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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRC_2009-02-19_AgendaPacketCITY OF A TA SCA DERO PA RKS AND RECREA TION COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, February 19, 2009 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Atascadero City Hall Council Chambers 6907 EI Camino Real Atascadero, California REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M. all 4sm4107y_1 ": 07/_1Z[s]=1 ROLL CALL Chairperson: Vice -Chairperson: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Student Representative Barbie Butz Daniel Chacon Christian Cooper Susan Greenaway Ann Hatch Sorrel Marks Tom Zirk Matthew O'Connell COMMUNITY FORUM: (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to address the Commission on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Commission has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please state your name and address for the record before making your presentation. The Commission may take action to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum, unless changed by the Commission.) APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: (On their own initiative, Commission Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities. Commission Members may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. The Commission may take action on items listed on the Agenda.) A. CONSENT CALENDAR: (All items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and non -controversial by City staff and will be approved by one motion if no member of the Commission or public wishes to comment or ask questions. If comment or discussion is desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the consent calendar and will be considered in the listed sequence with an opportunity for any member of the public to address the Commission concerning the item before action is taken.) 1. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes — January 15, 2009 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of the January 15, 2009 meeting. [Community Services] 2. Alvord Field Buildina Sianaae and Installation of a New Babe Ruth Batting Cage ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission approve Babe Ruth Baseball's request to install new building signage and a new batting cage beyond the left field fence at Alvord Field. [Community Services] 3. Veteran's Memorial Shed Placement ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission approve the location for the new utility/storage shed for the Atascadero Veteran's Memorial at Atascadero Lake Park, adjacent to Alvord Field. [Community Services] B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Eaale Scout Proiect — Atascadero Lake Park Landscaoina (Gerhardt ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission recommend approval of a proposed project to landscape an area near the Charles Paddock Zoo Maintenance Building at Atascadero Lake Park. [Public Works] 2. Letter of Concern - Little League Playground ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission review letter of concern by Kip Meredith, President of Atascadero Little League, regarding safety concerns with the location of the Paloma Park Playground. [Community Services] 3. Charles Paddock Zoo Front Entrance and Restroom Imarovement Project • Fiscal Impact: $763,000 in budgeted funds. ■ Recommendation: Commission review and approve the new restroom design concept and location in the Charles Paddock Zoo. The Commission may also provide comment on the preliminary front entrance design. [Community Services] 4. Sub -Committee Recommendations — Proaosed Smokina Ban ■ Fiscal Impact: To be determined. ■ Recommendation: Commission review the wide range of options provided for consideration by the Commission Sub -Committee and make a recommendation to Council. [Community Services] C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: (The following represent standing committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary.): 1. Atascadero Youth Task Force — 3/3/09 at 7:15 a.m., Atascadero High School (Hosting Chamber Mixer in March). 2. Council/Chair Joint Meeting — 3/31/09 at 1:00 p.m. (March 16th agenda item deadline). D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Mark Your Calendar: ■ T -Ball Opening Ceremonies ■ T -Ball Season Begins ■ 2009 Commissioner Workshop — Castle 2. Park Project Update 3. Quarterly Future Agenda Items List 5. Colony Park Community Center Update E. ADJOURNMENT: Saturday, February 21St, Hearst THE NEXT REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 19, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M. I, Shannon Sims, Administrative Assistant of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the February 19, 2009 Regular Session of the Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission was posted on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Atascadero City Hall, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 and was available for public review in the Customer Service Center at that location. Signed this 12th day of February, 2009 at Atascadero, California. Shannon Sims, Administrative Assistant City of Atascadero City of Atascadero WELCOME TO THE ATASCADER0 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING The Parks and Recreation Commission meet in regular session on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., in the Atascadero City Hall, located at 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero. The Parks and Recreation Commission consider matters in the order of the printed Agenda. Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Community Services Department and are available for public inspection during City Hall Annex, 6907 El Camino Real, during business hours at the Central Receptionist counter and on our website; www.atascadero.org. An agenda packet is also available for public review at the Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro Road. All documents submitted by the public during Parks and Recreation Commission meetings that are either read into the record or referred to in their statement will be noted in the minutes and available for review in the Community Services Department. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the Community Services Department at (805) 461- 5000. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed, will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Parks and Recreation Chairperson will identify the subject, staff will give their report, and the Commission will ask questions of staff. The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is open and will request anyone interested to address the Commission regarding the matter being considered to step up to the lectern. