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Trolley Stops shelter designs Planning Services Department City Hall 50 West 13th Street Dnbuque, Iowa 52001-4864 (563) 589-4210 office (563) 589-4221 fax (563) 690-6678 TDD P lanning@cityofdubuque.org 04 -2 FHi2:50 D~~~E ~ck~ City [I;:;:' Ufice CUbUC¡,;~. 1,4 May 24, 2004 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Dubuque City Hall-50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 RE: Proposed Design of Shelter, Bench and Sign for Trolley Stops Applicant: City of Dubuque, Transit Division Location: Downtown Description: Proposed Design of Shelter, Bench and Sign for Trolley Stops District: Old Main, Cathedral and Jackson Park Dear Mayor and City Council Members: The City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the above-cited request. The application, staff report and related materials are attached for your review. Discussion Mark Munson, Transit Manager, presented the application and spoke in favor of the request. He noted that the Transit Division is proposing to install shelters, benches and signs for a Downtown trolley route. He described the proposed design of the shelter, bench and signs and noted that some of them will be located in the historic districts. Staff Member Laura Carstens presented the staff report. She explained that the HPC serves as an advisory design review body to the City Council for these types of public improvements in the historic districts. She noted that the shelter, bench and sign had been recommended by the Port of Dubuque Design Review Committee. She concluded that City staff would like to implement a cohesive, uniform design for the shelter, bench and sign for the Downtown trolley stops. The HPC also encouraged the Transit Division to include route maps and schedules at the trolley shelters and stops to enhance ridership. There were no public comments. The Historic Preservation Commission discussed the proposed bus shelters noting that the roofs should be a metal hip roof similar to the proposed roof; however, with an overhang. They concurred with the proposed grill work metal frame and the use of dark Senoke People Integrity R"po=;)';¡ity Innovation Teamwmk The Honorable Mayor And City Council Members May 24, 2004 Page 2 green and dark blue for the color scheme. Mark Munson agreed that the overhang would improve the appearance of the shelters and provide greater protection from the weather. Recommendation By a vote of 6 to 0, the Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the City Council approve the proposed bench and sign for trolley stops. They also recommend the City Council approve the trolley shelter with the following design: 1) a pitched metal hip roof with an overhang; 2) decorative grill work located on the lower and upper parts of the metal frame; and 3) the colors to consist of dark green and dark blue. A simply majority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the proposed design for the shelter, bench and sign for the Downtown trolley route with the recommended modifications. æ;ZÇ7~ Christopher Wand, Chairperson Historic Preservation Commission cc: Mark Munson, Transit Manager Bill Baum, Economic Development Director ~ ~ck~ City of Dubuque Planning Services Department Dubuque, IA 52001-4864 Phone: 563-589-4210 Fax: 563-589-4221 PLANNING APPUCATION FORM 0 Variance OConditional Use Permit OAppeal OSpedal Exception OUmited Setback Waiver ORezoning OPlanned District OPreliminary Plat OMinor Final Plat []Text Amendment OSimple Site Plan OMinor Site Plan 0 Major Site Plan 0 Major Final Plat OSimple Subdivision OAnnexation OTemporary Use Permit OCertificate of Economic Non-Viability OCertificate of Appropriateness ~Other: Desion Review Please tvoe or orint legibly in ink Property owner(s): Citv of Dubuaue Phone: 589-4110 Address: 50 W. 13th Street City: Dubuaue state:-IA- Zip: 52001 Fax Number: 563.589.4221 Mobile/Cellular Number: NfA Applicant/Agent: Citv of Dubuaue Transit Division Phone: 563.589.4196 Address: 2401 Central Avenue City: Dubuaue State: -IA- Zip: 52001 Fax Number: 563.589.4340 Mobile/Cellular Number: NfA Site location/address: Downtown Trollev Shuttle Route Existing zoning: C-4fC-5fOC Proposed zoning: Same Historic District: -Y§... Landmark: ~ Legal Description (Sidwell parcel ID# or lot number/block number/subdivision): NIA Total property (lot) area (square feet or acres): NfA Describe proposal and reason necessary (attach a letter of explanation, if needed): Prooosed desiGn for shelter. bench and sian for trollev stoDS. CERTIFICATION: I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify that: 1. The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon submittal becomes public record; Fees are not refundable and payment does not guarantee approval; and All additional required written and graphic materials are attached. 2. 