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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
ITEM 601
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR X
January 25, 2012 MGR /DEPT
Meeting Authorization
REQUEST: Community Development Department- Planning Division is providing the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) updated information
regarding Wayfinding Signage within the City of Winter Springs.
SYNOPSIS: During the September 21, 2011 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
(BPAC) meeting, staff requested assistance with identifying major attractions in
the City where `Wayfinding Signage' would be beneficial. Staff combined the
list of destinations from Advisory Committee Member Kok Wan Mah with
additional destinations noted by Advisory Board Member Brook. Staff would like
to present the draft master list for discussion purposes and provide an update of
staff activity on said item to date.
CONSIDERATIONS:
On September 21, 2011, a regular agenda item was provided to the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) regarding `Wayfinding Signs' in the City of
Winter Springs. During said meeting, staff requested BPAC assistance with identifying
major attractions in the City where `Wayfinding Signage' would be beneficial. Staff
combined the list of major city attractions from Advisory Committee Member Kok Wan
Mah with the additional locations noted by Advisory Member Brook. The combined
Wayfinding Destination list identifies the following city attractions:
City of Winter Springs Wayfinding Destinations
a. City Hall
b. Post Office
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c. Central Winds Park
d. Trotwood Park
e. Winter Springs Town Center
f Keeth Elementary
g. Winter Springs Elementary
h. Layer Elementary
i. Indian Trails Middle
j . Winter Springs High
k. Dog Park
1. Cross Seminole Trailhead
m. Bear Creek Nature Trail
n. Fruitwood Park
o. Moss Park
p. Ranchlands Park
q. Sam Smith Park
r. Sunshine Park
s. Torcaso Park
t. Winding Hollow
u. Soldiers Creek Park (County)
Staff initiated weekly `Wayfinding' meetings on November 29, 2011 and continues to hold said
meetings for discussion purposes. During the weekly meetings, staff discussed the idea of
having `Wayfinding Signage' throughout the entire City. One idea is to create separate
brands /signage for specific areas of the City (such as the Greeneway Interchange District (GID),
Town Center and Village Walk). The consensus of the group is to create a simple `Wayfinding'
design having specific color and lettering associated with the district at hand. One example
discussed by the group, identified specific signage having a `hunter green' sign with `tan'
lettering on `black' antique poles. The thought is that each specific area of town would have
separate signage with detailed design and color to help better identify a particular area of town.
Staff also discussed the option of providing `Wayfinding Signage' at existing bus stops
throughout the City. The thought is to possibly assign a name to each bus shelter in hopes of
providing a particular identity to that location and segment of town. The group also discussed
the idea of providing a City map at each bus stop. The map would be accompanied with a legend
highlighting key City destinations. The map would help citizens orient themselves with both
their current location and key destinations within the City.
Lastly, staff reviewed and liked the ` Overlake Wayfinding Design Manual'. The report
describes goals and priorities, outlines policy context, and recommends a three -tier wayfinding
signage program for the City of Overlake Washington. Staff discussed possibly creating a
similar document for the City. The ` Overlake Wayfinding Design Manual' is attached with this
report (See Exhibit A).
January 25, 2012
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This agenda item is for the BPAC's review and information only and has no fiscal impact
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
The Meeting Agenda and this Agenda Item have been forwarded to the Bicycle And Pedestrian
Advisory Committee members and are available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the
City's Server. The Agenda has been forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission; City
Manager; and City Attorney /Staff. Additionally, the Meeting Agenda has been sent to
media /press representatives, all Homeowner's Associations on file with the City, all individuals
who have requested Agenda information, Department Directors; and also posted outside City
Hall; posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the general public.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee review the information
in this agenda item and provide staff with comments, suggestions, and any questions regarding
the following:
1. City of Winter Springs Wayfinding Destinations List
2. Wayfinding Design & Location Direction
3. Overlake Wayfinding Design Manual'
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit A — Overlake Wayfinding Design Manual
Overlake
Wayfinding Design Manual
Design Development
Tier I — Wayfinding Sign Design and Locations
Tier 2 — Information Kiosk Locations
Tier 3 — Overlake Gateway Locations
September 2009
Overlake Wayfinding Design Manual
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Overlake Wayfinding Design Manual
Acknowledgements
The following people contributed their time and expertise to make this document possible:
Mayor John Marchione
Elected Officials:
Kimberly Allen
David Carson
Richard Cole
Dayle "Hank" Margeson
Nancy McCormick
Hank Xlyers
John "Pat" Vache
Citizen Boards and Commissions:
Pedestrian /Bicycle advisory Committee
Planning Commission
Wayfinding Steering Committee:
Project Management:
Jayme Jonas
Technical Advisory:
Marta Gronlund
Kristen Thomson
Erika Vandenbrande
Lori Peckol
Joel Pfundt
Tricia Thomson
B Sanders
Paul Fuesel
Phuong Nguyen
Senior Planner
Communications
Communications
Planning
Planning
Public Works
Public Works
Parks and Recreation
KPG
KPG
Overlake Wayfinding Design Manual
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Overlake Wayfinding Design Manual
Contents
Section Page
Introduction
1.0
1
Wayfinding Steering Committee Process
1.1
1
Three Tiers of Overlake Wayfinding
1.2
1
Overlake Destinations
1.3
2
Overlake Wayfinding Location System Map
1.4
2
Tier 1: Directional Signs
2.0
5
Design Parameters
2.1
5
Concept Development
2.2
5
Materials and Dimensions
2.3
6
Sign Content and Location Matrix
2.4
7
Tier 2: Information Kiosks
3.0
15
Tier 3: Overlake Gateways
4.0
23
Cost Estimate for Tier 1
5.0
31
Next Steps
6.0 33
Appendix: Overlake Wayfinding Study Report 35
Overlake Wayfinding Design Manual
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1.0 Introduction
This design manual supports the Overlake
Wayfinding Study report contained in the
Appendix. The report describes goals and
priorities, outlines policy context, and
recommends a three -tier Overlake wayfinding
signage program consistent with the
Downtown Redmond program.
