Resolution 6814 with exhibits - Laserfiche WebLink

Section B: Site and Goals Pedestrian Network A continuous pedestrian network shall create safe access around and through Waterfront Place Central. There are three north-south and three east to west pedestrian corridors. The pedestrian corridors will include connections to the Esplanade. The Esplanade is a major promenade wrapping the site. At 20' wide, it includes a 15' minimum clear travel zone for walking and biking except as provided for in Exhibit 16 Pedestrian Pathway Width Diagram on the west side of the yacht club. An additional 10' will be used to transition to upland landscape and buildings. Pedestrian safety will be important. In addition to meeting all city, state, and federal requirements for pedestrian safety, a series of guidelines for enhanced cross-walks and well defined crossing points are included. Walkway materials or special textures and colors will cross vehicle travel lanes where cross walks are provided. In some areas, intersections may also be elevated to further emphasize the crossing area for safety. Bicycle Access Waterfront Place Central will connect with the City-wide bike system via a connection from West Marine View Drive along Jetty Landing to the multi-use waterfront Esplanade. The Esplanade wraps the entire site and connects back onto West Marine View Drive at southern end. Vehicle Access Streets provide both a unified network for access as well as an important element in creating the character at Waterfront Place Central. A network of streets with varying size and function establish a hierarchy based on use, traffic and pedestrian volumes, location, and linkages. There will be an entry boulevard, pedestrian streets, plaza streets, general circulation, interior cross streets and a Woonerf. The variation and specificity of the street types reflect the unique quality envisioned for specific districts at the Waterfront Place Central. Within each district, streets will take on an identity that reinforces that district's distinctive character established through urban design and streetscape standards and guidelines Views Maintaining and enhancing views is a paramount goal for Waterfront Place Central. The community and visitors will enjoy the views and quality of place the marine environment provides. View Corridor A View Corridor at 14th Street will preserve and enhance existing views of the marina. The view corridor shall be protected by limited building along this corridor in accordance with the Port/City Development Agreement. Residential Views Development will be sensitive to views from hillside residents to the east by height limit, high quality design, and by providing roof amenities such as planted balconies and rooftop terraces. Mechanical equipment will be screened and roof top color will be selected to minimize glare. Views from new residential buildings on the site will be protected and enhanced by a series of 2014 Waterfront Place Central Supplemental Design Guidelines - 12-