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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM'N R:
FROM:
David F. Romero Wayne A. Peterson Prepared by: Candace Havens _, —
Public Works Director City Engineer Parking Program Coordinator
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Final Plans for Marsh Street Parking Structure
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Review plans and direct staff to pursue preparation of working drawings for
building as approved by the Architectural Review Commission and Planning
Commission.
BACKGROUND:
On February 29, 1988 the Architectural Review Commission is scheduled to review
final plans for the Marsh Street Parking Structure. At the Council's request,
ARC-approved plans will be presented to the Council for review. The project
architect, Bruce Fraser, will present current renderings at the meeting.
The building is a four-level structure with 278 parking spaces on Chorro Street
between Marsh and Pacific Streets. Commercial/office space and parking will
occupy the ground floor. Building design is intended to be compatible with
existing commercial structures downtown. Colors and materials which are
commonly used downtown are integrated into its design and include brick, light
to medium-colored plaster, and tile bulkheads. Commercial and office facades
are treated differently to distinguish the different uses and lessen the
apparent mass of the building along the Chorro Street frontage.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Cost of the constuction of the building is expected to be $3.5 million and will
be funded by the parking fund and municipal bonds which were issued for this
purpose.
PREVIOUS REVIEW
On June 1 , 1987 the Architectural Review Commission considered the site of this
structure and made recommendations for a preliminary design. It granted
schematic approval on September 14, 1987 and continued review on January 4 and
January 18, 1988. Final review is scheduled for February 29, 1988. The
Cultural Heritage Committee reviewed plans for this project on September 9,
1987 and January 7, 1988 and found it to be compatible with the historical and
architectural context of downtown. The group cited no potential adverse
impacts on the environment resulting from its construction or from the
demolition of the existing building. The Planning Commission considered a
request for a use permit on October 14, 1987 and December 2, 1987. At the
latter date, the Commission confirmed the Community Development Director 's
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determination of a negative declaration on environmental impact and granted
approval of the use permit. The City Council considered a recommendation by
the Planning Commission to expand the structure on January 5, 1988 and
reaffirmed its previous decision to construct the structure as designed.
Working drawings are in progress and are expected to be completed by early
May. By June the project is scheduled to go out to bid and award of bid is
planned for August. Construction will begin soon thereafter.
ALTERNATIVES:
1 . Review plans and direct staff to pursue completion of plans as
approved by the Architectural Review Commission. The project schedule
listed above will be followed.
2. Review plans and direct staff to pursue completion of plans with
changes. Significant changes to building design may cause changes to
listed project schedule.
ACTION RECOMMENDED:
Review plans and direct staff to pursue preparation of working drawings
for building as approved by the Architectural Review Commission.
ACTION TAKEN: Approved As Recommended As Modified
Denied Continued
VOTE:
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