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3.0 DESIGN CHARACTER
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3.0 DESIGN CHARACTER
3.4B SOUTH SHORE WEST ZONE
The South Shore West Zone is bounded by the abandoned Michigan
Street right-of-way, West 4th Avenue and the Jeld-Wen property on the
south shore of the Fox River, Figure 3.4B-1. The former Boat Works
marina along with the adjacent storage lot for Jeld-Wen has potential
for residential/marina redevelopment. There is additionally the oppor-
tunity to incorporate new open space and boat launch facilities in the
Michigan Street right-of way area. In this zone the Riverwalk will be
located more inland in the new open space and along West 4th Avenue
to bypass the marina and the potential residential development. The
components of the Riverwalk in this zone consist of concrete walk, bol-
lard and pedestrian lights, benches, trash receptacles, and landscaping.
Marina and residential redevelopment should strongly consider placing
rip-rap along the river edge in addition to the existing sheet pile with the
updates to the docks and development of housing.
Concrete Walk – The Riverwalk coming eastward from William A. Stei-
ger Park is to be a 12 foot clear walkway. This cross section would con-
tinue through the open space southward to West 4th Avenue. At West
4th Avenue the walk would continue to have a 12 foot clear zone from
the northern right-of way south toward the street. Approximately 7 feet
will remain to the back of curb providing an area for street trees, Fig-
ure 3.4B-2. The proposed residential development setback should be at
least eight feet for any wall or fence placement. Buildings in the rede-
velopment zone should have at least a 20 foot setback from the existing
4th Avenue right-of-way.
Bollard and Pedestrian lights - The pedestrian light will match the fi x-
tures used at Riverside Park Leach Amphitheater. The pedestrian light is
spaced approximately 75 feet apart on the land-based/north edge of the
Riverwalk along West 4th Avenue. The pedestrian lights provide conti-
nuity of the Riverwalk with Riverside Park, as well as additional light.
Primary walk lighting is to be provided by bollard lights located ap-
proximately 25½ feet apart along the south edge of the Riverwalk along
West 4th Avenue and the marina side of the open space of the Riverwalk.
The bollard light compliments the pedestrian light and handrail design.
Benches – Four benches are suggested to be placed in groups of two (two
groups total) approximately 250 feet apart in the open space. Benches
are to be located on the land based side of the Riverwalk facing the ma-
rina. Benches are to be placed outside of the 12 foot clear zone of the
walkway on concrete extensions 4 feet wide and 16 feet long to accom-
modate benches and wheelchair space.
Trash Receptacles – Two receptacles are to be evenly located between
the two bench groups in the open space. Receptacles are to be placed
outside the 12 foot clear zone of the walkway on the south side of the
Riverwalk. The base for the receptacles is to be a 4 foot square concrete
pad to match the walk scoring.
Landscape – Native canopy trees spaced at approximately 40 feet are
to be placed on the street side of the Riverwalk along West 4th Avenue
and the land based side in the open space area. Additional landscap-
ing for the open space will be developed with the plan for that area. It
is recommended that the area between the potential residential/marina
development and the Riverwalk be landscaped to provide screening and
aesthetic value from both the north and south points of view. Tree spe-
cies should be selected to require relatively low maintenance and have a
history of strong survival in extreme conditions.
Rip-Rap – Replacement of the poor river edge with suitable rip-rap
would be strongly encouraged for shore protection. Rip-rap replace-
ment will provide a consistent, durable edge within the zone from Wis-
consin Street to the Pioneer Resort.
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Figure 3.4B-2