Garden City Building Inspector Report

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY.  March 9, 2017.  George Peart, Residential Building Inspector, reported

that Planning and Zoning Commission  did not approve the PUD presented by Mark Smoot.  There were a few issues that concerned the Commission.  One of the homes on a corner lot presented some safety issues.  The roads within the PUD are only 20’ wide.  Because these roads are for internal traffic and are not for public use, perhaps some solution can be found. 

"However, if the Fire Chief questions getting fire equipment down that size road, this may be a real problem," said Peart.

This PUD is really quite similar to the Legacy PUD where some exceptions have been permitted.  The City would like to see this PUD move forward.  Hopefully Smoot will be able to work out these issues with the Planning Commission at the next meeting.

Lakeview is following precedence on their plans.  However, there are some parking lot concerns if there two events at once.  Then, it appears there will not be enough parking. 

Peart noted that there have not been any building permits issued so far this year.  Blue Water is creating some new camping spots, and the Conestoga Ranch has some issues with impact fees on water usage.   There needs to be some follow through on this.

There were 26 building permits in 2016 which was down from the previous year.  However, there has been a tremendous need for subcontractors which is one of the reasons for the slow down.

There is a home show planning for Memorial Day Weekend.  

Three permits have been granted in the Legacy PUD for homes which will have basements.  If the water table is high, this could present problems for flooding.