St. Pete Pier Proposal: Alma

A L M A
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PIER
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THE ST. PETERSBURG PIER

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A L M A
spanish (a l m a )
greek ( ) arabic (a l - m a )
latin (a l m u s ) -
- the spirit soul

salt water
- on the water
kind, fostering, nourishing
ALMA...SO U L . . . S P I R I T
The St. Petersburg Pier has for over a century, served as the significant cultural icon of the
City. The Soul of the City. Just as the Eiffel
Tower image alone can conjure up an entire
cultural experience by merely representing a
fragment of the City, the Pier transmutations
over the years have served as the symbol and

spirit of the place that is St. Petersburg. Our
project will recapture the past, embrace the
present, and look to the future ALMA: The Soul
of St. Petersburg.
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TA B L E OF C ONT E NT S
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 a shimmering 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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H I STORY
The St. Petersburg Pier has lived many lives, with
each successive reconstruction adapting from
its predecessor. Its inception began in 1889 as
a Railroad Pier conceived as a railway sightseeing venue for locals and tourists, by the Orange
Belt Railway. Its success led to the Electric Pier
replacement 15 years later, extending 3,000
feet into the bay. The Municipal Pier replaced it

in 1914 with the citizens now solidly behind the
Pier as an iconic identity for this city. So much
so, that when destroyed by a hurricane in 1921
it was replaced with a city-backed 1 million dollar bond, dubbing it the Million Dollar Pier.
For forty years the Pier served the city in its ca-
pacity as a ballroom, observation deck, fishing

venue, and urban icon. Deterioration followed,
and with demolition in 1967, a new structure
emerged, the inverted pyramid.
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CONTEX T
The City of St. Petersburg currently sits at a crossroads moment in development of its downtown
waterfront and city life.
Arts:
St. Petersburg is the central arts hub of central
Florida. By 2019, six museums and scores of
galleries and an active performing art community will occupy the City. The arts are an
economic powerhouse to the City. The city
has been recognized as #1 arts destination for
mid-sized cities for four years running.
The Waterfront:
The Pier site is strategically located to take advantage of the dynamic urban moment where
land meets water and beyond. Our project architecturally and programmatically seizes this
moment to create a culturally dynamic experience that can respond to the diverse flexibility
required. Placing cultural events on this urban site showcases the soul of the city: The
Sun.The Water.The Parks.The Arts.
The Hospitality.
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For four decades this monument hosted ballroom

dances, choir sing-a-longs, card parties and any
other event a leisured population demanded.

(2013, Ashleigh Powers, Northeast Journal)
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Core design challenges:
1. Walking distances / distance to parking
2. Lack of Shade
3. Structural / Programmatic conflicts of current
building.
4. Lack of sequential urban experiences
5. Destination restaurant location / parking
Our core strategy is creating a series of walkable urban

experiences that connect a seamless solution, that responds to the different site conditions and environments.
Gateway / Gateway Park - The large expanse of lawn
introduces the district and allows for large scale events,
concerts, art fairs, markets, festivals.
Garden Areas - Intimate scale to contrast to the Gateway area, these represent the living scale of the City,
with cafs, art installations, and shade.
Pedestrian Pier/Promenade - It hovers linearly over

the Fishing Pier with direct access to the pier head
via walking/jogging or pier shuttle. Shade and green
benches mark the center point, observation of fishing.
Fishing Pier/Promenade
The Pier is split vertically in function. The Fishing Pier
is lower for specific use of fishing, i.e., casual, a bit
messy, close to the water.
Waterside Tower - The Tower is designed for both

observation and exhibition/special events. It is half
air conditioned / half open air with a full glass observation room on the top floor. There is a small
auditorium with the ability to house a pop-up caf
and events.
Dance Hall Evoking the million dollar pier, the lower horizontal structure houses a large meeting space
with a bandshell, an adjacent casual restaurant, bait
shop, and minor retail.
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D EFININ G A CI T Y I CON
Historically, city towers have always been testimonials to civic power and hope. The celestial
reach and hopeful gesture of the tower has always been used as an urban symbol of pride of
the city. Surveys show observation as the number one programmatic criteria by the citizens of
St. Petersburg. Our choice of a tower specifically speaks to a dual urban strategy.
1. To functionally lift the visitor to an observation

environment from which to view the City, view
the water, activities, and view the marine horizon sunrise and sunsets.
2. To create a vertical symbol to be viewed from

throughout the City, evoking the cultural idea
of St. Petersburg as a dynamic individual place
where land, water and sky intersect.
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PRE CE D EN T S
The Eiffel Tower:
Widely considered to be a piece of structural
art, the Eiffel has become the embodiment of
the cultural idea that is Paris. It is the most visited paid monument in the world.
Washington Monument:
As the largest stone structure in the world, the
Washington Monument has culturally become
the symbol of the nations capital. It is an urban object that orients the City and a strategic
observation point to view the City.
St. Louis Gateway Arch:

Built as a monument to westward expansion
of the US, it has become an internationally famous symbol of St. Louis.
westward
Seattle Space Needle:

An observation tower, it is a landmark of the
Pacific Northwest and a symbol of the City of
Seattle.
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GATEWAY: OVER VI EW
The Gateway Area
Specifically the Gateway is designed to handle
multiple large scale events and uses a vertical
architectural frame to bookend the west end of
the project.
Fountain / Reflecting Pool
Designed metaphorically as the initial water
source, as the base, is a large interactive reflecting pool which slips into the base of the
frame tower. This element is habitable, vertical

and skinned with aluminum mesh over the east
and top facades, to track sun patterns throughout the day.
Gateway Projection Wall
The north element of the frame acts as a vertical marker in the day, and a project wall for
special events by night. These can be seen
from the City skyline, and can alert when special events are occurring, i.e., film festivals,
fashion shows, concerts, etc. Bathrooms oc-
cupy the base of the structure for Gateway Park.

Gateway Park
Gateway Park is envisioned to be sculpted on the
south and to form a natural amphitheater. The
north end will remain flat and flexible to handle
outdoor special events like art/film/music/market festivals.
Traffic - Vehicular traffic has been routed to the
south to remove the automobiles from the pedestrian environment.
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GATEWAY: EL EM EN T S
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GARD EN: OVER VI EW

