Engineering Department
27700 Hilliard Boulevard
Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: 440-617-4145
Fax: 440-617-4189

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Engineering Department is responsible for the general engineering requirements of the city. The department implements all plans and programs relating to city infrastructure including storm and sanitary sewers, structures, roadways, sidewalks and other improvements. The department also coordinates traffic engineering and grant estimation as well as plat books, easements and deeds.

Staff members provide technical engineering services in design, inspection, contract administration, complaint investigation and plan review and offer advice to residents in the areas of general grading, drainage and construction. The department also provides technical support to all city departments on any infrastructure-related areas.

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Director
Robert P. Kelly, P.E.
440-617-4145

Staff also includes a design engineer, a grant coordinator, draftsmen, inspectors, and administrative assistant and a secretary to assist the director.

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Bore Detail
Catch Basin - 2-2-A/2-2-B
Catch Basin - Barrier Curb
Catch Basin - Mountable Curb (24" x 26")
Catch Basin - Mountable Curb (36" I.D.)
Cleanout - Mainline Sewer (36" I.D.)
Concrete Curbs and Curb and Gutters
County Monument Assemblies
Curb Inlet - Barrier Curb
Curb Inlet - Mountable Curb (24" x 26")
Curb Inlet - Mountable Curb (36" I.D.)
Dam Details
Drive Apron Details
Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Flexible Pavement Repair
Handicap Ramp Details A
Handicap Ramp Details B
Handicap Ramp Details C
Mailbox Installation
Maintenance of Traffic
Manhole Landing Platform/Concrete Encasement

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Informational Brochure Available
The Westlake Engineering Department has compiled a brochure that offers an explanation of Westlake sewer systems and other information that may help prevent or solve problems with water in basements. To access this brochure, click here.

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The 2008 Watermain Replacement Milmar/Dover Bay Estates project has been advertised in The Chronicle and bids will be opened on June 2. Bid List

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2008 Concrete Rehabilitaion With Asphalt Overlay - Bids were opened on Tuesday, May 13, 2008; the apparent low bidder was Konstruction King. The bid was awarded on Thursday May 15, 2008. Bid Tabulations.

Recreation Lake Bank Protection - Bids were opened on Tuesday, May 13, 2008; the apparent low bidder was KMU Trucking and Excavating. The bid was awarded on Thursday, May 15, 2008. Bid Tabulations.

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Hilliard Blvd. Water Line Replacement Ph. 3

The city of Westlake is replacing the water line along Hilliard Boulevard from Columbia Road to Dover Center Road. The contractor for this project is DDD Enterprises. This project involves the installation of a new 12" water line along with new fire hydrants, improvements to the surface drainage for the roadway, miscellaneous curb repairs/replacement and resurfacing of the roadway for the length of the project.

The project is nearly completed. The contractor will be performing miscellaneous cleanup work along with complete restoration of the tree lawn areas and median along the entire length of the project.

The city of Westlake owns and maintains the storm and sanitary sewer system within the city. The sanitary sewer system along Canterbury Road south of Westwood experiences increased flows during rain events. This storm water inflow to the sanitary sewer causes sewer surcharging and basement flooding throughout the area. The city of Westlake entered into an agreement with URS to evaluate the sewer system in this area and identify the sources of storm water inflow into the sanitary sewer system. The work scope included identifying public and private property sources of inflow. The following streets are in the study area: Yeoman Drive; Holly Lane; Chaucer Drive; Melibee Drive; Laura Lane; Canterbury Road; Strawberry Lane; Margaretta Drive.

Mainline Dye Testing
The focus of rainfall simulation or mainline dye testing is to identify storm water inflow sources that can be found on public property. The intent of the program was to identify all public property sources of inflow to the sanitary sewer. A physical survey of the area was used to identify segments for testing. These segments included storm sewers that were parallel to sanitary sewers, low-lying areas adjacent to sanitary sewers and any areas where storm sewers crossed over sanitary sewers. The results of the testing indicated that 24 of the 50 publicly owned and maintained sewers tested had deficiencies that cause storm water to impact the sanitary sewer system.

Residential Dye Testing
The focus of rainfall simulation or residential dye testing is to identify storm water inflow sources on private property. Private property sources can include leaking laterals, foundation drains or other area drains, which may allow storm water to enter the sanitary sewer system. All residential buildings were tested in the area by adding water to each accessible downspout of a house. In cases where the home did not have gutters, water was added in the location of roof runoff in proximity to the sanitary lateral location. A total of 262 houses were tested in the area. Dye transfer from the downspouts to the sanitary system was observed in 56 homes. However, groundwater infiltration was observed in 78 additional homes. Therefore, approximately 51% of the houses tested were impacting the sanitary sewer system.

Contract with AAA Pipe Cleaning
The city of Westlake is in contract with AAA Pipe Cleaning for a total project cost of $1,293,307.56 to correct the above problems.

