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Council to move Benroost skate‑park restroom design to consent after debate on cost and ADA access
Summary
Parks staff presented design options and cost estimates for a new restroom and parking at Benroost skate park. Council voiced support for the CXT unit option because of lower cost and ADA compliance concerns with current Portland Loo models.
Parks Director Matthew Vokes presented updated designs and cost estimates for the Benroost skate park restroom, parking lot and pump‑track area at the Anacortes City Council meeting on June 2. Council indicated broad support for moving the design contract to the consent agenda, while reserving final approval for the completed design and budget.
The issue centers on two prefabricated restroom options and site layout: a Portland Loo model and a CXT modular restroom. Vokes told council staff had checked with the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), which said two Portland Loos would be an acceptable replacement for the existing facility, but added a caveat: "the current Portland Loo unit does not meet the required turning radius for wheelchairs in the…
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