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way: • You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Chairperson • Give your name and address (not required) • Make your statement • All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission • All comments limited to 3 minutes (unless changed by the Commission) • No one may speak for a second time until everyone wishing to speak has had an opportunity to do so, and no one may speak more than twice on any item. The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public comments will be heard by the Commission. TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Under Agenda item, "COMMUNITY FORUM", the Chairperson will call for anyone from the audience having business with the Parks and Recreation Commission to: Please approach the lectern and be recognized Give your name and address (not required) State the nature of your business This is the time items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission's attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum (unless changed by the Commission). TO HAVE ITEMS PLACED ON AGENDA All business matters to appear on the Agenda must be in the Office of the Community Services Department 14 days preceding the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Should you have a matter you wish to bring before the Commission, please mail or bring a written communication to the Community Services Department at City Hall prior to the deadline. ITEM NUMBER: A - 1 DATE: 02/19/09 CITY OF A TA SCA DERO PARKS AND RECREA TION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES Thursday, January 15, 2009 REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M. Vice -Chairperson Butz called the meeting to order and Commissioner Marks led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Others Present: Staff Present: OATH OF OFFICE: Commissioners Chacon, Greenaway, Hatch, Istenes, Marks, Zirk and Vice -Chairperson Butz. 0Cm Administrative Assistant Shannon Sims Acting Public Works Director Geoff English and Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning. 1. Administration of Oath of Office - Newly appointed Commissioners Barbie Butz and Christian Cooper and Youth Representative Mathew O'Connell will be sworn in by Deputy City Clerk, Shannon Sims. Deputy City Clerk Shannon Sims administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Commissioners Butz and Cooper, and to Youth Representative Matthew O'Connell. Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English thanked Commissioner Istenes for her service on the Commission. Page 1 of 5 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REORGANIZATION: 1. Commission Appointment of Chairperson MOTION: By Commissioner Hatch and seconded by Commissioner Marks to appoint Vice -Chairperson Butz to the position of Chairperson. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. 2. Commission Appointment of Vice -Chairperson MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Commissioner Hatch to appoint Commissioner Chacon to the position of Vice -Chairperson. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMUNITY FORUM Eric Greening, welcomed the new Commissioners and Youth Representative. He inquired who makes the decision on opening the valve at the lake and what information is it based on. Mr. Greening would like to see this topic agendized. Christina Le Fevre, resident and Health Education Specialist with the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department Tobacco Control Program, welcomed the new Commissioners and gave an overview of the background surrounding the proposed smoking ban. She distributed informational packets to the new Commissioners. Al Fonzi, resident, informed the Commission that the Veteran's Memorial Committee is in the process of engraving 400 bricks that people have purchased and hopes to have all of them installed before the end of February, weather permitting. Mr. Fonzi said that they are still selling bricks to the public. He also relayed that he has heard of the first request to hold event at the Memorial. Ann Hatch, resident, would like to coordinate with staff for placement of trash receptacles at the Memorial site. She requested that wherever they are positioned, that they be convenient and that they not be visible in pictures if someone were capturing the Memorial. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION: By Commissioner Hatch and seconded by Commissioner Marks to approve the agenda. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS - None. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes — November 201 2008 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of the November 20, 2008 meeting. [Community Services] 2. Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes — December 18, 2008 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting minutes of the December 18, 2008 meeting. [Community Services] Acting Public Works Director Geoff English asked that Item A-1 and Item A-2 be voted on separately. MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Commissioner Hatch to approve Item A-1. Motion passed 3:0 by a roll -call vote. (Chacon, Cooper, Greenaway and Zirk abstained.) MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Commissioner Hatch to approve Item A-2. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. (Cooper abstained.) B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Eaale Scout Proiect — Atascadero Lake Fish Habitat Proiect ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission recommend approval of the proposed project by Boy Scout Christian Alessi to provide additional fish habitat in Atascadero Lake. [Community Services] Acting Public Works Director Geoff English introduced Boy Scout Christian Alessi. Christian Alessi, Boy Scout Troop 226, gave the report and answered questions of the Commission. He circulated a handout to the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening, commended the efforts of Mr. Alessi and commented on what a wonderful project it is. Chairperson Butz closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Vice -Chairperson Chacon and seconded by Commissioner Cooper to recommend approval of the proposed project. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. 2. Colony Park Community Center Status Report ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission review Colony Park Community Center status report, receive and file. [Community Services] Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning gave the report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening, mentioned there is no fixed -route transit within about 4 blocks of the Colony Park Community Center. He urged the Commission to contact their legislators and governor to prevent the State from taking more money from transit services. Mr. Greening inquired how younger children fit into the programs at the Community Center. Chairperson Butz closed the Public Comment period. Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning, responded to Mr. Greening that the City Council approved and intended for the Center to be for teenagers to have a place to go. She pointed out that there is a public area outside of the teen center with X -Box games and that the policy states that children under the age of 12 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Ms. Fanning also mentioned that there are many programs younger kids can register for and participate in that are at the facility. 