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Ms. Giffin replied that the parking connects all the way around the building. She stated <br />that there is a decorative paving, which is a walkway connection to the sidewalk by <br />Stoneridge Drive, which can be driven over. <br />Chair Pearce stated that her son has friends who play on hockey teams and noted the <br />vast number of people who attend tournaments. She inquired what the parking plan <br />was in terms of overflow parking for events. <br />Mr. Petruzzi replied that they worked with the City beforehand to ensure a proper plan is <br />in place. He indicated that they have ten years of experience in San Jose where they <br />have hosted the largest tournaments in the United States and are comfortable with their <br />experiences in the past in terms of parking requirements. <br />Chair Pearce stated that in the LEED Exhibit B, credit is given for bike lockers but the <br />LEED response letter dated December 15, 2008 talks about bike racks, which are two <br />different things. <br />Ms. Giffin replied that the intent is that they be bike racks and that lockers are proposed <br />inside the facility for clothes, not for bikes. <br />Commissioner Pentin noted that the same report mentions access to lockers and <br />showers, and he inquired if the intent was for people not using the facility to be able to <br />shower. <br />Mr. Petruzzi replied that customers who ride to the center and utilize the facilities would <br />have the ability to use the showers as well; however, the showers are not available for <br />use by individual not using the facility. <br />Ms. Giffin clarified that the LEED credit for lockers is for employees only. <br />Commissioner O’Connor noted that he did not see any indications on the plans for bike <br />racks. <br />Ms. Giffin noted that on Sheet A.0.1, the bike racks are located generally east of the <br />entrance and identified as “Bicycle Parking.” <br />Commissioner O’Connor inquired if it would be more aesthetically pleasing to spread <br />the bike racks out instead of putting them all in one location. <br />Commissioner Pentin agreed and recommended that the final plans reflect the <br />placement of bike racks in a variety of areas to maximize their use. <br />Ms. Giffin replied that the plans could reflect this. <br />Chair Pearce noted that in the park plans and in the Sharks facility plans, there are <br />men’s and women’s restroom but no family restrooms. She stated that many people <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 5, 2009 Page 14 of 19 <br /> <br />