St. Pete Pier Proposal: Alma

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THE ST. PETERSBUR

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A L M A

spanish (a l m a ) - the spir i t soul

greek ( ) - sal t wate r

arabic (a l - m a ) - on the water

latin (a l m u s ) - kind, fostering, nouri


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ALMA...SOUL.. .SPIRIT

The St. Petersburg Pier has for over a centu-ry, served as the significant cultural icon of theCity. The Soul of the City. Just as the EiffelTower image alone can conjure up an entirecultural experience by merely representing afragment of the City, the Pier transmutations

over the years have served as the symbol andspirit of the place that is St. Petersburg. Ourproject will recapture the past, embrace thepresent, and look to the future ALMA: The Soulof St. Petersburg.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

SITE

-HISTORY

-CONTEXT

DESIGN APPROACH

-OVERVIEW

-GATEWAY

-GARDEN

-PIER

-TOWER

-EVENTS

-IMAGES

TECHNICAL

SCHEDULE/COSTS

PRESENTATION BOARDS


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As Journalist Paul Schitt reported of the breaking story:

The Million Dollar Pier was the pride of Floridas West Coast

it was ashimmering spear in Tampa Baythe pride of St.

Petersburgand was the center to the citys appeal to tourists.

(1967, Nevin D. Sitler, St. Petersburg Museum of History)


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HISTORY

The St. Petersburg Pier has lived many lives, witheach successive reconstruction adapting fromits predecessor. Its inception began in 1889 asa Railroad Pier conceived as a railway sightsee-ing venue for locals and tourists, by the OrangeBelt Railway. Its success led to the Electric Pierreplacement 15 years later, extending 3,000

feet into the bay. The Municipal Pier replaced itin 1914 with the citizens now solidly behind thePier as an iconic identity for this city. So muchso, that when destroyed by a hurricane in 1921it was replaced with a city-backed 1 million dol-lar bond, dubbing it the Million Dollar Pier.For forty years the Pier served the city in its ca-

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pacity as a ballroom, observation deck, fishingvenue, and urban icon. Deterioration followed,and with demolition in 1967, a new structureemerged, the inverted pyramid.


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CONTEXT

The City of St. Petersburg currently sits at a cross-roads moment in development of its downtown

waterfront and city life.

Arts:

St. Petersburg is the central arts hub of centralFlorida. By 2019, six museums and scores of

galleries and an active performing art com-munity will occupy the City. The arts are aneconomic powerhouse to the City. The cityhas been recognized as #1 arts destination formid-sized cities for four years running.

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The Waterfront:

The Pier site is strategically located to take ad-vantage of the dynamic urban moment where

land meets water and beyond. Our project ar-chitecturally and programmatically seizes thismoment to create a culturally dynamic experi-ence that can respond to the diverse flexibility

required. Placing cultural events on ban site showcases the soul of the ci

Sun.The Water.The Parks.The The Hospitality.


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DESIG

For four decades this monument hosted ballroom

dances, choir sing-a-longs, card partiesand any

other event a leisured population demanded.

(2013, Ashleigh Powers, Northeast Journal)


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OVERVIEW

Core design challenges:

1. Walking distances / distance to parking2. Lack of Shade3. Structural / Programmatic conflicts of current

building.4. Lack of sequential urban experiences5. Destination restaurant location / parking

Our core strategy is creating a series of walkable urbanexperiences that connect a seamless solution, that re-

sponds to the different site conditions and environments.

Gateway / Gateway Park - The large expanse of lawnintroduces the district and allows for large scale events,concerts, art fairs, markets, festivals.

Garden Areas - Intimate scale to contrast to the Gate-way area, these represent the living scale of the City,with cafs, art installations, and shade.

Pedestrian Pier/Promenade - It hovers linearly overthe Fishing Pier with direct access to the pier head

via walking/jogging or pier shuttle. Shade and greenbenches mark the center point, observation of fishing.

Fishing Pier/PromenadeThe Pier is split vertically in function. The Fishing Pieris lower for specific use of fishing, i.e., casual, a bitmessy, close to the water.

Waterside Tower - The Tower is designobservation and exhibition/special event

air conditioned / half open air with a fuservation room on the top floor. Thereauditorium with the ability to house a pand events.

Dance Hall Evoking the million dollar per horizontal structure houses a large mewith a bandshell, an adjacent casual restshop, and minor retail.


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DEFINING A CITY ICON

Historically, city towers have always been testi-monials to civic power and hope. The celestialreach and hopeful gesture of the tower has al-ways been used as an urban symbol of pride ofthe city. Surveys show observation as the num-ber one programmatic criteria by the c itizens ofSt. Petersburg. Our choice of a tower specifi-cally speaks to a dual urban strategy.

1. To functionally lift the visitor to an observationenvironment from which to view the City, viewthe water, activities, and view the marine hori-zon sunrise and sunsets.

2. To create a vertical symbol to be viewed fromthroughout the City, evoking the cultural ideaof St. Petersburg as a dynamic individual placewhere land, water and sky intersect.


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PRECEDENTSThe Eiffel Tower:

Widely considered to be a piece of structuralart, the Eiffel has become the embodiment ofthe cultural idea that is Paris. It is the most vis-ited paid monument in the world.

Washington Monument:

As the l argest stone structure in the world, theWashington Monument has culturally becomethe symbol of the nations capital. It is an ur-ban object that orients the City and a strategicobservation point to view the City.

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St. Louis Gateway Arch:

Built as a monument to westward expansionof the US, it has become an internationally fa-mous symbol of St. Louis.westward

Seattle Space Needle:

An observation tower, it is a landmarkPacific Northwest and a symbol of theSeattle.


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GATEWAY: OVERVIEW

The Gateway AreaSpecifically the Gateway is designed to handle

multiple large scale events and uses a verticalarchitectural frame to bookend the west end ofthe project.

Fountain / Reflecting PoolDesigned metaphorically as the initial watersource, as the base, is a large interactive re-flecting pool which slips into the base of the

frame tower. This element is habitable, verticaland skinned with aluminum mesh over the eastand top facades, to track sun patterns through-out the day.

Gateway Projection WallThe north element of the frame acts as a ver-tical marker in the day, and a project wall forspecial events by night. These can be seenfrom the City skyline, and can alert when spe-cial events are occurring, i.e., film festivals,fashion shows, concerts, etc. Bathrooms oc- AL FONSO ARCHI


cupy the base of the structure for Gateway Park.

Gateway ParkGateway Park is envisioned to be sculpted on the

south and to form a natural amphitheater. Thenorth end will remain flat and flexible to handleoutdoor special events like art/film/music/mar-ket festivals.

Traffic - Vehicular traffic has been routed to thesouth to remove the automobiles from the pe-destrian environment.


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GATEWAY PLAN

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GATEWAY: ELEMENTS

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GARDEN: OVERVIEW

As in the Tuileries and Luxembourg gardensof Paris, the Gateway Garden area envisionssmall intimate pocket parks bordered with geo-metric shading trees. These parks are smallliving rooms, green and textural. Public art canbe incorporated into the gardens on either a

permanent or rotating basis. Small cafs withtables and canvas shading have been incorpo-rated. The central axis is marked by three co-quina shaped pools that lead to the water andalign with the Waterside Tower.

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GARDEN PLAN

The Garden Area is anchored by six pocketparks, which orient east/west on axis with thePier. The gardens lead into Spa Beach to thenorth with two cafs providing food/drink sup-port. This also marks the introduction of the his-torical green benches into the project borderingthe pocket parks. The gardens culminate at theWaterside Piazza along the waters edge be-

fore transitioning to the Pier. Parking is to thesouth with the Transportation Plaza to the eastfor restaurant and pier support. This also marksthe introduction of the historical green benchesinto the project bordering the pocket parks.

