HomeMy WebLinkAbout904-OBDATE: January 27, 2020
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: Consider a request for a sidewalk waiver.
FILE: 904 -OB
STAFF REPORT
Robert Holbert, P.E., is requesting a waiver to the requirements for a sidewalk at 6030 N. Major
Drive. Reasons for the request include an emergency storm water overflow that connects to the
existing TXDOT roadside ditch. Construction of a sidewalk would require a culvert at the
overflow. Mr. Holbert states that the additional construction would add approximately $4,500
to the project costs.
With regard to the waiver, the ordinance states:
(3) The planning and zoning commission may grant a waiver to the sidewalk requirement if the
applicant can prove that there is an engineering reason for not installing a sidewalk. (Chapter
26, Section 26.03.004 (3))
Although a letter has been submitted from an engineer, City Engineering has reviewed the
request and states, "I consulted with TxDOT regarding the sidewalk variance request. We have
agreed that the proposed sidewalk will not negatively impact the area, and the cost associated
with it's installation is insignificant when compared to the cost of the entire project. The sidewalk
variance request is denied. "
Planning staff recommends denial of the request.
Exhibits are attached.
December 20, 2019
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Beaumont
801 Main St.
Beaumont, Texas 77701
RE: Request for Sidewalk Waiver — 6030 N. Major Drive
Dear Planning and Zoning Commission:
The City is requiring a 5 -ft public sidewalk along ail project frontage (SH -105 and Major Drive). lam
respectfully requesting a wavier for a portion of the public sidewalk south of our proposed driveway on
North Major Drive (approximately 250 feet). I am requesting the waiver for the following engineering
reasons:
There is an emergency stormwater overflow in the southwest corner of the property (as shown)
and connects to the existing TxDOT roadside ditch. In order to construct sidewalk in this area, we
would need to design a culvert. This crossing has the potential to hinder the flow of extreme
storm events and cause flooding of garages and/or neighboring properties. Long term culvert
maintenance is expected to be minimal given the location and this will further exacerbate the
issue; and
The sidewalk will not connect to any other sidewalks, thereby stranding any potential pedestrians.
Additionally, Major Drive isn't constructed to its full width. Any improvements (e.g. culvert)
installed now will potentially be demolished during the future reconstruction of the road.
Please contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Robert Hulbert, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
Serving. Leading. Solving.'
BGE, Inc. • 10777 Westheimer Roaci. Suite 400 - Houston, Texas 77042 • 281-558-8700 • www,bgeinc.com
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