3. Parks & Facilities Overview ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission receive an oral presentation on the City of Atascadero's Parks and Recreation Facilities. [Community Services] Acting Public Works Director Geoff English gave the report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening, commended the presentation and asked when will the City assess and protect the cultural resource value. He stressed the importance of addressing the value before we plan anything else. Mr. Greening also suggested looking into opportunities for partnerships with the park service. Chairperson Butz closed the Public Comment period. C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: 1. Atascadero Youth Task Force — 2/3/09 at 7:15 a.m., Atascadero High School. Commissioner Cooper volunteered to represent the Commission and attend Atascadero Youth Task Force meetings. D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: i�uFTiT[.11t':�F1[aTFTiF ■ T -Ball Sign -Ups — Registration began January 5th ■ City Council Strategic Planning — January 28-30, 2009 ■ Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance — Friday, February 6t", 7:00 — 10:00pm, Colony Park Community Center ($30/couple) ■ 2009 Commissioner Workshop — Saturday, February 21St, Hearst Castle 2. Public Works Update 3. Lake Park Alvord Concession Building Update Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning reviewed Staff Comments/Announcements items. With regards to the 2009 Commissioner Workshop, she stated that carpooling will be arranged for all interested. Commissioner Chacon expressed concern about the extreme heat in the summer with regards to City playground structures. He inquired about what noticing is given to children and their parents to warn them. Acting Public Works Director Geoff English responded that playground structures in the parks have special coatings, colors and materials that are less susceptible to the heat and that additionally, some shade structures have been installed over structures. E. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Butz adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED BY: Shannon Sims, Administrative Assistant ITEM NUMBER: A - 2 DATE: 02/19/09 Atascadero Parks & Recreation Commission Staff Report — Community Services Alvord Field Building Signage and Installation of a New Babe Ruth Batting Cage RECOMMENDATION: Commission approve Babe Ruth Baseball's request to install new building signage and a new batting cage beyond the left field fence at Alvord Field. DISCUSSION: Background: Babe Ruth Baseball has requested that their organization be allowed to install an additional batting cage outside the home run fence, down the left field line. They currently have one near the parking lot, parallel to the right field line. Since two teams need to prepare for the games simultaneously, there is a need for an additional cage so that both teams can prepare prior to the games. Staff has inspected the area chosen, and has determined that the new cage will not adversely impact the area or uses. Currently, there is a dirt lot there that is primarily used for parking and if the cage is located right next to the outfield fence, parking in the area should be unaffected. The batting cage dimensions are approximately 10' ft x 70'ft. The League has also proposed the new building's signage/lettering. The schematic is attached. Analysis: The proposed batting cage will work well in the proposed location and enhance the baseball operations at the field. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Commission approve the location for the new Babe Ruth League batting cage and the new building lettering. FISCAL IMPACT: None to the City. Babe Ruth will pay for the batting cage and installation. ATTACHMENT: Location map Schematic drawing ITEM NUMBER: A - 3 DATE: 02/19/09 Atascadero Parks & Recreation Commission Staff Report — Community Services Veteran's Memorial Shed Placement RECOMMENDATION: Commission approve the location for the new utility/storage shed for the Atascadero Veteran's Memorial at Atascadero Lake Park, adjacent to Alvord Field. DISCUSSION: Background: City staff has received a request from the Atascadero Veteran's Memorial Foundation to place a storage shed near Alvord Field. The dimensions of the shed would be approximately 8'ft. X 15'ft. The proposed location is directly next to and parallel to the existing Babe Ruth Baseball storage shed already on site. The two sheds would literally sit side by side and be painted the same color to minimize visual impacts. The new shed should blend in well with what is already there in this location. The shed would store equipment and supplies to support the memorial maintenance, improvements and operations of the memorial. The shed will be accessible and handy to the volunteers who care for the Memorial. Staff has reviewed and approved the type of shed to be purchased. Analysis: Staff believes the shed is a needed to assist with the Memorial maintenance and operations. Staff also believes the shed is compatible with the area and a suitable location has been selected for its placement. Recommendation Commission. Staff recommends that the shed location be approved by the FISCAL IMPACT: None to the City. The shed will be purchased and installed by the Veteran's Memorial Foundation ATTACHMENT: 1. Map with shed location 2. Correspondence from the Atascadero Veteran's Memorial Foundation A - 1-46 No 4;-71 46 -"qqqwl"- 9305 -Mddmmhft4 A Sam&- - -"Mqvl- 9305 -.000016, 4 ITEM NUMBER: B - 1 DATE: 02/19/09 Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission Staff Report — Public Works Department Eagle Scout Project Atascadero Lake Park Landscaping (Gerhardt) RECOMMENDATION: Commission recommend approval of a proposed project to landscape an area near the Charles Paddock Zoo Maintenance Building at Atascadero Lake Park. DISCUSSION: Background: Eagle Scout candidate, Jacob Gerhardt, with local Boy Scout Troop 10,1 has requested permission to landscape an area near the Charles Paddock Zoo Maintenance Building at Atascadero Lake Park. Mr. Gerhardt will make a brief presentation to the Commission about this project. Staff supports the approval of this project and will direct the Scout to coordinate his work with City of Atascadero Park Maintenance staff. Prior to construction, all appropriate permits will be required. Conclusion: Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend approval of a proposed project to landscape an area near the Charles Paddock Zoo Maintenance Building at Atascadero Lake Park. FISCAL IMPACT: All costs related to this project will be covered through donations solicited by Eagle Scout candidate. ALTERNATIVES: None. ATTACHMENT: Attachment #1: Project Description ITEM NUMBER: B - 2 DATE: 02/19/09 Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission Staff Report — Public Works Department Letter of Concern Paloma Park Playground RECOMMENDATION: Commission review letter of concern by Kip Meredith, President of Atascadero Little League, regarding safety concerns with the location of the Paloma Park Playground. DISCUSSION: Background: A letter has been received from Mr. Kip Meredith, new President of Atascadero Little League, regarding a potential safety hazard that may exist due to long home runs hit from the little League Field possibly striking children on the new playground area. The Little League Field home run fence is 200' feet from home plate. During an average season, there are usually less than 20 home runs hit during that season. The majority of those travel less than 225' feet. Only a few may travel over 250' feet. Of those, the farthest are usually pulled down the foul lines. It is very rare for a home run to be hit to right center field over 225'feet, as the majority of Little League batters are right handed. The probability of balls entering the playground area in precisely that location on the fly, are very remote. If a ball was to reach that area it would most likely be rolling. A far greater risk to children and other spectators at the Little League Field are the numerous pop foul balls landing in the spectator areas and the parking lot immediately around the field. Each game, there are usually several pop fouls that land behind the home plate area. Children not watching the game may be at a particular risk to be struck by foul balls. This is a far greater safety risk than the rare home run that may travel over 260' feet to a specific area beyond the outfield fence. From a risk management perspective, staff does not believe the occasional home run from the Little League Field constitutes a high public safety risk in the playground area. As mentioned earlier, staff believes pop foul balls constitute a much greater public safety risk, and the remedy would be to recommend that the field backstop height be increased to decrease the number of foul balls leaving the field near home plate. Conclusion: Staff recommends that no action be taken regarding the letter sent by Mr. Meredith. Correspondence can be sent to Little League that may recommend that the field back stop be extended to reduce the number of foul balls leaving the field to provide greater protection for the public. