HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-2015 PH1 Presentation by ArchitectPlanning Commission Presentation Outline
1.Planning Commission ruling
2.ARC approval
Presentation Outline
Summary of Planning Commission ruling
Planning Commission summary ruling
Planning Commission Ruling #1:
1) The parking in the creek setback is not in conformance with the City' s Zoning Regulations.
Response: The applicant has conceded these (10) existing parking spaces.
Planning Commission summary ruling
Planning Commission Ruling #2:
2) The balconies proposed in the rear building elevation are not in conformance with Criterion No. 2 of
Ordinance 1130
Response: The applicant has conceded all rear creek-facing balconies.
Planning Commission summary ruling
Planning Commission Ruling #3:
3) The proposed parking is not in conformance with Criterion 7 of Ordinance 1130 stating that " noise
generating uses such as parking and outdoor recreation uses should be located on the interior of the
site, using buildings as a buffer.“
Response: The revised project now fully encloses all of the lower level parking spaces. In addition,
the upper level parking spaces contain a continuous 5’ tall sound and headlight wall at the end of the
upper parking level.
We also hired another independent local acoustic consultant to a) review the results of the previous
noise study, and b) provide additional analysis of the revised project as a result of the balcony removal
and lower parking level enclosure. His results conclude that although the previous projects noise
levels fell well within the city’s allowable noise levels, the recent project revisions only helps the project
achieve even greater compliance.
Fully enclosed basement parking level and 5’ tall
continuous screening / sound wall at ground level
David Lord exhibit
Monterey
Street
sectional view from Monterey Street to San Luis Drive
Planning Commission summary ruling
Planning Commission Ruling #4:
4) The proposed building height creates overlook, noise and glare issues.
Response: Ordinance 1130 was established to balance the commercial/ tourism area of Monterey
Street with consideration for land use compatibility of the San Luis Drive residential neighborhood.
Ordinance 1130 therefore established an even greater setback from the creek than normally required
by the City' s Zoning Code and Development Standards
Recognizing of the concerns of our residential neighbors, our project is set back even further than
required by Ordinance 1130 in order to respect their privacy and provide an added measure of
consideration for the entire San Luis Drive neighborhood.
In addition, supporting documentation including multiple Noise & Acoustic Studies, a Photometric
Analysis, and a Viewshed Study were conducted at the request of staff and the neighbors, all which
conclude that the concerns regarding overlook, noise, light and glare fall well below the thresholds
established by city ordinances.
Finally, to help ameliorate and assuage these concerns, we offer the following real-time video analysis:
video analysis: view locations
LOCATION 2
LOCATION 1
drone video...
Planning Commission summary ruling
Planning Commission Ruling #5:
5) The project needs to consider the comments in the recently-adopted Land Use and Circulation
Element regarding Upper Monterey, especially those that promote an enhanced pedestrian
experience.
Response: One of our primary goals for this project is to " promote an enhanced pedestrian
experience“ for all hotel guests. We hope to accomplish this by adding a beautifully designed
"destination" hotel that tourist and local guests will use as a hospitality hub while accessing downtown
via alternate transportation methods, such as walking, biking, or public transportation.
In addition, the LUCE also describes policies and objectives that look to " incentivize reinvestment in
the upper Monterey Street area". We agree, and our proposed hotel facility will help the city achieve
these LUCE goals and objectives with a smartly designed facility that is eco- friendly yet sensitive to
the needs and concerns of our neighbors….
project renderings
roof top terrace along Monterey Street
view from southwest
Note fully enclosed lower
parking level along with
continuous 5’ tall sound
& headlight wall above
Note all balconies have been
removed; railing feature
retained to address light and
glare screening concerns
view from Monterey Street looking south
entry lobby
hotel lobby reception lounge
2nd floor lounge looking north
2nd floor lounge looking south
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typical creekside room
typical creekside balcony room
view from Monterey Street
questions / comments…?
Monday Club
proposed screen planting plan
Existing
Monday Club
Facility
inspiration…
…what would Julia do?
before landscape screen
after landscape screen
before landscape screen
after landscape screen
Additional creekside landscape buffer
proposed creekside planting plan
before additional creek landscape screen
after additional creek landscape screen
before additional creek landscape screen
after additional creek landscape screen