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Heritage Oaks -Waiver Request to Improvement Plan in Review
16209 SE 73rd Ave Summerfield
Project #2023080054 #30516 Parcel #48347-000-00
Tillman & Associates Engineering
This item was denied by DRC on 10/28/24. A revised application was received on 11/5/24 to reflect the request includes payment for fee in-lieu-of construction.
LDC 6.12.12.A, through D. - Sidewalks
CODE states A. Sidewalks shall be provided in the Urban Area, Rural Activity Centers, and Specialized Commerce Districts along arterial, collector, and major local streets where these streets adjoin the project and minimally along one side of the internal streets. Sidewalks shall be constructed with all-weather surfaces and shall meet Americans with Disabilities Act, Florida Building Code, and FDOT Design Standards. B. Sidewalks outside the right-of-way and independent of the street system are encouraged as an alternative to sidewalks parallel to a roadway, provided equivalent pedestrian needs are met. C. The sidewalk system shall provide connectivity between existing and proposed developments. D. At the discretion of the Development Review Committee, in lieu of construction along external streets, the developer may pay a sidewalk fee to the County in an amount necessary to complete construction. This amount shall be determined by the project engineer and approved by the County with payment required prior to final plan approval. The County may use these funds toward the construction of sidewalks throughout the County based on priorities established by the Board.
APPLICANT requests waiver to not construct sidewalk along SE 73rd Avenue and to pay fee-in-lieu of as there are is no existing sidewalk along SE 73rd Avenue.
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