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CBD Project <br /> January 22,2001 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br /> • paver/flat gray combination is relatively small ($74,000), especially when <br /> considering that the project should last for a very long time. <br /> SIDEWALK OPTIONS AND COSTS <br /> What option is chosen for a sidewalk, the Cobblestone paver versus the <br /> Symetry paver, impacts what recommendation is most appropriate for a <br /> downtown sidewalk design. The Cobblestone paver with a random pattern can <br /> more easily be broken up and look good in a non-solid design as compared to <br /> the Symetry paver that is in the venetian parquet pattern. This comment has <br /> to do with the width and cutting of the pavers in a non-solid or non-100 <br /> percent paver design. (This is tough to explain, but I hope the attached <br /> pictures and the design sketches help make this clearer. Regarding the <br /> sketches, please note that people don't really see the sidewalk from straight <br /> above and that from this angle both the 100 percent paver options are rather <br /> "busy,"but they look better in person.) <br /> Staff is still united in its recommendation that the Cobblestone paver is the <br /> best appearance for the downtown sidewalk replacement program. This <br /> appearance presents a traditional look (not necessarily historic) that is <br /> consistent with the existing downtown streetscape program and the existing <br /> • older buildings. This look also works well with a new building as the developer <br /> of the King and Main site discussed on 10/23. The modern paver (Symetry) <br /> look does not work as well with the existing streetscape appearance and the <br /> older buildings in the downtown. This modern look is all right with new <br /> buildings, but the new buildings are not the dominant look downtown. The <br /> Cobblestone and modern (Symetry) paver cost about the same. It should be <br /> noted that the city does not plow the sidewalks downtown and that there are <br /> minimal, if any, maintenance issues with a paver sidewalk versus a concrete <br /> sidewalk. Finally, the pavers are stronger than standard concrete (less salt <br /> damage) and are easier to replace than concrete. Also, when replaced, pavers <br /> match old pavers better than new concrete matches older concrete. <br /> The cost estimates and top three recommendations of the staff for the <br /> sidewalks are as follows: <br /> 1. 100% Cobblestone paver. ($290,000) <br /> 2. Cobblestone paver at the intersections and along the curbline. <br /> ($250,000) <br /> 3. 100% Symetry paver. ($290,000) <br /> • <br />