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

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CASE INTRODUCE SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCE By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor Background: The purpose of this case is to introduce, for adoption, an ordinance establishing regulations for sidewalks in urban residential subdivisions. The Park and Recreation and Planning Commissions have been examining this issue since October and December 1999 respectively. Both Commissions are in full agreement on the need for sidewalks as detailed in the attached ordinance. Observations: For the Park and Recreation Commission's meeting of February 10, 2000, developers were mailed an invitation to comment on the proposed ordinance. Only one responded and appeared to be generally in favor of sidewalks. Attached are the Park and Recreation Commission's meeting minutes pertaining to this matter. On March 6, 2000, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the draft ordinance and subsequently recommended City Council adoption. Staff also recommends adoption of this ordinance. As Council is aware, the Planning Commission will revise Chapter 9 of City code to reflect the Comprehensive Plan. This endeavor is not expected to be complete however, until late in the year. The proposed ordinance will ensure, in the inte' .'n, that new subdivisions will be designed and constructed to the level and quality required by th' City. Council Action: Motion to introduce Ordinance #00-XX amending Section 9.50.50 "Construction of Improvements" of Chapter 9 of the City Code to establish regulations for sidewalks in urban residential subdivisions. Reviewed by: Direotor of Public Works City Planner CC: 03/14/00 Copies distributed to: City Administrator City Engineer Community Development Director Community Development Assistant ~IRA_F3'I I t~OL I h~sers LIThieli.g I@JOICO~NCIL& ICIT}'CO UAq2OOOM.iarchlCascsWideu,alk Ordin nnce Case.doc 37__.