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San Carlos council approves final design for 700 Block of Laurel Street

City Council of the City of San Carlos · October 15, 2025
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Summary

The San Carlos City Council voted unanimously Oct. 14 to approve the final design for the 700 Block phase 1B downtown streetscape, including a pavilion, a water feature and new furnishings; council and designers agreed to memorialize details in construction documents and study implementation details during the 75%–100% construction design phase.

The San Carlos City Council on Oct. 14 unanimously approved the final design for the 700 Block of Laurel Street, advancing phase 1B of the city's downtown streetscape master plan.

The 5‑0 vote on Resolution 2025‑115 follows a presentation from city staff and lead consultant Jim Stickley describing refinements to the previously reviewed plan. The council was asked to approve the design concept so consultants can proceed to construction drawings when funding becomes available and council direction permits.

The approved design centers on a covered multipurpose pavilion with a raised stage and a subtle water feature described as a thin "sheet" of falling water that drains to a perimeter gutter, plus space reserved for a later community‑selected art element. Staff and consultants said paving colors…

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