Public Works and Utilities Committee

PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE AGENDA There will be a meeting of the Public Works and Utilities Committee on Monday, September 11, 2017 to begin at 5:00 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 May 9, 2017 – DEFERRED August 14, 2017 – DEFERRED C. Request to Set a Public Hearing None D. Acceptance and Dedication of Rights-of-Way and Easements 1. Sidewalk at Concord Street – Approval to notify SCDOT that the City intends to accept maintenance responsibility for the 170 linear-foot long granite curb, and a 7- foot wide by 96-linear foot long concrete sidewalk with non-standard joint pattern to be constructed in conjunction with the International African American Museum construction project, within the SCDOT right-of-way at Concord Street (S-10-396). Letter and map attached. a. Letter b. Map 2. Abandonment of a portion of Castle Pinckney Drive. Plat to show abandonment of a paper right-of-way of a portion of Castle Pinkney Drive, recorded in Charleston County on plat book page AX-160. a. Plat 3. Ashley Park, Phase 5 - Acceptance and dedication a portion of Hartland Street (right-of-way varies, [360 LF]), a portion of William E. Murray Blvd (right-of-way varies, [470 LF]), and Rigsby Lane (right-of-way varies, [755 LF]). There are 50 lots. 2 George Street, Suite 2100, Charleston, SC 29401-3506 · Phone (843) 724-3754 · Fax (843) 973-7261  All infrastructure with the exception of sidewalks has been completed, and the sidewalks are bonded. a. Title to Real Estate b. Affidavit for Taxable or Exempt Transfers c. Plat d. Exclusive Storm Water Drainage Easements 4. The Villages at St Johns Woods, Phase V-1 - Acceptance and dedication of a portion of Halle Road (50-foot right-of-way, [736 LF]), a portion of St. Johns Woods Pkwy (right-of-way varies, [599 LF]), Bouganvillia Drive (right-of-way varies, [375 LF]), and Shrimp Catcher Way (20-foot right-of-way, [314 LF]). There are 20 lots. All infrastructure with the exception of sidewalks has been completed, and the sidewalks are bonded. a. Title to Real Estate b. Affidavit for Taxable or Exempt Transfers c. Plat d. Exclusive Storm Water Drainage Easements E. Requests for Permanent Encroachments None F. Temporary Encroachments Approved By The Department of Public Service (For information only) 1. King St from Mary to Calhoun and a portion of John St – installing removable stickers to sidewalk for 9/16/17 event encroaching in the right-of-way (Children’s Museum). This encroachment is temporary. Approved 8/10, 2017. 2. 2549 Daniel Island Drive – transfer from contractor – installing irrigation encroaching in the right-of-way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved 8/22, 2017. 3. 120 South Battery – installing irrigation and landscaping (crepe myrtles and palm trees) encroaching in the right-of-way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved 8/22, 2017. 4. 465 Meeting Street – installing 43’ x 11’ canopy encroaching in the right-of-way. This encroachment is temporary (Courier Square). Approved 8/22, 2017. 5. 1421 Eutaw Battalion Drive – installing 4.5’ wood fence encroaching into drainage easement. This encroachment is temporary. Approved 8/22, 2017. 6. 322 Ralston Creek Street – installing irrigation encroaching into right-of-way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved 8/30, 2017. 7. 409 Lesesne Street – installing irrigation encroaching into right-of-way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved 8/30, 2017.  8. 409 Creek Landing Street – installing irrigation encroaching into right-of-way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved 8/30, 2017. 9. 137 Broad Street – installing yard drain pipe tying into curb inlet encroaching into right-of-way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved 8/30, 2017. 10. 1401 Ashley River Road – installing curb and gutter, asphalt paving and striping, concrete pavement, two storm drain boxes, 66 LF of 15” RCP, and 10 LF 24” RCP encroaching into Brookwood Circle right-of-way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved 8/30, 2017. G. Miscellaneous or Other New Business 1. Update on Church Creek Flood Reduction Study – for information only. Councilmember Rodney Williams Chairperson In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, people who need alternative formats, ASL (American Sign Language) Interpretation or other accommodation please contact Janet Schumacher at (843) 577-1389 or email to schumacherj@charleston-sc.gov three business days prior to the meeting.  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 Concord Street (S-10-396). Dear Mr. Richards: The City of Charleston, through its Technical Review Committee, and in keeping with the non-standard construction materials that have historically been used in the streets adjacent to the site, requires the installation of 170 linear-foot long granite curb, and a 7-foot wide by 96-linear foot long concrete sidewalk with non-standard joint pattern to be constructed in conjunction with the International African American Museum construction project, within the SCDOT right-of-way at 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 maintenance responsibility for the non- standard curbing material within the State maintained right-of-way shown on the attached drawing. 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. Copy to: Michael R. Metzler, Deputy Director Thomas F. O’Brien, Deputy Director Brian Pokrant, GIS Analyst Trey Linton LSC/eac ___________________________________________________________________________________ 2 George Street, Suite 2100, Charleston, SC 29401-3506 • Phone (843) 724-3754 • Fax (843) 973-7261