Agenda Item # 6
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
02/25/2014
Agenda Report # 78
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Sidewalk Variance - 7533 Veterans Parkway
INITIATED BY: Department of Engineering
Recommendation: 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.
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.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE TO THE CITY SECTION 7.10.1 FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT AT 7533 VETERANS PARKWAY, VALLEY RESCUE MISSION RETAIL CENTER;
ALLOWING THE SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION TO BE POSTPONED UNTIL SIDEWALK IS INSTALLED
ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES OR FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
WHEREAS, construction plans were approved for the construction of the afore
mentioned retail center that included the construction of a five (5') concrete
sidewalk in accordance to City Code Section 7.10.1 along the west side of
Veterans Parkway for the length of the property; and,
WHEREAS, there are no other sidewalks on the west side of Veterans Parkway due
to the property being developed prior to the requirement for installation of
sidewalk as part of development; and,
WHEREAS, the postponing the construction of the sidewalk until other sidewalk
in the area is installed and pedestrian traffic develops or a period of two (2)
years from the adoption of this resolution, whichever comes first reduces the
initial financial impact; and,
WHEREAS, the owner shall receive written notification from the Director of
Engineering when the conditions described herein trigger the need for the
installation of the five (5') concrete sidewalk across the frontage of 7533
Veterans Parkway; and,
WHEREAS, the owners reserve the right to request an extension in time from
Council should the need for the sidewalk fail to develop within the two (2)
year period.
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 to allow the installation of sidewalks for this
development to be postponed until the development of the sidewalks in area or
for a period of two years whichever occurs first.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________ day of _____________ 2014, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of
_____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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