There are an additional 31 spaces available off-site, mostly along the realigned Auzerais Avenue for a total of 468 parking spaces. Per the Residential Design Guidelines , successful podium cluster developments will incorporate appropriate architectural treatment of the podium edges, include adequate landscaping around and on top of the podium, and effectively address the relationship of the units to each other as well as the podium development s relationship to adjacent uses. As discussed above, the project is a podium cluster residential development that incorporates the required site design, and building treatment elements to meet the design requirements of the Guidelines and the Midtown Specific Plan . As proposed, the project identifies a total of 31 parking spaces along the realigned Auzerais Avenue and along Race Street. Street parking is also available on Auzerais Avenue east of the Race Street intersection.
All street parking is available to the general public and is within walking distance of the park.
The Master Plan will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council for approval in the near future. PRNS have received a copy of the Walk San Jose letter, and have indicated that most of the design recommendations have been incorporated into the Plan. Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Walk San Jose also questions the retention of traffic lights, implementation of bicycle lanes, and construction requirements for curbs, sidewalks, and landscape strips. The proposed project will include the installation of additional traffic signals and will not result in the removal of any existing signals, thus providing for safe and efficient circulation for both vehicles and pedestrians. PRNS staff have indicated that pedestrian and bicycle paths through the park will be incorporated into the park design.