Chapter 12.10 STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS

Chapter 12.10
STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS

Sections:

12.10.040 Plans and specifications – Cost of inspection.

12.10.010 General.

Proposed street improvements within the City shall conform to the pattern as established in the Major Street Plan as adopted by the City of Gardner. This states, on a general basis, that the arterial classification of streets shall be constructed on section line roads at one-mile intervals and collector classification of streets shall be spaced at approximate midway locations between arterials. Street improvements and public infrastructure shall be designed to conform to applicable codes, regulations, ordinances, and the “Technical Specifications for Public Improvement Projects (Technical Specifications) and “Design Criteria for Public Improvement Projects” (Design Criteria), as established by the City of Gardner. Plans for said improvements shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval and shall include all information as may be required or described hereinafter.

A. The City Engineer is authorized to revise the Technical Specifications, as necessary, based on sound engineering principles. The City Engineer shall file any revisions to the Technical Specifications with the City Clerk.

B. Functional Classification of Streets. The classification of streets shall be generally defined as follows:

1. Local Streets. A “local street” shall mean a street that is primarily used to provide access to abutting residential property.

2. Collector Streets. A “collector street” shall mean a street which in addition to serving abutting residential property, intercepts residential streets, carries neighborhood traffic to major arterial street system, and connects with community facilities. The number of lots fronting collector streets should be held to a minimum.

3. Arterial Streets. An “arterial street” shall mean a street of considerable continuity which serves or is intended to serve as the principal traffic way between separated areas or districts.

C. Street Design Standards. All streets shall conform to the requirements of the Technical Specifications, latest edition. All variances must be approved by the City Engineer.

D. Storm Drainage. All storm drainage works shall be designed in accordance with GMC Title 14, Floodplain and Stormwater Management, Technical Specifications, and Design Criteria. (Ord. 2784 § 1; Ord. 2320 § 1, 2009; Ord. 2267 § 22; Ord. 2234 § 1; Ord. 2199 §§ 1, 2; Ord. 1635 § 1. Code 1990 § 13-101)

12.10.020 Minimum street standards.

Streets constructed in the City of Gardner, Kansas, shall conform with the minimum requirements set forth in the Technical Specifications which are made a part hereof.

The minimum standards set forth below are minimum design criteria. The City may deem it necessary to increase the minimum design thickness of asphalt and base material due to extreme traffic generation or particularly poor subsoil conditions.

A. Construction Drawings and Details. Construction drawings for all street construction shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to construction work on any street. Drawings shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer and shall clearly show horizontal and vertical street alignment, sight distance, vertical curvature, storm drainage facilities, street pavement details, and other pertinent information as may be required by the City Engineer in completing his review of the proposed improvements.

B. Residential Driveways.

1. Residential driveways connecting to residential streets shall be installed at locations approved by the City Engineer and shall be constructed of portland cement concrete within the street right-of-way. Driveway construction shall comply with the Technical Specifications.

2. Residential driveways will be held to a minimum on collector/service streets. Residential driveways will not be allowed on thoroughfare streets.

C. Private Entrances.

1. Private entrances connecting to local and collector/service streets shall be installed at locations approved by the City Engineer.

2. Private entrances connecting to thoroughfare streets will be discouraged and shall be installed only at locations approved by the City Governing Body.

D. Private Streets. Proposed private streets shall conform to the same applicable standards and specifications as set forth in the Technical Specifications for public streets. The developer shall be responsible for all costs associated with City review of construction plans and inspection services necessary to ensure compliance. Private streets shall be designated as a separate tract or tracts under common ownership on the plat and inspected by the City. In addition, public access easements shall be dedicated to assure access to all adjacent property owners.

E. Parking Lot Construction.

1. General. Proposed parking lot construction in the City of Gardner shall in all respects be designed to conform to applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances as established by the City of Gardner. Any person, firm, or corporation proposing to construct any parking lot improvement within the City shall apply to the City for approval of the location, dimensions, design, construction methods, and materials of such parking lot construction. Plans shall be forwarded to the City Engineer for approval and shall include all information as may be required or described hereinafter.

2. City Engineer’s Approval. The City Engineer shall approve all parking lot design.

F. Parking Lot Construction Plan Preparation.

1. Introduction. The following criteria are being established to provide a uniform system of plan preparation for work within the City of Gardner relating to parking lot construction.

2. General. All plans for parking lot construction are to be prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Kansas and submitted to the office of the City Engineer for review. Subsequent to the review, the engineer will be notified of the approval of the plans as submitted, or of any necessary changes. (Ord. 2234 § 1; Ord. 1635 § 1. Code 1990 § 13-102)

12.10.030 Funds deposited with City.

Prior to City issuance of a permit for construction of public infrastructure improvements (to include, but not limited to, public streets, sidewalks, storm drainage, grading, street lights, water, and sanitary sewer), the developer shall deposit with the City of Gardner a performance and maintenance bond in an amount approved by the City Engineer based on construction costs provided by the developer’s contractor as a guarantee that the said public infrastructure improvements will be completed within a period not to exceed one year in complete conformance with all provisions and requirements. The bond shall be in the amount of 100 percent of the construction cost and guarantee the work for a period of two years from the date of issuance of the project completion certificate. (Ord. 2375 § 1)

12.10.040 Plans and specifications – Cost of inspection.

Any person, firm, partnership or corporation desiring to construct public infrastructure (to include, but not limited to, public streets, sidewalks, storm drainage, grading, street lights, water, and sanitary sewer) within the City of Gardner shall first submit plans and specifications to and obtain the approval of the City Engineer. General plan requirements, plan submittal procedurals, and design criteria are established in the current edition of the Technical Specifications for Public Improvements for Gardner, Kansas.

A. Fees shall be established by resolution and shall be payable to the City of Gardner as follows:

1. Plan review fees shall be paid upon submittal of plans for first review.

2. Inspection fees for all public infrastructure shall be paid prior to the issuance of a construction permit for said improvements. At the discretion of the City Engineer, the person, firm, partnership or corporation desiring to construct sanitary sewer within the City of Gardner may provide full-time inspection per Kansas Department of Health and Environment requirements in lieu of payment of an inspection fee.

B. The required performance and maintenance bond for public infrastructure improvements (GMC 12.10.030) shall be submitted to the City of Gardner prior to the issuance of a construction permit for said improvements. (Ord. 2746 § 1; Ord. 2375 § 2)

12.10.050 Minimum requirements met.

No street constructed or improved in the City of Gardner shall be considered a permanent street unless the minimum requirements set forth in GMC 12.10.010 through 12.10.040 are met. (Ord. 1635 § 1. Code 1990 § 13-105)