Laserfiche WebLink
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC <br />2. Introductions/Awards/Recognitions/Present <br />None. <br />3. Public Comment from the audience regarding it members of the community <br />items not listed on the agenda <br />None. <br />MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMISSION <br />4. Review and Recommend Approval of the Design of the Downtown <br />Transportation Corridor Parking Lot Improvements <br />Mr. Ho reviewed with the Commissioners a PowerPoint presentation for expansion of <br />the existing parking lot on the transportation corridor between Bernal Avenue and <br />Abbie Street in order to increase parking and connectivity to the downtown and <br />implement the transportation plan, following parking lot design elements for the <br />Firehouse Arts Center. He advised that the project would provide 140 parking stalls, <br />a minimum 8 -foot wide concrete pedestrian path, and path landscaping <br />enhancements. Mr. Ho noted that the projection is to start the project late summer <br />with completion taking place in early 2020. <br />This project will have a two-way drive aisle similar to the Firehouse Arts Center <br />parking lot, a ninety -degree parking configuration on each side, a walking path, and <br />appropriate landscaping. The project will include a retaining wall, site lighting, a <br />shared bike and pedestrian path, electric charging stations, drainage improvements, <br />storm water quality treatment, curb, gutter, asphalt paving and striping. <br />This proposed project will provide 140 parking spaces, 81 additional parking spaces <br />than the current parking lot. Landscaping and grading improvements will also be <br />including for the existing Civic Park. <br />Mr. Ho reviewed design plans providing information about cross sections, electric <br />charging stations, landscaping plants, ADA accessibility, and additional features that <br />include seating, fencing, lights, and trash receptacles. Additionally, Mr. Ho <br />commented on the extensive outreach and discussions that city staff has had with <br />property owners and tenants adjacent to the project. <br />Commissioners were advised that while the trail width is the minimum recommended <br />in the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan, it does meet the trail requirments set forth in <br />the plan. <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />March 14, 2019 <br />Page 2 <br />