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Steve Sarkozy October 4, 1993 Locating a pathway on the north side of county Road C would, in general, impact fewer property owners. Also as a generalization, there is more right-of-way publicly owned on the north side than the south side. Two major issues that would need to be dealt with in considering the pathway relocation for the north side are as follows 1. the impact to the Westwood village Townhouses, and 2# the need to relocate the entire power pole system. For the f irst .issue, if the pathway is located on public night-of- way or immediately adjacent to the right--of- way, it would have significant impact to the townhouse project. This impact would include removal of approximately twenty mature trees and elimination of the landscaping berm. As an alternative, it is feasible to consider locating the pathway on the north side of the berm within the. existing parking lot/driveway area, This would have an impact to the existing parking and landscaping for the townhouse project, but could be physically accor=odated without loss of the berm and all of the mature trees. Cooperation from the townhouse associations would be essential for construction to be completed. To locate the pathway on the north side and still have desired boulevards of five feet, the power line must be moved two to four feet closer to the curb. Power poles currently sit 'four to seven feet back of curb and a two foot clear z one is required on both sides of the power line frgm the curb and the pathway. If the power line is left in place, the boulevard would need to be seven to ten feet wide and then the pathway could be constructed in this area at least eight to ten feet back of curb. During this week, staff and the consultant will pursue the alternative of constructing a pathway on the north side which appears to be more feasible at this time than the south side location. However, continuity and funding issues discussed at the public hearing will have to be addressed in greater detail. Also the impact of a design change in. the project schedule will be explored. As with Fairview Avenue it is recommended that if the location is changed to the north, the council should also consider s pathway on the south side to be constructed in the future, using local funds in accordance with city standards. This would include a four foot- boulevard and a five foot path If you or the Council have any questions this week about the project prior to the public hearing, please let me know. Attachment