pages: PlanningBoard/2014-08-25.pdf, 4
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
PlanningBoard | 2014-08-25 | 4 | new parcel. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 -Infill Development Projects Mr. Allen Tai, Senior Planner, provided a briefi overview of the project. Mr. Jeff Mac Adam, Architect, Architectural Dimensions, provided a presentation. Board member Knox White asked about the subdivision parking. Mr. Tai stated under the reciprocal agreement map there is parking behind the hotel. Mr. Mac Adam stated currently there are 14 spaces. Vice President Henneberry asked if it is discovered later that the parking is insufficient does that preclude the project from moving forward. Also does the reciprocal agreement plan meet the standard. Mr. Tai stated a transportation/parking demand study was done and it was determined that 60% of the cars parking at the site currently are visiting other sites in the business park and most of the hotel patrons fly into Oakland Airport and are picked up by the complimentary hotel shuttle. Vice President Henneberry asked if this property was owned by the same people out there now, and what was there attendance and parking like. Mr. Dhruv Patel, Owner of both properties stated that the current hotel has 103 rooms and 400 parking spaces are available. The majority of use is the neighboring business district and they tend to shuttle over or use rental cars. Board member Zuppan wanted to confirm that both hotels have parking, shuttle service and bicycle service available to them. Mr. Thomas confirmed. Public Comment: Mr. Ty Hudson, UniteHere Local 2850, referenced a letter sent to the Planning Board. The union group stated they have concerns and asked for the Planning Board to postpone the decision. They are concerned with parking and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) issues. He stated there would be a deficit of over 100 parking spaces if both hotels were sold out not to mention the restaurant. His other concern is the infill in tandem with parking and zoning regulations. He also stated there are three species that inhabit the grassy field which need to be studied. Mr. Mac Adam stated the extended stay has microwave and refrigerator. Staff did a lot of time doing the parking study. The lot is a mowed lawn, not a grassy field. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 August 25, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-08-25.pdf |