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Report regarding Housing Standing Committee study session of the proposed mixed-use development at 200 Airport in the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan (DSASP). (Sailesh Mehra, Planning Manager)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Housing Standing Committee receive this staff report and provide input regarding the proposed mixed-use development at 200 Airport Boulevard.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On September 28, 2018, Fairfield Residential submitted an application for a mixed-use development at 200-214 Airport Boulevard in the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan (DSASP). The application was deemed complete on October 28, 2018, and therefore is not subject to the Inclusionary Housing Requirements for rental projects that took effect in November 2018. The 0.55-acre site (23,883 sq. ft.) consists of five parcels (APNs: 012-338-010, 012-338-020, 012-338-030, 012-338-040, and 012-338-050) and is located adjacent to the future Caltrain Plaza at the intersection of Grand Avenue/Airport Boulevard and just north of the 150 Airport project that is currently under construction by the same developer. Further, the project site is located within the Downtown Transit Core (DTC) zoning district.
The project consists of a contemporary seven-story mixed-use development, with ground-floor residential amenities and approximately 3,630 sq. ft. of retail space facing Airport Blvd. and the future Caltrain Plaza. Project parking consists of two levels of parking above grade that is wrapped by retail and amenity space. The applicant's project plan set is attached, outlining the design, architectural and landscape concepts (Attachment 1).
The proposed project includes:
* 94 for-rent residential units (mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units)
o Including nine affordable units (see proposed Community Benefits - Attachment 2)
* 110 parking spaces for residents, retail space, and visitors
* 3,630 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail space
* Bicycle...
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