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VARIANCE REQUEST
3400 WEST 1 6T" STREET
BUILDING 5, SUITE Z
OREELEV, CO B0634
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To: Sheri Langenberger, P.E.
Engineering Development Review Manager
City of Fort Collins
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
From
Date
Jade P. Miller, P.E.
DMW Civil Engineers, Inc
October 24, 2007
Project: Liberty Farms,
Fort Collins, Colorado
Project No. 0710.00-LIB
On behalf of our client with the above referenced project, we are requesting variances to
the City's Standard Design Criteria. Per the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards,
Sec. 9.5.3, driveways shall be located away from major intersections in accordance with
Table 7-3. Table 7-3 indicates a minimum driveway to intersection separation of 460 feet.
The proposed driveways for lots 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10 are approximately 335 feet from the
intersection of Timberline Road and Cherryhurst Road.
The substandard intersection separation distances and driveway separation distances for
this project are predicated by other factors. First, because the layout of the street system
is based upon the City's master street plan, a parcel is created in which a driveway with a
separation of 460 feet is not obtainable. Second, due to the shape of the site being
bisected by roadways, other options for drive locations to meet the standard are not
available.
In conclusion, full compliance with the Standard Design Criteria would impose undue
hardship in developing the site. It is our opinion that the proposed design will adequately
meet the intent of the standards for the health, safety and welfare of the public.