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(D.2 0- 10 Parking Rationale Describe the rationale behind the amount of parking that will be available for the project, including: (1) the location of the automobile parking (on -site or off - site), both within and beyond 500 feet of the library entrance; (2) local zoning requirements; (3) the availability of public transportation; (4) bicycle parking and bicycle and pedestrian paths; and (5) any other considerations impacting automobile parking requirements including, but not limited to, parking partnerships with shared use agreements. The new library will be serviced by 121 total parking spaces, all of which are dedicated to library services, located onsite and Thin 500 of the library entrance. The lot is situated between Bridge Parkway and the main entrance plaza and is visible from the eet, providing easy access to the building. Staff parking is defined separately from the public parking area and located adjacent Marine Parkway, near the staff entrance. The Redwood City Zoning Ordinance requires 1 space per 1,000 square feet of Library area;1 space per 50 square feet of Feting Room area; and 1 space per 250 square feet of office area. Of the total parking spaces required, 40% may be compact -6" x 16' -0 "), with the balance of spaces being standard spaces (9' -0" x 18' -6 "). Therefore, a total of 119 parking spaces are auired, and 121 are provided. This project site (as with most sites in Redwood Shores) is within the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Conservation welopment Commission (BCDC). This state agency will require that 5 additional parking spaces be provided for trail use, and marcated separately from the library parking lot. (These spaces are identified as ineligible costs within the Projected instruction Cost Estimate, and are located on the northernmost tip of the site). Fourteen bicycle stalls (6 required) are provided along with seven motorcycle parking spaces (7 required). The Redwood City ning Ordinance requires 5% of the required parking spaces to be designated for motorcycle parking. The project's energy - efficient goals provide some additional parameters in regards to parking by vehicles, bicycles and )torcycles. Approximately 50% of the library parking lot will be shaded from direct sun by tree canopies within 5 years of ening. This will help to reduce the heat islands that occur at large paved areas, and provide a more pleasant experience for rary users. Further, the library will assign specific parking spaces to hybrid or electric vehicles, and for carpool vehicles. Visibility uescnue now visioie ano prommem me puonc iiorary ounamg win oe wimm me norary service area. The Library site is located along one of the only two entries into the Community. The community named this site "The wood Shores Gateway.' The prominent features of the design are the reading room on the south, the main entrance, and the munity room on the north. The reading room faces Marine Parkway with a prominent height to maximize visibility. This is the visible element of the Library when approaching from US 101. The building is raised from grade to improve visibility, both into out of the site. The adjacent Oracle Towers are visible from US 101. Currently, residents anecdotally offer directions to their munity using the Oracle Towers a visual cue to exit the freeway. A vehicle traveling from US 101 along Marine Parkway will have full view of the library for approximately a quarter mile as they DI around the sweeping arc defined by the Slough. For this period of time, the Library will be the dominant architectural lent in view. At night, this area will be lighted from within, with the light shining out from the windows, creating a "beacon' :t from the library, further enhancing the visibility. The Library service area towards Marine Parkway is screened off from the at by existing and proposed trees, as well as a site wall along Marine. Version 1.3 (5/30/02) 13