Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2017 12 13

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes November 8 th, 2017 Page 5 of 5 shared that they previously presented these plans to PPLAB, who requested a street - standard level of trees to be planted on the property. They also want the developer to create an enhanced "gateway" landscaping feature in the SE corner of the lot. Laura expressed concern about the current alignment of the proposed trail on the property. OSAB was shown a different trail alignment previously. The earlier proposal had the trail hugging the eastern side of the new detention pond; the current proposal had the trail on the western side of the parcel, closely paralleling East St. The current alignment introduced an unfortunately dogleg from the southward spur trail to the Coal Creek Trail (CCT). She felt that this would not promote safe crossing of Lock St. and that removing just these sorts of doglegs had been a major focus of the wayfinding initiative. She also expressed her concern about the flow of bike traffic from CTC to downtown, pointing out that the current configuration didn't serve people traveling through the area and that this parcel's trail needs to be seen in the larger context of the City's trail network. Jim suggested that this "parallel" alignment wouldn't be that different from the segment of Coal Creek Trail along Bella Vista. Several board members suggested moving the northern end of the spur trail to CCT towards the east, so it would terminate at the intersection/crosswalk. Then, if the new trail was also tied to the same crosswalk, riders would be encouraged to cross safely. Eric was amendable to this idea and to the idea of using the original alignment of the trail, on the eastern side of the detention pond. Graeme asked about the depth of the pond. Eric answered that it would be five feet at its deepest. It wouldn't fill with water, except in a 100 -year event. Eric asked the board if it would be willing to use a ceiling of cost rather than tying the cost of improvements to the appraisal value. Laura said that she thought a trail, landscaping/trees, improvements on the south spur to CCT, and the corner gateway landscaping features were all that OSAB could look for. Mike commented that for use of the public land there should be a public benefit, an useful trail would satisfy that; he doesn't see the need to tie it to the specific appraisal. Helen and Laura agreed that if these plans are put in place then the public good is satisfied. Helen made a motion: If the developers install a trail along east side of the detention pond, follow PPLAB's landscaping recommendations, and improve the spur trail to CCT so it aligns to the new trail, then OSAB would be satisfied that the public good was met. This would supersede the previous Comment #1 that tied the improvement costs to the appraisal value. Laura seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. XIII. Discussions Items for the Next Meeting on Wednesday, December 13th - A. Update on Dog and Dog Owner Options Research B. Commemoration Options in honor of Linda Smith C. Coyote Run slope report D. Statement of appreciation for Graeme, who is leaving the board XIV. Adjourn - The meeting adjourned at 9:09 pm. 6