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Home My WebLink About011122 DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN PRESENTATIONDOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN Town of Danville, California swanTown Council Study Session - Initial Impressions & IdeasJauary II, 2022 L - :t. c1 r 1 FIRM - 64 YEARS 40 PRINCIPAL 800+ A-WARD 75 ASSOCIATESt� 225 STAFF 8 STUDIOS WORLDWIDE Sean ''ally Principal in Charge Andrew Watkins Project Manger Lovisa Kjerrgren Planner Designer Laguna Beach Downtown Action Plan 1 Laguna Beach, California w+� L"�'+F.. . . . .. . . 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Plan Adopted June 21, 2016 4 IP 4VTyqt 201611111 CEDP swa *DANVILLE CALIFORNIA Danville Downtown Master Plan Initial Impressions & Ideas Existing Planning Documents & Studies - Supplemental 114ITOWN Clc DAN 'V ILLE 4))>203(Y. GENERAL PLAN EIANV1LLE'S MARKETING PLAN awrtiwh roam caaacN TOWN QF DANVILLE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN parks recreation arts 11 aotauE. Colne+Yar r1 It rat 7-a!!7Y _Ln'nFo rr NM INC 'rum n ud 11A1 1114t DOWNTOWN PAR K IN( MANAGEMENT PLAN Prom:m.1 br. Tuwn atDanrilte Tmma(7rtu'e lln'ue�+a January 12. 2010 Town Green & Arts District Concept Master plan p.n.-mod .weh. 1 '* .. ml E"ar..L Y f • ijawI1towr tarktrg UNIIIahael A SS8 s,meht `NI KM .. .r1 r4 at %% wry +.1u- ld91A DU111 3.1 I lar. .l tt+•.r I:I.::d A41aJt1 Nat v_t tcloRauhNNTI .ttrarb,,.xrw.[ rr.dlasa xrrn.� na.Yaaaa.`M* ]1aa Lai! Cod. Dravlieroie Taaeban M 4c fwawEMAS'I hrhr.at +oxen.. rh. au ed "i-- Tyrrd. braW math al Cade %Ina hslr.r .Co t. IesW d''n 4fn99 vArr pl 7rlell 1h. 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Existing banner sign - Potential enhanced • ateway swa # DA ILLL Danville Downtown Master Plan Initial Impressions & Ideas Existing Gateway Monumentation North Entry - Signage Wall • Low brick wall with signage • Protect in place South Entry - Banner Sign • Seasonal overhead printed canvas banner • Consider replacement with more durable gateway East Entry - At HDT Border • Single redwood tree - protect in place • Consider adding pilaster signage at foot of bridge North Entry - Gateway Redwoods • Protect in place South Entry - Gateway Redwoods • Protect in place East Entry - Outside HDT Border • Danville Oak tree - protect in place swa # DANVILLE CALIFORNIA Danville Downtown Master Plan Initial Impressions & Ideas Town Wayfinding and Signage Master Plan 23 TOWN OF DANVILLE 2.7 GATEWAYS The most iconic entry point for the Town of Danville is the oak tree located in the center of Diablo Rd. However, this tree is supported with a large structure. Therefore. we recommend taking advantage of the structure and using it in coordination with the banner program. advertising town events such as a seasonal art fair. These banners should be made of a material that would allow wind to pass through and would not affect driver visibility. In addition to the oak tree, gateways have a critical dual function owing to their prominence. They are key contributors to the image and character of the Town of Danville through their size, shape and material. They also support pedestrian and vehicular wayfinding by accentuating entries and prominent paths. We have recommended primary concept design changes fertile three key gateways into Downtown Danville, noted on the vehicular circulation diagram (section 2.43 • 1-680 and Diablo Rd. • Ham Ave. and Railroad Ave. • San Ramon Valley Blvd. south of the Iron Horse Trail crossing Material and design vocabulary Generally, gateways should utilize the materials of the new wayfinding and signage program and Incorporate planting and lighting elements. The text and Danville identity should contrast with the background material and be located ata height easily viewed by passing vehicles. For larger roads such as San Ramon Valley Blvd., consider locating a smaller entry sign in the. traffic median. Existing gateways Getaway sketch Gateway sketch for median WAYFINOING AND SIGNAGE MASTER PLAN 24 Gateway sketch for median 25 TOWN OF DANVILLE 2.8 HIGHWAY SIGNS FROM DANVILLE Directing visitors from I-880 tate downtown core is an important component of the Wayfinding and Signage Mester Plan. The installation and placement of highway signage are under the authority of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and guidelines for 1-680 must he in accordance With the California