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The public right-of-way is currently encumbered by public utilities that accommodate existing sanitary sewer and storm sewer infrastructure, as well as private utilities such as the overhead electric that extends along the full-length of the eastern boundary of the corridor. These utilities and required easements will remain in place regardless of whether the right-of-way is vacated or retained. The 30-foot easterly portion of the corridor is densely wooded, with numerous mature trees that would be affected by any pathway development. The informal path currently in use traverses both the now known private property and this wooded area but is not improved, maintained, or part of the 2021 Pathway Master Plan. While a 30-foot right-of-way currently exists, a formal pathway typically requires a 20-foot wide easement in order to properly maintain the improvement. If a pathway were installed, the right-of- way would still be vacated after the improvement was installed and a pathway easement would be retained through the vacation process. This would be similar to other vacations the city has approved since 2022 where existing, formal pathways existed. ________________________________________ 5. Constructability Analysis The existing conditions of the Aldine Street corridor, while not ideal for immediate pathway installation, do present an opportunity to construct an improved pathway. The corridor is mostly flat and lies within a 30-foot-wide right-of-way corridor that could facilitate the construction of a pathway. However, several challenges must be considered for pathway installation. First, the only alignment that can be considered is within the 30 feet of the right-of-way platted with Mid Oaks, and not in areas where the pathway meanders into private property unless easements are granted by those property owners. The construction of an improved path would require the removal of trees, many of which are large and mature. Staff conducted a tree survey of size and count within this portion of right-of-way, seen in the table below. Tree classification, or the species of trees, was not determined during this survey. Size - - - Quantity 32 10 9 1 8 2 2 2 The removal of these trees could generate concern regarding the loss of canopy and neighborhood aesthetic. While it is unknown how many trees would ultimately be impacted without a formal be anticipated to be impacted. In terms of construction, the pathway would need to meet the standards of the 2021 Pathway Master Plan for off-road paths and its considerations for accessibility, e.g. requiring an improved surface such as concrete or bituminous. Additionally, an appropriate width that accommodates both pedestrian and potentially cyclist traffic (multimodal) must be considered. While the 2021 Pathway Master Plan identifies widths that vary between 6-12 feet, the typical minimum width is 8 feet to accommodate multimodal use, with a 12 feet width being the maximum. This would involve grading throughout the corridor to ensure a proper base section for the pathway while also maintaining adequate drainage, with more impactful grading near Roselawn Avenue W in order to match the existing grade of the !Qbhf!4! Qbhf!55!pg!464