Questions for Brent regarding Arnold Ball Short PlatQuestions for Brent regarding Arnold Ball Short Plat:
The way we read the codes, it seems that the applicant will need to make a private road to the proposed new lot, meeting the code requirements of 30’ road surface with an additional
4’ sidewalk.
Need 15 easement access on eastside of building, to provide access to the stormpond.
If we read the code literally, it states “ll subdivisions governed by this title shall meet the minimum improvement standards outlined in this section and in the Yelm Stormwater Drainage
and Erosion Control Manual.” Does this mean that the two new lots must meet current stormdrain requirements?
II. STREET AND BRIDGE STANDARDS
16.16.040 Generally. Each lot within a proposed subdivision shall be served by a street built to applicable city street standards as set forth in the Yelm Development Guide, the Yelm
Comprehensive Street Plan, and the Yelm Transportation Plan, regardless of whether such street is to be public or private. All bridges, streets, roads, alleys and other facilities for
vehicle and pedestrian circulation shall be constructed in accordance with the minimum standards set forth in the such documents. In addition, such development shall not result in traffic
loading within the city or the Yelm urban growth area which exceeds those levels of service established by the city as calculated by utilizing the Highway Capacity Manual. (Ord. 436(part),
1992).
Private streets. Each lot owner having right of access to a private street shall have a contractual responsibility for maintenance of such private street. Any private street shall also
contain a public drainage and utilities easement. Any plat including private streets shall clearly identify such streets and include the following statement in prominent typeface, "Warning:
the City of Yelm has no responsibility to build, improve, maintain or otherwise service the private streets within or providing access to the property described in this plat." (Ord.
436(part), 1992).
16.16.180 Generally. All subdivisions governed by this title shall meet the minimum improvement standards outlined in this section and in the Yelm Stormwater Drainage and Erosion Control
Manual. (Ord. 436(part), 1992).
Development Guidelines
4B.070 Private Streets
A. Private streets within City limits shall not be allowed except when approved by the City and when all conditions of this section are met.
B. Private streets will not be allowed when:
1. The street is connected to two public streets.
2. The intersection of the street with another is signalized. (150 LF of the private street starting from the Right-of-Way will then be required to be a public roadway).
3. The street could be used as a thoroughfare or “short cut”.
4. It would not be in the best interest of the public due to a threat to the public’s safety, health, and welfare.
C. Private streets may be allowed under the following conditions:
1. Permanently established by tract or easement providing legal access to serve unlimited dwelling units situated on one parcel and sufficient to accommodate required improvements, to
include provisions for future use by adjacent property owners when applicable, and
2. For nine (9) or fewer units, shall require a minimum 30-foot paved surface, and have a sidewalk 4 feet in width. Private street serving multi-family or mobile homes all on one parcel
shall provide a four foot sidewalk on one side with such a design as to prevent parking on the sidewalk, and
3. Accessible at all times for emergency and public service vehicle use, and
4. Will not result in landlocking of present or future parcels nor obstruct public street circulation, and
5. Covenants have been approved, recorded, and verified with the City which provide for maintenance of the private streets and associated parking areas by the owner or homeowners association
or other legal entity.
Acceptance as Public Streets. Acceptance of private streets as public streets will be considered only if the street(s) meet all applicable public street standards, including Right-of-Way
widths, walks, drainage, lighting, and pavement composition.