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Old 10-21-2016, 10:02 PM
 
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ok yes, Im always looking at weird properties, maybe because that is all I can afford.

The width of the plat on the street is only about 20 feet. It is blocked by a fire hydrant next to a curb sewer opening. If the fire hydrant were moved about 6 ft to the left then a driveway would fit between the curb sewer opening and the hydrant.

online costs vary from about 1500 - 20000 to move a hydrant. It looks like the city put it in a bad place (blocking a driveway). Anyone have any idea how this would work in austin?
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Old 10-22-2016, 09:09 AM
 
Location: central Austin
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Run away! A lot whose width is only 20 feet?! You will run into all kinds of issues based on that alone, what is the zoning of the lot, does it already have variances?
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Old 10-22-2016, 09:24 AM
 
Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
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"anyone know how hard it is to move a hydrant?"

I tried it one time and it was very difficult! After trying so hard I just laid down and passed out until I sobered up the next morning. I was a LOT younger then too! Now I'm just older and and smarter not to try that again!
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Old 10-22-2016, 09:28 AM
 
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Don't imagine it would be that hard.

Step 1. Put a sign on the hydrant that says "FREE"

Step 2. There is this site called craigslist...
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Old 10-22-2016, 07:37 PM
 
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Run away! A lot whose width is only 20 feet?! You will run into all kinds of issues based on that alone, what is the zoning of the lot, does it already have variances?
The lot is one acre, but the street frontage is only about 20 feet wide, runs for about 60 feet, then opens into an acre.
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Old 10-23-2016, 06:57 AM
 
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You'd probably have to get into it with the city/county, and I doubt very much it could be moved... unless you poured in a lot of money. I don't think I've ever heard of a hydrant being moved in a residential area, although I guess it's possible???
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Old 10-23-2016, 02:43 PM
 
Location: 57
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...Anyone have any idea how this would work in austin?
I think my response (post #6) in this recent thread: http://www.city-data.com/forum/austi...l#post45880123 applies to your situation as well. As an added complication, your situation drags in the AFD as well. They're not known for innovative solutions that save you money, either.
Bottom line in both situations: it all has to be worked out to a "T" by a civil engineer hired by YOU. The CoA is just there to shoot down the simple, inexspensive solutions. Good luck.
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