CC 2022-05-10 PP Presentation_Short Street ClosureCONSIDERATION OF CURRENT AND FUTURE SHORT STREET STATUS AND PEDESTRIAN PLAZA AND PARK CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
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Background
Sample Conceptual Design
Intermediate Design Plan Option
General Plan Consistency
Access and Parking
Costs and Next Steps
Alternatives for Consideration
Outline
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Location – Portion of Short Street between Olohan Alley and East Branch Street
Background
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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
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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
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Developed by Rooster Creek Tavern and MW Architects
Sample Conceptual Design
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Sample Conceptual Design
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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