A. Bus Bays:
1. Additional right of way may be required for bus bays on arterial and collector streets at locations recommended by the busing authority and approved by the village public works director. The width of the additional right of way will be whatever is necessary to provide ten feet (10') from face of the curb along the bus bay. (Dedication of right of way is required as a condition of approval for subdivisions, SU zonings and shopping center site plans.) Bus bay design must provide for conveyance of nuisance drainage flow by valley gutter or other approved means.
B. Median Cuts:
1. On all streets with medians, the allowable minimum distance between the ends of adjacent median cut is three hundred feet (300'). Since median cuts vary from sixty feet (60') to ninety six feet (96'), the allowable minimum centerline to centerline spacing of median cuts varies from three hundred sixty feet (360') to three hundred ninety six feet (396'). At intersections with arterial streets, the allowable minimum distance is normally increased to four hundred feet (400') (centerline to centerline spacing of approximately 500 feet). A median cut will not be approved automatically because it meets the spacing requirements; type of development, internal circulation and traffic operating conditions (existing or projected) on the street will also be considered.
2. The locations and design of median cuts are subject to approval of the New Mexico department of transportation for all streets which are on the state highway system. A majority of the arterial and collector streets are on the state highway system, even though they are not marked as numbered state routes.
3. If a new median cut is desired, the applicant must apply in writing to the village public works director, giving:
a. Location.
b. Name and address of the applicant.
c. Name and address of the party who will pay for the cut.
d. Proposed use of the property.
e. A site plan showing buildings and parking.
The village public works director then determines whether the median cut will be approved and notifies the applicant. If approved, construction plans and a quantity estimate will be prepared by the applicant and submitted to the village public works director for approval. After approval, the village public works director will complete the cost estimate by applying current infrastructure rates determined or approved by the village of Angel Fire public works department. The applicant will have the option of having the median cut constructed by a contractor employed by the applicant and approved by the village. An engineering design review fee of five percent (5%) of the construction cost estimate will be required of the applicant. One-fourth (1/4) of the design review fee shall be paid upon initial application and the balance of the fee shall be paid by the applicant prior to issuance of the construction work order. Fees are not refundable.
4. The construction of appropriate left turn lanes, if design permits, must be included with any new median cuts. The costs of new median cuts and turn lanes feeding the property of the applicant are to be borne by the applicant.
5. All median cut designs must address drainage needs and control.
C. Left Turn Lanes:
1. Left turn lanes are required at all existing or proposed median openings which will serve a particular development. The normal minimum length of the turn lane is one hundred feet (100'); however, the length of each turn lane shall be determined by the village public works director. Lengths may be increased for higher volume generators or decreased to meet restricted physical or traffic conditions. (Ord. 2007-06, 8-14-2007)