HomeMy WebLinkAboutINNOVATION ISLAND, FIRST FILING - PDP - 40-05A - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - VARIANCE REQUEST (3)INTERWEST 0 CONSULTING G R O U P
October 5, 2005
Mr. Don Bachman
City of Fort Collins Engineering Department
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Re: Innovation Island
ICG Project No. 1029-025-00
Dear Don:
Please consider this a Variance Request for the sight distance requirement at the intersection of
West Harmony Road and the proposed entrance to the Innovation Island development. In
particular, we request a variance to reduce the 835-foot corner intersection sight distance for a
design speed of 45 MPH required by Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS)
Figure 7-16, dated 9/11/00.
We are requesting a 500-foot intersection sight distance turning left and 430-foot intersection
sight distance turning right onto West Harmony Road. Our justification for the decrease in the
intersection sight distance is based upon the fact that the Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standard (LCUASS) Figure 7-16 is from "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and
Streets 1990" by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO), and the requested values have been updated from "A Policy on Geometric Design
of Highways and Streets 2001" by AASHTO. In addition, pursuant to conversations with the
city traffic engineer, utilizing this updated criterion is appropriate based on the proximity to the
intersection and the nature of the roadway.
Therefore it is concluded that a variance to allow a 500-foot intersection sight distance turning
left and 430-foot intersection sight distance turning right onto West Harmony Road will not
compromise the health, welfare, and safety of the public. It is respectfully requested that the
above variance be granted.
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at
970.674.3300, ext 106.,
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