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Trustees back removing parking from Fourth Street Plaza; approve buffer, canopy and utility relocation in Chaco's Park update
Summary
Designers presented updated construction‑document work for Chaco's Park, including accessible parking options, a widened sidewalk buffer for the water play feature, tree canopy preservation and a utility relocation plan with Excel; trustees generally supported removing on‑site parking and preserving shade and a pedestrian‑first street design.
Carbondale trustees reviewed updated site‑plan work for Chaco's Park and directed staff and designers to move forward without on‑site parking, to add an east‑side buffer for the play feature, and to protect and increase tree canopy on the west side of the plaza.
Design review and accessibility: Consultants Nick and Eric presented two parking scenarios for the Fourth Street Plaza: a configuration that would retain four head‑in spaces (two van‑accessible) and a smaller option that would provide two accessible spaces. Designers told trustees that staff and the parks‑and‑recreation commission initially preferred a four‑space solution to increase accessible capacity but that the town also has about 50 special events per year that close the street.
After discussion, trustees expressed a clear…
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