HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 063-12POLICY RESOLUTION NO. 063— 1 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BAKERSFIELD ADOPTING A POLICY
ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF TAFT HIGHWAY (SR 119)
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Taft Highway (SR 119) from Interstate 5 to State Route 99 is an
entranceway into the City of Bakersfield; and
WHEREAS, Taft Highway (SR 119) is an important component of the Circulation
Elements of the City of Bakersfield and County of Kern; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern desire to have a
consistent and aesthetically pleasing entranceway; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern will be adopting
similar standards for Taft Highway (SR 119) for use within their respective jurisdictions,
and
WHEREAS, the standards and policies attached in Exhibit "A" have been
developed jointly with the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield desires to adopt said standards and policies
as attached in Exhibit "A ".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as
follows:
The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein
by reference.
2. The Planning Department and the Public Works Department of the City
of Bakersfield are authorized to utilize the standards and policies in
Exhibit "A" for any and all developments on Taft Highway (SR 119)
within the City of Bakersfield's Sphere of Influence.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and
adopted, by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held
on JUN 2 7 env by the following vote:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT
APPROVED:
COUNCILMEMBER SALAS, BENHAM, WEIR, COUCH, HANSON, SULLIV N JOHNSON
COUNCILMEMBER !1^ V%SL
COUNCILMEMBER 11(3yQ -'
COUNCILMEMBER nay o' -
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ROBERTA GAFFORD, C
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
JUN 2 7 2032
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORNEY
By 0"- J--
ANDREW HEGLU D
Associate City Attorney
Exhibit "A"
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B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 12, 2012
SUBJECT: STANDARDS AND POLICIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TAFT
HIGHWAY (SR 119)
Discussion: Taft Highway (SR 119) from Interstate 5 to State Route 99 is a
significant entranceway into the City of Bakersfield and is an important
component of the Circulation Elements of the City of Bakersfield and County
of Kern. These agencies desire to have a consistent and aesthetically pleasing
entranceway and have agreed to adopt uniform policies and standards for
Taft Highway (SR 119) for use within their respective jurisdictions. The standards
and policies referenced herein have been jointly developed by the City of
Bakersfield and the County of Kern.
All of Taft Highway (SR 119) from Interstate 5 to State Route 99 is within the
Sphere of Influence of the City of Bakersfield, Therefore, these standards and
policies shall apply to all developments in this area with frontage on Taft
Highway (SR 119).
Standards and Policy:
1, Encroachment Permit: An encroachment permit must be obtained from
CalTrans prior to any work being done in the State Route 119 right -of-
way.
2. Basic Desian Standard: Taft Highway (SR 119) shall be constructed as a
117' -3" wide, 6 -lane Expressway with a 30 foot landscaped parkway
behind the back of curb as shown on the attached cross - section.
Expanded full access signalized intersections will be permitted at
minimum half mile spacing. No other intermediate street access will be
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permitted. Access to commercial property from Taft Highway (SR 119) is
permitted only with the construction of a fourth auxiliary access lane
along the commercial area with right in and right out only, to and from
Taft Highway (SR 119), as shown on the attached cross - section.
On- street parking along SR 119 shall be prohibited. The eight -foot
outside shoulder will be provided for a bike lane if SR 119 is a designated
bike route.
A CalTrans standard bus bay at the far side of all major intersections
should be provided if SR 119 will be designated as a bus transit route.
3. Landscapi
a. Any landscaping proposed within or adjacent to the State Route
will need to be reviewed and approved by the CalTrans District
Landscape Architect. All proposed landscaping plans shall meet
current CalTrans standards as determined by the District
Landscape Architect. All features of landscaping • shall be
evaluated for type, location and site visibility conflicts during the
encroachment permit review process.
b. Any landscaping in the median or in the parkway will be
maintained by the City of Bakersfield through a Maintenance
District or by the County of Kern through a County Service Area,
depending upon the jurisdiction.
4. Roads Intersecting Taft Highway (SR 119): All roads intersecting Taft
Highway (SR 119) from Interstate 5 to State Route 99 shall conform to the
following:
a. All intersecting roads shall be consistent with the Metropolitan
Bakersfield General Plan, Circulation Element.
b. All roads intersecting Taft Highway (SR 119) within the City of
Bakersfield's jurisdiction shall be designed to established City of
Bakersfield standards including lane configurations, lane widths,
median islands, sidewalks, crosswalks, etc.
c. All roads intersecting Taft Highway (SR 119) within the County of
Kern's jurisdiction shall be designed to established County of Kern
standards including lane configurations, lane widths, median
islands, sidewalks, crosswalks, etc.
5. Construction: Construction of Taft Highway (SR 119) shall, as much as
practicable, be accomplished full half -width (centerline to right -of -way)
by either one of two ways:
a. As adjacent development occurs. If the improvement
constructed by adjacent developers includes additional lanes
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that are listed on the Transportation Impact Fee Facilities List, then
the developer may receive credits against their Transportation
Impact Fees from the agencies through their respective Traffic
Impact Fee programs; or
b. By the use of a Bridge and Major Thoroughfare District.
6. Maintenance:
a. CalTrans is responsible for the maintenance of all improvements
within the 117' -3" right -of -way for State Route 119, excluding
landscaping in the median.
b. The City of Bakersfield is responsible for the maintenance of all
improvements within the 30 foot landscaped parkway and any
median within the city limits of the City of Bakersfield.
c. The County of Kern is responsible for the maintenance of all
improvements within the 30 foot landscaped parkway and any
median within the unincorporated area.
d. The City and the County shall each enter into an agreement with
CalTrans for the installation, maintenance, modification and /or
other improvements of signs located behind the curb so that the
State needn't obtain separate permits to enter into the City or
County easement at any time there is a need to install, maintain
or modify CalTrans signs and signals.
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