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Council Communication

Title:	Revision of Public Pedestrian Easement and Trail Improvements in the Lithia Estates Subdivision on Ashland Creek Drive and Release of Funds for Trail Improvements
Dept:	Department of Community Development, Planning Division
Date:	February 17, 2004
Submitted By:	John McLaughlin, Director of Community Development
Approved By: ...........................	Gino Grimaldi, City Administrator

Synopsis:	In January, 2001, the Council approved the relocation of a pedestrian easement within the Lithia Estates Subdivision. As part of the agreement to relocate the easement, the Council did not require that the stairs and trail be constructed, but rather required that the developer deposit funds ($14,000) with the City to allow for future development of the trail and stairs. The current property owners of the two parcels affected by the trail have agreed to a slightly modified location for the trail, and are wanting to construct the stairs necessary to access the trail at this time. It is their hope to landscape the area around the trail now so that the landscaping matures for erosion control and privacy prior to the trail connecting across neighboring properties in the future. Therefore, they are requesting that the City release the funds that have been held for future improvements to allow them to construct the agreed upon improvements now.
Recommendation:	Staff recommends that the Council release the funds that have been deposited for future trail improvements, and allow the property owner to construct the stairs necessary for the future trail system. However, prior to the release of the funds, plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval, and building permits shall be obtained, if necessary. All agreed upon improvements shall be completed prior to the release of funds. Further, we recommend that the Council agree to the relocation of the trail as proposed by the two property owners, and that the owners provide the City with a revised easement describing the public trail location.
Attachments:	Trail Improvement Attachments 00 Notice Map mailed to surrounding property owners Letter from Nancy Wallace Letter from Jim and Caroline Carter Previous Council Communication - January 2, 2001 Minutes of City Council Meeting - January 2, 2001 Minutes of City Council Meeting - January 16, 2001 Vicinity Map of unofficial trails Letter from Cliff & Carolyn Edwards Letter from Stanley & Jean Jones Letter from Jim & Judy Kennedy

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