Title
Agenda Item:
Public Hearing - Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) Adoption
Body
Issue:
To receive public input on proposed changes to the EDDS through a formal public hearing.
Committee Recommendation:
The Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed the proposed changes on June 21, 2012, and October 25, 2012, and recommended that the EDDS proceed through the adoption process to City Council.
City Manager's Recommendation:
Conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed amendments to the EDDS and move to hold the First Reading of the proposed ordinance on February 5, 2013.
Staff Contact:
Fran Eide, P.E., City Engineer, Public Works Technical Services, 360.753.8422
Presenter(s):
Fran Eide, P.E., City Engineer, Public Works Technical Services
Background and Analysis:
The Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) are the technical standards used to govern new construction (both public and private) within the City of Olympia. This includes modifications to transportation, storm drainage, drinking water, reclaimed water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities. The EDDS also establish the process for requesting a deviation from standards, professional qualification requirements, and plan review requirements.
The City routinely updates the EDDS in order to incorporate changes in construction materials and integrate new study results and policy changes. Staff takes this opportunity to clarify any standards that are not clear or require further definition. The last comprehensive update to the EDDS was completed in 2009.
In August 2011 the City sent approximately 150 postcards and emails to request input from developers, consultants, contractors, interest groups and City staff on proposed changes to the current standards. The following list of issues was identified as needing to be addressed:
1. Update text in all chapters to correct and clarify
2. Provide criteria for installing sidewalks for single-family residences
3. Updat...
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