HomeMy WebLinkAboutUPPER MEADOW AT MIRAMONT PUD - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2005-08-15City of Fort Collins
January 13
Comr- pity Plannin; and Environment.. Services
Engineering Department
1994
Dennis Donovan
Land Development Services
2600 Canton Court
Fort Collins, CO 80525
RE: Upper Meadows at Mirrormont 1st filing
Dear Mr. Donovan
The intent of this letter is to inform you that the public
improvements on the city rights -of -way have been inspected and
initially accepted by the City of Fort Collins pending the normal
contractors warranty period with the exception of the punch list
items listed below.
All manholes and valve boxes listed below need to be adjusted
either up or down to bring them into spec (-1/8" to -111) in
relation to the top of the asphalt.
Manhole #1 (Paving ring to
Manhole #2 (Paving ring to
Manhole #3
Manhole #BE
Manhole #8H
Manhole #BJ
Manhole #9
Manhole #10
Valve box at Manhole #8J
Water valve vault ring and
be removed)
be removed)
cover at Boardwalk and Meadowrun Dr.
Due to the fact these streets are newly constructed we will require
that an infrared asphalt heater be used to facilitate patching back
of the asphalt after each structure is adjusted.
Please be informed that this letter of acceptance does not relieve
the developer or the contractors, lot owners or their contractors
of their responsibility for the repair of any damage which may
occur as a result of the building construction.
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4. The utility plans for this phase of the Miramont subdivision indicate that the
detention pond is temporary. Where will the permanent pond be located and
how will changing from a temporary pond to a permanent one impact the
subdrain system, the wet well, and the pump station`?
5. According to RCE,'s groundwater analysis (Pge. 5.2), "Subdrain flow rates at
the outlet should he measured and recorded on a periodic basis...". How will
the tlow rates be measured and recorded and who will do the measuring`? /
6. RCE analyzed the groundwater and designed the subdrain for only the Upper
Meadow at Miramont. There are other areas which will probably contribute to
this subdrain when they are developed. What will their affect be upon the
subdrain system, wet well, pump station, detention pond, outlet structure, and
downstream drainage system?
11" you have any question or comments, please call me at extension 6681.
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June 2, 1992 (File: 9230LT1)
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Dear Mike
It is proposed that the Upper Meadow at Miramont have 28 foot
streets on four cul-de-sacs. According to the Fort Collins
Desicyn_Criteria and Standards for Streets_, this street width
will require a variance by the City of Fort Collins.
The reasons for requesting/granting this variance are listed
below:
The streets will have less than 750 ADT on them. The
longest street is Sawgrass Court, which will have 18
dwelling units and generate 180 vehicle trips on an
average weekday. The other street volumes will be
significantly less than this.
- All +he streets which are proposed to be 28 feet wide are
cal -de -sacs.
- None of the streets are accessed from an arterial street.
- Lot lines are somewhat staggered on opposite sides of the
streets. It is not likely that the homes would face each
other across the street.
- One side of the street can be signed as "NO PARKING."
However, I recommend allowing parking on both sides of
the street. There will be four or more off-street
parking spaces per dwelling unit. In making observations
of a similar type residential area (Clarendon Hills along
z Hinsdale Drive), the average number of vehicles parked
on Hinsdale was 3 in a length of 1300 feet. In my
Zjudgment, on -street parking in Miramont would be similar.
This amount of on -street parking would present no traffic
w or safety concerns with parking on both sides of the
street given the anticipated volumes.
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z I recommend that the subject streets (Sandreed Court,
Switchgrass Court, Sawgrass Court, and Bulrush Court) in the
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� Upper Meadow at Miramont be 28 feet wide (curb to curb). I
o further recommend that parking be allowed on both sides of the
a street, if at least four off-street parking spaces are
provided per dwelling unit.
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`' Sincerely,
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Matthew J. Delich, P.E.
January 13, 1994
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If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 221-6605
or 222-1135.