This design manual develops the
recommendations from the report and
illustrates wayfinding designs for Tier 1. It
also sets the stage for Tier 2 and Tier 3 design
Overall, the manual recommends a cohesive
signing and wayfinding program for
implementation.
1.1 Wayfinding Steering
Committee Process
An Overlake Wayfinding Steering Committee
(WSC) was formed to develop Tier 1 designs
that reflect the City of Redmond's current
goals for Overlake redevelopment and
identity. The Overlake WSC process
consisted of meeting formally and informally
to develop design alternatives for Tier 1
wayfinding.
1.2 Three Tiers of Overlake
Wayfinding
The Overlake Wayfinding system is divided
into three different tiers of information and
locations for Overlake, similar to Downtown
Redmond.
Tier 1 — Directional Signs
Directional Signs provide direction to
important Overlake destinations. Currently,
25 directional sign locations are identified;
three of these locations are at future mid -
block crossings and will not be initially
installed.
Project Goals
1. Enhance Overlake's pedestrian and
bicycle environments
2. Increase mobility in Overlake
3. Encourage place - making in Overlake
Village
4. Enhance relationships between
Overlake districts
5. Support Overlake Village businesses
6. Improve linkages to Overlake from
other areas
7. Make information available for visitors
8. Make wayfinding part of a unified
urban design program for Overlake
and establish continuity between
Redmond's Urban Centers
9. Expand a successful City program
Tier 2 — Information Kiosks
Information Kiosks provide Overlake maps
that include all the directional sign
destinations as well as other Overlake
information. These kiosks are to be located in
`key information centers' around Overlake in
plazas and other major public locations, such
as the Overlake Transit Center. Currently,
five information kiosk locations are identified.
The Overlake WSC focused on Tier 1 sign
design development and for that reason has
not yet developed design concepts for Tier 2
Information Kiosks.
Tier 3 — Orerlake Gateways
Overlake Gateways provide visual
demarcation of entry into Overlake, and in
some cases into Redmond as a whole. The
Overlake Neighborhood Plan identified four
gateway locations and a fifth Overlake-
specific gateway was added through this
process. The Overlake WSC focused on Tier
1 sign design development and for that reason
has not yet developed design concepts for
Tier 3 Gateways. Initial Citywide gateway
design work was completed in late 2008.
1.3 Overlake Destinations
The Overlake WSC established a list of key
destinations that would be shown on the Tier
1 and 2 designs. The decision was made to
identify destinations that are primarily public
locations, with a few large employment and
commercial areas and one city district
(Overlake Village). The Overlake WSC also
chose to feature a number of destinations
within the City of Bellevue that are nearby to
the Overlake Neighborhood. It was also
recognized that providing names of individual
businesses or to show where restaurants or
restrooms are located would be problematic,
due to the large number of locations spread
throughout Overlake and the limited space on
signs.
The Overlake WSC determined that the
number of destinations for Tier 1 signs should
be limited so that signs do not become too
crowded with information. The names of
destinations should also consider the length of
text so that signs do not need to become too
large in width. If necessary, text may need to
be abbreviated to fit on a sign.
The destinations are categorized in the
following list and located on the map on the
following page.
