PARDI MARKET PLAZA MASTER PLANS

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1 PARDI MARKET PLAZA MASTER PLANS CITY OF DIXON APRIL 25, 2017 Presented by: 1

2 CITY STAFF INTRODUCTION Deborah Barr Associate Civil Engineer, Project Manager Joe Leach City Engineer/Public Works Director 2

3 CONSULTANT TEAM INTRODUCTION FOOTHILL ASSOCIATES Public Outreach Park and Urban Planning Landscape Architecture Environmental Documentation OTHER PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS Bennett Engineering; Civil Engineering UNICO Engineering; Land Surveying Ken Rubitsky & Associates; Electrical Anderson Structural Group; Structural Wallace-Kuhl & Associates; Geotechnical KD Anderson & Associates; GHG Paul Weller, PLA, ISA, LEED AP Project Manager Landscape Architect for Parks, Streetscapes, and Downtown Redevelopment in Rural Communities Public Facilitation and Outreach Sustainable Design Arborist 3

4 DESIGN PRIORITIES AND GOALS Realistic, cost effective, innovative Balance function, vision, budget, and maintenance Identify challenges early in process Build community consensus Incorporate existing design vocabulary and community ideas Design a space encouraging people to dine, stay, shop, and enjoy Dixon 4

5 OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES Opportunities Passionate committed community Vested merchants Local pride Community Focal Point Rich history, diverse styles Completed street frontage Underground utilities Clear site Location and scale Local festivals and events Agriculture Challenges Spatial limitations Money, funding Parking (20, 25, 38 ) Impacts on businesses Diverse group of stakeholders Exposure Utilities, Soils Caltrans 5

6 OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS MAP 6

7 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE RESULTS Wednesday, January 18 th, Dixon Senior Center Multipurpose Room Series of Booths/Stations set up to interact with attendees High interest in band stand/performance area, parking Moderate interest in pergolas, restroom, and seating Low interest in sport courts or games Plan A and Plan B Critique Consensus on 20 Parking spaces More disagreement about 38 Parking spaces People liked the bandstand and solar panels, did not like synthetic turf Attendees were interested in a space that was multi-purpose 7

8 SURVEY RESULTS 559 surveys were collected 96% of respondents live, work, or live and work in Dixon 45% never park, and 38% park less than 4 times a month on site (83%) 8

9 SURVEY RESULTS 72% selected no parking up to 20 parking spaces 13% wanted more than 30 parking spaces 9

10 SURVEY RESULTS 80% were willing to walk up to one block for parking 53% were willing to walk up to one to two blocks 10

11 SURVEY RESULTS A lot of interest in events at site: Farmer s markets and performances were the top choices 11

12 SURVEY RESULTS 73% said using green infrastructure on the project is important High interest: band stand, pergola, seating Moderate interest: fountain, gazebo, parking, picnic tables, restroom Neutral interest: clock tower, community garden, informational kiosk, ornamental display garden Mixed interest: picnic shelter Low interest: bocce, pickle ball, shuffleboard 12

13 SURVEY RESULTS -- CONCEPT A 13

14 SURVEY RESULTS Conceptual Plan A (48% [270] commented). Of those: 28% like Plan A the way it is 5% do not like Plan A 18% would like more parking 11% would like less parking (an additional 28% like the amount shown) Common threads: Remove bocce courts Add more trees, green space, seating 14

15 SURVEY RESULTS -- CONCEPT B 15

16 SURVEY RESULTS Conceptual Plan B (43% [242] commented). Of those: 17% like Plan B the way it is 20% do not like Plan B 5% would like more parking 34% would like less parking (an additional 20% don t like amount shown) Common threads: Add more trees, green space, seating Needs a clock tower, fountain, or focal point 16

17 SURVEY RESULTS Additional Comments Other planning issues, funding, and general thank you comments This should be a centerpiece of our Downtown. We could not get this done soon enough... This is a great idea and we need more communal spaces Love that we as a community are getting to do something with that gravel eye sore. Should be something that helps make downtown vibrant, especially at night. It should be something everyone will enjoy. 17

18 COMMUNITY CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS Designs from Dixon High School, Open House, and Website submittals Most featured a bandstand Bandstands located in a variety of locations Most featured some parking, but not all Variety of parking approaches (lots, one side only, street frontage) Most designs featured an element in or near the very center of the parcel Way to go, Dixon High School Arts & Design Academy! 18

19 PLAZA CONCEPT C 19

20 PLAZA CONCEPT D 20

21 PARKING UTILIZATION SUMMARY Dates survey completed: December 3, 5, 7 and 9 (Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) Time: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Cars observed each hour on the hour Conditions: good weather, school in session, non-holiday During business hours and high usage (lunch and dinner hours) Total 524 parking spaces (236 street segment parking spaces and 288 parking lot parking spaces). Assumptions 40 spaces in Lot G (Pardi Market Site) and 30 spaces in Lot H (across from Police Station) Total Parking Utilization* Weekly Average: 37% (Off-peak average 4%, Peak average 50%) *Note: Includes both on street parking and parking lots. 21