3. Property Owner(s): Applicant/Agent: LfJ1..CÞII-- ~. ~JJw~ , Date: Date: tl/;';¡/Il i FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - APPUCATION SUBMITTAL CHECKUST Fee: Received by: Date: Docket: Dsíte/sketch plan DConceptual Development Plan DPhoto Dlmprovement plans DDesign review project description DFloor plan DPlat DOther: ADVISORY DESIGN REVIEW STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: May 19, 2004 Property Address: Downtown trolley shuttle route Property Owner: City of Dubuque Applicant: City of Dubuque - Transit Division Project: Proposed Design of Shelter, Bench and Sign for Trolley Stops Historic Preservation District: Old Main, Cathedral Style: Not Applicable Landmark: No Funding: No Date Built: Not Applicable Present Land Use: Public Right-of-Way Existing Zoning: C-4 Downtown Commercial, C-5 Central Business District, OC Office Commercial Level of Siqnificance: ~ Not Evaluated Level of Rehabilitation: ~ Alteration/Addition Phvsical Characteristics: The enclosed map shows the approved route of the Downtown and Port of Dubuque trolley shuttle, indicating where the route passes through several historic districts, and where trolley stops will be located. The route will operate in a loop on Bluff and Main Streets between 1st and 10th Streets, and then circle the Port of Dubuque in front of the four main attractions: National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Diamond Jo Casino, Grand Harbor Resort and Indoor Waterpark, and Grand River Center. In addition to stopping at the attractions in the Port of Dubuque, the shuttle will board passengers at trolley stops at the following Downtown locations: . 5th and Main Streets in front of the Five Flags Holiday Inn 8th and Main Streets in front of the Security Building . 7th and Bluff Streets across from Washington Park 5th and Bluff Streets on Bluff Street . 3rd and Bluff Streets north of St. Raphael Cathedral 1 st and Main Streets on Main Street . 3rd and Main Streets in front of the Julien Inn Modifications/Additions: Shelters equipped with benches will be located at the following two locations because there is sufficient space to accommodate this level of boarding amenity: Proposed Design of Shelter, Bench and Sign for Trolley Stops page 2 . The stop at 5th and Main Streets in front of the Five Flags Holiday Inn is already a bus loading area. . There is already a KeyLine bus stop at 3rd and Bluff Streets north of St Raphael Cathedral, which is in the Cathedral Historic Preservation District Benches without shelters will be located at the stops at 8th and Main Streets and 1st and Main Streets. The stop at 1 st and Main Streets is in the Old Main Historic Preservation District. A total of three parking meters will need to be removed to create trolley stops at 7th and Bluff Streets, 5th and Bluff Streets and 1 st and Main Streets. All trolley stops will be identified with the proposed trolley signs. Staff Analvsis: Since this public works project passes through several historic districts, one of the duties of the Historic Preservation Commission is to conduct an advisory design review, and then provide a recommendation to the City Council. The proposed shelters would be 5' X 10' in dimension, with a dark green aluminum frame with decorative grill work, clear tempered glass, and a raised metal ridge gable roof in dark green. A photograph of the proposed frame and grill work is enclosed. A second image of the proposed clear tempered glass and raised metal ridge gable roof is enclosed. This image also includes the proposed pedestal benches. The benches are equipped with side handles that provide assistance to persons with physical challenges to stand up when getting ready to board the bus or trolley. A trolley stop logo would be displayed on each shelter that would match the logo on the trolley stop signs located throughout the route. The proposed sign design is enclosed. The Port of Dubuque Design Review Committee has recommended approval of the proposed design of the shelter, bench and sign for trolley stops in the Port of Dubuque, which is subject to the design standards of the Port of Dubuque Master Plan. Concurrence by the Historic Preservation Commission with the Port of Dubuque Design Review Committee's recommendation will enable City staff to implement a cohesive, uniform design for shelters, benches, and signs for the Downtown and Port of Dubuque trolley shuttle route. Compliance with Guidelines: Shelters are not specifically addressed in the Streetscape and Landscape Guidelines for the Historic Districts of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Please refer to the Sections on Amenities, Signs and Graphics, and Wayfinding Features of the Streetscape and Landscape Guidelines for the Old Main and Cathedral Historic Districts. Prepared by~~)JACÀ(~ Reviewed: \'-J (Æ-- Date: S\ It \ 04- , Proposed Frame and Grill Work For Downtown Trolley Shelters I PASSENGER SHELTER Proposed Ridge Roof Design and Bench Design For Downtown Trolley Shelters I PASSENGER SHELTER ~l-HJ.: (~rIY ()f E DuB' Trolley Stop Downtown and Port of Dubuque Shuttl;! -- - ---- . .-. -____"_1 Cathedral Historic Preservation District D Jackson Park Historic Preservation District D Old Main Historic Preservation District Trolley Route e Trolley Stop Trolley Stop w/shelter