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CC 2014-11-25 _08.m. Plot Plan_Heritage Square Park RestroomTO: FROM: BY: MEMORANDUM CITY COUNCIL TERESA MCCLISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR i}I~ AILEEN NYGAARD, ASSOCIATE PLANNER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF PLOT PLAN REVIEW 12-009; HERITAGE SQUARE PARK RESTROOM-SHORT STREET; CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DATE: NOVEMBER 25, 2014 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the project design. IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES: On July 8, 2014 the City Council approved appropriation of $200,000 from the Park Development Fund for the design, purchase and installation of this project. The ongoing maintenance costs, if opened on weekends only, are anticipated to be approximately $3,985 per year to cover the cost of additional Public Works Maintenance Worker hours, water, and paper supplies. BACKGROUND: A Master Plan for the Heritage Square Park was approved in 2005 in order to coordinate immediate and future improvements to the facility. It was decided at that time to maximize the open space area and not add any additional structures. More recently, City staff was contacted by the coordinator of the Village Summer Concert Series to discuss the need for a new public restroom at Heritage Square Park. A new restroom facility would serve both the public utilizing the park, as well as those individuals at the nearby museum and historical library. City staff agreed that a public restroom facility was needed in Heritage Square Park, which set in motion a process to determine potential locations for this facility when funding became available. City staff initiated efforts to identify and secure consensus on the most suitable location in Heritage Square Park for the proposed restroom facility. Potential sites were identified in meetings with representatives of the Village Improvement Association and South County Historical Society and then reviewed by the Architectural Review Item 8.m. - Page 1 CITY COUNCIL HERITAGE SQUARE PARK RESTROOM NOVEMBER 25, 2014 PAGE2 Committee (ARC), the Historic Resources Committee (HRC), and the Parks and Recreation Commission in June of 2012. On March 12 , 2013 , the City Council approved the preferred location for the Heritage Square Park Restroom and directed staff to process a Plot Plan Review application for the architectural style through the ARC , HRC , and Parks and Recreations Commission with recommendation to the City Council. The ARC reviewed the project design on November 3 , 2014 , the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the project on November 12 , 2014 and the Historical Resources Committee reviewed the project on November 14, 2014. The ARC recommended approval of the project as proposed. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended providing two unisex restrooms including urinals , instead of the proposed separate men 's and women 's restrooms. The HRC review supported the unisex design , however, recommended additional deta iling be added to the restroom to better fit the historical character of the bandstand structure. The Committee recommends that 1) scroll work detailing to match the bandstand post tops be added to the build ing end screens, 2) that the rectangular moulding detail found on the bandstand be added the to end screen base , as well as a fish scale band , and 3) use of metal paneled doors for character. PROJECT LOCATION: Item 8.m. - Page 2 CITY COUNCIL HERITAGE SQUARE PARK RESTROOM NOVEMBER 25, 2014 PAGE3 ANALYSIS OF ISSUES: Given the location of Heritage Square Park in the D-2.4 Historic Character Overlay District, architectural design of the restroom is an important part of the project. The proposed restroom is a pre-fabricated structure with board siding, roofing materials, and end detailing that complement details from the band stand. The proposed colors are taken from the darker accent and trim colors of the Rotary bandstand_ palette to allow the focus to remain on the park's featured structure. The restroom body color will be slate blue, the fascia will be dark blue, the doors and roofing are dark gray, and the trim will be white. Recommendations from the HRC were considered by staff and a revised design with added architectural detailing has been submitted for the Council's review. A color board for the revised design will be available at the meeting. The smallest available size restroom facility has been proposed and is positioned as far northwest in the park as possible, while still allowing access to delivery vehicles from the approach on Short Street and meeting accessibility requirements. Two planter areas are proposed between Short Street and the restroom, which will be planted with a street tree and shrubs matching the existing planter palette. Lighting is proposed on three sides of the building with no lighting on the Short Street side. Based upon the recommendation of the Park's Commission, the building is now proposed to be two unisex restrooms, with full plumbing options. ADVANTAGES: The project will provide a much needed restroom facility for the public utilizing Heritage Square Park and complement the historical character of the surrounding area. DISADVANTAGES: No disadvantages have been identified for the project. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15303 -New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures -and Section 15332 -In-Fill Development Projects -of the CEQA Guidelines. ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration: 1. Adopt the resolution approving the design project as proposed with unisex restrooms; or 2. Modify the resolution; or 3. Do not approve the resolution; or 4. Provide direction to staff. Item 8.m. - Page 3 CITY COUNCIL HERITAGE SQUARE PARK RESTROOM NOVEMBER 25, 2014 PAGE4 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS: The Agenda was posted in front of City Hall on Tllursday, November 20, · 2014. The Agenda and staff report were posted on the City's website on Friday, November 21, 2014. No public comments were received. Attachments: 1. Map of Heritage Square Park restroom location Item 8.m. - Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLOT PLAN REVIEW CASE NO. 12-009; A NEW PUBLIC RESTROOM FACILITY; HERITAGE SQUARE PARK WHEREAS, the South County Historical Society, in coordination with the Arroyo Grande Recreation Services and Public Works Departments, have proposed the development of a new public restroom facility at Heritage Square Park; and WHEREAS, the South County Historical Society and the City conduct events at Heritage Square Park that require