Garden/Park design palette will be crushedpea-gravel with intermittent paving for circula-

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tion and zoysia grass for the pocket parks. Lineargeometric box trees provide shade for park users ongarden edges. Water features and small fountainsgive sound and visual nodes. The local art commu-nity could see these as outdoor rooms for exhibitionof public art. Two cafs support the gardens withcasual food and tables under shade. As in Parisand other European urban gardens, the atmosphere

is relaxed and casual, a place to strconverse.


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GARDEN: ELEMENTS

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PIER: OVERVIEW

As children, we remember fishing on manypiers that no longer exist, bludgeoned by themany hurricanes of our history. The memoriesof night fishing, long pier walks, and the excite-ment of watching someone bring in a fish. Thesmells, the sounds of the water, the birds.

Our project takes the pier functions and sep-arates them vertically. The function of fishingand boating happens down at the water level.The need to segregate the actual fishing func-tion of the pier with the smells, debris, cleanup,action and privacy, and meditation that comeswith pier fishing was necessary and strategic.

Observation being at the top of the Citys prioritylist, the upper Pedestrian Promenade hovers abovethe lower fishing pier, to capatalize on unobstruct-ed views.

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PIER PLANS

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PIER: WATERFRONT RESTAURANT

The location of the Waterfront Restaurant isstrategic for its success and maximum impact.In speaking with one of our advisors, Rich-ard Gonzmart of the former Piers ColumbiaRestaurant, we analyzed the difficulty of havinga full service restaurant out at the pier head.

Service and ease of access for the repeat cus-tomer were primary factors. Our strategy plac-es the restaurant on the water, at the shorelinewith close access to the parking lot for patronsand ease of service. This restaurant provides aview of the Waterside Tower and Dance Hall,

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which at night adds a counterpoint to the darkbay. The drama of the tower and its reflection inthe water make for a much more interesting visualexperience while dining.


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PEDESTRIAN PROMENADE

Our project incorporates at midpoint, a lineargreen bench observation zone with overheadshading and a vendor kiosk/caf. This allowsfor a distinct mid-pier experience in addition tothe pier head experience.

Years ago, a green bench stood as a symbol of the citys hospitality.Attracting people to visit were over 2,000 benches that once lived down-town sidewalks. In 1969 the last bench was removed. What the greenbenches represented: a place of meeting, gathering and sitting downtalking about current events, politics, business, whatever

(2013, Ashleigh Powers, Northeast Journal)

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FISHING PIER

The intertwining design of the two piers pro-vides multiple advantages. The raised prome-nade is designed for vehicular access, and ob-servation, strolling, jogging, biking, and specialevents. The pier below is more economical dueto lower load criteria and can be designed as a

pure fishing pier. The meandering organiccirculation allows for moments of shadingby the Promenade above. It also pushesout from the Promenade in places creatinga quieter more private fishing experience.

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TOWER: OVERVIEWProgrammatically, the pier head is composed of:1. Pier Observation / Exhibition Tower2. Large Dance Hall / Event Space3. Casual Dining

Designed as vertical and horizontal counter-points, they functionally support each other andcan be used individually or as a whole depend-ing on the event. Concurrently, when there isno special event, they easily function as ob-servation, shade lounging, and general socialspace. AL FO NS O A RC HI


ArchitectureThe materials and lighting are designed to evokea nautical metaphor, the feeling of being at sea,expansive and compressive spaces, open andframed views protected and exposed spaces.


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TOWER: DANCE HALL / EVENT SPACE

Evolving the powerful memory of the MillionDollar Pier Dance Hall, the space is designed

for special events but also casual observationwhen not in use. The roof acts as a huge shadeumbrella, casting shadow over a large outdoordeck on the south. The ceiling is wood, againincorporating a warm, nautical palette. A band-

shell engages the west faade evoking a pastera of the coliseum and functionality providing

a focus for the room. A service core at thenorth houses bathrooms, and warming kitchen.The level below houses a casual food venue,a bait shack, and a minor retail to support thecasual fishing function at the lower elevation.

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Circulation is a loop from the pier throughthe tower and hall to allow a continuous flow

for joggers and bicyclists. A pier plaza occursat the pier terminus, with an outdoor steppedamphitheater to the east, for performances,eating, education, or general observation.


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WATERSIDE TOWER

The vertical tower is designed for both observationand exhibition. Observation of the City, and thesea, of fishing below, of boats, and birds, and ourdramatic skies. There is a conscious diversity ofspace room design, as one moves vertically. Theyare all compressed intimate spaces, and volumi-nous multi-story spaces. Framed City views are

tight and controlled. The upper floor is panoram-ic, transparent and open with indoor and out-door observation spaces. Vertical circulation oc-curs with two elevators, an express and one thatstops at each floor. Stairs are multi-directionaland diverse, adding to the interest of the verticalassent. The lower half of the tower is open air,

transitioning from the Pier below. The upper half isconditioned and able to house more delicate func-tions that are protected from the elements. The De-sign also responds to the tracking of the sun, withaluminum mesh on the south that projects movingshadows throughout the day, to overhangs andlouvers on the roof observation level. As one looks

up from below, teak wood soffits are rated, reinforcing the nautical ship me

A small auditorium on the upper fcan be used for films, lectures, or obsGlass floor views allows visitors to havunobstructed view of the sea below.

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EVENT / FESTIVAL OPPORTUNITIES

The dual intent of the project is to act as a gen-eral recreational public space, but also to eas-ily transform for the many special events andfestivals the City could imagine. These couldinclude:

Food

Film

Music

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Market

Fashion

Art


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EVENTS: ADVISORY VISIONARY INPUT

Actress & Film Festival Producer, Tilda Swin-tonTilda has promoted, produced, and been in-volved in multiple film festivals throughout theworld and gave valuable design input on stag-ing, screening, and supporting a large film fes-tival with multiple screens.

Artist Dale Chihuly - GardenDale has just completed a massive outdoorinstallation at Fairchild Gardens in Miamiand had tremendous input to the layout of theexterior spaces for art installations. His workand other artists work would enliven the neutraltimeless palette of the architecture.

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Restauranteur, Richard GonzmartRichard Gonzmart has multiple restaurant ven-ues with the Columbia Restaurant, Cha-ChaCoconuts, and the new highly successful Ulele.He has direct and relevant experience with theexisting pier

International Artist, James RosenquisWith Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, andRauschenberg, James is recognized of the seminal figures of the pop artment. His paintings have internationaence, hanging in the Guggenheim. Mand Guggenheim Bilbao. James and have been collaborating on conceptsof color in architecture.


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TECHNICA

STRUCTURAL

FOUNDATION / GEOTECHNICAL

MECHANICAL

ELECTRICAL

PLUMBING

FIRE PROTECTION

COASTAL / MARINE ENGINEERING

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

LAND / WATERFRONT ENGINEERIN

MARINE BIOLOGY / ENVIRONMEN

CIVIL

TRANSPORTATION

LANDSCAPE

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TECHNICAL NARRATIVES

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THE PIER OF ST. PETE

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ALMA, the Pier of St. Petersburg, seeks to exceed the citys needs as defined by the PierWorking Group (PWG) and their survey efforts. The following is an overview of theseneeds and brief description of the design elements that address each:

Observation Observation opportunities are available at many points throughoutour project. Most notably the Observation area at the top of Waterside Tower affords360 degree views of the City and bay, while also providing unique vistas from inter-mediate levels. The Fishing Pier brings visitors close to the surface of the water, whilethe Pedestrian Pier provides a loftier view of the water with unobstructed views of theCity, bay and marinas.

