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CR 91-200 Mainstreet DesignAugust 29, 1991 MAINSTREET DESIGN Council Report: 91 -200 Proposed Action. Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve the design of the regulatory, street name and ramp parking signs between 5th Avenue and Shady Oak Road, and proposed design modifications to the Mainstreet Plaza, pursuant to the recommendations made by RLK Associates and Westwood Professional Services. As a result of this motion, City staff will undertake the necessary steps to negotiate change orders with the Mainstreet contractor to take into consideration the design plans approved. Overview. Since the approval of the plans and specifications last spring for the Mainstreet project, several modifications have been recommended for the Mainstreet Plaza. These recommendations have primarily come from the Design Review Committee or staff. The attached memo from Westwood Professional Services clearly delineates the five proposed design modifications, along with specific recommendations. Staff has also been working with RLK and Associates and the Design Review Committee on the design of the street name signs, regulatory signs, and ramp parking signs to be located along Mainstreet. Attached is a detailed memo from RLK and Associates which outlines the recommendations made by the DRC, along with additional recommendations suggested by RLK and Associates. Primary Issues to Consider. o What are the design changes for the plaza? o What are the DRC's consultant's recommendations as related to the various street signs? Supporting Documents. o Memorandum and exhibits from Westwood Professional Services Memorandum and exhibits from RLK and Associates Thomas K. Harmenin Community Develop Director Analysis of Issues. Based on the recommended action, the City Council has the following issues to consider: o What are the design changes for the plaza? The attached memorandum from Westwood Professional Services specifically outlines the five recommendations which were made to modify the design of the Mainstreet Plaza. Briefly, the five modifications are as follows: o Remove kiosk o Provide location for a plaque in plaza o Relocate tree to avoid screening of clock tower o New pedestrian link to alley o Christmas tree in plaza As is outlined in the memorandum from Westwood, staff is recommending approval of all of the design changes with the exception of the modification of the brick paver design relating to the pedestrian link to the alley. A representative from Westwood Professional Services will be in attendance to discuss the design changes with the City Council. What are the DRC's and consultant's recommendations as related to the various street signs? The attached memorandum from RLK and Associates specifically outlines the recommendations made by the DRC on the street name signs, regulatory signs, and the ramp signs. In general, staff agrees with the recommendations made by the DRC. As outlined in the RLK memo, staff does differ with the DRC regarding the use of colors, and the suggested ornamentation does differ from the recommendation made by the DRC. A representative from RLK will be in attendance during the City Council meeting and present a colored mock -up of the recommended street sign, regulatory sign and ramp parking sign for City Council's review. Alternatives. Based on the action recommended by staff, the Council has the following alternatives: 1. Approve the action as recommended by staff. 2. Deny the action as recommended by staff. 3. Modify the action as recommended by staff. 4. Continue for further information. