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Project Overview: Building Projects: Building Project No. 1 - Construct an addition and deck to the e> isting dining hall building. In addition, minor interior and exterior renovations will occur. Building Project No. 3 - Repair the existing open air chapel stage, benches, railing, etc. The stage is located within 75 ’of the lakeshore. Because these have existed in their present location for many years and the proposal is to repair not replace them, staff is not concerned as it is considered as pre existing. Trail Projects: Trail Projects No. 1 thru 10 - Repair/construct trails around the property for erosion control and handicap accessibility. The only trail of particular concern is Project No. 5, Trail Project No. 5 is along the lake shore and goes between the boating and swimming beaches of the camp. The path is proposed for improvements because the path has suffered from erosion and to make it handicapped accessible. For many years campers used this trail but due to its present condition, campers have not been allowed on it the last several years. Being proposed is a 6’ wide path along the lake shore between the boating and swimming beach. A path currently exists and there are sections that are difficult to maneuver. The path is approximately 400 ’ long along the lakeshore and generally within 5-15’ of the shore. Short sections of it (but not the entire length) are proposed be rip rapped, widened, and low retaining wall(s) constructed on the uphill side. The entire path will NOT have a retaining wall or be rip rapped. Because Temple Israel is a religious, non-profit organization, due to cost constraints the City has tried to work cooperatively with these organizations and not required all engineering work be completed prior to approval of the project. The area along the lake where this path is located is hilly and heavily treed. Retaining walls will need to be minimized. If the proposal is approved then the size, height, and exact location of the low retaining wall(s) can be worked out with the City Engineer and Building Official prior to issuance of a building permit, unless Planning Commission or City Council wish to see more detailed plans prior to approval (see typical cross-section on sheet C3.1), American Disabilities Act: The American Disabilities Act has proposed guidelines for trails. It requires trails to be accessible, but doesn’t si^cify how. As of March 14,2002 when the U.S. Access Board voted to approve the recreation facilities accessibility guidelines, outdoor recreation environments including trails were still under development by the board. Because trails have to be accessible, it is at this time that Temple Israel is trying to be sensitive to the issue and comply as best as possible. However, once the guidelines are adopted, additional changes maybe needed. Temple Israel is owned by a religious organization which would exempt it from federal and state guidelines, however because it does allow other people (public) to participate in its programs it is no longer exempt. Included (Exhibit H ) are Camp Teko 6-tS Tonkawa Road 8/31/02 Page 2 of 3 J