Public
Overlake Park & Ride
Overlake Transit Center
Highland Community Center
North Bellevue Community Center
Parks and Trails
Cascade View Park
Westside Park
Redmond West Wetlands
Parks and Trails Continued
Grass Lawn Park
Marymoor Park
SR 520 Trail
Bridle Crest Trail
Sammamish River Trail
Highland Skate Park
Ardmore Park
Employment
Overlake Tech Center East
Overlake Tech Center West
Commercial
Overlake Village: Shopping, Dining
Downtown Redmond
Crossroads Shopping Center
1.4 Overlake Wayfinding System
Location Map
The map on the following page displays the
locations of Tier 1, 2 and 3 Overlake
Wayfinding. Overlake destinations that will
be displayed on Tier 1 Directional Signs, as
well as Tier 2 Informational Kiosks, are also
shown. (Figure 1.1)
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Commissioners
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2.0 Tier 1: Directional Signs
2.1 Design Parameters
The primary purpose of Tier 1 Directional
Signs is to clearly direct users to identified
Overlake destinations from specific locations.
It also provides a means to create a cohesive
visual theme for Overlake through the
character of the signs.
The Overlake WSC reviewed and discussed
the Downtown wayfinding sign examples and
agreed with the following parameters
established by the Downtown WSC:
• Signs should be legible for pedestrians,
bicyclists, and to some degree persons in
vehicles (readable at slower speeds from a
vehicle).
• A single blade sign is preferred to multiple
directional blade signs.
• Signs should be double -sided and
mounted to the side of a pole (versus two
signs mounted in the middle of a pole).
• Signs should be located on their own
decorative poles.
• The signs should have contrasting colors
for readability.
• Signs should not interfere with regulatory
signs, and should comply with safety
regulations, including height and curb
distance standards.
• Sign material should not have "stop sign"
reflectivity.
The Overlake WSC modified the following
parameters established by the Downtown
WSC:
• Signs should be design to be a smaller
scale rather than larger. However, the
Overlake WSC recognized that the scale
of the built environment in Overlake is
larger than that in Downtown Redmond
and thus agreed that the Overlake
wayfinding signs should be a slightly larger
scale than the Downtown signs.
The number of destinations on each sign
should be limited to five. The Downtown
WSC established that only one location
could be two lines in length and that the
two -line location should always be printed
at the bottom of the list. Given the length
of many of the Overlake destinations, the
parameter related to two -line locations
was dismissed.
2.2 Concept Development
Before reviewing various alternatives, themes
and geometries for Tier 1 Directional Signs,
the Overlake WSC considered the following
direction from the Downtown Redmond
Wayfinding Manual Next Steps:
"Explore alternatives for expanding
wayfinding to other Redmond centers,
such as Overlake. In designing signs,
recognize that each of Redmond's
neighborhoods has a special character,
but that the City as a whole is also one
community."
In reviewing various alternatives, themes and
geometries for Tier 1 Directional Signs, the
Overlake WSC decided upon the following
design characteristics, consistent with the
direction provided by the Downtown
Wayfinding program above:
• Use two colors to provide a more modern
look.
• Use a green color consistent with the
Downtown Tier 1 Directional Signs.
• Use a blue color that is complementary to
Microsoft and City of Bellevue wayfinding
elements located within and near the
Overlake Neighborhood.
• Include the City logo in a fashion similar
to the Downtown Tier 1 Directional
Signs.
Based upon the design parameters and
conceptual development, the following Tier 1
Directional Sign was created. Overall, the
sign design provides a match to the identity
created for Downtown. This provides a style
that is current for Redmond linked to an
existing City identity and thus less likely to
appear "dated" over time. (Figure 2.1)
lettering should be easily updated and
replaceable (e.g., vinyl lettering).
Figure 2.2 illustrates the approximate sign
dimensions for the Tier 1 Directional Signage.
The sign panel measures approximately at
minimum T -7 3 /4 " tall and about 2' -4" wide.
1' -9° . 4"
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Figure 2.1: Tier 1 Directional Sign Panel
2.3 Materials and Dimensions
The Overlake WSC also endorsed the
materials decisions made by the Downtown
WSC. That earlier project considered many
other important aspects to the Tier 1 design
including maintenance, longevity, and
replacement opportunities. This design
manual identifies the products used to
construct directional signs, which are foreseen
to last a minimum of seven years. As such,
materials are considered for minimal
maintenance and easy replacement. Because
Overlake destinations will likely change,
Figure 2.2: Tier 1 Directional Sign Pan
measurements
To facilitate maintenance and replacement,
the signs use standard aluminum plates with
the following specifications:
Sign
• 0.125" aluminum plate
• Non- reflective back vinyl film, 7 -year A7
engineering grade reflectivity by Avery
Graphics or approved equal
• 2 colors per wayfinding sign, double -sided
Letter Graphics
• Blue Highway Condensed font type: 1 3 /4 "
destination font size and 1 ' /z" mileage
font size
• 3 /4 " spacing between destinations
R
Color Graphics
• Pantone 370C (green)
• Pantone 380C (blue)
• Pantone 728C
Wlayfinding Pole
• 11' -3" height above finished grade, 4"
outside diameter metal pole
• Breakaway sign system including threaded
pipe ends with a round post coupler
I rlayf ndzng Foundation
• Concrete foundation
• 1.5' diameter at 2.5' deep
Metals
• Steel plates, shapes and bars: ASTM A
36/AS6N
• Stainless steel bars and shapes: ASTM A
276, TNTE 304
• Steel poles: Schedule 80, ASTM A 500,
Cold- formed steel tubing
• Fasteners: Type 316 stainless steel. Zinc -
plated fasteners with coating complying
with ASTM B 633, Class FE /ZN 5.
