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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02 PC Reso - Amended Gateway Locations - Design and Development StandardsPage 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF UKIAH RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT GATEWAY LOCATIONS AND AFFIRM THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CONSISTENT WITH GENERAL PLAN POLICY LU-11.2 WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah 2040 General Plan established Policy LU-11.2 and Implementation Program D, which direct the City to identify and enhance gateways through landscape design, signage, building form, and historic themes; and WHEREAS, prior City and County planning documents, including the 1995 General Plan, and Ukiah Valley Area Plan (UVAP) and subsequent public infrastructure investments have established gateway-related design principles through coordinated public improvements; and WHEREAS, Planning Division staff have evaluated gateway concepts over time through previously adopted plans, prior studies, and realized public improvements, and have determined that many of the City’s previous gateway objectives have been advanced through previous planning documents public investments, such as the Department of Public Works State Street Streetscape Phases 1 & 2, as well as the Urban Core Rehabilitation Program; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended the incorporation of semi-permanent or seasonal light pole banners along gateway corridors such as Perkins Street, and in response, Staff recommends utilizing the existing City of Ukiah Light Pole Banner standards, attached hereto as Exhibit B; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council that the formalized gateway locations and standards provide direct, adopted guidance for all future public improvement projects within the identified corridors, including those coordinated with Caltrans and upcoming City Public Works initiatives; and WHEREAS, the City’s recent streetscape and corridor improvement projects demonstrate that gateway character can be effectively established through public infrastructure and design consistency, without imposing new development regulations or additional requirements on private parcels; and WHEREAS, the identification of gateway locations is intended to distinguish specific points or zones of arrival from broader corridor planning efforts, and to provide guidance for the placement and design of gateway features identified in Exhibit A, rather than to regulate surrounding land uses; and WHEREAS, future public or private projects located in the immediate vicinity of identified gateways should avoid features that would interfere with, obscure, or visually compete with established or planned gateway signage and design elements; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that recognizing first and second level gateway locations and associated design considerations will provide clarity, improve coordination for future public projects, and support implementation of General Plan Policy LU-11.2 and Implementation Program D. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed suggested gateway locations identified in Exhibit A, as well the objective gateway design considerations intended to distinguish gateways from broader corridor planning efforts and to avoid imposing new requirements on private parcels for future development as prioritized by the City of Ukiah. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Ukiah hereby: 1. Recommends that the City Council recognize existing first-level regional gateways and proposed second-level City gateways as identified in Exhibit A to this Resolution with final placement, design, Page 2 of 2 and gateway features subject to site conditions, funding, project cost, infrastructure constraints, safety considerations, and coordination with future capital improvement projects; and 2. Recommends that the City Council affirm the use of existing Public Works standards, adopted plans, and previously constructed public improvements to implement General Plan Policy LU-11.2 and Implementation Program D as provided in Exhibit A to inform the subsequent selection, construction, maintenance, upgrades and improvements to the Perkins Street, Gobbi Street and Talmage Road corridors and gateways; and 3. Recommends that future public and private projects located in the immediate vicinity of identified second level gateways avoid features that would interfere with, obscure, or visually compete with established gateway signage and design elements. 4. Recommend that the Community Development Director prioritize the consideration and removal of older publicly sponsored gateway signage or recommend improvements for existing signate to the City Council. 5. Recommend that the City Council consider allocating funds to provide the second-level gateways identified and referenced in Exhibit A. 6. Approve and incorporate the City of Ukiah Light Pole Banner standards, attached hereto as Exhibit B, to be utilized along designated gateway corridors. 7. Direct Staff to apply these adopted gateway standards to future public infrastructure and improvement projects, including coordination with Caltrans and Public Works initiatives. 8. Direct that a local artist be included in the design and conceptualization phases of future City- sponsored gateway installations, and that the development of such designs shall be subject to a formalized public review process prior to final approval and installation. