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VARIANCE REQUEST
To:
Sheri Wamhoff, P.E.
Engineering Development Review
Manager
City of Fort Collins
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
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Date:
September 20 2006
Project:
132 Willox Lane,
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Fort Collins, Colorado
Project No. WLD
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 the 132 Willox Lane Development are approximately 170 and
195 feet from the intersection of Willox Lane. Also, per the Larimer County Urban Area
Street Qtandards, Sec. 9.4.3, driveway access curb cuts shall be spaced in accordance
with Table 7-3. Table 7-3 indicates a minimum separation of 460 feet for arterial access.
The proposed driveway for the 132 Willox Lane site is approximately 90 feet west of an
existing driveway onto Willox Lane (please see attached).
The substandard intersection separation distances and driveway separation distances for
this project are predicated by existing conditions. First, because of the size of the site and
close proximity of adjacent properties, a separation of 460 feet is not obtainable. Second,
the existing site contains six (6) curb cut accesses onto Willox Lane and Willox Court. The
two (2) proposed driveways will consolidate the driveways for access to the site, thus
improving the situation.
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.