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Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize Encroachment Easement into Public Right-of-Way for 327 Main Avenue.
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Summary:
The City Engineering Department received a request to construct an accessible entrance and to reconstruct the canopy over a basement stairway at the Ram Pub, located at 327 Main Avenue. The City Council has the authority to grant authorization for the encroachment. If granted, the City will draft an easement to reflect the approved encroachment.
Background:
The City Engineering Department received a request to construct an accessible entrance and to reconstruct the canopy over a basement stairway at the Ram Pub, located at 327 Main Avenue.
The property owner’s architect, designArc Group submitted the following information related to the request:
• Memo explaining the reasons for the encroachment and responses to each criteria item in Resolution 20-017
• Survey drawing with encroachment dimensions
• Plan Drawings and pictures
Engineering staff reviewed the submitted information. Staff is recommending the following:
• Staff concurs that the reconstruction of the canopy over the basement stairway will not increase the encroachment into the public right-of-way.
• Staff concurs that constructing the accessible ramp inside the building would create building code issues with the floor structure and head-clearance. Staff also concurs with the sidewalk replacement along the ramp area that will provide a public ADA accessible route on the sidewalk.
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the encroachment into the 4th Street public right-of-way for an accessible ramp and a canopy over the stairway as shown on the submitted exhibits.
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Attachments:
Memo
Resolution 20-017
City Code Section 74-32
Application with exhibits