2008-03-01 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

® if possible at or near the high point of a crest vertical curve or near the low point of a pronounced sag vertical control. (2) The proposed street layout should be appropriate for the type of development proposed and properly integrated with the street system in the area adjoining the subdivision. The layout shall also conform to the existing and proposed land uses and the most advantageous development pattern for the surrounding area. (3) Major traffic generators such as industries, commercial service, PCDs, schools, town center commercial and residential development with a density in excess of six dwelling units per gross acre shall obtain driveway access to a system of streets internal to the development. These types of uses shall obtain primary access from streets classified as collectors or a higher functional classification. (4) The layout of streets and the design of lots for residential development with a density of six units per gross acre or less and city center commercial [or downtown regulations if they are different], shall provide for driveway access to local streets. The provision of driveway access to collector streets shall be discouraged. Direct driveway access to minor arterial and higher functional classification of streets shall not be permitted. The developer in the subdivision process may apply to the planning commission for a waiver of this driveway access regulation. The application for waiver shall be justified to the planning commission as a "no reasonable alternative" situation based on physical characteristics of the property proposed for subdivision development. • (5) Residential streets shall be laid out to discourage through traffic, to permit efficient drainage and utility systems, and to require the minimum and maximum length of street necessary to provide convenient and safe access to property. Curvilinear streets,cul-de-sacs and loop streets shall be encouraged where such use will result in a more desirable lot layout. (6) Proposed through streets shall be extended to the boundary lines of the tract to be subdivided if necessary to achieve master street plan conformity or to prevent land-locked property. (b) Right-of-way/paving width. (1) Every subdivision shall be served by an adequate system of publicly dedicated streets or their private counterparts as specified in this section. All public streets within the subdivision shall be located, platted and dedicated to the city or the county in accordance with the master street plan and the standards and procedures outlined in this chapter. (2) The city may require right-of-way dedications of up to 100 feet. Right-of-way dedications in excess of 100 feet as shown on the recorded master street plan shall be reserved for acquisition subject to the following conditions: a. The public board, commission or body having jurisdiction or financial responsibility for the acquisition of the right-of-way shall within four months following the approval of the preliminary plat execute a written option to acquire by purchase or file suit for condemnation of the right-of-way; and • b. The option to acquire shall be exercised and fully consummated within 12 months following the date of the approval of the preliminary plat. - 166 - Batesville Subdivision Regulations