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near the elementary school and children walking along that stretch, possibly in the street, and agreed with the public comments requesting the sidewalk be completed as expeditiously as possible. He expressed concern that the time for completion was not stated in the COAs, which should be determined as a mandatory condition for the project. Commissioner Pace concurred and further stated the goal was to represent the community and consider the community's feedback. Commissioner Morgan noted he did not have additional comments outside the sidewalk issue, which was already raised. Chair Brown referenced the written public comments received, noting the current sidewalk on Dennis Drive, the sidewalk on the northern side starting out of nowhere, which should continue from the south to the east and continue around, which would be in everyone's interest. He expressed concern about the allocations made in 2006 creating the existing incomplete sidewalk condition and increased construction costs. Ms. Amos stated the subdivision agreement would include language regarding the sidewalk requirements and indicated the intent of the condition for the installation of the sidewalk and widening the roadway to be complete prior to the home construction. Chair Brown discussed the need to widen the road. He expressed concern about safety and stated he wanted the sidewalk constructed and road widened prior to construction of the house. He expressed concern with the 15-year delay on the sidewalk improvements required for 3520 Dennis Drive and inquired whether the City could tie the work into the CIP project and whether they could commit the funds prior to the CIP project. Ms. Clark stated the owner of 3520 Dennis Drive had met their obligation in paying the in-lieu fee at the time, and it would not be a reasonable requirement for the current applicants to improve the frontage in areas outside of their project responsibility. She stated the sidewalk gap closure could be included in a CIP project, but that it would be problematic to constrain the timing of the projects under consideration to an action to be taken by the City. Assistant City Attorney Julie Harryman suggested the Commission recommend the City Council work to expedite the project. City Traffic Engineer Mike Tassano explained that the City was waiting for development of the two vacant properties to start construction on the sidewalk, knowing the fees were paid for 3520 Dennis Drive. He noted his design preference would be to replace the existing rolled curb with a standard non-rolled curb. Chair Brown stated he noticed the rolled curb and agreed that there was reduced visual spacing of asphalt as with a square curb. He inquired about the sidewalk, noting the measurement was currently about four feet in width and inquired if the requested five feet was to meet the standard or the purpose. Mr. Tassano stated five feet was the current standard. Chair Brown suggested a strong message to the City Council that the CIP needed to be approved to complete the sidewalk. Commissioner Allen asked if the required funds could be requested as an amenity. Ms. Clark referenced the agenda report regarding the history of the project and approval of annexation by the City Council, not requiring additional amenities. She reiterated that 3520 Dennis Drive had met their obligation in paying the in-lieu fee. She suggested an option for the two projects to complete the improvements, with the City reimbursing the applicants for the cost. Commissioner Allen suggested information on the cost to complete the CIP in conjunction with the two projects. Ms. Amos explained the need to pay prevailing wages if City monies were Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 10 July 14, 2021