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Home My WebLink AboutMASON STREET NORTH - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2005-08-03Vt Interoffice Memorandum 1 ° o� \\,-, Date: November 16, 2001 Xv To: Cam McNair, City Engineer�� Thru: Dave Stringer, Development Review Manager From: Katie Moore, Development Review Engineer RE: Variance Request for Mason Street North PDP, major amendment to Martinez PUD Shear Engineering, on behalf of the Developer for the Mason Street North project, has submitted variance requests to the City of Fort Collins design standards. The variances are for driveway widths and parking setbacks. The driveway widths are requested to be narrower (18 and 20 feet) as opposed to the standard multifamily and commercial driveway width of 24 feet. The parking setbacks are requested to be 18 feet as opposed to a standard of 40 feet along Mason Court, and 33 feet as opposed to 50 feet standard along Cherry Street. Driveway Widths: Typically, the City requires that commercial and multifamily driveways vary in width from a minimum of 24 feet to a maximum of 36 feet. These widths are to accommodate larger volumes of traffic and having cars entering and exiting the driveway simultaneously. In the case of the parking lot which has only 4 spaces, the engineer believes this variance can be supported because the spaces will be "reserved," traffic would be minimal, and the lot would function comparably with single-family parking. Regarding the other parking lots along Mason Court and Cherry Street, the engineer believes this variance can be supported because the smaller widths would reduce speeds, the project has a strong residential element which would be reinforced by the smaller driveway widths, and the widths foster a pedestrian friendly, street oriented environment. The engineer, also believes that the variance can be supported because the widths of driveways were included in the Martinez PUD previously submitted to and approved by the City. It is my opinion that this variance cannot be supported based on the fact that this project is a high - intensity commercial and multifamily use, that the parking will also be shared by citizens using Lee Martinez Park (through an agreement between the developer and the Parks Department), and the standard minimum of 24 feet is needed to accommodate the traffic. One exception to the above opinion is that the proposed width of 18 feet for the parking lot with 4 spaces may be supported due to the limited number of vehicles using the parking area. In response to the statement made by the engineer that the widths were previously approved: the driveway provided for the private drive that runs through the Martinez PUD out to Sherwood was approved at 18 feet wide, but without any parking in the vicinity of the driveway. The other driveway was approved at 28 feet wide. A tract of land being a portion of CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND REC. LEE MARTINEZ PARK, located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 7 North, Range 69 West of the 61h Principal Meridian, City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer, State of Colorado being more particularly described as follows: Considering the Southerly line of said CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND REC. LEE MARTINEZ PARK as bearing North 86°41'20" West and with all bearings contained herein relative thereto: BEGINNING at a point being the Northeast corner of Lot 1, MARTINEZ P.U.D.; thence, North 70°47'00" East, 49.60 feet; thence, South 77°35'41" East, 143.60 feet to a point on said Southerly line of CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND REC. LEE MARTINEZ PARK; thence along said line, North 86°41'20" West, 179.00 feet; thence, North 63°38'52" West, 9.40 feet to the Point of Beginning. The above described tract of land contains 2198 square feet more or less and is subject to all easements and rights -of -way now on record or existing. April 16, 2004 Job #1558-01-02 Mason -exhibit swt a p O w~� Zco WO Q30 a >coLL. w.w 0 wow z t- '^ �ri,�c Q Q a WoFo< In 2 2 mCcW cn d¢oz ¢0 O tLFO a�o¢z Z� O Y n ¢1 Wo �¢ z?7-ww Q w aC) 8 ZOw� N Z \ }om T O JN}¢v 'J O In ij 1� /LFd/ F w'�aQ C) K' � o �� JZ m'�Zcri ow /`r off? F— I u U N UAW r 1 ; q J a W o ioVl 1 t O C) tLF O [t �LO m� j'rlr" Nul $ w ~ o �Q �; 13 / / aZ Q cr LL- X u r� LL w aQ �w;`a / Ln cn Lij O¢ O IL Q O (n Z s t\� i?