75A - PH - TINY TIM PLAZA GENERAL PLAN

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ER No. 2016-165, GPA No. 2017-02, AA No. 2017-03 November 27, 2017 Page 8 The applicant held a Sunshine Ordinance Community Meeting at KidWorks on February 9, 2017 where the developers and architect presented the project to and received feedback from the community. Approximately 60 residents and business owners attended the meeting. The questions and comments of those in attendance are outlined below, with information on how the project was revised to address concerns. 1. Can the project be redesigned to contain more onsite parking for residents? The applicant revised the plans to include car lifts to maximize the number of residential parking spaces within the parking structure. The applicant is eligible to provide on-site parking at a ratio of 0.5 spaces per unit pursuant to AB 744 because the site is within one- half mile of a major transit stop. However, following extensive community 'input, the, applicant revised the plans to incorporate car lifts, raising the parking ratio to 1.84 parking spaces per unit, which is more than three times what the State requires and above similar, recently -approved affordable housing developments. 2. The project should "step down" in height closer to the existing single-family neighborhood. The original plans. showed a new, four-story residential building with no stepping down. Following input from the community and staff, the applicant eliminated a portion of the fourth level that faces the rear of the project site. This new configuration features four stories along Fifth Street, three stories facing the existing single -story commercial buildings, then the single-family residences to the rear, accomplishing the "step down" architectural effect. The open space amenities on-site, specifically the plazas and "zocalo," will become havens for loitering and gang activity. The plazas and "zocalo"'have been designed to be as open and visible as possible. Moreover, regularly -scheduled programming with live music concerts, as well as seating areas, will allow the areas to be used frequently, thus discouraging any crime or loitering. SAMC standards will require installation of site lighting to ensure that no portions of the project site remain dark. 4. The project will result in displacement of existing tenants in the Tiny Tim Plaza commercial center. No tenant relocation is proposed as part of the commercial center's rehabilitation. The existing corner automotive repair building will be demolished and -replaced with the proposed residential development, although the canopy structure will be preserved and relocated on the project site. As of this writing, the tenant occupying the corner building that is slated for demolition has vacated the premises. Conclusion 75A-10