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SR-11-A (9) i'PZ~?J05 \ \-A GS:SES:JM:mh (3/23) council Meeting: 03/29/88 Santa Monica, California MAR 2 9 1988 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: City Staff SUBJECT: Recommendation to Approve the Design for the Reconstruction of the West End of the Municipal pier Introduction This report requests that the city Council approve the design for the third phase of the reconstruction of the Santa Monica pier, the 420 foot extension of the west end of the Municipal Pier. Background At the time that the city Council conceptually approved the design alternative for the reconstruction of the Pier in May, 1985, staff presented a phased process for its implementation. The first phase, the strengthening and upgrading of the western end of the existing Pier was completed in October, 1986, The second phase, the reconstruction of portions of what is commonly known as the Newcomb Pier, or more recently referred to by its historical name, the Pleasure Pier, is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in July, 1988. The council approved a contract for architectural and engineering services for the third phase, the reconstruction of the western end of the Municipal Pier, at the April 28, 1987 Council meeting. The team of Theodore AnviCk, Structural Engineers and Kaplan/McLaughlin/Diaz, Architect was selected to provide these services for a contract fee of $224,550. - 1 - I \-A MAR 2 9 1988 Municipal Pier Desi9n The conceptual design approved in 1985 specified that the portions which had been destroyed during the 1983 winter storms would be rebuilt using concrete rather than timber piles as a means of providing greater protection from storm and wave action, and also of reducing long-term maintenance. The deck would be made of wood to preserve the continui ty and character of the existing timber pier and the concrete piles would be stained a dark brown color to better blend with the wooden piles. The engineering feasibility studies had recommended that a full lower deck, similar to what had been in place at the time of the storms, not be rebuilt, since the action of waves overtopping and uplifting the deck had contributed significantly to the failure of the Pier, The team of Anvick and KMO were then charged with developing a design for replacing the footprint of the 420 foot extension which would enhance fishing opportunities as well as create a sense of place at the west end of the Pier. The scope of the architectural and engineering contract includes the design of the pier platform and site improvements such as lighting fixtures, benches, trash containers, etc. Although the design and placement of buildings is not specifically covered under this contract, a preliminary program of uses and massing has been developed. Further assessment of previous uses will be conducted during the next several months. Additionally, the planning and accessibility requirements for future boat ramps have been addressed so that these facilities may be later added when the - 2 - breakwater is restored. The design team and City staff have been working very closely with the pier Restoration corporation (PRC) over the past months to develop the design presented in this report as Attachment A, Anvick and KMD presented several alternative schemes for consideration to the PRC, including the traditional hammerhead shape as well as hexagonal pod designs. The clear consensus of the PRC was that the traditional configuration be selected since this best represents the mandate of the Pier Guidelines as well as the restoration goals of the PRC. The recollllttended footprint incorporates the direction on design aspects given by the PRC at its December 16, 1987 meeting. Key elements such as preserving open vistas, creating both public and private congregating areas, and maintaining accessibility around the entire perimeter have been achieved through the design of the platform. The PRC also expressed a strong desire for fishing balconies which would be at a lower elevation than the main deck and would permit the separation of fishing and other activities. The engineers have been able to achieve this objective by creating two types of fishing balconies. The first set of balconies are located about halfway down the promenade on both the north and south sides. This is a good spot for fishing since it is located at the breakers, The balconies will be at elevation +20 which is five feet lower than the main deck. They will also offer some structural advantage by creating