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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/1994 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Community Services Committee of the City Council scheduled for Monday, October 17, 1994, at 4:00 p.m., in the City Manager's Conference Room, Second Floor of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, has been canceled. DATED: October 17, 1994 John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager JWS:jp FILE COPY BAKERSFIELD Lynn Edwards, Chair Conni Brunni Mark Salvaggio Staff: John W. Stinson AGENDA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMI'I-I'EE Monday, October 17, 1994 4:00 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room Second Floor - City Hall 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 8, 1994 MINUTES 3. PRESENTATIONS 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 5. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. SIGN POLICY FOR KERN RIVER PARKWAY 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. ADJOURNMENT JWS:jp FILE ,COP.¥ BAKERSFIELD Alan T~ffd~, City TVl~ar~g~' Lynn Edwards, Chair Staff: John W. Stinson Conni Brunni Mark Salvaggio AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMI'I'rEE Monday, August 8, 1994 . 4:00 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room 1. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m. Members present: Chair Councilmember Lynn Edwards; Councilmember Conni Brunni Member absent: Councilmember Mark Salvaggio 2.APPROVAL OF JULY 18, MINUTES Approved as submitted. 3.PRESENTATIONS None 4.PUBLIC STATEMENTS None 5. DEFERRED BUSINESS None AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Community Services Committee August 8, 1994 Page -2- 6. NEW BUSINESS A. IN-LINE HOCKEY UPDATE Lee Andersen reported that both in-line hockey leagues seem pleased with the arrangements that had been made where the existing league will continue playing at Jastro Park, and the group that broke away from the existing league will be playing out in the North Bakersfield area. Community Services and Public Works staff have met with the one neighbor living by Jastro Park that had concerns about inadequate parking causing congestion/noise. Plans were made to change the stdping on the parking lot next to the tennis courts from parallel to diagonal to create more parking. As this is a heavily used park, Community Services staff will continue to monitor for congestion. The Community Services Department has been contacted by Mr. Pete Denevi, a local person involved in producing in-line hockey services for league play at Standard Park, a North Bakersfield Parks and Recreation District site, where he will be making improvements and then leasing the facility from the District. Upon completion, this privately run facility should help alleviate expansion concerns. In a year or So after he reviews his current project, he may be interested in the same type of agreement with the City to provide private services at a City site. Due to the expansion occurring in this sport, Community Services staff will continue looking at possible future sites within the City and ways to develop facilities such as with a private entity as mentioned above. B. REVIEW OF STANDARDS FOR PARK DEVELOPMENT Frank Fabbri handed out a memo/information (attached) and gave a general overview of the method of computing costs for park development, and discussed cost comparisons between North Bakersfield Park and Recreation District and the City of Bakersfield. Henry R. Agonia, General Manager, North Bakersfield Parks and Recreation District, discussed the difficulties encountered when comparing costs and trying to set standards for one park with another because each has different component needs. If you take each element/bid separately for developing a park, the costs do compare. Mr. Agonia gave other examples, such as one park needing a seven-foot wall around the park to mitigate noise, explaining that these different requirements needed in each park make using other methods such as a per acre cost accounting system unworkable. The Committee reviewed the information handed out and asked that it be provided to the full Council. AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Community Services Committee August 8, 1994 Page -3- C. SIGN POLICY FOR KERN RIVER PARKWAY Lee Andersen stated that a copy of the policy had been provided to Mr. Rich O'Neil of the Kern River Foundation, for his review, and that his response was favorable to the sign policy and recommended no changes.. The Citizens Parks and Recreation Committee has also endorsed the policy. Jennie Eng, Development Services Park Planner, pointed out that the size of the signs is now wdtten in compliance with the dimensions required in the City sign ordinance updated in May 1994. The Committee requested that staff research the wording in the policy about the criteria for placing any names on the signs and wording to clarify that section, and bring this information back to the Committee. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. City staff in attendance: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager; Judy Skousen, City Attorney; Lee Andersen, Community Services Manager; Frank Fabbri, Parks Superintendent; Jennie Eng, Development Services Parks Planner; and Marian Shaw, Public Works Engineer. Others in attendance: Henry R. Agonia, General Manager, North Bakersfield Parks and Recreation District; and Scott Roberts, Channel 17. October 12, 1994 TO: ALAN TANDY, CiTY MANAGER FROM: LELAND J. ~DERSEN, COM~4UNITY SERVICES MANAGER y SUBJECT: KERN RIVER PARKWAY SIGN PLAN in response to suggestions from the Community Services Committee during their meeting on August 8, 1994, the following information is provided: The Committee recommended that staff revise the proposed sign policy to eliminate using n~mes on the Kern River Parkway and that criteria be established to regulate the cellular phone call boxes. Jennie Eng from the Planning Department has made those revisions and are included in the attached proposed Parkway Sign Ordinance. in addition, the policy has been favorably reviewed by the Parks and Water Departments, Rich O'Neil from the Kern River Parkway and the Citizens Community Services Advisory Committee. I respectfully request that you review the attached criteria and, with your approval, I would like to submit this to the Community Services Committee for the meeting on October 17. If you need additional information, please contact me at your convenience. LJA/lg Enclosure cc: Jennie Eng - Planning Department John Stinson - Asst. City Manager Gene Bogart - Water & Sanitation Manager Frank Fabbri - Parks Superintendent SECTION 1: RECOMMENDED SIGN CRITERIA FOR SIGNS WITHIN'THE KERN RIVER PARKWAY PURPOSE: The purpose of this sign criteria for the Kern River Parkway is 1) to" promote signs in an orderly and attractiv~ manner; 2) to provide standards to safeguard the public welfare,' and;' 3) ensure signs are consistent with the Bakersfield Municipal Code and policies of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan, which includes the Kern River Parkway Plan. GENERAL REGULATIONS: A. Ail signs are required to: 1. Conform to the approved sign criteria, and be consistent with the Bakersfield Municipal Code Sign Ordinance and 2010 General Plan policies (Ordinance and Policy). a.) Signs shall be limited to those necessary fOr directions and premises identification. Sign size, design, color, texture, materials and location shall, to the greatest extent possible, be compatible with the open space. (Policy) 2. Submit plans to the Building Dept. for review and obtain approval prior.to issuance of a sign permit. Building Dept. shall consult with the Parks Division and Water Resources Dept. 3. Obtain a sign permit prior to installation. (Ordinance) 4. Shall conform to City standards. (Ordinance) B. Signs shall not be allowed (Ordinance and Policy): 1. Within the street right-of-way or to interfere with the public safety. (Ordinance and Policy) 2. Within 90 feet of the primary floodway line.' (Ordinance and Policy) prepared O0=Ober 6.. 1994 Kern River Parkway Signs Page 2 of 7 C. city Council approval shall be required: 1. If a sign is donated to the City. 2. If a proposal is to name an area as indicated in "D" below. D. To propose a name for an area of the Parkway after a group, place, historical event or other, applicant shall submit a letter of justification and plans for review by the City Council. Any proposed name shall have direct relationship to the Kern River Parkway, and this relationship shall be explained in the letter. 1. In accordance with General Plan policy, the preference is to use neutral (generic) names which are necessary for directions or premises identification, such as "Kern River Parkway, City of Bakersfield," and if applicable, activity unique to that location (i.e., picnic area, rest stop, parking). la. Upon valid petition to the City Council, a person or group may request to identify or name an area of t~. the Parkway subject to the following criteria. The · petitioner(s) is responsible for demonstrating conformance with the criteria. (1) Requested name must Show a clear and direct relationship to the Kern River Parkway. Requested name maybe a service organization or other humanitarian entity. An illustration showing a proposed sign in accordance with parkway policies may be submitted. (2) A valid petition shall, at a minimum, consist of the following: (a) Name, address and phone number of petition contact person. (b] The requested name and a statement demonstrating the requested name is directly related to the Kern River Parkway, consistent with these policies. \SIQNS.KRp P=ep&~ed October 6. 1994 Kern River Parkway Signs Page 3 of 7 (c) Signature, printed name, address, phone number and date signed of each person signing petition in support of the request. (d) A minimum of 200 signatures from persons residing in the Bakersfield area. (Upon receipt of a petition, a random check of signatures may be made to verify support of petition.) ~(e) Other information deemed necessary by the City Attorney. 2. Plans shall include a drawing to scale of the proposed sign showing text, design, dimensions, materials, colors, and proposed location. This Section does not apply to a sign which only indicates the location of an activity, such as "picnic area, bike path or directions." TYPE OF SIGN CRITERIA RECOMMENDED MONUMENT Monument signs only. Pylons and billboards are not allowed. (Ordinance and General Plan Policy) Dimensions: Maximum square footage = 24 square feet; Maximum height = 4 feet; Maximum base = 16 square feet or no more than 50% of sign area. NOTE: Sign Ordinance allows maximum 32 square feet, and maximum 8 feet high. The 24 square feet is based on the Community Services Committee's approval of the Kern River Parkway Foundation's sign. The 4 foot height limit seems appropriate to maintain clear views.' Materials: Durable natural materials or materials and colors designed to blend with surrounding vegetation or structures within the Parkway. (Policy) \SIGNS . KRP Prepared o(~*:ober 6 . 