On the anvil, biggest parking project in city…….Shweta Desai
Mumbai Closed down mills, iconic spaces in a city that was a once a textile hub, will now be used to offer a key public amenity, parking spaces. If all goes well, Mumbais biggest public parking project will come up on a mill land in Central Mumbai, with nine floors of reserved parking, plus a fast food joint, waiting area and valet service thrown in.
The parking problem in Central Mumbai could be solved if permission is granted for the proposed public parking project by India Bulls at Jupiter mill at Lower Parel. In turn, the developer stands to benefit from additional FSI granted for such projects.
A committee headed by joint commissioner of traffic police, municipal commissioner, MMRDA commissioner, chief engineer, roads and director of town planning met on Tuesday to discuss the proposal.
The traffic police have already given the nod.
Officials seemed wary of divulging details. We discussed two proposals. They are yet to receive formal approval, following which, it will be forwarded to the state Urban Development Department for the final nod, said a senior official.
To be set up on a total built-up area of 1,56,345 sq-metre, the commercial complex will reserve an area of 1,08,396 sq-metre for parking 2,370 cars.
According to conditions set by the traffic police department, the developer cannot restrict parking on adjoining roads or lure commuters to park in this lot. An exclusive entry point at the Senapati Bapat road and exit at Fitwala road with a total of 11 gates including three emergency gates will be provided for commuters.
There will also be a holding area of 120 metre at SB road and 80 metre at Fitwala road to avoid congestion.
A waiting area for 150 persons along with a 15 X20 sq-foot food joint, carwash facility and workshop will form the other features. Five parking spots would be reserved for physically challenged.There would be some space for buses and trucks too.
There will be 10 points where people can alight from taxis. India Bulls will also have a private car parking for its use and for commercial spaces in its property spread at 39086.43 sq metres, where 1,814 cars can be accommodated. The public parking space will not be allowed for commercial purposes nor can it be leased.
The civic administration had so far received 59 proposals for the public-parking lot initiative under which developers have to hand over the land and get the benefit of additional FSI.
At least six proposals for creating parking spaces were from big developers and land owners of Kohinoor mill, Mumbai mill, Jupitor mill and Elphinstone mill located in Central Mumbai.
As per the proposal, the land should be at least 700 sq-metre and allow space for minimum of 50 cars, a senior official from the road department said. The additional FSI will be 50% of the public parking lot if the location is within 500 metre of a railway station, a proposed Metro station or government offices. The FSI will be 40 per cent is it is beyond 500 metre.
The attractions
* Public parking for 2,370 cars
* Two basement levels, ground floor, nine floors
* Area: 1,08,396.93 sq-metre
* Valet parking with pick up and drop facility
* Food Joint
* Carwashing bay and workshop
* Waiting area for 150 persons
* CCTV surveillance
* Trained traffic wardens with walkie-talkies
* LED with parking status boards
* Public parking for 2,370 cars
* Two basement levels, ground floor, nine floors
* Area: 1,08,396.93 sq-metre
* Valet parking with pick up and drop facility
* Food Joint
* Carwashing bay and workshop
* Waiting area for 150 persons
* CCTV surveillance
* Trained traffic wardens with walkie-talkies
* LED with parking status boards