SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The final State Street Master Plan presentation took place on Tuesday afternoon.
The presentation by Santa Barbara Master Planner Tess Harris and consultant Stefanos Polyzoides included slides with before and after images.
It also included stormwater analysis, pavers, gravel storage, drywell and bioretention systems.
Thanks to retractable bollards and other parts of the design Polyzoides said it offers flexibility.
Although he said it is not about the closure of State Street to cars, that it what a majority of the public comments discussed.
Critics, including Rosalie Hardoin, raised concerns about the estimated $95 million cost.
Other critics said now was not the time to vote on a vision plan when forecasters are predicting rainy El Nino year ahead.
Master Planner Tess Harris said it will take an estimated 18 months to prepare to implement the plan.
Councilmembers started asking questions after public comments wrapped up around 5:30 p.m.
Eric Friedman asked about the amount of space for parades floats and marching bands.
He also asked about funding and public safety.
All the councilmembers will get a chance to ask questions and make comments before vote.
If the Create State vision plan is adopted a final vote will be needed at the next meeting .
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