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Memo to the Planning Commission/CU 96-6 Page 4 April 23, 1996 • between the on site parking area and 4th Avenue. The proposed improvements would include a landscaped median with curb and gutter to separate the angled parking from the traffic on 4th Avenue. 8. The new driveway along the north property line that extends from the new parking lot to Gates Avenue will at some point intersect with an existing residential driveway from a house at the northeast corner of the property. Based on the plans that have been submitted, it is uncertain how this driveway intersects with the proposed driveway and how those two driveways will compliment one another. Further detail will need to be submitted identifying any adjustments that may be necessary as part of this project. Pedestrian Circulation 1. Along 4th Avenue there is a sidewalk that extends west from Gates approximately 320 feet and stops in front of the existing residence on the church property. There are also sidewalks on Irving Street which intersect with 4th Avenue. The missing link is approximately 460 feet from the point the sidewalk stops on 4th Avenue, extending west to Irving. It is recommended that this sidewalk be extended along with the other improvements that are being made within the public right- ", of-way of 4th Avenue. 2. Along with any sidewalk improvements, pedestrian ramps will need to be provided at each of the curb cuts along with 4th Avenue. 3. There is also a sidewalk along the west side of Gates Avenue which terminates in the vicinity of the northeast corner of this property. Although it may not be reasonable to ask St. Andrews to extend the sidewalk south along Gates at this time, it would be appropriate to install pedestrian ramps as part of the construction of the new access point onto Gates Avenue. This improvement will allow future sidewalk construction to occur without disrupting the entrance into the church. 4. On the church elevations prepared by the architect, there are sidewalks shown in front of the building. However, on the development plans, this sidewalk is not included. Given the amount of pedestrian traffic associated with the church, it may be appropriate to extend sidewalk along the front of the church. A sidewalk extension connecting other parking areas that pedestrians are expected to utilize could also be considered (see attached map for suggested locations of • new sidewalks). s:\planning\pc\cu96-6.doc