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Home My WebLink AboutHOUSKA MINOR SUB - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2004-08-11STEWAU&ASSOCIATES Consulting Engineers and Surveyors January 25, 2000 Mr. Ron Gonzales Poudre Fire Authority 102 Remington Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 Dear Mr. Gonzalez, This is to request a variance to the requirement for a fire hydrant to be constructed at the driveway into the Houska Garage from Riverside Avenue. We had designed a 6 inch line from the existing 12 inch water line on the Northeasterly side of Riverside Avenue to the proposed fire hydrant. The original locates did not delineate a Fort Collins Light and Power duct bank that is running parallel to the existing 12 inch water line. The duct bank also has U.S. West fibre optic lines in two ducts. The duct bank is approximately 4 feet from the water line. The duct bank is approximately 3 feet by 3 feet with approximately 2 feet of cover. It is probably impossible to tap the 12 inch water line with a 6 inch line to the proposed fire hydrant on the Southwesterly side of Riverside Avenue. The elevation of the bottoms of the water line and the duct bank are too close to the same to construct the 6 inch line under the duct bank in a safe manner. There is an existing 4 inch water line along the Southwesterly side of Riverside Avenue but it is a dead end line which is fed from a 4 inch line. Tapping the 4 inch line for a 6 inch fire hydrant was found to be unacceptable. There may be a possibility in the future to construct a water line across Riverside Avenue when the Storm Water Department constructs a major storm water outfall line across Riverside Avenue. The water line can possibly be built in the same excavation with the storm line. Our proposal is to tap the 12 inch water line to the Northeast and construct the fire hydrant on the opposite side of Riverside Avenue from the Houska Garage. This construction could be done prior to the certificate of occupancy being issued on the Houska addition. This seems to be the most acceptable solution to the problem. If you have .any questions regarding this matter please call. I have enclosed a copy of the original plan for your information. Sincerely, Richard A. Rutherford, P.E. & L.S. RAR/meh James H. Stewart and Associates, Inc. 103 S. Meldrum Street P.O Box 429 Ft. Collins, CC 80522 970/482-9331 Fax 970/482-9382 FTv�; �Gt91'�q• ;'®'�G *� 5028 ��' •AF F APPROVED APPROVED AS NOTED BY Date Poudre Fire Authority �.✓ I tz,u.n� ��U.'.F-LiL To �.A.c�c-u�7 �yO.uiu- F��- F+']6 n4rlrcc 5-iFent. eti Est fit i-u r(nle.t n--Au $L� �-VLaM Cu ✓L(3 5' S i✓1G aF (LIUEKS�ht s August 7, 2003 Mr. Peter Barnes Zoning Administrator Department of Buildin« and Zoning City of Fort Collins 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80521-0580 RE: Planning Objectives for Houska Outdoor Storage Facility Basic Development Review The f IOuska outdoor storage facility is proposed to be located along the southwest side of Riverside Avenue adjacent to the existing Houska Automotive center. The proposed gravel storage area will be an accessory use to the Houska Automotive center. The 2.19- acre site is zoned Limited Commercial (C-L). Access to the site is from am existing driveway along Riverside Avenue. A six foot wood privacy fence will surround the storage area with a gate at the entry along Riverside Avenue. A six foot wide concrete sidewalk will be extended from the Houska Automotive site across the frontage of the lot, connecting to an existing asphalt pedestrian walk that extends further east.. The landscape plan proposes generous planting along the street frontage of this lot to soften the appearance the fence and existing storm sewer drop structure. The shrub and tree plantinLs also provide seasonal interest, and greatly enhance the pedestrian strectscape. City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan include: Ph '171 : 1 .F , ,. 11 ',1 11 161- �,�„ City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan include: PRINCIPLE LU-1: Growth within the city will promote a compact development pattern within a well-defined boundary. Policy LU-1.1 Compact Urban Form The project will be developed within a Commercial Limited zone, serving to infill an area currently surrounded by existing development. - - - -- - — PRINCIPLE LU-2: The city will maintain and enhance its character and sense of place as defined by its neighborhoods, districts, corridors, and edges. Policy LU-2.1 City -Wide Structure Policy LU-2.2 Urban Design With the corridor of Riverside Avenue growing in activity, this infill project will fit in with the character of this area, adding a storage area to the adjacent commercial site, and therefore fitting into the City Structure Plan. PRINCIPLE T-1: The physical organization of the city will be supported by a framework of transportation alternatives that maximize access and mobility throughout the city, while reducing dependence upon the private automobile. Policy T-1.1 Land Use Patterns Policy T-1.3 Street Design Criteria Houska Automotive will provide connectivity to the pedestrian streetscape along Riverside Avenue. Principle T-5: The City will acknowledge pedestrian travel as a viable transportation mode and elevate it in importance to be in balance with all other modes. Direct pedestrian connections will be provided and encouraged from place of residence to transit, schools, activity centers, work and public facilities. Policy T-5.2 Connections The project provides sidewalk connections along Riverside to help complete and enhance the pedestrian circulation along that thoroughfare. PRINCIPLE GM-8: The City will promote compatible infill development in targeted areas within the Community Growth Management Area boundary. Policy GM-8.2 Incentives Policy GM-8.3 Development Review System Since this is an infill project it would prompt an expedited review. Principle ENV-3: Drinking water provided by the City's Water Utility will meet or exceed customer expectations for quality, quantity, and reliability. Water conservation will be strongly encouraged. Policy ENV-3.3 Water Demand Management Policy The landscape plan for the project will utilize the following xeriscape principles: Plant material with low to moderate water requirements Limited turf areas Effective use of soil amendments An efficient irrigation system Appropriate maintenance Principle UGE-1: The City's development will be contained by well-defined boundaries. Policy UGE-1.1 Community Growth Management Area Boundary The site is infill within the growth management area. STEWART&ASSOCIATES Consulting Engineers and Surveyors February 9, 2004 Ms. Susan Joy City of Fort Collins Engineering P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Dear Susan, I want to make sure that you know what we were told to do by zoning for the Houska South Subdivision. We were to prepare the subdivision plat and V.F. Ripley was to prepare a landscape plan for the entrance only. We were to construct a new concrete sidewalk the entire length at the Houska property. We were to prepare a grading plan for the floodway, which is along the new sidewalk, and to delineate the tloodplain line. The other task was to dedicate the P.F.A. Emergency Access Easement. The Access Easement will not be built until the main part of the site is developed. The grading can not have a rise in the Floodway. The grading in the Floodway will be the same as the existing grading. There will be no grading beyond the landscaping until the rest of the site is developed. 1 hope this will clarify some of the plans. If you have any questions regarding this letter. I could meet with you. Sincerely, ,�'°�� ,R�y�y-0\i' Richard A. Rutherford, P.E. & L.S. RAR/meh James H. Stewart and Associates, Inc. 103 S. Meldrum Street • P.O. Box 429 • Ft. Collins, CO 80522 970/482-9331 • Fax 970/482-9382 HUU SA4rmimgltr doc dot