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Several studies of the existing structure have been undertaken, including a seismic vulnerability <br />assessment in 1996 and a preliminary design study in 2001. These studies verified that seismic <br />upgrades are necessary to comply with current regulations. The upgrade or replacement has <br />continuously been listed in the Capital Improvement Program budget since the completion of the <br />studies. A variety of alternatives were assessed, ranging from providing additional seismic <br />support to the existing structure to full replacement. An additional design study conducted by <br />Walker Parking in 2003 further assessed structure height and circulation options with additional <br />emphasis on the architectural elements of the structure. The Downtown Parking Garage project <br />includes the renovation of Plaza del Oro, which addresses the perceived safety and security <br />issues there, while matching the other recently completed downtown improvements. <br />The existing garage with its current capacity of 215 spaces has been oversubscribed for the past <br />six years. Tenants of the adjoining buildings and other businesses in the area have expressed the <br />need for additional paid monthly parking in the garage as accessible parking is nearly <br />nonexistent in this block of the downtown. In addition, the garage has enclosed stairways that <br />are difficult to secure and does not meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act <br />(ADA). The new structure will incorporate the latest safety features and meet all requirements of <br />an accessible facility. <br />The garage is a critical component of the TOD Strategy. Centralized parking that encourages <br />downtown retail patrons to park once and walk to multiple destinations to promote pedestrian <br />activity in the downtown is desired and identified as a priority parking strategy in the Downtown <br />TOD Strategy: "A reservoir of public parking allows lower parking standards for commercial <br />and residential development in the downtown area, promotes walking and visibility of downtown <br />businesses..." <br />The garage supports additional retail development without building additional on-site parking, <br />which disrupts pedestrian flow. It makes mixed-use more feasible by providing the satellite <br />parking reservoirs next to retail opportunities and is in lieu of additional surface parking that <br />disrupts the flow of the downtown area. For example, it would allow for development on the <br />Town Hall Square and South Gateway (Albertsons) sites and higher density development on <br />Regency's site. Cities with successful downtowns started with centralized parking garages <br />(Walnut Creek, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Pasadena, and Santa Barbara). A parking garage <br />provides the necessary parking to attract additional retailers and restaurants to the downtown. <br />Without sufficient parking, many businesses do not consider downtown a viable location. <br />After review of the various studies, the assessment of future parking needs, and the various <br />option costs, it is recommended that a new four-level parking garage be constructed to replace <br />the existing structure. The new structure will include approximately 2,000 square feet of <br />commerciaUretail space on the Estudillo Avenue frontage to address future anticipated needs and <br />architecturally enhance the structure's street presence. The initial design process will include a <br />study to assess the potential of LEED's certification and to determine the practicality and cost of <br />incorporating various "Green Building" practices into the final design. <br />
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