09-28-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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zoning File #1318 August 9, 1988 Page 2 of 2 The gate structure provides no sighting hazards to the users of the private driveway nor to the public who use Fox Street as it is lccated 34' from the travelled roadway. Staff has contacted the local fire chief to determine whether the 18' width between the two pillers meets the adequate opening for emergency vehicles such as a fire engine. Mr. Perry confirmed that a fire engine requires a 816" clearance and added that if the vehicles had side mirrors, 10' would be a minimum clearance required. He confirmed that the 18' width would be an adequate width. Staff's concern is that the owner must realize that if the property is developed at some time in the future, the entrance must be re -designed for a private road, the pillars and gate would have to be removed based on the travelled road standard of a minimum 24' width. The code sets no limits for the height of lighting on a private residential property but staff would only caution that the lighting must be directed downward and if a lantern type or open lamp design is to be installed, the intensity is to be held down so as not to create a viewing problem from the public roadway. Staff Recommendation - To approve the height and setback variance for the gate to be constructed at the residence located at 1745 Fox Street, based on the following findings: 1. The gate/post structure does not create a potential hazard to the users of the public roadway nor of the private driveway because of the 34' setback the travelled roadway. 2. The width of the gate shall provide clearance for emergency vehicles that may have to service the property. 3. The gate structure will provide necessary security for this secluded property. This approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. Applicant is placed on notice that if at some future time this property is further developed, the 18' wide clearance of the gate will not satisfy the road design standards for private road. 2. Lighting at the gate entrance must be directed downward and if an o)en/direct lighting is to be installed, the intensity must be reduced so as not to create a viewing problem for the users of the public roac:,aay. .