Dining options The Waterfront Restaurant is located just off the existing seawalland close to land, yet it offers a unique fine dining experience with 270 degree waterviews. The proximity to land and the Transportation Plaza allow for walk up and driveup access, customer drop off, valet, and service vehicle access and parking. TheTower Restaura ALMA, the Pier of St. Petersburg, seeks to exceed the citys needs asdefined by the Pier Working Group (PWG) and their survey efforts. The following isan overview of these needs and brief description of the design elements that addresseach:

Cycling/walking/jogging These activities are accommodated within each land sideand waterside design element. Wide walks for pedestrians and bicycles lead fromthe City east to Gateway Park and Lawn and continue through to the Pedestrian andFishing Piers. Both Piers are wide enough for all uses while offering uninterrupted cir-culation through a continuous loop experience where users can go out to the endof one Pier and return on the other Pier.

Transportation The Transportation Plaza is the terminus for all vehicular traffic ar-riving from the City including automobile, Bus, Trolley, taxi, and service vehicles andserves to eliminate passenger vehicle traffic and parking areas on the pier. From thisPlaza visitors can walk or bicycle to the Fishing Pier, or walk, bicycle, or take a PierShuttle (by others) to the end of the Pedestrian Pier. Transportation Plaza also servicesthe adjacent Waterfront restaurant and allows access to future water taxi/ferry andtransient docks to the south.

Fishing Spectacular fishing opportunities have been created on the dedicated 2000foot long Fishing Pier. The Fishing Piers height is as low as possible to the bay and isconnected to the Pedestrian Pier at each end to allow for continued visitor circulation.

Courtesy & Transient docks Proposed in the Boating Improvement Grant Programas part of a future phase, 25 transient boat slips can be located in the Central MarineBasin directly south and adjacent to Marina Park. These docks would serve to providea centralized location for water taxi/ferry connection to this project and all waterfrontactivities. twater taxi/ferry and transient docks to the south.

Marine Discovery Center Proposed for a future phase, a Marine Discovery Cehas been set aside along the waterfront adjacent to Marina Park, public parking, Transportation Plaza. This site has sweeping views of the bay and is positioned tomand a prominent position at the vehicular entry drive.

Flexible Event Space The project anticipates multiple event opportunities at aside and waterside areas. Each project zone is designed to embrace many of thcurrent event needs as well as attracting new signature events and festivals. The Garea offers an expansive unobstructed lawn with the sunshine and stars above a

bay as a backdrop. Festivals, stage events, and projection screen events can all eaenvisioned here. The Garden area offers ample, yet intimate, open air rooms by trees, lawns, and reflecting pools. The Marina Park is also located in this area purposes the southern waterfront as an open yet compact linear park. The Pedestris not only a pedestrian promenade but it can be maximized for singular over-thevents that take advantage of the shade, seating, and views occurring at mid piTower area includes multiple conditioned event areas. The Dance Hall located adto Waterside Tower provides a large, conditioned, column-free event space with covered exterior forecourt area. The Waterside Tower houses multiple venues inobservation areas for private events, lecture hall, and gallery spaces.

The Pedestrian Pier - Itself can be maximized for singular over-the-water events thadvantage of the shade, seating, and views occurring at mid pier.

The Tower Area The Tower area includes multiple conditioned event areas. TheHall located adjacent to Waterside Tower provides a large, conditioned, colum

event space with an expansive covered exterior forecourt area. The Waterside Towees multiple venues including observation areas for private events, lecture hall, andspaces.

Bike & Watercraft Rental Bike rental operations are located near the Gateway ato the Shade Arbor with direct access to the wide walks leading to the water and the City. Kayak and watersport rentals operate from Spa Beach to capitalize on thgreen and calm waters just beyond the white sands.

Retail Diverse Retail opportunities have been included in all areas of the projechance the waterfront experience and to extend the stay for visitors. Bike rental anup kiosks occur at the Gateway, watercraft rentals and two Cafs occur in the Garea, a permanent Vendor Kiosk and pop-up kiosks occur on the Pedestrian PierBait Shop (modeled after the existing) is located on the Fishing Pier level of the WaTower. All landside and waterside retail activities can be serviced from Parking are

the Transportation Plaza.

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Fire Department AccessThe diagram below demonstrates the ability for the specified fire truck to access all athe project. Refer to the Technical Narrative for Transportation for a full description ogency access and the basis of design.

BUILDING & FIRE DEPARTMENT REVIEW

Use & Occupancy Classification Space Use Classification

Waterside Tower Observation Assembly A-5Dance Hall Community Hall Assembly A-3Tower Restaurant Restaurant/Bar Assembly A-2Bait Shop Retail Mercantile MWaterfront Restaurant Restaurant/Bar Assembly A-2

Space Area Occupant LoadWaterside Tower 11,959 sf* 400 occupantsDance Hall 8,500 sf 714 occupantsTower Restaurant 2,400 sf 160 occupantsBait Shop 1,000 sf 33 occupantsWaterfront Restaurant 7,500 sf* 333 occupants

*combined sf of all floors**based on largest floor plan (observation level 10)

Proposed Finished Floor Elevation

Base Flood Elevation (BFE) for the site is +8.0 NAVD88. The high water level for the site is 4.8 NAVD88.

Proposed finished floor elevations are in compliance with Chapter 16 FBC 2010 and ASCE24-05.

Fishing Pier/Tower Restaurant/ Bait Shop: +9.0 NAVD88 structure 2.5 1.7 free board Dance Hall/Waterside Tower entry: +24.0 NAVD88 structure 4.0 15.2 free board Waterfront Restaurant: +11.0 NAVD88 structure 4.0 2.2 free board




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ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING ISSUES

Pier FootprintThe in-water footprint of the proposed project is less than half of the coverage of the ex-isting pier footprint. Comparison of in-water pier footprint (area):

Existing pier: 232,846 sf Proposed pier: 115,747 sf DIFFERENCE: -117,899 sf

Pier FoundationThe proposed foundation system for the pier is a drilled shaft system (refer to the TechnicalNarrative on Foundations). Chosen for speed of construction and greatly reduced noisepollution, the drilled shaft system does not reuse any existing piles. The only portion ofthe existing foundation to be utilized in the proposed design are the (4) 20x20 caissonssupporting the pyramid building.

Total number of drilled shafts in the proposed design: 155 Fishing Pier: 60 Pedestrian Pier: 95 (including 15 at the Waterfront restaurant) Waterside Tower: (2) 20x20 caissons (used in conjunction with the existing

caissons)

The proposed foundation layout is in conflict with only 41 existing piles. During demthese piles would need to be completely removed but all other existing piles can be cubay bottom.

Existing Seagrass ImpactThe total area of all seagrass beds within the project limits is approximately 80,652 proposed pier project has a minimal impact on the seagrass which is offset by the greduced footprint and bay bottom coverage. The seagrass area impacted by proposed

approximately 5,483 sf or 6.8% of total existing seagrass area. The mitigation and repof an equivalent area has been included in the budget. Refer to the Technical NarraMarine Biology & Environmental for a complete description.




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Structures on PierThe total roof area of all structures above the Pedestrian Pier level (the Fishing Pier doesnot have any roof structures) is 22,598 sf. By comparison, the existing pier roof area is71,125 sf.

Projected area of structures above existing pier deck level (pier deck level defined as+8.58 NAVD88):

Concrete guardrail Wall area

Existing Pier 10,351 sf 49,060 sfProposed Pier 11,950 sf* 67,500 sfDifference +1,599 sf +18,440 sf

*includes the Pedestrian Pier structure and guardrail as it is above existing pier deck level

FishingIn the proposed design, fishing has a dedicated pier separated from the main Pedestrianpier. Starting at the Garden area landside, the Fishing Pier has a total length of 2108 lf,allowing fishing access from shore to pier head. Keeping the patrons close to the water,the elevation of the Fishing Pier is +9.0 NAVD88, which is comparable to the existing pier(+8.58 NAVD88). However, the total area of the Fishing Pier has been greatly increasedto a total of 35,327 sf. A large section of the Fishing Pier occurs beneath the PedestrianPier, allowing an area of refuge from the sun and rain. Fish cleaning stations will be in-

stalled throughout the length of the pier.Tenant Shell SpaceThe Tower Restaurant and the Waterfront Restaurants will be delivered as shell spacesready fro tenant build-out. The project budget includes HVAC (no distribution), Electricaland Fire Protection to comply with Life Safety minimums.

