18 - Laserfiche WebLink

• Parklets cannot conflict with or obstruct utility access points (e.g., manhole covers, vaults, storm drain inlets, well covers, etc.). • In the event of necessary utility repairs or maintenance that conflicts with the parklet, the City may ask the applicant to remove the parklet. Street Cleaning and Maintenance Currently, street cleaning within the downtown occurs two times per week with a deeper street cleaning occurring annually (e.g., power washing). Parklet platforms will make this baseline street cleaning more difficult. Parklet applicants will be required to maintain the area on, around, and beneath their parklet to avoid on-going issues that may arise from inadequate maintenance (e.g., drain clogged due to leaf piles). At times, the City may need to perform more extensive work on City streets so parklets may need to be removed in those instances. Staff suggests the following be built into the Parklet Agreement: • Applicants must maintain the parklet including watering plants, removing garbage, securing elements of the parklet at night, and any other required care of the parklet. • Applicants must keep area on, around, and beneath parklet clear of leaves and debris which may include blowing underneath the parklets or partial parklet removal to access the area beneath the parklets. • Applicants must power wash underneath parklets annually. • Applicants must install trash guard on nearby storm drains. A trash guard that lays on top of the grate and is attached with heavy duty zip ties or tie wire. Below grate protection is not allowed. • In the event of necessary street maintenance that conflicts with the parklet (e.g., street paving), the City may ask the applicant to remove the parklet. Trees Annual tree pruning of street trees downtown is essential to avoid excessive limb failure (which is a safety concern) and to monitor the health of City trees. This pruning takes about three weeks annually with more time required if removals are necessary. During the annual tree care, parklets will need to be left unoccupied by people and furniture to avoid any potential risk of injuries or damage. Staff suggests the following parameters be incorporated into the Agreement: • Annually, parklet structures will need to be vacated for one month. Staff suggests the parklet structures can remain on the street, but they will need to be clear of both furniture and people in order to perform the necessary tree pruning. The specific month can be predetermined with the Operations Services Department and included in the Parklet Agreement so that parklet operators have advanced notice. Permit Process Approval to install a parklet would occur through issuance of a Parklet Permit by the Planning Division. Applicants would submit an application to the Planning Division for review and approval, similar to the City's existing Outdoor Dining Permit (for sidewalk dining).' The Outdoor Dining permit is similar to the proposed Parklet Program, in that it allows businesses to place tables, umbrellas etc. in the right-of-way on the sidewalk if basic performance standards are met(e.g., maintenance, demonstration of liability coverage,hours of operation,etc.). Parklets Planning Commission 8 of 12