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Home My WebLink About11468RESOLUTION NO. 11468 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF THE HISTORIC ARKANSAS RIVERWALK PROJECT PROGRAM DIAGRAM IN THE FAMILY ACTIVE AREA WHEREAS, the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP) Authority has the responsibility and authority to evaluate and make recommendations concerning improvements to the design of the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project (HARP), and; WHEREAS, the HARP Authority at their August 6, 2008, meeting approved and recommended approval of the proposed HARP modifications; WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission at their November 12, 2008 meeting approved and recommended approval of the proposed HARP modifications; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The modifications to the "Family Active Area" in the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo, a copy of which is attached hereto, are hereby approved. SECTION 2. The approval of modifications for the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo, by the City Council does not constitute nor shall such approval be construed to constitute a commitment by the City Council to make City funds available therefore. INTRODUCED: November 24, 2008 Michael Occhiato COUNCILPERSON I`81f I T' i IL m] ATTEST D BY D O D Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM # 16A DATE: NOVEMBER 24, 2008 DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JERRY M. PACHECO, DIRECTOR TITLE A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF THE HISTORIC ARKANSAS RIVERWALK PROJECT PROGRAM DIAGRAM IN THE FAMILY ACTIVE AREA ISSUE Should the City Council approve the proposed modifications to the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project (HARP)? RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Zoning Commission at their November 12, 2008, regular meeting voted 5 -0 to recommend approval. The HARP Authority at their August 6, 2008, meeting voted to recommend approval. BACKGROUND According to the Intergovernmental Agreement establishing the HARP Authority, City Council must approve all designs pertaining to the HARP project area. The proposed modifications will create an interactive educational area in the "Family Active Area." The historic rail lines that ran in the vicinity of the Riverwalk inspired the revisions to the HARP Program Diagram and will provide the basis for the educational experience. The physical renovations include the replacement of a portion of grass with a grid - patterned concrete plaza area, raised cube - shaped border and two rounded retaining walls. A stairway and ramp will provide a secondary access to the Waterfront building (AKA Sportsmart building), and a bridge running parallel to the building will provide first floor access (where the upper trail is currently located). The concrete plaza area will include a large -scale inset artwork depicting the route of the original rail lines. The raised cubes, which define the edge of the area, will be colored concrete with a portion featuring interpretative tiles depicting the history of the rail lines and will be the appropriate height for sitting. The rounded retaining walls will provide planters and allow for additional educational opportunities on the face of the walls. FINANCIAL IMPACT No City general funds are committed or required for this project. GU -08 -02 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2008 Regular Meeting BACKGROUND. Staff report by Kelly Grisham. According to the Intergovernmental Agreement establishing the HARP Authority, City Council must approve all designs pertaining to the HARP project area. Incorporated within the Intergovernmental Agreement, the area over which the Authority has such responsibility is shown on the HARP Program Diagram dated November 20, 1996 The proposed modifications will create an interactive educational area in the "Family Active Area." ANALYSIS. The historic rail lines that ran in the vicinity of the Riverwalk inspired the revisions to the HARP Program Diagram and will provide the basis for the educational experience. The physical renovations include the replacement of a portion of grass with a grid- patterned concrete plaza area, raised cube - shaped border and two rounded retaining walls. A stairway and ramp will provide a secondary access to the Waterfront building (AKA Sportsmart building), and a bridge running parallel to the building will provide first floor access (where the upper trail is currently located) The concrete plaza area will include a large -scale inset artwork depicting the route of the original rail lines. The raised cubes, which define the edge of the area, will be colored concrete with a portion featuring interpretative tiles depicting the history of the rail lines and will be the appropriate height for sitting. The rounded retaining walls will provide planters and allow for additional educational opportunities on the face of the walls. RECOMMENDED MOTION. Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to City Council that GU -08 -02 be approved. COMMISSION ACTION. Motion to approve by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Falletta. Motion passed 5 -0. Planning and Zoning Commission Jean Latka, Chai ,x 4 , Rod Johnson. Vice Chair 211 East D Street Vera Ortegon David Lytle Pueblo, CO 81003 Jeff Falletta 719 -553 -2259 (Phone) Chuck Pelto 719 -553 -2359 (Fax) Brian Lucas 719 -553 -2611 (TTY) Paul Willumstad, Board www pueblo us Attorney GU -08 -02 TO City of Pueblo, Planning and Zoning Commission FROM Kelly Grisham, Planner THROUGH Jerry M. Pacheco, Director of Planning and Community Development DATE November 12, 2008 SUBJECT Request to modify the HARP Program Diagram SYNOPSIS Background According to the Intergovernmental Agreement, establishing the HARP Authority, City Council must approve all designs pertaining to the HARP project area. Incorporated within the Intergovernmental Agreement, the area over which the Authority has such responsibility is shown on the HARP Program Diagram dated November 20, 1996 The proposed modifications will create an interactive educational area in the "Family Active Area." Analysis The historic rail lines that ran in the vicinity of the Riverwalk inspired the revisions to the HARP Program Diagram and will provide the basis for the educational experience The physical renovations include the replacement of a portion of grass with a grid- patterned concrete plaza area, raised cube - shaped border and two rounded retaining walls. A stairway and ramp will provide a secondary access to the Waterfront building (AKA Sportsmart building), and a bridge running parallel to the building will provide 1 floor access (where the upper trail is currently located) The concrete plaza area will include a large -scale inset artwork depicting the route of the original rail lines. The raised cubes, which define the edge of the area, will be colored concrete with a portion featuring interpretative tiles depicting the history of the rail lines and will be the appropriate height for sitting. The rounded retaining walls will provide planters and allow for additional educational opportunities on the face of the walls. Recommendation Staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to City Council that GU -08- 02 be approved. Attachments A. 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