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. August 28, 1991 Mr. Tom Harmening Community Development Director City of Hopkins 1010 First Street Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 RE: 9th Street Plaza Issues Dear Tom: NEW PEDESTRIAN LINK TO ALLEY SIGNAGE MONUMENT 14180 Trunk Hwy. 5 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 612- 937 -5150 FAX 612 - 937 -5822 In a meeting August 16, 1991, we met and discussed five topics. Provided here are our design recommendations on these topics. As you may recall, present at that meeting were yourself, Lee Gustafson, John Dietrich and myself. This issue (raised by the public) involves moving the "gateway" opening from the middle of the plaza along the alley to angling more back to the sidewalk along 9th. It is our recommendation that this not occur. The "gateway" opening approximately in the middle of the south side of the plaza occurs some 25 or 30 feet from the possible future alley location and that with the large amount of parking in that area we were better off to preserve all options. We see this space as being a transitional zone and we would still have the future opportunity with this space to either 1.) angle the "railroad track" sidewalk and opening back towards the 9th Avenue alignment, or 2.) allow it to link more directly with the public parking straight to the south. In summary, no change was recommended for this design concept. CHRISTMAS TREE LOCATION IN THE PLAZA The desire has been expressed by the public to consider locating a Christmas tree on a seasonal basis somewhere in the plaza. We see this as compatible with the plaza plan on the following basis. It should be located between the rails and between the tracks somewhere in the south central portion of the plaza. A base design that involved an access panel constructed of a steel casting from Neenah with a cover should also include collar detail, with tightening bolts attached to a concrete base. The design question here involves how to provide a format to allow signage and identification of donors for the Clocktower and Plaza (in addition to the Buy - a -Brick program). It was explained at this meeting that the Clocktower itself was probably not going to lend itself for signage which could identify major donors and that some free - standing, non- attached format be provided to include the appropriate signage. Westwood recommends a free - standing monument to be located integral with the wall system near the Clocktower and promised to advance that design with some sketches. Mr. Tom Harmening August 28, 1991 Page 2 KIOSK At the recommendation of the design review committee and others it was suggested that the kiosk be deleted at this time from the project. Westwood does not feel a strong need for a kiosk at this time (it could be added later). We also suggest that the paving detail under the proposed kiosk be reviewed, because it will no longer be obscured by the kiosk itself. The paving pattern should be looked at for appropriate design. R.L.K. Associates and Westwood will look at this jointly for implementation of construction to be given to McCrossan as a revised paving detail. REVISED PLANTING PLAN At the DRC the question of: "...doesn't one of the plaza trees block the view of the clock tower ?" The answer is "yes" but we weren't too concerned by it since we weren't certain about there ever being a clock tower. We do recommend moving one of the trees near the clock tower if it is certain the clock tower will be built. Further, we may also change the type of shrubs in that bed (south of the clock tower). With your approval we will make this change. In summary, of the five items discussed, they were assigned to various parties for advancement. Item 1, the angling of the tracks at opening was felt that no further design work was necessary. Item 2, the Christmas tree location was going to be reflected in a Plaza sketch to be prepared by Westwood but detail of that base would be developed by R.L.K. Associates. The location and conceptual design of the monuments for a sign package for donors in the Clocktower area (item 3) was going to be prepared by Westwood. The base paving design for the old kiosk location (item 4) was going to be a joint effort of Westwood and R.L.K. Associates. The planting plan (item 5) was going to be an effort led by Westwood. A summary graphic of the Plaza which highlighted the locations of these design issues was prepared by Westwood and is attached as an illustration of the present status of the Plaza. Sincerely, WEST OOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. Tim Erkki a, ASLA Vice President, Planning cc: John Dietrich attachment TE /wjg rwA�A 94Y Westwood tvdtAsorr ktiviPFT &JrAte-:‘ =0-c• PO6Y- rePeNTFIAN u � YA gEMAt1-1 ?NE �' 171. 