OPERATIONS

Air-conditioned Space provided in the proposed project: Waterside Tower 4,709 sf Dance Hall 8,500 sf Tower Restaurant 2,400 sf Bait Shop 1,000 sf Waterfront Restaurant 7,500 sf TOTAL 24,100 sf

Leasable Space provided in the proposed project: Tower Restaurant 2,400 sf* Bait Shop 1,000 sf Vendor kiosk (pier) 225 sf Garden Cafs 1,750 sf (2 @ 875sf) Bike rental 625 sf Kayak rental 100 sf Waterfront Restaurant 7,500 sf* TOTAL leasable area 13,600 sf

Common Area provided in the proposed project:Gateway Lawn 189,380 sf

Gateway Park 133,718 sf Marina Park 53,950 sf* Garden area 46,070 sf

Spa Beach 85,693 sf Waterfront Restaurant 4,049 sf Fishing Pier 35,327 sf Pedestrian Pier 53,858 sf Dance Hall forecourt 4,800 sf Tower Restaurant patio 2,175 sf

TOTAL common area 609,020 sf

*includes area for Phase II Marine Discovery Center up to the traffic circle

ElevatorsThere are 3 total passenger elevators in the proposed project. The basis of design iselevators and all are machine room-less, traction elevators.

Location Size Stops SpeedWaterfront Restaurant 3,500 lb 2 150 ft/min

Waterside Tower 3,500 lb 10 300 ft/min Waterside Tower 10,000 lb 2 300 ft/min

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The structural design for the new St. Petersburg Pier will consist of cast-in-place concrete and precast concrete elements to maximize durabili-ty, minimize long term maintenance and to streamline construction anderection time.

Pier and TowerThe new Pier will be made up of two levels: Upper Pedestrian Pier will have concrete columns, long span girders

and a concrete slab walkway.

Lower Fishing Pier will be constructed with precast tee shaped seg-ments and cast-in-place pour strips.

Both will be supported on concrete caissons. At the end of the pierwill be the 150 ft tall Waterside Tower and supporting platform. Thiswill be constructed by: Demolishing the existing pier and pyramid structure leaving the

four large existing support piers to be reused. A new concrete pile cap will be poured over the existing founda-

tions with new caissons to support the tower and platform. The Waterside Tower will be constructed from stacked precast

wall panels, supporting precast floor slabs and precast stairs. Inaddition, vertical post-tensioned cables will be utilized at the pre-cast walls to resist high winds.

Pedestrian Pier

4ft diameter x 90 to 100ft long drilled caissons spaced at 75ft. 5ft by 2.5ft, and 30 round cast-in-place concrete columns. 4ft and 5ft deep precast concrete beams spanning between caissons. 8in thick deck slab, with high strength cables on each side of the

deck to act as a vehicle restraint system.

Fishing Pier 30 diameter drilled caissons spaced at 35 ft. Precast, tee shaped segments, cast on site with cast-in-place pour

joints.

Tower Existing 15ft square piers and 6ft diameter drilled caissons support-

ing a 6ft thick concrete pile cap. 1ft to 2ft thick stacked precast concrete walls with vertical post-ten-

sioning, anchored into the pile cap. 1ft thick precast concrete slabs and precast stairs.

Construction SequenceInstallation of the new piers will begin at the base of the walkwayutilizing floating construction barges and continuing out to the siteof the new tower. Construction of the elevated structure will followbehind on barges, with erection of the piers and the Tower. TheGarden portion of the plan can be used as a site precast yard anda concrete staging area for construction.

Gateway and Garden

The structure at the Gateway and Garden areas largely consistof concrete slabs-on-grade, retaining walls, reflecting pools andother miscellaneous site structures. The Gateway will utilize thesame construction as the Waterside Tower, with precast concretewall panels, post tensioning and precast concrete slabs.

Sustainability and DurabilitySustainable initiatives will be achieved by using locally sourcedconstruction materials such as sand and aggregate and utilizingcement replacement measures in the concrete mixes.

Precast and post tensioned concrete will be specified for maximumlife span and resistance against corrosion in this highly corrosivesalt environment. In addition, other methods will be employed toensure durability such as additional cover to the steel reinforcement

and using epoxy coated reinforcement. Through proper detailingand coordination, a 75-year design durability will be achieved forthe new Pier.

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SelectionFor foundation support, shallow foundations will be utilizedfor some of the land structures. However, for the towers, thepier and the restaurant, drilled shafts will provide the neces-sary support. It is anticipated that the shafts will range from 3to 6 feet in diameter, and based on our knowledge of the sitebe founded at depths of 90 to 100 feet or elevations of 0 to+10 feet, St. Petersburg datum. The advantages of the drilledshafts for the support of the water based and higher loaded

structures include:

The installation is relatively quiet as compared to drivenpile foundations. Noise is limited to engines and brief pe-riods of vibratory driving, thus, limiting disturbance to thegeneral population, as well as the aquatic life in the vicin-ity.

Load testing of the shaft can be done with and OsterbergCell (O-Cell) which is imperceptible to the public, whilethe test is being conducted.

ConstructionThe final design and construction includes the following mea-sures to minimize environmental disturbance and achieve thehighest level of aesthetics and quality:

The founding depth of each shaft will be determined bydrilling a pilot hole at each shaft location.

Permanent steel casing will be installed to just below themean low water level with temporary, removable casinginstalled above the water to allow only concrete to be ob-served once construction is complete.

A larger temporary casing will be installed surrounding thepermanent casing to catch the drill cuttings, fluids and ex-cess concrete without allowing them to harm the animaland plant life in the vicinity.

Tubes will be installed in the shafts to allow the integrity ofthe shafts to be checked after concrete placement usingeither cross-hole sonic logging or thermal integrity testing.

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Codes and Standards (latest edition): NFPA including NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning

(ASHRAE) The State of Florida Fire Protection Code Accessibility Requirements Manual Underwriters Laboratories Florida Energy Conservation Code Rules, Regulations, and Requirements of the Local Utility Companies

Florida Building Code Florida Building Code Mechanical

GatewayArea consists of Entry Drive, Traffic Circle, Gateway Frame, GatewayPark and Gateway Lawn, and Public Restrooms. The design will include,but not limited to, the following:

Mechanical exhaust for public bathrooms.Garden

Area consists of the Garden Park, Public Parking, Transportation Plaza,Shade Arbor, and Cafs. The design will include but not limited to thefollowing:

Cafs will be shell spaces and will not be conditioned.

PierArea consists of the Waterfront Restaurant, Pedestrian Pier and FishingPier. The design will include but not l imited to the following:

Waterfront Restaurant shall have a stand-alone DX HVAC systemto serve the space. Equipment will consist of dedicated outside airequipment and dining space air conditioning. Restaurant will be aconditioned shell space (no walls, finishes, or mechanical distribu-tion). A value of 2 cfm/sf shall be utilized for shell space design. Allcoils shall be coated to prevent corrosion.

TowerArea consists of Waterside Tower, Tower Restaurant, DanceHall, and Bait Shop. The design will include but is not necessar-ily limited to, the following:

The Tower shall be served by conventional DX equipmentand/or air-cooled chil ler.

All coils shall be coated to prevent corrosion. Mezzanine area above the restrooms in the Dance Hall shall

house the HVAC equipment for either conventional DX andor air-cooled associated equipment.

All exposed air handlers or rooftop units shall be construct-ed of stainless steel and not galvanized steel for maximumcorrosion protection.