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ALTERNATIVES: Install some type of screen or fence near the new playground. ATTACHMENT: Attachment #1: Correspondence from Kip Meredith ITEM NUMBER: B - 3 DATE: 02/19/09 Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission Staff Report — Community Services Department Charles Paddock Zoo Front Entrance and Restroom Improvement Project RECOMMENDATION: Commission review and approve the new restroom design concept and location in the Charles Paddock Zoo. The Commission may also provide comment on the preliminary front entrance design. DISCUSSION: Background: The City Council has budgeted $263,000 for new restrooms for the Charles Paddock Zoo and $500,000 for a new front entrance for the Charles Paddock Zoo. Both areas are in need of replacement due to deterioration and inadequacy to meet visitor demands at the Zoo. The single unisex restroom has become an accreditation issue. The Zoo Master Plan design concept indicates the restrooms could be located near the front entrance. However, after close consideration, it has been determined that locating the new restrooms closer to their present location will be more efficient and economical. At the Commission meeting, Zoo Director, Alan Baker, will report on the Needs Assessment (attached) and preliminary design work for the new restrooms and front entrance. Staff intends to develop a final design plan to address these areas and start work on the new restrooms shortly after the first of the year. The Charles Paddock Zoo's front entrance and restrooms are very important, visible functions at the Zoo. It is essential that they be modernized to meet current and future needs. The Commission is asked to comment on these improvements and give direction as may be appropriate. FISCAL IMPACT: Restroom Replacement: $263,000 Budgeted Redevelopment Agency Funds Front Entrance Replacement: $500,000 Budgeted Redevelopment Agency Funds ATTACHMENT: Needs Assessment Report ATASCADERO ZOO NEEDS ASSESSMENT Ravatt, Albrecht & Associates Inc. PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF ATASCADERO m RA & ASSOCIATES, INC. ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING Santa Maria (805) 928-5002 3203 Lightning Street, Santa Maria, CA, 93456 San Luis Obispo (805) 786-4391 1371 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Santa Barbara (805) 966-9869 P.O. BOX 92054, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-2054 Atascadero Zoo Entry City of Atascadero TABLE OF CONTENTS PROJECT NEEDS ASSESSMENT 1. Introduction a) Basic Concepts 2. Exterior and Site issues a) Approach and Public Entrance b) Landscape concept and outdoor areas c) Lighting d) Maintenance e) Parking and Vehicular access f) Roofs g) Safety and Security h) Trash Receptacles and recycling 3. Interior Issues — Gift Shop, Multi-purpose, Classrooms a) Acoustics b) Building Finishes c) Disabled access and ADA compliance d) Drinking fountains e) Energy Conservation and sustainability f) Flexibility and expandability of design g) Floor Coverings h) Lighting i) Maintenance j) Mechanical, plumbing, and environmental control systems k) Ticket Booth and Entry Control 1) Signage and Way -finding Table of Contents Ravatt, Albrecht & Associates, Inc. page 1 Atascadero Zoo Entry 4. Summary Space Needs Assessment a) Space allocation and details b) Adjacency matrix c) Program diagram d) Program flow diagram e) Summary 5. Cost analysis a) Cost estimate b) Project phasing APPENDIXES i. ALL Existing site plan ii. A1.2 Existing site views iii. A2.1 Proposed Public Restroom Site Plan iv. A2.2 Proposed Public Restroom Floor Plan V. A2.3 Proposed Public Restroom Rendering Table of Contents City of Atascadero Ravatt, Albrecht & Associates, Inc. page 2 Atascadero Zoo Entry City of Atascadero CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Atascadero Zoo Entry City of Atascadero 1. Introduction The City of Atascadero is in the process of building out a recently approved Zoo Master Plan. The Utility infrastructure was recently completed and was the first step in building the Master Plan. The City of Atascadero is currently in the process of designing a new Atascadero Zoo Entrance/Gift Shop/Restroom/ Multi-purpose Building. The existing restroom is a single accommodation, partially compliant ADA facility. The existing Entrance /Gift Shop Building is an old leaky portable building. The goal of the project is to design and build new facilities to fulfill zoo patron needs. The design study team of Ravatt Albrecht & Associates Inc. along with representative members of the City of Atascadero Public Works, Planning, Parks and Recreation, and the Zoo Director worked together to study and develop the current and future needs of the Atascadero Zoo Entry and Restroom Project. This was accomplished through a series of meetings, site visits, and focus group studies. The process has yielded detailed information about the requirements, uses, and demands for design of a new zoo entry, new facility support buildings, and new public restrooms. The goal is to establish a direction for a master design plan, which incorporates the needs identified through the Focus Group Studies, and meets the projects optimum functionality within the confines of the existing site and building constrictions. Findings The focus group identified the present and future needs of the Zoo with respect to: entrance, ticketing, gift shop, restrooms, arrival space, classrooms, multi -use space, and offices. Following this direction the consultant architects prepared study documents and recommendations for design. The direction was clear and the studies and site visits provide the following design direction in summary: • New Public Restrooms • New Ticket Booth • Society Office/Service Window • New Gift Shop w/ storage • Administration Office • Multi-purpose/Events Room • Education Classrooms • Education Curators Office • Education Storage • New Multi-purpose Restrooms Section 1: Introduction Ravatt, Albrecht & Associates, Inc. page 3 Atascadero Zoo Entry Setting City of Atascadero The Atascadero Zoo is located at 9305 Pismo Ave in the Atascadero Lake Park just off of highway 41 West. The Zoo site is 5 acres. The Zoo has over 100 animal species. The Zoo is the only Zoo in San Luis Obispo County The Lake park is 25 acres and includes Atascadero Lake, picnicking areas, children's play areas, boat rentals, the Pavilion center, and of course the Zoo. History Charles Paddock, a county park ranger who nursed wild animals back to health, established the Atascadero Zoo in 1955. His reputation for rehabilitating animals soon spread throughout the area and, by 1959, Mr. Paddock's animal menagerie increased to over 125 wild birds and mammals. By 1963, the zoo was moved from the county animal shelter to its present site and became known as Atascadero Children's Zoo. In 1979, the City of Atascadero was incorporated and the city took over management of the Zoo. The Zoo took on the official name of "The Charles Paddock Zoo" in 1980, in memory of its founder. Over