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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-10 Planning & Transportation Commission Agenda PacketPLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Council Chambers & Hybrid 6:00 PM Planning and Transportation Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and minutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC.  VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499) Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Commission and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject line. 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. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes for all combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions and Action Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers. PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted. Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks, posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. TIME ESTIMATES Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS 1.Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments ACTION ITEMS Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal. All others: Five(5) minutes per speaker. 2.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00012]: Request for PTC Recommendation on the Applicant’s Proposal to Rezone the Subject Site from Commercial Service (CS) to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning to Allow the Construction of a 100% Affordable, Five‐Story, 44 Dwelling Unit Housing Development with Ground Level Lobby and 26 Parking Spaces. Environmental Assessment: Initial Study/15183 Exemption. Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service). 6:10 PM – 7:40 PM 3.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 800 San Antonio Road [23PLN‐00010]: Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for a Rezone from Service Commercial to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning (PC/PHZ). The Project is the Construction of 75 Residential Ownership Units Including 15 Below‐Market Rate Units (20% of the Units) in a Five Story Building with Two Levels of Subterranean Parking. Environmental Assessment: An Addendum to the Previously Certified Housing Incentive Program Expansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project EIR (SCH # 2019090070) was Prepared. Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service).      7:40 PM – 9:10 PM 4.310 California Ave: Request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Expansion of an Existing Commercial Recreation Use and Renovation of Eating and Drinking Space 9:10 PM – 10:30 PM 5.Election of Chair and Vice Chair      10:30 PM – 11:00 PM APPROVAL OF MINUTES Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 6.Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Minutes of November 29, 2023 COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. W r i t t e n   p u b l i c   c o m m e n t s  m a y   b e   s u b m i t t e d   b y   e m a i l   t o planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. 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. You may 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. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. 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 comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions 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 Commission. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, April 10, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMPlanning and Transportation Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andminutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499)Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toPlanning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Commission and availablefor inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you arereferencing in your subject line.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. Touphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storagedevices are not accepted.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks, posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. TIME ESTIMATES Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS 1.Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments ACTION ITEMS Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal. All others: Five(5) minutes per speaker. 2.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00012]: Request for PTC Recommendation on the Applicant’s Proposal to Rezone the Subject Site from Commercial Service (CS) to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning to Allow the Construction of a 100% Affordable, Five‐Story, 44 Dwelling Unit Housing Development with Ground Level Lobby and 26 Parking Spaces. Environmental Assessment: Initial Study/15183 Exemption. Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service). 6:10 PM – 7:40 PM 3.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 800 San Antonio Road [23PLN‐00010]: Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for a Rezone from Service Commercial to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning (PC/PHZ). The Project is the Construction of 75 Residential Ownership Units Including 15 Below‐Market Rate Units (20% of the Units) in a Five Story Building with Two Levels of Subterranean Parking. Environmental Assessment: An Addendum to the Previously Certified Housing Incentive Program Expansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project EIR (SCH # 2019090070) was Prepared. Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service).      7:40 PM – 9:10 PM 4.310 California Ave: Request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Expansion of an Existing Commercial Recreation Use and Renovation of Eating and Drinking Space 9:10 PM – 10:30 PM 5.Election of Chair and Vice Chair      10:30 PM – 11:00 PM APPROVAL OF MINUTES Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 6.Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Minutes of November 29, 2023 COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. W r i t t e n   p u b l i c   c o m m e n t s  m a y   b e   s u b m i t t e d   b y   e m a i l   t o planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. 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. You may 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. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. 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 comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions 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 Commission. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, April 10, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMPlanning and Transportation Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andminutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499)Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toPlanning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Commission and availablefor inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you arereferencing in your subject line.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. Touphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storagedevices are not accepted.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.TIME ESTIMATES Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS 1.Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments ACTION ITEMS Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal. All others: Five(5) minutes per speaker. 2.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00012]: Request for PTC Recommendation on the Applicant’s Proposal to Rezone the Subject Site from Commercial Service (CS) to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning to Allow the Construction of a 100% Affordable, Five‐Story, 44 Dwelling Unit Housing Development with Ground Level Lobby and 26 Parking Spaces. Environmental Assessment: Initial Study/15183 Exemption. Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service). 6:10 PM – 7:40 PM 3.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 800 San Antonio Road [23PLN‐00010]: Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for a Rezone from Service Commercial to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning (PC/PHZ). The Project is the Construction of 75 Residential Ownership Units Including 15 Below‐Market Rate Units (20% of the Units) in a Five Story Building with Two Levels of Subterranean Parking. Environmental Assessment: An Addendum to the Previously Certified Housing Incentive Program Expansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project EIR (SCH # 2019090070) was Prepared. Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service).      7:40 PM – 9:10 PM 4.310 California Ave: Request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Expansion of an Existing Commercial Recreation Use and Renovation of Eating and Drinking Space 9:10 PM – 10:30 PM 5.Election of Chair and Vice Chair      10:30 PM – 11:00 PM APPROVAL OF MINUTES Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 6.Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Minutes of November 29, 2023 COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. W r i t t e n   p u b l i c   c o m m e n t s  m a y   b e   s u b m i t t e d   b y   e m a i l   t o planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. 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. You may 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. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. 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 comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions 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 Commission. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, April 10, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMPlanning and Transportation Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andminutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499)Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toPlanning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Commission and availablefor inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you arereferencing in your subject line.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. Touphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storagedevices are not accepted.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item,to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items maybe heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to bestmanage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALLPUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSThe Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS1.Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and AssignmentsACTION ITEMSPublic Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal. All others:Five(5) minutes per speaker.2.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00012]: Request forPTC Recommendation on the Applicant’s Proposal to Rezone the Subject Site fromCommercial Service (CS) to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning to Allow theConstruction of a 100% Affordable, Five‐Story, 44 Dwelling Unit Housing Developmentwith Ground Level Lobby and 26 Parking Spaces. Environmental Assessment: InitialStudy/15183 Exemption. Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service).6:10 PM – 7:40 PM3.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 800 San Antonio Road [23PLN‐00010]:Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for a Rezone from Service Commercial toPlanned Community/Planned Home Zoning (PC/PHZ). The Project is the Construction of75 Residential Ownership Units Including 15 Below‐Market Rate Units (20% of the Units)in a Five Story Building with Two Levels of Subterranean Parking. EnvironmentalAssessment: An Addendum to the Previously Certified Housing Incentive ProgramExpansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project EIR (SCH # 2019090070) wasPrepared. Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service).      7:40 PM – 9:10 PM4.310 California Ave: Request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Expansion of anExisting Commercial Recreation Use and Renovation of Eating and Drinking Space9:10 PM – 10:30 PM5.Election of Chair and Vice Chair      10:30 PM – 11:00 PM APPROVAL OF MINUTES Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 6.Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Minutes of November 29, 2023 COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. W r i t t e n   p u b l i c   c o m m e n t s  m a y   b e   s u b m i t t e d   b y   e m a i l   t o planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. 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. You may 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. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. 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 comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions 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 Commission. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, April 10, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMPlanning and Transportation Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andminutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN 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CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. Item No. 1. Page 1 of 2 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: April 10, 2024 Report #: 2403-2806 TITLE Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) review and comment as appropriate. BACKGROUND This document includes the following items:  PTC Meeting Schedule  PTC Representative to City Council (Rotational Assignments)  Upcoming PTC Agenda Items Commissioners are encouraged to contact Veronica Dao (Veronica.Dao@CityofPaloAlto.org) to notify staff of any planned absences one month in advance, if possible, to ensure the availability of a PTC quorum. PTC Representative to City Council is a rotational assignment where the designated commissioner represents the PTC’s affirmative and dissenting perspectives to Council for quasijudicial and legislative matters. Representatives are encouraged to review the City Council agendas (https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/City-Council/Council-Agendas-Minutes) for the months of their respective assignments to verify if attendance is needed or contact staff. Prior PTC meetings are available online at https://midpenmedia.org/category/government/city- of-palo-alto/boards-and-commissions/planning-and-transportation-commission. UPCOMING PTC ITEMS Item 1 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 6     Item No. 1. Page 2 of 2 April 15, 2024 Joint meeting with City Council to Approve a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to revise the 2023-2031 Housing Element These are placeholder dates targeted for items listed below; the dates for items may change. April 24, 2024 Review 2023-24 PTC Work Plan and Discuss 2024-25 PTC Work Plan Study session on zoning code changes to implement State legislation May 8, 2024 North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan (NVCAP) and Supplemental EIR 660 University Avenue Recommend Retail Strategies Draft Report Supplemental EIR for proposed CIP for Comprehensive Plan Consistency May 29, 2024 Dark Skies and Bird Safe Design draft ordinance 830 Los Trancos Road Code Amendments to Address State Law Changes Impacting Local Land Use and Zoning June 12, 2024 Amendments to Housing Incentive Program (HIP) to Implement Housing Element 3.4 Study Session Zoning Code Changes regarding parking and retail ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: 2024 Meeting Schedule and Assignments AUTHOR/TITLE: Amy French, Chief Planning Official Item 1 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 7     Planning & Transportation Commission 2024 Meeting Schedule & Assignments 2024 Schedule Meeting Dates Time Location Status Planned Absences 1/10/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Cancelled 1/31/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 2/14/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Canceled 2/28/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 3/13/2024 5:00 PM Hybrid Special Joint Meeting w/ HRC 3/27/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular Hechtman 4/10/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 4/15/2024 5:30 PM Hybrid Joint Meeting w/ Council 4/24/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 5/8/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 5/29/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 6/12/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 6/26/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 7/10/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 7/31/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 8/14/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 8/28/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 9/11/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 9/25/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 10/9/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 10/30/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 11/13/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 11/27/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 12/11/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 12/25/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Cancelled 2024 Assignments - Council Representation (primary/backup) January February March April May June Cari Templeton Keith Reckdahl Bart Hechtman Doria Summa Bryna Chang George Lu Doria Summa Allen Akin Keith Reckdahl Cari Templeton George Lu Bryna Chang July August September October November December Allen Akin Bart Hechtman Doria Summa George Lu Bart Hechtman Keith Reckdahl Cari Templeton Bryna Chang George Lu Bart Hechtman Doria Summa Cari Templeton Item 1 Attachment A - 2024 Schedule & Assignments     Packet Pg. 8     Item No. 2. Page 1 of 7 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: April 10, 2024 Report #: 2402-2661 TITLE PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN-00012]: Request for PTC Recommendation on the Applicant’s Proposal to Rezone the Subject Site from Commercial Service (CS) to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning to Allow the Construction of a 100% Affordable, Five-Story, 44 Dwelling Unit Housing Development with Ground Level Lobby and 26 Parking Spaces. Environmental Assessment: Initial Study/15183 Exemption. Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service). RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) take the following action(s): 1. Provide initial comments/feedback and recommend that staff forward the proposed project to the Architectural Review Board (ARB) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant proposes a 44-unit affordable housing development on a vacant lot at 3265 El Camino Real and seeks exceptions to the Zoning Code through the Planned Community/Home Zoning (PC/PHZ) process. The PTC’s feedback is requested, particularly on the project’s deviations from the Zoning Code development standards. In accordance with Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Section 18.38.065(a), a formal request for a rezoning of the property to a PC/PHZ must first be reviewed by the PTC. Should the PTC view the project favorably, the PTC would recommend the project be reviewed by the ARB. A prescreening application for this project was reviewed by the City Council on September 11, 2023. The links to the staff report, video, or meeting minutes can be found below: Staff Report: https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/viewer?id=2541&type=0 Meeting Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6b62NDkAyo Meeting Minutes: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/City-Council/Council-Agendas- Minutes Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 9     Item No. 2. Page 2 of 7 BACKGROUND The subject site is vacant and was previously the pool area of the hotel at the adjacent 3255 El Camino Real property. In 2018, a planning entitlement was approved for a mixed-use building with three residential units and 275 square feet (sf) of commercial mixed use. This prior entitlement (15PLN-00312) has expired and is no longer moving forward. Requested Entitlements, Findings and Purview: The following discretionary applications are being requested: •Planned Community (PC/PHZ) Rezoning: The process for evaluating this type of application is set forth in PAMC 18.38.065. PC rezoning applications require review by the PTC and the Architectural Review Board, a final review of a development plan for review and recommendation by the PTC, and a decision by the Council. The findings under 18.38.060 must be made in the affirmative for project approval. The Architectural Review Board makes a recommendation on the development plan in accordance with the findings for architectural review in Section 18.76.020 pursuant to 18.38.065(b). These findings are included in Attachment B. For housing projects rezoning to PC (labeled “Planned Home Zoning”) council expressed an expectation that projects provide at least 20% of the units at below market rate. Project Description On January 10, 2024, Trachtenberg Architects filed an application on behalf of Half Dome Capitol to rezone the subject parcel from CS to Planned Community and to redevelop the site with 44 residential rental units. Twenty percent (20%) of the units would be restricted at a rate affordable to low income (51%-80% Area Median Income (AMI)) and 80% of the units would be restricted at a rate affordable to moderate income (81%-120% AMI). The applicant has also established a private agreement with the Palo Alto Educator Association (PAEA) to prioritize housing Palo Alto teachers when seeking tenants (Attachment F); however, there is no guarantee that teachers will be the only occupants of the building. The building would be five-stories, 55 feet tall to the top of the roof deck line. The elevator overrun would be up to 69 feet as allowed in accordance with PAMC Section 18.40.090. The project includes 25,912 square feet of gross floor area on a 7,493-sf lot (Floor area ratio of 3.5: 1.0). The project also includes a 1,155 square foot roof top deck and 26 total parking spaces provided in an at-grade parking garage and utilizing a parking lift system that will lift vehicles above and below grade (see section drawings on sheet A3.0 of the plan set). The building’s exterior materials will be stucco siding, metal infill panels to frame the windows, and painted metal paneling at the elevator overrun on the side of the building which faces the Kasa Hotel. The applicant’s project description is included in Attachment D. The project plans are included in Attachment G. Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 10     Item No. 2. Page 3 of 7 All PC/PHZ projects must have a public benefit, which the City Council has expressed to mean that at least 20% of the housing units in a project will be deed restricted for lower income households in one of four ways1. The applicant describes this proposal in Attachment D , as being “100% affordable”, with 20% of the units restricted to the “low income” category (51%-80% Area Median Income (AMI)) and 80% of the units restricted to “moderate income” category (81%- 120% AMI), which will satisfy Option 2 of Council’s approved PC/PHZ standards. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has released data demonstrating the income levels that qualify for each category based on the number of persons in the household for 2023 here: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/grants-and- funding/income-limits-2023.pdf. Surrounding Uses This site is located between a two-story motel to the western side of the property and a one- story restaurant to the eastern side of the property. On the northern side, the property backs up to a parking lot which serves the restaurant. Beyond is a one-story single-family house, and a two-story office building. The site abuts El Camino Real on its southern side. The site is less than one block from Portage Avenue (entrance to the former Fry’s site) and is located within the boundaries of the in-progress North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan (NVCAP). ANALYSIS Zoning Compliance Staff has analyzed the project in comparison to development standards of the Service Commercial (CS) and the Affordable Housing Incentive Program (AHIP) zoning districts. Attachment C identifies where the proposed project deviates from these district standards. The primary development standards the project will deviate from are the allowable height and floor area ratio (FAR). Given the City’s definition of height, the proposed building would be 65 feet (i.e. top of the elevator car), while a majority of the building would have a height of 55-feet when measured to the roof deck, and the proposed FAR is 3.58:1 where the CS zone allows 0.6:1 FAR. In comparison, the AHIP standards allow a 2:1 FAR. Draft North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan (NVCAP) Compliance The Draft NVCAP (May 2023) designates this area for high-density residential use but requires ground-floor retail. This project does not propose ground floor retail and no existing retail use is present on the site today. The overall sidewalk width would be 12-feet which meets the Zoning Code’s requirement for an effective 12-foot sidewalk on El Camino Real. The Draft NVCAP would allow a height of 55 feet for this site where the proposed height for this project is height 65 feet. Affordability, Compliance with PHZ On February 3, 2020, Council unanimously endorsed using Planned Community (PC) Zoning for 1 Council Adopted Planned Home Zoning Standards: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes-reports/reports/city-manager-reports- cmrs/year-archive/2020/id-10715.pdf Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 11     Item No. 2. Page 4 of 7 housing and mixed-use housing projects to help spur housing production, and rebranded it Planned Home Zoning (PHZ). In exchange for deviation from certain standards as allowed under the rezoning, if approved by Council, the project must include at least 20% of the housing units as deed restricted for lower-income households. Moreover, the number of housing units must offset the number of net new commercial jobs that are generated by the project. As a part of this, several options to meet 20% affordability were established. Using Option #2, the weighted system, as shown below, the project is proposing an equivalency of 72% affordable units, exceeding the 20% minimum requirement as noted in Table 1 below. Since no retail is proposed, this project would inherently create more housing than jobs. Parking and Circulation The applicant proposes 26 parking spaces, or 0.59 spaces per residential unit. 24 parking spaces would be provided in vehicle stackers that would be independently accessible and one ADA parking space would be provided2. This is an increase from the original proposal that had 20 parking spaces in vehicle stackers. Typically, one parking space per unit is required for studio and one-bedroom units, and a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan can be used for an up to 100% reduction in required spaces for a 100% affordable housing project where units are available to households with income levels at or below the 120% AMI thresholds (Attachment E). For comparison, a project using the Affordable Housing Incentive Program (PAMC 18.32) requires 0.75 parking spaces per unit. The project is located on El Camino Real, a high-quality bus corridor. California State Law AB 2097 prevents cities from requiring parking spaces for projects within a half-mile of a high-quality transit stop (defined as an area with intersecting cross-street bus routes with a 15-minute headway for both routes) or a Caltrain station. However, the site is located further than a half- mile (roughly 0.65 miles) from the California Avenue Caltrain station so this project cannot utilize this provision of state law. As required by Code, 44 long-term bike parking spaces are proposed on the ground floor in a shared storage room, in addition to five on-site shared electric bikes. 2PAMC 18.52.040(b)(6-8) allows accessible loading zones to count as parking spaces. Hence, the number of spaces provided is 26 even though 25 spaces are shown on the plans. Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 12     Item No. 2. Page 5 of 7 In the previous submittal, the proposed entry into the garage was 14 feet wide. In response to feedback from staff and the City Council, the applicant has increased the driveway to meet the required 20-foot-wide driveway for two-way traffic. Roof Deck The proposed project includes a rooftop garden to accommodate some of the required open space. The proposed roof deck is 1,150 sf to provide approximately 26 sf of open space per unit. Typically, 150 sf of open space per unit is required in the CS zone district regulations, and 50 sf of open space per unit is required for projects using the Affordable Housing Incentive Program. Rooftop gardens are generally not allowed above the standard height limit but are allowed on properties on El Camino Real provided they do not abut residentially zoned property or a property with a residential use. It should be noted that there is one single-family home on Lambert Street, but it is buffered between another parcel which serves as the parking lot for INDO Restaurant & Lounge. Since the adjacent parcel is not residentially zoned and does not have a residential use located on it, this restriction does not apply. Regardless, the applicant has pushed the deck area to the El Camino Real side of the building to maintain a 150 ft separation from this residence in accordance with other similar provisions of the municipal code. Existing Tree The site contains a Valley Oak and a Black Acacia tree. The Valley Oak is a Protected tree while the Black Acacia is considered a Designated tree. Combined, the tree protection zones comprise more than 25% of the developable area for the site and can therefore be removed per ordinance. The PTC may consider the net benefit of 44 housing units compared to maintaining a protected tree. If removed, this tree will be subject to on-site replacement and/or in lieu fees per Urban Forestry requirements. The property frontage on El Camion Real is only 50 feet. Therefore, multi-modal access to the site is prioritized over landscaping along the facade. The existing mature London Plane street tree at the center of the lot on El Camino Real will remain through the construction of this project. Waste Pick-Up The proposed plans show the waste bins on the ground floor in the garage. Caltrans is proposing bike lanes throughout the City along El Camino Real which will eliminate the opportunity to provide a trash staging area on El Camino Real in front of the property. When staff studied where trash bins could be stored, the narrow frontage did not provide any opportunity to place waste bins on El Camino Real that would allow safe bicycle and vehicle traffic to and from the site during collection. Generally, Green Waste collects trash in commercial areas between 4:00am and 6:30am, but three separate collection vehicles will need to service this site. It is likely that collection will occur at a later point in the morning to limit how much residents are disturbed by the sound of the collection vehicles. In order to address the safety and noise issues, staff has recommended that the applicant stage their bins on Lambert Street. On-site staff for the project will move the bins onto Lambert Street the night before collection. The following morning, after Green Waste has serviced the bins from Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 13     Item No. 2. Page 6 of 7 Lambert Street, the on-site staff will promptly move the bins from Lambert Street back into the garage so that the bins will not be left out for a prolonged period. Special Requirements of a Planned Community Application (PAMC 18.38.150) PAMC Section 18.38.150 includes additional restrictions that apply to all PHZ/PC projects when they abut or have any portion of their property within 150 feet of an RE, R-1, R-2, RMD, RM, or any PC district permitting single-family development or multiple-family development. These restrictions include height limits for parking structures, height and daylight plane transitions from lower density sites, and additional setbacks. While there is a single-family home within 150 feet of the subject parcel located at 460 Lambert Avenue, it is located on a Service Commercial (CS) zoned parcel. As a result, these additional restrictions do not apply. Comprehensive Plan Compliance 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 is used by City staff 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. The Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the project site is Service Commercial, which allows for higher density multi-family along El Camino Real. This address is not currently listed as a Housing Inventory Site in the Housing Element. Based on an initial analysis, the project appears to be consistent with the policies in the Comprehensive Plan and therefore fulfills the goals of the Plan as well. A detailed review of the project’s consistency with the Comprehensive Plan will be provided during the ARB hearings. El Camino/South El Camino Real Design Guidelines (3)(4) Given the project site’s location, it must conform to the El Camino Real/South El Camino Real Design Guidelines. Based on an initial analysis, the project appears to be consistent with these policies. A detailed review of the project’s consistency with these Guidelines will be provided for the ARB review. Consistency with Application Findings The findings for approval of an Architectural Review application have been included as Attachment D. A detailed review of the project’s consistency with the Findings for approval will be provided for the ARB review. FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT Impacts from the project on the City resources are limited to the staff time associated with processing the application. Rezoning applications are cost recovery, therefore staff time spent 3 El Camino Real Design Guidelines: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/planning-amp- development-services/file-migration/current-planning/forms-and-guidelines/el-camino-real-design-guidelines.pdf 4 South El Camino Real Design Guidelines: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/planning-amp- development-services/file-migration/current-planning/forms-and-guidelines/south-el-camino-real-design- guidelines.pdf Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 14     Item No. 2. Page 7 of 7 processing an application is reimbursed by the applicant. 