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!�""' 8. PUBLIC HEARING(S) ;: i�,,,r A. Request by Kenneth Rodrigues & Partners, Inc. on behalf of Hamilton � Winslow Properties LLC for a Downtown Planned Community Permit, Tentative Parcel Map, Parking In-Lieu Application, Disposition and Development Agreement, and a Right-of-Way Vacation over a portion of a City-Owned Parcel to develop a new 5-story mixed-use building and underground parking garage at 815 Hamilton Street (609) Ms. Karen Vaughn, Principal Planner, provided a full overview of the project (presentation on file). She covered the various components of the project in detail. Public Comment Stephanie Kolkka, owner of two retail stores in downtown Redwood City, spoke in support of this project. She stated she feels it is attractive and will have a positive impact on the downtown environment. She stated her support for the retail space. Vicky Costantini, a local realtor, spoke about her experience with the Fox Theater as a lifetime Redwood City resident. She spoke in support of the project which will bring more to the Fox Theater and downtown. Jim Kirkland, Redwood City resident, spoke in support of this project. He stated that he and many residents had misconceptions about this project but as he has learned more "'"" he has found that this project will bring great improvements to the downtown. �.• Cuyler Kidney spoke in support of the proje�t. She stated that the local store owners in Redwood City support this building in general as the city needs more retail space. She stated that the construction will be difficult but the project is much-needed. Ed Savage stated that this building doesn't have enough parking for the amount of office space combined with the retail. He asked how many of the parking spaces will be electric vehicle charging stations. He stated that he is concerned about having more tall buildings downtown. Lee Callister stated that he likes this project and its design. He stated that his main concern is parking. He spoke about the current availability of parking in downtown. M/S Seybert/Howard to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Council discussion Council Member Seybert stated that this project was based on the downtown Precise Plan parking which came from the Environmental Impact Report study. Ms. Vaughn stated that is correct. Council Member Seybert asked about the parking in lieu fee and how it is used. Ms. Vaughn stated that money goes specifically towards the creation of new parking spaces in downtown, such as restriping or a new parking lot �+ structure. Council Member Seybert stated that it can't get used for anything else and � JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ July 27, 2015 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 454