Sincerely,
Todd Juergens
Engineering Construction Inspector
CC: Gary Nordic, Nordic Construction and Development
Kelly Steele, Western Mobile Northern Inc.
Andy Krill, Schmidt Earth Builders Inc.
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December 14, 1992
Mr. Gary Diede
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Gary,
I have reviewed some of the materials relating to the groundwater situation
of the Miramont P.U.D. just west of OakRidge Village Subdivision. As we
discussed, this groundwater will outfall into the surface stormwater system
that traverses the 4th, 2nd and 7th filings of OakRidge Village and I am
concerned that any significant increase in the volume of this water could
cause damage to these facilities. Since these facilities are maintained by
the homeowners associations, a situation such as I have described could
create difficulties for the City and the developer of the Miramont P.U.D.
Another area of concern is the possible revision of historic flows of
adjudicated water used by downstream farmers. We have taken measures to
address this in the OakRidge development and any reduction of these historic
volumes could create additional problems.
The information I have reviewed seems to address these problems, but I do
not claim to be an expert in this field. I would strongly recommend that
this subdrain/stormwater system be thoroughly analyzed by your professional
staff to avoid any problems in the future. I would also suggest that the
City communicate with the officers of the affected homeowners associations
to let them know about this system and your review process.
Sincerely,
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Stanley K. Everitt
Vice President
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cc: Mr. Rod Cerkoney, President, OakRidge Village II HOA
Mr. Jim Nichols, President, Spanish Oak Court HOA
Mr. Wayne Nelson, President, OakRidge Village VIZ HOA
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November 25, 1992
Mr. Mike Herzig, P.E.
City of Fort Collins
Engineering Department
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
CE CONSULTANTS & ENGINEERS, INC.
ngineering Group Company
Re: Miramont PUD Subdrain (RCE Project Number 92-896)
Dear Mr. Herzig:
Resource Consultants & Engineers, Inc. (RCE) Is submitting three copies of this letter on behalf of our client,
the Nordick-Neal Company, in order to provide our comments on a proposed change in subdrain
connection details at the proposed Miramont PUD development. We understand that direct tee connections
between the 8-inch subdrain main and the 4-inch service lines, originally intended as part the overall design
of the subdrain system per our October 1992 report, are to be eliminated in favor of simply terminating each
service line within the gravel bedding of the subdrain main. Therefore, this letter is submitted as an
addendum to our October report to reflect our comments on this potential design change.
We have confirmed that CDOH #67 gravel bedding, proposed for use at the Miramont project, is capable
of hydraulically transmitting groundwater flows from the service line to the subdrain main without inundation
of the sanitary sewer. Our analysis considered extreme hydrologic conditions (seasonal high recharge)
combined with the conservative assumption that all percolation from each residential service line occurs
within a confined area of the main trench.
The long-term permeability of bedding gravel relies on the exclusion of fine sediments which may tend to
invade the gravel over time. It is to be understood that since RCE has no control in the project during the
actual construction of the subdrain system or perimeter foundation drains, RCE will not accept responsibility
for any future damages caused by inadequate performance of the system where direct connection was not
provided and mainta9ned. Maintenance of individual perimeter drain systems will also be hampered by a
lack of a direct connection. Proper functioning of the system under this design change will depend on both
a clear pipe and clear gravel. With this understanding, the following guidelines are suggested to help
achieve this goal:
1. Every effort should be taken to preclude the entry of dirt, rocks, and foreign matter into the subdrain
main, subdrain service line, or foundation perimeter drain during all stages of construction.
2. Individual services can be terminated inside the filter fabric wrap which encloses the subdrain main
in order to minimize possible sediment overloading at localized points on the filter fabric, and to
minimize the distance for flow through the bedding gravel;
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3. The penetration of the filter fabric around the subdrain main by the service line should be patched
with a fabric collar and band to prevent the inflow of soil into the bedding gravel at the point of
penetration.
