Approve the attached Resolution authorizing a variance to the UDO City Code \n \n Section 7.3.4 that requires an interval of 800 feet for intersecting roadways \n \n along an Arterial such as Whitesville Road to allow a separation of 593 feet.
Approval
Approved
Background
Rob Doll Nissan is constructing a new dealership in the northeast quadrant of
the intersection of Whitesville Road and Whittlesey Rd. This development
includes all of the property along the east side of Whitesville Road from
Whittlesey Boulevard to the J.R. Allen Parkway right-of-way. This development
proposes constructing a public street between the car dealership and the J.R.
Allen Parkway but cannot meet the minimum distance of 800-feet between
intersecting streets along the Arterial of Whitesville Road.
Analysis
The Engineering review found that all design elements for the proposed street
meets minimum requirements for a public street except for the need for the 800
foot street separation. Since this intersection is a T-intersection and not a
cross intersection, there will be less impact to Whitesville Road thru
traffic. For this reason, the Engineering Department recommends approval of
this variance request.
Financial Considerations
An appeal of the requested variance does not impact the City financially.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
Legal Considerations
All variances to the design requirements of proposed public streets require
Council approval.
Recommendations/ Actions
Approve a variance to allow 593 feet between public streets along this segment
of Whitesville Road.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE TO THE UDO CITY CODE SECTION 7.3.4 STREET
LAYOUT, PARAGRAPH A. MINIMUM SEPARATION INTERVAL - INTERSECTIONS WITH ARTERIAL
STREETS SHALL BE AT LEAST 800 FEET APART MEASURED CENTERLINE TO CENTERLINE, TO
ALLOW A DISTANCE ALONG WHITESVILLE OF 593 FEET ROAD BETWEEN WHITTLESEY ROAD AND
PROPOSED NEW STREET.
WHEREAS, Rob Doll Nissan submitted drawings for a new development with a
cul-de-sac street along the east side of Whitesville Road just south of the
J.R. Allen Parkway; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed cul-de-sac street is less than the required 800 feet from
Whittlesey Road to the north; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed cul-de-sac street will generate low traffic volumes; and,
WHEREAS, the Rob Doll Nissan development proposes the construction of a new
cul-de-sac street to be deeded to the City a distance of 593 feet north of
Whittlesey Road; and,
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department reviewed this request and recommending
approval of said variance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That a variance is hereby authorized to the UDO City Code Section 7.3.4
street layout, paragraph A. Minimum separation interval - intersections with
arterial streets shall be at least 800-feet apart measured centerline to
centerline, to allow a distance along Whitesville of 593 feet road between
Whittlesey Road and proposed new street.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________day of _____________, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________members of said Council.