HomeMy WebLinkAboutMOUNTAIN RIDGE FARM PUD SECOND - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2006-02-02Interoffice Memorandum
Date: 6/1 /1999
To: Cam M04air, City Engineer
From: Mark McCallum, Development Review Engineer
RE: Mountain Ridge Farms, P.U.D. 2nd Filing
The applicant for Mountain Ridge Farms, �'d Filing is requesting a variance to section
1.02.03.03 and Table 2 in the "Design and Construction Criteria, Standards and
Specifications for Streets, Sidewalks, Alleys, and Other Public Ways" in order to reduce the
minimum centerline radius to 185 feet as opposed to the required minimum of 240 feet. See
the attached copies of the variance from Loonan & Associates.
It is my opinion that this is a simple variance request with minimal impact to the public street
system as a whole. Consequently, I can support the variance request to reduce the minimum
radius from 240 feet to 185 feet based on paragraph #2 of Loonan and Associates formal
variance request letter (See highlighted portion of text).
I would include more insight, but I feel that is all that needs to be mentioned. If there are any
questions, please: let me know.
Sincerely,
Mark McCallum
Cc: Ted Shepard
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May 25, 1999
Mr. Mark McCallum
Engineering Department
City of Fort Collins
201 South College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
RE: Request for variance on Mountain Ridge Farms, P.U.D. 2"a Filing.
Dear Mark:
On behalf of our client, Progressive Living Structures, we are requesting a variance to the
minimum centerline radius requirement of 240 feet for a residential street. We are proposing
a centerline radius of 185.00 feet for Woodview Place. The location of the 185.00 feet radius
is located near the cul-de-sac. Please refer to the attached sketch.
Being near to the end of the street, the amount vehicles using this portion of the street is
small. There will be only 11 lots that either will have access to the curve or access to the
street after the curve. Being a cul-de-sac street and not a through street, traffic will be moving
at a slower speed. The smaller radius curve should function acceptably for the low volume
and low speed traffic.
In addition, from conversations with the City of Loveland's staff, it is my understanding that
the City of Fort Collins, the City of Loveland and Larimer County are trying to work together
for a consistent street design standards for this area. Not only would I like to commend the
cooperation between the three government agencies, but also I would like to point out that the
City of Loveland permits a centerline radius of 165.00 feet for streets classified as a "Lane."
For a street to be classified as a "Lane," it would have to serve less than 26 dwelling units.
Woodview Place at the proposed curve meets the requirements for a "Lane" in Loveland.
I am requesting a variance to allow a centerline radius of 185.00 feet for Woodview Place.
If you have any questions, please contact me at you convenience.
Sincerely,
James R. Loonan, PE
Interoffice Memorandum
Date: 6/1/1999
To: Cam McNair, City Engineer
From: Mark McCallum, Development Review Engineer
RE: Mountain Ridge Farms, P.U.D. 2nd Filing
The applicant for Mountain Ridge Farms, 2id Filing is requesting a variance to section
1.02.03.03 and Table 2 in the "Design and Construction Criteria, Standards and
Specifications for Streets, Sidewalks, Alleys, and Other Public Ways" in order to reduce the
minimum centerline radius to 185 feet as opposed to the required minimum of 240 feet. See
the attached copiies of the variance from Loonan & Associates.
It is my opinion that this is a simple variance request with minimal impact to the public street
system as a whole. Consequently, I can support the variance request to reduce the minimum
radius from 240 feet to 185 feet based on paragraph #2 of Loonan and Associates formal
variance request letter (See highlighted portion of text).
I would include more insight, but I feel that is all that needs to be mentioned. If there are any
questions, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Mark
Cc: Ted Shepard
Transpr tion Services
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City of Fort Collins
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mark McCallum, Development Engineer
FROM: Cam McNair, City Engineer W
DATE: June 3, 1999
RE: Variance Request — Mountain Ridge Farms 2"d Filing
I agree with you and the applicant. The centerline radius standard of 240 feet can be varied in
this case to 185 feet without creating a public safety concern. Therefore the request for variance
from Section 1.02,03.03 and Table 2 of our Street Standards is approved. As always, this cannot
be construed as setting a precedent for future deviations from our standards.
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