Paint Finishes
Paint finish on pole shall be "Peking Blue"
R L 5008 by TNEMEC, provided by City of
Redmond standard, or approved equal. Paint
color and finish for pole, metal support
channel, cap and finial shall match.
Figure 2.3 illustrates the sign on its pole.
This includes dimensions for clearance to the
sidewalk, trail or finished grade.
2.4 Sign Content and Location
Matrix
Proposed locations for each Tier 1 sign are
shown on the sign map (Figure 2.4).
Following the sign map is a location matrix
describing the specific location and signage
information for each sign (Figure 2.5). The
location matrix reveals each Tier 1 sign with
destinations with the appropriate cardinal
direction. Following the matrix are site
photos of each location (Figure 2.6).
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Figure 2.3: Tier 1 Directional Sign on Pole
Figure 2.4. Tier 1 Sign Map
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Trail
Park Downtown Re man
Marymoor Park
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Overlake Technology
Center West
North Bellevue
Community Center
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Overlake Technology
Center East
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Shopping, Dining Legend
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Figure 2.5. Tier 1 Location Matrix
Sign
Number
Sign Location
Sign Content/ Destinations
SW: Community Center, Skate Park, SR 520 Trail
2N
Bel - Red Rd/ 152° Ave NE
E: Crossroads Shopping Center
N: Park & Ride
2S
Bel -Red Rd/ 15?' Ave NE
SW: Conmiunity Center, Skate Park
E: Overlake. Tech Centex East
3N
NE 22 5t/ 152 Ave NE
S: Community Center, Skate Park, Crossroads Shopping Center
3S
NE 22 St/ 152° Ave NE
N: Park & Ride, Overtake Tech Center East, SR 520 Trail
S: Communq Center, Skate Park
4N
NE 2e St /148 Ave NE
E: Park & Ride, Overtake Tech Center East
N: SR 520 Trail, Overlake Tech Center West
4S
NE 24 St/148" Ave NE
E: Park & Ride, Overlake Tech Center East
5N
NE 24 Stj152n Ave NE
E: Overlake Tech Center East
N: Park & Ride, SR 520 Trail, Overtake Tech Center West
5S
NE 24t Stj152n Ave NE
E: Overtake Tech Center East
W: Park & Ride, SR 520 Trai , Overlake Tech Center West
6E
NE 2e St/Bel -Red Rd
NE: Overtake Tech Center East
E: Crossroads Shopping Center, Ardmore Park
GVb'
NE 24'�' StlBe1 - Red M
NE. Overlake Tech Center East, Transit Center
E: Overlake Tech Center East
9N
NE 28'' SO 56t Ave NE
W: Park & Ride
N= SR 520 Trail, Transit Center
9S
NE 28 St /156 Ave NE
E: Overtake. Tech Center East
W: Park & Ride
S: Overlake Village: Shopping, Dining, Park & Ride
10N
NE 29 Stj14$' Ave NE
E: Overtake Tech Center East
E /W: SR 520 Trail
N: Overtake Tech Center West
t0S
NE 29" St/148 Ave NE
E: Overlake. Tech Center East
E /W: SR 520 Trail
N: Overtake Tech Center East
11NE
NE 30" St/Bel-Red Rd
S: Ardmore Park
SW: Overtake Village: Shopping, Dining; Park & Ride
N: Overlake Tech Center East
11SW
NE 30t StjBel -Red Rd
S: Ardmore Park
13N
NE 31" St/ 15e Ave NE
W: SR 520 Trail, Overtake Tech Center West, Park & Ride, Overlake Village: Shopping, D
N: Transit Center
13S
NE 31" 5t/ 156 Ave. NE
W: SR 520 Trail, Park & Ride, Overlake Village: Shopping, Dining
S: Overlake Village: Shopping, Dining
14N
NE 36 St/148' Ave NE
S /E: SR 520 Trail
E: Park & Ride, Transit Center
N: Community Center
14S
NE 36 Stj148' Ave NE
E. SR 520 Trail, Overlake Tech Center East, Park & Ride, Transit Center
15E
NE 36 St /150' Ave NE
W Community Center
E: SR 520 Trail, Park & Ride, Transit Center,
15W
NE36' Ave :\E
Overlake Village: Shopping, Dining
E: Park & Ride, Overtake Village.: Shopping, Dining
1GN
NE 36 m StjSR 520 Trail
W: Overlake Tech Center West
E: Overtake Tech Center East, Park & Ride, Transit Center
16S
NE 36 St/SR 520 Trail
W: Overtake Tech Center West
17N
NE 36 Stj156' Ave NE
