Meetings
 


City of Helena, Montana
 
May 18, 2020
To: Melinda Reed, Interim City Manager
From:

Ryan Leland, City Engineer

Phil Hauck, Interim Public Works Director
Subject: Consider a sidewalk variance for 2480 Woodward Avenue
Present Situation: Robert & Traci Merzlak, the owners of the property located at 2480 Woodward Ave, are requesting a sidewalk variance for no sidewalks on Granite Street and Curb-side sidewalk on Woodward Avenue. The lot is currently vacate but the owners are planning to submit for building permit in the near future. Woodward Avenue is developed with curb, gutter, and paved streets.  The topography of the site drops off considerably from behind the curb and gutter. Sidewalks are not currently installed on the corresponding block but are installed curbside one block to the east. Granite is paved street but not developed to city standards along the corresponding block.
Background Information: The owners are requesting a sidewalk variance to defer the installment of sidewalks along Granite Avenue until the street is constructed to city standards and to allow the installation of curbside sidewalks along Woodward Avenue.
Proposal/Objective: The owners are requesting a sidewalk variance to defer the installment of sidewalks along Granite Avenue until the street is constructed to city standards and to allow the installation of curbside sidewalks along Woodward Avenue.
Advantage: None Noted
Notable Energy Impact: n/a
Disadvantage:

The area will continue to have lack of non-motorized facilities.
Notice of Public Hearing: N/A
Staff Recommendation:
 
ATTACHMENTS:
2480 Woodward Property Aerial
2480 Woodward Vicinity Map
Signed Variance Application