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FORT COLL NS LOVELAND WATER DISTRICT SOUTH FORT COLLINS SANITATION DISTRICT
March 16, 2001
Mr. Matt Lafferty, Planner
Larimer County Planning
P.O. Box 1190
Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190
RE: Fossil Lake Ranch Condo's PD
Dear Mr. Lafferty,
The Fort Collins - Loveland Water District and the South Fort Collins Sanitation District have reviewed
the above mentioned project and submits the following comments.
The project will be served by existing 8" and 12" water lines. The District's existing facilities are
capable of providing domestic water service in accordance with Section 8.1.2 of the Larimer
County Land Use Code.
An existing 27' sanitary sewer interceptor will serve the project. The District's existing facilities
are capable of providing sanitary sewer service in accordance with Section 8.1.1 of the Larimer
County Land Use Code.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 226-3104, ext. 14, if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Respectfully,
Mr. Ter Farrill
Systems Engineer
xc: Mr. Michael D. DiTullio, District Manager
Ms. Tricia Kroetch -
5150 Snead Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone (970) 226-3104 Fax (970) 226-0186
Roxanne Hayes Page 3
Sherri Wamhoff November 2, 2001
Request for variance from 19.2.3
(reference Street and Profile Plan comment #26)
As agreed at the October 23 work session, a Variance request is being sought relative to 19.2.3, seeking
approval as submitted based upon the parking spaces provided by the Site Plan in combination with those
additional on -street spaces that will be available on Swallow Pond Drive and Snowy Creek Drive.
Following the October 23 work session, Matt Lafferty indicated that the variances being sought could be
processed in very short order. Under the circumstances, we're hoping for one week Matt is also receiving
copies of this letter.
Matt also indicated that, assuming the variances being soughtwere approved, the remaining approvals forthis
project could be obtained, again, in very short order. We hope that all final approvals can be obtained not later
than November 26 to enable us to proceed without further delays. To this end. I am also requesting once
again that the Larimer County Engineering Department authorize us to immediately initiate overlot grading on
this project Such clearance could effectively enable us to proceed with the remaining sewer and water
installations, pending the District's final signoff on the administrative items listed earlier in this letter.
Sincerely,
KEM Bujtders, LLC
David S. Brown,
Project Manager
DSB/s
Attachments
ccLarimer County — Planning Department, Matt Lafferty
Larimer County — Engineering Department, Traci Downs
North Star Design, Inc — Patricia Kroetch
Aller-Lingle Architects PC — Brad Massey
King Surveyors Inc — Larry Pepik
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File 900-1714
Preliminary Plat Submission
Submittal Item No. 28
Requested Waivers
INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS
KEM Builders, LLC, (KEM) as the applicant, believes that this Preliminary Plat
Submission complies with the intent of all general planning guidelines; and the
project, as submitted, meets perfectly the density requirements for the'subject tract.
Further, both the site plan and the product are in keeping with the overall tenor of the
Fossil Lake Master Plan.
The following requests are based, broadly, upon the fact that the proposed luxury
condominium product "lives" very much like single family detached homes,
particularly in terms of access and parking. KEM has built this product previously (it
has been extremely well -received) and therefore we believe we have logical and
practical insight regarding site elements which so as not to sacrifice the viability of the
product/siteforthe sake of technical adherenceto impractical and non -beneficial
requirements. While site planning efforts have addressed the usual multi -family site
issues, practical and logical acknowledgement has also been given to the unique
aspects of the site and product.
The attached summary of (Fort Collins city) staff comments will make it easier to tract
the source of certain comments and specific sections of the Intergovernmental
Agreement for the FortCollins Urban Growth Area, where such sections were cited.
Appendix I, Sec. III.B.3.e(1)
[Comment #'s 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9] We ask for waiver/relief from a "to -the -
letter" compliance of the requirements as stated.
This requirement address the directness and continuity of walkways. Our previous
experience with these homes demonstrates that traffic to the individual units (both
vehicular and pedestrian) issues almost entirely from and is related to the interior, not
the exterior/perimeter. Multiple walks from units to street walks would, therefore, not
effectively enhance pedestrian movement and would serve only to increase cost
(which is also price) and hardscape. We have proposed (even though we do not
believe it is practically justif ied) a four -foot attached walkway along the site's interior
streets.
We have agreed to make the trail connection [comment #5] at the southern site
boundary eight feet wide, as requested. Once again, however, we very strongly
question that the number of instances in which two bicycles would meet on this
connection would practically justify this width. The eight -foot width is simply not a
practical necessity and serves only to increase cost (price) and hardscape.
Preliminary Plat Submission, Item #28 page 1 of 3
Appendix I, Sec. II.
[Comment #13] We seek a waiver allowing a four -foot attached sidewalk along all
interior streets, except that portion of Stonewater Drive which provides entry to the
site.
The requested standard (e.g., a six-foot parkway and four -foot detached walk) is
neither practical nor necessary for this site. Such an inclusion would have a severe
negative Impact on building placement, possibly to the extent of impinging on
setback requirements on the site's perimeter. On a multi -family site such as this,
wherein building envelopes are, logically, large, it makes little sense to force
impractical green spaces (parkways), especially when every effort has been made
to provide greenscape wherever possible.
City staff also made the comment (in discussion) that private streets would be
accepted only when built and designed to (City) standards because, "[the City] will
inevitably have to take over their maintenance." This statement is at odds with the
very definition of "private".
We have always stated, and remain committed to, the construction of these streets
to (City) engineering standards. Rejection of them solely because the design does
not include parkways and detached walks is arbitrary and capricious. While we much
prefer and believe these streets should be actually accepted as public, since public
health and safety are in no manner compromised by the proposal, we will maintain
the private designation if necessary to achieve site integrity. Requiring parkways
and detached walks presents an administrative impediment based upon design
(e.g , appearance) rather than far more meaningful and significant elements such as
engineering (construction), safety, and efficientsite planning.
Appendix I, Sec. III.A.4.b.(2)
[Comment #15] We seek a waiver from a strict compliance with the 30'-40'
planting interval.
Street trees will be planted on the (exterior/perimeter) streets as indicated and at the
required intervals. Street trees will be planted along all interior streets as indicated on
the landscape plans, as driveway and walkway placements allow. This will result in
an average interval of approximately 50 feet.
Appendix I, Sec. III.B.4.c(3)
[Comment #14] We seek a waiver from a strict compliance interpretation and ask,
again, that logic and common sense be applied. We are also seeking a waiver from
(a not cited) requirement that islands in the cul-de-sacs contain parking spaces.
Preliminary Plat Submission, Item #28 page 2 of 3
This section is clearly much more applicable to more dense townhome or apartment
sites, not to a site with 7.5 units per acre, which units live very much like detached
homes. There is no practical or safetyjustification to require anymore off-street
guest parking here than in a single-family cul-de-sac. Each condominium includes an
attached two -car garage. As with most single-family homes, extended driveways
allow for additional off-street parking. The proposed private streets are 30 feet
wide, allowing ample width for both traffic and on -street parking.
In discussion, the (City) staff stated that, on the one hand, 20 foot setbacks are
required from walks to garage doors (in full acknowledgement that driveways would
be used for parking), but that such parking cannot be Counted as additional parking
spaces. We simply cannot see the logic, practicality, or common sense in such a
position-- especially In a multi -family site designed to contain longer driveways.
As to the cul-de-sac islands, we request that any normally required narking be
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eliminated. The spaces gained would actually serve to mathese cul-de-sacs less
safe due to ingress and egress movements. Thev would also certainiv increase
hardscape in the "bulb" areas which already greatly need mitigation via trees and
other planting areas because of the amount of paved area required.
