Res 2023-021R Approving a first amendment and reinstated agreement with Franklin Mountain San Marcos

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Section 7.06 Cul -de -Sac Design. Cul -de -Sac's are circular turn-arounds at the end of short, dead end streets. Cul -de -Sacs Design shall conform to Exhibit E-1 and the standards described below. A. Cul -de -Sac Design Standards. 1. Landscape areas shall be provided within the circular area of the cul-de-sac to include at least one (1) street tree of between 2" — 4" caliper. 2. Cul-de-sacs shall not be more than 450 feet in length unless it is not feasible to design them in any other length. In no case shall the cul-de-sacs be designed more than 500 feet in length unless approved by the City Engineer for specific reasons concerning site constraints such as avoidance of environmentally sensitive areas, topography or engineering design. 3. Cul-de-sacs shall have a right-of-way radius of 60 feet. 4. Cul-de-sacs shall include sidewalk pedestrian access from the end of cul-de-sac to the next adjoining street. 5. Construction of cul-de-sacs shall include proper signage at the entrance to inform drivers that the street is not a through street. Section 7.07 Alleys. In effort to produce more traditional neighborhood design within Cotton Center, alleys shall be required in certain circumstances and provide the opportunity to have rear/alley loaded lots and housing types. A. Alley Requirements and Design Standards. 1. Alleys shall be required adjacent to all lots with 40' or less street frontage. 2. When present, above ground and underground utilities such as water, sewer and electrical shall be located within alleys. 3. Alleys shall comply with Exhibit E-1. Section 7.08 Driveways. In effort to enhance and preserve specific streetscapes, reduce vehicular congestion along primary thoroughfares, and provide for the comfort and safety of pedestrians, driveways will be prohibited at certain locations within Cotton Center. A. All Driveways. 1. Driveway access shall be prohibited along 2 -Lane Boulevards that serve as major collectors as shown on Exhibit E-2. 2. Where 2 -Lane Boulevards serve as minor collectors or neighborhood roads, driveway access is permitted. Residential driveways shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet in width. B. Driveways for Residential Use 1. When an improved alley is provided, all vehicular access shall take place from the alley. Access may be taken from the side street on corner lots. 2. All lots 40 feet or less in width are required to take vehicular access from an alley.