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Approval of an appeal to the Article 7.1, Standard Construction Specifications, Section 2.1.6B of the City of Roswell Code of Ordinances.
Presented by Alice Wakefield, Director of Community Development
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Item Summary:
Mr. Brendan Walsh of Lehigh Homes is requesting an appeal to Section 2.1.6.B, Standard Construction Specifications of the City of Roswell Code of Ordinances. In accordance with Mr. Walsh's letter of appeal, he is requesting an appeal on the slope of the sidewalks to allow the existing sidewalk to remain and to waive the installation of the sidewalk as indicated on the site plan.
The Construction Standards states that all residential driveways along collector and arterial roadways are to be designed and constructed to a max Grade: 2% across any sidewalk section then 8% in the right-of way when connecting to a collector or Arterial Street and 15% within the right of way when connecting to a lower category street.
Committee approved the appeal with the following conditions:
1. Leave the existing sidewalks
2. Permit a reduction in the sidewalk from five feet to four feet and have ADA compliant sidewalks
3. Waive the requirement for the two-foot beauty landscape strip
4. Have the developer work with the City Engineer to install sidewalks in accordance to the City regulations.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On October 24, 2012 the Community Development and Transportation Committee recommended placing this Item on the November 14, 2012 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Presented by:
Alice Wakefield, Director of Community Development