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DATE: December 19,
2011
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Consider a request for a waiver of the sidewalk requirement
FILE: 794-OB
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends that the site plan be shifted north
to allow the construction of a 5' sidewalk.
George Newsome, representing Charles Le, has applied for a waiver of
the sidewalk requirement along E. Lucas.
Mr. Newsome states that from an engineering standpoint, the
developer is unable to install a 5' wide sidewalk in the space that now
exists. There is 7.5' from the back of curb to the property line.
Three feet of that is to be used for the required parking screening.
This leaves only 4.5 feet for a sidewalk. In addition, there is an
existing utility pole that would fall in the middle of the sidewalk and a
storm drain curb inlet at the west end of the property which would be
in the sidewalk. Mr. Newsome feels that due to the amount and
speed of traffic along E. Lucas, it would be dangerous for pedestrians
to walk on a 4.5' wide sidewalk that is up against the curb. Mr.
Newsome also states that there are no other sidewalks on the north
side of E. Lucas for several blocks in either direction.
In September, Mr. Le requested and was approved a zone change and
specific use permit to allow for a drive-thru, dumpster and
landscaping as part of his convenience store/gas station development.
According to the submitted site plan, it appears that the site plan
could be shifted approximately 4' to the north and still be able to
provide for the 10' wide landscape strip, dumpster and drive-thru.
However, in doing so, the new building will not line up with the
existing building to the east.
Exhibits are attached.