Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/05/1993

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I Case CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO REDUCE ARTERIAL THOROUGHFARE SETBACKS By: Steven J. Jankowski, City Engineer Background: The Planning an.d Zoning Commission has suggested revising the setback distance for structures from the ten ~r line of arterial streets from 110 feet to 83 feet. While this change would not have any impact fO/structures with backyards abutting a standard 120 foot arterial street right-of-way, it will reduce :fl~e buffer distances on arterial road that are short of the desired 120 right-of-way, or which have side yard setback requirements. With the exception of County Road #5 and Sunfish Lake Drive I~.W. all of the City's arterial street are deficient from the desired 120 foot right-of-way width at various points. The current ~tback policy has been advocated by the County since the early 1980, and Deputy County Engi~eer :John Olson has indicated that all communities within the County are adhering to this policy, lq(tr. Olson further indicated that the County was in the process of preparing a policy which will require that City's not in compliance with County recommended guidelines would be responsible f6x acquisition costs on cost-share projects with the County. Attached is a ~Sketeh illustrating the potential separation distances between roadway elements and private stmot0res at the existing 110 foot setback and the proposed 83 foot setback line. This sketch is b upon a two lane County highway Keep in mind that should some of our County Roads need t* be upgraded at some point m the future to four lane arterials, w~th multiple turn bays, the sepaiatiOn distances shown in the sketch could be reduced further by between 12 and 24 feet. Recommendation: The staff recommends that the existing 110 foot setback be retained. Review Cheeldist: City Adminiswator city ZoninglAdministrator P&Z: 10/5/93