As in the Tuileries and Luxembourg gardens
of Paris, the Gateway Garden area envisions
small intimate pocket parks bordered with geometric shading trees. These parks are small
living rooms, green and textural. Public art can
be incorporated into the gardens on either a
permanent or rotating basis. Small cafs with

tables and canvas shading have been incorporated. The central axis is marked by three coquina shaped pools that lead to the water and
align with the Waterside Tower.
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GARD EN P L AN
The Garden Area is anchored by six pocket
parks, which orient east/west on axis with the
Pier. The gardens lead into Spa Beach to the
north with two cafs providing food/drink support. This also marks the introduction of the historical green benches into the project bordering
the pocket parks. The gardens culminate at the
Waterside Piazza along the waters edge be-
fore transitioning to the Pier. Parking is to the

south with the Transportation Plaza to the east
for restaurant and pier support. This also marks
the introduction of the historical green benches
into the project bordering the pocket parks.
Garden/Park design palette will be crushed
pea-gravel with intermittent paving for circula-
tion and zoysia grass for the pocket parks. Linear

geometric box trees provide shade for park users on
garden edges. Water features and small fountains
give sound and visual nodes. The local art community could see these as outdoor rooms for exhibition
of public art. Two cafs support the gardens with
casual food and tables under shade. As in Paris
and other European urban gardens, the atmosphere
is relaxed and casual, a place to stroll and

converse.
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GARD EN: EL EMEN T S
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PIER: OV ER VI EW
As children, we remember fishing on many
piers that no longer exist, bludgeoned by the
many hurricanes of our history. The memories
of night fishing, long pier walks, and the excitement of watching someone bring in a fish. The
smells, the sounds of the water, the birds.
Our project takes the pier functions and separates them vertically. The function of fishing
and boating happens down at the water level.
The need to segregate the actual fishing function of the pier with the smells, debris, cleanup,
action and privacy, and meditation that comes
with pier fishing was necessary and strategic.
Observation being at the top of the Citys priority

list, the upper Pedestrian Promenade hovers above
the lower fishing pier, to capatalize on unobstructed views.
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PIER PLA N S
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PIER: WAT ER F R O N T R E S TAURA NT

The location of the Waterfront Restaurant is
strategic for its success and maximum impact.
In speaking with one of our advisors, Richard Gonzmart of the former Piers Columbia
Restaurant, we analyzed the difficulty of having
a full service restaurant out at the pier head.
Service and ease of access for the repeat customer were primary factors. Our strategy places the restaurant on the water, at the shoreline
with close access to the parking lot for patrons
and ease of service. This restaurant provides a
view of the Waterside Tower and Dance Hall,
which at night adds a counterpoint to the dark

bay. The drama of the tower and its reflection in
the water make for a much more interesting visual
experience while dining.
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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 downtown sidewalks. In 1969 the last bench was removed. What the green
benches represented: a place of meeting, gathering and sitting down
talking about current events, politics, business, whatever

(2013, Ashleigh Powers, Northeast Journal)
PE D ESTR I AN P R O MENA D E
Our project incorporates at midpoint, a linear
green bench observation zone with overhead
shading and a vendor kiosk/caf. This allows
for a distinct mid-pier experience in addition to
the pier head experience.
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FISHING P I ER
The intertwining design of the two piers provides multiple advantages. The raised promenade is designed for vehicular access, and observation, strolling, jogging, biking, and special
events. The pier below is more economical due
to lower load criteria and can be designed as a
pure fishing pier. The meandering organic

circulation allows for moments of shading
by the Promenade above. It also pushes
out from the Promenade in places creating
a quieter more private fishing experience.
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TOWER
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Programmatically, the pier head is composed of:
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Pier Observation / Exhibition Tower
2.
Large Dance Hall / Event Space
3.
Casual Dining
Designed as vertical and horizontal counterpoints, they functionally support each other and
can be used individually or as a whole depending on the event. Concurrently, when there is
no special event, they easily function as observation, shade lounging, and general social
space.
Architecture
The materials and lighting are designed to evoke
a nautical metaphor, the feeling of being at sea,
expansive and compressive spaces, open and
framed views protected and exposed spaces.
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TOWE R: DAN CE H AL L / E V E NT S PAC E

Evolving the powerful memory of the Million
Dollar Pier Dance Hall, the space is designed
for special events but also casual observation
when not in use. The roof acts as a huge shade
umbrella, casting shadow over a large outdoor
deck on the south. The ceiling is wood, again
incorporating a warm, nautical palette. A band-
shell engages the west faade evoking a past

era of the coliseum and functionality providing
a focus for the room. A service core at the
north houses bathrooms, and warming kitchen.
The level below houses a casual food venue,
a bait shack, and a minor retail to support the
casual fishing function at the lower elevation.
Circulation is a loop from the pier through

the tower and hall to allow a continuous flow
for joggers and bicyclists. A pier plaza occurs
at the pier terminus, with an outdoor stepped
amphitheater to the east, for performances,
eating, education, or general observation.
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The vertical tower is designed for both observation
and exhibition. Observation of the City, and the
sea, of fishing below, of boats, and birds, and our
dramatic skies. There is a conscious diversity of
space room design, as one moves vertically. They
are all compressed intimate spaces, and voluminous multi-story spaces. Framed City views are
tight and controlled. The upper floor is panoramic, transparent and open with indoor and outdoor observation spaces. Vertical circulation occurs with two elevators, an express and one that
stops at each floor. Stairs are multi-directional
and diverse, adding to the interest of the vertical
assent. The lower half of the tower is open air,
transitioning from the Pier below. The upper half is

conditioned and able to house more delicate functions that are protected from the elements. The Design also responds to the tracking of the sun, with
aluminum mesh on the south that projects moving
shadows throughout the day, to overhangs and
louvers on the roof observation level. As one looks
up from below, teak wood soffits are incorporated, reinforcing the nautical ship metaphor.
A small auditorium on the upper floor that
can be used for films, lectures, or observation.
Glass floor views allows visitors to have a clear
unobstructed view of the sea below.
WATERSID E TO W ER : E LE M E NTS
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Music
Fashion
Film
Market
Food
Art
EVE NT / F ES T I VAL O P P O RT U NIT IE S

The dual intent of the project is to act as a general recreational public space, but also to easily transform for the many special events and
festivals the City could imagine. These could
include:
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Actress & Film Festival Producer, Tilda Swinton

Tilda has promoted, produced, and been involved in multiple film festivals throughout the
world and gave valuable design input on staging, screening, and supporting a large film festival with multiple screens.
Artist Dale Chihuly - Garden

Dale has just completed a massive outdoor
installation at Fairchild Gardens in Miami
and had tremendous input to the layout of the
exterior spaces for art installations. His work
and other artists work would enliven the neutral
timeless palette of the architecture.
Restauranteur, Richard Gonzmart

Richard Gonzmart has multiple restaurant venues with the Columbia Restaurant, Cha-Cha
Coconuts, and the new highly successful Ulele.
He has direct and relevant experience with the
existing pier
International Artist, James Rosenquist

With Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Robert
Rauschenberg, James is recognized as one
of the seminal figures of the pop art movement. His paintings have international presence, hanging in the Guggenheim. MOMA,
and Guggenheim Bilbao. James and Alberto
have been collaborating on concepts
of color in architecture.
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ARCHITECTURAL
STRUCTURAL
FOUNDATION / GEOTECHNICAL
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
FIRE PROTECTION
COASTAL / MARINE ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
LAND / WATERFRONT ENGINEERING
MARINE BIOLOGY / ENVIRONMENTAL
CIVIL
TRANSPORTATION
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T ECHNI CAL N AR R AT I V E S
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ALMA, the Pier of St. Petersburg, seeks to exceed the citys needs as defined by the Pier
Working Group (PWG) and their survey efforts. The following is an overview of these
needs and brief description of the design elements that address each:
Observation Observation opportunities are available at many points throughout
our project. Most notably the Observation area at the top of Waterside Tower affords
360 degree views of the City and bay, while also providing unique vistas from intermediate levels. The Fishing Pier brings visitors close to the surface of the water, while
the Pedestrian Pier provides a loftier view of the water with unobstructed views of the
City, bay and marinas.
Dining options The Waterfront Restaurant is located just off the existing seawall
and close to land, yet it offers a unique fine dining experience with 270 degree water
views. The proximity to land and the Transportation Plaza allow for walk up and drive
up access, customer drop off, valet, and service vehicle access and parking. The
Tower Restaura ALMA, the Pier of St. Petersburg, seeks to exceed the citys needs as
defined by the Pier Working Group (PWG) and their survey efforts. The following is
an overview of these needs and brief description of the design elements that address
each:
Cycling/walking/jogging These activities are accommodated within each land side
and waterside design element. Wide walks for pedestrians and bicycles lead from
the City east to Gateway Park and Lawn and continue through to the Pedestrian and
Fishing Piers. Both Piers are wide enough for all uses while offering uninterrupted circulation through a continuous loop experience where users can go out to the end
of one Pier and return on the other Pier.
Transportation The Transportation Plaza is the terminus for all vehicular traffic arriving from the City including automobile, Bus, Trolley, taxi, and service vehicles and
serves to eliminate passenger vehicle traffic and parking areas on the pier. From this
Plaza visitors can walk or bicycle to the Fishing Pier, or walk, bicycle, or take a Pier
Shuttle (by others) to the end of the Pedestrian Pier. Transportation Plaza also services
the adjacent Waterfront restaurant and allows access to future water taxi/ferry and
transient docks to the south.
Fishing Spectacular fishing opportunities have been created on the dedicated 2000
foot long Fishing Pier. The Fishing Piers height is as low as possible to the bay and is
connected to the Pedestrian Pier at each end to allow for continued visitor circulation.
Courtesy & Transient docks Proposed in the Boating Improvement Grant Program
as part of a future phase, 25 transient boat slips can be located in the Central Marine
Basin directly south and adjacent to Marina Park. These docks would serve to provide
a centralized location for water taxi/ferry connection to this project and all waterfront
activities. twater taxi/ferry and transient docks to the south.
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Marine Discovery Center Proposed for a future phase, a Marine Discovery Center site
has been set aside along the waterfront adjacent to Marina Park, public parking, and the
Transportation Plaza. This site has sweeping views of the bay and is positioned to command a prominent position at the vehicular entry drive.

Flexible Event Space The project anticipates multiple event opportunities at all landside and waterside areas. Each project zone is designed to embrace many of the Citys
current event needs as well as attracting new signature events and festivals. The Gateway
area offers an expansive unobstructed lawn with the sunshine and stars above and the
bay as a backdrop. Festivals, stage events, and projection screen events can all easily be
envisioned here. The Garden area offers ample, yet intimate, open air rooms defined
by trees, lawns, and reflecting pools. The Marina Park is also located in this area and repurposes the southern waterfront as an open yet compact linear park. The Pedestrian Pier
is not only a pedestrian promenade but it can be maximized for singular over-the-water
events that take advantage of the shade, seating, and views occurring at mid pier. The
Tower area includes multiple conditioned event areas. The Dance Hall located adjacent
to Waterside Tower provides a large, conditioned, column-free event space with a large
covered exterior forecourt area. The Waterside Tower houses multiple venues including
observation areas for private events, lecture hall, and gallery spaces.
The Pedestrian Pier - Itself can be maximized for singular over-the-water events that take
advantage of the shade, seating, and views occurring at mid pier.
The Tower Area The Tower area includes multiple conditioned event areas. The Dance
Hall located adjacent to Waterside Tower provides a large, conditioned, column-free
event space with an expansive covered exterior forecourt area. The Waterside Tower houses multiple venues including observation areas for private events, lecture hall, and gallery
spaces.
Bike & Watercraft Rental Bike rental operations are located near the Gateway adjacent
to the Shade Arbor with direct access to the wide walks leading to the water and back to
the City. Kayak and watersport rentals operate from Spa Beach to capitalize on the clear
green and calm waters just beyond the white sands.
Retail Diverse Retail opportunities have been included in all areas of the project to enhance the waterfront experience and to extend the stay for visitors. Bike rental and popup kiosks occur at the Gateway, watercraft rentals and two Cafs occur in the Garden
area, a permanent Vendor Kiosk and pop-up kiosks occur on the Pedestrian Pier, and a
Bait Shop (modeled after the existing) is located on the Fishing Pier level of the Waterside
Tower. All landside and waterside retail activities can be serviced from Parking areas and
the Transportation Plaza.
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BUILDING & FIRE DEPARTMENT REVIEW
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Fire Department Access

The diagram below demonstrates the ability for the specified fire truck to access all areas of
the project. Refer to the Technical Narrative for Transportation for a full description of emergency access and the basis of design.
Use & Occupancy Classification

Space
Use
Classification
Waterside Tower
Observation
Assembly A-5
Dance Hall
Community Hall Assembly A-3
Tower Restaurant
Restaurant/Bar
Assembly A-2
Bait Shop
Retail
Mercantile M
Waterfront Restaurant Restaurant/Bar
Assembly A-2

Space
Area
Occupant Load
Waterside Tower
11,959 sf*
400 occupants
Dance Hall
8,500 sf
714 occupants
Tower Restaurant
2,400 sf
160 occupants
Bait Shop
1,000 sf
33 occupants
Waterfront 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 ASCE
24-05.

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 Footprint
The in-water footprint of the proposed project is less than half of the coverage of the existing pier footprint. Comparison of in-water pier footprint (area):

Existing pier:
232,846 sf

Proposed pier:
115,747 sf

DIFFERENCE:
-117,899 sf
Pier Foundation
The proposed foundation system for the pier is a drilled shaft system (refer to the Technical
Narrative on Foundations). Chosen for speed of construction and greatly reduced noise
pollution, the drilled shaft system does not reuse any existing piles. The only portion of
the existing foundation to be utilized in the proposed design are the (4) 20x20 caissons
supporting 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)
ARCHITECTURAL
The proposed foundation layout is in conflict with only 41 existing piles. During demolition,
these piles would need to be completely removed but all other existing piles can be cut at the
bay bottom.
Existing Seagrass Impact
The total area of all seagrass beds within the project limits is approximately 80,652 sf. The
proposed pier project has a minimal impact on the seagrass which is offset by the greatly reduced footprint and bay bottom coverage. The seagrass area impacted by proposed pier is
approximately 5,483 sf or 6.8% of total existing seagrass area. The mitigation and replanting
of an equivalent area has been included in the budget. Refer to the Technical Narrative for
Marine Biology & Environmental for a complete description.
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Structures on Pier
The total roof area of all structures above the Pedestrian Pier level (the Fishing Pier does
not have any roof structures) is 22,598 sf. By comparison, the existing pier roof area is
71,125 sf.
Projected area of structures above existing pier deck level (pier deck level defined as
+8.58 NAVD88):

Concrete guardrail
Existing Pier
10,351 sf
Proposed Pier
11,950 sf*
Difference
+1,599 sf
Wall area
49,060 sf
67,500 sf
+18,440 sf
*includes the Pedestrian Pier structure and guardrail as it is above existing pier deck level
Fishing
In the proposed design, fishing has a dedicated pier separated from the main Pedestrian
pier. 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 increased
to a total of 35,327 sf. A large section of the Fishing Pier occurs beneath the Pedestrian
Pier, allowing an area of refuge from the sun and rain. Fish cleaning stations will be installed throughout the length of the pier.