With on -street parking and in -driveway spaces, we can demonstrate 70 parking
spaces in addition to the two spaces provided in the attached 2-car garages of each
unit. This results in an average of 3.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit, and we
believe that figure proves to be far superior to that found in very nearly any other
multi -family development. And; many of these spaces do, indeed, fall easily within
the two hundred (200) foot margin as prescribed'
[Comment #3] While we are not certain that a waiver is required, we would submit
that the pedestrian ramps would be as installed throughout the remainder of the
Fossil Lake PUD. The ramps located at the northern entry to the site are an element
of the Fossil Lake PUD 2nd Filing. The two ramps interior to the site would be of the
same design as those provided elsewhere.
Preliminary Plat Submission, Item #28 page 3 of 3
PROJECT DESCRIPTION March 16, 2001
Fossil Lake PUD. Third Filing (Stonewater Court Condominiums)
Owner — Everline, L.L.C.
Developer— KEM Builders L.L.C.
Planner/Architect — Aller Lingle Architects P.C.
Civil Engineer — North Star Design, Inc.
Surveyor — King Surveyors, Inc.
Stonewater Court Condominiums is a multi -family residential development proposing 48
units on Tract B (5.875 acres) of the Fossil Lake PUD, Second Filing creating a gross density
of 8.17 units/acre. The property is at the southeast corner of the intersection of Trilby Road
and Shallow Pond Drive immediately adjacent to the existing Fossil Lake Ranch clubhouse
and swimming pool.
The Subdivision Development Agreement between the developer and the county allows for
58 patio/townhouse units on Tracts B and C. With 10 patio homes to be built on Tract C. the
48 remaining units will be a part of this project. These multi -family units, adjacent to the
single-family homes, will create the mix of densities that was the intent of the P.U.D.
Each building will be on its own platted lot thereby creating twelve lots with the remainder of
the site on a common tract. Each lot will be 6.909 sq. ft. The layout consists of twelve 4-plex
buildings with each unit having an attached two -car garage. The completed development will
be controlled by a homeowners association formed under declarations and covenants drafted
and recorded in accordance with the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCOIA).
The following is a general description of the proposed utilities and facilities needed to provide
Adequate Public Facilities:
Sewage Disposal: The proposed development lies within the South Fort Collins
Sanitation District. Directly north of the site, there is an 8" sanitary sewer line proposed
with the Fossil Lake P.U.D., Second Filing improvements. This proposed line is
adequately sized to serve this site.
Water Supply: The site is within the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District boundary.
Directly north of the site, there is an 8" water line proposed with the Fossil Lake P.U.D.,
Second Filing improvements. This proposed line is adequately sized to serve this site.
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Concept Level Stormwater Report: Please see the attached Conceptual Stormwater
Report.
Fire Protection: The proposed development lies within the Poudre Fire Authority
boundary. The nearest fire station is PFA Station #10, located at 2067 Vermont Drive,
which is approximately five (5) miles from the proposed development.
Road: Access to the proposed Fossil Lake P.U.D., Second Filing is from either County
Road 9 or County Road 36. Shallow Pond Drive is an existing public street that runs from
County Road 9 to the northwest corner of the site. Shallow Pond Drive will be extended
along the north boundary of the site by Everline L.L.C. as a part of the Fossil Lake PUD
Second Filing. The individual buildings will then be served by private streets and
driveways as s)3 Yi on the site plan. The main "entry" street off of Shallow Pond Drive
will have a 30'-0" flowline-to-flowline dimension with no parking while the cross street
has a 30'-0" towline-to-flowline dimension with parallel parking for guests. The cul-de-
sacs at each end of the private street are sized to meet the required turn -around diameter
for fire access. The center islands will be landscaped with a faux stone wall, trees and
flower beds providing vibrate color interest at the end of each street._AITstreets will be
paved with asphalt and have "roll-over" concrete curb and gutter. No off -site street
improvements are proposed as a part of this project.
The landscaping concepts used in the design of this project will be in keeping with those used
for other developments within Fossil Lake Ranch PUD. A minimum of 80% of the common
open space will be landscaped with living plant materials. Street trees at a maximum of 40'
on center will be planted in the parkway along Shallow Pond Drive and Snowy Creek Drive.
Parking areas facing the public streets will be screened with boulders and shrubs to provide a
semi -opaque visual barrier. Individual building foundation plantings are shown on sheet LS2
with minor variations at unique drive/parking conditions. An underground sprinkler system
will be used to irrigate the site including the parkways within adjacent right-of-ways.
Since this project is a part of the approved Fossil Lake PUD., compatibility of the proposed
use with adjacent existing and planned development has already been established.
REVIEW CRITERIA FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT" March 16, 2001
Fossil Lake PUD, Third Filing (Stonewater Court Condominiums)
Owner - Everline. L.L.C.
Developer - KEM Builders L.L.C.
Planner/Architect - Aller Lingle Architects P.C.
Civil Engineer - North Star Design, Inc.
Surveyor - King Surveyors, Inc.
Land Use
Stonewater Court Condominiums is a multi -family residential development proposing 48
units on Tract B (5.875 acres) of the Fossil Lake P.U.D., Second Filing creating a gross
density of 8.17 units/acre.
The proposed density and use are consistent with the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan and
the Fossil Lake PUD, which when prepared took into consideration land -use compatibility
with this area. 'The site falls within the Mixed -Use Neighborhood (MUN) Land Use
Designation of the Fossil Lake PUD with the overall plan allowing for 58 dwelling units to be
constructed on tracts B and C. Ten (10) patio homes have been approved for tract C allowing
for forty-eight (48) dwelling units to be constructed on tract B.
Allowable uses within the MUN include multi -family dwellings limited to six or less units per
building. All proposed buildings are 4-plexes with attached two -car garages per each unit.
All building setbacks from non -arterial streets (Shallow Pond Drive and Snowy Creek Drive)
are a minimum of 15'. Buildings along the south and west boundary meet the sideyard
setback of 15'.
The applicant has worked closely with Everline LLC in an attempt to address the county's
concern in regards to separation from the regional trail. Although the easement cannot be
moved due to the drainage tract to the south, the proposed location of the actual 8' wide path
as been held tight to the south edge of the easement thereby maximizing the separation of the
trail from any structure. The minimum separation will be at least LY as measured from the
building foundation to the north edge of the path.
There are several agricultural operations in the area and, from the beginning, Everline LLC
has worked with the adjacent landowners in an attempt to prevent any problems arising from a
compatibility standpoint. During the creation of the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan these
issues were taken into consideration and addressed. As noted above, this proposed
KEM Builders, LLC A Colorado Limited Liability Company
3000 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
June 4, 2001
Mr. Matt Lafferty
Larimer County Planning Department
P.O. Box 1190
Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190
RE: Fossil Lake P.U.D. 3rd Filing
Dear Matt,
Telephone:(970) 223-4900
Fax:(970) 223-4901
This is a formal requestfor an Engineering Variance from the "residential and local street"design as
depicted in diagram D-2 of the Design and Construction Criteria, Standards and Specifications for
Streets, Sidewalks, Alleys and Other Public Ways.
Understanding that the above design has been approved for use in the Fossil Lake PUD, KEM
Builders, LLC, as Applicant for the Fossil Lake PUD 3rd Filing, formally requests a variance from
the 51-foot ROW to a 40-foot ROW, as described by Attachments A and B. Discussions with
both the Larimer County and City of Fort Collins Engineering Departments have indicated a
willingness to make a favorable recommendation upon submission and review of this request.
We have discussed and diagramed (Attachment C) gas and joint trench (electric, cable, and
telephone) locations with the parties involved. All involved parties agree that the installations as
diagramed present no significant issues relative to the modification requested. The site proposal
presents Tract D as a utility, drainage, and access easement encompassing all areas outside of
building envelopes, exclusive_ of_street right-of-ways, A 13-foot wide strip (back of attached 5-
foot walk to building envelope) of Tract D has been maintained In all instances where primary utility
trenches or equipment are to be placed.
A copy of this formal request has been forwarded directly to Troy Jones of City Current Planning
and to Sheri Wamhoff of City Engineering. A copy is also enclosed for Traci Downs of County
Engineering. We do hereby request that both City and County staffs make favorable
recommendations, and that the modified profile be accepted as a public street, as has been
indicated in recent discussonswitliistaffs.
