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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-21 Architectural Review Board Agenda Packet_______________________ 1. Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson’s presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually. 2. The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers. 3. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak to two minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers. Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting Agenda: May 21, 2020 8:30 AM ****BY VIRTUAL TELECONFERENCE ONLY*** https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 999 1994 3549 Phone number: 1 669 900 6833 Pursuant to the provisions of California Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, issued on March 17, 2020, to prevent the spread of Covid-19, this meeting will be held by virtual teleconference only, with no physical location. The meeting will be broadcast live on Cable TV Channel 26 and Midpen Media Center at https://midpenmedia.org/local-tv/watch-now/. Members of the public may comment by sending an email to arb@cityofpaloalto.org or by attending the Zoom virtual meeting to give live comments. Instructions for the Zoom meeting can be found on the last page of this agenda. Call to Order / Roll Call Oral Communications The public may speak to any item not on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,2 Agenda Changes, Additions, and Deletions The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. City Official Reports 1. Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, 2) Tentative Future Agenda items and 3) Recent Project Decisions Action Items Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Ten (10) minutes, plus ten (10) minutes rebuttal. All others: Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,3 _______________________ 1. Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson’s presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually. 2. The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers. 3. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak to two minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers. 2. PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 3585 El Camino Real [17PLN-00305]: Consideration of a Major Architectural Review to Allow The Demolition of a 800 Square Foot Commercial Building and the Construction of a New Three-Story Mixed- Use Project Including 2,400 Square Feet of Office Space, and Three Residential Units. This is a Housing Incentive Program Project with a Variance Request to Deviate From the Parking Lot Shading Requirement. Environmental Assessment: Mitigated Negative Declaration. Zoning District: CN (Neighborhood Commerical). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Sheldon S. Ah Sing at sahsing@m-group.us. 3. PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 486 Hamilton Avenue [19PLN-00347]: Consideration of a Major Architectural Review to Allow the Demolition of a 2,500 Square Foot Commercial Building and the Construction of a New Three-Story Mixed- Use Project Including 2,500 Square Feet of Retail Space, 2,500 Square Feet of Office Space, and Four Residential Units. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: CD-C(P) (Downtown Commercial). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Samuel Gutierrez at samuel.gutierrez@cityofpaloalto.org. 4. PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 250 Hamilton Avenue [19PLN-00220]: Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for Minor Board Level Architectural Review of Three New Bus Stops in the Public Rights-of-Way Located at 3380 Coyote Hill Road, 3223 Hanover Street and 1501 Page Mill Road. Environmental Assessment: Exempt From the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Accordance With Guideline Section 15311. Zoning District: PF (Public Facility). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Garrett Sauls at garrett.sauls@cityofpaloalto.org. Study Session/Preliminary Review Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,3 Approval of Minutes Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,3 5. Draft Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 16, 2020 Board Member Questions, Comments or Announcements North of Ventura Coordinated Area Plan (NVCAP) Working Group Updates - Boardmember Lew _______________________ 1. Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson’s presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually. 2. The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers. 3. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak to two minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers. Adjournment Subcommittee Items Vice Chair Thompson and Boardmember Lew 6. 4256 El Camino Real [18PLN-00096]: Subcommittee Review of a Project Previously Recommended for Approval, with a Recommendation that the Following Items Return: Enhanced Renderings, Consider a Lighter Color Palette, Provide Ceiling Details for the Porte-Cochere, Reduce the Stair Tower Height to the Lowest Feasible Point. For More Information Contact the Project Planner Samuel Gutierrez at samuel.gutierrez@cityofpaloalto.org _______________________ 1. Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson’s presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually. 2. The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers. 3. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak to two minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers. Palo Alto Architectural Review Board Boardmember Biographies, Present and Archived Agendas and Reports are available online: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/boards/architectural/default.asp. The ARB Boardmembers are: Chair Peter Baltay Vice Chair Osma Thompson Boardmember David Hirsch Boardmember Grace Lee Boardmember Alex Lew Get Informed and Be Engaged! View online: http://midpenmedia.org/category/government/city-of-palo-alto/ or on Channel 26. Public comment is encouraged. Email the ARB at: arb@CityofPaloAlto.org. Material related to an item on this agenda submitted to the ARB after distribution of the agenda packet is available for public inspection at bit.ly/paloaltoARB. 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The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak to two minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers. Public Comment Instructions Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to arb@CityofPaloAlto.org 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Board, click on the link below for the appropriate meeting to access a Zoom-based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. A. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in-browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. B. You will be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. C. When you wish to speak on an agenda item, click on “raise hand”. The moderator will activate and unmute attendees in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. The Zoom application will prompt you to unmute your microphone when it is your turn to speak. D. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. E. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow instructions B-E above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Board. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 999 1994 3549 Phone number: 1 669 900 6833 (you may need to exclude the initial “1” depending on your phone service) Architectural Review Board Staff Report (ID # 11324) Report Type: City Official Reports Meeting Date: 5/21/2020 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2442 Summary Title: City Official Report Title: Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, 2) Tentative Future Agenda items and 3) Recent Project Decisions From: Jonathan Lait Recommendation Staff recommends the Architectural Review Board (ARB) review and comment as appropriate. Background The attached documents are provided for informational purposes. The Board may review and comment as it deems appropriate. If individual Boardmembers anticipate being absent from a future meeting, it is requested that be brought to staff’s attention when considering this item. The first attachment provides a meeting and attendance schedule for the current calendar year. Also included are the subcommittee assignments, which are assigned by the ARB Chair. The second attachment is a Tentative Future Agenda that provides a summary of upcoming projects or discussion items. The hearing dates for these items are subject to change. Board level Architectural Review approvals can be found on the City’s webpage at http://bit.ly/PAapprovedprojects. Administrative staff-level Architectural Review approvals can be found on the City’s webpage at http://bit.ly/PAstaffapprovals. Any party, including the applicant, may request a hearing by the ARB on the proposed director's decision(s) by filing a written request with the planning division. There shall be no fee required for requesting such a hearing. However, pursuant to 18.77.070(b)(5) any project relating to the installation of cabinets containing communications service equipment or facilities, pursuant to any service subject to Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 2.11, Chapter 12.04, Chapter 12.08, Chapter 12.09, Chapter 1 Packet Pg. 6 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 2 12.10, or Chapter 12.13 is not eligible for a request for hearing by any party, including the applicant. No action is required by the ARB for this item. Attachments: x Attachment A: ARB Meeting Schedule Assignments (DOCX) x Attachment B: Tentative Future Agendas (DOCX) 1 Packet Pg. 7 Architectural Review Board Meeting Schedule & Assignments 2020 Schedule Meeting Dates Time Location Status Planned Absences 1/2/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Cancelled 1/16/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 1/30/2020 9:00 AM Palo Alto Art Center Retreat 2/6/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 2/20/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Cancelled 3/5/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 3/19/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Cancelled 4/2/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Cancelled 4/16/2020 8:30 AM Virtual Meeting Regular Lee excused 5/7/2020 8:30 AM Virtual Meeting Regular 5/21/2020 8:30 AM Virtual Meeting Regular 6/4/2020 8:30 AM Virtual Meeting Regular 6/18/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 7/2/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 7/16/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 8/6/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 8/20/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 9/3/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 9/17/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 10/1/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 10/15/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 11/5/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 11/19/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 12/3/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 12/17/2020 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 2020 Subcommittee Assignments Assignments will be made by the ARB Chair on the day of the hearing January February March April May June 1/16 – Hirsch/Lew 2/6 – Baltay/Lew 3/5 – Baltay/Lew 4/16 – Hirsch/Lew 5/21 – Thompson/Lew July August September October November December 1.a Packet Pg. 8 Architectural Review Board 2020 Tentative Future Agenda The Following Items are Tentative and Subject to Change: Meeting Dates Topics June 4, 2020 x 380 Cambridge: Subcommittee Review 1.b Packet Pg. 9 Architectural Review Board Staff Report (ID # 11271) Report Type: Action Items Meeting Date: 5/21/2020 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2442 Summary Title: 3585 El Camino Real: Mixed Use (2nd Formal) Title: PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 3585 El Camino Real [17PLN-00305]: Consideration of a Major Architectural Review to Allow The Demolition of a 800 Square Foot Commercial Building and the Construction of a New Three-Story Mixed-Use Project Including 2,400 Square Feet of Office Space, and Three Residential Units. This is a Housing Incentive Program Project with a Variance Request to Deviate From the Parking Lot Shading Requirement. Environmental Assessment: Mitigated Negative Declaration. Zoning District: CN (Neighborhood Commercial). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Sheldon S. Ah Sing at sahsing@m-group.us. From: Jonathan Lait Recommendation Staff recommends the Architectural Review Board (ARB) take the following action(s): 1. Review and consider the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; and 2. Recommend approval of the proposed project to the Director of Planning and Development Services based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. Report Summary The ARB previously reviewed the subject project on October 17, 2019. An earlier staff report includes extensive background information, project analysis and evaluation to city codes and policies; that report is available online: https://tinyurl.com/10-17-2019-ARB-Staff-Report. The purpose of this report is to restate the comments made by the ARB and detail the applicant’s response to those comments. The following analysis section builds upon the information contained in the earlier report. The analysis reflects the recent project changes. In addition, the report provides a rationale for the request of a variance from the Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) 18.54.040 regarding parking lot shading requirements. 2 Packet Pg. 10 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 2 If approved, this project would be the City’s first to use the Housing Incentive Program to provide additional residential units. Background On October 17, 2019, the ARB reviewed the project. A video recording of the ARB’s meeting is available online: https://tinyurl.com/10-17-2019-ARB-Video. The following table summarizes the ARB’s comments and the applicant’s response: ARB Comments/Direction Applicant Response x South El Camino Real Design Guidelines: Demonstrate compliance with guidelines. See Analysis section for further discussion of the project’s consistency with the guidelines. This section also provides discussion on other issues of concern by the ARB in this table. Appears to resolve issue. Shown on the plans and applicant’s narrative document. See further discussion below. x Materials: Provide additional examples of materials and how they relate to each other. The applicant proposes to provide photo examples at the hearing, including mock- ups that will be displayed outside of City Hall (see Attachment F). Would appear to resolve the issue with ARB review of the materials. (Refer to Sheets A3.1-3.4, A3.7 & L1.1) x Relationship with building across from alley: Demonstrate how the project is compatible with the adjacent building. Project provides setback from building, and screening from parking and trash enclosure. See “South El Camino Real Design Guidelines” discussion within the Analysis section. Appears to resolve issue. See Sheets A3.2, A3.8, A3.10, A.3.11 and A8.1. x Relief in facades: Demonstrate how the project has relief. The building design has an articulated façade with overhanging balconies, corner terraces, operable doors and windows and glass overhangs. See “South El Camino Real Design Guidelines” discussion within the Analysis section. 2 Packet Pg. 11 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 3 Appears to resolve issue. See Sheets El Camino Real front render, A8.1 & A3.7. x Windows: Replace ground-floor low e- glazing. The project replaces the low e-glazing at the ground floor with clear double-pane glass. Several planters are also provided along the ground floor windows. See “South El Camino Real Design Guidelines” discussion within the Analysis section. Appears to resolve the issue. x Pedestrian amenities: Describe pedestrian amenities. The project includes a bench along Matadero Avenue; planters adjacent to the building, wide sidewalks consistent with the South El Camino Real Design Guidelines. Appears to resolve the issue given some of the space constraints of the site. See Sheets El Camino Real render, A1.2, A3.1, A3.2, & A8.1. x Perimeter Landscaping and Parking Lot Shading: Try to retain landscaping. The project reduced office square footage to reduce parking and allow for additional perimeter landscaping. The project still requires a variance as it is not able to meet the City’s parking lot shading requirements. Appears to resolve the issue. See Sheet A1.2. See further discussion below. x Consideration for Future Signs: The applicant proposes signs on the 3Form material above the glass overhang along El Camino Real and Matadero Avenue. Signs are not formally a part of this application and would need to be considered in the future. A condition of approval ensures the review of future sign requests. See Attachment. In response to the ARB comments, the applicant submitted revised plans and documents to address the issues. Notable changes from the last iteration include: 2 Packet Pg. 12 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 4 1. Reduction in office square footage: The revised proposal includes a 126 square foot reduction in office square footage on the second floor. 2. Reduction in vehicle parking: As a result of the reduction in office space, one space from the mechanical vehicular lift system was eliminated. The lift requires at least one space to be open for operation of the system. 3. Addition of residential square footage. 4. Addition of eight-foot wide perimeter landscape strip at the end of driveway and three additional trees on the property. 5. Relocation of long-term bicycle parking: Previously proposed bicycle parking along the alley is now located at the end of the driveway. 6. Provision of perimeter landscape strip along the alley and at the end of the driveway. 7. Addition of covered on grade parking with a combination of standing metal sheet roof and wood trellis with creepers. As part of the changes, the project plans reflect resolution of the perimeter-landscaping requirement for the parking lot. However, the applicant was not able to resolve the minimum requirement for parking lot shading. Analysis1 This section provides analysis on how the project responds to the comments by the ARB and whether findings can be made to support the application request. Additionally, this section provides a summary and analysis on the project’s consistency with the South El Camino Real Design Guidelines (Guidelines). Finally, this section will address the request for a Variance from the parking lot shading requirements. South El Camino Real Guidelines 2002 The purpose of the Guidelines is to provide a set of guiding design principles with which to anticipate, evaluate and encourage appropriate development. These Guidelines provide developers with clear direction as to what type and quality of development the City desires, anticipates and will approve. The objectives of the Guidelines include supporting higher density development that provides a compatible mix of uses in an aesthetically pleasing, well sited building. In addition, the Guidelines encourage design that compliments the streetscape concept and attracts private investment. The project site is within the Barron-Ventura Pedestrian-Oriented Node. The following table summarizes key design guidelines and the project’s consistency with the guidelines. The consistency responses address the issues mentioned by the ARB listed previously. 1 The information provided in this section is based on analysis prepared by the report author prior to the public hearing. The Architectural Review Board in its review of the administrative record and based on public testimony may reach a different conclusion from that presented in this report and may choose to take an alternative action from the recommendation in this report. 2 Packet Pg. 13 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 5 Design Guideline Consistency Street Frontage 3.1.1 Effective sidewalk width. Buildings should create a 12-foot effective sidewalk along El Camino Real. The project includes an effective 12-foot sidewalk with a 4’-10” setback to the building from the right-of-way. (Finding #4) 3.1.3 Build To Lines. Seventy-five percent of the El Camino Real frontage of the building at the build-to line, except for articulation such as doorways, recessed window bays, small plazas, driveways, and small parking areas to the sides of buildings. The project has 75% of its frontage at the build-to line. The recessed entry with columns supporting the upper floors at the corner provides the additional 25% at the setback line for an effective 100% of the building at the build-to-line. 3.1.4 Corner Parcels. Fifty percent of the side street frontage of the building at the build-to line. The project has 50% of its side street frontage at the build-to line. 3.1.5 Minimum Height. Minimum height of 25 feet. The project height is 35 feet. 3.1.6 Entries. Entries should be facing El Camino Real. The project has an office entry facing El Camino Real and an entry facing Matadero Avenue. 3.1.7 Increased Setback. Increased setbacks are permitted only if the additional setback provides a public amenity such as a wider sidewalk, outdoor seating or outdoor dining. The project includes increased setbacks along El Camino Real to establish an effective 12- foot sidewalk. 3.1.8 Relationship to Context. New buildings should relate to and compliment surrounding buildings and street frontages. The ground floor of the building provides a storefront consistent with the adjacent building and proposed building is one story taller. (Finding #2) Parking Lots 3.2.3 Side Street Access. Where possible driveway access to frontage parcels should be from intersecting side streets. The applicant proposes a vehicular entry from Matadero Avenue. (Finding #4) 3.2.4 Alley Access. Properties with rear alleys are encouraged to have access from the alley. The property is unique in that it is a corner parcel with access from a side street and an alley. Consistent with guideline 3.2.3, the project takes vehicular access from the side street. Alley access is for trash and other utility services, minimizing impacts on neighboring properties. (Finding #4) Other driveway locations were considered, including off of the alley and deemed to be 2 Packet Pg. 14 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 6 Design Guideline Consistency more intrusive for the neighbors. 3.2.7 Ample Landscaping. Landscaping such as trees, shrubs, vines, groundcover should permeate parking areas. The project includes trees and shrubs within the parking areas. 3.2.8 Architectural Elements. Architectural elements such as low fences can further enhance the function and appearance of parking areas. The project includes a decorative four-foot rock wall and planters that separate the parking area from the public realm. A sight- distance triangle is maintained. (Finding #5) Landscape and Hardscape 3.3.4 Screening. All mechanical equipment should be screened from view. Roof top, trash and utilities are screened from public view. 3.3.9 Privacy of Adjacent Residential Uses. Use screening and landscaping. The building is approximately 60 feet away from the nearest residential building. Overhead utilities limit planting along the alley. (Finding #2) Site Lighting 3.4.2 Integrate into Project Design. Exterior light fixtures should be integrated into the facades of buildings and as landscape architecture elements. Lighting is not recessed, however, lighting will be compatible with the architecture. 3.4.3 Minimize Glare. All exterior lighting should be positioned to minimize glare. Lighting in the parking areas is minimized to reduce glare. Lights are not recessed into the building. Alleys 3.5.3 Service Facilities. Services equipment should be screened and be compatible with the building. The trash enclosure design and materials complement the building. 3.5.7 Alley Lighting. Lighting from the alley should not impact adjacent properties. The proposed lights are directed away from the adjacent properties. Massing and Articulation 4.1.3 Reinforce the Definition of the Street. Building mass should reinforce the importance of the street. The building conforms to the build-to-line requirements. 4.1.4 Building Composition. Building mass should be articulated to reflect a human scale. The building’s base provides elements relevant to human scale, such as clear glass and planters. 4.1.5. Articulated facades: Base, body & roof. In order to create a cohesive streetscape, building facades should be articulated with a building base, body and roof or parapet edge. x Base: Ground floor office space with rhythmic glass storefronts; x Body: Second floor office with overhanging balcony matching the adjacent building; x Roof: Glass sunshades over windows 2 Packet Pg. 15 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 7 Design Guideline Consistency acting as a visual interest at the top. 4.1.6 Orientation. Buildings facing El Camino Real should be oriented parallel to the El Camino Real right-of-way. The building is oriented parallel to El Camino Real. 4.1.7 Corners. Corners should be addressed with special features such as prominent entries. The project includes a corner entry. 4.1.8 Expression of Use. Building forms should be articulated as an expression of the building use. x The proposed building design has an articulated façade with overhanging balconies, corner terraces, operable doors and windows and glass overhangs. x The building design expresses the use of the space; like ground floor commercial space has storefronts matching the rhythm of the neighboring building. x The third floor is set back eight feet from El Camino Real property line as per El Camino Real Guidelines so it relates to the surrounding two story buildings. x The recessed third floor reduces the mass of the building as well as provides privacy to residential units. x From pedestrian level, glass sunshades act as a focal point for the roof. Façade Design 4.3.1 Façade Transparency. Building facades should animate the street, providing visual interest to passers-by. Ground floor windows to be clear dual pane windows. 4.3.2 Wall Openings. Transparent windows must extend 75% of the ground floor facades and 50% of the second floor facades. The project is consistent with this guideline. 4.3.3 Glazing. Glazing should not prevent one from seeing inside a building. The ground floor windows to be clear dual pane windows. 4.3.4 Solar Control Devices. Solar control devices should not interfere with the transparency of a building facade. Glass overhangs and terraces provide shading without obstructing views or patterns of the openings. 4.3.5 Expression of Habitation. Mixed-use projects should incorporate elements that signal habitation. The project includes balconies and entries that visible from the street. 4.3.6 Design Consistency on all Sides. All exposed sides of the building should be designed with the same level or care and The design of the three exposed sides are consistent. (Finding #2) 2 Packet Pg. 16 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 8 Design Guideline Consistency integrity, unless a zero-lot line situation. 4.3.7 Architecturally Valid Details. Details should be valid and not just decorative. Details of the building are purposeful and deliberate. 4.3.8 Articulation and Depth. Building elevations should have variation and depth rather than a false front treatment. The character of the building includes recesses and overhangs creating cohesive facades. (Finding #2) 4.3.9 Rhythm and Scale. Building facades should be designed to have a rhythm and pattern measured to human movement and scale. The ground floor has a ceiling height of 14’-6” and includes pedestrian scale elements at the base of the building. (Finding #2) 4.3.10 Street Frontage Character. The street frontage should have continuous ground floor commercial uses characterized by windows and recessed entries. The ground floor frontage has rhythmic storefronts and a recessed entry. Glass overhangs, balconies and terraces create interesting shadows, providing comfort for users. Exposed structural grid of columns create a strong visual rhythm. Interesting structural composition at the corner enhances the building façade. (Finding #2) Amenities & Functional Requirements 4.4.1 Amenities. Building design should offer amenities to users and the public such as protection from the elements and places for people to gather or retreat. Building overhangs protect people on the sidewalk from the weather. (Finding #4) 4.4.4 Integral to Building Structure and Use. Amenities and functional requirements and amenities should be integrated into the overall project design. The project integrates a mechanical lift system into the project. Roofs and Parapets 4.5.1 Flat Roofs and Parapets Encouraged. The project includes a flat roof. (Finding #2) 4.5.2 Parapet Design. Parapets should be provided to articulate flat roofs and hide roof top equipment. The project includes an equipment screen. 4.5.3 Functional Integrity of Roofline. Roofs and architectural elements should have functional integrity and should not be used primarily to create “style” or “image”. The roof is purposeful and simple bowing more to function. 4.5.4 Roof lines Consistent with Building and Context. Roof lines should be consistent with the design of the structure itself as well as the roof of the adjacent buildings. The roof lines are consistent with the rhythm of the building and is similar to adjacent buildings. (Finding #3) 4.5.7 Screening of Rooftop Equipment. Rooftop equipment should be screened with The project includes a mechanical equipment screen consistent with materials used on the 2 Packet Pg. 17 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 9 Design Guideline Consistency either an equipment screen or penthouse. façade. Materials 4.8.1 Materials Integrity and Durability. Exterior materials should be durable. The project uses form concrete, perforated metal screening, and 3-form cladding. (Finding #3) 4.8.2 Mix of Materials. The materials create visual interest. (Finding #3) 4.8.3 Materials Reflect Articulation of Building Elements. Exposed concrete columns and the slab articulate the building structure. The glass provides the transparency; the 3-form cladded third floor demarcates the top. The materials are integral to the building design. (Finding #3) The applicant did not make significant changes to the architecture of the building from the previous iteration. However, the applicant did provide additional context and description in responding to the ARB’s comments (Attachment E). Consistency with the Guidelines demonstrates that the project can meet Architectural Review findings 1 through 5. Parking Lot Shading & Variance While the project did address the perimeter landscaping requirement for parking lots, the project does not meet the required parking lot shading requirement. The project requests a variance from PAMC 18.54.040: d) Tree Canopy and Sizes Landscaping within surface parking areas shall include tree plantings designed to result in 50 percent shading of parking lot surface areas within 15 years. Trees required to meet any section of this title shall be a minimum fifteen gallon size, and at least twenty-five percent (25%) shall be twenty-four-inch box or larger. Fifty percent (50%) of shrubs shall be a minimum of five-gallon size. The proposed design will not be able to shade 50 percent of the parking lot with trees. The applicant proposes 23 percent shading of the parking lot with landscaping. The rear parking area includes a 25-foot driveway and covered parking spaces. The covered parking includes both metal and trellis roofing portions. The property has several constraints that hinder its ability to achieve the requirement. The property is a 6,252 square feet commercial property located at the intersection of El Camino Real and Matadero Avenue. An alley forms the rear boundary to the property. The property is 60 feet wide and 104 feet in length. Overhead utilities are located at the property line along the rear of the property. The South El Camino Real Design Guidelines provide explicit direction on how to develop sites along El Camino Real. In addition, the project is subject to the various zoning and other municipal code standards, including trash, recycling, electric utilities, waste, 2 Packet Pg. 18 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 10 gas and water utilities regulations. When these various guidelines, standards and regulations are applied, the property is left with a building envelope within which to develop a project. A commercial only project requires additional setback requirements than a mixed-use building. For a mixed-use project, a minimum of three units are required—requiring additional parking, bicycle parking, necessary utility capacity, etc. The new housing will help the City achieve its housing goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. Be it a commercial only project or a mixed- use project, the constraints of the property would be similar. Half of the property towards the front (as prescribed by the Design Guidelines and as viewed from Matadero) is the building, while the rear half contains the parking and service components for the site, such as trash enclosure, transformer, switchgear. The project includes carport covered parking over a portion of the parking area. The applicant reduced the project area so that additional landscaping could be located on site and provide additional trees. The electrical transformer cannot be placed underground. An effort was made to add covered parking, to provide visual interest and reduce negative impacts of parking lot surfaces. Alternatives to the variance include increasing the lot coverage of the site by extending a roof over the entire rear half of the property, making it part of the building that is allowed within 10 feet of the rear property line. This alternative, while avoiding a variance is not considered an ideal solution to the issue. Therefore, staff recommends that the variance be granted for the parking lot shading requirement. Environmental Review The subject project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. Specifically, the project requires the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration because the evaluation determined that implementation of the project would result in significant impacts. The Mitigated Negative Declaration identified that the project would create significant impacts in several topics. Each significant impact can be reduced to less than significant with the implementation of mitigation measures. The impacted topics include: air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, hazards and hazardous materials, and noise. These mitigation measures have been incorporated into the Conditions of Approval as an exhibit. The circulation period for public comment is between May 1, 2020 and June 1, 2020. As of the writing of this report, no comments have been received. Public Notification, Outreach & Comments The Palo Alto Municipal Code requires notice of this public hearing be published in a local paper and mailed to owners and occupants of property within 600 feet of the subject property at least ten days in advance. Notice of a public hearing for this project was published in the Daily Post on May 6, 2020, which is 16 days in advance of the meeting. Postcard mailing occurred on May 6, 2020, which is 16 days in advance of the meeting. 2 Packet Pg. 19 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 11 Public Comments As of the writing of this report, no project-related, public comments were received. Alternative Actions In addition to the recommended action, the Architectural Review Board may: 1. Approve the project with modified findings or conditions; 2. Continue the project to a date (un)certain; or 3. Recommend project denial based on revised findings. Report Author & Contact Information ARB2 Liaison & Contact Information Sheldon S. Ah Sing, AICP, Contract Planner Jodie Gerhardt, AICP, Planning Manager (408) 340-5642 X109 (650) 329-2575 sahsing@m-group.us jodie.gerhardt@cityofpaloalto.org Attachments: x Attachment A: Location Map (PDF) x Attachment B: Draft ARB Findings (DOCX) x Attachment C: Draft Conditions of Approval (DOCX) x Attachment D: Zoning Comparison Table (DOCX) x Attachment E: Applicant's Description & Lighting Specs (PDF) x Attachment F: Project Plans and Environmental Review (DOCX) 2 Emails may be sent directly to the ARB using the following address: arb@cityofpaloalto.org 2 Packet Pg. 20 2.a Packet Pg. 21 ATTACHMENT B ARB FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL 3585 El Camino Real 17PLN-00305 The design and architecture of the proposed improvements, as conditioned, complies with the Findings for Architectural Review as required in Chapter 18.76 of the PAMC. Finding #1: The design is consistent with applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, coordinated area plans (including compatibility requirements), and any relevant design guides. The project is consistent with the following Comprehensive Plan Goals/Policies: Comprehensive Plan Goal/Policy Consistency Neighborhood Commercial: Includes shopping centers with off-street parking or a cluster of street-front stores that serve the immediate neighborhood. Examples include Charleston Center, Edgewood Center and Midtown. Typical uses include supermarkets, bakeries, drugstores, variety stores, barber shops, restaurants, self- service laundries, dry cleaners and hardware stores. In locations along El Camino Real and Alma Street, residential and mixed use projects may also locate in this category. Non-residential FARs will range up to 0.4. Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s encouragement of housing near transit centers, higher density multi-family housing may be allowed in specific locations. The project includes a mixed-use building with ground floor office, second floor office and residential and third floor residential in conformance with its Neighborhood Commercial designation. Policy L-1.3: Infill development in the urban service area should be compatible with its surroundings and the overall scale and character of the city to ensure a compact, efficient development pattern. Developed urban uses surround the 6,000 square foot corner lot. All utilities can serve the site. The adjacent buildings range from one to two stories. Policy L-1.11: Hold new development to the highest development standards in order to maintain Palo Alto’s livability and achieve the highest quality development with the least impacts. The South El Camino Real Design Guidelines provide guiding design principles for new projects. The architectural review process includes findings and context-based design criteria necessary to ensure high quality development. Policy L-3.1: Ensure that new or remodeled The project is compatible with adjacent buildings 2.b Packet Pg. 22 structures are compatible with the neighborhood and adjacent structures since its design incorporates materials, colors and form that follows a similar pattern as other buildings within the area. Policy L-4.15 Recognize El Camino Real as both a local serving and regional serving corridor, defined by a mix of commercial uses and housing. The project includes a mix of uses, office and residential, that will work well in the neighborhood. Policy T-5.1: All new development projects should manage parking demand generated by the project, without the use of on-street parking, consistent with the established parking regulations. As demonstrated parking demand decreases over time, parking requirements for new construction should decrease. The project provides all of its required parking onsite. The project is consistent with the South El Camino Real Design Guidelines, including the vision of the Barron-Ventura area, the Guideline’s 10 Guiding Principles and supporting guidelines regarding Street Frontage, Parking Lots, Landscape & Hardscape, Site Lighting, Alleys, Massing & Articulation, Entrance Design, Façade Design, Amenities & Functional Requirements, Roofs & Parapets, and Materials. In particular the project provides the following: an effective 12-foot sidewalk along El Camino Real; orientation parallel with El Camino Real; vehicular entry from a side street; use of the alley for services and utilities; and lighting that minimizes glare upon residential neighboring property. In addition, the project screens the parking lot with a four-foot decorative rock wall and trees; the building includes a ground floor with a storefront rhythm similar to adjacent buildings, a body that relates to adjacent buildings and a roof; and the materials are durable using concrete, 3-form cladding, steel and glass. The project is consistent with other development zoning standards, except for parking lot shading, which the project requires the approval of a variance. Finding #2: The project has a unified and coherent design, that: a. creates an internal sense of order and desirable environment for occupants, visitors, and the general community, b. preserves, respects and integrates existing natural features that contribute positively to the site and the historic character including historic resources of the area when relevant, c. is consistent with the context-based design criteria of the applicable zone district, d. provides harmonious transitions in scale, mass and character to adjacent land uses and land use designations, e. enhances living conditions on the site (if it includes residential uses) and in adjacent residential areas. The project site has public access on three sides (El Camino Real, Matadero Avenue and rear alley). The project creates an effective 12-foot sidewalk along El Camino Real and sets the building back nearly five feet to achieve this sidewalk. There are two pedestrian entries to the building, one along El Camino Real for the ground floor and one along Matadero Avenue for the upper floors. Vehicles enter the site from 2.b Packet Pg. 23 Matadero Avenue leading to mechanical lift parking tucked into the rear of the building and carports adjacent to the alley. The alley provides service access to trash and utilities serving the site. Long-term bicycle parking is located at the end of the driveway and short-term bicycle parking is located near the entries to the building. The project is one story taller than the adjacent buildings, has similar massing characteristics as the adjacent buildings because of its use of materials, recesses, and stepped back façade. The residential units include terraces and balconies for outdoor living. The project is consistent with the following Neighborhood Commercial (CN) context-based design criteria: 1. Pedestrian and Bicycle Environment The design of new projects shall promote pedestrian walkability, a bicycle friendly environment, and connectivity through design elements such as: A. Ground floor uses that are appealing to pedestrians through well-designed visibility and access; B. On primary pedestrian routes, climate and weather protection where possible, such as covered waiting areas, building projections and colonnades, and awnings C. Streetscape or pedestrian amenities that contribute to the area's streetscape environment such as street trees, bulbouts, benches, landscape elements, and public art D. Bicycle amenities that contribute to the area's bicycle environment and safety needs, such as bike racks, storage or parking, or dedicated bike lanes or paths (Figure 1-1); and E. Vehicle access from alleys or sidestreets where they exist, with pedestrian access from the public street. The project includes a pedestrian-oriented design for the ground floor with a setback allowing for an effective 12-foot sidewalk along El Camino Real and a five-foot setback along Matadero Avenue. This allows upper-story overhangs to create climate and weather protection. The Matadero Avenue streetscape includes a bench for passers-by. Short-term bicycle parking is located near the entries to the building and long-term bicycle parking is located at the end of the driveway near the mechanical parking lifts. Matadero Avenue provides the vehicular access to site limiting conflicts along El Camino Real. 2. Street Building Facades Street facades shall be designed to provide a strong relationship with the sidewalk and the street (s), to create an environment that supports and encourages pedestrian activity through design elements such as: A. Placement and orientation of doorways, windows, and landscape elements to create strong, direct relationships with the street B. Facades that include projecting eaves and overhangs, porches, and other architectural elements that provide human scale and help break up building mass C. Entries that are clearly defined features of front facades, and that have a scale that is in proportion to the size and type of the building and number of units being accessed; larger buildings should have a more prominent building entrance, while maintaining a pedestrian scale; D. Residential units and storefronts that have a presence on the street and are not walled-off or oriented exclusively inward; 2.b Packet Pg. 24 E. Elements that signal habitation such as entrances, stairs, porches, bays and balconies that are visible to people on the street; F. All exposed sides of a building designed with the same level of care and integrity; G. Reinforcing the definition and importance of the street with building mass; and H. Upper floors set back to fit in with the context of the neighborhood. The ground floor includes clear fenestration in a pattern that is consistent with adjacent buildings. Planters are at the base of the building providing visual interest to passers-by. The entries to the building are located near the corner and are visible from the street. Ground floor setbacks allow for upper story projections using open and opaque guardrails for differentiation. Glass sunshade overhangs at the roof signal the top of the building. The top floor is set back to lessen mass upon the street. 