HomeMy WebLinkAboutOLD OAK ESTATES (5227 STRAUSS CABIN RD.) - PDP - 25-07A - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESthe new house and payable at the time of building permit issuance. This fee is
generally adjusted on an annual basis.
Thank you commit noted.
22. In addition, the Capital Improvement Expansion Fee is also due at the time of
building permit issuance.
Thank you commit noted.
e) List of Street Names
Big Dipper Drive
Old Oak Lane
f) Legal Description of the Site
A tract of land situate in the Southeast `/4 of Section 4, Township 6 North, Range
68 West of the Sixth P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, which, considering the
East line of said Southeast `/4 as bearing S. 0 1 ' 37'29" E. and with all bearings
contained herein relative thereto, are more particularly described as follows:
TRACT "2-C": Begin at a point on the East line of said Southeast '/4 which bears
S. 3°37'29" E. 985.16 feet from the East '/4 corner of said Section 4; thence S.
03037'29" E. 328.56 feet along said East line; thence West 662.50 feet to a point
on the West line of the East ''/z of the East % of said Southeast'/4; thence N. 03°
33' 16" W. 328.53 feet; thence East 662.09 feet to the Point of Beginning, County
of Larimer, State of Colorado.
g) Owners
Currently there are no persons living within the property boundaries that own any
part of the property. The entire area is owned by Eric and Catherine Hutchison
who reside at 3503 Long Creek Dr., Fort Collins, Colorado 80528.
h) Partners
Eric and Catherine Hutchison — owners and applicants
Jason and April Hutchison — applicants/residents
i) Schedule
See attachment
17. Please note that an east -west local street is planned between the Ashley/Hutchison
and Balliew properties that would connect Observatory Village to Strauss Cabin
Road. This would be an extension of Big Dipper Drive. As mentioned, the right-
of-way for this future street has already been dedicated. A temporary asphalt path
is located within this right-of-way at this time.
Any future platting would have to acknowledge and re -dedicate this right-of-way.
Additional right-of-way may or may not be needed depending on the roadway
classification. A nine -foot wide utility easement must be dedicated behind the
right-of-way for utilities.
A nine -foot wide utility easement has been dedicated behind Big
Dipper Drive right-of-way for utilities.
The timing of the construction of this Big Dipper Drive extension may depend on
the extent and timing of the development potential on the abutting properties. As
the right-of-way currently is divided between the two properties, each property is
responsible for the cost of the design and construction of one-half of the roadway.
Mark Virata will be contacted regarding this matter.
If the proposed subdivision consists of adding only one additional lot, then the
cost of one-half of the obligation to design and construct the extension of Big
Dipper Drive to Strauss Cabin Road may be placed into an escrow account with
the City of Fort Collins. For further information, please contact Marc Virata, 221-
6750.
It is our intent to design and construct the extension of Big Dipper
Drive to Strauss Cabin Road.
18. A Development Agreement will be required prior to recording of the plans. For
further information, please contact Marc Virata, Development Review Engineer,
221-6605. When the Development Agreement, Utility Plans, and Planning
documents (site plan and landscape plan for the common areas and tracts) are all
signed and recorded, the project is entitled to proceed with construction, subject to
the requirements and fees of the Development Construction Permit.
Mark Virata will be contacted at the appropriate time.
19. The contact at Public Service Company/Xcel Energy is Mr. Len Hildebrand, 225-
7848.
Thank you commit noted.
20. The contact at US West/Qwest is Mr. Bob Rulli, 377-6401.
Thank you commit noted.
21. Please note that any new house will be assessed both the Neighborhood and
Community Parkland Development Fee. This fee is based on square footage of
determined by the Master Planning Division of Stormwater and the
owners of the FCRID
11. Normally, a Transportation Impact Study will be required but may be waived in
the event of only one to seven new lots being developed. Please contact Ward
Stanford, 221-6630 to seek such a waiver. Keep in mind that if the T.I.S. is
reduced in scope for vehicles, it must still address other modes of travel such as
pedestrians, bicycles and transit.
Ward Stanford has been contacted and a T.I.S. will be waived for
this project. See attached email.
12. The Street Oversizing Fee will be based on square footage of the single family
detached houses. The City also collects the Larimer County Road Impact Fee.
Please contact Matt Baker, 221-6605, for an estimate of these fees which are
payable at the time of building permit issuance. Please note that fees are adjusted
annually based on the Denver -Boulder consumer price index and that there may
be increases in 2008 independent of the C.P.I. (There is information on the Street
Oversizing Fee on the City's web site at www.fcaov.com.)
Thank you commit noted.
13. It may be necessary to dedicate any additional public right-of-way for Strauss
Cabin Road which is classified as a minor arterial. As such, a total of 84 feet of
right-of-way is required. Along the frontage of Strauss Cabin Road, additional
dedication would be required such that there would be 42 feet of right-of-way as
measured from the centerline to the new property line. In addition, a 15-foot wide
standard utility easement is needed behind the right-of-way.
