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Zoning File #1332 <br />September 15, 1988 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />The 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 hese monuments is mainly for aesthetic <br />purposes, and the property owner has no intent tc place a gate between <br />them. The pillars are approximately 18' apart and would create no problems <br />for emergency vehicles. <br />Staff Recommendation - <br />Staff recommenuz! approval of the height and setback variances for the <br />pillars that have bee,. constructed at the residence located at 980 West <br />Ferndale Road, finding t.iat: <br />A) The pillars do not create a haza-d 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 <br />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. <br />U <br />