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23 PMSCDC WORKSHOP RESULTS Thursday, February 23 rd, City Council Chambers Posters set up to interact with attendees, Four Concepts Presented Plans received votes: Plan D = 5, C = 4, A = 2, and B = 1. No votes = 2. Remove fountain Bandstand size needed for events is 20 x35 Bandstand location: opinions included near intersection, southeast corner Structures, lighting, and design: follow historic styles present in Dixon Needs landmark or wow factor near intersection Needs buffer along First Street side from traffic Concerns about modern, contemporary, solar panel structure design Interest in symmetrical design, avoid serpentine forms 23

24 PLAZA MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT Master plans were developed based on feedback from public outreach efforts, PMSCDC Workshop, and site specific opportunities and constraints Two master plans developed, original conceptual designs still valid Master plans show spatial relationships Elements/facilities featured in one could be included in the other, or excluded from both Designed with solar and stormwater LID elements included Dixon historic architecture themes are interchangeable; are not tied to either master plan 24

25 PLAZA MASTER PLAN OPTION 1 25

26 PLAZA MASTER PLAN OPTION 2 26

27 PLAZA MASTER PLAN ELEVATIONS -- BANDSTANDS 27

28 PLAZA MASTER PLAN ELEVATIONS -- PERGOLA 28

29 PLAZA MASTER PLAN ELEVATIONS -- OVERALL 29

30 DIXON: DOWNTOWN DESIGN THEME Based on Dixon Architectural Precedent 30

31 DIXON: CALIFORNIA DESIGN THEME Based on Dixon Architectural Precedent 31

32 PLAZA COSTS Design and calculations are not complete Construction costs could range from $850K to $3M Final cost depends on engineering design, materials, and amenities included Base cost includes: Construction staging and staking Removal and excavation of existing gravel and other materials Paving, drainage (stormwater system limitations), lighting for safety Minimal landscape treatment Garbage cans, bike racks, but no other furnishings 32

33 PLAZA COSTS Design selection comes first How space is oriented spatially How space is intended to function or be used Vision for downtown, community preferences, future growth Cost management Value engineering, design calculations, phasing plan Urban Greening Grant Community gifts: Buy a brick, memorial benches or walls, clock tower Corporate partners could include: Basalite, Cardinal Health, Walmart Federal, State, Local, and Solar grants and rebates are being explored 33

34 SUMMARY PERCEPTION OF PARKING SHORTAGE Data show abundant parking opportunities Likely solution is better signage of lots and directional signage to lots PARDI MARKET PLAZA SPACE High interest from Public (Public Open House, On-Line Survey, Designs submitted, and Workshop) in space that is multi-purpose (multiple public uses) and sensitive to historic neighborhood and style High interest in band stand/performance area High interest in low levels of parking (20 spaces or fewer) High interest in space that could be used as a Farmer s market High interest in green infrastructure (solar generation, storm water retention and treatment) that harmonizes with historic downtown 34

35 CLOSURE COMMUNITY TIME INVESTMENT The Dixon Community, Ad Hoc Committee, and City Staff REQUEST FROM THE COUNCIL Direction to move forward on a final design 35

36 QUESTIONS & ATTACHMENTS Attachment A Plaza Options Attachment B Downtown Parking Utilization Study from PMSCDC Workshop February 23, 2017 also as presented to March 2017 TAC 36

37 ATTACHMENT A PLAZA OPTIONS 37

38 PLAZA OPTIONS Pervious concrete, Permeable Pavers, Colored Concrete, Brick Inlay 38

39 PLAZA OPTIONS Solar Parking or Picnic Shelters 39

40 PLAZA OPTIONS Band Shell, Shade Shelter 40

41 PLAZA OPTIONS Clock, Entry Arch 41

42 PLAZA OPTIONS Seating, Pergolas 42

43 PLAZA OPTIONS Gathering Areas 43

44 ATTACHMENT B DOWNTOWN PARKING UTILIZATION STUDY FROM PMSCDC WORKSHOP 44

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55 ATTACHMENTS DOWNTOWN PARKING UTILIZATION STUDY FROM PMSCDC WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 23, 2017 ALSO AS PRESENTED TO MARCH 2017 TAC Attachment A 2016 Downtown Parking Utilization Survey Summary Attachment B 2016 Downtown Parking Utilization Survey Data Sheet 55

56 ATTACHMENT A 2016 Downtown Parking Utilization Survey Summary 56

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58 ATTACHMENT B DOWNTOWN PARKING UTILIZATION STUDY FROM PMSCDC WORKSHOP 2016 Downtown Parking Utilization Survey Data Sheet 58

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