Communication_Daniel Boge_Rush Street Sidewalk Exemption~~ .~~-.
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Daniel & Mildred Boge
333 Villa St.
Dubuque, IA 52003-7569
April 23, 2008
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City Hall
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
08 APR 24 A~ IQ~ 30
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RE: Exemption for sidewalk on the Rush Street Reconstruction Project
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in request for an exemption from having a sidewalk installed along
the Rush Street side of my property on 333 Villa Street. I have not been able to
find anyone who thinks we need a sidewalk. My neighbors told me that about 30
years ago a sidewalk was removed for safety reasons. I understand that it is
typically required, according to the Ordinance, when you put in a new street. I
feel this could be a legitimate exception.
There are a great number of reasons for the exemption of a sidewalk:
The elevation is nearly 15%, which is very steep, causing a greater risk of falls.
Because of the steep grade and the adjoining bank, there would be no place to
put snow.
It's on the north side of the property, making it very shady. This is very hazardous
when the snow melts down from the banks. It would have to be constantly salted
and would just freeze again at night. We are an elderly couple and cannot keep
up the salting as would be necessary under these circumstances. Besides that,
there is already a sidewalk on the other side of the street that does not carry the
same obstacles that this property does.
There are no other sidewalks to the south of us, in this neighborhood.
There is also a great chance of killing a large tree and several bushes.
Should you deny my request, after your careful consideration, please evaluate
reducing my obligation of the bill.
Sincerely,
Daniel and Mildred Bog~-