the years, the Charles Paddock Zoo has grown and improved into a fully accredited Zoo, exhibiting over 100 animals on 5 park -like acres within beautiful Atascadero Lake Park. The Zoo is currently renovating and upgrading the animal exhibits into more naturalistic habitats to assure the best care and well being for our animals. Involved in several conservation and education programs, the Zoo has a commitment to wild animal propagation and management within the Zoo and in the wild, committed to be "Your Central Coast Conservation Center." The Charles Paddock Zoo continues to be one of the best valued, community supported, high quality, and family-oriented recreation destinations on the Central Coast. (Taken from the Atascadero Zoo Web Site) Section 1: Introduction Ravatt, Albrecht & Associates, Inc. page 4 Atascadero Zoo Entry Site Context and Project Data: Land Use Description Zone: (P) Public Site Description and Zoning Requirements Setbacks required: None are Site Coverage: No requirement City of Atascadero Topography: The site is slightly rolling to the southeast. Average cross slopes are in the range of 1% to 2%. Winds: "Santa Ana" winds also occur during the fall and winter. These are warm, dry Northwesterly winds of 15-20 mph. air quality is exceptional and offshore afternoon winds from the northwest occur throughout the year Soils: The composition of the soil is unknown as no documentation is available. Soils in the Atascadero Valley along highway 41 tend towards clay. A geotechnical report should be completed prior to proceeding into Schematic Design. Noise: Traffic is medium on highway 41 west. However because of the distance of the proposed buildings from the roads and the location of the exhibits along the perimeter of the site excessive noise should not be a problem. Appropriate acoustical measures should be incorporated in the building design. Standard acoustical insulation for the walls and dual glazing may be appropriate where noise might be an issue. Parking: Parking is existing Utilities: Southern California Gas Company (Natural Gas) PG&E (Electricity) City of Atascadero (Water and Sewer Services) Section 1: Introduction Ravatt, Albrecht & Associates, Inc. page 5 Atascadero Zoo Entry Waste Alternatives (Trash) Waste Alternatives (Recycling) Comcast Cablevision (Cable Television) Project Acknowledgements: City Staff City of Atascadero Steve Kahn Public Works Director David Athey Deputy Public Works Director Brady Cherry Callie Taylor Planner Steve McHarris Deputy Community Development Director Alan G. Baker Zoo Director Ken Forman Chief Building Official Section 1: Introduction Ravatt, Albrecht & Associates, Inc. page 6 Atascadero Zoo Entry City of Atascadero CHAPTER 2 EXTERIOR AND SITE ISSUES Atascadero Zoo Entry 1. Exterior Site and Issues City of Atascadero a. Approach and public Entrance The Zoo entrance must be designed to welcome visitors offering a friendly ambience and instill in visitors a sense of awe of the natural world. The Zoo entry should be distinct from the rest of the park but should be compatible in context. The Zoo entrance must be Iconic and unique. The Zoo is a destination for the local community but also reaches out to the greater world. The Zoo Entry buildings and restrooms supplement a greater Zoo Master Plan and are not stand-alone but are subservient to the greater plan. As such the building proposed must be flexible, expandable, low maintenance and embody a high level of sustainability and respect for the natural world. The proposed buildings should, whenever possible, teach visitors about sustainability and conservation. The Entry buildings include the ticket booth, society office, gift shops, and administrative office make up the buildings at the Zoo Entry. The Entry buildings must be clearly recognizable as civic zoo buildings. The buildings orientation, fagade, and public entrance must be designed in a way that the community recognizes it as the Zoo and feels welcome to enter. The main public entrance should be readily accessible from the Lake Park parking lot. The Zoo Entry interior should be visible to those passing by, drawing those passing by into the Zoo. If possible some of the Zoo Exhibits should be visible from the entry so as to spark interest in entering the Zoo and generate activity. b. Landscape concept and outdoor areas Provide low -maintenance, drought-tolerant/resistant plantings for the exterior. Avoid massed planting that could create hiding areas near the buildings. An underground drip irrigation system with computer controls is required. Native plant species are encouraged or species in the same climate zone as Atascadero. Paving should be permeable where possible. Where permeable paving is not appropriate direct surface run-off to bio-swales when possible. Provide seating, shade, and water near the entrance. c. Lighting In pedestrian areas light any steps, ramps and paths to ensure safety. Light sources should be designed with vandal shields and controlled by photocells interfaced build the building control systems. Design lighting to minimize Section 2: Exterior and Site Issues Ravatt, Albrecht & Associates, Inc. page 7 Atascadero Zoo Entry City of Atascadero night sky light pollution. d. Maintenance Exterior building finishes must be durable, and not require frequent painting or staining. Finishes such, as high quality stucco, masonry, cement siding, or stone are preferable to wood. Vandal resistant finishes are essential. Skateboard deterrents should also be incorporated into the design. e. Parking and Vehicular Access Provide bicycle parking somewhere near the entry. Ensure that racks are visible from the Zoo entrance and are designed to meet current bicycle security standards. Existing parking is adequate but an ADA path of travel must be defined. Provide adequate transition ramps walks and surface areas to support movement between the parking lot and the Zoo entrance. f. Roofs Roofs need to be class `a' in conformance with the city's' building ordinances. The roof systems must be 20 -year roofs. Consider design strategies that create cool roofs, introduce daylight into interior spaces, and collect rainwater. Avoid placing mechanical equipment on the roof. g. Safety and Security Avoid nooks or recesses that may become lurking areas. Create spaces that are easily patrolled by security personnel. Design exterior surfaces, curbs, benches, and ramps to discourage skateboarding and roller-blading. Design public access, staff circulation areas that are slip -resistant, well lit, level with the parking area, open to view, and avoid unnecessary crossing of vehicular areas h. Trash receptacles and recycling Locate trash and recycle containers at or near the entry to discourage littering. Section 2: Exterior and Site Issues Ravatt, Albrecht & Associates, Inc. page 8 Atascadero Zoo Entry City of Atascadero CHAPTER 3 INTERIOR ISSUES Atascadero Zoo Entry 1.Interior Issues a. Acoustics City of Atascadero The control of noise and acoustical separation between the classrooms and the multi-purpose rooms is essential. Other areas that need acoustical consideration are the offices which need acoustic control for privacy. Noise levels may be controlled with noise batts, walls separation, or acoustic sound absorbing materials. Noise levels must be in compliance with levels recommended in the Encyclopedia of Acoustics. b. Building Finishes Use durable finishes that will stand up to years of heavy use. Avoid finishes that require waxing, polishing, frequent painting or have special cleaning requirements. Finishes should be washable and vandal resistant. Install corner guards, doorstops, and