All exposed rooftop equipment will be located so as to beconcealed from public view (for example, a roof well).

Anticipated HVAC Loads Anticipated HVAC loads are provided for Tenant planning

and based on conservative square foot values and prelimi-nary architectural renderings. Numbers will be refined uponfurther calculations.

Waterfront Restaurant = ~ 50 tons (150 SF/ton): Tower Restaurant (Under Dance Hall) = ~ 20 tons (150

SF/ton):

Dance Hall = ~ 100 tons (75 SF/ton). Waterside Tower = ~35 tons with ~20 tons required for

10th floor main observation deck and 5 tons for eachadditional observation deck (100 SF/ton for 10th floorand 150 SF/ton for 7th, 8th, and 9th floors).

Total anticipated load: ~ 205 tons per scope in project.

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Electrical distribution system to include feeders spanning thePier Pedestrian Pier to serve Tower area. Conduit to be mount-ed to the underside of the Pedestrian Pier. Conduit shall besuited for environment and installation. Pathway for electricalconduit shall follow pathway for foreign systems, i.e., plumb-ing, communications and fire protection.

A complete lighting system including low level exterior pedes-trian lighting and accent lighting is included. For both the Pe-destrian Pier, and the Fishing Piers, up-lighting shall serve the

underside of the main Pedestrian Pier utilizing direct/indirectlighting. Sustainable sources shall LED technology, and daylightsavings and controls. Light levels to meet the requirements ofthe Illuminating Engineering Society Lighting Handbook 2011,or to insure security/safety light levels, whichever is greater.

TowerArea consists of Waterside Tower, Tower Restaurant, Dance Hall,and Bait Shop. The design will include but is not necessarily limitedto, the following:

Electrical distribution system includes feeders, panel boards,surge suppression, etc. All feeders and wiring will be installedin conduit. Conduit shall be suited for environment and instal-lation. A separately metered service shall be provided for the

Restaurant. An emergency generator shall be provided to servethe Tower elevators and associated life safety. A complete fire alarm shall be provided for the Tower and

Dance Hall structure. A complete lighting system including low level exterior pedes-

trian, interior Tower lighting, exterior Tower accent lighting,Dance Hall, Bait Shop, and lighting associated with shell spacefor restaurant. Sustainable sources shall include LED technolo-gy, and daylight savings and controls. Light levels to meet theminimum requirements of the Illuminating Engineering SocietyLighting Handbook 2011 or to insure security/safety light lev-els, whichever is greater.

Receptacle and communication outlets shall be provided asrequired. Wiring and connection of all building service equip-ment related to HVAC, plumbing and fire protection.

Provide a complete communication system including emptyraceways to termination point as determined by local serviceprovider.

Codes and Standards (latest edition): NFPA including NFPA-70 National Electrical Code The State of Florida Fire Protection Code Florida Building Code Florida Energy Conservation Code Duke Energy - Rules, Regulations, and Requirements Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)

Gateway

Area consists of Entry Drive, Traffic Circle, Gateway, Gateway Park andGateway Lawn, and Public Restrooms. The design will include: Electrical distribution including feeders, panel boards, surge suppres-

sion and raceway. A complete lighting system including low level exterior pedestri-

an lighting, exterior lighting for the Gateway, and vandal resistantlighting in unsupervised areas such as public restrooms. Sustainablesources to include, LED, and daylight savings and controls. Light lev-els to meet the requirements of the Illuminating Engineering SocietyLighting Handbook - 2011.

Receptacle and communication outlets shall be provided. Wiring &connection of all building service equipment related to HVAC andplumbing.

A complete communication system including empty raceways to ter-mination point as determined by local service provider.

GardenArea consists of the Garden Park, Public Parking, Transportation Plaza,Shade Arbor, and Cafs. The design will incl ude: Transportation Plaza, Shade Arbor, and Cafs shall be fed from elec-

trical distribution serving the Gateway area. A complete lighting system including low level exterior pedestrian and

roadway lighting is included. Public Parking lighting shall remain.Lighting systems and controls shall be energy efficient and designedin accordance with state energy codes. Sustainable sources shall in-clude but not limited to LED technology, daylight savings and controls.Light levels to meet the requirements of the Illuminating EngineeringSociety Lighting Handbook 2011, or to insure security/safety lightlevels, whichever is greater.

PierArea consists of the Waterfront Restaurant, Pedestrian Pier and FishingPier. The design will include but not limited to the following: Waterfront Restaurant electrical distribution to include feeders and

main distribution panel board. Building to be separately meteredfrom adjacent structures and delivered as a shell space.

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Codes and Standards (latest edition): Florida Building Code, Plumbing and Fuel Gas NFPA including NFPA-54 National Fuel Gas Code and NFPA-

58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code - 2004 Rules, Regulations, and Requirements of the Local Utility Compa-

niesGatewayArea consists of Gateway and Public Restrooms. The design will in-

clude, but not limited to, the following:

Plumbing piping systems shall include gravity (sanitary, vent andstorm), and pressure (domestic cold / hot water) piping.

All plumbing fixtures will be commercial grade. Water closetsshall be wall mounted (utilizing wall carriers), with 1.28gpf flushvalves. Lavatories shall be wall hung (utilizing floor carriers), with

ADA approved trim at 0.5 gpm discharge. Electric water coolersshall be self-contained units with bi-level dispensers meeting ADAmounting requirements.

GardenArea shall include the Reflecting Pools and Cafs. The design willinclude but limited to the following:

Reflecting pools will have basic water supply, filtration, and circu-lation equipment.

Plumbing piping systems shall include gravity (sanitary / grease,vent and storm), and pressure (domestic cold / hot water) pip-ing. Grease laden waste shall be routed through a properly sizedgrease interceptor.

PierArea consists of the Waterfront Restaurant, Pedestrian Pier and Fish-ing Pier. The design will include but not limited to the following:

Plumbing piping systems shall include gravity (sanitary / grease,vent and storm), and pressure (domestic cold / hot water) pip-ing. Grease laden waste shall be routed through a properly sizedgrease interceptor.

Plumbing piping systems serving the Tower area will be locatedbeneath the Pedestrian Pier.

TowerArea consists of Waterside Tower, Tower Restaurant, DanceHall and Bait Shop. The design will include but not limited tothe following:

Plumbing piping systems shall include gravity (sanitary /grease, vent and storm), and pressure (domestic cold /hot water) piping. Grease laden waste shall be routedthrough a properly sized grease interceptor.

All plumbing fixtures will be commercial grade. Waterclosets shall be wall mounted (utilizing wall carriers), with1.28gpf flush valves. Lavatories shall be wall hung (uti-lizing floor carriers), with ADA approved trim at 0.5 gpmdischarge. Electric water coolers shall be self-containedunits with bi-level dispensers meeting ADA mounting re-quirements.

A Lift Station will be utilized to facilitate the discharge ofeffluent from the Tower area to a termination point land-side.

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Codes and Standards (latest edition): Florida Building Code The State of Florida Fire Prevention Code NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 14, Installation of Standpipes and Hose Systems NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service

Mains and Their Appurtenances NFPA 25, Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of

Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

GatewayArea consists of Gateway and Public Restrooms. The design will in-clude, but not limited to, the following: There are no anticipated automatic fire sprinkler systems at these

areas.

GardenArea consists of the Garden Park, Public Parking, Transportation Pla-za, Shade Arbor, and Cafs. The design will include: There are no anticipated automatic fire sprinkler systems in the

Public Parking, Transportation Plaza, Cafs, and Shade Arbor.

Pier

Area consists of Pedestrian Pier, Fishing Pier, and Waterfront Restau-rant. There are no anticipated automatic fire sprinkler systems at the

Pedestrian Pier, Fishing Pier.

