Civic_Design_Committee
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 CIVIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Monday, January 26, 2004
3:00 p.m.
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70
Minutes
Commissioners Present: William Meyer, Barbara Stauffacher Solomon, Rod Freebairn-Smith
Absent: Stanlee Gatti, Andrea Cochran
Staff Present: Richard Newirth, Nancy Gonchar, Rommel Taylor, Kristen Zaremba
Call To Order: 3:05 p.m.
- Coffman Pool, Phase 2
Pamela Collier, Project Manager, Levy Design Partners introduced the project team: Katie Taylor, project architect, Levy Design Partners; Michael Timoff, landscape architect, DPW BOE- Landscape Division; Roggerrio Bittencourt, architect, DPW BOA; Tony Leung, project manager, Recreation and Park. Ms. Collier briefly reviewed the scope of the project and that there had not been any changes in program or massing of the building. Ms. Collier stated that there had been further refinement of the exterior of the building. The skylights had been relocated from a southern orientation to a northern orientation. The window configurations had been regularized to allow for more operable conditions and to minimize potential replacement costs. The entry building is more transparent to maximize eyes on the park. A structural and light gauge steel system is being used instead of wood framing. The exterior finish material will be porcelain tiles and integral color cement plaster.
Ms. Collier introduced Michael Timoff, landscape architect, to present the landscape plan for the site.
Michael Timoff, landscape architect, DPW BOE Landscape Division, explained that the primary goals of the landscape plan are to create a buffer around the patio area as well as maximize safety and visibility. Mr. Timoff stated that several trees would be removed to accommodate a slightly large building footprint. He explained that many of the trees being removed are diseased with canker and have been recommended for removal by the department's arborist. Mr. Timoff explained that the conceptual idea for the proposed planting would be to use mostly California native, drought tolerant and low maintenance species. The planting scheme is designed to show color somewhere on the site year round, species would be grouped together in terms of similar watering and sunlight requirements and Red Fescue lawn planting throughout the site. Mr. Timoff stated that Sycamore and Melalueca would be the primary tree species.
Commissioner Meyer opened the floor to public comment.
Commissioner Meyer closed the floor to public comment.
Commissioner Stauffacher Solomon stated that the overall building design was fine. She would prefer fewer colors in the tiles.
Commissioner Meyer stated that the building design was good and that the presentation was very thorough. Mr. Meyer asked about the function of the solar panels on the roof.
Ms. Collier explained that the panels would be used to assist in heating the pool water.
Commissioner Freebairn Smith stated concern about the water needs of the sycamore trees in relation to a proposed low maintenance plan. Mr. Freebairn smith also expressed concern about winter light penetration into the building from the eastern and western elevations.
Mr. Timoff stated that a primary goal of the planting scheme was to provide a year round windbreak and security around the patio at the western side of the building.
Motion: Freebairn-Smith
Vote: Unanimous
- New Business
- Adjournment: 3:50 p.m
Revision Date 01/28/04
