SR-303-009 (6)
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OCT 1 3 1987
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City council
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Santa Monica, California
Meeting October 13, 1987
TO: Mayor and city council
FROM: City staff
SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW FOR PALISADES PARK EXTENSION
INTRODUCTION
The southern portion of palisades Park has been extended to the
Santa Monica Pier entrance at the foot of Colorado. This has
made it possible to improve access to the Pier from the Park.
This report describes proposed improvements on that extension and
recommends city Council approval.
BACKGROUND
In 1983 the vehicle access ramp to Pacific Coast Highway between
the Santa Monica Pier entrance and Palisades Park was closed to
ease traffic conflict. In 1986 the ramp was removed and filled
with soil extending Palisades Park to the Pier. In early 1987
the filled area was grassed over and new bluff fencing was
installed. Staff then hired landscape architect Larry steinle to
explore alternatives for improving access between the Park and
the Pier.
The plan submitted to the City Council, prepared by Mr. steinle,
shows the proposed improvements for the area. The major elements
include realignment of the Colorado entrance walkway to Palisades
Park so that the entry focuses on the cannon; widening of the
walkway onto the Pier; a new walkway from the cannon to the pier
bridge; realignment of the Palisades Park service road away from
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the Colorado entrance; repaving of the circle around the cannon;
and new seating around the cannon. The proposed seating will
involve the installation of single metal seats.-
The improvements will improve pedestrian traffic flow between
palisades Park and the Pier by eliminating the existing railing
and providing a paved walkway. Access to the Pier will be
enhanced by widening the existing concrete walk. The proposed
walkway alignment will make the cannon the focal point. The
cannon area will be much more inviting with the proposed paving
and seating.
The plan was approved by the Architectural Review Board on
September 2, 1987. The plan is available for review by the City
Council in the Council Office.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $23,831 remain for this project in account
number 01-740-511-000-937. Additional funds will not be
required.
RECOMMENDATION
staff recommends that the City Council approve the design as
submitted and authorize staff to proceed with the additional
improvements.
Prepared by:
Don Arnett, Director
Recreation and Parks
Doug Stafford, Superintendent
Parks Division
design
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