Title
Consider and Discuss Topics Pertaining to the Construction of a Structured Parking Facility on the Property Located at the Northwest Corner of Davis Street and Kentucky Street Which is Commonly Referred to as Site 2
Summary
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Development Services
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
Patricia Jackson, P.E., Facilities Construction Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Consider and discuss topics pertaining to the construction of a structured parking facility needing evaluation.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* On August 18, 2014, the City Council gave Staff consensus to move forward with the evaluation of Site 2 (NWC of Davis St. and Kentucky St.) as the site for a future municipal parking garage.
* Staff has evaluated this site and has generated a list of topics that warrant additional evaluation and discussion. These topics include:
o A new, feasible structured parking facility design is required in order to generate more realistic construction estimates.
o Estimated construction costs including, but not limited to land acquisition, utility relocation, adjacent roadway improvements, garage construction.
o Long-term maintenance and operation costs and obligations.
o Traffic impact to existing roadway network... improvements needed?
o Garage to be 3 stories or 4 stories?
o Garage to be designed with a 1st floor, ground to ceiling height able to accommodate commercial uses?
o Garage wrapped with non-residential uses or not?
o Garage to be designed with an architectural fa?ade sensitive to downtown?
o Garage to be manned or un-manned?
o Paid or free parking offered within?
o Variances/waivers/design exceptions to MTC Zoning required?
o Variances/waivers to other applicable regulations required?
* Staff has been able to preliminarily evaluate several of these topics but in order to fully evaluate a structured parking facility on Site 2, Staff will need assistance from an ind...
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