The following is a list of building requirements for the proposed Wilson St. parking garage, as established by staff for Council’s review. Of note is the inclusion of public washrooms, bike lock ups and that the building is to be LEEDs certified.
– 500 space LEED silver parking garage
– Level floor plate at the edges
– 5 levels above grade and 2 levels below grade
– Ground floor retail space
– Pay-on-foot or pay at booth system.
– CCTV for security.
– Public washrooms, must meet the city’s Facility Accessibility and Design Manual (FADM).
– The entire garage must meet the FADM design requirement for barrier free and limited mobility parking space and height requirements for accessible vehicles to enter and exit the building.
– Bicycle storage system (lockable).
– Emergency alarm system at strategic locations to ring either the Parking Office or an answering machine.
– Signage (Electrical/Non-electrical).
– Snow Chute.
– Look at heated cables on upper deck using renewable energy source.
– Two elevators and three stairwells.
– A compatible façade with the downtown Guelph.
– Lighting (Design to more then the minimum design requirement).
– Plumbing )Floor drains at first level of each stairwell)
– Heated maintenance room 10’ x 12’ with janitor sink.
– Barriers and guard rails, etc.
– Lockable hose bib for watering and lockable electrical outlet.
– Maintain as much open space as possible.
– Garbage compactor, storage area for sand.
– Landscaping.
– Retail Space.