City and County of San FranciscoSan Francisco Arts Commission

February 10, 2014

Civic Design Review Committee - February 10, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO ARTS COMMISSION
CIVIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
 
Monday, February 10, 2014
3:00 p.m.
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70
 
Agenda
 

 

  1. Roll Call
     
  2. Van Ness Avenue Bus Rapid Transit: Phase 1
    Action
    Approximately 1 hour
    This project had an informational review on 4/15/13.
    Will Kwan, Project Manager, DPW
    Paul de Freitas, Project Architect, DPW
    Martha Ketterer, Landscape Architect, DPW

    Explanatory documents: Request for Review Form, Presentation

    Discussion and possible motion to approve Phase 1 of the Van Ness Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Project.
     

  3. West Sunset Playground Renovation: Phase 1
    Action
    Approximately 30 minutes
    This project was not previously reviewed.
    Dan Mauer, Project Manager, DPW
    Will Kwan, Project Architect, DPW
    Jasmine Kaw, Landscape Architect, DPW

    Explanatory documents: Request for Review Form, Presentation

    Discussion and possible motion to approve Phase 1 of the West Sunset Playground Renovation Project.
     

  4. Burrows Streetscape Furniture Design: Phases 1, 2 and 3
    Action
    Approximately 30 minutes
    This project was previously reviewed for Phases 1 and 2 on 1/13/14.
    Garrett Jacobs, Project Manager, Architecture for Humanity
    Frederika Zipp, Project Designer, Architecture for Humanity
    Elizabeth Marley, Project Designer, Rebar Group

    Explanatory documents: Request for Review Form, Design Presentation, Bench Design Drawings

    Discussion and possible motion to approve Phases 1, 2 and 3 of the Burrows Streetscape Furniture Design Project.
     

  5. DuPont Courts Restroom: Phase 3
    Action
    Approximately 20 minutes
    This project was previously reviewed on the following dates: 7/18/11, 8/15/11.
    Marvin Yee, Project Manager, SFRPD
    Tony Leung, Project Architect, DPW
    Edward Chin, Landscape Architect, DPW
    Alejandro Pimental, Project Architect, DPW

    Explanatory documents: Request for Review Form, Presentation, landscape and architectural drawings Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

    Discussion and possible motion to approve Phase 3 of the DuPont Courts Restroom Project.
     

  6. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (“OCME”): Informational Presentation
    Discussion
    Approximately 30 minutes
    This project was previously reviewed on 10/15/12.
    Magdalena Ryor, Project Manager, DPW
    Charles Higueras, Program Manager, DPW BDC
    Jim Mueller, Principal, KMD Architects
    Jack Dybas, Project Manager, KMD Architects

    Explanatory documents: Request for Review FormPresentation
     

  7. Staff Report
    Discussion
    Approximately 5 minutes
    Determination of date for informal work session for Chinatown Station; upcoming staff meeting to develop draft memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) for design/build project at San Francisco Airport.
     
  8. Public Comment
    (This item is to allow members of the public to comment generally on matters within the Committee’s purview as well as to suggest new agenda items for the Committee’s consideration.)
     
  9. New Business and Announcements
    (This item is to allow Commissioners to introduce new agenda items for consideration.)
     
  10. Adjournment
     

spr 2/7/14
 

Notices

Explanatory documents listed above, as well as documents created or distributed after the posting of this agenda to the Arts Commission will be available for public inspection and copying at the Arts Commission office, 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 345, San Francisco, CA 94102, during regular business hours. Info: Jill Manton, 415-252-2585. PLEASE NOTE: The Arts Commission often receives documents created or submitted by other City officials, agencies or departments after the posting of the Arts Commission agenda. For such documents or presentations, members of the public may wish to contact the originating agency if they seek documents not yet provided to the Arts Commission.

Public comment in regard to specific items will be taken before or during consideration of the item.

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ACCESSIBLE MEETING POLICY

Per the American Disabilities Act and the Language Access Ordinance, Chinese, Spanish, and/or American Sign Language interpreters will be available upon request. Additionally, every effort will be made to provide a sound enhancement system, meeting materials in alternative formats, and/or a reader. Minutes may be translated after they have been adopted by the Commission. For all these requests, please contact Jill Manton, Director of Special Projects and Civic Design Review Program Manager, at least 48 hours before the meeting at 415-252-2585. Late requests will be honored if possible. The hearing room is wheelchair accessible.

利便参與會議的相關規定

根據美國殘疾人士法案和語言服務條例,中文、西班牙語、和/或美國手語翻譯人員在收到要求後將會提供翻譯服務。另外,我們將盡力提供擴音設備。同時也將會 提供不同格式的會議資料, 和/或者提供閱讀器。此外,翻譯版本的會議記錄可在委員會通過後提供。上述的要求,請於會議前最少48小時致電 415-252-2585 向 Jill Manton, Director of Special Projects and Civic Design Review Program Manager 提出。逾期提出的請求,若可能的話,亦會被考慮接納。聽證室設有輪椅通道。

POLITICA DE ACCESO A LA REUNIÓN

De acuerdo con la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (American Disabilities Act) y la Ordenanza de Acceso a Idiomas (Language Access Ordinance) intérpretes de chino, español, y lenguaje de señas estarán disponibles de ser requeridos. En adición, se hará todo el esfuerzo posible para proveer un sistema mejoramiento de sonido, materiales de la reunión en formatos alternativos, y/o proveer un leedor. Las minutas podrán ser traducidas luego de ser aprobadas por la Comisión. Para solicitar estos servicios, favor contactar a Jill Manton, Director of Special Projects and Civic Design Review Program Manager, por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 415-252-2585. Las solicitudes tardías serán consideradas de ser posible. La sala de audiencia es accesible a silla de ruedas.