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Item No.1 (continued) Executive Director Smith introduced David Irmer, President of Innisfree Companies, who provided a brief overview of the proposed project which would include residential, retail, office, restaurant, congregate care and other facilities on the l8-acre site bounded by El Camino Real, Broadway, the railroad tracks and Jefferson Avenue (except a parcel at El Camino Real and Jeff erson) . Richard McElyea, Senior Vice President, Economics Research Associates, summarized the market analysis which found a strong potential from a mixed use project of high density, low-rise ~sidential units, restaurants, retail and financial services, but found that an oversupply of office space exists in the area, with high vacancy rates, and it was also thought that a hotel on El Camino Real would not be competitive. Gene Krikorian, Vice President, Economic Research Associates, indicated that he is primarily involved with the congregate care senior housing element, which is a combination of shelter, meals and services; that the project proposes 200 units, and that the strongest feature for this location is the proximity to downtown. He noted that the County has a substantial senior population, and that it will continue to increase. Edward Gee, Architect, 555 Deharo Street, San Francisco, referred to a scale model of the project on display, described the physical features, including outdoor attractions, the fact that parking would be facing the railroad tracks; the Safeway struture would not be typical of its other stores, but set closer to El Camino Real, with entrance and parking from the opposite side, and would have retail stores and restaurants in the building; described the proposed residential condominium of three to four stories with a courtyard; that the project is designed to be pedestrian-oriented, and that the multimodal facility is an important part of the development. Discussion followed by Council relating to their concerns regarding Broadway traffic; effects of the Pennsylvania Avenue extension; and objections to off-set intersections. Chairman Britschgi thanked the group on behalf of the Board of Directors for the excellent presentation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Planning Commission recommendation re Pacific Ready-Mix property - Marina Redevelopment Area (1401-04 ) Report of executive Director 11/20/85 M/S: Chandler/Claire to leave the boundary as it appears on the Marina Redevelopmnt plan, and to terminate proceedings on the remaining portion of the Pacific Ready-Mix property. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. RD85-186 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MINUTE BOOK NO. 46 Page No. 118 Redev.Agency 12/16/85 Page 2