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Ukiah on the 11 th day of March 2026, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Hilliker, Brown, Montaño, Johnson, and Chair de Grassi NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Alex de Grassi Chair, Planning Commission ATTEST: Kristine Lawler, CMC/CPMC Exhibit A: Ukiah Gateway Standards and Designated Location Reference Exhibit B: Ukiah Light Pole Banner Policy Alex de Grassi (Mar 24, 2026 14:36:50 PDT) Alex de Grassi UKIAH GATEWAY STANDARDS AND DESIGNATED LOCATIONS REFERENCE LOCATIONS (FIRST LEVEL) APN 184-210-03 Unincorporated MendocinoCountyAPN169-211-07 Unincorporated Mendocino County Exhibit A Ren / Alexander Architect (City of Ukiah Gateway Signage)DRAFT GobbiStreet PerkinsStreet TalmageRoad TalmageRoad UKIAH GATEWAY STANDARDS AND DESIGNATED LOCATIONS - REFERENCE LOCATIONS (SECOND LEVEL) DRAFT Concept01 Concept03 Concept02 Concept04 UKIAH GATEWAY STANDARDS AND DESIGNATED LOCATIONS - REFERENCE GATEWAY CONCEPTS (SECOND LEVEL) Perkins Street Gateway Master Plan (2015): Conceptual Streetscape and Gateway Improvements DRAFT TREES— DowntownCore TREES— SouthofClay UKIAH GATEWAY STANDARDS AND DESIGNATED LOCATIONS - REFERENCE TREE LISTS Landscape Architecture Tree Lists, State Street Streetscape Phase 1 (2019) DRAFT CITY OF UKIAH LIGHT POLE BANNER POLICY TITLE: DISPLAY OF BANNERS ON STREET LIGHT POLES FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS, AWARENESS PURPOSES, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AFFILLIATES AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE: The City of Ukiah Light Pole Banner Program is intended to increase awareness of Ukiah-area events, activities and organizations, as well as add color and excitement to the City's streetscapes. The City of Ukiah's Community Services Department manages and processes permits for the installation of banners on City-owned street light poles. DESCRIPTION: The City of Ukiah will install and remove banners for approved Community Events and Awareness Initiatives on the City-owned street light poles, on a first-come, first-served basis. Banners are to be provided by and maintained by the event/initiative organizer and/or chairperson . Banners will be installed by the City on or about the first day of the month 30 days preceding the scheduled event (e .g. if an event is scheduled for March 1st, a banner can be installed on or about February 1st.) Banners will be removed by the City on or about the first day of the month following the Community Event or Awareness Initiative. LOCATIONS: There are 12 poles located on State Street between Clay Street and Henry Street; 9 poles on East Perkins Street between State Street and Orchard Avenue; and 5 (double-banner) poles on Airport Park Boulevard. PARTICIPATION: Participation and placement of banners is limited to, Community Organizations, Educational Institutions or Governmental Bodies, Community Events and Awareness Initiatives that have been recognized and approved by the City of Ukiah to be held in the City of Ukiah . Banners may not include typical advertisement themes (such as but not limited to, "Sale", "Open for Business", "Grand Opening", etc.), or political or religious messages . DESIGN OF BANNERS: Banners should be designed to reflect the unique nature of each Community Event or Awareness Initiative and to promote the purpose and benefits to the community. The design and text of the banner cannot include any corporate advertisements. The City encourages unique designs and bright colors that can add to the overall appearance of the downtown area . Banners should be designed so that the imagery and type are appropriately scaled for long-range visibility. Text should be limited and not include prices, telephone numbers, and addresses. The City of Ukiah's Community Services staff shall have the right of final approval for the design of any banner to be installed under this policy. Specifications: The banner size must meet the following specifications. Banners must be 24 inches in width and 72 inches in length (24" x 72") "Exhibit D" 4" rod pocket is required at the top and bottom of the banner Grommets should be placed 1" below and above the casing line. Both grommets should be 1" from the edge Banners should be made from 15 oz . rip-stop vinyl or equivalent material All rod pockets sewn with cotton thread and double lock stitch seams Banners are to be double-sided and identical on both sides The applicant is responsible for banner fabrication EXHIBIT B Any variations to these guidelines must be approved by the Community Services Staff. If there are any questions, please contact the Community Services Department at {707} 463-6231 PRIOR to ordering banners. PLACEMENT: The City has approximately 26 light poles on which banners can be installed. The City reserves the right to limit the number of banners used for any Community Event or Awareness Initiative. The minimum number of banners that can be displayed is six poles on State Street and/or five poles on East Perkins Street. If the Airport Park Boulevard location is selected, all five poles must be used. The City reserves the right to adjust the actual location site if other banners are currently installed. Anyone requesting installation at a specific location(s) should indicate both a first choice and a second choice for placement of their banner(s). The City of Ukiah cannot be responsible for delays in installation or damage due to vandalism, theft or loss, weather conditions or disaster events. FEES: The fee for use of the City poles is $30 per pole for installation