Approval is requested of a variance to the City Code Section 7.8.3 Design \n \n Standards for Streets, paragraph F (1) that requires a minimum radius of 150 \n \n feet for a horizontal curve for Local streets to allow a 110 foot radius for \n \n the purposes of traffic calming.
Approval
Approved
Background
The Baker Village revitalization project is relocating and redesigning the
streets to be dedicated to the City. Since these streets are located within
the boundaries of the Baker Village project, the new design incorporates
several Traffic Calming features. These include narrow streets with on street
parking, raised crosswalks/speed tables and roundabouts.
Analysis
This development encourages pedestrian traffic for which speeds need to be
controlled thru street design. The Engineering Department recommends approval
of a reduced curve radius for the purpose of Traffic Calming.
Financial Considerations
The roadway construction is part of the developmental cost paid by the Housing
Authority.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
Legal Considerations
A variance for street design requires Council approval.
Recommendations/ Actions
Approved a variance for Baker Village street design to allow a 150 foot radius
for a horizontal curve for the loop road.
A RESOLUTION
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE TO THE CITY CODE SECTION 7.8.3 DESIGN
STANDARDS FOR STREETS, PARAGRAPH F(1) THAT REQUIRES A MINIMUM RADIUS OF 150
FEET FOR HORIZONTAL CURVES FOR LOCAL STREETS TO ALLOW A 110 FOOT RADIUS FOR THE
LOOP ROAD OF THE BAKER VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR TRAFFIC CALMING PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Baker Village Housing project has been demolished in preparation
for a new residential development that encourages pedestrian traffic and lower
vehicular speeds; and,
WHEREAS, the loop road within the Phase I construction includes a 110 foot
radius for its horizontal curve plus raised crosswalks/speed tables and
roundabouts to control vehicular speeds; and,
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department reviewed the design drawings for the Baker
Village development recommending approval of said variance request.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
THAT A VARIANCE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO THE CITY CODE SECTION 7.8.3 DESIGN
STANDARDS FOR STREETS, PARAGRAPH F(1) THAT REQUIRES A MINIMUM RADIUS OF 150
FEET FOR HORIZONTAL CURVES FOR LOCAL STREETS TO ALLOW A 110 FOOT RADIUS FOR THE
LOOP ROAD OF THE BAKER VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR TRAFFIC CALMING
PURPOSES.
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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