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I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I CASE #11: ENGINEERING: A) ESTABLISHING POLICY.ON DRIVEWAYS WHERE STREET IMPROVEMENT IS INVOLVE-D; AND B) STORM ~ASTE~ATER MANAGEMENT, .RE(~UIR~NG COUNCIL ACTION: The following (part ~ will require Council action: a) ~yiveway Policy - As requested at your last regular council meeting we have reviewed alternatives for constructing driveways adjacent to street improvement projects. The alternatives most commonly used by other cities are as follows: 2) Construct a four foot apron for all driveways to a maximum width of 20 feet and assess all residents the same. Construct each driveway to match the end of the existing driveway pavement within street right of way as requested by the homeowner. ~ch homeowner would be assessed separ- ately for the actual driveway pavement installed. Construct no driveway pavement other than one foot to project the edge of the roadway and any driveways that require grade changes due to the construction of the street. All residents would be assessed the same under this alternate. In review of alternate one, we found this was used mainly where concrete curb and gutter was installed and in the case of bituminous driveways it would add an extra joint since it would be installed after the street construction. Alternate two may be the most desireable to the residents since they would not have to hire a contractor to connect their driveways. However, this would create an administra- tive problem for the city because all assessments on a project could be different. Therefore, we would recommend alternative three which would provide a one foot apron on all driveways and construction of those driveways requiring grade changes. Grade changes should be shown on the construc- tion plans so the city can justify why certain driveways were reconstructed. Council Action: Your action will be to adopt a resolution establishing a driveway policy. The following proposed motion is hereby submitted for your consideration. Motion by Councilmember and seconded by Councilmember to adopt Resolution #81- which would provide for the construction of only a one foot apron on driveways adjacent to street projects and directing city staff to amend the City Code on driveways which prohibits driveway construction within three feet of the travelled way on unsurfaced roadways, (Please refer to resolution file for Resolution #81- ). Motion carried. Voting yes Voting no