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public hearing. When a project is under development review, the files are
public record. Any member of the public can look at the files at any time for
any reason.
Q: Has there been any determination of a site for the new library or the
new performing arts center?
A: Sales tax has been appropriated to pay for the acquisition of the land,
but there has been no decision on a site for either building to date. There has
not been any funds appropriated to build either building.
Q: Is there a deadline for choosing these sites?
A: The site for the performing arts center should be determined this year;
the library, probably not until 2004.
A: Both projects will be under construction at the same time, which will
temporarily affect the vehicular circulation and access of the Justice Center.
Q. What is the band of green next (west)to the proposed office building?
A: Landscaping, curb paving, and water quality features.
2. The Transit Center
Q: What is the proposed bike library?
A: A facility where bicycles can be checked out for public use. This would
include a bike maintenance area.
Q: It appears that the existing alley configuration on this block is being
moved. Won't the alley on this block need to line up with the alley
configuration on the block to the north?
A: This is a preliminary design at a very early stage of development. The
city's development review process allows the various departments within the
city the opportunity to review the proposed configuration. If there is a
problem with the configuration, the Transportation Department and the
Engineering Department will have an opportunity to review the proposed alley
alignment against any code requirements for such alignments.
Q. What is the schedule for this project?
A: Originally the project was scheduled to begin construction in March
2000, but it has been pushed back at least 3 months.
Q: Is the city in a discussion with Greyhound about possibly locating bus
service here?
A: There has been nothing finalized, but there is a discussion currently
underway between the city and Greyhound about putting bus service here.
Q: What is the next step?
A: Next week, the applicant will be meeting with the building users to go
over the site plan. Once layout is determined, the project will be formally
submitted to the Current Planning Department for development review as a
Project Development Plan (PDP).
Q. Has the general public been informed about this project?
A: The concept of a transit center on this site has been discussed at city
council meetings in the past, which are public hearings. When this project
goes to hearing as part of the development review process, there will be another
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES
for
The City Office Building & The Transit Center
conducted
7pm — 9pm, September 13, 1999, 281 N. College, Conference Rooms A&B
1. The City Office Building
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Q. Time Schedule for construction?
A: Construction will not start until the Howes Outfall is completed. The
outfall is scheduled to be finished across this portion of the site in July of
2000. Construction of this project, if the Howes Outfall is completed on time,
will commence in July of 2000, and will take approximately 1 year to
complete.
Q: How will traffic and access issues (impacts on surrounding properties)
be coordinated during construction?
A: The alley access will be utilized, bike lanes will be maintained, and there
will be a traffic access plan in place that will direct traffic with signage. There
will be no complete closure of access during construction. Construction of
Laporte Avenue will be done in Phases. Matt Baker, the city's street oversizing
coordinator with the Engineering Department can answer any specific
questions about Laporte Ave. construction.
Q: How will stormwater issues be addressed?
A: The Howes Outfall will be completed before the construction of this
project is underway, therefore, the outfall will take all the stormwater rather
than the streets. The Howes Outfall from Cherry Street north to where it
terminates is currently under construction, and its construction from Cherry
Street to Laporte Avenue will start in February of 2000. All drainage
easements for the Howes Outfall are within this block will be on our site rather
than on adjacent property owners sites. Laporte Avenue will be lowered 2 feet
to accommodate the outfall.
Q: What types of pre -construction work can we expect on -site?
A: The existing temporary parking area will be vacated and utility work will
begin several months prior to the July 2000 official start of construction.
Q: How will the Laporte Avenue construction cooinside with the
construction of the proposed office building?