Purpose Float Up Review Inform Planning Commission and public about the proposed project concept; Opportunity to review and discuss the concept plans, and to provide feedback about the project design, and neighborhood compatibility; and Provide direction on negotiation points and potential community benefits.
Property Location Colorado Avenue Zoning LUCE Downtown Specific Plan Lincoln Boulevard MUB DSP C4 (Commercial (Mixed-Use (Downtown Specific Boulevard) Highway) Plan) MUB-L M1 (Mixed-Use Potential (Industrial Boulevard DSP Conservation) Low) N SE corner of Lincoln Blvd. & Colorado Ave. Lot Size: 33,334 SF 5-stories (57 feet)
Commission Focus Planning Commission Focus: Appropriateness of building mass and scale for the intersection; Quality of proposed design at downtown gateway intersection; Relationship with future light rail station; Consistency with the LUCE; Level of desired consistency with draft DSP; and Potential Community Benefits
Existing Conditions Lincoln Blvd. facing north Subject Site Lincoln Blvd. facing south
Development Agreement Subject Site Colorado Ave. facing west Colorado Ave. facing east
Neighborhood Context -90 units -10,700 sf comm. -56 units -7,000 sf comm. -75 units -7,500 sf comm. -78 units -7,800 sf comm. Subject Site N
Neighborhood Context Pending Existing 5 stories 6 stories 6 stories
Proposed Project MUB-L M1 EAST BUILDING MUB C4 DSP WEST BUILDING L i n c o l n B l v d -47 Feet (4 stories) -41 Units -28,000 SF Residential -1.94 FAR -57 Feet (5 stories) -49 Units -37,000 SF Residential -10,687 SF Commercial -2.62 FAR
Unit Mix 20% 50% 20% Unit Type & Affordability Number of Units SF per Unit Studio (Very Low) 3 500 Studio (Moderate) 2 500 Studio (Market) 12 460 1-BR (Very Low) 4 600 1-BR (Moderate) 4 600 1-BR (Market) 38 645 2-BR (Very Low) 2 850 2-BR (Moderate) 3 850 2-BR (Market) 13 970 10% 3-BR (Market) 9 1,140
Project Plans Zoning Colorado Avenue Zoning Colorado Avenue Ground Floor Pedestrian-oriented Glazing Sidewalks Loft units Second Floor Open-air courtyard Lap pool Yoga deck Bar & grill Fitness center N Lincoln Boulevard Ground Floor Lincoln Boulevard 2 nd Floor
Project Plans Colorado Avenue Zoning Zoning Colorado Avenue 5 th Floor / Roof Residential units Roof deck Bar & grill Vehicular Access Colorado Ave. Lincoln Blvd. 2 levels of subterranean parking N Lincoln Boulevard 5 th Floor / Roof Plan Lincoln Boulevard Ground Floor
LUCE Consistency West Building (Mixed-Use Boulevard) Develop. Standard LUCE Requirement Proposed Project Compliance Height 60 feet 57 feet Yes F.A.R 2.67 2.62 Yes Building Stepbacks Required above 30 feet None provided No East Building (Mixed-Use Boulevard Low) Develop. Standard LUCE Requirement Proposed Project Compliance Height 47 feet 47 feet Yes F.A.R 2.0 1.94 Yes Building Stepbacks Required above 30 feet None provided No
Draft DSP Consistency West Building Outstanding inconsistencies to consider: Develop. Standard Draft DSP Proposed Project Compliance Height Standard 60 feet Document 57 feet Affected BuildingYes F.A.R Building Stepbacks 2.75 LUCE 2.62 Both* Yes Building Stepbacks Open Space N/A DSP None provided West Yes Floor Plate Ratios 3 rd Floor 90% 3 rd Floor 52% LEED Certification4 Floor 75% DSP 4 th Floor 52% West Yes 5 th Floor 55% 5 th Floor 52% Open *Potentially Space only east building 25% of if lot draft sizedsp considered >25% Yes 10% of lot size atgrade <10% No Parking 120 spaces +/- 170 spaces Yes LEED Certification LEED Gold LEED Gold (noncertified) No
Initial Design Comments Initial Design Comments Gateway Presence Proximity to Light Rail Terminus Upper Level Building Stepbacks Ground Floor Open Space Requirements in draft DSP Storefront Wall Plane LEED Certification
Lincoln Boulevard
Community Benefits Potential Community Benefits Downtown Transit & Circulation Infrastructure Contribution Urban Design / Physical Improvements LEED Gold Certification Additional Affordable Housing Units Local Hiring Provision TDM Program: - Secured Bike Parking - Shower and Locker Facilities - Ground Level Bicycle Parking - Provision of Public Transit Information
Background Background 1. Community Meeting to Introduce Project (November 8, 2012) 2. ARB Float-Up (July 15, 2013) - Right turns only into the site - No on-street parking - Bike parking - Light rail noise - LEED certification - Outdoor dining -Solar control at retail level -Stark interior courtyard Public Input -Inclusion of trellis or landscape Public Board Input elements on roof deck -Strong differentiation in elements -Well designed balconies -Address sustainability, shade structures, and photovoltaic opportunities
Colorado Avenue
Process / Next Steps Development Agreement Process (Exempt from CEQA) 1. Planning Commission Float-Up (tonight) 2. Staff Negotiations With Developer 3. Planning Commission Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council 4. City Council Public Hearing (Final Decision) 5. ARB Hearing (post DA approval)
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