a wider area along the narrow promenade which will provide greater resistance to wave forces. The second set of fishing balconies - 3 - is' at the far end of the pier along the north and west facing edges, which is where the fishing deck was previously located. These balconies are at elevation +15, which is ten feet lower than the main deck. In order to ensure the structural integrity of these cantilevered balconies, the deck will be made of concrete. All of the fishing balconies are accessible by stairs and gently sloping ramps. The balconies provide a total of 4,500 square feet of fishing area, or more than 450 lineal feet of railing space. The total square footage of the reconstructed portion is approximately 40,000 square feet as compared to the previous configuration of 25,000 square feet of upper deck and 26,000 square feet of lower deck. A comparison plan of the proposed footprint and the previous upper and lower deck areas is included as Attachment B, The site improvements have also been developed in coordination with the PRC and the recommended amenities are shown in Attachment C. These include light fixtures, benches, trash containers, water fountains, hand railing, and fish cleaning sinks. It should be noted that concerns for cost and maintenance might require that some modification be made to selected improvements. staff will consult with the PRC on any required changes. The PRC Board unanimously approved the design of the footprint and site improvements at its March 16, 1988 meeting. project Schedule Following Council approval of the recommended design, the engineers will begin the preparation of construction documents. Staff expects to bid the project in June, 1988 which would result - 4 - in' a construction start date at the end of the summer. This is consistent with the mitigation measures included in the Final Environment Impact Report approved by the Council on April 22, 1986, The scheduling of construction to begin after the sUllllller is a means of minimizing impacts to visitors to the pier and the beach. Construction is anticipated to be completed by the 1989 sUllllller season. As indicated earlier, this phase of the design work does not include the buildings which will be placed at the end of the pier. staff will be working with the PRe over the next months to refine the program of uses so tha~the design work, particularly for the public buildings such as restrooms, may be completed to fit with the platform construction schedule. Budget/Financial Impact The approval of the reconstruction design does not require action at this time, There is currently appropriation authority in Account 30-740-625-000-940, Municipal pier Reconstruction, in the amount of $3,383,522. The original cost estimate of $3.5 million was prepared in 1985 and was based on a conceptual scheme. The updated cost estimate of the proposed design, based on actual quantities of materials and the experience of the actual construction cost of the current Newcomb Pier reconstruction, indicates that the construction cost may be higher than originally estimated. As more definitive information becomes known during the final design stage, the required funds will be added during budget preparation, - 5 - As with the reconstruction of the Newcomb Pier, part of the reconstruction of the Municipal pier is eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds. FEMAls approved amount for replacement of Municipal pier to its pre-storm condition is $2.4 million; the city will receive 75% of this amount, or $1,7 million, In addition, the wildlife Conservation Board has approved a matching grant of $500,000. In consideration of these outside agency funds, the City's expected contribution for this phase of the reconstruction may be up to $1.9 million. Recommendation staff respectfully recommends that the city council approve the design for the reconstruction of the west end of the Municipal Pier. Prepared by: stan Scholl, Director of General services Judith Meister, pier Manager Desi Alvarez, city Engineer Attachments: A Municipal pier Design B Comparison Plan C site Improvements - 6 - i . '" I ;; ~ x ~ ~ = ~ ~ . i ::: . ." ;; . ~ ~ - ~ ~ .:X: i : ~ , , _0 ! ,;; . . N u tZl )- Z ...; :> ~ I 0 z - () )- a: I c:: z I ..... () ..... 'i:l >- t'"" "tl ..... trl ;;tl I I i I I ;:g ; )> Z [J ~0 ~ ..j ~ ~ ~ 'r . ;;. ~~ - z j; - :- ~~- ! ~. , : ~ ~ ~ ~ - , 'z , - ,;;. - ~ IZl :> Z ~ :> s:: o Z - (") :> s:: I C I ~ I ~ \ ~ I I ~o :I: "1J :D m < o c: '" .- o :i: m :D .- m < m .- " J I . . "1J JJ m < o c: UJ c: "1J "1J m :D .