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Planning commission flags fire‑access, lighting and streetscape questions for 210–214 West Washington 'Axis Square' plan
Summary
Commissioners reviewed design details for the Axis Square proposal at 210–214 West Washington, discussed planter boxes, street‑lighting style and a narrower turning radius option to address fire‑truck access and pedestrian safety, and asked staff to seek consultant responses and tree‑commission confirmation before the next vote.
At its work session the Planning Commission reviewed design and engineering comments for the Axis Square proposal at 210–214 West Washington and asked staff to resolve several technical and design issues before the item returns for a vote.
The applicant presented updated plans showing pedestrian doors in rear elevations, proposed planter boxes on Washington Street, wall‑mounted door lights and existing nearby cobra streetlights. Staff and commissioners discussed a resident and consultant concern about curb radii at intersections and vehicle turning — in particular whether the proposed corner treatment would permit fire‑truck access while also protecting pedestrian safety and the pedestrian stairways…
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