100% affordable housing projects are exempt from paying the City’s Development Impact fees per PAMC 16.58.030(c). 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 March 29, 2024. Postcard mailing occurred on March 27, 2024. Public Comments As of the writing of this report, no new project-related, public comments were received. Public comments associated with the 9/11/23 Council Prescreening are available here: https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=13020. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The subject project is 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. Staff has hired Rincon Consultants, Inc. to prepare an Initial Study/15183 Exemption for this project. Upon completion of the environmental documentation, staff will post the document on the project webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Current- Planning/Projects/3265-El-Camino. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS In addition to the recommended action, the Planning and Transportation Commission may: 1. Decline to move the project forward to the Architectural Review Board. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A – Location Map Attachment B – ARB Findings Attachment C – Zoning Comparison Table Attachment D – Applicant’s Project Description Attachment E - TDM Plan Attachment F - Private Agreement with Teacher Associations Attachment G - Project Plans AUTHOR/TITLE: Garrett Sauls, Planner Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 15     Item 2 Attachment A - Location Map     Packet Pg. 16     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. 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. 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. Item 2 Attachment B - ARB Findings     Packet Pg. 17     ATTACHMENT C ZONING COMPARISON TABLE 3265 El Camino Real, 24PLN-00012 The PHZ/PC Special Requirements (18.38.150) do not apply because the site is not within 150 ft of residential zoning district Regulation Required CS Development Standard AH Development Standard Proposed Minimum Site Area, width and depth No minimum size or dimensions No minimum size or dimensions 7,492 sf Minimum Front Yard 0-10 ft to create an 8-12 ft effective sidewalk width (8) 0-10 ft to create an 8-12 ft effective sidewalk width (8) 4 ft, 12 ft effective sidewalk Rear Yard 10 ft 10 ft 0 @ ground floor; 5 ft at parts of upper floors Interior Side Yard None None 0-6 ft @ ground floor; 0-8 ft at upper floor Build-to-Lines 50% of frontage built to setback (1) 50% of frontage built to setback (1) 100%; Complies Max. Site Coverage 50% (3,746 sf)None 87% (6,525 sf) Max. Building Height 50 feet Add’l 15 ft for equipment 50 feet Add’l 15 ft for equipment 55 ft. to roof deck line 69 ft to elevator overrun Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.6:1 (4,495 sf) for 100% residential sites on El Camino Real 2.0 for 100% affordable housing 3.58:1 (26,804 sf) Residential Density (4)No max on El Camino Real No max 44 Min. Ground Floor Commercial FAR (10) None exists on site; therefore, no Retail Preservation None required None proposed Daylight Plane for lot lines abutting one or more residential zone districts other than an RM-40 or PC Zone None, does not abut residential None, does not abut residential None, does not abut residential Minimum Landscape/Open Space Coverage 30% (2,247.6 sf) (2) Max 1,348.6 sf rooftop garden (60% of 2,247.6 sf) 20% (1498.4 sf), may include rooftop garden 28% (2,105 sf) 1,155 sf rooftop garden (51% of req. 2,247.6 sf) Minimum Useable Open Space (Private and/or Common) 150 sf per unit (2)50 sf per unit 26 sf per unit (1) Twenty-five-foot driveway access permitted regardless of frontage. (2) Required usable open space: (1) may be any combination of private and common open spaces; (2) does not need to be located on the ground (but rooftop gardens are not included as open space except as provided below); (3) minimum private open space dimension six feet; and (4) minimum common open space dimension twelve feet. For CN and CS sites on El Camino Real and CC(2) sites that do not abut a single- or two-family residential use or zoning district, rooftop gardens may qualify as usable open space and may count as up to 60% of the required usable open space for the residential component of a project. In order to qualify as usable open space, the rooftop garden shall meet the requirements set forth in Section 18.40.230. (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). Item 2 Attachment C - Zoning Comparison Table     Packet Pg. 18     (8) A 12-foot sidewalk width is required along El Camino Real frontage. (10) In the CC(2) zone and on CN and CS zoned sites on El Camino Real, there shall be no minimum mixed use ground floor commercial FAR for a residential project, except to the extent that the retail preservation requirements of Section 18.40.180 or the retail shopping (R) combining district (Chapter 18.30(A)) applies. Table 2: CONFORMANCE WITH CHAPTER 18.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) for Multiple Family Use Type Required Standard Required AH Proposed Vehicle Parking 1 per studio or 1- bedroom unit (44 spaces) .75 per unit of any size (33 spaces) 2 ADA spaces1 24 stacker spaces 26 spaces total Bicycle Parking 1 per unit (44 spaces), 100% - LT 1 per unit (44 spaces), 100% - LT 44 LT Loading Space None for less than 50 units None for less than 50 units None provided 1 PAMC 18.52.040(b)(6-8) allows accessible loading zones to count as parking spaces. If those loading zones are shared between two stalls, they are double counted. Item 2 Attachment C - Zoning Comparison Table     Packet Pg. 19     TRACHTENBERG ARCHITECTS 2 4 2 1 F o u r t h S t r e e t B e r k e l e y , C A 9 4 7 1 0 p h o n e : 5 1 0 . 6 4 9 . 1 4 1 4 w w w . T r a c h t e n b e r g A r c h . c o m March 25, 2024 Planning Division City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Ave, 5th Floor Palo Alto, CA 94301 Project Description for 3265 El Camino Real This 100% affordable new multi-family housing project consists of a 5-story development with 44 dwelling units and ground level lobby and parking. First priority for all vacancies will be given to the teacher members of the Palo Alto Educator Association (PAEA) through an existing partnership and agreement. This project would provide a quality infill development on an empty and underutilized site, which is located on a major arterial street, El Camino Real, with close proximity to restaurants, shops, and transit located along both California Avenue and El Camino Real. It would also contribute much needed new housing to the city’s stock. The site is in a transitional zone between residential neighborhoods and commercial development - importantly, more than 500' distance to the nearest residentially zoned parcel. The project scale and housing use are appropriate for the site in this transitional zone, and the design of the project establishes an urban infill development appropriate for El Camino Real frontage. The design intent for the building is to have a contemporary appearance that exemplifies the current time and relates to the surrounding context along El Camino Real. Being an urban infill project with higher density will ensure the project is relevant with the future projects developing along this corridor. The scale and pattern of the window openings, the pop-out bay windows at the front facade, and Juliet balconies reinforce the residential design of the project. The material palette consists of traditional materials, like stucco and metal panels, in a warm neutral color scheme to compliment the surrounding context. This application is submitted under the City's Planned Home Zoning (PHZ) process that motivates developers to offer community benefits in the form of minimum 20% affordable housing in exchange for exceptional entitlements granted by the City that would otherwise make the project economically nonviable. The project proposes to maximize community benefit at 100% affordability targeted for our critically important teacher community. The project is providing a PHZ weighted affordability rating of 72.3% according to Option #2 of the PHZ guidelines. Seventy-two percent is substantially higher than the City's minimum threshold of 20% weighted affordability, and results from 80% of units at Moderate Income (weighted at 0.6) plus 20% of units at Low Income (weighted at 1.2). Further, the principal/owner, Half Dome Capital LLC, has agreed to limit affordable rents for the Moderate Income units at 110% of SCC AMI, instead of the traditional City standard of 120% of SCC AMI. Item 2 Attachment D - Applicant's Project Description     Packet Pg. 20     First priority for all units will be provided via advanced notification to our partners at the PAUSD educator and classified employee unions, who will have 7 calendar days to provide a prioritized list of prospective applicants that will be screened and income-qualified by management (first priority will be given to PAEA members and then to CSEA members). If there are no prospective tenants on the wait list for housing at either of these organizations, then management will conduct public marketing to identify income-qualified applicants. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at (510) 649-1414 x124. Sincerely, Isaiah Stackhouse, Principal TRACHTENBERG ARCHITECTS Item 2 Attachment D - Applicant's Project Description     Packet Pg. 21     3265 El Camino Real Residential Development Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan Prepared for: The City of Palo Alto on Behalf of Half Dome Capital LLC March 29, 2024 Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc. Hexagon Office: 100 Century Center Court, Suite 501, San Jose, CA 95112 Phone: 408.971.6100 Hexagon Job Number: 23JL15 Client Name: Half Dome Capital LLC Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 22     3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan March 29, 2024 Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1 2. Existing Transportation Facilities .................................................................................... 4 3. Proposed TDM Measures ............................................................................................... 9 4. TDM Implementation, Monitoring, and Reporting ......................................................... 16 Appendices Appendix A 3265 El Camino Real Commuter Flier Example Appendix B Residential Survey Example List of Tables Table 1 Existing Transit Service .................................................................................................. 6 Table 2 TDM Measures and Implementation Responsibilities ................................................... 10 List of Figures Figure 1 Project Site Location ...................................................................................................... 2 Figure 2 Site Plan ......................................................................................................................... 3 Figure 3 Existing Transit Services ................................................................................................ 5 Figure 4 Existing Bicycle Facilities ................................................................................................ 8 Figure 5 Palo Alto Unified School District Sites .......................................................................... 12 Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 23     3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan March 29, 2024 Page | 1 1. Introduction This Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan has been prepared for the proposed residential development at 3265 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, California. The development will provide less parking than required, so a TDM plan is required per the City of Palo Alto Municipal Code. TDM is a combination of services, incentives, facilities, and actions that reduce single-occupant vehicle (SOV) trips to help relieve traffic congestion, parking demand, greenhouse gas emissions, and air pollution problems. The purpose of a TDM plan is to promote more efficient utilization of existing transportation facilities, and to ensure that new developments are designed to maximize the potential for sustainable transportation usage. Project Description The project site is located along the El Camino Real corridor at 3265 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, California (see Figure 1). The project will demolish the vacant building and construct 44 affordable housing units in a 5-story building. There would be 24 studio units and 20 one-bedroom units. In comparison to the Affordable Housing Incentive Program (AHIP) in Section 18.32 of the Zoning Code, the project would be required to provide 0.75 space per unit, or 33 parking spaces. The project will provide 24 stacker parking spaces in a ground level parking structure, which is 9 parking spaces (27 percent) fewer than would be required in comparison to the AHIP. In addition, the City’s zoning code, Section 18.52.040 states that multifamily housing developments require one space per studio and one-bedroom units and two spaces per two- or more bedroom units, which would require a total of 44 parking spaces. Per the Zoning Code Section 18.52.030(i), a TDM plan is required for all projects that request a parking reduction. In addition, 100% affordable housing developments may request up to a 100% reduction in parking based on the anticipated demand. Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 24     El Ca m i n o R e a l Park B l v d Ash S t Eme r s o n S t Brya n t S t Ram o n a S t Han sen Wa y Birch S t Gra n t A v e Oliv e A v e Sou t h C t el D o r a d o A v e Aca c i a A v e She r m a n A v e Lam b e r t A v e S C a l i f o r n i a A v e Ma t a d ero A v e She r i d a n A v e Fer n a n d o A v e Ma r g a r i t a A v e Wil t o n A v e Chi m a l u s D r Orind a S t Bar r o n A v e Ken d a l l A v e Cam b r i d g e A v e la Se l v a D r Hano v e r S t Ram o s W a y Che s t n u t A v e New M a y f i e l d L n el C a r m e l o A v e Wav e r l e y S t Pep p e r A v e High S t Cypr e s s L n Por t a g e A v e Jac a r a n d a L n Jos i n a A v e Colo r a d o A v e Ma t a d e ro A v e Alma S t Birch S t Pag e M i l l R d Park B l v d Sh e r i d a n A v e Ash S t Or e g o n E x p y = Site Location LEGEND 3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan Figure 1 Project Site Location Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 25     3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan Figure 2 Site Plan 2 A3. 1 TRANSFORMER VAULT, IN SIDEWALK OR STREET 1.5 CU YD32.5" X 81" 1.5 C U Y D 32.5" X 8 1 " 1.5 C U Y D 32.5 " X 8 1 " 1.5 C U Y D 32.5 " X 8 1 " 1.5 C U Y D 32.5 " X 8 1 " 1.5 C U Y D 32.5 " X 8 1 " EXTERIOR SIDE YARD EGRESS COURT (PERMEABLE PAVING) 50' - 0 " 45 ' - 0 " 20' - 0 " 24' - 3 " 5'-4 " 5'-1 0 " 50' - 0 " 5'-0 " 45 ' - 0 " LOBBY MAIL PACKAGES 12'-0" 4'-0" 12'-0" 8'-0 " BACKFLOW 12'-6" EL C A M I N O R E A L 6'-0" CLEAR 2 A3 . 1 1 A3.1 3 A3 . 1 150'-0" 4'-0"137'-8"8'-4" ELEC. ROOM METAL AWNING ABOVE ENTRY DOOR 4'-0" 1-HOUR RATED TUNNEL 2 BIKE RACKS, 4 SPACES TOTAL COMBILIFT543-230-550COMBILIFT543-230-550COMBILIFT543-230-550COMBILIFT543-230-550COMBILIFT543-230-550COMBILIFT543-230-550 EV CHARGING ACCESSIBLE SPACE COMBILIFT543-230-550 2 C U Y D 41.5 " X 8 1 " CO M P O S T RE C Y C L I N G LA N D F I L L 2 C U Y D 41.5 " X 8 1 " 2 C U Y D 41. 5 " X 8 1 " BIKES 44 TOTALGARAGE W/ 24 EV CHARGING SPACES, ASSIGNED PARKING TRIPLE STACK TRIPLE STACK TRIPLE STACK TRIPLE STACK TRIPLE STACK TRIPLE STACK TRIPLE STACK 23 EV CHARGING SPACES COMBILIFT543-230-550 TRIPLE STACK WC MAINT.5 SHARED ELECTRIC BIKES 9'-0"8'-0" 24' - 3 " EQ U I P . T B D 1'-0" UNIT METERS PULL SECTION, MAINSWITCHBOARD, MAIN SERVICEBREAKER, HOUSE METER HOUSE PANEL, FIRE ALARM,TELEPHONE, DATA, SECURITY, CABLE,BEHIND RATED ROLL UP DOOR BACKFLOW EQ U I P . T B D 3'-0" 3' T Y P . H A M M E R H E A D FO R B A C K U P S P A C E STACKER MACHINE KIOSK Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 26     3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan March 29, 2024 Page | 4 2. Existing Transportation Facilities This chapter describes the existing transportation facilities and services near the project site that can be utilized to reduce parking demand. Transit Services The project site is well-served by transit within a quarter mile. Existing transit services in the study area are provided by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit), and Stanford University. VTA operates bus and light-rail transit (LRT) services in Santa Clara County, AC Transit operates Dumbarton Express bus routes, and Stanford University provides free Stanford Marguerite shuttles between the campus and various points of interests that serve the project area. The VTA, Dumbarton Express, and Stanford Marguerite bus and shuttle routes in the project vicinity and the bus/shuttle stops near the project site are summarized in Table 2 and shown on Figure 3. VTA Local Route 22 and Stanford Shuttle Route Shopping Express (SE) serves the project vicinity with the closest bus stops (310 feet from the project site) located on El Camino Real and Hansen Way. Caltrain The California Avenue station is approximately 0.9 mile from the project site. Although it is not within comfortable walking distance, it can be accessed via bike lanes on Park Boulevard. From the site, bicyclists could use Portage Avenue, Ash Street, and Lambert Avenue to connect to bike lanes on Park Boulevard. Although there are no bicycle facilities on these streets, these streets are low-volume streets with slow travel speeds. More advanced bicyclists may use El Camino Real and Olive Avenue. Caltrain provides frequent commuter train service between San Jose and San Francisco seven days a week, with stops at most cities in between. During the AM peak period between 7:00 and 10:00, there are five northbound trains (two limited-stop trains and three local trains) and six southbound trains (three limited-stop trains and three local trains) serving the California Avenue station. During the PM peak period between 4:00 and 7:00, there are six northbound trains (three limited-stop trains and three local trains) and six southbound trains (three limited-stop trains and three local trains) serving the California Avenue station. Bicycles are permitted on Caltrain, and there are bicycle racks and bicycle lockers available at the California Avenue station. Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 27     El Ca m i n o R e a l Park B l v d Ash S t Eme r s o n S t Brya n t S t Ram o n a S t Ha n sen Wa y Birch S t Gra n t A v e Oliv e A v e Sou t h C t el D o r a d o A v e Aca c i a A v e Lam b e r t A v e S C a l i f o r n i a A v e Ma t a d ero A v e She r i d a n A v e Fer n a n d o A v e Ma r g a r i t a A v e Wil t o n A v e Chi m a l u s D r Orind a S t Bar r o n A v e Ken d a l l A v e Cam b r i d g e A v e la Se l v a D r Hano v e r S t Ram o s W a y Che s t n u t A v e New M a y f i e l d L n el C a r m e l o A v e Wav e r l e y S t Pep p e r A v e High S t Cypr e s s L n Por t a g e A v e Jos i n a A v e Colo r a d o A v e Ma t a d e ro A v e Alma S t Birch S t Pag e M i l l R d Park B l v d Sh e r i d a n A v e Ash S t Or e g o n E x p y CaliforniaAvenueCaltrainStation 22 22 522 522 89 89 101 102 103101 102 103 104 104 104 22, SE 22, SE 22, 89, RP PM, SE DB1, 101, 102, 103, 104, RP AM 89, DB1, 104 22, 101, 102, 103 101, 102, 103 101, 102, 103 = Site Location LEGEND XXX 522 522 XXX XXX XXX = Express Bus Route = Frequent Bus Route = Rapid Bus Route = Stanford Marguerite Research Park Route = Stanford Marguerite Shopping Express Route = Dumbarton 1 Express Route = Nearby Bus Stop = Local Bus RouteXX XX 3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan Figure 3 Existing Transit Services Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 28     3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan March 29, 2024 Page | 6 Table 1 Existing Transit Service Bicycle Facilities The bicycle facilities that exist within one-half mile of the project site (see Figure 4) include striped bike lanes (Class II bikeway) and shared bike routes/boulevards (Class III bikeway). Bike lanes are lanes on roadways designated for use by bicycles with special lane markings, pavement legends, and signage. Bike routes are signed bike routes where bicyclists share a travel lane with motorists. Striped bike lanes are present along the following street segments: • Park Boulevard, north of Lambert Avenue • Hansen Way, for the entire street • Page Mill Road, east of Miranda Ave • California Avenue, between Hanover Street and El Camino Real Bike routes are typically designated with signs and/or sharrows (shared-lane markings). Bike routes are appropriate for low-volume streets with slow travel speeds, especially those on which motorist volumes are low enough that passing maneuvers can use the full street width, on roadways with bicycle demand but without adequate space for bike lanes, and as “gap fillers” where there are short breaks in bike lanes due to right-of-way constraints. Bike routes are present along the following street segments, according to the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan (July 2012), the Mid-Peninsula Bicycle Map, and Google Earth: Headways1 Route Route Description (minutes) VTA Bus Route Frequent Route 22 Palo Alto Transit Center - Eastridge 4:15 AM - 3:00 AM (next day)15-17 El Camino Real and Hansen Way 310 Local Route 89 California Avenue Caltrain - Palo Alto VA Hospital 6:30 AM - 6:15 PM 18-23 El Camino Real and Oregon Expy/Page Mill Rd 1,790 Express Route 101 Camden and Hwy 85 - Stanford Research Park 6:15 AM - 8:18 AM 55-60 Hansen Way south of El Camino Real 785 Express Route 102 South San Jose - Stanford Research Park 5:47 AM - 6:47 PM 35 Hansen Way south of El Camino Real 785 Express Route 103 Eastridge - Stanford Research Park 4:55 AM - 6:19 PM 60 Hansen Way south of El Camino Real 785 Express Route 104 Milpitas BART - Stanford Research Park 6:07 AM - 5:39 PM 30-55 El Camino Real and Oregon Expy/Page Mill Rd 1,790 Dumbarton Express Bus Route DB1 Union City BART Station - Stanford University 5:10 AM - 8:30 PM 30 El Camino Real and Oregon Expy/Page Mill Rd 1,790 Stanford Marguerite Shuttle2 Research Park Palo Alto Transit Center - Stanford Research Park 6:53 AM - 10:12 AM 3:17 PM - 7:02 PM 17-18 El Camino Real and Oregon Expy/Page Mill Rd 1,790 Shopping Express Palo Alto Transit Center - San Antonio Shopping Center 3:00 PM - 10:50 PM 60 El Camino Real and Hansen Way 310 Notes: 1. Headways during weekday peak periods as of November 2023. 2. Operated by Stanford University. It provides free transportation connections between the Palo Alto Transit Center and the Stanford Research Park in the project vicinity. Weekday Hours of Operation Nearby Bus Stops/Stations Walking Distance from Nearest Stop to Project Site (feet) Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 29     3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan March 29, 2024 Page | 7 • California Avenue, east of El Camino Real • Margarita Avenue, for the entire street, and • Park Boulevard, between Lambert Avenue and Margarita Avenue. Pedestrian Facilities A complete network of sidewalks is present along the streets in the vicinity of the project site, including El Camino Real, Portage Avenue, Hansen Way, and Lambert Avenue. Crosswalks with pedestrian signal heads are located at the signalized intersections in the project area, except on the south leg of the El Camino Real/Portage Avenue intersection. Overall, the existing network of sidewalks and crosswalks provides pedestrians with safe routes to transit services and other points of interest in the project vicinity. Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 30     El Ca m i n o R e a l Park B l v d Ash S t Eme r s o n S t Brya n t S t Ram o n a S t Han sen Wa y Birch S t Gra n t A v e Oliv e A v e Sou t h C t el D o r a d o A v e Aca c i a A v e She r m a n A v e Lam b e r t A v e S C a l i f o r n i a A v e Ma t a d ero A v e She r i d a n A v e Fer n a n d o A v e Ma r g a r i t a A v e Wil t o n A v e Chi m a l u s D r Orind a S t Bar r o n A v e Ken d a l l A v e Cam b r i d g e A v e la Se l v a D r Ram o s W a y Che s t n u t A v e New M a y f i e l d L n el C a r m e l o A v e Wav e r l e y S t Pep p e r A v e High S t Cypr e s s L n Por t a g e A v e Jac a r a n d a L n Jos i n a A v e Colo r a d o A v e Ma t a d e ro A v e Alma S t Birch S t Pag e M i l l R d Park B l v d Sh e r i d a n A v e Ash S t Or e g o n E x p y = Site Location LEGEND = Existing Bike Lanes (Class II Bikeway) = Existing Bike Routes (Class III Bikeway) 3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan Figure 4 Existing Bicycle Facilities Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 31     3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan March 29, 2024 Page | 9 3. Proposed TDM Measures This chapter describes TDM measures that are proposed for the residential project. These TDM measures include planning and design measures related to the attributes of the site location, site design, on-site amenities, and TDM programs. The TDM programs, including services, incentives, and actions, will encourage residents to forego a personal vehicle, lessening the parking demand on site. Table 2 presents a summary of the TDM measures in this plan. An indication of who will have primary responsibility for implementing each measure is also shown on the table. TDM Administration and Promotion Transportation Coordinator The applicant will appoint a Transportation Coordinator who will be the primary contact with the City and will be responsible for implementing and managing the TDM plan. The Transportation Coordinator will be a point of contact for residents/tenants when TDM-related questions arise and will be responsible for ensuring that residents are aware of all transportation options and how to fully utilize the TDM plan. The Transportation Coordinator will provide the following services and functions to ensure the TDM plan runs smoothly: • Provide transportation information brochures to new residents (see Appendix A for example). • Provide trip planning assistance and/or ride-matching assistance to residents who are considering an alternative mode. • Manage resident travel surveys. The results will be used to determine whether the implemented TDM measures are effective and whether new TDM measures should be implemented. Online Transportation Kiosk This TDM plan includes establishing an “online kiosk” with transportation information that residents could access from their smart phones, their homes, or anywhere else. This online kiosk will be available on the project website. By allowing someone to have all the information about transportation alternatives and TDM programs available to them in a single online location, people will be more likely to refer to this information from home. The project developer or property manager will have responsibility for setting up and maintaining this online information center. This website will include the site-specific information about all the measures, services, and facilities discussed in this plan. In addition, this online information center will include: Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 32     3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan March 29, 2024 Page | 10 • A summary of VTA, Caltrain, and nearby shuttle services and links to further information about their routes and schedules. • Information about ride matching services (511.org and on-site ride matching) and the incentive programs available to carpools and vanpools. • Information about services such as Uber, Lyft, and other on-demand transportation services. • A local bikeways map and bicycling resources on 511.org. • A link to the many other resources available in the Bay Area, such as Dadnab, the 511 Carpool Calculator, the 511 Transit Trip Planner, real-time traffic conditions, etc. • Carshare services, such as Zipcar. The online transportation kiosk will be developed after construction and before occupancy by the property manager. Table 2 TDM Measures and Implementation Responsibilities Transportation Information Brochure The Transportation Coordinator will provide transportation information brochures to all new residents when they first occupy the building and ensure that residents are aware of the programs available to them. This brochure will include information about transit maps/schedules (VTA, Dumbarton Express, Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, and Caltrain), locations of bus stops and Caltrain station, ride matching TDM Measure Implementation Responsibility Program Administration Designating a Transportation Coordinator Property Manager Online Kiosk/TDM Information Board 1 Transportation Coordinator Transportation Information Brochures Transportation Coordinator Participation in Transportation Management Association Building developer Trip Planning Assistance Transportation Coordinator Transit Elements Proximity to Transit Site Location Transit Subsidy Property Manager Resources (schedules, route maps & other info)Transportation Coordinator Ride Matching Programs Ridematching Assistance Transportation Coordinator 511 Ridematching Service Available to public Bicycle Facilities Bicycle Parking Building Developer Shared Electric Cargo Bikes Property Manager Resources (bikeway maps & other info)Transportation Coordinator Other On-Site Amenities Package Room Building developer High-Bandwidth Internet Connection Building developer Unbundled Parking Building developer Notes: 1.The building developer will have initial responsibility for creating an online kiosk and appointing the Transportation Coordinator. After the building is occupied, the Transportation Coordinator will have ongoing responsibility for the online kiosk and various program elements. Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 33     3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan March 29, 2024 Page | 11 programs (511.org’s RideMatching service, peer-to-peer matching apps, such as Scoop and Waze), 511.org’s carpool/vanpool subsidy program, bike maps, and bicycle parking on-site. Also included in the brochure will be information regarding how to contact the Transportation Coordinator. Trip Planning Resources There are several free trip planning resources that residents may not be aware of. Information on these services will be included in the online kiosk for new residents. These include: • 511 Transit Trip Planner. Online transit trip planning services are available to the greater San Francisco Bay Area through 511.org. Users enter their starting and ending points, and either the desired starting or ending trip time. The service can build an itinerary that best suits the user’s preferences for the fastest trip, fewest transfers, or least walking. • Moovit. A public transit app within the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Users enter their starting and ending points, and the service can build an itinerary that best suits the user’s preferences for the fastest trip, fewest transfers, or least walking. Palo Alto Transportation Management Association (PATMA) The applicant can join the privately funded and administered Palo Alto Transportation Management Association (PATMA). TMAs are associations of businesses, property owners, tenants, and cities that offer programs and services to give commuters alternatives to driving alone. The PATMA reduces traffic and parking demand by improving commuting through free Caltrain and bus passes for workers making less than $70,000 annually, $5 per day Bike Love rewards for biking to work, and subsidized after-work Lyft ride for those commuting less than 5 miles. These programs are offered to all employees within Palo Alto. Transit Elements Proximity to Transit Services The project is located within an easy walking distance (310 feet or 1-minute walk) from the nearby bus stops serving Route 22 and Stanford Shuttle Route SE and within 0.3 mile (about a 7-minute walk) from the remaining bus stops. The hope is that the tenants of the development will mostly be Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) employees. With that in mind, Route 22 serves the PAUSD office and Palo Alto High School on El Camino Real, approximately 1.3 miles northwest of the development (8-12 minutes bus ride from the project site). In addition, there are 3 other district schools and/or district offices that are within 0.5 miles of the bus corridor along El Camino Real and 3 additional district schools and/or district offices that are within 2/3 mile of the bus corridor (see Figure 5).If a majority of tenants are PUSD employees, it is more likely that they would utilize the transit system and forego a personal vehicle. Express Routes 101, 102, 103, 104, and Stanford Shuttle Route RP provide access to the Stanford Research Park and Stanford University. These routes would be convenient for both people who work in the nearby area and for those who want to access the convenient commercial uses. Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 34     Palo Alto Stanford Mountain View 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22, 522 22, 522 22, 522 22, 522 22, 522 22, 522 22, 522 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22, 522 101 82 3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan Figure 5 Palo Alto Unified School District Sites Alma S t Brya n t S t Cow p e r S t Wav e r l e y S t Loui s R d Pag e M i l l R d Web s t e r S t Oreg o n E x p y Ross R d Midd l e f i e l d R d Sta n f o r d A v e Embarca d e r o R d Footh i l l E x p y E B a y s h o r e R d Ram o n a S t Loma V e r d e A v e Col l e g e A v e Linc o l n A v e Hano v e r S t Miranda Ave E Me a d o w D r Hom e r A v e Color a d o A v e Ara s t r a d e r o R d New e l l R d Low e l l A v e E Char l e s t o n R d Me l v i l l e A v e Serr a S t Barr o n A v e Tenn y s o n A v e Sho w e r s D r High S t N C a l i f o r n i a A v e May b e l l A v e Coyote Hill R d S C a l i f o r n i a A v e Ama r i l l o A v e Fern e A v e Hill v i e w A v e Ham i l t o n A v e Los R o b l e s A v e Wilk i e W a y Mat a d e r o A v e San A n t o n i o R d Porte r D r Mor e n o A v e Han s e n W a y Del M e d i o A v e Los A l t o s A v e Birch S t Harker Ave Bowd o i n S t Gra n t A v e Fulto n S t Madd u x D r Edle e A v e Ken n e t h D r May v i e w A v e Mad r o n o A v e Ilim a W a y Park B l v d Kipli n g S t Pag e M i l l R d Alma S t Channing Ave Eme r s o n S t El Ca m i n o R e a l Palo AltoHigh School/PAUSD Office Escondido Elementary School GunnHigh School FletcherMiddle School BrionesElementarySchool Barron ParkElementarySchool NixonElementarySchool = School Location = Site Location = 1/2 Mile Zone: Bus to School LEGEND = Bus Stop Palo AltoHigh School/PAUSD Office Escondido Elementary School GunnHigh School FletcherMiddle School BrionesElementarySchool Barron ParkElementarySchool NixonElementarySchool = Frequent Bus Route 22 = Rapid Bus Route 522 Lam b e r t A v e Por t a g e A v e Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 35     3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan March 29, 2024 Page | 13 Subsidized Transit Passes Subsidized transit passes are an effective means of encouraging residents and employees to use transit rather than drive to work. Transit passes allow residents and employees to save money and avoid the stress of driving during commute periods. One element of this TDM plan is to provide residents with free or discounted transit passes to utilize public transit when commuting to and from the project site. The property manager will reimburse up to a combination of 9 monthly transit passes or credits for 9 tenants for the Palo Alto Link described below, based on the 9 fewer parking spaces provided than would be required. These passes typically provide unlimited transit rides on local or regional transit providers for a low monthly fee; a fee that is lower than the individual cost to purchase a pass, since a bulk discount is given. Ride Matching Programs The 511 Merge service provides an interactive, on-demand system that helps commuters find carpools, vanpools, or bicycle partners. This free car and vanpool ride-matching 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 carpools 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 Scoop and Waze Carpool, which utilize mobile apps to match commuters. These publicly available ride matching services benefit from a large database of commuters and may enable residents to locate people who may not live nearby or work on site but nevertheless share similar commute patterns. Palo Alto Link Palo Alto Link is the City’s rideshare service option. Through an app, users can request a ride through most of the City for a standard fare of $3.50 per trip, with an additional $1.75 per each additional passenger. Youths, seniors, low-income users, and disabled users are able to use the service for a discounted rate of $1.00 per ride. The service provides 10 vehicles to serve the City except for Stanford, areas north of Bayshore, and south of I-280. There is also a Link Pass option of $20 for up to 4 rides per day for 7 days or $65 for up to 4 rides daily for 30 days. The project will provide credit for up to 9 tenants to use the service or transit passes, as described above. Bicycle Facilities Bicycle Parking Providing secure bicycle parking encourages bicycle commuting and reduces the need for a vehicle. The project will provide 44 long-term bike parking spaces to be covered and lockable. The long-term bicycle parking spaces will be located in the eastern section of the site, accessible from El Camino Real and along the southern border of the site. Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 36     3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan March 29, 2024 Page | 14 Shared Electric Bicycles The project will include at least 2 shared electric bicycles for residents to use to shop at the nearby grocery stores along El Camino Real and California Avenue. The shared bicycles will be located next to the long-term bicycle parking spaces. The shared bicycles will be adequately maintained by the property. The bicycles will be replaced if they are no longer viable. The shared bikes will use a commercial bike sharing system (e.g., On Bike Share or similar) that allows for tenants to sign up using a mobile app, check out a bike, pay-as-you-go, and then return and lock. These systems track usage, location, and return. These systems have racks, locks, and GPS tracking to ensure that tenants avoid misuse via pay-per-use, lock the bikes while in use, and return the bikes when done using. The system will use electronic smart locks mounted to the front of the bike. The smart locks are used to dock the bike to the rack. The smart locks use rechargeable batteries monitored by the software. The bike racks do not require any power or internet. Bicycle Resources As part of the information available in the online kiosk and bike cafe discussed above, resources useful to cyclists will be included. For example, the local bikeways map will be posted for easy reference. The following resources are available to bicycle commuters through 511.org. These resources will be noted on the project’s online information center, in order to make residents aware of them. • Bicycle maps • Bicycle safety tips • Information about taking bikes on public transit • Location and use of bike parking at transit stations • Information on Bike to Work Day • Links to bicycle organizations On-Site Amenities Package Room The project will provide a package area to store residents’ package deliveries. The storage will be located next to the mailbox for easy access by the carriers and the residents. Sufficient package storage space enables residents to make on-line purchases conveniently, which could reduce vehicle ownership. Having goods delivered to residents reduces trips and the need for a vehicle as residents would not have to go off-site to obtain items. Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 37     3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan March 29, 2024 Page | 15 High-Bandwidth Internet Connection The project will provide high-bandwidth internet capability for residents. Wireless connectivity supports teleworking, which reduces off-site trips to work and the need for a vehicle. Unbundling of On-Site Residential Parking To encourage non-auto transportation methods and to reduce costs for residents, on-site residential parking will be unbundled from each living unit. Unbundled parking means separating the cost of parking from residential leases and allowing residents to choose whether to lease a parking space. This will allow residents without cars to rent a unit without having to pay for a parking spot. Parking spaces will be added to the leases only for tenants who desire parking. Unbundling of parking encourages residents to forego a second car or to have no car at all. Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 38     3265 El Camino Real Residential Development TDM Plan March 29, 2024 Page | 16 4. TDM Monitoring and Reporting The purpose of this TDM plan is to reduce the overall parking demand generated by the proposed residential building. The property manager/Transportation Coordinator will be required to submit to the City an annual TDM monitoring report that identifies the TDM plan’s effectiveness at achieving the parking demand reduction. The initial TDM monitoring report for the project will be submitted two years after final occupancy. Subsequent reports will be prepared annually for five years and will be submitted to the City upon request after 5 years. Annual TDM monitoring reports will be prepared by a qualified third-party consultant. At a minimum, the first TDM monitoring report will be prepared by a professional transportation consultant. The property manager/Transportation Coordinator will coordinate with City staff for any additional reporting requirements. Annual resident surveys and parking counts will be conducted to determine the mode split and parking demand among residents and whether the existing TDM measures are effective. The survey will include questions to the residents around their vehicle parking locations and frequency of driving to work in order to determine the parking demand (see Appendix B). There is no required percentage of participation for the survey; however, monitoring reports typically strive for 30% participation. The parking counts will occur at midnight on a typical weekday (Tuesday to Thursday), as most residents would be parked at home during that time. If 100% of the parking spaces are occupied during annual vehicle parking counts, the annual resident survey must include a question to the residents about their vehicle parking locations in order to determine whether spillover parking is occurring. This will be assessed by comparing the parking count/parking demand and parking provided at the site. The goal is to ensure that the parking demand is less than or equal to the parking supply. Additional TDM measures will be necessary if spillover parking occurs. If the report indicates the project is not effective in reducing parking demand, the report will outline additional measures that must be adopted in the coming year to achieve the goal, along with an implementation schedule. The annual report to the City will 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. Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 39     Appendix A 3265 El Camino Real Commuter Flier Example Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 40     3265 El Camino Real Commuter Resources BICYCLE Secure bicycle storage in the garage Bicycle Resources Bike Love Program - $5 per day Bike to Work Bikes on Transit Palo Alto Bike Map Santa Clara County Bikeways Map San Mateo County Bike Map San Francisco Bay Trail Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition SERVICES & INCENTIVES Free Guaranteed Ride Home program Free Lyft for Late-Night trips Commute Planning Bay Area Spare the Air Alert Notices CARPOOL & VANPOOL Palo Alto Link – rideshare Carpool Savings Calculator 511 Merge – online carpool matching $500 monthly 511 Vanpool Group Subsidy $400 monthly VTA Vanpool Group Subsidy (combine 511 and VTA vanpool subsidies and receive a $900 monthly group benefit.) TRANSIT & SHUTTLES VTA Caltrain SamTrans Transit Planner Tool Free Transit Passes (income eligible) VTA Bus Routes Route 22 Express Route 101 Express Route 102 Express Route 103 Rapid Route 522 Additional Service Routes Stanford Marguerite SE Dumbarton Express DB Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 41     Appendix B Residential Survey Example Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 42     1. Do you own/lease a car that is parked at the property? o Yes o No 2. Are you able to always find parking on site? o Yes o No 3. What method of transportation do you typically use to go to work/school? o Car o Bike/Walk o Public Transportation (Bus, Train, Light Rail, etc.) o Carpool/Vanpool o Ride-Share Services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) o I typically work from home or don’t work/go to school o Other (Please Specify) 4. Do you use the free transit pass provided by the property? o Yes o No o Unaware of the transit pass • If No, why not? 5. Do you use the Palo Alto Link and request for credits from the property? o Yes o No o Unaware of the Palo Alto Link • If No, why not? 6. Is there anything preventing you from taking public transportation/Palo Alto Link to work/school? o I already take public transportation o I bike/walk to work/school o There are no public transportation options to/from my work/school o Public transportation takes too long o Other (Please Specify) Item 2 Attachment E - TDM Plan     Packet Pg. 43     Item 2 Attachment F - Private Agreement with Teacher Associations     Packet Pg. 44     Item 2 Attachment F - Private Agreement with Teacher Associations     Packet Pg. 45     Attachment G Project Plans Project plans are available to the public online. Hardcopies of the plans have been provided to Commission members. Directions to review Project plans online: 1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2. Scroll down to find “3265 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 Direct Link to Project Webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Current- Planning/Projects/3265-El-Camino Item 2 Attachment G - Project Plans     Packet Pg. 46     Item No. 3. Page 1 of 12 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: April 10, 2024 Report #: 2402-2666 TITLE PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 800 San Antonio Road [23PLN-00010]: Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for a Rezone from Service Commercial to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning (PC/PHZ). The Project is the Construction of 75 Residential Ownership Units Including 15 Below-Market Rate Units (20% of the Units) in a Five Story Building with Two Levels of Subterranean Parking. Environmental Assessment: An Addendum to the Previously Certified Housing Incentive Program Expansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project EIR (SCH # 2019090070) was Prepared. Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) take the following action(s): 1. Recommend that Council approve the proposed project and rezoning establishing a PC/PHZ zoning for the project via adoption of a PC ordinance (Attachment A, draft ordinance). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant requests approval to rezone two Commercial Service (CS) zoned parcels located at 800 and 808/814 San Antonio Road to “Planned Home Zone” (PHZ) in accordance with Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Chapter 18.38 (Planned Community Zoning). The parcels would be merged under a separate subdivision map application, and the resulting parcel would be redeveloped with a five-story, 75-unit for-sale, residential building. Fifteen of the units (20% of total units) would be provided as below-market rate units. This is comprised of six units provided at a rate affordable to very-Low Income, five at a rate affordable to low Income, and four at a rate affordable to moderate Income units. This project includes requests for modifications to the development standards for maximum floor area, lot coverage, and height. Attachment B includes a map of the project location. The ARB recommended approval of the project on March 7, 2024. Following the PTC’s recommendation, the project will be forwarded to Council for a final decision. Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 47     Item No. 3. Page 2 of 12 BACKGROUND Project Information Owner:TS 800 SA LLC Architect:Mark Donahue, Lowney Architecture Representative:N/A Legal Counsel:N/A Property Information Address:800 San Antonio Road (APN 147-03-038), 808-814 San Antonio Road (APN 147-03-043) Parcels to be merged. Neighborhood:South side of San Antonio Road, north of Middlefield Road in the Housing Incentive Program area Lot Dimensions & Area:Merged parcel would be approx. 200 ft wide x 178-198 ft deep. Total area of 38,194 sf (0.88 ac) Housing Inventory Site:808-814 San Antonio was a Housing Inventory Site in the prior cycle with a realistic capacity of 7 units Located w/in a Plume:No Protected/Heritage Trees:10 total tree removals - Three coast live oak street trees and 7 protected trees (15” or greater) Historic Resource(s):None Existing Improvement(s):800 San Antonio: 6,000 sf, one-story, built 1956 808-814 San Antonio: Two approximately 2,480 and 2,880 sf one story buildings, built 1956 Existing Land Use(s):Car Rental, Personal Services, Office Adjacent Land Uses & Zoning: North: Car Rental (CS) West: Industrial use (City of Mountain View) East: Office, Religious Use, Restaurant (GM) South: Proposed 788 San Antonio Mixed-Use Project (CS) Special Setbacks:24 ft along San Antonio Road Aerial View of Property: Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 48     Item No. 3. Page 3 of 12 Source: Google Land Use Designation & Applicable Plans/Guidelines Comp. Plan Designation:Service Commercial (CS) Zoning Designation:Service Commercial (CS) Yes Yes Yes Baylands Master Plan/Guidelines (2008/2005) El Camino Real Guidelines (1976) Housing Development Project Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) South El Camino Real Guidelines (2002) Utilizes Chapter 18.24 - Objective Standards Individual Review Guidelines (2005) Within 150 feet of Residential Use or District Context-Based Design Criteria applicable SOFA Phase 1 (2000)Within Airport Influence Area Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 49     Item No. 3. Page 4 of 12 SOFA Phase 2 (2003)Housing Incentive Program Requested Entitlements, Findings and Purview: The following discretionary applications are being requested and subject to PTC purview: •Planned Community (PC/PHZ): The process for evaluating this type of application is set forth in PAMC 18.38. Planned Community is intended to accommodate all types of developments, including combinations of uses appropriately requiring flexibility under controlled conditions not otherwise attainable under other districts. The planned community district is particularly intended for unified, comprehensively planned developments that are of substantial public benefit and which conform with and enhance the policies and programs of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. The application requires initial review by the Planning and Transportation Commission, followed by review by the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Upon recommendation from the ARB, the draft ordinance for the project is presented along with the development plan to the Planning and Transportation Commission for recommendation to the City Council for final action. •On February 3, 2020, Council unanimously endorsed using Planned Housing Zoning (PHZ) for housing and mixed-use housing projects to help spur housing production. In exchange for deviation from certain standards as allowed under the rezoning, if approved by Council, the project must include at least 20% of the housing units as deed restricted for lower income households. The full Council staff report on this topic is viewable here: https://bit.ly/PHZ-CouncilReport Prior City Reviews & Action City Council:Prescreening 8/15/22 Staff report: https://bit.ly/3qxtgnO Minutes: https://bit.ly/45OpNBj PTC:June 14, 2023 HRB:None ARB:August 17, 2023, March 7, 2024, Ad Hoc April 4, 2024 This project initially had a Council Prescreening on 8/15/22. After the project was formally submitted on 1/19/23 and reviewed by City staff, it was presented to the PTC on 6/14/23. The PTC moved the project forward to the ARB. The ARB reviewed the project on 8/17/23 and provided comments. The applicant revised the plans and after additional staff review, the project returned to the ARB on 3/7/24. As part of the PC review process, Architectural Review (AR, process is set forth in PAMC 18.77.070) is ‘bundled’ with the development plan associated with the PC/PHZ Ordinance for Council action on the project. The ARB recommended approval of the PC/PHZ with a few items to be addressed in an Ad Hoc subcommittee. The plans were revised and reviewed by the Ad Hoc on 4/4/24. Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 50     Item No. 3. Page 5 of 12 The PTC provided a number of comments at the 6/14/23 meeting that have been addressed in the revised plans: PTC Comments/Direction Applicant Response Additional greenery, particularly in the front setback, including street trees While the total number of street trees is reduced, the front setback has complete landscaping plans including groundcover, shrubs, and two trees. This is to accommodate future changes associated with providing options for bike lane improvements in the Special Setback. Additional attention toward bike infrastructure, both in on-site storage of bikes and potential to add a bike lane on San Antonio Road. A total of 76 long-term bike rack spaces are provided in the bike room, which has access directly from the street as well as from the main lobby. There are also 8 short-term bike racks in front of the building. The landscaping is limited, and the project respects the 24 ft Special Setback along San Antonio Road to accommodate the potential for a future bike lane. A loading space provided on-site rather than on San Antonio Road. A loading space has been added to the first level of the garage, next to an elevator, and has been designed to accommodate typical moving/delivery trucks. However, elimination of the street loading space was not feasible, as it is needed for refuse pick up. Provide a larger courtyard and better access to sunlight to better serve the residents The useable space of the courtyard has been increased by eliminating/relocating private patios that had been encroaching into it. Additionally, upper floors have been stepped back on one side to provide more access to sunlight, see sheet A4.4. A 1,345 sf roof deck has also been added to provide additional usable open space, with full access to sunlight. More sustainability elements to the building, such as a cool roof The project proposes a “high albedo membrane” cool roof. It will meet Cal Green Mandatory + Tier 2 requirements, typical for all new construction projects. Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 51     Item No. 3. Page 6 of 12 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project includes demolition of approximately 11,300 sf of commercial uses (office, retail and personal services) located at 800 and 808-814 San Antonio Road, and redevelopment of the site with a five-story, mixed-use building that includes 75 residential ownership units and residential amenities, 1,078 sf of retail space, and two levels of below-grade parking. The project includes 15 below market rate units (20% of the 75 units). Six of these would be sold at prices that are affordable to very low income, five of these at low income, and four of these at median income to respective, qualifying households. The proposed development would include a common use interior courtyard, common roof deck, private balconies/patios for all units, and amenity spaces for residents including a gym and clubhouse. The project requires a rezoning in accordance with a PHZ/PC rezoning process to accommodate the following exceptions to the development standards: •3.0 FAR where 1.0 to 2.0 is allowed •60% Lot Coverage where 50% is allowed •60’8” height where 50 feet in height is allowed •1,078 sf of retail/commercial use is proposed, where 1,500 sf is required •Satisfaction of Parkland Dedication requirements through in-lieu fees, where subdivisions greater than 50 parcels/condos are normally required to dedicate land. ANALYSIS Neighborhood Setting and Character The proposed project site is located on the east side of San Antonio Road between Leghorn Road and East Charleston Road. The surrounding uses are mostly one- to two-story buildings with commercial/personal services, office use, and similar uses. The site is adjacent to an approved mixed use, 4-story building at 788 San Antonio which is currently in the building permit process. Council approved application of the Housing Incentive Program (HIP) to a portion of San Antonio Road between Middlefield Road and E. Charleston Road, including the subject property. The approved ordinance allowed for higher density residential uses along a portion of the San Antonio Road corridor and is anticipated to change the overall character of the neighborhood in this area from low-density commercial uses to high-density residential uses over time. The environmental analysis for the approved ordinance evaluated a total increase of up to 818 new units within this area. This is the second formal application received within the area evaluated as part of the HIP expansion. There is also a proposed Major Architectural Review project utilizing the HIP proposed at 824 San Antonio. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Area Plans and Guidelines1 1 The Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan is available online: bit.ly/PACompPlan2030 Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 52     Item No. 3. Page 7 of 12 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 is used by City staff 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. This is further discussed in Attachment C. The Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the project site is Service Commercial (CS). The Service Commercial Designation is described in the Comprehensive Plan as: “Facilities providing citywide and regional services and relying on customers arriving by car. These uses do not necessarily benefit from being in high volume pedestrian areas such as shopping centers or Downtown. In some locations, residential and mixed-use projects may be appropriate in this land use category. Examples of Service Commercial areas include San Antonio Road, El Camino Real, and Embarcadero Road northeast of the Bayshore Freeway. 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 high density housing along San Antonio Road, consistent with this land use designation. Additionally, one of the parcels (APN 147-03-043 at 808 San Antonio Road) is included in the 2017-2023 Housing Element Sites Inventory, with an expected capacity of seven units. The proposed project merges parcels to allow for additional capacity. The proposed 76 units exceed the Housing Inventory expectations; this is beneficial for providing needed housing units. The project supports Comprehensive Plan policies to provide affordable housing, infill development, and to promote high-quality design. Zoning Compliance2 Staff performed a detailed review of the proposed project’s consistency with applicable zoning standards. For a PHZ project, the zoning development standards are customized for the building, and therefore this project will be in compliance with zoning through the approval process. The draft PC Ordinance is provided in Attachment A, and a Zoning summary table comparing the CS zoning district development standards and the proposed PC is provided in Attachment D. Building Size The project's floor area ratio (FAR) is 3.0:1 where 1:1 is the standard allowable FAR for mixed use buildings. Proposed lot coverage is 60% where 50% is standard, and 60’8” height where 50 feet in height is the standard. In general, the additional building volume is necessary to accommodate larger units, rather than the number of units itself. In the Housing Incentive Program EIR (see Environmental Review section below), it was estimated this site could accommodate approximately 94 units. By providing 75 units on the same property, including 52 two-bedroom 2 The Palo Alto Zoning Code is available online: bit.ly/PAZoningCode Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 53     Item No. 3. Page 8 of 12 units and 16 three-bedroom units, this project would be able to better serve families rather than individuals or couples. The height increase, equivalent to one story, would not be substantially out of character for the San Antonio Road corridor. Next door, the 788 San Antonio project is approved to be built at 50 ft in height. In the surrounding blocks, the two Marriott hotels are also 50 ft, and the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life is approximately 60 ft. Minimum Commercial Space The project has been modified since it was previously reviewed by the PTC to add commercial/retail space. The applicant is now proposing 1,078 sf of retail space, where the standard minimum requirement is 1,500 sf. The addition of the commercial space will help provide services to the residents of this building, as well as the adjacent buildings planned in the San Antonio Road Housing Incentive Program corridor. Multi-Modal Access & Parking The project includes the full required parking spaces for the 75 residential units. 148 parking spaces are proposed, where 143 are required. 86 of these spaces are provided in 12 independent stacker systems. There is a condition of approval to require ongoing maintenance of the parking stackers. Per PAMC 18.52.040, up to 1,500 sf of ground floor retail uses shall not be counted toward the vehicle parking requirement. The retail use is anticipated to be resident-serving and not draw visitors who would need to park on-site. Bike parking is provided onsite, in the ground floor bike room, which has access directly from the street as well as from the main lobby. There are also eight (8) short-term bike racks in front of the building. Bike access was discussed extensively however the Office of Transportation is not currently prepared to move forward with a bike lane plan. Landscaping in the front setback is proposed with future bike access in mind. Onsite Open Space During the ARB meeting, there were questions regarding open space that were unresolved. In the CS zoning district, a minimum of 150 sf open space per unit is required, and it was unclear if this standard was being met. It has been clarified that between the private open space, and useable portions of the courtyard and roof deck, the total open space meets the 150 sf of open space per unit requirement. Parkland Dedication and Development Impact Fees This project includes more than 50 condominium units; therefore, the Parkland Dedication requirement applies. The applicant requests an exemption to the land dedication, and instead proposes to pay in-lieu fees estimated at over $4.08 million. Staff from Planning and Development Services and Community Services are supportive of this request. For 75 units, the dedication requirement would be 27,450 sf, or 0.63 acres. The project site is 0.88 acres, making Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 54     Item No. 3. Page 9 of 12 on-site dedication nearly impossible. Staff was unable to identify an appropriate off-site location, and prefers a minimum size of two acres for new parks. The total estimated development impact fees for this project would be $4,956,709 plus the Public Art fee of approximately $350,000 for a total estimate of $5,306,709. Consistency with Application Findings This project is required to meet the Architectural Review Findings, and the Public Benefit requirements of a PC. The Architectural Review Findings are incorporated into the Draft Record of Land Use Action (Attachment C). The ARB found at the March 7 meeting that the project meets the Findings. This project provides a number of public benefits, as required by a PC project. This includes housing and affordable units per Council direction on PHZs, the commercial space, and planning for future bike infrastructure. Unit Affordability The applicant proposes to provide six Very-Low Income, five Low Income, and four Moderate Income units; 20% of the total 75 units. The PHZ process offers developers the option to provide affordable units as the “public benefit” of a PC project, as described in the September 21, 2020 Council Staff Report3. This provides a weighted calculation to incentivize developers to provide very-low and low income units, rather than the minimum moderate units required. Table 1 below calculates weighted values for the BMR units provided, equivalent to approximate 26%. This is in excess of the minimum 20% required for a PHZ project. 