3. Massing and Setbacks Buildings shall be designed to minimize massing and conform to proper setbacks The ground floor is setback to provide a pedestrian-oriented experience. The building design expresses the use of the space; like ground floor commercial space has storefronts matching the rhythm of the neighboring building. The proposed building design has an articulated façade with overhanging balconies, corner terraces, operable doors and windows and glass overhangs. These projections and recesses providing visual interest and reducing perception of mass. The third floor is set back eight feet from El Camino Real property line as per El Camino Real Guidelines so it relates to the surrounding two story buildings. The recessed third floor reduces the mass of the building as well as provides privacy to residential units. 4. Low Density Residential Transitions Where new projects are built abutting existing lower scale residential development, care shall be taken to respect the scale and privacy of neighboring properties This is not applicable since the adjacent zoning is RM-30. However, care has been taken to set the building forward on the property and away from the residential units to the rear. 5. Project Open Space Private and public open space shall be provided so that it is usable for the residents and visitors of the site Terraces and balconies provide the required open space for the project. 6. Parking Design Parking shall be accommodated but shall not be allowed to overwhelm the character of the project or detract from the pedestrian environment Located at the rear of the site and within the building, parking does not overwhelm the site. Mechanical parking is within the building and screened from view. Covered parking provides the remainder of the required parking. A four-foot decorative rock wall and trees provide screening of 2.b Packet Pg. 25 the parking area. 7. Large Multi-Acre Sites Large sites (over one acre) shall be designed so that street, block, and building patterns are consistent with those of the surrounding neighborhood This is not applicable since the site is 0.14 acres. 8. Sustainability and Green Building Design Project design and materials to achieve sustainability and green building design should be incorporated into the project The project will comply with Title 24 and the City’s Green Building Ordinance requirements. The project uses concrete with slag. Slag cement is a hydraulic cement formed when granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) is ground to suitable fineness and used to replace a portion of Portland cement. It is a recovered industrial by-product of an iron blast furnace. Finding #3: The design is of high aesthetic quality, using high quality, integrated materials and appropriate construction techniques, and incorporating textures, colors, and other details that are compatible with and enhance the surrounding area. The project uses form concrete, perforated metal screening and 3-form cladding. Exposed concrete columns and the slab articulate the building structure. The glass provides the transparency; the 3-form cladded third floor demarcates the top. The materials are integral to the building design. The rooflines are consistent with the rhythm of the building and are similar to adjacent buildings. Finding #4: The design is functional, allowing for ease and safety of pedestrian and bicycle traffic and providing for elements that support the building’s necessary operations (e.g. convenient vehicle access to property and utilities, appropriate arrangement and amount of open space and integrated signage, if applicable, etc.). The project includes a pedestrian-oriented ground floor with a building setback allowing for an effective 12-foot sidewalk along El Camino Real and a 6’-5”sidewalk along Matadero Avenue. These setbacks allow upper-story overhangs to create climate and weather protection. The Matadero Avenue streetscape includes a bench for pedestrians to take a break from their walk. Short-term bicycle parking is located near the entries to the building and long-term bicycle parking is located at the end of the driveway near the mechanical parking lifts. Matadero Avenue provides the vehicular access to site limiting conflicts along El Camino Real. Finding #5: The landscape design complements and enhances the building design and its surroundings, is appropriate to the site’s functions, and utilizes to the extent practical, regional indigenous drought resistant plant material capable of providing desirable habitat that can be appropriately maintained. The project incorporates planters on the ground level at base of the building and at the periphery of the parking area. Planters are also used on the upper floors as well as trailing vines along the El Camino Real 2.b Packet Pg. 26 frontage. The alley includes overhead utilities, which limit the ability to plant trees that provide height. To shade a large area with a minimal number of trees, London Planes are used as street trees and on- site trees. Finding #6: The project incorporates design principles that achieve sustainability in areas related to energy efficiency, water conservation, building materials, landscaping, and site planning. The project will be consistent with Title 24 and the City’s Green Building Ordinance. The building will be composed of sustainable building materials with exposed structural composition on the first floor. Additional materials include: x Concrete: 70% replacement of cement with slag which is a byproduct of iron extraction process. This replacement makes the concrete mix stronger, impermeable to water and environmentally friendly (cement is a significant emission polluter during its refinement process). x Steel Framing: Steel is a renewable material. x Thermo exterior glazing (double insulated low e-glazing) for energy efficiency. x Fleetwood operable doors and windows promote natural light, ventilation and acoustical values. x 3 Form cladding: 3 Form is a manmade, renewable polymer material. The cladding reduces building maintenance and avoids exterior paint. x Solar panels located on the roof. 2.b Packet Pg. 27 Performance Criteria 3585 El Camino Real 17PLN-00305 Pursuant to PAMC 18.23, the following performance criteria are intended to provide additional standards to be used in the design and evaluation of developments in the multi-family, commercial, and industrial zones. The purpose is to balance the needs of the uses within these zones with the need to minimize impacts to surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. The criteria are intended to make new developments and major architectural review projects compatible with nearby residential and business areas, and to enhance the desirability of the proposed developments for the site residents and users, and for abutting neighbors and businesses. Performance Criteria Project Consistency 18.23.020 Trash Disposal and Recycling Assure that development provides adequate and accessible interior areas or exterior enclosures for the storage of trash and recyclable materials in appropriate containers, and that trash disposal and recycling areas are located as far from abutting residences as is reasonably possible. The project includes its trash enclosure accessible off the rear alley. The size of the enclosure the refuse/recycling bins are appropriate to the size of the project. 18.23.030 Lighting To minimize the visual impacts of lighting on abutting or nearby residential sites and from adjacent roadways. The lighting is designed to minimize glare upon neighboring properties and streets. 18.23.040 Late Night Uses and Activities The purpose is to restrict retail or service commercial businesses abutting (either directly or across the street) or within 50 feet of residentially zoned properties or properties with existing residential uses located within nonresidential zones, with operations or activities between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Operations subject to this code may include, but are not limited to, deliveries, parking lot and sidewalk cleaning, and/or clean up or set up operations, but does not include garbage pick- up. No late night uses are proposed at this time. 18.23.050 Visual, Screening and Landscaping Privacy of abutting residential properties or properties with existing residential uses located within nonresidential zones (residential properties) should be protected by screening from public view all mechanical equipment and service areas. Landscaping should be used to integrate a project design into the surrounding neighborhood, and to provide privacy screening between properties where appropriate. Mechanical equipment screening adequately screens the roof from the right-of-way. Utilities and trash areas are screened from view. The parking area adjacent to the alley includes a four-foot decorative rock wall and small trees for screening. 2.b Packet Pg. 28 Performance Criteria Project Consistency 18.23.060 Noise and Vibration The requirements and guidelines regarding noise and vibration impacts are intended to protect residentially zoned properties or properties with existing residential uses located within nonresidential zones (residential properties) from excessive and unnecessary noises and/or vibrations from any sources in abutting industrial or commercially zoned properties. Design of new projects should reduce noise from parking, loading, and refuse storage areas and from heating, ventilation, air conditioning apparatus, and other machinery on nearby residential properties. New equipment, whether mounted on the exterior of the building or located interior to a building, which requires only a building permit, shall also be subject to these requirements. Mechanical equipment will conform to building code requirements for noise. Trash will be picked up in the alley similar to adjacent properties. 18.23.070 Parking The visual impact of parking shall be minimized on adjacent residentially zoned properties or properties with existing residential uses located within nonresidential zones. The site includes mechanical parking located within the building and covered surface parking accessed by a driveway from Matadero Avenue. 18.23.080 Vehicular, Pedestrian and Bicycle Site Access The guidelines regarding site access impacts are intended to minimize conflicts between residential vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle uses and more intensive traffic associated with commercial and industrial districts, and to facilitate pedestrian and bicycle connections through and adjacent to the project site. Vehicles access the site from Matadero Avenue, service of trash and utilities will be from the rear alley. Bicyclists and pedestrians may enter the site from adjacent sidewalks or the alley. 18.23.090 Air Quality The requirements for air quality are intended to buffer residential uses from potential sources of odor and/or toxic air contaminants. No odor producing uses are proposed for the site. 18.23.100 Hazardous Materials In accordance with Titles 15 and 17 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, minimize the potential hazards of any use on a development site that will entail the storage, use or handling of hazardous materials (including hazardous wastes) on-site in excess of the exempt quantities prescribed in Health and Safety Code Division 20, Chapter 6.95, and Title 15 of this code. The site does not propose a use that would store hazardous materials. 2.b Packet Pg. 29 Variance PAMC 18.76.030 The project requests a variance for PAMC 18.54.040: d) Tree Canopy and Sizes Landscaping within surface parking areas shall include tree plantings designed to result in 50 percent shading of parking lot surface areas within 15 years. Trees required to meet any section of this title shall be a minimum fifteen gallon size, and at least twenty-five percent (25%) shall be twenty-four-inch box or larger. Fifty percent (50%) of shrubs shall be a minimum of five- gallon size. The proposed design will not be able to shade 50% of the parking lot with trees. The project proposes 23 percent. The following are required findings for a Variance: (1) Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including (but not limited to) size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, the strict application of the requirements and regulations prescribed in Title 18 substantially deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and in the same zoning district as the subject property. The property has several constraints that hinders the ability to achieve the requirement. The property is a 6,252 square feet commercial property located at the intersection of El Camino Real and Matadero Avenue. An alley forms the rear boundary to the property. The property is 60 feet wide and 104 feet in length. Overhead utilities are located at the property line along the rear of the property. The South El Camino Real Design Guidelines provide explicit direction on how to develop sites along El Camino Real. In addition, the project is subject to the various zoning and other municipal code standards, including trash, recycling, electric utilities, waste, gas and water utilities regulations. When these various guidelines, standards and regulations are applied, the property is left with a building envelope of which to develop a project. A commercial only project requires additional setback requirements than a mixed-use building. For a mixed-use project, a minimum of three units are required—requiring additional parking, bicycle parking, necessary utility capacity, etc. The new housing will help the City achieve its housing goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. Be it a commercial only project or a mixed-use project, the constraints of the property would be similar. Half of the property towards the front (as prescribed by the Design Guidelines as viewed from Matadero Avenue) is the building, while the rear half contains the parking and service components for the site, such as trash enclosure, transformer, switchgear. The project includes carport covered parking over a portion of the parking area. The project reduced the project area so that additional landscaping could be located on site and provide additional trees. The electrical transformer cannot be placed underground. The project attempts to reduce the impacts of the surface parking lot by covering the parking spaces. 2.b Packet Pg. 30 (2) The granting of the application shall not affect substantial compliance with the regulations or constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and in the same zoning district as the subject property. As proposed, the project provides 23 percent of the parking lot shading, where 50% is required. The parking area includes carport structure over a portion of the parking lot. Trees cannot be planted within the driveway nor can large trees be planted in front of the parking spaces fronting the alley because of the overhead utilities or conflicts with other utilities. A variance for the parking lot shading allows the project to be consistent with all other development standards. Further, if the variance is granted as requested, the proposed project will substantially comply with all regulations, because it fully complies with all other development standards. Other than the requested exception, the proposed project complies with all other City regulations. The granting of these exceptions would not be considered a special privilege, but rather would be based upon the unique circumstances of the parcel as explained above and shown on the project plans. (3) The granting of the application is consistent with the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of Title 18 (Zoning). As proposed, the project maintains consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: Comprehensive Plan Goal/Policy Consistency Neighborhood Commercial: Includes shopping centers with off-street parking or a cluster of street-front stores that serve the immediate neighborhood. Examples include Charleston Center, Edgewood Center and Midtown. Typical uses include supermarkets, bakeries, drugstores, variety stores, barber shops, restaurants, self- service laundries, dry cleaners and hardware stores. In locations along El Camino Real and Alma Street, residential and mixed use projects may also locate in this category. Non-residential FARs will range up to 0.4. Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s encouragement of housing near transit centers, higher density multi-family housing may be allowed in specific locations. The project includes a mixed-use building with ground floor office, second floor office and residential and third floor residential. Policy L-1.3: Infill development in the urban service area should be compatible with its surroundings and the overall scale and character of the city to ensure a compact, efficient development pattern. Developed urban uses surround the 6,000 square foot corner lot. All utilities can serve the site. The adjacent buildings range from one to two stories. 2.b Packet Pg. 31 Comprehensive Plan Goal/Policy Consistency Policy L-1.11: Hold new development to the highest development standards in order to maintain Palo Alto’s livability and achieve the highest quality development with the least impacts. The South El Camino Real Design Guidelines provide guiding design principles for new projects. The architectural review process includes findings and context-based design criteria necessary to develop the project. Policy L-3.1: Ensure that new or remodeled structures are compatible with the neighborhood and adjacent structures The project is compatible with adjacent buildings since its design incorporates materials, colors and form that follows a similar pattern as other buildings within the area. Policy L-4.15 Recognize El Camino Real as both a local serving and regional serving corridor, defined by a mix of commercial uses and housing. The project includes a small mixed project with office and residential uses. Policy T-5.1: All new development projects should manage parking demand generated by the project, without the use of on-street parking, consistent with the established parking regulations. As demonstrated parking demand decreases over time, parking requirements for new construction should decrease. The project provides all of its required parking onsite. The project as proposed complies with all Zoning Ordinance requirements (other than the encroachments for which a variance is sought). (4) The granting of the application will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare, or convenience. As proposed without the required parking lot shading, the project would not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare or convenience. The project will replace an obsolete building that has been vacant for a long time. The development of the site would improve the vicinity. 2.b Packet Pg. 32 ATTACHMENT C CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 3585 El Camino Real 17PLN-00305 ________________________________________________________________________ PLANNING DIVISION 1. CONFORMANCE WITH PLANS: Construction and development shall conform to the approved plans entitled, "3585 El Camino Real,” stamped as received by the City on February 12, 2020 on file with the Planning Department, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California except as modified by these conditions of approval. 2. BUILDING PERMIT: Apply for a building permit and meet any and all conditions of the Planning, Fire, Public Works, and Building Departments. 3. BUILDING PERMIT PLAN SET: A copy of this cover letter and conditions of approval shall be printed on the second page of the plans submitted for building permit. Project plans submitted for Building permits shall incorporate the following changes: a. Revise Sheet A3.13 with the correct shading calculation. 4. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: All modifications to the approved project shall be submitted for review and approval prior to construction. If during the Building Permit review and construction phase, the project is modified by the applicant, it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the Planning Division/project planner directly to obtain approval of the project modification. It is the applicant’s responsibility to highlight any proposed changes to the project and to bring it to the project planner’s attention. 5. ENTITLEMENT EXPIRATION: The project approval shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance of the entitlement. If within such two years period, the proposed use of the site or the construction of buildings has not commenced, the Planning entitlement shall expire. Application for a one year extension of this entitlement may be made prior to expiration. 6. LANDSCAPE PLAN: Plantings shall be installed in accordance with the approved plan set and shall be permanently maintained and replaced as necessary. 7. REFUSE. All trash areas shall be effectively screened from view and covered and maintained in an orderly state to prevent water from entering into the garbage container. No outdoor storage is allowed/permitted unless designated on the approved plan set. Trash areas shall be maintained in a manner to discourage illegal dumping. 8. SIGN APPROVAL NEEDED. No signs are approved at this time. All signs shall conform to the requirements of Title 16.20 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (Sign Code) and shall be subject to approval by the Director of Planning. 2.c Packet Pg. 33 9. MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) associated with the project and attached here as Exhibit A is incorporated by reference and all mitigation measures shall be implemented as described in said document. Prior to requesting issuance of any related demolition and/or construction permits, the applicant shall meet with the Project Planner to review and ensure compliance with the MMRP, subject to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services. 10. FINAL INSPECTION: A Planning Division Final inspection will be required to determine substantial compliance with the approved plans prior to the scheduling of a Building Division final. Any revisions during the building process must be approved by Planning, including but not limited to; materials, landscaping and hard surface locations. Contact your Project Planner, Sheldon Ah Sing at sahsing@m-group.us to schedule this inspection. 11. ESTIMATED IMPACT FEE: Development Impact Fees, currently estimated in the amount of $187,909.03, shall be paid prior to the issuance of the related building permit. 12. IMPACT FEE 90-DAY PROTEST PERIOD: California Government Code Section 66020 provides that a project applicant who desires to protest the fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions imposed on a development project must initiate the protest at the time the development project is approved or conditionally approved or within ninety (90) days after the date that fees, dedications, reservations or exactions are imposed on the Project. Additionally, procedural requirements for protesting these development fees, dedications, reservations and exactions are set forth in Government Code Section 66020. IF YOU FAIL TO INITIATE A PROTEST WITHIN THE 90-DAY PERIOD OR FOLLOW THE PROTEST PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66020, YOU WILL BE BARRED FROM CHALLENGING THE VALIDITY OR REASONABLENESS OF THE FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS, AND EXACTIONS. If these requirements constitute fees, taxes, assessments, dedications, reservations, or other exactions as specified in Government Code Sections 66020(a) or 66021, this is to provide notification that, as of the date of this notice, the 90- day period has begun in which you may protest these requirements. This matter is subject to the California Code of Civil Procedures (CCP) Section 1094.5; the time by which judicial review must be sought is governed by CCP Section 1094.6. 13. INDEMNITY: To the extent permitted by law, the Applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its City Council, its officers, employees and agents (the “indemnified parties”) from and against any claim, action, or proceeding brought by a third party against the indemnified parties and the applicant to attack, set aside or void, any permit or approval authorized hereby for the Project, including (without limitation) reimbursing the City for its actual attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. The City may, in its sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with attorneys of its own choice. HOUSING 14. BELOW MARKET RATE REQUIREMENT: The project as proposed includes three (3) residential ownership units in a mixed used development. The project is subject to the Below Market Rate 2.c Packet Pg. 34 (BMR) requirement as set forth by Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) 16.65.060 and subject to a BMR requirement of 0.45 units. When the BMR requirement results in a fractional unit, an in-lieu payment to the Residential Housing Fund may be made instead of providing an actual BMR unit. 15. BMR IN-LIEU PAYMENT: The applicant shall provide an in-lieu payment as specified in Section 16.65.060. The fractional in-lieu fee shall be paid prior to issuance of any building permits for the project; however, if the applicant elects to provide one additional inclusionary unit instead of paying the fractional in-lieu payment, a BMR Agreement between the City and applicant shall be executed and recorded prior to final map approval or building permit issuance, whichever occurs first. 16. All BMR units constructed shall be in conformance with the City’s BMR Program rules and regulations. Failure to comply with the timing of this condition and any adopted BMR Program rules and regulations shall not waive its later enforcement. PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING 17. SIDEWALK, CURB & GUTTER: As part of this project, the applicant must replace all sidewalk, curbs, gutters or driveway approaches in the public right-of-way along the frontage(s) of the property and must remove any unpermitted pavement in the planter strip. The site plan submitted with the building permit plan set must show the extent of the replacement work. The plan must note that any work in the right-of-way must be done per Public Works’ standards by a licensed contractor who must first obtain a Street Work Permit from Public Works at the Development Center. 18. GRADING PERMIT: The site plan must include an earthworks table showing cut and fill volumes. If the total is more than 100 cubic yards, a grading permit will be required. An application and plans for a grading permit are submitted to Public Works separately from the building permit plan set. The application and guidelines are available at the Development Center and on our website. 19. STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION: The City's full-sized "Pollution Prevention - It's Part of the Plan" sheet must be included in the plan set. The sheet is available here: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/2732 20. IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA: The project will be creating or replacing 500 square feet or more of impervious surface. Accordingly, the applicant shall provide calculations of the existing and proposed impervious surface areas with the building permit application. The Impervious Area Worksheet for Land Developments form and instructions are available at the Development Center or on our website. 21. RESIDENTIAL STORM WATER TREATMENT: This project triggers the California Regional Water Quality Control Board’s revised provision C.3 for storm water regulations (incorporated into 2.c Packet Pg. 35 the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Section 16.11) that apply to residential land development projects that create or replace between 2,500 and 10,000 square feet of impervious surface area. The applicant must implement one or more of the following site design measures: a. Direct roof runoff into cisterns or rain barrels for reuse. b. Direct roof runoff onto vegetated areas. c. Direct runoff from sidewalks, walkways, and/or patios onto vegetated areas. d. Direct runoff from driveways and/or uncovered parking lots onto vegetated areas. e. Construct sidewalks, walkways, and/or patios with permeable surfaces. f. Construct driveways, and/or uncovered parking lots with permeable surfaces. 22. LOGISTICS PLAN: The contractor must submit a logistics plan to the Public Works Department prior to commencing work that addresses all impacts to the City’s right-of-way, including, but not limited to: pedestrian control, traffic control, truck routes, material deliveries, contractor’s parking, concrete pours, crane lifts, work hours, noise control, dust control, storm water pollution prevention, contractor’s contact, noticing of affected businesses, and schedule of work. The plan will be attached to a street work permit. 23. CALTRANS: Caltrans review and approval of this project is required. Caltrans right-of-way across El Camino Real extends from back-of-walk to back-of walk. The City has a maintenance agreement with Caltrans that requires the City to maintain the sidewalk and to issue Street Work Permits for work done on the sidewalks by private contractors. Caltrans has retained the right to review and permit new ingress/egress driveways off El Camino Real as well as the installation of Traffic Control devices as part of this project. 24. MONITORING WELLS: Based on the City’s GIS there may be plume monitoring wells within the project site. Typically these wells are maintained by Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD). The proposed work shall not destroy any of the monitoring well or affect the function and use of these. Contact SCVWD to verify the well location. Plot and label them on the plans and provide notes to protect wells as required by the district. 25. OVERLAYS: Matadero and Lane 66 were recently resurfaced and these streets are under a moratorium. Applicant will be required to grind and overlay the full width (from curb to curb) of Matadero and Lane 66 over the full project frontage per Public Works standards. 26. STORM WATER HYDRAULICS AND HYDROLOGY: Plans provided do not show if the existing site drainage has a direct discharge into the existing system. Provide an analysis that compares the existing and proposed site runoff from the project site. Runoff shall be based on City of Palo Alto Drainage Design Standards for 10 year storm event with HGL’s 0.5 foot below inlet grates elevations and 100-year storm with HGL not exceeding the street right-of-way. As described on the City of Palo Alto Drainage Design Standards. Please provide the tabulated calculations directly on the conceptual grading and drainage plan. This project may be required to replace and upsize the existing storm drain system to handle the added flows and/or depending on the current pipe condition. The IDF tables and Precipitation Map for Palo Alto is available County of 2.c Packet Pg. 36 Santa Clara County Drainage Manual dated October 2007. The proposed project shall not increase runoff to the public storm drain system. 27. PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT: The applicant shall include an offer of dedication for a public access easement for the additional dimension of sidewalk between the property line and back of walk and/or building edge that meets the El Camino Real Master Plan requirements. 28. PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT: Applicant will be required to dedicate a Public Utility Easement at the location of the new proposed transformer. 29. STREETLIGHTS: Decorative streetlights shall be added to meet spacing guidelines of 35-feet to 40-feet per light. Existing “cobra head” lights shall be replaced by tall decorative lights and the remaining distance shall be met with pedestrian scale lights. 30. SUBDIVISION: If condominium units are proposed, a Preliminary Parcel Map and a Parcel Map, or Tentative Map and a Final Map, are required for the proposed development. Map types and review procedures vary depending on the number of units proposed. Depending on the number of units proposed, the applicant shall submit a minor or major subdivision application to the Department of Planning and Community Environment. Show all existing and proposed dedications and easements on the map submitted as part of the application. Please be advised that the Parcel or Tentative map shall be recorded with the Santa Clara County Clerk Recorder prior to Building or Grading and Excavation Permit issuance. A digital copy of the Parcel Map, in AutoCAD format, shall be submitted to Public Works Engineering and shall conform to North American Datum 1983 State Plane Zone 3 for horizontal survey controls and NGVD88 for vertical survey controls. 31. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE: As the Planning application plans show an existing lot line across this site, that lot line shall be removed either through a Certificate of Compliance or a Parcel/Final Map prior to issuance of building or grading permits. The mapping document removing this lot line must be recorded with the County prior to issuance or Grading or Building permits. 32. RIGHT-OF-WAY: The Planning application shows the sidewalk on El Camino Real as City of Palo Alto right-of-way. As this does not match the City’s records, applicant will be required to provide documentation verifying such for City review. Applicant will be required to demonstrate right-of-way owners’ permission for any proposed improvements within that right-of-way (utility lines, etc) prior to grading or building permit issuance. PUBLIC WORKS URBAN FORESTRY SECTION 33. TREE PROTECTION COMPLIANCE. The owner and contractor shall implement all protection and inspection schedule measures, design recommendations and construction scheduling as stated in the TPR & Sheet T-1, and is subject to code compliance action pursuant to PAMC 8.10.080. The required protective fencing shall remain in place until final landscaping and inspection of 2.c Packet Pg. 37 the project. Project arborist approval must be obtained and documented in the monthly activity report sent to the City. The mandatory Contractor and Arborist Monthly Tree Activity Report shall be sent monthly to the City (pwps@cityofpaloalto.org) beginning with the initial verification approval, using the template in the Tree Technical Manual, Addendum 11. 34. PLAN CHANGES. Revisions and/or changes to plans before or during construction shall be reviewed and responded to by the (a) project site arborist, or (b) landscape architect with written letter of acceptance before submitting the revision to the Building Department for review by Planning, PW or Urban Forestry. 35. TREE DAMAGE. Tree Damage, Injury Mitigation and Inspections apply to Contractor. Reporting, injury mitigation measures and arborist inspection schedule (1-5) apply pursuant to TTM, Section 2.20-2.30. Contractor shall be responsible for the repair or replacement of any publicly owned or protected trees that are damaged during the course of construction, pursuant to Title 8 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, and city Tree Technical Manual, Section 2.25. 36. GENERAL. The following general tree preservation measures apply to all trees to be retained: No storage of material, topsoil, vehicles or equipment shall be permitted within the tree enclosure area. The ground under and around the tree canopy area shall not be altered. Trees to be retained shall be irrigated, aerated and maintained as necessary to ensure survival. 37. BUILDING PERMIT SUBMITTAL- PROJECT ARBORIST CERTIFICATION LETTER. Prior to submittal for staff review, attach a Project Arborist Certification Letter that he/she has; (a) reviewed the entire building permit plan set submittal and, (b) affirm that ongoing Contractor/Project Arborist site monitoring inspections and reporting have been arranged with the contractor or owner (see Sheet T-1) and, (c) understands that design revisions (site or plan changes) within a TPZ will be routed to Project Arborist/Contractor for review prior to approval from City. 38. TREE PROTECTION VERIFICATION. Prior to any site work verification from the contractor that the required protective fencing is in place shall be submitted to the Urban Forestry Section. The fencing shall contain required warning sign and remain in place until final inspection of the project. 39. EXCAVATION RESTRICTIONS APPLY (TTM, Sec. 2.20 C & D). Any approved grading, digging or trenching beneath a tree canopy shall be performed using ‘air-spade’ method as a preference, with manual hand shovel as a backup. For utility trenching, including sewer line, roots exposed with diameter of 1.5 inches and greater shall remain intact and not be damaged. If directional boring method is used to tunnel beneath roots, then Table 2-1, Trenching and Tunneling Distance, shall be printed on the final plans to be implemented by Contractor. 40. PLAN SET REQUIREMENTS. The final Plans submitted for building permit shall include the following information and notes on relevant plan sheets: g. SHEET T-1, BUILDING PERMIT. The building permit plan set will include the City’s full-sized, Sheet T-1 (Tree Protection-it's Part of the Plan!), available on the Development Center 2.c Packet Pg. 38 website at http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/31783. The Applicant shall complete and sign the Tree Disclosure Statement and recognize the Project Arborist Tree Activity Inspection Schedule. Monthly reporting to Urban Forestry/Contractor is mandatory. (Insp. #1: applies to all projects; with tree preservation report: Insp. #1-7 applies) h. The Tree Preservation Report (TPR). All sheets of the Applicant’s TPR approved by the City for full implementation by Contractor, shall be printed on numbered Sheet T-1 (T-2, T-3, etc) and added to the sheet index. Plans to show protective tree fencing. The Plan Set (esp. site, demolition, grading & drainage, foundation, irrigation, tree disposition, utility sheets, etc.) must delineate/show the correct configuration of Type I, Type II or Type III fencing around each Regulated Tree, using a bold dashed line enclosing the Tree Protection Zone (Standard Dwg. #605, Sheet T-1; City Tree Technical Manual, Section 6.35-Site Plans); or by using the Project Arborist’s unique diagram for each Tree Protection Zone enclosure. PUBLIC WORKS WATERSHED PROTECTION PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMIT: 41. Stormwater treatment measures: a. All Bay Area Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requirements shall be followed. 42. Bay-friendly Guidelines (rescapeca.org): a. Do not use chemicals fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or commercial soil amendment. b. Use Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) materials and compost. Refer to the BayFriendly Landscape Guidelines: http://www.stopwaste.org/resource/brochures/bayfriendly-landscape-guidelines- sustainable-practices-landscape-professional for guidance. Add this bullet as a note to the building plans. c. Avoid compacting soil in areas that will be unpaved. Add this bullet as a note to the building plans. 43. Stormwater quality protection a. Temporary and permanent waste, compost and recycling containers shall be covered to prohibit fly-away trash and having rainwater enter the containers. b. Drain downspouts to landscaping (outward from building as needed). c. Drain HVAC fluids from roofs and other areas to landscaping TRANSPORTATION 44. MECHANICAL LIFT PARKING. The project proposes 11 cars to be stored in a mechanical lift parking system which allows independent access to each vehicle. The property owner shall 2.c Packet Pg. 39 have a maintenance agreement with the lift system manufacturer and the system shall be operational at all times. All new renters/employees shall be given instructions on how to operate the lift system. If the lift system is out of operation for any reason, anyone who is not able to retrieve their vehicle within a 10-minute period shall be reimbursed by the property owner or their designee for travel expenses up to $50 per occurrence. UTILITILES - WATER, GAS, WASTEWATER 45. Sheet C-3.0: i. Show an additional water meter for separate metering of commercial and residential spaces j. Show water meters & boxes at street curb in the city planting strip per WGW Standards, instead of meters incorrectly shown on property. Maintain 2ft horizontal clear from meter boxes to existing hydrant bury. k. Show water services tapped from fire service per WGW Standards l. Show RPPA backflow assembly for each city meter per WGW Standards, instead of non- RPPA devices shown. Show footprints to scale m. Show RP Detector Assembly for the fire service per WGW Standards, instead of DCDA shown. Show footprints to scale. n. Show gas meter footprint to scale (refer to WGW standards), show solid wall behind meter assembly per GD-02, and provide 3 ft clear in front of meter assembly per GD-02. o. Show city sewer clean-out in P.R.O.W. at property line on proposed CPAU sewer lateral. Show private point of connection in P.R.O.W. to city clean-out per WGW standards. Show lateral connection to sewer main instead of new manhole shown. p. Show existing sewer lateral and water service in Matadero Ave to be disconnected the mains per WGW standards. 46. Revise Architectural elevations, rendering, site plan, etc to show visible features per corrections above. Residential water sub metering: Please consult with WGW Utilities Engineering to determine if the development for the residential portion will be master metered by CPAU and each dwelling unit will be privately sub metered. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF DEMOLITION PERMIT: 47. The applicant shall submit a request to disconnect all utility services and/or meters including a signed affidavit of vacancy. Utilities will be disconnected or removed within 10 working days after receipt of request. The demolition permit will be issued by the building inspection division after all utility services and/or meters have been disconnected and removed. FOR BUILDING PERMIT: 48. The applicant shall submit a completed water-gas-wastewater service connection application - load sheet for City of Palo Alto Utilities. The applicant must provide all the information 2.c Packet Pg. 40 requested for utility service demands (water in fixture units/g.p.m., gas in b.t.u.p.h, and sewer in fixture units/g.p.d.). 49. The applicant shall submit improvement plans for utility construction. The plans must show the size and location of all underground utilities within the development and the public right of way including meters, backflow preventers, fire service requirements, sewer mains, sewer cleanouts, backwater valve, sewer ejector pumps and any other required utilities. The plans must include complete profiles for the design of all gravity lines clearly identifying the minimum vertical clearances from existing underground facilities. 50. Per SB7 (Water Code, Division 1, Chapter 8, Article 5, Section 537-537.5) requires new multi- family residential building to include a water submeter for each dwelling unit and to bill tenants accordingly for their water use per CPA Utilities rules and Regulations. Submeters shall comply with all laws and regulations governing their installation, maintenance, reading billing, and testing. Due to the extend of the frontage area along the streets, assuming a space constraint does not exist with the total number of meters, these dwelling units could be evaluated for the installation of individual City-owned meters in the Public City Right of Way and not on private property to avoid potential exposure in the event of leaks. 51. New HDPE water service and meter installation are required to furnish customer's demand for domestic. The water meter will be sized based on the water loads demands. Show the location of the new service and meter on the plans. 52. A separate water meter and backflow preventer is required to irrigate the approved landscape plan. Show the location of the irrigation meter on the plans. 53. New HDPE water service installation is required to furnish customer's demand for fire sprinkler system. The water service and connection will be sized based on the water fire protection load demands. The applicant shall provide to the engineering department a copy of the plans for fire system including all fire department's requirements prior to the actual approval of the service. 54. The existing unused water services and sewer lateral (s) will be disconnected and abandoned at the main per utilities standards by the City of Palo Alto Utilities. 55. An approved reduced pressure principle assembly (RPPA backflow preventer device) is required for all new water connections from Palo Alto Utilities to comply with requirements of California administrative code, title 17, sections 7583 through 7605 inclusive. The RPPA shall be installed on the owner's property and directly behind the water meter within 5’ (feet) of the property line or City Right of Way. 56. An approved reduced pressure detector assembly is required for the new water connection for the fire system to comply with requirements of California administrative code, title 17, sections 7583 through 7605 inclusive. 2.c Packet Pg. 41 57. A new gas service line installation is required to furnish customer's demand specified in the load sheet or new approved gas meter location presented with this project. The work will be performed by CPA Utilities. The gas service and meters will be sized based on the gas loads demands. Show the location of the gas meters on the plans. 58. The applicant shall be responsible for installing and upgrading the existing utility services and meters as necessary to handle anticipated peak loads. This responsibility includes all costs associated with the design and construction for the installation/upgrade of the utility services and meters. 