pages: PlanningBoard/2015-02-23.pdf, 2
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
PlanningBoard | 2015-02-23 | 2 | Board Member Köster asked about the need for another traffic signal on Harbor Bay Parkway. Mr. Thomas replied that part of the property taxes paid by Harbor Bay Business Park owners, as per the development agreement signed in the 1980s, goes to a transportation improvement fund. As the Business Park expanded, developers knew that there would be a need for traffic signals, and the most recent traffic study suggested to signalize the intersection of North Loop Road and Harbor Bay Parkway. Board Member Tang noted that correspondence between staff and the applicant indicated that the existing hotels' parking ratio was 1.25 parking spaces per car. He suggested that a crosswalk be included for the safety of pedestrians. Mr. Thomas replied that the city zoning code calls for 1.25 parking spaces per car, but the Board can approve fewer spaces, if appropriate. All of the hotels in the business park should have the same ratio of parking for reasons of fairness. Some of the hotels have had shared parking agreements with nearby businesses in order to minimize creating new parking spaces. Board Member Alvarez asked for clarifications regarding public concern for the project. Mr. Thomas said that the building is much shorter allowed per the development agreement. Mr. Thomas said that staff had suggested a lower parking ratio because of a variety of reasons, but other hotels have shared parking spaces with businesses. Furthermore, Mr. Thomas said that the Board could mandate certain aspects for landscape design for the property. Board Member Knox White asked Mr. Thomas about a proposed on-site restaurant. Mr. Thomas replied that there would be no on-site restaurant, but said there would be a breakfast area as is common in many other hotels. Board Member Knox White asked if the owners will be paying into the Transportation Improvement Fund. Mr. Thomas replied affirmatively. Board Member Zuppan asked Mr. Thomas about the LEED and ADA compliance level of the building. Mr. Thomas said that the LEED level of the hotel meets state requirements. Board Member Burton explained that ADA compliance is required for a percentage of rooms. President Henneberry asked Mr. Thomas to elaborate on his discussions with other hotel owners in the area regarding the parking ratio. Mr. Thomas replied that the other hotel owners, in the interest of fairness, wanted the proposed hotel to have the same parking ratio as existing hotels in the area, which is 0.69 parking spaces per car. The City's zoning code mandates 1.25 parking spaces per hotel room. President Henneberry asked Mr. Thomas about the property line of the parcel. Mr. Thomas replied that the property line does not go all the way to San Francisco Bay. The Board opened public comment. Mr. Robb Ratto, of the Park Street Business Association, spoke in favor of the project. He Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 9 February 23, 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-02-23.pdf |