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Commission continues Grand Hyatt plaza overhaul, asks for clearer public‑space tradeoff analysis
Summary
Commissioners and members of the public raised questions about privatized seating, preservation of public circulation around the Rufusawa Fountain, materials and a calculation that produced an $86,200 in‑lieu fee; the project was continued for design refinement and a revised fee computation.
The commission continued consideration of a Grand Hyatt proposal to rework its plaza — adding terraced seating, planters and a limited privatized outdoor dining area — after lengthy debate about circulation, materials and the method used to compute an in‑lieu compensation payment.
Designers from Gensler and the hotel team presented plans that would terrace the plaza, provide…
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