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Consideration of request for a variance to City Code section 8.44.090 for a driveway approach width greater than 30 feet at Fire Station 53 on W Innovation Drive
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Submitted by:
Jessica Henderson, P.E., Civil Engineer
Department:
Public Works, Engineering Division
A. Issue
Consideration of request for a variance from City Code Section 8.44.090 for a driveway approach width greater than 30 feet at Fire Station 53 off of W Innovation Drive.
B. Background/Options
The Engineering Department is in design of a pavement replacement project at Fire Station 53 located at 10525 W Watertown Plank Rd. The existing driveway approach off of W Innovation Drive is approximately 30 feet wide at the curb opening and there is consistent wear along the northern curb line at the approach. Therefore, a turning movement analysis was run using the dimensions of the Fire Department’s ladder truck, and it was determined that a 38-foot-wide driveway approach is needed.
City Code Section 8.44.090 requires that driveway approaches shall not exceed 30 feet in width at the curb opening. Therefore, Engineering is requesting a variance from City Code Section 8.44.090 for this wider than standard driveway approach.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Priority Area 3: Infrastructure
D. Fiscal Impact
This project is included in the approved 2026-2030 Capital Budget.
E. Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the request for a variance to City Code Section 8.44.090.