�•f� _ / �� l = (9 0 Lu b �t . Y' o z O -j im :Z D Z F Q Z m li W Z a O a1 ri H S f Q cD O t a J w Z �z � c U O .Z �, t- F O w< Q 7 Z Q < ' `-7,n0'11BIHX3-NOSVI-1 bO0-61-4. ear Page 1 of 2 Mickey Willis From: Mickey Willis [rnickey@masonstreetnorth.com] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 4:27 PM To: korkut@wlarch.com, ronnie@wlarch.com; johnw@wlarch.com; Jim Leach; tom@wlarch.com Cc: stourney@shearengineering.com, bshear@shearengineedng.com, peterbeverlypr@msn.com; mickey@masonstreetnorth.com Subject: FW: City of Fort Collins Utilities Pipeline project (tracking #: 04-26607) Hey gang, Pke rr (, review this BNSF t.Oring dor to r jskr ogre trverylhinq is all right. I will also attach the park maintenance agreement `.or review asN}eli. Thank,. Mickey -----Original Message ----- From: Gene Biddle[mailto:Gene.Biddle@Staubach.com] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:55 PM To: Mickey Willis Subject: City of Fort Collins Utilities Pipeline project (tracking #: 04-26607) Hello Mickey — Attached please find a copy of the revised Exhibit "A" which will be made part of the Pipeline Agreement. As per our discussion earlier in regard to the installation of an additional bore next to this one it would not be a problem. I would however need the project details/specifications in regard to the additional installation and could then have it added to the Exhibit and Agreement covering tracking # 04-26607 listing both bores/pipes which will require that I have the Exhibit "A" again revised applying an additional $250.00 revision fee and the revision will take the outside Engineering Dept. approx. 10 business days to complete. The other option would be to continue with the current application as is and the applicant submit an application detailing the other bore installation at a later date reflecting that the dry bore method will be used to forgo any delays caused by additional field reviews and have a separate Agreement generated. I need to know ASAP how this is all going to go down because I have the documents for tracking # 04-26607 drafted and ready to go. Thanks, Gene Staubach Global Services Attn: Gene Biddle 3017 Lou Menk, Suite 100 Fort Worth, TX 76131-2800 Tel #: 817/230-2633 Fax #: 817/306-8265 E-mail: gene biddlecorn 6/14/2004 Page 2 of 2 Additional Permit information can be found on the BNSF web address http //wW w hm;Cis icenses hhnl 6/14/2004 TRACKING NO.04-26607 EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY AND CITY OF FORT COLLINS UTILITIES SEC.11 V-CO-01-A SCALE: 1 IN.=100 FT. T 7N MAP S-01 POWDER RIVER DIV. R 69W PARCEL = FRONT RANGE SUBDIV. L.S. 0481 DATE 04/14/2004 DESCRIPTION OF PIPELINE PIPELINE SHOWN BOLD CARRIER CASING PIPE PIPE SIZE: -81 -141, CONTENTS: WATER CIP STEEL PIPE MATERIAL: SPECIFICATION / GRADE: CL -35 QR-Q_,r WALL THICKNESS: 0.39 0.188 COATING: _P-QL N/A CARRIER CASING PIPE PIPE LENGTH ON R/W: 60' 60' WORKING PRESSURE: 65 PSI BURY: BASE/RAIL TO TOP OF CASING 5'6 BURY: NATURAL GROUND BURY: ROADWAY DITCHES CATHODIC PROTECTION NO VENTS: NUMBER NIA SIZE - HEIGHT OF VENT ABOVE GROUND NOTE: CASING TO BE JACKED OR DRY BORED ONLY AT FORT COLLINS COUNTY OFLARIMER STATE OF CO ecc Memo To: Katie Moore, Engineering From: Paul Yarbrough, Real Estate Services Date: 6/22/04 Re: Mason Street North, LLC Development Agreement language Katie: Please include the following language in the Development Agreement you're preparing for Mason Street North, LLC. • Mason Street North, LLC agrees to maintain the drainage outlet area north of the Mason Court turnaround and will install river rock in the swale below the outlet for a length not to exceed 25 feet. It is understood that there is buried rip rap under some of the turf near this outlet. • Mason Street North, LLC will install one new storm water head wall or drainage outlet into the recorded drainage easement just north of Tract A. With City input and approval, this head wall will be designed with buried and surface rip rap and will be blended into the current Park landscape in order for the City to provide landscape maintenance. • Mason Street North, LLC agrees to repair and maintain the swales in a clean and working condition The head wall and swale portions will be constructed so the City can maintain this area with lawn mowers with minimal change from the current maintenance operations. • 'Should a Maintenance Sharing Agreement be signed by the City and Mason Street North LLC, the City will provide landscape maintenance to the portion north