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Staff Report for a Resolution Accepting the Work for the Estudillo Callan 2008 Parking Garage Project, Project No. 08-962-86-067
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends acceptance of the work, release of bonds, filing of the Notice of Completion and upon completion to the satisfaction of the City Engineer of the one-year maintenance period, authorizing the City Manager to release the maintenance bond for the subject project.
BACKGROUND
The previous 2-level parking garage on the same site footprint was constructed in 1973. Concerns with the existing structure developed, including: 1) the insufficient number of parking spaces; 2) traffic circulation within the structure and entry/exit onto both Estudillo Avenue and Callan Avenue; 3) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility; 4) security; and 5) the structure’s ability to withstand a significant seismic event.
This project constructed a replacement parking structure to address all of the deficiencies noted. The project includes a 2,000-square foot office space for the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce located in the southwest corner of the structure fronting Estudillo Avenue and also improvements to Paseo Del Oro, the pedestrian area between the garage and East 14th Street.
The new structure includes 4 levels of parking, providing 395 parking spaces. Exterior colors and materials were selected to complement the architecture of the Main Library. The Chamber of Commerce space is faced with a storefront enclosure to improve the Estudillo Avenue facade. The building will be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) registered with Silver certification level anticipated.
Overall, the garage is an open structure to promote security and provide an inviting image to users. The main entrance includes a generous stairway and dual elevators with glass fronts, providing a vista onto the Paseo Del Oro, East 14th Street/Downtown and beyond.
Improvements to the Paseo Del Oro ...
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