Title
Resolution Authorizing Encroachment Agreement between the City of Greensboro and The Lofts at Greensborough Court, LLC
Body
Department: Information Technology
Council District: 3
Public Hearing: No
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Jane Nickles, Information Technology Department Director, 373-2314.
Contact 2 and Phone: John Gribble, Franchise & Right of Way Manager, 373-2464
PURPOSE:
To grant an encroachment agreement in City right-of-way for the installation of six (6) canopies at the Lofts at Greensboro Court, LLC. When public or private entities request to use City right-of-way, it is required that they secure approval by City Council.
BACKGROUND:
Owner of the property, The Lofts at Greensborough Court, LLC approached the City to install six (6) canopies in City right-of-way to provide overhead shelter and shade at their 327 and 319 S. Elm Street location.
Greensboro City Charter 4.128 (c) allows City Council to grant an encroachment beyond the existing building line for erecting a structure over the City right-of-way if the encroachment will not cause a public nuisance or unreasonably interfere with the use of streets and sidewalks by the public.
Because the canopies is located above the doorway, it will not cause a public nuisance and will not unreasonably interfere with the use of streets and sidewalks by the public.
This encroachment has been reviewed and approved by Engineering & Inspections, Transportation, Water Resources, and Legal.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There will be no budget impact.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Engineering & Inspections recommends that City Council grant an encroachment for the installation of three (3) canopies in City right-of-way at 327 and 319 S Elm Street.