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Chapter I -Introduction 2) higher density infill development that takes advantage of proximity to BART and Downtown. The Strategy contains detailed designs for improvement of area streets and the BART and AC Transit Station. It also includes site development plans and illustrations of recommended infill development projects, and design guide- lines that the City and Redevelopment Agency may use to review develop- mentproposals for the sites in question. Estimated costs for capital improve- mentprojects and an implementation timetable that identifies recommended roles and actions for the City and Redevelopment Agency of San Leandro, BART, AC Transit and other governmental entities are also provided. 7 - BART / AC Transit Station Renovation -Work with BART and AC Transit to improve patron amenities and create an attractive "Gateway to the City." Redevelop the existing surface parking lot west of the bus station as a drop- offplaza. Compress the bus station to accommodate plaza, and upgrade fur- nishings, lighting, and paving surfaces. 8 - Commuter Rail Platform -Work with the rail companies to determine the feasibility of commuter rail and/or Amtrak service and a platform along one of the two active rail lines in the area. Minimize platform impact relative to Westlake Site redevelopment. The "District Improvement Recommendations' and "BART Station Area Con- cept" indicates the major projects proposed within the Revitalization Strategy area. These projects are summarized below and described in more detail in subsequent chapters. 1- Westlake (Chang) Property Infill Office/R&D -Develop this vacant site with office/R&D buildings at a minimum 0.50 floor-to-area ratio (FAR); i.e., at least 160,000 square feet of leasable space should be developed on the site. 2 - BART Surface Lot Infill mousing & Replacement Parking -Redevelop the existing surface parking lot at the corner of San Leandro Boulevard and West Juana with multi-unit housing with up to 200 units. Provide replacement parking for BART in a structure to the west of the BART station, and a pedes- trian walkway connecting San Leandro Boulevard and West Joaquin Street. 3 - San Leandro Boulevard Streetscape -Expand and/or create medians to reduce street from 7 to 5lanes, calm traffic, and enhance pedestrian crossings between BART and adjacent Downtown and neighborhood areas. Install curbside street trees and lighting. 4 - West Estudillo Streetscape -Enhance pedestrian linkage between BART and Downtown while showcasing historic properties; improvements include lighting, street trees, and improved pedestrian street crossings. 5 - West Juana Streetscape -Reduce street width, calm traffic, and enhance pedestrian crossings with new landscaped median. Install curbside street trees and improve pedestrian crossings. 6 - Alvarado Streetlmprovements -Establish street trees, pedestrian-oriented lighting, and a bike route designation between San Leandro Creek and West Estudillo Street, to encourage Cherrywood residents to walk and bike to BART and Downtown. 9 - West San Leandro Boulevard Frontage Redevelopment -Redevelop exist- ingproperties between Davis Street and San Leandro Creek with infill hous- ing,office, and/or commercial service uses that are complementary in quality and character to the Creekside Plaza project across San Leandro Boulevard. 10- Neighborhood Mini-Park -Acquire the site currently for sale at the south- east corner of West Joaquin and Clarke streets for aneighborhood-oriented park/green. The recommended program includes a "tot lot" for preschoolers, ornamental garden/sitting area, and open lawn surface. 11- Environmental Center - Provide a site for the Creekside Environmental Center along creek frontage within the Revitalization Strategy study area. The Planning Process The Revitalization Strategy was developed in conjunction with a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) of local community members (a number of whom are also members of the General Plan Advisory Committee, or GPAC) and repre- sentatives of BART, AC Transit, and the Metropolitan Transportation Com- mission (MTC). Four TAG work and review sessions were held to develop and critique recommendations. Three public workshops were held between TAG sessions to review the Strategy as it progressed, focusing first on capital improvements and then on infill development proposals. Capital improve- ment and infill project recommendations were then presented to the Plan- ning Commission and City Council Economic Development and Redevelop- ment Committee for preliminary comment. In general, support for Streetscape- and pedestrian-related improvements, renovation of the BART / AC station, and development of the Westlake Site was strong in all forums. Most controversial was development of the BART parking site for infill housing. Concern focused on potential parking impacts - 12 -