PART B (Future Street Connections in the Southeast Part of the City, Area Known as LBA Woods)
begins at approximately 1 hour, 47 minutes of the meeting recording
MOTION
Commissioner Cunningham moved to approve the amendments to remove the Log Cabin Road extension with the caveat that it be reviewed again in ten years.
Commissioner Adams: Second.
Joyce Phillips asked for clarification as to whether or not the motion included the other future street connections in this area that were also included in the application materials.
Commissioners Cunningham and Adams agreed to the clarification that yes, the motion included the removal of the additional streets, as proposed in the application.
DISCUSSION
Commissioner Quetin stated he was excited for the opportunity to not have that road in the Comprehensive Plan and acknowledged that it was clear in the public comments that people were passionate about having access to this type of green space.
Commissioner Nejati stated she is excited for this future street to be removed from the plan. She stated that with the City’s backlog on maintenance for streets it makes sense to not have new streets in the plan. Commissioner Nejati asked staff what the recommendation would be for those listening this evening to do, to stay involved on this issue, since this amendment does include that the issue will be reassessed in ten years, or to perhaps increase capacity of Morse-Merryman Road or Boulevard Road for buses, bikers, and sidewalks.
Joyce Phillips suggested that people who want to look at related opportunities should consider being involved in things like the work on the transportation chapter of the comprehensive plan during the periodic update; any work related to the transportation master plan (although it was just recently adopted so not likely to be updated right away); any personal efforts they can take to reduce the need for new roads (biking, walking, taking transit, etc.); and participating in regional transportation planning efforts.
Chair Millar stated she is excited about the option of removing the road and increasing the capacity of other modes. It is also consistent with many of the other goals of the comprehensive plan. We have so many roads that are in need of repair. Chair Millar stated her support of this motion.
VOTE
The motion was passed unanimously.
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