AgdaPkt 2018-09-24 Joint SA PFA - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

SITE 06: REDWOOD CREEK/BRADFORD STREET Redwood Creek- East Bank Recommendations From a recent land survey of all properties adjacent to Redwood Creek (performed by BKF Engineers), it was noted that there are two identified property owners of all land adjacent to the East Bank of Redwood Creek between Veterans Blvd and Highway 101. Much of the land that exists above the top of bank in this area is privately owned by these two property owners. There are a couple of areas along the East Bank where there is developable land between the top of bank and private property, but those areas are land locked and development of a trail in those areas would not create the recreational trail recommended as part of this report. Therefore, three trail development alternatives have been discussed with the City and are outlined below for consideration: Alternative #1 (Preferred) Develop a strategy to engage both property owners who own the land along the East Bank of Redwood Creek between Veterans Blvd and Highway 101 about the implementation of the Redwood Creek - East Bank Trail. Prior to engagement, an analysis of all land between the top of bank and adjacent buildings should be performed. It needs to be determined if this area can accommodate a fire lane as required per current code, in conjunction with the trail as outlined in the "Guidelines" section of this report. If, after completing this analysis, it is determined that there is enough space to accomodate a fire lane and the trail, the City should begin engagement with the adjacent property owners. 24 SEPTEMBER 2018 It is likely that even though substantial portions of the trail would need to be developed on private property as part of this alternative, it should be anticipated that the City would fund the improvements unless development plans are submitted by the adjacent property owners. Alternative #2 The City will work with multiple government agencies (including, but not limited to: US Army Corps of Engineers, CA State Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board) to develop a plan for a recreational trail in the area between high tide line and adjacent property lines. A trail in this location will likely need to be cantilevered over some portions of the creek and therefore will not meet the creek trail guidelines established in the North Main Street Precise Plan. Due to the potential environmental impacts associated with the development of a trail in this location, an Environmental Impact Report will need to be prepared and substantial mitigation measures may be required. Alternative #3 Develop a Precise Plan for all properties bounded by Highway 101 to the North, Veteran's Blvd to the South, Walnut Street to the East, and Redwood Creek to the West. This Precise Plan would incorporate a detailed list of current issues and proposed goals for redevelopment of this area, as well as the requirement that a Creek Trail be developed to the same guidelines outlined in the North Main Street Precise Plan in the case that new development occurs. 0Aa2,101MINA oil ►1*_1C71:1ilk] ►VA I&I19*1 53 0