Explanation
1. Background
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, received a request from Korda on behalf of the owner of the site, Verge Developments LLC, asking that the City allow a retaining wall to encroach into the public right-of-way. This encroachment consist of a retaining wall along the north side of Wilcox Street, east of Pearl Street and parallel to parcel 010-031637. The project is located at 28-30 Wilcox Street.
This project consist of a demolition of and existing buildings and building of a four (4) story apartment building with covered parking, restaurant space, office space, and new two story townhouses with attached garage. This encroachment is located within the right-of-way as indicated above and the easement is described below and within the attached exhibits.
The following legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant this encroachment and legally allow it to extend into the public rights-of-way. Allowing this element into the public right-of-way will allow for the grading and retention of earth to protect the abutting property and fit into the architectural desire. A value of $500.00 for the encroachment easement was established.
2. Fiscal Impact
The City will receive a total of $500.00, to be deposited in Fund 7748, Project P537650, for granting the requested encroachment.
Title
To authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment along the north side of Wilcox Street to Verge Developments LLC and legally allow a retaining wall to extend into the public rights-of-way. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, received a request from Korda on behalf of the owner of the site, Verge Developments LLC, asking that the City allow a retaining wall to encroach into the public right-of-way. This encroachment consist of a retai...
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