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Home My WebLink AboutBenchesEtc City of Oshkosh Riverfront Design Character Guildelines City of Oshkosh Fox River Corridor Riverwalk Plan and Design Guildelines 36 3.0 DESIGN CHARACTER Figure 3.5A-1 Figure 3.5A-2 Figure 3.5A-3 Figure 3.5A-4 3.5A BENCH AND TRASH RECEPTACLE The bench and trash receptacle selection is based on the overall design intent of the Riverwalk. The bench is Austin by Landscape Forms Inc. (LFI) and consists of natural ﬁ nished aluminum with the option of wood or aluminum seating. The receptacle is Petoskey by LFI and can be in- scribed with custom logo (Figure 3.5A-5). The ﬁ nish of the bench and receptacle work well with the handrail detail, (stainless steel or alumi- num with wood ) for the Riverwalk. Austin wood benches have a recycled material content of 27% or greater of which 15% or greater is post consumer and 12% or greater is post industrial. Austin aluminum benches have a re- cycled content of 48% or greater of which 26% or greater is post consumer and 22% or greater is post industrial. All styles are 100% recyclable. Forest Stewardship Counsel (FSC) certiﬁ ed Ipe, maple and red oak are available upon request (may incur longer lead time and upcharge). FSC Chain of Custody registration code: SW-COC- 1261. Landscape Forms Panguard II (R) Powdercoat ﬁ nish contains no heavy metals, is HAPS-free and has extremely low Volatile Or- ganic Compounds (VOC). Petoskey Litter Receptacle has a recycled material content of 86% or greater. The post-consumer content 56% or greater; and the post-industrial content is 30% or greater. • • • • Figure 3.5A-5 Actual Receptacle Potential Riverwalk Receptacle Riverfront Design Character Guildelines City of Oshkosh Fox River Corridor Riverwalk Plan and Design Guildelines City of Oshkosh 37 3.0 DESIGN CHARACTER 3.5B LIGHTING The primary lighting for the Riverwalk is produced by bollard ﬁ xtures integrated in the handrail detailing. The Saturn Bollard by Louis Poulsen Lighting provides a model that matches the ﬁ nish of the bench, trash re- ceptacle, and handrail. The Saturn Bollard is light weight in design and works well with the pedestrian light that currently is in place at Riverside Park. The dimensions of the Saturn ﬁ xture is just over 3 ½ feet tall with a maximum width of 10.3 inches at the rings of the top feature and a 6 inch body of the bollard. The bollard lights will be space approximately 25 ½ feet apart providing good light coverage for the walk surface. The Pedestrian Light matches the existing lights found in Riverside Park. The ﬁ xture is Cyclone CN 5001 with BD57 base and silver ﬁ nish. The ﬁ xture is just over 17 feet tall and will be spaced approximately 76 ½ feet apart to complement the bollard lighting. The Pedestrian and Bollard Lights will be located on different sides of Riverwalk approximately 14 ½ feet apart with a 12 foot clear zone in between for pedestrians on the Riverwalk. 3’ - 7 ” 10.3” BOLLARD Saturn Light 17 ’ - 2 ” 12 ’ - 0 ” PEDESTRIAN Cyclone Light 14’-6” BOLLARD Saturn Light City of Oshkosh Riverfront Design Character Guildelines City of Oshkosh Fox River Corridor Riverwalk Plan and Design Guildelines 38 3.0 DESIGN CHARACTER 3.5C DOCKAGE In Oshkosh, the Fox River’s elevation is very effectively controlled by the dam structures at Neenah. As a result, the option of including a ﬁ xed dockage system is more acceptable than on a water body with more pronounced ﬂ uctuations. The advantage of ﬁ xed docks is one of resistance to wave action and the perceived stability under load. Requirements for a successful ﬁ xed dock system include: 1. Understanding of the river bottom composition. Knowing the soil characteristics allows for the proper sizing of the support structure. 2. Understanding of the expected design loads. Since the dock facilities will have a variety of uses, the dock structure must be designed to accommodate the expected loads. 3. Understanding ice behavior along the river. Springtime ﬂ oating ice and ice jacking both must be accounted for in the design. 4. Understanding the design requirements for matching the upland design aesthetics. Fixed docks appear to the users as more integrated with the upland facilities, therefore attention to the wood detailing, the railings and lighting and any accessories associated with the docks must be paid. Once these requirements are fulﬁ lled, the sizes and locations of walkways, gangways, and ﬁ ngers may be determined and the design may proceed. Design Guidelines for ﬁ xed and ﬂ oating docks Design Loadings • 30 psf live loadings on docks for ﬂ otations • 50 psf live loads for structural design • Railings and handrails to meet upland rail design requirements • Bending load transmitted from ﬁ nger to main and from segment to segment • Limit slope on docks < 1” in 10 feet Materials Palette Acceptable Unacceptable Structural Wood Frame Docks X Pin Connected Section X Extruded Frame Docks X Truss Frame Docks X Structural Concrete Docks X Aluminum Gangways X Galvanized Steel Gangways X Wood Gangways Structure X Appearance Decking Treated Southern Yellow Pine X IPE (Brasilian Hardwood) X Concrete X Recycled Plastic X Plastic and FRP X Gangways Aluminum Deck X IPE Deck X Southern Yellow Pine Deck X Design Notes: Docks that do not stay in the river shall be designed for disassembly and extraction from the