800 San Antonio Below Market Rate Unit Calculation Income Level Area Median Income Weighted Value Number of Units % of Actual Units Weighted % Very-low Income 31-50%1.9 6 8%15% Low Income 51-80%1.2 5 6.7%8%Below Market Rate Units Moderate Income 81-120%0.6 4 5.3%3% 3 September 21, 2020 Council Staff Report - https://bit.ly/PHZ-CouncilReport Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 55     Item No. 3. Page 10 of 12 Typical Units Above Moderate & Market Rate 121% +0 60 -- Total 75 20%26.4% Commercial Use Space As noted above, the project now includes 1,087 square feet of commercial/retail space. The addition of the commercial space will help provide services to the residents of this building, as well as the adjacent buildings planned in the San Antonio Road Housing Incentive Program corridor. No tenant is identified at this time, and the PC Ordinance is drafted to allow for a range of commercial uses. FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT This is a cost-recovery project, the applicant will pay an hourly rate for all staff time put towards this project. As noted above, the total estimated development impact fees for this project would be $5,306,709. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 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 March 29, 2024, which is 12 days in advance of the meeting. Postcard mailing occurred on March 27, 2024, which is 14 days in advance of the meeting. Public Comments Public comments regarding this project have been received throughout the review of the project, from prescreening to present. A summary of the most relevant comments is included below, and all emails received though the publication date of this report are included in Attachment E. •This area lacks bus and bike infrastructure •The building is too tall, too dense, and does not have stepbacks on the upper levels •Concern about children safely walking and biking to school, it is unclear what school district the building is located in •Open space should not include a roof deck •Appreciation for below-market rate units •Concerns about dewatering for below grade parking •Desire to increase and improve landscaping to include more tree and native pollinator species •Encouraged Council to further prioritize a Coordinated Area Plan for the development of this corridor (this comment was received prior to the Cal Poly student project) Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 56     Item No. 3. Page 11 of 12 •Concern about lane closures on San Antonio Road during construction, and potential coordination issues if multiple projects are under construction simultaneously 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, an Addendum to the previously adopted Housing Incentive Program Expansion and 788 San Antonio Road Mixed-Use Project Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2019090070). The Addendum determined no additional significant environmental impacts will occur as a result of this project, and the project is subject to the previously adopted relevant mitigation measures. The Addendum is available in Attachment F. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS In addition to the recommended action, the Planning and Transportation Commission may: 1. Continue the project to a date (un)certain; or 2. Revert the project to the Architectural Review Board with additional comments; or 3. Recommend project denial based on revised findings. Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 57     Item No. 3. Page 12 of 12 ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Draft PC/PHZ Ordinance with Exhibit Attachment B: Location Map Attachment C: Draft Record of Land Use Action Attachment D: Zoning Comparison Table Attachment E: Correspondence Attachment F: Link to Project Plans / Environmental Documents Report Author & Contact Information PTC4 Liaison & Contact Information Emily Kallas, AICP, Planner Amy French, Chief Planning Official (650) 617-3125 (650) 329-2336 emily.kallas@cityofpaloalto.org amy.french@cityofpaloalto.org 4 Emails may be sent directly to the PTC using the following address: planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 58     *NOT YET ADOPTED* Attachment A 04032024_ay16 1 Ordinance No. ____ Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (The Zoning Map) to Change the Classification of Property Located at 800-814 San Antonio Road from Service Commercial (CS) to PC Planned Community Zone (PC-______) for the Construction of Multifamily Residential Units. The Council of the City of Palo Alto does ORDAIN as follows: SECTION 1. Findings and Declarations. (a) On January 19, 2023, Architect Mark Donahue, on behalf of TS 800 SA, LLC (“Applicant”) submitted an application for Rezoning to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning (PHZ) and Major Architectural Review to redevelop the 800-814 San Antonio Road site with 75 condominium residential units and 1,078 sf of commercial space (the “800 San Antonio Project”). (b) Following Staff Review, the Planning and Transportation Commission (Commission) reviewed the project on June 14, 2023 and recommended the project to the Architectural Review Board. (c) The Architectural Review Board reviewed the project on August 17, 2023 and March 7, 2024; and recommended approval of the project to the City Council. (d) The Planning and Transportation Commission reviewed the project on [DATE]; and [DRAFT recommended approval] of the project to the City Council. (e) Approval of the Planned Community Project would constitute a project under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, together with related state and local implementation guidelines promulgated thereunder (“CEQA”). (f) The City is the Lead Agency pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21067 as it has the principal responsibility to approve and regulate the Planned Community Project. (g) The City, in compliance with CEQA, prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Addendum to provide an assessment of the potential environmental consequences of approving and constructing the 800 San Antonio Project. (h) The Council is the decision-making body for approval of the Planned Community Project. Item 3 Attachment A: Ordinance Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (The Zoning Map)     Packet Pg. 59     *NOT YET ADOPTED* Attachment A 04032024_ay16 2 SECTION 2. Amendment of Zoning Map. Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the “Zoning Map,” is hereby amended by changing the zoning of Subject Property from Service Commercial (CS) to “PC Planned Community Zone _____”. SECTION 3. Project Description. The Project as a whole is described in the Project Plans. With respect to the Subject Property, the project comprises the uses included in this Ordinance, depicted on the Project Plans, incorporated by reference, including the following components: (a) Demolition of three existing commercial buildings, as described in more detail in the Project Plans, to facilitate the construction of a 5-story building with 1,058 square feet of retail space, and 75 residential condominium units, including 15 units to be sold at below market rates (BMR) in accordance with the City’s BMR guidelines (6 units affordable to Very-Low Income households, 5 units affordable to Low Income households, 4 units affordable to Moderate Income households). SECTION 4. Land Uses. (a) The following land uses shall be permitted: (1) Multiple family residential, subject to BMR requirements stated in the project description. (2) Accessory Facilities and uses customarily incidental to permitted uses (3) Home Occupations, when accessory to permitted residential uses. (b) The following land uses shall be permitted on the ground floor, in an area neither greater nor lesser than approximately 1,078 square feet: (1) Eating and Drinking Services, excluding drive-in and take-out services (2) Retail Services, excluding liquor stores (3) Personal Services (4) Banks and Financial Services SECTION 5. Site Development Regulations and Development Schedule. (a) Development Standards: Item 3 Attachment A: Ordinance Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (The Zoning Map)     Packet Pg. 60     *NOT YET ADOPTED* Attachment A 04032024_ay16 3 Development standards for the Subject Property shall be those conforming to the Project Plans. (b) Parking and Loading Requirements: The Owner shall provide parking and loading as set forth in the Project Plans. (c) Modifications to the Development Plan, Land Uses and Site Development Regulations: Once the project has been constructed consistent with the approved Development Plan, any modifications to the exterior design of the Development Plan or any new construction not specifically permitted by the Development Plan or the site development regulations contained in Section 5 (a) – (b) above shall require an amendment to this Planned Community zone. Any use not specifically permitted by this ordinance shall require an amendment to the PC ordinance. (d) Development Schedule: Construction of the project shall commence within two years of the effective date of this ordinance. Prior to expiration of this timeline, the Owner may seek a one year extension from the Director of Planning and Development Services. All construction and development of the project shall be complete within 3 years of the start of construction. SECTION 6. Public Benefits. (a) Public Benefits: Development of the Project Site under the provisions of the PC Planned Community District will result in public benefits not otherwise attainable by application of the regulations of general districts or combining districts. The public benefits provided by the Project includes BMR units in excess of the minimum required. (b) Monitoring of Conditions and Public Benefits: Not later than three (3) years following issuance of a certificate of occupancy and at least every three (3) years thereafter, the Owner shall request that the City review the for compliance with the PC district regulations and the conditions of the ordinance under which the district was created, as applicable only to the Subject Property. The applicant shall provide adequate funding to reimburse the City for these costs. If conditions or benefits are found deficient by staff, the applicant shall Item 3 Attachment A: Ordinance Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (The Zoning Map)     Packet Pg. 61     *NOT YET ADOPTED* Attachment A 04032024_ay16 4 correct such conditions in not more than 90 days from notice by the City. If correction is not made within the prescribed timeframe, the Director of Planning and Development Services will schedule review of the project before the Planning and Transportation Commission and Council to determine appropriate remedies, fines or other actions. SECTION 7. Environmental Review. An Addendum to the EIR for the Housing Incentive Program (HIP) on San Antonio Road was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5512 certifying the adequacy of the EIR. // // // // // // // // // Item 3 Attachment A: Ordinance Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (The Zoning Map)     Packet Pg. 62     *NOT YET ADOPTED* Attachment A 04032024_ay16 5 SECTION 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first day after the date of its adoption (second reading). INTRODUCED: PASSED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________ City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED: ____________________________ ____________________________ Assistant City Atorney City Manager ____________________________ Director of Planning and Development Services Exhibit A: Subject Property Plat and Legal Description Item 3 Attachment A: Ordinance Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (The Zoning Map)     Packet Pg. 63     Building 7 Build B Building 6 Building 5 Building 13 Building 14 Building 2 Building 4 Building 15 Building 1 Building 3 H J G M F E 131.0' 98.0' 34.3'24.0' 106.1' 51.0 ' 35.4' 76.3' 160.0' 56.3' 31.4' 140.0' 60.0' 160.0' 60.0' 160.0' 207.0' 83.0' 200.8' 74.8' 8.3' 216.3' 83.0' 207.0' 83.3' 60.0' 160.0' 64.5' 160.1' 114.0' 250.0' 94.1' 73.8' 95.3' 114.0' 250.0' 94.1' 73.8' 95.3' 114.0' 250.0' 94.1' 73.8' 95.3' 114.0' 250.0' 94.1' 73.8' 95.3' 114.0' 250.0' 94.1' 73.8' 95.3' 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Legend Special Setback abc Known Structures Tree (TR) Zone Districts Project Site 0'181' Attachment A: Project Site CITYOF PALOALTOINCORPORATED CALI FORNIA P a l o A l t oT h e C i t y o f APRIL 1 6 1894 The City of Palo Alto assumes no responsibility for any errors ©1989 to 2016 City of Palo Alto chodgki, 2022-06-13 16:24:25 (\\cc-maps\Encompass\Admin\Personal\Planning.mdb) Mountain View GM PC-2711 Item 3 Attachment B Location Map     Packet Pg. 64     Page 1 of 9 3 8 4 8 APPROVAL NO. 2024-____ RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO LAND USE APPROVAL FOR 800-808 San Antonio Road Planned Home Zoning Project (23PLN-00010) On May 6, 2024, the Council held a duly noticed public hearing and, after considering all of the evidence presented, approved the Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning application to allow Request for a Rezoning to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning to Allow the merging of lots 800 and 808 San Antonio Road, to form an 0.88 acre site. The Project will be a 75 unit residential building with 15 BMR units. The building is designed as a 5 story building with four levels of wood framing over a concrete podium superstructure, with two levels of subterranean parking. The Project also includes a common-use interior courtyard and roof deck, as well as balconies and patios, and amenity spaces. In approving the application, the Council make the following findings, determination and declarations: SECTION 1. Background. A. The Request for a Rezoning to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning to Allow the merging of lots 800 and 808 San Antonio Road, to form an 0.88 acre site. The Project will be a 75 unit residential building with 15 BMR units. The building is designed as a 5 story building with four levels of wood framing over a concrete podium superstructure, with two levels of subterranean parking. The Project also includes a common- use interior courtyard and roof deck, as well as balconies and patios, and amenity spaces, (“The Project”). B. The Project application was initially received on January 19, 2023 and was reviewed by City staff and revised by the applicant. C. Following staff review, the Planning and Transportation Commission reviewed the project on on June 14, 2023. D. The plans were revised, reviewed by Staff, and reviewed by the Architectural Review Board on August 17, 2023. E. Following further revision and staff review, the ARB reviewed the project design and EIR Addendum, on March 7, 2024 and recommended approval. F. On April 10, 2024 the PTC reviewed the project design and the EIR, and [DRAFT recommended approval]. G. On DATE, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing, at which evidence was presented and all person were afforded an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Council’s Policies and Procedures. After hearing public testimony, the Council voted to approve the project subject to the conditions set forth in Section 6 of this Record of Land Use Action. SECTION 2. Environmental Review. On DATE, City Council made the decision to adopt the EIR Addendum. In conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Environmental Impact Report was certified by the City Council on November 16, 2020. The 800 San Antonio Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2019090070) concluded that the proposed project(s) would not have a significant Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 65     Page 2 of 9 3 8 4 8 effect on the environment with mitigation as proposed. The EIR is available for review on the City’s web site: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Current-Planning/Projects/800- San-Antonio-Road. All mitigation measures as stated in the approved Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) have been incorporated into the conditions of approval. SECTION 3. Planned Community and Architectural Review Findings 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: In conformance with the following Comp Plan Goals and Policies, the project will include high quality design compatible with surrounding development. Comp Plan Goals and Policies How project adheres or does not adhere to Comp Plan The Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the site is Service Commercial. The project proposes high-density housing in an area designated for high-density housing. Land Use Element 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. This project proposes to redevelop three existing commercial buildings into a single multiple-family residential condominium building within the Housing Incentive Program (HIP) area. Policy L-2.5 Support the creation of affordable housing units for middle to lower income level earners, such as City and school district employees, as feasible. This project includes 16 BMR units. Policy L-2.11 Encourage new development and redevelopment to incorporate greenery and natural features such as green rooftops, pocket parks, plazas and rain gardens. The proposed building includes a central courtyard and rooftop garden. Policy L-6.1 Promote high-quality design and site planning that is compatible with surrounding development and public spaces. The proposed residential building is being considered within the context of other projects being developed in the HIP area, and will meet the high-quality standards of the Architectural Review Board. Policy L-6.7 Where possible, avoid abrupt changes in scale and density between residential and non-residential areas and between residential areas of different densities. To promote compatibility and gradual transitions between land uses, place zoning district boundaries at mid-block locations rather than along streets wherever possible. While the proposed project is somewhat out-of- scale with the existing neighbor to the left, it is similar in density and scale to the HIP project approved for the right side adjacent neighbor, and other projects proposed for the HIP area. Policy T-1.19 Provide facilities that encourage and support bicycling and walking. The building includes sufficient short and long term bicycle parking. Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 66     Page 3 of 9 3 8 4 8 As a PHZ project, the zoning development standards are custom built for the building, and therefore this project will be in compliance with zoning through the approval process. No other design guidelines or documents apply to this location. 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: There is internal order between the pedestrian entries, car entry, retail space and amenity space. There are separate, defined entrances for the residents and retail tenant. There is no historic character to preserve. The proposed five story building is consistent with the applicable context-based design criteria, and scale, mass, and character is consistent with prior and proposed projects anticipated for the HIP area. 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 project incorporates a variety of materials, including glass, gray and beige equitone panels, blue and brown metal panels, and landscape elements. This palette is appropriate for a residential building, and relates to the adjacent 788 San Antonio project while being distinct. 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 design is functional. The bicycle parking is located at the ground level; the car parking is provided below grade, with driveway access at the northern end of the project site. The tenants will have private balcony space, and communal open space in the courtyard and rooftop garden. The building includes separate trash rooms for the commercial and residential components, and a loading space is located off of San Antonio Road, as well as in the below-grade garage. The primary entrances for the residential and the commercial spaces are well-defined with appropriate area available for signage. 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 Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 67     Page 4 of 9 3 8 4 8 plant material capable of providing desirable habitat that can be appropriately maintained. The project is consistent with Finding #5 because: The project is consistent with the finding in that the project provides landscaped area in the front, rear, central courtyard, and rooftop garden. Three existing trees, including two protected Coast Live Oak, will be preserved. All plants proposed are low to moderate water use, and most are native or regionally adapted. 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: In accordance with the City’s Green Building Regulations, the building will satisfy the requirements for CALGreen Mandatory + Tier 2. The project includes a “cool” high albedo membrane roof, electric vehicle charging outlets, and drought tolerant and native landscaping. SECTION 4. Architectural Review Approval Granted. Architectural Review Approval is hereby granted for the Project by the City Council pursuant to PAMC Section 18.77.070 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, effective DATE and subject to the conditions of approval in Section 6 of this Record. SECTION 5. Plan Approval. The plans submitted for Building Permit shall be in substantial conformance with those plans prepared by the applicant titled San Antonio Road Housing, 800/808 San Antonio Road, Palo alto, CA 94303, consisting of 69 pages, uploaded to Accela Citizen Access on March 24, 2024, except as modified to incorporate the conditions of approval in Section 6. A copy of these plans is on file in the Department of Planning and Community Development. The conditions of approval in Section 6 shall be printed on the cover sheet of the plan set submitted with the Building Permit application. SECTION 6. Conditions of Approval. PLANNING DIVISION 1.CONFORMANCE WITH PLANS: Construction and development shall conform to the approved plans entitled, "San Antonio Road Housing, 800/808 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303,” uploaded to the Palo Alto Online Permitting Services Citizen Portal on January 27, 2024 and February 14, 2024, as modified by these conditions of approval. 2.BUILDING PERMIT: Apply for a building permit and meet any and all conditions as contained in this document. 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. Dimension the height of the elevator overrun, not to exceed 15 ft from the height of the roof b. Ensure consistency of all area calculations between the calculation sheets and the floor plans c. PLACEHOLDER Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 68     Page 5 of 9 3 8 4 8 4.ARB SUBCOMMITTEE: Prior to the issuance of 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 Development Services: a. No projections be allowed above ground into the special setback b. That private and common space be revised to meet the open space requirements c. The hallway adjacent elevator 2 be revised to have fewer bends in the hallway and to have more functional space adjacent the trash storage and elevator d. Recommend considering alternate locations of the trash collection area, means of bringing trash to the street staging area, and location of the trash staging area e. Schematic foundation design including consideration of planters, bioswales and secant walls f. More comprehensive landscape plan in the courtyard including provisions for planters, furnishing and pathways through the courtyard g. Provide clerestory windows in the bicycle storage area 5.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. 6.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 one/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. 7.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 of Planning and Development Services. 8.LANDSCAPE PLAN. Plantings shall be installed in accordance with the approved plan set and shall be permanently maintained and replaced as necessary. a. The vertical garden green wall shall be maintained, and requires Architectural Review to modify or remove 9.BASEMENT EXCAVATION: Any retaining wall required for basement excavation shall not prevent the planting and future growth of required landscaping. This shall be review by the Project Planner prior to issuance of a Building permit. Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 69     Page 6 of 9 3 8 4 8 10.NOISE THRESHOLDS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. In accordance with PAMC Section 9.10.030, No person shall produce, suffer or allow to be produced by any machine, animal or device, or any combination of same, on residential property, a noise level more than six dB above the local ambient at any point outside of the property plane. All noise producing equipment shall be located outside of required setbacks. 11.OPEN AIR LOUDSPEAKERS (AMPLIFIED MUSIC). In accordance with PAMC Section 9.12, no amplified music shall be used for producing sound in or upon any open area, to which the public has access, between the hours of 11:00pm and one hour after sunrise. 12.NOISE REPORT AT BUILDING STAGE. At the time of building permit issuance for new construction or for installation of any such interior or exterior mechanical equipment, the applicant shall submit an acoustical analysis by an acoustical engineer demonstrating projected compliance with the Noise Ordinance. The analysis shall be based on acoustical readings, equipment specifications and any proposed sound reduction measures, such as equipment enclosures or insulation, which demonstrate a sufficient degree of sound attenuation to assure that the prescribed noise levels will not be exceeded. 13.NOISE REPORT PRIOR TO INSPECTION. Where the acoustical analysis projected noise levels at or within 5 dB less than the Noise Ordinance limits, the applicant shall demonstrate the installed equipment complies with the anticipated noise levels and the Noise Ordinance prior to final Planning inspection approval. 14.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. 15. AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT (OWNERSHIP PROJECT): This project is subject to the affordable housing requirements set forth in Section 16.65.030 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, and has chosen to exceed it as a part of the Planned Home Zoning (PHZ). Per the PHZ, at least 20% of the units shall be affordable to very low, low, or moderate income. Therefore, the proposed project is required to contain no less than fifteen (15) below market rate units. 16.AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN AND AGREEMENT. The applicant shall prepare an affordable housing plan. An affordable housing agreement, reviewed and approved by the City of Palo Alto, shall be recorded prior to the approval of any final or parcel map or building permit for the development project (PAMC 16.65.090). 17.BELOW MARKET RATE (BMR) HOUSING. All BMR units constructed under this condition shall be in conformance with the City’s BMR Program rules and regulations. A BMR Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney for the 16 BMR units shall be executed and recorded prior to final map approval or Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 70     Page 7 of 9 3 8 4 8 building permit issuance, whichever occurs first. Failure to comply with the timing of this condition and any adopted BMR Program rules and regulations shall not waive its later enforcement. 18.TRASH ROOM. The trash room shall be used solely for the temporary storage of refuse and recycling that is disposed on a regular basis and shall be closed and locked during non-business hours. 19.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. 20.MECHANICAL LIFT PARKING. Up to 86 required parking spaces may be provided in a puzzle parking system, which allows independent access to each vehicle. The property owner shall 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. 21.UTILITY LOCATIONS: In no case shall utilities be placed in a location that requires equipment and/or bollards to encroach into a required parking space. In no case shall a pipeline be placed within 10 feet of a proposed tree and/or tree designated to remain. 22.SUBDIVISION MAP. The Lot Merger and Final Map for Condominium Purposes shall be recorded prior to building permit issuance. 23.REQUIRED COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS (CC&Rs). PAMC Section 16.38 provides that all condominium and other “community housing projects” shall submit Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) to the City Attorney for approval prior to issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy. The City Attorney has developed 13 standard covenants that shall be included in all CC&R’s submitted to the City for approval. 24.ESTIMATED IMPACT FEE: Development Impact Fees, currently estimated in the amount of $4,956,743.76 plus the applicable public art fee, per PAMC 16.61.040, shall be paid prior to the issuance of the related building permit. 25.REQUIRED PUBLIC ART. In conformance with PAMC 16.61, and to the satisfaction of the Public Art Commission, the property owner and/or applicant shall pay the in-lieu fee equivalent to 1% of the estimated construction valuation (currently estimated at $350,000), prior to obtaining a Building permit. All required artwork shall be installed as approved by the Public Art Commission and verified by Public Art staff prior to release of the final Use and Occupancy permit. Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 71     Page 8 of 9 3 8 4 8 26.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. 27.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. 28.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, Emily Kallas at emily.kallas@cityofpaloalto.org to schedule this inspection. BUILDING 29. A building permit is required for the scope of work shown. 30. At building permit submit the following: a. Structural calculations b. Green building compliance c. T24 Energy calculations d. Complete MEP plans e. Accessible building elements (i.e, elevator, bathrooms, etc.) and onsite (i.e., accessible route from public sidewalk, bus stop, entrances, etc.) 31. Submit complete life/fire safety code analysis not limit to type of construction, # of stories, occupancy separation, occupied roof, protection of opening in walls and floors, shaft, elevation lobbies, and exiting. Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 72     Page 9 of 9 3 8 4 8 32. Plumbing calculation shall comply with 2022 CPC. OL shall be based on table T1004.5, CBC. Amend calculation shown on sheet A0.05 prior to submittal. 33. Refer to this link for additional submittal requirements: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/3/development-services/building- division/checklists/simplified/c1-new-comm-shell-checklist-07062023.pdf PUBLIC WORKS ZERO WASTE 34. Project will be required to submit a salvage survey prior to receiving the building permit. Please anticipate meeting PAMC 5.24 Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management requirements. 