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Council sets public hearing for license to allow handicap ramp at downtown building
Summary
Council held first reading of an ordinance authorizing a license agreement for property adjacent to 123 Railroad Avenue (Westerfield Holdings LLC) to permit a permanent handicap access ramp; council set a public hearing for April 8 and approved the hearing 6-0.
On a procedural vote the Loveland City Council set a public hearing for its April 8 meeting and gave first reading to an ordinance authorizing the city manager to execute a license agreement permitting a handicap-access ramp adjacent to 123 Railroad Avenue (property owned by Westerfield Holdings LLC).
City staff explained the zoning and property context: the Wicked Pickle building abuts the public right of way on Harrison Street and the proposed work includes installing a permanent ADA-compliant ramp that improves accessibility to the building. Staff said a small concession building currently in the right of way will be removed as part of the project and that the license would allow permanent installation but retain the city’s right to require removal with 30 days’ notice if the city later needs the right of way.
Because the license grants use of city property, staff advised a public hearing is required under the city charter before final approval; the council voted to set the public hearing on April 8, 7 p.m. and the motion carried 6 to 0. The ordinance had its first reading; staff said they will return with the public hearing record and the second reading for council action.
