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-2- <br />July 1, 213U3 <br />Following April's meeting, staff agreed to further address concerns by working in <br />partnership with SEN volunteers to improve the alternate route. Subsequently, a <br />proposal was developed by SEN leadership to realign the Canyon Drive connection <br />in a way they felt to be more acceptable to the majority of the neighborhood. This <br />proposal also included building a pedestrian bridge, which made the change to the <br />Canyon Drive connection more financially feasible. <br />Work is progressing in the development of this trail construction project. Our trail <br />consultant has finalized the new alignment and has altered the contract documents as <br />necessary. Parks staff provided the City's Planning Department with a project <br />overview and construction details, and planning staff have assessed land use issues <br />associated with the project. A copy of that decision is attached. <br />I realize that having a public trail exiting park property on Canyon Drive adjacent to <br />your property will have a measure of impact on what you have described to me as a <br />very private and quiet neighborhood street. Our design process has endeavored to <br />minimize negative neighborhood impact while still providing a neede: public access <br />to parkland and the Ridgeline Trail. We will continue to work c os~~ith neighbors <br />throughout the design and construction process and with future trail users once the <br />trail is in place to minimize impacts to neighbors. <br />Sincerely, <br />~ ~,~~ ..~ <br />Jo~inny Medlin, Director <br />Parks and Open Space Division <br />Cc: Betty Taylor <br />.Dennis Taylor <br />Kurt Corey <br />Andrea Riner <br />Philip Richardson <br />Kevin Matthews <br />