-PDBM/FXT PROMETHEUS Continued from page 1
Luxury apartments, as seen from Stierlin Road in this rendering, got City Council approval.
Expressway on-ramp closed as part of the project. The former street section will be turned into a two-lane bike path and pedestrian promenade. Having made pedestrian and bicyclist mobility a top goal for the year, council
members voted in June to close the on-ramp for the promenade — despite some neighborhood opposition — which bike and pedestrian advocates said would better connect downtown’s train station to North Bayshore and
Google headquarters via Stierlin Road and Shoreline Boulevard. A portion of Moffett Boulevard along the site will be widened to allow the city’s first green-painted bike lane to be installed. “To me, the well-maintained STYLE MEETS FUNCTIONALITY
bors noted that there were only 229 parking spaces in the project, one for each bedroom. “There is no actual guest parking, all their guests will have to park on our streets,” said resident Anne Mahood. “Thirty-four cars can fill up three of our six streets. Events at the Buddhist temple, the Adobe building and the IFES Hall all flood our streets.” Without adding more garage space, “Prometheus walks away with more profit. We are not asking Prometheus (to) solve our parking problems, we are asking they not make them worse.” While drivers may not have enough parking, pedestrians and cyclists may benefit from seeing Stierlin Road’s Central
apartment project with the closing of the Stierlin on-ramp is a great thing for the neighborhood,” said council member Bryant. “I know many of you disagree with me, but I’m expressing my opinion right now.” She added that the project “will certainly raise all your property values.” Bryant said the closure of the on-ramp will prevent cars from “zooming up Stierlin to Central.” Several residents, including Linda Curtis, complained about the inclusion of stoops in the design, allowing front doors to open onto the street and encourage street parking. Resident Jarrett Mullen responded: “When you eliminate stoops it’s like chopping off someone’s front door, cutting off direct access to the sidewalk.” Mullen said the stoops provide access to downtown and help
Make your guests feel comfortable and “at home” this holiday season. END OF Y SALES E EAR VENT! GOING ON NOW .
Our Wallbeds Are: ✔ Price Match Guarantee! ✔ Stylish ✔ High Quality ✔ Comfortable 8* ,/Ê 6 ÊUÊ-1* , ",Ê+1 /9Ê Ê- ,6
Financing Available! Bring this ad for $300 off a wallbed Mountain View 650.477.5532 (call for appointment)
www.wallbedsnmore.com
10
■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ December 6, 2013