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I1. G.1. KINGS HIGHWAYIMPROVEMENTS - KINGSWOOD <br />ESTATES WALL <br />The Board reviewed a Memorandum of December 2, 1997: <br />TO: James E. Chandler, <br />County Administrator <br />THROUGH: James W. Davis P.E. <br />Public Works Director' <br />FROM: Terry B. Thompson, P.E--rit <br />Capital Projects Manager <br />SUBJECT: Kings Highway Improvements <br />Kingswood Estates Wall <br />DATE: December 2, 1997 <br />DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS <br />On September 10, 1996, the Board of County Commissioners agreed to construct a wall in the 10 <br />foot wide limited access and buffer zone on the west side of Kingswood Estates as part of the <br />Kings Highway Improvements. <br />The purpose of the wall is to mitigate for the removal of vegetation along the west side of the <br />Lateral "B" Canal. <br />The Board's motion stipulated that when the wall was completed, it would become the property <br />of the association and the residents could plant vegetation in front of it. The height of the wall was <br />not discussed. <br />Staff has met with the residents of Kingswood and a pre -cast wall system with a keystone finish <br />has been selected. The estimated installed cost of the wall is as follows: <br />6' high wall: $58.65/LF x 1328 LF = $ 77,887.20 � <br />8' high wall:$76.83/LF x 1328 LF = $102,030.24-1 <br />The residents of Kingswood have been adamant with staff about their desire to have an eight foot <br />(8') high wall. Per Section 912.14 of the Land Development Regulations, fences or walls not <br />exceeding six foot(6') in height may be erected on rear lot lines provided they are not placed in <br />easements. Construction of an eight foot(8) high wall will require an Administrative Approval from <br />the Community Development Director and may be permitted if visually compatible and additional <br />security is necessary. Staff is of the opinion that the canal provides security and additional <br />security beyond the canal and a eight foot high(8') wall is not necessary. <br />ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS <br />Alternative No. 1 <br />Construct a six foot (6) high wall at an estimated cost of $77,887.20. <br />Alternative No.2 <br />Construct an eight foot (8) high wall at an estimated cost of $102,030.24. <br />RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING <br />Staff recommends approval of Alternative No. 1. Funding is from Account 101-158-541-067.30 <br />ATTACHMENT <br />Section 912.14, of Indian River County Code <br />53 <br />December 9, 1997 <br />