[Rotary] Subject: Rotary Park: Meeting with County

[Donna Schuler]

Jeff and Board,

I am pleased that the meeting went well and we have a path forward :) I
could have said a plan for moving forward, but this was an opportunity to
make you groan with my pun.

Thanks so much for setting this up and achieving a good outcome.
Donna

On Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM Jeffry Stubbs via Rotary <
rotary at lists.mcn.org> wrote:

> Matt, I and LaDonna supported by Jason Island, our engineer, met with
> County Planning, DOT and HRB staff today to talk about the sidewalk and
> drainage of Rotary Park and we hit a home run.
>
> The objective was to explore options for the alignment of the sidewalk and
> related drainage, and map out a strategy for moving ahead.
>
> The underlying problem is the huge eucalyptus tree on our land near the
> intersection of Lansing and Main. The sidewalk cannot be constructed as
> designed in that area due to the presence of the tree, the roots of which
> extend completely across the location presently proposed for the sidewalk.
>
> The County staff were well-informed, and helpful. This is what we found
> and decided, subject to review by our Mendocino Rotary Foundation Board:
>
> 1. We will pursue an alignment for the pathway that routes the pathway on
> a curved alignment north of the eucalyptus tree, then back to Main Street.
>
> 2.   The material for the pathway segment around the tree may be gravel or
> wood, details to be settled but either gravel or wood are likely to be ok.
> The HRB would probably prefer wood but gravel could also be used and we
> could sell stones there.
>
> 3. The material for the sidewalk segment along Main Street (now about 90'
> as compared to about 150' in the original design) will be portland cement
> concrete, finished as required by the HRB and the County.
>
> 4. We will write a letter to County Planning seeking approval for a minor
> alternation in our site plan and permit.
>
> 5. Jason will look at the geometry of the alignment we are proposing, from
> the standpoint of ADA compliance and how the curbcut can be handled. Once
> that is done, we can ask Debbie to finalize the site plan modifications.
>
> 6. The County cannot provide funding but they will consider an allowance
> for extended expiration dates in the new permit.
>
> 7. The Club Foundation Board has approved an initial amount of $25,000
> which we can use to get the ball rolling. LaDonna is looking at other
> funding options including a fundraiser. We continue to pursue funding from
> the Community Foundation and will let you all know as that develops. There
> was mention of a special grant for historical works which we can explore.
>
>  A sketch showing the alignment we are proposing is attached.
>
> All of this is subject to the approval of the Mendocino Rotary Foundation
> Board but now the ball is rolling.
>
> See you all at the next meeting.
>
> Jeff Stubbs
> P.O. Box 1360 Mendocino, CA 95460
> Home phone 707-937-6026
> I phone 707-536-6190
> Skype phone 707-397-5620
> Skype name jeffrystubbs
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