HomeMy WebLinkAboutMASON STREET PUD - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2004-08-16March 4. 1983
Mr. Joseph Frank
Planning, Division
P.O. Box 580
Fort Col l ins, Cal.crado 80522
Subjc( L: Mason Street P.U.I).
Dear Joe:
This letter will Provide the written documentation for the Mason Street P.U.D. The
information covers a description of the project, the advantages of the particular
dpwgn, ha,hic sit, data, point chart discussion, and summary.
ProjecL Dcscr i oL i,cn
The project is located in south Fort Collins approximately 1/3 mile south of the
South College Avenue and Horsetooth Read intersection between Mason Street and
Soma Coliupe Avenue. The project's size is approximately 2.79 acres.
Thu project will he developed in two phases with the first phase containing approxi—
matuiv 1.6 acres and the second phase approximately 1.19 acres. The first phase wil_
consist of one two —level structure of about 10,500 square feet for office —type uses.
'file second phase consists of one three —level structure of approximately 32,000 square
feet. Both phn.soc will have accompau inp, parking, and other related amenities.
The siLc, as it exists, slopes in a westerly direction to Mason Street with the
eastern half of the site nearly flat and :he western half having; an approximate
fout to five porccnL existing grade. The total fall of the site is approximately
15 — feet from east to west.
Thu sitop's present access is from a curb cut on South College Avenue. This curb
cuL will be closed upon development and access will be gained from Colboard Street
on the south and Mason Street on the west.
The
current use of the site is
a car dealership known as
Superior Datsun. This use
will
he abandoned in November
or Dece❑ber and relocated
to another site. Schedules
for
this Change of use will he
closely coordinated with
the project's owner and the
city
of Fort Coll.ns to assure
safety requirements are met.
OccupaaCV of the first phase structure will be primarily by the State of Colorado.
This project is hosed largely on the state's requirements for access, location,
Mr. Joe F'rrink, City of Fort Collins April 11, 1983
Mason Street P.U.D. page 4
29. The number of parking stalls and the maximum height of the buildings are
indicated on the site plan. A signature certification block has been added
to the site plan.
30. Landscape objectives have been added to the landscape plan.
31.
See note
14. Utility
easements
have also been shown.
32.
Submittal
requirements
will be
met.
I will be glad to answer any questions or clarify our responses regarding this
project.
Cordially,
Robert A. Sutter, A.I.A.
President
RAS:sfj
Copies: Stewart's Engineering
Mr. Ronald N. Giselman
James H. Stewart and Associates, Inc.
Consulting Engineers and Surveyors
214 North Howes Street
P.O. Box 429
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
(303) 482-9331
April 19, 1983
Mr. Phil Waite
Storm Drainage Department
City of Fort Collins
P. 0. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
Dear Phil:
Laboratory:
301 Lincoln Court
P.O. Box 429
Fort Cal I ins, Colorado 80522
(303)484-6309
At the request of Bonnie Tripoli, I have calculated the amount of storm
drainage that is being rerouted West on Colboard Drive from College
Avenue at the Mason Street P.U.D. When the deceleration lane was
required, it necessitated moving the curb and gutter West which will not
allow the runoff to continue South on College Avenue. The only solution
is, to drain the runoff West on Colboard Drive. The area that is affected
is 5750 square feet. The amount of runoff is as follows:
2 year Storm
10 year Storm
100 year Storm
Q = 0.3 c.f.s.
Q = 0.5 c.f.s.
Q = 0.9 c.f.s.
The runoff ultimately ends up at the same storm sewer, however this
approach will route the water into the R.C.D.`Jetention system. If
you have any questions, please call.
Sincerely,
JAMES H. STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Richard A. Rutherford, P.E. & L.S.
