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Two driveway entrances will provide access to and from the garage. The first will be directly off of Parrott Street and the second will be off of Thornton Street via a short section of Martinez Street. The dual access will distribute traffic and minimize entry and exit delays. Furthermore, should the garage expand to the south along Martinez Street as contemplated in the TOD Strategy, the garage can remain open during construction with a single point of access from Parrott Street during the construction period. The garage will be set back from the western property line by 5'-1" pursuant to the Alameda Fire Department's requirement. Fire truck access points to the rear portion of the garage are provided on each side of the structure and the garage will be planned to include fire sprinklers. The S2, open parking structure will be built as a Type 1 or 2A structure. Two elevators will be provided and are positioned on the eastern side toward the middle of the garage near Parrott Street to minimize the travel distance between the garage's pedestrian entrance and the BART station. The elevators will project out from the structure to provide a visual element to the eastern facade. The standard parking stall dimension will be 8'-6" by 18' and the drive isles will be 24'. The minimum clear dimensions will be 8'-2" on the first floor and 7'-0" on the upper floors. Downtown Street and Pedestrian Improvements The City of San Leandro has undertaken a variety of projects in recent years to revitalize the City's downtown, including the adoption in the fall of 2007 of a new downtown Transit -Oriented Development Strategy, the opening of the Downtown History Walk in spring 2007 as well as the opening of the City's Museum and Art Gallery on West Estudillo several years ago. Other important efforts have included a storefront enhancement program, the introduction of a downtown farmer's market in the summer of 2008 and the development of a unique downtown marketing campaign aimed at attracting businesses to San Leandro's Downtown. In September, 2008, the City began construction on the downtown street and pedestrian improvement project. The project includes the development of a new community plaza that features a fountain and areas for outdoor seating for restaurants, new pedestrian amenities such as improved lighting, sidewalks, landscaping and street trees to enhance downtown shopping and entertainment activities. Repaving and reconfiguration of some of the existing parking lots is also included. San Leandro Boulevard Street and Pedestrian Improvements On June 15, 2009 the City Council approved a contract to commence work on the San Leandro Boulevard -BART Pedestrian Interface Study. This study will result in a plan that facilitates vehicle and pedestrian circulation in the immediate BART station area. Improvements to the circulation will integrate all modes of transit with special attention to enhancing the pedestrian streetscape environment and encouraging the use of bicycles. Planning Commission July 9, 2009 Cornerstone at San Leandro Crossings Public Hearing Page 7 of 14