Feedback Request on Aesthetics of a Retaining Wall on Point Reyes Petaluma Road
Overview:
The County of Marin is proposing to construct a retaining wall along the north side of Point Reyes–Petaluma Road, just northeast of the Nicasio Valley Road intersection, as part of a larger safety improvement project.
The County of Marin is requesting community feedback regarding the aesthetics of the planned retaining wall. The submission deadline is June 25 by 5PM, please see the section at the bottom of the page for the submission process.
Retaining Wall Design and the Potential Aesthetic Options:
- Wall measurements: Approximately 360 feet long and up to six feet high.
- Current Concept: A concrete barrier base with timber lagging, which would be similar to an existing wall located about one mile northeast on the same corridor. Example shown in Figure 1. (The vertical columns could be painted brown.)
- Alternative Aesthetic Treatment Options: Based on this requested community feedback, the project design team is open to considering a sculpted and stained concrete wall that would simulate the appearance of either of the two following options:
- A natural-looking rock wall. Example shown in Figure 2.
- A sculpted shotcrete (sprayed concrete) wall. Example shown in Figure 3.
We Would Like Your Input
Before finalizing the design, The County of Marin would like your input on the visual appearance of the wall. Please submit the form below before the deadline of June 25 at 5PM.
In your submission form message, please state your preference:
- The new wall should be similar to the timber-style design of the existing nearby wall (Figure 1).
OR
- You would like a simulated rock finish. If so, do you prefer the example shown in Figure 2 or Figure 3?