2713 MAPLE ST A & B 2024-01-08 - Laserfiche WebLink

As you can see that this block has only 6' of sidewalk on Maple Street. We request that we may be allowed to keep the existing sidewalk. The modification request arises due to the existing condition of the sidewalk along Maple Street. We also assure you that this modification will not be against public interest for safety and convenience. On the other hand,the modification, if required to be installed,will create a safety hazard.The granting of this modification will not adversely affect the rights of the adjacent property owners and tenants. Request for Modification: Per EMC 19.33.050 D1, D2& D3 D. Other Considerations at the Direction of the City Engineer. The city engineer may allow a modification or reduction of the public sidewalk standards in this chapter in the following circumstances: 1. The required sidewalk improvements would conflict with existing underground or aboveground utilities,including sewer,water,stormwater,or power poles; Response: The sidewalk in the front has existing underground utilities and street pole lights.The water line and street signal control lines run underground in the sidewalk. Please see photos. z `" 4 - �, 1r '' •c 4 b •..,.. a; :t r r I ,Alit 44,tr. s. `f 'il.`ri�t 2. A modification of the required sidewalk improvement is necessary to provide a smooth transition to an existing sidewalk on the adjacent property,or to an alley where the sidewalk intersects the alley; or Response: The front of this block on Maple has only 6' of sidewalk for smooth transition. All adjacent properties are aligned with current sidewalk. Any changes will not he conducive to the pedestrians. 3. The required sidewalk improvement would create a traffic or pedestrian safety hazard, such as sight distance problems or conflicts with other ingress/egress locations. (Ord. 3774-20 § 5(S) (Exh. 3),2020.)