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Commissioners approve updated 90% plans for EK Atwood Park Phase 2 after design changes
Summary
Architects and project staff told the court they recommend replacing planned tensile fabric canopies with metal roofs and adjusting several site elements for durability and code compliance; the court approved moving forward with updated 90% plans and Restore Act submission. Total estimated budget: $2,985,000.
Sam Garcia, principal of Sam Garcia Architect, briefed the commissioners on design changes for EK Atwood Park Improvements Phase 2 and requested permission to advance updated 90% plans to the Restore Act for review.
Garcia said the project scope includes parking upgrades using permeable pavers, taller shaded toll booths, improved rinse stations and plumbing, an aluminum trellis over barbecues (instead of the previously planned tensile fabric), gang restrooms replacing individual stalls, and four unplumbed changing stations for patrons. He said the proposed change from fabric canopies to solid metal roofs was prompted by permitting and code constraints and offered durability and cost advantages. "Code doesn't allow that [the fabric roof system]," Garcia said, explaining the need for solid metal roofs over restrooms and changing areas.
The estimated project budget presented was $2,985,000. Project staff said the 90% plans will be submitted to the Restore Act for review prior to preparing 100% plans and soliciting construction bids. County staff confirmed the change is not a change order because the project is still in design and that addressing the roof choice at the 90% stage avoids a later, costlier revision.
Why it matters: staff said the metal roofs will be easier to maintain and avoid permitting delays. Commissioners raised maintenance and potential bird‑roosting concerns; the architect said design details will address those issues.
Outcome: The court approved updating plans and proceeding with the 90% submission for Restore Act review; staff will return with 100% plans and construction solicitation documents.
