Recommendation 20241209-003: Asian American Resource Center Phase II Improvement Project — original pdf

Recommendation

DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20241209-003 December 9, 2024 Commissioner Luckens Seconded By: Chair Salinas Asian American Resource Center Phase II Improvement Project Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Design Commission recommends to the Planning Department that the Asian American Resource Center Phase II Improvement Project (located at 8401 Cameron Road), as presented on December 9th, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards with the accepted friendly amendment that additional investigation for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure sized appropriately to accommodate usage and circulation through the site in future phases and during high occupancy events. Description of Recommendation to Council: Although the proposed improvements to the Asian American Resource Center Phase II complies with City Design and Sustainability Standards, the Commission had concerns with the proposed width of internal sidewalks for both pedestrians and bicycle might be too narrow to accommodate large events. Other concerns voiced during discussion include providing underground power for mobile food venders to avoid extension cables being laid over accessible routes and including more shade at the pedestrian walkway connecting the transit stop to the main entrance. Vote For: Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Wallace, Commissioner Wittstruck 7-0 Against: Abstain: Absent: Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Gelles, Commissioner Ladner Vacancy: District 6 Attest: Jon Salinas, AIA Design Commission, Chair 1 of 1