Planning Commission Minutes 2004 07 13

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Chairman Lipton asked for other Commissioner questions. None heard. Chairman Lipton asked if member of the public had come to speak, if so then he requested they come the microphone, state their name and address for the record. Members of the Public: Tom Rafferty, 945 Rex St., stated that he supports some type of compromise such as a partial vacation. We need to access to the Community Park for the safety of the local residences that will be walking to the park. Randy Luallin, 301 East St., stated that he supports the property owner. He also sited other instances where he felt that the City had not kept accurate records. Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce St., stated that she understands the position of the property owner and issue facing the City to provide inviting access to the new park. She stated that access if needed at this location for pedestrians as well as emergency vehicles. She suggested that signs be posted to limit the parking to residential parking only. Lawrence Caranci, 1016 Grant, supports the vacation of the ROW because the access to the park is not needed at this point because there is access from Main St, Roosevelt and County Road. Wayne Varra, 224 Main St., supports the vacation of the ROW because the park does not need another access point. Barb Hesson, 411 County Road, does not support the ROW vacation. She stated that during the Community Park hearing process she had presented a petition with 134 signatures supporting an access to the park at Front St. She stressed the importance of pedestrian access at this location. Ed Helmstead, 1000 Rex, stated that it looks like a natural access to the park but we can’t go through their property. He does not support the opening of the easement just for access to the park. Don Franz, 1000 Parkview, expressed concern with safety and the current access to the park. He would like to see an additional access point but wants the City to take a close look at the opening of this property. Chairman Lipton asked if others had come to speak. None heard. He then asked for questions of either the applicant or staff. Commission Questions of either Staff or Applicant: Commissioner Deborski to staff: There is a concern with safety along the Front St., what can be done to slowdown the traffic. Johnstone stated that there are ways to control traffic speed but the City has no formal standards for traffic calming. th Commissioner Deborski suggested something similar to what the city of Boulder has on 55 St. 5