Tenant Shell Space
The Tower Restaurant and the Waterfront Restaurants will be delivered as shell spaces
ready fro tenant build-out. The project budget includes HVAC (no distribution), Electrical
and Fire Protection to comply with Life Safety minimums.
OPERATIONS
ir-conditioned Space provided in the proposed project:
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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

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

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
Elevators
There are 3 total passenger elevators in the proposed project. The basis of design is KONE
elevators and all are machine room-less, traction elevators.

Location Size Stops Speed

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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STRUCTURAL
STRUCTURAL
The structural design for the new St. Petersburg Pier will consist of castin-place concrete and precast concrete elements to maximize durability, minimize long term maintenance and to streamline construction and
erection time.
Pier and Tower
The 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 segments and cast-in-place pour strips.
Both will be supported on concrete caissons. At the end of the pier
will be the 150 ft tall Waterside Tower and supporting platform. This
will 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 foundations 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. In
addition, vertical post-tensioned cables will be utilized at the precast 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.
Construction Sequence
Installation of the new piers will begin at the base of the walkway
utilizing floating construction barges and continuing out to the site
of the new tower. Construction of the elevated structure will follow
behind on barges, with erection of the piers and the Tower. The
Garden portion of the plan can be used as a site precast yard and
a concrete staging area for construction.
ateway and Garden
G
The structure at the Gateway and Garden areas largely consist
of concrete slabs-on-grade, retaining walls, reflecting pools and
other miscellaneous site structures. The Gateway will utilize the
same construction as the Waterside Tower, with precast concrete
wall panels, post tensioning and precast concrete slabs.
Sustainability and Durability
Sustainable initiatives will be achieved by using locally sourced
construction materials such as sand and aggregate and utilizing
cement replacement measures in the concrete mixes.
Precast and post tensioned concrete will be specified for maximum
life span and resistance against corrosion in this highly corrosive
salt environment. In addition, other methods will be employed to
ensure durability such as additional cover to the steel reinforcement
and using epoxy coated reinforcement. Through proper detailing
and coordination, a 75-year design durability will be achieved for
the new Pier.
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 supporting a 6ft thick concrete pile cap.
1ft to 2ft thick stacked precast concrete walls with vertical post-tensioning, anchored into the pile cap.
1ft thick precast concrete slabs and precast stairs.
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Selection
For foundation support, shallow foundations will be utilized
for some of the land structures. However, for the towers, the
pier and the restaurant, drilled shafts will provide the necessary support. It is anticipated that the shafts will range from 3
to 6 feet in diameter, and based on our knowledge of the site
be founded at depths of 90 to 100 feet or elevations of 0 to
+10 feet, St. Petersburg datum. The advantages of the drilled
shafts for the support of the water based and higher loaded
structures include:
The installation is relatively quiet as compared to driven
pile foundations. Noise is limited to engines and brief periods of vibratory driving, thus, limiting disturbance to the
general population, as well as the aquatic life in the vicinity.
Load testing of the shaft can be done with and Osterberg
Cell (O-Cell) which is imperceptible to the public, while
the test is being conducted.

Construction
The final design and construction includes the following measures to minimize environmental disturbance and achieve the
highest level of aesthetics and quality:
The founding depth of each shaft will be determined by
drilling a pilot hole at each shaft location.
Permanent steel casing will be installed to just below the
mean low water level with temporary, removable casing
installed above the water to allow only concrete to be observed once construction is complete.
A larger temporary casing will be installed surrounding the
permanent casing to catch the drill cuttings, fluids and excess concrete without allowing them to harm the animal
and plant life in the vicinity.
Tubes will be installed in the shafts to allow the integrity of
the shafts to be checked after concrete placement using
either cross-hole sonic logging or thermal integrity testing.
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MECHANICAL
MECHANICAL
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

Gateway
Area consists of Entry Drive, Traffic Circle, Gateway Frame, Gateway
Park 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 the
following:
Cafs will be shell spaces and will not be conditioned.

Pier
Area consists of the Waterfront Restaurant, Pedestrian Pier and Fishing
Pier. The design will include but not limited to the following:
Tower
Area consists of Waterside Tower, Tower Restaurant, Dance
Hall, and Bait Shop. The design will include but is not necessarily limited to, the following:
The Tower shall be served by conventional DX equipment
and/or air-cooled chiller.
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 and
or air-cooled associated equipment.
All exposed air handlers or rooftop units shall be constructed of stainless steel and not galvanized steel for maximum
corrosion protection.
All exposed rooftop equipment will be located so as to be
concealed 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 preliminary architectural renderings. Numbers will be refined upon
further 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 each
additional observation deck (100 SF/ton for 10th floor
and 150 SF/ton for 7th, 8th, and 9th floors).
Total anticipated load: ~ 205 tons per scope in project.
Waterfront Restaurant shall have a stand-alone DX HVAC system

to serve the space. Equipment will consist of dedicated outside air
equipment and dining space air conditioning. Restaurant will be a
conditioned shell space (no walls, finishes, or mechanical distribution). A value of 2 cfm/sf shall be utilized for shell space design. All
coils shall be coated to prevent corrosion.
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ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
NFPA including NFPA-70 National Electrical 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 and
Gateway Lawn, and Public Restrooms. The design will include:
Electrical distribution including feeders, panel boards, surge suppression and raceway.
A complete lighting system including low level exterior pedestrian lighting, exterior lighting for the Gateway, and vandal resistant
lighting in unsupervised areas such as public restrooms. Sustainable
sources to include, LED, and daylight savings and controls. Light levels to meet the requirements of the Illuminating Engineering Society
Lighting Handbook - 2011.
Receptacle and communication outlets shall be provided. Wiring &
connection of all building service equipment related to HVAC and
plumbing.
A complete communication system including empty raceways to termination point as determined by local service provider.

Garden
Area consists of the Garden Park, Public Parking, Transportation Plaza,
Shade Arbor, and Cafs. The design will include:
Transportation Plaza, Shade Arbor, and Cafs shall be fed from electrical 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 designed
in accordance with state energy codes. Sustainable sources shall include but not limited to LED technology, daylight savings and controls.
Light levels to meet the requirements of the Illuminating Engineering
Society Lighting Handbook 2011, or to insure security/safety light
levels, whichever is greater.
Pier
Area consists of the Waterfront Restaurant, Pedestrian Pier and Fishing
Pier. 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 metered
from adjacent structures and delivered as a shell space.
Electrical distribution system to include feeders spanning the