Secretary/Treasurer
jsa
xc:Bonnie Tripoli
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
OFFICE OF PLANNING S DEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT CEN f EN
September 20,1984
Mr. Randy Jacobson
C.J. Bonner
18552 MacArthur Blvd
Irvine, CA 92714
Dear Mr. Jacobson:
Mason Street is considered an arterial street in the City of Fort
Collins. That designation carries with it certain design standards
regarding the sidewalk. Basically, the City prefers the walk to be
detached and 5' wide, but this cannot always be accomplished. So at
corners and other locations that have physical constraints we do allow
sidewalks to be adjacent to the curb, but it must be 7' in width. The
City has a fund to repay developers for oversizing streets. This fund
repays developers for constructing streets larger that a normal local
street. In this case, with regard to the sidewalk, the City would
reimburse you for 3' of the width of the sidewalk if you were to use
the 7' attached walk. When your project is completed you will need to
submit invoices from your contractor to Mark Sears in the Engineering
Department and he will process your request.
Before you construct the walk, if you desire to change the location of
the walk, you need to process an Administrative Change request through
the Planning Office. This requires filling out a form, submitting 3
copies of the site plan with the revisions in red and $5.00. The
review takes approximately 2 days and once your change is approved you
may begin construction.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Tripoli
Development Coordinator
cc: Mr. Roger Riggins
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ENGINEERING SERVICES
June 22, 1984
Pete Cottier
PEMCO Builders
383 West Drake Road #204
P.O. Box 1051
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
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Re: Mason Street P.U.D. - Lot 1, Phase 1 /
Dear Pete:
The City of Fort Collins has received an estimate from Stewart Engineering
concerning the construction of the deceleration lane on College Avenue at
Colboard Drive in the amount of $12,093.00.
It is my understanding that in order to obtain a certificate of occupancy
for Lot 1 in the Mason Street P.U.D. this work is to be completed. As you
are aware, the City will accept escrows, bonds or bank guaranteed letters
of credit in lieu of completion of the required public improvements.
As you have indicated, you wish to establish a monitory guarantee for
the improvements in this development. It is the City's policy to require
150% of the Engineer's estimate. For this particular job, the amount is
--$19;O40-00 which was based upon Stewarts' estimate. This amount is to be
bonded or held in escrow for a period not to exceed one (1) year. If at
the end of this time the deceleration lane has not been completed, the City
will complete the work and use the established guarantee as payment for all
incurred costs.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
ncerely,
David Stringer
Chief Construction Inspector
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E N1INEEPIN(; SFRVICES 3fPJ L, Pnrra Ave. P 0. Box S80 Fnr[ Cnihn I;tilr r.dn an5c
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ENGINEERING SERVICES
August 18, 1986
A. Chotvacs District Engineer
P.U. Box 85U
1420 Second Street
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Mike , � `� r.
RE: State Highway 287 (College Ave.) and Colboard Drive Deceleration
Lane for M83bVr"Str*ft FW U.
Dear Al,
This letter is to request your approval to construct the deceleration lane
improvements to this intersection as per the City approved engineering
plans.
Enclosed is the blueline plan for this work (sheet 3 of 5) from the Mason
Street P.U.U. utility plans approved by the City in 1983.
Any additional questions you may have can be directed to Josh Richardson of
our Traffic Engineering Department, or to me.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Matt J. aker
Civil Engineer
cc. Josh Richardson - Traffic Department
Enclosure
FNGINEERING SFRVICFE 300 LaPorte Ave- • P.O- Box 580 • Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 • (303) 221-6605
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COLORADO STATE DEPARTMENT F HIGHWAYS 7e
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
December 23, 1980
Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
P. 0. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
Gentlemen:
Larimer County
SH 287
Dick's Datsun PUD
3/10 Mi. S. of
Horsetooth Rd. on
W. Side of 287
DOH FILE 45100
We have reviewed the Dick's Datsun P.U.D. preliminary plan, and we ask for your considera-
tion of the following comments.
The site plan indicates that the existing access to South College Avenue (U.S. 287)
will be eliminated when Colboard Drive is built. Access to the eastern portion
of the property will then be obtained from a driveway on Colboard Drive. We prefer
that Colboard Drive be constructed immediately so that the existing access to South
College can be eliminated. This would avoid future driveway reconstruction work
on the highway and would establish the traffic pattern which will exist once Colboard
Drive is built.
We note that a reference is made on the site plan to future median improvements on
South College Avenue. It is our understanding that the City is working toward the
installation of a raised -island median on U.S. 287 across from this property. We
support this effort since it will restrict left -turn movements and improve traffic
flow on the highway. However, we do not support the ending of the Frontage Road
on the north side of this property. We feel that it is important to maintain the
continuity of this road between Creger Drive and Colboard Drive. In fairness to
existing property owners who have already provided for the construction of this
road, we feel that it should be continued through Dick's Datsun P.U.D.