chair rails where frequent contact with people traffic, maintenance equipment, and furniture occurs. Give preference to building material that have a long life cycle. Use materials made of post -consumer recycled material, renewable materials, certified wood or other materials that are considered sustainable. c. Disabled Access and ADA Compliance The building must meet or exceed the requirements in the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The design should address the access concepts for permanently disabled and also for people with temporary disabilities. Also consider persons with physical limitation such as the very young or very aged. d. Drinking Fountains Public drinking fountains needs to be readily accessible to the public. A drinking fountain is planned for the public restrooms. Another location that should be considered is one near the main entry or ticket booth. e. Energy Conservation and Sustainability The stated goal of the Zoo restrooms and Zoo Entry project is to reduce the consumption of energy to the minimum required. The standards for energy consumption is Title 24, part 6, State of California Energy Conservation Code, 2007. Additionally the city has decided to commit to peer review and certification through San Luis Obispo Green Build, a local group that has developed a peer review system to evaluate and certify green projects. The building also should teach conservation and demonstrate renewable materials wherever possible. Section 3: Interior Issues — Gift Shop, Multi-purpose Room, and Classrooms Ravatt, Albrecht & Associates, Inc. page 9 Atascadero Zoo Entry City of Atascadero The use of passive solar design in the buildings is a goal to the extent economically feasible. Introducing natural day lighting is also encouraged where heat gain or loss will be needed. Lowering life -cycle costs is a goal without reducing the functionality of the building or increasing cost. Building orientation, energy management, air distribution, lighting, and building materials should all be evaluated for life- cycle costs. f. Flexibility and expandability of design Flexibility should be a key design feature of all of the Zoo Entry buildings. Many of the spaces such as the gift shop, classrooms, and multi-purpose rooms will be used in flexible fashion. Moveable shelving, seating, and other furniture should be re -locatable when possible to allow reconfiguration as the needs of the Zoo program evolve. The plan should be open and of regular shape and minimize interior columns. Interior walls should be minimized and large rooms for the multi-purpose and the gift shop should be maintained. Flexibility should be also be designed into lighting, HVAC, communication and power distribution. g. Floor coverings Floor coverings are an important part of the finish system of the buildings. Floor coverings should be durable and long lasting. Floor covering should be coordinated with City maintenance staff prior to finalizing the specifications of the final product selections. Hard surface covering such as vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, or rubber tile should be considered for the classrooms, multi-purpose rooms, storage rooms, and gift shop. Anti -static, anti -microbial nylon carpet tile if preferred for most other uses such as the ticket booth and offices. The public restrooms may be tile or concrete and must be slip resistant. The multi-purpose restrooms should be non-skid ceramic tile for easy maintenance. h. Lighting Lighting levels in all of the Zoo Entry buildings should meet the recommendations of the 2000 Illuminatinging eerin Suety Handbook. Lighting in the buildings should be consistent and without glare or contrast. Section 3: Interior Issues — Gift Shop, Multi-purpose Room, and Classrooms Ravatt, Albrecht & Associates, Inc. page 10 Atascadero Zoo Entry City of Atascadero • Gift shop areas should be 30-40 foot-candles average measured horizontally measured horizontally at desktop. • Office and workspace areas should be 50 foot candles average on desks and tables, measured horizontally at desktop. Task light should be added as well and coordinated to minimize glare for computer screens. Staff work areas should be 50 foot-candles average, on desks and worktables, measured horizontally at desktop. Multi-purpose room should be 30-40 foot-candles average with lights on. The lighting needs to be dimmable or switchable to produce approximately 2 foot-candles for note taking during AV presentations. Light fixtures need to control glare though shielded parabolic louvers in down lights. Indirect lighting is preferred. Long fluorescent lamps should be T8 lamps, whenever possible in warm, medium or cool color with a color rendering index of 82. Down lighting should be compact fluorescent. Use electronic ballasts. Natural light is encouraged. Avoid South and West fenestration. Make use of day lighting principles whenever feasible to reduce energy costs and to enhance building sustainability. Consider UV protection on windows that face on gift shop displays. Other methods of introducing ambient light such as clerestories, cupolas, or solar tubes. Skylights are usable when glare, UV, and heat can be controlled with glazing treatment or louvers. All lights should be controlled by a programmable timer system that is flexible and can be manually overridden. The light control switches should be located to be convenient to staff and not accessible to the public. Task light should be fed from circuits controlled by the lighting control system. All light in public areas should be dimmable. Consider use of motion sensors lights in restrooms and storage rooms. All emergency lighting should be incorporated into the lighting plan. During design development a lighting plan should be developed once furnishings and equipment layouts have been established. This plan should show all fixtures on the ceilings and the walls as well as any task lights. Each fixture should be identified on the plan with a catalog cut sheet showing a picture and the specifications for each fixture provided for review. Section 3: Interior Issues — Gift Shop, Multi-purpose Room, and Classrooms Ravatt, Albrecht & Associates, Inc. page 11 Atascadero Zoo Entry City of Atascadero i. Maintenance Al materials and products should be specified as standard sizes and colors for economical replacement. The same materials and products should be used throughout the building when possible. Design exterior windows so they can be assessable for cleaning. Provide durable finishes that can be easily cleaned. Design the building and systems so they are low maintenance. This should be a consideration for the selection of all building materials, finishes, and systems. j. Mechanical, plumbing, and environmental control systems HVAC system and humidity and temperature control need to ensure effective comfortable air temperature and circulation. Ventilation units need to be zoned according to use, room orientation, and hours of operation. Exhaust fans need to be provided for restrooms, and food preparation areas. Design the mechanical system in accordance with current industry indoor air quality standards and energy conservation guidelines. An analysis of energy life cycle costs is strongly recommended. Locate windows and doors on the building perimeter and specify window treatments to minimize heat gain or loss within the building. Consider natural ventilation in the design of spaces including displacement ventilation. Restrooms must be easy to find and designed for durability and resistance to vandalism. Fixture should be energy efficient. Fixtures should be wall mounted. Toilet