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Community Meeting January 26, 2012

Community Meeting January 26, 2012. Introductions. Purpose of Meeting. Provide update to the community on extent and timing of rebuilding efforts Seek input and comment from community Address neighborhood concerns and questions regarding infrastructure and other issues. Topics.

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Community Meeting January 26, 2012

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  1. Community Meeting January 26, 2012

  2. Introductions

  3. Purpose of Meeting • Provide update to the community on extent and timing of rebuilding efforts • Seek input and comment from community • Address neighborhood concerns and questions regarding infrastructure and other issues

  4. Topics • Update on status of infrastructure design and construction projects in the neighborhood • - Completed/pending construction • - Phasing & timing of future phases of work • - Undergrounding of utilities • - Crestmoor Canyon replanting • - Earl/Glenview Park replacement • Traffic issues through neighborhood • Status of home rebuilding • New “Rebuild Crestmoor” website

  5. Infrastructure Reconstruction • Completed & pending projects

  6. Plymouth Way Earl Ave Glenview Dr Fairmont Dr Phase I Water System Improvements Vermont Way Claremont Drive Claremont Drive Phase I Sewer Replacement Surface Restoration Earl Ave Concord Dr Glenview Dr Crestmoor Canyon Slope Stability/Retaining Walls Completed & Pending Projects

  7. PG&E Gas Distribution Reconstruction Fairmont Dr Claremont Dr Concord Way Earl Ave Claremont Dr Glenview Drive

  8. Infrastructure Reconstruction • Completed & pending projects • Future Phases of Work

  9. Fire Damaged Area Improvements

  10. Remaining Neighborhood Improvements

  11. Examples of Enhanced Streetscape & Traffic Calming Measures

  12. Examples of Enhanced Streetscape & Traffic Calming Measures

  13. Existing Intersection (Glenview/Claremont) without ADA compliant ramps Intersection with ADA compliant ramps

  14. Park & Canyon Replanting

  15. Earl/Glenview Park Replacement • Former “pocket” park with small play structure • City desires to include public in shaping the vision of the replacement park • Timing is function of many factors not yet resolved including: • Integration of park with streetscape enhancements • Infrastructure timing • Real estate issues

  16. Crestmoor Canyon Replanting • Slope stability and erosion control work • Arborists & geotechnical engineering recommendations • Concept planting plan focused on native species • Other options

  17. Existing Canyon View Native Species Planting Option

  18. Canyon Replanting – Plant Palette

  19. Infrastructure Reconstruction • Completed & pending projects • Future Phases of Work • Undergrounding of Utilities

  20. Undergrounding of Overhead Utilities • Some residents expressed early interest • City undertook a feasibility study focused on logistics and cost • City agreed to present results of study to public • Summary of advantages & disadvantages

  21. Advantages of Undergrounding • Aesthetics • Could eliminate the need for the PUE and need for utilities to access rear yards • Eliminate possibility of downed lines during storms resulting in better safety and more reliable service

  22. Disadvantages of Undergrounding • Some of the lines are major transmission & distribution lines • Physical disruption to residents • Trading poles for vaults/boxes in yards • Cost (~$11.5 million) • Long design & approval process (~1 year) • Requires trenching on private property & side yards • Surface restoration of landscape and hardscape

  23. Utility vaults and transformers in front yards

  24. Traffic • Response to community concerns upon re-opening the roads to traffic • Increased police enforcement • Radar trailers and speed surveys • Interim solutions • Long term solution is the integration of streetscape enhancements that will provide traffic calming effects

  25. Status of Home Rebuilding • 38 destroyed properties • 13 home permits issued or under construction • 7 in planning/permitting stage • 5 are in pre-application stage • 13 undetermined status • 3 lots owned by PG&E 17 damaged properties • 7 have completed repairs • 10 permits issued • 3 of the 17 homes are owned by PG&E

  26. Rebuild Crestmoor Website • www.rebuildcrestmoor.org • Infrastructure replacement information • Rebuilding of homes • Construction updates • Feedback/comments • FAQ • Please visit website & sign up for email updates.

  27. www.rebuildcrestmoor.org

  28. Questions

  29. Thank You

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