Civic_Design_Committee
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 CIVIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Monday, April 19, 2003
3:00 p.m.
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70
Minutes
Commissioners Present: William Meyer, Barbara Stauffacher Solomon, Rod Freebairn-Smith, Andrea Cochran
Absent: Stanlee Gatti
Staff Present: Richard Newirth, Nancy Gonchar, Rommel Taylor
Call To Order:
- Harding Park Golf Course- Clubhouse
Phase 3
Victor Talatala, Architect BOA, stated that there where three changes to the design since the Phase 2 approval. He explained that the window pattern had been simplified and the entry canopy had been modified along the southern elevation. The roofline was modified from a double gable to a single gable at the rear elevation. The last change to the design was the elimination of the ramp entry at the front of the building.
Commissioner Meyer opened the floor to public comment.
Commissioner Meyer closed the floor to public comment.
Motion to approve Phase 3: Staffaucher Solomon
Vote: Unanimous
- India Basin Shoreline Park Restroom/Storage facility
Phase 1 & 2
Todd Jersey, architect, Todd Jersey Architecture presented the new design concept. He explained that the aesthetic of the revised scheme was more industrial and bold. He stated that he worked directly with metalworker to develop the overall design. Mr. Jersey explained that several covered skylights had replaced the cupola. Also, oval windows had been added around the top perimeter of the tank to increase natural light penetration.
Commissioner Meyer opened the floor to public comment.
Commissioner Meyer closed the floor to public comment.
Commissioner Freebairn-Smith stated that he liked the design. He asked about the type and quality of the selected finish for the exterior. He stated concern about rusting due to condensation. He also asked if there where any design guidelines established for this area of the city.
Mr. Jersey stated that they would be using a water based finish. The life span of the finish is about 20 years. He stated that the exterior will have to be repainted periodically regardless of the type of paint used. Mr. Jersey also stated that there were no guidelines that he was aware of for this area of the city.
Commissioner Stauffacher Solomon stated that she like the revised design. She asked what would the exterior color be.
Mr. Jersey stated that they had not made a final color selection. He said that they were considering a gray green or either a blue green.
Joe Ingenito, Trust for Public Land, stated that they preferred a dark grey with a light grey interior.
Commissioner Cochran asked how the concrete wall attached to the tank.
Mr. Jersey explained that the concrete wall did not attach directly to the interior walls of the tank because the final interior diameter is unknown. The concrete wall stops just short of the tank interior. Custom metal fittings will be used to secure the concrete to the interior walls.
Commissioner Freebairn-Smith asked how the interior would be ventilated. He expressed concern about odors imbedded in the concrete.
Mr. Jersery stated that the interior would be passively ventilated via the front door, slits along the upper perimeter of the tank and through the skylights. There will not be any type of mechanical ventilation.
Commissioner Freebairn-Smith asked if there was a landscape component to the design.
Mr. Igenito stated that there wasn’t a landscape component in this phase of the project.
Motion to approve Phase 1 & 2 contingent upon review of colors at Full Commission meeting: Staffaucher Solomon
Vote: Unanimous
- Hamilton Pool and Recreation Center
Phase 1
Will Kwan, Project Architect, DPW BOA stated that the existing 32,000 square foot building was located on Geary Blvd between Steiner and Scott streets. It is a concrete structure with a painted stucco finish. Steel and aluminum shading elements are incorporated into the southern façade. The building is currently used for aquatic sports, indoor sports and community events.
Mr. Kwan explained that a new two-story structure would connect the natatorium and the gymnasium. The lower level will provide support spaces such as locker/changing rooms and administrative offices. The upper levels will provide space for community gatherings, a kitchen and more office space. He stated that the opaque glass along the southern façade of the natatorium would be replaced with transparent low-e glass to maximize natural light transmission. Mr. Kwan commented that there are two murals adjacent to the proposed new structure. One mural is monochromatic the other newer mural is painted in very bright colors. Mr. Kwan stated that the color selection for the building was an attempt to balance the composition of the façade and not compete with the mural. The newer more colorful mural is under debate whether it was installed legally and if it can be painted over.
Commissioner Meyer opened the floor to public comment.
Commissioner Meyer closed the floor to public comment.
Commissioner Cochran stated the building design seems to be driven heavily by the location and character of the mural. She felt that the issue of painting over the new mural should be resolved as soon as possible. She also asked if the tree along Geary Boulevard would remain.
Debra Lehane, Program Director, Arts Commission Civic Art Collections, stated that staff need to research and review the process further and would report back to the Civic Design Committee.
Keith Kawamura explained that the trees along Geary Blvd would remain. He further stated that it was his understanding that the current mural location was a temporary site.
Commissioner Freebairn-Smith voiced concerns about the confusion surrounding the mural. He felt that more attention needed to be given to the approach of the building. Mr. Freebairn-Smith also said that he would like to see more deciduous trees around the front of the natatorium to maximize light penetration in the winter. Mr. Freebairn-Smith also asked if the community had asked for any additional programmatic functions for the new building.
Mr. Kwan stated that the design satisfied the programmatic requirements of the community.
Motion to approve Hamilton Pool and Recreation Center Phase 1: Freebairn-Smith
Vote: Unanimous
- San Francisco 9-11 Memorial Phase 1
Sean Hughes explained that this project started out as a memorial to his wife.Over the course of its development it has become a memorial honoring all San Franciscans that died in the attacks on September 11, 2001. He stated that the site was originally planned for Crissy Field but due to policy restrictions prohibiting construction in a National Park the site was relocated.
Kyrie McClellan explained that Hargreaves Associates have been retained to provide design services for this project. The new site is on PUC property adjacent to an existing pump station. This pump station is the proposed site for a future learning center. Ms. McClellan stated that the memorial would be integrated into an existing concrete planter. She introduced Marcel Wilson to present the design scheme.
Marcel Wilson, Senior Associate, Hargreaves Associates explained that the project was designed to be a memorial to the events of September 11th and to San Franciscans who lost their lives that day. The memorial will function as a place of contemplation and reflection. No names will be indicated on the site. The material language alludes to the emotional intensity of the event. He explained that the concrete planter will be wrapped in steel and a floating plane of steel and water will act as a focal point to the horizon.He stated that they are considering several types of metal including using salvaged metal from the site in New York.
Commissioner Meyer opened the floor to public comment.
Commissioner Meyer closed the floor to public comment.
Commissioner Stauffacher Solomon commented that she felt the design was successful and that she would encourage the use of salvaged steel.
Commissioner Freebarin Smith agreed that the design is very sophisticated in its spare use of materials. He questioned the functionality of keeping a thin layer of water on such a windy site.
Mr. Wilson stated that the water element was not finalized. It is possible that it will be a more passive element that catches rainwater rather than having a fixed pool of water.
Commissioner Cochran stated that it elegantly activates an otherwise barren site. She would encourage a more passive water feature rather than a permanent standing body of water.
Commissioner Meyer stated that he liked the idea of wrapping the planter in steel and would also encourage the use of salvaged steel. He stated that he had concerns about the cantilevered water table. He recommended that the design team consult with the Mayor’s Office on Disability to ensure compliance. He also stated that he didn’t like the curved angle at the front of the memorial.
Mr. Wilson stated the cantilever is situated lower than the maximum 28”. He explained that ambient lighting and a change in the surface material in front of the cantilever and seating area will reduce in potential hazard.
Motion to approve San Francisco 9-11 Memorial Phase 1: Cochran
Vote: Unanimous
- New Business
- Adjournment 5:10 p.m.
Revision Date 04/28/04
