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EXISTING FURNISHINGS and CONDITIONSRespectful analysis of current conditionsWhat works, what doesn’t

COORDINATION of EXISTING REFERENCE MATERIAL, CURRENT PROJECTS, CITY DEPARTMENTS

Research existing documents, gather and document information. See Matrix

VARIETY and IDENTITY

Visual compatibility important

Based upon activity nodes and areas of circulation, character of area, space available

FLEXIBILITY OF STANDARDSNeeds to be practical, easy to acquire, reasonable cost

TRACKING and IMPLEMENTATIONNeeds to be in an easily retrievable format

DIVERSE RANGE of INTERESTSNumerous programs and committeesUnderstand broad range of interestsWork in collaboration in development of Alternatives

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingKEY CHALLENGES -- OVERVIEW

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PROCESSS.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

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INITIAL RESEARCHS.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

REQUIREMENTS

EXISTINGSTUDIES

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PENDING & FUTURE PROJECTS2

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes TAC mtg. 1S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingSTATION AREA PLAN

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes TAC mtg. 1S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingPEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY & GATHERING NODES

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STREET FURNITURE GROUPINGS & SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes TAC mtg. 1S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingSPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square

Existing street furnishing zone enhanced and opened up with narrow rectangular planters.

Improve pedestrian connection and enhance activity with sidewalk along Wilson Street between 3rd and 4th. Opportunity to expand outdoor dining.

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes TAC mtg. 1S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingSPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes TAC mtg. 1S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingSPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square

Existing alleys in Railroad Square.

Can improve pedestrian circulation and enhance activity by utilizing existing alleys.

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SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – Around Transit Mall

Improve pedestrian gathering areas.

Expand sidewalk along B Street low retaining wall with seating, pedestrian scale lighting, and trash containers.

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Expand sidewalk at Cancer Survivor’s Park for improved furnishing zone.

(E St. to Brookwood)

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S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes TAC mtg. 1S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingSTREET FURNITURE GROUPINGS

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#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

One goal of the furnishings plan is to provide some flexibility in the use of materials, yet retain a visual link from one area to another.

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‘Art-Start’ benchesLimit use to one per block on each side so as not to diminish unique character. Benches could be rotated on a regular basis to bring fresh artwork to the downtown. Out-going benches could be auctioned similar to the process for the ‘Peanuts’ character sculptures, or simply relocated.Art-Start benches are not proposed in Railroad Square.

Backless benches

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingBENCHES – Specialty Applications

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Intersections-

Outdoor Living Room arrangements.This illustration depicts configuration, not bench type

‘Leaning’ benchesBus StopsBar/Coffee Shops

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S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes TAC mtg. 1S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingMOVABLE SEATING

#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

A movable seating program will consist of heavy weight chairs that are purchased by the City, but secured and maintained by individual merchants and shopkeepers.

Common to all Areas

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Develop typical planting compositions-Develop method by which property owners can

maintain pots

Black painted steelwith inset steel boxRectangular shaped:26” high x 18” wide in varying lengths of 3’-4’-5’

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingPLANTERS

#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

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Paint remaining planters a more neutral color

Reduce number of existing planters to create more room for pedestrians. Groupings of existing pots at selected areas with adequate space, such as at intersections

Limb up selected Redwood Trees in fixed planters to open up affected storefronts

Utilize existing at-grade planters. Replant azaleas. or shade tolerant plants.Add protective fencing. Fencing to be 24” high, sturdy metal, black or wrought iron with skateboard deterrent.

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingPLANTERS

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Secondary ‘minor’ bollard for use only where wide base is not practical.

Primary bollard design standard to be utilized in most applications, including curb bulb-outs and prominent locations.

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingBOLLARDS

#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

Reduce number of existing planters to create adequate pedestrian space. Replace with 4” diameter, round, slim bollards.

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes TAC mtg. 1S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingTREE GRATES

#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

Increase planting space for trees —-greater potential for successful growthApplication suitable for narrow sidewalks and where tree wells are too small. Example: 5th Street and B Street, D Street

Rusted steel finish

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes TAC mtg. 1S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingTREE GRATES & GUARDS

#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

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Increase pedestrian scale lighting and utilize energy

efficient fixtures. Add lighting where benches will be placed.

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingLIGHTING

#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

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All light poles to be painted

Common to all Areas:

Opportunity to add pedestrian scale lighting to taller overheads

4th St. application

Energy efficient

Paseo lighting

Comstock Mall

Add pedestrian scale light poles

along 4th St.

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingLIGHTING

#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

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Depot Park standard

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingTRASH AND RECYCLING

#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

Reduce size of recycling logo

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City Standard shall be painted black in Railroad Square.

Shelters to include roof photo voltaic model

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingBUS SHELTERS

#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

Design Guidelines do allow for unique shelter design (Public Art) where

appropriate. Subject to Police Safety Review, Design Review, Transit Review,

Cultural Heritage Review, Sub-area Stakeholder Review.

Examples of public art or specialty applications

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes TAC mtg. 1S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingBIKE RACKS

#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

Single post and U-shape StandardsRemove parking meter posts where not needed.

Public Art opportunity-Specialty bike racks

Shall be limited to one in Railroad Square, and up to 3 in the Courthouse Square subarea.

Railroad Square specialty bike rack shall be ‘train’ themed.

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Regional kiosk locations-pending per MTC plans

Secondary kiosks for more specific information

Any additional kiosks would need to be strategically located so they do

not clutter the furnishings zone and streetscape.

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingKIOSKS

#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

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Accessible drinking fountain with feature for filling water

bottle

Drinking fountains located in parks, only

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingDRINKING FOUNTAIN

#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

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6th Street at Freeway-Per Pedestrian Linkages Study

Design is per the Pedestrian Linkages Study. Any monumentation should be combined with kiosk or other functional element.

4th Street at Freeway-3rd Street at Freeway-

All monuments shown are depicted in the Pedestrian Linkages Study. Any monumentation should be combined with kiosk or other functional element. In general, monuments are not seen as necessary, except for painted type on freeway.

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingMONUMENTATION

#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

Public art opportunity for ‘downtown’ monumentation at:

• 4th and Brookwood• 1st and Santa Rosa Ave.• 4th and B Street

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COMMON TO ALL AREAS

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingOUTDOOR DINING GUIDELINES

#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

Outdoor dining guidelines are being developed, and will be adopted as part of the Zoning Ordinance. Guidelines will include:

• Tables and Chairs• Fencing and Enclosures• Planters• Heat Lamps• Maintenance• Etc.

S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes TAC mtg. 1S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community MeetingSTREETSCAPES

These successful streetscapes appear to be free of clutter, offering more pedestrian space.

Dining areas appear to be consolidated, tables close together.

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