35. Ensure the refuse staging area can house three - 4 cubic yard bins plus three - 96 gallon carts. Please show bins and carts to scale in the staging area. 36. Refuse truck pull-out spot shall contain signage notifying tenants and other users that parking is not allowed during trash pickup days. 37. The following comments below are part of the Palo Alto Municipality Code. If your scope of work includes internal and external bins then cut-sheets for the color-coded internal and external containers, related color-coded millwork, and it’s colored signage must be included in the building plans prior to receiving approval from Zero Waste. Please see below for more details. As per Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.20.108 the site is required to have color-coded refuse containers, related color-coded millwork, and colored signage. The three refuse containers shall include recycle (blue container), compost (green container), and garbage (black container). Applicant shall present on the plan the locations and quantity of both (any) internal and external refuse containers, it’s millwork, along with the signage. This requirement applies to any external or internal refuse containers located in common areas such as entrances, conference rooms, open space, lobby, garage, mail room, gym, and etc. except for restrooms, copy area, and mother’s room. Millwork to store the color-coded refuse containers must have a minimum of four inches in height worth of color-coding, wrapping around the full width of the millwork. Signage must be color coded with photos or illustrations of commonly discarded items. Restrooms must have a green compost container for paper towels and an optional black landfill container if applicable. Copy area must have either a recycle bin only or all three refuse receptacles (green compost, blue recycle, and black landfill container). Mother’s room must minimally have a green compost container and black landfill container. Please refer to PAMC 5.20.108 and the Internal Container Guide. Examples of appropriate signage can be found in the Managing Zero Waste at Your Business Guide. Electronic copies of these signage can be found on the Zero Waste Palo Alto’s website, https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Public-Works/Zero-Waste/What-Goes- Where/Toolkit#section-2 and hard copies can be requested from the waste hauler, Greenwaste of Palo Alto, (650) 493-4894. PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING 38. PUBLIC WORKS APPLICATIONS, FORMS, AND DOCUMENTS: Applicant shall be advised that most forms, applications, and informational documents related to Public Works Engineering conditions can be found at the following link: Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 73     Page 10 of 9 3 8 4 8 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Public-Works/Engineering-Services/Forms-and-Permits 39. LOT LINE REMOVAL/MERGER, CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE: A certificate of compliance shall be reviewed, approved, and recorded with the County Recorder’s Office prior to issuance of any grading or building permit(s). The application shall be submitted to Public Works Engineering. 40. LOT LINE REMOVAL/MERGER, THIRD-PARTY REVIEW: The City contracts with a third-party surveyor that will review and provide approval of the map’s technical correctness as the City Surveyor, as permitted by the Subdivision Map Act. The Public Works Department will forward a Scope & Fee Letter from the third- party surveyor and the applicant will be responsible for payment of the fee’s indicated therein, which is based on the complexity of the map. 41. STREETWORK PERMIT: The applicant shall obtain a Streetwork Permit from the Department of Public Works for all public improvements. 42. GRADING AND EXCAVATION PERMIT: A Grading Permit is required per PAMC Chapter 16.28. The permit application and all applicable documents (see Section H of application) shall be submitted to Public Works Engineering. Add the following note: “THIS GRADING PERMIT WILL ONLY AUTHORIZE GENERAL GRADING AND INSTALLATION OF THE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM. OTHER BUILDING AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS ARE SHOWN FOR REFERENCE INFORMATION ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO SEPARATE BUILDING PERMIT APPROVAL.” 43. ROUGH GRADING: provide a Rough Grading Plan for the work proposed as part of the Grading and Excavation Permit application. The Rough Grading Plans shall including the following: pad elevation, elevator pit elevation, ground monitoring wells, limits of over excavation, stockpile area of material, overall earthwork volumes (cut and fill), temporary shoring for any existing facilities, ramps for access, crane locations (if any), tree protection measures, etc. 44. SHORING & TIEBACKS: Provide a shoring plan showing the existing utilities (if needed), to clearly indicate how the new structures will be constructed while protecting the existing utilities (if any). If tiebacks are proposed they shall not extend onto adjacent private property, existing easements or into the City’s right- of-way without having first obtained written permission from the private property owners and/or an encroachment permit from Public Works. 45. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER STATEMENT: The grading plans shall include the following statement signed and sealed by the Geotechnical Engineer of Record: “THIS PLAN HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND FOUND TO BE IN GENERAL CONFORMANCE WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT”. 46. CONSTRUCTION DEWATERING: This project requires a dewatering permit during construction due to the groundwater level relative to the depth of excavation. 47. GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATED PLUME: The project shoring system shall utilize a secant cut-off wall (or similar) to ensure compliance with City “groundwater exclusionary techniques” for dewatering, as defined by PAMC 16.28.030(u). Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 74     Page 11 of 9 3 8 4 8 48. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT: Prior to any work in the public right-of-way, the applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Public Works Department for any work that encroaches onto the City right-of-way. 49. LOGISTICS PLAN: A construction logistics plan shall be provided addressing all impacts to the public including, at a minimum: work hours, noticing of affected businesses, bus stop relocations, construction signage, dust control, noise control, storm water pollution prevention, job trailer, contractors’ parking, truck routes, staging, concrete pours, crane lifts, scaffolding, materials storage, pedestrian safety, and traffic control. All truck routes shall conform to the City of Palo Alto’s Trucks and Truck Route Ordinance, Chapter 10.48, and the route map. NOTE: Some items/tasks on the logistics plan may require an encroachment permit. 50. C.3 THIRD-PARTY CERTIFICATION: Applicant shall provide certification from a qualified third-party reviewer that the proposed permanent storm water pollution prevention measures comply with the requirements of Provision C.3 and Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 16.11. 51. Submit the following: a. Stamped and signed C.3 data form (September 2019 version) from SCVURPPP. https://scvurppp.org/wp- content/uploads/2019/10/SCVURPPP_C3_Data_Form_September2019_fillable_final_9-24- 19.pdf b. Final stamped and signed letter confirming which documents were reviewed and that the project complies with Provision C.3 and PAMC 16.11. 52. C.3 STORMWATER AGREEMENT: The applicant shall enter into a Stormwater Maintenance Agreement with the City to guarantee the ongoing maintenance of the permanent storm water pollution prevention measures. The City will inspect the treatment measures yearly and charge an inspection fee. The agreement shall be executed by the applicant team prior to building permit final. 53. C.3 FINAL THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY: Within 45 days of the installation of the required storm water treatment measures and prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for the building, the third-party reviewer shall submit to the City a certification verifying that all the permanent storm water pollution prevention measures were installed in accordance with the approved plans. 54. PAVEMENT RESTORATION: The applicant shall restore the pavement along the entire project frontage, curb-to-curb, by performing a 3.5” grind and overlay. The exact restoration limits will be determined once the resulting road condition is known following completion of heavy construction activities and utility lateral installations, at minimum the extent will be the project frontage. 55. EXISTING EASEMENTS: Provide documentation showing approval from the entities affected by the onsite easements to verify that the work within said easements is permitted. 56. PRIOR TO PUBLIC WORKS FINAL/ACCEPTANCE (STORM DRAIN LOGO): The applicant is required to paint “No Dumping/Flows to Matadero Creek” in blue on a white background adjacent to all onsite storm drain inlets. The name of the creek to which the proposed development drains can be obtained from Public Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 75     Page 12 of 9 3 8 4 8 Works Engineering. Stencils of the logo are available from the Public Works Environmental Compliance Division, which may be contacted at (650) 329-2598. Include the instruction to paint the logos on the construction grading and drainage plan. 57. PRIOR TO PUBLIC WORKS FINAL/ACCEPTANCE (RECORD DRAWINGS): At the conclusion of the project applicant shall provide digital as-built/record drawings of all improvements constructed in the public right- of-way or easements in which the City owns an interest. TRANSPORTATION 58. All short-term bike parking must be Inverted-U or similar type of 24" wide and 36" high bike racks. Provide minimum 36-inch spacing between two bike racks. URBAN FORESTRY 59. UF has reviewed the Arborist report which corresponds to the tree inventory provided on sheet T4. The proposed removal of two Ailanthus altissima (this species is exempt from protection) and two protected Quercus ilex trees (tree #5 and #6) which are growing into the fence will be approved for removal at the building permit phase. 60.The replacement value of tree #5 and #6 is 6 new 24" box trees or 4 new 36" box trees of drought tolerant species and at least half the new species to be native. 61.Tree #8, #9, #11 and #12 also appear to be proposed for removal through they are not labeled as such on the tree inventory. In the building permit clarify if trees 8,911 and 12 are being removed ad if so include the replacement numbers in a tree disposition table along with tree #5 and #6 and provide a planting plan with the number of new replacement plantings. If all new replacements will not fit on site, an in- lieu fee of $650 perm unplanted tree may be proposed. WATERSHED PROTECTION The following conditions are required for approval and shall be addressed prior to any future related permit application such as a Building Permit, Excavation and Grading Permit, Certificate of Compliance, Street Work Permit, Encroachment Permit, etc. as further described below. 62. Stormwater treatment measures a. All Bay Area Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requirements shall be followed. b. Refer to the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program C.3 Handbook (download here: http://scvurppp-w2k.com/c3_handbook.shtml) for details. c. For all C.3 features, vendor specifications regarding installation and maintenance should be followed and provided to city staff. Copies must be submitted to Pam Boyle Rodriguez at pamela.boylerodriguez@cityofpaloalto.org. Add this bullet as a note to the building plans. d. Staff from Stormwater Program (Watershed Protection Division) may be present during installation of stormwater treatment measures. Contact Pam Boyle Rodriguez, Stormwater Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 76     Page 13 of 9 3 8 4 8 Program Manager, at (650) 329-2421 before installation. Add this bullet as a note to building plans on Stormwater Treatment (C.3) Plan. 63. Bay-friendly Guidelines (rescapeca.org) - Add these bullets as a note to the building plans. a. Do not use chemicals fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or commercial soil amendment. Use Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) materials and compost. Refer to the Bay-Friendly Landscape Guidelines: http://www.stopwaste.org/resource/brochures/bay-friendly-landscape- guidelines-sustainable-practices-landscape-professional for guidance. b. Avoid compacting soil in areas that will be unpaved. 64. 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. d. Offsite downgrade storm drain inlets shall also be identified on this plan set and protected. If City staff removes protection from an inlet in the ROW during a rain event, the contractor shall replace the inlet protection by the end of the following business day. 65. All proposed Stormwater treatment measures should have a detail on this detail sheet. Provide a standard detail for the pervious pavers ELECTRICAL UTILITIES 66. Joint trench plans to be finalized during building permit application WATER-GAS-WASTEWATER UTILITIES PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF DEMOLITION PERMIT 67. The applicant shall submit a request to disconnect utility services and remove meters. The utility demo is to be processed within 10 working days after receipt of the 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 AND OTHER CITY’S PERMITS (WGW Utility Engineering) 68. The applicant shall obtain the latest fire hydrant flow tests and review them with the City of Palo Alto Fire Department for all fire department requirements before the Building Department review process. 69. The applicant shall submit a Utility Plan showing how the new development will be served by CPA public utilities. Please amend the Utility Plan to include the size and location of the proposed water and sewer underground utilities including the domestic water service, fire service, domestic and irrigation meters, Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 77     Page 14 of 9 3 8 4 8 backflow preventers (labeled the type of backflow devices, RPPA, and RPDA), sewer lateral, and City's sewer cleanout. 70. Domestic water meter layout: The applicant needs to provide an estimated domestic water load in G.P.M. to design the water service and meter size. A 3" or 4” water meter will require a 4'x8' water meter set with a 2" by-pass per DWG. NO. WD-04. The vault shall be located on private property inside a public utility easement. The applicant's engineer shall obtain, prepare, and record with the county of Santa Clara, and provide the utility engineering section with copies of the public utilities easement on the front of the property adjacent to the City right of way at the water point of service. 71. Per City of Palo Alto Utilities Rules & Regulation 15 Metering, the City will provide a master meter at an approved location near the public water main and right of way to serve the whole development or building. The multiunit residential structure must comply with California Water Metering for Multi-unit Structures Water Code as amended by law Senate Bill 7 (Water Code, Division 1, Chapter 8, Article 5, Section 537-537.5) that requires individual water meters or submeters for each unit for structures constructed after January 1, 2018. 72. A capacity study water and wastewater report prepared by the developer’s licensed Engineer shall be submitted to the City of Palo Alto Utilities Engineering Department. The applicant's engineer shall submit flow calculations and system capacity study showing that the on-site and off-site water and sanitary sewer mains and services will provide the domestic, irrigation, fire flows, and wastewater capacity needed to service the development and adjacent properties during anticipated peak flow demands. Field testing may be required to determine current flows and water pressures on the existing water main. Calculations must be signed and stamped by a registered civil engineer. 73. The applicant is required to perform, at his/her expense, a flow monitoring study of the existing sewer main to determine the remaining capacity. The report must include existing peak flows or depth of flow based on a minimum monitoring period of seven continuous days or as determined by the senior wastewater engineer. The study shall meet the WGW engineering section's requirements and approval. No downstream overloading of the existing sewer main will be permitted. 74. The applicant shall submit a completed water-gas-wastewater service connection application - load sheet for the City of Palo Alto Utilities. The applicant must provide all the information requested for utility service demands (water in fixture units/g.p.m., fire in g.p.m., and sewer in fixture units/g.p.d.). The applicant shall provide the new loads and the combined/total loads. 75. 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, sewer lift stations, and any other required utilities. Plans for new wastewater laterals and mains need to include new wastewater pipe profiles showing existing potentially conflicting utilities, especially storm drain pipes, Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 78     Page 15 of 9 3 8 4 8 and electric and communication duct banks. Existing duct banks need to be daylighted by potholing to the bottom of the ductbank to verify cross section prior to plan approval and starting lateral installation. Plans for new storm drain mains and laterals need to include profiles showing existing potential conflicts with sewer, water, and gas. 76. The applicant must show on the site plan the existence of any auxiliary water supply, (i.e. water well, gray water, recycled water, rain catchment, water storage tank, etc.). 77. The applicant shall be responsible for installing and upgrading the existing utility mains and/or services, laterals 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 mains and/or services/laterals. 78. An approved reduced pressure principle assembly (RPPA backflow preventer device) is required for all existing and 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. RPPA for domestic service shall be lead-free. Show the location of the RPPA on the plans. 79. An approved reduced pressure detector assembly (RPDA backflow preventer device, STD. WD-12A or STD. WD-12B) is required for all existing and new fire water connections from Palo Alto Utilities to comply with requirements of California administrative code, title 17, sections 7583 through 7605 inclusive. The RPDA shall be installed on the owner's property and directly behind the City’s fire service, within 5’ (feet) of the property line or City Right of Way. An approved reduced pressure detector assembly (RPDA backflow preventer device, STD. WD-12A or STD. WD-12B) is required for all existing and new fire water connections from Palo Alto Utilities to comply with requirements of California administrative code, title 17, sections 7583 through 7605 inclusive. The RPDA shall be installed on the owner's property and directly behind the City-owned meter, within 5’ (feet) of the property line or City Right of Way. 80. All backflow preventer devices shall be approved by the WGW engineering division. Inspection by the city inspector is required for the supply pipe between the meter and the assembly. 81. 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. 82. A new water service line installation for fire system usage is required. Show the location of the new water service on the plans. The applicant shall provide the engineering department with a copy of the plans for the fire system including all fire department's requirements. Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 79     Page 16 of 9 3 8 4 8 83. Each parcel shall have its own water service and sewer lateral connection shown on the plans. 84. A new sewer lateral is required, and a profile of the sewer lateral is required showing any possible conflicts with electric/communications duct banks or other utilities. The proposed two (2) 6” sewer laterals are to be reviewed during the building permit process. 85. All existing water, and gas. and wastewater services/laterals that will not be reused shall be abandoned at the main per the latest WGW utility standards. 86. Utility vaults, transformers, utility cabinets, concrete bases, or other structures cannot be placed over existing water, gas, or wastewater mains/services. Maintain 1’ horizontal clear separation from the vault/cabinet/concrete base to existing utilities as found in the field. If there is a conflict with existing utilities, Cabinets/vaults/bases shall be relocated from the planned location as needed to meet field conditions. Trees may not be planted within 10 feet of existing water, gas, and wastewater mains/laterals/water services/or meters. New water or wastewater services/laterals/meters may not be installed within 10’ of existing trees. Maintain 10’ between new trees and new water and wastewater services/laterals/meters. 87. The applicant shall provide to the WGW Utility Engineering department a copy of the plans for the fire system including all fire department's requirements prior to the actual service installation. 88. All utility installations shall be in accordance with the City of Palo Alto utility standards for water & wastewater. 89. Note to Engineer: The proposed irrigation service and meter are to be tapped off from the proposed 4" HDPE domestic water service per CPAU's latest standards. SECTION 7. Term of Approval. The approval shall be valid for two years from the original date of approval. PASSED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: APPROVED: _________________________ ____________________________ City Clerk Mayor Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 80     Page 17 of 9 3 8 4 8 APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________ ___________________________ Director of Planning and Deputy City Attorney Development Services PLANS AND DRAWINGS REFERENCED: 1. Those plans prepared by the applicant titled San Antonio Road Housing, 800/808 San Antonio Road, Palo alto, CA 94303, consisting of 69 pages, uploaded to Accela Citizen Access on March 24, 2024, except as modified to incorporate the conditions of approval in Section 6. 2. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Item 3 Attachment C Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 81     ATTACHMENT D ZONING COMPARISON TABLE 800 San Antonio Road, 22PLN-00129 Table 1: COMPARISON WITH CHAPTER 18.16 (CS DISTRICT) Residential Development Standards Regulation Required Existing Proposed Minimum Site Area, width and depth None APN 147-03-038 (800 san Antonio Road): 18,719 sf APN 147-03-043 (808- 814 San Antonio Road): 19,475 sf Resulting parcel: 38,194 sf 0.88 acres Minimum Front Yard 24 feet special setback 24 feet special setback Special Setback (Front)24 feet – see Chapter 20.08 & zoning maps ~18-20 feet 24 feet Rear Yard 10 feet for residential portion of proposed project; none for commercial ~56 feet to ~85 feet (varies for the three existing buildings across the site) 10 feet Some corners of balconies protrude 2”- 1’11”. Protrusion is allowed per CS zoning in the rear setback. PC Special Requirement for Yards 10’ where opposite from a site in any RE, R- 1, R-2, RM or applicable PC district, and separated therefrom by a street, alley, creek, drainage facility or other open area. For 60% or more residential projects, the minimum yard requirement shall be at least as restrictive as the yard requirements of the most restrictive residential district opposite such site line. Not Applicable/not adjacent to existing residential zone Interior Side Yard None None 5 feet both sides Min. yard for lot lines abutting or opposite residential districts or residential PC districts 10 feet (2)Not Applicable Not Applicable Max. Site Coverage 50% (19,097 sf)30.37% (11,600 sf)60% (22,885 sf) Item 3 Attachment D Zoning Comparison     Packet Pg. 82     Max. Building Height 50 ft or 35 ft within 150 ft. of a residential district (other than an RM-40 or PC zone) abutting Rooftop Garden allowed to exceed height by 12 ft. Stair and Elevator overrun allowed to minimum height feasible for access Mechanical equipment allowed to exceed height by 15 ft. ~12-14 feet (single story); site is not located within 50 feet of an RM-40 or PC Zone 60 feet 8 inches (55’ top of roof, plus 4’ parapet, 1’8” above existing grade) 64 feet 8 inches to Rooftop Garden Trellis and mechanical enclosures PC Special Requirements for height 50 ft when adjacent to RM-30, RM-40, 35 ft when adjacent to RE, R-1, R-2, RMD, RM, or PC Not Applicable Not Applicable/not adjacent to existing residential zone Daylight Plane for lot lines abutting one or more residential zone districts other than an RM-40 or PC Zone None, as this site is not abutting a residential zone (6) Not Applicable Not Applicable/not adjacent to existing residential zone PC Special Requirements for Daylight Plane Non-residential uses abutting any RE, R-1, R- 2, RM or any residential PC district – 10 ft and a 3:6 slope For >60% residential PC, the daylight planes may be identical to the daylight plane requirements of the most restrictive residential district abutting the site Not Applicable Not Applicable/not adjacent to existing residential zone Residential Density 30 du/ac per CS Zone 40 du/ac per Housing Element 107 du/ac per Housing Incentive Program Not Applicable (currently exclusively commercial) 85 DU/AC (75 units proposed) Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR)1.0 Total 0.6:1 Residential (22,916 sf) 0.4:1 Commercial 0.3:1 (11,600 sf) Commercial FAR 3.0:1 (114,893 sf Total) 2.98:1 (113,815 sf Residential) 0.02:1 (1,078 sf Commercial) Item 3 Attachment D Zoning Comparison     Packet Pg. 83     Maximum Floor Area for HIP 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 Not Applicable 3.0:1 (114,893 sf Total) 2.98:1 (113,815 sf Residential) 0.02:1 (1,078 sf Commercial) Minimum Useable Open Space 150 sf per unit Not Applicable Common Open Space Provided: 1,830 sf roof deck, 1,529 sf courtyard = 3,359 sf or 44.8 sf per unit Private Open Space: Typical 65 sf – 155 sf Total per unit meets 150 sf min sf Minimum Mixed-use Ground Floor Commercial FAR 0.15:1(10) 5,729.1 sf or 1,500 sf (c) 1,078 sf (1) No parking or loading space, whether required or optional, shall be located in the first 10 feet adjoining the street property line of any required yard. (2) Any minimum front, street side, or interior yard shall be planted and maintained as a landscaped screen excluding areas required for access to the site. A solid wall or fence between 5 and 8 feet in height shall be constructed along any common interior lot line. (6) The initial height and slope shall be identical to those of the most restrictive residential zone abutting the site line in question. (10) In the CC(2) zone and on CN and CS zoned sites on El Camino Real, there shall be no minimum mixed use ground floor commercial FAR for a residential project, except to the extent that the retail preservation requirements of Section 18.40.180 or the retail shopping (R) combining district (Chapter 18.30(A)) applies. (c) A high-density residential or mixed-use project in the CS zone district, but not within the Ground Floor (GF) or Retail (R) combining districts, shall be required to replace only 1,500 square feet of an existing Retail or Retail-Like use. For the purposes of this partial exemption, high-density shall mean 30 or more dwelling units per acre. 18.16.080 Performance Standards. All development in the CS 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. Table 2: CONFORMANCE WITH CHAPTER 18.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) for Existing Commercial and Proposed Residential* Type Required Existing Proposed Vehicle Parking 1/1-bedroom unit 2/2-bedroom or larger unit 144 spaces total N/A 148 spaces, 76 EVSE ready Bicycle Parking 1 LT space per unit N/A 76 LT Item 3 Attachment D Zoning Comparison     Packet Pg. 84     76 spaces 8 ST Loading Space 1, for residential structures with >50 units N/A One Item 3 Attachment D Zoning Comparison     Packet Pg. 85     From:Kallas, Emily To:Dana Wyse Subject:RE: 800 San Antonio Rd Project Date:Monday, March 18, 2024 10:25:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png Hi Dana, Thank you for letting me know, we will keep this in mind and I will include it in public comments for this project. Thanks, Emily Emily Kallas, AICP Planner Planning and Development Services Department (650) 617-3125 | emily.kallas@cityofpaloalto.org www.cityofpaloalto.org Parcel Report | Palo Alto Zoning Code | Online Permitting System | Planning Forms & Applications | Planning Applications Mapped From: Dana Wyse <dmwyse@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 9:01 AM To: Kallas, Emily <Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org> Subject: Re: 800 San Antonio Rd Project Yes. They used the parking lane the entire project. Many times they also used the right lane. Dana WyseC 650-793-4212 On Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 8:58 AM Kallas, Emily <Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote: Hi Dana, Thank you for your comment. Lane closures and other related construction logistics are generally addressed during the building permit process, after the planning entitlement has been approved. We do not know what this project would require yet in that regard, but we will take your comment into consideration. Do you recall if there were lane closures associated with the recently Item 3 Attachment E Public Comments     Packet Pg. 86     You don't often get email from dmwyse@gmail.com. Learn why this is important built hotels? If so, I can discuss it with Public Works Engineering and get more information. Thanks, Emily Emily Kallas, AICP Planner Planning and Development Services Department (650) 617-3125 | emily.kallas@cityofpaloalto.org www.cityofpaloalto.org Parcel Report | Palo Alto Zoning Code | Online Permitting System | Planning Forms & Applications | Planning Applications Mapped From: Dana Wyse <dmwyse@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 10:20 AM To: Kallas, Emily <Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org> Subject: 800 San Antonio Rd Project CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hello Emily, I own property on Fabian Wy, so I receive the notice of Architectural Review. I have owned the property at 4055-57 for 30 years. Everytime a large project has gone up on San Antonio Rd, the contractor somehow gets the city, usually Mountain View to allow them to use one of the lanes which causes massive congestion for the life of the project. I am not against building more housing but feel any project undertaken should provide an area on the project site for any construction related work. Slightly closer to Charleston the parking lane ends which means if a lane is allowed to be used all cars would be fed into a single lane. At the signal at Charleston and San Antoinio there are 2 left turn lanes and 2 normal lanes. If you step back to 800 San Antonio we are talking about one lane feeding 4 lanes if a closure is allowed. I feel if the project is allowed to go forward all closures should be limited to Leghorn which is the street bordering 788 San Antonio. Please let me know what the city’s plan is regarding the impact on traffic. Sincerely, Dana Wyse ************ Item 3 Attachment E Public Comments     Packet Pg. 87     Dana Wyse C 650-793-4212 Item 3 Attachment E Public Comments     Packet Pg. 88     From:jfpetrilla@gmail.com To:Architectural Review Board Cc:Kallas, Emily Subject:PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 800 San Antonio Road [23PLN-00010] Date:Tuesday, March 5, 2024 11:56:17 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from jfpetrilla@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Architectural Review Board Regarding the ARB Staff Report #: 2312-2392, on Page 36 it’s stated, “Staff also notes that the plans do not currently provide sufficient information to show compliance with the City’s Tree Protection Ordinance and no net loss of canopy requirements.” Since South Palo Alto is sufficiently below the average canopy coverage of Palo Alto for Canopy to have a tree planting program to improve the canopy coverage, “no net loss of canopy requirements” seems insufficient. The canopy coverage target for the project should at least match the goal for South Palo Alto – If not, how will the goal for South Palo Alto be met. Explicit goals and timelines should be set. Sadly, it seems that other than the front setback areas (which may soon become bike lanes) there’s little natural ground surfaces. Ok, perhaps for downtown areas but disappointing for residential neighborhoods. Regards, John Petrilla 777 San Antonio Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303 Item 3 Attachment E Public Comments     Packet Pg. 89     1 Kallas, Emily From:Joan Larrabee <joan.larrabee.17@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, August 21, 2023 1:53 PM To:Kallas, Emily Subject:Re: 800 San Antonio Road Thank you, Emily.  When will this project go to City Council?  Joan Larrabee        > On Aug 21, 2023, at 11:50 AM, Kallas, Emily <Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:  >   > Hi Joan,  >   > Thank you for your questions. My responses are as follows:  > 1. This is proposed to be a condominium ownership project.  > 2. Typically the schools are not a part of the Planning Entitlement phase of a project. School fees are paid at the time  of Building Permits. However, we understand your concerns regarding Safe Routes to Schools and are considering it in  the project review.  > 3. Bike parking is a zoning code requirement for all housing units, regardless of location.   >   > Thanks,  > Emily  >   > Emily Kallas, AICP  > Planner  > Planning and Development Services Department  > (650) 617‐3125 | emily.kallas@cityofpaloalto.org   > www.cityofpaloalto.org  >    >   > ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  > From: Joan Larrabee <joan.larrabee.17@gmail.com>  > Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 9:17 PM  > To: Kallas, Emily <Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org>  > Subject: Re: 800 San Antonio Road  >   > Thank you, Emily,  > Questions the public asked during previous hearings still not answered:  > Since these are to be rentals, will there be an on‐site manager?  > Which school district will students attend? Mountain View or Palo Alto? It seems the boundary goes through the  property.  > Why all the bike parking spaces when there are no bike lanes?  > Joan Larrabee  >   >> On Aug 16, 2023, at 4:39 PM, Kallas, Emily <Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:  >>   Item 3 Attachment E Public Comments     Packet Pg. 90     2 >> Hi Joan,  >>   >> The Staff Report is available here:   >> https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning‐Development‐Servi  >> c es/Architectural‐Review‐Board‐ARB/Current‐ARB‐Agendas‐Minutes  >> The Plans are downloadable from this webpage:   >> https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning‐Development‐Servi  >> c es/Current‐Planning/Projects/800‐San‐Antonio‐Road  >>   >> Please let me know if you have any questions or comments about the project.  >>   >> Thanks,  >> Emily  >>   >>   >> Emily Kallas, AICP  >> Planner  >> Planning and Development Services Department  >> (650) 617‐3125 | emily.kallas@cityofpaloalto.org   >> www.cityofpaloalto.org  >>   >>   >>   >> Parcel Report | Palo Alto Zoning Code | Online Permitting System |   >> Planning Forms & Applications | Planning Applications Mapped  >>   >> ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  >> From: Joan Larrabee <joan.larrabee.17@gmail.com>  >> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 4:27 PM  >> To: Kallas, Emily <Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org>  >> Subject: 800 San Antonio Road  >>   >> [You don't often get email from joan.larrabee.17@gmail.com. Learn why   >> this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ]  >>   >> CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on  links.  >> ________________________________  >>   >> Good Afternoon, Emily,  >> Please forward to me the staff report and plans for the proposal for 800 San Antonio Road, I am i able to open any  materials at the address provided on the postcard mailed to me.  >> I would like to attend the meeting tomorrow morning.  >> Joan Larrabee  >> 777‐16 San Antonio Road  >> Palo Alto  Item 3 Attachment E Public Comments     Packet Pg. 91     1 Kallas, Emily From:MGA Properties <mgapropertiesinc@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, August 28, 2023 10:19 AM To:Kallas, Emily Subject:Re: 788 San Antonio Road project 10:00 am is good.    Okay, I guess I read the wrong address.    We’re across the street anyway but wanted to see how it is going to affect us.    Thanks,  Janelle     On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 12:16 PM Kallas, Emily <Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:  Hi Janelle,     I can do 10 am, or any time after 1:30 pm.      Additionally, I noticed your email subject line says 788 San Antonio. The meeting on the 17th was for 800‐814 San  Antonio next door.     Thanks,  Emily       Emily Kallas, AICP  Planner  Planning and Development Services Department  (650) 617‐3125 | emily.kallas@cityofpaloalto.org   www.cityofpaloalto.org     Item 3 Attachment E Public Comments     Packet Pg. 92     2       Parcel Report | Palo Alto Zoning Code | Online Permitting System | Planning Forms & Applications | Planning  Applications Mapped     From: MGA Properties <mgapropertiesinc@gmail.com>   Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 10:09 AM  To: Kallas, Emily <Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org>  Subject: Re: 788 San Antonio Road project     Thank you Emily for getting back to me.   A phone call would be fine.  What time tomorrow would work for you?  Thanks,  Janelle     On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 11:54 AM Kallas, Emily <Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:  Hi Janelle,     I am happy to answer any of your questions, either via email or with a call/virtual meeting. Which would you prefer?  For a longer call, I have a full schedule today but am open most of the day tomorrow, or Wednesday afternoon.    Thanks,  Emily         You don't often get email from mgapropertiesinc@gmail.com. Learn why this is important   Item 3 Attachment E Public Comments     Packet Pg. 93     3   Emily Kallas, AICP  Planner  Planning and Development Services Department  (650) 617‐3125 | emily.kallas@cityofpaloalto.org   www.cityofpaloalto.org           Parcel Report | Palo Alto Zoning Code | Online Permitting System | Planning Forms & Applications | Planning  Applications Mapped     From: MGA Properties <mgapropertiesinc@gmail.com>   Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 9:50 AM  To: Kallas, Emily <Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org>  Subject: 788 San Antonio Road project     CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links.  Hello Emily,   We received your notice in the mail.  Unfortunately, we missed the meeting.     I am the owner of a building across the street.  I wanted to discuss the project and it’s affect on the neighborhood with you.     Please contact me at your earliest convenience.   You don't often get email from mgapropertiesinc@gmail.com. Learn why this is important   Item 3 Attachment E Public Comments     Packet Pg. 94     4    Thanks,  Janelle   (650)464‐5209     ‐‐      Manager  MGA Properties, Inc  125 E Sunnyoaks Avenue Suite 201  Campbell, CA 95008  Ph:(408)871‐5914  Fax:(408)871‐5911  ‐‐     Manager  MGA Properties, Inc  125 E Sunnyoaks Avenue Suite 201  Campbell, CA 95008  Ph:(408)871‐5914  Fax:(408)871‐5911  Item 3 Attachment E Public Comments     Packet Pg. 95     If you need assistance reviewing the above documents, please contact the Project Planner or call the Planner-on-Duty at 650-617-3117 or email planner@cityofpaloalto.org Project Plans In order to reduce paper consumption, a limited number of hard copy project plans are provided to Board members for their review. The same plans are available to the public, at all hours of the day, via the following online resources. Directions to review Project plans and environmental documents online: 1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2. Scroll down to find “800 San Antonio” 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/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Current- Planning/Projects/800-San-Antonio-Road Materials Boards: Color and material boards will be available to view in chambers during the ARB hearing. Item 3 Attachment F Project Plans and EIR Addendum     Packet Pg. 96     Item No. 4. Page 1 of 8 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: April 10, 2024 Report #: 2402-2598 TITLE 310 California Ave: Request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Expansion of an Existing Commercial Recreation Use and Renovation of Eating and Drinking Space RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) take the following action(s): 1. Provide a recommendation on the proposed project to the City Council based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant requests approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for first floor expansion of the existing commercial recreation tenant space at 310 California Avenue into a portion of the adjacent tenant space at 320 California Avenue (former Café and Gallery space). A 1,150 square feet (sf) addition is also proposed to the existing second story of the building for the new tenant Palo Alto Fit, a one-on-one personal training business (aka commercial recreation use). The scope of work includes new restrooms, showers, and staff offices for the training studio employees and patrons. Additionally, the existing Printer’s Café will be renovated for a new café. While most CUPs are processed at the staff level, in conformance with PAMC Section 18.40.170, the Director decided the level of public interest necessitated referral of this project to PTC. Residents are concerned with the loss of long-standing local businesses located at 320 California Avenue, namely Printer’s Café, Moods Wine, and Gallery House art gallery. BACKGROUND Project Information Owner:Mirco Horst & Nina Nguyen Architect:Laura Roberts, Ko Architects Inc. Representative:Not Applicable Legal Counsel:David P. Lanferman, Rutan & Tucker, LLP Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 97     Item No. 4. Page 2 of 8 Property Information Address:310 California Avenue Neighborhood:Evergreen Park Lot Dimensions & Area:Approximately 125 ft x 96 ft Housing Inventory Site:Not Applicable Located w/in a Plume:Not Applicable Protected/Heritage Trees:Not Applicable Historic Resource(s):Not Applicable Existing Improvement(s):12,544 sf building, two stories, 25 ft height, built 1945 Existing Land Use(s):310 California Avenue: Commercial Recreation (Performance Gaines); 320 California Avenue: Eating and Drinking Services (Printer’s Café and Moods Wine), and Retail (Gallery House) Adjacent Land Uses & Zoning: North: Retail (Gamelandia), CC(2)(R)(P) West: Public/Quasi-Public Facility Use (Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley), (PF)(R) East: General Business Office (Vertex Ventures), CC(2)(R)(P) South: Personal Service (Abby Neurodynamic Center), CC(2)(R)(P) Aerial View of Property: Source: Google Satellite Maps Land Use Designation & Applicable Plans/Guidelines Comp. Plan Designation:Community Commercial (CC) Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 98     Item No. 4. Page 3 of 8 Zoning Designation:CC (2)(R)(P) Yes Yes Yes Baylands Master Plan/Guidelines (2008/2005) El Camino Real Guidelines (1976) Housing Development Project Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) South El Camino Real Guidelines (2002) Utilizes Chapter 18.24 - Objective Standards Individual Review Guidelines (2005) Within 150 feet of Residential Use or District Context-Based Design Criteria applicable SOFA Phase 1 (2000)Within Airport Influence Area SOFA Phase 2 (2003) Prior City Reviews & Action City Council:None PTC:None HRB:None ARB:None PROJECT DESCRIPTION The existing Palo Alto Fit training studio is located at 425 Portage Avenue in Palo Alto. In June 2023, Palo Alto Fit purchased the subject property with the intention of moving their fitness studio and establishing a new café along California Avenue as this site offers better public transportation and parking options for their clients. The CUP requests to expand commercial recreation use at 310 California Avenue and implement tenant improvements at 320 California Avenue to accommodate a personal training service and new café. The scope of work within each tenant space is detailed below. The project plans are provided in Attachment E. 310 California Avenue •Establish a new personal training studio, Palo Alto Fit, in place of the existing gym, Performance Gaines. •Demolish the existing 774 sf mezzanine to provide more training area with a vaulted ceiling. 320 California Avenue Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 99     Item No. 4. Page 4 of 8 •Expand the first floor gym area into the existing tenant spaces for Printer’s Café and Gallery House art gallery, to provide locker rooms and staff offices. •Expand the second story by 1,150 sf to include new restrooms and staff offices. •Maintain the existing enclosed outdoor seating but renovate the café space for a new tenant. Requested Entitlements, Findings and Purview: The following discretionary applications are being requested and subject to PTC purview: •Conditional Use Permit: The process for evaluating this type of application is set forth in PAMC 18.76.010. CUPs are required for the establishment of any use listed in the Zoning Ordinance as a conditionally allowed use, and to allow the on-site sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with an eating and drinking establishment. Proposals to change the nature of an existing CUP, to increase the size of a building or site containing a conditional use, or to later the conditions of an existing CUP, shall be subject to issuance of a new CUP. CUPs can only be granted if a project meets all of the findings listed in PAMC Section 18.76.010(c). CUP applications are evaluated to specific findings. All findings must be made in the affirmative to approve the project. The Director has forwarded this item for PTC recommendation pursuant to PAMC Section 18.40.170, which provides the Director with the authority to forward projects to City Council for final action in the circumstances listed below; (d) is pertinent to this project. No tentative decision by the Director shall be required, and the appeal process and or request for hearing process shall not apply to such referred actions, provided, however, that the Director may seek a recommendation from the Architectural Review Board or Planning and Transportation Commission prior to action by the City Council. (a) In the case of projects having multiple entitlements, where one requires City Council approval, all entitlements may be referred to City Council for final action; (b) Projects involving leases or agreements for the use of City-owned property; and (c) Projects requiring a statement of overriding considerations, pursuant to Section 18.31.010; and (d) Projects, as deemed appropriate by the director. ANALYSIS1 1 The information provided in this section is based on analysis prepared by the report author prior to the public hearing. Planning and Transportation Commission 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 recommended action. Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 100     Item No. 4. Page 5 of 8 The project has been reviewed by all relevant City Departments to ensure conformance with applicable Zoning regulations and the City’s CUP findings. The Director of Planning and Development Services defers the decision on the project to City Council due to the high volume of public comments received by the Planning Division. Therefore, feedback from the PTC is requested. Neighborhood Setting and Character The project site is located in the Evergreen Park neighborhood within 0.5 mile of the California Avenue Caltrain Station. The site is surrounded by retail and commercial uses on the north, south and east. The property abuts the Public Facilities (PF) district on the west with the Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley located across New Mayfield Lane. There are other fitness studios along this stretch of California Avenue, two of which are located diagonally across the street from the proposed location of Palo Alto Fit, and one at the intersection of California Avenue and El Camino Real to the south. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Area Plans and Guidelines2 The Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the project site is Regional/Community Commercial, which is defined as: ‘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 nonretail services such as offices and banks. Examples include Stanford Shopping Center, Town and Country Village and University Avenue/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.’ On balance, the proposed project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in that the new gym fosters “the establishment of businesses and commercial services in the California Avenue business district that serve the adjacent neighborhoods, as well as Stanford Research Park” as stated in Policy B-6.4. Moreover, the project will “maintain the existing scale, character and function of the California Avenue business district as a shopping, service and office center intermediate in function and scale between Downtown and the smaller neighborhood business areas” in agreement with Policy L-4.10. The City of Palo Alto has restricted ‘Formula Retail’ use and created regulations for the California Avenue area that “encourage the retention or rehabilitation of smaller buildings to provide spaces for existing retail, particularly local, small businesses” per Program L4.10.2; Palo Alto Fit is a local business serving the residents of Palo Alto for the past decade. 2 The Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan is available online: bit.ly/PACompPlan2030 Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 101     Item No. 4. Page 6 of 8 There is heightened public interest in the proposed project because it displaces existing retail businesses from the 320 California Avenue tenant space, namely Printer’s Café, Moods Wine Bar and Gallery House. This conflicts with Policy L-4.1 to “encourage the upgrading and revitalization of selected Centers in a manner that is compatible with the character of surrounding neighborhoods, without loss of retail and existing small, local businesses” and Policy B-2.4 to “recognize that employers, businesses, and neighborhoods share many values and concerns, including traffic and parking and preserving Palo Alto’s livability and need to work together with a priority on neighborhood quality of life.” However, these businesses are likely to vacate the space regardless of the outcome of the subject project application. Lastly, the new training studio will positively impact Palo Alto’s health and well-being in accordance with Policy L-1.6 which “encourage[s] land uses that address the needs of the community and manage change and development to benefit the community”. However, for those who currently utilize the café and art gallery as means of entertainment, the new gym will not be beneficial or add value to their California Avenue experience as the gym’s access will be limited to its members. Staff requests PTC’s interpretation on this Policy. Zoning Compliance3 A detailed review of the proposed project’s consistency with applicable zoning standards has been performed. Staff has concluded that the proposed uses and renovation are in compliance with the City’s Zoning Code. A summary table is provided in Attachment B. Multi-Modal Access & Parking Per Assembly Bill (AB) 20974 which “prohibits public agencies from enforcing minimum automobile parking requirements for developments located close to public transit,” no parking is required on sites located within 0.5 miles of a public transit station, such as the California Avenue Caltrain Station. However, the subject site did pay into the former California Avenue Parking District equivalent to 47 parking spaces. Convenient public parking spaces are located near the project site in the form of on-street spaces and public parking lots and three parking garages located within walking distance: 309 Cambridge Avenue, 451 Cambridge Avenue, and 350 Sherman Avenue. Four existing bicycle parking spaces are available in the public right-of-way adjacent to the subject property. Additional bicycle parking spaces, if feasible, shall be provided as a part of the proposed project. Consistency with Application Findings Prior to recommending approval of a CUP, the Planning and Transportation Commission,must be able to make approval findings. Staff requests PTC’s review of the following draft findings. 3 The Palo Alto Zoning Code is available online: bit.ly/PAZoningCode 4 The text for Assembly Bill 2097 is available online: Bill Text - AB-2097 Residential, commercial, or other development types: parking requirements. (ca.gov) Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 102     Item No. 4. Page 7 of 8 (1) 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 does not include exterior work and will therefore not be detrimental towards the property or have a negative impact on the public’s health and safety. The project will displace existing retail businesses but the proposed gym and café will improve community health and well-being (2) Be located and conducted in a manner in accord with the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of this title (Zoning). The proposed uses are permitted as per the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code. The proposed gym will have conditions of approval and be conducted in a manner that is in accord with code. 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. In accordance with Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), the project is exempt as the proposed activity will involve negligible or no expansion of the existing use. 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 March 14, 2024, which is 27 days in advance of the meeting. Postcard mailing occurred on March 27, 2024, which is 14 days in advance of the meeting. Public Comments The City has received significant input from the public with respect to the project scope. As of the writing of this report, 60 individuals provided comments. The public comments can be found in Attachment C. The business owner of Printer’s Café, Al Ghafouri, and the new property owner also reached out to the City on several occasions. The correspondence can be found in Attachment E. The primary concern appears to be the closure of three beloved businesses in the Palo Alto community, namely Printer’s Café, Moods Wine Bar and Gallery House. Most communication received from the public are from patrons of Printer’s Café and Moods Wine who have utilized the cafe space for social and professional gatherings, community meetings, and leisure for over 40 years. In addition to the loss of family-owned business, many are concerned about the pedestrian appeal and walkability of California Avenue. They prefer to have a vibrant café space on a downtown strip that is inviting to all as opposed to a gym that is targeted towards a select few who are members. Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 103     Item No. 4. Page 8 of 8 Correspondence with Applicant, Owner and Business Owner(s) The new property owner’s (Palo Alto Fit) legal aid was in communication with the City to provide lease documentation for Printer’s Café, the business for which a majority of the public commentary was received. This letter can be found in Attachment D. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS In addition to the recommended action, the Planning and Transportation Commission 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. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A – Location Map Attachment B – Zoning Comparison Table Attachment C – Public Comments Attachment D – Legal Counsel Correspondence Attachment E –Property Owner Correspondence Attachment F – Applicant’s Project Description Attachment G – Project Plans Report Author & Contact Information PTC5 Liaison & Contact Information Nishita Kandikuppa, Associate Planner Amy French, Chief Planning Official (650) 838-2806 (650) 329-2336 nishita.kandikuppa@cityofpaloalto.org amy.french@cityofpaloalto.org 5 Emails may be sent directly to the PTC using the following address: planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 104     440 414 406-410 405-409 403- 409 384 2290 366 350 320 310 23132307 2363 299 2435 2439 249 2453 0 365369 2437 334 417 2441 2333 2425 251 420 2435 392 360 364 15 2438415 42 321 361 2415 399 381- 395 341- 347366- 370 355 375 340344350 330 382 380 378 2350 230 240 290 260 265 23432323 261 2431 370 391 350 413 2473 367 300 250 298 324 263 267 SHERMAN AVENUE JACARANDA LANE ASH STREET NE W MAYFIELD LAN E CAL IFORNIA AVE NUE ENUE MIMOSA LANE BIRCH STREET N BIRCH STREET CAL PF(R) CC(2)(R) PF(R) R) PC-4127 PF(R)CC(2) (R)(P) 2)(R) CC(2)(R) Lot C-7 Lot C-9 Lot C-2 Lot C-3 Parking Garage Lot C-4 Parking This map is a product of the City of Palo Alto GIS This document is a graphic representation only of best available sources. Legend Zone Districts abc Zone District Labels Project Site 0'93' 310-320 California Avenue Conditional Use Permit 23PLN-00304 CITYOF PALOALTOINCORPORATED CALI FORNIA P a l o A l t oT h e C i t y o f APRIL 1 6 1894 The City of Palo Alto assumes no responsibility for any errors ©1989 to 2016 City of Palo Alto nkandik, 2024-02-13 17:13:48 (\\cc-maps\Encompass\Admin\Personal\Planning.mdb) Attachment A Item 4 Attachment A - Location Map     Packet Pg. 105     ATTACHMENT B ZONING COMPARISON TABLE 310 California Avenue, 23PLN-00304 Table 1: COMPARISON WITH CHAPTER 18.16 (CC(2) DISTRICT) Exclusively Non-residential Development Standards Regulation Required Existing Proposed Minimum Site Area, width and depth No Requirement 12,000 sf 12,000 sf Minimum Front Yard (Park Boulevard) 0-10 feet to create an 8-12 foot effective sidewalk width (1), (2), (8) 12 ft 12 ft Rear Yard No Requirement 4 ft 4 ft Street Side Yard No Requirement 2 inches 2 inches Interior Side Yard No Requirement 6 ft 2 inches 6 ft 2 inches Min. yard for lot lines abutting or opposite residential districts or residential PC districts 10 feet (2) N/A N/A Build-to-lines No Requirement N/A N/A Max. Site Coverage No Requirement 10,800 sf 10,800 sf Max. Building Height 37 feet (4) 2 stories, 25 ft 2 stories, 25 ft Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 2.0:1 (24,000 sf) 12,544 sf 13,694 sf Daylight Plane for lot lines abutting one or more residential zone districts other than an RM-40 or PC Zone None (6) N/A N/A (1) No parking or loading space, whether required or optional, shall be located in the first 10 feet adjoining the street property line of any required yard. (2) Any minimum front, street side, or interior yard shall be planted and maintained as a landscaped screen excluding areas required for access to the site. A solid wall or fence between 5 and 8 feet in height shall be constructed along any common interior lot line.. (4) As measured to the peak of the roof or the top of a parapet; penthouses and equipment enclosures may exceed this height limit by a maximum of five feet, but shall be limited to an area equal to no more than ten percent of the site area and shall not intrude into the daylight plane. (6) The initial height and slope shall be identical to those of the most restrictive residential zone abutting the site line in question. (7) 25 foot driveway access permitted regardless of frontage, build-to requirement does not apply to CC district. (8) A 12 foot sidewalk width is required along El Camino Real frontage Table 1: COMPARISON WITH CHAPTER 18.16 (CC(2) DISTRICT) continued Exclusively Non-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 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, aligning with community work hours Item 4 Attachment B - Zoning Comparison Table     Packet Pg. 106     conditions of approval as are deemed necessary to assure compatibility with the nearby residentially zoned property Outdoor Sales and Storage (18.16.040 (h)) N/A N/A Recycling Storage (18.16.040 (i)) N/A N/A Employee Showers (18.16.040 (j)) N/A N/A 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. None Table 2: CONFORMANCE WITH CHAPTER 18.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) for Office Type Required Existing Proposed Vehicle Parking Total = 77 spaces Commercial Recreation 1 space for each 4 person capacity, or as adjusted by the Director, not to exceed 30% reduction = 47 required Eating and Drinking 1 space for each 60 sf of public service area, plus 1 space for each 200 sf for all other areas = 30 required No parking provided on site. Subject site paid into former California Avenue Parking District equivalent to 47 parking spaces. No parking provided on site. No additional parking is required under AB 2097. Subject site paid into former California Avenue Parking District equivalent to 47 parking spaces. Bicycle Parking Commercial Recreation 1 space per 16-person capacity, or as adjusted by the Director = 12 required Eating and Drinking No Requirement Four short term bike spaces provided in the public right-of-way Four short term bike spaces provided in the public right-of-way Loading Space Commercial Recreation No Requirement Eating and Drinking 0-4,999 sf = 0 None None Item 4 Attachment B - Zoning Comparison Table     Packet Pg. 107     Item 4 Attachment B - Zoning Comparison Table     Packet Pg. 108     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Project at 310 California Ave File number: 23PLN-00304 Date:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 2:03:54 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ Nishita, I am writing to express my support for the continued use by Printers Cafe and Moods Wine Cafe with regard to the proposed project at 310 California Ave. (File Number: 23PLN-00304). My friends at I are regular patrons of this establishment and do not want to see this proposed Conditional Use Permit request impact this business. Thank you for your consideration. Jack L. Koepfgen Sent from my iPad Attachment C Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 109     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 110     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 111     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Re: 23PLN-00304 310/320 California Ave Date:Tuesday, December 12, 2023 4:40:30 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ Dear Ms Kandikuppa, I am writing regarding the project 23PLN-00304 at 310 and 320 California Avenue. I would like to know whether the Printers Cafe will remain open during construction. I have been dining there frequently for many years and losing access to it for an extended period would negatively impact me, especially since the Fish Market is now closed. Thank you, -- John Serafin Palo Alto, CA Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 112     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 113     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 114     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 115     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 116     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Printers Cafe Date:Monday, February 26, 2024 9:12:48 AM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ Dear Ms. Kandikuppa, This is to let you know how important Printers Cafe on California Street in Palo Alto is something of an institution for the whole neighborhood. The thought of it be closed down is quite disturbing when you consider how long and how many of us have used it as both a personal refuge and as a professional meeting place. No other restaurant on California Street can match the personal relationships we have built up over the years. I urge you to reconsider your plan to shut it down. Sincerely, Helen Purcell Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 117     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 118     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Re: 310 California Ave. Date:Tuesday, December 5, 2023 12:57:21 PM [You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Hi Nishita, Thank you for the information. It is always interesting to hear the other side of the story. Terry Shuchat > On Dec 5, 2023, at 9:03 AM, Kandikuppa, Nishita <Nishita.Kandikuppa@CityofPaloAlto.org> wrote: > > Hi Terry, > > I hope this finds you well - we spoke on the phone last week regarding Printer's Café. > > I reached out to the applicant to confirm whether Printer's Café would continue to rent the 320 California Avenue space. Please see the applicant's response below: > > "Printers Cafe voluntarily shortened its lease earlier this year. The lease was originally scheduled to terminate on October 31, 2025. The parties mutually agreed to reduced rent during the Covid pandemic and for a period of time afterward, but when the original rent was to be reinstated, Printers Cafe indicated a preference to shorten the lease term in exchange for a reduced rent for that shortened term. The new lease termination date, as requested by Printers Cafe, is April 6, 2024." > > Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns - I'd be happy to pass them on to the applicant! > > Best, > > Nishita Kandikuppa > Associate Planner > Planning and Development Services Department > (650) 838-2806 | nishita.kandikuppa@cityofpaloalto.org > www.cityofpaloalto.org > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Terry Shuchat > Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 2:28 PM > To: Kandikuppa, Nishita <Nishita.Kandikuppa@CityofPaloAlto.org> > Subject: 310 California Ave. > > [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] > > CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. > ________________________________ > > Hi, > Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 119     > I am writing regarding the CUP request for 310 California Ave. > > It is important that Printers Cafe and Moods Wine Bar remain at their present address. Please make sure that therequestor of the CUP understands that they are to be included in the project. Too many applicants have applied forpermits and when the project is completed not all requirements have been met.>> Thank you for your understanding.