59. Sewer ejector pumps shall meet the CPA Utilities conditions limiting the wastewater discharge flow rate to the wastewater collection. Sewage ejector pumps shall meet the following conditions: a. The pump(s) shall be limited to a total 100 GPM capacity or b. The sewage line changes to a 4” gravity flow line at least 20’ from the City clean out. c. The tank and float is set up such that the pump run time not exceed 20 seconds each cycle. 60. Trees may not be planted within 10 feet of existing water, gas or wastewater mains/services or meters. New water, gas or wastewater services/meters may not be installed within 10’ or existing trees. Maintain 10’ between new trees and new water, gas and wastewater services/mains/meters. 61. The applicant shall pay the capacity fees and connection fees associated with new utility service/s or added demand on existing services. The approved relocation of services, meters, hydrants, or other facilities will be performed at the cost of the person/entity requesting the relocation. 62. All utility installations shall be in accordance with the latest edition of C.P.A. Utility Standards for Water, Gas & Wastewater. ELECTRIC UTILITIES 63. A 3’x5’x54” full traffic rated box shall be installed at the bottom of the existing utility pole 1340. 64. The bike cage shall be constructed as fully removable at CPAU’s request. 65. A signed easement for the transformer location shall be the final condition prior to energization. CPAU retains the right to disconnect the power to the building without a signed easement. 2.c Packet Pg. 42 EXHIBIT A - MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FORTHCOMING AFTER CIRCULATION PERIOD CONCLUDES FOR MND 2.c Packet Pg. 43 ATTACHMENT D ZONING COMPARISON TABLE 3585 El Camino Real, 17PLN-00305 Table 1: COMPARISON WITH CHAPTER 18.16 (CN DISTRICT) Mixed-Use and Residential Development Standards Regulation Required Existing Proposed Minimum Site Area, width and depth None 0.14 acres (6,252 sf) 0.14 acres Minimum Front Yard 0-10 feet to create an 8-12 foot effective sidewalk width (8) 70 feet 4’-10” (12’-0” from face of curb for effective sidewalk width) Rear Yard 10 feet for residential portion; no requirement for commercial portion 5 feet 49 feet Interior Side Yard None (not abutting residential district) 10 feet 6 inches Street Side Yard 5 feet 10 feet 5 feet Build-to-lines 50% of frontage built to setback on El Camino Real 33% of side street built to setback on Matadero Avenue Front: 0% Street Side: 0% Front: 75% Street Side: 50% Max. Site Coverage (k) 50% (3,138 sf) 28% (1,757 sf) 60% (3,735 sf), see (k) Housing Incentive Program note below Landscape/Open Space Coverage 35% Not applicable 38% (2,399 sf) Usable Open Space 150 sf per unit Not applicable 1-bedroom unit: 225 sf 1-bedroom unit: 180 sf 2-bedroom unit: 495 sf Max. Building Height 35 ft 20 feet 35 feet Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR)(4)(k) Residential: 0.5:1 (3,126 sf) Non-Residential: 0.5:1 (3,126 sf) Total Mixed-Use: 1.0:1 (6,252 sf) 28% (1,725 sf) Residential: 0.72:1 (4,500 sf) Non-Residential: 0.38:1 (2,374 sf) Total Mixed-Use: 1.08:1 (6,874 sf) See (k) Housing Incentive Program note below 2.d Packet Pg. 44 Daylight Plane for lot lines abutting one or more residential zoning districts Daylight plane height and slope shall be identical to those of the most restrictive residential zoning district abutting the lot line Not applicable Not applicable Residential Density (net)(3) 15 or 20 (9) Not applicable 20 du/acre (3 units) Parking Lot Perimeter Landscaping (18.54.040a) Five feet Not applicable 6’-9” to 10’ (3) Residential density shall be computed based upon the total site area, irrespective of the percent of the site devoted to commercial use. (4) For CN sites on El Camino Real, height may increase to a maximum of 40 feet and the FAR may increase to a maximum of 1.0:1 (0.5:1 for nonresidential, 0.5:1 for residential). (8) A 12 foot sidewalk width is required along El Camino Real frontage. (9) Residential densities up to 20 units/acre are allowed on CN zoned housing inventory sites identified in the Housing Element. Other CN zoned sites not located on El Camino Real are subject to a maximum residential density of up to 15 units/acre. (k) Housing Incentive Program (1) For an exclusively residential or residential mixed-use project in the CC(2) zone or on CN or CS zoned sites on El Camino Real, the Director may waive the residential floor area ratio (FAR) limit and the maximum site coverage requirement after the project with the proposed waiver or waivers is reviewed by the Architectural Review Board, if the Director finds that a project exceeding these standards is consistent with the required architectural review findings. In no event shall the Director approve a commercial FAR that exceeds the standard in Table 4 of Section 18.16.060(b) or a total FAR (including both residential and commercial FAR) in excess of 2.0 in the CC(2) zone or 1.5 in the CN or CS zone. Table 1: COMPARISON WITH CHAPTER 18.16 (CN DISTRICT) continued Mixed-Use Residential Development Standards Topic Requirement Proposed Hours of Operation (18.16.040 (b)) Businesses with activities any time between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. shall be required to obtain a conditional use permit. The director may apply conditions of approval as are deemed necessary to assure compatibility with the nearby residentially zoned property The application does not include a request for late night hours. Office Use Restrictions (18.16.050) Total floor area of permitted office uses on a lot shall not exceed 25% of the lot area, provided a lot is permitted between 2,500 and 5,000 sf of office use. The maximum size may be increased with a CUP issued by the Director. 2,374 sf (below minimum allowed sf) 18.16.080 Performance Standards. All development in the CN district shall comply with the performance criteria outlined in Chapter 18.23 of the Zoning Ordinance, including all mixed use development 18.16.090 Context-Based Design Criteria. As further described in a separate attachment, development in a commercial district shall be responsible to its context and compatible with adjacent development, and shall promote the establishment of pedestrian oriented design. 2.d Packet Pg. 45 Table 2: CONFORMANCE WITH CHAPTER 18.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) for Residential & Office Type Required Existing Proposed Vehicle Parking Office: 1/250 sf: 9 spaces Residential: 1-bedroom: 1 per unit (2 spaces) 2-bedroom: 2 per unit (2 spaces) Total: 13 spaces Zero Office: 9 spaces Residential: 4 spaces Total: 13 spaces Bicycle Parking Office: 1/2,500 sf = 1 Residential: 1 per unit (LT) = 3 Zero 3 long term 1 short term Loading Space 0-9,999 sf = zero Zero Zero 2.d Packet Pg. 46 102 University Avenue, Suite 3C • Palo Alto, CA • 94301 • 650 326 0374 • bellomoarchitects.com Project Description Project Name: 3585 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA _____________________________________________________________________________ Date: March 4, 2020 To: City of Palo Alto Planning Department Attn: Sheldon Ah Sing Subject: Major Architectural Review of development at 3585 El Camino Real Introduction: We, together with KSS management, present, for your review, a mixed-use building - one with office and residential spaces. The building unifies commercial and residential life, and celebrates the City of Palo Alto’s tradition and innovation. The building will provide cutting-edge commercial spaces for businesses and residences; encourage walkable, livable, and sustainable urban lifestyle. Our goal is to create a building that will revitalize the corner, which has been vacant for past 27 years. The building will create a “node” with neighborhood oriented commercial uses that serve the surrounding residential area. The building will promote harmonious transition in scale and character between different designated land uses. Existing Conditions: The site is located on the Southwest Corner of El Camino Real and Matadero Avenue with 60 ft. frontage on El Camino Real. The 6252 sq. ft. lot is served by 20 ft. wide alley on the rear side. The property is neighboring two story commercial buildings on El Camino Real, a gas station on Matadero Avenue and a residential apartment complex on the alley. The lot has been vacant for the last 27 years. It was under soil remediation process and now has received clean certificate from Santa Clara County. There is an existing metal shed, approx. 800 sq. ft., which was used as a garage or an automobile repair center previously. Now the shed is in a distressed condition and will be demolished prior to the proposed development. 2.e Packet Pg. 47 102 University Avenue, Suite 3C • Palo Alto, CA • 94301 • 650 326 0374 • bellomoarchitects.com Proposed Project: We propose a three story, mixed use building with an office on the first floor, an office and a residential unit on the second floor and two residential units on the third floor Program: The proposed program follows guidelines under Palo Alto’s Housing Incentive Plan. Two Office Spaces and Three Residential Units Total Site: 6252 sq ft Office Space: 2374 sq ft (permitted 3126 sq ft) (125 sq reduced from the previous proposal to reduce required number of car parking spaces) Residential space: 4500 sq ft (As per Housing Incentive Plan: Permitted residential FAR is increased from 0.5 to 1.5. So permitted square footage is 9378 sq ft. Proposed square footage is more than 50% less than the permitted) First Floor: Office Space: 1244 sq ft Second Floor: Office: 915 sq ft One Bedroom Residence: 1310 sq ft Third Floor: One Bedroom Residence: 897 sq ft Two Bedroom Residence: 1238 sq ft Car Parking: Total Car Parking Spaces Required: 13 Total Car Parking Spaces Provided: 13 • Car Parking with two level mechanical lift systems: 10 cars (Klaus Parking System) • One Van Accessible Space • One Van Accessible Charging Station Planning: The planning and siting of the various functions and buildings on the site create an internal sense of order and provide a desirable environment for occupants, visitors, and the general community. The plan follows approximately an 11’-0” x 18’0” grid; with all utilities and plumbing located in the central core area. The office spaces are located towards El Camino Real, and the residential units, mainly bedrooms, are located towards the alley. 2.e Packet Pg. 48 102 University Avenue, Suite 3C • Palo Alto, CA • 94301 • 650 326 0374 • bellomoarchitects.com The ground floor facade has a rhythmic glass front which maintains 10’0” storefront rhythm of neighboring buildings. The Third Floor residential space is set back El Camino to reduce massing, create desirable terraces and provide privacy to residential units. Access: Parking facilities are located on the rare half of the property with access from Matadero Avenue. The ground floor office has an entry on El Camino Real while the residences and office space on the second floor have a stairway entry on Matadero Avenue near the corner of El Camino Real and Matadero Avenue. The proposed vehicular access eliminates the existing curb cut on El Camino Real, thus providing cohesive building frontage and streetscape. The property has a well-demarcated entries and circulation is safe and convenient to pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. Setbacks: On El Camino Real: Building sets back 5’0” to create 12’0” wide sidewalk promoting pedestrian environment. On Matadero Avenue: 5’-0” building set back. Structural System: 1: First and Second Floor: Reinforced Concrete Framing 2: Third Floor: Metal Framing. The proposed building design has an honest expression of building’s structural system. The building reveals its structural members. There is no layering or covering or application of another material on top of the structural members except for the third floor residential portion where we have 3 Form cladding over metal framed walls. Our building design comprises a pallet of basic materials like concrete, steel, glass and 3 Form. Sustainability: The project would comply with the City’s Green Building Ordinance. The design includes overhangs, recesses, and other shading devices (vertical garden wall, wood trellis) and techniques to reduce the solar heat gain and energy consumption related to the cooling of the building. 2.e Packet Pg. 49 102 University Avenue, Suite 3C • Palo Alto, CA • 94301 • 650 326 0374 • bellomoarchitects.com The building will be composed of sustainable building materials with exposed structural composition on first floor. • Concrete: 70% replacement of cement with slag which is a byproduct of iron extraction process. This replacement makes concrete mix it stronger, impermeable to water and environmentally friendly (cement is a significant emission polluter during its refinement process). • Steel Framing: Steel is a renewable material. • Thermo exterior glazing (double insulated low e-glazing) for energy efficiency. • Fleetwood operable doors and windows promote natural light, ventilation as well as excellent acoustical values. • 3 Form cladding: 3 Form is a manmade, renewable polymer material. The cladding reduces building maintenance and avoids exterior paint. Solar panels will be located on the roof. Landscape: Landscape forms an integral part of this urban building. The design intent is to create usable landscaped terraces, which will form a buffer between the office and residential spaces and the state highway. The terraces will have potted plants. The Second Floor balcony on El Camino Real will have a vertical screen garden. A cable trellis system will be provided which will guide creepers potted in the planters in the balcony. The creepers and the cable will create a beautiful garden wall with an interesting view and make urban space more livable. It will also help in reducing solar gain, mitigating noise and dust. There are no existing trees on or on the sidewalk of the property. We are proposing five trees (PLANTANUS ACERIFOLIA, permitted by the City of Palo Alto), on sidewalk along El Camino Real and Matadero Avenue. A landscape strip, with four Japanese Maple trees and shrubs and planters along the alley acts as a buffer between the proposed building and residential apartment. On grade vehicular parking is partially covered with IPE wood trellis and flowering creepers which will shade the parked cars as well as create beautiful views for the residents and neighboring residents. A 8 ft wide landscape strip has been provided at the end of the driveway with two tress. The strip has permeable pavers and beautiful planters along the property wall. The concrete block property wall will have creepers on the wall. The proposed 6 ft high rock wall along Matadero Avenue demarcates the boundary, hides the view of parking lot, helps to blocks the light from vehicles. It creates visually interesting wall with organic arrangement of rocks and a steel mesh. 2.e Packet Pg. 50 102 University Avenue, Suite 3C • Palo Alto, CA • 94301 • 650 326 0374 • bellomoarchitects.com Major Changes from the previous proposal: The proposed revision has 1. Reduced Office Square footage: The revised proposal includes 126 sq ft reduction in office square footage on the second floor. 2. Reduced Car Parking space: One car parking space less than earlier proposal. One space from the mechanical vehicular lift system has been eliminated. There will be one bay vacant in the lift system, which will be used for the operation of the system. 3. Increase in residential square footage 4. Addition of 8 ft perimeter landscape strip at the end of driveway and three additional trees on the property 5. Relocation of long term bicycle parking: Previously proposed bicycle parking along the alley has been relocated at the end of the driveway. 6. Provision of perimeter landscape strip along the alley and at the end of the driveway. 7. Covered on grade parking with a combination of standing metal sheet roof and wood trellis with creepers. Variance: The project will be requesting a variance for 18.54.040: d) Tree Canopy and Sizes Landscaping within surface parking areas shall include tree plantings designed to result in 50 percent shading of parking lot surface areas within 15 years. Trees required to meet any section of this title shall be a minimum fifteen gallon size, and at least twenty-five percent (25%) shall be twenty-four-inch box or larger. Fifty percent (50%) of shrubs shall be a minimum of five-gallon size. Provided, in the Site and Design Review (D) combining district, the minimum plant size requirements set forth in this section may be decreased, as set forth in Chapter 18.30(G). The proposed design will not be able to shade 50% of the parking lot with trees. Earlier proposal requested Variance for two code requirements 18.54.040(a) Perimeter landscaping and (d) 50% shading with trees. In the revised proposal we are able to fulfill perimeter landscape requirement hence are not seeking a variance for that. The letter for Variance request for earlier proposal is enclosed in the submittal package. Material Cart: Following material samples and mock ups at the ARB meeting. 3-Form cladding and corner detail,Perforated metal sheets, Steel Frame ,Glass samples, Perforated metal sheet samples, IPE wood sample Concrete color sample END 2.e Packet Pg. 51 102 University Avenue, Suite 3C • Palo Alto, CA • 94301 • 650 326 0374 • bellomoarchitects.com 2.e Packet Pg. 52 Feb 25, 2020 Page 1 102 University Ave., Suite C • Palo Alto, CA 94301 • 650.326.0374 • bellomoarchitects.com Responses to ARB’s Comments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The micro shape delivers excellent performance using an advanced optical design and mid-power LEDs to achieve 90% of initial light output at 100,000+ hours. ORDERING GUIDE: Sample Number: HP-4 ID - 32' - S - H - 835 - TG - F - 120V - FA - SC - C1 - OBO © 2 0 1 7 F I N E L I T E , I N C . A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D . Fo r m C T K 0 0 7 3 V 3 . 0 3 / 1 7 HP-4 ID Finelite, Inc. • 30500 Whipple Road • Union City, CA 94587-1530 • (510) 441-1100 • Fax: (510) 441-1510 • www.finelite.com Due to continuing product improvements, Finelite reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Please visit www.finelite.com for most current data. OPTIONAL WIDESPREAD OPTIC Achieve enhanced ceiling uniformity with optional Widespread Optic (WSO). 4-3/4" 3/16" 3/16"4" 4-3/4" 4" DIMENSIONS & DIFFUSER A glare-free experience is attained using a precise diffuser to eliminate pixilation. Flush Downlight Diffuser (standard) Top Glow Diffuser (standard) Bottom Glow Diffuser Protected by one or more US Patents: 8915613; D702,391; D702,390; D700,732 TAILORED LIGHTING Any length greater than 2 feet, in increments down to 1/16" (± 1/32") and 90-degree mitered corners in a single plane. BUY AMERICAN ACT OF 2009 COMPLIANT Tailored Lighting 10 Working Days Bottom Glow Diffuser (shown) 1166 1554 777 389 Page 1 1 Contact factory for Widespread Optic with Top Glow 2 Contact factory for switching options 4-3/4" 4" 3/16" 4-3/4" 4" Widespread Optic with Top Glow Contact FactoryWidespread Optic Edge Diffuser Flush Uplight Diffuser 2.e Packet Pg. 60 FINELITE Finelite, Inc. • 30500 Whipple Road • Union City, CA 94587-1530 • (510) 441-1100 • Fax: (510) 441-1510 • www.finelite.com Due to continuing product improvements, Finelite reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Please visit www.finelite.com for most current data. High Performance 4" Aperture (HP-4) - Indirect/Direct BUY AMERICAN ACT OF 2009 COMPLIANT Protected by one or more US Patents: 8915613; D702,391; D702,390; D700,732 SAMPLE LUMEN ADJUSTMENT CALCULATION Total Light Output, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens) - 4' Luminaire S*B*H*V** S*3266 [54% I 46%]3719 [60% I 40%]4851 [69% I 31%]5807 [74% I 26%] B*3653 [48% I 52%]4106 [54% I 46%]5238 [64% I 36%]6194 [70% I 30%] H*4620 [38% I 62%]5073 [44% I 56%]6205 [54% I 46%]7161 [60% I 40%] V*5437 [32% I 68%]5890 [38% I 62%]7022 [48% I 52%]7978 [54% I 46%] Light Output, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens Per Foot) S*B*H*V** S*816 930 1213 1452 B*913 1026 1309 1548 H*1155 1268 1551 1790 V*1359 1472 1756 1995 Power, 3500K, 80 CRI (Watts Per Foot) S*B*H*V** S*7.2 8.1 10.6 12.7 B*8.1 9.1 11.6 13.7 H*10.6 11.6 14.1 16.2 V*12.7 13.7 16.2 18.3 Efficacy, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens Per Watt) S*B*H*V** S*114 114 114 114 B*112 113 113 113 H*109 109 110 111 V*107 107 108 109 Apply a lumen adjustment factor to calculate lumens for the desired CCT and CRI. High Output (H) / Standard Output (S), 4000K, 90 CRI Lumen Adjustment Factor = 0.789 Total Light Output = 4851 lm x 0.789 = 3827 lm Total Light Output per Foot = 1213 lm/ft x 0.789 = 957 lm/ft watts/foot = 10.6 W/ft Efficacy = = 90 lm/W 957 lm ft Lumen Adjustment Factors - 80 CRI 3000K 0.985 3500K 1.000 4000K 1.032 Lumen Adjustment Factors - 90 CRI 3000K 0.746 3500K 0.760 4000K 0.789 10.6 W ft Indirect Direct PHOTOMETRY - WIDESPREAD OPTIC (WSO)CANDELA DISTRIBUTION 0.0 22.5 45 67.5 90 Flux 0 1378 1378 1378 1378 1378 5 1370 1370 1369 1370 1370 130 15 1314 1304 1309 1310 1305 369 25 1197 1184 1190 1187 1184 548 35 1038 1027 1030 1025 1020 643 45 851 841 843 837 833 648 55 652 643 642 636 635 573 65 446 437 438 435 433 433 75 245 240 242 241 240 256 85 70 68 67 67 69 77 90 0 0 0 0 0 95 45 80 82 64 64 97 105 211 271 614 589 472 485 115 385 434 783 1212 1323 804 125 503 565 885 1386 1514 852 135 588 656 915 1294 1462 752 145 668 723 912 1137 1234 585 155 737 771 882 992 1037 409 165 790 802 845 884 899 240 175 816 817 821 825 828 79 180 819 819 819 819 819 Very High Output / Very High Output - 4' Luminaire Distribution: 54% Up (V) / 46% Down (V) Efficacy: 109 lumens per watt Uplight: 4302 lumens (1076 lumens/foot) Downlight: 3676 lumens (919 lumens/foot) Total luminaire output: 7978 lumens (1995 lumens/foot) 73.3 watts (18.3 watts/foot) CRI: 80 CCT: 3500K ITL LM79 Report 89033 S - Standard Output, B - Boosted Standard Output, H - High Output, V - Very High Output * Family Correlation based on 4' luminaire 3500K Very High Output (V) test - 120V ** Correlation based on ITL report: 89033 Page 2 1166 1554 777 389 WIDESPREAD OPTIC © 2 0 1 7 F I N E L I T E , I N C . A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D . Fo r m C T K 0 0 7 3 V 3 . 0 3 / 1 7 2.e Packet Pg. 61 FINELITE Finelite, Inc. • 30500 Whipple Road • Union City, CA 94587-1530 • (510) 441-1100 • Fax: (510) 441-1510 • www.finelite.com Due to continuing product improvements, Finelite reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Please visit www.finelite.com for most current data. High Performance 4" Aperture (HP-4) - Indirect/Direct BUY AMERICAN ACT OF 2009 COMPLIANT Protected by one or more US Patents: 8915613; D702,391; D702,390; D700,732 SAMPLE LUMEN ADJUSTMENT CALCULATION Total Light Output, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens) - 4' Luminaire S*B*H*V** S*3228 [53% I 47%]3668 [59% I 41%]4768 [68% I 32%]5697 [73% I 27%] B*3618 [47% I 53%]4058 [53% I 47%]5158 [63% I 37%]6087 [69% I 31%] H*4594 [37% I 63%]5034 [43% I 57%]6134 [53% I 47%]7062 [59% I 41%] V*5417 [32% I 68%]5857 [37% I 63%]6957 [47% I 53%]7886 [53% I 47%] Light Output, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens Per Foot) S*B*H*V** S*807 917 1192 1424 B*905 1015 1290 1522 H*1148 1258 1533 1766 V*1354 1464 1739 1972 Power, 3500K, 80 CRI (Watts Per Foot) S*B*H*V** S*7.3 8.2 10.7 12.9 B*8.9.2 11.7 13.9 H*10.7 11.7 14.2 16.4 V*12.9 13.9 16.4 18.5 Efficacy, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens Per Watt) S*B*H*V** S*111 111 111 111 B*110 110 110 110 H*107 107 108 108 V*105 106 106 106 Apply a lumen adjustment factor to calculate lumens for the desired CCT and CRI. High Output (H) / Standard Output (S), 4000K, 90 CRI Lumen Adjustment Factor = 0.789 Total Light Output = 4768 lm x 0.789 = 3762 lm Total Light Output per Foot = 1192 lm/ft x 0.789 = 940 lm/ft watts/foot = 10.7 W/ft Efficacy = = 88 lm/W 940 lm ft Lumen Adjustment Factors - 80 CRI 3000K 0.985 3500K 1.000 4000K 1.032 Lumen Adjustment Factors - 90 CRI 3000K 0.746 3500K 0.760 4000K 0.789 10.7 W ft Indirect Direct PHOTOMETRY CANDELA DISTRIBUTION 0.0 22.5 45 67.5 90 Flux 0 1443 1443 1443 1443 1443 5 1433 1434 1434 1433 1434 136 15 1368 1360 1365 1363 1356 384 25 1239 1225 1228 1224 1216 564 35 1062 1050 1049 1040 1034 654 45 859 850 847 838 832 652 55 647 640 637 628 624 568 65 435 430 429 424 422 424 75 233 234 233 234 232 248 85 65 67 68 69 70 76 90 0 0 0 0 0 95 71 72 76 81 82 86 105 257 261 266 270 269 281 115 485 483 485 490 486 482 125 723 726 726 720 717 646 135 963 958 961 958 951 739 145 1189 1177 1185 1179 1172 738 155 1377 1367 1374 1368 1363 631 165 1517 1510 1514 1511 1510 426 175 1590 1590 1590 1589 1590 151 180 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 Very High Output / Very High Output - 4' Luminaire Distribution: 53% Up (V) / 47% Down (V) Efficacy: 106 lumens per watt Uplight: 4180 lumens (1045 lumens/foot) Downlight: 3706 lumens (927 lumens/foot) Total luminaire output: 7886 lumens (1972 lumens/foot) 74.1 watts (18.5 watts/foot) CRI: 80 CCT: 3500K ITL LM79 Report 85125 1200 1600 800 400 S - Standard Output, B - Boosted Standard Output, H - High Output, V - Very High Output * Family Correlation based on 4' luminaire 3500K Very High Output (V) test - 120V ** Correlation based on ITL report: 85125 Page 3 © 2 0 1 7 F I N E L I T E , I N C . A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D . Fo r m C T K 0 0 7 3 V 3 . 0 3 / 1 7 2.e Packet Pg. 62 FINELITE Finelite, Inc. • 30500 Whipple Road • Union City, CA 94587-1530 • (510) 441-1100 • Fax: (510) 441-1510 • www.finelite.com Due to continuing product improvements, Finelite reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Please visit www.finelite.com for most current data. High Performance 4" Aperture (HP-4) - Indirect/Direct CONSTRUCTION:Precision-cut 6061-T6 extruded aluminum body. Internal joiner system, plug-together wiring, standard. ENDCAPS:Flat diecast aluminum endcaps add 1/4" to each end of luminaire. MITERED CORNERS:Illuminated 90° corners in a single plane, with Top Glow™ or Flush uplight diffuser, and/or Flush downlight diffuser, standard. Custom angles are available (90° minimum on inside corners), contact factory. REFLECTORS:Die-formed 20-gauge cold-rolled steel reflectors finished in 96LG High Reflectance white power coat paint. UPLIGHT OPTION:Patented Top Glow frost white diffuser standard. 12 ft. maximum diffuser length. 73% transmissive, 99% diffusion. Internal secondary diffusers at corners ensure visually seamless, uniform, continuous illumination. Optional: Flush frost white snap-in diffuser, 73% transmissive, 99% diffusion; Widespread Optic (WSO) and Widespread Optic with Top Glow (WSOTG); Contact factory for (WSOTG) option. WSO enables increased luminaire spacing with improved ceiling uniformity. DOWNLIGHT OPTION:12' maximum diffuser length. Flush frost white snap-in diffuser standard, 73% trans- missive, 99% diffusion. Internal secondary diffusers at corners ensure visually seamless, uniform, continuous illumination. Bottom Glow™ frost white snap-in diffuser option, 73% transmissive, 99% diffusion. LIGHT OUTPUT:Four lumen packages available; Standard (S), Boosted Standard (B), High (H), and Very High (V). A separate chart summarizes lumen distribution and wattage. Light engines are replaceable. LUMEN MAINTENANCE:90% of initial light output (L90) at 100,000+ hours; 70% of initial light output (L70) at 200,000+ hours. DRIVER: Replaceable 120V/277V Constant Current Reduction dimming driver standard. Can be wired dimming or non-dimming. 0-10V dimming controls with a range of 10%- 100%. Dimming to 1% available; consult factory. Separate dimming for uplight and downlight available. Driver is fully accessible from below the ceiling. Power Factor: ≥0.9. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <20%. Expected driver lifetime: 100,000 hours. LUTRON DRIVER OPTIONS:Lut3W-3-wire, LutES EcoSystem, Lut2W-2-wire. ELECTRICAL:Optional emergency to generator/invert- er wiring, internal generator transfer switch, nightlight wiring, step-dimming driver, backup battery. Factory- choice low-profile backup battery available. 8' minimum luminaire length for low profile battery pack. Bodine BSL722 battery pack also available; 4' mini- mum luminaire length. Backup batteries deliver 1300 lumens. Half of a 4' section (downlight only) will be illuminated in emergency mode. INTEGRATED SENSORS:Integrated PIR (Passive Infrared) occupancy or daylight sensors available with Flush and Bottom Glow downlight diffusers. Refer to Occupancy Sensor and Daylight Sensor tech sheets for more info. MOUNTING:50" Fully Adjustable (FA) plated steel aircraft cable with safety stop hardware standard. Contact factory for additional lengths up to 150". FINISHES:Finelite Signal White powder coat standard. Optional Adders: 185 RAL colors. FEED: Standard with one 18-gauge/5-conductor single-circuit feed controlling uplight and downlight together (power and dimming). Specify dual feeds for independent control of uplight and downlight. 14- gauge feed used when luminaire current exceeds 5 amps. LENGTHS: Any length, 2-foot minimum, in increments down to 1/16th-inch (±1/32"). 12-foot maximum section length. LABELS:Luminaire and electrical components are ETL-listed conforming to UL 1598 in the U.S.A. and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 in Canada. In accordance with NEC Code 410.73 (G), this luminaire contains an internal driver disconnect. Damp Location. Finelite products use electronic components that are RoHS compliant, and the mechanical components of the luminaire have been verified to not knowingly contain any restricted substances listed per RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC. WEIGHT:3.4 lb/ft. WARRANTY:10-year performance-based warranty on all standard components. Optional accessories such as emergency battery packs are covered by their individ- ual manufacturer warranties. SPECIFICATIONS Protected by one or more US Patents: 8915613; D702,391; D702,390; D700,732 Occupancy Sensor Daylight Sensor BUY AMERICAN ACT OF 2009 COMPLIANT Page 4 © 2 0 1 7 F I N E L I T E , I N C . A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D . Fo r m C T K 0 0 7 3 V 3 . 0 3 / 1 7 2.e Packet Pg. 63 Note: See Page 2 for all aesthetic options High Performance 4" Aperture (HP-4) - Wall Mount Indirect/DirectFINELITE © 2 0 1 9 F I N E L I T E , I N C . A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D . Fo r m C T K 0 0 8 4 . V 7 E F F E C T I V E D A T E : 0 3 / 1 8 / 1 9 Finelite, Inc. • 30500 Whipple Road • Union City, CA 94587-1530 • (510) 441-1100 • Fax: (510) 441-1510 • www.finelite.com Due to continuing product improvements, Finelite reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Please visit www.finelite.com for most current data. BUY AMERICAN ACT OF 2009 COMPLIANT Protected by one or more US Patents: 8915613; D702,391; D702,390; D700,732 Page 1 Date Project Type Comments DESCRIPTION High Performance 4" aperture Indirect/Direct (HP-4 WM ID) is a patented, linear LED luminaire that offers many aesthetic options including Top Glow™ or Flush for uplight and Bottom Glow™, 1" Drop Down Lens, Flush, or Regressed diffuser for downlight. HP-4 WM ID delivers excellent performance using an advanced optical design and mid-power LEDs to achieve 90% of initial light output at 100,000+ hours. ORDERING GUIDE: Sample Number: HP-4 WM ID - 32' - S - H - 835 - TG - F - 120V - MB - FE - SC - OBO Top Glow Diffuser with Flush Downlight Diffuser (Shown) Finelite HP-4 WM ID (See pg 3 for cross sections) HP-4 WM ID RG (See pg 3 for cross sections) Length (Minimum 2', increments accurate to 1/16th" (± 1/32"), standard) Uplight Output (S - Standard, B - Boosted Standard, H - High, V - Very High) Downlight Output (S - Standard, B - Boosted Standard, H - High, V - Very High) LED CRI/CCT (830 - 80 CRI min, 3000K 930 - 90 CRI min, 3000K 835 - 80 CRI min, 3500K 935 - 90 CRI min, 3500K 840 - 80 CRI min, 4000K 940 - 90 CRI min, 4000K) Uplight Option (TG - Top Glow (standard), F - Flush, ASY-R - Asymmetric Right Optic, ASYTG-R - Asymmetric Right Optic with Top Glow) Downlight Option (F1 - Flush (standard), BG1 - Bottom Glow, DL1 - 1" Drop Down Lens, RG-D2 - Flat Diffuser with 1" Regress) Voltage (120V, 277V,347V) Mounting (MB - Mounting Bracket) Endcap (FE - Flat Endcap, DE3 - 1" Drop Down Lens Endcap) Circuiting4 (SC - Single Circuit, DC - Dual Circuit) Integrated Sensor (OBO - Occupancy Sensor, OBD - Daylight) Signal White is standard finish 20I2 In d ustry B e s t LED Warranty 1010 Year 110101010Year Refer to spec page for details 1 Available for HP-4 Wall Mount Indirect/Direct (HP-4 WM ID) only 2 Available for HP-4 Wall Mount Indirect/Direct Regressed (HP-4 WM ID RG) only 3 Available for 1" Drop Down Lens (DL) downlight option only 4 Contact factory for switching options 2.e Packet Pg. 64 High Performance 4" Aperture (HP-4) - Wall Mount Indirect/DirectFINELITE © 2 0 1 9 F I N E L I T E , I N C . A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D . Fo r m C T K 0 0 8 4 . V 7 E F F E C T I V E D A T E : 0 3 / 1 8 / 1 9 Finelite, Inc. • 30500 Whipple Road • Union City, CA 94587-1530 • (510) 441-1100 • Fax: (510) 441-1510 • www.finelite.com Due to continuing product improvements, Finelite reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Please visit www.finelite.com for most current data. BUY AMERICAN ACT OF 2009 COMPLIANT Protected by one or more US Patents: 8915613; D702,391; D702,390; D700,732 Page 2 ASYMMETRIC Use this tool to understand how to specify Asymmetric for your project. The diagram below shows a linear run from power feed to end. Specify ASY-R to distribute it right. Asymmetric Right Optic (ASY-R) ID #1 ID #2 Ender Wall Side Wall Side 4" 5-3/4" 1/2" 1" Top Glow Diffuser (standard) Flat Diffuser with 1" Regress (standard) Flush Uplight Diffuser 4" 5-3/4" 1/2" 1" 1/2" 4" 5-3/4 1" Asymmetric Optic with Top Glow Asymmetric Optic HP-4 ID HP-4 ID RG 4" 4-3/4" 3/16"1/2" Flush Downlight Diffusers (Standard) Top Glow Diffuser (standard) Bottom Glow Diffuser 4" 4-3/4" 1/2" 4" 4-3/4" 1/2" 4" 4-3/4" 3/16" 1/2" Asymmetric Optic with Top Glow Asymmetric Optic Flush Uplight Diffuser 4" 5-3/4" 3/16"1/2" 1" Starter OPTICAL SOLUTIONS AND AESTHETIC CHOICES Offering ASY uplight optical solution for maximized design effectiveness and diffusers available in Top Glow, Bottom Glow, 1" Drop Down Lens, Flush, and Regressed for a desired aesthetic. 4" 4-3/4" 1" 1/2" 1" Drop Down Lens 2.e Packet Pg. 65 High Performance 4" Aperture (HP-4) - Wall Mount Indirect/DirectFINELITE © 2 0 1 9 F I N E L I T E , I N C . A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D . Fo r m C T K 0 0 8 4 . V 7 E F F E C T I V E D A T E : 0 3 / 1 8 / 1 9 Finelite, Inc. • 30500 Whipple Road • Union City, CA 94587-1530 • (510) 441-1100 • Fax: (510) 441-1510 • www.finelite.com Due to continuing product improvements, Finelite reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Please visit www.finelite.com for most current data. BUY AMERICAN ACT OF 2009 COMPLIANT Protected by one or more US Patents: 8915613; D702,391; D702,390; D700,732 Page 3 Total Light Output, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens) - 4' Luminaire S*B*H*V** S*3228 [53% I 47%]3668 [59% I 41%]4768 [68% I 32%]5697 [73% I 27%] B*3618 [47% I 53%]4058 [53% I 47%]5158 [63% I 37%]6087 [69% I 31%] H*4594 [37% I 63%]5034 [43% I 57%]6133 [53% I 47%]7062 [59% I 41%] V*5417 [32% I 68%]5857 [37% I 63%]6957 [47% I 53%]7886 [53% I 47%] Light Output, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens Per Foot) S*B*H*V** S*807 917 1192 1424 B*905 1015 1290 1522 H*1148 1258 1533 1766 V*1354 1464 1739 1972 Power (Watts Per Foot) S*B*H*V** S*7.3 8.2 10.7 12.9 B*8.2 9.2 11.7 13.9 H*10.7 11.7 14.2 16.4 V*12.9 13.9 16.4 18.5 Efficacy, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens Per Watt) S*B*H*V** S*111 111 111 110 B*110 110 110 110 H*107 107 108 108 V*105 106 106 106 Apply a lumen adjustment factor to calculate lumens for the desired CCT and CRI. Lumen Adjustment Factors - 80 CRI 3000K 0.985 3500K 1.000 4000K 1.032 Lumen Adjustment Factors - 90 CRI 3000K 0.746 3500K 0.760 4000K 0.789 S - Standard Output, B - Boosted Standard Output, H - High Output, V - Very High Output * Family Correlation based on 4' luminaire 3500K Very High Output (V) test - 120V. ** Based on ITL report: 85125 Indirect Direct CANDLEPOWER SUMMARY 0.0 22.5 45 67.5 90 Flux 0 1443 1443 1443 1443 1443 5 1433 1434 1434 1433 1434 136 15 1368 1360 1365 1363 1356 384 25 1239 1225 1228 1224 1216 564 35 1062 1050 1049 1040 1034 654 45 859 850 847 838 832 652 55 647 640 637 628 624 568 65 435 430 429 424 422 424 75 233 234 233 234 232 248 85 65 67 68 69 70 76 90 0 0 0 0 0 95 71 72 76 81 82 86 105 257 261 266 270 269 281 115 485 483 485 490 486 482 125 723 726 726 720 717 646 135 963 958 961 958 951 739 145 1189 1177 1185 1179 1172 738 155 1377 1367 1374 1368 1363 631 165 1517 1510 1514 1511 1510 426 175 1590 1590 1590 1589 1590 151 180 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 Very High Output/ Very High Output - 4' Luminaire Distribution: 53% Up (V) / 47% Down (V) Efficacy: 106 lumen per watt Uplight: 4180 lumens (1045 lumens/foot) Downlight: 3706 lumens (927 lumens/foot) Total luminaire output: 7886 lumens (1972 lumens/foot) 74.1 watts (18.5 watts/foot) CCT: 3500K ITL LM79 Report 85125 1200 1600 800 400 SAMPLE LUMEN ADJUSTMENT CALCULATION High Output (H) / Standard Output (S), 4000K, 90 CRI Lumen Adjustment Factor = 0.789 Total Light Output = 4768 lm x 0.789 = 3762 lm Total Light Output per Foot = 1192 lm/ft x 0.789 = 940 lm/ft watts/foot = 10.7 W/ft Efficacy = = 88 lm/W 940 lm ft 10.7 W ft PHOTOMETRY UPLIGHT: FLUSH DIFFUSER DOWNLIGHT: FLUSH DIFFUSER 2.e Packet Pg. 66 High Performance 4" Aperture (HP-4) - Wall Mount Indirect/DirectFINELITE © 2 0 1 9 F I N E L I T E , I N C . A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D . Fo r m C T K 0 0 8 4 . V 7 E F F E C T I V E D A T E : 0 3 / 1 8 / 1 9 Finelite, Inc. • 30500 Whipple Road • Union City, CA 94587-1530 • (510) 441-1100 • Fax: (510) 441-1510 • www.finelite.com Due to continuing product improvements, Finelite reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Please visit www.finelite.com for most current data. BUY AMERICAN ACT OF 2009 COMPLIANT Protected by one or more US Patents: 8915613; D702,391; D702,390; D700,732 Page 4 SAMPLE LUMEN ADJUSTMENT CALCULATION Total Light Output, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens) - 4' Luminaire S*B*H*V** S*3388 [55% I 45%]3869 [61% I 39%]5072 [70% I 30%]6087 [75% I 25%] B*3778 [50% I 50%]4260 [55% I 45%]5462 [65% I 35%]6478 [71% I 29%] H*4754 [39% I 61%]5235 [45% I 55%]6438 [55% I 45%]7453 [61% I 39%] V*5578 [34% I 66%]6059 [39% I 61%]7261 [49% I 51%]8277 [55% I 45%] Light Output, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens Per Foot) S*B*H*V** S*847 967 1268 1522 B*945 1065 1366 1619 H*1188 1309 1609 1863 V*1394 1515 1815 2069 Power, 3500K, 80 CRI (Watts Per Foot) S*B*H*V** S*7.3 8.2 10.7 12.9 B*8.2 9.2 11.7 13.9 H*10.7 11.7 14.2 16.4 V*12.9 13.9 16.4 18.5 Efficacy, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens Per Watt) S*B*H*V** S*117 117 118 118 B*115 116 117 117 H*111 112 113 114 V*108 109 111 112 Apply a lumen adjustment factor to calculate lumens for the desired CCT and CRI. High Output (H) / Standard Output (S), 4000K, 90 CRI Lumen Adjustment Factor = 0.789 Total Light Output = 5072 lm x 0.789 = 4002 lm Total Light Output per Foot = 1268 lm/ft x 0.789 = 1000 lm/ft watts/foot = 10.7 W/ft Efficacy = = 93 lm/W 1000lm ft Lumen Adjustment Factors - 80 CRI 3000K 0.985 3500K 1.000 4000K 1.032 Lumen Adjustment Factors - 90 CRI 3000K 0.746 3500K 0.760 4000K 0.789 10.7 W ft Indirect Direct Very High Output / Very High Output - 4' Luminaire Distribution: 55% Up (V) / 45% Down (V) Efficacy: 112 lumens per watt Uplight: 4570 lumens (1143 lumens/foot) Downlight: 3707 lumens (927 lumens/foot) Total luminaire output: 8277 lumens (2069 lumens/foot) 74.1 watts (18.5 watts/foot) CRI: 80 CCT: 3500K ITL LM79 Report 85125 1164 1552 776 388 S - Standard Output, B - Boosted Standard Output, H - High Output, V - Very High Output * Family Correlation based on 4' luminaire 3500K Very High Output (V) test - 120V ** Based on ITL report: 85125 PHOTOMETRY UPLIGHT: FLUSH DIFFUSER DOWNLIGHT: 1" DROP DOWN LENS CANDELA DISTRIBUTION 0.0 22.5 45.0 67.5 90.0 Flux 0 1251 1251 1251 1251 1251 5 1243 1244 1247 1249 1250 119 15 1187 1188 1204 1210 1210 338 25 1077 1082 1106 1116 1117 507 35 924 940 973 986 987 603 45 752 779 818 836 841 623 55 569 604 651 677 683 572 65 382 425 477 510 520 462 75 199 249 307 345 358 312 85 50 104 165 206 219 170 90 10 61 120 160 173 95 84 134 190 227 239 101 105 270 311 363 397 407 281 115 492 520 564 598 602 482 125 718 745 780 797 807 646 135 946 968 997 1009 1013 739 145 1163 1163 1198 1205 1206 738 155 1344 1337 1358 1368 1365 631 165 1476 1468 1479 1482 1483 426 175 1542 1542 1543 1543 1542 151 180 1552 1552 1552 1552 1552 2.e Packet Pg. 67 High Performance 4" Aperture (HP-4) - Wall Mount Indirect/DirectFINELITE © 2 0 1 9 F I N E L I T E , I N C . A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D . Fo r m C T K 0 0 8 4 . V 7 E F F E C T I V E D A T E : 0 3 / 1 8 / 1 9 Finelite, Inc. • 30500 Whipple Road • Union City, CA 94587-1530 • (510) 441-1100 • Fax: (510) 441-1510 • www.finelite.com Due to continuing product improvements, Finelite reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Please visit www.finelite.com for most current data. BUY AMERICAN ACT OF 2009 COMPLIANT Protected by one or more US Patents: 8915613; D702,391; D702,390; D700,732 Page 5 SAMPLE LUMEN ADJUSTMENT CALCULATION Total Light Output, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens) - 4' Luminaire S*B*H*V** S*3249 [55% I 45%]3713 [61% I 39%]4872 [70% I 30%]5851 [75% I 25%] B*3621 [50% I 50%]4085 [55% I 45%]5244 [66% I 35%]6223 [70% I 30%] H*4550 [40% I 60%]5014 [45% I 55%]6173 [56% I 44%]7152 [62% I 38%] V*5335 [34% I 66%]5798 [39% I 61%]6953 [49% I 51%]7937 [56% I 44%] Light Output, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens Per Foot) S*B*H*V** S*812 928 1218 1463 B*905 1021 1311 1556 H*1137 1253 1543 1788 V*1334 1450 1739 1984 Power, 3500K, 80 CRI (Watts Per Foot) S*B*H*V** S*7.2 8.1 10.6 12.7 B*8.1 9.1 11.6 13.7 H*10.6 11.6 14.0 16.2 V*12.7 13.7 16.2 18.3 Efficacy, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens Per Watt) S*B*H*V** S*113 114 115 115 B*111 112 113 114 H*107 108 110 111 V*105 106 108 108 Apply a lumen adjustment factor to calculate lumens for the desired CCT and CRI. High Output (H) / Standard Output (S), 4000K, 90 CRI Lumen Adjustment Factor = 0.789 Total Light Output = 4872 lm x 0.789 = 3844 lm Total Light Output per Foot = 1218 lm/ft x 0.789 = 961 lm/ft watts/foot = 10.6 W/ft Efficacy = = 91 lm/W 961 lm ft Lumen Adjustment Factors - 80 CRI 3000K 0.985 3500K 1.000 4000K 1.032 Lumen Adjustment Factors - 90 CRI 3000K 0.746 3500K 0.760 4000K 0.789 10.6 W ft Indirect Direct Very High Output / Very High Output - 4' Luminaire Distribution: 56% Up (V) / 44% Down (V) Efficacy: 108 lumens per watt Uplight: 4406 lumens (1102 lumens/foot) Downlight: 3531 lumens (883 lumens/foot) Total luminaire output: 7937 lumens (1984 lumens/foot) 73.2 watts (18.3 watts/foot) CRI: 80 CCT: 3500K ITL LM79 Report 90353 1242 1656 828 414 S - Standard Output, B - Boosted Standard Output, H - High Output, V - Very High Output * Family Correlation based on 4' luminaire 3500K Very High Output (V) test - 120V ** Based on ITL report: 90353 PHOTOMETRY UPLIGHT: FLUSH DIFFUSER DOWNLIGHT: REGRESSED DIFFUSER CANDELA DISTRIBUTION 0.0 22.5 45.0 67.5 90.0 Flux 0 1507 1507 1507 1507 1507 5 1497 1496 1496 1497 1498 142 15 1429 1419 1418 1410 1400 398 25 1293 1276 1259 1237 1227 579 35 1109 1087 1053 1020 1003 659 45 902 871 824 780 764 638 55 682 645 588 541 525 532 65 457 418 358 313 299 364 75 244 203 151 120 115 178 85 60 36 33 32 31 43 90 0 0 0 0 0 95 75 78 81 84 85 91 105 276 281 287 293 293 303 115 514 516 523 528 526 516 125 65 764 768 772 774 687 135 1010 1003 1011 1016 1016 779 145 1241 1227 1240 1239 1237 773 155 1434 1421 1433 1431 1426 658 165 1574 1566 1571 568 1565 442 175 1646 1646 1646 1645 1645 156 180 1656 1656 1656 1656 1656 2.e Packet Pg. 68 High Performance 4" Aperture (HP-4) - Wall Mount Indirect/DirectFINELITE © 2 0 1 9 F I N E L I T E , I N C . A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D . Fo r m C T K 0 0 8 4 . V 7 E F F E C T I V E D A T E : 0 3 / 1 8 / 1 9 Finelite, Inc. • 30500 Whipple Road • Union City, CA 94587-1530 • (510) 441-1100 • Fax: (510) 441-1510 • www.finelite.com Due to continuing product improvements, Finelite reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Please visit www.finelite.com for most current data. BUY AMERICAN ACT OF 2009 COMPLIANT Protected by one or more US Patents: 8915613; D702,391; D702,390; D700,732 Page 6 CANDELA DISTRIBUTION 0.0 45.0 90.0 135.0 180.0 Flux 0 1434 1434 1434 1434 1434 5 1427 1427 1426 1425 1426 135 15 1361 1363 1363 1360 1358 383 25 1230 1235 1235 1234 1227 567 35 1054 1063 1063 1060 1050 662 45 860 866 867 864 856 665 55 648 654 657 654 647 584 65 439 444 444 442 437 438 75 245 244 243 240 238 255 85 68 67 67 66 66 75 90 0 0 0 0 0 95 142 146 57 141 175 147 105 582 647 207 294 355 431 115 1335 1134 369 414 493 692 125 1861 1288 545 504 620 797 135 1803 1318 724 574 667 745 145 1657 1367 909 644 668 642 155 1581 1432 1084 783 706 513 165 1537 1446 1220 1009 910 345 175 1401 1366 1293 1225 1196 123 180 1302 1302 1302 1302 1302 Very High Output / Very High Output - 4' Luminaire Distribution: 54% Up (V) / 46% Down (V) Efficacy: 111 lumens per watt Uplight: 4436 lumens (1109 lumens/foot) Downlight: 3766 lumens (942 lumens/foot) Total Luminaire Output: 8202 lumens (2051 lumens/foot) 73.8 watts (18.5 watts/foot) CRI: 80 CCT: 3500K ITL LM79 Report 89988 Total Light Output, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens) - 4' Luminaire S*B*H*V** S*3358 [54% I 46%]3824 [60% I 40%]4992 [69% I 31%]5978 [74% I 26%] B*3754 [48% I 52%]4221 [54% I 46%]5388 [64% I 36%]6374 [70% I 30%] H*4745 [38% I 62%]5212 [44% I 56%]6379 [54% I 46%]7365 [60% I 40%] V*5582 [33% I 67%]6049 [38% I 62%]7216 [48% I 52%]8202 [54% I 46%] Light Output, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens Per Foot) S*B*H*V** S*839 956 1248 1494 B*938 1055 1347 1594 H*1186 1303 1595 1841 V*1395 1512 1804 2051 Power, 3500K, 80 CRI (Watts Per Foot) S*B*H*V** S*7.2 8.2 10.7 12.8 B*8.2 9.2 11.7 13.8 H*10.7 11.7 14.2 16.3 V*12.8 13.8 16.3 18.5 Efficacy, 3500K, 80 CRI (Lumens Per Watt) S*B*H*V** S*116 117 117 116 B*114 115 115 115 H*111 112 113 113 V*109 109 111 111 Apply a lumen adjustment factor to calculate lumens for the desired CCT and CRI. Lumen Adjustment Factors - 80 CRI 3000K 0.985 3500K 1.000 4000K 1.032 Lumen Adjustment Factors - 90 CRI 3000K 0.746 3500K 0.760 4000K 0.789 S - Standard Output, B - Boosted Standard Output, H - High Output, V - Very High Output * Family Correlation based on 4' luminaire 3500K Very High Output (V) test - 120V. ** Based on ITL report: 89988 Indirect Direct 1413 1884 942 471 SAMPLE LUMEN ADJUSTMENT CALCULATION High Output (H) / Standard Output (S), 3500K, 80CRI Lumen Adjustment Factor = 0.789 Total Light Output = 4992 lm x 0.789 = 3939 lm Total Light Output per Foot = 1248 lm/ft x 0.789 = 985 lm/ft watts/foot = 10.7 W/ft Efficacy = = 92 lm/W 985 lm ft 10.7 W ft PHOTOMETRY UPLIGHT: ASYMMETRIC OPTIC DOWNLIGHT: FLUSH DIFFUSER 2.e Packet Pg. 69 High Performance 4" Aperture (HP-4) - Wall Mount Indirect/DirectFINELITE © 2 0 1 9 F I N E L I T E , I N C . A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D . Fo r m C T K 0 0 8 4 . V 7 E F F E C T I V E D A T E : 0 3 / 1 8 / 1 9 Finelite, Inc. • 30500 Whipple Road • Union City, CA 94587-1530 • (510) 441-1100 • Fax: (510) 441-1510 • www.finelite.com Due to continuing product improvements, Finelite reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Please visit www.finelite.com for most current data. BUY AMERICAN ACT OF 2009 COMPLIANT Protected by one or more US Patents: 8915613; D702,391; D702,390; D700,732 Page 7 CONSTRUCTION:Precision-cut 6061-T6 extruded aluminum body. Internal joiner system, plug-together wiring, standard. ENDCAPS:Flat endcaps at each end of run add 1/4" to overall length. Drop Down Lens Endcap (DE) includes diffuse element to continue luminance of drop lens. It is made of the same material as the drop diffuser. MITERED CORNER1:Illuminated 90° corners in a single plane, with Top Glow™ or Flush uplight diffuser, and/or Flush downlight diffuser, standard. Custom angles are available (90° minimum on inside corners), contact factory. REFLECTORS:Die-formed 20-gauge cold-rolled steel reflectors are finished in 96 LG high reflectance matte white powder coat paint. UPLIGHT OPTION:Patented Top Glow frost white diffuser standard. 