HomeMy WebLinkAbout895-OBDATE: May 20, 2019
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: Consider a request for sidewalk waiver.
FILE: 895 -OB
At the March 18, 2019 the Planning Commission considered a sidewalk waiver request
from Soutex Surveyors & Engineers for the property located across from 8015 Old Voth
Road. The applicant stated that sidewalks would create an economic hardship,
impacting the developer's ability to move forward with the project, as the ditch would
need to be filled with reinforced concrete pipe and inlets.
The applicant is requesting further consideration of the sidewalk waiver request as
additional information has come to light during the construction phase of the project.
Specifically, the costs associated with installing the sidewalk has increased significantly.
In addition, due to the narrowness of the property, additional driveways to Old Voth have
been added to maneuver large buses and boats. As a result, there is additional concern
about encouraging pedestrians to traverse these driveways.
Due to this additional information, staff is recommending approval of this request.