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CITY OF ATASCADERO
DESIGN RE VIE W COMMITTEE A GENDA
Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 15, 2011
3:30 P.M.
City Hall
Conference Room 4
6907 El Camino Real
Atascadero, California
Roll Call: Chairperson, Roberta Fonzi
Committee Member, Bob Kelley
Committee Member, Chuck Ward
Committee Member, Christian Cooper
Committee Member, Susan DeCarli
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
1. Atascadero Creek Pedestrian Bridge & "Centennial Plaza" Project Concept
DRC review of Master Plan concept for "Centennial Plaza." Project is located in
Downtown between the Sunken Gardens and Atascadero Creek, providing a connection
to Colony Square. Includes pedestrian bridge design and location, plaza connection to
the Sunken Gardens, creek trails, and future phasing for downtown parking and restroom.
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City of Atascadero Design Review Committee Agenda Regular Meeting, September 15, 2011
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COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Next regular meeting of the Design Review Committee: to be determined.
Agendas, Minutes and Staff Reports are available online at www.atascadero.or� under
City Officials & Commissions, Design Review Committee.
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Atascadero Design Review Committee
Staff Report — Community Development Department
Atascadero Creek Pedestrian Bridge and "Centennial Plaza"
Project Concept
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends:
The Committee endorses the "Centennial Plaza" concept and provides direction on
project design details.
DISCUSSION:
Background:
The 2005 Downtown Revitalization Plan (following page) envisioned an Atascadero
Creek pedestrian bridge and creekside trail that would connect Downtown to Colony
Square. With the completion of the Galaxy Theatre at Colony Square, the pedestrian
bridge has become the number one priority for the Redevelopment Agency. Staff is
currently working on the environmental review and engineering for the pedestrian
bridge, which is scheduled to be installed next summer, 2012.
One of the primary purposes of the pedestrian bridge is to connect the Sunken Gardens
to Colony Square. This will improve pedestrian circulation throughout the Downtown,
which will benefit businesses and make more public parking available for Colony
Square. In order to make this connection to the Sunken Gardens and East Mall, the
City is acquiring a lot along East Mall. The 2,500 square foot lot is owned by the Olsen
Family and is currently in escrow with the City. Once acquired, this lot will allow for a
straight line pedestrian connection between East Mall and Colony Square via the
pedestrian bridge.
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Summary:
In order to fully realize the potential of the pedestrian bridge project, staff has prepared
a conceptual Master Plan of the Downtown Atascadero Creek block. The plan
envisions a number of possible improvements that would enhance pedestrian circulation
and access to the creek as well as creating a new public gathering place tentatively call
"Centennial Plaza." The project would provide the following features and public
benefits:
• Pedestrian connection to Colony Square
• Improved Downtown parking
• Downtown restroom for Sunken Garden / Transit Center
• Creekside trail
• Creek restoration and improved public access with interpretive signage
• Improved visibility and police monitoring of Creek
• ADA parking for City Hall and Colony House
• Relocation of Colony houses from Walmart project area (EIR mitigation requirement)
• Public enhancement project for Atascadero's Centennial celebration in 2013.
• Enhanced location for Tent City / Colony Days
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Analysis:
The project will need to be phased to accommodate the re -construction of the Historic
"City Hall." The pedestrian bridge (Phase 1), the plaza (Phase 2) and the trail
connection to EI Camino Real (Phase 3) would be completed prior to October 2012 for
Colony Days. The parking lot, Colony House relocation and plaza expansion would be
future phases.
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The plaza in envisioned as a hardscape pedestrain space with decorative street
furniture and lighting surrounding a central piece of public art. The pavers, street
furniture and lighting would be coordinated with the City's Downtown streetscape
palette. The public art is envisioned as a bronze sculpture, possible of EG Lewis.
Landscape and tree planting would be limited to maintain sightlines and the open
character of the plaza, this would also simplify the expansion of the plaza in the future.
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for Tent City
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"Centennial Plaza" conceptual design elements
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Committee Discussion Topics:
1. Future Plaza use and programming elements (special events, electrical, etc.)
2. Plaza character / street furniture preferences (match streetscape palette?)
3. Plaza materials (pavers, decorative concrete, etc.)
4. Public art component (should there be art, if so what?)
5. Signage and public information (what should signs say, where should they go?)
6. Plaza naming (what / how should the plaza be named?)
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Conclusion -
The Pedestrian Bridge / Plaza project offers an exciting opportunity to create a new
public space and pedestrian activity in the heart of Downtown. The possibility of linking
Colony Square and Galaxy Theatres to the historic City Hall and Sunken Garden while
enhancing access to Atascadero Creek will create an attraction for residents and tourist
alike.
As a high profile Downtown project, it is very important that the project be correctly
designed and constructed to maximize the public use and enjoyment. The Committee
can play a vital role in this process be providing staff and the City Council with clear
direction on the design, use and character of the plaza.
ATTACHMENT:
1. "Centennial Plaza" Concept Plan (11 x17 color exhibit)
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