Right-of-way will be dedicated for Strauss Cabin Road and a 15-foot
wide standard utility easement.
14. Please note that a minor arterial street includes on -street bike lanes.
Thank you commit noted.
15. If Strauss Cabin Road was not improved by Larimer County to the minor arterial
standard, then the normal requirement is that the applicant is required to provide
an interim improvement that would include 36-feet of pavement for a distance
that ties back into the nearest improved arterial. Any existing sidewalk, curb, or
gutter that is damaged or in disrepair must be repaired prior to issuance of
Certificate of Occupancy.
Thank you commit noted.
16. Normally, the applicant is responsible for designing the minor arterial frontage for
a distance of 1,000 feet in each direction.
Thank you commit noted.
the City and R.E.A. can be provided. Please contact Ellen Switzer at 221-6700
for further information.
Thank you commit noted.
7. This site is in the McClelland Creek master drainage basin. The design of this site
must conform to the drainage basin design of the McClelland Creek Drainage
Plan as well the City's Design Criteria and Construction standards.
The design of this site will conform to the drainage basin design of
the McClelland Creek Drainage Plan as well the City's Design
Criteria and Construction standards.
8. The city wide new development fee is $3,070/acre ($0.0705/sq.ft.) for new
imperviousness over 350 square feet. No fee is charged for existing impervious
area. This fee is to be paid at the time a building permit is issued.
Thank you commit noted.
9. The East Harmony portion of the McClelland Creek basin assumed the pre -
development impervious area for this site to be at 20%. As long as the additional
improvements proposed maintain an overall impervious area of 20% or less, for
the entire subdivided property including half of the street, then no detention or
water quality requirements would need to be met for the proposed development.
A grading plan for the new structure and other proposed improvements would still
be needed prior to the issuance of a building permit on this site.
Additional improvements proposed will maintain an overall
impervious area of 20% or less for the entire subdivided property
including half of Big Dipper Drive and all of Old Oak Lane. No
detention or water quality requirements will be done for the
proposed development since McClelland Creek basin assumed 20%
or less of impervious area would not require us to do so. A grading
plan for any new structures and other proposed improvements
would be completed prior to building on this site.
10. This site naturally drains to the east and south. If the new development plans to
outfall to the east from a proposed detention pond, an adequate drainage outfall
needs to exist or be constructed. The Fossil Creek Reservoir Inlet Ditch owners
would also have to approve an additional entry into their ditch. Another option
would be to share detention with the Observatory Village ponds just to the west of
the site, although this may require extensive site grading. The Master Planning
Division of Stormwater did negotiate outfall points with the owners of FCRID
with specific discharge rates, so discharging into the ditch in another location may
be problematic to them and us. It will depend on the justification to do so.
We will be using the existing outfall system into the Fossil Creek
Reservoir Inlet Ditch. The proposed development will utilize a
negotiated outfall point and be at or below the discharge rates
turns must be designed to feature a minimum of 25-foot inside and 50-foot
outside turning radii.
Normally, the P.F.A. allows a fire lane to achieve a length of 150 feet without a
turn -around, loop or second point of access. If only one house is being planned,
then P.F.A. can work with the applicant on a flexible basis. (Note that in such
cases, an automatic fire extinguishing system can be substituted for meeting all
pertinent access requirements.) For further information, please contact Carie
Dann, 221-6570.
Big Dipper Drive will be extended east to Strauss Cabin Road. The
most westerly property will front the extension of Big Dipper Drive.
Old Oak Lane will be a private road running north/south (parallel
with Strauss Cabin Road) from Big Dipper Drive to the current
private drive allowing P.F.A a second point of access. The four
easterly % acre properties will front Old Oak Lane. The existing
house will keep its access to Strauss Cabin Road with it's private
drive.
4. Upon annexation, the site will be served electricity by the City of Fort Collins
Light and Power Department. The source of electrical power is along Big Dipper
Drive on the west. Extension of electrical facilities must be placed within either
public right-of-way or an easement. Conduit should be stubbed to serve any
future houses. Note that all of the City's electrical service is underground.
Electrical facilities will be placed within a utility easement along the
extension of Big Dipper Drive. Conduit will be stubbed to serve any
future houses.
5. Normal electrical charges will apply for any new lot. There would be a credit for
any development charges that have already been paid. If you want to upgrade
service to the existing house, then you would pay only the difference between the
existing and new service. Any system modification, such as moving vaults or
streetlights will be at the developer's expense. For an estimate of the 2007
charges, or any information regarding electrical service, please contact Alan Rutz,
221-6700.
Thank you commit noted.
