HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7338RESOLUTION 7338
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE POLICY TO ADDRESS NON-CONFORMING DRIVEWAYS
WITHIN THE STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 7176 adopted by the City
Council on Oct. 22, 2007, the Street and Utility Improvement Program was
established; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 7223 adopted by the City
Council on Feb. 11, 2008, the Streets and Utilities Committee was created; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 7245 adopted by the City
Council on March 24, 2008, the members of the Streets and Utilities Committee
were appointed; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 1121 of the City Code limits single family
properties to one curb cut for driveway access from the public street; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 1121 of the City Code also limits the
maximum allowable width of a curb cut for driveway access from the public street
to a single family property to 24 feet; and
WHEREAS, on August 18, 2008 the Streets and Utilities
Committee adopted recommendations regarding non-conforming driveways
within the Street and Utility Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2008 the City Council discussed the
recommendations of the Streets and Utilities Committee for non-conforming
driveways within the Street and Utility Improvement Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. Multiple driveway accesses to single family residential properties
will be allowed on the projects under the Street and Utility
Improvement Program only if all of the following conditions are met:
a. The access beyond the primary access existed prior to
January 2000, or has been permitted by the City through an
approved variance or other acceptable means.
b. The access in question has an improved surface in
compliance with City Code requirements.
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c. The property owner makes formal request to the City that the
access beyond the primary access be allowed.
d. Upon review of the access in question, the City deems that it
is not a danger and poses no public safety hazard.
e. The property owner pays 100% of all associated costs with
the work under the project to provide the additional access.
2. The curb cut for a driveway access to a single family property will
be constructed in compliance with the maximum width and
minimum setback requirements stated in the City Code per
Chapter 1121 wherever possible.
3. The curb cut for a driveway access to a single family property will
be allowed to exceed the maximum width requirement stated in the
City Code per Chapter 1121 only if all of the following conditions
are met:
a. The width of the existing driveway at the edge of the street
exceeds the maximum allowable curb cut width.
b. The curb cut in question has been permitted by the City
through an approved variance or other acceptable means.
c. The City determines that it is not possible to reduce the
width of the driveway to comply with the maximum allowable
curb cut width.
4. In the case where a curb cut wider than the maximum stated by
City Code for a single family property is allowed, the property owner
shall pay 100% of all costs associated with the work to provide the
following:
a. The portion of the curb cut in excess of the maximum
allowable width per City Code.
b. The portion of the adjacent concrete apron in excess of the
maximum allowable curb cut width per City Code.
c. Any and all portion of the adjacent driveway within the public
right of way in excess of the maximum allowable curb cut
width per City Code that is reconstructed as part of the
Street and Utility Improvement Program.
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5. Where a multiple driveway access or a curb cut in excess of the
maximum width is allowed for a single family property, the property
owner shall be required to enter into a signed agreement with the
City. Components of the agreement shall include the following:
a. The agreement shall state the scope of the work
b. The agreement shall state the cost of the work
c. The agreement shall state the terms of payment for the work
d. The agreement must be signed prior to any work being
performed by the City on the driveway access in question.
6. The City shall establish the rates of cost for a multiple driveway
access and for a driveway access in excess of the maximum width
for a single family property. The rates shall be set either annually
or for each individual project within the Street and Utility
Improvement Program.
Adopted this 22"d day of September 2008.
(ATTEST)
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Rob Marty, Mayor
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James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)