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Resident raises safety and ADA concerns over steep curb approach at Shadow Cove townhomes
Summary
A Shadow Cove resident told council the rebuilt northwest curb approach has a steep incline and may not meet ADA expectations; city staff said the feature meets city specifications for stormwater control but offered options such as grinding or cutting back 6–8 inches and will return cost estimates next week.
A Shadow Cove Townhomes tenant urged Cedar City officials to review a newly reconstructed curb approach that, he said, produces a jarring bump and may exceed safe driveable grades.
Jeff Renless presented a signed petition and photos, saying the slope at the northwest entrance measures about a 56–57 percent grade in his inspection. "I did go out and double check their work and it's at a 56% grade... the city guidelines say the max is 15% grade," Renless said, and showed photos to illustrate scraping and discomfort for low vehicles.
Kent (engineering) responded that the repair replaced a failing cross‑gutter and was built to a city‑standard low‑profile curb shape, but acknowledged the rebuilt unit is higher and steeper than the neighborhood's other approaches. "When you drive through it, you have to slow down and get it on an angle so both front tires aren't hitting it at the same time," Kent said, but he also noted the current installation is in compliance with city specifications and was intended to improve stormwater conveyance.
Ryan Marshall, public works director, explained the curb design was chosen to keep stormwater from washing into nearby landscaping and to protect a house at the corner. Staff said options include grinding or cutting the curb back between roughly 6 and 8 inches to soften the approach; that solution would reduce the front‑edge thickness by a couple inches but likely preserve rebar cover. Kent and Marshall said they would investigate constructability and provide cost estimates at the next meeting.
Council voted to move the item to action next week so staff can return with options and cost estimates. The council debate emphasized tradeoffs between meeting stormwater/structural needs and reducing vehicle impact at the private driveway entrance.
Next step: staff will return with estimates and a recommended remedy for council consideration.