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" G �'L � '�" � ' lf, � ' �'� �, ''�./'� #.�r.....� i 1' ./� ,y� � , , � � . . l.,�', r,i► 1r � �' �� M► '�' .�! � '�'''�� 1 �f �: �� 1 � . �` .�/^� . �..a"°�r�!''�"ir�+.y y.�-'r�: a.rr_ ` j r ` � ` � �,+ ,i�� ' '�"�''"_' �` � �"` t iit�� / �II�"'� �' �,� fi � `it' � � f! �' • � ��I � � � ,a �� . "� �G► .�►., a .�I�" 1 �� t� � _ „ +�!�'.Ll f � � ` r �. . .. . �. ... + �. ��s �� .+� �1�.�.�.i�./+�'�i� +. +e _ .. .. . Af ..��"�/"� �,1,'/// �.� * �� ` � � t ! "� �� j�►�� i �... � �� +% �� r �� _ ._ UBJ p T: ee Gustafson, Director of Public Works Koh ucju 27 onstruction Manager instreet Si9nage Program /Clock Tower Footing Update B ackgr-ound,: RLK Associates ; has been authorized' to develop a signage i mprovement 'program for Mainstreet `,which would incorporate the 'regul in formative and directional ge signa � between - � 5th: Street and Shady -Oak -Road. Th locations for all proposed regulatory sign 'posts -' have`, been `identif;ied . b etween 5th and 11 th which enables. - C.S.. ":McCrossan to install the post sleeves in -,the proper location. S chematic design alternatives for street names, regulatory and ramp parking signs were presented to . the Design Review Committee (DRC) on August (2, :1991. T his is essentially the same package presented to the City Council at a study s ession on July - 16,: 1991,.= (The' attached drawings identify the alternatives shown at:'the above meetings and the recommendations proposed by RLK), The options presented explored the use of color, logo, Metter style, - bracke rF: style, shapes and` form Comments from the DRC were: eep it °simple No raspberry ` color Ut ilize 'standard ` sign plate G reen lettering on white backgroun Use standard bracket for street names Design post .top, 'end base: for regulatory ' sign to match ornamental V ertical ramp parking s3gn preferre ,ivil ;Engineering : ,,Transportation '• infrastructure (`edeveloprnent ■ Landscape Architecture • Construction Managemen ' esponsibilit1es - ,Color an Design Theme. The : selection of forest green a th ' dominate'`,color " ,of the streetscape, is a ' Significant choice for establishin a historic and .bold color theme along Mainstreet. However, it is important to accentuate the - forest: green of the street lights, benches, regulatory sign and clock' tower with selected highlight colors These "accent ";:colors would add s d etail and interest to selected signs, , the clock tower and bus shelters which ould strengthen the entire .Mainstreet concept. By incorporating a few s elected accent colors " to the f dllowi.ng items, it is RLK' s opinion that the entire streetscape design will be enhanced SSOOIATE L' 922 Mainstreet Hopkins,' Mn. 55343 (612) 933 -0972 fax: (612),03311531 s-E D emo Lee August 27 Page; '2 ECOMMENDATION stetson' t reet. name signs - 'accent colored rac ket with acorn top titters on white background, green Ramp :parking signs - accent colored, pests for the frame, white letters, green background Regulatory' ;green post sign green ;back with`, green .lettering where possible with .flange on bottom and top of'\pos I ock " ower - highl i.ght ed'geS- and r' oof , . frame openings, and points o elineation with . °selected accent colors Su shelter , graphics and roof .detailing., in accent colors with pavin p attern and landscaping A colored " mock upt -of ; th reco unended street sign, green, `fiberglass ' regulator and ramp ' parking. si will be available ? for , your review . at the September 3rd meeting:. S ignacre Eo letion Date Locations of `the regulatory and .c ramp parking signs are established, ,Timeframe' for parking on Mainstreet will be determined by t he :City ; Council and applied to the regulatory sign posts: Final design o t he ramp parking ,sign has been completed. Design work on the street name si is ;'95 %; compete. Based on the final direction at the September 3rd meeting he ;street' name' signs may be ordered and production commenced. Plaza update: Sail } orings have been taken and a base design for the clock tower, monument ` for ;plaza contributors and base for .a Christmas ,tree complete with an electrical outlet ` shall be included into McCrossan's or Kilimer's contract Th base design ..for- clock tower' will be complete once RLK Associates receives Information _-from the vendor companies` and Westwood professional Se rvices : The , concrete base Will be covered by _pavers with only the anchor bo Its ' projecting above the paver surface. EXTRUDED ALAI DOUBLE FACED SIGN MITE BORDER WHITE LETTERS ALL CAPITA'S EDGE OF SIGN TO BE SHAPE OF Rasemmar RASPBERRY LOGO WITH WHITE OUTLINE RLK ASSOCIATES. LTD. CONCEPT PLAN PRESENTED TO DRC AND CITY COUNCIL STREET NAMES ON MAINSTREET RLK ASSOCIATES, LTD. FRAME STEEL /ALUMINUM 112" X 2' TUBING WITH 1 /2' X ?TABS INTO SIGN ON TOP AND BOTTOM FRAME AND MOUNTING BRACKET TO BE WELDED TO REFURBISHED LIGHT STANDARD. 2 0" SIGN TO BE DOUBLE FACED AND ATTACHED TO FABRICATED FRAME. LE t t tHS WHITE IN COLOR BACKGROUND TO BE RASPBERRY RED. LINES ABOVE AND BELOW MAINSTREET TO BE FOREST GREEN. RASPBERRY LOGO TO BE OUTLINED IN WHITE. WITH GREEN LEAF ON RED BACKGROUND CONCEPT PLAN PRESENTED TO DRC AND CITY COUNCIL STREET NAMES ON MAINSTREET CONCEPT PLAN PRESENTED TO DRC AND CITY COUNCIL RLK :ASSOCIATES, LTD- RED BACEGEODZEI WEITS OUTION D NEC= LZ=ZERS STREET NAME ALTERNATIVES BEETS EDGE RED BORDER WHITS EACCGRanali RED APPLICI. RASPBERRY RFD LETT= RLK , ONE HOUR PARKING 9A*4PN a - ASSOcI. s. LTD. 1 1 /2" Sim POLz, ISIICED Fes? tat COLLAR ABOVE GRADE PAIN= FOREST GREEN SLUR ' IR CONICRZEIC IEEE =ZEAL" IS POD 1 CONCEPT PLAN PRESENTED TO DRC AND CITY COUNCIL REGULATORY SIGNAGE SURD SIGN ancxxr BACI OF SIGN MIMED FCB SS GREEN WETS LETTER RLK ASSOCIATES. LTD. SIGN PANEL TO BE GREEN 13ACXGROLIND ATE CIRCLE RED POST TO MATCH SIGN BAC232200ND VESIGRA530 COLOR CONCEPT PLAN PRESENTED TO DRC AND CITY COUNCIL RAMP SIGNAGE 1 0 0 J a 1-• W LU 1- (1) z z. 0 W z 1- w CC 1• - ;:4 RLK ASSOCIATES. LTD. ONE HOUR PARKING 9A11-7PN 1 1 /2 SQL POTS, PrD YOBE5r GREEN COLLAR more GRADE 210311234 mote? GRIMM SLEEVE ' ICI CONOWEE WREN SIDIENAZX IS PODIUM RECOMMENDED SIGNS FOR MAINSTREET REGULATORY SIGNAGE STANDARD SIGN BRACXEr RACX OF SIGN PAINZED YORESTI GIMEN RLK . �SSOCZ+i1T.S . LTD 15' 6" LE 1 � ( `-- EXIST. BRICK PAVERS EXIST. CURS NOT TO SCALE RECOMMENDED SIGNS FOR MAINSTREET 1/2" CIRCLE COLOR TO MATCH FRAME COLOR. FOREST GREEN SIGN PANEL 4" LE i > tJiS 2" SPACING (TYP.) 2" Lk' i t3IS 2 3/8" O.D. STEEL POST, POWER COATED COLOR TO BE DETERMINED BY OWNER. COLOR RANG ANTICIPATED TO BE RED TO ROSE. • 1/8" x 1" CONTINUOUS STEEL CHANNEL WITH. 1/4 ". HOLES 2" O.C. WELDED TO FRAME NOTES : MANUFACTURER TO FELD VERFY FOOTING DIMENSION. CONTRACTOR TO SUBMIT SHOP DRAWINGS FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FABRICATION. .DOUBLE FACE 18 GAUGE ALUMINIUM SIGN FACE ATTACHED TO FRAME WITH TAMPER PROOF RIVETS _ATTACHED TO CONTINUOUS STEEL CHANNEL .WELDED ON TO SIGN FRAME _FINAL ART WORK FOR MAP OF MANSTRET WILL BE PROVIDED TO SIGN MANUFACTURER FOR APPLNG TO SIGN FACE. LE 1 INS TO BE WHITE ON A FOREST GREEN BACKGROUND. OWNER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SPECIFY ALTERNATE COLOR N THE SHOP DRAWING REVEW W/O ANY ADJUSTMENT TO THE CONTRACT PRICE RAMP S1GNAGE