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May 2020 Updates
- Decision from the Environmental Division regarding the Natural Resources Boards
- May 2020 Presentation
- May 2020 Design Update
- May 2020 Parking Garage Update
- Entry View - 05-13-20
- Overhead NorthEast - 05-13-20
- Overhead Southwest - 05-13-20
- Rabideau Narrative summary of design changes for the Montpelier Parking Garage 20-05-15
- Montpelier Parking Garage - 05-15-20
- 3-1-19 VTEC ORDER
- Capitol Plaza Act 250 59-5-19 Vtec Party Status
- Capitol Plaza 2-Lot Subdivision 3-1-19 Vtec M Amend Strike
- Capitol Plaza Vtec. 59-5-19 Judgment Order
- Capitol Plaza Vtec. 59-5-19 (XSJM) Decision and Order
2019-2020 Updates
- Montpelier City Council PowerPoint of Parking Garage Redesign
- Montpelier City Council PowerPoint of Parking Garage ReDesign
- Montpelier Garage Master Narrative of Project
- Montpelier Garage Master Narrative of Project Changes
- Montpelier Parking Garage - CEA Civil Site Plan Set
- Montpelier Parking Garage - Structural and Architectural Plans
- Montpelier Parking Garage and New Hotel Lighting Plan
- Montpelier Parking Garage Landscape Plan Rendering
- Montpelier Parking Garage Planting Plan and Schedule
- Site-C1.0
2020 REVISED PARKING GARAGE DESIGN BEING CONSIDERED
The City Council is reviewing plans for a revision to the design of the voter approved Parking Garage. The newer design will have a smaller footprint while still containing 345 parking spaces.
This proposal was developed to address questions and comments raised by members of the public before and after the bond vote. The goal was to improve the project if possible while still providing the new parking and hotel project in downtown.
Key changes include:
- An improved direct sidewalk and recreation path connection from State Street to the new Recreation path.
- A smaller building footprint so that the new garage is less visible behind Christ Church.
- Larger vehicle/truck turning and maneuvering space in the 60 State Street parking lot.
- Slightly larger path between the hotel and garage, also linking to the new recreation path.
- Flat floor parking (rather than ramped floors). Allows exterior visual improvements and potential future adaptation for other uses if necessary.
- Additional landscaping.
The City Council will be discussing the design revision on April 22nd. We welcome comments and feedback about this design.
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2019 Proposed City Parking Garage Plan
Who?
- City to construct, own, operate, and manage parking garage
- Land donated (approximate $500K Value) by Capitol Plaza
- Capitol Plaza to construct new 80 room Hampton Inn
What?
- 348 space parking garage
- 50 leased surface parking spaces
- 160 net new parking spaces
- No property tax increase required
When?
- November 6 bond vote passed
- The State of Vermont Act 250 hearing is scheduled on January 16, 2019. Construction will not begin until all permits are issued.
Where?
- Garage on current Capitol Plaza parking lot and on 60 State Street property
- Hotel behind Capitol Plaza
Why?
- Implement Economic Development Strategic Plan.
- New Public Parking (26% increase in managed parking).
- New Hotel, possibly new Affordable Housing, other...
- 50 +/- surface parking spaces for public parking.
- ADA compliant bike path connection and park area.
- Additional rooms and meals tax revenue.
How?
- Project cost $10/5 Million.
- Cost includes construction, design, permits, environmental
- 30 Year bond, 4 years interest only.
- Annual CPI adjustments of 2.25% for entire term - expenses and permit/fee rates.
- Interest rates will be set by current bond rates, estimated now at 3.92 Percent.
- 20 years of TIF revenue.
The State of Vermont Act 250 hearing is scheduled on January 16, 2019. Construction will not begin until all permits are issued.
Development Review Board Decisions (12/13/18)
- 100 State Street Subdivision Decision
- 100 State Street Hotel Decision
- 100 State Street Garage Decision
Past Opportunities for Public Participation
Past Opportunities for Public Participation - Videos of each meeting listed can be accessed by clicking this link.
- September 5, 2018: Click here to watch the video of the September 5th Public Information Meeting on the Proposed Garage
- October 1, 2018: Design Review Committee hearing re: Parking Garage exterior design features. Last item on the evening’s agenda. 100 State Street (City Garage) Design Review
Applicant presentation materials from 10/1/18 - October 1, 2018: Development Review Board review of Sketch Plan Subdivision Application related to Parking Garage. Last item on the evening’s agenda. 100 State Street (Hotel-City Garage) Sketch Subdivision
- October 3, 2018: Special City Council meeting with public hearing on the TIF bond ballot item.
- October 15, 2018, 5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers. Design Review Committee hearing on the Parking Garage exterior design features, continued from October 1st hearing. Application materials found above, re: 10/1 DRC hearing.
- October 15, 2018, 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. Development Review Board hearings on the following Parking Garage-related Permit Applications. Agenda and staff reports:
- Capitol Plaza Corporation Site Plan Amendment to remove on-site parking from site plan and establish off-site parking;
100 State Street (Hotel) Amend Site Plan - Final Subdivision Application;
100 State Street (Hotel-City Garage) Final Subdivision - Major Site Plan Application for Parking Garage; and 100 State Street (City Garage) Major Site Plan
- Supplemental Materials Provided for 10/15 Hearings Traffic Study and memo by RSG. and City staff review of traffic study
- Capitol Plaza Corporation Site Plan Amendment to remove on-site parking from site plan and establish off-site parking;
- October 29, 2018, 6:30 pm in the City Council Chambers. Special City Council Meeting with formal Public Hearing on the proposed garage.
- October 30, 2018, 5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers. Design Review Committee (continued from 10/15 public hearing), review new proposal for parking garage;
- November 5, 2018, 5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers.Design Review Committee (continued from 10/30 public hearing), review new proposal for parking garage.
- November 5, 2018, 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. Development Review Board hearings continued on the following Parking Garage-related Permit Applications. Agenda and staff reports;
- Capitol Plaza Corporation, continued from 10/15/18,Site Plan Amendment to remove onsite parking from site plan and establish off-site parking;
- City of Montpelier, continued from 10/15/18,Final Subdivision Application;
- City of Montpelier, continued from 10/15/18,Major Site Plan Application for Parking Garage; and
- Supplemental Materials Provided for 10/15 Hearings
- New documentary evidence presented during the 11/5 hearing.
- November 6, 2018, Election Day, City Hall Arts Center Auditorium (2nd floor). Bond vote passed.
Key Next Steps
- Public Outreach and Information.
Contingencies
- State of Vermont Act 250 Hearing, 1/16/19
- Obtaining Regulatory Permits.