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PlanningBoard | 2005-03-28 | 9 | PRELIMINARY DRAFT Subject to modification prior to approval by Planning Board Mr. Richard Rutter, AAPS, 2329 Santa Clara Avenue, #204, believed the current Oak Street façade seemed jumbled and heavy, particularly in the distribution of materials, the handling of the openings, and the parapet design. He believed the paneled spandrels above and below the openings appeared to be visually heavy, and suggested that larger openings be used, with dropped spandrels. He suggested that the stairwells be glazed in order to enhance security and to bring in natural light. AAPS agreed with City staffthat buff-colored brick, rather than red brick, could be very effective on this building. Ms. Mary Jacak, PSBA member, 1330 Caroline Street, noted that she was pleased by the progress on the parking garage, and added that the architect had worked with significant constraints to great effect. She would like the garage to look more like a building to accentuate the vertical elements, similar to the sketch that was presented; she believed the horizontal elements should be minimized. She preferred the buff-colored brick. She was reluctant to use stairwells, particularly in parking garages, and liked the idea of a glazed stairwell for enhanced security. She was unsure of the purpose of the curved element on top of the stairway. Mr. Kevin Frederick, 1287 Caroline Street, believed that the design was an eyesore and somewhat jumbled. He did not like the exterior color, and did not believe the landscaping would be easy to maintain. He inquired whether the garage would be a pay garage, or if flocal businesses would provide validation. He preferred AAPS's design to the current design. Jay Justice, 3027 Linda Vista, spoke in support of this application and complimented the design. He noted that it reminded him of the parking structure near the Fruitvale BART station. He encouraged the City to ensure that the garage has sufficient spaces for non-compact cars. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. In response to an inquiry by President Cunningham whether the parking structure fell under the historical review, Ms. Altschuler replied that the Cineplex and the parking garage were separate buildings, and that the historic theater required a certificate of approval from the HAB for structural alterations. The HAB would examine the parking structure and would hold a public hearing. The project would be reviewed to ensure its compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's standards. Ms. Ott noted that the garage would be a pay garage with validation during the daytime, and will offer free parking during the evenings. Ms. Doreen Soto, Development Services, advised that the garage payment hours would mirror the meters and public parking lots; it will be free after 5 p.m. Parking will be free on Sunday. She noted that parking patrons will be able to pay with parking tokens, their cell phone, and credit cards, and that they wished to make the process easy. Planning Board Minutes Page 9 March 28, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-03-28.pdf |