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Circulation/Parking/Traffic The office building is oriented with the entryway (and address) from Business Center Drive. Two driveways are shown along Business Center Drive (no access from the cul-de-sac)) which would accommodate both automobile and truck circulation. Automobile parking for 56 cars (public and employee) is provided along the western site boundary. When the subdivision was approved, an average parking generation rate of one space per 750 square feet (same as for Industrial Limited uses) was utilized as a minimum benchmark to determine the number of spaces that would be devoted to each parcel. This method was used due to the speculative nature of the development. As proposed with this application) a total of 27 parking spaces would be required (generation rate of 1 space/300 square feet for office use; and 1 space/l,500 square feet for mechanic's building). Due to the number of employees, the applicant is proposing more parking spaces than are required by code. In addition, 35 overnight truck parking spaces are proposed. When the subdivision was going through the entitlement process and due in part to the speculative nature of the development, traffic generation was a concern. Due to existing traffic patterns in the area west of 1-880, the subdivision approval limited the amount of office space that could be developed at the business park, and also required the developer to contribute funds towards intersection improvements at DavislDoolittle (work recently completed) and signal phasing along Davis Street (completed approximately 2.5 years ago). Engineering and Transportation staff has reviewed this proposal. For this application, staff as determined that given the nature of the business, coupled with the timing of delivery trucks used at the site, the proposed use would not adversely affect traffic in the project area. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE Conditionally permitted outdoor storage uses at this location would achieve the following General Plan goals/policies: Action 7. 09-C - Support reuse of the Hohener property with an industrial or officelflex use that enhances the economic base of the City, creates quality jobs, minimizes impacts on nearby neighborhoods, and is compatible with the uses on adjacent properties. Implementation - As proposed) the use would be compatible with existing uses in the vicinity and would not result in impacts on nearby residential neighborhoods. Policy 12.03 - Promote opportunities for San Leandro residents to find suitable employment within the community. Explore ways to better match new job opportunites with the skills and needs of San Leandro residents. Implementation - The applicant has indicated that this project will employ 90 people in two shifts. Planning Connnission Staff Report PLN2006-oo 1 0 1 Page 6 of7 February 22,2007