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City Council <br />Meeting Minutes <br />July 2, 2013 <br />Page 17 of 25 <br />architectural alternatives, two hardscape alternatives, and two landscape alternatives. <br />The first architectural option was a contemporary masonry structure and the second, an <br />interpretive steel and masonry structure. The landscape and hardscape options <br />organic <br />Atkins and staff developed revised conceptual designs based on comments received. <br />and organic treatments. Staff believes the revised architectural options, the interpretive <br />B. <br />Staff recommended the City Council direct staff to finalize the 60% design concepts for <br />enable staff and the project team to complete the 60% design for the underpass and <br />proceed with submission to the BNSF.She noted five homes face South Street. One <br />property owner will be impacted by the South Street Gateway. Staff is working with <br />property owner on property access through the alley. <br />COUNCIL COMMENT <br />Council member Loo asked if the materials proposed for the underpass are of brick and <br />flagstone. It was confirmed the materials are of brick and flagstone. She asked if the <br />top part of the bridge was lighted. Planning Director Russ explained it is sandstone, <br />which could be dimly lit. <br />Council member Loo supported the arch and removal of the three-part element. She <br />stated the design is pretty and matches nicely with downtown. Planning Director Russ <br />explained there have been significant changes in the design since it was presented to <br />the LRC. <br />Council member Keany inquired about the height of the pillars. Planning Director Russ <br />stated the pillars are in the 28 <br />Council member Keany stated his understanding the tracks will be fenced in each <br />direction as a concession to the BNSF. Planning Director Russ stated ashed on both <br />sides of the track was required, to collect any debris. There was also a standard brick <br />treatment requirement, as well as fencing from Pine and Griffith Street.The shed <br />requirement has been removed. <br />Council member Keany voiced his support for the design. Council member Jasiak <br />supported the brick, which matches the library, but did not like the lighting feature. <br />SUMMARY: Mayor Muckle and City Council supported the design.The City Council <br />congratulated the staff for the design work. <br />48 <br />