waterway. Dock anchorage structures are not allowed to compromise the struc- tural integrity of the sheet pile system. Any lighting used should be semi cutoff or full cut off to minimize light pollution. • Limit deﬂ ection under load at end of ﬁ ngers to < 4” under 400 lb. Pointload Dimensions • Minimum 5’ clear horizontal on gangways/docks • Minimum 3’ wide for dock ﬁ ngers • Rail heights and features to comply with ADA requirements • Minimum 12” truss frame structure • Gangways maximum slope is 1:12; length between landing is not limited to 30’ Dockage Users • Short-term Transients: Visiting restaurants, park facilities, local businesses • Overnight Transients: Stay 1-2 days; visiting as short-term with potential hotel visits • Seasonal Rentals: Use appropriate marina facilities, river and lake users • Excursion Boats and Water Taxis: Non-boat owners using the water • Floating or ﬁ xed platforms: General public observing the riverfront and riverfront events • Walkways: General public waterfront access and pathways Facility Types • Short-term Tie off and Transient slips: Mostly parallel to shoreline; no utilities; may use sheet pile tie off or transient docks • Overnight Transients: Parallel or perpendicular to shore; electric utilities an option • Seasonal Rentals: Marina type facility with power and water available; higher levels of amenities, security and services • Excursion Boast and Water Taxis: Larger loading platforms and access in excess of ADA minimums • Platforms: Railing and areas for multiple activities • Walkways: Railings and open access for walking and standing Riverfront Design Character Guildelines City of Oshkosh Fox River Corridor Riverwalk Plan and Design Guildelines City of Oshkosh 39 3.0 DESIGN CHARACTER Figure 3.5C-1 Figure 3.5C-3 Figure 3.5C-5 Figure 3.5C-2 Figure 3.5C-4 Figure 3.5C-6 City of Oshkosh Riverfront Design Character Guildelines City of Oshkosh Fox River Corridor Riverwalk Plan and Design Guildelines 40 3.0 DESIGN CHARACTER Figure 3.5D-1 Riverfront Design Character Guildelines City of Oshkosh Fox River Corridor Riverwalk Plan and Design Guildelines City of Oshkosh 41 3.0 DESIGN CHARACTER 3.5D SIGNAGE Type A Sign: Riverwalk Directory - Functionally similar to a kiosk pro- vide maps with business/destination locations identiﬁ ed with symbols and labels. The Directory will provide clear and comprehensive plan graphics for pedestrian wayﬁ nding. The Directory will be located per- pendicular to the Riverwalk so that the user can look at the map and then up and down the river corridor. Therefore, instead of orienting the map north/south, as typically found, the image is place west to the top and east to the bottom of the sign. The sign materials will match the look of the handrail. The map and labels shall be applied to the surface with maximum vandal resistant coating. The Riverwalk Directory should be located on both sides of the Fox River as illustrated in Figure 3.5D-1. Type B Sign: Directional Sign - These signs will complement the River- walk Directory (Type A). Using simple arrows and easy to read labels this sign directs pedestrians to destinations along the riverfront. The design of the Directional Sign should feature the same materials as the Riverwalk Directory Sign. The sign should also be placed perpendicu- lar to the Riverwalk for best viewing potential. The Directional Sign should be placed at the intersection on both sides of the Riverwalk and Wisconsin, Oregon, and Main Street to inform pedestrians moving into the riverfront area from downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Other locations such as the Boat Works and Pioneer Resort will beneﬁ t Riverwalk users (Figure 3.5D-1) District Banners - The districts or block address of the Riverwalk busi- ness and residential units can be identiﬁ ed using logo “banners”. The use of districts and Riverwalk addresses can give the riverfront a distinc- tive image. Using the banners on the pedestrian light ﬁ xtures establishes a visual identity for each district or block and will facilitate user recogni- tion of where they are within the Riverwalk corridor. The district num- bers can be colored to identify each block and promote recognition on the Riverwalk Directory map (Type A Sign). The Oshkosh Riverwalk logo “banner” is to be manufactured from long-lasting metal materials that match other amenities. 7’ - 6 ” 2’-0”3’-6” SIGNAGE GUIDELINES Type A sign, Riverwalk Directory, includes map of Riverwalk with Wis- consin Street Bridge at the top and Lake Winnebago at the bottom (west to east) to orient user as they walk along the river. Directory to be lo- cated perpendicular to the Riverwalk so as when reading map the user visually looks up and down the river corridor. Type B Sign, Directional Sign, give the user directions to highlighted sights along the corridor via arrows to business or other uses on the Riverwalk. District Banners to be located along the Riverwalk on the light ﬁ xtures. The banners to match the sign detailing with color highlights to distin- guish block addresses. Oshkosh Riverwalk logo to be consistent throughout riverfront with signs and banners. 3” diameter post on signs to match detailing of the light ﬁ xtures use along the Riverwalk. Materials of the signs to match handrail detailing. TYPE B SIGN Directional Sign TYPE A SIGN Riverwalk Directory Light with Banner