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PlanningBoard | 2020-08-17 | 3 | math answer using the square footage would be half a bike parking space per one and two bedrooms apartments and one whole bike parking space per larger apartments. Board Member Tai said that demographic will also have a play in the need for bicycle parking. Board Member Ron Curtis had questions about rules and CC&Rs on parking and what storage of large vehicles (RVs) that will be made available for tenants. Ms. Thoe spoke about what determined their parking ratios and what research they did with other similar sites. They will also enforce rules for oversized vehicles and will have a set of rules for guest parking. Staff Member Tai clarified that as an SB35 eligible project that is within a half-mile of public transit and under state law they are preempted from requiring any off-site parking. Board Member Hom asked if this site would be 100% rental housing. Ms. Thoe said the Housing Authority site would be 100% rental units that is the type of housing they are permitted to develop, fund, and manage. Board Member Hom asked about the Density Bonus law and other ways the applicant could have asked for the bike parking waiver. Staff Member Tai said yes the applicant has other options within the law. Board Member Hom asked what type of bike facilities they are anticipating. Staff Member Tai talked about the type of bike parking they would be offering. Possibilities for short term biking would be racks and long term would be bike cages. Ms. Thoe clarified that the only waiver they are asking for is in regards to the long term secured bike parking. Board Member Hom asked about what on-street bike access improvements they would be offering. Staff Member Tai spoke about the multi-use bike trail on Bette St that is already in use. Vice President Asheshh Saheba asked about the waiver request and if the city was setting a precedent. Staff Member Tai said the translation to square footage might be a first, but since the standard affects the number of units they can build the city should grant that waiver. Director Thomas added that staff is redrafting the parking ordinance, with an amendment about bike parking. President Teague opened the public comments. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 3 of 13 August 17, 2020 | PlanningBoard/2020-08-17.pdf |