RES 1999-0526 - Relaxation of maximum grade requirement in design standards for construction of Poppleton Ave from 72nd St west t '
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City of Omaha
Don W.Elliott,P.E.
Hal Daub,Mayor Public Works Director
Honorable President
and Members of the City Council,
Transmitted herewith is a Resolution requesting a relaxation by the Board of Public Roads
Classifications and Standards of a specific design standard involved in the paving of Poppleton
Avenue from 72nd Street westward for approximately 250 feet. This construction project is part of
the reconstruction of 72nd Street from Cass Street to Interstate I-80. The project involves the
widening of 72nd Street from a four/five lane undivided urban section to a six lane urban section
with a raised median. Due to the widening, all connecting side roads will be reconstructed as
necessary to tie back into their existing grades.
The existing grade on Poppleton Avenue is approximately 12.5%. In order to tie back into the
existing grade,the street will have to be reconstructed at an approximate 14.0%grade. The elevation
of the eastern end of the street is controlled by the width of the reconstructed 72nd Street. The
elevation of the western end of the street is controlled by existing homes/businesses which do not
allow a change in elevation. The grade of 14.0% exceeds the maximum of 10% in the Board of
Classifications and Standards Minimum Design Standard 001.15. The relaxation of the standard
must be considered and approved by the Board of Classifications and Standards before the project
can be constructed.
The Public Works Department requests your consideration and approval of the attached Resolution
and Agreement.
Respectfully submitted, Referred to City Council for Consideration:
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Public Works Director
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LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER
Omaha,Nebr ` March 2,_ 19 99
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
WHEREAS,the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards has established
design standards for all street construction in the State of Nebraska; and, •
WHEREAS,Design Standard 001.15 establishes a maximum grade of 10%for street
construction; and,
WHEREAS, 72nd Street from Cass Street to Interstate I-80 is being widened and
reconstructed as a six-lane urban section with a raised median which will require the reconstruction
of all connecting side roads as necessary to tie back into their existing grades; and,
WHEREAS,the slope of the surrounding property requires that the proposed grade
of Poppleton Avenue from 72nd Street westward approximately 250 feet be approximately 14.0%
grade.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF OMAHA: .
THAT, the City Council of the City of Omaha hereby requests a relaxation of the
maximum grade requirement in Design Standard 001.15, standards established by the Board of
Public Roads and Classifications, for the construction of Poppleton Avenue from 72nd Street
westward approximately 250 feet.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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