public restroom facilities; and WHEREAS, the property is zoned Public Facilities in the D-2.4 Historic Character Overlay District; and WHEREAS, the property is currently developed as a public park; and WHEREAS, On March 12, 2013, the City Council approved the preferred location for the Heritage Square Park Restroom; and WHEREAS, Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Subsection 16.16.080.B.2 requires the approval of a Plot Plan Review for projects in the Historic Character Overlay District (D- 2.4 ); and WHEREAS, the construction of a public restroom facility on City owned property requires the approval of the City Council; and WHEREAS, on November 25, 2014, the City Council reviewed the project at a duly noticed public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the following circumstances exist: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL 1. The proposed project is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, and programs, of the Arroyo Grande General Plan. The development of a restroom facility is permitted within the Public Facilities Zoning District if approved by a Plot Plan Review. 2. The proposed project conforms to applicable performance standards and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare. The proposed restroom is located within an existing public park and is adjacent to other public facilities. 3. The physical location or placement of the use on the site is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Item 8.m. - Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE2 The proposed restroom is in an existing developed public park and the design was reviewed by the City's Architectural Review Committee, Historical Resources Committee, and Parks & Recreation Commission to ensure the restroom's architecture is compatible with the character of adjacent structures. 4. The construction, alteration, demolition, or relocation of any building or structure or earth movement enhances, to the maximum extent feasible, and does not interfere with, detract from or degrade the historic cultural, architectural or archaeological resource values of the district. The proposed restroom facility design is complementary to the existing bandstand structure in style and color, and meets the Design Guidelines and Standards for the Historic Character Overlay District (D-2.4). 5. The use proposed for a building, structure, or parcel of land shall be compatible with the uses pre-dominating the designated area. The proposed use of the new structure as a public restroom facility is compatible with the existing public facility uses at Heritage Square Park and is a permitted use in the Public Facilities Zoning District. 6. The development, demolitions, relocations, conversions are in keeping with the architectural style and scale characterizing the period of historY in which the structure was built, including the landscaping features, and/or the features which caused the property to be so included in the district. The proposed restroom facility is designed to be compatible with nearby structures located inside and adjacent to Heritage Square Park. The architecture of the restroom was reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee and the Historical Resources Committee to ensure it meets the intent of the Historic Character Overlay District (D-2.4). 7. Proposed restoration efforts are in keeping with det~ils, materials, textures, colors, and landscape features common to the period of history when the designated district was constructed. No restoration is proposed as part of the project. The project will, however, be designed to enhance the historic character of structures located inside' and adjacent to Heritage Square Park and was reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee and Historic.Resources Committee. 8. Where applicable, the project meets the alternative building regulations pursuant to Part 8 of Title 24 of the 2007 California Historical Building Code and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects. The proposed restroom facility does not fall under the jurisdiction of the · Item 8.m. - Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. -PAGE 3 California Historical Building Code nor under the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby approves the project design indicated in Exhibit "B" with the above findings and subject to the conditions of approval as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and -- incorporated herein by this reference. On a motion by Council member ____ , seconded by Council member ___ _ and by the following roll call vote to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 25th day of November 2014. Item 8.m. - Page 7 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE4 TONY FERRARA, MAYOR ATTEST: KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ACTING CITY MANAGER APPROVED AS TO FORM: TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY Item 8.m. - Page 8 RESOLUTION NO. PAGES EXHIBIT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PLOT PLAN REVIEW 12-009 _ HERITAGE SQUARE PARK RESTROOM -' CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Planning Division , 1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City requirements as are applicable to this project. 2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Plot Plan Review 12- 009. 3. The restroom shall be constructed in conformance with the site design on Exhibit "B" of this Resolution. 4. The applicant shall agree to defend at his/her sole expense any action brought against the City, its present or former agents, officers, or employees because of the issuance of said approval, or in anyway relating to the implementation thereof, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers or emp>loyees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his/her obligations under this condition. 5. All lighting shall be shielded and directed downwards in accordance with the Municipal Code. Building Division and Fire Department 6. The project shall comply with the most recent editions of all California Building and Fire Codes, as adopted by the City of Arroyo Grande. 7. Provide complete compliance with the State and Federal Disability access requirements 8. A building permit shall be obtained by the installer/builder of the restroom structure. Engineering 9. The applicant shall be responsible during construction for cleaning city streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks of dirt tracked from the project site. The flushing of dirt or debris to storm drain or sanitary sewer facilities shall not be permitted. 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