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Playhouse, Park Street lots to get new accessible ramp, consolidated dumpster enclosure
Summary
Officials presented plans to add an accessible ramp, reconfigure parking spaces to 9-by-18 dimensions, and consolidate several dumpsters into an enclosure; P&Z reviewed the design and staff said repaving and restriping will be scheduled in spring to avoid winter plant closures.
The New Canaan Parking Commission heard a presentation Nov. 5 on planned repaving, reconfiguration and restriping for the Playhouse and Park Street parking lots, including a new accessible ramp and a consolidated dumpster enclosure.
The presentation, delivered by a project presenter identified as Tiger, said the design now includes an accessible ramp leading from the Playhouse lot down to Elm Street and a loading zone intended for smaller delivery trucks. "There is a ramp in the design. That's correct," Tiger said while showing the plan. He said the ramp will connect to the staircase so "everyone coming would come to one junction point."
Why it matters: the project aims to bring parking spaces up to current town design guidelines, improve accessibility, reduce sidewalk clutter from multiple dumpsters and make deliveries safer and more efficient.
The presenter told the commission that Planning and Zoning reviewed the design and had…
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