Sincerely,
KEM Builders, LLC
David S. Brown
Manager
DSB/s
Encls.
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development is an acceptable use within the MUN of the Fossil Lake PUD. Standard
procedure also calls for the final recorded plat to note adjacent zoning and uses allowing
potential buyers to be aware of these uses and possible conflicts. The drainage swale between
our site and the adjacent pastureland to the south will also serve as a natural barrier.
Per Section 8.1 1.4 of the County's Land Use Code, a Fugitive Dust Control Plan will be
submitted at the final plat submittal stage. This plan will be based on Section 10 of the
Larimer County Stormwater Management Manual and will incorporate vehicle tracking
devices, inlet protection, filter fences and other techniques as necessary.
Vehicular Circulation/Parking
Private streets and driveways will serve all dwelling units and attached garages. It is the
applicants understanding, based on previous meetings with county/city staff, that the on -site
streets can be "private" as long as they are designed to City of Fort Collins Street Standards.
It is our intention to meet these standards with the exceptions as noted in the separate „
requested waiver document.
The streets would be classified as "local" and, as proposed, would have a 30' flowline-to- >
flowline section with a 4' wide attached concrete sidewalk on each side. The two cul-de-sacs
are within the allowable 660' max. length and the turnaround diameters are larger than the 80'
minimum.
On -site parking includes two -car attached garages for all forty-eight living units, parking in
driveways behind garages for twenty-four of the units and surface parking scattered
throughout the development. s
Adjacent public streets (Shallow Pond Drive and Snowy Creek Drive) will hav 4' ide
sidewalks detached from the curb by a 6' wide parkway. EVERLINE LLC will construct
these streets and sidewalks.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Circulation
Concrete sidewalks combined with secondary drives will provide a comprehensive internal
circulation system. This system includes an 8' wide ped./bike trail to the south connecting
with the community ped./bike trail along the southern boundary, a 4' wide sidewalk to the
east connecting to the detached walk on Snowy Creek Drive, a 4'-6" wide walk to the west
connecting to the detached walk on Trilby Road and two different 4' wide walks connecting
to the detached walk on Shallow Pond Drive. These walks are in addition to the 4' attached
sidewalk wrapping the internal street and turnaround bulbs and other walks connecting all
front door stoops to the sidewalk system.
It is our feeling that the sidewalks, as proposed, provide a functional, thorough and reasonably
direct pedestrian/bicycle circulation system for all users throughout the site without infringing
on the privacy of individual homeowners or scattering the development with undue hard
surfaces; thereby maximizing the "green" areas.
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Similar to a single-family home, each unit has a 2-car attached garage providing sufficient
bicycle storage areas.
Adequate Community Facilities
The Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) will provide fire protection. The nearest fire station is PEA
Station #10. located at 2067 Vermont Drive, which is approximately five (5) miles from the
proposed development.
The two-story residential buildings will not be equipped with sprinkler systems, but will
contain area separation walls per the Uniform Building Code to keep the "official' building
area below 5,000 s.f. Exterior walls of the first story are within 150' of the private or public
streets and turnarounds to allow for fire apparatus maneuvering. Based on the sketch plan
comments from PFA, the northwest turnaround was elongated to shorten the distance around
building D bringing it within access.
Tract A of the proposed site plan encompassed all of the internal private streets/turnarounds
and is designated, in part, as an emergency access easement.
Landscaping/Bufferyards
The landscaping concepts used in the design of this project will be in keeping with those used
for other developments within Fossil Lake PUD. A minimum of 80% of the common open
space will be landscaped with living plant materials.
Street trees at a maximum of 40' on center will be planted in the parkway along Shallow Pond
Drive and Snowy Creek Drive. Street trees are also proposed lining the internal private street
behind the attached walk with gaps as required for individual unit and shared driveways.
Specific plant species will be addressed during the final development plan review but, in
general, will provide adequate diversity to minimize potential disease/insect problems as well
as to provide visual interest/diversity. Material planting sizes are noted in the landscape
schedule on sheet LS2.
Parking areas facing the public streets will be screened with boulders and shrubs to provide a
semi -opaque visual barrier. Informal undulating berms are also used along Shallow Pond
Drive to further enhance the landscape edge treatment. Individual building foundation
plantings are shown on sheet LS2 with minor variations at atypical drive/parking conditions.
An underground sprinkler system, using non -potable water, will be used to irrigate the site
including the parkways within adjacent right-of-ways. The homeowners association will hire
a professional landscape company to maintain all landscaped areas.
Public Utilities
Sewage Disposal: The proposed development lies within the South Fort Collins Sanitation
District. Directly north of the site, there is an 8" sanitary sewer line proposed with the Fossil
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Lake P.U.D.. Second Filing improvements. This proposed line is adequately sized to serve
this site.
Water Supply: "The site is within the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District boundary.
Directly north of the site, there is an 8" water line proposed with the Fossil Lake P.U.D.,
Second Filing improvements. This proposed line is adequately sized to serve this site.
A letter of commitment has been received from the two districts noted above regarding a
commitment of service for this project.
Concept Level Stormwater Report: Please see the attached Conceptual Stormwater Report.
New easements for on -site utilities are being provided as shown on the drawings including a
"blanket" easement over the entire site (excluding buildable lots) for drainage, access, utilities
and landscaping. Although the internal street section will require a great deal of coordination
to accommodate all the different utilities with their respective separation requirements, it is
the applicants opinion that the easements as shown on the site plan can accommodate these
needs. This opinion is based on the fact that this building type, in a higher density
development, has been successfully completed at another location within the City of Fort
Collins.
Utility line installations shall be coordinated with the streetscape and bufferyard landscaping
materials to maintain minimum required separation.
Trees shall be planted no closer than 4' from existing or proposed electrical and gas
lines.
Trees shall be planted no closer than 10' from existing or proposed water and sanitary
sewer lines.
The units will be individually metered for both natural gas and electricity, with meter banks
placed on the building facade behind a screen wall as noted on the building elevations. Site
lighting and other common amenities will be metered together on "house" panels.
Private street lighting, parking areas, building entry and other security lighting will be a
combination of pole -mounted site lighting and building -mounted fixtures, downward directed
or otherwise shielded to prevent glare to adjacent properties. Site lighting poles shall be a
maximum overall height of 20'.
Conclusion
We believe this site development plan, as proposed, meets the intent of the Larimer County
Land Use Code, the FCUGA Intergovernmental Agreement and the Fossil Creek Reservoir
Area Plan while continuing the overall Fossil Lake PUD vision.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Fossil Lake PUD, Third Filing
Owner — Everline, L.L.C.
Developer —KEM Builders L.L.C.
Planner/Architect — Aller Lingle Architects P.C.
Civil Engineer — North Star Design, Inc.
Surveyor — King Surveyors, Inc.
August 21, 2001
Fossil Lake P.U.D., Third Filing is a multi -family residential development proposing 48 units
on Tract B (5.875 acres) of the Fossil Lake PUD, Second Filing creating a gross density of
8.17 units/acre. The property is at the southeast comer of the intersection of Trilby Road and
Shallow Pond Drive immediately adjacent to the existing Fossil Lake Ranch clubhouse and
swimming pool.
7 he Subdivision Development Agreement between the developer and the county allows for
58 patio/condominium units on Tracts B and C. With 10 patio homes approved and currently
under construction on Tract C, the 48 remaining units will be a part of this project. These
multi -family units, adjacent to the single-family homes, will create the mix of densities that
was the intent of the P.U.D.
Each building will be on its own platted lot thereby creating twelve lots with the remainder of
the site on a common tract. Each lot will be 6,909 sq. ft. The layout consists of twelve 4-plex
buildings with each unit having an attached two -car garage. The completed development will
be controlled by a homeowners association formed under declarations and covenants
drafted and recorded in accordance with the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act
(CCOIA).