Pier Pedestrian Pier to serve Tower area. Conduit to be mounted to the underside of the Pedestrian Pier. Conduit shall be
suited for environment and installation. Pathway for electrical
conduit shall follow pathway for foreign systems, i.e., plumbing, communications and fire protection.
A complete lighting system including low level exterior pedestrian lighting and accent lighting is included. For both the Pedestrian Pier, and the Fishing Piers, up-lighting shall serve the
underside of the main Pedestrian Pier utilizing direct/indirect
lighting. Sustainable sources shall LED technology, and daylight
savings and controls. Light levels to meet the requirements of
the Illuminating Engineering Society Lighting Handbook 2011,
or to insure security/safety light levels, whichever is greater.
Tower
Area consists of Waterside Tower, Tower Restaurant, Dance Hall,
and Bait Shop. The design will include but is not necessarily limited
to, the following:
Electrical distribution system includes feeders, panel boards,
surge suppression, etc. All feeders and wiring will be installed
in conduit. Conduit shall be suited for environment and installation. A separately metered service shall be provided for the
Restaurant. An emergency generator shall be provided to serve
the 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 pedestrian, interior Tower lighting, exterior Tower accent lighting,
Dance Hall, Bait Shop, and lighting associated with shell space
for restaurant. Sustainable sources shall include LED technology, and daylight savings and controls. Light levels to meet the
minimum requirements of the Illuminating Engineering Society
Lighting Handbook 2011 or to insure security/safety light levels, whichever is greater.
Receptacle and communication outlets shall be provided as
required. Wiring and connection of all building service equipment related to HVAC, plumbing and fire protection.
Provide a complete communication system including empty
raceways to termination point as determined by local service
provider.
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PLUMBING
PLUMBING
Florida Building Code, Plumbing and Fuel Gas
NFPA including NFPA-54 National Fuel Gas Code and NFPA58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code - 2004
Rules, Regulations, and Requirements of the Local Utility Companies

Gateway
Area consists of Gateway and Public Restrooms. The design will include, but not limited to, the following:
Plumbing piping systems shall include gravity (sanitary, vent and
storm), and pressure (domestic cold / hot water) piping.
All plumbing fixtures will be commercial grade. Water closets
shall be wall mounted (utilizing wall carriers), with 1.28gpf flush
valves. Lavatories shall be wall hung (utilizing floor carriers), with
ADA approved trim at 0.5 gpm discharge. Electric water coolers
shall be self-contained units with bi-level dispensers meeting ADA
mounting requirements.

Garden
Area shall include the Reflecting Pools and Cafs. The design will
include but limited to the following:
Tower
Area consists of Waterside Tower, Tower Restaurant, Dance
Hall and Bait Shop. 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) piping. Grease laden waste shall be routed
through a properly sized grease interceptor.
All plumbing fixtures will be commercial grade. Water
closets shall be wall mounted (utilizing wall carriers), with
1.28gpf flush valves. Lavatories shall be wall hung (utilizing floor carriers), with ADA approved trim at 0.5 gpm
discharge. Electric water coolers shall be self-contained
units with bi-level dispensers meeting ADA mounting requirements.
A Lift Station will be utilized to facilitate the discharge of
effluent from the Tower area to a termination point landside.
Reflecting pools will have basic water supply, filtration, and circulation equipment.
Plumbing piping systems shall include gravity (sanitary / grease,
vent and storm), and pressure (domestic cold / hot water) piping. Grease laden waste shall be routed through a properly sized
grease interceptor.

Pier
Area consists of the Waterfront Restaurant, Pedestrian Pier and Fishing 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) piping. Grease laden waste shall be routed through a properly sized
grease interceptor.
Plumbing piping systems serving the Tower area will be located
beneath the Pedestrian Pier.
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FIRE PROTECTION
FIRE PROTECTION
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
Gateway
Area consists of Gateway and Public Restrooms. The design will include, but not limited to, the following:
There are no anticipated automatic fire sprinkler systems at these
areas.
Garden
Area consists of the Garden Park, Public Parking, Transportation Plaza, 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 Restaurant.
There are no anticipated automatic fire sprinkler systems at the
Pedestrian Pier, Fishing Pier.
Design for Waterfront Restaurant will include but not limited to the
following:
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 entire
building to be provided with upright sprinklers in shell areas (no
distribution).
Sprinkler piping to be schedule 40 and schedule 10 seamless
black steel with malleable fittings above grade. Provide galvanized schedule 40 piping for drainage of sprinkler piping system.
Sprinkler system design criteria for the seating shall be Light Hazard occupancy. The kitchen and other service areas design criteria shall be Ordinary Hazard Group II.
Tower
Area consists of Waterside Tower, Tower Restaurant, Dance Hall
and Bait Shop. The design will include but not limited to the
following:
Areas shall be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. Standpipe and Hose System shall be provided per NFPA 14.
Enclosed and potential exterior spaces shall be 100% sprinklered 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 of
sprinkler piping system.
Sprinkler system design criteria for the seating areas of the
Tower Restaurant as well as the Dance Hall and Waterside
Tower shall be of Light Hazard occupancy. The kitchen and
other service areas of the Tower Restaurant shall be Ordinary Hazard Group II. Sprinklers shall be pendant with
standard spacing requirements and temperature ratings.
Fire department connections (FDC) shall be shall be located
at the beginning of the pier extension into the bay, or as
indicated by local fire marshall (AHJ). FDC shall utilize a 5
stortz connection with a 45-degree fitting facing the grade.
The FDC shall terminate into the sprinkler piping downstream of fire pump.
The Waterside Tower structure shall be equipped with an
automatic, wet, class I standpipe system. A diesel driven fire
pump system shall be utilized at the base of the Tower structure In order to provide the code required pressure to the
highest standpipe hose outlets.
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C O A S TA L & M A R I N E E N G I N E E R I N G
C O A S TA L & M A R I N E E N G I N E E R I N G
Coastal Processes
The proposed pier concept has considered the various coastal
processes 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 Construction
Most of the existing piling are proposed to be removed by saw
cutting below the bay bottom to minimize turbidity impacts.
Those few piles that must be fully removed may require some
jetting to remove. Turbidity curtains will be deployed to minimize
impacts from localized turbidity.

The new Pedestrian and Fishing Piers, and the Tower area, will
be constructed using land-based equipment working to construct new Pier sections as the existing Pier is removed. The majority of the new pier is located alongside the existing pier, so a
reduction of impacts from existing pile removal will be a benefit from the proposed design. Some construction may be also
staged from water-based equipment if required.
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E N V I R O N M E N TA L E N G I N E E R I N G
State and Federal Permits
The new St Petersburg Pier will require environmental permits from
both the US Army Corps of Engineers for the construction of the
pier in waters of the United States (Section 10 Rivers and Harbors Act) and from the state of Florida (Environmental Resource
Permit) for construction in jurisdictional waters (below mean high
water) and any water quality impacts associated with the project including stormwater management. The Alfonso Architects team has
considered the various potential environmental impacts of the new
structure and incorporated avoidance and minimization of those
impacts in the Pier design including:
Reducing the over footprint of the overwater structure.
Elevating the Pedestrian Pier structure to maximize light penetration 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 restaurants and Cafs, etc. upland or nearshore.
Elimination of automobile traffic on the Pier structure.
Reuse of existing Pier caissons in plan.
Other Permits / Approvals
In 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 impacts, navigational impacts, construction requirements and consistency with the Pinellas County Water and Navigation Code. The
Alfonso team has developed the Pier design to maximize consistency with the local codes.
The project will also require a Right-of-Way permit and an FAA Notice of No Hazard to Air Navigation permit. The proposed design
also has carefully considered the height restrictions and right of
way to the Albert Whitted Airport.
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L A N D / WAT E R F R O N T E N G I N E E R I N G
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 10

Gateway and Garden
All upland areas of the site within the limits of construction will be
designed 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 hydrodynamic forces and/or will be frangible to storm surge and
applicable wave impacts.