2. Any driveway or street construction on U.S. 287 will require a permit. Following
approval of the final site plan by the City, application for this permit can be
made to Mr. David N. Fraser, District IV Maintenance Superintendent, P. 0. Box 850,
Greeley, Colorado 80632. Three copies of a plan showing details of the proposed
construction or reconstruction must be submitted with the application.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this P.U.D.
RECEIVED
DEC 26 1980
Planning
AC:da Department
cc: D. M. Bower
D. N. Fraser (2)
File: Crier -Jacobson via
Rames-Finch-Graham w/encl.
Very truly yours,
DWIGHT M. BOWER
DISTRICT ENGINEER
Albert
Gliby
—�{Tber—two vai; cs —
Assistant District Engineer
P.O. BOX 850 GREELEY, CO 80632
(303) 353-1232
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page.
and service. The major state uses- will be the department of emplovnent with other
users being parole, health, electrical board, rehabilitation, and tar. (lottery,
t r<atlon, and taxp"Ne. service), Potential future state users will be drivers
licensing, and perks and recreation.
Space not utilized innnrdiate l_v by the state will be rented for other office-t}ape
users.
Since
the State
of Colorado is the primary user,
access from grade to
the interior
Of the
building
was an important requirement. This
building has been
located
the west
end of
chc property to take advantage of
the existing grade
on
fall there.
Access
from the
cast can be provided on ;trade to
the upper level and
on grade to
the lower
level
;r,m the west.
Design Advaataces
After careful anaNsis, the particul._r site configuration for development was
chosen for the following advantages.
Parking areas are divided reducing negative aesthetic impact and proportionately
distributed between square footages cf the developed building.
The building is
stepped down the
site to allow o❑ grade access
to all levels of
the first phase
building, This
also preserves the views from
the second phase
building to the
mountains on the
west.
Access and visibility are maintained to adjoining properties to the north.
Site configury ion will allow the continued use of the existinn automobile
dealership dining construction of this project and the new replacement dealer-
ship. This i lows Minimal loss o in_ome to both properties during transition
and adds to nbil-ity Of the davelcpment.
Fire protection and emergency access is maximized to all buildings.
With the larger building in the second phase! set -bath; views to adjoining
properties from College Avenue are enhanced. Aesthetics of the building are
alsc enhanced allowiny more open space and landscaping between the structure
and South College Avenue.
Colhoard Street access to the property is set back from College Avenue an
adequate distancr to enhance the safe use of the intersection at Colboard
Street and South College Avenue.
Site eta
Most of the site data information is included on the enclosed drawings and is
repeated here for the convenience of reviewing written comments.
7,77 77
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COLORADO STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
P. 0. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
Gentlemen:
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
March 23, 1981
RECEIVED
MAR 21 1981
Planning
Department
Larimer County
SH 287
Dick's Datsun PUD
3/10 Mi. S. of
Horsetooth Rd. on 4
Side of 287
DOH FILE 45100
We have reviewed the final plat and site plan for Dick's Datsun P.U.D. Our
comments are based upon information obtained from the City Engineering Department
and our previous concerns about this project.
We have been informed that the owners of Dic 's Datsun, College Motors, and
Creger Plaza do not want to retain the present frontage road concept along U.S. High-
way 287. An agreement is being negotiated among these owners which would result in
the following:
1. Elimination of existing private curb cuts onto U.S. 287 except for the
existing one serving College Motors.
2. Provision by these properties for a 24-foot dedicated access easement
between Colboard Drive and Creger Drive.
3. Vacation of the existing frontage road.
It is our understanding that this agreement must be completed before the approval of
the Dick's Datsun P.U.D., or the present frontage road design will have to be incorporated
within this PUD.