The following is a general description of the proposed utilities and facilities needed to provide
Adequate Public Facilities:
Sewage Disposal: The proposed development lies within the South Fort Collins
Sanitation District. Directly north of the site, there is an 8" sanitary sewer line proposed
with the Fossil Lake P.U.D., Second Filing improvements. This proposed line is
adequately sized to serve this site.
Water Supply: The site is within the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District boundary.
Directly north of the site, there is an 8" water line proposed with the Fossil Lake P.U.D.,
Second Filing improvements. This proposed line is adequately sized to serve this site.
Concept Level Stormwater Report: Please see the attached Stormwater Report.
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Fire Protection: The proposed development lies within the Poudre Fire Authority
boundary. The nearest fire station is PFA Station #10, located at 2067 Vermont Drive,
which is approximately five (5) miles from the proposed development.
Road: Access to the proposed Fossil Lake P.U.D., Second Filing is from either County
Road 9 or County Road 36, Shallow Pond Drive is an existing public street that runs from
County Road 9 to the northwest comer of the site. Shallow Pond Drive will be extended
along the north boundary of the site by Everline L.L.G. as a part of the Fossil Lake PUD
Second Filing. The individual buildings will then be served by private streets and
driveways as soon on the site plan. The main "entry" street off of Shallow Pond Drive will
have a 30'-0" flowline-to-flowline dimension with no parking while the cross street has a
30'-0" flowline-to-flowline dimension with parallel parking for guests. The cul-de-sacs at
each end of the private street are sized to meet the required turn -around diameter for fire
access. The center islands will be landscaped with a faux stone wall, trees and flower
beds providing vibrate color interest at the end of each street. All streets will be paved
with asphalt and have "roll-over' concrete curb and gutter. No off -site street
improvements are proposed as a part of this project.
The landscaping concepts used in the design of this project will be in keeping with those
used for other developments within Fossil Lake Ranch PUD. A minimum of 80% of the
common open space will be landscaped with living plant materials. Street trees at a
maximum of 40' on center will be planted in the parkway along Shallow Pond Drive and
Snowy Creek Drive. Parking areas facing the public streets will be screened with boulders
and shrubs to provide a semi -opaque visual barrier. Individual building foundation plantings
are shown on sheet LS2 with minor variations at unique drive/parking conditions. An
underground sprinkler system will be used to irrigate the site including the parkways within
adjacent right-of-ways.
Since this project is a part of the approved Fossil Lake PUD., compatibility of the proposed
use with adjacent existing and planned development has already been established.
REVIEW CRITERIA FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Fossil Lake PUD, Third Filing
Owner — Everline, L.L.C.
Developer —KEM Builders L.L.C.
Planner/Architect — Aller Lingle Architects P.C.
Civil Engineer — North Star Design, Inc.
Surveyor — King Surveyors, Inc.
Land Use
August 21, 2001
Fossil Lake P.U.D., Third Filing is a multi -family residential development proposing 48 units
on Tract B (5.875 acres) of the Fossil Lake P.U.D., Second Filing creating a gross density of
8.17 units/acre.
The proposed density and use are consistent with the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan and
the Fossil Lake PUD, which when prepared took into consideration land -use compatibility,
contextual location and density, for this area. The site falls within the Mixed -Use
Neighborhood (MUN) Land Use Designation of the Fossil Lake PUD with the overall plan
allowing for 58 dwelling units to be constructed on tracts B and C. Ten (10) patio homes
have been approved for tract C allowing for forty-eight (48) dwelling units to be constructed
on tract B.
Allowable uses within the MUN include multi -family dwellings limited to six or less units per
building. All proposed buildings are 4-plexes with attached two -car garages per each unit.
All building setbacks from non -arterial streets (Shallow Pond Drive and Snowy Creek Drive)
are a minimum of 15'. Buildings along the south and west boundary meet the sideyard
setback of 15'.
The applicant has worked closely with Everline LLC in an attempt to address th nty's
concern in regards to separation from the regional trail. Although the easement cannot
moved due to the drainage tract to the south, the proposed location of the actual 8' wide path
as been held tight to the south edge of the easement thereby maximizing the separation of
the trail from any structure. The minimum separation will be at least 13' as measured from
the building foundation to the north edge of the path.
There are several agricultural operations in the area and, from the beginning, Everline LLC
has worked with the adjacent landowners in an attempt to prevent any problems arising from
a compatibility standpoint. During the creation of the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan these
issues were taken into consideration and addressed. As noted above, this proposed
development is an acceptable use within the MUN of the Fossil Lake PUD. Standard
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procedure also calls for the final recorded plat to note adjacent zoning and uses allowing
potential buyers to be aware of these uses and possible conflicts. The drainage swale
between our site and the adjacent pastureland to the south will also serve as a natural
barrier. Also, recently staff has had preliminary discussions regarding development of this
property as single family residential area.
Per Section 8.11.4 of the County's Land Use Code, a Fugitive Dust Control Plan will be
submitted at the final plat submittal stage. This plan will be based on Section 10 of the
Larimer County Stormwater Management Manual and will incorporate vehicle tracking
devices, inlet protection, filter fences and other techniques as necessary.
Vehicular Circulation/Parking 4,
Private streets and driveways will serve all the dwelling uni nd attached garage. The entry
point has been designed to align with the proposed in section of Shallow Pond Drive and
Stonewater Drive. The applicant is requesting a ce to the Urban Street Standards to
allow an attached 5' wide sidewalk in lieu of a 4' w!io detached walk and parkway. The
flowline to flowline roadway width would remain th ame as the standards illustrate at 30' for
a "local" street. The attached walks and private street would be completely contained within
a 43'-0" wide easement as described on the plat. The two cul-de-sacs at each end of the
private street, excluding the islands, are also contained in this easement. The total lengths
back to the development entry, are within the allowable 660' maximum, therefore a second
access is riot required and the turnaround diameters are larger than the 80' minimum
described in the standards. Included in the variance request is the ability to landscape the
cul-de-sac islands in lieu of the required parking. The applicant believes provisions for
resident and guest parking are more than sufficient and the island, with a faux stone wall,
flower bed and canopy tree will be create an attractive visual focal point at the end of each
street.
On -site parking includes two -car attached garages for all forty-eight living units, parking in j
driveways behind garages for twenty-four of the units and surface parking scattered
throughout the development. 2/'
Adjacent public streets (Shallow Pond Drive and Snowy Creek Drive) will hav 4' de
sidewalks detached from the curb by a 6' wide parkway. EVERLINE L.LC will construct these
streets and sidewalks with the sidewalk ramp cuts matching the ones already installed in the
first filing currently under construction.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Circulation
Concrete sidewalks combined with secondary drives will provide a comprehensive internal
circulation system. This system includes an 8' wide ped./bike trail to the south connecting
with the community ped./bike trail along the southern boundary, a 4' wide sidewalk to the
east connecting to the detached walk on Snowy Creek Drive, a 4'-6" wide walk to the west
connecting to the detached walk on Trilby Road and two different 4' wide walks connecting to
the detached walk on Shallow Pond Drive. These walks are in addition to the 5' attached
sidewalk wrapping the internal street and turnaround bulbs and other walks connecting all
front door stoops to the sidewalk system.
It is our feeling that the sidewalks, as proposed, provide a functional, thorough and
reasonably direct pedestrian/bicycle circulation system for all users throughout the site
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without infringing on the privacy of individual homeowners or scattering the development with
undue hard surfaces; thereby maximizing the "green" areas.
Adequate Community Facilities
The Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) will provide fire protection. The nearest fire station is PFA
Station #10, located at 2067 Vermont Drive, which is approximately five (5) miles from the
proposed development.
The two-story residential buildings will not be equipped with sprinkler systems, but will
contain area separation walls per the Uniform Building Code to keep the "official" building
area below 5,000 s.f. Exterior walls of the first story are within 150' of the private or public
streets and turnarounds to allow for fire apparatus maneuvering.
