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Re: Variance Request for Columbine East
Lemay Avenue - Sidewalk
This is a variance request for the location and alignment of the proposed
sidewalk adjacent to Lemay Avenue.
Lemay Avenue is classified as a 4-lane arterial street. The standard under the
" Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards" requires a 10 feet wide parkway
and 6 foot sidewalk. The standard is to typically locate the sidewalk at the back of
the right-of-way.
The applicant Is proposing a 6 foot wide curved sidewalk to be located
between15 to 25 feet from the front of curb which will meet and exceed the
require10 foot parkway standard (see attached drawing).
The location of the curved sidewalk also provides the following: �r e fd�k,5r
1) A wider distance or oe for evergreen trees and mis, which will
provide an attractive evergreen may Avenue and
provide some screening to the courtyard west of the proposed building.
2) The sidewalk will be in character of the existing streetscape, specifically
directly north of the site, where the sidewalk adjacent to Lemay Avenue
currently meanders.
The requirement for providing canopy street trees within five feet of the sidewalk
will be maintained. There are currently eight mature oottonwood trees
approximately 8 to 10 feet from the back of curb, which have been evaluated by
the City Forester. All the trees will remain except for one, which will be replaced.
New tree planting between the existing mature cottonwoods can be planted 5
feet west of the proposed curved sidewalk.
The project is also within the Harmony Corridor Plan. Under the standards
and guidelines the requirement is to provide meandering sidewalks, berms and
groves of deciduous and evergreen trees.
In summary, the proposed sidewalk meets the LC U S street standards for a
4-lane arterial street and will comply with the Hamtony Corridor Guidelines. In
addition, the sidewalk will be in character with the existing streetscape with the
proposed location providing sufficient area to allow for an attractive well -
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