Minutes - Public Works Committee - 06/18/2013

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maintain the sod and advising residents that new sod is exempt from the watering ban, and to use funding from the Street Maintenance Fund. Further discussion: Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the process for tree replacement. Chairperson Backous thanked residents for bringing this issue forward, participating in the discussion, and encouraged them to not hesitate to call City staff or Councilmembers if a problem occurs so it is properly addressed. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Kuzma and Riley. Voting No: None. In consideration of audience members, the Public Works Committee agreed to next consider Case 5.06. 5.06: Consider Request for Use of Veterans Drive Right -of -Way Adjacent to 7700 Sunwood Drive for Outdoor Dog Area: Case of Residence at The COR Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and request from Residence at The COR to use the right -of -way boulevard area on the south side of Veterans Drive as an outdoor dog area for tenant's pets. Pet owners would be required to immediately remove pet waste and Residence at The COR would be responsible for constructing and maintaining the area. He noted the applicant has submitted a sketch drawing of the proposed improvements to landscaping. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated if approved, a maintenance agreement would be recorded on Residence at The COR parcel to document specific maintenance obligations and process for City removal as necessary for maintenance, repair, or other improvements in the event of non - maintenance on the part of Residence at The COR. He presented three alternatives: Alternate 1 — Recommend the City Council approve the request subject to a maintenance agreement; Alternate 2 — Recommend the City Council approve the request on the north side of Sunwood Drive (Municipal Plaza); or, Alternate 3 — Recommend the City Council deny the request. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated staff does not recommend Alternate 2 as the design and future construction of this area is undetermined and would be impacted by future construction. It was noted if the request is denied, residents would need to utilize other public land pursuant to current law or the private areas on site such as the center courtyard. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to recommend that the City Council approve use of a pet area on the south side of Veterans Drive for Residence at The COR subject to the owner making improvements, executing a Use and Maintenance Agreement, and securing the necessary right -of -way permit. Further discussion: Jessica Fimon, Residents of The COR Property Manager, provided a picture of the trashcan that has been purchased to be placed across the street. She stated it would be picked up every day and she would like this approved so utilities can be located and the trashcan installed. Public Works Committee / June 18, 2013 Page 9of13