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PlanningBoard | 2006-11-13 | 5 | Mr. Edward Cuney, Chair, Commission on Disability Issues, expressed concern about the shelter at the corner of Santa Clara and Willow. He demonstrated the challenge he faced when approaching that shelter with a cane, and noted that he could be struck in the face by the post. He suggested that something be placed between the post and the back of the shelter so the cane could come in contact with it, but not low enough to trip the pedestrian. Alternatively, the shelter could be moved back so there would be sufficient area to walk down the center of the sidewalk. He was concerned that he had brought this to the City's attention nearly a year and a half ago. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. President Lynch wished to like to see some discussion in the staff report as it relates to the benefits of various materials and design. He realized there was a balancing act in terms of aesthetics, budgetary constraints and maintenance, as well as a cost-benefit to certain materials over a period of time. He would like to continue this item to address those concerns, and would like a more complete staff analysis of the information provided, e.g., the initial and ongoing maintenance costs of tempered glass. He also would like more analysis of the shelters that were discussed by Mr. Cuney. Mr. Bergman noted that there were only two of those shelters in the City, with four posts but no side walls. He noted that those shelters met ADA requirements, but that did not mean that the City could not go beyond ADA requirements. Vice President Cook expressed concern about the width and usability of sidewalks, and encroachment on them with various items that may not be useful any more. Member Kohlstrand understood how Park and Webster Streets had their own unique shelters designs, and how flexibility in terms of materials would be necessary. Mr. Bergman noted that there were different right of way constraints at different locations, and they generally placed the shelter back into the sidewalk near the property line. He noted that there was one exception at Park and Otis, which was designed many years ago. President Lynch noted that more detailed discussion of constraints and rationales would be very helpful to the Board members and to the public. Member Ezzy Ashcraft requested that this be placed on a fast track, so the commuters could have some relief during the rainy season. In response to an inquiry by President Lynch, Mr. Bergman noted that the current year's CIP did not have this item in the budget. Acting President Cunningham noted that the public would be able to comment on this item before City Council. Member Kohlstrand did not feel the need to bring this item back to the Planning Board, as long as staff understood the Board's concerns. Planning Board Minutes Page 5 November 13, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-11-13.pdf |