To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Sidewalk Variance for 7533 Veterans Parkway

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 7533 Veterans Parkway to allow the \n \n sidewalk construction be delayed until adjoining properties are developed or \n \n within a two year period, whichever occurs first.

Approval

Pending

Background

Valley Rescue Mission is constructing a new retail facility at 7533 Veterans

Parkway. This new development was reviewed by the Engineering Department with

plans approved that included a five (5') concrete sidewalk along the west side

of Veterans Parkway across the public street frontage in accordance with City

Code Section 7.10.1. The Building Committee for the Valley Rescue Mission has

submitted a letter dated February 5, 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 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

The Department of Public Works would be responsible for maintenance of the

sidewalk after the initial installation as part of the normal operating budget.

Legal Considerations

A variance to City codes involving public right of ways require 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 7533 Veterans Parkway 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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