Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/03/2005

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is for the transit station, we are only requesting site plan approval for a canopied sheltered waiting area adjacent to Civic Center Drive, The concept plan for the parking facility also includes provision for a future skyway connection across Civic .Center Drive to the future Transit Station. We are not seeking approval for the skyway connection with this application. The parking facility will maintain a 20' separation from the future retail to the north and 10' setback from the future service drive and the wester!y property line (at full build out). The stairtower on the south side of the facility abuts the property line and the foundation for the stairtower will encroach into the right-oF way approximately 3 feet. This encroachment will not impact the street/sidewalk system. Building The structure .is designed to be constructed in two phases. The first phase will be 4 levels 630 stalls. The second phase will be a 4 level horizontal additior~ which allows the existing facility to remain open during construction. The full build out of the facility will provide 840 parking stalls. The first phase will have 200 parking stalls designated for park & ride use. The second phase will add an additional 200 parking stalls for park & ride use. The highest elements of the building are the stair/elevator towers which are 60' in height. The main parking structure is 55' in height to the top of screening. The general character of the building is meant to be more traditional in appearance than modern, reminiscent of older warehouse buildings; "a warehouse for storing cars". Precast concrete infill panels will be placed between the columns. Both the columns and panels will have significant depth, and therefore will provide shadow lines throughout the parking structure to avoid the flatness that often is present with parking facilities. Cultured stone will be used for the first level of the building in the pedestrian areas. The primary pedestrian areas are the east and south sides. The east side abuts the City Hall site. The materials are compatible with the City Hall, but do not duplicate them. A pedestrian canopy runs the length of the building along the east side and defines a spine between Sunwood and Civic Center Drive, continuing with the future bridge to the station platform. The canopy is constructed of exposed steel with a galvanized steel roof, suspended with cables from thedeck columns. The pedestrian canopy continues around the corner to Civic Center Drive and covers passengers as they depart the afternoon bus. The stair towers are predominantly glass, both for visible safety of the users and to create recognizable landmarks for the facility and Town Center. 'The main stair/elevator tower will be particularly visible from Highway 10, and is designed to be a regional identity for the facility, City Hall and Town Center in general. 62