Can't get out in/out of driveway...

Dave384 · 11-20-2009, 09:55 AM

I didn't know where else to ask this question besides this forum. It seems like there are a lot of educated people here that may be able to provide me with an answer. I am trying to help my parents, and here is the problem...

The city my parents live in recently reconstructed the road that lies in front of the entrance to their driveway. I can no longer get my Z in their driveway. They have a truck and trailer for hauling motorcycles, and it can no longer get in/out of the driveway. These are the two most important issues among others with the entrance to the driveway. My parents warned the team working on the street early in the project that there would be issues if they continued to continue with the project as planned (ie. lowered the curb and thus the road resulting in a greater incline into the driveway).

Does anyone know where to find codes that the city has to abide by when constructing in the city especially in areas that may impede a person's way of life (ie. sports cars that can't get into the driveway, trailers that can't get out, etc.)? Would this info be at the courthouse if anywhere at all? Is this something that hiring a lawyer could be a benefit? The city seems to be uncooperative thus far.

Any help in the matter would be appreciated. Thank you.

carlos3366 · 11-20-2009, 10:00 AM

best consult w/a lawyer, the first visit is free according to commercials

Matt · 11-20-2009, 10:15 AM

My first step would be calling your local "roads and bridges" department (county or city). If you can't find that, your local police/sheriff non-emergency line can give you that info.

There's also a "code enforcement" department in my county that may be of help if you have something equivalent.

Both of those tips are from my better half, who works in law enforcement.

My 2nd step would definitely be a lawyer.

Zsteve · 11-20-2009, 12:14 PM

or just buy some cement and level the sucker out. But only after the other ways dont result in anything.

kenchan · 11-20-2009, 12:19 PM

would this work?

Driveway Curb Bridge - Garage Accessories - In Your Garage - Griot's Garage

Matt · 11-20-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

would this work?

Driveway Curb Bridge - Garage Accessories - In Your Garage - Griot's Garage

That looks like an awesome product. Heavy enough to deter thieves and looks like it solves any issues with clearance! Good find!

FricFrac · 11-20-2009, 01:16 PM

Contact your municipality or county - same place that takes care of building permits, etc. If they don't take care of that they'll be able to point you in the right direction. Is your driveway really narrow? You should be able to get into some crazy sloped driveways by coming in at a sharp angle. I've had lower cars before that I've taken into very steep driveways without dragging but a single car width reduces the angle you can come in on. The trailer is going to be a lot tougher....

Modshack · 11-20-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

I've had lower cars before that I've taken into very steep driveways without dragging but a single car width reduces the angle you can come in on.

Here's a test.....

Dave384 · 11-20-2009, 02:01 PM

Thanks for all of the info! I will definitely check out some of that stuff. Pulling my car into the driveway at an angle actually results in the one rear wheel being lifted off the ground a little because of the rigidity of the car. Pulling the trailer out results in the area around the hitch bottoming out and hitting. It is a narrower driveway also. I don't think that product mentioned earlier will work because it is a steeper, longer sort of incline into the driveway.
Thanks again.

kannibul · 11-20-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Here's a test.....

Solution, pour cement in that area between the sidewalk and the street...

That's gotta be a photoshopped pic.

JNguyen · 11-20-2009, 05:35 PM

Not really, my uncle use to live in a house exactly like those. They were steep like that cause he live next to the lake so they did that so it wouldn't flood

phelan · 11-20-2009, 05:41 PM

what city?

Zsteve · 11-20-2009, 06:06 PM

only a frickin hummer could get up that driveway.

thats right, there aint no frick in french fries! Love that phrase. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcuAIQyzB2s

Modshack · 11-20-2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

what city?

Dunno where that pic came from, but there are lots of ridiculous driveways in the Atlanta suburbs...

Urbanracer · 11-21-2009, 07:08 PM

I would check with the city and talk to the project engineer. Every city has construction standards they are supposed to follow when designing or constructing a new road project. Alot of cities use State department of transportation specifications so you could check into that. If your drive doesn;t meet those slope standards there should have been a design exception and in which case they at the very least they should have talked to your parents about the change. My guess is that someone screwed up designing the new road grade and didn;t match it to the new sidewalk grade correctly or there could have been a staking error and they failed to correct it properly and just "made it work". There are alot of possibilities as to why it didn't turn out like it was before, even moving the sidewalk closer to the road could have effected it. I would go talk to the city and find out who the project engineer is and talk to him about it. That would be the best place to start. Hope this helps you out a bit.

