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Commissioners approve eight variances for Belden Reserves development in Jackson Township
Summary
The board approved eight construction variances for the Belden Reserves project, including no curbs, modified roadway width and omission of sidewalks due to right-of-way constraints, after a recommendation from the Subdivision Engineer.
Regional Planning staff presented eight construction variances requested by Partner Land Corporation for the Belden Reserves development in Jackson Township. Jennifer Odey (Regional Planning/Sanitary Engineer) reported the Subdivision Engineer reviewed the requests and recommended approval.
The variances approved included: lack of integral curb and gutter; a different roadway width than the typical 14-foot-6-inch half-width (plans showed a 24-foot total roadway); reverse drainage directing water to the center of the road rather than positive drainage from the centerline to the curb; reduced cross slope on lawn strips (2.00% specified versus the 3/8-inch per foot standard); a single underdrain instead of underdrains on both sides; an underdrain detail that did not specify filter fabric; omission of sidewalks on both sides although typical rules would require them where lots are under specified sizes; and a reduced gravel base compared with multifamily standards.
Minutes note that sidewalks likely could not be added because there may not be enough right-of-way or building setback distance. Commissioners approved the variances by motion (Commissioner Alan Harold moved; Commissioner Bill Smith seconded) with a recorded 3-0 vote.
The approval records the engineering exceptions but also documents the Subdivision Engineer's review and recommendation. The minutes do not record public testimony on this item or additional conditions attached to the approvals.
