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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSS1 - McFadden Plaza and Pier - PowerPoint• TO I EYE: icFadden Plaza area Planning uiscussi( �011ii, l�l� October 12, 2021 item No. SS2 Some Background The Newport Pier and McFadden Plaza have historically been one of the highest profile and busiest locations in the City. During the summer, and most of the rest of the year, the parking lots are completely full. The Pier area sees hundreds of thousands of people every year and is increasingly showing its wear over the last few years. The City commits a large amount of resources annually, to maintain the Pier, public facilities (restroom, lifeguard building, restroom, parking lots, etc.) and the surrounding area. Some Background The current CIP includes a project to demolish the existing restaurant building, replace most or all of the piles at the end of the Pier, and build a new foundation for a future restaurant building. The Facility Finance Plan calls for the replacement of the Lifeguard Headquarters in the near future. Another Project in the current CIP includes a Study to look at improving Pedestrian and Bicycle circulation through the Oceanfront Parking Lot/McFadden Plaza area. In consideration of this City Councilmembers Dixon and Blom have requested further Council and Community discussion regarding whether the City should review the entire Newport Pier/McFadden Area and pursue Conceptual Designs for Comprehensive Area Improvements. Existing Paler Area Public Elements 1) Newport Pier r. 2) Restaurant 3) Lifeguard Headquarters':: 7 4 4) PublicRestroomsM iv � v yl 3 5) Dory Fleet Facility - �f 46 VSTj;�♦ 6) McFadden Plaza ry 7) Public Parking Areas 8) Boardwalk 2 �ti °- 4 60 IF VOW W, 'tea' ~ice: ��� •_._� � �.k �"'�� ��~ -'i "rw:r�i.i 2018 N . �1� . �.. �'%r- �.. �c��• \. •�..' �ii1a �M! ten. ��iV��'`f��f • � AMY-,�� •��.�- 1 Y Items for Consideration Regarding the Newport Pier The Newport Pier is over 80 years old and requires a minimum of $150,000 of structural maintenance & repair annually. Some years also require added major work to remove/replace damaged or failing wood piles and support beams. The current restaurant building is no longer functional and needs to be removed. Current restaurant building is quite a walk from the plaza/parking lots. Some Use Conflicts exist between restaurant and fishing uses Items for Consideration Regarding McFadden Plaza McFadden Plaza underwent last major rehabilitation over 30 years. Surface improvements are wearing and could be refreshed. Circulation conflicts exist with Boardwalk Wheeled Traffic trying to pass through. The Plaza no longer has effective public open space location capable of supporting larger gatherings. i b;A, Items for Consideration Regarding the lifeguard Headquarters Building Lifeguard Headquarters Building was built in 1966, is over 55 years old, with last major building rehabilitation in 1989. Building located in challenging environment that accelerates deterioration. Current building is oversized as it also contained Fire Department Management prior to their relocation to New Civic Center in 2013. Lacks protective vehicle parking area. Items for Consideration Regarding the Oceanfront Parking Lot Circulation conflicts exist with Vehicles, Bicycles and Pedestrian. Parking Lot underwent last major rehabilitation over 30 years. Surface improvements are wearing and could be refreshed. Oceanfront Parking Lot -210 Parking Spots , Yr. i 4 t4. Oceanfront Parking Lot -210 Parking Spots , Items for Consideration Regarding the Surrounding Businesses The majority of the buildings fronting the Plaza/Pier Area Parking Lots were built in the 1920's & 30's, some over 100 years old. Many facades need refreshening. Restaurants lack adequate space/interface to provide popular and desired Outdoor Dining. Adjacent sidewalk improvements are wearing and should be refreshed. Some Idea of Rough Estimated Costs Remove Existing Restaurant: $200,000 Construct New Restaurant Building (6,230 SF): $3M Repair/Replace the end of the Pier for new building: $2.5M Replace Entire Pier (higher and with concrete: Redesign and Replace McFadden Plaza: Replace Pier Public Restroom: Replace Lifeguard Headquarters (smaller: Refurbish Dory Fleet facility: Redesign/Replace Oceanfront Parking Lot Separate Bicycle Path,151hto 361h street: $20M $2M $1.5M $4M $750,000 $2M to 3M $2M Discussion/Questions Your Public Works Department Protecting and Providing Quality Public Improvements and Services