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2. EXISTING FURNISHINGS and CONDITIONS • Respectful analysis of current conditions • What 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 STANDARDS • Needs to be practical, easy to acquire, reasonable cost • TRACKING and IMPLEMENTATION • Needs to be in an easily retrievable format • DIVERSE RANGE of INTERESTS • Numerous programs and committees • Understand broad range of interests • Work in collaboration in development of Alternatives KEY CHALLENGES -- OVERVIEW

3. PROCESS

4. REQUIREMENTS EXISTING STUDIES INITIAL RESEARCH

5. 2 PENDING & FUTURE PROJECTS EARLY ANALYSIS

6. STATION AREA PLAN

7. PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY & GATHERING NODES

8. STREET FURNITURE GROUPINGS & SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

9. 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

10. STREETSCAPES

11. EXISTING CONDITIONS--4th Street CHSQ

12. Improve pedestrian gathering areas. Expand sidewalk along B Street: low retaining wall with seating, pedestrian scale lighting, and trash containers. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – Around Transit Mall

13. Cancer Survivor’s Park E St. 4th St. Brookwood Ave. Expand pedestrian space and furnishing zones to reduce apparent width of street to a more pedestrian friendly scale. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th Street

14. Cancer Survivor’s Park E St. 4th St. Brookwood Ave. Expand sidewalk at Cancer Survivor’s Park for improved furnishing zone. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th St. (E St. to Brookwood)

15. E St. D St. B St. Mendocino Mall 4th St. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th Street

16. E St. D St. B St. Mendocino Mall 4th St. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th Street

17. E St. B St. Mall 4th St. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th Street

18. 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. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square

19. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square

20. Existing alleys in Railroad Square. Can improve pedestrian circulation and enhance activity by utilizing existing alleys. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square

21. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Preferred Preferred Preferred Preferred Preferred Preferred 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. Preferred BENCHES

22. ‘Art-Start’ benches Limit 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

23. Intersections: Outdoor Living Room arrangements. This illustration depicts configurations intended to promote social interaction, not bench type ‘Leaning’ benches: Bus Stops Bar/Coffee Shops BENCHES

24. #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. MOVABLE SEATING

25. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets • Develop typical planting compositions- • Develop method by which property owners can maintain pots • Planters can be locally fabricated PLANTERS

26. 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 • 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

27. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Primary bollard design standard to be utilized in most applications, including curb bulb-outs and prominent locations. Secondary ‘minor’ bollard for use only where wide base is not practical. BOLLARDS

28. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Increase planting area dimension for trees where practical—-greater potential for successful growth Rusted steel finish Natural steel finish This application is suitable for narrow sidewalks and where tree wells are too small. Example: 5th Street, B Street, D Street Retro-fit design subject to approval by Risk Management TREE GRATES

29. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets TREE GUARDS

30. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets • 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 STREET LIGHTING

31. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Comstock Mall 4th St. application Paseo lighting 4th St. application Jeju Way SPECIALTY LIGHTING

32. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Reduce size of recycling logo TRASH AND RECYCLING

33. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets City Standard shall be painted black in Railroad Square. Shelters to include roof photo voltaic model 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. BUS SHELTERS

34. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Single post and U-shape Standards Remove 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. BIKE RACKS

35. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Regional kiosk locations-pending per MTC plans Any additional kiosks would need to be strategically located so they do not clutter the furnishings zone and streetscape. Merchant or event oriented kiosks—this style offers flexibility and can be easily changed. KIOSKS

36. 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. (Illustration per the Pedestrian Linkages Study) (Design per the Pedestrian Linkages Study) MONUMENTATION

37. 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 OUTDOOR DINING GUIDELINES

38. 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 MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES and IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

39. 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 ARTIST COMMISSIONED FURNISHINGS