Reso PC19-02 PC Reso 0018 Granting Conditions of Approval for 1690 Broadway

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other types of commercial and residential uses in the area. The new hotel may serve to encourage further revitalization and redevelopment of surrounding properties. e. That adequate public and private facilities such as utilities, landscaping, parking spaces and traffic circulation measures are or will be provided for the proposed use. The site is currently serviced with adequate public utilities and infrastructure, and would also be dual plumbed for recycled water. Additionally, the infrastructure would be improved, in that overhead utility lines would be underground, and all four corners of Broadway and Beach would be improved with bulb -outs for improved pedestrian safety and access. The site and public right-of-way improvements would consist of new landscaped areas with street trees, bicycle racks, and wide pedestrian -friendly sidewalks. On-site parking would consist of 94 parking spaces where 112 are required. However, the applicant has submitted a Traffic Report and Transportation Demand Management Plan (TDM) that provides methods to further alleviate the parking deficiency. The hotel operator would provide carpool and vanpool programs, subsidized transit passes, and financial incentives for walking or bicycling to work to employees in order to comply with the TDM Plan. Section 5. Architectural Permit AP2018-082 (Section 45.4): The Planning Commission finds: a. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance; All sides of the building would have articulation and interest achieved with use of different materials, neutral colors, and juxtaposition of trims and accents. The project would avoid monotony in the fapade with undulation of the walls, trim elements, punched out architectural window surrounds, canopies, and changes in building material. The design of the structure would have sufficient variety of design. b. The size and design of the structure shall be considered for the purpose of determining that the structure is in proportion to its building site and that it has a balance and unity among its external features so as to present a harmonious appearance; The site is located in an area zoned as a high intensity commercial corridor. The proposed height is consistent with the vision for the MUC-SB. The overall height of the building (57'-6") is consistent with the commercial ATTY/RESO.0018/PC RESO GRANTING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR 1690 BROADWAY REV: 02-27-19 PR Page 5 of 21