S: Overlake Tech Center West, Park & Ride, Overlake Village: Shopping, Dining
17S
NE 36" SO 3 Ave NE
N: Transit Center, Cascade View Park, Community Center
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Figure 2.5 Continued: Tier 1 Location Matrix
Sign
Number
Sign Location
Sign Content/ Destinations
19E
NE 40
St/ 150` Ave NE
W:
Community Center
19W
NE 40"
St/ 150 Ave NE
E:
SR 520 Trail, Transit Center, Overtake Tech Center East
E:
Transit Center, Overtake Tech Center East
20N
NE 40
St /5R 520 Trail
W:
Overtake Tech Center West, Community Center
E:
Transit Centex, Overtake Tech Center East
20S
NE 40
St /5R 520 Trail
W:
Overtake Tech Center West, Community Center
22E
NE 40
St/ 159` Ave NE
W:
Cascade View- Park
22W
NE 40"
St /159" Ave NE
E:
Transit Center, SR 520 Trail, Overtake Tech Center West, Communit, Center
25N
NE 45 St/ 156" Ave NE
S:
Transit Center, SR 520 Trail, Overtake Tech Center West, Cascade View Park
25S
NE 45
St/ 156` Ave NE
N:
Bridle Crest Trail, Redmond West Wetlands
26N
NE 46
St/ 148` Ave NE
S:
Commiuutg Center, Overtake Tech Center East
26S
NE 46
St /148` Ave NE
N:
SR 520T rA Bridle Crest Trail, Transit Centex, Redmond West Wetlands
27N
NE 46
St/1 5 O th Ave NE
S:
Community Center, Transit Center, Overlake Tech Center East
27S
NE 46
St/ 150t Ave NE
N.
SR 520T rid, Bridle Crest Trail, Redmond West Wetlands
28N
NE 48
St/ 156` Ave NE
S:
Transit Center, Community Center
28S
NE 48" St/ 156 Ave NE
N:
5R 520 Trail, Westside Park, Bridle Crest Trail, Overlake Tech Center West
S:
Community Center
29N
NE 51
St/ 148 Ave NE
E:
5R 520 Trail, Overtake Tech Centex East, Transit Center
N
Bridle Crest Trail, Grass Lawn Park
29S
NE 51
St/ 14P Ave NE
E:
SR 520 Trail, Overlake. Tech Center East
S:
Community Center, Transit Center
3ON
NE 51
St /SR 520 Trail
E:
Overlake Tech Center East
W:
Overlake Tech Center [hest
N=
Bridle. Crest Trail
30S
NE 51
St /SR 520 Trail
E:
Overlake Tech Center East
W---
Overlake Tech Center Lest
5:
Transit Center
31N
NE 51
St/ 15e Ave NE
E:
Marymoor Park
W:
SR 520 Trail, Overtake Tech Center [Vest
N
Westside Park, Bridle Crest Trail
31S
NE 51
St/ 156' Ave NE
W:
SR 520 Trail, Overlake Tech Center West
5:
Bridle Crest Trail, Westside Park, Marymaor Park
34N
NE 60
St/ 156 Ave NE
W:
SR 520 Trail
34S
NE 60
St /156` Ave NE
W:
SR 520 Trail, Redmond West Wetlands, Sammamish River Trail, Downtown
35N
NE 51
St /WLSP
W:
SR 520 Trail, Re.dnxond West Wetlands
N=
Maiymom Park, Bridle Crest Trail, Downtown
35S
NE 51
St /WLSP
W:
SR 520 Trail
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Figure 2.6: Tier 1 Site Photos
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4 — Southeast corner, looking east 11— Northeast corner, looking northeast 1 T — Northwest cornes, looking north
5 — Southwest eomer, looking south 13 — Northwest corner, looking 19 — southwest corner, looking
northwest southwest
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Figure 2.6 Continued: Tier 1 Site Photos
28 — West side, looking southwest
northwest
22 — Southeast corner, looking southeast
northwest
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27 — West Side, l4Dking north
14
20 — Southwest corner, looking
29 — Southeast corner, looking south
34 — Southwest corner, looking west
25 — Northwest coiner, looking north
35 — Northwest corner, looEig
30 — Southwest corner, looking south
2G — Southeast cornet, looking south
30 — Southwest corner, looku►g south
31— Southwest corner, looking south
3.0 Tier 2: Information Kiosks
The primary purpose of Tier 2 Information
Kiosks is to provide users centrally located
places to review maps and other information
that identify Overlake destinations. The kiosk
locations are intended to be landmarks within
larger public gathering places that contain
other public uses. As landmarks, they will
provide orientation and direction to other
Overlake locations and services.
