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. ■■(■ *-■■ ............................................................................................................................................1^•vV. •..'.^■•■^■•.S^^Jik^-vV ■ 4 *' \'** ■ ' '‘"ilM <br />linlnis1:rator <br />t - <br />sway entry pillars in <br />ck variance for such <br />s are considered an <br />[' height limitation <br />Existing height of <br />Leant notes that no <br />>f the pillars is <br />fer to reserve the <br />l<3itional driveway <br />lillars exceed 2'6" <br />et the minimum 50' <br />itback variance is <br />>perty but abutting <br />i, discussed these <br />:h instancesr those <br />firming the City's <br />bo misinterpret the <br />}illar construction <br />Commission to read <br />the architect made <br />:-of-way and front <br />Zoning File #1332 <br />September 15, 1988 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />JThe proposed pillars are 5.5' in height, approximately 30" on a side. <br />Additionally, the pillars are approximately 15 to 20' back from the <br />traveled pavement, and will have no effect on nor be affected by road <br />maintenance, and will not pose a hazard to traffic or maintenance vehicles. <br />The apparent need for these monuments is mainly for aesthetic <br />purposes, and the property owner has no intent to place a gate between <br />them. The pillars are approximately 18' apart and would create no problems <br />for emergency vehicles. <br />Staff fff rrmm nilation - <br />Staff recommends approval of the height and setback variances for the <br />pillars that have been constructed at the residence located at 980 West <br />Ferndale Road, finding that: <br />A) The pillars do not create a hazard to the users of the public <br />roadway nor of the private driveway because of the 15 to 20' setback <br />from the traveled roadway, and will not impede road maintenance. <br />B) Separation distance between the pillars provides adequate <br />clearance for emergency vehicles that may have to service the property. <br />C) The pillars contain intregal lighting fixtures to provide for <br />safety of this driveway entrance. <br />Approval would be subject to the following conditions: <br />. 1. Applicant is placed on notice that if at some future date light <br />fixtures are placed on top of the pillars, such lighting must be <br />directed downward and the intensity must be at a level so as to not <br />create vision problems for the users of the public roadway.