6. The site is presently served electrical power by R.E.A. Upon annexation,
electrical power will served by the City of Fort Collins. R.E.A., however, has
statutory authority (State enabling legislation) to be compensated for the loss of
service territory for a period of ten years. This compensation is paid by the City
which then collects a surcharge from the customer(s) for the affected period.
While this may seem unfair, please note that the City's base rate is lower than
R.E.A.'s so this lower base, plus the surcharge, is only slightly more than what is
being paid now under R.E.A. service. A comparison of rates and charges between
APPLICANT: Mrs. April Hutchison, 3503 Long Creek Drive, Fort
Collins, CO 80528.
LAND USE DATA: Request to annex and zone a 5.00 acre parcel. The requested
zoning is Urban Estate which complies with the Structure Plan and Fossil Creek
Reservoir Area Plan. The request also includes a subdivision into two -to -seven lots.
Each lot would exceed one-half acre. The site is located on the west side of Strauss
Cabin Road approximately one-half mile south of Harmony Road and south of Rock
Creek Drive (extended). There is an existing unimproved road right-of-way along the
entire south property line. This right-of-way is in alignment with Big Dipper Drive, an
existing residential local street within the Willowbrook Subdivision (Observatory
Village).
COMMENTS:
Upon annexation, the site is anticipated to be zoned U-E, Urban Estate as per the
City's Structure Plan Map and Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. The conceptual
plan complies with the requirements of the zone in that all lots meet the required
minimum lot size of one-half acre. Both single family and duplex dwelling units
are permitted. The total number of potential units, seven, is allowed since each
lot would exceed the required minimum of one-half acre. As proposed, the
P.D.P. would be subject to administrative review by the Hearing Officer (Type
One Review).
Thank you commit noted.
2. Please note that the domestic water will be provided by the Fort Collins Loveland
Water District. The sanitary sewer will be provided by the South Fort Collins
Sanitation District. The primary contact for both of these special districts is Mr.
Terry Farrill, 226-3104.
The property currently receives water from the Fort Collins
Loveland Water District. A petition has been filed with the South
Fort Collins Sanitation District to be included into the district.
3. The site will be served by the Poudre Fire Authority. All addresses must be
clearly visible from a public street. If Big Dipper Drive is not extended east to
Strauss Cabin Road, then any lot without street frontage will need to place an
address sign on Strauss Cabin Road. A fire hydrant capable of delivering a
minimum of 1,000 gallons per minute at 20 p.s.i. residual pressure must be
located within 400 feet of all houses. At minimum, without the extension of Big
Dipper Drive, a 20-foot wide fire lane is needed and this lane must be dedicated
on the plat as an emergency access easement. Such lane must be constructed
with an all-weather surface capable of supporting fire fighting apparatus. Any
(c) Statement of Planning Objectives:
(i) Our proposed plan is appropriate with all City Plan Principles and Policies
because it is in the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan which we have based our
plan on.
(ii) Because this is a small development (5 new lots) and all of the proposed sub-
divided lots are %s acre and above there will be no open space, natural habitats
buffering or transition created. The mature trees will remain on the property
to keep a buffer between the existing house and the proposed properties.
There is a small "tree farm" on the property that will be dispersed among the
properties to provide buffers between the proposed lots. Currently there are
no wetlands on the proposed project so no wetlands will be created. There is
currently the greenbelt between Observatory Village and the property which
will remain.
(iii) Eric and Catherine Hutchison currently own the 5 acre parcel. Once the area
is subdivide, Eric and Catherine Hutchison will own the most westerly
property (over 1 acre), Jason and April Hutchison will purchase the existing
house and barn on approximately 1 acre. The four %2 acres lots on the easterly
portion of the property will be sold. Maintenance of private properties will be
maintained by the owner. During the sale of the % acre lots the lots will be
maintained by Eric and Catherine Hutchison and Jason and April Hutchison.
There are no public open space areas proposed for this project.
(iv) This is strictly a residential area there will be no business, commercial or
industrial uses so there will be no employees.
(v) We are developing a subdivision in the parameters of urban estates. We have
utilized the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan.
(vi) Non -applicable
(vii) There are no disturbances to wetlands. Predominantly, the current 5 acre plot
is an alfalfa/grass field which is utilized for hay. By the development of the
property we will essentially change a hay field. The existing mature trees and
shrubs will remain and continue to provide habitat for birds and other wildlife.
Additionally, the two 1 acre (plus) lots will be adjacent to each other
providing a large area of undeveloped land that could be utilized for
movement corridors and hide areas.
(viii) No neighborhood meetings have been held.
(ix) Old Oak Estates; 5227 S. County Road 7, Fort Collins Colorado 80528
(d) Response Letter
ITEM: 5227 Strauss Cabin Road, Annexation, Zoning and
Subdivision
MEETING DATE: July 16, 2007