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M E M O R A N D U M
(April 4, 2023)
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works
Subject: Approve an Encroachment and Joint Use Agreement for
Southlake Town Square Addition, Block 2R1, Lot 4R for a
pedestrian ramp, steps, and handrail within the city right of way
of State Street for the development located at 280 State Street.
Action
Requested: Approve an Encroachment and Joint Use Agreement for Southlake
Town Square Addition, Block 2R1, Lot 4R for a pedestrian ramp,
steps, and handrail within the city right of way of State Street for the
development located at 280 State Street.
Background
Information: The tenant of 280 State Street is requesting to construct a pedestrian
ramp, steps and handrail within right-of-way of State Street.
The developer proposes to construct a new entrance into the building
and will occupy approximately 100 square feet of the city right of way.
This agreement will allow the developer to construct the ramp, steps
and handrail located within right of way along the State Steet
frontage. The pedestrian ramp, steps and handrail will not impede
upon the pedestrian sidewalk access along State Street. There are
no City utilities within this portion of the right of way.
Staff is requesting City Council to consider the proposed right of way
encroachment of State Street for the proposed improvements to the
development at 280 State Street.
Financial
Considerations: This is a no cost agreement to the City.
Strategic Link: This item links to the City’s Strategy Map strategic focus area of
Partnership & Volunteerism. It specifically relates to the Critical
Business Outcome, CBO3: Engage In Thoughtful Planning To
Ensure Continued High Quality Development That Is Integrated Well
Into The Current Built Environment.
Citizen Input/
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Board Review: None.
Legal
Review: The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the agreement.
Alternatives: The City Council may approve or deny the agreement.
Supporting
Documents: Attachment A: Encroachment Agreement Documents
Attachment B: Location Map
Staff
Recommendation: Approve an Encroachment and Joint Use Agreement for Southlake
Town Square Addition, Block 2R1, Lot 4R for a pedestrian ramp,
steps, and handrail within the city right of way of State Street for the
development located at 280 State Street.
Staff
Contact: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works
Sandy Endy, P.E., CFM, Development Engineer
Kevin Ferrer, P.E.,CFM, City Engineer