of the hard-scape and Mason Street North, LLC will provide landscape maintenance for the portion south of the hard-scape including the sidewalk. s Should you have any questions or comments, please contact me @ ext. 2245 or Craig Foreman @ ext. 6618. Thanks, Paul WONDERLAND June 23, 2004 City of Fort Collins Engineering Department P.O. Box 580 Ft. Collins, Colorado 80524 Attn: Katie Moore Re: Mason Street North; Ft. Collins, Colorado Dear Katie, Wonderland Hill Development Company is currently the owner of Tract B, Martinez P.U.D. as defined by the final plat of Martinez P.U.D. recorded in Larimer County Records at Reception Number 98046472. Wonderland Hill Development Company authorizes Mason Street LLC to make all improvements necessary within the limits of the private drive in Tract B to accommodate development requirements of the Mason Street North project. If you have any questions, please call me at (303) 449-3232. Sincerely, James W. Leach, President Wonderland Hill Development Company Wonderland Hill Development Company 745 Poplar Avenue, Boulder, Colorado 80304 (303) 449-3232; Fax: (303) 449-3275 �nderland WONDERLAND HILL DEVELOPMENT CO October 20, 2004 Ron Gonzales, Assistant Fire Marshal Poudre Fire Authority 102 Remington Dort Collins, CO 80524 Dear Ron: Re: Mason Street Development This letter is to acknowledge that at the present time the deed for Tract E is in the name of Martinez, LLC. Wonderland Hill Development Company was the sole member of Martinez LLC, so we do not foresee a problem in quit -claiming this tract from Martinez to River Rock Commons Condominium Association as desired. We understand the Poudre Fire Authority has a requirement of an emergency access casement when a private drive is also classified as a fire lane. We are in the process of working with a title company to accomplish this requirement. We believe that we can accomplish this task within a couple of weeks. Wonderland Hill Development Company 4676 Broadway • Boulder, Colorado 80304 P: 303.449.3232 F: 303.449.3275 www.whdc.com Community Planning and Environmental Services Current Planning City of Fort Collins December 20, 2004 John Wolff Manager Mason Street North LLC c/o Wolff -Lyon Architects 777 Pearl St, Suite 210 Boulder. CO 80302 Subject: Mason Street North Major Amendment 6-month extension Dear John, I have reviewed and approved a 6-month extension to the Mason Street North Major Amendment as I have been authorized under Section 2.2.11(C) of the Land Use Code With the original Planning and Zoning approval on January 17, 2002, this extension will give you until Friday, July 16, 2005 to complete all aspects of your approval, including recordation of final plans and an executed development agreement. Since I may grant a maximum of one extension, failure to meet this revised deadline will result in the Major Amendment plan to lapse and become null and void. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to give me a call at 970/221-6765. Sincerely, Cameron Gloss, AICP Current Planning Director cc: Steve Olt Katie Moore 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020 Beverly Clyde�Z� u t From: Katie Moore [kamoore@fcgov.com] ( � Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 10:13 AM To: beverly@greystoneindustriesltd.com Subject: ReMason Street North - Engineering Fee Deposit Hel is, Received your voicemai.l just now. The check for engineering inspection fees can he dropped off to me, and you really don't need to round up - a check for the exact amount is all we need. I don't believe the excess would he refunded. Also, because we agree on the spreadsheet amounts up -front for the ditterent items that are to be inspected, once the fees are paid, there is no further communication regardi-nc those fees once the project starts. So, no, it is not a "deposit." Hope this answers your questions, Katie Katie Moore Development. Review Engineer (El) city of Fort Collins (970) 221-6605 >>> "Beverly Clyde"<beverly@greystoneindustriesltd.com> 3/17/2005 10:04:30 AM »> Hi Katie - Again it was nice meeting you yesterday at the DCP Meeting and associating a person to an email or voice. Regarding Item 8b Engineering Fees of $5,021.95 : We have a check made payable to the City of Ft. Collins in the amount of $5,200. Would you confirm whet-'ier this is a "deposit" and that the City of Fort Collins will be providing an accounting (periodically) of the Engineering Fees? Also need to know to whom to send