and removal of the banners. Applicants are responsible for all costs related to the design, production, and delivery. Applicants are responsible for maintenance and storage of the banners prior to and after installation. Banners will be displayed for four weeks prior to the event or for 30 days during specific Awareness Initiatives. Additional weeks may be requested, depending on availability. All fees must be paid in full to the City of Ukiah 14 days prior to installation. REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION: Request for participation in this program shall be submitted to the Community Services Department . Request must be submitted using the attached form/application along with one copy (hard copy or e-mail) of the banner design. They can be mailed or emailed to the Community Services Department. Design revisions and re-submission may be required. All applications for the banner program will be considered in the following priority: 1. City of Ukiah sponsored events, activities, or programs 2. Existing events, activities, or programs with previously approved applications 3. New events, activities, or programs offered by community organizations or governmental bodies APPLICATION TIME LINE: One-year maximum and two months minimum prior to event or initiative date, application and banner design proposal must be submitted to the Community Services Department at 411 West Clay Street, Ukiah or emailed to recreation@cityofukiah.com. Community Services staff will review the application. Within 30 days following the submission of application and design, the Community Services Staff will contact the applicant with approval, rejection, or amendments to the application. If the Banner Use Application is approved, a Banner Use Agreement, Exhibit "C" will be issued. 14 days prior to banners being installed, fees are to be paid in order to reserve the banner space. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable in the event the applicant cancels the banner request. Banner are to be delivered to Community Services 14 days before the installation date. Banners will be installed by City Staff on or about the first day of the month 30 days preceding the scheduled event. Banners are taken down by City staff and delivered back to Community Services Department. Pick-up and storage of banners after removal is required by the applicant. No banners will be stored at the Community Services Department longer than ten business days. PRIOR APPROVAL FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF BANNER IS REQUIRED FROM THE CITY OF UKIAH. PLEASE DO NOT ORDER ANY BANNERS WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING CITY APPROVAL. I have read and understand all aspects of this program including but not limited to: use, design, technical requirements, cost and conditions as outlined. I understand this application may be approved or denied based upon the program guidelines, banner space available and/or agreements with the City of Ukiah. Applicant Signature _________________ Date ______ _ Please submit this application with the appropriate deposit check payable to City of Ukiah, and mail to: City of Ukiah 411 W. Clay Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Exhibit "D" BANNER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Downtown Light Pole Banner Program Banner Specifications listed below: 4" Total Casing -- 0 64" Design Space --72" Total Length (finished) 0 4" Total Casing -- Please Note: 24" Total Width Design should include bold solid design elements for maximum visibility. Design should include highly contrasting colors for maximum visibility. A grommet should be placed 1" below the top casing line, another 1" above the bottom casing line and both of these grommets should be l" in from the edge. Exhibit "C" CITY OF UKIAH DOWNTOWN BANNER PROGRAM USE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is entered this ____ day of _____ .20 __ between City of Ukiah, 411 West Clay Street, Ukiah CA 95482 and __________ _ hereinafter referred to as "Banner User"), (address), 1. Banner User hereby agrees that City of Ukiah, in its handling, transporting, installation or use of Banner User's banners, makes no warranty or guarantee with respect to the care, custody, safekeeping, good condition, or timely installation of such banners. And City of Ukiah hereby disclaims all responsibility for loss or damage to such banners, whether resulting directly, consequentially, or incidentally from City of Ukiah handling, transporting, installation or use of such banners. 2. Banner User hereby releases the City of Ukiah from all liability, contractual or otherwise, and waives all claims against the Releases for but not limited to the following situations: a. Mistakes made in installation of Banner User's banners; b. Damage to Banner User's banners during storage, transport, installation, or use; c. Theft of Banner User's banners; d. Money lost due to scheduling conflicts which prevent City of Ukiah installation of Banner User's banners. e. Installer errors in placement 3. Banner User agrees that this agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and that if any portion thereof is held invalid it is agreed that the balance shall notwithstanding continue in full legal force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City of Ukiah and Banner user by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, have executed this Downtown Banner use Agreement as of the above written date. CITY OF UKIAH "Banner User" By: ___________ _ By: _________ _ Title: -------------