Tract A of the proposed site plan encompassed all of the internal private streets/turnarounds
and is designated, in part, as an emergency access easement.
Landscaping/Bufferyards
The landscaping concepts used in the design of this project will be in keeping with those
used for other developments within Fossil Lake PUD. A minimum of 80% of the common
open space will be landscaped with living plant materials.
Street trees at a maximum of 40' on center will be planted in the parkway along Shallow
Pond Drive and Snowy Creek Drive. Street trees are also proposed lining the internal private
street behind the attached walk with gaps as required for individual unit and shared
driveways.
Specific plant species are shown on the landscape plan and in the materials schedule. The
intent is to provide adequate diversity to minimize potential disease/insect problems as well
as to provide visual interest/diversity. Material planting sizes are noted in the landscape
schedule on sheet LS2.
Parking areas facing the public streets will be screened with boulders and shrubs to provide
a semi -opaque visual barrier. Informal undulating berms are also used along Shallow Pond
Drive to further enhance the landscape edge treatment. Individual building foundation
plantings are shown on sheet LS2 with minor variations at atypical drive/parking conditions.
An underground sprinkler system, using non -potable water, will be used to irrigate the site
including the parkways within adjacent right-of-ways. The homeowners association will hire
a professional landscape company to maintain all landscaped areas.
Public Utilities
Sewage Disposal: The proposed development lies within the South Fort Collins Sanitation
District. Directly north of the site, there is an 8" sanitary sewer line proposed with the Fossil
Lake P.U.D., Second Filing improvements. This proposed line is adequately sized to serve
this site.
Water Supply: The site is within the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District boundary. Directly
north of the site, there is an 8" water line proposed with the Fossil Lake P.U.D., Second Filing
improvements. This proposed line is adequately sized to serve this site.
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A letter of commitment has been received from the two districts noted above regarding a
commitment of service for this project.
Stormwater Report: Please see the Stormwater Report prepared by North Star Design.
New easements for on -site utilities are being provided as shown on the drawings including a
"blanket" easement over the entire site (excluding buildable lots) for drainage, access,
utilities and landscaping. Although the internal street section will require a great deal of
coordination to accommodate all the different utilities along with the landscaping with their
respective separation requirements, it is the applicants opinion that the easements as shown
on the site plan can accommodate these needs. This opinion is based on the fact that this
building type, in a higher density development, has been successfully completed at another
location within the City of Fort Collins.
Utility line installations shall be coordinated with the streetscape and bufferyard landscaping
materials to maintain minimum required separation.
Trees shall be planted no closer than 4' from existing or proposed electrical and gas
lines.
Trees shall be planted no closer than 10' from existing or proposed water and
sanitary sewer lines.
The units will be individually metered for both natural gas and electricity, with meter banks
placed on the building facade behind a screen wall as noted on the building elevations. Site
lighting and other common amenities will be metered together on "house" panels.
Private street lighting, parking areas, building entry and other security lighting will be a
combination of pole -mounted site lighting and building -mounted fixtures, downward directed
or otherwise shielded to prevent glare to adjacent properties. Site lighting poles shall be a
maximum overall height of 20'.
Conclusion
We believe this site development plan and final plat, as proposed, meet the intent of the
Larimer County Land Use Code, the FCUGA Intergovernmental Agreement and the Fossil
Creek Reservoir Area Plan while continuing the overall Fossil Lake PUD vision.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Fossil Lake PUD, Third Filing
Owner—Everline, L.L.C.
Developer — KEM Builders L. L.C.
Planner/Architect —Aller Lingle Architects P.C.
Civil Engineer — North Star Design, Inc.
Surveyor — King Surveyors, Inc.
November 2, 2001
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Fossil Lake P.U.D., Third Filing is a multi -family residential development proposing 48 units
on Tract B (6.026 acres) of the Fossil Lake PUD, Second Filing creating a gross density of
7.96 units/acre. The property is at the southeast corner of the intersection of Trilby Road and
Shallow Pond Drive immediately adjacent to the existing Fossil Lake Ranch clubhouse and
swimming pool.
The Subdivision Development Agreement between the developer and the county allows for
58 patio/condominium units on Tracts B and C. With 10 patio homes approved and currently
under construction on Tract C, the 48 remaining units will be a part of this project. These
multi -family units, adjacent to the single-family homes, will create the mix of densities that
was the intent of the P.U.D.
Each building will be on its own platted lot thereby creating twelve lots with the remainder of
the site on a common tract. Each lot will be 6,909 sq. ft. The layout consists of twelve 4-plex
buildings with each unit having an attached two -car garage. The completed development will
be controlled by a homeowners association formed under declarations and covenants
drafted and recorded in accordance with the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act
(CCOIA).
The following is a general description of the proposed utilities and facilities needed to provide
Adequate Public Facilities:
Sewage Disposal: The proposed development lies within the South Fort Collins
Sanitation District. Directly north of the site, there is an 8" sanitary sewer line proposed
with the Fossil Lake P.U.D., Second Filing improvements. This proposed line is
adequately sized to serve this site.
Water Supply: The site is within the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District boundary.
Directly north of the site, there is an 8" water line proposed with the Fossil Lake P.U.D.,
Second Filing improvements. This proposed line is adequately sized to serve this site.
Concept Level Stormwater Report: Please see the attached Stormwater Report.
Attachment A
Variance Request for Public Street Modification
Fossil Lake PUD, 3rd Filing
(a requested variance from "Residential Local Street" Standard, D-2-b)
[see also the cross section diagram provided herewith]
• ROADWAY WIDTH: 30'
• RIGHT OF WAY WIDTH: 40'
• TRAVEL LANE WIDTH: 16'
• PARKING: Two lanes 7' wide
• WHERE USED: The overall dimensions of the site, setback requirements, and building
envelope sizes combine to make the residential local street standard D-2-b impractical for this
proposal, particularly the elements of a parkway and detached walk. Further, because this
street is not a though traffic street (i.e., it is a closed double cul-de-sac), the traffic volume is
anticipated to be far below the 1000 vpd maximum stated in D-2-b.
• SPEED LIMIT: 25 MPH. [Note: Applicant is not at all adverse to a reduced speed limit for
thissite.]
• GARAGE DOOR SETBACK: 20' from back of 5' attached sidewalk.
• FENCES: No fences are proposed. Covenants will prohibit same except for patio privacy
walls all of which are well beyond 20' from the proposed Stormwater Court.
• PARKWAY LANDSCAPING Not applicable under the proposed modification.
TREE PLANTING: Due to driveway, sidewalk, and utility and streetlight placements on this
multi -family site, 22 canopy shade tress are to be planted at approximately 65 foot spacings
along the inner and access street (Stormwater Court). In addition, non-sight-imparing canopy
trees are proposed for each of the cul-de-sac islands. 7 ornamental tress are also located in
the easement areas behind the attached walkways. The remainder of the site will contain an
additional 16 deciduous canopy trees, and additional 29 ornamentals, and 16 conifers, as well
as numerous shrubs and bushes. Canopy plantings along the the perimeter streets (Shallow
Pond Drive and Snowy Creek Drive) average 1 at every 40'.
• SIDEWALK: A 5' wide attached sidewalk shall be placed along all 1500 linear feet of the
proposed Stormwater Court.
BIKE LANES: Bicyclists to share travel lane with motor vehicles
CURB AND GUTTER: Drive over curb and gutter.
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Fire Protection: The proposed development lies within the Poudre Fire Authority
boundary. The nearest fire station is PFA Station #10, located at 2067 Vermont Drive,
which is approximately five (5) miles from the proposed development.