t_he check, whether it's to you, Lance, Finance, or.....? Let me know - Thanks. Happy St. Patrick's Day, -Beverly PS: Also left a voice message for you. Beverly Clyde Greystone Industries, Ltd. PO Box 827 Lafayette CO 80026 (303) 926-4271 (office) (303) 898-2982 (Cell) (303) 665-2402 (Fax) Please note new Email address: <mailto:Beverly@GreystonelndustriesLtd.com> Rcver-ly@GreystoneIndustriesLtd.com 1 Parking Setbacks: Typically, the City requires that parking setbacks from the ffowline of the adjacent street to the nearest parking stall be met based on the traffic from the parking lot and the traffic on the adjacent street. These setbacks are provided to reduce conflicts between cars maneuvering within the lot and entering the lot from the street. Along Cherry Street, the parking setback required is 50 feet. The engineer believes the variance of this setback to 33 feet can be supported because the parking lot will have upgraded surface materials including brick and concrete pavers and is being treated as a pedestrian - friendly plaza, resulting in slower vehicular speeds and reducing the need for a larger setback. The engineer also believes that the variance can be supported because a visible barrier of two rows of trees will be incorporated into the design, reducing undesirable views of parked vehicles, and that the variance will advance the public purpose by providing public access between Lee Martinez Park, the bus stop along Cherry Street, and the downtown area. The engineer also believes that decreasing the setback distances encourages foot traffic. It is my opinion that this variance cannot be supported based on the fact that Cherry Street is a Collector street with volumes that warrant this setback, and the parking lot has volumes that warrant this setback. It has also been proposed unofficially that this parking area will be expanded at a later date without adding additional access points to Cherry, putting more traffic through this single access point and increasing potential conflicts. The engineer has requested similar setback variances for parking lots along Mason Street. The engineer believes that these variances from a standard 40 foot setbacks to 18 foot setbacks can be supported because the setbacks were included in the Martinez PUD previously submitted and approved by the City, and because applying LCUASS off-street parking requirements to a cul-de-sac is open to interpretation. The Engineer believes that applying these requirements to parking along a private drive off of a cul-de- sac is not appropriate in this case. The Engineer also believes that the variance can be supported because the site has an irregular configuration that accommodates various easements, and the smaller setbacks provide a pedestrian friendly, street -oriented environment which is stressed by the City's sub -area plan. It is my opinion that, this variance cannot be supported based on the fact that Mason Street has more than 100 ADT (it will have approximately 800 ADT), and the parking lot volume (stated to be less than 100 ADT) warrant the 40' setback. These lots will be used jointly by the businesses, residences, and users of Lee Martinez Park, and the required setbacks will provide for safer maneuvering entering and exiting these parking lots. The previously approved Martinez PUD that was referred to by the Engineer had a smallest parking setback of 35 feet. Again, an exception to the above opinion is that the variance to 40 foot setback for the 4-space parking lot may be supported. Currently, the setback proposed for this lot is 30 feet. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns and if you need any additional clarification. Katie Moore - Mason Street North Page 1 From: Cam McNair To: Dave Stringer; Katie Moore, Mike Herzig Date: Mon, Nov 26, 2001 5:48 PM Subject: Mason Street North I have been asked to reconsider the variance requests for the parking space setbacks and driveway widths on this development project. Based on the slower automobile speeds at the Mason Court cul-de-sac, I am willing to vary the LCUASE requirements at that location as follows: 1. The setback to the first parking spaces can be reduced from 40-ft to 20-ft, for those parking areas accessed from the Mason Court cul-de-sac. 2. The driveway width can be reduced from 24-ft to 22-ft for the parking areas that take access from the cul-de-sac. Based on the traffic expected along Cherry Street, as well as the expected traffic