The Chief Officer (Highways and
Transportation):
i) noted the principles of the highway works as outlined in Section
6.2 and shown indicatively on Drawing Numbers 7119-005 Rev F,
7119-015, 7119-019 Rev A, 7119-106 Rev B & 7119-006 Rev D as
shown at Appendices 3 to 3d of this report;
ii) approved the advertisement of a draft Speed Limit Order to
reduce the speed limit to 30mph(from 50mph) in the vicinity of the
new site junction, as highlighted on Drawing Number 7119-005 Rev F;
and if no valid objections are received, to make and seal the Order
as advertised;
iii) approved the advertisement of a draft Speed Limit Order to
relocate the speed limit change (from 50mph to 30mph) on Wetherby
Road and Wattle Syke to facilitiate the proposed traffic signal
controls, as highlighted on Drawing Number 7119-006 Rev D; and if
no valid objections are received, to make and seal the Order as
advertised;
iv) gave authority to negotiate the terms of and enter into an
agreement with the developer under the provisions of Section 278 of
the Highways Act 1980; whereby the works associated with the
development are carried out by this Council at the cost of the
developer; and
v) gave authority to incur expenditure of £3,000,000 works
costs and £246,000 staff and other costs; and meet the costs
of any other works resulting from the outcome of Safety Audits and
consultations, all to be fully funded by a developer through a
Section 278 Agreement; and
vi) gave authority to carry out the detailed design, tender and
implement the works as set out in Section 6.2.