We have no objection to the above plan if it is mutually agreed upon by the .
affected property owners and the City. Elimination of existing access and retention
of the opportunity for vehicular access between these properties will be beneficial
to the movement of traffic on U.S. 287. We would remind the property owner that,
prior to any construction work on U.S. 287, a permit must be obtained through the
District IV Maintenance Superintendent in Greeley. We also have a concern regarding
the placement of landscaping north of Colboard Drive. The large trees could restrict
visibility of motorists turning onto the highway.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this PUD.
AC:da
cc: D. M. Bower
D. N. Fraser (2)
File: Crier -Jacobson via
Rames-Finch-Graham
w/encl.
P.O. BOX 850 GREELEY, CO 80632
Very truly yours,
DWIGHT M. BOWER
DISTRICT ENGINEER
Albert Chow t a cs�
Assistant District Engineer
(303) 353-1232
In.
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STATE OF COLOKADO
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
ELT CpN
P.O. Box
Greeley, Colorado 80632-0850
(303) 363-1232
September 11, 1986
Mr. Matt Baker
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Dear Mr. Baker:
SEP 1 5 I986
ENGfNEEFg1,VG
We have reviewed your blue -line plan for the deceleration
lane at the intersection of South College Avenue and Colboard
Street. We would like to see the pavement widened 14 feet, to
allow for 12-foot lanes.
As soon as the Soils Report is prepared, please forward
a copy of the design of the asphalt paving to this office.
Thank you for your assistance.
LS:mbc(LO)
cc: A. Chotvacs
W. Reisbeck
File
Very truly yours,
Deceleration Lane
Int. of S. College Ave.
and Colboard St.
DOH File 44100
ALBERT CHOTVACS
D_IST�RICT ENGINEER
/,.:-firs VJ
Loren Sims
District Coordinating Engineer
LM
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ENGINEERING SERVICES
September 25, 1986
Mr. Albert Chotvacs
District Engineer
Division of Highways
P.O. Box 850
Greeley, CO 80632-0850
Dear Al:
1001
Last week I received your letter to Matt Baker dated September 11, 1986
with comments on the design for the deceleration lane for southbound
College Avenue at Colboard Street, I talked to Larry O'Tool Thursday
morning regarding your request that we widen 14 feet instead of 12 feet to
provide an ultimate width of College for having all 12 foot lanes. At this
time it would be a hardship to widen 14 feet, We only have the dedication
for the 12 foot widening and a 7 foot wide walk. Widening to 14 feet would
narrow the walk to 5 feet.
For this reason Larry said that it would be okay to leave the widening at
12 feet. This letter is to confirm that approval.
Enclosed is a copy of the soils report for the pavement design. Let me know
if you need more information.
Sincerely,
i
Michael R. Herzig
Assistant City Engineer
Development Coordination
Enclosure
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NEERING SERVICES 300 LaPorte Ave P O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 (303) 221-6605
Services
Engineering Department
January 22, 1996
Mr. Peter Long
5727 Bueno Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Dear Peter:
This letter is in response to a request by your contractor, Jim Brown, to stipulate t e
City's erosion control bond requirements. Your development agreement for Lot 2
Mason Street P.U.D. stipulates that an erosion control escrow be deposited with the
City Storm Drainage Utility prior to starting work. All grading work is required to have
an approved erosion control plan and escrow funds for the reseeding and /or
installation of erosion control measures should a developer walk away from a site after
grading. The amount of the deposit for your site is $1,950.00 and a check or letter of
credit in that amount is payable to the Storm Drainage Utility at their office. They will
establish an escrow account and the deposit will be returned to you following
completion of your site work.
The revised utility plans for your project have been approved by the City and the
development agreement you executed in 1993 is still valid and requires no further
modification prior to starting work or obtaining a building permit. However, prior to the
issuance of your certificate of occupancy, I will draft an amendment to that agreement
to reflect the City's stipulation that the gated driveway and access may be required to
be removed or modified at the Owner's expense if the City Traffic Engineer determines
that it is a hazard to the safe and efficient flow of traffic on Mason Street. This
condition is not in the original development agreement since no second access nor
gate was proposed at that time. However, an amendment to the development
agreement will serve as permanent record to the City's verbal agreement with you
regarding the second access point.
If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me at 221-6750. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kerrie AshbeckU ,
Civil Engineer Il, Development Review
281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6605
March 4, 1Ys
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Acres Scuare Feet Percent
total Site Area 2.79 a. 121,451 s.f. 100
BuildiHp Footprint
11,440 s.f.
