To

Mayor and Council

Subject

1312 Woodville Court-Lot 15 C Whitesville Walk Variance Request

Initiator

Department of Engineering

Recommendation

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

required departments with the Fire Department, Public Works being opposed.

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 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 Fire Code. It

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

reverse down the street or use private driveways to turn around.

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

Denial 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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