CC MEETING: May 7, 2013
DATE: April 22, 2013
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Cesar J. Molina, Jr., P.E., Director of Engineering
Title
Consider An Ordinance Revising The General Design Standards.
Body
BACKGROUND:
The City of Carrollton General Design Standards were adopted by ordinance as minimum standards for all infrastructure. Staff re-evaluates the General Design Standards annually to ensure the standards are current with today's construction materials and design needs, state mandates and to support community sustainability. The Standards were last updated on January 22, 2013.
This agenda item modifies the residential street width from 30 feet to a range of between 28 and 30 feet.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications to the city's operating budget as a result of the adoption of the proposed amendments.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
Staff is proposing these changes in an effort to improve the service life of infrastructure, reduce maintenance, and to incorporate new materials that are now available to help meet those needs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends adoption of the General Design Standards as revised.