11-20-2009, 09:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dave384 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 81 Drives: '11 Nissan 370Z Red Rep Power: 16	Can't get out in/out of driveway... I didn't know where else to ask this question besides this forum. It seems like there are a lot of educated people here that may be able to provide me with an answer. I am trying to help my parents, and here is the problem... The city my parents live in recently reconstructed the road that lies in front of the entrance to their driveway. I can no longer get my Z in their driveway. They have a truck and trailer for hauling motorcycles, and it can no longer get in/out of the driveway. These are the two most important issues among others with the entrance to the driveway. My parents warned the team working on the street early in the project that there would be issues if they continued to continue with the project as planned (ie. lowered the curb and thus the road resulting in a greater incline into the driveway). Does anyone know where to find codes that the city has to abide by when constructing in the city especially in areas that may impede a person's way of life (ie. sports cars that can't get into the driveway, trailers that can't get out, etc.)? Would this info be at the courthouse if anywhere at all? Is this something that hiring a lawyer could be a benefit? The city seems to be uncooperative thus far. Any help in the matter would be appreciated. Thank you. __________________ Eibach Pro-Kit -- Window Tint (35%/20%) -- Alpine CDA-117 + Focal 165 KRX2 + JL Slash 300/2v2 + JL 12w6v2 + JL Slash 500/1v2 -- FI TDX Cat Back (18" resonators) + FI HFCs -- Venaci Mesh R:20"x11" F:20"x9.5" w/ Falken FK452

11-20-2009, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	My first step would be calling your local "roads and bridges" department (county or city). If you can't find that, your local police/sheriff non-emergency line can give you that info. There's also a "code enforcement" department in my county that may be of help if you have something equivalent. Both of those tips are from my better half, who works in law enforcement. My 2nd step would definitely be a lawyer. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

11-20-2009, 12:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	or just buy some cement and level the sucker out. But only after the other ways dont result in anything. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

11-20-2009, 01:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	Contact your municipality or county - same place that takes care of building permits, etc. If they don't take care of that they'll be able to point you in the right direction. Is your driveway really narrow? You should be able to get into some crazy sloped driveways by coming in at a sharp angle. I've had lower cars before that I've taken into very steep driveways without dragging but a single car width reduces the angle you can come in on. The trailer is going to be a lot tougher.... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

11-20-2009, 02:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dave384 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 81 Drives: '11 Nissan 370Z Red Rep Power: 16	Thanks for all of the info! I will definitely check out some of that stuff. Pulling my car into the driveway at an angle actually results in the one rear wheel being lifted off the ground a little because of the rigidity of the car. Pulling the trailer out results in the area around the hitch bottoming out and hitting. It is a narrower driveway also. I don't think that product mentioned earlier will work because it is a steeper, longer sort of incline into the driveway. Thanks again. __________________ Eibach Pro-Kit -- Window Tint (35%/20%) -- Alpine CDA-117 + Focal 165 KRX2 + JL Slash 300/2v2 + JL 12w6v2 + JL Slash 500/1v2 -- FI TDX Cat Back (18" resonators) + FI HFCs -- Venaci Mesh R:20"x11" F:20"x9.5" w/ Falken FK452 Last edited by Dave384; 11-20-2009 at 02:17 PM.

11-20-2009, 10:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
carlos3366 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 54 Drives: 05 camry, 97 500sl Rep Power: 17	best consult w/a lawyer, the first visit is free according to commercials

11-20-2009, 12:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	would this work? Driveway Curb Bridge - Garage Accessories - In Your Garage - Griot's Garage

11-20-2009, 05:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
JNguyen Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 302 Drives: 2010 UFO TypeS Rep Power: 16	Not really, my uncle use to live in a house exactly like those. They were steep like that cause he live next to the lake so they did that so it wouldn't flood __________________ TEAM OUTCAST

11-20-2009, 05:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	what city? __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

11-20-2009, 06:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	only a frickin hummer could get up that driveway. thats right, there aint no frick in french fries! Love that phrase. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcuAIQyzB2s __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette Last edited by Zsteve; 11-20-2009 at 06:10 PM.

11-21-2009, 07:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
Urbanracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The mid-west, USA Posts: 266 Drives: God's Chariot Rep Power: 16	I would check with the city and talk to the project engineer. Every city has construction standards they are supposed to follow when designing or constructing a new road project. Alot of cities use State department of transportation specifications so you could check into that. If your drive doesn;t meet those slope standards there should have been a design exception and in which case they at the very least they should have talked to your parents about the change. My guess is that someone screwed up designing the new road grade and didn;t match it to the new sidewalk grade correctly or there could have been a staking error and they failed to correct it properly and just "made it work". There are alot of possibilities as to why it didn't turn out like it was before, even moving the sidewalk closer to the road could have effected it. I would go talk to the city and find out who the project engineer is and talk to him about it. That would be the best place to start. Hope this helps you out a bit. __________________ 09 Nismo - HKS \| Berk \| HPS \| K&N \| Zspeed 09 Maxima \| 09 CBR 1000RR \| 02 CBR F4i

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