RIVERWALK COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Review and provide direction regarding the signage and corner site design at the intersection of Martin Avenue and Washington Street for the South Extension of the Riverwalk
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: William J Novack P.E., Director of Transportation, Engineering and Development/City Engineer
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
As we commence with the detailed design and permitting of the South Extension of the Riverwalk one element that needs greater detail and direction is the theming and signage at the Martin Avenue intersection. At the February Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) committee meeting our consultant provided us with exhibits to get our input. Additionally, Kevin Schoolcraft, a representative of Ryan Companies, was present to provide their company's thoughts. Ryan is constructing the building at the corner of Martin and Washington, so their input was important since we want the signs for the building and the Riverwalk to complement each other.
At the February meeting Mr Schoolcraft offered to have his design team review the Riverwalk Commission consultant's work and then provide a design for what they were considering.
DISCUSSION:
Attached is the 10 Martin Avenue Signage exhibit prepared by Ryan Companies. Also attached are the plan and sign elevation exhibit along with the theming exhibit from the February meeting. Please note that not all of these exhibits show the location of the traffic signal mast arms or posts which encroach on the view of the signs. At this time, we are simply trying to get an idea of the type and style of signs on these corners.
Mr Schoolcraft was not able to attend the April 2, 2024, PDC committee meeting, however the PDC reviewed the Ryan proposal and compared it to the initial Riverwalk concept. Several items were discussed, but the main points included the following:
1. The signage that Ryan...
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