First Phase 11,440 s.f.
Second phase
Total Footprint
0.52 a. 22,880 s.f. 19
Drive/Parkin„ Area
42,462 s.f.
First Phase 20,538 s.f.
Second Phase
Total Drive/Parking Area ** 1.45 a. 63,000 s.f. 52
open Space
15,794 s. f.
First Phase 19,777 s.f.
Second phase
Tot"1 Open Spare *** 0.82 a. 35,571 s.f. 29
To;al building square footage anticipated is between 52,000 and 55,000 s.f.
Does ❑ot include planter areas in parking. 4,700 s.f. 7.5 % of parking
(1'l: nt er arer.s in parking all phases area)
*** Lu.]udc°s planter areas at parkingand drive areas. Also includes sidewalk areas.
This project
construction
,has, will be
second phase
will be built in two phases. It is anticipated that the first phase's
will. begin in Mav of 1983 barring unforeseen circumstances. The first
c.mpl(,ted and ready fop o�cupancv sometime in November 1983, The
will begin with market demand and is anticipated to be built sometime
in 1985 or 1986 if
not sooner.
I'o int Chart Anal Psis
This project does not gain access from College Avenue directly and therefore more
than meets criterion one of Point Chart E. Access to the site is from Colboard
Street on the south and Mason Street from the west. Additional access will
be provided through the property to the north with its future development.
Justification for criterion '_, paragraphs a. through I. on Point Chart E are
listed following. Also enclosed are copies of Point Chart E as well as All
Development: Numbered Criteria Chart.
roeL P.I. D.
March 1. 1945
Dope 4
e. Transit koute—The new Transfort routes which went into effect January 1, 1983,
bring Routs !A busses in front of the site and down to Troutman Drive. The
busses turn west on Troutman Drive to .'Mason and then north on Mason and con-
tinue past our site.
because of this current bus route, we feel a maximum score should be
given for this criterion.
b. South Col lepe_. Corridor —The project is in the South College Corridor and
the rolor� no credit has been taken for this criterion.
C. Part of Comes — In its ultimate development it is anticipated that as many
as 3oo pooplr will he emploved in the proposed two office buildings. As
manv as 120 people could be employed at the first phase structure. Addi.-
tiunally, the project is being planned to provide both pedestrian and
automotive links to adjoin properties making the project functionally a
part of several different us -ems.
Pull credit has been taken for criterior c.
d. Two or more acres: The project is 2.79 acres and thereby_ qualifies for
full credit of criterion d.
U. Mixed use: Although the project itself contains only office uses, it is
bcliaved that it still qualifies as a mixed use development. Pedestrian
and out( motive links have purposely been provided to properties north
which centafn uses such as cafeteria, automobile sales, and movietheatre..
Within case walking distance to the south are additional uses of restaurant
and muffler shop.
It. is believed that this project meets the intent of mixed use development
and Lhulelow qualifies for full credit of criterior e.
f. Joint parking: Discussions have begun to arrange for joint parking with
the Mann lhcatres adjacent to the property to the north. It is believed
than with the closing of Mason Street to on -street parking by the traffic
department, shared parking, will be a definate advantage to both projects,
especially the theatre.
With the additional narking lot link to properties to the north, shared
parking will take place regardless of an agreement. Therefore, full
credit has been taken for criterion f.
ilr. IO o 11 I r,uil.
Ma�sun ,tit reel I'.h.D.
1;. P:norgy c<nscrvation: Although the project will not be designed to take
direct advantnge of solar heating„ other significant considerations will
be made in the structure's design. Davlightin„ will be provided as much
as possible and interior lighting_ will be designed to take advantage of
this effect. Lightir, is usually the major vear-round energy demand in
projects of this size and t pc.
An insulation and stucco system will be used on the structure's exterior
which will be of concrete masonrv. With the concrete floors, a significant
thermal tine lag will be achieved within the building. This means that
heat used in the building during, the daytime will be reradiated to the
spaces at night when thermostats are turned back. It also means that solar
lain thrnuph the insulated mz-sonry structure during the day will reach the
interior of the structure at night to contribute to its heating during the
night—time period,
Thu phase one building will have significant portions of its exterior sur-
face below erade further contributing to the structure's thermal efficiency.
