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DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE

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PROJECT AREA


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

KEY CHALLENGES -- OVERVIEW


PROCESS


INITIAL RESEARCH

REQUIREMENTS

EXISTINGSTUDIES


EARLY ANALYSIS

PENDING & FUTURE PROJECTS2


STATION AREA PLAN


PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY & GATHERING NODES


STREET FURNITURE GROUPINGS & SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES


STREETSCAPES

These successful streetscapes appear to be free of clutter, offering a clear, directed, pedestrian space.

Dining areas appear to be consolidated, tables close together.


STREETSCAPES


EXISTING CONDITIONS--4th Street CHSQ


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.


SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th Street

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Expand pedestrian space and furnishing zones to reduce apparent width of street to a more pedestrian friendly scale.


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SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th St.

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

(E St. to Brookwood)


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SPECIFIC 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.





Existing alleys in Railroad Square.

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


BENCHES

#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.

Note: Groupings of benches shall be of the same type and style, rather than differing styles adjacent to each other.

Center arm rests optional.

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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

BENCHES – Specialty Applications


Intersections:

Outdoor Living Room arrangements.This illustration depicts configurations intended to promote social interaction, not bench type

‘Leaning’ benches:Bus StopsBar/Coffee Shops

BENCHES


MOVABLE SEATING

#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.

Currently, the focus is on the 4th Street corridor between Mendocino Avenue and E Street, where there is concentrated activity.


Develop typical planting compositions-Develop method by which property owners can maintain potsPlanters can be locally fabricated

PLANTERS



EXISTING PLANTERS

Utilize existing at-grade planters. Replant azaleas. or shade tolerant plants.

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

Add protective fencing. Fencing to be 32” high, sturdy metal, black or wrought iron with skateboard deterrent

PLANTERS/POTS

EXISTING POTS

Reduce number of existing pots to create more room for pedestrians and related furnishing spaces. Locate existing pots at selected areas where there is adequate space, such as at intersections .

Paint remaining pots a more neutral color


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.

BOLLARDS



TREE GRATES


This application is suitable for narrow sidewalks and where tree wells are too small. Example: 5th Street, B Street, D Street

Rusted steel finish

Increase planting area dimension for trees where practical—-greater potential for successful growth

Natural steel finish

Retro-fit design subject to approval by Risk Management


TREE GUARDS



STREET LIGHTING


Increase pedestrian scale lighting along 4th Street and 7th Street

Paint existing light poles

Utilize energy efficient fixtures

Increase lighting at gathering areas

Add pedestrian scale lighting to existing taller light poles

Utilize LED tree lights along 4th Street where possible

Coordinate with City Engineering in development of Street Standards


4th St. applicationPaseo lighting

Jeju Way

SPECIALTY LIGHTING


Comstock Mall

4th St. application


TRASH AND RECYCLING


Reduce size of recycling logo


City Standard shall be painted black in Railroad Square.

Shelters to include roof photo voltaic model

BUS SHELTERS


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.


BIKE RACKS


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

Public Art opportunity-Specialty bike racks

The number of specialty bike racks shall be limited to preserve the unique quality of these furnishings. Railroad Square specialty bike rack shall be ‘train’ themed.


Regional kiosk locations-pending per MTC plans

Merchant or event oriented kiosks—this style offers flexibility and can be easily changed.

Any additional kiosks would need to be

strategically located so they do not clutter the

furnishings zone and streetscape.

KIOSKS



In general, monuments are not seen as necessary, except for:

Painted downtown identifiers on freeway overpasses, such as at 6th Street and 4th Street locations.

Public art opportunities as downtown identifiers (4th/Brookwood, 1st/SR Ave., 7th/Mendocino) Replace existing downtown markers.

Railroad Square/7th St. Corridor . In general, public comment indicated that placement of these should be carefully considered as to not create too many objects in the landscape. They could be combined with kiosk or other functional element.

MONUMENTATION

(Illustration per the Pedestrian Linkages Study)

(Design per the Pedestrian Linkages Study)


OUTDOOR DINING GUIDELINES

Outdoor dining guidelines have been developed as part of the Zoning Ordinance and Design Guidelines. The guidelines identify standards for:

•Tables and Chairs•Fencing and Enclosures•Planters•Maintenance•Clearances


MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES and IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

Maintenance Guidelines• Provides general

procedures• Provides for data

management• Addresses vandalism• Provides specification

binder cut-sheets with specific information

• Promotes community involvement

Implementation Strategy• Establishes priorities• Promotes public/private

Partnerships• Provides for data

management• Addresses current funding


ARTIST COMMISSIONED FURNISHINGS

A procedure for Artist-Commissioned Furnishings has been developed.

• Limited applications of unique pieces serve to enrich the downtown

• Subject to the City’s Public Art Program and Art in Public Places Committee

• Subject to Design Review

Documents

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