MUTCD. Basad on research and discussions with Caltrans staff, the Town may install supplemental signage on 1-660 to direct travellers to a city's•civic center area: Based on the limited options available, the recommendation is to install a Targe sign which reads "Downtown Danville NextExh" before the southbound and northbound exits to Diablo Road. As required by Caltrans, the cost for fabrication and installation of the signs would be Incurred by the Town. 2.9 BANNER PROGRAM Bens are currently e installed within the down e. The current banners are changed seasonally and are generic in character li.e. American flag design for summer). We recommend they be utilized for advertising local events, to generate interest and excitement within the area. Should the Town elect to pursue changes to the banner program, we recommend that banners be coordinated with the banner program recommended on the oak tree structure, in section 21 EExisting banners swa # DANVILLE Danville Downtown Master Plan Initial Impressions & Ideas Encourage Circulation from Iron Horse Trail to Downtown t 7 Downtown intersections - . Opportunity for signage Iron Horse Trail swa *DANVILLE CALIFORNIA Danville Downtown Master Plan Initial Impressions & Ideas Existing Iron Horse Trail Connections Connections at Street Intersections • Opportunity for Historic Downtown directional signage • Opportunity for bump -outs and enhanced crossing safety Pedestrian Trail Connections • Opportunity for Historic Downtown directional signage • Opportunity for enhanced landscaping swa * DAN ILLE Danville Downtown Master Plan Initial Impressions & Ideas Strengthen East-West Pedestrian Connections • Strengthening can entail: • Improved wayfinding and signage • Enhanced pedestrian street crossings • Improved lighting • Improved street furnishings and pedestrian amenities liffra �'41r ,} !s Alb #1., ; a �• `" DANVLLE Danville Downtown Master Plan Initial Impressions & Ideas Define Public Realm Expansion & Activation Zones ,T h Rose Street - 116. "IP -At e4 r art 4 _-i o! - Hartz Avenue t-4 Church Street & Theater Parking • Focus on streets that currently have: • Foot traffic / pedestrian destinations • Active business fronts • Opportunities to convert public realm space into new uses 1PirAtt, VC' ■ ..r 41.j lk swa DANVILLE C Danville Downtown Master Plan Initial Impressions & Ideas Church Street - Current Conditions • Temporary vehicular closure East of Hartz Avenue • Partial parklet build -out West of Hartz Avenue • 7. .41g0g I 1111 III I 111/1111 swaA DANVILLE .41wpir CALIFORNIA Danville Downtown Master Plan Initial Impressions & Ideas East Prospect Street - Current Conditions • Two-way traffic with street parking both sides • Frequent residential and commercial access drives • Street trees only on one side of street swa # DILLE Danville Downtown Master Plan Initial Impressions & Ideas Temporary Interventions - Parklets as Porches swa *DANVILLE CALIFORNIA Danville Downtown Master Plan Initial Impressions & Ideas Temporary Interventions - Parklets as Porches Inspiration - Existing Danville Porches • Active interface between street and buildings • Welcoming small-scale character • High-quality materials and architectural detailing Existing Danville Parklets • Active interface between street and buildings • Range of types and sizes, and construction materials • Temporary and makeshift aesthetic swa A DILLE Danville Downtown Master Plan Initial Impressions & Ideas DMP Next Steps EXISTING CONDITIONS & DOCUMENTS REVIEW • Review of existing planning documents • Inventory of existing conditions • • • • • • • COMMUNITY OUTREACH • Project website • Community survey • Community pop -ups • Stakeholder interviews TOWN COUNCIL STUDY SESSION • Initial ideas presentation • Review of public outreach plan • Draft placemaking strategies • Draft site-specific implementation • Draft document structure and written content • Draft graphics COUNCIL & COMMISSIONS STUDY SESSION • Review of outreach results • Review of homework exercise results • Placemaking strategy workshop • • • • • • • • • -* 1' 1' FINAL DMP • Final document structure and written content • Final graphics • • • • • • • COUNCIL & COMMISSIONS MEETING • Placemaking strategy and implementation review • Draft DMP review • • • DMP ADOPTION • Town Council approval • • • • • • • • \ete,o0- Co4ca eve° ‘Adc swa # DANVILLE CALIFORNIA Danville Downtown Master Plan Initial Impressions & Ideas swa