The Overlake WSC reviewed kiosk locations,
but not the design. Future review of kiosk
design should consider the kiosk planned for
the east side of the NE 36` Street Bridge,
currently under construction.
The Downtown WSC reviewed and discussed
kiosk examples and identified the following
design parameters which should be
considered for Overlake kiosks as well:
• Kiosks should identify key Overlake
landmarks and display places of interest
and community events.
• The size of kiosks should be large enough
for information but not too wide to
interfere with pedestrian traffic on the
sidewalk.
• Maintain access around the kiosk and
reduce potential tripping opportunities for
pedestrians.
• Maps and information shall be readable at
most users' eye levels.
• Display cases should be weather proofed.
Display information:
• Wayfinding map: list destinations
identified by Overlake WSC and identified
on Tier 1 signs. Itemize by categories.
• No bulletin boards or pin up space.
• Possibly add transit route maps and
schedule.
• Possibly add enclosed space for updates,
events, advertisements, etc.
• Possibly add visitor pamphlet /brochures.
The Overlake WSC did agree that in addition
to generally mapping " Overlake Tech Center
East" and "West," the kiosks should show the
locations of specific Microsoft campuses, as
well as other large employers in the
Employment area such as Honeywell and
Nintendo.
Figure 3.1 provides a location map for
information kiosks.
Figure 3.2 provides a location matrix that
briefly describes existing site conditions.
Figure 3.3 provides site photos for each
location.
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Figure 3. t Tier 2 Mosk Map
Overlake Village:
Shopping, Dining
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Ride Trail
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Kiosk
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Waterway 0 500 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000
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Figure 3.2: Tier 2 Location Matrix
Map
Key #
General Location
Specific Location
Site Analysis and General Notes
West side of 152 Ave NE offers more
Overlake Park and Ride/
options for placement; will also depend on
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152" d Ave eve NE
o be determined
placement of East Link light rail transit
station
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On plaza just south of NE 36`'' Street
Kiosk is planned as part of NE 36`'' Street
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NE 31 St/ 152 rive NE
Bridge landing at 152 rive NE
Bridge project and will be installed as part
of project
Options include southwest corner at
intersection or closer to transit center
21
Overlake Transit Center
To be determined
entrance on either east or west sides of
156"' Ave NE. West side preferable as Tier
1 Directional Signs will be placed along
west side of corridor.
Options include at corner of NE 40`
23
Cascade View Park
To be determined
St/162 Ave NE or near access drive of
Cascade View Park on NE 40`'' St
Options include central placement near
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Westside Park
To be determined
park sign, south of park sign, or north of
park sign near Bridle Trail connection
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Figure 3.3: Tier 2 Site Photos
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7 — Overtake Park and Ride, 152 Ave
NE west side looking north
21— Overtake Transit Center, southwest
corner of NE 40"' St /E56'" Ave NE
looking southwest
21— Overtake 'Transit Center, southwest
earner of NE 40" St /156 Ave NE
looking west
21— Ovedake Transit Center, southwest
corner of NE 40 St/ 150 Ave NE
looking south
21— Overtake Transit Center, east side
of 156`" Ave NE looking north
23 — Cascade View Park, northeast
corner of NE 40' St/ 162° Ave NE
side looking south
32 — Westside Park, l
side looking north
north
21
NE west side looking south
access drive looking west
32 — Westside Park, 150 Ave NE east
21 Overtake Transit Center, w est side
of 156' Ave NE looking south
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12— NE31 E
*Site of Future NE 3e Street Bridge
Connection
32 — Westside Park, north end looking
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4.0 Tier 3: Overlake Gateways
The primary purpose of Tier 3 Overlake
Gateways is to visually cue users when
entering the Overlake Neighborhood, and in
many cases, the City of Redmond. Gateway
locations, while still to be refined and
confirmed, should in general be placed at
major entrances to Overlake for pedestrians,
bicyclists, and motorists.
The Overlake WSC reviewed gateway
locations, but not the design. Four of the five
gateway locations are identified by policies N-
OV-16 and N- OV -17; an additional location
was identified through this project.
Figure 4.1 provides a location map for
gateways.
Figure 4.2 provides a location matrix that
briefly describes existing site conditions.
Figure 4.3 provides site photos for each
location.
The City will continue to develop gateway
location priorities and design elements so that
they can be an integrated part of the Overlake
wayfinding system.
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Figure 4.1: Tier 3 Gateways Map
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Waterway 0 500 1,044 2,000 3,000 4,000
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Figure 3.2: Tier 3 Location Matrix
Map
Key #
General Location
Specific Location
Site Analysis and General Notes
Northeast corner only corner within city
1
NE 20 Ih St/148 Ave NE
Northeast corner
limits; policy N -OV -17 suggests
considering a regional stormwater facility at
this location as a "green gateway."
8
Bel -Red Rd/ 156"' Ave NE
Northwest corner
Northwest corner only corner within city
limits.