Pier and Tower
Area consists of Pedestrian Pier and Fishing Pier. The design will include 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 interest, and the least environmental damaging practicable alternative given the overall project purpose.
The Pedestrian Pier is designed to accommodate the design storm
conditions as deemed appropriate for the project. The bottom
of the lowest horizontal structural member will be elevated above
the design flood elevation.
L A N D / WAT E R F R O N T E N G I N E E R I N G
The mechanical and electrical systems on the pier will be
elevated above the design flood elevation or flood proofed
in accordance with the Florida Building Code and ASCE 24.
All improvements below the design flood elevation will be
of flood proof materials able to withstand applicable hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces and/or will be frangible to
storm surge and applicable wave impacts.
Surface water quality during construction and operation will
be 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 regulatory waterway marking system.
The design avoids and minimizes impacts to essential fisheries habitat and will not take or threaten the continued existence of threatened or endangered species.
The design does not impact state historic or cultural resources.

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Seagrass Communities
The project includes the addition of a new Waterfront Restaurant that
will affect existing seagrass communities just east of the seawall of the
Pier approach. A number of different scenarios were evaluated to
reduce 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 consideration
all of the alternatives to reduce the impact area. There are a total of 80,652 sq. ft. of seagrass in the immediate project area. As
proposed, the footprint of the restaurant will affect a total of 5,483
square feet (0.13 acres) of mixed seagrass communities, which is
6.8% of the total area. Seagrasses will need to be mitigated or replaced at a ratio of two areas created for each area impacted.
Based on 30 years of experience working with seagrass techniques in
Tampa Bay, several options are available to mitigate the unavoidable
impacts 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.
M A R I N E B I O LO G Y & E N V I R O N M E N TA L
Water Quality and other Enhancements

We recommend additional future water quality enhancements beyond the scope of this project. The seawall at the base of the approach provides suitable water depth to install marine friendly Reef
Balls (also called oyster domes) at the toe of the seawall. About
235 linear feet of seawall is available for the installation of 230
Lo Pro Reef Balls. The oyster domes will be installed in two rows
with each dome placed one foot apart from each other. The oyster
domes will accumulate oyster growth, providing natural biological filtration of estuarine waters in this area and critical hard bottom habitat for fish and wildlife resources. The oyster dome field
will also create opportunities for public information on restoration
techniques in our area through passive signage along the seawall,
from the Waterfront Restaurant, or for a future Marine Discovery
Center. Opportunities are available to install the oyster domes under the west end of the fishing boardwalk as a fish attractor. The
future transient docks within the City Marina could also accommodate additional oyster domes under the docks and away from
vessel traffic
Costs for the site surveys, purchase of the domes and installation
by hand is not included in our budget at this time. But as a key water quality and habitat improvement project, all of the oyster dome
fields could be funded through a number of estuary restoration
grants or other local support without coming from the City budget
for the new Pier.

The project will require permits from the US Army Corps of Engineers,
Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Pinellas County. We have included in our budget the estimated costs for seagrass
surveys, permit development and the most permittable scenario (sand
tubes with seagrass planting units).
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CIVIL
CIVIL
City of St Petersburg Chapter 16 Land Development Regulations
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Chapter 40D-4 (Environmental Resource Permitting)
The Florida Department of Environmental Regulation Chapter 62-555
(Drinking Water Systems)
& 62B-49 (Environmental Resource Permitting)
(NPDES Stormwater)
(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 improvements)
US Army Corps of Engineers (waterward improvements)
Gateway
The Gateway to the Pier will incorporate a Traffic Circle at the eastern
terminus of 2nd St North where traffic will be diverted to existing modified
parking lots. The Traffic Circle will remain at existing grade and will accommodate emergency vehicle turning radii and pedestrian accessibility. The
existing Dolphin Parking lot (north of 2nd Ave) will be modified to allow for
a drop-off area on the eastern edge which directly serves Gateway Park. A
new access drive to the Transportation Plaza at the existing seawall will gently slope to address the grade change from the Garden Park to the seawall.
Major Materials Asphalt and Pavers for driveways and parking modification. Demolition of existing parking lots and roadway. Earth Fill in
Garden Park.
Infrastructure Sewer, Water and Gas Systems minor modifications.
Construction System Typical upland construction methods with additional 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 Gateway 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.
Garden
The Shade Arbor, Cafs, Reflecting Pools and Green Rooms will
be constructed after demolition of the bridge structure and roadway
while incorporating the existing retaining walls / seawalls. The existing Pelican Parking lot (south lot) will be reconfigured at grade to
accommodate the Transportation Plaza access road and establishment of the Marine Park along the seawall. The grade differential
between the parking lot and Shade Arbor/Cafs and Transportation
Plaza will be addressed utilizing existing retaining walls or seawalls
and augmented where necessary. Access for all amenities in this
area 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 modifications.
Construction System Typical upland construction methods with
additional erosion control protection.
Transportation Access to the site from the public roadway network.
Phasing Development of the Garden area anticipated to be
used for construction staging and access to Pier construction
zone. Completion of Site infrastructure expected to be at the
end of the project.
Environmental Sensitivity - Stormwater Management including
bioswales and rain gardens will provide treatment. Combined
with Gateway area.

Pier & Tower
The Pier segment will include the extension of necessary utilities to
the 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 Foundation Technical Narrative
Environmental Sensitivity Exposed piping materials to be watertight and corrosion resistant.
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T R A N S P O R TAT I O N
FDOT Plans Preparation Manual
FDOT Accessing Transit Design Handbook
Highway Capacity Manual
Applicable ADA Guidelines
ITE Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive
Approach
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 needed
for current and future generations of residents and visitors to fully enjoy
the important waterfront icon.
The transportation plan will be carefully coordinated with recommendations from the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan and the historical
context of the pier will be carefully integrated in the design of the pier
and the uplands.
Gateway
The Gateway will be designed to welcome people whether they are walking, biking, arriving in cars, or by trolley service to provide both safe and
efficient access to the pier, but also a memorable experience. The Gateway 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 safely
through to the Gardens at the base of the pier. Vehicles will be directed around the circle to the Dolphin and Pelican Lots to park or
drop-off, and trolleys will be directed to the Transportation Plaza in
the Garden area where a stop will be located to serve people walking
from the waterfront or parking areas.
Gateway Park and Beach Plaza will provide a number of recreational
uses.
Shade Arbor is another shaded pedestrian amenity. Others include
Public Restrooms near the entrance to the Gardens and Bike Rentals
Specifically the Gateway will provide a direct bicycle and pedestrian
connection to the North Bay Trail and the other waterfront parks as
well as connections to the Pinellas Trail. It will also serve as a connection along 2nd Ave to Sundial and to the recently enhanced Mirror
Lake.
T R A N S P O R TAT I O N