Design for Waterfront Restaurant will include but not limited to thefollowing: Waterfront Restaurant shall be protected by an automatic fire

sprinkler system per NFPA 13. Enclosed and potential exterior restaurant spaces to be 100%

sprinklered in accordance with all current NFPA codes. The entirebuilding to be provided with upright sprinklers in shell areas (nodistribution).

Sprinkler piping to be schedule 40 and schedule 10 seamlessblack steel with malleable fittings above grade. Provide galva-

nized schedule 40 piping for drainage of sprinkler piping system. Sprinkler system design criteria for the seating shall be Light Haz-

ard occupancy. The kitchen and other service areas design crite-ria shall be Ordinary Hazard Group II.

TowerArea consists of Waterside Tower, Tower Restaurant, Dance Halland Bait Shop. The design will include but not limited to thefollowing: Areas shall be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler sys-

tem per NFPA 13. Standpipe and Hose System shall be pro-vided per NFPA 14.

Enclosed and potential exterior spaces shall be 100% sprin-

klered in accordance with all current NFPA codes. Sprinkler piping shall be schedule 40 and schedule 10

seamless black steel with malleable fittings above grade.Provide galvanized schedule 40 piping for drainage ofsprinkler piping system.

Sprinkler system design criteria for the seating areas of theTower Restaurant as well as the Dance Hall and WatersideTower shall be of Light Hazard occupancy. The kitchen andother service areas of the Tower Restaurant shall be Or-dinary Hazard Group II. Sprinklers shall be pendant withstandard spacing requirements and temperature ratings.

Fire department connections (FDC) shall be shall be locatedat the beginning of the pier extension into the bay, or asindicated by local fire marshall (AHJ). FDC shall utilize a 5stortz connection with a 45-degree fitting facing the grade.

The FDC shall terminate into the sprinkler piping down-stream of fire pump.

The Waterside Tower structure shall be equipped with anautomatic, wet, class I standpipe system. A diesel driven firepump system shall be utilized at the base of the Tower struc-ture In order to provide the code required pressure to thehighest standpipe hose outlets.

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Coastal ProcessesThe proposed pier concept has considered the various coastalprocesses and mitigation of impacts in the design including:

Preservation of adjacent beaches Localized currents and potential for scour Varying water levels including tides, sea level rise, and storm

surge Wind waves under typical operational conditions and severe

storm events Passing vessel wakes Existing water depths

Coastal ConstructionMost of the existing piling are proposed to be removed by sawcutting below the bay bottom to minimize turbidity impacts.Those few piles that must be fully removed may require somejetting to remove. Turbidity curtains will be deployed to minimizeimpacts from localized turbidity.The new Pedestrian and Fishing Piers, and the Tower area, willbe constructed using land-based equipment working to con-struct new Pier sections as the existing Pier is removed. The ma-jority of the new pier is located alongside the existing pier, so a

reduction of impacts from existing pile removal will be a ben-efit from the proposed design. Some construction may be alsostaged from water-based equipment if required.

State and Federal Permits

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State and Federal PermitsThe new St Petersburg Pier will require environmental permits fromboth the US Army Corps of Engineers for the construction of thepier in waters of the United States (Section 10 Rivers and Har-bors Act) and from the state of Florida (Environmental ResourcePermit) for construction in jurisdictional waters (below mean highwater) and any water quality impacts associated with the project in-cluding stormwater management. The Alfonso Architects team hasconsidered the various potential environmental impacts of the new

structure and incorporated avoidance and minimization of thoseimpacts in the Pier design including:

Reducing the over footprint of the overwater structure. Elevating the Pedestrian Pier structure to maximize light pene-

tration to the water column to promote seagrass recolonization. Avoidance and minimization of impacts to existing seagrass

beds and other essential fish habitat. Locating most non-water dependent offerings such as restau-

rants and Cafs, etc. upland or nearshore. Elimination of automobile traffic on the Pier structure. Reuse of existing Pier caissons in plan.

Other Permits / ApprovalsIn addition, the new Pier will require local authorizations including

a building permit and a Commercial and Multi-Use Dock Permit.The County will be reviewing the project for environmental im-pacts, navigational impacts, construction requirements and con-sistency with the Pinellas County Water and Navigation Code. The

Alfonso team has developed the Pier design to maximize consisten-cy with the local codes.

The project will also require a Right-of-Way permit and an FAA No-tice of No Hazard to Air Navigation permit. The proposed designalso has carefully considered the height restrictions and right ofway to the Albert Whitted Airport.

Codes and Standards (latest edition):

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Codes and Standards (latest edition): Florida Building Code 18-20 F.A.C. Florida Aquatic Preserves 62-25 F.A.C. Regulations of Stormwater Discharge 62-302 F.A.C. Surface Water Quality Standards 62-330 F.A.C. Environmental Resource Permitting. 33 CFR 60 Navigation and Navigable Waters Clean Water Act - Sections 402 and 404 Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972

Endangered Species Act Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Marine Mammal Protection Act National Environmental Policy Act National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 - Section 10Gateway and GardenAll upland areas of the site within the limits of construction will bedesigned to include the following: All stormwater will be collected and receive 150% treatment prior

to discharge to tidal waters. All improvements below the design flood elevation will be of flood

proof materials able to withstand applicable hydrostatic and hy-

drodynamic forces and/or will be frangible to storm surge andapplicable wave impacts.

Pier and TowerArea consists of Pedestrian Pier and Fishing Pier. The design will in-clude but not limited to the following: The pier design and proposed activities over water will be found

by the regulatory agencies to be both, clearly in the public inter-est, and the least environmental damaging practicable alterna-tive given the overall project purpose.

The Pedestrian Pier is designed to accommodate the design stormconditions as deemed appropriate for the project. The bottomof the lowest horizontal structural member will be elevated abovethe design flood elevation.

The mechanical and electrical systems on the pier will beelevated above the design flood elevation or flood proofedin accordance with the Florida Building Code and ASCE 24.

All improvements below the design flood elevation will beof flood proof materials able to withstand applicable hydro-static and hydrodynamic forces and/or will be frangible tostorm surge and applicable wave impacts.

Surface water quality during construction and operation willbe maintained to meet all applicable State water quality

standards. Pier lighting and marking will be in compliance with lighting

requirements for navigation aids and the state uniform reg-ulatory waterway marking system.

The design avoids and minimizes impacts to essential fisher-ies habitat and will not take or threaten the continued exis-tence of threatened or endangered species.

The design does not impact state historic or cultural resourc-es.

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Seagrass CommunitiesThe project includes the addition of a new Waterfront Restaurant thatwill affect existing seagrass communities just east of the seawall of thePier approach. A number of different scenarios were evaluated toreduce impacts to those seagrass communities, including:

Location of the building over water Water depth Location of the new roadway alignment

Reduction of shading impacts

The location of the Waterfront Restaurant takes into considerationall of the alternatives to reduce the impact area. There are a to-tal of 80,652 sq. ft. of seagrass in the immediate project area. Asproposed, the footprint of the restaurant will affect a total of 5,483square feet (0.13 acres) of mixed seagrass communities, which is6.8% of the total area. Seagrasses will need to be mitigated or re-placed at a ratio of two areas created for each area impacted.

Based on 30 years of experience working with seagrass techniques inTampa Bay, several options are avail able to mitigate the unavoidableimpacts to seagrass communities, including:

Transplanting the seagrass communities to a newly restored bay

bottom area within the coastal St. Petersburg area Restoring an area of seagrass propeller scars using sediment sand

tubes and transplanted seagrass planting units. Or a combination of the two.

The project will require permits from the US Army Corps of Engineers,Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Pinellas Coun-ty. We have included in our budget the estimated costs for seagrasssurveys, permit development and the most permittable scenario (sandtubes with seagrass planting units).

