To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Variance to Subdivision Design Requirements, Reese Road Subdivision

Initiator

Department of Engineering

Recommendation

Approve the attached resolution authorizing a variance to the Subdivision \n \n Regulations to allow the use of an "Eyebrow Cul-de-sac" in place of the \n \n horizontal curve that is required when the center line deflection angle is more \n \n than five (5) degrees and to allow a street width of 29 feet back of curb to \n \n back of curb in lieu of the required 31 feet.

Approval

Approved

Background

The property is being developed as a residential subdivision and the design

that works best for this site makes use of the "Eyebrow" style cul-de-sac.

Therefore, Donald Bowles Inc., has submitted design plans that uses this

principle and is requesting the approval of a variance. The subdivision

regulation requires that all deflections/turns in the center line of five (5)

degrees or more must have a horizontal curve having a minimum of 150 foot

radius. A right angle turn does not meet this requirement.



The second variance to is allow a street width of 29 feet back of curb to back

of curb in lieu of 31 feet. This will only change the asphalt lane width in

each direction from 13 feet to 12 feet.

Analysis

The Traffic Engineering Division reviewed the site plans recommending approval

of the variance based on the limited number of lots and short block lengths.

Financial Considerations

There is no cost to the City beyond administrative cost for permitting and

inspections.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

Legal Considerations

A variance of the Subdivision Regulations requires Council approval.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approve the variance to the Subdivision Regulations for Reese Road

Subdivision.

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