Garden
The area will serve as an area to link the Gateway to the Pier and
create a comfortable and unique space. The Garden design will
include 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 walking particularly during the warm summer months. A wide pedestrian zone including a reflecting pool, Shade Arbor, sculptural tree canopy and benches for pedestrians will be provided.
The area will be enhanced by the inclusion of two Cafs as well
as a adjacent Waterfront Restaurant.
Direct pedestrian access will be provided to the potential future
transient boat slips connecting to Marina Park, the potential
future Marine Discovery Center as well as the Transportation
Plaza and Waterfront Restaurant.
Pier
The 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 separated
from the Pier Shuttle and bicyclists by bollards or sitting walls
and other design elements such as pavement markings or signage.
Tower
The area will consist of a Waterside Tower, Restaurant, Dance Hall, and
Bait 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 facilities including elevators and accessible ramps to the top of
the Tower Structure.
Shade and seating areas will be provided in several locations.
Adequate bicycle parking will be accommodated.
Emergency Evacuation
Emergency Vehicle access can be accommodated by the Pedestrian Pier including access by the City of St. Petersburg Sutphen Fire
trucks. Truck turning analyses have been confirmed to determine
that the City of St. Petersburg Fire Rescue 100 foot aerial platform
fire trucks can navigate turns to the pier head, which includes turns
at the Traffic Circle, the Transportation Plaza area, routes along the
Pedestrian Pier itself (which is 30 feet wide) as well as the necessary
360 degree turns needed at the pier head.
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LANDSCAPE
LANDSCAPE
Every great city has a world-class waterfront composed of cultural
amenities and active open spaces that provide residents and visitors a
public vibrant destination. Although the Pier is to be a destination on
its own, it also needs to be designed as part of the connected tissue
of ecological based open spaces along the waterfront. These open
spaces provide opportunities for distinct destinations that create the
entire waterfront as a place.
The Pier is composed of a series of public spaces with distinct landscape environments and organized into the following spaces:
Spa Beach
A Florida style sand filled natural beach area and dune
plantings for relaxation and city based access to the sun and
the 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 organized and themed based on natural Florida Landscape
Systems indigenous to the St Pete ecological landscape.
Gateway Park
A grand lush open lawn edged with majestic water view and existing trees that frame specific views and corridors back to the city
and out to the bay. Shade breezes, and surrounding water are in
abundance and this natural Florida environment is left unencumbered 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, along
with its gently rolling topography, will become an open sky Florida
living room for St. Petersburg.
Shade Arbor
Located adjacent to the Gateway this a Shade Arbor is composed
of collection of native Florida hardwoods and serves to provide
much needed shade from the Florida sun. Positioned intentionally
beside the Gateway Lawn this extensive arbor serves to cool the
natural 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 help
provide a screen of the adjacent parking lot and focus views and
activity towards the marina.
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SCHEDULE / COSTS
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SCHEDULE / COSTS
2014
2015
CONSULTANT SELECTION
October 1, 2014 - April 10, 2015
Issue PO and Commence Concepts
Develop Concepts
Technical Review and Comments
Committee Picks Concepts
Public Outreach and Vote on Finalists
Committee Ranks Finalists
Council Recommendations and Approval
Negotiate A/E Contract
City Council Approval of A/E Contract
October 1, 2014
October 1, 2014
December 15, 2014
January 5, 2015
January 26, 2015
February 16, 2015
February 9, 2015
March 9, 2015
April 13, 2015
DESIGN
April 13, 2015 - July 15, 2016
2016
Concept Refinement
Public review and Input
Council Approval of Concept Refinement
Schematic Design Phase
CMAR Pricing and Review
Design Development Phase
CMAR Pricing and Review
Construction Document Phase
Negotiate GMP
Council Approval of GMP
April 13, 2015

June 8, 2015
June 22, 2015
July 20, 2015
October 1, 2015
November 2, 2015
February 1, 2016
March 1, 2016
May 16, 2016
July 1, 2016
PERMITTING
July 13, 2015 - July 8, 2016
Permit Submission and Review
2017
July 13, 2015
CONSTRUCTION
July 18, 2016 - November 24, 2017

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

August 28, 2017
OCCUPANCY
November 27, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Grand Opening
November 27, 2017
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SCHEDULE / COSTS
PROJECT: St. Petersburg Pier Replacement
PROJECT: St. Petersburg Pier Replacement
EST. TYPE: Conceptual
DATE: December 15, 2014
EST. TYPE: Conceptual

DATE: December 15, 2014
TEAM: AA
TEAM: AA
SCHEDULE OF VALUES
A
Total GSF/
Component GSF
252,000
Total GSF/
Component GSF
SCHEDULE OF VALUES
B D
DESCRIPTION
COMPONENT VALUES
G
252,000
DIVISION Comments
DxE
Comments
DESCRIPTION
Garden
Pier
GatewayTower
Garden
Pier
Tower
Selective Demolition
0 $
2B
Landscape & Irrigation, hardscape
2B
1 $
Landscape & Irrigation, hardscape
3A
Structural Concrete/
3A
Structural Concrete/
3B
Exterior Concrete
3B
Exterior Concrete
w/above
$0
w/above
$0.00
$0
$0.00
Masonry
w/above
$0
w/above
$0.00
$0
$0.00
1 $$4.36 1,097,577
1 $85.00
$
21,419,662
Base Design
Cost
$90,100
$90,100
$0
$1,097,577
$21,419,662
$21,419,662
$0
$0
$0.00
$0
$0
$0
$0.00
$0
$0
$1.33
$279,950
$336,012
$336,012
$21,419,662
$4.36
$759,044
$85.00
$15,609,452
Roofing & Waterproofing
7A
Roofing & Waterproofing
1 $
336,012
$336,012
1 $$1.33 336,012
$42,062$336,012
Interior finishes
1 $
1,750,000
$1,750,000
1 $$6.94 1,750,000
$30,000
$1,750,000
Elevators
1 $
380,000
$380,000
1 $$1.51 380,000
$380,000
$1.51
$50,000
14A
$1,097,577
$759,044
$1,097,577 $338,533
7A
8 through 12
$0
Structural Steel
Elevators
Base Design
Cost
$90,100
5A
Interior finishes
w/above
$0.00
Structural Steel
14A
$0
$0.36
$0
5A
8 through 12
w/above
$90,100 $90,100
F/B
2A
$21,419,662
90,100
Cost/SF
Selective Demolition
21,419,662
Gateway
2A
$1,097,577
37,000
1 $
1,097,577
COMPONENT VALUES
K
115,000
Site Demolition
Masonry
0 $$0.00
40,000
2A
$0
60,000 37,000
Site Demolition
115,000
DxE
1 $$0.36
40,000
F/B
$90,100
2A
1 $
90,100
60,000
Unit Cost ($/unit

