4.10.
CC Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 06/25/2013
- By:
- Tim Gladhill, Community Development
Information
Title:
Approve Request for Use of Veterans Drive Right of Way Adjacent to 7700 Sunwood Drive for Outdoor Dog Area; Case of Residence at The COR - Recommendation of Public Works Committee - June 18
Background:
The City has received a request from Residence at The COR, a 230-unit apartment complex located at 7700 Sunwood Drive NW, for use of the right of way/boulevard area on the south side of Veterans Drive as a location for pet owners' use. This proposed space would be an area for tenants with pets for a sanitary area for pet waste, but would not be a dog park area. Pet owners would be required to immediately remove their pets' waste.
Residence at The COR would be responsible for constructing and maintaining the area. This would not be an improvement for which the City would accept any maintenance obligation. The Applicant has submitted a sketch drawing of the proposed improvements. The improvements would include landscape improvements (trees and shrubs), sidewalk, mulch, and pea gravel. The area would not be used as an off-leash park. This type of arrangement, whether it be public space or rights of way, is common in more urban settings (provided that adequate safety measures are in place).
Staff's main concern would be safety along the railroad tracks. With that in mind, Staff would recommend that this not be an off-leash area, nor be considered an off-leash dog park.
In the interim, the Residence at The COR requests utilization of the future Municipal Plaza area (north side of Sunwood Drive) for pet owners' use until the proposed long-term solution is completed. According to Residence at The COR staff, it has experienced multiple inquiries regarding areas for pets.
A Maintenance Agreement will be recorded on the Residence at The COR parcel, documenting specific maintenance obligations and process for City removal as necessary for maintenance, repair, or other improvements or in the even of non-maintenance on the part of Residence at The COR.
Alternative #1 - Approve the request as presented. Staff finds this solution acceptable. Maintenance responsibilities would be that of the Residence at The COR. If proper maintenance is not peformed, the City could remove the area.
Alternative #2 - Approve the request on the north side of Sunwood Drive (Municipal Plaza). At this time, it is not recommended to consider this alternative, as the design and future construction of this area is undetermined and would be impacted by future construction.
Alternative #3 - Deny the request. With this scenario, tenants would need to utilize other public land pursuant to current law, or the private areas on site, such as the center courtyard. There is limited green space for this type of use in other areas of the site.
Residence at The COR would be responsible for constructing and maintaining the area. This would not be an improvement for which the City would accept any maintenance obligation. The Applicant has submitted a sketch drawing of the proposed improvements. The improvements would include landscape improvements (trees and shrubs), sidewalk, mulch, and pea gravel. The area would not be used as an off-leash park. This type of arrangement, whether it be public space or rights of way, is common in more urban settings (provided that adequate safety measures are in place).
Staff's main concern would be safety along the railroad tracks. With that in mind, Staff would recommend that this not be an off-leash area, nor be considered an off-leash dog park.
In the interim, the Residence at The COR requests utilization of the future Municipal Plaza area (north side of Sunwood Drive) for pet owners' use until the proposed long-term solution is completed. According to Residence at The COR staff, it has experienced multiple inquiries regarding areas for pets.
A Maintenance Agreement will be recorded on the Residence at The COR parcel, documenting specific maintenance obligations and process for City removal as necessary for maintenance, repair, or other improvements or in the even of non-maintenance on the part of Residence at The COR.
Alternative #1 - Approve the request as presented. Staff finds this solution acceptable. Maintenance responsibilities would be that of the Residence at The COR. If proper maintenance is not peformed, the City could remove the area.
Alternative #2 - Approve the request on the north side of Sunwood Drive (Municipal Plaza). At this time, it is not recommended to consider this alternative, as the design and future construction of this area is undetermined and would be impacted by future construction.
Alternative #3 - Deny the request. With this scenario, tenants would need to utilize other public land pursuant to current law, or the private areas on site, such as the center courtyard. There is limited green space for this type of use in other areas of the site.
Notification:
No notification is required.
Observations:
The purpose of this case is to confirm the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to allow a Dog Waste Area to be constructed in the Veterans Drive right of way (south side). A Maintenance Agreement will be forwarded at a future date for final approval.
Recommendation:
The Public Works Committee met on June 18, 2013 and recommended approval of the request.
Funding Source:
All costs associated with processing the request are the responsibility of the Applicant.
Council Action:
Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee and approve the use of the pet area on the south side of Veterans Drive for Residence at The COR residents, subject to the owner making improvements, executing a Use and Maintenance Agreement, as well as securing the necessary right of way permit.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Riemer | Grant Riemer | 06/20/2013 07:52 AM |
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 06/20/2013 04:42 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Tim Gladhill
- Started On:
- 06/20/2013 07:40 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 06/20/2013