Air -lock vestibules have been provided at all entries to the structure
further -educing the buildinq's energy loss. This is a significant contri-
bution since the buildings will have a high traffic use.
Lased on these considerations, full credit has been taken for criterion g.
h. Contiguity:, The project is 1/60 contiguous so full credit has been counted
for criterion h.
i. Historic preservation: Does not apply.
On the has is of the above scores, the project totals 46 of 54 points required or 857,
well over the miniwum 50Z required.
Summary
It is believed that this project will be an asset to the Fort Collins community and
net a lure example for future projects to follow. The owner, Mr. Ronald N. Ciselman,
intends to own the first phase structure and the second phase structure to be bni1C
in the future.
Mr. Ciselman, presently owns the property with the title in his name. A list of the
surrounding, property owners within 500 feet is included with this information.
We look forward to discussing this project with city staff and presenting it to the
planning and zoning, board.
RAS:ofj
Copy: Ronald N. C-iselman
Cordially, '
'Robert A. Sutter, A.I.A.
President
James H. Stewart and Associates, Inc.
Consulting Engineers and Surveyors
Laboratory:
214 North Howes Street 301 Lincoln Court
P.O. Box 429 P.O. Box 429
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
(303)482-9331 (303)484-6309
March 15, 1983
Mr. Phil Waite
Storm Drainage Department
City of Fort Collins
P. 0. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
Dear Phil:
This is a summary of the storm drainage system for Mason Street P.U.D.
The Mason Street P.U.D. has been approved previously as Dic s a sun
P.U.D. The entire site drains Westerly to the Mason Street storm sewer.
The Mason Street Extension utility plans prepared by Cornell Consulting
Company and dated October 1979 were used in the design of the Mason Street
P.U.D. drainage plans. Sheet 3 of 6 of Cornell's plans specify the outlet
rate from this P.U.D. and the quantity of detention required. The Mason
Street P.U.D. is the tract designated as D-2 on Cornell's plans. The de-
tention required is 0.528 acre feet or 23,000 cubic feet. This volume is
provided in the detention pond shown on the utility plan. The allowable
outlet rate is 1.5 cubic feet per second, and the outlet pipe to the
Mason Street Storm Drain is an existing 15-inch reinforced concrete pipe
that was built when Mason Street was constructed.
All of the drainage from this P.U.D. is on the surface to the proposed
detention pond in the proposed parking lot. There is no offsite drainage
that affects this P.U.D. Eight thousand four hundred fifty cubic feet
of detention will be provided on Lot 2 at the time a site plan is pre-
sented for Lot 2.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call.
Sincerely,
JAMES H. STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Richard A. Rutherford, P.E. & L.S.
Secretary/Treasurer
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April 11, 1983
Mr. Joe Frank, Senior City Planner
Development Center
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
Subject: Mason Street P.U.D. —Revisions.
Dear Joe:
This letter shall recap the modifications required for the Mason Street P.U.D. per
your letter dated March 31, 1983. Our letter will follow the same item format as
your letter to make a more expeditious review of this matter.
1. Deceleration lane. A 12 foot R.O.W. and accompanying paved deceleration lane
has been addedto the entire eastern property line. This lane has been ex-
tended approximately 30 - feet north of our property to the first curb cut
of the College Motors P.U.D. The deceleration lane will be installed with
the first phase of development.
2. Setback of 100 feet. A 50 foot setback has been provided to the first parking
space on the north property line from the Mason Street access to the property.
This is per discussions and agreement with Rick Ensdorf of traffic engineering.
3. College Motors connection. In addition to the usual notification sent to the
surrounding property owners by the planning division, a letter and copy of the
site plan has been sent to Mr. Reid Rosenthal by this office. A dedicated
easement will be provided across the eastern parking area of our project's
second phase and has been reflected on the plans and plat. This easement
will provide access to College Motors. The pavement shall not be put in
place at this time; and not until the second phase of our project's develop-
ment. However, should the property to the north require access prior to that
time, we will allow those owners to construct such access across our property
in the access easement. Of course, there would be a proportionate pay back
by development: of the second phase of our project should the sequence of
events happen per above.