>> Terry Shuchat> Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 120     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 121     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 122     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 123     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 124     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 125     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 126     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 127     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 128     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 129     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 130     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 131     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 132     provided, however, that the Director may seek a recommendation from the ArchitecturalReview Board or Planning and Transportation Commission prior to action by the City Council. (a) In the case of projects having multiple entitlements, where one requires City Council approval, all entitlements may be referred to City Council for final action; (b) Projects involving leases or agreements for the use of City-owned property; and (c) Projects requiring a statement of overriding considerations, pursuant toSection 18.31.010; and (d) Projects, as deemed appropriate by the director. I also want to share the City’s CUP Findings that City Council will base their decision on: PAMC Section 18.76.010 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (c) Findings Neither the director, nor the city council on appeal, shall grant a conditional use permit,unless it is found that the granting of the application will: (1) Not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and willnot be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare, or convenience; (2) Be located and conducted in a manner in accord with the Palo Alto ComprehensivePlan and the purposes of this title (Zoning). I will reach out with more updates soon. Please let me know if you have any questions! Best, Nishita Nishita Kandikuppa Associate Planner Planning and Development Services Department Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 133     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 134     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 135     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 136     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 137     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Printer’s Inc. café Date:Friday, March 15, 2024 5:46:51 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ To whom it may concern, We do love Printer’s Inc. on California and would hate to see it replaced by yet another gym that could just as well be located off to the side, one block to the north or south from the “main strip”. It is sad enough that the gallery had to close. We need to maintain community spaces including daytime cafés and restaurants to make sure California Avenue remains an attractive destination. We know that our friends feel the same, which is why we ask you to make sure Printer’s Inc. can stay. Sincerely, Friederike Bülow Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 138     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 139     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Printer’s Inc Date:Saturday, March 16, 2024 1:31:18 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ I’m so sad to lose printers Inc. Please do what you can to save it. We don’t need another gym. It only allows the people who are members to go in. Printers Inc. is open to all and is a gem in our community! ________________ Janet L. Dafoe, PhD "Let us put our minds together and see what world we can make for our children."---Sitting Bull. Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 140     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Printer’s Cafe Date:Wednesday, March 13, 2024 4:26:54 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ Dear Ms. kandikuppa, Please preserve Printer’s Cafe. It is a much needed gathering place with a long Palo Alto history. Our community needs it more than a bigger gym. Thank you. Elizabeth Lee, LMFT Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 141     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Printer Cafe Date:Wednesday, March 13, 2024 1:43:20 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ Hello, We live in old Palo Alto and have been a patron of Printers Cafe for a long time. The printer cafe is an asset to the community and a safe gathering place for the residents of this area and visitors. Pal Alto city government needs to do more to preserve such assets that enhance the character of the city. Regards, Yousef Vazir Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 142     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 143     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 144     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 145     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Please save Printers Inc. Cafe Date:Saturday, March 16, 2024 4:45:48 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ Greetings, I hope you’ll consider allowing Printer’s Inc. Cafe to continue its long history rather than approving a gym with a larger footprint. Thanks for your consideration. Sheila Gholson Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 146     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Please keep Printers Inc Cafe open Date:Wednesday, March 13, 2024 7:37:12 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ Dear City of Palo Alto, I’m a homeowner in the Ventura neighborhood writing to urge you not to approve expansion of the gym on California Avenue that would force Printers Inc Cafe to close. We have so many gyms in the area but few cafes. Printers Inc has been serving the community for many years and is a wonderful gathering place that serves multiple generations. Thank you, Elaine Johnson Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 147     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Closure of Printers Cafe Date:Tuesday, March 12, 2024 5:43:03 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ Hello, I just heard that Printers Cafe might be about to close. Printers Cafe is one of the few nice coffee shops on California Ave. It is such a lovely spot to visit and meet people. I hope the Planning and Transportation Committee will vote to keep the cafe as opposed to a larger gym. Thank you for your consideration, Jeanette Schmidt (Palo Alto resident) Sent from my iPhone Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 148     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:closing of Printer"s Ink Cafe Date:Friday, March 15, 2024 3:30:58 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ Hi Nishita, This note is in support of continuing the lease of Printer’s Ink Cafe. A group of us has been gathering there on Saturday and Sunday mornings for years. The owner, Al, and his staff have done a wonderful job: they’re welcoming, responsive to requests, etc. I believe that Printer’s Ink closing would be a loss to the Palo Alto and Stanford community. And, frankly, California Av does not need another gym! There are already several fitness centers there. Sincerely, Maria Koretz Palo Alto resident Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 149     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Don"t put a large gym on California Avenue....this business doesn"t belong on a street filled with shops & restaurants Date:Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:14:29 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ To City of Palo Alto Planning staff: I learned from Nextdoor that the landlord plan to tear down the building currently housing the Printer’s Ink Cafe and transform that corner space into a gym. I totally see no value in parking a “gym” right on California Avenue in such a prominent space. People can go to the YMCA or to another location where there’s a 24 hr. open gym. California Ave should be more of a charming shopping street offering a bakery, a bookstore, a toy store, a cookware store, a cheese shop, an Italian Deli, a meat and fish market, an ice cream store, a framing store, a lamp store, a fabric store, augmenting the diversified restaurants presently on California Ave. Having a large gym on California Ave. totally changes the character of the street. You wouldn’t think of locating a gym on University Ave. so why would you consider putting a gym on California Ave? Seems like California Ave is relegated to a second class shopping district where anything goes and nobody cares if putting certain business there doesn’t make sense at all. I am totally against putting a large gym so prominently on the corner, along a street mainly for shops. A long time Palo Alto resident, Mamie Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 150     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Conditional Use Permit Application 23PLN-00304 for the expansion of the facility at 310California Avenue Date:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 2:40:20 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ We have been going to Printer's Inc. Cafe for the last 15 years as part of a group of friends meeting there. We live in Menlo Park and probably would never have gone to California Avenue except for the warm welcome we have felt there from the owner and workers at the cafe. Coming there has introduced us to other restaurants and stores in the area, which we probably would not have visited on a regular basis. We urge you to protect this business which helps to keep California Avenue as a thriving business community. Brooke & Carolyn Taylor Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 151     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 152     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:310 California Ave/ 23PLN-00304 Date:Wednesday, November 29, 2023 2:12:12 PM [You don't often get email from j Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ Hi Nishita, My name is Jim Bitler and I am the property manager at 290 California Ave. In regards to 23PLN-00304, I would encourage the City to keep the current tenant(s), Printer’s Cafe and Moods Wine Cafe, in mind and plan for a viable space for the tenant(s) to operate and thrive. They have been both an advocate for the success of California Ave as well as the overall fabric of the local community for many years. Their consideration should be acknowledged in this process. Thank you, Jim Bitler Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 153     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 154     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 155     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Please don"t close the Printer"s Cafe Date:Tuesday, March 12, 2024 9:33:12 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ It’s a landmark on Cal Ave and we don’t need a bigger gym there. It’s a shame the art gallery closed but the cafe is really important to me as a Palo Alto resident. Thank you, Phyllis Klein Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 156     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 157     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 158     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 159     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 160     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Re: Printer"s Cafe Date:Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:12:55 AM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Thanks, Nishita. I know Al really appreciates your help and support. Annette On 3/19/24 10:57 AM, Kandikuppa, Nishita wrote: > Hi Annette, > > Thank you for your email, and for showing your support. > > As this project has been pushed to Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) and City Council review, you are invited to attend the hearing and voice your concerns. The PTC hearing is tentatively scheduled for April 10, 2024, at 6 PM. The goal of this meeting is for the PTC to hear from residents and provide initial comments and recommendations to City Council. > > During this time, you will have the opportunity to present your comments (up to 3 minutes per speaker). This could be reduced to a lesser time if there are a significant number of commentors, subject to a decision by the Chair of the PTC. Please know that all comment letters/emails received prior to the hearing date will be attached to the staff report for the PTC’s review (such as this email). > > The agenda and staff report will be published approximately one week prior to the meeting, here: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Planning-and-Transportation- Commission-PTC/Current-PTC-Agendas-Minutes. > > Please let me know if you have any questions! > > Best, > > Nishita Kandikuppa > Associate Planner > Planning and Development Services Department > (650) 838-2806 | nishita.kandikuppa@cityofpaloalto.org > www.cityofpaloalto.org > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Annette Isaacson > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 6:00 PM > To: Kandikuppa, Nishita <Nishita.Kandikuppa@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Council, City <city.council@cityofpaloalto.org> > Subject: Printer's Cafe > > [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] > > CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 161     > ________________________________ > > Dear Nishita and Pat Burt,>> I was saddened to read that Al at Printer's Cafe isn't able to renew his lease. After Printers' Inc closed and Alopened Printer's Cafe, it has been an important business on California Avenue, a great place to stop for coffee withfriends or grab a sandwich for lunch.>> It's a shame that Al managed to survive the pandemic and now can't continue to serve the community because thenew owner of the building has other plans. I'm sorry for Al and his long time employees.>> I know Al is grateful for your support.>> Sincerely,>> Annette Isaacson>> Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 162     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 163     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 164     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 165     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 166     > Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2024 10:09 AM > To: Kandikuppa, Nishita <Nishita.Kandikuppa@CityofPaloAlto.org> > Cc: Lait, Jonathan <Jonathan.Lait@CityofPaloAlto.org>> Subject: Proposed alteration of use for Printers Inc cafe/gallery space>> [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important athttps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] >> CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments andclicking on links.> ________________________________>> Dear Ms Kandikuppa,>> I gather the owners of the gym on the corner of Birch St and California Ave are refusing to renew the lease of thePrinters cafe next door with the intention of expanding the gym into that space. Can you please pass on my requestto the Planning and Transportation Committee that when they consider this expansion proposal they weigh thepublic value that Printers has provided for many years and the degree to which it contributes to the vibrancy andsuccess of the California Ave retail district.>> Shutting that space off to public use, in contrast, would stymie the City’s laudable efforts to make CaliforniaAvenue a successful pedestrian destination. It looks like the Calave winebar has already closed, as has Starbucks,and Antonio’s is years from reopening. The closure of Printers will only further erode the availability of attractiveplaces for people to meet in that location.>> If the city is serious about creating a successful retail district, as well as supporting the kinds of socially andcivically beneficial interactions that cafes enable, I hope that it will see the sense of making planning decisions thatare consistent with that intention.>> Sincerely and with thanks for your consideration,>> Simon Firth> Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 167     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Re: Printers Cafe Date:Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:35:50 AM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Thank you for your responsiveness, Nishita. > On Mar 19, 2024, at 10:56 AM, Kandikuppa, Nishita <Nishita.Kandikuppa@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote: > > Hi Ron, > > Thank you for your email, and for sharing your thoughts. > > As this project has been pushed to Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) and City Council review, you are invited to attend the hearing and voice your concerns. The PTC hearing is tentatively scheduled for April 10, 2024, at 6 PM. The goal of this meeting is for the PTC to hear from residents and provide initial comments and recommendations to City Council. > > During this time, you will have the opportunity to present your comments (up to 3 minutes per speaker). This could be reduced to a lesser time if there are a significant number of commentors, subject to a decision by the Chair of the PTC. Please know that all comment letters/emails received prior to the hearing date will be attached to the staff report for the PTC's review (such as this email). > > The agenda and staff report will be published approximately one week prior to the meeting, here: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Planning-and-Transportation- Commission-PTC/Current-PTC-Agendas-Minutes. > > Please let me know if you have any questions! > > Best, > > Nishita Kandikuppa > Associate Planner > Planning and Development Services Department > (650) 838-2806 | nishita.kandikuppa@cityofpaloalto.org > www.cityofpaloalto.org > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ron Katz > Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:44 PM > To: Kandikuppa, Nishita <Nishita.Kandikuppa@CityofPaloAlto.org> > Subject: Printers Cafe > > [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] > > CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. > ________________________________ > Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 168     > If Printers Cafe is replaced by a gym, the city government will have become a parody of itself. > > Ron Katz> Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 169     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Re: Opposing the proposal for a gym replacing Printer"s Cafe and Art Gallery Date:Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:17:04 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ I am writing in support of Printers Cafe and Gallery House on California Avenue. As a 47-year resident of Palo Alto, I’ve enjoyed this space as a cafe and art gallery for many years. Once it was a book store and then a stationery and gift store. Printers Cafe and the Gallery House are unique tenants. They provide a place that attracts foot traffic and brings neighbors and workers together to enjoy time with friends as well as a space for local artists to display and sell art. In particular, the art gallery is unique to South Palo Alto. Gyms, which are already plentiful in the California Avenue area, do not bring foot traffic in the same way, nor do they contribute local character and culture to an area that needs it. Existing retail establishments on California Avenue probably will not benefit from having another gym in the neighborhood. I hope the City Council will decide to support the continued use of this space as it is at present. Thank you, Kate Feinstein Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 170     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 171     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 172     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 173     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 174     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Printers Cafe Date:Monday, March 18, 2024 12:49:13 PM [You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ I'm concerned about the potential closing of Printers Cafe. This is a valued California Avenue business which attracts people to the street and encourages walk-in customers. Even if I do not stop by for coffee, a sandwich, or wine, Printers Cafe adds to the ambiance of California Avenue, at a time when the street is in sore need of improvement. Expansion of the neighboring gym will decrease this. The gym is not inviting and does not encourage walk-in traffic. Closing Printers Cafe and expanding the gym will essentially create one more closed door on California Avenue. -- Michael Eager Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 175     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Printers Cafe Date:Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:43:51 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ If Printers Cafe is replaced by a gym, the city government will have become a parody of itself. Ron Katz Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 176     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 177     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Printers Inc Date:Friday, March 15, 2024 11:35:50 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ Hello, I am writing to support keeping Printers Inc and NOT turning it into an even bigger gym on California Avenue. The whole feel of the street has changed so much with so many businesses leaving over the years. Who needs more gym space there? Cal Ave has been such a great gathering place and that is lessening with all the gyms. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 178     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 179     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 180     but now Moods and Printers Inc. Café too? These three are a real focus and part of what we want to create and nurture on the new Cal Ave. I was doubly shocked to hear that this displacement is occurring because the gym wants to expand. The gym detracts from the community and its expansion will only threaten the Birch end of Cal Avenue. With Antionios and Calave closed, that would leave just Gamelandia as a positive force for the walking street – and they aren’t even on the closed part! The city needs to focus on getting retailer into the walking part of the street who really contribute to it as a walking street. Please do what you can to preserve and protect Moods and Printers Inc Café! Are you the right person for this message, or should I send it elsewhere, perhaps to the City Council? Best Regards, David Matheson Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 181     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Printers Cafe Date:Thursday, March 14, 2024 6:30:50 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ Please help keep the Printers Cafe open on California Avenue for the good of the community. We don’t need or want bigger stores, bigger gyms or big chain companies in this pedestrian area. To achieve this goal, and for the good of local residents, we need reasonable planning and zoning rules and decisions that support a diversity of small businesses that serve the community - like Printers Cafe. We already lost Calave down the street. We are Palo Alto residents who live nearby. Kevin Feldis Sent from my iPhone Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 182     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Re Printers Cafe Date:Wednesday, March 13, 2024 9:31:59 PM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ I was very disheartened to read Printers Cafe may be closed. I also resent that the gallery in the back has already been shut down. Over the years, I have especially enjoyed visiting that gallery. Since it is probably too late to change the status of the gallery, I will devote the rest of this letter to saving Printers Cafe. The ambience there is conducive to quiet, friendly meetings. Too often these days if one goes to an eatery, you can’t even hear to converse over the loud music or chatter of the crowd. The food is excellent and the size of the serving well worth it. That too is no longer the norm. I have also enjoyed indulging in a delivery from there from time to time. The decor is soothing, and indicative that this cafe is located in the Stanford University area. There are often paintings that are reminiscent of museums adorning the walls. Please do not replace this welcoming spot with a gym. It would be a shame. I am sure I would not be the only one to miss it. Sincerely, Susan Paluzzi Sent from my iPhone Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 183     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 184     Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 185     Please advise me as to what is happening to this building, and what the status of the murals will be in the future. Thanks so much. Winter Dellenbach Palo Alto Mural story: Photo 1 - A worker in blue jeans carries bags of raw beans to the coffee roaster on the right, with billows of steam coming from the roasting machine. Bags of beans are on 2 stools at the counter, with plumb roasted beans next to the steaming cup of espresso. Photo 2 - A 2nd worker carries in bags of roasted bean through the Cafe front entrance as a couple at a table kiss. There was once an actual wedding in the Bookstore for a couple who met in the fantasy section. Photo 3 - Last, an heroic looking barista on the left works the espresso machine near the customary flower bouquet which always was in the Cafe and bookstore. Part of a foreign language newspaper can be seen as if held for reading by a customer just out of sight, referencing the Bookstore as selling international newspapers and magazines. A customer reads at the nearby table. As was the way of Cafe customers, they became engrossed in reading, with time slipping away unnoticed, as shown by the Daliesque-like melting clock sliding off the table edge. Mural Photos: <image003.jpg> <image004.jpg> <image005.jpg> Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 186     From: To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Cc:Lait, Jonathan Subject:Proposed alteration of use for Printers Inc cafe/gallery space Date:Saturday, March 16, 2024 10:09:20 AM [You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clickingon links.________________________________ Dear Ms Kandikuppa, I gather the owners of the gym on the corner of Birch St and California Ave are refusing to renew the lease of thePrinters cafe next door with the intention of expanding the gym into that space. Can you please pass on my requestto the Planning and Transportation Committee that when they consider this expansion proposal they weigh thepublic value that Printers has provided for many years and the degree to which it contributes to the vibrancy andsuccess of the California Ave retail district. Shutting that space off to public use, in contrast, would stymie the City’s laudable efforts to make California Avenuea successful pedestrian destination. It looks like the Calave winebar has already closed, as has Starbucks, andAntonio’s is years from reopening. The closure of Printers will only further erode the availability of attractive placesfor people to meet in that location. If the city is serious about creating a successful retail district, as well as supporting the kinds of socially andcivically beneficial interactions that cafes enable, I hope that it will see the sense of making planning decisions thatare consistent with that intention. Sincerely and with thanks for your consideration, Simon Firth Item 4 Attachment C - Public Comments     Packet Pg. 187     David P. Lanferman Direct Dial: (650) 320-1507 E-mail: dlanferman@rutan.com February 8, 2024 Rutan & Tucker, LLP | 455 Market Street, Suite 1870 San Francisco, CA 94105 | 650-263-7900 | Fax 650 -263-7901 Orange County | Palo Alto | San Francisco | Scottsdale | www.rutan.com 2783/099999-0084 20232275.2 a02/08/24 VIA E-MAIL Jonathan Lait, Director of Planning and Development Services City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 E-Mail:Jonathan.Lait@CityofPaloAlto.org Nishita Kandikuppa Associate Planner City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 E-Mail: Nishita.Kandikuppa@CityofPaloAlto.org Re: CUP Application – 23PLN-00304 Applicant: Palo Alto Fit, LLC Location: 310-320 California Avenue Dear Director Lait and Associate Planner Kandikuppa: Our law firm has been engaged to represent the current owner of the property at 310 – 320 California Avenue in Palo Alto, PA California, LLC, and the CUP applicants PA Fit, LLC (Nina Nguyen and Mirco Horst, managing members) in connection with this application for issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. It appears that City action on this application has been unnecessarily “deferred” and delayed – based on the omission or non-disclosure of important information by those who have opposed the application. As you are probably already aware, the subject property was used as a café/coffee shop (dba “Printer’s Café”) for many years by a tenant in that space, Mr. Ghafouri. He apparently built a devoted following of customers, some of whom have apparently communicated with the City in response to our clients’ recent application for a new CUP. The application for a new CUP contemplates the continued use of that property for the same purpose, i.e., as a café/coffee shop – very similar to what has operated at this location for the past few years, but under new management. However, the City Staff and those folks who have expressed opposition to the CUP application, may not be aware of critical information: the current tenants of 320 California Avenue (Shaldon Enterprises, Inc., Mr. Al Ghafouri and Donna Ghafouri), approached the property owners last year and specifically requested that they be allowed to get out of their lease and requested the early termination of the existing lease. The owners agreed to Mr. Ghafouri’s request, and even agreed to his request for rent reduction.. Mr Ghafouri further requested a specific early termination date of no later than April 6, Attachment D Item 4 Attachment D - Legal Counsel Correspondence     Packet Pg. 188     Jonathan Lait, Director of Planning and Development Services Nishita Kandikuppa February 8, 2024 Page 2 2783/099999-0084 20232275.2 a02/08/24 2024, and agreed to voluntarily vacate the premises by that date, leaving them “broom clean.” At Mr. Ghafouri’s request, the parties entered into a written agreement in August 2023, confirming the tenant’s request for the early termination of the lease in April 2024. I will gladly provide you with a copy of the written Lease Termination Agreement if you request. It is important for the City -- and the folks who have apparently asked the City to take some action on the CUP to somehow allow Mr. Ghafouri to continue to occupy the site – to realize that he has already agreed to terminate his lease and voluntarily surrender occupancy of the property no later than April 6, 2024.. Our clients’ pending CUP application is separate from and unrelated to the status of the lease with Mr. Ghafouri. That lease will be over and terminated on or about April 6, 2024 -- -- regardless of what happens with our clients’ pending CUP application. It is unfortunate that so much letter-writing has been misdirected to the City, which should not let itself become involved in what appears to be a simply private lease issue. Accordingly, Mr. Ghafouri and his supporters should recognize and accept the fact that opposing or trying to delay the CUP application is not the way to try to restore or reinstate Mr. Ghafouri as a tenant at these properties. To the contrary, such actions simply impede and delay our clients’ efforts to improve the properties so as to be able to continue to provide the types of great coffee, food, and ambience that the community has long enjoyed at this location. Their CUP application is simple and straightforward, and does not involve significant changes to the structure, the surrounding property, or the continued lawful and conditionally-permitted use of the property. It does not meet any of the Code criteria (PAMC § 18.40.170) for deferral of Director’s Action. We respectfully request City Staff to reconsider the unfounded and hasty decision to “defer the Director’s Action.” It appears that the decision to defer the Director’s action was based on the misleading failure to disclose to City Staff (or to the public) the dispositive facts regarding the imminent – and voluntary -- termination of Mr. Ghafouri’s lease. Neither the City Staff nor the public should act under the misconception that the delay or denial of the CUP approval would somehow prevent the already-agreed termination of the lease. We again request that the City reconsider its previous action on this application in light of the true facts regarding the lease expiration, and restore this matter for timely Staff-level review of a CUP under the standard City Code procedures. There is no ‘good cause’ to do otherwise. Item 4 Attachment D - Legal Counsel Correspondence     Packet Pg. 189     Jonathan Lait, Director of Planning and Development Services Nishita Kandikuppa February 8, 2024 Page 3 2783/099999-0084 20232275.2 a02/08/24 Please contact the undersigned if you would like a copy of the Lease Termination Agreement, or other information – or if you would like to discuss our requests. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP David P. Lanferman DPL:cc cc: Nina Nguyen, Mirco Horst @ Palo Alto Fit, LLC Laura Roberts Item 4 Attachment D - Legal Counsel Correspondence     Packet Pg. 190     <Nishita.Kandikuppa@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Yang, Albert <Albert.Yang@CityofPaloAlto.org> Subject: RE: CUP Application – 23PLN-00304 / Applicant: Palo Alto Fit, LLC / Location: 310-320 California Avenue Hello Ms. Gerhardt – Just a brief note to follow up on the voicemail message left at your office earlier today. We appreciate your (really quick) reply to our letter regarding this CUP application, andwanted to thank you for the very good points you made in your reply. I would welcome a chance to have a brief phone call with you early next week just to get abetter understanding of a few questions. Please let me know your availability, or feel free to call memost any time Monday or Tuesday. Thanks again -- Dave David P. Lanferman 455 Market Street, Suite 1870 | San Francisco, CA 94105 O. (650) 263-7900 | D. (650) 320-1507 | M. (510) 303-1178 DLanferman@rutan.com | www.rutan.com _____________________________________________________ Privileged And Confidential Communication. This electronic transmission, and any documents attached hereto, (a) are protected by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (18 USC §§ 2510-2521), (b) may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information, and (c) are for the sole use of the intended recipient named above. If you have received this electronic message in error, please notify the sender and delete the electronic message. Any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of the information received in error is strictly prohibited. From: Gerhardt, Jodie <Jodie.Gerhardt@CityofPaloAlto.org> Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2024 6:49 PM To: Castro, Clarissa <ccastro@rutan.com>; Lanferman, David <DLanferman@rutan.com>; mircohorst@me.com; Nina Nguyen <nina@paloaltofit.com>; Laura Roberts <laura@koarch.com> Cc: Lait, Jonathan <Jonathan.Lait@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Kandikuppa, Nishita <Nishita.Kandikuppa@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Yang, Albert <Albert.Yang@CityofPaloAlto.org> Subject: RE: CUP Application – 23PLN-00304 / Applicant: Palo Alto Fit, LLC / Location: 310-320 California Avenue Dear Mr. Lanferman, Thank you for your letter dated February 8, 2024 regarding the CUP application at 310 California Avenue. I'm writing to you at the Director's request to address your concerns. While we acknowledge your position that the CUP process is separate from private lease negotiations, we respectfully disagree that the project doesn't meet the criteria for consideration under PAMC 18.40.170. This section grants the Director discretion to "float up" any project he Item 4 Attachment D - Legal Counsel Correspondence     Packet Pg. 191     You don't often get email from ccastro@rutan.com. Learn why this is important deems appropriate. The Director believes this project qualifies due to the significant community interest. I would also like to explain that this float up process will likely be quicker for the applicant. Under the standard CUP process, staff would draft a tentative decision letter followed by a 14-day appeal period, likely leading to an appeal and hearings before the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) and City Council. By utilizing the float-up process, we bypass these middle steps and present the project directly to the PTC and Council, thereby providing an expedited decision. Please let Nishita and I know if you have additional questions. Sincerely, Jodie Gerhardt (she/her), AICP Manager of Current Planning Planning and Development Services Department (650) 329-2575 | jodie.gerhardt@cityofpaloalto.org www.cityofpaloalto.org Parcel Report | Palo Alto Zoning Code | Online Permitting System | Planning Forms & Applications | Planning Applications Mapped From: Castro, Clarissa <ccastro@rutan.com> Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2024 2:35 PM To: Lait, Jonathan <Jonathan.Lait@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Kandikuppa, Nishita <Nishita.Kandikuppa@CityofPaloAlto.org> Cc: Lanferman, David <DLanferman@rutan.com>; Mirco Horst <mircohorst@me.com>; Nina Nguyen Main <nina@paloaltofit.com>; laura@koarch.com Subject: CUP Application – 23PLN-00304 / Applicant: Palo Alto Fit, LLC / Location: 310-320 California Avenue CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Director Lait and Associate Planner Kandikuppa: Attached please find written correspondence from Mr. Lanferman in regards to the above- referenced matter. Best, Item 4 Attachment D - Legal Counsel Correspondence     Packet Pg. 192     Clarissa CastroLegal Secretary 455 Market Street, Suite 1870 | San Francisco, CA 94105O. (650) 263-7900 | D. (650) 320-1500 x7725 ccastro@rutan.com | www.rutan.com _____________________________________________________ Privileged And Confidential Communication. This electronic transmission, and any documents attached hereto, (a) are protected by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (18 USC §§ 2510-2521), (b) may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information, and (c) are for the sole use of the intended recipient named above. If you have received this electronic message in error, please notify the sender and delete the electronic message. Any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of the information received in error is strictly prohibited. Item 4 Attachment D - Legal Counsel Correspondence     Packet Pg. 193     From:Mirco Horst To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Cc:Laura Roberts; nina@paloaltofit.com Subject:Re: 310 California Avenue - 23PLN-00304 - Public Comments Date:Thursday, November 30, 2023 6:31:09 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi Nishita, Thank you for forwarding the public comments. However, the commenters are presumably unawarethat Printers Cafe voluntarily shortened its lease earlier this year. The lease was originally scheduled to terminate on October 31, 2025. The parties mutually agreed to reduced rent during the Covidpandemic and for a period of time afterward, but when the original rent was to be reinstated, PrintersCafe indicated a preference to shorten the lease term in exchange for a reduced rent for thatshortened term. The new lease termination date, as requested by Printers Cafe, is April 6, 2024. We also note that there is no shortage of locations to enjoy a cappuccino or other fine coffee onCalifornia Avenue: ZombieRunner, Backyard Brew, Joanie's, La Boheme, Anatolian Kitchen, andCafe Pro Bono are among the daytime options, with a few others, such as Terun and Protege, providing evening options. Similarly, a glass of wine is available at many CalAve venues, such asCalave, Vin Vino, and virtually all of the restaurants in the three block stretch from Park Blvd. to ElCamino. We appreciate your consideration of this response. Please let us know if you require any furtherinformation. Best regards, Nina & Mirco On Nov 28, 2023, at 4:29 PM, Kandikuppa, Nishita<Nishita.Kandikuppa@CityofPaloAlto.org> wrote: Hi Laura, As mentioned over the phone earlier, I have attached a PDF consolidating the public comments I have received for the 310 California CUP application. Printer’s Café is a popular spot for many residents and local leaders which explains the volume of emails I have been receiving. Please review the concerns with the property owners (copied on this email) and get back to me on whether Printer’s Café will be renewing their lease. I must have this in writing so I can share it with the concerned neighbors/residents. It is also important to note that for CUP applications, anybody in the public can appeal for a Director’s Hearing, not just adjacent neighbors. This a provision in the Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 18.77.060 (c)(4). This business is beloved by the community so if Printer’s Café were to move out, it could cause delays in the project. Please let me know if you have any questions! Item 4 Attachment D - Legal Counsel Correspondence     Packet Pg. 194     Best, Nishita <image001.png>Nishita Kandikuppa Associate Planner Planning and Development Services Department (650) 838-2806 | nishita.kandikuppa@cityofpaloalto.org www.cityofpaloalto.org <image002.png> Parcel Report | Palo Alto Zoning Code | Online Permitting System | Planning Forms & Applications | Planning Applications Mapped <PublicComments1_310California.pdf> Item 4 Attachment D - Legal Counsel Correspondence     Packet Pg. 195     From:Al Ghafouri To:Kandikuppa, Nishita; Lait, Jonathan; Burt, Patrick Subject:Printers cafe Date:Friday, March 15, 2024 3:40:18 AM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from printerscafe@gmail.com. Learn whythis is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachmentsand clicking on links.________________________________ Hi Nishita,Hope all is well with you. It’s almost unbelievable how much I was not given the truth over the last fewmonths by continuing landlord telling me we have you on our plan for city approval and we talk aboutextending my lease after CUP approved . Now I see it was never planning to keep printers cafe after 40years of history. You know I kept the cafe going during California construction which hurt my businesstremendously but I rebuild it again which 2018 , 2019 was the best years sales . Than worse pandemic hitthe world my business dropped to zero family and friends told me many times to close the cafepermanently it never come back but I didn’t. I applied for SBA loan to help my long time worker theyhad no other help and to keep the cafe going . Now I cabt survive the new landlord replacing 65 yearsold gallery in Palo Alto, 40 years old cafe in Palo Alto with larger Gym and new so called Elite Cafe andhealthy snack. how that make any sense to anyone? People love printers cafe infact just started bunch ofnew company for catering this is what I kept the cafe open during pandemic . Now the gallery leaving ,moods wine bar leaving, is only leaving me and I am hoping still landlord consider smaller space forprinters cafe that I can afford to stay for few more years and keep all my customers happy and myemployees. Thank you All for your support see you April 10 th . Al Ghafouri Attachment E Item 4 Attachment E - Property Owner Correspondence     Packet Pg. 196     From:Al Ghafouri To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Re: Printers Cafe - 320 California Ave., Palo Alto Date:Wednesday, December 13, 2023 3:49:18 PM You don't often get email from alghafouri@gmail.com. Learn why this is important Thank you Sent from my iPhone On Dec 13, 2023, at 3:26 PM, Kandikuppa, Nishita <Nishita.Kandikuppa@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:Hi Al, I got your voicemail, but I am emailing you back, so you have it in writing. If you and your customers want to sign the appeal form, you can add all appellants to the same form or attach another sheet listing their contact information if the form doesn’t allow you to type more than a few names. Alternatively, you can include the names of all appellants in the letter. Let me know if you have other questions! Best, Nishita <image001.png>Nishita Kandikuppa Associate Planner Planning and Development Services Department (650) 838-2806 | nishita.kandikuppa@cityofpaloalto.org www.cityofpaloalto.org <image002.png> Note: I wil be out of office from December 21-26 and December 29-January 2. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience. Happy Holidays! From: Al Ghafouri <alghafouri@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 5:44 PM To: Kandikuppa, Nishita <Nishita.Kandikuppa@CityofPaloAlto.org> Subject: Re: Printers Cafe - 320 California Ave., Palo Alto Item 4 Attachment E - Property Owner Correspondence     Packet Pg. 197     You don't often get email from alghafouri@gmail.com. Learn why this is important Hi Nishita, I’m sorry I wasn’t clear, if my customers want to sign an appeal, how can they all sign this 1 form or do you mean they need to file separately? Obviously my customers are concerned and I want to provide them the correct info and yet keep it simple for them. Please let me know what’s the best way, once they receive the card, to proceed? Again thank you for all your help. Best, AL Sent from my iPhone On Dec 12, 2023, at 3:19 PM, Kandikuppa, Nishita <Nishita.Kandikuppa@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:  Hi Al, The project is still under review so the notice card will not be mailed out anytime soon. I will keep you posted with updates. Happy Holidays to you as well! Best, Nishita <image001.png>Nishita Kandikuppa Associate Planner Planning and Development Services Department (650) 838-2806 | nishita.kandikuppa@cityofpaloalto.org www.cityofpaloalto.org <image002.png> Note: I wil be out of office from December 21-26 and December 29- January 2. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience. Happy Holidays! Item 4 Attachment E - Property Owner Correspondence     Packet Pg. 198     From:Al Ghafouri To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Cc:Lait, Jonathan; Gerhardt, Jodie Subject:Re: Printers cafe / moods wine bar lease extension Date:Wednesday, February 14, 2024 10:52:13 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from alghafouri@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant Good morning Nishita, Just let you know I emailed and voicemail owner so far no response from him . Is so Sad Idon’t no what happened he was talking all along going to talk about extending our lease after CUP approved he even mentioned he has our entire kitchen equipment and dining room on hisplan . Just want to let you know, thank you, Al On Feb 13, 2024, at 4:37 PM, Al Ghafouri <alghafouri@gmail.com> wrote:Thank you so very much for your help in this difficult situation. We have beentrying to reach out to Landlord. (I sent text last week and just left him a VM).Unfortunately he has not yet responded . Hoping for a good resolution. Than you,AL On Feb 13, 2024, at 4:12 PM, Kandikuppa, Nishita<Nishita.Kandikuppa@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:Hi Al, Thank you for the update. As I mentioned over the phone, it would be best to have a conversation with the property owner prior to the PTC/City Council hearings. We have communicated the same with the property owner and we hope they get in touch with you soon. As always, please reach out to me if you have any questions. I will keep you posted with next steps! Best, Nishita <image001.png>Nishita Kandikuppa Associate Planner Planning and Development Services Department (650) 838-2806 | nishita.kandikuppa@cityofpaloalto.org Item 4 Attachment E - Property Owner Correspondence     Packet Pg. 199     www.cityofpaloalto.org <image002.png> Parcel Report | Palo Alto Zoning Code | Online Permitting System | Planning Forms & Applications | Planning Applications Mapped From: Al Ghafouri <alghafouri@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 11:46 AM To: Kandikuppa, Nishita <Nishita.Kandikuppa@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Burt, Patrick <Pat.Burt@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Lait, Jonathan <Jonathan.Lait@CityofPaloAlto.org> Subject: Fwd: Printers cafe / moods wine bar lease extension CAUTION: This email originated from outside of theorganization. Be cautious of opening attachments andclicking on links. Hello Nishita, Hope you are having a great day. As I promised, keeping you updated. I sent the below email to landlord for lease extension last Monday. i haven’t received any response as of today . Per my previous email to you, we only have until April 7, then we need to close and move out. This will devastate to our long time employees and more importantly to our long time customers of Palo Alto. Over the past months my Landlord kept me hopeful to stay, by telling me, after CUP approved we can talk about lease extension. I told him I’m willing to pay market rent. But he has yet to reach out to me. Anyway just keeping you informed and please keep me updated. Thank you so much, Al Begin forwarded message: From: Al Ghafouri <alghafouri@gmail.com> Date: February 5, 2024 at 5:21:04 PM PST To: Mirco Horst <mircohorst@me.com> Subject: Printers cafe / moods wine bar lease extension Hi Mirco , Hope all is well with you. Do you think it’s time to sign an 2.5 year lease extension- from April 2024 to September 2026 since your intention is sign us after CUP . It will then be time for me to think of retiring. Of course, Subject to approval of your CUP, Or even extend our agreement for additional 4 months or so, until you have an approved CUP, and at that Item 4 Attachment E - Property Owner Correspondence     Packet Pg. 200     time we can sign 2.5 years lease extension.. I’ve been on California Ave. for over 25 years, 15 years at 320, 10 years at 109 cal ave. (another cafe). I have so many loyal customers, many have helped me financially during pandemic, which I am very grateful too. I’ve opened 12 cafes and Restaurants all over the bay area for past 40 years, and Never been in this situation. I have done everything you‘ve asked of me last few months and continue to help you in future and I would like to stay, at least for a few more years. I’d appreciate if you would let me know, as soon as possible. Thank you, Al Item 4 Attachment E - Property Owner Correspondence     Packet Pg. 201     From:Al Ghafouri To:Lait, Jonathan Cc:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Re: Printers cafe Date:Tuesday, March 5, 2024 3:06:51 PM [You don't often get email from alghafouri@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Hi Jonathan,Thank you for your email. Still so many customers and residents want to come to April 10 th meeting they feel calave without printers cafe is not acceptable to them with so much history of cafe , bookstore. Hope to see you beforeI close cafe soon , thank you for your support appreciate it very much, Al > On Mar 5, 2024, at 1:05 PM, Lait, Jonathan <Jonathan.Lait@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:>> Thank you for sending this update, Mr. Ghafouri. I'm sorry that an amicable resolution between you and theproperty owner could not be achieved. Thank you for serving the community for the past 15 years. All the best toyou and your family.>> Take care,>> Jonathan>>> JONATHAN LAIT> Director> Planning and Development Department> (650) 329-2679 | jonathan.lait@cityofpaloalto.org> www.cityofpaloalto.org>>> -----Original Message-----> From: Al Ghafouri <alghafouri@gmail.com>> Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 12:08 PM> To: Kandikuppa, Nishita <Nishita.Kandikuppa@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Lait, Jonathan<Jonathan.Lait@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Burt, Patrick <Pat.Burt@CityofPaloAlto.org>> Subject: Printers cafe>> [Some people who received this message don't often get email from alghafouri@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] >> CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments andclicking on links.> ________________________________>> Hello Nishita,>> Hope you’re having a good day. After many sleepless nights, and at the urging of my family, I’ve decided to retireand close Printers Cafe, permanently on March 31st.>> I, thank you and my wonderful customers for all your support. However, since my landlord made his decision notto renew my lease, I obviously no longer feel welcome. Therefore, I will not be attending any meetings at the City. Iwill tell my customers that we enjoyed a great ride for the past 15 years on California ave (even thru Covid) but thetime has come for me to move on and spend time with my family. Item 4 Attachment E - Property Owner Correspondence     Packet Pg. 202     From:Al Ghafouri To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Fwd: Printers Cafe Date:Tuesday, February 27, 2024 9:29:28 AM You don't often get email from alghafouri@gmail.com. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi Nishita, This is last email I send to landlord to remind him of what exactly happened. Thank you, Al Begin forwarded message: From: Al Ghafouri <alghafouri@gmail.com>Date: February 24, 2024 at 9:16:16 AM PSTTo: Mirco Horst <mircohorst@me.com>Subject: Printers Cafe Mirco , Just to clarify and as a reminder, you gave me a 3 days notice in Aug. andthreatened to evict us if we don’t pay pre pandemic rent . This is the reason I accepted the rent reduction and end of lease date of April 6th. You left me nochoice, since our business had not recovered from Covid and we could not afford to pay pre Covid rent. Unfortunately you would not accept the special rentreduction we had been paying from Rick, our previous landlord. Over the past months, you continued telling me we’d talk about a lease extension.You even have my entire Cafe on your plans you submitted to the City. I maintained my long time employees hoping that a lease extension would happen,until last week when you decided you had no intention to extend. As far as security deposit, gallery members are very upset. They’ve requestedreturn of the security deposit before leaving to pay for their move, expenses etc . Same goes for myself. It’s costing money to move all equipment etc. Therefore,we’d like you to consider returning our security deposit before we vacate premises or within 14 days after vacating.Thanks, Al Item 4 Attachment E - Property Owner Correspondence     Packet Pg. 203     From:Al Ghafouri To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Printers Cafe - 320 California Ave., Palo Alto Date:Wednesday, December 6, 2023 6:34:48 PM [You don't often get email from alghafouri@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ >> Hi Nishita, >> >> By way of introduction, my name is Al Ghafouri, owner of Printer's Cafe. Several of my customers have forwarded me your email reply to them. However, I just wanted to clarify our situation a little more. Our new Landlord told us we needed to immediately pay the PreCovid rent, which myself, Gallery & wine bar could NOT afford, as all our businesses are still down over 50%. The new Landlord served us a 3 day notice. If we couldn’t make a deal or pay full rent, he was going to evict us . At that point, we hired an Attorney. It was suggested that unless we wanted to vacate immediately we had no real choice but to accept a >> “slightly “ reduced rent - which we negotiated for 9 months, beginning July of this year ending April 6, 2024. Unfortunately the Gallery and Wine bar could not afford to pay the new rent. Therefore, I’ve had to secure a loan to pay for this additional rent. We ALL want to stay. I've suggested to Landlord many times, let's talk and come to a long term rental agreement. He has indicated he’d be willing to talk to us after he gets the CUP permit. We are really hoping to be included in his long term plans, at fair market rent. >> >> Hope this helps to put things in a little better perspective. >> >> Thank you for your time. >> >> Best, >> Al Ghafouri >> Printers Cafe >> c: 650533.1427 Item 4 Attachment E - Property Owner Correspondence     Packet Pg. 204     From:Al Ghafouri To:Kandikuppa, Nishita Subject:Printers cafe 320 calif ave Date:Wednesday, January 10, 2024 5:26:58 AM [You don't often get email from alghafouri@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ Hi Nishita, It was nice to speak with you yesterday and thank you for updating me . Please keep me posted with any updates. So far Landlord has been very helpful to update me and I am hopeful I can continue printers cafe after 35 years in Palo Alto. As I mentioned I have until March 30 th and I asked landlord to extend this date perhaps till end of the year while his getting his CUP and building permit and hopefully we can sign longer lease terms with him later . He still hasn’t gotten back to me yet I will keep you posted. Again thank you , Al Ghafouri 650 533 1427 Sent from my iPhone Item 4 Attachment E - Property Owner Correspondence     Packet Pg. 205     From:Al Ghafouri To:Kandikuppa, Nishita; Lait, Jonathan; Burt, Patrick Subject:Printers cafe Date:Friday, February 16, 2024 2:30:39 PM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from alghafouri@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ Hi Nishita, Thank you for your help with my situation. However, sadly my 15 years at Printers Cafe has come to an end. I just received a letter from my Landlords attorney. At this point I can’t get involved. I’ll just let the City make its own decision re this location and pending CUP etc. Please don’t change any upcoming hearing dates on my behalf. Regarding my wonderfully supportive customers, they can do whatever they think is best for California Ave. but I can’t be involved. Therefore, as of March 31st Printers Cafe will close its doors. Thank you , Al Sent from my iPhone Item 4 Attachment E - Property Owner Correspondence     Packet Pg. 206     Palo Alto Fit Nina Nguyen 425 Portage Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306 nina@paloaltofit.com (650)441-0347 March 21, 2024 City of Palo Alto Department of Planning and Building Division 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 Subject: Request for Conditional Use Permit – 310 & 320 California Ave (APN: 124-32-034) Dear City Planner, I am writing to formally request a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Palo Alto Fit, a boutique specializing in personal training and nutrition consultation. Palo Alto Fit has served the community for almost ten years in Palo Alto. Our long search for a permanent location spanned several years, as we were looking for a space that is convenient for our clients and accommodates our needs. After an extensive search, the California Avenue building was the best option available to purchase. California Avenue is also a great location for our clients, as it is within walking and biking distance from their homes. Our new location allows us to have more public transportation and parking options available than we have today. We are committed to enhancing our clients' journey to vitality and balancing physical fitness with holistic health practices. The new space will reflect this mission and include facilities catering to our existing and prospective clients interested in personalized functional training within a private environment. We are focusing on those who are dedicated to integrating fitness and health into their daily lives, including individuals managing higher health risks and heart conditions. Attachment F Item 4 Attachment F - Applicant's Project Description     Packet Pg. 207     Plan of operation: 1. Operating Hours: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, aligning with community work hours. 2. Appointment-Only Service: PAF operates by appointment for a personalized experience. 3. Service Offerings: Expanding to include resistance training, mobility exercises, and functional movements. 4. Enhanced Customer Amenities: Adding improved bathroom and shower facilities, and adding dedicated customer restrooms to the Cafe space at 320 California Ave. 5. Cafe Use Continuation: We will continue utilizing approximately 2,800 SF of the 320 California Ave site for Cafe use. 6. Enhanced Office/Staff Space: A portion of the facility designated for staff and meetings on the second floor. With approval of the CUP we are delighted to announce the forthcoming opening of a specialty cafe at 320 California Avenue under new ownership. This cafe will offer a refined selection of great coffees and healthy food items. Designed as a healthy retreat, it will provide the community with a space to convene for relaxation and enjoyment in an inviting ambiance. A place where you can sit down and enjoy high-quality coffee and some healthy snacks. Palo Alto Fit's expansion at 310 California Avenue represents a step in fostering a robust, health-conscious community. Our personal training services are designed to empower individuals, equipping them with the necessary skills and confidence to actively participate in their journey towards health and fitness. We are dedicated to promoting sustainable lifestyle changes that will contribute to the long-term wellness of the community. Moreover, our facility will serve as a hub for social connection, where residents can build supportive networks, encouraging a sense of belonging and mutual motivation. The positive atmosphere created by Palo Alto Fit is set to inspire healthier lifestyle choices and foster a culture of well-being. Furthermore, our collaborative efforts with local entities will amplify the reach of health education and wellness initiatives, thereby enriching Palo Alto’s overall health landscape. We kindly request your support for our Conditional Use Permit at 310 & 320 California Ave Sincerely, Nina Nguyen Business Owner, Palo Alto Fit Building Owner, 310-320 California Ave Item 4 Attachment F - Applicant's Project Description     Packet Pg. 208     If you need assistance reviewing the above documents, please contact the Project Planner or call the Planner-on-Duty at 650-617-3117 or email planner@cityofpaloalto.org Project Plans In order to reduce paper consumption, a limited number of hard copy project plans are provided to Board members for their review. The same plans are available to the public, at all hours of the day, via the following online resources. Environmental Document The proposed project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Directions to review Project plans and environmental documents online: 1.Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2.Scroll down to find “310 California 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/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Current- Planning/Projects/310-California-Avenue Attachment G Item 4 Attachment G - Project Plans     Packet Pg. 209     Item No. 5. Page 1 of 2 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: April 10, 2024 Report #: 2403-2752 TITLE Election of Chair and Vice Chair RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning and Transportation Commission hold elections for offices of Chair and Vice Chair or continue the election to a later meeting with any newly appointed member in attendance. BACKGROUND The City Council is scheduled to interview candidates on April 8, 2024, with appointments thereafter. There is only one position under consideration. The incumbent has applied along with one other applicant. Section 2.1 of the Bylaws of the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) states: “The offices of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall be filled by election of members of the Commission from among their members, and persons so elected shall serve for a term of one year or until their successors are elected. Elections shall be held at the first meeting in April that has full member attendance each year or following the first meeting with newly appointed Board members in attendance, when this occurs after the first April meeting. In the event that either office becomes vacant during the regular term, the Commission shall elect a member to serve the remainder of the term. Thus, the commission may choose to hold elections now, during the first meeting in April, or it may delay the election to a future meeting following the first meeting with any newly appointed commissioners. Until such time as elections are held, the current Chair and Vice Chair will continue to hold their positions. Item 5 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 210     Item No. 5. Page 2 of 2 Once a date is selected, there is no express procedure for Chair and Vice Chair elections. Where the PTC’s bylaws and procedural rules are silent, the presiding officer may decide questions of procedure, though any commissioner may appeal a decision to the commission as a whole. The process for the most recent past election practices are summarized below: 1. Nominations for Chair are made from the floor. Commissioners may nominate anyone, including themselves. A second is required for the nomination. 2. The nominee states whether they will accept the nomination. 3. The Commissioners who moved and seconded the nomination make a brief statement on why they support the nomination. 4. Nominees may also make a brief statement regarding their candidacy. 5. Other Commissioners may give comments or ask questions to the nominees. 6. The PTC will take a vote after all nominations have been made, seconded, and the nominees have stated whether they will accept. 7. Four votes are required for confirmation. 8. The entire process is repeated for Vice Chair election. AUTHOR/TITLE: Amy French, Chief Planning Official Item 5 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 211     Item No. 6. Page 1 of 1 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: April 10, 2024 Report #: 2403-2812 TITLE Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Minutes of November 29, 2023 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning & Transportation Commission (PTC) adopt the meeting minutes. BACKGROUND Draft summary and verbatim minutes from the November 29, 2023 Planning & Transportation Commission (PTC) meeting were made available to the Commissioners prior to the April 10, 2024 meeting date. The draft PTC minutes can be viewed online on the City’s website at bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. ATTACHMENTS There are no attachments. AUTHOR/TITLE: Veronica Dao, Administrative Associate III Item 6 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 212