12 ft. maximum diffuser length. 73% transmissive, 99% diffusion. Internal secondary diffusers at corners ensure visually seamless, uniform, continuous illumination. Optional: Flush frost white snap-in diffuser, 73% transmissive, 99% diffusion; Asymmetric optic directs light in a specific direction. ASY-R distributed light to the right of the luminaire. See page 2. DOWNLIGHT OPTION:12' maximum diffuser length. Flush frost white snap-in diffuser standard, 73% trans- missive, 99% diffusion. Internal secondary diffusers at corners ensure visually seamless, uniform, continuous illumination. Available with Flush (F), Bottom Glow (BG), 1" Drop Down Lens (DL), and Regressed down- light diffusers (RG). 1" Drop Down Lens made of highly efficient acrylic. Available with a solid endcap or an endcap with a diffuse filler to continue the luminous aesthetic. LIGHT OUTPUT:Four lumen packages available, Standard Output (S), Boosted Standard Output (B), High Output (H), and Very High Output (V). A separate chart summarizes lumen distribution and wattage. Light engines are replaceable. LUMEN MAINTENANCE:90% of initial light output (L90) at 100,000+ hours; 70% of initial light output (L70) at 200,000+ hours. DRIVER: Replaceable 120V/277V and 347V Constant Current Reduction dimming driver standard. Can be wired dimming or non-dimming. 0-10V dimming controls with a range of 10%- 100%. Dimming to 1% available; consult factory. Separate dimming for uplight and downlight available. Driver is fully accessible from below the ceiling. Power Factor: ≥0.9. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <20%. Expected driver lifetime: 100,000 hours. LUTRON DRIVER OPTIONS: LutES1 (Hi-lume 1% EcoSystem with Soft-On, Fade to Black dimming (LDE1 series)); LutES5 (5-Series 5% EcoSystem (LDE5 Series)), Lut2W (Hi-lume 1% 2-wire, 120V forward phase dimming (LTEA series)); Contact facto- ry for availability of discontinued Lutron drivers, L3DA-3-wire and L3DA EcoSystem. ELECTRICAL:Optional emergency to generator/invert- er wiring, internal generator transfer switch, nightlight wiring, step-dimming driver, backup battery. Factory- choice low-profile backup battery available. 8' minimum fixture length for low profile battery pack. Bodine BSL722 battery pack also available; 4' mini- mum fixture length. Backup batteries deliver 1300 lumens. Half of a 4' section (downlight only) will be illuminated in emergency mode. INTEGRATED SENSORS:Integrated PIR (Passive Infrared) occupancy or daylight sensors available with Flush, Bottom Glow, White Cross Blade Baffle, and Regressed down- light diffusers. Refer to Occupancy Sensor and Daylight Sensor tech sheets for more info. MOUNTING:Fixture hangs securely from mounting brackets fastened directly to the wall for easy installa- tion. Fixture stands 0.5" off the wall. The mounting bracket is concealed behind the fixture. FINISHES:Finelite Signal White powder coat standard. Optional Adders: 185 RAL colors. FEED:Standard with one 18-gauge/5-conductor single-circuit feed controlling uplight and downlight together (power and dimming). Specify dual feeds for independent control of uplight and downlight. 14- gauge feed used when fixture current exceeds 5 amps. LENGTHS: Any length, 2-foot minimum, in increments down to 1/16th-inch (± 1/32”). 12-foot maximum section length. LABELS:Luminaire and electrical components are ETL-listed conforming to UL 1598 in the U.S.A. and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 in Canada. In accordance with NEC Code 410.73 (G), this luminaire contains an internal driver disconnect. Damp Location. Finelite products use electronic components that are RoHS compliant, and the mechanical components of the luminaire have been verified to not knowingly contain any restricted substances listed per RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. WEIGHT:3.4 lb/ft. DLC QUALIFIED:Configurations of this product are listed on the DLC Qualified Products List (QPL). Contact factory for Regressed luminaire qualification. www.designlights.org/search WARRANTY:10-year performance-based warranty on all standard components. Optional accessories such as emergency battery packs are covered by their individ- ual manufacturer warranties. SPECIFICATIONS Occupancy Sensor Daylight Sensor 2.e Packet Pg. 70 FluxStream_LED_sealed_strip www.day-brite.com 11/18 page 1 of 3 Day-Brite / CFI FluxStream LED sealed strip is a high performing luminaire delivering smooth diffuse light ideal for light industrial, commercial and residential applications with the unparalleled energy efficiency of Philips LED lighting. Accessories (order separately, see last page for details) • FSXWG4 - 4' wire guard (order two for 8' models) • FSTH - Sliding hanger bracket (set of two) • DACH48 - Adjustable cable hanger kit (order two per fixture) General notes Many luminaire components, such as reflectors, refractors, lenses, sockets, lampholders, and LEDs are made from various types of plastics which can be adversely affected by airborne contaminants. If sulfur based chemicals, petroleum based products, cleaning solutions, or other contaminants are expected in the intended area of use, consult factory for compatibility. Ordering guide Example: FSX440L840-UNV Series Length (nominal) Lumens1 (nominal) Color temp. (K) Voltage Driver Options FSX – – – FSX FluxStream sealed strip 4 4' length 40L 4000 lumens 60L 6000 lumens 830 80 CRI, 3000K 835 80 CRI, 3500K 840 80 CRI, 4000K 850 80 CRI, 5000K UNV Universal voltage 120-277V 120 120V 277 277V 347 347V blank Non-dimming DIM3 0-10V 1% dimming SDIM3 Step dimming to 40% input power BSL6LST2,3 Factory wired Philips Bodine integral emergency pack. Nominal 700lm MD360W 120-277V motion detector, factory installed on end cap (ON/ OFF) MD360WD 120-277V motion detector, factory installed on end cap (ON/ DIM) IP65 IP65 rated protection from water and dust WCW6/6 Factory wired 6' 18/6 white cord for use with 0-10V DIM option plus BSL6LST WCW6/5 Factory wired 6' 18/5 white cord for use with 0-10V DIM option WCW6/4 Factory wired 6' 16/4 white cord for use with BSL6LST or SDIM options Factory wired 6' 16/3 white cord is standard 81 8' length 80L 8000 lumens 120L 12000 lumens 1. Nominal delivered lumens at 25°C ambient. 2. BSL6LST on 8' models illuminates 4' section in emergency mode. 3. 3 wire cord is standard. Order proper cord option for dimming or emergency. Project: Location: Cat.No: Type: Lamps: Qty: Notes: Linear FluxStream selaed strip 4' and 8', Up to 12,000 lumens 2.e Packet Pg. 71 FluxStream_LED_sealed_strip www.day-brite.com 11/18 page 2 of 3 FSX FluxStream LED sealed strip 4' and 8', up to 12,000 lumens Features • Compact design for installation in tight spaces. • Each unit comes standard with a 6' 16/3 wired white cord. • Sliding hanger bracket set included. • 4' and 8' lengths available to accommodate many field applications. • Up to 100,000 hour predicted L70 LED lumen maintenance provides long service life to reduce maintenance costs. • Can be surface mounted on ceilings or walls, or suspended via chain, or cables with the sliding hanger brackets. • Ideal for cold applications (-20°C). • 0-10v dimming driver as standard. Step dimming (100/40%) is optional. Note that special cords are required to utilize dimming or step dimming. • Optional wet location motion detector factory installed on end cap. • Luminaire housing tested to IK08 impact standards. • Fluxstream luminaires are Designlights Consortium® qualifed. Please see the DLC QPL list for exact catalog numbers (http://www.designlights.org/QPL). • 5 year manufacturer's limited warranty Visit www.philips.com/warranties for complete warranty information. Construction/Finish • Continuous white polycarbonate extruded housing. • Frosted polycarbonate diffuser provides wide light distribution and superior glare control. • White plastic end caps. Electrical • Standard luminaire is non-dimming. • Dimming to 1% on 0-10V controls optional available. Step dimming (SDIM) option available (100/40%). • LED boards and drivers are RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. Total system life rated at 50,000 hours. Predicted L70 lifetime based on LED manufacturer’s supplied LM-80 data and in-situ laboratory testing. Labels • cETLus listed to meet UL1598 Standards suitable for use in wet locations. Ambient Temperature Data Configuration Ambient FSX440L -20°C to 40°C FSX460L -20°C to 35°C FSX880L -20°C to 40°C FSX8120L -20°C to 35°C BSL6LST option Minimum 0°CDimensions 3-1/4" (82.6mm) 5" (127mm) 45-3/4" (1162.1mm) 91-1/4" (2317.8mm) Candlepower Angle End 45 Cross Back-45 0 1518 1546 1555 1546 5 1512 1541 1551 1541 15 1460 1497 1514 1497 25 1356 1405 1436 1405 35 1202 1277 1325 1277 45 1010 1117 1192 1117 55 784 936 1046 936 65 500 753 892 753 75 258 577 738 577 85 53 392 589 392 95 6 269 419 269 105 6 174 302 174 115 6 106 202 106 125 6 63 126 63 135 7 36 73 36 145 7 18 38 18 155 7 11 15 11 165 7 8 8 8 175 7 7 7 7 Light Distribution Degrees Lumens % Luminaire 0-30 1210 20.1 0-40 2001 33.2 0-60 3674 61.0 0-90 5347 88.7 0-180 6025 100.0 Catalog No. FSX460L840-UNV-DIM Test No. 38882 S/MH 1.3 Lamp Type LED Lumens/Lamp 6025 Input Watts 52 Comparative yearly lighting energy cost per 1000 lumens – $2.07 based on 3000 hrs. and $.08 pwr KWH. The photometric results were obtained in the Day-Brite laboratory which is NVLAP accredited by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Photometric values based on test performed in compliance with LM-79. Coefficients of Utilization EFFECTIVE FLOOR CAVITY REFLECTANCE 20 PER (pfc=0.20) pcc 80 70 50 pw 70 50 30 70 50 30 50 30 RCR 0 116 116 116 112 112 112 105 105 1 104 98 93 100 94 90 88 84 2 93 84 76 89 81 74 76 70 3 85 73 64 81 71 62 66 59 4 77 64 55 74 62 53 58 51 5 71 57 48 68 55 46 52 44 6 65 51 42 62 50 41 47 39 7 60 46 37 58 45 36 42 35 8 56 42 33 54 41 33 39 31 9 52 39 30 50 37 30 35 28 10 49 35 27 47 35 27 33 26 FluxStream LED sealed strip, 4', 6000 nominal delivered lumens LER – 116 Average Luminance Angle End 45° Cross 45 20106 15613 14994 55 18992 14191 13912 65 16107 12897 13006 75 12966 11774 12332 85 6492 10282 11925 2.e Packet Pg. 72 FluxStream_LED_sealed_strip www.day-brite.com 11/18 page 3 of 3 FSX FluxStream LED sealed strip 4' and 8', up to 12,000 lumens Candlepower Angle End 45 Cross Back-45 0 1039 1039 1039 1039 5 1017 1036 1044 1036 15 979 1004 1017 1004 25 907 939 963 939 35 803 852 888 852 45 671 742 798 742 55 484 621 701 621 65 326 466 599 466 75 161 355 467 355 85 26 258 375 258 95 0 177 288 177 105 0 114 210 114 115 0 70 144 70 125 0 38 91 38 135 0 18 52 18 145 0 6 26 6 155 0 2 8 2 165 0 1 2 1 175 0 0 0 0 Light Distribution Degrees Lumens % Luminaire 0-30 814 20.6 0-40 1346 34.0 0-60 2458 62.1 0-90 3530 89.3 0-180 3955 100.0 Catalog No. FSX440L840-UNV-DIM Test No. 38883 S/MH 1.3 Lamp Type LED Lumens/Lamp 3955 Input Watts 32 Comparative yearly lighting energy cost per 1000 lumens – $1.97 based on 3000 hrs. and $.08 pwr KWH. The photometric results were obtained in the Day-Brite laboratory which is NVLAP accredited by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Photometric values based on test performed in compliance with LM-79. Coefficients of Utilization EFFECTIVE FLOOR CAVITY REFLECTANCE 20 PER (pfc=0.20) pcc 80 70 50 pw 70 50 30 70 50 30 50 30 RCR 0 116 116 116 113 113 113 105 105 1 104 98 93 100 95 90 88 85 2 94 84 77 90 82 75 76 70 3 85 73 65 81 71 63 66 60 4 77 65 55 74 63 54 59 51 5 71 58 48 68 56 47 52 45 6 65 52 42 63 50 41 47 40 7 61 47 38 58 45 37 43 35 8 56 42 34 54 41 33 39 32 9 53 39 30 51 38 30 36 29 10 49 36 28 47 35 27 33 26 FluxStream LED sealed strip, 4', 4000 nominal delivered lumens LER – 122 Average Luminance Angle End 45° Cross 45 12692 10010 9728 55 11149 9111 9073 65 9964 7762 8544 75 7669 7099 7672 85 2984 6682 7541 Accessories/Options Catalog Code Description FSTH Sliding hanger bracket (set of two) - one set included with fixture DACH48 Adjustable cable hanger kit (order two per fixture) BSL6LST Factory wired Philips Bodine integral emergency pack (nominal 700lm) MD360W 120-277V motion detector, factory installed on end cap (ON/OFF) MD360WD 120-277V motion detector, factory installed on end cap (ON/DIM) WCW6/5 Factory wired 6' 16/5 white cord for use with 0-10V dimming WCW6/4 Factory wired 6' 16/4 white cord for use with BSL6LST or SDIM MD360W MD360WDD WC6/5 WC6/4FSTHBSL6LSTDACH48 © 2019 Signify Holding. All rights reserved. This document may be subject to change. No representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information included herein is given and any liability for any action in reliance thereon is disclaimed. All trademarks are owned by Signify Holding or their respective owners. FluxStream_LED_sealed_strip www.day-brite.com 11/18 page 3 of 3 Signify North America Corporation 200 Franklin Square Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873 Telephone 855-486-2216 Signify Canada Ltd. 281 Hillmount Road, Markham, ON, Canada L6C 2S3 Telephone 800-668-9008 2.e Packet Pg. 73 Project Type Note Quantity METEOR LIGHTING P: 213.255.2060 F: 213.596.3704 www.meteor-lighting.com *METEOR LIGHTING reserves the right to make changes to this product at any time without prior notice and such modification shall be effective immediately. ADVANCED HIGH CEILING Specification 6-inch aperture high lumen atria with lumen output 3470 – 9250lm. - Outdoor/Natatorium Rating Special coating, sealant, and wiring is applied for long term operation in harsh environments. - ColorFlip™ (Please refer to Tunable White Version spec sheet) Utilize latest flip chip technology for optimum efficacy, delivering consistent high lumen output with 105LPW at CRI85+ when color tuning from 2700K to 6500K. Compatible to all 0-10V and DMX dimming controls. Standard version available, please refer to Standard spec sheet for more details. IP65 (Proprietary VX Driver is incorporated to all dimming options for video flicker-free lighting) - ETL Wet Location Listed - IP65 - FCC - CE Warranty - 5 years limited warranty. Listing Electrical System - 3895lm (40W) 6180lm (60W) 7845lm (80W) 9250lm (100W) - Power Input: Universal (120-277V) - Operating Temperature: -13°F~112°F - Surge Protection: 4KV LED Technology - 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K - 75 CRI, 85 CRI, 93 CRI - Beam Angle: 25°, 40°, 60°, 100° (with diffuser) - Rated Life > 60,000 hours (L70) Advanced Dimming - Standard 0-10V: dims to 10% Housing - Diameter: 6.4” (164mm) - Height: 15” (381mm) - Material: Aluminum - Weight: 19.8 lbs Mounting - Surface Mount - Wall Mount 2016 16 Atria 6 Series - Outdoor/Natatorium 2018 V1.1 | Page 1 of 3 2.e 4-5 weeks lead time on over 75% of specifications. How To Specify: * Please factor in change in lumen output with diffuser (-20% with DF). METEOR LIGHTING P: 213.255.2060 F: 213.596.3704 www.meteor-lighting.com *METEOR LIGHTING reserves the right to make changes to this product at any time without prior notice and such modification shall be effective immediately. ADVANCED HIGH CEILING Specification OUT1 Outdoor Rating NAT2 Natatorium Rating 1 Outdoor rating: Coating and wiring will be changed to high UV resistant and corrosion resistant materials for long term operation in outdoor environments. 2 Natatorium rating: Coating and sealant will be changed to high corrosion resistant materials to prevent damage from long term exposure to chlorine vapors. *Please factor in change in lumen output with diffuser (-20% with DF). STV Model 40 40W 60 60W 80 80W 100 100W Wattage BLK Black WHT White DF*Diffuser Finish Mounting UNV 120-277V Voltage 25 25º 40 40º 60 60º WD* 100º (with diffuser) Beam Angle 278 2700K / CRI85 308 3000K / CRI85 358 3500K / CRI85 408 4000K / CRI85 279 2700K / CRI93 309 3000K / CRI93 359 3500K / CRI93 CCT / CRI Standard 0-10V dims to 10% Dimming Accessories Rating Ordering Example:AS6-100-408-UNV-STV-40-BLK-SUM-OUT AS6 Atria 6 AS6 UNV SUM WLM Surface Mount Wall Mount Atria 6 Series - Outdoor/Natatorium 2018 V1.1 | Page 2 of 3 2.e *Tolerance±8% Current Consumption 5500 lm3470 lm 6725 lm 8210 lm 5890 lm3710 lm 7620 lm 9130 lm 5780 lm3640 lm 7195 lm 8900 lm 6180 lm3895 lm 7845 lm 9250 lm Beam Angle: 40°CCT 3000K 3500K 2700K 80W60W40W 100W 4000K Wattage 120V 277V 40W 0.37A 0.16A 0.24A 0.32A 0.40A 0.55A 0.73A 0.92A 60W 80W 100W Wattage Volt Delivered Lumens* METEOR LIGHTING P: 213.255.2060 F: 213.596.3704 www.meteor-lighting.com *METEOR LIGHTING reserves the right to make changes to this product at any time without prior notice and such modification shall be effective immediately. 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Center Beam D FC L W 5' 57 5.8' 5.8' 7.5' 25 8.7' 8.7' 10' 14 11.7' 11.7' 12.5' 9 14.5' 14.5' 15' 6 17.4' 17.4' Center Beam D FC L W 5' 68 5.3' 5.3' 7.5' 30 7.9' 7.9' 10' 17 10.7' 10.7' 12.5' 11 13.2' 13.2' 15' 7 15.6' 15.6' Low Reflector: 93˚ beam angle 60˚ cutoff High Reflector: 72˚ beam angle 45˚ cutoff CBCP: 1433 | Lumens: 2953 LPW: 118 lm/W CBCP: 1714 | Lumens: 2582 LPW: 103 lm/W 2.e Packet Pg. 78 Attachment F Project Plans and Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration During Shelter-in-Place, project plans are only available online. Directions to review Project plans online: 1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2. Scroll to find “3585 El Camino Real” and click the address link 3. On this project specific webpage you will find a link to the Project Plans, Initial Study and other important information Direct Link to Project Webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=4589&TargetID=319 Materials Boards: During Shelter-in-Place, color and material boards will be available to view in the display case outside of City Hall, on the exterior elevator near the corner of Hamilton Ave. and Bryant St. 2.f Packet Pg. 79 Architectural Review Board Staff Report (ID # 11270) Report Type: Action Items Meeting Date: 5/21/2020 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2442 Summary Title: 486 Hamilton: Mixed Use with Four Units (1st Formal) Title: PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 486 Hamilton Avenue [19PLN-00347]: Consideration of a Major Architectural Review to Allow the Demolition of a 2,500 Square Foot Commercial Building and the Construction of a New Three-Story Mixed-Use Project Including 2,500 Square Feet of Retail Space, 2,500 Square Feet of Office Space, and Four Residential Units. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: CD-C(P) (Downtown Commercial). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Samuel Gutierrez at samuel.gutierrez@cityofpaloalto.org. From: Jonathan Lait Recommendation The Architectural Review Board (ARB) is requested to take the following action(s): 1. Consider the proposed project and provide feedback on the project design to staff and applicant. 2. Continue the public hearing to a date uncertain to enable the applicant to submit landscape plans and staff to review the project in accordance with CEQA. Report Summary The applicant proposes a three-story, mixed-use replacement building on a 5,375 square foot parcel. The site is a corner parcel at Hamilton Avenue and Cowper Street, in the University South neighborhood. The new building would replace a single-story commercial structure built in 1956, not yet evaluated for its potential historic significance. The project includes a basement (for parking & other service space), ground-floor retail (replacing the existing commercial space), office and one residential unit on the second floor, and three residential units on the third floor. The project is subject to architectural review findings, context-based design criteria, and compliance with the Downtown Design Guide. 3 Packet Pg. 80 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 2 As designed, the project requires a Design Enhancement Exception for additional setback encroachment for a stairway and elevator. The project also includes a 30% parking adjustment to the required parking via joint use (shared) facilities and transportation and alternative parking. This reduction is justified through the implementation of a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program. The City anticipates the project qualifies for an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the infill development exemption. Background Project Information Owner: Cheshill Palo Alto, LLC Architect: Le Architecture Representative: Kim Tran Legal Counsel: None Property Information Address: 486 Hamilton Avenue Neighborhood: University South Lot Dimensions & Area: 125 feet x 44 feet (5,375 square feet) Housing Inventory Site: No Located w/in a Plume: No Protected/Heritage Trees: None on-site; Street trees to remain Historic Resource(s): Not listed and not previously studied for potential historic eligibility. identified; A review of the building’s potential eligibility is underway to ensure an exemption from CEQA is the appropriate process. Existing Improvement(s): 2,457 square feet; one-story; 20 feet tall; built in 1956 Existing Land Use(s): Commercial—restaurant, dry cleaners Adjacent Land Uses & Zoning: North: CD-C(P) (offices) West: CD-C(P) (office, retail) East: CD-C(P) (office) built in 1898 South: CD-C(P) (beauty salon) Aerial View of Property: 3 Packet Pg. 81 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 3 Source: Google maps (2020) Land Use Designation & Applicable Plans Zoning Designation: Downtown Commercial with Pedestrian Shopping Combining District [CD-C(P)] Comp. Plan Designation: Community Commercial Context-Based Design Criteria: Yes Downtown Urban Design Guide: Yes South of Forest Avenue Coordinated Area Plan: Not Applicable Baylands Master Plan: Not Applicable El Camino Real Design Guidelines (1976 / 2002): Not Applicable Proximity to Residential Uses or Districts (150'): Not Applicable 3 Packet Pg. 82 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 4 Located w/in the Airport Influence Area: Not Applicable Prior City Reviews & Action City Council: None PTC: None HRB: None ARB: August 1, 2019 -- Preliminary Architectural Review https://tinyurl.com/ARB-8-1-2019-StaffReport https://tinyurl.com/ARB-8-1-2019-video At the August 1, 2019 Preliminary Review meeting, the ARB provided the following suggestions and recommendations: x Eliminate a floor and reduce the height of the building x Provide more landscaping x Blank walls need to be enhanced x Need small human-scale details x Needs more residential feel on the upper floors Project Description The applicant proposes to demolish the existing building (2,457 square feet) and surface parking lot at 486 Hamilton Avenue and Cowper Street. In its place, the applicant proposes construction of a new three-story, mixed-use building (one basement level), including four residential units (982 average square feet), retail space (2,466 square feet), and office space (2,538 square feet), with parking located within the basement (mechanical lift and surface parking). Table 1: Summary of Project Floor Uses Square feet Basement Parking (vehicular/bicycle), trash & utilities 558 Level 1 Retail, shared circulation & portion of parking lift system 3,243 Level 2 Residential, office, bicycle parking & shared circulation 3,514 Level 3 Residential 3,435 Total 10,750 In response to the preliminary architectural review comments, the applicant proposes a lower height building than shown during the preliminary review. This was accomplished by shifting parking, trash, and some utility space into the basement. The applicant proposes a contemporary design using a direct-applied plaster system (exterior wall cladding systems that have a synthetic/polymer stucco finish coat applied to them), stainless steel railings, bird-safe windows, and metal trim and coping treatments. The 3 Packet Pg. 83 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 5 residential units would have private open space balconies. The project exhibits floor to ceiling windows and a muted color palette. The basement would include 13 parking spaces for the project. Mechanical lifts would provide nine spaces, while the remaining four spaces would be standard spaces. Areas for trash and other utilities would occupy floor space within the basement. Requested Entitlements, Findings and Purview: The following discretionary applications are being requested: x Architectural Review – Major (AR): The process for evaluating this type of application is set forth in PAMC 18.77.070. AR applications are reviewed by the ARB and recommendations are forwarded to the Planning & Development Services Director for action within five business days of the Board’s recommendation. Action by the Director is appealable to the City Council if filed within 14 days of the decision. AR projects are evaluated against specific findings. All findings must be made in the affirmative to approve the project. Failure to make any one finding requires project redesign or denial. The findings to approve an AR application are provided in Attachment B. x Design Enhancement Exception (DEE): A request to allow for additional encroachment into the rear setback for the stairway and elevator (greater than 10 feet). The process for evaluating this type of application is set forth in PAMC 18.76.050. DEE applications are reviewed by the ARB and recommendations are typically forwarded to the Planning & Development Services Director for action within five business days of the ARB’s recommendation. Action by the Director is appealable to the City Council if filed within 14 days of the decision. DEE projects are evaluated against specific findings. All findings must be made in the affirmative to approve the project. Failure to make any one finding requires project redesign or denial. The findings for a DEE application are provided in Attachment B. Analysis1 Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Area Plans and Guidelines2 The Comprehensive Plan includes Goals, Policies, and Programs that guide the physical form of the City. The Comprehensive Plan provides the basis for the City’s development regulations and City staff uses the document to regulate building and development and make recommendations on projects. Further, ARB Finding #1 requires that the design be consistent and compatible with applicable elements of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. 1 The information provided in this section is based on analysis prepared by the report author prior to the public hearing. The Architectural Review Board in its review of the administrative record and based on public testimony may reach a different conclusion from that presented in this report and may choose to make alternative findings. A change to the findings may result in a final action that is different from the staff-recommended action in this report. 2 The Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan is available online: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/topics/projects/landuse/compplan.asp 3 Packet Pg. 84 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 6 The Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the project site is Community Commercial, which includes larger shopping centers and districts that have a wider variety of goods and services than the neighborhood shopping areas. They rely on larger trade areas and include such uses as department stores, bookstores, furniture stores, toy stores, apparel shops, restaurants, theaters, and non-retail services such as banks. Non-retail uses, such as medical and dental offices and software development, may also locate in this designation. The Downtown is an example of a Community Commercial area. Mixed-use projects may locate in this area. Non-residential floor area ratios (FARs) range from 0.35 to 2.0. Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s encouragement of housing near transit centers, higher density multi- family housing may be allowed. The following are notable policies relevant to the project: x Policy L-1.3: Infill development in the urban service area should be compatible with its surroundings and the overall scale and character of the city to ensure a compact, efficient development pattern. x Policy L-1.11: Hold new development to the highest development standards in order to maintain Palo Alto’s livability and achieve the highest quality development with the least impacts. x Policy L-3.1: Ensure that new or remodeled structures are compatible with the neighborhood and adjacent structures. x Policy L-4.3: Encourage street frontages that contribute to retail vitality in all Centers. Reinforce street corners in a way that enhances the pedestrian realm or that form corner plazas. Include trees and landscaping. x Policy T-5.1: All new development projects should manage parking demand generated by the project, without the use of on-street parking, consistent with the established parking regulations. As demonstrated parking demand decreases over time, parking requirements for new construction should decrease. On balance, the project is consistent with the policies in the Comprehensive Plan and therefore fulfills the goals of the Plan as well. Attachment B contains applicable Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Neighborhood Setting and Character The buildings surrounding the Hamilton Avenue and Cowper Street corner parcel vary significantly in size, mass, and character. Within the immediate vicinity of the site, building heights range from single-story to three-stories. Immediately adjacent to the site is a two-story Victorian building constructed in 1898. Other architecture styles within this area include mid- century modern and Mediterranean. Also, the extended vicinity includes taller buildings, such as a 12-story residential building and the architecture styles also include contemporary. Setbacks along Hamilton Avenue and Cowper Street are consistent with most buildings; north of Hamilton Avenue, most buildings are set at zero setback. 3 Packet Pg. 85 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 7 The proposed building would fit with the architectural character of the vicinity and would transition in height by one story along Cowper Street (44’-1” to 35’) and two stories to the adjacent building along Hamilton Avenue (14’-6”); however, it would be a similar height to the building across Hamilton Avenue (40’). See Sheets A102 and A103 for diagrams depicting elevations and comparisons to neighboring properties. Downtown Urban Design Guide The Downtown Urban Design Guide (Guide) provides direction regarding development and design in the downtown area. The Guide divides the downtown area into districts, each having a unique identity and design characteristics. The project site is in the Hamilton Avenue District. The district promotes Hamilton Avenue as an active mixed-use district that comfortably accommodates larger scale commercial office, civic, and institutional buildings. An additional goal of the district is to promote Hamilton Avenue as a pleasing, tree-lined pedestrian environment with complimentary outdoor amenities. The project includes retention of ground-floor retail space in a mixed-use building. The massing appears to complement the surrounding streetscape with transitions from adjacent buildings. Its Hamilton Avenue elevation lacks interruptions by driveways, and its pedestrian entries are off Hamilton Avenue adding to the building’s pedestrian character. Zoning Compliance3 Staff performed a detailed review of the proposed project’s consistency with applicable zoning standards; Attachment C contains a summary table. The proposed project complies with all applicable codes, or is seeking, through the requested permits, permission to deviate from certain code standards, in a manner that is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant would need to adjust the rear elevator location and the rear stairway on the third floor to meet the 10-foot rear setback for the residential component of the mixed-use project or seek relief through a Design Enhancement Exception. Retail Preservation The project is subject to PAMC 18.40.180 (Retail Preservation). The existing building contains a restaurant totaling 2,457 square feet. The ground-floor of the proposed project contains 2,172 square feet of retail space and 294 square feet of shared space that provides access to the floors above for a total of 2,466 square feet. The project has therefore met its reconstruction requirement. Design Enhancement Exception (DEE) The applicant proposes a DEE for the encroachment of the stairwell and elevator on Level 3 into the rear setback. The required rear yard setback (for the property line opposite Cowper Street) is zero feet for the commercial portion of a mixed-use project and 10 feet for the residential portion of the project. Along a nine-foot stretch, the stairwell has a zero setback and the 3 The Palo Alto Zoning Code is available online: http://www.amlegal.com/codes/client/palo-alto_ca 3 Packet Pg. 86 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 8 elevator has a five-foot setback. Either the applicant needs to adjust the stairs and elevator or if the ARB and the Director deem the encroachment of these elements into the rear setback as acceptable and supported with findings, a DEE may be granted. Staff would appreciate the ARB’s discussion of this item. Multi-Modal Access & Parking Vehicle Access The applicant proposes, in a one-level underground parking garage, nine parking spaces in a parking lift and four standard spaces, for a total of 13 spaces. Access to the garage is through a driveway on Cowper Street. It is the City’s preference to have the access to the garage on Cowper Street rather than Hamilton Avenue, an arterial road. According to the PAMC, a two-way driveway should be a minimum of 20 feet wide for projects including non-residential uses. Based on the project site plan, the Cowper Street driveway would be 18 feet wide, which does not meet the City standard; however, as determined by the Office of Transportation, the width is adequate to allow for a duck-out for a vehicle to allow passage and not create conflicts. Staff recommends a condition of approval installing a warning system at the end of the two-way section on the ramp to stop inbound traffic so that cars would not try to go in and out simultaneously. In addition, another condition of approval would include indicators of how many retail spaces are available to those wanting to enter the garage. Parking Based on the City’s parking requirements, the project would be required to provide 18 parking spaces. The project provides 13 parking spaces contained in mechanical lifts and as standard spaces. The mechanical lift is a three-level lift system that goes down into a pit lower than the basement floor and protrudes through the ground level (See Sheet A601 for a cross-section). PAMC 18.54.020(b)(4) describes the requirements for mechanical lifts. The specifications provided by the applicant indicate compliance with the requirement to accommodate mid-size sport utility vehicles and full-size cars. The zoning code restricts the use of the lifts to only residential and office users. These daily users would become familiar with the parking system and layout of the garage. The benefits of having the parking in the garage outweigh providing the parking at ground level. A surface parking design would lead to a taller building, result in inconsistencies with maintaining a pedestrian streetscape, and inhibit architectural continuity along Hamilton Avenue. The project also requests a Director’s parking adjustment pursuant to PAMC 18.52.050 and Table 4 of that section. Specifically, the applicant requests adjustments to implement a joint use parking facility and transportation/parking alternatives, for a 30% reduction. The applicant’s transportation study substantiates the reduction (Attachment D). Bicycles 3 Packet Pg. 87 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 9 The project includes four long-term bike parking spaces in the below-ground garage in bike lockers (residential), two long-term bike parking spaces on the second level in bike lockers (office), and two short-term bike parking spaces at the ground level. This meets the minimum requirements. The short-term spaces are proposed in bike racks on the Hamilton Avenue frontage. Bicycle facilities near the site include Class II bike lanes on University Avenue between San Francisquito Creek and Fulton Street. There are also bike lanes on Lytton Avenue from Alma Street to Tasso Street. Bryant Street is a bicycle boulevard between East Meadow Drive and Palo Alto Avenue. According to the Palo Alto Bicycle & Pedestrian Transportation Plan and the Comprehensive Plan, the City plans to develop the new bicycle facilities near the project site in the future. Pedestrians The project would maintain the existing detached five-foot sidewalks along its frontages on Cowper Street and on Hamilton Avenue. The project site connects to nearby destinations by a complete system of sidewalks and crosswalks. The crosswalks at the signalized intersection of Hamilton Avenue and Cowper Street do not have pedestrian signal heads and benches are not currently proposed. Transit Caltrain and VTA at the Palo Alto Caltrain station provide extensive transit services. The station is located about one-half mile west of the site. In addition, the City of Palo Alto operates the Crosstown Shuttle. The shuttle service provides direct access to the project site, with the closest shuttle stop approximately 600 feet away on Webster Street. The Crosstown Shuttle provides access to the Caltrain station.4 Transportation Demand Management A Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan was prepared to reduce new trips created by this project by at least 45%, which is included as Attachment D. Implementation of several strategies for residents and employees would reduce new trips. Annual monitoring of the TDM program would occur through both annual surveys to determine mode split and annual driveway counts to measure the number of peak hour vehicle trips actually generated by the project. As a condition of approval, annual reports would be provided to the Director two years after building occupancy and again every year thereafter. These reports would note the effectiveness of the proposed measures as compared to the initial performance targets, and implement modifications if necessary, to enhance parking and/or trip reductions. Consistency with Application Findings 4 At the time of this report’s writing, City Council is considering temporarily eliminating the Crosstown Shuttle due to anticipated reduced City revenue caused by the economic recession due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Council has expressed a desire for the Shuttle to return once the economy improves. So, in the future, the Shuttle service may be restored. 3 Packet Pg. 88 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 10 Architectural Review Findings Based on the project’s application requests, findings are required for approval of the Architectural Review, DEE, and Variance. Overall, findings are supportive of the new project for the Architectural Review and Variance. Unless, the ARB believes that the DEE is appropriate, it appears that some modifications are necessary to achieve the setbacks for the stairway and the elevator. To facilitate this discussion, findings for ARB consideration are in Attachment B. Context-Based Design Criteria and Performance Criteria Considerations and Findings In addition to Zoning Compliance and Architectural Review approval findings, Context-Based Design Consideration and Findings found in PAMC Chapter 18.18.110 are applicable to projects in the downtown commercial zone district. These are also included in Attachment B. Environmental Review The subject project is currently being assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. It is expected that the project would be exempt pursuant to Section 15332 (Infill Projects). Public Notification, Outreach & Comments The Palo Alto Municipal Code requires notice of this public hearing be published in a local paper and mailed to owners and occupants of property within 600 feet of the subject property at least ten days in advance. Notice of a public hearing for this project was published in the Daily Post on May 8, 2020, which is 13 days in advance of the meeting. Postcard mailing occurred on May 6, 2020, which is 15 days in advance of the meeting. Public Comments As of the writing of this report, no project-related public comments were received. Report Author & Contact Information ARB5 Liaison & Contact Information Sheldon S. Ah Sing, AICP, Contract Planner Jodie Gerhardt, AICP, Planning Manager and Samuel Gutierrez, Planner (650) 329-2225 (650) 329-2575 Samuel.Gutierrez@CityofPaloAlto.org jodie.gerhardt@cityofpaloalto.org Attachments: x Attachment A: Location Map (PDF) x Attachment B: ARB and DEE Findings (DOCX) x Attachment C: Zoning Comparison Table (DOCX) x Attachment D: Transportation Study and Proposed TDM Plan (PDF) x Attachment E: Project Plans (DOCX) 5 Emails may be sent directly to the ARB using the following address: arb@cityofpaloalto.org 3 Packet Pg. 89  1 "",#--1 #&1--#--(#).1,!#'1  1 +*#1$-.,$!.1#'-1     11(%'.+)10#*/#1    3> > >;92( */>                          %,<)+&85.$=> "1>!4>06.-#>:7 '.7> 3.a Packet Pg. 90 ATTACHMENT B ARB FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL In order for the ARB to make a future recommendation of approval, the project must comply with the following Findings for Architectural Review as required in Chapter 18.76.020 of the PAMC. Finding #1: The design is consistent with applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, coordinated area plans (including compatibility requirements), and any relevant design guides. Land Use and Community Design Element Comprehensive Plan Goal/Policy Consistency Regional/Community Commercial: Larger shopping centers and districts that have a wider variety of goods and services than the neighborhood shopping areas. They rely on larger trade areas and include such uses as department stores, bookstores, furniture stores, toy stores, apparel shops, restaurants, theaters and non-retail services such as offices and banks. Examples include Stanford Shopping Center, Town and Country Village and University venue/Downtown. Non-retail uses such as medical and dental offices may also locate in this designation; software development may also locate Downtown. In some locations, residential and mixed-use projects may also locate in this category. Non- residential FARs range from 0.35 to 2.0. Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s encouragement of housing near transit centers, higher density multi-family housing may be allowed in specific locations. Policy 7.2: If a proposed project would substantially affect the exterior of a potential historic resource that has not been evaluated for inclusion into the City’s Historic Resources Inventory, City staff shall consider whether it is eligible for inclusion in State or federal registers prior to the issuance of a demolition or alterations permit. Minor exterior 3.b Packet Pg. 91 improvements that do not affect the architectural integrity of potentially historic buildings shall be exempt from consideration. Examples of minor improvements may include repair or replacement of features in kind, or other changes that do not alter character- defining features of the building. Finding #2: The project has a unified and coherent design, that: a. creates an internal sense of order and desirable environment for occupants, visitors, and the general community, b. preserves, respects and integrates existing natural features that contribute positively to the site and the historic character including historic resources of the area when relevant, c. is consistent with the context-based design criteria of the applicable zone district, d. provides harmonious transitions in scale, mass and character to adjacent land uses and land use designations, e. enhances living conditions on the site (if it includes residential uses) and in adjacent residential areas. The project is consistent with the following Downtown (CD) context-based design criteria: 1. Pedestrian and Bicycle Environment The design of new projects shall promote pedestrian walkability, a bicycle friendly environment, and connectivity through design elements 2. Street Building Facades Street facades shall be designed to provide a strong relationship with the sidewalk and the street (s), to create an environment that supports and encourages pedestrian activity through design elements 3. Massing and Setbacks Buildings shall be designed to minimize massing and conform to proper setbacks 4. Low Density Residential Transitions Where new projects are built abutting existing lower scale residential development, care shall be taken to respect the scale and privacy of neighboring properties 5. Project Open Space Private and public open space shall be provided so that it is usable for the residents and visitors of the site 3.b Packet Pg. 92 6. Parking Design Parking shall be accommodated but shall not be allowed to overwhelm the character of the project or detract from the pedestrian environment 7. Large Multi-Acre Sites Large sites (over one acre) shall be designed so that street, block, and building patterns are consistent with those of the surrounding neighborhood The site is less than an acre in size. 8. Sustainability and Green Building Design Project design and materials to achieve sustainability and green building design should be incorporated into the project Finding #3: The design is of high aesthetic quality, using high quality, integrated materials and appropriate construction techniques, and incorporating textures, colors, and other details that are compatible with and enhance the surrounding area. Finding #4: The design is functional, allowing for ease and safety of pedestrian and bicycle traffic and providing for elements that support the building’s necessary operations (e.g. convenient vehicle access to property and utilities, appropriate arrangement and amount of open space and integrated signage, if applicable, etc.). Finding #5: The landscape design complements and enhances the building design and its surroundings, is appropriate to the site’s functions, and utilizes to the extent practical, regional indigenous drought resistant plant material capable of providing desirable habitat that can be appropriately maintained. Finding #6: The project incorporates design principles that achieve sustainability in areas related to energy efficiency, water conservation, building materials, landscaping, and site planning. 3.b Packet Pg. 93 Performance Criteria 486 Hamilton Avenue 19PLN-00347 Pursuant to PAMC 18.23, the following performance criteria are intended to provide additional standards to be used in the design and evaluation of developments in the multi-family, commercial, and industrial zones. The purpose is to balance the needs of the uses within these zones with the need to minimize impacts to surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. The criteria are intended to make new developments and major architectural review projects compatible with nearby residential and business areas, and to enhance the desirability of the proposed developments for the site residents and users, and for abutting neighbors and businesses. Performance Criteria Project Consistency 18.23.020 Trash Disposal and Recycling Assure that development provides adequate and accessible interior areas or exterior enclosures for the storage of trash and recyclable materials in appropriate containers, and that trash disposal and recycling areas are located as far from abutting residences as is reasonably possible. An enclosed integrated trash facility is located within the basement, which may need to be relocated due to requirements. 18.23.030 Lighting To minimize the visual impacts of lighting on abutting or nearby residential sites and from adjacent roadways. The project’s photometric plans demonstrate that project’s proposed lighting will not impact the neighbors or the street. 18.23.040 Late Night Uses and Activities The purpose is to restrict retail or service commercial businesses abutting (either directly or across the street) or within 50 feet of residentially zoned properties or properties with existing residential uses located within nonresidential zones, with operations or activities between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Operations subject to this code may include, but are not limited to, deliveries, parking lot and sidewalk cleaning, and/or clean up or set up operations, but does not include garbage pick- up. The current project proposal does not include late night uses or activities. Future commercial tenants that would like this will need to file for a Conditional Use Permit, as required per the Zoning Code. 18.23.050 Visual, Screening and Landscaping Privacy of abutting residential properties or properties with existing residential uses located within nonresidential zones (residential properties) should be protected by screening from public view all mechanical equipment and service areas. Landscaping should be used to integrate a 3.b Packet Pg. 94 Performance Criteria Project Consistency project design into the surrounding neighborhood, and to provide privacy screening between properties where appropriate. 18.23.060 Noise and Vibration The requirements and guidelines regarding noise and vibration impacts are intended to protect residentially zoned properties or properties with existing residential uses located within nonresidential zones (residential properties) from excessive and unnecessary noises and/or vibrations from any sources in abutting industrial or commercially zoned properties. Design of new projects should reduce noise from parking, loading, and refuse storage areas and from heating, ventilation, air conditioning apparatus, and other machinery on nearby residential properties. New equipment, whether mounted on the exterior of the building or located interior to a building, which requires only a building permit, shall also be subject to these requirements. The parking areas are located underground. 18.23.070 Parking The visual impact of parking shall be minimized on adjacent residentially zoned properties or properties with existing residential uses located within nonresidential zones. Parking is provided within the basement of the building. 18.23.080 Vehicular, Pedestrian and Bicycle Site Access The guidelines regarding site access impacts are intended to minimize conflicts between residential vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle uses and more intensive traffic associated with commercial and industrial districts, and to facilitate pedestrian and bicycle connections through and adjacent to the project site. The project maintains a single curb-cut for access to a garage. The project maintains a 5-foot sidewalk. Bicycle parking is provided by the project. 18.23.090 Air Quality The requirements for air quality are intended to buffer residential uses from potential sources of odor and/or toxic air contaminants. No proposed uses on the project site would produce odor or toxic air. Future uses are required to comply with these performance standards. 18.23.100 Hazardous Materials In accordance with Titles 15 and 17 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, minimize the potential hazards of any use on a development site that will entail the storage, use or handling of hazardous materials (including hazardous This is not applicable to the proposed uses associated with the project. 3.b Packet Pg. 95 Performance Criteria Project Consistency wastes) on-site in excess of the exempt quantities prescribed in Health and Safety Code Division 20, Chapter 6.95, and Title 15 of this code. 3.b Packet Pg. 96 PAMC 18.52.050 Adjustments by the Director Table 4 Allowable Parking Adjustments: Joint Use (Shared) Parking Facilities (20% reduction) For any site or sites with multiple uses where the application of this chapter requires a total of or more than ten (10) spaces, the total number of spaces otherwise required by application of Table 1 may be reduced when the joint facility will serve all existing, proposed, and potential uses as effectively and conveniently as would separate parking facilities for each use or site. In making such a determination, the director shall consider a parking analysis using criteria developed by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) or similar methodology to estimate the shared parking characteristics of the proposed land uses. The analysis shall employ the city's parking ratios as the basis for the calculation of the base parking requirement and for the determination of parking requirements for individual land uses. The director may also require submittal and approval of a TDM program to further assure parking reductions are achieved. Transportation and Parking Alternatives (20% reduction) Where effective alternatives to automobile access are provided, other than those listed above, parking requirements may be reduced to an extent commensurate with the permanence, effectiveness, and the demonstrated reduction of off-street parking demand effectuated by such alternative programs. Examples of such programs may include, but are not limited to, transportation demand management (TDM) programs or innovative parking pricing or design solutions. Combined Parking Adjustments (30% reduction) Parking reductions may be granted for any combination of the above circumstances as prescribed by this chapter, subject to limitations on the combined total reduction allowed. 3.b Packet Pg. 97 Design Enhancement Exception Findings The design and architecture of the proposed improvements, as conditioned, complies with the Findings for Design Enhancement Exception as required in Chapter 18.76.050 of the PAMC. Neither the director, nor the city council on appeal, shall grant a design enhancement exception unless it is found that: (1) There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property or site improvements involved that do not apply generally to property in the same zone district; (2) The granting of the application will enhance the appearance of the site or structure, or improve the neighborhood character of the project and preserve an existing or proposed architectural style, in a manner which would not otherwise be accomplished through strict application of the minimum requirements of this title (Zoning) and the architectural review findings set forth in Section 18.76.020(d); and (3) The exception is related to a minor architectural feature or site improvement that will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare or convenience. 3.b Packet Pg. 98 Page 1 of 2 ATTACHMENT C ZONING COMPARISON TABLE 486 Hamilton Avenue, 19PLN-00347 Table 1: COMPARISON WITH CHAPTER 18.18 (CD-C DISTRICT) Mixed-Use Development Standards Regulation Required Existing Proposed Minimum Building Setback Front Yard (Cowper Street) None Required 7 feet 0 feet = Basement 4’-3” feet = first floor 0 feet = Upper floors Rear Yard 10 feet for residential portion; no requirement for commercial portion1 59 feet 0 feet = Basement 0 feet = Levels 1 -2 10 feet = Level 3 4 feet = Level 2 & 3 Balconies Non-Complying Level 3: Stairway: 0 feet3 Elevator: 5’-6”3 Interior Side Yard None Required 0 feet Basement – Level 3 = 0 feet Street Side Yard No requirement 0 feet 0 feet Maximum Site Coverage (building footprint) None Required 2,537 sf 5,375 sf Landscape Open Space Coverage 20% 1,000 sf 1% 76 sf 22% 1,184 sf Usable Open Space 150 sf per unit 600 sf for project 0 sf Unit 1: 972 sf Unit 2: 972 sf Unit 3: 967 sf Unit 4: 1017 sf 685 sf total (Balconies) Maximum Height 50 feet 18 feet 37’-8” -- Rooftop 44’-1” – roof equipment screening 46’-2” – elevator equipment Daylight Plane for lot lines abutting one or more residential zoning districts or a residential PC district Daylight plane height and slope identical to those of the most restrictive residential zone abutting the lot line Not applicable Not applicable 3.c Packet Pg. 99 Page 2 of 2 Residential Density (net) No maximum 0 33.3 du/ac Maximum Weighted Average Residential Unit Size 1,500 sf per unit Not Applicable 982 sf average Maximum Nonresidential Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 1.0:1 FAR 0.47:1 FAR 2,537 sf 1.0:1 FAR 5,375 sf Maximum Residential Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 1.0:1 Not applicable 1.0:1 FAR 5,375 sf Total Floor Area Ratio 2.0:1 10,750 sf 0.47:1 2,537 sf 2.0:1 10,750 sf 1 Balconies may extend up to 6' into the setback (for a 4’ setback). 2 Stairway and elevator would need to be adjusted or require a DEE. 18.18.100 Performance Standards. In addition to the standards for development prescribed above, all development shall comply with the performance criteria outlined in Chapter 18.23 of the Zoning Ordinance. All mixed use development shall also comply with the provisions of Chapter 18.23 of the Zoning Ordinance. 18.18.110 Context-Based Design Criteria. As further described in a separate attachment, development in a commercial district shall be responsible to its context and compatible with adjacent development, and shall promote the establishment of pedestrian oriented design. Table 2: CONFORMANCE WITH CHAPTER 18.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) for Mixed-Use Projects Type Required Existing Proposed Vehicle Parking Residential: 2/unit = 8 Retail (intensive)1: First 1,500 sf excluded (2,172 -1,500 = 672/250 = 2.68) Office: 1,854 sf / 250 sf = 7.42 spaces Total: 18 spaces or 13 spaces with 30% adjustment 9 spaces 13 spaces2 Bicycle Parking Residential: 1 Long-term per unit (4) Retail: 1 per 2,000 sf = 1 long- term & 1 short-term Office: 1 per 2,500 sf = 1 long-term & 1 short-term Total = 6 long-term & 2 short- term 0 Long Term: 6 (4 in basement and 2 on level 2) Short Term: 2 (at ground level) Loading Space Retail: 0 – 4,999 = 0 Office: 0 – 4,999 sf = 0 0 0 1 PAMC 18.52.040 Table 1(4): First 1,500 sf of retail is excluded from parking requirement. 2 PAMC 18.52.050 Table 4, Parking Adjustments by Director: Requesting joint use parking and Transportation and Parking Alternatives for a maximum 30% reduction. 3.c Packet Pg. 100 Memorandum Date: April 16, 2020 To: Ms. Nancy Tariga, Le Architecture From: Gary Black Selvi Sivaraj Subject: Transportation Study for 486 Hamilton Avenue in Palo Alto, California Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc. has completed a transportation study for the proposed mixed-use development at 486 Hamilton Avenue in Palo Alto, California (see Figure 1). The project proposes a mixed-use building with four residential units, 2,172 square feet of retail space, and 1,854 square feet of office space. The site is currently occupied by a retail and restaurant building. The existing building would be demolished and replaced with a three-story building and underground parking garage with 13 parking spaces. Vehicular access to the garage would be provided via a driveway on Cowper Street (see Figures 2 and 3). The purpose of the transportation analysis is to determine whether the project would require any improvements to the nearby transportation system, would provide adequate site access, and would provide sufficient parking. The study comprises vehicular trip generation estimates, a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan, an evaluation of the site access and on-site circulation, a shared parking analysis, evaluation of the existing pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities, and the parking management plan. Existing Roadway Network Regional access to the project site is provided by US 101 and El Camino Real (SR 82). Local site access is provided by Embarcadero Road, Middlefield Road, University Ave, Hamilton Avenue, and Cowper Street. These facilities are described below. For the purposes of this study, US101 and El Camino Real are considered to run north-south, as are all streets parallel to them. US 101 is a north-south, eight to ten-lane freeway in the vicinity of the site. US 101 extends northward through San Francisco and southward through San Jose. Access to and from the project study area is provided via interchanges at Embarcadero Road and University Avenue. El Camino Real is a north-south, six-lane divided arterial in the vicinity of the site. It extends from Mission Street in Colma to The Alameda in Santa Clara. According to the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, an arterial is defined as a major roadway that mainly serves through-traffic to and from expressways and freeways. The speed limit on El Camino Real is 35 MPH. There are sidewalks on both sides of the road in the project vicinity. This road provides access to the project site via University Avenue to Cowper Street. Embarcadero Road is a four-lane roadway in the vicinity of the site. Embarcadero Road extends eastward from El Camino Real to Palo Alto Airport. According to the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, this roadway is classified as a residential arterial, which is defined as a major roadway that mainly serves through-traffic to and from expressways and freeways but also has residential uses on both sides of the street. The speed limit on Embarcadero is 25 MPH. There are sidewalks on both sides of the road in the project vicinity. Embarcadero Road provides access to the project site via Cowper Street. 3.d Packet Pg. 101 Palo Alto Co w p e r S t Ham i l t o n A v e Fore s t A v e W a v e r l e y S t W e b s t e r S t Univ e r s i t y A v e Hom e r A v e Br y a n t S t Ln 2 1 Lytt o n A v e Ln 3 9 Ta s s o S t By r o n S t Kip l i n g S t Gil m a n S t Mi d d l e f i e l d R d Ever e t t C t Ln 3 0 E Do w n i n g L n Ra m o n a S t Cha n n i n g A v e Ki p l i n g S t = Site Location LEGEND 486 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto Figure 1 Site Location 3.d Packet Pg. 102 486 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto Figure 2 Site Plan - Level 1 Floor Plan 22% ra m p MID-SIZE SUV 194"X78" MID-SIZE SUV 194"X78" MID-SI Z E S U V 194"X7 8 " 11% ramp HAMILTON AVENUE ELEV UP RETAIL EL.+50'-3" LOBBY ELEC RM 11'-2"85'-318"8'-1 916" 18 ' - 0 " ENTRYCOURTYARD DRIVEWAY 2A501 1A601 PROPERTY LINE PR O P E R T Y L I N E PR O P E R T Y L I N E PROPERTY LINE FIRE CONTROLROOM 6' - 0 " 35'-618"13'-478"19'-318" OPEN TO BELOW (CAR LIFT OPENING) DN DN 8'-1112" UP LANDSCAPE 16'-314" DN T O SID E W A L K EL. +49'-0" LANDSCAPE AREA DN 17 ' - 1 0 34" 35'-618" 14 ' - 5 38" 4'- 9 12" 7'- 1 38" 8'-1 916"11'-1 916" 11'-01316" 7'-7716" 8'-318" 9'- 8 38" 14 ' - 4 18" 42 ' - 1 0 " 12 ' - 9 12" SHORT TERMBIKE STORAGELOCATION KNOX KEY SWITCH BOX KNOX KEYSWITCH BOX STAINLESS STEEL CABLE SCREEN WITH ALUMINUM SQAURE POST 22 ' - 1 1 18" 2' - 0 " 6'-0" STREETTREE TO BE MOVED OR RELOCATED WITH CITY APPROVAL 5'-0" 19 ' - 1 1 " 8' - 0 " 12 ' - 0 " 18 ' - 0 " 13'-0" 36'-558" 4'-0" 6' - 0 " SIGHTDISTANCE TRIANGLE SIGHTDISTANCE TRIANGLE WASTESTATION 4'-0"NSCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"2'1'0 4' 6' 10' /(*(1' 3.d Packet Pg. 103 486 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto Figure 3 Site Plan - P1 Floor Plan 11% RA M P U P 2 C U . Y D . 81 " X 4 1 . 5 " 2 C U . Y D . 81 " X 4 1 . 5 " 2 C U . Y D . 81 " X 4 1 . 5 " 96 GAL. 96 GAL. 96 GAL. 5% RAMP UP 22% RA M P MI D - S I Z E S U V 19 3 X 7 6 MI D - S I Z E S U V 19 3 X 7 6 MI D - S I Z E S U V 19 3 X 7 6 2A501 1A601 ACCESSIBLE EVSE 9' X 18' NON-MECHANICAL EVSE READY 9' X 17'-6" CLEAN AIR NON-MECHANICAL EVSE READY 9' X 17'-6" ACCESSIBLE 9'-6" X 18' FIRE PUMP ROOM EV CHARGESTATION UP UP 9'- 0 " 9' - 0 " 8'- 0 " 14 ' - 9 14" 14'-2"16'-338"9'-6"27'-234" ELEV VAN ACCESSIBLE LOADING ZONE NO PARKING RESIDENTIAL TRASH (3) 96 GAL. COMMERCIALTRASH (4) VERTICALBIKE STORAGE LOCKERS 17'-6" 18'-0" 24 ' - 1 14" 23 ' - 2 " 16'-818"14'-9 916" 17'-6"65'-9" EL. +39'-11" 18 ' - 0 " 7'- 3 " 16'-612" 7'- 6 " 3'- 2 " 3'-0"3'-0" 9'- 0 " 4'- 7 116 "EL. +40'-4-1/2" 12 ' - 0 " 12' - 0 " 4'- 4 316 " 18 ' - 0 " 5'- 5 916 " 3' - 2 716 " 6'-8 3 8"12'-7116" 9'- 0 34" PARKING SPACE #5-7 (THREE SINGLE PLATFORMS MECHANICALPARKING LIFT) SEE SECTION 1, SHEET A601 FOR SECTION DIAGRAM PARKING SPACE #4 PARKING SPACE #2 PARKING SPACE #3 PARKING SPACE #1 PARKING SPACE #8-13 (THREE DOUBLE PLATFORMS MECHANICALPARKING LIFT) SEE SECTION 1, SHEET A601 FOR SECTION DIAGRAM 17'-0" 16 ' - 8 " 3'- 2 34" 8'-634" BACK-UP SPACE 5'-0" BACKFLOWASSEMBLYAREA 10'-338"9'-6"NSCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"2'1'0 4' 6' 10' SPACE 2 SPACE 3 SPACE 4 SPACE 1 3.d Packet Pg. 104 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 5 Middlefield Road is a four-lane roadway that extends north from Central Expressway to Jefferson Avenue. According to the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, this roadway is classified as a residential arterial. Sidewalks are available on both sides of Middlefield Road. The posted speed limit on Middlefield Road is 25 MPH. Middlefield Road passes near the project site and provides access via Hamilton Avenue and Cowper Street. University Avenue is a two-lane roadway that extends from Bayfront Expressway to El Camino Real, where it transitions into Palm Drive. University Avenue has an interchange with US101. According to the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, this roadway is classified as both an arterial and residential arterial street. As the street approaches west towards El Camino Real it transitions from residential arterial into an arterial street. Sidewalks and on-street parking are available on both sides of University Avenue in the project vicinity. The posted speed limit on University Avenue is 25 MPH. University Avenue provides access to the project site via Cowper Street. Hamilton Avenue is a two-lane roadway that extends from Alma Street to Greer Road where it transitions into Ivy Lane. According to the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, this roadway is classified as a collector street from Center Drive to Middlefield Road and then transitions into an arterial street. A collector street is defined as a roadway that collects and distributes local traffic to and from arterial streets and provides access to adjacent properties. Sidewalks and on-street parking are available on both sides of Hamilton Avenue in the project vicinity. The posted speed limit on Hamilton Avenue is 25 MPH. This road provides access to the project site via Cowper Street. Cowper Street is a two-lane collector street that extends from East Meadow Drive to Palo Alto Avenue. Sidewalks and on-street parking are available on both sides of Cowper Street in the project vicinity. Cowper Street provides direct access to the project site. Project Trip Generation Through empirical research, data have been collected that indicate the amount of traffic that can be expected to be generated by many types of land uses, including offices and apartments. The standard trip generation rates come from the publication titled Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 10th Edition (2017). The average trip generation rates for Retail (Land Use 820), General Office Building (Land Use 710) and Low-Rise Multifamily Housing (Land Use 220) were applied to the project. Low-rise multifamily housing is defined as apartments, townhouses, and condominiums located within the same building with at least three other dwelling units and that have one or two levels (floors). Based on the project description and ITE rates for Retail, General Office Building and Multifamily Housing, the proposed development would generate a total of 141 gross daily vehicle trips, with 8 gross trips (5 inbound and 3 outbound) occurring during the AM peak hour and 15 gross trips (7 inbound and 8 outbound) occurring during the PM peak hour. Trips being generated by the existing retail building on the site can be subtracted from the project trip estimates. The rates published for Retail (Land Use 820) were used to estimate the trips that are being generated by the retail uses. Based on the ITE trip generation rates, the retail uses are generating a total of 93 gross daily vehicle trips, with 2 gross trips (1 inbound and 1 outbound) occurring during the AM peak hour and 9 gross trips (4 inbound and 5 outbound) occurring during the PM peak hour. Net Project Trips After subtracting the trips generated by the existing buildings on the site, the project is estimated to produce a net increase of 48 daily trips with an increase of 6 new trips during the AM peak hour, and 6 new trips during the PM peak hour. 3.d Packet Pg. 105 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 6 Table 1 Project Trip Generation Estimates Trip Distribution and Assignment The trip distribution pattern for the proposed development was estimated based on existing travel patterns on the surrounding roadway system and the locations of complementary land uses (see Figure 4). The peak-hour trips generated by the proposed uses were assigned to the roadway system in accordance with the distribution patterns (see Figure 4). The small number of trips added to the adjacent streets and intersections would not be enough to create any noticeable change to traffic conditions. Site Access Access to the site was evaluated to determine the adequacy of the project driveway with regard to the following: traffic volume, geometric design, and sight distance. The site access evaluation is based on the site plan prepared by LE Architecture dated February 18, 2020. The project site plan is shown on Figures 2 and 3. Project Driveway Operations The project would eliminate the existing driveway on Hamilton Avenue and provide a new full- access driveway on Cowper Street. The driveway on Cowper Street would lead to the underground parking garage. The garage is proposed to have 13 parking spaces. According to the City’s Zoning Code, a two-way driveway should be a minimum of 20 feet wide for projects including non-residential uses. Based on the project site plan, the Cowper Street driveway would be 18 feet wide, which does not meet the City’s standard. The project-generated trips that are estimated to occur at the Cowper Street driveway are 5 inbound and 3 outbound during the AM peak hour and 7 inbound and 8 outbound during the PM peak hour. This equates to one vehicle every eight minutes during the AM peak hour and one vehicle every four minutes during the PM peak hour. Therefore, vehicle queuing issues are not ITE Land Use Code Rate Trips Rate In Out Total Rate In Out Total Proposed Land Use Office 712 1.854 ksf 16.19 30 1.92 3 1 4 2.45 2 3 5 Retail 820 2.172 ksf 37.75 82 0.94 1 1 2 3.81 4 4 8 Multifamily Housing (Low-Rise) 220 4 d.u. 7.32 29 0.46 1 1 2 0.56 1 1 2 Total Trips 141 5 3 8 7815 Existing Land Use Retail 820 2.457 ksf 37.75 93 0.94 1 1 2 3.81 4 5 9 Net New Vehicle Trips 48 4 2 6 3 3 6 Notes: ksf = 1,000 square feet d.u. = Dwelling Unit All rates are from Institute of Transportation Engineers, Trip Generation Manual, 10th Edition, 2017. Average rates are used. Daily AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Size 3.d Packet Pg. 106 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 7 expected to occur at the project driveway, given the roadway characteristics and the low estimated driveway volumes. Garage Ramp Design According to the City’s Zoning Code, driveway ramps where parking is not allowed must not exceed 22 percent in slope, with the first and last 10 feet of the slope grade (transition length) not exceeding 11 percent. The project driveway must also provide a distance of 5 feet of the same slope as the sidewalk from the back edge of the sidewalk to the starting point of the ramp. Driveway ramps must maintain a width of 18 feet for traffic (two-way). The project site plan shows the driveway ramp designed with a main slope of 22 percent, and transition slopes of 11 percent on either end. The length of the transition slopes would be 13 feet on one side and 8 feet on the other side versus a standard of 10 feet. Even though the ramp design does not entirely meet the standard, the ramp design would be workable. The ramp also would have a 5-foot buffer from the back-edge of the sidewalk. Portions of the ramp are shown to be 18 feet wide, with a short section narrowed to 12 feet. The twelve-foot wide ramp at the bottom of the transition slope would allow only one-way operation of vehicles. Hexagon recommends including a warning system at the end of the two-way section on the ramp to stop inbound traffic so that cars would not try to go in and out simultaneously. Sight Distance The project driveway should be free and clear of any obstructions to provide adequate sight distance, thereby ensuring that exiting vehicles can see pedestrians on the sidewalk and vehicles and bicycles traveling Cowper Street. Providing adequate sight distance reduces the likelihood of a collision at a driveway and provides drivers with the ability to see vehicles as well as pedestrians and bicyclists when exiting a driveway. The minimum acceptable sight distance is often considered according to the Caltrans recommended stopping sight distance. Sight distance requirements vary depending on the roadway speeds. The speed limit on streets like Cowper Street in downtown is 25 mph, therefore the Caltrans stopping sight distance is 150 feet. A driver must be able to see 150 feet on both directions of Cowper Street to locate a sufficient gap to turn out of the driveway. Any project landscaping and signage should be located in such a way to ensure an unobstructed view for drivers exiting the site (lower than three feet in height). The one on-street parking space along the project frontage on Cowper Street could obstruct the vision of exiting drivers if there were cars parked next the driveway. Therefore, the on-street parking space would need to be removed. There should be 15 feet of red curb added to the left side of the driveway to help with sight distance. It should be noted that the removal of the Hamilton Avenue driveway would allow the addition of one on-street parking space. According to the City’s Zoning code, the residential uses of three or more units, and all nonresidential uses, including public facilities, shall provide clear sight distance triangles four feet by six feet for exiting driveways or ramps. Based on the project site plan, the project is planning to provide clear sight distance triangles of four feet by six feet at the Cowper Street driveway, which meets the City’s requirement. 3.d Packet Pg. 107 Palo Alto Co w p e r S t Ham i l t o n A v e Fore s t A v e W a v e r l e y S t W e b s t e r S t Univ e r s i t y A v e Hom e r A v e Br y a n t S t Ln 2 1 Lytt o n A v e Ln 3 9 Ta s s o S t By r o n S t Kip l i n g S t Gil m a n S t Mi d d l e f i e l d R d Ever e t t C t Ln 3 0 E Do w n i n g L n Ra m o n a S t Cha n n i n g A v e Ki p l i n g S t 15% 5% 10 % 10% 10 % 50% 1(2 )1(1 ) 0(0 )1(1 ) 1(0) 2(2) 1(1) 2(1 ) Co w p e r S t Proje c t Drive w a y 4(3 )2(3) = Trip Distribution = Site Location LEGEND XX% = AM(PM) Peak-Hour TripsXX(XX) 486 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto Figure 4 Trip Distribution and Assignment 3.d Packet Pg. 108 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 9 Truck Access According to the City of Palo Alto Zoning Code, multi-family residential uses, developments with total office space less than 10,000 square feet and retail spaces less than 5,000 square feet are not required to provide a loading space. Therefore, the project is not required to provide an on-site loading space. Small delivery vans (height less than 8 feet) would be able to use the parking garage and lobby elevator. On-street parking is permitted along Hamilton Avenue and Cowper Street; thus, large delivery and service trucks may be able to park on the street, subject to the availability of spaces. Garbage Collection The site plan shows a trash room located near the northwest corner of the underground garage, adjacent to Cowper Street. Garbage collection activities for the project are not expected to occur on-site because vehicle access would not be provided to the trash room. Therefore, the trash bins should be moved to the curb along Cowper Street on designated garbage collection days. Given that on-street parking is permitted along Cowper Street, signs prohibiting parking during garbage pickup hours should be placed adjacent to the northeast corner of the project site. The trash bins also should be removed from the public right-of-way immediately after garbage pickup so as to not impact AM or PM peak hour traffic conditions. Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Transit Analysis All new development projects in the City of Palo Alto should encourage multi-modal travel, consistent with the goals of the City’s General Plan. It is the goal of the General Plan that all development projects accommodate and encourage the use of non-automobile transportation modes to achieve Palo Alto’s mobility goals. In order to further the goals of the City, pedestrian and bicycle facilities should be encouraged with new development projects. Pedestrian Facilities The project would maintain the existing detached 5-foot sidewalks along its frontages on Cowper Street and on Hamilton Avenue. The project site is connected to all nearby destinations by a complete system of sidewalks and crosswalks. The crosswalks at the signalized intersection of Hamilton Avenue and Cowper Street does not have pedestrian signal heads. The City should consider adding pedestrian heads at this intersection. Bicycle Facilities The bicycle facilities near the site include Class II bike lanes on University Avenue between San Francisquito Creek and Fulton Street. There are also bike lanes on Lytton Ave from Alma Street to Tasso Street. Bryant Street is a bicycle boulevard between East Meadow Drive and Palo Alto Avenue. According to the Palo Alto Bicycle & Pedestrian Transportation Plan and the newly- adopted Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, the City plans to develop the following bicycle facilities in the vicinity of the project site: x Class III bike route – University Avenue between Alma Street and Fulton Street x Class III bike route – Hamilton Avenue between Alma Street and Webster Street x Class III bike route – Middlefield Road between Palo Alto Avenue and Marion Avenue x Bike Boulevard – Webster Street between Palo Alto Ave and California Avenue The existing and planned bike facilities provide good bicycle access to the site. 3.d Packet Pg. 109 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 10 Transit Services Extensive transit services are provided by Caltrain and VTA at the Palo Alto Caltrain station. The station is located about one-half mile west of the site. Also, the City of Palo Alto operates the Crosstown Shuttle. The Crosstown Shuttle is Palo Alto’s free public shuttle service, which connects several residential neighborhoods, schools, senior residences, libraries, recreation centers and commercial districts from University Avenue/Downtown to South Palo Alto at Charleston Road. The shuttle service provides direct access to the project site, with the closest shuttle stop within 625 feet on Webster Street. The Crosstown Shuttle provides access to the Caltrain station. Overall, the site has good transit access, and the transit trips generated by this project could be accommodated by the existing transit services. Parking The City of Palo Alto Zoning Code parking requirements for office, retail, and multi-family residential uses are as follows: 1.0 parking space per 250 square feet of office space, 1.0 parking space per 200 square feet of retail space, 1.0 space per studio/one-bedroom unit, and 2.0 spaces per two- bedroom or larger unit inclusive of handicapped and guest parking. Also, for residential mixed-use developments in the CD-C zone, the first 1,500 square feet of ground-floor retail uses shall not be counted toward the vehicle parking requirement. The project as currently proposed consists of 1,854 square feet of office space, 2,172 square feet of intensive retail space, and 4 three-bedroom residential units. Based on the project location, the proposed project is required to provide parking spaces for 672 square of retail space. Based on the City’s parking requirements, the project would be required to provide a total of 18 parking spaces. The site plan shows a total of 13 parking spaces in the underground garage. 9 of the 16 parking spaces would be provided via a three-level parking lift along the east edge of the parking garage. There would be two lifts providing access to 9 spaces. As per the City of Palo Alto code (18.52.050), projects that propose transportation demand measures to reduce peak trips may reduce the parking requirement up to 20% of the total spaces required for the site. The project is required to implement TDM measures, as in a following section. Per City of Palo Alto Zoning Code Section 18.54.020, if retail uses are allowed to use the parking lift spaces, such use would require approval from the Director of Planning and Community Development. Also, for all non-residential uses, a minimum of two spaces or 10% of the total number of parking spaces provided, whichever is greater, should be provided as standard non-mechanical parking spaces. Therefore, the project is required to provide two non-mechanical parking space. Based on the site plan, the project is planning to provide two non-mechanical parking spaces, which meets the City standards. Also, the project should encourage the retail employees to use the parking lift, thus allowing non-mechanical parking spaces within the garage to be available to retail customers. Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) Spaces Per City of Palo Alto Zoning Code Chapter 16.14, the project would be required to provide at least one EVSE-ready space for each residential unit. The project would be required to provide EVSE- ready spaces for at least 25% of all non-residential parking spaces, and at least 5% shall be installed with EVSE. The project would be required to ensure 4 residential spaces are EVSE-ready, and 3 non-residential spaces are EVSE-ready, of which 1 space should be installed with EVSE. The project currently proposes 5 EVSE-ready for residential uses, two EVSE-ready and one EVSE- installed spaces within the non-mechanical parking spaces in the garage. Five EVSE-ready space for residential use is proposed within the parking lift. No EVSE installed spaces are proposed for the residential parking spaces. One EVSE ready space would be shared between all the land uses. As discussed above, to avoid requiring retail customers to use the parking lifts, Hexagon assumes the parking lift spaces will be reserved for residential and office uses as well as for retail employees, 3.d Packet Pg. 110 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 11 who would be familiar with the operations of the parking lift. Residents and employees are more likely than retail customers to require EVSE spaces because they are staying at the project site for an extended duration. However, most of the EVSE installed spaces currently proposed are within the non-mechanical spaces, which are assumed to be reserved for retail customers. Retail customers are most likely staying at the project site for short durations and are thus assumed less likely to need EVSE spaces. Therefore, it is recommended that most EVSE spaces be provided within the parking lift for employees and residents. Based on the 2016 California Building Code (Table 11B-228.3.2.1), parking facilities that provide 1 to 4 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) are required to provide one van accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) for public and common use. As per the proposed site plan, the project is planning to provide one EVCS at the van accessible parking space, which meets the code requirements. Shared Parking Since the project proposes complementary land uses on the site, on-site parking can be shared between the retail, office and residential uses. The shared parking analysis is based on the Urban Land Institute’s publication entitled Shared Parking, which provides parking occupancy rates for many land uses according to time of day. Based on the land uses provided on the site and the City’s municipal code, the project is required to provide 18 parking spaces, including 3 retail spaces, 8 residential spaces, and 7 office spaces. According to the shared parking analysis, the project would only need to provide a maximum of 15 shared spaces to meet the peak on-site parking demand for the three proposed uses (see Table 2) during weekday. Since the project is required to implement a TDM plan to reduce vehicle trips along with the provision of shared parking, the project can qualify for up to a 30% reduction of the total parking demand as per the City of Palo Alto code (18.52.050). The project site is proposing 13 parking spaces on the site, which can be approved based on the Zoning Code. Based on the City of Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan 2030, new development projects in the downtown area are required to achieve a 45 percent reduction in vehicle trips during the AM and PM peak hours. This trip reduction would achieve the 30% reduction in the parking spaces. Based on the shared parking analysis table, the project would require a minimum of five parking spaces for the residential uses. Therefore, the project can assign one parking space for each residential use, which will also satisfy the Green Code (one ESVE ready parking space for each residential unit). 3.d Packet Pg. 111 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 12 Table 2 Shared Parking Analysis Bicycle Parking According to the City’s bicycle parking standards (Chapter 18.52.040, Table 1), the project is required to provide bicycle parking at a rate of one bicycle parking space per 2,500 square feet of office space (60% long-term and 40% short-term), one bicycle parking space per 2,000 square feet of retail space (20% long-term and 80% short-term), one bicycle parking space per residential unit (all long-term), and one bicycle parking space per 10 residential guest spaces (all short-term). Based on the project description, this equates to 7 bicycle parking spaces, of which 5 are to be secured long-term bicycle spaces and 2 are to be short-term bicycle spaces. The project site plan shows 4 long-term bicycle spaces on the below grade level for retail and residential uses and two long-term bicycle parking spaces in Level 2 for office use. Also, the project is planning to provide two short-term bicycle parking spaces near the Hamilton Avenue entrance. The proposed bicycle parking meets the City standards. The definitions of short-term and long-term bicycle parking are described below. Definition of Long-Term and Short-Term Bicycle Parking Long-term bicycle facilities are intended for bicyclists who need to park a bicycle for extended periods, particularly employees, students, residents, and commuters. The facility frequently protects the bicycle from inclement weather and may include: Wkdy Wknd Wkdy Wknd Wkdy Wknd Wkdy Wknd Parking Demand by Hour 6 a.m. 0 0 0 0 8 8 8 8 7 a.m. 0 0 2 1 7 7 9 9 8 a.m. 1 0 5 4 7 7 12 11 9 a.m. 1 1 6 6 6 6 14 13 10 a.m.22 7 6 6 6 1514 11 a.m.32 7 7 6 6 1515 Noon 3 3 6 6 5 5 14 14 1 p.m. 3 3 6 6 6 6 15 14 2 p.m. 3 3 7 4 6 6 15 13 3 p.m. 3 3 7 3 6 6 15 11 4 p.m. 3 3 6 1 6 6 15 10 5 p.m. 3 3 3 1 7 7 13 10 6 p.m. 3 2 2 0 7 7 12 10 7 p.m. 3 2 1 0 8 8 11 10 8 p.m. 2 2 0 0 8 8 11 10 9 p.m. 2 2 0 0 8 8 10 10 10 p.m.11 0 0 8 8 9 9 11 p.m.00 0 0 8 8 8 8 Midnight 00 0 0 8 8 8 8 Max. Demand 33 7 7 8 8 1515 Source: Urban Land Institute (ULI) Shared Parking, 2nd Edition, 2005 . Total DemandHour of Day Office Residential ResidentRetail 3.d Packet Pg. 112 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 13 x A covered, access-controlled enclosure such as a fenced and gated area with bicycle parking facilities, x An access-controlled room with bicycle parking facilities, and x Individual bicycle lockers that securely enclose one bicycle per locker. Short-term bicycle parking facilities are intended for shoppers, customers, and visitors who require bicycle storage for up to several hours and may include: x Permanently anchored bicycle racks, x Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored racks for bicycles, x Lockable bicycle rooms with permanently anchored racks, and x Lockable, permanently anchored bicycle lockers. Recommended TDM Measures In accordance with City goals to reduce traffic congestion, noise, GHG emissions, and pollution, this TDM Plan seeks to reduce the number of peak-hour trips through a combination of appropriate measures to promote alternative forms of transportation. This Plan sets a long-term goal of reducing the vehicle trips generated by the project during the AM and PM peak hours by 45 percent when compared with Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) trip generation rates for the project, which would be consistent with goals and policies set forth in the City of Palo Alto’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The TDM program is required to be monitored through both annual surveys to determine mode split and annual driveway counts to measure the number of peak hour vehicle trips actually generated by the project. Annual reports should be provided to the director two years after building occupancy and again every year thereafter, noting the effectiveness of the proposed measures as compared to the initial performance targets, and implementing modifications if necessary, to enhance parking and/or trip reductions. Table 3 presents a summary of the measures recommended in this plan, along with an indication of whether they are Phase 1, or 2, and who will have primary responsibility for implementing each measure. Phase 1 measures should be implemented upon occupancy of the building. If the project has not achieved its full 45 percent target after the first year of the TDM program, Phase 2 measures should be implemented, or new measures should be developed (based on survey feedback) to encourage further reductions in single-occupant vehicle commuting until the program’s goal is achieved. 