Unit Cost ($/unit
Base Design Cost Quantity
Cost/SF
Base Design Cost
or %)
or %)
Quantity
DIVISION
$338,533
$5,810,210
$15,609,452
$5,810,210
$14,000
$42,062
$279,950
$14,000
$6.94$1,179,500
$30,000
$540,500
$1,179,500
$540,500
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$330,000
$50,000
$330,000
$380,000
$380,000
21
Fire Protection, incl. underground
21
1 $
Fire Protection, incl. underground
262,300
$262,300
1 $$1.04 262,300
$3,000$262,300
$1.04
$57,900
$3,000
$201,400
$57,900
$201,400
$262,300
$262,300
22
Plumbing, incl. underground
22
Plumbing, incl. underground 1 $
268,200
$268,200
1 $$1.06 268,200
$15,000$268,200
$1.06
$24,000
$15,000
$229,200
$24,000
$229,200
$268,200
$268,200
23
HVAC, incl. underground
23
HVAC, incl. underground
1 $
440,000
$440,000
1 $$1.75 440,000
$440,000
$1.75 $116,000
$324,000
$116,000
$324,000
$440,000
$440,000
26
Electrical, Comm. & Security, incl. u/g 26
$ u/g 1,059,170
Electrical, Comm. & Security,1 incl.
$1,059,170
1 $$4.20 1,059,170
$70,000
$1,059,170
$4.20 $410,420
$70,000
$578,750
$410,420
$578,750
$1,059,170
$1,059,170
99
Construction Contingency
99
Construction Contingency
TOTAL ALL DIVISIONS
TOTAL ALL DIVISIONS
$0$17,461,272
$0 $8,294,010
Gen. Conditions/Insur./Bonds/CM Fees Q
Gen. Conditions/Insur./Bonds/CM Fees
CONSTRUCTION COST
(P+Q)
CONSTRUCTION COST
(P+Q)
$900,000
$ 27,103,021.00
COST PER SQ-FT TOTALS
COST PER SQ-FT TOTALS
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

U
(R+S+T+Demo)
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

(R+S+T+Demo)
$28,003,021
$3.57
$4,800,000
$19
$4,800,000
$32,803,021
$130
$1,009,206
$32,803,021 $338,533
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
$900,000
$111
$17,461,272 $1,009,206
$8,294,010
$338,533
$0
$19
$28,003,021
$0
$900,000
$0
$0
$4,800,000
$0
$0
$32,803,021
16.8201
8.463325
151.8371478
16.8201
224.1624324 8.463325#DIV/0!151.8371478
#DIV/0!224.1624324
#DIV/0!
COMPONENT COST PER SQ-FT TOALS
COMPONENT COST PER SQ-FT TOALS
130.1707183
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
130.1707183
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
$32,803,021
$32,803,021
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

$33,000,000
$33,000,000
151.8371478
16.8201
224.1624324
$338,533
$0$17,461,272
$0 $8,294,010
$4,800,000
$32,803,021
$0
8.463325
$130
$17,461,272 $1,009,206
$8,294,010
$28,003,021
$0
16.8201
U
$3.57
$900,000
$28,003,021 $338,533
$ $111
27,103,021.00 $1,009,206
8.463325#DIV/0!151.8371478
#DIV/0!224.1624324
#DIV/0!
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SCHEDULE / COSTS
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SCHEDULE / COSTS
$32,803,021
Prelimin ary Design Budget provided by CC&A
C on s t ru ct ion Consultants & Assoc i ate s
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PRESENTATION BOARDS
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ALMA...SOUL...SPIRIT
The St. Petersburg Pier has for over a century, served as the significant cultural icon
of the City. The Soul of the City. Just as
the Eiffel Tower image alone can conjure
up an entire cultural experience by merely
representing a fragment of the City, the
Pier transmutations over the years have
served as the symbol and spirit of the
place that is St. Petersburg. Our project
will recapture the past, embrace the present, and look to the future.
ALMA: The Soul of St. Petersburg
TEXT
LEGEND
GATEWAY
GARDEN
PIER
TOWER
spanish (alma) - the spirit soul

greek () - salt water
arabic (al-ma) - on the water
latin (almus) - kind, fostering, nourishing
THE
PIER
A L M A
OF
S T.
PETERSBURG
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02

GATEWAY
01
02
03
04
ENTRY DRIVE / TRAFFIC CIRCLE

GATEWAY LAWN
GATEWAY PARK
GATEWAY with RELECTING POOL
GARDEN
05
06
07
08
09
10
SPA BEACH
GARDEN PARK with GREEN BENCHES
PUBLIC PARKING
MARINA PARK
FUTURE MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER
TRANSPORTATION PLAZA
PIER
11
12
13
14
15
WATERFRON RESTAURANT
PEDESTRIAN PIER (UPPER)
PIER SHUTTLE
GREEN BENCHES
VENDOR KIOSK
TOWER
16 FISHING PIER (LOWER)
17 WATERSIDE TOWER
18 DANCE HALL
19 OBSERVATION
20 TOWER RESTAURANT
21 BAIT SHOP
20 21
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A L M A

THE ST. PETERSBURG PIER

- the spirit soul

over the years have served as the symbol and

As Journalist Paul Schitt reported of the breaking story:

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

feet into the bay. The Municipal Pier replaced it

pacity as a ballroom, observation deck, fishing

For four decades this monument hosted ballroom

(2013, Ashleigh Powers, Northeast Journal)

Our core strategy is creating a series of walkable urban

Pedestrian Pier/Promenade - It hovers linearly over

Waterside Tower - The Tower is designed for both

1. To functionally lift the visitor to an observation

2. To create a vertical symbol to be viewed from

St. Louis Gateway Arch:

Seattle Space Needle:

THE PIER OF ST. PETERSBURG

frame tower. This element is habitable, vertical

cupy the base of the structure for Gateway Park.

GARD EN: OVER VI EW

permanent or rotating basis. Small cafs with

fore transitioning to the Pier. Parking is to the

tion and zoysia grass for the pocket parks. Linear

is relaxed and casual, a place to stroll and

GARD EN: EL EMEN T S

Observation being at the top of the Citys priority

PIER: WAT ER F R O N T R E S TAURA NT

which at night adds a counterpoint to the dark

Years ago, a green bench stood as a symbol of the citys hospitality.

pure fishing pier. The meandering organic

TOWE R: DAN CE H AL L / E V E NT S PAC E

shell engages the west faade evoking a past

Circulation is a loop from the pier through

transitioning from the Pier below. The upper half is

EVE NT / F ES T I VAL O P P O RT U NIT IE S

Actress & Film Festival Producer, Tilda Swinton

Artist Dale Chihuly - Garden

Restauranteur, Richard Gonzmart

International Artist, James Rosenquist

EVE NTS : ADVI S O RY VIS IO NA RY INP U T

EVEN T / FES TIVA L : A RT

BUILDING & FIRE DEPARTMENT REVIEW

Fire Department Access

Use & Occupancy Classification

Fishing Pier/Tower Restaurant/

Waterfront Restaurant shall have a stand-alone DX HVAC system

Electrical distribution system to include feeders spanning the

Water Quality and other Enhancements

April 13, 2015 - July 15, 2016

April 13, 2015

July 13, 2015 - July 8, 2016

Permit Submission and Review

July 13, 2015

July 18, 2016 - November 24, 2017

July 18, 2016

November 27, 2017 - December 31, 2017

November 27, 2017

EST. TYPE: Conceptual

Landscape & Irrigation, hardscape

Roofing & Waterproofing

Roofing & Waterproofing

Unit Cost ($/unit