SR-081280-11D~i.
UG 1 2 1980
T0: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Approval of Revised Working Drawings, Neilson Way/Barns rd Way
Pedestrian Access - Ocean Park Redevelopment Project
Background
On July 8, 1980, the Council was presented with working drawings for the pedestrian
portion of the Ocean Park Redevelopment Project park. Several concerns were
expressed by the Council, primarily concerning the questions of visability and
identification as a public access to the beach and beach parking lots.
Discussion
The working drawings have been reviewed in light of these concerns, and the
following modifications are now proposed:
A. Widening of East-West Walkway
In order to accommodate a mix of pedestrians, bicycle riders, and skaters,
it is proposed to widen the paved East-West walkway to ten (10) feet as
opposed to the five (5) foot width indicated on the original drawings. The
North-South connector walkway to Neilson Villa is proposed to remain at a
five foot width. Consideration was given to the installation of separate
parallel paths designated for walking or wheeled travelers; however, this
solution is deemed to be substantially less desirable due to the practical
difficulties of enforcing the segregation of uses. Since the widening of
the pathway only involves the substitution of paving for the turf block
specified in the original plans, there is no cost associated with this change.
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Removal/Reduction of Mounds
In order to provide direct ocean visability from the Neilson Way entrance,
it is proposed to totally eliminate the mound at the northeast corner of the
access way. .Additionally, and also to improve the view shed, it is proposed
to tower the mound at the southwest corner of the access way by two (2) feet.
An on-site inspection concluded that further alterations to the existing
grade would not improve visual access. The cost of these changes is
estimated at $1,800.
C
Signing
Signs which clearly identify the walkway as a public access route to both
the beach and beach parking lots will be installed at the Neilson Way
entrance and at additional sites between Neilson Way and Main Street. A
sign indicating access to Main Street is proposed for the Barnard Way
entrance to the walkway. Since the North-South connector walk to Neilson
Villa is intended and designed to provide access to the elderly, a sign
prohibiting bike riding or skating is proposed for the entrance to the
connector walk.
D. Widened Access - East Side of Neilson Way
At present, there is only a narrow access way through. the parking lot fence
on the east side of Neilson Way. Although .not incorporated in the original
working drawings, it is proposed that the existing opening be widened to
ten (10) feet .and aligned with the walkway on the west side of Neilson Way
in conjunction with the access way installation. To further establish
and identify the access between Main Street and the beach parking lots,
several additional design features are possible. These features may be
incorporated into the design for the proposed mini-park. on Ashland Avenue
west of Main Street. Specific proposals will be presented as the park
proposal becomes more solidified.
E. Other Considerations
Staff also reviewed the possibility of straightening the easterly half of
the walkway to improve visability. Due to the jog necessitated by the
existing property lines, the visability resulting from the straightening
would be only minimally improved. Straightening the walk would require the
reconstruction of the previously installed road base at a total cost of
approximately seven thousand dollars ($7,000), and would delay the
installation of the walk. Based on these considerations, this option is
not included in the staff recommendation.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Council approve the working drawings for the access
way between Neilson Way and Barnard Way, and authorize the solicitation of bids,
subject to the:
a. widening of the walkway to ten feet as described in the staff report; and
b. removal/reduction of the existing mounds as described in the staff report; and
c. development of a sign program as described in the staff report; and
d. widening and alignment of the opening on the east side of Neilson Way.
Prepared by: John Hemer
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LAW OFFICE.-._ ,,.•
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501 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD
POST OFFICE BOX 2.148
SANTA MONICA. CALIFORNIA 90406
August 6, 1980
Mayor and
Members of the Council
City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California
Gentlemen and Ladies:
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We, the Neilsen Villa Senior_Citizen Club, respectfully request
the August 12 agenda item on access way at Neilsen and Barnard
Ways be advanced for early discussion because of the age of our
members who intend to be present and wish to address your
Council.
Respectfully submitted, ,' / /~/~
Caroline Caldwell
President of the
Neilsen Villa Senior Citzen Club
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FADEM,. BERGER & NORTON
SOI SANTA MO NICA 30lJLcVARD
POST OFFICE BOX 2145
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA 90406
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Mayor and
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City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California
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~rle, the Neilsen Villa Senior. Citizen Club, respectfully request
the August 12 agenda item on access way at Neilsen and Barnard
Ways be advanced for early discussion because of the age of our
members who intend to be present and wish to address your
Council.
Respectfully submitted,
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Caroline Caldwell
President of the
Neilsen Villa Senior Citzen Club
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