HomeMy WebLinkAbout6220 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1979/02/05February 5, 1979
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RESOLUTION NO. 6220
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
POLICY FOR CONSTRCUTION
OF RETAINING WALLS ALONG
CITY STREETS
WHEREAS, a fair and uniform policy regarding construction and
maintenance of retaining walls abutting City streets has been
determined necessary; and
WHEREAS, retaining walls are constructed in conjunction with
street reconstruction as a result of slopes, vegetation and other
physical limitations; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to express its
policy regarding retaining wall construction, maintenance and
assessment thereof.
that:
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Louis Park
Construction of Retaining Walls:
1. Where the finished elevation of the new street
creates a situation whereby the new slope of the
adjoining yard will be more severe than a slope
of 3:1 within a ten foot area behind the curb
(one foot rise in three feet of length - see the
attached sketch) a retaining wall is installed if
the property owner concurs. Otherwise the yard
is shaped as adequately as is possible and sod
is placed.
2. Where vegetation such as trees, bushes, or shrubbery
are threatened by the shaping of the property owner's
yard it is customary to attempt to save the vegeta-
tion through the placement of a retaining wall. In these
cases, the value of the vegetation is compared to the
cost of the retaining wall.
3. Where other unusual situations such as fence replacement,
severe property disruption, minimum parking lot setbacks,
existing retaining walls, etc. are present, a retaining
wall is considered.
Maintenance Responsibilities Associated With Retaining Walls:
1. Retaining walls constructed on private property are a
maintenance responsibility of the property owner and shall
be assumed immediately upon completion of construction.
2. Retaining walls constructed on public street right of
way shall be a maintenance responsibility of the abutting
property owner upon expiration of the one year contractor
guarantee period. Walls on public property constructed
prior to the effective date of this resolution shall be the
maintenance responsibility of the City of St. Louis Park.
Assessments for the Construction of Retaining Walls:
1. When the criteria for retaining wall construction is met
the cost of construction of the wall is assumed by the City.
2. If the criteria are not satisfied, but the property owner
desires to have a retaining wall constructed, the owner
must pay the difference between the cost of the retaining
wall construction and the normal sod placement which the City
would install at its expense.
Adopted by the City Council on February 5, 1979.
Reviewed for administration:
Approved as to form and legality:
City Attorney