Admin Order 58-22-12-F -- Final ROW Rule R-7.302 and Utility Manual

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Page 3 of 7 Exhibit B Question 6: Section 3.03.1 places a moratorium on streets less than five years old, could there be an exception for small areas for taps or tie-ins that could avoid the fee and not go through the approval process, or for under 100 sq. ft. that requires the fee but does not go through the approval process? Finding: Section 3.03.1 Street Cuts and Restoration – Moratorium Streets and Frequency of Opening, nor EC7.295(2) allows the cutting of a moratorium street without approval. The fees covering this activity are adopted by Administrative Order and do not provide for an exception to wave fees, regardless of the basis for the cut or the excavation size. The reason behind requiring an exception for cutting new street surfaces is to maximize the useful life and investment from the public. Every cut diminishes the useful life of the surface. The City encourages utility providers to plan ahead in an attempt to limit the surface impacts on new streets. The City publishes an annual CIP list that utilities and other public way users can use to determine where surface investments are scheduled. Utilities have an obligation to be a partner in planning and coordinating work in a way that will maximize the public’s investment in our infrastructure. Question 7: Section 3.03.1 Street Cuts and Restoration – Moratorium Streets and Frequency of Opening, what is the definition of a street segment? Finding: A street segment is a portion of a street or alley not exceeding 400 feet in length, generally consisting of one standard length block. Question 8: Section 3.03.2 Street Cuts and Restoration – Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Pavements, identifies streets that are not allowed to be cut based on construction year, identified as historical, or excessively large panels. Where is the list of map of historical streets? Finding: Typically, streets considered of historical value contain trolley rails or other significant community history. Questions about a specific street segment may be directed to the Public Works Maintenance Surface Technical Supervisor. Question 9: Section 3.03.2 Street Cuts and Restoration – Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Pavements limits cuts on some concrete street. While a cut may be allowed, is there a requirement of full panel replacement and is the full panel required to be removed as excavation occurs? Finding: While some concrete street cuts are limited, there is an exception process similar to the moratorium street exception process. Requests for exception should be made to the Public Works Maintenance Surface Technical supervisor in writing. Trench cuts in some concrete streets require full panel replacements at the time of restoration. The full panel does not need to be removed as part of the initial excavation but will require removal and replacement at the time of restoration. Question 10: Section 3.03.2 Street Cuts and Restoration – Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Pavements, current practice is to dowel and reinforce concrete patches, and replacement will