To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Sidewalk Variance for 1619 Bradley Park Drive

Initiator

Department of Engineering

Recommendation

The staff does not recommend a delay in sidewalk installation but if Council \n \n desires, approve the attached Resolution authorizing a variance to City Code \n \n Section 7.10.1 for the development at 1619 Bradley Park Drive to allow the \n \n sidewalk construction be delayed until adjoining properties are developed or \n \n within a two year period, whichever occur

Approval

Pending

Background

Pezold Management Associates, Inc. is constructing a new McDonald's facility

at 1619 Bradley Park Drive. This new development was reviewed by the

Engineering Department with plans approved that included a five (5') concrete

sidewalk along the north side of Bradley Park Drive and east side of

Whittlesey Road across the public street frontageon a private easement in

accordance with City Code Section 7.10.1. Pezold Management Associates, Inc.

has submitted a letter dated February 17, 2014 to delay the installation to a

future date at which time the building should be operational and receiving

income.

Analysis

City Code Section 7.10.1 was approved as part of the adoption of the UDO in

response to request by citizens for additional sidewalk throughout the

community. This Code requires that all new residential, commercial and

industrial development or redevelopment provide sidewalks along the City's

right of way as part of the construction. The City includes sidewalks on all

major roadway projects and under an annual contract. The City is also in the

final stages of adopting and implementing an Alternative Transportation Plan as

well as Complete Streets Program. Sidewalks are key elements of both of

these programs.

Financial Considerations

There are no financial impacts to the City.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

Pezold Management would be responsible for maintenance of the sidewalk after

the initial installation as part of the normal operating and maintenance of the

facility.

Legal Considerations

A variance to City codes involving public right of way requirements must have

Council approval.

Recommendations/ Actions

The staff does not recommend a delay in sidewalk installation but if Council

desires, approve the attached Resolution authorizing a variance to City Code

Section 7.10.1 for the development at 1619 Bradley Park Drive to allow the

sidewalk construction be delayed until adjoining properties are developed or

within a two year period, whichever occurs first.

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