Water Quality and other EnhancementsWe recommend additional future water quality enhancements be -yond the scope of this project. The seawall at the base of the ap-proach provides suitable water depth to install marine friendly ReefBalls (also called oyster domes) at the toe of the seawall. About235 linear feet of seawall is available for the installation of 230Lo Pro Reef Balls. The oyster domes will be installed in two rowswith each dome placed one foot apart from each other. The oyster

domes will accumulate oyster growth, providing natural biologi-cal filtration of estuarine waters in this area and critical hard bot-tom habitat for fish and wildlife resources. The oyster dome fieldwill also create opportunities for public information on restorationtechniques in our area through passive signage along the seawall,from the Waterfront Restaurant, or for a future Marine DiscoveryCenter. Opportunities are available to install the oyster domes un-der the west end of the fishing boardwalk as a fish attractor. Thefuture transient docks within the City Marina could also accom-modate additional oyster domes under the docks and away fromvessel traffic

Costs for the site surveys, purchase of the domes and installationby hand is not included in our budget at this time. But as a key wa-ter quality and habitat improvement project, all of the oyster dome

fields could be funded through a number of estuary restorationgrants or other local support without coming from the City budgetfor the new Pier.



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City of St Petersburg Chapter 16 Land Development Regulations The Southwest Florida Water Management District Chapter 40D-4 (En-

vironmental Resource Permitting) The Florida Department of Environmental Regulation Chapter 62-555

(Drinking Water Systems) The Florida Department of Environmental Regulation Chapter 62-330

& 62B-49 (Environmental Resource Permitting) The Florida Department of Environmental Regulation Chapter 62-621

(NPDES Stormwater) The Florida Department of Environmental Regulation Chapter 62-604(Domestic Wastewater Collection & Transmission facilities)

Florida Department of Transportation Design Guidelines American Association of State Highway Officials Design Guidelines Duke Energy - Rules, Regulations, and Requirements TECO Peoples Gas Rules, Regulations and Requirements Federal Aviation Authority Notice of Proposed Construction Form

7460-1(Section 16.30.010 Albert Whitted Overlay District) Pinellas County Water & Navigation Control Authority (waterward im-

provements) US Army Corps of Engineers (waterward improvements)

GatewayThe Gateway to the Pier will incorporate a Traffic Circle at the eastern

terminus of 2nd St North where traffic will be diverted to existing modifiedparking lots. The Traffic Circle will remain at existing grade and will accom-modate emergency vehicle turning radii and pedestrian accessibility. Theexisting Dolphin Parking lot (north of 2nd Ave) will be modified to allow fora drop-off area on the eastern edge which directly serves Gateway Park. Anew access drive to the Transportation Plaza at the existing seawall will gen-tly slope to address the grade change from the Garden Park to the seawall. Major Materials Asphalt and Pavers for driveways and parking mod-

ification. Demolition of existing parking lots and roadway. Earth Fill inGarden Park.

Infrastructure Sewer, Water and Gas Systems minor modifications. Construction System Typical upland construction methods with addi-

tional erosion control protection. Transportation Access to the site from the public roadway network. Phasing Development of the Gateway area anticipated to be used for

construction staging. Site and infrastructure construction for the Gate-way are expected subject to, and after waterside construction activities. Permit Compliance City of St Petersburg, SWFWMD, FDEP Environmental Sensitivity Stormwater Management including bioswales

and rain gardens will provide treatment.

The Shade Arbor, Cafs, Reflecting Pools and Green Rooms willbe constructed after demolition of the bridge structure and roadwaywhile incorporating the existing retaining walls / seawalls. The ex-isting Pelican Parking lot (south lot) will be reconfigured at grade toaccommodate the Transportation Plaza access road and establish-ment of the Marine Park along the seawall. The grade differentialbetween the parking lot and Shade Arbor/Cafs and TransportationPlaza will be addressed utilizing existing retaining walls or seawalls

and augmented where necessary. Access for all amenities in thisarea will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Major Materials - Asphalt and Pavers for driveways and parking

modification. Demolition of existing parking lots and roadway. Infrastructure Sewer, Water and Gas Systems minor modifica-

tions. Construction System Typical upland construction methods with

additional erosion control protection. Transportation Access to the site from the public roadway net-

work. Phasing Development of the Garden area anticipated to be

used for construction staging and access to Pier constructionzone. Completion of Site infrastructure expected to be at theend of the project.

Permit Compliance City of St Petersburg, SWFWMD, FDEP

Environmental Sensitivity - Stormwater Management includingbioswales and rain gardens will provide treatment. Combinedwith Gateway area.

Pier & TowerThe Pier segment will include the extension of necessary utilities tothe new Tower attached to the roadway superstructure. Major Materials Utility piping, storm collection Infrastructure Water and Fire system extensions. Gravity sewer

from Tower to Garden Area connection. Construction System and phasing See Structural and Founda-

tion Technical Narrative Permit Compliance City of St Petersburg, SWFWMD, FDEP Environmental Sensitivity Exposed piping materials to be wa-

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FDOT Plans Preparation Manual FDOT Accessing Transit Design Handbook Highway Capacity Manual Applicable ADA Guidelines ITE Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive

Approach The State of Florida Fire Protection Code Florida Building Code

City of St. Petersburg Land Development Code St. Pete Vision 2020 Plan Recommendations from the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan

A fully integrated multi-modal transportation connection will be neededfor current and future generations of residents and visitors to fully enjoythe important waterfront icon.

The transportation plan will be carefully coordinated with recommen-dations from the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan and the historicalcontext of the pier will be carefully integrated in the design of the pierand the uplands.

GatewayThe Gateway will be designed to welcome people whether they are walk-ing, biking, arriving in cars, or by trolley service to provide both safe andefficient access to the pier, but also a memorable experience. The Gate-way design will include but not be limited to the following: Entry Drive/Traffic Circle leading bicyclists and pedestrians to a large

and comfortable Arrival Plaza near the Gateway Lawn and safelythrough to the Gardens at the base of the pier. Vehicles will be di-rected around the circle to the Dolphin and Pelican Lots to park ordrop-off, and trolleys will be directed to the Transportation Plaza inthe Garden area where a stop will be located to serve people walkingfrom the waterfront or parking areas.

Gateway Park and Beach Plaza will provide a number of recreationaluses.

Shade Arbor is another shaded pedestrian amenity. Others includePublic Restrooms near the entrance to the Gardens and Bike Rentals

Specifically the Gateway will provide a direct bicycle and pedestrianconnection to the North Bay Trail and the other waterfront parks aswell as connections to the Pinellas Trail. It will also serve as a connec -tion along 2nd Ave to Sundial and to the recently enhanced MirrorLake.

The area will serve as an area to link the Gateway to the Pier andcreate a comfortable and unique space. The Garden design willinclude but not be limited to the following: The Transportation Plaza is centrally located for the Pier Shuttle

drop-off and pickup to the Waterfront Tower. Several features will be included and designed for people walk-

ing particularly during the warm summer months. A wide pe-destrian zone including a reflecting pool, Shade Arbor, sculp-

tural tree canopy and benches for pedestrians will be provided.The area will be enhanced by the inclusion of two Cafs as wellas a adjacent Waterfront Restaurant.

Direct pedestrian access will be provided to the potential futuretransient boat slips connecting to Marina Park, the potentialfuture Marine Discovery Center as well as the TransportationPlaza and Waterfront Restaurant.

PierThe design will include but not be limited to the following: The Pedestrian and Fishing Pier will focus on creating enjoyable

Promenade experiences for walkers, fishing, and riding bikes.On the Promenade (by others), pedestrians will be separatedfrom the Pier Shuttle and bicyclists by bollards or sitting wallsand other design elements such as pavement markings or sig-nage.

TowerThe area will consist of a Waterside Tower, Restaurant, Dance Hall, andBait Shop. The design will include but not be limited to the following: Pier Shuttle drop-off and pickup will be accommodated. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant pedestrian fa-

cilities including elevators and accessible ramps to the top ofthe Tower Structure.

