Basis of Design Book 2 - City of St. Petersburg

Plan Recommendations (14)
1. Major Maintenance: Repair and replacement of seawalls at the following locations:
South Yacht Basin from Al Lang to Demens Landing; north side of Demens Landing;
Central Yacht Basin, south of the “Doc Webb Center” (portion of the existing Pelican
parking lot), Vinoy Basin and Flora Wylie Park
2. Restrooms and Bathhouses: Restrooms at Demens Landing, “Little St. Mary’s” restroom,
locker rooms at North Shore Pool and the restroom/bathhouse at Bay Beach require
renovation. The existing restroom/bathhouse at Spa Beach requires replacement
3. Maintenance Structures: To improve the efficiency of regular maintenance activities
and enhance the quality of the waterfront parks’ visual environment, well designed
maintenance facilities will be required. New maintenance structures are required in
the Center for the Arts Plaza, Demens Landing and on the Pier approach. Replacement
of the maintenance facility at North Shore Pool is also desirable
4. Irrigation Systems: To meet improved maintenance standards and ensure the long
term health of the parks’ landscaping, existing irrigation systems must be upgraded
and expanded
5. Plant Material Replacement: A replacement program for freeze damaged plants is
required. Replacement of the Washington Palms which border the downtown portion
of Bay Shore Drive is required. A solid “carpet” of grass will also add significantly to the
visual quality and usability of the parks. As a result, turf replacement is recommended
at Spa Beach, Flora Wiley Park and along the eastern edge of the Bay Shore Drive in
the downtown area
6. Regular Maintenance: Increase the maintenance budget to provide for upgraded
maintenance throughout the waterfront parks and to meet the increased park maintenance
requirements which new facilities and a higher level of use will create
7. Planting Design: Careful landscape design will help simplify maintenance and promote
efficiency
8. Quality Design and Materials: Over the longer term, maintenance and regular replacement
costs can be minimized by using only the highest quality materials for
plantings, paving, light fixtures, structures and furnishings. In addition, all architectural
elements must be carefully designed and detailed to discourage vandalism and slow
the inevitable deterioration caused by exposure to the elements
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