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Board allows circle driveway at 1807 E. 37th after neighbors cite safety on narrow street
Summary
The board approved a special exception to permit a circular driveway at 1807 East 37th Street South, citing safety benefits on a narrow street with no curb and gutter and neighbor support.
The Board of Adjustment approved a special exception for a circular driveway at 1807 East 37th Street South after hearing testimony that the narrow street and the lack of curbs increase safety risks when vehicles park on the street.
Applicant Matt (presenting) explained he and his wife want a 12-foot increase in curb cut to create a circular drive that will allow vehicles to enter and leave without backing onto the roadway. He provided examples of several existing circular drives in the neighborhood and said no mature trees would be removed.
Board members noted the streets narrowness, lack of sidewalks, and incidents of vehicles blocking the section of road. Several members said the change would improve safety for drivers and pedestrians. The motion to approve referenced conceptual plans in the packet (pages 8.8—through 8.9).
Next steps: Applicant will submit permit plans for the driveway construction and coordinate any necessary public-right-of-way work with city staff.