volumes entering and leaving the parking lot that accesses Cherry, the setback and driveway widths need to meet LCUASS requirements. Therefore, the 50-ft setback means that 2 parking spaces (on the east side of the entry drive) need to be moved. The 24-ft driveway width can be accommodated with no impact to the number of parking spaces. As with all variances to the street standards, these granted for this project are based on the particular situation under design .and the judgment that we (the designer and the City) apply to determine whether there is a public safety concern. These variances for this project in no way set a precedence for relaxing these standards on other projects without complete analysis and justification. Let me know if you have any questions on this. Cam McNair, PE City Engineer 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 Phone: (970) 221-66013 Fax (970) 221-6378 E-Mail: cmcnair@fcgov.com CC: Cameron Gloss; GaryDiede; GregoryByrne Transportation Services Engineering Department City of Fort Collins Shear Engineering 4836 S. College, Suite 12 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Arm- Michael Rohlfs Re: Variance Requests Mason Street North project (Martinez PUD Major Amendment) Dear Mr. Rohlfs: November 26, 2001 I am writing to inform you that two engineering variances to the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards have been granted by the City Engineer. These two variances are specifically for reducing the driveway width (to 18') and parking setback (to 30') for the 4-space parking lot between Building A and Building B. Variance requests for all other locations were denied. The Latimer County Urban Area Street Standards calls out specific requirements for the approval of variance requests. The "proposed plan (as varied) must advance the public purpose of the standard sought to be varied equally well or better than would compliance with such standard." Based on the arguments set forth for the variance, it was determined that approval of the variance would be a detriment to public safety and would not meet the purpose of the standard equally well or better than compliance with the standard would. The purposes of the standards sought to be varied were not addressed by the variance request. Minimum driveway widths are set to accommodate larger volumes of traffic and having multiple cars entering and exiting the driveway simultaneously. The parking setback standards were formulated to provide space to reduce conflicts between cars maneuvering within the lot and entering the lot from the street. In neither argument for the variance requests were these topics addressed. The variance requests also included several discrepancies which led to their denial. The Martinez PUD plans as approved meet the minimum driveway widths required by current standards, and the parking setbacks are far larger than what was proposed under the variance request. It was also assumed that Mason Court has an ADT of less than 100 when the approved Transportation Impact Study shows upwards of 700 AD on that street. Overall, it was not shown that the variances would not be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the public as required by the Latimer County Urban Area Street Standards (Section 1.9.2) except for in the specific parking lot as described above. The appeal process for variance requests is as follows: the Developer may appeal the decision of the City Engineer to the Director of Transportation Operations (Gary Diede). All appeals shall be processed through the City Engineer. The Developer shall give written notice of appeal to the Director within 10 days of denial (the date on this letter) by the City Engineer. The Director shall respond within 15 working days after receipt of the Developer's notice to appeal. If the Director overturns the City Engineer's decision, the developer may then proceed with the requested variance(s) in the plans. If the Director concurs with the City Engineer's decision, the Developer shall bring the Plans into compliance with these Standards. The Director's decision shall be final. Respectfully, Katie Moore Development Review Engineer 28l North College Avenue • PO. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6605 • FAX (970) 221-6378 www.tcgov.com Katie Moore - Re Mason Street North Page 1 From: Cam McNair To: Katie Moore Date: 12/11/01 3:19PM Subject: Re: Mason Street North The intent was to provide a 20-ft setback. They might need to modify their plan to accommodate the 20-ft requirement. >>> Katie Moore 12/11 2:21 PM >>> Cam, I just wanted to check on something with you before the comments for Mason Street North go out to the developer tomorrow. In your email regarding the approved variances, you refer to a 20-ft setback for parking along Mason Court Following this would result in the elimination of at least 2 spaces along the access drive heading west. Currently they have an approximately 17' setback. Was this your intent, or was the intent to approve what they had shown? Thanks for your help, Katie Development Review Engineering Department City of Fort Collins December 31. 2001 Mr. Michael Rohlfs Shear Engineering Corporation 4836 S. College Ave., Suite 12 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Re: The variance request for an 8 foot utility easement along Mason Court Dear Mr. Rohlfs, This letter is in response to your request for a variance to the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards. The variance requested was a reduction of the utility easement along Mason Court from the standard 9 feet to 8 feet. This variance has been approved by the City Engineer only for the portion of the utility easement on the south side of Mason Court from Cherry to the cul-de-sac bulb. As with all variances to the street standards, this variance granted for this project is based on the particular situation under design and the judgment that we (the designer and the City) apply to determine whether there is a public safety concern. This variance for this project in no way sets a precedence for relaxing these standards on other projects without complete analysis and justification. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact this office Sincerely, Katie Moore Project Engineer City of Fort Collins cc: file Cam McNair Dave Stringer Steve Olt enclosures 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • 970/221.6750 FAX: 970/221.6378 • TDD: 970/224,6002 Katie Moore - Meter pit at Mason Street North Page 1 From: Janet McTague To: Katie Moore Date: 3/22/04 4:26PM Subject: Meter pit at Mason Street North Hi Katie, Seth Tourney from Shear Engineering asked that I drop you a note regarding the water meter pit adjacent to Building A at Mason Street North Apparently the meter pit encroaches on the electric easement by about one foot The easement is 14' wide and our duct banks are 8' wide and fairly well centered within the easement I told Seth that as long as they pot hole for the duct bank prior to installing the meter pit that we should be okay. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Janet McTague Katie Moore - Mason Street North Page 1 From: Janet McTague To: Katie Moore Date: 3/2 5/04 11: 05A M Subject: Mason Street North Hi Katie, Seth from Shear Engineering faxed another diagram for Mason Street North. The fax showed a gas easement crossing the electric easement. Since the gas line will be crossing the electric line rather than running parallel with the electric or worse -on top of the electric, we don't have a problem with it. Thank you for watching out for us. Janet April 16, 2004 FENGINEERING Project No: 1558-02-01 Paul Yarbarough, Real Estate Specialist City of Fort Collins 117 North Mason Street P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Re: Mason Street North; Ft. Collins, Colorado Previously Lot 12 and Tract A, Martinez P.U.D. Dear Paul, Craig Foreman with the City Parks and Recreation Department requested that I provide you with the encroachment exhibit and legal description for the area described where improvements related to Mason Street North encroach on Martinez Park property. The following items are provided: • A graphic exhibit of the property described • A meets and bounds legal description of the property described • A complete plan of the area for better visualization of the tract relative to the Mason Street North property If you have any questions, or if you require additional information, please call at 226-5334. Shcar Engineering B W S/ swt cc: Jim Leach; Mason Street North, LLC Mickey Willis Korkut Onaran; Wolff- Lyon Architects ,'Katie Moore; City of Fort Collins Engineering Wes Lamarque; City of Fort Collins Stormwater Utility Craig Foreman; City of Fort Collins Parks and Rec. Virgil Taylor; City of Fort Collins Parks and Rec. 4836 S. Qdlege, Suirc 12 Ft. Collins, CO 80525 (970) 226-5334 Fax (970) 282-0311 w"Nwshearengineeringxom