Road: Access to the proposed Fossil Lake P.U.D., Second Filing is from either County
Road 9 or County Road 36. Shallow Pond Drive is an existing public street that runs from
County Road 9 to the northwest comer of the site. Shallow Pond Drive will be extended
along the north boundary of the site by Everline L.L.C. as a part of the Fossil Lake PUD
Second Filing. The individual buildings will then be served by private streets and
driveways as soon on the site plan. The main "entry' street off of Shallow Pond Drive will
have a 30'-0" flowline-to-flowline dimension with no parking while the cross street has a
30'-0" flowline-to-flowline dimension with parallel parking for guests. The cul-de-sacs at
each end of the private street are sized to meet the required turn -around diameter for fire
access. The center islands will be landscaped with a faux stone wall, trees and flower
beds providing vibrate color interest at the end of each street. All streets will be paved
with asphalt and have "roll-over' concrete curb and gutter. No off -site street
improvements are proposed as a part of this project.
The landscaping concepts used in the design of this project will be in keeping with those
used for other developments within Fossil Lake Ranch PUD. A minimum of 80% of the
common open space will be landscaped with living plant materials. Street trees at a
maximum of 40' on center will be planted in the parkway along Shallow Pond Drive and
Snowy Creek Drive. Parking areas facing the public streets will be screened with boulders
and shrubs to provide a semi -opaque visual barrier. Individual building foundation plantings
are shown on sheet LS2 with minor variations at unique drive/parking conditions. An
underground sprinkler system will be used to irrigate the site including the parkways within
adjacent right-of-ways.
Since this project is a part of the approved Fossil Lake PUD., compatibility of the proposed
use with adjacent existing and planned development has already been established.
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REVIEW CRITERIA FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT November 2, 2001
Fossil Lake PUD, Third Filing
Owner—Everline, L.L.C.
Developer —KEM Builders L.L.C.
Planner/Architect — Aller Lingle Architects P.C.
Civil Engineer — North Star Design, Inc.
Surveyor — King Surveyors, Inc.
Land Use
Fossil Lake P.U.D., Third Filing is a multi -family residential development proposing 48 units
on Tract B (6.026 acres) of the Fossil Lake P.U.D., Second Filing creating a gross density of
7.96 units/acre.
The proposed density and use are consistent with the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan and
the Fossil Lake PUD, which when prepared took into consideration land -use compatibility,
contextual location and density, for this area. The site falls within the Mixed -Use
Neighborhood (MUN) Land Use Designation of the Fossil Lake PUD with the overall plan
allowing for 58 dwelling units to be constructed on tracts B and C. Ten (10) patio homes
have been approved for tract C allowing for forty-eight (48) dwelling units to be constructed
on tract B.
Allowable uses within the MUN include multi -family dwellings limited to six or less units per
building. All proposed buildings are 4-plexes with attached two -car garages per each unit.
All building setbacks from non -arterial streets (Shallow Pond Drive and Snowy Creek Drive)
are a minimum of 15'. Buildings along the south and west boundary meet the sideyard
setback of 15'.
The applicant has worked closely with Everline LLC in an attempt to address the county's
concern in regards to separation from the regional trail. Although the easement cannot be
moved due to the drainage tract to the south, the proposed location of the path has been
held tight to the south edge of the easement thereby maximizing the separation of the trail
from any structure. The minimum separation will be at least 10' as measured from the
building foundation to the north edge of the path.
There are several agricultural operations in the area and, from the beginning, Everline LLC
has worked with the adjacent landowners in an attempt to prevent any problems arising from
a compatibility standpoint. During the creation of the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan these
issues were taken into consideration and addressed. As noted above, this proposed
development is an acceptable use within the MUN of the Fossil Lake PUD. Standard
Page 2
procedure also calls for the final recorded plat to note adjacent zoning and uses allowing
potential buyers to be aware of these uses and possible conflicts. The drainage swale
between our site and the adjacent pastureland to the south will also serve as a natural
barrier. Also, recently staff has had preliminary discussions regarding development of this
property as single family residential area.
Per Section 8.11.4 of the County's Land Use Code, a Fugitive Dust Control Plan will be
submitted at the final plat submittal stage. This plan will be based on Section 10 of the
Larimer County Stormwater Management Manual and will incorporate vehicle tracking
devices, inlet protection, filter fences and other techniques as necessary.
Vehicular Circulation/Parking
Private streets and driveways will serve all the dwelling units and attached garage. The entry
point has been designed to align with the proposed intersection of Shallow Pond Drive and
Stonewater Drive. The applicant is requesting a variance to the Urban Street Standards to
allow an attached 5' wide sidewalk in lieu of a 4'-6" wide detached walk and parkway. The
flowline to flowline roadway width would remain the same as the standards illustrate at 30' for
a "local" street. The attached walks and private street would be completely contained within
a 43'-0" wide easement as described on the plat. The two cul-de-sacs at each end of the
private street, excluding the islands, are also contained in this easement. The total lengths
back to the development entry, are within the allowable 660' maximum, therefore a second
access is not required and the turnaround diameters are larger than the 80' minimum
described in the standards. Included in the variance request is the ability to landscape the
cul-de-sac islands in lieu of the required parking. The applicant believes provisions for
resident and guest parking are more than sufficient and the island, with a faux stone wall,
flower bed and canopy tree will be create an attractive visual focal point at the end of each
street.
On -site parking includes two -car attached garages for all forty-eight living units, parking in
driveways behind garages for twenty-six of the units and surface parking scattered
throughout the development.
Adjacent public streets (Shallow Pond Drive and Snowy Creek Drive) will have 4'-6" wide
sidewalks detached from the curb by a 6' wide parkway. EVERLINE LLC will construct these
streets and sidewalks with the sidewalk ramp cuts matching the ones already installed in the
first filing currently under construction.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Circulation
Concrete sidewalks combined with secondary drives will provide a comprehensive internal
circulation system. This system includes an 8' wide ped./bike trail to the south connecting
with the community ped./bike trail along the southern boundary, a 4' wide sidewalk to the
east connecting to the detached walk on Snowy Creek Drive, a 4'-6" wide walk to the west
connecting to the detached walk on Trilby Road and two different 4' wide walks connecting to
the detached walk on Shallow Pond Drive. These walks are in addition to the 5' attached
sidewalk wrapping the internal street and turnaround bulbs and other walks connecting all
front door stoops to the sidewalk system.
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It is our feeling that the sidewalks, as proposed, provide a functional, thorough and
reasonably direct pedestrian/bicycle circulation system for all users throughout the site
without infringing on the privacy of individual homeowners or scattering the development with
undue hard surfaces, thereby maximizing the "green" areas.
Adequate Community Facilities
The Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) will provide fire protection. The nearest fire station is PFA
Station #10, located at 2067 Vermont Drive, which is approximately five (5) miles from the
proposed development.
The two-story residential buildings will not be equipped with sprinkler systems, but will
contain area separation walls per the Uniform Building Code to keep the "official" building
area below 5,000 s.f. Exterior walls of the first story are within 150' of the private or public
streets and turnarounds to allow for fire apparatus maneuvering.
Tract A of the proposed site plan encompassed all of the internal private streets/turnarounds
and is designated, in part, as an emergency access easement.
Landscaping/Bufferyards
The landscaping concepts used in the design of this project will be in keeping with those
used for other developments within Fossil Lake PUD. A minimum of 80% of the common
open space will be landscaped with living plant materials.
Street trees at a maximum of 40' on center will be planted in the parkway along Shallow
Pond Drive and Snowy Creek Drive. Street trees are also proposed lining the internal private
street behind the attached walk with gaps as required for individual unit and shared
driveways.
Specific plant species are shown on the landscape plan and in the materials schedule. The
intent is to provide adequate diversity to minimize potential disease/insect problems as well
as to provide visual interest/diversity. Material planting sizes are noted in the landscape
schedule on sheet LS2.
Parking areas facing the public streets will be screened with boulders and shrubs to provide
a semi -opaque visual barrier. Informal undulating berms are also used along Shallow Pond
Drive to further enhance the landscape edge treatment. Individual building foundation
plantings are shown on sheet LS2 with minor variations at atypical drive/parking conditions.
An underground sprinkler system, using non -potable water, will be used to irrigate the site
including the parkways within adjacent right-of-ways. The homeowners association will hire
a professional landscape company to maintain all landscaped areas.
