June 4, 2014

structure was designed to accommodate a sixth level; however, the County currently had no plans to erect a sixth level. There were currently 296 ground level spaces; approximately 200 of the existing spaces would be incorporated into the ground level of the new parking structure for a net increase of 338 parking spaces. The current parking at the amusement was 860 spaces; the new structure would increase the capacity to 1,200 spaces. The new garage would be a pre-cast structure almost identical to the existing parking garage; a Security Office would be located at the entrance to the structure on the main level; there would be a utility room; janitor’s closet and restroom for office personnel; but no public restrooms in the structure. The deck would have two elevators and two stairs; there would be a back-up generator for the structure. There would be interior lighting on each level; pole mounted lighting would be focated on Level P5, identical to the lighting on the existing garage; the pole lighting would be shielded; no excessive overflow lighting would be visible to surrounding properties. Referring to Exhibit A-4, Mr. Alvarez said that landscaping would be installed in the traffic island areas and along the structure walkways and light poles. Mr. Alvarez described the existing traffic conditions; currently there was a signalized entrance at the center of the site, and a signalized exit to the left of the property. He said the new plan would change the current restricted driveway (located to the right of the property) to a signalized driveway exit for public use; it would be restricted to passenger cars only. Buses would exit from the existing driveway at the left of the property. Mr. Alvarez said the County was projecting a fall start date for the project so it would not interfere with peak zoo attendance. Council President McCartney asked what the height of the structure and would the elevator shaft be constructed to extend to accommodate a sixth level; how the tree ordinance regarding one tree for every ten parking spaces related to the parking structure; and would emergency vehicles have access to the parking garage. Mr. Alvarez said the maximum height would be 51 feet; the elevator would be able to extend to a sixth level, but the shaft would not be extended until a sixth level was installed; ambulance vehicles would have access to interior main

ht would be 51 feet; the elevator would be able to extend to a sixth level, but the shaft would not be extended until a sixth level was installed; ambulance vehicles would have access to interior main level of structure; fire trucks would have access to the building exterior. Mr. Fleder said the ordinance regarding trees did not apply to the parking structure located on County property; however, Mr. Alvarez testified to the landscaping consideration. Mr. Gurland asked where would be the location of the new traffic signal; how would a passenger vehicle exit west from the site on to Northfield Avenue. Mr. Fleder said the existing left turn would remain the same; vehicles exiting the new driveway exit would turn right to next signal then make legal U-turn exit west on to Northfield Avenue. Mr. Klein, (referring to Exhibit A-3-Parking Level P1), stated that the first three parking spaces looked too close to the entrance; was there enough space for cars backing out to not be hit by cars entering the garage; he asked for clarification regarding the current traffic circulation for school buses and if the pattern would change; and what was the projected construction time frame to finish the project if it was started in September. Mr. Alvarez said the garage entrance would have a ticket-type operation; there would be ample timing for cars to maneuver backing out of the spaces; he explained the traffic pattern for school buses and the student drop-off area; he said that buses were currently parked off-site during visits; the projected time frame would be approximately eight to ten months to finish the project. Council President McCartney asked for clarification regarding the location of the proposed traffic light at the new exit; would it be located on site or on Northfield Avenue. Mr. Alvarez said it would be located on Northfield Avenue. Robert Rashkes, 35 Oak Crest Road, asked how many surface parking spots would remain after the parking garage was constructed; would flatbed trucks have access to all levels of the garage in case a car needed to be towed; would the new garage be higher than the existing garage. Mr. Alvarez said there 6-4-14 Minutes