Item 5: Ordinance on Chapter 7 (Public Improvements/Access Management)

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EC 7.405; 7.408; 7.410, 7.415, 7.425, 7.430, and 7.435. Deletes existing code sections; establishes purpose and applicability managing access connections; restructures access connection code sections into design, construction, and regulatory management; moves existing code language into the appropriate code sections; incorporates new access connection requirements for arterial and major collector streets into the appropriate code sections. EC 7.410 Access Connections – Number, Width and Shared. Clarifies all development sites will be allowed at least one access connection and provides authority to approve additional connection(s) when it doesn’t negatively impact the public way. EC 7.435 Access Connections – Permit Alteration and Revocation; Connection Closure. Clarifies code authority and appeal process for closing access connections. EC 7.445 Use of Public Right-of-Way. Clarifies private use of public right-of-way requires a permit and that the private use cannot interfere with the use of the public-way. These code provisions will be implemented by the Public Works Department in conjunction with building permit application reviews. These code provisions are design and construction related activities and applicable to construction and use of the public rights-of-way. RELATED CITY POLICIES Implementation of proposed access management code revisions described in the AIS are supportive of the 2009 Council Transportation, Sustainability, and Neighborhood Empowerment goals. Utilizing access management on the City’s transportation system provides for the safe and efficient movement of automobiles, pedestrians, bicycles, and emergency vehicles in public rights-of-way; demonstrates responsible stewardship of physical assets and protects the natural environment because use of the existing right-of-way is maximized before expanding rights-of-way; and neighborhood livability is increased as driver satisfaction on the higher classified streets increases and fewer drivers cut through neighborhoods. COUNCIL OPTIONS Not applicable, this is a public hearing only. On March 8, 2010, the council will have options related to the adoption of the ordinance to implement access management standards. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the Mayor and City Council convene the public hearing and schedule the ordinance for adoption on March 8, 2010. SUGGESTED MOTION Not applicable, this is a public hearing only. Council action is tentatively scheduled for March 8, 2010. Z:\CMO\2010 Council Agendas\M100216\S1002165.doc