partitions should be ceiling mounted. Floor and wall coverings should be a hard surface such as tile with the floor coved to a height of five feet. Each restroom should have a sloping floor drain and one hose bib. Restroom fixtures • Durable fixtures stainless steel or equal (bobrick) • Hand towel dispensers • Recessed waste receptacles • Tamper proof soap dispensers recessed into the wall and mounted directly over the sinks to prevent soap leaks and avoid water drips on the floor. • Provide a baby changing station in each restroom • Provide a purse/parcel shelf in each restroom as appropriate Section 3: Interior Issues — Gift Shop, Multi-purpose Room, and Classrooms Ravatt, Albrecht & Associates, Inc. page 12 Atascadero Zoo Entry City of Atascadero • Women's hygiene disposal station in each stall • Timed automatic shut-off of water flow • Low flush toilets • Vandal resistant mirrors k. Ticket Booth and Entry Control Entry control needs to be carefully coordinated with Zoo staff and vendor technical staff during the design development of the project to ensure the desired security level is achieved and that lateral clearances are maintained between portals. Two one-way queuing lines are planned similar to what the Zoo has now. A by-pass gate is also desirable to let staff though without waiting in the queuing line. 1. Signage and way -finding Signage should employ clear logical hierarchies that allow visitors to find their way remember and communicate direction to others. Major directional and identification signs need to be highly visible form the direction of most frequent approach. Section 3: Interior Issues — Gift Shop, Multi-purpose Room, and Classrooms Ravatt, Albrecht & Associates, Inc. page 13 Atascadero Zoo Entry City of Atascadero CHAPTER 4 SUMMARY SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT ZOO ENTRY AND RESTROOM PROJECT ocx Z00 SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SHEET SPACE: PUBLIC RESTROOMS t SPACE SIZE: 500 SF — 24X20' NEEDS LIST: - STUDY 3 OPTIONS: 1. REMODEL EXHIBIT - BABY CHANGING STATION -HAND DRYERS 2. REPLACE EXHIBIT -PV CELLS 3. NEW MODULAR -WATER PRESSURE TURBINE - CITY TO CONFIRM SIZE OF RR -CLASS A ROOF LIGHT HE - ASSESS BUILDING FOR RR TUBES INSTEAD OF MODULE GREENHOUSE PANELS - UTILIDOR AS BUILTS NEEDED -PERMEABLE PAVERS - EASE OF HOOK-UP TO -CALIFORNIA NATIVE UTILITIES LANDSCAPE - FAMILY RR UPDATE, CONFIRM ADA - 300 PEOPLE DAILY ATTENDANCE GREEN LIST: - 20 FT DEEP SEWER @ PARKING LOT - WATERLESS URINALS - SKYLIGHT USE/NATURAL LIGHT - ONE FIXTURE IN EACH, LOW MOUNTING HEIGHT - EYE ACTUATED FAUCETS AND FLUSHERS - AIR DRYERS VS. TOWELS - MOTION/DAYLIGHT SENSOR # 4.1 PROXIMITY' 'U' OCCUPANCY A+Voc•; 650 SQ.FT. URINAL L -- SINKS-- -, - --, G (D \',, peppy DWIBIf ==j BLDG CODE REQUIREMENTS �(//((J��)) - - SPACE OCCUPANCY — B DIAGRAM BLDG TYPE V 3/32"-1 '-0" ALLOWABLE AREA — 9000SQFT PG. 14 ZOO ENTRY AND RESTROOM PROJECT ) ocx SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SHEET TICKET BOOTH SPACE SIZE: 150 SF —15'x10'_"' "' NEEDS LIST: - EXTERIOR APPEAL: MUST ATTRACT AND BE INVITING AND INSTILL WONDER, GOOD VISIBILITY - SERVICES SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP AND CUSTOMER SERVICE - ACCESS CONTROL: PASS THROUGH WINDOW, VANDAL RESISTANT, EVENING SHUT DOWN .411 - CUEING SPACE NOT NECESSARY, HOWEVER SPACE FOR VOLUME ARRIVAL - AC CONTROL FOR COMFORT - 1 SEAT, CASH REGISTER, STORAGE - INTERCOM/PA SYSTEM GREEN LIST: - GOOD DAYLIGHTING # 2.1 PROXIMITY-. 000 - ADJACENT AND DIRECT STORAGE ACCESS TO GIFT SHOP AND 0 ICKEr SNACK SHOP W1ND0W - DIRECT ACCESS TO SOCIETY OFFICE SPACE DIAGRAM 332 -1 '-Q" PG. 15 ZOO ENTRY AND RESTROOM PROJECT K Z00 SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SHEETDIMDO SPACE: GIFT SHOP SPACE SIZE: 1000 SF - 25'X40'' NEEDS LIST: - MOVABLE CENTER DISPLAYS (VENDER EXHIBITS PROVIDED) - PERMANENT POINT OF SALE - RELIABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL - INCLUDES SNACK SHOP AREA WITH KITCHENETTE AND SODA ■ FOUNTAIN SALES !A - OPENESS: LARGE OPENING BUT NEED TO CONTROL OPENING SIZE FOR WEATHER GREEN LIST: - PASSIVE COOLING AND VENTING - POTENTIAL USE OF GEOTHERMAL COOLING WHICH CAN BE AN EXHIBIT TO TEACH SUSTAINABILITY TO PATRONS - CLOSE OFF SPACE IF NEEDED WITH BACK-UP AC - POTENTIAL USE OF MISTING PERIMETER WHEN WEATHER IS VERY HOT - LAKE WATER SOURCE TEMPERATURE STUDY 3.1 PROXIMITY= - LOCATE TO GENERATE PURCHASES, ®MOVABLE DISPLAYS NEAR EXIT - NO DIRECT ACCESS TO EXIT - ACCESS TO TICKET BOOTH POIN OF SA SALE BLDG CODE REQUIREMENTS SNACK SHOPJ1 OCCUPANCY - B SPACE BLDG TYPE V DIAGRAM 1 16"=1 '-0" PG. 16 ZOO ENTRY AND RESTROOM PROJECT nDoex ZOO SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SHEET SPACE: GIFT SHOP STORAGE SPACE SIZE: 500 SF — 20'x25'_"' NEEDS LIST: - BULK PURCHASE STORAGE I,. 'r. \11 ,17"..1" 11[ GREEN LIST: # 3.2 PROXIMITY= — DIRECT ACCESS TO GIFT SHOP S® BLDG OCIDE REQUIREMENTS SPACE DIAGRAM 1/ 16"=1 '-0" OCCUPANCY — Sol BLDG TYPE V ALLOWABLE AREA — 9000SQFT PG. 17 ZOO ENTRY AND RESTROOM PROJECT K Z00 SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SHEETPMDO SPACE: MULTIPURPOSE/EVENT ROOM SPACE SIZE: 2500 SF - APROX. 40'x60'' NEEDS LIST= - RENTABLE USE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS - SINGLE USE MALE AND FEMALE REST ROOM - STORAGE FOR TABLES Mt4l It 'r. .fT 11',ifzl."Iff GREEN LIST: - DAYLIGHT - PASSIVE COOLING AND VENTING - POTENTIAL USE OF GEOTHERMAL COOLING WHICH CAN BE AN EXHIBIT TO TEACH SUSTAINABLILITY TO PATRONS # 1.1 PROXIMITY= rros STORAGE MENS � - DIRECT AND SEPARATE ACCESS TO PARKING LOT MIT Roo► BLDG CODE REQUIREMENTS OCCUPANCY — A3 SPACE BLDG TYPE V DIAGRAM ALLOWABLE AREA — 6000SQFT 1/32"=1'-0" OCCUPANCY LOAD — 2500 SF/15=166 OCC PG. 18 ZOO ENTRY AND RESTROOM PROJECT ocx 00 SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SHEET SPACE: SOCIETY OFFICE/SERVICE WINDOW SPACE SIZE: 300 SF — 20'x15';' ,g . NEEDS LIST: - 1 OFFICE SPACE WITH SERVICE WINDOW - SERVICES SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP AND CUSTOMER SERVICE - ACCESS CONTROL: PASS THROUGH WINDOW, VANDAL RESISTANT, EVENING SHUT DOWN ■ 1,. 'r. \11 ,17fz1" 11[ GREEN LIST: - GOOD DAYLIGHTING # 2.2 PROXIMITY= SERVICE - DIRECT ACCESS TO TICKET BOOTH WINDOW BLDG OODE REQUIREMENTS SPACE OCCUPANCY - B DIAGRAM PG. 19 ZOO ENTRY AND RESTROOM PROJECT ocx Z00 SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SHEET SPACE: EDUCATION CLASSROOMS SPACE SIZE: 1000 SF — 25'x40'_"' "' ' NEEDS LIST: - 2 CLASSROOMS, ACCOMMODATE 25 KIDS EACH - STORAGE, SINK AREA, REFRIGERATOR - CRAFT STORAGE - MULTI -MEDIA WITH CABLE, INTERNET - PIN WALL, WHITE BOARD IMPORTANT - ACCOMODATES MULTI-AGE, K-11, DOCENT TRAINING R, k\ IT ""°t°`'�� - LOCKABLE STORAGE - ACCESS TO PARKING LOT, SEPARATE ACCESS - DISPLAY OF ANIMAL MATERIAL - A.X. FEED FOR PROGRAMS GREEN LIST: - DAYLIGHTING - LOW V.O.C. PAINT - RUBBER/BAMBOO FLOOR ANIMAt DISPLAY # 1.2 PROXIMITY= W�HHIITE BOAR ITE 0 �oAI S — CLOSE TO ASSEMBLY U U — CLOSE TO EDUCATION U U U L CURATOR'S OFFICE — ACCESS TO RESTROOMS 110 Ll BLDG CODE REQUIREMENTS OCCUPANCY E BLDG TYPE V ALLOWABLE AREA — 9000SQFT SPACE DIAGRAM 1/1 6"=1 '-0" 10-5 PM USAGE PG. 20 ZOO ENTRY AND RESTROOM PROJECT ZOO SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SHEET SPACE: EDUCATION CURATORS OFFICE SPACE SIZE: 150 SF -15'x10'"' NEEDS LIST: - SINGLE OFFICE, DESK - STORAGE h. U 7 1,17"], 11[ GREEN LIST: - DAYLIGHTING # 1.3 PROXIMITY= 00 - NEAR CLASSROOMS STANDARD OFFICE FURNRURE BLDG OODE REQUIREMENTS SPACE OCCUPANCY - B DIAGRAM 332"=1 PG. 21 ZOO ENTRY AND RESTROOM PROJECT df�MQQCK ZOO SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SHEET SPACE: EDUCATION STORAGE SPACE SIZE: 500 SF - 25'x20'"' NEEDS LIST — LIBRARY VOLUMES STORAGE — ARTIFACTS, EXHIBIT DECOR is \ %I-l- u.