1994 Kern River Parkway Signs Page 4 of 7 Location & Identify location of main Number: Parkway features; allow as minimum number as possible. (Ordinance & Policy) Text/Copy: Directly related to Parkway. (Ordinance & Policy) Prominently diSplaying "Kern River Parkway." Also, include "City of Bakersfield," and if applicable, activity unique to location (i.e., picnic area, rest stop, parking). Prefer neutral (generic) names. Proposals to name an area of the Parkway after a company, group or event must include a letter of justification. TYPE OF SIGN CRITERIA RECOMMENDED~ COMMEMORATIVE Commemorative, memorial plaque, tablet or cornerstone are exempt from the Sign Ordinance; however, signs within the Parkway should have City Council approval. Dimensions: Maximum 9 square feet; Maximum height 6 feet. Material: Durable natural materials or materials and colors designed to blend with surrounding vegetation or structures within the Parkway. (Policy) Location & Identify location of main Parkway features; Number allow as minimum number as possible. (Ordinance & Policy) Text/Copy: Directly related to Parkway'. (Ordinance & Policy) Proposals to commemorate, memorialize or name an area of the Parkway after a company, group or event must include a letter of justification. \SIGNS.KRp P~epared October 12. 1994 Kern River Parkway Signs Page 5 of 7 DIRECTIONAL OR On.premises~ incidental sign designed to guide or direct or INFORMATIONAL provides pertinent information of location or uses. Dimensions: Maximum 6 square feet; Maximum height 6 feet. (Ordinance) Materials: Durable natural materials or materials and colors designed to blend with surrounding vegetation or structures within the Parkway. (Policy) Location& Incidental use. Number: Text/Copy: Sign shall not contain advertising but may have maximum of 12% of the total si~nfor sponsor's professional name or logo. Cellular Phone Call Box: On premises sign designed 'to designate the location of cellular phOne call boxes along the bike path. Dimensions: Maximum 3 square feet (2 feet height by 1.5 feet wide), and mounted per City Engineer standard. Materials: Durable materials per City Engineer standard Location & Number: As deemed needed by City Engineer. Text/Copy: "CALL BOX and number" per City Engineer standard~ No advertisement but sponsoring professional name or logo may be allowed a maximum space on sign measuring 6.5 inches high by 1.5 inches wide per standard. \SIGNS KRP Prepal~ed Oo~:ober 6 . 1994 Kern River Parkway Signs Page 6 of 7 SECTION 2: POLICIES AND ORDINANCES Kern River Plan Element of the General Plan: Policy 3.2.3 (9). Signs shall be limited to those necessary for directions and premises identification. Sign size, design, color, texture, materials, and location shall, to the greatest extent possible, be compatible with the open space character of the area. Policy 3.2.3 (10). Advertising signs and billboards shall not be allowed within the primary or secondary floodways of the Kern River. Policy 5.3 (B) (4). All structures, except'wells, shall maintain a minimum setback of 90 feet from the primary floodway line. Kern River Parkway Plan: Chapter 12, Visual Quality Mitigation Measure: · Design and site structures in rest, parking and recreation areas in accordance with the constraints of topography, riparian vegetation, and other natural features. · Use of natural materials and colors that blend with the surrounding vegetation or structures within the parkway. Sign Ordinance (BMC Ch. 17.60): Section 17.60.050. No pylon signs are allowed within the Kern River Parkway. The only signs allowed are monument signs and directional signs. Section 17.60.080 Definitions: · "Directional" sign means on-premises sign, incidental sign designed to guide or direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Such signs shall not exceed 8 feet in height or 6 square feet in area. Sign shall not contain. advertising but may have 25% of sign area for professional name identification or logo. · "Monument" sign means a freestanding identification sign which is appropriately landscaped. Overall height shall not exceed 8 feet and a maximum of 32 square feet. The base or support system shall not exceed 50% of the sign area or 16 square feet. \SIGNS.KRp Prepa=ed Oo~o~er 6. 1994 Kern River Parkway Signs Page 7 of 7 Sections 17.60.060 through 17.60.080: General and Specific Prohibitions and Restrictions. · Memorial plaque, tablet or cornerstone are exempt; however, a maximum of 9 square feet seems an appropriate size for the Parkway. · Signs are not allowed within the street right-of-way or to interfere with the public safety. · Directional, warning or information sign authorized by federal, state or municipal authority may be exempt. (Examples of these signs include green or blue directional signs for the Social Security Office, or food and lodging signs on freeways.) · All signs require a Sign Permit issued by the Building Dept. \SIGNS KRP p=epare~ October 6 . 1994