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Home My WebLink AboutRAMS PARK PDP - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2005-06-13))a-ue — r -�'T G ,tion Services Engineering Department City of Fort Collins January 13, 2000 Mr. Gino Campana Bellisimo Construction, Inc. 7307 Streamside Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 RE: West Elizabeth Street Development Site Dear Mr. Campano: As we discussed on the phone this morning, there are several conditions that must be met in order for the fill dirt that you imported onto this site to remain. First of all, let me remind you again that our Land Use Code is quite clear. Sections 1.2.4 and 2.1.3(D)(2) state that development of any site cannot occur before final plan approval, and stockpiling of fill material is part of the definition of development. The letter, as well as the apparent intent, of the Land Use Code is to restrict any development activity from beginning on a site before the final development plans have been approved. In some cases, this may seem too restrictive. I realize that there may be some situations where it makes sense to allow a contractor or developer to take advantage of opportunities to obtain available fill dirt. For this reason, we are initiating a process to seek a change in the Land Use Code that would allow for a Minor Grading Permit. The decision on this will probably not become final until May of 2000, and I cannot predict what that decision will be. I will, however, commit to keeping :you informed as we go through this process. In the meantime, I need to request a commitment from you. I believe I can take the risk of allowing the fill on your site to remain, if you agree to the following conditions: (1) No more fill dirt can be imported onto your site until the final plans are approved and a Development Construction Permit is issued. Similarly, no other development activities can occur on the site either, until the plans are approved. (2) For the existing; stockpile of fill dirt, you are required to maintain erosion control measures in accordance with instructions from our Stormwater Utility Department (Bob Zakely). (3) Adverse impacts to adjacent property owners or complaints from the public may be grounds for requiring the immediate removal of the existing fill dirt. 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6605 (4) You will make every effort to expedite the design effort, as well as the plans review and approval process with the City, for the project that you are planning for this site. Please signify your agreement with these conditions by signing below, and return one signed copy to me. I am also enclosing; with this letter a copy of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Uniform Building Code, as you requested. This prescribes a procedure after which we may model our Minor Grading Permit. I will be happy to discuss this with you further if you so desire. Thank you in advance for your cooperation on this matter. I look forward to receiving your reply to this. Sincerely, Cam McNair, PE City Engineer Attachment cc: Transportation Operations Stormwater December 19, 2000 Troy Jones 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 'RE: Rams Park P.D.P. Dear Troy: VF Ripley Associates has reviewed the comments for Rams Park P.D.P. and Major Amendment to West Elizabeth P.U.D. and we offer the following responses: We have also attached responses to the other departments comments in hopes that it will help to further clarify our responses. Items labeled NORTHERN & LANDSTAR are for our internal use and reference the consultant making specific revisions. These revisions have been shown to certain members of City staff on October 23 and 26 of this year. WaterMastewater: 1. Acknowledged -all separation distances have been finalized. 2. Northern 3. Northern 4. Northern Engineering: Utility Plan: NORTHERN Site and Landscape redlines: addressed on site and landscape plans Technical Services: 1-7: LANDSTAR-Acknowledged-changes to the dedication statement and note 6 have been made Zoning: 1. Acknowledged -see note # on sheet 1 of 1. We maintain that there will be multiple pick-ups during the week 2. Acknowledged -The patios are slightly outside of the building envelope. 3. Note reworded. 4. Additional landscaping has been added. 