Options include northeast or southeast
18
NE 40` St /148` live NE
To be determined
corner(s). Overlake Business Park has
monument signage on northeast corner.
Options include northwest or southwest
corners. A stormwater pond currently
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NE 40` St /Bel -Red Rd
To be determined
occupies the southwest corner. Northwest
corner contains mature trees and
Manchester Estates signage.
NE 60 St /148 live NE
East side is only side within city limits.
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(Bridle Crest Trail/ 148"'
East side
Regional signage for Bridle Crest Trail
Ave NE)
currently exists.
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Figure 3.3. Tier 3 Site Photos
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1— Northeast corner, looking northeast 18 — Southeast corner, looking east 24 —Northwest corner, looking
northwest
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1 — Northeast cornet, looking north 18 — Southeast corner, looking south 24 — Northwest corner, looking north
8 — Northwest corner, looking north I8 — N ortlneast corner, lookinng rnortlneast 24 — Northwest corner, looking west
8 — Northwest turner, looking west 18 — Northeast comet, looking east 24 — Southwest comer, looking
southwest
18 — Southeast corner, looking southeast 18 — Northeast comer, looking north 24 — Soudhwest comer, lookiq west
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Figure 3.3 Continued: Tier 3 Site Photos
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24 — Southwest corner, looking south
5.0 Cost Estimate for Tier 1 Directional Signs
The following cost estimate for Tier 1 Directional Signs is based upon the design and number of
locations presented in this manual.
Per sign cost $850
Includes:
Standard Sign — double sided, fabricated at King County shops
Standard Sign Pole and Sign Bracket
Delivery, Field Locating, and Installation (assume 2 man hours per sign)
Total cost $21,250
Covers 25 Tier 1 Directional Signs
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6.0 Next Steps
The Downtown WSC identified four
alternatives for implementing Downtown
Wayfinding:
1. Phased roll -out by project readiness
2. Phased roll -out by area.
3. Complete roll -out.
4. Phased roll -out by tier.
Although the Downtown WSC recommended
a complete roll -out, funding was only
available for a phased roll -out by tier and only
Tier 1 Directional Signs have been installed.
This method results in a semi - unified system,
but does not make the relationship between
tiers as clear as it would be if a complete roll-
out were possible.
Implementation will continue in a similar
manner in Overlake: the Tier 1 Directional
Signs will be installed first, as funding has
been identified for this tier. As additional
funding becomes available, the design,
fabrication, and installation of the remaining
tiers will occur.
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Appendix: Overlake Wayfinding Study Report
Overlake Wayfinding Study Background
The Overlake Wayfinding Study is directly related to three other efforts that are ongoing or have
recently been concluded:
Downtown Wayfinding Program: The Downtown Wayfinding Study of 2005 provided the basis
for this wayfinding study. Earlier work by Planning staff and the Downtown Wayfinding
Steering Committee included research as to what constitutes wayfinding, establishment of goals
and priorities for the Downtown Wayfinding Program, establishment of a three tier wayfinding
program, and development of designs for standard and Old Town Tier 1 Directional Signs.
Downtown Wayfinding Tier 1 Directional Signs was implemented in July 2008. Tier 1 includes
a total of 19 wayfinding signs produced by the King County Sign Shop, which offered the most
cost effective option. One of the "Next Steps" identified in the Downtown Redmond
Wayfinding Design Manual (November 2006) is to explore alternatives for expanding
wayfinding to other Redmond centers, such as Overlake; this project achieves that goal.
The Downtown Redmond Wayfinding Design Manual, including Appendix A, provided a basis
for this document.
Overlake Neighborhood Plan (ONP): The Overlake Wayfinding Study is an early
implementation action as part of the Comprehensive Plan updates and directly implements two
ONP policies:
— N -OV -22 which calls for wayfinding signage to direct Overlake residents, employee and
visitors to plazas, parks and open spaces in the neighborhood and in nearby areas, and
— N -OV -32 which calls for wayfinding signage and markers to encourage pedestrian activity
within Overlake.
The project is also related to two additional policies related to gateways, as the wayfinding
system includes identification of gateway locations:
— N -OV -16 which identifies gateways to the Overlake Neighborhood and suggests design
elements, and
— N -OV -17 which identifies gateways at the City border and suggests design elements.
• Overlake GTEC Implementation: This wayfinding study was included as an implementation
element of the Overlake Growth and Transportation Efficiency Center (GTEC), an area of the
city which has received funding from the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) to create and enhance programs that encourage the use of alternatives to driving
alone. Identifying wayfinding elements for Overlake will promote walking and biking through
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the neighborhood by improving residents', employees', and visitors' understanding of the street
and pathway network as well as destinations available within the neighborhood.
