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Public Works outlines sidewalk‑dining setback, recommends 10'6" baseline and 5–6 foot clear path
Summary
Public Works recommended using the second expansion joint (about 10 feet 6 inches from building face) as the baseline for outdoor‑dining encroachments, allowing up to 46 inches of city turf while maintaining a 5–6 foot clear pedestrian path; staff will consolidate guidance into a single document.
Public Works reported measurements and recommended standards for sidewalk dining encroachment and pedestrian clearance. Staff said property stakes show 80 inches from building face to the right‑of‑way in a contested case and reiterated a practical guideline: use the second expansion joint (approximately 10 feet 6 inches from the building face) as the line for allowable outdoor dining encroachment. Where encroachment is permitted, the city would allow up to 46 inches of use of city‑owned turf while retaining a 5–6 foot clear path for pedestrians.
Public Works said the sidewalk/dining details will be compiled into a single document, and staff will coordinate with engineering and MSA (consultant) input to finalize dimensions ahead of street remodeling work. The committee noted site‑specific variation across East Oak Street and that future ordinance or pilot‑program materials can reflect those differences.
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