Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/18/2000 - Joint with Planning Comm

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CASE/41 RECEIVE DEVELOPERS COMMENT ON PROPOSED TRAIL/SIDEWALK ORDINANCE By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor Background: The purpose of this case is to invite public comment on the proposed sidewalk/trail ordinance that has been discussed by the Commission for the past few months. (As you'll recall, at January's regular meeting, the commission recommended apProval of a sidewalk/trail resolution. Staff is recommending that this matter be addressed by ordinance, as it will then be referred to in the subdivision ordinance of City Code.) On Tuesday, February 1, 2000,-the Planning Commission recommended the language below: "All subdivisions within the urban service area shall have a minimum eight-foot. (8') wide bituminous or concrete trail or sidewalk paralleling each street to provide for effective snow removal and safe two-way pedestrian traffic. The only urban subdivision streets that may not be required to have these trails are residenti:f. cul-de-sacs with no probability as a through street. The trail shall be constructed as a Stage I improvement. The cost will be borne by the developer and not eligible for credit against park and trail dedication fees. The design must meet current standards of the City, comply with the ADA act and be shown on the preliminary plat for approval." This is different from what the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed only in that it states that cul-de-sacs will not receive the sidewalks, regardless of the number of units on that street. It is important to note that the above draft language is permissive relating to cul-de-sacs. For instance, if there was a destination on that dead-end street, (i.e., trail, park, retail center, or connection to another cul-de-sac) then the City may require a walkway on this street too. Enclosed for your information, is a letter sent to developers and those urban residents requesting to be kept informed on trail issues. The following is a tentative schedule for this proposed ordinance amendment: · February_ 10, 2000 - Regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting Commission hosts informational meeting to receive comments from developers and others on the proposed ordinance. · March 6, 2000 - Regular Planning Commission meeting Commission holds public hearing. · March 14, 2000- City Council meeting Council considers ordinance for introduction (first reading). · March 28, 2000 - City Council meeting Ordinance adoption.