Public Utilities
Sewage Disposal: The proposed development lies within the South Fort Collins Sanitation
District. Directly north of the site, there is an 8" sanitary sewer line proposed with the Fossil
Lake P.U.D., Second Filing improvements. This proposed line is adequately sized to serve
this site.
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Water Supply: The site is within the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District boundary. Directly
north of the site, there is an S" water line proposed with the Fossil Lake P.U.D., Second Filing
improvements. This proposed line is adequately sized to serve this site.
A letter of commitment has been received from the two districts noted above regarding a
commitment of service for this project.
Stormwater Report: Please see the Stormwater Report prepared by North Star Design.
New easements for on -site utilities are being provided as shown on the drawings including a
"blanket" easement over the entire site (excluding buildable lots) for drainage, access,
utilities and landscaping. Although the internal street section will require a great deal of
coordination to accommodate all the different utilities along with the landscaping with their
respective separation requirements, it is the applicants opinion that the easements as shown
on the site plan can accommodate these needs. This opinion is based on the fact that this
building type, in a higher density development, has been successfully completed at another
location within the City of Fort Collins.
Utility line installations shall be coordinated with the streetscape and bufferyard landscaping
materials to maintain minimum required separation.
Trees shall be planted no closer than 4' from existing or proposed electrical and gas
lines.
Trees shall be planted no closer than 10' from existing or proposed water and
sanitary sewer lines.
The units will be individually metered for both natural gas and electricity, with meter banks
placed on the building facade behind a screen wall as noted on the building elevations. Site
lighting and other common amenities will be metered together on "house" panels.
Private street lighting, parking areas, building entry and other security lighting will be a
combination of pole -mounted site lighting and building -mounted fixtures, downward directed
or otherwise shielded to prevent glare to adjacent properties. Site lighting poles shall be a
maximum overall height of 20'.
Conclusion
We believe this site development plan and final plat, as proposed, meet the intent of the
Larimer County Land Use Code, the FCUGA Intergovernmental Agreement and the Fossil
Creek Reservoir Area Plan while continuing the overall Fossil Lake PUD vision.
Community Planning and Environmental Services
Current Planning
Citv of Fort Collins
May 28, 2002
To: City Clerk's Office, Attn: Wanda Krajicek
City Attorney's Office, Attn: Paul Eckman Sl�olo2
Engineering Dept., Attn: Cam McNair
Stormwater Department, Attn: Glen Schlueter
Natural Resources, Attn: Doug Moore
Zoning Dept., Attn: Peter Barnes
From: Troy Jones, Current Planning
Re: Fossil Lake P.U.D. Third Filing
Here's a copy of the Development Agreements for Fossil Lake P.U.D. Third Filing
for your Department's records.
As you all know, Fossil Lake P.U.D. Third Filing is a development that was
approved in the County in the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area, and has an
annexation in. process. The annexation is named "Fossil Lake Annexation No.
4," and it passed at second reading on May 21, 2002, so the annexation will be
effective within a few days from now. Because the "site specific development
plan" approvals were obtained in the County, this approval is treated somewhat
differently than development
s whose approvals were obtained under the City's development review process.
Based on the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Fort Collins and
Larimer County, the City is bound to the terms of the Development Agreement
that was approved in the County upon annexation. This makes it very important
that any City employee who would potentially need to know what the agreement
specifically says has access to the language of the agreement itself. To that end,
here are copies of the Fossil Lake P.U.D. Third Filing Development Agreements
for your department's files. Please let those in your department know how to find
them if they would ever be involved in the review of subsequent approvals within
the area of Fossil Lake P.U.D. Third Filing.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Fossil Lake Ranch Condominiums
Owner — Everline, L.L.C.
Developer — KEM Builders L.L.C.
Planner/Architect — Aller Lingle Architects P.C.
Civil Engineer — North Star Design, Inc.
November 1. 2000
Fossil Lake Ranch Condominium is a multi -family residential development proposing 48
units on Tract B (6.41 acres) of the Fossil Lake P.U.D. creating a gross density of 7.5
units/acre. The property is at the southeast corner of the intersection of Trilby Road and
Shallow Pond Drive immediately adjacent to the existing Fossil Lake Ranch clubhouse and
swimming pool.
The Subdivision Development Agreement between the developer and the county allows for
58 patio/townhouse units on Tracts B and C. With 10 patio homes to be built on Tract C, the
48 remaining units will be a part of this project. These multi -family units, adjacent to the
single-family homes, will create the mix of densities that was the intent of the P.U.D.
Each building will be on its own platted lot thereby creating twelve lots with the remainder of
the site on a common tract. Each lot will be approximately 7,000 sq. ft. The layout consists
of twelve 4-plex buildings with each unit having an attached two -car garage. The completed
development will be controlled by a homeowners association formed under declarations and
covenants drafted and recorded in accordance with the Colorado Common Interest Ownership
Act (CCOIA).
The following is a general description of the proposed utilities and facilities needed to provide
Adequate Public Facilities:
Sewage Disposal: The proposed development lies within the South Fort Collins
Sanitation District. Directly north of the site, there is an 8" sanitary sewer line proposed
with the Fossil Lake P.U.D., Second Filing improvements. This proposed line is
adequately sized to serve this site.
Water Supply: The site is within the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District boundary.
Directly north of the site, there is an 8" water line proposed with the Fossil Lake P.U.D..
Second Filing improvements. This proposed line is adequately sized to serve this site.
Concept Level Stormwater Report: Please see the attached Conceptual Stormwater
Report.
Fire Protection: The proposed development lies within the Poudre Fire Authority
boundary. The nearest fire station is PFA Station # 10, located at 2067 Vermont Drive,
which is approximately five (5) miles from the proposed development.
Road: Access to the proposed Fossil Lake P.U.D., Second Filing is from either County
Road 9 or County Road 36. Shallow Pond Drive is an existing public street that runs from
County Road 9 to the north side of the site. The individual buildings will then be served
by private streets and driveways. The main "entry" street off of Shallow Pond Drive will
have a 30'-0" flowline-to-flowline dimension with no parking while the cross street has a
34'-0" flowline-to-flowline dimension with parallel parking for guests. All streets will be
paved with asphalt and have "roll-over" concrete curb and gutter. No off -site street
improvements are proposed as a part of this project.
The landscaping concepts used in the design of this project will be in keeping with those used
for other developments within Fossil Lake Ranch P.U.D. A minimum of 80% of the common
open space will be landscaped with living plant materials. An underground sprinkler system
will be used to irrigate the site. Since this project is a part of the approved Fossil Lake
P.U.D., compatibility of the proposed use with adjacent existing and planned development has
already been established.
SITE DATA SHEET
DATE: December 07, 2000
TITLE: FOSSIL LAKE RANCH CONDO'S PD
TYPE: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SKETCH PLAN REVIEW
REQUEST': SKFFCH PLAN REVIEW OF TRACT B - FOSSIL LAKE PUD FOR A 48
UNIT CONDOMINII iM DEVELOPMENT. TRACT B CONSISTS OF 6.41
ACRES, AND'I I IF: PROPOSED 48 UNITS WILL BE SITUATED ON 12
LOTS.
LOCATION: W 1/2 09-06-68; LOCATED IN THE FOSSIL LAKE PUD ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CR 36 ON
CR 9 APPROX. 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF CR 36.