We will expect: a pay back to us for the portion of the deceleration lane
constructed across the north property line with development of that property.
4. Water service. The appropriate utility has been contacted by Stewart's
Engineering and the revised utility plans reflect the required modification.
5. The R.O.W.s for, College Avenue and Colboard Street have been indicated on the
site plan and subdivision plat.
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Mr. Joe Frank, City of Fort Collins
Mason Street P.U.D.
April 11, 1983
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6. The notary block has been cleaned up on the plat.
7. The city engineer's signature block has been changed.
8. Distances along the south property line will be revised so they agree or a
reasonable explanation given.
9. Hydrants have been shown on the appropriate drawings and coordinated with the
proper authorities.
10. The intersection at Colboard and College has been designed as best possible to
be installed with the first phase of this development. Additional R.O.W. has
been provided from this development to accommodate the island configuration per
City of Fort Coll.ins' details. This has not been done at the south property
since we do not have control of the R.O.W. there. Should the city make the
necessary arrangements to increase the radius at the south corner we will
make sure that the island is modified to reflect this. All costs for this
improvement are to be paid by the city including work for the required
increased radius.
11. Curb cut dimensions have been shown.
12. All development within 150 feet has been shown on the site plan.
13. See note 3, landscaping will be provided along College Avenue and the side-
walk installed there per the plans.
14. Access easements have been dedicated and are shown.
15. Landscaping along College Avenue has been revised to provide additional low
profile plantings and earth berms. The sidewalk has been designed similar
to Furr's Cafeteria. The width of our landscape area is not as deep as Furr's
since they did not have to dedicate a deceleration lane out of their property.
We have provided 20 feet of area in back of the curb while Furr's has provided
26 feet. However, if the city is consistent with the requirement for acceler-
ation/deceleration lanes per our recent discussions, Furr's Cafeteria green
space will be reduced to 14 feet.
16. Stairs and ramps have been included in the building envelopes for phase one.
17. Motorcycle and bicycle parking has been provided.
18. The typical width of parking stalls has been indicated on the site plan as it
was before.
19. Signs will comply with the sign code.
20. Architecturalelevations are submitted with this letter and accompanying
revised site plans.
21. Islands have been landscaped with additional low-lying shrubbery and ground
cover. Landscaping has been intensified at the perimeter of the first phase
building. Landscaping will be intensified at the second phase building with
Mr. Joe Frank, City of Fort Collins
Mason Street P.U.D.
April 11, 1983
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its design and final plan submittal. Since ten parking stalls had to be
eliminated to accompany required changes and modifications, island landscape
areas were not increased in size since this would require the elimination of
a minimum of four additional stalls.
22. Use of the future building has been indicated on the site plan.
23. Pedestrian connections have been provided to our east and west property lines
and Colboard Street.
24. Treatment of textured pedestrian crossing has been indicated on the site plan.
25. The curb cut at College Avenue will. be abandoned with phase one's development.
26. Trash areas have been relocated and screened.
27. The sidewalk at Colboard Street has been indicated and will be installed with
phase two's development.
28. Energy conservation. It is premature to provide detailed design of the structure
since the process is costly and without final approval of the site plan not
economically viable now. However, the following specific items will be con-
sidered in the mechanical and thermal analysis of the building. Economy and
design impact will determine the exact mix and degree of implementation of the
following considerations.
Thermal mass at the interior of the structure in the form of masonry and
concrete will be used to provide time lags of energy used internally and
gained externally.
Insulation will be provided at the exterior of the building to enhance the
effectiveness of the thermal mass used.
Daylighting will be used to reduce internal light loads in the building.
Photo cell operation of exterior lights may be considered in effecting
these techniques. Tenants will be encouraged to use task lighting.
Daylighting will not only reduce energy use for lighting but will also
reduce heat leads and energy loads required to cook the building in the
summer.
Economizer cycles will be considered for the mechanical units installed.
The building will be zoned to enhance efficient thermal performance of
mechanical units.
Flow regulation devices will be used at faucets to prevent the waste of
hot and cold water.
Phase one's building is partially subterranean further enhancing its
energy performance.