12-26-2017, 07:28 AM
Bill 37 introduced by Eileen O'hara would have reduced the minimum right-of-way to 40 feet, thereby making most "private" subdivision roads eligible to become streets.
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/WebLink/0...Page1.aspx
Frank De Marco of Public Works opposed this change, citing the lack of "adequate space" for sight distances, drainage structures, roadside clear zones, bicyclist/pedestrian facilities, utilities, etc. He helpfully points out that any roadway servicing more than 6 lots should be designed with a minimum 50-foot right-of-way.
"Based on the need to protect public health and safety, future traffic volume increases, future widening needs that are not currently anticipated but could occur, and the lack of consideration for future land use changes, the DPW does not support proposed Bill 37 as it is currently written."
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/WebLink/0...Page1.aspx
O'hara subsequently withdrew the bill.
Fuel tax goes up, County staff all get raises, what exactly are we paying for?
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/WebLink/0...Page1.aspx
Frank De Marco of Public Works opposed this change, citing the lack of "adequate space" for sight distances, drainage structures, roadside clear zones, bicyclist/pedestrian facilities, utilities, etc. He helpfully points out that any roadway servicing more than 6 lots should be designed with a minimum 50-foot right-of-way.
"Based on the need to protect public health and safety, future traffic volume increases, future widening needs that are not currently anticipated but could occur, and the lack of consideration for future land use changes, the DPW does not support proposed Bill 37 as it is currently written."
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/WebLink/0...Page1.aspx
O'hara subsequently withdrew the bill.
Fuel tax goes up, County staff all get raises, what exactly are we paying for?