APPLICANT: KEM BUILDERS LLC
BROWN, DAVI:
3000 SOUTH COLLEGE AVE, SUITE 103
FORT COLLINS CO 80525 970-223-4900 970-223-4901 (F)
OWNER: FVERLINE, LLC
STAFF ASSIGNED: MATT LAFFERTY
PARCEL NUMBER(S) / ZONING
PROPOSED ZONING:
PROPOSED LAND UST;:
GMA ZONE:
TOTAL PROJECT AREA:
# OF RESIDENTIAL LOTS:
TOTAL RESIDENTIAL ACRES:
# OF NON RESIDENTIAL LOTS # OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS:
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FORT COLLINS UGA
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ENGINEER/SURVI:;YOR: NORTH STAR DESIGN
CONTACT: KROETCH, TRICIA
SERVICES:
ACCESS: COUNTY ROAD 9 FROM COUNTY ROAD 36
WATER: FT COLLINS-LOV WATER
SEWER: S FT. COLLINS SANITATION
FIRE: POIJDRE DIRE AUTHORITY
NUMBER OF TRIPS GF,NF.RA'IED BY USE: 480+
FILE NUMBER: 00-51714
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Variance Request for Public Street Modification
Fossil Lake PUD, 3rd Filing
(a requested variance from "Residential Local Street" Standard, D-2-b)
DATE: 6/1/00 %North Star
FOSSIL LAKE
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STREET CROSS SECTION 700 Automation Drive, Unit 1
DRAWN BY: PPK Windsor, Colorado 80550
Phone: 970-686-6939
JOB NO.: 111-03 Fax: 970-686-1188
ortation Services
Engineering Department
City of Fort Collins
City of Fort Collins
Memorandum
Date: June 15, 2001
To: Cam McNair, City Engineer
From: Dave Stringer, Development Review Manager-Ug9,�
RE: Variance request to Urban Area Street Standards — Fossil Lake P.U.D. 3`d
Please find attached a formal request to the Larimer County Urban Street
Standards for the Fossil Lakes P.U.D. 3rd Filing. The development is currently
being developed under the County Planing Department who has final authority
over the approval or denial of this variance request. However, the County has
agreed to receive our recommendation before making a final decision.
The Variance request is to allow this development to construct a private street
with a right-of-way width of 40 feet instead of the 51-foot standard requirement.
The street cross section will be a 30-foot flow line to flow line street width with an
attached 5-foot wide sidewalk on each side. There will be a 13-foot utility
easement behind the sidewalks on each side.
The applicant has presented its case in exhibit A of the attachment using set
back requirements, the compactness of the site and low traffic volumes as their
justifications for the reduce street cross section.
Th old City/County design standards were used for the other Fossil Lake
developments with 30-foot street widths and attached drive over curb and gutter.
The street travel lanes and attached sidewalks are within a 51-foot right of way.
However, the streets are serving single family detached homes, versus the single
family attached homes that are being proposed on this development.
It is my opinion that an approval of this variance will not be detrimental to public
health and safety and is equal to what has been constructed with the other Fossil
Lake Filings
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Mr. Matt Lafferty
Larimer County Planning
P.O. Box 1190
Fort Collins, Co 80522-1190
RE: Fossil Lake PUD, 3`d Filing — variance request to modify the local street cross section.
Dear Matt,
This letter is in response to the variance request, dated June 4, 2001, to reduce the row
width on a local street from 51 feet to 40 feet and thus eliminate the parkway and having
the sidewalk be a 5 foot attached sidewalk for the internal street.
Upon review of the variance request the City will support this variance request provided
that this street (Stonewater Court) is a private street, Home Owner Association (HOA)
maintained and is dedicated as a 40 foot wide public access easement on its own tract and
not dedicated as a "right-of-way".
This variance request does not set a precedence or change the application of our design
standards in other situations. If you have any questions, please contact Sheri Wamhoff at
221-6750.
Sincerely,
Sheri Wamhoff, PE
cc: Cam McNair, City Engineer — City of Fort Collins
Troy Jones, Planner - City of Fort Collins
Traci Downs, Engineer — Larimer County
David Brown, Kem Builders, LLC
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KEM Builders, LLC
3000 South College Avenue, Suite 103
Fort Collins, CO 80525
November 2, 2001
Roxanne Hayes
Latimer County Engineering Department
P. O. Box 1190
Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190
/Sherri Wamhoff
City of Fort Collins Engineering Department
P. O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
HAND DELIVER
A Colorado Limited Liability Company
Telephone: (970) 223-4900
Fax: (970) 223-4901
RE Fossil Lake P.U.D. Third Filing
Variance requests resultant of October 23, 2001, County/City staff work session
Following are four variance requests, consistent with what we understand as a result of the October 23 work
session and consistent with the existing status of the project review. Our understanding is that these requests
will be considered on as timely basis as is possible and that approvals will be granted administratively (e.g.,
upon joint concurrence by both of you) Once again, thanks for processing these requests in this far more
expeditious manner We do appreciate any and all consideration.
Should these documents not provide sufficient information for your full consideration of the requests, may I ask
that you contact directly one or more of the following members of the development team, as appropriate.
• KEM Builders, LLC Dave Brown — 223-4900 fax: 223-4901
• Alier-Lingle Architects Brad Massey — 223-1820 fax 223-1833
• King Surveyors Larry Pepik — 686-5011 fax 686-5821
• North Star Design Tricia Kroetch — 686-6939 fax 686-1188
Request for variance from detail 7-29B
(reference Site Plan comment #1 and Street and Profile Plan comment #16)
We request a variance on the basis that a strict application of this standard would necessitate the
redesign of both the dwelling structures and the site. Given the timeline of the project's review (e_g-, that
this comment is conceptual and could have / should have been made a number of months ago). and
given that the p-oduct and site designs for multi -family development will often not meet the letter of
specific standards. we ask that the following be accepted.
Roxanne Hayes
Sherri Wamhoff
Page 2
November 2, 2001
We have altered the driveway angles to 90 degrees for buildings 2-3, 8, and 11. The angle for the
common drive between buildings 10 and 11 would not be altered because a 90-degree angle would
essentially nega�e the designated parking space indicated there.
Relative to the required 6-foot wide medians between driveways, Appendix 'A' to this letter visually
expresses the practical circumstances The condominium structures have attached double garages, side -
by -side The median spaces are 3'-3' or 2'-9" (dependent on building elevation) with each 17'-0" driveway
pad extending 6beyond each side of the door opening (which is a standard configuration). The total
space possible between garage door rough openings is 4'-0". The maximum separation between drives,
then, might be 3 '9' (practically speaking, a drive slab must abut at least 3' beyond the edge of the door
opening). From a practical site and product standpoint, it does not seem feasible/reasonable to require
medians larger than the (present) 3'-0" (average), and we much prefer to leave them as presently
designed We do agree to ensure that, non sight -impairing landscaping is placed within the medians, and
have so depicted on the Landscape Plan.
We suggest that any narrowing of the drive connections at the street would only serve to satisfy a
mathematically stated standard (e.g., 36') and would clearly diminish both the practical and safe use of the
drives. .�
Request for variances from details 7-24_A
(reference Plat comments #3 and #7, and Street and Profile Plan comment #22)
We request a variance on the following bases:
The strict imposition of such standards will not necessarily serve to facilitate and create a desirable and
practical site plan in all instances. We believe this is such an instance.
We do not wish to eliminate these islands. The consensus at the work session is that they are a desirable
element. The islands and cul-de-sacs were designed to moderate the visual/aesthetic impacts of the
necessary hardscape. The islands are not typical of those configurations and locations for which the
standards were developed (i.e , there are no cross streets, very light traffic volume, etc.)
The Poudre Fire Authority has approved the radii indicated. Attachment "B" to this letter provides that
confirmation from PFA, as well as an additional diagram demonstrating that the configurations as
proposed provide for more turning room than would the cited standard.
As they are fully functional for the site conditions, are more aesthetically pleasing than would be the strict
standard, and meet the primary health and safety requirements we ask for a variance to allow the islands
and radii to be constructed as proposed.
Request for variance from detail 9.4 i _1_
(reference Grading and Drainage comment #13)
We believe we have done everything practically feasible, given the site configuration and product nature,
to accommodate this requirement while also establishing adequate drainage configurations throughout the
site and maintaining compliance with the approved site drainage plan, by Northern Engineering. for the
overall Fossil Lake master plan.
Any requirement to meet this standard in a strict context will require a significant site redesign. We request
that the submission in regard to 9.4.11 be approved as is.