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Commission hears key RBD plan edits: loop road removed, TDM moved to project level, parking cap eased
Summary
Staff told commissioners the loop road was removed for cost and environmental reasons, the plan replaces a district trip cap with project‑level TDM plans enforced through a TMA, and the maximum parking ratio for R&D was raised from 2.5 to 3.0 as an upper limit.
Planning staff walked commissioners through substantial edits to the Ravenswood Business District specific plan, highlighting changes to mobility, development standards and land‑use maps.
Troy explained the loop road was removed after July direction from council, citing high cost, environmental constraints near the salt marsh and adverse effects on neighbors. "The cons are that it has an extremely high cost… I think, you know, at minimum, 30,000,000 was quoted," Troy said, adding questions about environmental and construction feasibility also weighed against the road.
On transportation demand management (TDM), staff said the district‑wide trip cap concept proved unworkable and the plan shifts enforcement to project‑level TDM plans with penalties and a required Transportation Management Authority (TMA) to coordinate district programs. Staff clarified the shuttle program is optional and not mandatory.
Commissioners asked about parking changes; staff said the proposed maximum parking ratio for research and development was increased from 2.5 to 3.0 "to allow slightly more parking" so R&D space remains leasable, while keeping TDM obligations in place.
The commission discussed these edits before moving to public comment and ultimately recommending the package to the City Council.
