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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee - 02/08/2017BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE MINUTES 02-08-2017 The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commiee held its regular monthly meeng on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 5:35 pm in the small conference room at the city office building. Members Present: Cathy Frank, Vice-Chair; Jamieson Goodwin, Clerk; Jim Grossman; Amanda Holland; Donna Leban; Roy Neuer; Members Absent: Dana Farr; Bob Bri; City Representave: Cathyann LaRose, City Planner; Also Present: Andrew Gill, O’Brien Brothers Agency; Nic Anderson; Meeng began at 5:35 pm. 1. Changes to Agenda – RPC presentaon and Wheeler Task Force moved to next month2. Comments from public not related to Agenda – None.3. Approval of January meeng minutes – Jamieson moons to approve the minutes from the meeng on January11, 2017, Donna seconds. Unanimous vote for approval from all members present.4. O’Brien Brothers update, Old Farm Rd development, Andrew – At the Development Review Board (DRB) meeng on Tuesday the 7th of Feb, the O’Brien Brothers Master plan proposal closed, and Preliminary Plat applicaon has begun. Andrew was present to review changes since their last appearance before this commiee. The approved Master Plan holds 118 Housing Units (single family and duplex style homes). Many prior requests from DRB and ourselves have been addressed. Some examples include the compleon of the proposed recreaonal path along “New Road A” through to Old Farm Rd. Andrew also reviewed changes to some of the street types which show a “grade level” sidewalk without a barrier along one side of the short dead end roads labeled “New Road C”, “New Road D”, and “New Road F.” a. Moon to approve a recommendaon to DRB. i. The South Burlington Bicycle and Pedestrian Commiee has reviewed the proposal brought forth by Andrew Gill of O’Brien Brothers Agency, and approves of the planned installaons for recreaon acvies, including the parks, paths and walking trails. The Commiee endorses the “grade level” sidewalk without a barrier along one side of the short dead end roads labeled “New Road C”, “New Road D” and “New Road F,” but encourages a delineaon between the street and the sidewalk by use of making the sidewalk poron of the street a different color, preferably built into the paving material rather than using paint that would need connued maintenance. The Commiee would like to thank the O’Brien Brothers Agency for their me and willingness to discuss their plans before this Commiee. 1. Roy moon to approve. Cathy Seconds. Unanimous approval. 5. End of Trip Facilies dra proposal for LDR – Reviewed current dra of proposal compiled by Cathyann. Discussion connued around thresholds which would trigger these regulaons based on Short Term and Long Term vehicle Parking requirements, as opposed to their usage or a combinaon. Cathyann will update the dra language and parking space requirement numbers based on our discussion. The commiee will review the revised language and requirements at the next meeng for final approval. Cathyann will also forward a copy of the dra to the Planning Commission (PC) for their feedback. Cathy will aend PC meeng to present the dra proposal and offer comments about how these were generated and compiled. 6. General Maers & Talking Points a. Discussion: Roy; Recreaonal Path Cavin-Coffrin Plaque deteriorang. – Discussion about installaon and degradaon. Cathyann is researching fixing or replacement costs for the items discussed. Will revisit briefly at the next meeng since the replacement and repair costs will determine next steps. b. Discussion: Cathy; Line Striping Status – Discussion connued around interacons with Jusn Rabidoux and DPW about the perceived issues and areas which are the most problemac where striping is worn or faded. The discussion focused around a need to review and build a list of areas which are most problemac so that a beer, more focused discussion could be had with Jusn. Other issue discussed is the ming of when striping should occur. This was decided as the best path forward, and review is planned for the next meeng. Cathy will provide notes to commiee lisng these items. c. Discussion: Cathyann; Protocol for Agenda items and ming for their inclusion in the agenda – Brief discussion and report. Please give at least 10 days advanced noce to Dana and Cathyann for an item to be included in the agenda. Some topics also briefly discussed for next meeng. It was proposed to set a dedicated addional meeng for the discussion and review of the Commiee’s Annual Goals. d. Report: Donna; Chienden County Regional Planning Commiee Meeng on Tuesday the 7th, regarding the Hinesburg road/Rt-116 use corridor. Road secon under review was VT-116 from Tilley Dr to Kimball Ave. Donna did not have much to report at this me. The overall tone set by aendees was a desire to focus on ways to reduce traffic through this corridor. Many felt traffic was going to become a bigger problem as development connued along VT-116. 7. Updates from the City; Cathyann – Overall, acvity is quiet as items progress slowly through various city departments and commiees. Cathyann is currently reviewing America Walks webinar which has had some interesng items to review, but nothing reportable to the commiee at this me. Confirmaon: Next meeng March 8th at 5:30. Moon to adjourn – Jamieson moons, Amanda seconds. All approve. Meeng ended at 7:50 pm. Respecully submied, Jamieson Goodwin, Clerk These meeng minutes were approved by the Commiee on March 8, 2017.