5. The utility screening detail has been moved to the landscape plan. PFA: 1. Acknowledged. Natural Resources: 1. Turf will be irrigated bluegrass 2. Existing tree symbol has been moved to the site plan 3. Pedestrian entrances have been added to the trash enclosures Transportation Planning: 1. Northern 2. The sidewalk has been routed around the south end of building 4 Current Planning: 1. Acknowledged 2, Acknowledged 3, Acknowledged Sincerely, Rachel Linder VF Ripley Associates NORTHERN December 19, 2000 Mark McCallum City of Fort Collins Engineering Department 330 South College Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 RE: Rams Park P.D.P. & Major Improvements to West Elizabeth P.U.D. Dear Mark: Attached please find the revised Rams Park P.D.P. & Major Improvements to West Elizabeth P.U.D. Utility Plans. We have revised these plans to address the comments contained in your letter dated September 21, 2000. The utility revisions include, but are not limited to the following: General Comments ♦ Redline comments on blue lines have been addressed. Utility Plan Comments ♦ All water and sewer lines are shown in a blanket utility easement. ♦ VF Ripley will provide cross section exhibit for the internal walk/drive intersection. The utility plans have incorporated this information in the plans. ♦ Letters of Intent for all offsite easements have been obtained by the developer. ♦ All retaining walls have been clearly labeled on the grading plan. ♦ An east/west sidewalk connection has been provided south of Building Four. ♦ The signing and striping plan has been revised per your November 9, 2000 transmittal. ♦ Additional information has been provided for the 2-foot metal sidewalk chase outlet for Pond One. ♦ The Public Service Company was spoken to by your office concerning the 15-foot utility easement adjacent to West Elizabeth Street. 420 SOUTH HOWIS, SUITE 202, FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80521, (970) 221-4158, FAX (970) 221 4159 Please feel free to contact our office if you have any further questions or comments. Sincerely, NORTHERN ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. 0.gnKeefe, roject Engineer cc: Gino Campana July 26, 2000 Mark McCallum City of Fort Collins Engineering Department 330 South College Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 RE: Rams Park P.D.P. & Major Improvements to West Elizabeth P.U.D. Dear Mark: Attached please find the revised Rams Park P.D.P. & Major Improvements to West Elizabeth P.U.D. Utility Plans. We have revised these plans to address the comments contained in your letter dated April 3, 2000. The utility revisions include, but are not limited to the following: General Comments ♦ Redline comments on blue lines have been addressed. Utility Plan Comments Cover Sheet ♦ Minor revisions to the General Notes have been made according to redline comments. ♦ Plat has been included in the Utility Plan as a separate document after the cover sheet. Overall Utility Plan ♦ Existing conditions on the utility plans have been revised to reflect only the existing utilities, roadway improvements, and trees to remain. ♦ Internal access ramps have been included in the plans. ♦ Street repair note has been included in on overall utility plan and street plan and profile. ♦ All existing access points on the south side of West Elizabeth have been included in the existing conditions. ♦ All overhead utilities will be buried in accordance with Section 3.3.2(D)(7) of the Land Use Code. 420 SOUTH HOWES, SUITE 202, FORT (OLLINS, (OLORA00 80521, (970) 221-4158, FAX (970) 221-4159 Grading and Erosion Control Plan ♦ Due to the existing grades at the eastern access drive, minimal drainage flows will be conveyed through curb and gutter into Elizabeth Street to maintain acceptable access grades into the project. ♦ Any slope steeper than 4:1 will be constructed using landscape timbers for stabilization. ♦ An offsite grading easement is in the process of being obtained from the adjacent property owner. Elizabeth Street Plan and Profile ♦ The cross slope is a straight line grade from the crown to the lip of new gutter adjacent to the new pavement. The street cut and repair has been extended to the centerline of West Elizabeth Street. ♦ The constructed curb and gutter is labeled to be 6" vertical curb and gutter. ♦ A cross section of the widening of West Elizabeth Street has been provided at 50 foot increments. The cross slope for widening Elizabeth Street maintains a minimum of a 2% cross slope. The full cross section is shown and properly labeled according to redline comments. ♦ A signing and striping plan has been included with this submittal set. ♦ The soils report has been updated. ♦ The curb cuts and parking lot configuration has been redesigned so the one-way drive aisle functions properly. The pedestrian refuge will not be required with this project. General Details ♦ The driveway detail has been revised. ♦ Redline comments have been addressed. Plat Comments ♦ Comments handled by Landstar Surveying Inc. Soils Report Comments ♦ Soils Report has been updated and will be provided by the developer. Traffic Impact Study Comments ♦ Both of the access points into this project have been revised to function as right-in/right- out. No shared access point is required between KFC and this project. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any further questions or comments. Sincerely, NORTHERN ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. *eg L. aKeef*eroject Engineer