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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRIDGEWOOD HILLS RESIDENCES (4TH FILING) - PDP - 33-10 - CORRESPONDENCE - TRAFFIC STUDY (15)Page 4 of 4 Thank you, Joy Short Ridgewood Hills council member 970-689-3420 3/29/2011 r- Page 3 of 4 Joe Joe Olson, P.E. Traffic Engineer City of Fort Collins From: ]Short [mailto:joyjoy450@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:45 PM To: Steve Olt; Ward Stanford; Joe Olson; Wade Troxell; Darin Atteberry Subject: Ridgewood Hills POP Hello Steve, Thank you again for allowing us to sit in on the staff review yesterday morning. We appreciate being involved in the process. 1 want to let you know that at this point we are not trying to block the project in any way. We have been extremely pleased with the work that your staff has done, as well as the major changes that the developer has made. However, we as residents still have some major concerns in the area of traffic. Again, we want to know how best to work with the city to make our neighborhood the best it can be, and we need your help to know who to meet with, and when. We have a big problem with the city accepting the plans as is, with no apparent "plan" in place for the current and projected traffic issues. 1. It has been stated in the traffic study done by Delich and Associates, that the current and projected traffic counts are well over the Larimer County street standards limit, however they estimate that 30% of traffic can flow down Avondale once that has been extended, relieving much of the congestion. BUT, P&Z has told us that there are NO plans in place to extend Avondale. What can be done about this to fix this inconsistency? 2. Both traffic studies done for this project state that "the city needs to investigate if the warrants could be met for a traffic signal to be placed at 287 and Triangle". Who in the city can work with us and CDOT to get this taken care of? This is currently a very dangerous intersection, and it is unacceptable to "wash your hands of it" just because it doesn't fall under your jurisdiction. 3. In regards to the intersection mentioned above, it is currently classified as a "commercial corridor", and therefore the high volume that passes through there is not of concern to the city. How can we go about getting that changed to a "residential corridor"? The only traffic that passes through that intersection is residential, not commercial in any way! Just because it is located on a state highway does not mean it is commercial. 4. Due to the higher volume of traffic once this project is completed, the residents would like the city to show us some tangible proof that we can have communications regarding paid crossing guards (currently we have NONE), and the possibility of reducing the speed limit in front of the school. Our HOA is currently working to poll residents to show that a majority is in favor of traffic calming measures, but we need the city to show us the best way to proceed in this matter. Steve, would you please forward this on to anyone that needs to get this information? We would like to dialogue with those who can help us sort out some of our concerns before the hearing. 3/29/2011 c% Page 2 of 4 Just wondering if we can change it to noon on Friday? I think that will be easier for some of us. And, yes, we can come up there to your facility. Thanks, Joy From: Joe Olson [mailto:]Olson@fcgov.com] Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 7:55 AM To: ']Short' Subject: RE: Ridgewood Hills PDP Hi Joy, How about we say Friday then. I'm open all day as well so how about we say 10:00 but if it turns out that the afternoon is better for you and your group we can change it. Do you mind coming over here to our facility? We're at 626 Linden Street at the Traffic Operations building. It's just north of New Belgium on Linden. Joe From: ]Short [mailto:joyjoy450@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 3:48 PM To: Joe Olson Subject: RE: Ridgewood Hills PDP Joe, Thanks so much for the quick reply. We could meet with you on Monday or Friday pretty much anytime. Let me know time and place and I will let the rest of my group know. We look forward to being able to have some communication about these important issues. Joy From: Joe Olson [mailto:]Olson@fcgov.com] Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 3:34 PM To: ']Short'; Steve Olt; Wade Troxell; Darin Atteberry Cc: Steve Gilchrist; Ward Stanford Subject: RE: Ridgewood Hills PDP Hi Joy, Is there a time next week that is convenient for you to meet? Tuesday and Thursday are pretty full for me but I have time on Monday, Wednesday or Friday if that is possible for you. We would definitely like to work with you and your group to address traffic concerns in your neighborhood. You can send me an e-mail back or call me at 970-224-6062. 1 look forward to meeting you in person. 3/29/2011 Page 1 of 4 Steve Olt From: Wade Troxell Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 2:43 PM To: Joe Olson; 'Joyjoy450@comcast.net' Cc: Karen Cumbo; Steve Olt; Paul Eckman Subject: Re: Ridgewood Hills PDP Hi Joe: Thanks for copying me on this meeting announcement. I support your efforts to improve the PDP from traffic operations in Ridgewood Hills. After talking with the City Attorney, I feel it is important not disqualify myself on any matters involving the Ridgewood Hills neighborhood if any appeal comes to next Council. I want to give this neighborhood my full support on the next Council, if reelected. As such, I will not attend this particular meeting. I have talked with Joy and explained the situation. Thank you. Regards, Wade Troxell City Council, District 4 Wade Troxell City Council, District 4 City of Fort Collins From: Joe Olson To: 'JShort' <joyjoy450@comcast.net> Cc: Karen Cumbo; Wade Troxell; Steve Olt; Paul Eckman Sent: Tue Mar 29 12:22:22 2011 Subject: RE: Ridgewood Hills PDP Hi Joy, I'm just writing to confirm our meeting this Friday at 12 p.m. here at our Traffic Operations building. I'm copying Councimember Troxell so that he is aware of the meeting. Thanks. I look forward to meeting with you. Joe From: JShort [mailto:joyjoy450@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 3:25 PM To: Joe Olson Subject: RE: Ridgewood Hills PDP 3/29/2011