HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1992 1118 CC REG ITEM 11ADear Councilmembers:
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BY w_,,,,�_ " Nov. 3, 1992
you on A gust 9, 1991 concerning my
acres along Wicks Road into four lots- -
er had been placed on the council agenda by
because of the sight distance problem
Wicks and Walnut Canyon Roads.
Briefly, my understanding of the Council's action that
evening is that it contained the following: (1) The sight
distance problem would be resolved at the time of subsequent development
(2) I was to contribute $3,000/ lot to a fund set aside for highway
improvements (3) Unspecified improvements were to be made to
Wicks Road, subject to the approval of the City Engineer. These
improvements were not to be so costly as to greatly exceed the
amount I had already agreed to contribute.
Difficulties have arisen with the latter condition. The
improvements required by the City Engineer consist of the
widening of Wicks Road, the construction of a retaining wall
along its length, provision for drainage, and the destruction
of the garage serving the house at 78 Wicks. These improvements would
be extremely costly. In addition, my engineer, Les Kovacs, has
been unable to prepare an improvement plan that would simultaneously
widen Wicks Road and provide for drainage along its length.
One month ago, Mr. Kovacs and I discussed this matter
with Steve Kueny but were unable to achieve an administrative
solution. I subsequently discussed the matter with council
members individually; each expressed a clear preference for an
administrative solution rather than a political one. Regrettably,
I have been unable to provide for the administrative solution.
I therefore request an appearance before you at your
meeting November 18, 1992 to seek clarification of the resolution
of August 9, 1991. It has always been, and it remains, my desire to
resolve this matter as expeditiously as possible. I began this
process in Spring, 1990 and have since incurred thousands of dollars
in fees and engineering costs. I have sadly watched the economy
proceed from prosperity to decline. The City of Moorpark and I need
to get this matter behind us.
Sincerely,
Gerald Bridg an