��aF;c.� rr INL GREEN LIST: # 1.4 PROXIMITY-. s® — ADJACENT AND DIRECT ACCESS TO CLASSROOMS. ® BLDG OME REQUIREMENTS OCCUPANCY - S-1 SPACE DIAGRAM BLDG TYPE V 1/16"=1'-O" PG. 22 ZOO ENTRY AND RESTROOM PROJECT ocx Z00 SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SHEET SPACE: COURTYARD ARRIVAL SPACE SPACE SIZE: 1500 SF — APRX. 30'x50'_"' NEEDS LIST: - THEME: NOT A BLENDING BUT ZOO SHOULD BE UNIQUE. NOT NECESSARILY PURIST CRAFTSMAN. HONEST USE OF MATERIALS AND EXPOSED STRUCTURE - PARK AND RIDE ADDED TO DIRT LOT. ,,. '""' '17"1 "` - DROP OFF - WALL NEXT TO PARKING LOT - POSSIBLE WALK FROM MORRO ROAD GREEN LIST: # 2.3 PROXIMITY-. SPACE - DIAGRAM - 3�32 -1 '-Q" PG. 23 ZOO ENTRY AND RESTROOM PROJECT QfflMSPACE ZOO NEEDS ASSESSMENT SHEET SPACE= TIGER GARDEN t SPACE SIZE: EXISTING' NEEDS LIST: - POTENTIAL ANIMAL EXHIBIT SPACE (FLAMINGOS) - FUTURE SNACK SHOP LOCATION TO SERVICE ZOO AND PARK 1t 'r. \1 1 ,1',if 1" 11[ GREEN LIST: # 2.5 PROXIMITY: - WATER REUSE/RECIRCULATE SPACE - DIAGRAM 332 -1 '-Q" PG. 24 ZOO ENTRY AND RESTROOM PROJECT TP-MD OCK SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SHEET KE)o SPACE: ADMINISTRATION OFFICE SPACE SIZE: 150 SF-15'x1O'_"'� NEEDS LIST: - SINGLE OFFICE - OFFICE FURNITURE 1t 7 711 117P?1�."11 GREEN LIST: # 2.4 PROXIMITY-. 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(Refer to recommendations on Page 3.) DISCUSSION: Background: Atascadero Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting: May, 2008 - Mrs. Christina Le Fevre first brought up the issue of smoking in public parks. July 17, 2008 — Mrs. Christina Le Fevre, Health Education Specialist with the SLO County Health Tobacco Control Department informed the Commission during Public Comment that they are proposing a full tobacco ban, including smokeless tobacco in public park facilities. The Commission formed a sub -committee to specifically gather information, hold public discussion, review policy options and was directed to return to the full Commission with a report at the September meeting. September 18, 2008 — In order for the sub -committee to complete the original directive of the full commission, the sub -committee made the following recommendations: • Schedule community public forums. • Develop a "smoking survey" instrument for community input. • Proposed policy recommendations will be forwarded upon completion of the information gathered from the public forums and smoking surveys. Sub -committee Activities: • Between August 27, 2008 and January 26, 2009, the sub -committee met four times to develop strategy for securing community input. • Developed a "smoking survey" instrument. • Scheduled community forums for 9/30/08 @ Lake Park at the Pavilion (public attendance = 4 persons) and the 10/16/08 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting (public attendance = 5 persons). • September 18, 2008 "smoking surveys" were distributed at the Atascadero Mixer. 205 surveys were returned with the following results: 1. Do you think that the City of Atascadero should develop a policy that addresses smoking in all outdoor parks & recreation areas (Lake Park, Zoo etc) under its jurisdiction? 148 = Yes 56 = No 2. If you support a smoking policy, do you think the policy should only restrict smoking in certain designated areas of all outdoor parks & recreation facilities? 45 = Yes, no responses = None 3. If yes, please identify designated: No Smoking areas. Check one or more areas as apply. ■ 78 within 20 feet of children's playground. ■ 40 fairs, community special events. ■ 52 spectator areas ( at park, concerts, movies, athletics events etc.) ■ 42 picnic areas. ■ _ other o 4. If you support a smoking policy, should the outdoor smoking policy restrict smoking in all outdoor pars and recreation facilities? 103 = Yes, 56 = No 'Please note, other surveys that may have been completed prior to this report are not included here. Observations: 1. The available research on this topic clearly confirms that cigarette smoke directly inhaled is hazardous to a person's health. 2. The research pretty clearly confirms that second-hand smoke is also hazardous to your health, however, the degree of that hazard is still being researched. 3. Due to the small number of citizens that responded to the Smoking Surveys (approximately 1 %), the sub -committee was unable to determine if the survey truly represented public on the matter. 4. The research also confirms that second-hand smoke is more hazardous to children than adults. 5. The community showed minimal interest to ban smoking. However, the interest on this topic is predominately generated from Mrs. Christine LeFevre, Health Specialist of the SLO County Tobacco Control program, again with limited community support. Community attendance at the scheduled forums was very sparse. 6. In an outdoor setting, the mere presence of a person smoking has not been proven to create harm. 7. It appears that people generally are more concerned about second-hand smoke in a confined area, rather than in an unrestricted outdoor environment. 8. California state and federal laws do not currently ban use of tobacco products in all outdoor areas. 9. An all outdoor smoking ban is unenforceable with our currently Atascadero limited law enforcement resources. 10. Such bans potentially create conditions for confrontation between citizens using public areas. 11. Signs prohibiting tobacco usage would have to be posted and maintained throughout the city, creating additional unbudgeted expenditures. Range of options for the Commission to consider include; 1. Take no action. 2. Recommend implementation of partial restrictions. 3. Recommend implementation of a total ban on smoking. The sub -committee recommends either of the following; * Take no action or * Implementation of partial restrictions which include the following; a. Zoo b. Children's playground. (already state law) c. Spectator areas at city parks (within 20 feet) in such places as; 1.concerts 2. movies 3. athletic events 4. theatrical events etc. d. For the above restricted areas, we recommend identifying designated smoking areas. Sub Committee members Dan Chacon (Chair), Jay Sechrist, Ann Hatch, Brady Cherry (Staff Support) FISCAL IMPACT: To be determined. ATTACHMENT: Survey Atascadero Parks & Recreation Commission Smoking Policy Survey Dear Community Members, The Atascadero Parks & Recreation Commission has been approached with a proposal to draft policies regulating "smoking" in all outdoor parks and recreation areas under the jurisdiction of the City of Atascadero. The Commission is soliciting your input in order to better respond to this request. Instructions ---- Please Check X Yes or X No 1. Do you think that the City of Atascadero should develop a policy that addresses smoking in all outdoor parks & recreation areas (Lake Park, Zoo, etc.) under its jurisdiction? Yes No 2. If you support a smoking policy, do you think the policy should only restrict smoking in certain designated areas of all outdoor, parks & recreation facilities? Yes No If yes, please identify designated "No Smoking" areas. Check one or more as they apply. Within 20 feet of children's playgrounds Fairs, community special events Spectator areas (at park, concerts, movies, athletic events, etc.) Picnic areas Other 3. If you support a smoking policy, should the outdoor smoking policy completely restrict smoking in all outdoor parks & recreation facilities? Yes No PLEASE RETURN BY OCTOBER 30th, 2008 Return by mail or in person to Atascadero City Hall, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero