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Resident urges more play space and sidewalks at Del Rio; commission votes to place parks/sidewalk process on a future agenda
Summary
A resident asked the Planning Commission whether new developments near El Camino Real and Del Rio are required to provide public parks or sidewalks; staff said sidewalks are part of development review, parks are encouraged but not always required, and commissioners voted unanimously to agendize an informational item explaining the city's process for parks and sidewalks.
During public comment at the May 5 meeting, Heather Howell, who said she has lived in Atascadero for 10 years, asked whether new developments on El Camino Real near Del Rio have been required to provide public space for children, sidewalks and parking. Howell said young mothers in stroller need places to play and asked whether the city had required public space in recent projects.
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