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Consideration of Construction Details Related to a Minor Modfication to the CUP for 300 East Main Related to Wall/Sidewalk in Front of the New Fleet Feet Building
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for the Board to consider adopting a resolution approving a minor change to the previously approved design for the sidewalk area in front of the Fleet Feet building/Phase A of the 300 East Main project.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning Department
CONTACT INFORMATION: Marty Roupe, 919-918-7333
INFORMATION: Main Street Partners submitted and the Board of Aldermen approved on April 7, 2015 a CUP Minor Modification application related to the plaza design in front of the Fleet Feet building at 300 East Main Street. The minutes from the meeting are attached as a reminder of what was discussed. In short, the Board approved a design that replaced the existing wall with an additional five-feet of scored concrete and incorporated two steps rising to the existing plaza level in front of the building.
Subsequently the project engineer began working on a final design, which included additional surveying to identify precise spot elevations in the area where the changes are to be made. The additional spot elevations revealed minor issues with the approved modification related to maintaining ADA compliance within the plaza. ADA compliance is important as the area is designated and expected to be used for outdoor dining.
Main Street Partners is now asking the Board to consider approving a slight revision to the design to incorporate a 5.55 foot wall at the western end of plaza in order to make the grades work while maintaining ADA compliance. An exhibit showing the proposed new design is attached. In short, it includes a short wall similar to the existing one, 5.55 feet long, at the western edge or beginning of the plaza. The applicant and / or engineer will be present at the meeting to further explain the situation if needed.
Additional background materials from the former meetings may be seen here:
March 3, 2015:
<https://carrboro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2233115&GUID=99DD1180-3336-44ED-9597-E9733123EDEC&Options=&Search=&FullText=1>
April 7, 2015:
<https://carrboro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2255336&GUID=36F826C4-507C-4C76-81B9-EAABE4BB3B3E&Options=&Search=&FullText=1>
The Board is asked to review and consider the information, deliberate, and make a decision regarding the request. An updated resolution is included as Attachment A providing for approval of the modification, to incorporate a 5.55 foot long wall at the western end of the plaza.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: No fiscal impact is associated with the potential approval of this modification. Staff impact involves review time.
RECOMMENDATION:r The Board is asked to review and consider the information, deliberate, and make a decision regarding the request. A resolution is attached providing for approval of the modification.