Agenda Item # 2
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
10/23/2018
Agenda Report # 40
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Sidewalk Variance for 4306 15th Avenue
INITIATED BY: Department of Engineering
Recommendation: Approval is requested authorizing a variance to City
Code Section 7.10.1 delaying the construction of sidewalk along the right of
way frontage at 4306 15th Avenue until sidewalks are installed on adjacent
properties.
Background: McCown Hall Properties, LLC is developing commercial
property at 4306 15th Avenue. The project will include an office building and
warehouse. There are currently no sidewalks in the area.
Analysis: The developer of the project has requested delay in the
installation of the sidewalk until such time sidewalk is added to the adjoining
properties. In addition, there are existing trees that would have to be
removed in order to construct new sidewalk.
Financial Considerations: There are no financial impacts to the City.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: Public Works would be required to
maintain sidewalk if they were required and constructed.
Legal Considerations: A variance to City Codes involving public right-of-way
requirements must have Council approval.
Recommendations/Actions: Approval is requested authorizing a variance to City
Code Section 7.10.1 delaying the construction of sidewalk along the right of
way frontage at 4306 15th Avenue until sidewalks are installed on adjacent
properties.
A RESOLUTION
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE TO THE CITY SECTION 7.10.1 DELAYING THE
REQUIREMENT FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ALONG THE RIGHT OF WAY FRONTAGE AT 4306
15TH AVENUE UNTIL SIDEWALK IS CONSTRUCTED ON ADJOINING PROPERTIES.
WHEREAS, construction plans have been submitted for an office building and
warehouse at the aforementioned property; and,
WHEREAS, the developers of the property has requested a variance to City Code
Section 7.10.1 which requires the construction of a 5 ft sidewalk as part of
new construction; and,
WHEREAS, there are existing trees within the right of way that would have to be
removed in order to construct the sidewalk.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That a variance be granted to City Code Section 7.10.1 for the construction of
sidewalks at 4306 15th Avenue, to allow the installation of sidewalks for this
development be postponed until additional sidewalks are constructed on
adjoining properties as specified by the City Engineer. This variance is
granted on the condition that the property owner or its successors shall convey
by deed or easement sufficient property for sidewalk purposes and shall pay for
such improvements.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the day of , 2018 and adopted at said
meeting by the affirmative vote of members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________.
Councilor Baker voting _____________.
Councilor Barnes voting _____________.
Councilor Davis voting _____________.
Councilor Garrett voting _____________.
Councilor House voting _____________.
Councilor Huff voting _____________.
Councilor Thomas voting _____________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________.
Councilor Woodson voting _____________.
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Lindsey Glisson, Deputy Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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