Public Works and Utilities Committee

PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE AGENDA There will be a meeting of the Public Works and Utilities Committee on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 to begin at 4:00 p.m. at 1st Floor Conference Room, 80 Broad Street. The following items will be heard: A. Invocation B. Approval of Public Works and Utilities Committee Minutes September 13, 2016 – DEFERRED C. Request to Set a Public Hearing None D. Acceptance and Dedication of Rights-of-Way and Easements 1. Sidewalk at intersection of Ripley Point Drive and Highway 61 Connector - Approval to notify SCDOT that the City intends to accept maintenance responsibility for 12 feet of proposed concrete sidewalk and ADA ramp with detectable warning assemblies for a portion of the sidewalk located within the SCDOT right-of-way at the intersection of US Highway 61 Connector (SC 61 Conn) and Ripley Point Drive (local). Letter and map attached. a. Letter b. Map 2. Gadsdenboro Park Sidewalk – 85 feet along Concord Street north from intersection with Laurens Street - Approval to notify SCDOT that the City intends to accept maintenance responsibility for 85 feet of proposed granite curbing for a portion of the sidewalk located within the SCDOT right-of-way along Concord Street (S-10-396). Letter and map attached. a. Letter b. Map E. Requests for Permanent Encroachments 1. None 2 George Street, Suite 2100, Charleston, SC 29401-3506 · Phone (843) 724-3754 · Fax (843) 973-7261 F. Temporary Encroachments Approved By The Department of Public Service (For information only) 1. 1958 Bellona Street – installing driveway encroaching into drainage easement. This encroachment is temporary. Approved 9/8, 2016. 2. 394 Stefan Drive – installing 3.5-foot wooden fence encroaching into drainage easement. This encroachment is temporary. Approved 9/16, 2016. 3. 2873 Ortega Drive – installing 6-foot wooden fence encroaching into drainage easement. This encroachment is temporary. Approved 9/16, 2016. 4. 1969 Blue Bayou Blvd – installing 6-foot wooden fence encroaching into drainage easement. This encroachment is temporary. Approved 9/16, 2016. 5. 1452 Willtown Street – transfer of encroachment from contractor – irrigation installed in right-of-way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved 9/16, 2016. 6. 1633 Oak Leaf Street – transfer of encroachment from contractor – irrigation installed in right-of-way and 4-foot fence encroaching into drainage easement. This encroachment is temporary. Approved 9/16, 2016. G. Miscellaneous or Other New Business 1. Update on Stormwater Policy for grandfathered commercial developments. Report to be presented at September Public Works & Utilities Committee meeting. Councilmember Perry K. Waring Chairperson Date Mr. Kirk R. Richards, P.E. Assistant District Maintenance Engineer SCDOT District Six 6355 Fain Blvd North Charleston, SC 29406 RE: Maintenance of Standard Construction Materials within the Sidewalk at the Intersection of Ripley Point Drive and US Highway 61 Connector (SC 61Conn) Dear Mr. Richards: This letter concerns the proposed concrete sidewalk, 5 feet wide by12 linear feet long and ADA ramp with detectable warning assemblies to be constructed in conjunction with the Cambria Hotel project, within the SCDOT right-of-way at the intersection of Ripley Point Drive and US Highway 61 Connector (SC 61Conn). It is our intention that this will be a public sidewalk at the intersection of these two streets. The City Council of Charleston, at its meeting held [date of meeting], agreed to accept full maintenance responsibility for the proposed sidewalk within the State maintained right-of-way shown on the attached drawing and which will be constructed under a valid SCDOT Encroachment Permit. The City of Charleston agrees to maintain this sidewalk and corner handicap ramps in compliance with current ADA and SCDOT standards (ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities, SC Highway Design Manual, SCDOT Standard Drawings, AASHTO Guide for Development of Pedestrian Facilities). Should there be any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 843-724-3754 or at cabinessl@charleston- sc.gov. Sincerely, Laura S. Cabiness, P.E. Director of Public Service Cc: Michael R. Metzler, Deputy Director Thomas F. O’Brien, Deputy Director Eduardo A. Calderon, Senior Civil Engineer Earthsource Engineering Brian Pokrant, GIS Analyst ___________________________________________________________________________________ 2 George Street, Suite 2100, Charleston, SC 29401-3506 • Phone (843) 724-3754 • Fax (843) 973-7261  Office: 843.881.0525 branchgn@earthsourceeng.com OIN 886 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard Suite 200 Mt.Pleasant, SC 29464 RIPLEY P www.earthsourceeng.com T DR. 12' X 5' SECTION OF SIDEWALK PROPOSED WITHIN THE SCDOT RW TO ALLOW 5%&165+&'9#.-':*+$+6 CONNECTIVITY. SCDOT REQUEST FOR CITY TO OWN AND MAINTAIN. 4'8+5+105 OR E CT N N CO Ä 1 INITIAL 6 PERMIT REVIEW SET H WY %Ä U S Date Mr. Kirk R. Richards, P.E. Assistant District Maintenance Engineer SCDOT District Six 6355 Fain Blvd North Charleston, SC 29406 RE: Maintenance of Non-Standard Construction Materials within the Sidewalk at Concord Street (S-10-396), Gadsdenboro Park Development Dear Mr. Richards: The City of Charleston, through its Technical Review Committee, and in keeping with the standard construction materials that have historically been used in the streets adjacent to the site, requires the installation of 85 linear foot of granite curbing along Concord Street (S-10-396). The City Council of Charleston, at its meeting held [date of meeting], in order to maintain the historic character of the streetscape in Charleston, agreed to accept full maintenance responsibility for the non-standard curbing material within the State maintained right-of-way shown on the attached drawing and which have been constructed under a valid SCDOT Encroachment Permit. The City of Charleston agrees to maintain the granite curbing in compliance with current ADA and SCDOT standards (ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities, SC Highway Design Manual, SCDOT Standard Drawings, and AASHTO Guide for Development of Pedestrian Facilities). Should there be any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 843-724-3754 or at cabinessl@charleston- sc.gov. Sincerely, Laura S. Cabiness, P.E. Director of Public Service Cc: Michael R. Metzler, Deputy Director Thomas F. O’Brien, Deputy Director Eduardo A. Calderon, Senior Civil Engineer Forsberg Engineering Brian Pokrant, GIS Analyst ___________________________________________________________________________________ 2 George Street, Suite 2100, Charleston, SC 29401-3506 • Phone (843) 724-3754 • Fax (843) 973-7261