During its Monday night special session, Bellaire City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss changes to specific use amendments.
Council will discuss changing the wording of specific use amendments to specific use permits at 6 p.m. in the council chambers.
Residents will have the opportunity to address council with their comments, during the public hearing.
Council may approve a preliminary design plan for Paseo Park during its 7 p.m. regular meeting.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory board voted unanimously to make a recommendation to council to update Paseo Park by refurbishing it and highlighting the Trolley.
In December 2009, council approved hiring Clark Condon of Clark Condon Associates, Inc., Landscape Architects, for the preliminary design of the park.
These are some of the highlights of the plan that was developed by Clark Condon:
• The west side of the plan has an “urban edge” with bollards next to the street, low seat wall to help camouflage the utility panels, pavers so that future utility is accessible
• Sweeping sidewalks from the corners lead citizens or visitors into the park and the Trolley
• Some of the pathways to the Trolley will have a rail road track feel through the use of pavers and other landscaping tools
• The Trolley is to be highlighted with festive string/cable lighting and a turntable design pattern at the base of the Trolley reminiscent of another time
• Ornamental fencing around the Trolley that continues to enhance the design plan and provide safety for the Trolley and citizens
• Special paving on street corners to help lead folks to the park that could be on a history walk tour
• Footprint is simple and uncluttered so that future elements can be added to the park including benches, historical signs, historical art work, colorful landscaping, other park lighting
The council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. tonight in the council chambers, 7008 S. Rice Ave.
