City and County of San FranciscoSan Francisco Arts Commission
 

REGULAR CIVIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE

Monday, September 16, 2002


MEETING LOCATION

3:00 p.m.

Suite 70, Conference Room

25 Van Ness Ave.

San Francisco 94102


Explanatory documents are available for public inspection and copying at the Arts Commission office, 25 Van Ness Ave, Ste 240, during regular business hours.



Minutes

The meeting commenced at 3:05 p.m.

  1. Role Call:

    Commissioners present: Andrea Cochran , Stanlee Gatti ,William Meyer, Rod Freebairn-Smith, Barbara Stauffacher-Solomon

    Staff present: Richard Newirth, Nina Dunbar, Rommel Taylor

  2. HARDING PARK AND FLEMING GOLF COURSE RENOVATION
    MAINTENANCE BUILDING
    PHASE 3


    Commissioner Meyer asked if there had been any changes to the project since the phase two review.

    Jorge Guttierrez, DPW BOA, stated that the project had not changed.

    Commissioner Meyer opened the floor to public comment.

    Commissioner Meyer closed the floor to public comment.

    Motion to approve Harding Park and Fleming Golf Course Maintenance Building, Phase 3
    Motion: Freebairn-Smith
    Vote:
    Unanimous

  3. NORTH BEACH POOL RENOVATION
    PHASE 3

    Commissioner Meyer asked if there had been any changes to the project since the phase two review.

    Paulett Taggert, Principal Paulett Taggert Architects, stated that the design of the mechanical house had developed since the last review. Ms. Taggert presented the design and material samples.

    Commissioner Meyer opened the floor to public comment.

    Commissioner Meyer closed the floor to public comment.

    Motion to approve North Beach Pool Renovation, Phase 3
    Motion:
    Freebairn-Smith
    Vote:
    Unanimous
  4. WEST PORTAL CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION
    PHASE 1 & 2

    Dan Mauer, Project Coordinator, Recreation and Park, introduced the project. He explained that the project was a renovation of an existing clubhouse built on top of the slab for the MUNI Metro West Portal Tunnel. The proposal would address increasing the square footage, site landscape and accessibility.

    Commissioner Meyer opened the floor to public comment.

    Commissioner Meyer closed the floor to public comment.

    Commissioner Freebairn-Smith asked if the trellis along the eave of the building would be planted.

    Dan Mauer responded that they planned on some type of foliage, however, it had not yet been decided.

    Commissioner Freebairn-Smith asked if the community had been involved in the design process.

    Mr. Mauer responded that the community was very supportive of the design and was involved extensively in the process.

    Commissioner Cochran commented that the stucco was rendered rough. She asked if the stucco finish could be smooth.

    Mr. Mauer answered that that shouldn't be a problem.

    Commissioner Freebairn-Smith asked if the trellis would limit the possibilities for art on the building.

    Nina Dunbar, Arts Commission staff, explained that the Public Art committee had selected a pool of artists for this project. Final selection of an individual artist had not happened. Ms. Dunbar explained that if the selected art work significantly changes the architecture, the project will be brought back to civic design for review.

    Commissioner Meyer commented that he liked the trellis element either planted or without planting. Mr. Meyer stated that he would like to see more articulation along the southern facade to increase shading.

    Commissioner Stauffacher Solomon asked how the team decided on the materiality for the trellis element.

    Miguel Tello, DPW BOA, explained that the materiality was a response to the material precedents in the area which were concrete and metal. He added that code requirements were also a factor.
    Commissioner Gatti commented that he highly recommended planting the trellis. and felt that without some sort of planting the architecture would not be complete.

    Motion to approve West Portal Clubhouse Renovation, Phase 1 & 2, contingent upon presentation of a landscape strategy at phase three review.
    Motion:
    Freebairn-Smith
    Vote:
    Unanimous

  5. SAN FRANCISCO TRASH RECEPTACLES
    PHASE 1,2,3

    Mohammed Nuru, DPW, explained that the team reviewed the comments made by the Civic Design Commitee at the August meeting. He commented that the team examined the Crissy Field trash and recycling cans. Mr. Nuru explained that after further analysis the proposed receptacle design from Forms + Surfaces and DPW meets the needs of the City more than the Crissy Field design. Mr. Nuru commented that the Crissy Field design was more elegant and simple. However, he commented that the two can system and use of trash bags would be prohibitive in terms of cost and maintenance.

    Mr. Nuru explained that the the proposed receptacle design from Forms + Surfaces and DPW directly responds to requirements as laid out by the city and community. The can should be graffiti/vandal resistant, compatible with existing trash pick up service, removal of crap top and contents should be protected from the elements. Furthermore, he stated that 75% of the existing cans will receive the new tops and then 25% of existing cans will be replaced with the new receptacle.

    Commissioner Meyer opened the floor to public comment.

    Commissioner Meyer closed the floor to public comment.

    Commissioner Gatti asked if all the cans will have the same color regardless of the neighborhood.

    Mr. Nuru responded that all the receptacles will have the same finish. However, depending on the neighborhood a unique plaque will be incorporated into the side of the can.

    Commissioner Gatti stated that he liked the prototype design. Mr. Gatti asked how the color was determined. He commented that he preferred either a dark green or dark blue.

    Commissioner Cochran stated that the round shape of the Crissy Field can is more elegant. She asked of the issues of compatibility with the toter could be resolved. Ms. Cochran commented that she liked the stainless steel finish.

    Commissioner Freebairn-Smith commented that a high grade of stainless steel needed to be used in order to prevent corrosion due to scratches and dings. Mr. Freebairn-Smith asked if issues of public safety in relation to potential terrorist attacks had been considered.

    Mr. Nuru responded that there had been no discussions regarding terrorist attacks.

    Commissioner Meyer commented that the need for compatibility with the toter system and for compatibility with existing trash receptacles should be the deciding factors in the design. Mr. Meyer agreed with Commissioner Gatti regarding the color selection.

    Commissioner Stauffacher Solomon commented that she did not agree with the design of the receptacle. Ms. Stauffacher-Solomon agreed with Commissioner Meyer and Gatti regarding the color.

    Motion to approve San Francisco Trash Receptacles design Phase 1,2,3
    Motion:
    Freebairn-Smith
    Vote:
    YES: Stanlee Gatti ,William Meyer, Rod Freebairn-Smith
    NO: Andrea Cochran , Barbara Stauffacher Solomon

    Motion to approve San Francisco Trash Receptacles color, green to match Decaux Kiosks
    Motion:
    Stanlee Gatti
    Vote:
    YES; Stanlee Gatti , Rod Freebairn-Smith, Barbara Stauffacher-Solomon
    NO: Andrea Cochran William Meyer

  6. Adjournment

    Meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.