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CITY of RAPID CITY Agenda Item Summary |
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Public Works Committee Meeting Date: 7/30/2013 |
City Council Meeting Date: 8/5/2013 |
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Staff Contact: Ted Johnson |
Petitioner: Dream Design International |
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Location: S9 T1N R8E |
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Agenda Title: |
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Request from Dream Design International for a Variance to Waive the Requirement to Install Sidewalk Along South Dakota Highway 44 per City Ordinance 12.08.060. |
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Summary: |
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A request was received to waive the requirement to install sidewalk along South Dakota Highway 44 for the proposed Orchard Meadows Development. Proposed Lots 1, 2 and 3 include app. 9.60 acres of commercially zoned property that abut the south side of the State Highway Right-of-Way. The proposed Orchard Meadows development encompasses approximately 108 acres of property and is anticipated to include a mix of general and office commercial uses, multi-family and single family homes; and paved local streets with curb and gutter and sidewalks, water and sanitary sewer mains, stormwater drainage features, green space, landscaping and related improvements. In accordance with City Ordinance, a minimum five (5) foot wide property line sidewalk is required to be constructed along the south side of State Highway 44. In addition, the City’s adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan shows a shared use path along this side of Highway 44. |
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Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable): |
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N/A |
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Recommendation: |
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Staff recommends that sidewalk be installed along SD Highway 44 in accordance with the RCMC Ordinance No. 12.08.060 and the City’s adopted Rapid City Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. |
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