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3. There is an over 4-foot grade differential between the east and west edges of the corridor in some areas, with the largest differential closer to the Bernal Avenue end of the corridor. 4. The adjacent east side properties have mature trees planted next to the Kinder Morgan pipeline. Similar trees could not be replanted today because of the Kinder Morgan restrictions, so it was decided to leave the existing trees and incorporate them into the design which in turn fixes the east side grade along the edge of the corridor. 5. East side properties already include landscaping and irrigation systems along the edge of the corridor - another item that fixes the east side grade. 6. There are various private improvements along the west edge, including buildings, parking lots, planter areas, and a restaurant patio at McKay's Taphouse. 7. Some west side properties utilize the transportation corridor for access to the back side of the businesses. This access includes vehicles, such as delivery trucks and garbage trucks. Some of the business operations have been set up based upon this access for deliveries, etc. Further, a couple of the buildings physically encroach up to approximately 1 foot into the corridor right-of-way. 8. The grade along the transportation corridor on the west side varies up and down as it traverses the width of the properties along the west side. Meeting these challenges required extensive outreach to the adjacent property owners and tenants to work through the issues and develop a layout that meets the needs of the community, while being a good neighbor to the adjacent properties. This outreach led to property owners allowing the City to adjust grades, correct drainage and, in some instances, work beyond the right-of-way onto the adjacent properties to assist with the transition from the corridor to the adjacent property improvements. Landscaping improvements will be made along the edges of the corridor to provide a consistent and more cohesive look. In addition, landscaping and some fencing is required to direct pedestrian travel from the parking lot or walkway to specific locations preferred by the adjacent private property owners. Proposed Transportation Corridor Improvements The design, as proposed, will expand the existing parking lot on the transportation corridor between Bernal Avenue and Abbie Street to increase parking, improve connectivity to the downtown, and provide a concrete path a minimum of eight feet wide at some "pinch-point" locations. While not all recommendations of the Master Plan for the Downtown Parks and Trails System can be implemented, the proposed design maximizes the use of the 75-foot corridor right-of-way within this area. The proposed design is similar to the existing Firehouse Arts Center parking lot which has a two-way drive aisle, a 90-degree parking configuration on each side, a concrete walkway, and landscaping. The project will include a retaining wall, site lighting, electric vehicle charging stations, drainage improvements, stormwater treatment, landscaping, curb, gutter, asphalt pavement and striping. The proposed project will create a total of 140 parking spaces. This is an increase of 81 parking spaces compared to the 59 spaces in the existing parking lot. As part of the project, landscaping and grading improvements Page 5 of 10