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Planning commission tables request to vacate Cedar Street after staff raises infrastructure concerns
Summary
A request from Waterfall Plaza LLC to vacate Cedar Street between West Park Avenue and West Fourth Street was tabled after staff warned of unresolved utility easements, potential pedestrian and traffic impacts and the absence of a redevelopment plan; applicant asked the commission to act rather than table, but commissioners voted to delay.
The Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission voted to table a request from Waterfall Plaza LLC to vacate Cedar Street from West Park Avenue to West Fourth Street after staff told commissioners the city needs more information on utilities, pedestrian connections and a redevelopment agreement.
Staff report and recommendation City planning staff reported that Cedar Street abuts the Cedar River floodwall and serves as part of the Riverwalk pedestrian loop; there are existing utilities in the corridor, including a 10‑inch water main and a 15‑foot sanitary sewer easement. Staff said engineering and Waterworks opposed vacating the street without clarity on how the city would maintain access…
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