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Home My WebLink About2013-11-13_Power PointULI Technical Assistance Panel Recommendations Balboa Village Advisory Committee November 13, 2013 Propose entry gateways At Adams St. and A St. along Balboa Blvd. and Boardwalk Palm at the Ferry Create a sense of arrival from Ferry Revitalization along Palm St. that extends to Ocean Facade improvements to buildings adjacent to Ferry with new urban design guidelines, i.e. form -based code • AUTO FERRY „�w„ n��R- qk� � a 9r ow 4 • �qw � l n �x {...,,��,�• . 3 � f � 1. •1 A- ;�rocl�4t e , V - �h -Ills vtVVloE Recommendations for public realm corridors Focus on bringing in better quality restaurants and services for locals Activate streets that act like alleys — Bay Avenue Buildings should front Palm St. Ocean parking lot Add dining experiences "on the sand" Add two - and - three -sided buildings in certain areas Pavilion, Ferry sign, Ferris Wheel, Balboa Park, Ruby's, Balboa Inn, beach, bayside These focal points present major opportunities for improvements. Need to ask "How important are the focal points ?" • Wayfinding • Landmark • Orientation • Architectural cues Branding The Pavilion is a most recognizable icon and should be celebrated. Balboa Blvd. Create focal points at key intersections Main St. and Balboa Blvd. Palm St. and Balboa Blvd. Palm St. terminating at the Ocean Parking Lot. ExplorOcean creates a new focal point Look at how it impacts the Village and interacts with other focal points. Balboa Theatre Delivery and operation is key to its success. "MOST BANG FORTHE BUCK" Create sidewalk and outdoor cafes. Fagade improvements that enhance pedestrian experience. Create a "storefront fund" (Ex: Portland, OR) Orient buildings along Palm St. to face street Gateway and wayfinding signage keeping heritage of current vintage signs Landscaping Soften where vertical building edge meets the horizontal sidewalk edge Add more seating Create tree canopy over sidewalks Create parklettes Night - lighting Improve /upgrade Add string lighting across streets Close Bay Avenue to vehicular traffic. Special Events Areas: Balboa Park, Boardwalks, beach, streets, alleys, and sidewalks Types of events and activities for Balboa Village that attract residents and visitors to the area on a year -round basis: Farmers Market Craft shows Art shows Vintage car /boat shows Expanded Holiday Boat Parade venue Craft Beer Fest Seasonal Music Festivals Taste of Balboa Food trucks ■ Recommendations to create a stronger identity and connectivity in the Village: Not pedestrian - friendly with narrow sidewalks, no street canopy and one - sided development on Balboa Blvd. Restripe Balboa Blvd. to widen sidewalks, add another parallel parking lane and create a median (imagine the median with canopy trees!) Introduce a Plaza into the heart of the Village. Strengthen connection between the ocean and the bay by creating more areas for congregation in the form of a Village core (Ex: Central Plaza) widening sidewalks, making facade improvements Create continuity with landscape, hardscape, street furniture, lighting, signage To see all the details that are visible on the Govgle screen, use the Print* link nem to the map. How should the "blocks" be prioritized for the future City - sponsored fagade incentive program and /or targeted tenant attraction program? Central Park /Plaza Balboa Blvd. Palm St. Bay St. Main St. Alleys Incorporate new form -based code /design guidelines to guide the quality of the Village urban character and improve pedestrian experience. 0 a a 0 ,rire Ab [7 L Gateway Signage Design Guidelines (including signs) — authentic personality Alternative Transportation Trolley Water taxi Bike Sharing Central Park or Plaza @ Palm Lot Street Improvements —connectivity, landscaping, lighting Special Events —street closures Community Development Department- Planning Division rt Park Once Concept Fagade Improvement Program Balboa Theater Merchants Association /Special Events Community Development Department- Planning Division 15 ��j 1 1 � v � �. 1