3.d Packet Pg. 113 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 14 Table 3 TDM Program for 486 Hamilton Avenue TDM Administration and Promotion The primary responsibility for the program administration and maintenance would fall upon the building manager. In this capacity the role of the building manager would be to coordinate between employers, the City of Palo Alto, and resident’s information and data as required by this TDM plan in order to ensure efficient and successful implementation of the Plan. Lease Agreements All Lease Agreements should require office and retail tenants to participate in the TDM Plan and implement the tenant-required Phase 1 elements immediately upon occupancy. Office and retail tenants would be responsible for administering the employee surveys (described later under “Program Monitoring”) and providing the survey results to the building manager Promotional Programs Marketing activities to encourage residents, office employees and retail employees to try an alternative mode to get to work should be implemented. Although some marketing, such as the online kiosk and distributing information welcome packets to new residents and employees, should be conducted immediately, additional promotional activities might include email blasts of flyers, brochures, or other materials on commute alternatives, ridesharing incentive programs, and transit benefits. VTA.org and 511.org can provide some useful marketing materials. An additional promotional program could include the developer working with the Palo Alto Transportation Implementation TDM Measure Phase Responsibility Residents Employees Transit Elements Reimburse Transit Expenses1 1 Building Manager/Retail Tenant(s) X X VTA EcoPass and/or Caltrain Go Pass 1 Building Manager/Retail Tenant(s) X X Preloaded Clipper Cards 2 Building Manager/Retail Tenant(s) X X Bicycle Facilities Bicycle Parking 1 Building Developer X X Secure Bicycle Lockers 1 Building Developer X X Resources (maps & info) 1 Building Manager X X Carpool and Vanpool Programs 511 Ridematching Assistance 1 Available to public X X Incentives for New Carpools/Vanpools 1 Available to public X X On-site Ridematching Assistance 1 Building Manager X Emergency Ride Home Program Reimburse cost of emergency taxi rides 1 Retail Tenant(s)/Residents X Carsharing and Bikesharing Reimbursement for Bike-/Car-Share membership 2 Building Manager/Tenant(s) X X Online Info Center "Online Kiosk": website with info 1 Building Manager X X Info Packets for New Residents/Employees 1 Building Manager X X Program Monitoring and Reporting Event Promotions and Publications 1 Building Manager X X Resident/Employee Surveys 1 Building Manager/Retail Tenant(s) X X Annual count of vehicles entering garage 1 Independent party X X Annual reporting to City 1 Building Manager 1 Expenses that would qualify for this program include transit ticket/passes, or Park & Ride fees. Intend For: 3.d Packet Pg. 114 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 15 Management Association (TMA) to develop TDM measures not included within this program, as well as providing the contact information of employers set to operate on-site to the TMA so that the TMA can assist each employer in developing TDM measures specific to their employees. Online Kiosk: An Online Information Center The TDM Plan recommends an “online kiosk” with information related to alternative travel modes that a resident or employee could access from their home, their workplace, or anywhere else. A key element of this TDM plan is to set up an attractive, up-to-date “online kiosk” with all of the site- specific information about the transportation resources available. In addition to the resident portal, this website should provide an additional portal with the TDM information and programs aimed towards the office and retail employees. This website should include information about all the measures, services, and facilities discussed in this plan, including: x A summary of VTA, Dumbarton Express, Stanford Marguerite shuttles, the Palo Alto shuttles, and Caltrain services, and links to further information about their routes and schedules. x A summary of the transit subsidies offered to all residents and employees x A local bikeways map, and information about the bike parking on-site and nearby. x Information about ridematching services and the incentive programs available to carpools and vanpools x A direct link to the 511 RideMatch Trip Diary program. x A link to any other resources available in the Bay Area intended to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips or to provide real-time traffic conditions and news. The building manager should have responsibility for contracting with someone to initially create the website so that it can be up and running as soon as tenants move in. More specific information could be added later to reflect any programs specific to certain groups of residents, or as additional TDM measures get implemented. The building manager should be responsible for adding new information to the website (or providing it to the website designer) so that the “online kiosk” remains current and informative. Information Packet for Employees and Residents In addition to the online information center, the building manager should provide “hard copy” information packets to all new residents when they first move into the building. The building manager should provide packets to each office and retail tenant. Office and retail tenants would be responsible for providing these information packets their new employees and informing the building manager if additional packets are needed. Because all information could be available online, this packet need not be a comprehensive stack of paper about all services available. Instead, these packets should provide a quick announcement of the most important features of the TDM program that apply to either employees or residents. The packet should include a message that the building and its tenants’ value alternative modes of transportation and take their commitment to supporting alternative options seriously. Transit Elements Reimbursing Transit Expenses Given the project’s location, employees and residents have a variety of transit options that would provide them service to and from the site. The project should provide residents and employees reimbursements for their usage of transit services. These services would include VTA, Dumbarton Express, or Caltrain passes, and/or Park & Ride fees. 3.d Packet Pg. 115 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 16 The most straightforward way for future office and retail tenants to implement this measure would be to have employees submit their transit expenses with appropriate documentation (i.e. a copy of their monthly transit pass) for reimbursement in the same manner as other business expenses. This would be included as a leasing agreement for each office and retail tenant that they will reimburse employees for such expenses. This reimbursement could be administered in a similar manner for residents. Residents would be able to present receipts of transit usage to the building manager or through the online kiosk for reimbursement. VTA SmartPass and Caltrain Go Pass Based on the transit services in the area, it is likely that a majority of the residents on the site could use VTA busses or Caltrain to commute to and from the site. The project should consider purchasing VTA SmartPasses and/or Caltrain Go Passes for residents and employees as a way to reimburse transit expenses. These passes would be purchased by the building manager or retail and office tenants at a discounted rate, through either VTA or Caltrain, for each eligible resident and employee. The Caltrain Go Pass program offers unlimited rides on Caltrain through all zones, seven days a week. To participate in the program, the developer would sign a written agreement with Caltrain, and pay an annual fee for every eligible tenant, regardless of how many will use the transit pass. The Go Pass is a small sticker affixed to an approved identification badge that could be provided to the tenants upon move-in. This identification badge may include key cards used to access the building, or similar development-related cards. The VTA SmartPass program, similar to the Go Pass, could be purchased by the development annually for all eligible tenants. The SmartPass provides unlimited rides on VTA busses, light rail, and express busses seven days a week. The SmartPass is deeply discounted below the standard cost of passes, and can be put on a Clipper Card and provided to tenants upon move-in. VTA provides two options for SmartPasses: Standard SmartPass, and Express SmartPass (providing additional service on Dumbarton, Highway 17, and Monterey-San Jose Express service). Bicycle Facilities The site has good access to bicycle routes through Palo Alto, connecting the project to major destinations and transit stations. It is expected that the bicycle facilities that are included as part of the project would contribute to reducing vehicle trips. Bicycle Parking Providing secure bicycle parking encourages bicycle commuting and reduces daily vehicle trips. As mentioned in an earlier chapter, the project should provide five long-term bicycle parking spaces and two short-term parking spaces to meet the City of Palo Alto requirements. Bicycle Resources Resources useful to cyclists should be included as part of the information available in the “online kiosk”, including local bikeway maps, maps showing safe routes to transit stations and major destinations, and links to the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition website and 511.org. The following resources for bicyclists would also be available through the previously mentioned websites: x Free Bike Buddy matching x Bicycle safety tips x Information about taking bikes on public transit x Location and use of bike parking at transit stations x Information on Bike to Work Day 3.d Packet Pg. 116 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 17 x Tips on selecting a bike, commute gear, and clothing x Links to bicycle organizations Bike-Share Dockless bikeshare programs are an increasingly affordable and convenient way for cities to promote bicycle usage in urban areas. These bikeshare programs allow riders to park bikes at any location in a given urban area, significantly increasing the systems flexibility for trip beginnings and ends. Many competing dockless bikeshare companies allow riders to locate and unlock bicycles using an app and allow riders to “rent” each bike for approximately one dollar per half hour. Companies such as LimeBike or Spin maintain fleets of bicycles in certain cities in which they are allowed to operate. These companies do not charge cities or developments for their initial costs to operate within a jurisdiction. As described previously, the proposed project is located in downtown Palo Alto and near the Palo Alto Caltrain Station, numerous complimentary uses along Hamilton Avenue, and University Avenue. The City of Palo Alto has extended the pilot program to operate dock less bikes and electric scooters in the City. As a Phase 2 TDM measure, residents and employees could be reimbursed for their bike share expenses. Information about the bike sharing program should be included on the building’s online resource center. Carpool and Vanpool Programs 511 Ride Matching Assistance The 511 RideMatch service provides an interactive, on-demand system that helps commuters find carpools, vanpools, or bicycle partners. This program should be promoted immediately as a Phase 1 measure through the online information center for the building and in New Employee and New Resident information packets. This free car and vanpool ridematching service helps commuters find others with similar routes and travel patterns with whom they may share a ride. Registered users are provided with a list of other commuters near their employment or residential ZIP code along with the closest cross street, email, phone number, and hours they are available to commute to and from work. Participants are then able to select and contact others with whom they wish to commute. The service also provides a list of existing car and vanpools in their residential area that may have vacancies. Ride matching assistance is also available through a number of peer-to-peer matching programs, such as Zimride or TwoGo, which utilize social networks to match commuters. Carpool/Vanpool Incentives The 511 Regional Rideshare Program offers a number of incentive programs to encourage people to try carpooling and vanpooling. Most of the programs are designed to reward someone for forming or trying a carpool or vanpool and provide an award or subsidy after the first three or six months of continued operation. x Vanpool Seat Subsidy: The 511 Regional Rideshare Program also offers a vanpool seat subsidy in the form of gas cards. The seat subsidy will provide $100 per month, with a limit of three months per van during the program year, to help cover the fare of a lost participant. The gas cards will be offered to eligible vans on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are exhausted. x Discounted Tolls: The 511 Regional Rideshare Program offers free toll passage on seven of the Bay Area’s bridges for vanpools with 11-15 people who register with 511. Additionally, the program also offers toll discounts to carpools with three or more people (two people in a two-seat vehicle) on eight of the Bay Area’s bridges during peak commute hours. The discounts vary per bridge, but typically are half of the standard toll price. For example, the 3.d Packet Pg. 117 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 18 San Mateo – Hayward Bridge has a standard toll of $5, but for a carpool of three people (two people in a two-seat vehicle) the toll is only $2.50 Monday through Friday between 5-10 AM and 3-7 PM. Carpools also travel for free on Bay Area Express Lanes with a Fastrak Flex Tag. x Carpool Promotions: 511 also has occasional promotions such as winning gift cards by taking carpools using app-based programs such as Scoop or Waze Carpool. Carpoolers would track their carpool usage and upload verification by screenshots of completed trips to be entered into a raffle to win small prizes every month. x Enterprise Vanpool Subsidy. The 511 Regional Rideshare Program provides $350 monthly subsidy to the vanpools rented from Enterprise. The gas cards are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, until funds are exhausted. x Five Free Rides. The Bay Area Carpool Program provides first five rides free for all new Scoop and Waze Carpool app users in the nine-county Bay Area. Emergency Ride Home Program An Emergency Ride Home program would guarantee that employees need not worry about being stranded at work without a car in the event of illness, family emergency, or unexpected overtime if they use transit, carpool, or vanpool. The project should offer reimbursement of taxi or ride-share costs following each employee’s provision of a ride receipt and explanation to the building manager. The building manager should provide reimbursement if the reason for using the emergency ride home program is acceptable. The developer should provide reimbursement for a limited number of rides (number could be reasonably determined by the developer) per employee per year. Carsharing One of the major impediments to using transit, bicycling, carpooling, or vanpooling to get to work is residents’ need to use a car occasionally for personal or business purposes. Car-sharing programs provide individuals with access to a vehicle when they need it at any time of day, so they do not need to drive or own a car of their own. The closest Zipcar location is just opposite the project site at the Hamilton Avenue/Cowper Street Lot H parking lot. Having a car-share service very close to the project site would provide quick and easy access to these cars for residents of the development. As a Phase 2 TDM measure, residents and employees could be reimbursed for their car share expenses. Information about the car-sharing program and the nearest sites should be included on the building’s online resource center. Program Monitoring and Reporting Regular monitoring would ensure that the implemented TDM measures are effective. As discussed above, the goal of the program is to achieve a 45 percent reduction in peak hour vehicle trips generated by the building residents and employees. A monitoring report should be submitted to the Planning Director two years after building occupancy and again every year thereafter, noting the effectiveness of the proposed measures as compared to the initial performance targets, and implementing modifications if necessary, to enhance parking and/or trip reductions. Resident and Employee Surveys The building manager should be responsible for ensuring that a survey is developed and compiled. The building manager should ensure that the residential survey gets developed and administered for residents, while it will be the responsibility of the office and retail tenants to administer the employee surveys and provide the building manager with the completed surveys. When preparing the surveys, the building manager should consult with the City of Palo Alto to ensure each survey’s 3.d Packet Pg. 118 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 19 design meets the City’s expectations regarding the information to be gathered. VTA is also available to help employers conduct periodic transit surveys to assess employee needs, which could also be requested in designing and conducting the survey. Employees and residents who do not respond to the survey would be assumed to be driving alone. In addition to obtaining quantitative data on the mode split, the survey would provide qualitative data regarding employee and resident perceptions of the alternative transportation programs and perceptions of the obstacles to using an alternative mode. The survey results should measure the relative effectiveness of individual program components and facilitate the design of possible program enhancements. Annual Driveway Counts An additional monitoring tool should be to have an independent party conduct a count of the number of vehicles entering and exiting the garage on a typical weekday during the AM and PM peak hours. So that it accurately captures the number of vehicle trips to the site, the survey should not be announced in advance to the residents or employees. A driveway count is the standard technique used to determine how much traffic a site is generating. It would be the building developer’s (or any future building owner’s) responsibility to retain a third party to conduct the driveway counts annually, starting two years after full occupancy. Annual Report The results of the driveway counts and surveys should be reported to the Planning Director two years after building occupancy and again every year thereafter, along with an assessment of whether the TDM measures implemented during the preceding year led to a 45 percent reduction in peak hour vehicle trips, compared to standard ITE trip generation rates, for the project as a whole. If it is determined that adequate trip reduction has not been achieved, the report should outline additional measures that should be adopted in the coming year to achieve the goal, along with an implementation schedule by month. The annual report to the City should also include a brief summary of the TDM measures that were in place during the preceding year, with an explanation of any changes or new programs. The building manager should have primary responsibility for putting together this report and providing it to the City. Parking Management Plan This parking management plan describes vehicle parking space access, parking lift operations, pedestrian/bicycle access to the bicycle lockers in the garage, and recommendations to ensure adequate circulation within the garage. Vehicle Parking Space Access The project would provide a total of 13 parking spaces in the garage with 9 of the spaces being in parking lifts. The lift spaces would be provided by three-level single and double-platform mechanical parking lifts (i.e. 2 spaces per level for double platforms and one space per level for single platform for a total of 9 spaces). Figure 3 shows that the lift spaces and Space 3 would be 90-degree parking. According to the City’s Zoning Code, two-way drive aisles adjacent to 90-degree parking with 8 feet and six inches stall width are required to be a minimum of 25 feet wide and for 9 feet and six inches wide stall is 23 feet to provide sufficient room for vehicles to back out of the parking stalls. The site plan shows the drive aisles to range from 23 feet 2 inches to 24 feet 1.25 inches wide. The width of the driveway aisle is 24 feet 1.25 inches, which does not meet City Standards. Although the width of the driveway aisle is 24 feet 1.25 inches, the aisle widths as proposed would be workable. 3.d Packet Pg. 119 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 20 The project proposes to provide a single parking space in the northwest corner of the garage near the trash room (Space 1) and the southwest corner of the garage (Space 2). Both spaces are next to a wall and are aligned parallel to the access ramp, which would necessitate more turns to get into or out of the spaces. A parking maneuvering analysis was prepared to check the access to these parking spaces. The analysis used the turning template of a Chevrolet Suburban to represent a large-size sport utility vehicle (SUV). Figures 5 to 8 show the maneuvering paths for an SUV accessing and exiting Spaces 1 and 2. The analysis shows that although it would take some back- and-forth movements, vehicles would be able to maneuver into and out of these parking stalls without encroaching into other stalls. It should be noted that the analysis is based on a large-size SUV, and it might be easier for a smaller vehicle to access and exit these spaces. 3.d Packet Pg. 120 486 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto Figure 5 Back-In Access For Space 1 3.d Packet Pg. 121 486 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto Figure 6 Head-Out Access For Space 1 3.d Packet Pg. 122 486 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto Figure 7 Head-In Access For Space 2 3.d Packet Pg. 123 486 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto Figure 8 Back-Out Access For Space 2 3.d Packet Pg. 124 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 25 Parking Stall Dimensions The Zoning Code Section 18.54 requires a minimum dimension of 8.5 feet by 17.5 feet for each perpendicular uni-class stall and 9 feet by 18 feet for an accessible stall. For parking spaces adjoining a wall or column in the vicinity where a vehicle door may be located, the width of the parking space should be increased by 0.5 foot to accommodate access to the vehicle through the door. The site plan shows that Spaces 1 and 2 (uni-class stalls next to a wall) would be 9 feet by 17.5 feet and Spaces 3 and 4 (accessible stalls) would be minimum of 9 feet by 18 feet, which would comply with the required parking stall dimensions. As required by the Zoning Code, mechanical car lifts should accommodate mid-size SUVs and full- size cars. For the lift spaces, the platform width of the lift that would be available for vehicle parking is 16 feet 8 inches length by 8 feet 6.75 inches width. Therefore, the stacked spaces would accommodate mid-size SUVs and full size cars. The clearance height of the lifts is 5 feet 9 inches on the lower and middle platform, which could accommodate cars up to 5 feet 7 inches. SUVs higher than 5 feet 7 inches would need to park on the upper platform because of the extra ceiling height available for the top platform. Therefore, residents or non-residential employees that have SUVs higher than 5 feet 7 inches should be assigned with the stalls on the top platform. Parking Lift Operations The double platform mechanical parking lift that would be installed in the garage would include three levels, and each level/platform can accommodate two vehicles for a total of 6 vehicles for each lift. The lifts would be installed with a lift pit. To access or exit the stalls on the top level, the lift moves the lower and middle levels down to the pit to allow a vehicle to park on or exit the top level. To access or exit the stalls on the lower or middle level that were moved down to the pit, the lift moves the level up to the garage level to park or exit. Because the lift moves two stalls on the same level together, to access stalls on opposite sides of two different levels need to take turns to access each level separately. The single platform mechanical parking lift operates independently. However, the operation of single platform lift is similar to the double platform lift. To operate the lift, a person is required to insert and hold a key in the operation panel while the lift moves to the desired position. It takes about 30 seconds for the lift to move the platform by one level. The project should conduct routine maintenance on the lift machines to ensure that they operate securely and smoothly. Parking Garage Vehicle Circulation and Queuing The project is expected to generate 8 AM peak-hour trips and 15 PM peak-hour trips at the driveway. This equates to one vehicle every eight minutes during the AM peak hour and one vehicle every four minutes during the PM peak hour. As described above, it could take some time for vehicles parking in Spaces 1 and 2 to make multiple back-and-forth movements to enter or exit the stalls. Additionally, vehicles accessing a stacked parking stall would need to wait in the drive aisle for the parking lift to move the platform to the garage level, which would also take some time. Although the project traffic is low, occasionally there might be a vehicle accessing the garage while a vehicle is exiting the garage or waiting to access a stacked stall. Because the drive aisle space is limited, if there is a vehicle waiting or maneuvering in the drive aisle, an inbound vehicle accessing the garage would need to wait on the ramp. However, because the ramp would be narrowed to one lane (12 feet) at the bottom of the ramp, the inbound vehicle would block the way for the outbound vehicle. Therefore, to prevent vehicle queuing on the one-way section of the ramp, Hexagon recommends installing a warning system at the end of the two-way section on the ramp to stop inbound traffic 3.d Packet Pg. 125 486 Hamilton Trip Generation and Access Study April 16, 2020 Page | 26 when there is a vehicle waiting or maneuvering in the drive aisle. With the warning system, two inbound vehicles could queue on the ramp without affecting the street traffic. Due to the low project traffic, it is not expected to have more than two inbound vehicles accessing the garage at the same time. Two non-mechanical parking spaces (Spaces 1 and 2) and four parking lift spaces (Spaces 5 to 8) would be shared by residential, office and retail uses. To avoid retail customers using the parking lift, the parking lift spaces should be designated for office uses as well as for retail employees, who would be familiar with the operations of the parking lift, and the non-mechanical parking spaces should be reserved for retail customers. If the reserved customer parking spaces are occupied, it would be difficult for customers to turn around in the garage to exit. Therefore, it is recommended to install a warning system at the driveway entrance to inform customers if customer spaces are occupied. Bicyclist/Pedestrian Access to Bicycle Lockers As shown on Figure 3, there would be 4 long-term bicycle lockers located in the parking garage for retail and residential uses. Residents and retail employees are expected to use the elevator to get down to the garage level and walk along the parking lifts to access the lockers adjacent to the access ramps. Due to a short distance (50 feet) and a low number of vehicles and bicyclists expected, the path between the elevator and lockers is not expected to create a conflict between drivers and bicyclists in the garage. Conclusions Hexagon makes the following recommendations resulting from the vehicle site access and circulation evaluation, as well as the transit, pedestrian, and bicycle access analysis. x The project driveway should provide a minimum of 20 feet width. x The project or City should paint 15 feet of red curb on the left side the driveway on Cowper Street to ensure sufficient sight distance. x The project should ensure 3 of the non-residential parking spaces in the lift parking are provided as EVSE-ready spaces. Hexagon makes the following recommendations for the parking management plan. x Residents or non-residential employees that have SUVs higher than 5 feet and 7 inches should be assigned to the stalls on the top platform of the parking lifts. x The project should conduct routine maintenance on the lift machines to ensure that they operate securely and smoothly. x To prevent vehicle queuing on the one-way section of the ramp, the project should install a warning system at the end of the two-way section on the ramp to stop inbound traffic when there is a vehicle waiting or maneuvering in the drive aisle. x The project should reserve the non-mechanical parking spaces for retail customers and designate the parking lift spaces for office and retail employees. x The project should install a warning system at the driveway entrance to inform customers if customer spaces are occupied. 3.d Packet Pg. 126 Attachment E Project Plans During Shelter-in-Place, project plans are only available online. Directions to review Project plans online: 1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2. Scroll down to find “486 Hamilton Avenue” and click the address link 3. On this project specific webpage you will find a link to the project plans and other important information Direct Link to Project Webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=4722&TargetID=319 Materials Boards: During Shelter-in-Place, color and material boards will be available to view in the display case outside of City Hall, on the exterior elevator near the corner of Hamilton Ave. and Bryant St. 3.e Packet Pg. 127 Architectural Review Board Staff Report (ID # 11214) Report Type: Action Items Meeting Date: 5/21/2020 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2442 Summary Title: 250 Hamilton Avenue: Bus Shelters in the Stanford Research Park Title: PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 250 Hamilton Avenue [19PLN-00220]: Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for Minor Board Level Architectural Review of Three New Bus Stops in the Public Rights-of-Way Located at 3380 Coyote Hill Road, 3223 Hanover Street and 1501 Page Mill Road. Environmental Assessment: Exempt From the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Accordance With Guideline Section 15311. Zoning District: PF (Public Facility). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Garrett Sauls at garrett.sauls@cityofpaloalto.org. From: Jonathan Lait Recommendation Staff recommends the Architectural Review Board (ARB) take the following action(s): 1. Recommend approval of the proposed project to the Director of Planning and Development Services based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. Report Summary The ARB previously reviewed this project. An earlier staff report includes extensive background information, project analysis and evaluation to city codes and policies; that report is available online: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/74448. The purpose of this report is to restate the ARB comments and forward the applicant’s response to those comments. The analysis section below builds upon the information contained in the earlier report and has been modified to reflect recent project changes. Background 4 Packet Pg. 128 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 2 On December 19, 2019 the ARB reviewed the project. A video recording of the meeting is available online: https://midpenmedia.org/architectural-review-board-74-12192019/. The ARB’s comments and the applicant’s response are summarized in the following table: ARB Comments/Direction Applicant Response Ensure sidewalks adjacent to the proposed bus shelters are up to current standards, to encourage pedestrian activity. Applicant’s project description notes that future sites will be modified to meet current ADA and VTA standards and describes other site constraints. Building and Public Works staff will further review the proposal at the Building permit stage for compliance with the required 5-foot sidewalk width requirement. Concerns with use of IPE on trash enclosure/structure and how weathering could be affected over time. The design has changed to only utilize the IPE material for the bench inside the enclosure. The trash enclosure material was modified to a painted plastic. The bus shelter should complement and integrate with the futuristic Stanford Research Park design and encourage ridership. There is less concern about the color of the structure. The proposed aluminum frame creates a more polished and modern design. This design complements the structure by creating a defining element while not being overbearing and taking away from the openness of the structure. The design also will tie into the surrounding environment of modern, high-tech buildings more successfully than the previous Butler building design. Structure is dark and heavy, include more glass, transparency, and light The structure was significantly modified to bring more light in, through the increased use of glass for the walls and roof of the structure. Clarity is needed regarding who will maintain these structures. Stanford has an agreement with VTA Real Estate to maintain these non-VTA standard shelters in perpetuity. Analysis1 The new design represents and substantial change from the original plans. Stanford proposes a shelter that appropriately relates to the surrounding built environment. The aluminum framing presents a modern, smooth texture and finish that is emblematic of the high-tech business 1 The information provided in this section is based on analysis prepared by the report author prior to the public hearing. The Architectural Review Board in its review of the administrative record and based on public testimony may reach a different conclusion from that presented in this report and may choose to take an alternative action from the recommendation in this report. 4 Packet Pg. 129 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 3 culture the Research Park supports. The aluminum material also gives the shelter a more polished appearance. The sleek appearance with extensive use of glass panels on the sides and roof create visual points of interest on the shelter. The clear glass design and down lighting will enable views into the shelter and illuminate the interior of the shelter, enhancing nighttime security. The glass will create a more visually inviting environment and enhance sheltering for riders at bus stops where shelters do not exist. Previously, staff was concerned the use of the color on the shelters would effectively brand structures in the right of way. With the change in materials and colors, this is no longer a concern and staff supports the project. The proposed bus shelter is emblematic of the modern, world-class architecture that is scattered throughout the Research Park. The shelters will greatly contribute to the built environment for riders and visitors, as the program replaces more of the shelters throughout the Research Park. Colors and Materials Due to the current shelter-in-place, we are not able to provide a color and materials board for this project. However, the bus shelter currently in place near 780 Quarry Road is constructed of identical materials and finishes as the proposed SRP bus shelter. This includes the silver powder coated aluminum shelter frame and bench, clear glass side panels, frosted glass roof, and IPE wood slats on the bench. Note the Quarry Road bus shelter is an older version of the Landscape Forms shelter than is proposed in this project and the proposed bench is a simpler design. The proposed waste receptacle can be viewed throughout Palo Alto Square at 3000 El Camino Real. These receptables are identical to those proposed for the SRP bus shelters, including the silver powder coated aluminum frame and black polyethylene waste bins. ARB Findings The project meets Architectural Review Findings #2A, #3 and #6: x Creates an internal sense of order and desirable environment for occupants, visitors, and the general community; x the selected materials are of a high aesthetic quality and will be compatible with and enhance the surrounding area; and x the design incorporates design principles that achieve sustainability in areas related to energy efficiency. Environmental Review The subject project was assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City’s 4 Packet Pg. 130 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 4 environmental regulations. Specifically, the project is exempt from CEQA per Section 15311 (Accessory Structures). Public Notification, Outreach & Comments The Palo Alto Municipal Code requires notice of this public hearing be published in a local paper and mailed to owners and occupants of property within 600 feet of the subject property at least ten days in advance. Notice of a public hearing for this project was published in the Daily Post on May 8, 2020, which is 13 days in advance of the meeting. Postcard mailing occurred on May 8, 2020, which is 13 days in advance of the meeting. Public Comments As of the writing of this report, no project-related, public comments were received via contact by staff. At the public hearing there were four individuals who spoke on the project. Three were representatives of businesses in the Stanford Research Park who spoke in support of the project design. The fourth was a resident who supported replacing the existing shelters but raised concerns about the choice of color. All comments against the project have been addressed through the design changes shown in the attached plans. Alternative Actions In addition to the recommended action, the Architectural Review Board may: 1. Approve the project with modified findings or conditions; 2. Recommend project denial based on revised findings. Report Author & Contact Information ARB2 Liaison & Contact Information Garrett Sauls, Associate Planner Jodie Gerhardt, AICP, Planning Manager (650) 329-2471 (650) 329-2575 Garrett.Sauls@CityofPaloAlto.org jodie.gerhardt@cityofpaloalto.org Attachments: x Attachment A: Location Map (PDF) x Attachment B: Draft ARB Findings (DOCX) x Attachment C: Draft Conditions of Approval (DOCX) x Attachment D: Applicant's Project Description (PDF) x Attachment E: Project Plans (DOCX) 2 Emails may be sent directly to the ARB using the following address: arb@cityofpaloalto.org 4 Packet Pg. 131 MataderoCreek Matadero Creek BarronCreek RP(L) RP(L) RP RP-5(D) RP RP RP-5 CS(AS1) RP-5(D) CN CS RP(L) CS CN RP CS RP-5 R P -5 (D )(L ) CN CN CS CS CS CS RP RPRP(AS2) CS M o a n a Court WallisCt DonaldDrive EncinaGrandeDrive CerezaDrive LosRoblesAvenue VillaVera Verd CampanaDr SolanaDrive GeorgiaAve YnigoWay D riscollCt ngArthur' MaybellWay MaybellAvenue FrandonCt Flora GeorgiaA Amaranta Avenue AmarantaCt Mir a n d a Green F o othill Ki s Ara VillaRea CurtnerAvenue VenturaAvenue Ventu MagnoliaDrSouth ElCaminoReal CypressLane L Waver SouthCourt BryantStreet RamonaStreet AlmaStreet ElCarmeloAvenue OldPageMillRoad DeerCreekRoad Coyo te Hill Road Hillview Avenue PorterDrive HillviewAvenue HanoverStreet FoothillExpressway A ra strad ero R o a d MirandaAvenue StanfordAvenue AmherstStreet ColumbiaStreet BowdoinStreet DartmouthStreet HanoverStreet CollegeAvenue CaliforniaAvenue HanoverStreet RamosWay(Private) PageMillRoad HansenWay HanoverStreet Old Adobe Road Old Trace Court Ara stradero R o a d MirandaAvenue Mo c ki n g birdLane Old TraceRoad ManuelaWay RobbRoad ManuelaCourt MesaAvenue OakHillAvenue ManuelaAvenue MirandaAvenue Laguna Ct BarronAvenueJosinaAvenue KendallAvenue TippawingoSt JulieCt MataderoAvenue IlimaWay IlimaCourt LagunaOaksPl CarlitosCt LaCalle LagunaAvenue ElCerrit ParadiseWay Roble Ridge (Priv ate ) LaMataWay ChimalusDrive MataderoAvenue oRoad PaulAvenue KendallAvenu e WhitsellAvenue BarronAvenue LosRoblesAvenue LagunaWay ShaunaLane LaParaAvenue SanJudeAvenue ElCentroStreet TimlottLaJenniferWay MagnoliaDrNorth LaDonnaAvenue Los Robles Avenue Rinc ManzanaLane onCircle Mesa C o u r t CrosbyPl Georgia Avenue HubbarttDrive Willmar Drive DonaldDrive Arastra d ero Ro a d F o othillE xp re s sw a y Mira n d a A ve n u e LaParaAvenue SanJudeAvenue MagnoliaDrive MilitaryWay ArbolDrive OrmeStreet Fernando Avenue MataderoAvenue LambertAvenue HansenWay ElCaminoReal MargaritaAvenue MataderoAvenue WiltonAvenue HarvardStreet CaliforniaAvenue WellesleyStreet PrincetonStreet OberlinStreet CornellStreet CambridgeAvenue CollegeAvenueWilliamsStreet YaleStreet StauntonCourt OxfordAvenue ElC a mino Real GrantAvenue SheridanAvenue JacarandaLane ElCaminoReal ShermanAvenue AshStreet PageMillRoad MimosaLane ChestnutAvenue PortageAvenue PepperAvenue OliveAvenue AcaciaAvenue EmersonStreet ParkBoulevard OrindaStreet BirchStreet AshStreet PageMillRoad AshStreet ParkBoulevard C CambridgeAve NewMayfieldLaneStreet CaliforniaAvenue kBoulevard EmersonStreet RamonaStreet AlmaStreet Se droLane PeralLane Mc Gregor Way MadelineCt ArroyoCt SheridanAvenue PageMillRoad PageMillRoad FoothillExpressway MirandaAvenue FoothillExpressway Mira n d a A v e n u e Foothill Ex pre ssw ay Cerrito W ay MirandaAvenue Hillview Avenue Arastradero Road Lane66 Lane6 6 LaSelvaDrive Miranda Co StanfordAvenue Olmst e d Road ElDoradoAvenue LaCalle Matadero Ave LosRoblesAvenue TimlottCtLane LaDonnaAvenue CassWay PageMillRoad ChimalusDrive HanoverStreet oRd EmmaCourt AbramsCourt Allardice Way oCt Alvarado Row AngellCourt Ayrsh ire Farm Lane Bowdoin Street CampusDrive CampusDrive sanuevaPlace CathcartWay Cedro Way Way ComstockCircle BlackwelderCourt Cathcart Way CottrellWay CottrellWay Dud l ey Lan e EscondidoRoad EscondidoRoad EscondidoRoad EsplanadaWay HoskinsCourt Je n k i n sCour t Junipero Serra Boulevard ive thropDrive Mayfield Av e n ue venue McFarlandCourt MearsCourt MearsCourt NTolmanLn OberlinSt ComstockCircle OlmstedRoad Ol OlmstedRoad O lms ted Road PeterCou t t s Circle PeterCouttsRoad PeterCouttsRoad PineHillCourt Pine H i l l R o a d QuillenCt Raim u ndo W ay R a i m u nd o W a y Raimundo W ay Rosse Lane RunningFarmLane Rya n Court S Tolman Ln San FranciscoCourt SantaFe Avenue S erra Stre S o n oma Terra c e Stanford Avenue StanfordAvenue rt Tolman Drive VernierPlace WellesleySt WingPlace YaleSt BirchStreet This map is a product of the City of Palo Alto GIS This document is a graphic representation only of best available sources. Legend abc Stanford Research Park Area Zone Districts abc Zone District Labels Marguerite Shuttle Stops AC Transit Bus Stops VTA Bus Stops City Jurisdictional Limits 0' 947' Stanford Research Park Bus Map CITY O F PALO A L TO IN C O R P O R ATE D C ALIFOR N IA P a l o A l t oT h e C i t y o f A P RIL 16 1894 The City of Palo Alto assumes no responsibility for any errors. ©1989 to 2016 City of Palo Alto gsauls, 2019-12-09 10:24:32 (\\cc-maps\Encompass\Admin\Meta\View.mdb) 4.a Packet Pg. 132 ATTACHMENT B ARB FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL 250 Hamilton Avenue/19PLN-00220 The design and architecture of the proposed improvements, as conditioned, complies with the Findings for Architectural Review as required in Chapter 18.76 of the PAMC. Finding #1: The design is consistent with applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, coordinated area plans (including compatibility requirements), and any relevant design guides. The project is consistent with Finding #1 because: As discussed in the staff report and shown below, the project is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. Land Use and Community Design Element Policy L-6.1: Promote high-quality design and site planning that is compatible with surrounding development and public spaces. The bus shelter design makes use of aluminum and wood materials that are durable while also being simple, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. The inclusion of a shelter around existing sites that only accommodate a bench creates a more appealing environment for transit riders. Policy L-1.9: Participate in regional strategies to address the interaction of jobs, housing balance and transportation issues. Transportation Element GOAL T-1: Create a sustainable transportation system, complemented by a mix of land uses, that emphasizes walking, bicycling, use of public transportation and other methods to reduce GHG emissions and the use of single-occupancy motor vehicles. With the mix of locations that do or do not have shelters, the proposed project will help to support and increase transit ridership within the Stanford Research Park by creating a shelter from the elements for transit riders. In addition, the standard design includes upgrading each site to be ADA compliant which would make it accessible to all individuals. Each shelter is designed to maintain a minimum of a five-foot sidewalk clear of any vertical or horizontal obstruction as well as a three foot distance between the back edge of the sidewalk to the back wall of the structure. This Policy T-1.1: Take a comprehensive approach to reducing single-occupant vehicle trips by involving those who live, work and shop in Palo Alto in developing strategies that make it easier and more convenient not to drive. 