To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Whitesville Walk Variance Request -1312 Woodville Court-Lot 15 C

Initiator

Engineering Department

Recommendation

Approval is requested for a variance request for platting and development of \n \n Lot 15 C, Whitesville Walk, to Article 8 of Chapter 7 of the Unified \n \n Development Ordinance (UDO) City Code Section 7.8.3 -Design Standards for \n \n Streets requiring the installation of a cul-de-sac when the logical extension \n \n of a subdivision is terminated.

Approval

Pending

Background

Section 7.8.3.H requires the developer to provide a cul-de-sac for a dead end

street where the logical extension of the street is terminated due to lack of

future access to adjoining property. The 2012 Fire Code requires a turnaround

for any access roads in excess of 150 feet. Deputy City Manager Pam Hodge and

representatives from Department of Engineering, Public Works and Fire/EMS met

with the developer on Tuesday, April 17. The developer has committed to

construct a permanent barrier at the end of the existing road at 150' in order

to comply with the Fire Code. Public Works has reviewed the process for solid

waste pick up and did not anticipate any additional problems than exist today

with the existing residences..

Analysis

During the original development approved it was proposed to extend the

subdivision to the adjoining property for future expansion. In our

conversations with Mr. Leary it is our understanding that is no longer feasible

due to lack of interest by adjoining property owners. The developer has agreed

to provide a temporary turn around or extend the street within a year if they

can reach an agreement to acquire the adjoining property. The development was

approved with a note that a temporary turn around would be required. Approval

of the lot without a turnaround would be in violation of the UDO. It would

also require ambulances, garbage trucks and other larger vehicles to reverse

down the street or use private driveways to turn around. Engineering has denied

the approval due to it not meeting UDO code requirements The City Manager

recommends approval of the variance.

Financial Considerations

Any future problems with the road being extended without a proper turn around

would be at the expense of the City.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

The City is responsible for maintenance of all public streets.

Legal Considerations

Council recently approved Ordinance No. 18-4 providing Council authority to

grant variances to 7.8.3-Design Standards for Streets.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approval is requested for a variance request for platting and development of

Lot 15 C, Whitesville Walk, to Article 8 of Chapter 7 of the Unified

Development Ordinance (UDO) City Code Section 7.8.3 -Design Standards for

Streets requiring the installation of a cul-de-sac when the logical extension

of a subdivision is terminated.

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