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Minutes for the Master Street Plan Committee meeting on December 11, 2014
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Members present: Mike Cameron (arrived at 3:10 p.m.), Marvin Day, Ann Garner, Eugene Holloway, Ben Owens (chair), Bill Smith (arrived at 3:15 p.m.) and Garry Tate
Members absent: Jim Abel, Josh Brown, Robin Nix, Sr. and John Street
Mr. Tate motioned, seconded by Mr. Cameron, to approve the minutes from the December 3, 2014, meeting. All voted aye.
Discussion was had concerning the Master Street Plan map.
City Planner Otis Spriggs questioned what the proposed right-of-way width for minor arterials. City Engineer Craig Light stated the preferred is 90 foot, but 80 foot could be negotiated. Mr. Spriggs then asked if there would be problems in terms of preservation around the area of the Medical Mile and Washington Avenue due to the right-of-way width. He explained there is limited right-of-way in that area. He further explained it’s okay in the west end because there is a lot of vacant land, but the center of the core area may cause problems. Mr. Light stated the language indicates the preferred is supposed to be used except in cases where the city staff find unusual conditions may occur, which allows for the use of a secondary design. He further stated they added language on page 8 that states the city may require less right-of-way if it’s demonstrating that the section is adequate.
Mr. Day noted at the last meeting the committee agreed to accept less right-of-way as long as it is approved by city staff and City Water & Light, but that part of the language was left out of the Master Street Plan text on page 8. Mr. Light stated he will add language to the second paragraph on page 8 stating reductions in right-of-way must be approved by the city engineer and the Engineering Services Director at CWL.
Discussion was then held regarding the changes that were made to the text based on the committee recommendations from the last meeting.
Chairman Owens stated at the last meeting ...
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