4.b Packet Pg. 133 Policy T-1.2: Collaborate with Palo Alto employers and business owners to develop, implement and expand comprehensive programs like the TMA to reduce single-occupant vehicle commute trips, including through incentives. will create an effective eight-foot setback from the curb that will help to maintain on-site access and circulation for each facility, as they will not be encroaching into the public right of way. By creating a uniform design throughout the Research Park, the shelters will be more recognizable and appealing to employees. This serves to enhance the facilities that are already present at each site that can encourage riders to use the facilities more often and reduce single occupancy vehicle trips to and from the Research Park. The proposed shelter materials have smooth textures and finishes which give them a more modern and polished appearance that looks aesthetically pleasing. The clear glass design and down lighting will help to illuminate the interior of the shelter which will help to enhance security at night by providing views through the shelter. With the inclusion of solar panels on the roof and waste/recycling bins, each shelter will generate its own electricity and help the sites to become self- sufficient for their energy production and reduce waste around the facilities. Policy T-1.3: Reduce GHG and pollutant emissions associated with transportation by reducing VMT and per-mile emissions through increasing transit options, supporting biking and walking, and the use of zero-emission vehicle technologies to meet City and State goals for GHG reductions by 2030. Program T1.6.1: Collaborate with transit providers, including Caltrain, bus operators and rideshare companies, to develop first/last mile connection strategies that boost the use of transit and shuttle service for local errands and commuting. Policy T-1.9: Continue to encourage the provision of amenities such as seating, lighting and signage, including real-time arrival information, at bus and shuttle stops and train stations to increase rider comfort, safety and convenience. Policy T-1.13: Encourage services that complement and enhance the transportation options available to help Palo Alto residents and employees make first/last mile connections and travel within the city for daily needs without using a single-occupancy vehicle, including shuttle, taxi and ridesharing services 4.b Packet Pg. 134 Policy T-7.4: Collaborate with transit and shuttle providers including VTA, AC Transit, SamTrans, Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, Palo Alto Free Shuttle, Dumbarton Express Bus Service and Caltrain in the provision of service that is accessible to seniors and people with disabilities. Natural Environment Element Policy N-5.2: Support behavior changes to reduce emissions of particulates from automobiles The addition to, and upgrading of, bus stop locations with shelters in the Research Park will create a more inviting environment for employees. This can help encourage employees to more frequently use public transit knowing that a shelter exists to protect them from the elements. In turn, this could help reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips and GHG emissions. Finding #2: the project has a unified and coherent design, that: a. creates an internal sense of order and desirable environment for occupants, visitors, and the general community, b. preserves, respects and integrates existing natural features that contribute positively to the site and the historic character including historic resources of the area when relevant, c. is consistent with the context-based design criteria of the applicable zone district, d. provides harmonious transitions in scale, mass and character to adjacent land uses and land use designations, e. enhances living conditions on the site (if it includes residential uses) and in adjacent residential areas. The project is consistent with Finding #2 because: The bus shelter design presents a framework for bus stop modifications for the purposes of creating a standard to be used within the Stanford Research Park. As shown, the proposed bus shelter design will use consistent materials and colors that are unified and coherent, and will assist in creating a sense of order on the site and the surrounding area. As proposed, the bus shelter design is appropriately scaled for the site and reflects the character of the surrounding R&D park context. 4.b Packet Pg. 135 Finding #3: The design is of high aesthetic quality, using high quality, integrated materials and appropriate construction techniques, and incorporating textures, colors, and other details that are compatible with and enhance the surrounding area. The project is consistent with Finding #3 because: The bus shelter design makes use of steel and wood materials that are durable while also being simple, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. As shown, the proposed color palette and shelter materials draw inspiration from surrounding buildings commonly seen throughout the City and the Stanford Research Park. Finding #4: The design is functional, allowing for ease and safety of pedestrian and bicycle traffic and providing for elements that support the building’s necessary operations (e.g. convenient vehicle access to property and utilities, appropriate arrangement and amount of open space and integrated signage, if applicable, etc.). The project is consistent with Finding #4 because: The new bus shelters will have a uniform design that will be recognizable throughout the Stanford Research Park. Each site will be modified to be ADA compliant, which will allow for pedestrians with varying degrees of capability to access and use the site. Including lighting and clear glass panels to see through the shelter will enhance the site’s security at night which will encourage transit riders to use the facilities at any time of day. Finding #5: The landscape design complements and enhances the building design and its surroundings, is appropriate to the site’s functions, and utilizes to the extent practical, regional indigenous drought resistant plant material capable of providing desirable habitat that can be appropriately maintained. The project is consistent with Finding #5 because: Finding #5 is not applicable for this project. A landscaping plan was prepared and approved previously on adjacent sites to the bus shelters and will continue to be implemented outside the scope of work included in this project. Finding #6: The project incorporates design principles that achieve sustainability in areas related to energy efficiency, water conservation, building materials, landscaping, and site planning. The project is consistent with Finding #6 because: The proposed bus shelters will include LED lighting and solar panels on top of the roof that are energy efficient and long lasting. 4.b Packet Pg. 136 ATTACHMENT C CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 250 Hamilton Avenue 19PLN-00220 ________________________________________________________________________ PLANNING DIVISION 1. CONFORMANCE WITH PLANS. Construction and development shall conform to the approved plans entitled, “Stanford Research Park Bus Shelter Improvements” dated April 8, 2020 on file with the Planning Department, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California except as modified by these conditions of approval. 2. BUILDING PERMIT. Apply for a building permit and meet all conditions of the Planning, Fire, Public Works, and Building Departments. 3. BUILDING PERMIT PLAN SET. The ARB approval letter including all Department conditions of approval for the project shall be printed on the plans submitted for building permit. 4. MAINTENANCE. Given the unique design of these bus shelters and their deviation from VTA standards, the Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University (Stanford) shall maintain all shelters installed as a part of this permit in perpetuity. Any structures damaged through natural or unnatural means shall be repaired and replaced as soon as possible. Any graffiti or etching into glass shall be removed or repaired as soon as possible. The City shall be a third party to any agreements made between Stanford and VTA for maintenance of these structures with the right to enforce its provisions. 5. APPROVAL OF FUTURE BUS SHELTERS. Should Stanford wish to install additional bus shelters of the same design, within the Stanford Research Park Area, they shall submit an over-the-counter application for review and approval by the Director of Planning or his/her designee. New bus shelters shall follow all tree/landscape replacement requirements if needed and shall setback at least five feet from the curb to allow sufficient space for pedestrians to congregate. Roof overhangs/eaves are allowed within this setback. 6. SIGNAGE. Only signs for each bus service provided at each location shall be allowed. No advertising signs for other businesses are allowed. All signs shall comply with the City’s Sign Code. 7. COLORS. The aluminum steel colors for the bus shelters shall be maintained for the life of the structure and any future replacement structures that are maintained by Stanford. Changes to the master shelter design or colors must be approved by the Director of Planning and Development Services after consultation with the Architectural Review Board. 8. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: All modifications to the approved project shall be submitted for review and approval prior to construction. If during the Building Permit review and construction 4.c Packet Pg. 137 phase, the project is modified by the applicant, it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the Planning Division/project planner directly to obtain approval of the project modification. It is the applicant’s responsibility to highlight any proposed changes to the project and to bring it to the project planner’s attention. 9. PROJECT EXPIRATION. The project approval shall automatically expire after two years from the original date of approval if, within such two year period, the proposed use of the site or the construction of buildings has not commenced pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the permit or approval. Application for a one year extension of this entitlement may be made prior to the expiration. (PAMC 18.77.090(a)) 10. INDEMNITY: To the extent permitted by law, the Applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its City Council, its officers, employees and agents (the “indemnified parties”) from and against any claim, action, or proceeding brought by a third party against the indemnified parties and the applicant to attack, set aside or void, any permit or approval authorized hereby for the Project, including (without limitation) reimbursing the City for its actual attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. The City may, in its sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with attorneys of its own choice. 11. FINAL INSPECTION: A Planning Division Final inspection will be required to determine substantial compliance with the approved plans prior to the scheduling of a Building Division final. Any revisions during the building process must be approved by Planning, including but not limited to; materials, landscaping and hard surface locations. Contact your Project Planner, Garrett Sauls at Garrett.Sauls@CityofPaloAlto.org to schedule this inspection. PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF EXCAVATION AND GRADING PERMIT: 12. DEMOLITION PLAN: Place the following note adjacent to an affected tree on the Site Plan and Demolition Plan: “Excavation activities associated with the proposed scope of work shall occur no closer than 10-feet from the existing street tree, or as approved by the Urban Forestry Division contact 650-496-5953. Any changes shall be approved by the same”. 13. WORK IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY: The plans must clearly indicate any work that is proposed in the public right-of-way, such as sidewalk replacement, driveway approach, or utility laterals. The plans must include notes that the work must be done per City standards and that the contractor performing this work must first obtain a Street Work Permit from Public Works at the Development Center. If a new driveway is in a different location than the existing driveway, then the sidewalk associated with the new driveway must be replaced with a thickened (6” thick instead of the standard 4” thick) section. Additionally, curb cuts and driveway approaches for abandoned driveways must be replaced with new curb, gutter and planter strip. 4.c Packet Pg. 138 14. A street-work permit will be required for work within the public right-of-way. This permit will be routed for Departments comments. 15. Provide the following note on the Site Plan and adjacent to the work within the Public road right-of- way. “Any construction within the city’s public road right-of-way shall have an approved Permit for Construction in the Public Street prior to commencement of this work. THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS WORK IS NOT AUTHORIZED BY THE BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE BUT SHOWN ON THE BUILDING PERMIT FOR INFORMATION ONLY.” 16. STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION: The City's full-sized "Pollution Prevention - It's Part of the Plan" sheet must be included in the plan set. Copies are available from Public Works on our website http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/2732 17. PUBLIC WORKS STANDARDS CONDITIONS: The City's full-sized "Standard Conditions" sheet must be included in the plan set. Copies are available from Public Works on our website: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?t=67175.06&BlobID=66261 18. Provide the following as a note on the Site Plan: “The contractor may be required to submit a logistics plan to the Public Works Department prior to commencing work that addresses all impacts to the City’s right-of-way, including, but not limited to: pedestrian control, traffic control, truck routes, material deliveries, contractor’s parking, concrete pours, crane lifts, work hours, noise control, dust control, storm water pollution prevention, contractor’s contact, noticing of affected surrounding properties , and schedule of work. The requirement to submit a logistics plan will be dependent on the number of applications Public Works Engineering receives within close proximity to help mitigate and control the impact to the public-right-of-way. If necessary, Public Works may require a Logistics Plan during construction.” BUILDING DIVISION 19. At building permit submittal, submit the following items for each bus shelter. a. Site plan with dimensions b. Structural calculations/plans c. Soil report d. Accessible plan. i. Slope of site ii. Bus shelter shall not encroach into the required minimum 48 inches accessible sidewalk/aisle. iii. Show all accessible features in the bus shelter. e. Solar system design/plan/calculation. f. Electrical/lighting plan if applicable. OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION 20. Applicant shall provide a 5’ wide sidewalk clear of any horizontal and/or vertical obstructions. A 4.c Packet Pg. 139 minimum of 3’ shall be provided between the sidewalk and the back-wall of the bus shelter. Deviation from these standards shall be reviewed and approved by Transportation staff. 4.c Packet Pg. 140 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION SRP Bus Shelter, Stanford Research Park Major Architectural Review April 7, 2020 The Stanford Research Park Bus Shelter project (“Project”) will replace an obsolete bus shelter with a modern, high quality bus shelter in the public right-of-way along Hillview Avenue in Stanford Research Park (SRP). Two new shelters will be added at high-use transit stops on Hanover Street that currently do not have shelters. PROJECT GOALS The goal of the Project is to support and encourage transit use by providing safe and comfortable spaces for commuters to wait for bus and shuttle pick-ups. The Project will replace a worn, outdated and non-uniform bus shelter with an attractive and highly functional shelter that welcomes current and future transit riders. Two new shelters at high-use transit stops that currently do not have shelters will provide much needed protection from sun, wind and rain. Through thoughtful design, the Project will be compatible with a variety of surrounding built and natural environments. The shelter will become the preferred option for future bus shelter replacements and additions along interior roads in Stanford Research Park resulting in a uniform shelter design where most of the commuter bus and shuttle services operate. PROJECT CONTEXT The Stanford Research Park Transportation Management Association (SRP TMA) provides services to 140 companies and 29,000 employees through a comprehensive commuter transportation program, known as SRPGO. In just three years, the SRP TMA has reduced solo driving by 10 percentage points and increased transit ridership from 6% to 11%. This impressive growth in transit ridership has been accomplished by making existing public transit systems more affordable for SRP commuters, providing additional last-mile connections, and filling gaps in public transit service. Specifically, the SRP TMA purchases discounted VTA Smart Passes that provide free fare on all VTA and Dumbarton Express buses, operates 2 last-mile shuttle routes to provide convenient connections to Caltrain, and operates commuter buses from the west side of San Francisco and the Santana Row area of San Jose where transit options are lacking. Additional SRPGO program information at https://stanfordresearchpark.com/transportation. The Project is key to building on the success of the SRPGO program, and reflects a significant investment in infrastructure to support current transit users and attract new riders, as well as clearly convey that transit use is not only a safe, comfortable, convenient option, but a priority in Stanford Research Park. PROJECT METRICS The Project will replace 1 existing bus shelter located in the public right-of-way along Hillview Avenue in Stanford Research Park. In addition, the Project will add shelters at 2 highly used bus stops where shelters do not currently exist. The Project will replace an existing shelter with a similarly sized shelter of 12 feet wide by 5 feet deep by 8 feet tall that complies with the VTA “Bus Stops and Passenger Facilities Standards – January 2019 Draft”. No gross floor area or FAR (floor area ratio) is associated with the Project. Implementation is planned in 3 phases, to be installed in 2020 as follows: 1. Replacement of non-standard shelter on Hillview Avenue in conjunction with 3380 Coyote Hill project (voluntary) 2. Installation of new shelter at 3223 Hanover Street in conjunction with 3223 Hanover project (condition of approval) 3. Installation of new shelter on Hanover Street near the entrance to HP Inc. at 1501 Page Mill (voluntary) 4.d Packet Pg. 141 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS The three bus stops that make up this project are part of 68 total bus and shuttle stops in and adjacent to Stanford Research Park outfitted as follows: x 29 stops with bus shelters x 14 stops with benches, but no shelter x 25 stops with a sign pole, but no shelter or bench Most of the existing shelters are a standard VTA bus shelter, composed of metal supports with a perforated metal skin, a metal bench, and in some cases an attached perforated metal garbage can, most painted blue-green. There are also non-standard shelters, composed of brown-black metal supports with a clear plastic skin. Shelter and paved surface sizes vary by location with typical shelter size of 12 feet wide by 5 feet deep by 8 feet tall. Slopes at each bus shelter location are typically less than 5% in the direction of travel with a cross slope less than 2%. SITE DESIGN AND ACCESS The guiding principles for each bus shelter site plan will be optimal placement of the shelter to maximize safe and convenient access by pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders, and provide rational and safe access for transit vehicles. In most cases, shelters will be placed in the same location as an existing bus stop with proven access. Site plans will vary by location per the following three installation types: 1) existing paving to remain, 2) expand limits of existing paving, and 3) entirely new paving. New or replaced paving around the bus shelters could include asphalt, concrete, bricks, pavers, decomposed granite, etc., and would total approximately 700 sf maximum per shelter location. Minimal landscaping areas would be included in the limit of work, and so the percentage of site to be covered or paved would likely range from 80% to 100%. Minimal grading would be required at each shelter to maintain pedestrian walkway slopes. Slopes at each bus shelter location for walkways would typically be less than 5% in the direction of travel with a cross slope less than 2%. Maximum slope at steep sites would be 10%. Total cut and fill would range from 5 to 25 cubic yards. SHELTER DESIGN The guiding principles of the shelter design include enhancing the safety and comfort of transit riders and blending with the outdoor beauty that exists in the Research Park. The design integrates high quality materials and timeless finishes that are compatible with varied environments throughout Stanford Research Park. Shelters will be enhanced with lighting and informational displays. The selected shelter, the Landscape Forms Connect 2.0, is an updated version of the Landscape Forms Connect shelter that is currently installed in 2 locations on Quarry Road and was specified as a condition of approval for the 3223 Hanover project. Additional information on the Connect 2.0 shelter is available at https://www.landscapeforms.com/en-US/product/Pages/Connect-2-0-Shelter.aspx. The aluminum frame of the Connect 2.0 shelter is a defining element and presents as both light and modern in the selected silver finish. Clear glass side panels and a frosted glass roof provide openness. Wood on the bench adds warmth and relates to the natural environmental. The combination of these elements results in a unique and striking design that will create a sense of place and purpose for those who use and view the shelters. A roof mounted photovoltaic (PV) panel will power integrated LED lighting to make the shelters welcoming at night. Display space will display VTA and SRPGO transit system maps to provide valuable information to current and future transit riders and will not display any advertising. Stanford agrees to maintain all aspects of the SRP bus shelters installed in the Project, including regular cleaning and waste collection, to ensure that the shelter 4.d Packet Pg. 142 3 appearance and environment exceeds the expectations of our commuters and strengthens our efforts to increase transit use. LANDSCAPE DESIGN The shelters have been designed to be compatible with existing landscaped and natural environments throughout the Research Park. No vegetation will be removed or replaced in locations where existing paving meets current requirements and can accommodate the new shelter. In locations where paving must be enlarged to meet current standards, grass and shrubs will be removed only as necessary and replaced with similar or more appropriate options. No trees will be removed. SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES AND GOALS The Project design incorporates sustainability in areas related to energy efficiency and waste reduction. The Project will be fully powered by self-contained, roof-mounted photovoltaic panels for the primary purpose of powering LED lighting at night. The Project will also include collection bins for both waste and mixed-recyclables. The Project design is projected to have a 20+ year lifespan. Stanford Research Park is currently served by 13 bus and shuttles routes, including 4 VTA Express bus routes, the Dumbarton Express, 2 SRPGO long-distance commuter buses, and 2 free Caltrain shuttles. Together, these routes comprise a robust set of transit options with the potential to serve many more commuters than currently use these services. The Project will increase the visibility and appeal of transit options, thus enabling the SRPGO program to further reduce solo driving, associated environmental impacts and traffic congestion around Stanford Research Park. 4.d Packet Pg. 143 © 2020 Q-Tran Inc. All rights reserved | 155 Hill St. Milford, CT 06460 | 203-367-8777 | sales@q-tran.com | www.q-tran.com | Specification subject to change | Rev-03-27-20 PROJECT NAME DATE COMPANY TYPE NOTE FIXTURES - FLEXIBLE (Q-CAP) KURV-SW ENC/CL ENC/TL 1” increments from 1”-191”- 2400K - 2700K - 3000K - 3500K - 4000K SO HO VHO DRY WET /LJKW6RXUFHVIEWING ANGLE ENC/CL only ƒƒ /('V YLVLEOH 'LRGHIUHH OUTPUT Tested for KURV-SW-WSC-DRY [L70 = 40000 HRS] PRODUCT END CAPS(NO FEED)LENGTH (IN)OUTPUT TYPEMOUNTING CCT CONNECTOR/WIRE IN CONNECTOR/WIRE OUTRATEDLENS KURV-SW Sin g l e ( C l o s e d e x i t ) Pa s s t h r o u g h 24 27 30 35 40 In Out In Out In In InIn In Out In Out In In Out In 1BW BRL 1BW BRL N/A P1 P2 P3 P4 2P5 S1 S2 S3 S4 2S5 2S6 1BW BRL N/A CL WH .70" .72" .10" .70" .72" .10".10” .70” .72” .70" .72" .10".32" .70” .72” .32”.10” 4.25” Seamless Seamless Seamless COMPLIANT LENS with LED visibility ENC/CL Encapsulated in clear ENC/TL Encapsulated in translucent S4 2S6 P4 S3 P3 S2 P2 S1 P1 PASS THROUGH (Input/Output) 2S5 2P5 TYPE SINGLE (Input only) ORDER EXAMPLE P4 P4 S4 FLEXIBILITY SEAMLESS END CAPS (NO FEED)END CAPS (WITH FEED) End feed S1, P1 Tri-Directional S2, S3, S4, P2, P3, P4CLWHShown with bare wire, connectors vary .00" dim spot .10" dim spot .10" dim spot .42" dim spot WHITE ENDCAPS .32” added at end WHITE ENDCAPS .0” added at end WHITE ENDCAPS .0” added at end CLEAR ENDCAPS .0” added at endSide bend 6” bending radius Omnidirectional Wireways S5, S6, P5 .43".70" 1.15" .47” .70” .98” .70" .72" DIMENSIONS NOTES:• Field modifications are not covered under Q-Tran warranty • Data subject to change, all data has +/- 5% tolerance • PPS-FT is to be cut at Q-Tran to requested length 1•BW comes in standard 24”- request custom length (Max 120”) by writing it in inches next to “BW” in the order code box (ex. BW48) •Connector/Wire In or Out not needed to specify product. Standard configuration is type S1, Connector/Wire In: BW & Connector/Wire Out: N/A with white endcap (WH) 2 PPS mounting clip recommended for seamless applications CCT S.O. H.O.V.H.O. Standard Output High Output Very High Output 1.5 W/ft 3.0 W/ft 5.0 W/ft ENC/CL ENC/TL ENC/CL ENC/TL ENC/CL ENC/TL LM CRI LM CRI LM CRI LM CRI LM CRI LM CRI 2400K 110 94 103 95 197 93 182 93 274 94 261 94 2700K 110 98 103 97 208 98 195 98 279 99 247 99 3000K 118 98 109 98 213 98 198 98 298 97 277 97 3500K 121 96 115 95 213 96 203 97 305 97 295 97 4000K 128 96 121 96 229 97 213 97 294 97 284 97 SO Standard Output 1.5 W/ft HO High Output 3.0 W/ft VHO Very High Output 5.0 W/ft ENCAPSULATED PRODUCTS ARE NOT FIELD CUTTABLE Profile (Standard) Profile (Seamless bare wire) Profile (Seamless barrel) CONNECTOR/WIRE IN CONNECTOR/WIRE OUT 1BW Bare wire 24" BRL Barrel 6"Barrel 6" BRL Bare wire 24" 1BW WSC RLC MC *SGC PPS-2 PPS-96 PPS-FT PPS-LP-2 PPS-LP-96 PPS-LP-FT Voltage: 24 VDC Wattage: see table *White snug clip included with side graze channel White snug clip PVC mounting clip Magnetic clip(Cove use only) .37” .81 ” .75” .51” .27” .77” 1.0” .84” 1.0 ” Rigid lock channel PVC channel 1.0” 1.40” .85” Side graze channel MOUNTING NOTE: 2 white snug clips provided per first 12", 1 for each additional 12". Other mounting styles incur additional charge, see price guide for details. WSC QTY PPS-2 QTY RLC QTY PPS-96 QTY PPS-LP-2 QTY PPS-LP-96 QTY PPS-LP-FT Custom length QTYPPS-FT Custom length QTY MC QTY SGC QTY .69" 96" / F T .69" 2.0" .69" 2.0" .69" 96" / F T Low profile PVC mounting clip Low profile PVC channel 1.25" .86" 2.0" 1.25" .86" 96" / F T .98" .86" 96" / F T .98" .86" 2.0" 4.d Packet Pg. 144 WET VHO S135ENC/TL 4.d Packet Pg. 145 Attachment E Project Plans Hardcopies of project plans are provided to Board members. These plans are available to the public online and/or by visiting the Planning and Community Environmental Department on the 5th floor of City Hall at 250 Hamilton Avenue. Directions to review Project plans online: 1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2. Scroll down to find “250 Hamilton Avenue” and click the address link 3. On this project specific webpage you will find a link to the project plans and other important information Direct Link to Project Webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=4644 4.e Packet Pg. 146 Architectural Review Board Staff Report (ID # 11325) Report Type: Approval of Minutes Meeting Date: 5/21/2020 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2442 Summary Title: Minutes of April 16, 2020 Title: Draft Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 16, 2020 From: Jonathan Lait Recommendation Staff recommends the Architectural Review Board (ARB) adopt the attached meeting minutes. Background Draft minutes from the April 16, 2020 Architectural Review Board (ARB) are available in Attachment A. Draft and Approved Minutes are made available on the ARB webpage at bit.ly/paloaltoARB Attachments: x Attachment A: April 16, 2020 Draft Minutes (DOCX) 5 Packet Pg. 147 City of Palo Alto Page 1 Call to Order/Roll Call Present: Chair Peter Baltay, Vice Chair Osma Thompson, Board Members Alexander Lew and David Hirsch. Absent: Board Member Grace Lee. Chair Baltay: Good morning. Welcome to the April 16, 2020, meeting of the Architectural Review Board. I’m Chair Peter Baltay. Given the unusual circumstances, I’m going to read a statement regarding how we’ll run these meetings. [Reading] Pursuant to the provisions of California Governor’s Executive Order N-29- 20, issued on March 17, 2020, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this meeting will be held by virtual teleconference only. No physical location. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26 and live at Midpen Media Center at midpenmedia.org. Members of the public who wish to participate may do so by email, phone, or computer. To ensure participation in a particular item, we suggest calling in or connecting on line 15 minutes before the item you wish to speak on. For written communications, please send an email to arb@cityofpaloalto.org. Spoken comments via a computer will be accepted through the Zoom teleconference meeting. To address the Board, go to zoom.us/join. Meeting ID is 381564707. You will be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name. This will be visible on line and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda item, click on “Raise Hand.” The moderator will activate and unmute speakers in turn. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your time. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the Zoom teleconference meeting. To address the Board, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App store or Google Play store and enter the Meeting ID 381564707. Please follow the steps a through d. Spoken public comments using a phone. Call 1-669-900-6833, and enter Meeting ID 381564707. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Board. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. You can also find this information on the last page of this agenda. To better facilitate public comments at the beginning of the meeting, our meeting host, Vinh Nguyen, will identify each person with a raised hand by name or last four digits of your phone number, and request that you state your name and agenda item you wish to speak on. If you wish to speak on any item not on the agenda, please state your intent to speak under oral communication. When it is your time to speak during public comment, you will be identified and provided three minutes to speak. Any callers with block numbers will wait until the end of the speaker’s portion. The host will unmute them one at a time. All will be asked to speak. Vinh, do we have any public comments? Vinh Nguyen, Administrative Associate: Currently, we have eight attendees but no raised hands. Let’s give them a couple seconds in case anyone wants to raise their hand. Okay, seeing as how there are still no raised hands, we can move on with the agenda. Chair Baltay: Very well. Can we have a roll call, please? [Roll Call] ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD DRAFT MINUTES: April 16, 2020 City Hall/City Council Chambers 250 Hamilton Avenue 8:30 AM 5.a Packet Pg. 148 City of Palo Alto Page 2 Mr. Nguyen: Thank you. We have a quorum. Chair Baltay: Very well. Thank you, Vinh. Oral Communications Chair Baltay: Next item on the agenda is oral communications. We’ll open this meeting to oral communications from any members of the public who wish to address any item that’s not on our agenda. At this time, if you wish to speak on an item not on the agenda and are using the Zoom application, you may use the “Raise Hand” function to indicate your desire. The “Raise Hand” button is located at the bottom of your Zoom screen. If you’re dialing in from a phone, you can raise your hand by pressing *9. This will create a queue. The meeting host will unmute each speaker, display the timer, and alert you when you may begin. Vinh, do we have anybody who is asking to speak? Mr. Nguyen: Right now, we still do not have any raised hands, so you can proceed with the agenda. Chair Baltay: Okay, we’re going to keep moving along with the agenda. Agenda Changes, Additions and Deletions Chair Baltay: Next item is agenda changes, additions and deletions. Staff, do we have any agenda changes, additions or deletions? Jodie Gerhardt, Manager of Current Planning: There are no changes at this time. City Official Reports 1. Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, and 2) Tentative Future Agenda items and 3) Recent Project Decisions Chair Baltay: Next item is city official reports. Jodie, would you care to make that report, please. Ms. Gerhardt: Yes. I’m going to share my screen here. I have the slide here. Mr. Nguyen: Hang on. Alex, can you mute your microphone? I think it’s causing a feedback. Thank you. Ms. Gerhardt: It’s still there, but that’s okay. Moving forward, first of all, I want to say thank you everyone for attending this first virtual ARB hearing. We’d love to be holding these in person, but given the shelter in place, I think this is a lovely solution. Regarding the next items that we’re going to be hearing on May 7th, we do have the Newell Road bridge replacement. It will be a second hearing of that project. We also have 3214 Porter Drive. Again, second formal for an office and R&D building. And then, we have 411 Lytton Avenue, which is a prelim. You had this project before as a larger mixed-use project, but this time around it’s just adding two units to the existing historic house. Thank you. Chair Baltay: Question, Jodie. We have been working on a series of revisions, or participating in helping the Planning and Zoning Department, revisions to the zoning code pursuant to some of the changes from last year. Has that project been put on hold? Ms. Gerhardt: You’re talking about the objective standards? Chair Baltay: Yes. Ms. Gerhardt: Yeah, we’re still moving forward with that, so that will still be going forward. We just don’t have any dates at this time. Actually, we would like to start doing some subcommittee, so we can firm that up at the next meeting. We can make sure who is going to be on the subcommittee. 5.a Packet Pg. 149 City of Palo Alto Page 3 Chair Baltay: Very well. And I might also ask that we put on the agenda for the next meeting, you know, some of the discussions over how these online meetings are working, and what changes might [inaudible] from the whole Board. There are issues that have been discussed, and I’d like everybody to be part of that discussion at our next meeting. Ms. Gerhardt: Yes, because there are some things with our submittals that we may need to change, given that we’re all virtual. Chair Baltay: Okay. Action Items 2. PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 620 Emerson Street (19PLN-00326): Recommendation on Applicant's Request for Approval of a Minor Architectural Review to Allow Changes to a Previously Approved ARB Project (17PLN-00331) for the Construction of a New Two Story 4,063 Square Foot Commercial Building for the Expansion of Nobu Restaurant. The Project Includes a Large Exterior Garden Dining Area with Retractable Awning. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guideline Section 15303 (New Construction). Zoning District: CD-C(GF)(P) (Downtown Commercial). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Samuel Gutierrez at samuel.gutierrez@cityofpaloalto.org Chair Baltay: With that, we’re going to move on to our first action item. This is a public hearing, quasi- judicial, for 620 Emerson Street. Recommendation on Applicant’s request for approval of a minor architectural review to allow changes to a previously-approved ARB project, for the construction of a new two-story 4,063 square foot commercial building for the expansion of Nobu Restaurant. The project includes a large exterior garden dining area with retractable awning. Before we start, do we have any disclosures to make? Alex, disclosures? Board Member Lew: No disclosures. Chair Baltay: Osma, disclosures? Vice Chair Thompson: No disclosures. Chair Baltay: David? Board Member Hirsch: No disclosures. Chair Baltay: I also have no disclosures to make. Okay, at that point, we’re ready for a staff report. Jodie and Sam, would you care to start? Samuel Gutierrez, Project Planner: Good morning to the Board. It’s nice to virtually see some of you. I will start my presentation. I am the project planner, Samuel Gutierrez, for this project located at 620 Emerson Street. The project seeks to modify a previously approved project that was previously reviewed by the Board, and I will go over some of those details and a little bit of the project history, so everyone is aware of the changes. With that said, I will move to sharing my screen. As I share my screen, I’m going to ask for confirmation that everyone can see what I’m sharing. [Setting up screen share.] Mr. Gutierrez: Once again, this is the 620 Emerson address. Here is a visual display of a rendering for the project that is proposed before you today. Ms. Gerhardt: Sam, if we could maybe have everybody mute their microphones while you’re giving the presentation. 5.a Packet Pg. 150 City of Palo Alto Page 4 Mr. Gutierrez: Sure. Everyone please mute. Has everyone muted their microphone? Okay. Moving on. Just to dive in a bit into this project. Again, it was previously submitted and approved for one design, and now we’re looking to modify that approved design. The request before you today is an application to change the previously-approved design under 17 PLN-00331 for a new restaurant, 4,063 square feet, with a green roof. Again, that was the previously-approved design. This was the former site for the Stanford Florists building. The project originally involved the Nobu expansion from the 180 Hamilton hotel. That is still happening. The project did include a new trash room, and again, a green roof; backflow preventers that were hidden within some unique opening panels in the building façade. There were going to be some greenery via two street trees planted within planter boxes, and parking was provided via downtown in lieu fees for five parking spaces. Again, that’s kind of an overview of the previous project. Moving forward, just to give a history of that, that previous project had two ARB hearings, the first one in February of 2018, and the second one during April 5, 2018, where the Board recommended approval with a subcommittee requirement for landscaping review. The project was appealed to City Council, and that was heard on August 20, 2018. The City Council voted 9-0 to deny the appeal and uphold the Director’s decision, and the approved project started construction. The florist building was demoed. They basically have approved building permits for the approved project. Then, after the building was demoed, the applicant’s team revised their project and wanted to bring forward those revisions to the Planning Department, and those were submitted on October 1, 2019. At that time, again, the building that existed – the Stanford Florists building – had been demoed, and that’s where construction ceased. The site is currently vacant, but it is boarded up for security purposes. Going over the project changes – this is now jumping into the current project before you – the rooftop garden has been removed and the majority of the restaurant is now within this garden dining area. The garden dining area features retractable awnings that are proposed to be [distortion] the overall floor area of the project is very similar to the previous. It’s 4,052 square feet with changes to the second floor. The previous project had a partial second floor for a small storage room, and now, the current project has a larger second floor. There’s also to the public seating area… I’m sorry, can everyone still hear me? I’m getting a note that says my internet is slow. Okay, perfect. Sorry for that. So, there are changes to the public seating area, which we’ll go into a comparison. They have a much larger seating area with a larger planter box, more greener at the sidewalk where the public can engage that. The street-facing façade is roughly 17 feet tall, and the rear two-story portion of the building now is approximately 25 feet tall. Another large change to the project is associated with this swapping out of [distortion] dining area with lots of tables and chairs, to this unconditioned dining area within the garden, which lowered the occupancy for the site. There’s only 15 tables now proposed, where the previous had 36 and additional sushi bar seating. It’s a much lower capacity restaurant. Just to show you and the public, this was the previously-approved design. Here you can see there was some public seating, and these are the two planting areas that I was talking about, with the little trees. This is the proposed project before you with modifications. You can see there’s a large seating area here to the right, with a larger planter area, mimicking a lot of the same materials as the previously-proposed and approved project. This now forms kind of a gateway feature, but as you can see, it is not a traditional façade. There isn’t sufficient space. Again, this back garden dining area behind the façade, the light feature. It does have a recessed entry, as you can see here, and there is a projecting awning that forms a pedestrian refuge, which continues over from the 180 Hamilton property. Just to show you some of the comparisons with the previously- approved project. You can see the large dining area here. It’s a fully enclosed restaurant. Typical building. These are some conceptual renderings of the inside the restaurant. Again, you can see it’s a quite full restaurant. And now, this is the proposed project changes. You can see that this area, which was once all conditioned full of tables, is now has been diminished significantly, and has this kind of river-y type hardscape pattern where there are tables distributed along that way. And here, you can see the conceptual renderings. It should be noted, there is a partially-enclosed area – that’s this area here – for the restaurant, with limited seating. And then, here you can see the awnings that deploy over the garden seating area on the exterior of this area here. This is the previously-approved project roof plan. Again, this was the green roof that you could see. In the front portion, this would allow the hotel guests something pleasant to view. The hotel building next door is, I think it’s eight stories tall, if memory serves correctly, and then, there’s a partial second story on the upper floor of that previously-approved restaurant. And now, you can see here that the second floor plan is quite different. There is a more extensive second floor, and here’s the awnings being deployed over the garden area, and then, over the conditioned area of the restaurant, there are some skylights that let in natural light. Here is the roof plan for reference, where the mechanical equipment has a louvered screen all around, again, to screen the equipment and also help with noise. You can see 5.a Packet Pg. 151 City of Palo Alto Page 5 another feature that has been added that wasn’t previously proposed was RV thermal solar collectors for water heating and heat capture. Here’s a second view, a longitudinal view. You can see, again, most of the project site is open here. These are retractable awnings. This kind of façade-like feature, that’s one of the entryways. You enter the dining area, and of course, the building. And just for reference, this is the rear portion, which would be facing the alley at the rear of the project site. There have been some windows added, and you can see that, which weren’t previously proposed. And in consideration of the residential property across the alleyway, the applicant has proposed to glaze the casement windows with some obscure glazing and maintain that as [inaudible] residential property’s privacy. Moving on to the landscape plan, here is a zoomed-in view of the proposed garden dining area, with some photos of the proposed landscaping. It should be noted – and this is referenced in the staff report, of course – that the majority of the plants are not native, as clearly shown in the plant legend. The native plant that is proposed is, here is deer grass within the large planter area at the property line towards the street. While the others are not native, they are seeking a, kind of a Zen garden theme. However, these do include flowering trees and other plants that do flower, so they do pose potential for pollinators to utilize and for birds to possibly nest in, so they do have a suitable habitat aspect to them. Also, most of them are either medium or low-water use, as you can see in the table. The applicant is proposing a drip irrigation system to have more water efficiency in watering the plants. When staff reviewed this, we felt that it did meet the intent of the ARB finding for landscaping overall as there are native plants, there is suitable habitat, and overall, the landscaping is compatible with the architecture and the overall theme of the project. And then, with the addition of the retractable awnings, some of the non-native plants can have a partially-conditioned space and can be shielded from the summer heat and direct sunlight. That will help preserve them and maybe [inaudible]. And then, for contextual reference, I’ve added these photos. These are from the staff report attachment. You can see, there’s the view along Emerson, and you can see there the Stanford Florists building that was previously existing, which is of course now demoed. The adjacent Category 3 historic retail building with also a restaurant component. And then, to reference further down the street on Emerson is the Pizzeria Delfina. This is an example of something that is comparatively similar to what is being proposed here at the 620 Emerson site. There is a restaurant with an outdoor dining area, and that is effectively what is being proposed now, is a large outdoor dining area with a restaurant experience with a partially-enclosed area. Contextually, there already is an example of this, and looking at the architecture of the street view, we felt that the proposal did meet the context-based finding as well. Some of the ARB considerations are Downtown Design Guidelines; the projects design in relation to the surrounding context; ARB findings, landscape overall appears to meet the intent of finding #5. And though staff believes the proposed façade is executed well and functions like a storefront façade, the ARG’s feedback on the non- traditional storefront is welcome because, again, there is no conditioned space behind the front street elevation façade. It is a kind of portal gateway, but it does function like a storefront and has these large openings that you can see inside and engage the interior, like we would want to see ideally in a storefront, and down Emerson as well with the other buildings. Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Board take the following action: Recommend approval of the proposed project to the Director of Planning and Development Services based on the findings and subject to conditions of approval. Before I conclude my presentation today, I do want to note that in the staff report, there is an error. We do list the Department as Planning [inaudible] Environment. [inaudible] just a moment ago, it’s Planning and Development Services. Even we forget our new name at times. Thank you. That concludes staff’s presentation. Chair Baltay: Thank you, Sam. I would appreciate it if all other board members could also turn their microphones back on. Do we have any questions for Sam? Anybody else? Alex, Osma, David? Questions? Vice Chair Thompson: No. Chair Baltay: Sam, I would like you to address one question. I recalled when we previously reviewed this project that we had requested the applicant provide the location for a potential future restroom on the property. Right now, as I understand it, the restrooms are provided on the neighboring property, but should that land use arrangement between the two properties go away, we felt it important that the project be capable of having a bathroom. Can you explain what’s been done for that? Mr. Gutierrez: Yes. Actually, that requirement still stands. We previously had a condition of approval, and there was a legal arrangement also set up between the City and the property owner for, in the event of 5.a Packet Pg. 152 City of Palo Alto Page 6 the interior connections terminating, that the 620 Emerson site would need to create bathrooms for that site. That would be a fully-functional, independent site. Within the submitted plan set, there is also that example. So, the site will be fully plumbed and ready for a bathroom. Of course, they just will not have one for the guests. It does have a bathroom actually on site, upstairs on the second floor portion of the site, but that’s actually for the restaurant staff. But you referenced the submitted plan set. There is a bathroom plan, and it does show how it would share the bathrooms with the Nobu hotel at 180 Hamilton. And then, there is also the alternative plan where, if the connections were to terminate, where the bathrooms would be located. That is noted in the plan set. Chair Baltay: Thank you, Sam. Do we have any other questions? I see that Alex and David have not turned their microphones back on again. [Adjusting microphones] Chair Baltay: Any questions, Alex, before we go on? Board Member Lew: No questions. Chair Baltay: Osma, any questions? Vice Chair Thompson: No. Chair Baltay: Okay. Sorry to be so literal here. Then we’re ready for… Board Member Hirsch: Wait, wait, I do have a question. Chair Baltay: Oh, David, you do have a question. Okay, go ahead, David. Board Member Hirsch: I’ve seen sort of a mixed view of the way in which you get in from the street, from Emerson, and I wonder if the gate… Is both doors open in the gate? Is that double door? Sam, maybe you can answer that. Mr. Gutierrez: Yes, I believe they both open. Board Member Hirsch: They both, okay. Thank you. That’s it. Chair Baltay: Okay. With that, we’re ready for the applicant to make a presentation, if they’d care to. We haven’t heard from them yet, but Sam or Vinh, can you help us get the applicant on board, please? Mr. Nguyen: Sam, which applicant should I unmute to speak? Mr. Gutierrez: Actually, the applicant has provided a video for their presentation, so I can play that directly. I don’t believe they need to speak at this time. Mr. Nguyen: Okay, go ahead and play the video, and after the video, if they need to speak to answer any questions, just let me know. Chair Baltay: Vinh, as always, we want to be sure that we’re timing this at 10 minutes. The applicant will have 10 minutes to speak or present. Let’s keep track of that. Go ahead, Sam. Mr. Gutierrez: Okay, I will share my screen with the video. Before I start it, I will ask for confirmation that the screen is being shared correctly. [Connecting applicant’s video.] 5.a Packet Pg. 153 City of Palo Alto Page 7 Ms. Gerhardt: Can we also unmute Greg, who I believe is the architect? Just in case he needs to speak over the video. Chair Baltay: I would very much like for him to access if possible. Mr. Nguyen: Sure. Mr. Gutierrez: Can everyone see the shared screen now? Chair Baltay: Hold on one second. Do we have Greg, the architect, on board here? Can he hear us? Greg? Greg Stutheit: Hello, yes, can you hear me? Chair Baltay: Very well, Greg. We’re at the point where we’d like to get your presentation. We’re going ahead with the video you provided. Is that what you’d like to do. Mr. Stutheit: Sure, that would be fine. Thank you. Chair Baltay: Okay. Let’s go ahead with your video presentation. Thank you. Mr. Gutierrez: Okay. I’ll start sharing again. Can everyone see the shared screen? Chair Baltay: Yes. Board Member Hirsch: Yes. [Video Playing] Mr. Stutheit: Hi, good morning. My name is Greg Stutheit, and I’m with Montalba Architects. It’s nice to see some of you again, and good to meet others, digitally. Thank you for having us back to present to you a requested design update for our project at 620 Emerson Street, especially during these challenging times. We’ve been asked to present you the following, which we feel are really exciting adjustments to the project that will create a very special new designation in downtown Palo Alto. As many of you will probably remember, we previously had some good discussions leading up to the approval of a new restaurant at 620 Emerson Street, a restaurant to function in conjunction with the adjacent Nobu Hotel at 180 Hamilton. You can see here on the left the previously-approved façade and program, and on the right, our requested design revision, the major difference being the transformation of interior dining room into an exterior dining garden. Where previously our façade had utilized a series of large windows to draw attention into the dining area, we have retained an architectural expression to the façade and opened it to a planted exterior dining room beyond. Here are some context photos of the site as it appears today. Obviously, we want to do better. With the help of the Planning Department, we focused our proposed façade on maintaining the design features that had previously helped support the downtown urban design guidelines listed here. Previous display areas into the dining area are still framed with architectural elements such as stone columns, and peer through a decorative architectural bronze screening element. We have maintained a generous entryway that is recessed from and pushed to one side of the façade, to help provide visual interest. In plan, you can see that this entry provides a recessed connection with the street. Signage is minimal and tasteful, its location drawing pedestrians toward the new entry, similar to our previous simple, modern arcade that provides some protection from the elements. Again, here in plan, you can see that this element extends across a section of pedestrian seating along the street. This seat is flanked by an outward facing raised planter with California native planting planned. Beyond the street planting is the garden dining area, framed by subtly lit chiseled limestone and a decorative bronze screen. Finally, the massing of the façade and its reference to the larger urban fabric is important. Where we had previously aligned with the adjacent building, our façade now proposes to align with elements of the adjacent facades on both sides. These alignments take cues from the adjacent structures, but also render them differently. Taken together, we intend these moves to extend a logical transition between the structures, while providing the variation necessary to support an active and vibrant street scape. Our exterior materials palette is understated, as 5.a Packet Pg. 154 City of Palo Alto Page 8 might be expected for such a small façade, but supports visual texture and interest in much the same way as our previously-approved façade. It’s important to us that the element separating the street from the dining areas also support these ideals. You can see here some inspiration for this element. We’re working to adjust the physical manifestation of the screen to function as a screen, which separates interior garden from outer street while also providing visual interest and the same sense of layered spaces to the garden beyond that you see in the imagery here. To provide you with a better sense of the outdoor garden dining concept, we’ve included a couple of images of the space, overlooking it from above. Here you can see the garden taking full advantage of the beautiful California climate. As was our intent previously with the previous rooftop garden, this also breaks up the view of dead rooftops from above and provides some visual interest to hotel guests. And, during periods of inclement weather or excessive heat, we have cloth canopies that help to shade the dining areas, as well as the garden, helping to even out temperature swings on the planting below. As part of our revised proposal, and especially in these uncertain times, it feels good to suggest a series of features that give back to our environment. We’re targeting a number of ways to reduce our shared impact on the environment, beyond the obvious provision of green space. Some of these proposals actively offset impacts of the project, using soil collectors to supplement domestic water heating systems, recovering and reusing excess energy from kitchen equipment, and utilizing radiant heating to help reduce reliance on forced air and other comfort systems. Others such as solar lighting strategies, rainwater collection and passive ventilation form a multi-prong strategy for sustainability. Here, a summary of similar conditions shows the benefits of solar shading, solar lighting, and energy harvesting, as well as passive ventilation. Similarly here, during the winter seasons, solar radiation is welcomed to provide thermal light. Excess energy is harvested from mechanical sources in the kitchen, which are necessary for the operation, and then, used to augment radiant heating under the thermal floor [inaudible]. Rainwater is captured and sent to be infiltrated into the garden to the greatest extent possible. We thank you again for your time and the opportunity to show you these exciting provisions. We hope that you’ve enjoyed our first-ever social distanced presentation. On behalf of our entire team, we look forward to completing this great downtown project. Thank you. Chair Baltay: Thank you very much, Greg. A very nice presentation, although I confess, I feel like I’m just getting on an airplane, heading to JFK. Do we have any questions for the applicant from the Board? Does anyone have any questions? Vice Chair Thompson: Yes. Chair Baltay: Osma, go ahead. Vice Chair Thompson: The limestone material that is the façade, does that match the adjacent building? Mr. Stutheit: Yes. The intent is that it’s similar to the adjacent building. We’re lighting it inside in different ways, but the intent is that it becomes a bit of an extension. Vice Chair Thompson: So, it’s slightly different, but similar? Mr. Stutheit: Yeah, like I said, it’s being rendered a little bit differently because we’re lighting it differently, so it will appear a little different, especially at night. But it is the same textured limestone used on the adjacent building. Vice Chair Thompson: Thank you. I had another question. Has there been a structural review of the span across the front, just to make sure…? I’m just curious. Just to make sure that potentially down the line, if there hadn’t been, there might be further support? The span where the grate is? Mr. Stutheit: Yes. We are working right now with our structural engineer. We’re actually, you know, I guess taking the assumption that this is going to go well, and we’re getting ready to re-submit documents to the City. 5.a Packet Pg. 155 City of Palo Alto Page 9 Vice Chair Thompson: Okay, thank you. I have one more. I noticed in the renderings, there’s two types of awnings. There’s one that’s sort of, that has sort of a scalloped appearance, and the other one that has a flat appearance. I just wanted to understand the design intent of choosing two types of awnings. Mr. Stutheit: Obviously, the space that is there is quite a, sort of large space. We are attempting to create this garden dining experience that we hope is going to be just a really amazing experience, and in doing so, we wanted the garden to be sort of as flexible as possible. So, there’s sort of a series of coverage options where we have a long span cover that helps to protect the softscape, and then, a more, sort of smaller, simpler maybe to deploy, structure that covers the seating on more of a day-to-day basis. Vice Chair Thompson: I see. Okay. That’s all for my questions. Chair Baltay: Thank you, Osma. Any other questions from the Board? Board Member Hirsch: Yes. Chair Baltay: David, go ahead. Board Member Hirsch: Looking at the plan, I note the waving kind of pattern around the seating areas that are sort of into the landscape, and some kind of connection to the doorway coming from the building. It’s a little confusing as to know where people can go within the garden. It’s not so much our concern, but maybe you could describe somehow how the circulation will work. Because simply coming in from the street doorway gets you into the kind of waving pattern. Does it also get you up to the linear, rectangular seating that’s up closer to the building? Mr. Stutheit: Yes. There is a pathway that connects the street façade entrance to the rest of the dining spaces. It takes you sort of on an exploratory path, if you will, through the garden in that direction, so it’s not a direct connection, but it does take you…. Kind of raises up a little bit. There’s a little bit of a grade difference through the garden as you approach the seating. Board Member Hirsch: Your intention is then to use that waving pattern to get to other level of rectangular seating. Mr. Stutheit: Correct. Someone could be greeted at the door, basically, off of the sidewalk, and then, shown the way to their table. Some of the tables may be at times out in the landscape itself, kind of along this circuitous path, and then there’s a sort of block of seating and a more, sort of pseudo indoor/outdoor dining space more towards the middle of the property. Chair Baltay: Okay, does that answer your question, David? Board Member Hirsch: Yes, I mean, I guess that’s it. Your intention here is to have an experience of garden on your way in, and not just immediately be taken to your, directly to your table. Is that the intention? Mr. Stutheit: Yeah, that’s correct. Maybe I should have said something a little bit before about, our intent with this whole change, you know, we’re blessed with an amazing client who sees the benefit in something like this where, you know, we had previously kind of been struggling to bring the outdoors into the dining room with indoor planters and a large skylight. When we all saw the site open and empty, there was sort of an epiphany that happened, and we said, you know, why are we struggling to bring the outdoors in when we can create a garden that we then… Dine in garden. And wouldn’t that be so much better an experience. So, yes, you got it perfectly. It’s all about, kind of the garden dining experience. Board Member Hirsch: I guess I can accept that as long as everything is of quality and experience. The circuitousness of that might be worth doing. And as long as all aspects of the inside can function that way, including the perimeter walls, as well as the ground scape. 5.a Packet Pg. 156 City of Palo Alto Page 10 Mr. Stutheit: Yeah, that is definitely our intent. I mean, when I think about other examples, like the Japanese garden at Golden Gate Park, the experience is exploring the garden, and if you can do that on the way to your dining table, that’s great. Board Member Hirsch: In that case, what is your intention for the treatment of the wall of the adjacent building? Mr. Stutheit: Obviously, we will be doing what we can to improve the image of the wall of the adjacent building, but creating it as, sort of as a simple backdrop to the garden, if you will. Maybe taking it in a little more of a, sort of streamlined ideal of creating a backdrop for the thing in front. Board Member Hirsch: The texture of it is really kind of a plaster over that surface? Mr. Stutheit: Yes. Correct. Simple. Board Member Hirsch: And the trees that are in front of it, which I don’t think you ever showed that elevation – I don’t recall, anyhow – what is your consideration for portion of trees, the wall surface there? As a backdrop. Mr. Stutheit: I’m sorry, I’m not sure I understand the question. Board Member Hirsch: The neighboring building, there are some trees in the garden that are on that side. I wasn’t able to locate kind of the tree that would be on that side of the interior space, but I’m assuming there are some trees in the garden on that side. It’s just landscaped where [inaudible] ground elements and some trees. Mr. Stutheit: Yes, some ornamental trees. Board Member Hirsch: Ornamental trees. Mr. Stutheit: Yeah. Board Member Hirsch: Have you studied that in proportion to that façade? Mr. Stutheit: Not in great detail as far as the planting itself goes, but obviously that will be a consideration moving forward. Board Member Hirsch: Okay. I think that’s all the questions I have. Mr. Stutheit: Thank you, David. Any other questions? Very well. With that, we’ll open the meeting to public comments. Vinh, do we have anyone who wishes to address us? Mr. Nguyen: Right now, we have 11 attendees and one raised hand. One second. We have one raised hand from a caller with the number, last four digits 1000. Let me turn on the timer. So, for this speaker, I believe they get three minutes. Is that correct? Chair Baltay: Yes. [Connecting with caller.] Chair Baltay: Could you please state and spell your name for the record. Go ahead, please. Martin Bernstein: It’s Martin Bernstein [spells name]. Can you hear me okay? Chair Baltay: We can hear you fine. Proceed. 5.a Packet Pg. 157 City of Palo Alto Page 11 Mr. Bernstein: Thank you. I’m the neighbor to the rear of the proposed project. My address is 617 High Street. It’s a Victorian house. It’s my personal residence, and I support the suggestion or the design that’s proposed of the two windows on the second floor on the rear being casement, and then, being obscure glass. That will take care of the privacy concern I would have for those two windows. I support the plan as proposed. Thank you. Chair Baltay: Thank you, Mr. Bernstein. Vinh, do we have any other people wishing to speak? Mr. Nguyen: We have no more raised hands. Let’s give everyone maybe another five or 10 seconds, to see if anyone else wants to speak. Mr. Bernstein: Chair Baltay? Chair Baltay: Yes? Mr. Bernstein: I just wanted to also add that I’m speaking as an individual and not a member of any group. Chair Baltay: Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Bernstein, yes. We understand that. Mr. Nguyen: Okay, seeing as how there are no more raised hands, we can move on with the agenda. Chair Baltay: Okay, so we will close the meeting to public comments. As we start our discussion, is it possible to get the street elevation of the building on the screen so we can be looking at that as we talk? Board Member Hirsch: Good idea. Mr. Gutierrez: I can share that. One moment. Chair Baltay: David, why don’t we give the floor to you to start with our comments as soon as we get an image up. Anything you like, really, but I’d like to be looking at something. Board Member Hirsch: Okay. Evidently, I don’t have to click “Raise Hand” here, I can just speak. Chair Baltay: Yeah, you just speak. To all the Board members, I’d prefer to keep it more informal and speak as you like with respect to each other. We’ll start with Dave Hirsch, if he’d like to make comments. Board Member Hirsch: But no image yet. Wait for the image. There it is. Okay. Well, first off, I think that it is an improvement from where the Board was before. However, I wasn’t available for that particular meeting, so I’m starting from scratch here. Some parts of this are somewhat diffused because, you know, you don’t look at the whole façade from this view. You’re not looking at the hotel itself, which already has a kind of linear treatment, and that wasn’t really discussed. I’m assuming that the linear treatment that’s on the base of the hotel sort of matches up with the canopy level here. And the canopy, which runs all the way across everything, then kind of ties that together. However, it’s a substantial change in material and color, which I think has a good relationship to the darker versus the lighter stone, and the brass versus the…. I guess it’s some kind of textured metal, against the textured stone. The proportions there are nice, and the openness, of course, is really rather wonderful, to the street. The usefulness of the sitting area, I think if it is monitored so that people who do sit there aren’t camping out there also, which is an issue with downtown, but it is, after all, close to the entry to the hotel, so I think as a entry, an entry to the hotel, I think it’s going to be monitored, I assume, by the hotel itself. The grading is very nice, the fact that there are trees behind it I think is a pleasant thing. I’m concerned about the proportion of those. I mention the wall on the opposite side, that there is a consistency to the way the interior is landscaped and thought of as the view of the walls. Because the side of the adjacent building is up fairly high. I like the fact, of course, that the limestone ends at the right place on the adjacent building, and I was concerned that, in some of the elevations that I saw, it looked as if the limestone moved forward of the terra cotta patterning that’s in the adjacent building. I hope that’s not the case, that it aligns with the actual surface of the surround of the terra cotta on that side. As to the idea of the paving on the inside, if that’s our concern at all, it is to 5.a Packet Pg. 158 City of Palo Alto Page 12 the extent that it comes out from the gateway to the front line of the limestone. I think that should be a really enjoyable kind of experience, seeing the material. It’s going to be very tricky for you to get somebody who is good enough to make it work in the whole garden, but the fact that it is a, kind of a hand-tuned method of paving the interior space, I think could be quite an exciting experience, in fact. Tried it once myself in the rear garden of the brownstone and it does take a lot of talent to do it very well, to match up the stones and the casualness of the paving itself. And how to do that on a slope, when you’re actually sloping down and back up again within the courtyard, I think may cause some problems with the way in which you treat the edges of stone, that you cut it to fit into a pathway like that. It’s going to be up to you folks to figure out how to do that very well because a lot of this kind of a garden, in a lot of the Japanese type gardens, has to do with detail, and the way in which you construct it. For example, screening itself, when it meets up with a metal, Osma pointed out that there is, to keep light is one thing; to keep it structural is something else. And you will need some engineering to do that right, and you will need some careful detailing as the screening meets the stone walls. I’m assuming the limestone you’re describing is smooth surface where people will be sitting there, on the top, and that the underneath area is recessed, although I didn’t see that detail. Maybe I didn’t see it because I didn’t look enough, but there should be some recess of the limestone coming across, and the lighting that’s under there, and making that work so that there will be kind of a limestone cap. The front of the seating area projects out and isn’t just flush below. Typical to what you would do normally with the base. At least that’s my opinion. It should be set back there so that the setting area would look a little more cantilevered than it does because it’s kind of washed out by the lighting [inaudible]. I think the proportion of the limestone is good. It changes that in the proportion of the adjacent building and carries across the top and back to the main building, which is a nice follow through. My sort of biggest concern here is that, as a sort of Japanese garden, you know, it isn’t really a Zen garden, that the detailing of this, and the uniformity of this canopy, is kind of overwhelming to me. It doesn’t kind of meet the same scaling as other elements within this whole design. And I somehow sort of feel, although the dark and light, which I said I like before, almost would have preferred to have another material, and to see the structure of the front. But this is a personal thought, not one that others of the Board maybe would agree with. I would have seen it broken up differently. I would have liked to have seen something like a glass element as opposed to the stones. Sort of a lighter element. And I would have liked to have seen the structure of this expressed the way it is. It’s a completely different design. I accept what you have done here with this material, but if I were doing it, I would have done it differently. I would have made the structure all the way through, emphasize the doorway with it, slightly bigger proportion. Maybe a different kind of a canopy here, and had a separate, kind of a glazed structure in between. The experience would have been quite different, and it would have been different relative to the hotel itself, where it isn’t really only a foot or so away from the color of the hotel that extends almost as far as this canopy. That’s my concern. I think this works. It ties everything together. It’s a bit more of a differentiation from the hotel color itself, but I leave it to the architect to think about that as a possible alternative. It is a big change in the façade. Other than that, I think the planning of the whole thing is well thought out. The kitchen in the back and the second level now allowing for greater usefulness for the whole area. The path for serving I find a little bit difficult, and the path for connecting means that you really have to spend some time there before getting to your seat, taken to your seat. That’s going to be quite an interesting arrangement with the hotel, where they only run this thing as a functioning dining hall. That’s pretty much my comments. Chair Baltay: Thank you very much, David. Alex, would you care to go next? Board Member Lew: Sure. I can recommend approval of the project today. I think the drawing set and design have been very well designed in detail. I have a couple comments. One is on, I think, Sam, you had mentioned precedence, and had cited the Delfina restaurant. And then, there was another one, too, a longstanding one, which was the Gatehouse on Lytton. It dates back to, like, 1975. There was, like, a mid- block courtyard restaurant, and it actually had a similar cable and canvas retractable roof structure, too, similar to this proposed project. It was a very well-loved and popular restaurant in town for many years. I think that this can fit in well. I think the proposed stone façade and the alignment is actually very well done, and I think it captures the spirit of the building sublot, as well as the Delfina outdoor garden restaurant. I think materials like the bronze and stone are very high quality. With regards to the native plant finding, I think this is a very special circumstance here, where the plants really need to look good all year round, and that’s hard for many of the native plants to do. I will add that the flowering cherry trees 5.a Packet Pg. 159 City of Palo Alto Page 13 to provide fruit that the birds will eat. I think my only comment on the garden would be, just the decomposed granite, if it’s tracking out the sidewalk. But I think there are ways of addressing that with stabilizers. I don’t really have any experience with that. And I do see a stone threshold at the front façade, so there is some sort of transition area, so I think that could also help as well. That’s all of my comments. I think the project is very handsome. Chair Baltay: Thank you very much, Alex. Osma, if you’d care to address us. Vice Chair Thompson: Yes. I can also recommend approval of this project today. I do think it is also an improvement over the previous project that was proposed. I can remember going through some façade iterations for that one to try and make it a little more amenable to the street scape, and I think a lot of those discussions have really filtered here. So, contrary to Board Member Hirsch’s assessment, I actually think that this update on the façade doesn’t feel like a very big change. It feels very similar of the same family of what was there before, and I appreciate that it is an extension of the adjacent parcel in terms of the aesthetics. I do want to congratulate the designer on this. Especially now, you know, when social distancing is so important, it’s really refreshing to see a project that really takes that to heart and sort of reduces the amount of capacity in a really thoughtful way. The only item that I’d like to bring up – and I’d be open if the rest of the Board is open to this, to review it perhaps in subcommittee – it seems that the gate, the oil-rubbed gate, it looks really great here in the rendering. The material sample just showed, like, a flat plate, and I’m sure that was just a color sample. The precedent imagery seemed like the design of that gate isn’t fully designed just yet, so I think that would be something that might be worthwhile to review later on. But I see design intent here, and it’s really great, so it would just be a matter of following up on that once there is a finer point on that. But, yeah, otherwise, I’m all thumbs up. I’m very excited about this project, really excited about how this could be a really great addition to the city. [crosstalk] Chair Baltay: Thank you, Osma. Oh, did I cut you off there? Vice Chair Thompson: No, yeah, I just said that’s it for me. Chair Baltay: Okay, great. Thanks, Osma. I share the opinions of my colleagues. I think this is an improvement, and I’m very much in support of this project. I think it’s important for us to be clear that we do think it contextually compatible. I think Alex’s point out about Palo Alto actually having a history of open garden restaurants like this is correct, and quite applicable here. I think this will be a handsome addition to the restaurants seen in Palo Alto, and I’m looking forward to seeing this go in. I appreciate very much the continuing bench on the front façade. I remember us pushing for that more in the past, and this seems to be a very thoughtfully, carefully integrated bench, which is going to be quite nice. I think it both meets some sort of a civic need, but it also seems to fit right. The proportions, the material, everything is good. Alex, if I could, I’d like to point out one thing I’m concerned about regarding the landscaping. I’m in support of this landscaping as it is and do recognize that it’s non-native landscaping, and I think it’s okay because the overall design intent here is some sort of a Zen garden, Japanese garden type of thing, which is in keeping with the kind of restaurant they want to put in here. I think that’s the special circumstance. I’m concerned, though, that if the reason for allowing this is, as you put it, just because we want to keep up year-round appearances, that seems to be a pretty big loophole for every other applicant in the future. I don’t think we quite want to set that as a precedent. Do you have any thoughts about that statement? What do you think? Board Member Lew: Yeah, it is an issue, but I think in this particular location, being downtown, I think it does warrant special consideration compared to, say, a more suburban site. And then, I think the other issue, too, is that you have a restaurant, you have lots of people out there using the space, and that’s actually going to make it less attractive to wildlife. Chair Baltay: Right. Board Member Lew: It’s just inherently, they’re sort of, somewhat incompatible in a very small urban space. 5.a Packet Pg. 160 City of Palo Alto Page 14 Chair Baltay: Fair enough. I’m just pointing out, I don’t think we want to set the precedent being just year- round attractiveness as a good reason to not use native plants. Board Member Lew: Agreed, and I think that there are… I thought about native plant substitutions, and I think there are some that could happen. I think it is possible, but I don’t object to anything that they bought here, that they are proposing. Say, for example, like the wisteria that’s being proposed on the hotel wall. There is no native plant that is going to do that. Right? You might be able to find a substitution for, like, the flowering cherry tree, but, yeah, there are some plants on the list, there are no native equivalents. Chair Baltay: Yeah. Okay. I’m in support of the project, and I think I hear a majority, if not an unanimity, within the Board. Does anyone care to make any other comments, or can we have a motion, please? Board Member Hirsch: You know, I sounded like the one who was least favorable, but, in fact, I am favorable to the project. Chair Baltay: I think so, yeah. Board Member Hirsch: I was just giving thought to alternative, which really isn’t our role, particularly. It’s to look at the project as it is presented and say is it appropriate, or not. I would say it is appropriate. I do feel there’s connections back to the building that are not 100 percent appropriate at this point, but it’s hardly enough to hold up the project. Chair Baltay: If it’s any reassurance, David, we struggled mightily with what level of connection was correct. I remember vividly whether the façade material should be exactly the same as the hotel, or different, and I think the applicant has come up with a good solution. It was a bit of a process last time, sure. Board Member Hirsch: Okay. Chair Baltay: I guess I’ll… Vice Chair Thompson: [crosstalk] Oh, sorry. Chair Baltay: I was just going to make a motion. If you’d like to do that, Osma? Vice Chair Thompson: I was going to do it. Chair Baltay: Please. MOTION Vice Chair Thompson: I move that we approve this project subject to the conditions of approval, and also to bring the grate, when it is finally designed, back to subcommittee at some point in the future. Chair Baltay: Do we have any seconds on that motion? Board Member Lew: I will second. Chair Baltay: Okay, it’s been moved and seconded. Does anyone want to address that? Okay, if not, we’re going to have a vote. The process for a vote will be that Vinh will do a roll call and each person will state their vote in response to Vinh’s roll call. Vinh, if you could please do a vote for us. Aye: Baltay, Hirsch, Lew, Thompson (4) No: (0) MOTION TO APPROVE PASSES 4-0. 5.a Packet Pg. 161 City of Palo Alto Page 15 Chair Baltay: Okay, we have four in favor, none opposed, the item is approved. Approval of Minutes 3. Draft Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes for March 5, 2020. Chair Baltay: The next item is approval of the minutes from March 5, 2020. Do I have any comments regarding these minutes from anybody else on the Board? Board Member Lew: I have one comment. Packet page 46, there is a phonetic spelling of a plant. That’s rhamnus [correctly spells name of plant.] That’s all. Chair Baltay: Okay, well, be better get that corrected, Jodie. Any other comments or corrections. Okay, with that, can I have a motion, please? MOTION Board Member Lew: I will move that we approve the minutes for March 15 [sic], 2020. Board Member Hirsch: Second. Chair Baltay: Second by Board Member Hirsch. Vinh, if we could have a roll call vote, please. Aye: Baltay, Hirsch, Lew, Thompson (4) No: (0) MOTION TO APPROVE PASSES 4-0. Chair Baltay: Thank you very much. Board Member Questions, Comments or Announcements Chair Baltay: Moving on, we have Board Member questions, comments or announcements. In the past, we’ve heard from Alex regarding the Ventura public process. I don’t know if that’s going on. Alex, do you know anything? Board Member Lew: The March 24th meeting, as well as the April 21st meeting, have or are being cancelled, and there’s nothing scheduled at this time. There was some mentioning of doing it by Zoom, but it’s a very large group, so I don’t know if they figured out the logistics of that yet. There is one last thing. On the dedicated website for the project, which is PaloAltoNVCAP.org, community members can fill out a survey based on the three alternate schemes that were proposed. Chair Baltay: Thank you, Alex, for that report. Any other Board Member questions, comments or announcements? I would like to then alert my colleagues that at our next meeting, I’d like us to discuss just the mechanics of how this meeting has gone on line. One issue that has come up already is whether we need to have physical material samples for projects, or if the high-resolution photographs staff provided are adequate, or if we need to look at some other solution. If we do continue on the meetings, I suspect that would be an issue. I’d like us to not discuss it today, but to think about it over the next couple weeks, and be prepared to discuss that and other items regarding how we’re doing this. If we’re going to be having online meetings, we want to get the method right. Any other questions, comments, or announcements? Okay, with that, we’ll adjourn the meeting. We do have a subcommittee item for Board Members Hirsch and Lew to pick up, but the rest of the meeting is adjourned. Thank you everybody. Adjournment 5.a Packet Pg. 162 City of Palo Alto Page 16 Subcommittee Items 4. 3705 El Camino Real [18PLN-00136]: Subcommittee Review of a Previously Approved Project That was Conditioned to Return With Project Changes Related to Landscaping and Minor Facade Modifications. Environmental Assessment: Exempt From the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Accordance With Guidelines Section 15194 (Affordable Housing). Zoning District: CN(AH) (Neighborhood Commercial with Affordable Housing Combining District). For More Information Contact the Project Planner, Claire Raybould at Claire.Raybould@cityofpaloalto.org 5.a Packet Pg. 163 City of Palo Alto Page 17 Architectural Review Board Subcommittee Review Adrianne Steichen, Pyatok Architects, asteichen@pyatok.com 3705 El Camino Real [18PLN-00136] April 16, 2020 Claire Raybould, AICP, Senior Planner The application, and plans dated March 11, 2020, was reviewed by the ARB Subcommittee on April 16, 2020 in accordance with condition of approval #6, as stated below. The ARB Subcommittee comprised of Board members Lew and Hirsch. 6. ARB SUBCOMMITTEE. Prior to the issuance of the building permits, the applicant shall return to the ARB subcommittee for approval of the following items, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Community Environment: a. Update the landscaping plan to show, to the degree feasible, street trees along El Camino Real frontage, or other significant landscaping. b. Enhance the corner of the building at the intersection of El Camino Real and Wilton Avenue to make it a more visible and distinctive part of the building. c. Modify the color and texture of the alley-facing elevation to better relate to the rest of the building. At the meeting, the Subcommittee agreed with the revisions presented. Additionally, the Subcommittee directed staff to work with the applicant to incorporate a mix of fescue grasses in the street planter strips instead of utilizing a single species of fescue. This Subcommittee Review letter shall be printed on the plans submitted for building permit(s). TO: SUBJECT: DATE: FROM: 5.a Packet Pg. 164 Architectural Review Board Staff Report (ID # 11308) Report Type: Subcommittee Items Meeting Date: 5/21/2020 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2442 Summary Title: 4256 El Camino Real: Subcommittee for Hotel Colors & Details Title: 4256 El Camino Real [18PLN-00096]: Subcommittee Review of a Project Previously Recommended for Approval, with a Recommendation that the Following Items Return: Enhanced Renderings, Consider a Lighter Color Palette, Provide Ceiling Details for the Porte-Cochere, Reduce the Stair Tower Height to the Lowest Feasible Point. For More Information Contact the Project Planner Samuel Gutierrez at samuel.gutierrez@cityofpaloalto.org. From: Jonathan Lait Recommendation Staff recommends the Architectural Review Board (ARB) subcommittee take the following action(s): 1. Discuss and provide direction or recommend approval of project revisions. Background On January 16, 2020, the ARB recommended approval to the Director of Planning & Development Services for the subject project while conditioning that certain project elements return for review by a subcommittee of the ARB. Rather than waiting to respond to a potential condition of approval, the applicant submitted certain project elements for ARB subcommittee review prior to Director’s decision on the application. Below are the items the ARB requested to review at subcommittee level, and the applicant’s response to the ARB’s comments: A. Provide updated renderings that more clearly indicate the color and materials for the project, while showing the required rear massing change. B. Revise the stair tower to be as low as possible (west elevation). C. Ceiling details for the Porte-Cochere design. Applicant’s Response: 6 Packet Pg. 165 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Department Page 2 A. The applicant has updated the plans (Sheet A5.4) to include photographs of similar projects using the materials that have been proposed. While the ARB felt the colors may be too dark, the applicant had an internal discussion in regard to the materials and colors and have decided to keep the design as proposed. They feel the colors portray a sophisticated and elegant aesthetic and the issue was really the print quality. The rear massing has been returned to the previous design per the ARB’s recommendation and the project now shows 96 rooms total. B. The applicant studied the stair tower, which is at the lowest height possible without visually exposing the stair and railings it is meant to conceal. The plans have been updated to included information about height on sheet A4.1. C. The Porte Cochere ceiling is illustrated in more detail on sheet A5.3 where reference to materials, lighting, and a diagrammatic detail are shown. A video recording of the Board’s last meeting on this project is available online: [https://bit.ly/4256ECRARB3] The Board is encouraged to provide direction to staff and the applicant as to whether the proposed changes are sufficient or requires further refinement. Report Author & Contact Information ARB1 Liaison & Contact Information Samuel Gutierrez, Planner Jodie Gerhardt, AICP, Planning Manager (650) 329-2225 (650) 329-2575 samuel.gutierrez@cityofpaloalto.org jodie.gerhardt@cityofpaloalto.org Attachments: x Attachment A: Project Plans (ARB Subcommittee) (DOCX) 1 Emails may be sent directly to the ARB using the following address: arb@cityofpaloalto.org 6 Packet Pg. 166 Attachment A Project Plans During Shelter-in-Place, project plans are only available online. Directions to review Project plans online: 1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2. Scroll to find “4256 El Camino Real” and click the address link 3. On this project specific webpage you will find a link to the project plans and other important information a. See “ARB Subcommittee Plans” Direct Link to Project Webpage: https://bit.ly/2CYWy3f Materials Boards: During Shelter-in-Place, color and material boards will be available to view in the display case outside of City Hall, on the exterior elevator near the corner of Hamilton Ave. and Bryant St. Environmental Review As of writing this report a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was Prepared Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was Circulated for Public Comment Between December 20, 2019 and February 3, 2020. Direct Link to DEIR: http://bit.ly/DEIR4256 6.a Packet Pg. 167