- '" < m .- n'l . I . 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'-:II """4' ;..,:' ~ ~ ~:; -!--..~- ..~-:...~--, ~ r POST CAP "'-, / "- PIPE RAIL LIGHTING & f _ SC~lf , I SITE FURNISHI\IGS f ~-, I 3/16/88 KAPLA:--': McLACGHLlN. DIAZ ... .,. c ,.. . TEe T lJ A. E P LA..... N . hi C; 116Qe, 5...... VJCENTIE 80V\.E\fAIIIt> 1,.05 .......c;E'\..E'iI C'" lI('o()II" 12' II 120 HilI \/-EfT 3 ,f -~ ~- ..-- .r ~ / ' ,/~ PI'':; -,~ 'f " l ~- r;:. .\ p L \ " \1 L L \ (, II L " J) 1 \ Z 1 '606 SA.N VIC::'->..TE BO-)~E\fAP:; LOS A'.JGcL:::=S ......... 9804;- 213820339" TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: Santa Monica City Council Meeting - March 29, 1988 Ted Anvick Consulting Structural Engineers Kaplan/McLaughlin/Diaz - Architects & Planners Brian A. Sehnert, AlA - KMD Santa Monica Municipal Pier INTRODUCTION Ted Anvlck, Engineers and KMD envision the Municipal P1er, along with the development of the Pleasure Pier, as a year round l8-hour-a-day destination, morning, afternoon and evening. Children, teenagers and adults of all walks of life can come to the p1er, they can enJOY the color and activity and recreation offered by the pier and the ocean, and feel secure. DESIGN PROCESS/ISSUES During the design process several schemes were presented. Some included a more traditional design, similar to the orlginal footprint, while others included more contemporary schemes. The PRe directed the design team to develop a traditional scheme. The baslc design concepts that generated th1S design lncluded mainta1ning the beautiful v1stas that are inherent in the piers location, maximizing perimeter area of the pier and accessibility to it, and creating a separateness and variety in places and activities offered by the physical layout of the pier. To thlS end, several different types of balconies have been utilized. Small, private balconies Fishing balconies-5 feet below deck level at mid-point/surf 11ne Lower balconies-lO feet below deck level wrapping the edge These create different types of spaces for users, and provide a more interesting and random footprint not only in plan, but also as viewed by boaters and beachgoers. The entire pier is accessible to young and old and physically disabled individuals through a series of ramps that connect the various levels. PIER MATERIALS/STRUCTURE The pier materials to be used are similar to those presently being 1nstalled at the Pleasure Pier. A wood deck will be placed on top of the structural concrete and beam system to create the feeling and look of the original wood pier. The design is intended to withstand wave action and, more critically, earthquake action, and it is designed assuming the breakwater will not be 1n place prior to its construct1on. It wlll be one of most wave and seismlC resistant p1ers on the coast. ~ . Santa Monica Clty Councll Meeting - March 29, 1988 Page Two LIGHTING AND SITE FURNISHINGS An important design aspect that the team considered is the transition between the old and new. Pile spacing and size has been maintained as much as possible for contlnulty, but the transition from the users point of view is largely accomplished through the detalls, for example, railing, light fixtures, benches and other furnishings, The PRC selected site furnishings from a larger group presented by the design team. It is recommended. and in fact lt 1S the intention, that these be used the entire length of the Municipal Pier and on the Pleasure Pier to fully integrate the design. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT The design team has provided a possible scenario for structures to be prov1ded at the end of the pier. These are not intended to be definitive, but rather to give an idea of possible location and massing. The program presently calls for restrooms with storage/service, a cafe and bait shop. Buildings would be kept from the perimeter of the pier to allow accessibility and vistas along its entire length. Ultimately, the building designs, and the space created around them will create activity nodes at the end of the pier. The design of the pier will also allow for a continuation of the ramp for access to future boating facilities if the city chooses to rebuild the breakwater. With coastal areas becomlng more unaccessible in terms of affordability, places like the Santa Monica Pier will play an even greater role as a recreation center for Southern Californla. We believe that the re-emergence of the Municipal Pier and the development plan proposed for the Pleasure Pier will work hand-in-hand to create this center.