4. All slotted or otherwise perforated service lines and perimeter foundation drains should be installed
with a standard filter fabric sleeve or wrap.
We have met with the developers engineer, RBD Inc. of Fort Collins, and understand that they will transfer
the information contained in these guidelines to the design plans upon the Citys approval. We also
understand that responsibility for future maintenance of the subdrain system will be bome by the Miramont
PUD Homeowners Association, as recommended in our October 1992 report.
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to provide you with our comments on this matter. Please feel free
to call with any questions or comments, or if you require additional information.
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Mr. Lester Litton
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Sincerely,
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Paul E. Clopper, P.E.
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David M. Frick, Ph.D., P.E.
Vice President
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November 12, 1992
Mr. Mike Herzig, P.E.
City of Fort Collins
Engineering Department
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
Re: Miramont PUD Subdrain (RCE Project Number 92-896)
Dear Mr. Herzig:
This letter is submitted in response to your November 11, 1992, meeting with our client, the Nordick-Neal
Company, in order to clarify certain recommendations contained in our October 1992 report regarding the
Miramont PUD subdrain system. This letter is supplied as an addendum to that report.
We understand that the line and grade of the proposed subdrain downstream of Manhole No. 6 has been
revised by project engineers, RBD, Inc. of Fort Collins. This was done to preclude the need for a pumping
station at the downstream end of the system; the revision will allow gravity flow from the subdrain system
to the outfall in the detention pond.
We agree with the minimum basement floor elevation of 4962.5 feet recommended by RBD, Inc. This
elevation corresponds to detention pond overflow across Lemay Avenue and exceeds the anticipated 100-
year level. During storm events of 100-year magnitude or greater, the subdrain system will temporarily
surcharge along Boardwalk Drive to approximately the location of Manhole No. 6. During normal operation,
the subdrain will be free -flowing to its outlet; however, due to the difference in grade between the subdrain
and the sanitary sewer, the sanitary sewer will be located below the water table for approximately 500 to
600 feet along Boardwalk Drive upstream from Lemay Avenue.
Upstream of Manhole No. 6, the subdrain system will be installed within the sanitary sewer trench,
maintaining horizontal and vertical offsets from the sewer as originally intended.
Sincerely,
RESOURCE CONSULTANTS & ENGINEERS, INC.
Paul E. Clopper, P.E.
Senior Water Resources Engineer
David M. Frick, Ph.D., P.E.
Vice President
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 3, 1992
TO: Mike Herzig, Development Engineering Manager
FROM: Mark Taylor, Civil Engineer 11
RE: Subdrain design for Upper Meadow at Miramont PUD
I have completed my review of the utility plans and Resource Consultant's (RCE)
Groundwater Analysis and Subdrain Recommendations for the Upper Meadow at Miramont
subdivision. In addition to the red -lined comments on the utility plans, I have summarized
the following questions:
1. RCE's analysis calls for the construction of a pump station to deliver
groundwater from the Subdrain to the temporary detention pond at the corner
of Lemay and Boardwalk. Who will maintain this pump station? Will the
City review the design of the pump station? Does the existence of the clear
well and the pump station satisfy RCE's condition that "... the Subdrain will
not be surcharged and will flow freely via gravity drainage" (Pge. 3.2)? Has
anyone evaluated the impact on houses in this subdivision if the pump station
fails, or is inoperable for an extended length of time? How will the
homeowners association know if the pump station fails? (1 can envision the
pumps failing and a week or two passing before anyone becomes aware of the
failure.)
2. Could the wet well and pump station be considered a well, and if so what
affect would that have on ground water rights in this area?
3. As designed, the Subdrain will discharge into a temporary detention pond at the
corner of Lemay and Boardwalk. Are the detention pond, the pond's outlet
structure, and the downstream channel designed to handle the additional flow
from the subdrain? Will this additional flow change the detention pond to a
retention pond? Has the City's Storm Drainage Department reviewed the
subdrain report and the utility plans to determine the impact on the City's
storm drainage system?