Res 2014-080/The Image Network, Inc. d/b/a Dover, Kohl and Associates.

Home Browse Search

c) Code Area Tours. While in San Marcos for the site visit, tour the entire City, including each of the 12 character study areas as well as the Low, Medium, and High Intensity Zones and Employment Centers ( "Code Areas ") with City staff in order to examine the existing urban form and analyze the network of streets, blocks and lots, building types, and building patterns. The Consultant's analysis will include a review of the existing land use, density, transportation issues, existing streetscape characteristics, urban design elements, and development issues. In addition the Consultant team will assess, measure, and document existing building types, building placement relative to the street, building massing, scale, height, primary facade transparency, sidewalks, plantings, lighting, signage, spatial enclosure, and level of street life activity. The Consultant will document the differences and latent opportunities in each Code Area. 1.1.9 Twice monthly Video conferences (Approximately 6). The Consultant's Project director will hold a video conference call with the City twice a month for updates on the process, the Project and details of Code SMTX. 1.1.10 Deliverables: For Phase 1, deliver to the City the: a) Project Schedule; b) Public Outreach Plan; c) Educational and Promotional Materials; d) Additions to City Website and Facebook including Mind Mixer Forum; and e) Analysis and Base map Report. 1.2 PHASE 2 — CHARRETTE AND ON -SITE CODING (MONTH 4) (CODE RODEO) The Consultant will: 1.2.1 Design the Charrette Format. Work with City staff to structure the format of the charrette to best meet the needs of the community. The Consultant will place emphasis on establishing a vision for each Code Area and on creating methods to make that vision a reality while drafting the elements of the Code SMTX. In addition, the Consultant will provide training for all City staff who will act as facilitators. 1.2.2 Charrette. Complete the following tasks during the charrette: a) Group Tour. Tour the City focusing on the Intensity Zones and the character study areas to provide an understanding of each of the affected areas to members of the team that did not attend the site visit tours. b) Public Kick -off Presentation and Hands -on Design Session. Lead a community wide kick- off event to mark the official start of the public planning process featuring a "Food For Thought" presentation to reinforce the concepts from Vision San Marcos including DKP Agreement 11