From: Anderson, Dana <Dana.Anderson@macerich.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 8:13 PM
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [EXT]: RE: SW 37th & Gage
Let's discuss.
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On Oct 11, 2023, at 6:36 PM, Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks for you consideration and time
From: Michael G Hall <mghall@topeka.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 5:26 PM
To: mcre13@gmail.com
Cc: Zach Stueve <zstueve@topeka.org>
Subject: SW 37th & Gage
Henry –
I am responding to your questions about developing a roughly 2 acre tract of land at the northwest corner of an 18 acre parcel (parcel ID #1452201002002000) west of Gage Blvd on the south side of the right-of-way for SW 37th Street as shown in the aerial below.
The property is zoned R-1 Residential primarily for single family residential land use.
Subdividing the parcel for the construction of a single family residence will require the developer to submit and obtain approval of a subdivision plat. As part of that subdivision review process, the City will determine what the requirements are for taking access from the south end of SE Eveningside Drive. It is possible a cul de sac or other form of vehicular turnaround will be required. I think you can expect that dedication of right-of-way for SW 37th Street will be required.
Access to the 2 acre tract from the south is difficult because of the stream buffer. The 2+ acre tract of land is on the north side of a "stream buffer". Topeka city code restricts the types of activities permitted in stream buffers with the intent of controlling erosion, stabilizing stream banks, providing infiltration from storwater runoff and thus removing pollutants from stormwater, and other objectives. Clearing of vegetation in stream buffers is restricted. Stream crossings are restricted although may be permitted under certain circumstances upon approval by Topeka's Director of Utilities. If someone is interested in building a stream crossing, I recommend they get direction from the Utilities Department staff, including but not limited to the City's stormwater engineer. Crossing a stream buffer for vehicular access may require a variance to the stream buffer standards. As I understand, relocating a stream buffer requires substantial engineering analysis and design. I have copied Topeka's stormwater engineer Zach Stueve on this email in the event you need his expertise. Open the link below for the City's stream buffer regulations.
https://topeka.municipal.codes/TMC/17.10
Please feel free to contact me if and when you want to develop this land.
Mike Hall, AICP
Land Use Planning Manager
Planning & Development Department
City of Topeka
785-368-3008
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