Board urges softer screening, sidewalks and façade harmony instead of a full masonry wall
Board members recommended alternatives to a continuous 8-foot wall—such as a greenway, landscaped sidewalk or green wall—and pushed the applicant to provide color elevations showing how façade changes would improve the pedestrian experience along Sample Road.
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Several board members pressed the applicant to prioritize pedestrian connections and streetscape improvements rather than erecting a continuous masonry wall between commercial and residential properties. One member suggested a "green wall," raised landscaping and paving alternatives, and asked the applicant to consider moving or reorienting loading and pharmacy access to reduce pedestrian crossings.
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