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Calistoga council votes to remove three Lincoln Avenue parklets, cites Caltrans limits and disrepair
Summary
Citing disrepair, Caltrans restrictions and public complaints about safety and aesthetics, the Calistoga City Council voted March 19, 2024 to remove three parklets along Lincoln Avenue and to explore leasing options for any parklets that could meet Caltrans rules.
The Calistoga City Council voted on March 19, 2024 to remove three parklets on Lincoln Avenue after hearing staff reports and public comments that described the fixtures as deteriorated, unsightly and potentially in violation of Caltrans rules.
City staffer Cynthia Battenberg told the council that negotiations with Caltrans had explored a path for commercial uses in the state right-of-way but Caltrans had been slow to finalize its position and expected to provide feedback in May 2024. Battenberg said Caltrans directed the city to "aggressively cite violators" when commercial activity continued and that code…
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