Agenda - Council - 03/28/2006 - Laserfiche WebLink

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There is a public safety concern with permitting longer cul-de-sacs than allowed by City Code. If an emergency would occur it could make ingress and egress more difficult for emergency vehicles. However, the current situation is also not favorable from a public safety standpoint. Currently, there is no public access to Riverbrook, the two lots south of the proposed Shade Tree Creek. Granting the variance would provide better public access to these lots, but would also increase the potential problems associated with development on over-extended cul-de-sacs. Recommendation: On March 2, 2006, the Board of Adjustment met and voted 6-0 to deny the variance to maximum cul-de-sac length. The primary reason cited was the increased public safety hazard posed by allowing the development of homes on a street with only one ingress/egress. In accordance with City Code, Shade Tree Communities filed an appeal to the Board's decision. City Council Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #06-03- adopting Findings of Fact # relating to a request from Shade Tree Communities to appeal the Board of Adjustment's decision, Motion to approve the request for a variance to maximum cul-de-sac length on the Subject Property, based on the findings of fact, and adopt Resolution #05-06- declaring terms of same. -or- Motion to adopt Resolution #06-03- the based on the findings of fact. __ to uphold the Board of Adjustment's decision and deny Review Checklist: Community Development Director Asst. Community Dev. Dir./HRA Director Fire Chief CC: 03/28/06 -210-