Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT TO PERMIT THE INSTALLATION OF PAVEMENT AT 7599 WOODLAND AVENUE, HUDSON, OHIO 44236
Brief Description: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into a license agreement with the property owner of 7599 Woodland Avenue to allow a portion of the driveway to encroach within a utility easement.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
According to the Land Development Code, a zoning certificate may not be issued for a structure within an easement without the permission of the easement holder. Staff routinely enters into such agreements as authorized at Chapter 230.05 wherein it states that the City Manager may enter into a license agreement for fences, decks, and similar structures without foundations in the City’s utility easements.
The property owner of 7599 Woodland Avenue is seeking such an agreement to allow a driveway to encroach upon a utility easement. Such an installation is not authorized administratively, therefore Council approval is required. The proposed installation has been reviewed by the Community Development, Engineering and Public Works Departments. In summary the installation meets zoning requirements and staff does not object to its installation within the easement.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other, not applicable.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approve this Resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement for 7599 Woodland Avenue.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, Asst City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director