E. William Street, Mixed Use Development

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E. William Street, Mixed Use Development

• Community Meeting 1
• July 9, 2003

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Meeting Agenda

• Welcoming Remarks
• Neighborhood Character
• Existing zoning and land use
• Proposed uses to fit the neighborhood
• Existing and proposed residential units and
  parking spaces
• Architectural character and design
• Exterior materials and finishes
• Next Steps / Action Items

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Intended Results
Context, Purpose and Intended Results

• For the community to understand the land use and
  design issues for the project site.
• For the community to understand the proposed
  project and plan for future input and meeting
  participation.
• To gage community support for the design proposal
  presented this evening.
• To further understand community issues and
  concerns for the proposed project.
• To identify next steps in the process.

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Vicinity Diagram
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Aerial Diagram
SJSU
7 th Street
6 th Street
Site
E. William
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Existing Site

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6th Street
Single Family
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William Street
Commercial
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William Street
Commercial
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7th Street
High Density Residential
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Site Zoning
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Existing Site

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Existing Site
Lower Density Residential
Higher Density Residential
Commercial/Retail

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Automobile Circulation
Major Streets

Minor Streets
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Summary of Proposed Project
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Proposed Land Use
Vehicles
Residential Apartments

Single Family
Commercial/Retail
People
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Proposed Site Plan
Commercial Parking
Single Family
Resident Lobby
Commercial/Retail
Service Delivery
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Neighborhood Impacts

• Redistribute land uses
• Single family residential on 6th Street
• Multi-family residential on 7th Street
• Commercial on William Street
• Fix zoning anomalies
• Shift traffic from 6th to 7th Street
• Pedestrian friendly corridor on William Street,
  (eliminates 3 driveways)
• Focal point for revitalized neighborhood
  commercial activity
• Assure and speed-up funding of neighborhood park.

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Proposed Exterior Elevations
E. William Street Elevation
7th Street Elevation
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Proposed Exterior Elevations
6th Street Elevation
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Proposed Exterior Elevations
6th Street Elevation
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Basement Floor Plan
Floor Plans
Parking
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First Floor Plan
Floor Plans
1 Residence
Parking
Restaurant
Retail
Retail
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Second Floor Plan
Floor Plans
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
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Third Floor Plan
Floor Plans
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
1 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
2 Bdr.
1 Bdr.
1 Bdr.
1 Bdr.
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Materials and Textures
Exterior Plaster at Commercial
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Materials and Textures
Residential Units
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Storefront Signs
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Landscape
Hadco Acorn Style Fixture
Ginko Biloba
Mission Pavers
Planters
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Landscape Park Trees
Pyrus c.Aristocrat
Pistacia Chinensis
Magnolia Grandiflora
Quercus Palustris
Tilia Cordata
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Your Comments

• Action ABA to make hard copy of power point
  available to community
• Commercial spaces will include TK Noodle and two
  retail spaces.
• Consider appropriate wording for Home vs.
  Detached unit.
• Comment Money from units should go to this park
  fund, not the general neighborhood park fund.
• Commercial development does not generate park
  funds.
• Action Clarification needed on the possibility
  of this projects park funds going to the
  proposed park on 6th and William.
• Concern The difference between general plan and
  SNI plan
• Action How many low-income units are planned?
• Concern Track record of the upkeep of Mr. Lus
  existing owned houses on 6th Street.
• Action The request was made to list parking
  counts according to use.
• A community member likes the varying plane along
  E. William Street.
• A community member likes the different style
  awnings.

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Your Comments

• Suggestion Relocate historical structure to 6th
  Street parcel.
• Comment This proposal is suggesting the
  demolition of four properties, which are over 50
  years old.
• Action What is the height of the buildings in
  relation to neighboring buildings.
• Concern There is a concern that the monthly rent
  may be too low.
• Suggestion There should be a generous setback on
  E. William, which would allow activities such as
  outdoor dining.
• The comment was made that the flat roof at the
  rounded corner looks too commercial.
• A community member was interested in knowing the
  new area vs. the area of the historical
  buildings.
• Most 6th Street homes do not have garages.
  Suggestion to eliminate garage from 6th Street
  elevation, and to park in rear.
• 6th Street elevation fence at garage could look
  nicer with landscaping and lighting.

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Your Comments

• Suggestion the project should have Victorian
  elements.
• The Craftsman house on 7th and William was
  described as a very nice asset to the community.
• Action The request was made to provide the
  number of units per acre.
• The single family home could be a separate
  parcel.
• A trash/recycle chute from the upper floors was
  suggested.
• One community member believes that the height
  should be lowered by one story.
• A proposal for a Reed Street pedestrian walk was
  mentioned, it was suggested to consider this for
  E. William Street also.
• Comment there are not enough parks in
  neighborhood.
• Suggestion there should be a pharmacy or
  Supermarket. Small stores are too expensive.
• Other suggestions No alcohol or convenience
  store (No alcohol that leaves the site), grocery
  store, breakfast place (bacon and eggs).
• Neighborhood is small scale. A comment was made
  that the sidewalks dont necessarily have to be
  widened.

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Your Comments

• Materials suggested Stone, wood, brick
• Stucco- Durability, easier to maintain. The
  neighborhood wants it maintained.
• One community member stated that stucco is not
  desired.
• There is an expressed desire for quality
  construction, textures, and interesting
  architecture.
• Pedestrian corridor Lamp posts (like those at
  Reed), park benches, drinking fountain,
  sculpture/water feature.
• Where would the dumpsters be located?
• This project is setting a precedent for future
  development.
• More green space is desired, more landscaping.
  Trees, flowers, grass.
• Comment The retail at 7th and William should fit
  the historic image.
• How does the project affect the historic district
  status?
• Comment No Spanish tile, no big blank walls.
• See Victorian hotels for reference, ornamental
  features, design.
• Small scale is attractive, friendly atmosphere.

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Your Comments

• Different types of materials create distinction.
• Comment Underground parking should have adequate
  structural support. Might want to try calming
  colors in parking spaces.
• Comment Think about how to deal with the noise
  that delivery trucks make in the morning.
• Comment Have enough room in the bedrooms to
  accommodate a dresser and two night stands. Make
  the bedrooms comfortable in size.

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Proposed Next Steps
Community Meeting 2 Planning Department Review PD
Zoning Process PD Permit Process Building Permit
Process