Shade and seating areas will be provided in several locations. Adequate bicycle parking will be accommodated.

Emergency EvacuationEmergency Vehicle access can be accommodated by the Pedestri-an Pier including access by the City of St. Petersburg Sutphen Firetrucks. Truck turning analyses have been confirmed to determine

that the City of St. Petersburg Fire Rescue 100 foot aerial platformfire trucks can navigate turns to the pier head, which i ncludes turnsat the Traffic Circle, the Transportation Plaza area, routes along thePedestrian Pier itself (which is 30 feet wide) as well as the necessary360 degree turns needed at the pier head.

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amenities and active open spaces that provide residents and visitors apublic vibrant destination. Although the Pier is to be a destination onits own, it also needs to be designed as part of the connected tissueof ecological based open spaces along the waterfront. These openspaces provide opportunities for distinct destinations that create theentire waterfront as a place.

The Pier is composed of a series of public spaces with distinct land-

scape environments and organized into the following spaces:

Gateway Park A grand lush open lawn edged with majestic water view and ex-

isting trees that frame specific views and corridors back to the cityand out to the bay. Shade breezes, and surrounding water are inabundance and this natural Florida environment is left unencum-bered with structures for maximum flexibility of program.

Gateway Lawn A large open lawn bordered by shade trees and the Gateway

which is the setting for city scale civic events. This lawn, alongwith its gently rolling topography, will become an open sky Floridaliving room for St. Petersburg.

Shade Arbor Located adjacent to the Gateway this a Shade Arbor is composedof collection of native Florida hardwoods and serves to providemuch needed shade from the Florida sun. Positioned intentionallybeside the Gateway Lawn this extensive arbor serves to cool thenatural breezes that will sweep across the Lawn.

Marina Park A linear lawn and garden space lined with a mixture of native

palm and shade trees. Xeric plantings and sculpted berms helpprovide a screen of the adjacent parking lot and focus views andactivity towards the marina.

A Florida style sand filled natural beach area and duneplantings for relaxation and city based access to the sun andthe water. Also serves as a natures answer to erosion control

Garden Park Located along the central promenade leading to the new

pier this series of three sculptural garden rooms are or-ganized and themed based on natural Florida Landscape

Systems indigenous to the St Pete ecological landscape.


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I ssue PO and Commence Concept s October 1, 2014

2014 CONSULTANT SELECTIONOctober 1, 2014 - April 10, 2015


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pDevelop Concepts October 1, 2014Techn ical Rev iew and Comments December 15, 201Committee Picks Concepts January 5, 2015Public Outreach and Vote on Finalists January 26, 2015Committee Ranks Finalists February 16, 2015Council Recommendations and Approval February 9, 2015Negotiate A/E Contract March 9, 2015City Council Approval of A/E Contract April 13, 2015

Concept Refinement April 13, 2015Public review and Input June 8, 2015Council Approval of Concept Refinement June 22, 2015Schematic Design Phase July 20, 2015CMAR Pricing and Review October 1, 2015Design Development Phase November 2, 2015CMAR Pricing and Review February 1, 2016Construction Document Phase March 1, 2016Negotiate GMP May 16, 2016Council Approval of GMP July 1, 2016

Permit Submission and Review July 13, 2015

Construction Phase July 18, 2016Tenant Fit-out and Close-out August 28, 2017

Grand Opening November 27, 201

OCCUPANCY

November 27, 2017 - December 31, 2017

DESIGN

April 13, 2015 - July 15, 2016

PERMITTING

CONSTRUCTION

July 18, 2016 - November 24, 2017

July 13, 2015 - July 8, 2016

2015

2016

2017

PROJECT: St. Petersburg Pier Replacement

EST. TYPE: Conceptual

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TEAM: AA

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Total GSF/

Component GSF252,000

Quantity

Unit Cost ($/unit

or %) Bas e Des ig n Cos t Cos t/ SF

DIVISION DESCRIPTION Comments D x E F / B

2A Site Demolition 1 90,100$ $90,100 $0.36

2A Selective Demolition 0 -$ $0 $0.00

2B Landscape & Irrigation, hardscape 1 1,097,577$ $1,097,577 $4.36

3A Structural Concrete/ 1 21,419,662$ $21,419,662 $85.00

3B Exterior Concrete w/above $0 $0.00

4 Masonry w/above $0 $0.00

5A Structural Steel w/above $0 $0.00

7A Roofing & Waterproofing 1 336,012$ $336,012 $1.33

8 through 12 Interior finishes 1 1,750,000$ $1,750,000 $6.94

14A Elevators 1 380,000$ $380,000 $1.51

21 Fire Protection, incl. underground 1 262,300$ $262,300 $1.04

22 Plumbing, incl. underground 1 268,200$ $268,200 $1.06

23 HVAC, incl. underground 1 440,000$ $440,000 $1.75

26 Electrical, Comm. & Security, incl. u/g 1 1,059,170$ $1,059,170 $4.20

99 Construction Contingency $900,000 $3.57

P TOTAL ALL DIVISIONS $ 27,103,021.00 $28,003,021 $111

Q Gen. Conditions/Insur./Bonds/CM Fees $4,800,000 $19

RCONSTRUCTION COST

(P+Q)$32,803,021 $130

COST PER SQ-FT TOTALS

UTOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

(R+S+T+Demo) $32,803,021

TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET $ 33 ,0 00 ,0 00

SCHEDULE OF VALUES

I J K L M N O

60,000 40,000 115,000 37,000

Gateway Garden Pier Tower

Bas

. $90,100

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. $759,044 $338,533

. $15,609,452 $5,810,210 $

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. $42,062 $14,000 $279,950

. $30,000 $1,179,500 $540,500

. $50,000 $330,000

. . $3,000 $57,900 $201,400

. . $15,000 $24,000 $229,200

. . $116,000 $324,000

. . . $70,000 $410,420 $578,750

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$1,009,206 $338,533 $17,461,272 $8,294,010 $0 $0 $0 $

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$1,009,206 $338,533 $17,461,272 $8,294,010 $0 $0 $0 $

16.8201 8.463325 151.8371478 224.1624324 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 1

COMPONENT COST PER SQ-FT TOALS

16.8201 8.463325 151.8371478 224.1624324 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

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A L M AT H E P I E R O F S T . P E T E R S B U R G

ALMA...SOUL...SPIRIT

The St. Petersburg Pier has for over a cen-tury, served as the significant cultural iconof the City. The Soul of the City. Just asthe Eiffel Tower image alone can conjureup an entire cultural experience by merelyrepresenting a fragment of the City, the

Pier transmutations over the years haveserved as the symbol and spirit of theplace that is St. Petersburg. Our projectwill recapture the past, embrace the pres-ent, and look to the future.

ALMA: The Soul of St. Petersburg

spanish (alma) -the spiritsoul

greek() - saltwater

arabic(al-ma) -on thewater

latin (almus) -kind, fostering,nourishing

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01 ENTRY DRIVE / TRAFFIC CIRCLE02 GATE WAY LAWN03 GATE WAY PARK04 GAT EWAY with RELECTING POOL

GARDEN

05 SPA BEACH06 GARDEN PARK with GREEN BENCHES07 PUBLIC PARKING08 MARI NA PARK09 FUTURE MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER10 TRANSPORTATI ON PLAZA

PIER

11 WATERFRON RESTAURANT12 PEDESTRIAN PIER (UPPER)13 PIER SHUTTLE14 GREEN BENCHES15 VENDOR KIOSK

TOWER

16 FISHING PIER (LOWER)17 WATERSID E TOWER18 DANCE HALL19 OBSERVATION20 TOWER RESTAURANT21 BAIT SHOP

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