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Board approves walkway, tree and light variances for the Polk Street streetscape
In February 2022 the Director of Capital Projects and consultants from Parkhill previewed the Polk Street streetscape project block by block, citing limited funds and basements under the sidewalks, and the board said it was open to variances that met the standards' intent. On December 29 the board unanimously approved variances for walkway width, tree and pedestrian light spacing, light standards and partial walkway improvements along Polk Street from 10th to 2nd Avenue, and for two parking lots.[1][2]
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On February 24, 2022 the Director of Capital Projects said the City was in stage 1 of the Polk Street Streetscape Project and was seeking feedback on possible variances; a Parkhill consultant said "the limited funds forced them to trim certain areas from the project scope," and the director warned that "variances could set a precedent." Chairman Wesley Knapp said the board "is open minded to variances if they are appropriate and based on Staff's input. If the intent is still being met, variances could be appropriate." Asked about earlier grant applications that were denied, the director said the reasons "varied depending on the Presidential Administration in office." [1]
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On December 29, 2022 COA-22-13 (variances "to the minimum pedestrian way, tree and pedestrian light spacing/location, light standard, and partial walkway improvements" along South Polk Street between 10th and 2nd Avenues) passed unanimously on a motion by Gary Jennings, seconded by Cindi Bulla; staff said the variances were "due to existing site conditions along Polk Street." The board also approved, on staff's recommendation and unanimously, pedestrian-light and walkway variances for new parking lots on Block 51, Glidden and Sanborn Addition (COA-22-14) and Block 90, Plemons Addition (COA-22-16). [2]
