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CC 2022-05-10 PP Presentation_Short Street ClosureCONSIDERATION OF CURRENT AND FUTURE SHORT STREET STATUS AND PEDESTRIAN PLAZA AND PARK CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 5/12/2022 1 5/12/2022 Background Sample Conceptual Design Intermediate Design Plan Option General Plan Consistency Access and Parking Costs and Next Steps Alternatives for Consideration Outline 2 5/12/2022 Location – Portion of Short Street between Olohan Alley and East Branch Street Background 3 5/12/2022 2009 – CC considered closure – Centennial Plaza Background February 23, 2010 – CC Reso 4262 Authorized Purchase and Sale and Improvement Agreement Included modifications to Short Street: Straighten and narrow travel lane to 16 feet One-way in only Curb and gutter and sidewalk ADA ramp improvements Construction completed 2011 4 5/12/2022 June 23, 2020 – CC Reso – Short Street closed and converted to outdoor dining July 13, 2020 – CC Reso – Modification to allow individual restaurants to use portion of closed area for customers Rooster Creek Tavern Gina’s Restaurant Background 5 5/12/2022 Developed by Rooster Creek Tavern and MW Architects Sample Conceptual Design 6 5/12/2022 Sample Conceptual Design 7 5/12/2022 If CC directs staff to close and redevelop: Continued closure to vehicles Pedestrian and public area Removal of existing concrete k-rail Decorative traffic-rated planter barriers Intermediate Design Plan 8 5/12/2022 LU6-5: Village Core developments shall emphasize uses that contribute to the vitality of the whole, creating pedestrian traffic and interest, as outlined in the Design Guidelines for the Arroyo Grande Village. LU6-6: The Village Core encourages the development of outdoor dining and other similar uses provided that they do not impede pedestrian use of the sidewalks. LU6-7: All revitalization, redevelopment and new development projects in the Village Core shall include appropriate site planning and urban design amenities to encourage pedestrian travel. General Plan Consistency 9 5/12/2022 Access and Parking Current – one-way access into Olohan Alley Project would limit vehicular access to driveways at South Mason Street and Bridge Street Allows right and left-turn lanes into and out of Olohan Alley No parking created nor eliminated 10 5/12/2022 Scoping Budget of $30,000 in FY22-23 CIP Cost analysis Design refinement Intermediate Street Closure of $7,000-12,000 Purchase of decorative traffic barrier planters and picnic tables Full Cost of Pedestrian Plaza unknown at this time Potential for use of park development impact fees Costs 11 5/12/2022 Further development of conceptual plan Public input, refinement of plan, cost analysis Intermediate street closure plan Removal of k-rail, addition of decorative traffic barrier, removal of Rooster Creek Tavern and Gina’s use of street Final concept to CC at future date Incorporation into CIP budget and work plan with future RFP Next Steps 12 5/12/2022 The following alternatives are presented for Council’s consideration: 1) Receive the updated proposed sample concept plan, receive public comment, and provide staff direction to move forward with further evaluation of a conceptual plan along with a cost analysis and public feedback; and 2) Provide staff with direction to implement an intermediate design plan for Short Street that includes adoption of a Resolution to continue closure of Short Street and use as a pedestrian and public area; or Alternatives 13 5/12/2022 The following alternatives are presented for Council’s consideration: 1) Receive the updated proposed sample concept plan, receive public comment, and provide staff direction to move forward with further evaluation of a conceptual plan along with a cost analysis and public feedback; and 2) Direct staff to reopen Short Street to vehicle traffic until the permanent redesign of Short Street is completed; or 3. 1) Do not direct staff to proceed with the redesign of Short Street and 2) Direct that Short Street be reopened to vehicle traffic; or 4. Provide other direction to staff. Alternatives 14