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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-747-12.16.2024 (RECORDED) 2025-03479 RECORDED: 03/17/2025 03:27:07 PM RECORDING FEE: $12.00 REVENUE TAX: $ COMBINED FEE: $12.00 62-Avvi l SANDIE L. SMITH, RECORDER LACKHAWK c NT IOWAPrepared byNancyHigby, Deputy CityClerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, a erYoo, IA 50703, (319)291-4323 RESOLUTION NO 2024-747 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REQUEST OF THOMAS RALSTON FOR A WAIVER FOR A CONCRETE DRIVEWAY, LOCATED AT 230 MARYLAND AVENUE, WITH THE ELIMINATION OF THE SIDEWALK SECTION DUE TO INABILITY TO MEET GRADE REQUIREMENTS WHEREAS, Thomas Ralston, the owner of property located at 230 Maryland Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa, and legally described as follows. LOT NO 167 AND THE SOUTHERLY 35 FEET OF EVEN WIDTH OF LOT NO 166 IN PROSPECT PLACE, WATERLOO, IOWA, BLACK HAWK COUNTY, IOWA has submitted a request for a waiver from the standard concrete driveway installation requirements as prescribed by the City's municipal code, and WHEREAS, the property in question is unable to accommodate the standard sidewalk installation due to the inability to meet grade requirements, posing potential safety and structural issues; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the application and supporting documentation provided by Thomas Ralston, including the feasibility studies regarding the grade challenges associated with the sidewalk installation at this location, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that granting the waiver for the concrete driveway installation, along with the approval to eliminate the sidewalk section, will not adversely impact the surrounding community and ensures proper property access and safety standards; and WHEREAS, this waiver aligns with the city's commitment to practical and community- conscious planning decisions WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, that said request should be granted NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waterloo as follows: 1 The request from Thomas Ralston for a waiver for the installation of a concrete driveway at 230 Maryland Avenue, is hereby approved, and the requirement for a standard sidewalk section is waived due to an inability to meet grade requirements, subject to the following conditions a) Work is to be performed by an approved and bonded contractor b) A permit is to be obtained from the office of the City Engineer prior to construction 3 All work shall be under the supervision of the City Engineer and at no cost to the City of Waterloo c) The City Clerk is authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Black Hawk County Recorder for recording and the Black Hawk County Auditor for filing in order that this said action may become a matter of official County Record d) This resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval Resolution 2024-747 Page 2 2 The City Engineer is authorized and directed to take necessary steps to implement this resolution in accordance with applicable city codes and policies PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December 2024 Qoe/(z L NUG /1^ G'GrfALLY J Wi SIGNED Quentin Hart, Mayor ATTEST. �eCCey FeCchCe .SIGNALLY ED r Kelley Felchle, City Cleric CERTIFICATE I, Kelley Felchle, City Clerk of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, do hereby certify that the preceding is a true and complete copy of Resolution 2024-747 as passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, on the 16th day of December 2024 Witness my hand and seal of office this 16th day of December 2024 Re1Tey Fe(ch1e S(GNEG Kelley Felchle, City Cleric SEAL c Ur ;7-1 0� irrrrv�rfrrrrsrr, • 61 ■ 111Di1 1 1II Prepared by Nancy Higby, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 291-4323. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-747 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REQUEST OF THOMAS RALSTON FOR A WAIVER FOR A CONCRETE DRIVEWAY, LOCATED AT 230 MARYLAND AVENUE, WITH THE ELIMINATION OF THE SIDEWALK SECTION DUE TO INABILITY TO MEET GRADE REQUIREMENTS. WHEREAS, Thomas Ralston, the owner of property located at 230 Maryland Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa, and legally described as follows: LOT NO. 167 AND THE SOUTHERLY 35 FEET OF EVEN WIDTH OF LOT NO. 166 IN PROSPECT PLACE, WATERLOO, IOWA, BLACK HAWK COUNTY, IOWA. has submitted a request for a waiver from the standard concrete driveway installation requirements as prescribed by the City's municipal code; and WHEREAS, the property in question is unable to accommodate the standard sidewalk installation due to the inability to meet grade requirements, posing potential safety and structural issues; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the application and supporting documentation provided by Thomas Ralston, including the feasibility studies regarding the grade challenges associated with the sidewalk installation at this location; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that granting the waiver for the concrete driveway installation, along with the approval to eliminate the sidewalk section, will not adversely impact the surrounding community and ensures proper property access and safety standards; and WHEREAS, this waiver aligns with the city's commitment to practical and community- conscious planning decisions. WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, that said request should be granted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waterloo as follows: 1. The request from Thomas Ralston for a waiver for the installation of a concrete driveway at 230 Maryland Avenue, is hereby approved, and the requirement for a standard sidewalk section is waived due to an inability to meet grade requirements, subject to the following conditions: a) Work is to be performed by an approved and bonded contractor. b) A permit is to be obtained from the office of the City Engineer prior to construction. 3. All work shall be under the supervision of the City Engineer and at no cost to the City of Waterloo. c) The City Clerk is authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Black Hawk County Recorder for recording and the Black Hawk County Auditor for filing in order that this said action may become a matter of official County Record. d) This resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval. Resolution 2024-747 Page 2 2. The City Engineer is authorized and directed to take necessary steps to implement this resolution in accordance with applicable city codes and policies. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December 2024. rN -" ��r,NEn Quentin Hart, Mayor ATTEST: Ke(fey FefcFile NGITALLY sl�D Kelley Felchle, City Clerk CERTIFICATE I, Kelley Felchle, City Clerk of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, do hereby certify that the preceding is a true and complete copy of Resolution 2024-747 as passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, on the 16th day of December 2024. Witness my hand and seal of office this 16th day of December 2024. Kelley (Fe fcFife r-S"I'GRINEN' Kelley Felchle, City Clerk SEAL 0 WA y.4P id 0 is