Goals and Priorities
This wayfinding plan calls out specific plan goals that are consistent with the community's values as
described in the Comprehensive Plan and Overlake Master Plan and Implementation Strategy. This
wayfinding plan translates those values into recommendations for aiding pedestrian and bicycle
navigation through Overlake. The Downtown Wayfinding Study goals provided a strong basis for
the Overlake Wayfinding Study goals, with some modifications and additions.
• Enhance Overlake's pedestrian and bicycle environments
Wayfinding will work most effectively when paired with a comprehensive program to make
streets more pedestrian friendly and to increase the number of pedestrian connections.
• Increase mobility in Overlake
A combination of limited street grid and pedestrian- and bicycle - hostile roads inhibits
pedestrian and bicycle mobility in Overlake. Wayfinding elements explicitly aid the
convenience of these modes by pointing pedestrians and bicyclists in their desired direction.
• Encourage place - making in Overlake Village
The primary purpose of wayfinding is to draw people along to their destinations in Overlake.
The arrangement of wayfinding elements should comprise a system that facilitates linkages
between destinations.
• Enhance relationships between Overlake districts
Overlake is made up of three distinct districts: Overlake Village to the south, the Residential
Area to the north, and the Employment area in between. The connections between these
districts are lacking and unclear to many residents and employees. Wayfinding elements will
help residents and employees better understand the relationships between these districts as
well as the amenities that each district offers.
Support Overlake Village businesses
Pedestrians will be key to a vibrant Overlake Village. Wayfinding elements can help those
on trails and sidewalks more easily find local places of business to meet their needs.
Improve linkages to Overlake from other areas, such as the Viewpoint Neighborhood and
Bellevue, and especially the SR -520 Bike Trail
The SR -520 Bike Trail presents an exceptional opportunity to connect its users from other
neighborhoods and cities to Overlake and its amenities. Away from this trail, the largest
barrier to easy navigation for pedestrians is the limited street grid in the neighborhood,
which can increase the distance a pedestrian must travel between destinations.
• Make information available for visitors
Strategically located wayfinding elements, such as near hotels or transit centers, will assist
visitors in navigating Overlake's amenities and services.
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• Make wayfinding part of a unified urban design program for Overlake and establish continuity
between Redmond's Urban Centers
Overlake has multiple images, some of which are not clearly expressed or are still
developing. While it may not be appropriate to assign one image to all of Overlake,
wayfinding elements can complement existing Overlake urban design and guide future urban
design so that Overlake images are clearly expressed. In addition, wayfinding elements
present the opportunity to establish continuity between Redmond's two Urban Centers:
Overlake and Downtown, by presenting a similar or related image to signify the centers'
importance and relationship within the city.
• Expand a successful City program
Overlake presents an opportunity to expand a successful program from one urban center to
another. The implementation of wayfinding in both urban centers will improve connections
between the two neighborhoods, enabling increased mobility throughout the City.
Given the above goals, certain priorities arise in designating specific places that are most appropriate
for wayfinding. Priority locations for wayfinding were chosen based on consistency with adopted
community plans and their goals.
• Prioritize wayfinding elements along planned multi -modal corridors that will serve transit,
pedestrians, bicyclists, and autos.
• Prioritize wayfinding elements at Overlake activity hubs, such as the Transit Center and Park
and Ride.
• Prioritize wayfinding elements that provide connections between Overlake and the SR -520 Bike
Trail.
• Prioritize wayfinding elements where heavy pedestrian or bicycle traffic exists or is expected to
occur.
• Prioritize wayfinding elements that complement existing structural or otherwise distinctive
components of Overlake (e.g., NE 36"' Street Bridge).
Tiers Recommended in Downtown Wayfinding Manual
The Downtown Wayfinding Manual recommends three types, or tiers, of wayfinding as most
effective: directional signage, information centers and gateways. The same tiers will be used in
Overlake.
Tier 1: Directional Si
gnage
Directional signage is the first and most basic tier. It directs pedestrians and bicyclists to a variety of
Overlake amenities, such as the Overlake Transit Center. Directional signage is most useful at road
and path intersections because intersections are decision points in pedestrian and bicycle travel.
This type of signage should especially be emphasized at non -road public path intersections that
facilitate pedestrian and bicycle movement, but are currently unmarked. Signage should not be
placed where pedestrian and bicycle facilities are insufficient for comfortable travel.
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Tier 2: Information Centers
Information centers, the second tier, are fewer in number, but contain more information. Unlike
directional signage, they are most effective when located at points of pedestrian and bicycle
congregation, especially near visitors. This is because the purpose of an information center is to
convey navigational information about the whole of an area. This could include a directory of
services and their location, a map marked with preferred pedestrian and bicycle routes, or even a
piece of historical information for context. Their forms range from upright kiosks to waist -high
directories.
Tier 3: Gaten)ays
Gateways, the third tier, are a way to welcome residents and visitors to an area. They can also
enhance an area or district's identity.