PARDI MARKET PLAZA PMSCDC WORKSHOP CITY OF DIXON FEBRUARY 23, 2017 Presented by:
CITY STAFF INTRODUCTION Deborah Barr Associate Civil Engineer, Project Manager Joe Leach City Engineer/Public Works Director Jim Lindley City Manager
CONSULTANT TEAM INTRODUCTION FOOTHILL ASSOCIATES Public Outreach Park and Urban Planning Landscape Architecture Environmental Documentation BENNETT ENGINEERING Civil Engineering Services OTHER PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS UNICO Engineering Ken Rubitsky & Associates Anderson Structural Group Wallace-Kuhl & Associates KD Anderson & Associates Paul Weller, PLA, ISA, LEED AP Project Manager Daniela Tavares, MLA We are here tonight to help you, answer questions, but most importantly listen!
TEAM INTRODUCTION Main Street, California California Department of Transportation, 2013
AUBURN STREETSCAPE AND CENTRAL SQUARE AUBURN, CA Central Square Features Art Café Seating Fire Ring Interpretive signs Major Utility Work Parking Areas LID Stormwater Elements Specialty Lighting Street Banners Planters High Visibility
AUBURN STREETSCAPE AND CENTRAL SQUARE AUBURN, CA Before Demolition After Construction
AUBURN STREETSCAPE AND CENTRAL SQUARE AUBURN, CA Challenges: Utilities Caltrans Spatial limitations Exposure Safety Finite resources Parking Impacts on business Many stakeholders and differences of opinion
AUBURN STREETSCAPE AND CENTRAL SQUARE AUBURN, CA Master Plan: Developed with stakeholder input Strived to address differences of opinion Balanced parking, walking, community, and business needs Business leaders on board Required compromise Included Phasing Plan
AUBURN STREETSCAPE AND CENTRAL SQUARE AUBURN, CA Construction: Businesses needed to stay open (meetings) Infrastructure repaired (opportunity) PG&E schedule coordination Traffic control Construction management support Rapidly changing deadlines
AUBURN STREETSCAPE AND CENTRAL SQUARE AUBURN, CA Site Uses Festivals Athletic Event Staging Award Ceremonies Sidewalk Cafes Sidewalk Sales Community Gathering Holiday Lighting Event Parade Viewing Shopping Higher Rent Lower Vacancy
AUBURN STREETSCAPE AND CENTRAL SQUARE AUBURN, CA
AUBURN STREETSCAPE AND CENTRAL SQUARE AUBURN, CA
AUBURN STREETSCAPE AND CENTRAL SQUARE AUBURN, CA
THIRD AVENUE PLAZA LUCERNE, CA Plaza Features Local Elements Picnic Shelter Parking Lot Special Plaza Paving Pier, Railings, and Seawall Specialty Lighting Wall Features High Visibility
THIRD AVENUE PLAZA LUCERNE, CA During Demolition After Construction
THIRD AVENUE PLAZA LUCERNE, CA
THIRD AVENUE PLAZA LUCERNE, CA Site Features Local Elements Picnic Shelter Parking Lot Special Plaza Paving Pier, Railings, and Seawall Specialty Lighting Wall Features High Visibility
THIRD AVENUE PLAZA LUCERNE, CA Master Plan Developed with stakeholder input Based on budget (grant money) available Required permitting coordination Business leaders on board Required compromise Included Phasing Plan
THIRD AVENUE PLAZA LUCERNE, CA
HINMAN SQUARE NICE, CA Services Provided Public Outreach Master Plan Construction Plans, Specifications, & Cost Estimates Managed team of subconsultant engineers Ken Rubitsky & Associates
HINMAN SQUARE NICE, CA Site Features Local Elements Central Fountain Bandstand Clock Tower Restroom Building Special Plaza Paving Parking Areas Formal Planters Specialty Lighting Wall Features Enhanced Crosswalks
LOOMIS TOWN CENTER LOOMIS, CA Site Features Walkability Improvements Specialty Paving Parking Areas LID Elements Root Vaults Interpretive Signs Formal Planters Specialty Lighting Very Involved Chamber of Commerce (Art)
LOOMIS TOWN CENTER LOOMIS, CA
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
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
OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS MAP
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
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%)
SURVEY RESULTS 72% selected no parking up to 20 parking spaces 13% wanted more than 30 parking spaces
SURVEY RESULTS 80% were willing to walk up to one block for parking 53% were willing to walk up to one to two blocks
SURVEY RESULTS A lot of interest in events at site: Farmer s markets and performances were the top choices
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
SURVEY RESULTS -- CONCEPT A
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
SURVEY RESULTS -- CONCEPT B
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
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.
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!
PLAZA CONCEPT C
PLAZA CONCEPT D
PLAZA OPTIONS Permeable Paving, Colored Concrete http://www.coastal.ca.gov/nps/lid/10youngs-perviousconcretepavements.pdf
PLAZA OPTIONS Solar Parking or Picnic Shelters
PLAZA OPTIONS Band Shell, Shade Shelter
PLAZA OPTIONS Clock, Entry Arch
PLAZA OPTIONS Fountains, Pergolas
PLAZA OPTIONS Games, Gathering Areas
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