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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 28, 1983
UBJECT Village Parkway Fencing
EXHIBITS ATTACHED Plan View; Draft letter to property owners ; Draft
Survey
RECOMMENDATION r See Below
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Construction Cost - $220, 000-$280 , 000
DESCRIPTION BACKGROUND
During the 1983-84 hearings on the Five Year Capital Improvement Program,
the City Council expressed its concern with respect to the dilapidated
condition of the wooden fencing along Village Parkway between Amador Valley
Boulevard and Kimball Avenue . Since this portion of Village Parkway is one
of the main entrances into the City, the Council requested Staff to develop
a project to improve the appearance of the fencing.
The City Engineering Staff has determined that the fence was constructed on
private property by the developer of the subdivision along Village Parkway.
The fence is typically located approximately 1 1/2 ' to 2 ' from the right-
of-way line . It was also determined that the existing fence pilasters are
not of sufficient strength to be used in a new wall .
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
Staff has determined that the most cost effective means of improving the
appearance of Village Parkway would be to construct a new pre-cast concrete
type wall, similar to the wall used for the "Parkway Terrace" subdivision on
the east side of Village Parkway between the Kodak Plant and the Dublin High
School . This type of a wall is desirable because of its sound-blocking
characteristics and its low maintenance . Staff has identified two
alternative projects utilizing such a wall , which the City Council may wish
to consider.
Alternative #1 ( See Plan View Option No. 1)
This alternative would provide for the construction of a six ( 6 ) foot wall
on the right-of-way line at the back of the existing sidewalk. The existing >
fence would be left alone . Property owners would then have the option to
remove their fence at their discretion. This alternative would narrow the
existing distance between the curb and the wall from approximately nine ( 9 )
feet to seven ( 7 ) feet . This would appear to close in the street slightly,
would not leave any room behind the sidewalk to soften the visual appearance
of the mile long wall with landscaping and would potentially limit the use
of bus shelters by the City along Village Parkway in the future. This
alternative may also create potential police problems in the future, in that
it would create a gap between two walls . This alternative would have the
benefit of reducing the cost by eliminating the demolition of the existing
fence and save Staff time required to obtain permission from adjacent
property owners , or in developing an assessment district . The estimated
cost of this alternative is as follows :
Wall $ 170 , 000
Landscaping/New Sidewalk 50 , 000
Total Project Cost $ 220, 000
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Alternative #2 (See Plan View Option #2 )
This alternative would provide for the demolition of the existing fence and
the construction of a six ( 6 ) foot wall in its place . This alternative
would necessitate obtaining an access easement from approximately seventy
( 70 ) property owners who live along Village Parkway at this location. This
alternative would require the installation of additional sidewalk, but is
preferable from an aesthetic and public safety point of view. The estimated
cost of this alternative is as follows :
Wall $ 170 , 000
Demolition 30, 000
Landscaping/New Sidewalk 80 , 000
Total Project Cost $ 280, 000
FINANCING ALTERNATIVES
This project could be financed as follows :
Alternative A
The City could finance the entire cost of the project under both
alternatives 1 and 2 above .
Alternative B
The City could form an assessment district in order to have residents
participate in financing all or a portion of the cost of construction.
Alternative C
The City could form an assessment district as a means of obtaining the
access easement and then finance the entire cost of the improvements .
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
If the City Council was interested in pursuing this project during Fiscal
Year 1983-84 , construction could commence as early as mid-March. Funds
could be made available from the Street Improvement Reserve. They City
Council may also defer consideration of the project until next year ' s
capital improvement program.
RECOMMENDATION
It is Staff ' s recommendation that the City Council consider Alternative #2
as preferable alternative. Staff further recommends that the City contact
affected property owners to ascertain their views with respect to a wall .
This could be accomplished either by survey or at a public hearing or both.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
P.O. Box 2340
Dublin, CA 94568 (415) 829-4600
D R A F T
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SUBJECT : FENCE REPLACEMENT ALONG VILLAGE PARKWAY
Dear Property Owner :
You are being sent this letter because you own property backing
Village Parkway in Dublin.
The City Council is investigating the replacement of the existing
wood fence along Village. Parkway and is asking for your input on
this decision.
The fence is now on your property and is your maintenance
responsibility. The Council recognizes, however, that the fence
also functions as the visual and physical boundary to the! public
street, and that the bulk of the damage to the fence comes from
the public side .
Two options are being investigated for this fence replacement,
both by a precast concrete wall because of its low maintenance and
sound reducing qualities .
The first option is to construct a new wall on the street side of
your fence, which would leave the existing fence for you to remove
as you see fit .
The second option is to remove your fence and install in its
place, a new walla This option would require an 18" easement from
all property owners backing onto the street.
Please fill out and return to us, as soon as possible, the
enclosed questionnaire so that the City Council can make " a
decision on this issue .
Sincerely,
Richard C. Ambrose
City Manager
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QUESTIONAIRE
I am the property owner at
and my property backs onto Village Parkway. address
CHECK ONE:
I am in favor of the City removing the existing fence
and replacing it with a 6 foot concrete wall, and would
be willing to dedicate an 18" easement to the City at
no charge for this easement.
I am in favor of the City constructing a 6 foot concrete
wall outside my fence, in the public right-of-way and
leaving my fence in place.
I am in favor of the City leaving the fence as is .
COMMENTS :
Signed
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