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Planning commission recommends council adopt downtown and Railroad Street streetscape standards; motion passes 7–0
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve engineering standards for downtown and Railroad Street streetscapes, advancing standardized benches, pavers, tree grates and a plan to pursue municipal ownership of decorative lighting currently controlled by PG&E.
The Paso Robles Planning Commission voted 7–0 on Jan. 14 to recommend that the City Council adopt new downtown and Railroad Street streetscape engineering standards and to support the city’s efforts to explore municipal ownership of decorative street lighting currently under PG&E control.
Dante (last name not provided), the city’s development review engineer, presented the proposed standards, which cover materials and fixtures for two defined areas: a Railroad Street special palette (gray pavers, ornamental poles, tree grates, benches and integrated conduit for future lighting) and a downtown palette (charcoal‑blend pavers, commemorative bricks and standardized benches and trash receptacles). Dante told commissioners the goals are to standardize frontage improvements, reduce long lead times and minimize maintenance costs.
Why it matters: commissioners and staff said the…
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