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Home My WebLink About907-OB (PZ2020-135)DATE: November 16, 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: 907-OB (PZ2020-135) STAFF REPORT Mae McWilliams of Stantec, Consulting Services, Inc., is requesting a waiver to the requirements for a sidewalk along Old Dowlen Road at 5740 Northwest Parkway. Mr. Williams states that the runoff currently drains to a low point and then exits into the ditch that flows, to the north along the east side of Old Dowlen Road, He states that the proposed curb and sidewalk will prevent the runoff from flowing into the ditch. Delta Manor Apartments, the project under construction at 5740 Northwest Parkway, is a taxpayer funded, Hurricane Harvey Relief project. This location was chosen due to the proximity and walkability to nearby retail and services. Exclusion of this sidewalk would affect accessibility for the residents from this complex and the complex to the north. Looking at the site plan for the project, the fence can be moved further to the east. The additional space could be dedicated as an casement or right-of-way, leaving ample room for the sidewalk without impeding drainage. Furthermore, as demonstrated in the attached cost estimates, the additional cost to install a sidewalk and accommodate the drainage issues would be slightly more than $10,000.00. A nominal amount when taking into consideration the overall +$20,000,000 cost for the project, City of Beaumont Engineering has acknowledged the drainage issue. However, due to the scope, location and nature of the project under construction,' and the ease involved in relocating the sidewalk further east, the Planning staff recommends denial of the request. Exhibits are attached. Stantec Consulting Services hm Stantec 12222 Merit Drive Suite 400, Daflas TX 75251-2268 October 16, 2020 File: 222011742 Attention: 'To whom it may concern City of Beaumont Planning & Community Development Department 801 Main, Suite 201 Beaumont, Texas 77701 Dear To whom it may concern,, Reference: Delta Manor Apartments, 5740 North West Parkway — Sidewalk Waiver Request The applicant for the proposed Delta Manor Apartments development located at 5740 Northwest Parkway is requesting the requirements for a sidewalk along Old Dowlen Road to be waived. The current approved civil plans show a proposed sidewalk within the right-of-way along Old Dowlen Road. The justification for the request is that existing Old Dowlen Road currently has a low point north of the intersection with Northwest Parkway at the end of the existing curb which was constructed with Northwest Parkway. Currently the runoff from Old Dowlen Road drains to this low point and then to an existing ditch that flows to the north along Old Dowlen Road. The construction of the proposed curb and sidewalk will prevent the runoff from Old Dowlen Road from flowing into the ditch. With the elimination of the proposed curb and sidewalk, we propose to regrade along Old Dowlen road to make sure the street runoff flows to the ditch. Additionally, the sidewalk cannot be extended north along the frontage of the abutting property without significant drainage improvements to convey the runoff from Old Dowlen Road underground to the next existing storm drain pipe. Regards, Stanteke Consulting Services Inc., Mac McWilliams, P'.E. Senior Associate Phone: (469) 329-3648 Email: Mao.mewilliams@stantee.com resign wNhi communRy kn rnhd (ILN k,p Stantec Drainage System Cost Sidewalk & Drainage Improvements Cost Estirriate 'To Accon,irnodate Existing Drainage Issue Project Name: Delta Manor Apartments, - 5740 Northwest Parkway Project M 222011742 City: Beaumont, Texas Prepared By: MS Date Created: 111312020 Checked By: MM Items I Unit Unit Price Quantity Total 21 " R.C.P. LF $150.00 15 $2,250 IWINLET EA $7,500�00 1 $7,500 DITCH IMPROVEMENTS LF $17.00, 190 $3,230 CONNECT TO EXIST. 54" HCP LS $11,000.00 1 $4,000 Drainage: System Total2 $13,980 Roadway and Paving System Cost Item Unit Unit Price Quantlly Total CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER LF $30,00 190, $5,700 BARRIER FREE RAMPS EA $11,400�00 2� $2,800 SIDEWALK (4- THICK ) SF $4.00 1,57Q $6,280 10 ONTROL A 1 -----3,-000 Roadway & Paving Total $17,780 NOTE: ALL CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND CURDS SHALL BE 3000 PSI REINFORCED. E&S Cost litem Unit Unit Price l Quantity Total IREVEGETATE-SOD SF $d.3d 9,200$2,760 1 E&S Totall $2,760 Total Construction Cost Subtotal $34,520 Conti n0ancy = 10% $3,452 Engineer, Survey, CMiPM Geotech& Ins paction Fees = 20% $6,904 To -fa I -= 414,876 This Engineer's opinion of probable cost is made an the basis of the Engineer's experience and best judgment as a design professional This opinion of probable cost does not include city fees, such as easement acquisition, permits, and application fees among others. It most be recognized that any evaluation ofivark to be performed to conslaict this project must be by necessity and Is speculative in nature until completion of its actual detailed design. In addition the Engineer has no control over the cost of labor, materials or servkes to be furnished by others or over market conditions, Accordingly, Stanteo Gonsuillog Services Inc. cannot guarantee that actual costs voil) not vary from the opinions expressed herein. [, ""A I In I vh; wVd cosUestimate4dewalkAsm 111312020 Pagel Sidewalk-& Drainage I rn prove rrients Cost Estimate If No Drainage ISSUe Existed Project Name: Delta Manor Apartments - 5740 Northwest Parkway Project #: 222011742 City: Beaumont, Texas Prepared By: MS Date Created: 111312020 Chocked By: MM Drainage System Cost jitern Unit Unit Price Quantity l Total Lit I GH WROVEMENT8 LF 1901 $3,230 Drainage System Total $3,2310 Roadway and Paving System Cost Item Unit Unit Price Quantity Total CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER LF $30.00 190 -$5,700 RARRIER FREE RAMPS EA $1,400.00 2 $2,800 SIDEWALK (4" THICK) SF 0 '570 $6,280 SAWCUT SY $15,00 190 $2,850 TRAFFIC EA $3,000.00 1 �3,O 0 0 Roadway & Paying Total, $20,6301 NOT ALL CONCRETE PKVEMEN I AND CURBS SHALL BE 3000 PSI REINFORCED. E&S Cost Item Unit Unit Price l Quantity Total REVEGETATE-SOD $om 9,2001 It', $2,76,0 � �a 1 $2,760 Mal Construction Cost Subtotal = $26,620 Contingency = 10% $2,662 Engineer, Survey, CMIPM, Geolech & Inspection Fees 20%— $5,324 otaJ 34,606 This Englnoar-s opinion of probable cost is made on the basis of the engineer's experience and best judgment as a design professional. This opinion of probable cost does not include city fees; such as easement acquisition, permits, and application tees among others. It must be recognized that any evaluation of work to be performed to construct this project must be by necessity and is speculative In nature until completion of its actual delailaddos�n. In addition the Engineer has no control over the cost of labor, materials or services to be furnished by others or over market conditions. Accordingly, Stantec Consulting Services Inc. cannot guarantee that actual costs will not vary from the opinions expressed herein. DP,Y.ilh, ron A rurOy h n Jr,� cost_jestimate-sidewaRxIsm 11/312020 Paged 7-QB-(PZ2020-135): Request for a sidewalk waiver. )plicant: Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. nation: East side of Old Dowlen Road, north of Northwest Parkway. 0 100 200 300 400 1 1 1 1 1 1 Feet