Book 1 - City of St. Petersburg

BASIS OF DESIGN BOOK 1
3 GENERAL PLANNING CRITERIA
PUBLIC OUTREACH NOTES
(continued)
32 How wide are the bridges?
The Overwater Drive, beginning near Spa Beach and ending
at the Promontory, is 20-ft clear between the railings and will
accommodate emergency vehicles, service vehicles and a
public trolley. A vehicular turnaround large enough for fire trucks
and the trolley is provided at the Promontory. The Overwater
Bridge, which spans from the Hub and to the Promontory and
accommodates pedestrians and bicycles, is 10-ft clear between
the railings. Motor vehicles will not be accommodated on this
portion of the new Pier.
33 What are the sustainable design
elements being considered?
A conscious effort will be maintained throughout design and
construction to prioritize durable and environmentally friendly
products. An opportunity exists for the installation of sustainable
technologies in the future.
34 What are the project’s
environmental impacts?
The area of the Bay bottom that is shaded by the Pier will be
reduced by approximately 90,000 sq ft due to a reduction in
footprint, which will benefit sea life; the parking surface will
be reduced by approximately 30,000 sq ft on the Uplands;
and the number of pilings penetrating the Bay bottom will be
diminished. The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council’s Agency
on Bay Management has stated in a report that “removal of the
existing structure, and the replacement with a new structure that
has no parking and limited driveway, will improve water quality in
the area.”
35 What is the schedule for the
project and when will the existing
Pier close and be demolished?
The existing Pier will close on May 31, 2013. Demolition is
scheduled to begin in August 2013. Construction on the new Pier
will begin in January 2014 and last approximately 18 months. The
new Pier will open during Fall 2015.
36 What is the Canopy made of and
how will the City keep it clean?
The construction materials considered were analyzed to select
the lowest maintenance finishes for St. Petersburg’s severe
climate. The Canopy is made of matte finish aluminum panels
supported on a metal structure. Exposed horizontal beams were
eliminated from the design wherever possible to discourage
roosts for birds. The A/E team is also considering the installation
of a manually operated water wash system that would be
integrally located at the top of the Canopy.
37 What is the height at the top of
the Canopy? How high are the
elevated viewing platforms?
The height at the top of the Canopy is 86 ft. The height to the
highest elevated viewing platform is 52 ft. For reference, the
height to the top of the existing Pier is 78 ft and the height at the
roof terrace is 52 ft.
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THE NEW ST. PETERSBURG PIER