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Home My WebLink About7.2 Area G Neighborhood Sq Designti ~ ~r J ~ ; ~- ~ -~ '(,\~V /e.' CITY CLERK File # ~~~~-~~ ~~ AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 6, 2007 SUBJECT: Area G Neighborhood Square - Design Presentation Report Prepared by Herma Lichtenstein, Pa~ks and Facilities Development Manager C~v~~-~2t~~- c~ l -p g' ATTACHMENTS: l. Project Vicinity Map 2. Conceptual Plan A 3. Conceptual Plan B 4. Conceptual Plan C ~ 5. Preferred Alternative RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive report ~ l~,~y,,~ 2. Receive public comment ~ 3. Approve Preferred Alternative 4. Authorize Staff to prepare Construction Documents FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Total Available Construction Budget $526 000 ~ Construction Estimate for Base Bid $545,000 Estimate for Additive Bid Item # 1-Trellis $45, 000 Difference $590,000 ($64,000) DESCRIPTION: At the October 3, 2006 meeting, the City Council approved the contract with Callander Associates, Landscape Architects to prepare the design and construction documents for the two-acre neighborhood square in Dublin Ranch, Area G located at the corner of Chancery Way and Finnian Way (see Attachment 1). A public meeting for the surrounding neighborhoods was held on December 13, 2006 to solicit input and ideas from potential park users. Based on these comments and the City's program from the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Callander Associates prepared three conceptual design alternatives. Representatives from the Callander Associates presented the three Conceptual Design Alternatives for the Area G Neighborhood Square at the January 22, 2007 meeting of the Parks and Community Services Commission. These included; Concept A- Spherical Intersections, Concept B- Movement and Concept C- Garden Rooms. Descriptions of the concepts are discussed below. -------------------------------------------------- C~Py T~: Parks & Community Services Commission/Callander Associates Page 1 of 3 ITEM NO. • ~>~ G:\COUNCILWgenda Statements~2007\3-6 Area G Square.doc n / ~ '~. _... Concept A - Spherical Intersections (Attachment 2) A variety of pathways will lead the park visitor to the park's central circular plaza with labyrinth paving, water play and a cluster of trees offering shade. From there the visitor will be able to relax on the benches and picnic tables and view the large turf area, shaded promenade path and perennial planting bands that would change color and texture with each season. The same change in color and texture would be experienced underfoot with the use of different paving materials from various concrete finishes, to interlocking pavers, to decomposed granite paving and the use of fall attenuation material within the play area. From the main plaza the user would also have full supervision of the play area sheltered by a band of columnar trees and enclosed on one side with planting and a low rail fence. The view to the southwest would look on to a small informal rose garden with seating. The entire park will be encompassed by a back drop of street trees that would match the fabric of the surrounding neighborhood of Dublin Ranch. Concept B - Movement (Attachment 3) Every element of this design in intended to reflect movement and includes flowing grasses, curvilinear seat walls, a sculptural arbor, and labyrinth. The park focuses on to the Dublin Ranch retail area with a central plaza and informal seating. The center of the plaza could include a sculptural arbor creating a shaded gathering area and informal stage for events. (This arbor was based on public input but is not included in the budget and could be a potential art project in the future.) On either side of the main plaza would be smaller, less formal, seating areas defined by curved seat walls providing seating for future retail and bike path users. Adjacent to the arbor will be the children's play area which will be slightly depressed and surrounded by an ornamental grass mound and trees and shaded seating for parents. A brick ribbon labyrinth and open turf areas complete the plan. Concept C - Garden Rooms (Attachment 4) The varying sizes of the plaza areas will encourage use by individuals and small groups. The basis of this concept is that individuals and small groups will want more intimate gathering spaces or "rooms". Each one of these rooms would be defined by unique themed plantings (rose garden, lavender garden, etc.). The two gardens located near the future retail center include decomposed granite surfacing, informal seating and small picnic tables. A central plaza with icon (possible art project) and arbor provides the focus for the park and creates a stage for small events that can be viewed from the turf amphitheater. Finally the play area with a raised mound with rubberized surfacing and a variety of play equipment will provide engaging play for small children in the area. Upon receiving public input and deliberating the Commission endorsed a Preferred Alternative generally based on Concept A - Spherical Intersections. Further the Commission recommended that the designer investigate the addition of a vine covered trellis for shade (currently not within the budget), create an informal performance area and amphitheater for small events, and include the brick ribbon labyrinth in the open turf areas to complete the plan. The Landscape Architect prepared a Preferred Alternative design plan (Attachment 5) incorporating the comments and direction from the meeting. The Preferred Alternative plan was presented at the February 21, 2007 meeting of the Parks and Community Services Commission. The Commission received public input and unanimously voted to recommend the Preferred Alternative to the City Council. As the current plan is more than the available Construction Budget of $526,000 Staff and the Landscape Architect are investigating cost reduction options for the park to bring it in line with the current budget. One of these options may include the use of salvaged pavers from prior City projects for the brick ribbon labyrinth and plaza areas. In addition Staff would recommend bidding the Trellis as an Additive Bid item. ;) up RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action; receive report, receive public comment, approve Preferred Alternative and authorize Staff to prepare Construction Documents. 3~ 15 uea!uueJg ~ >- > ~ co Cl- .5 :0 ::s o p~ eJeleSSel I: ... 0 U .- <II'" ..... fU o u - 0 A.....a ;~~ - oQI_,g.. -..... ..~:........ - . - ~ a is ~lY.1 ~'1 AI: fj; r ~~ : ,I . . I II :I: " U . I' Z I: r ;;2~I~~ z \::2 ~ ~ I :J -C I' <! ::t:l .i 5 j .1 II J j I . "11 !I: I h if p. -.. J ~ ... s o CIO LI') >- nJ 3: -Eh J: 't;:r- c:: -2 i 8 ~ o I -....11 ~~ U .~ I o ctj ~.. .. i - :~l- =V,-B. A TT ACHMENT 1 ~1)~ I' F=>4R.N e I I -- ""A,)- F'LA'" ....,.cIEA.~. ~'TH. 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