• Mainline Sanitary Sewer: All previously identified segments of sewer that had storm water infiltration will be chemically grouted to seal the leaking joints. Approximately 1,800 linear feet of sanitary sewer will be rehabilitated.

• Mainline Storm Sewer: The storm sewer was previously cleaned by the city of Westlake Service Department to achieve maximum performance of the system. A clean and free flowing storm system will decrease the amount of infiltration into the sanitary sewer. Some locations of failed pipe have been found and are scheduled for full replacement, with the contract. Approximately 265 linear feet of storm sewer will be replaced.

• Manhole Rehabilitation: The majority of the brick manholes in the area had voids and cracks in the walls that contributed to storm water infiltrating into the sanitary sewer system. All these manholes will be patched and sealed with a water tight cementations coating. Some manhole castings are to low and will be raised to grade since storm water was draining into the vented lids in or near paved areas will have the vented lids replaced with solid lids. Thirty one are scheduled for minor rehabilitation.

Private Property Solution
The results of the private property testing indicated that 51% of the homes in the area contribute storm water to the sanitary sewer system. This includes the positive dye tests and connections with infiltration. These sanitary connections are scheduled to be rehabilitated from the house to the mainline connection to prevent surface and ground water from entering the sanitary system thru cracks and voids in the existing pipe. The rehabilitation technique will be the "cured in place pipe" process. This process consists of excavating an entry pit at the location of the existing sanitary cleanout to expose the lateral. The existing sanitary and some storm connections will be then cleaned and televised. Then a felt liner with resin will be inverted into the existing pipe by the means of compressed air. Once the resin saturated liner is inserted a bladder is also inserted to maintain positive pressure to hold the liner into position against the host pipe until it cures into a new rigid plastic pipe without joints. This new jointless pipe will seal all the ground water that was previously infiltrating into the sanitary lateral. The yard then will be restored to pre-existing conditions by the contractor.

Current Progress

• Lateral rehabilitation for parcels on Canterbury Road between Westwood and Rose

• Full depth sanitary manhole rehabilitation within the Canterbury Estates Subdivision.

• Post dye testing of previously rehabilitated parcels.

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2007 Asphalt Rehabilitation Bassett Road (Detroit Road North)

2007 Concrete Rehabilitation

Forest Parkway Subdivision 8" Water Main Replacement

Bradley Road and Schwartz Road Intersection and Turn Lane Improvements

Pavement Crack and Joint Sealing Hot Applied & Asphalt Rejuvenating Agent/Penetrating Sealer

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In order to place concrete or asphalt within the city of Westlake, you must obtain a permit at the Engineering Department, Westlake City Hall, 27700 Hilliard Boulevard.
Following is a list of required permits and fees:

Permit for sidewalk, driveway, apron and patio. For a printable form, click here.

• New sidewalks and drives (typically new homes), new patios (flat work only), and commercial parking lot overlays: $50 fee
• New or rehabilitation to drive aprons or walkways, rehabilitation to sidewalks, driveways, or patios (flat work only): $15 fee
• Two inspections are required:
  - First inspection: After forms, wire mesh and stone are set - 24-hour notice is required
  - Second inspection: After concrete has been poured - inspector comes out following day
• A sketch to be approved by the engineer is required for all new and/or additions to driveways.

*All sidewalks, aprons and driveways that are concrete must remain concrete.

Permit for street opening, home demolition, boring and public utility work

• There is a deposit due with this permit, which varies from $500 on up, depending on the amount of work to be done.
• To obtain this permit, you must submit a plan/drawing(s) for the engineer's approval.
• Notify the Westlake Engineering Department 24 hours prior to beginning any construction at 440-617-4145.

*All street openings must be repaired within 48 hours.

Permit for curb cuts

• There is a $50 minimum fee for a new curb cut. If the cut is more than 25 linear feet, the fee is: Linear feet x $2 = amount due
• For widening an existing curb cut, there is a minimum fee of $25. If the cut is more than 12.5 linear feet, the fee is: Linear feet x $2 = amount due
• A sketch is required to obtain a curb cut permit.
• Notify the Westlake Engineering Department 24 hours prior to beginning any construction at 440-617-4145.

Grading permit

• Grading permits are $50. You will need a grading permit any time you are changing the grade in your yard. For example, excessive landscaping; putting in an in-ground pool; adding dirt, yard drains and swales; building a mound, addition, etc. may change the grade.
• A sketch is required to obtain a grading permit.
• Notify the Westlake Engineering Department 24 hours prior to beginning any construction at 440-617-4145.

Waterproofing

• Waterproofing guidelines, click here. For application, click here.

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Street Maps
Address map
City street index map
CrockerPark

Land Subdivision
Land Subdivision map

Storm Sewers, Retention & Drainage
Flood plains map
Retention basins map
Storm sewer map

Sanitary Sewer System
Sanitary map

Water Main Distribution
Water main map

City Property Map
City-owned property map

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Related Links

City's Five-Year Capital Plan 2007-2011
Schedule of Capital Project Expenditures - Issue 11 Funds

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