Item 4E - MemoCITY OF
SOUTH LAKE
MEMORANDUM
(March 19, 2024)
To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager
From: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works
Item 4E
Subject: Approve an Encroachment and Joint Use Agreement for a
retaining wall within the utility easement being located at 2105
W Southlake Blvd.
Action
Requested: Approve an Encroachment and Joint Use Agreement for a retaining
wall within the utility easement being located at 2105 W Southlake
Blvd.
Background
Information: The Developer of 2105 W. Southlake Blvd. is requesting to construct
a retaining wall within a utility easement located along the east side
of the property. There is a 6-inch city water main within the utility
easement.
The purpose of this item is to seek City Council approval of an
Encroachment and Joint Use Agreement for the installation of a
retaining wall within the utility easement at 2105 W Southlake Blvd.
This agreement will allow the developer to place a retaining wall for
a proposed patio within the utility easement. The placement of the
retaining wall will allow for the minimum required separation
distance away from the 6-inch city water main. All franchise utilities
have approved the encroachment.
Staff is requesting City Council to consider the proposed utility
easement encroachment for the proposed improvement to the
development at 2105 W. Southlake Blvd.
Financial
Considerations: This is a no cost agreement.
Strategic Link: This item links to the City's Strategy Map strategic focus areas are
Partnership & Volunteerism. It specifically relates to the Critical
Business Outcome is, B2: Collaborating with select partners to
implement service solutions.
Citizen Input/
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Item 4E
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 a retaining
wall within the utility easement being located at 2105 W Southlake
Blvd.
Staff
Contact: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works
Sandy Endy, P.E., CFM, Development Engineer
Kevin Ferrer, P.E.,CFM, City Engineer
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