HomeMy WebLinkAboutINTERSTATE LAND - ODP - 49-02A - CORRESPONDENCE - PRIVATE ENTITIESTHE LAKE CANAL COMPANY
THE LAKE CANAL RESERVOIR COMPANY
(970) 352-0222
August 22, 2003
Steve Olt
City of Fort Collins Planning
P O Box 580
Ft Collins, Co 80522-0580
RE: 949-02A Interstate Land ODP
Steve:
The canal for The Lake Canal Company is located along the north boundary of the
property. The canal is fumed over Boxelder Creek.
Access is the major issue for the canal. The request for platting the canal right-of-way
will be in general terms 50 feet south and west from the center of the canal. The right-of-
way for the flume will need to be greater. There is an expectation that the City of Fort
Collins may have interest in replacing the flume with a siphon to facilitate storm drainage
in the area. Access in the area of Boxelder Creek will be need special consideration. It is
not apparent at this stage of planning whether these conditions have been met.
The plans show a trail parallel to the canal and a pedestrian crossing over the canal. The
trail, landscaping and improvements will need to be placed out of the canal right-of-way.
A crossing agreement will need to be executed for this crossing or any utilities that will
need to cross the right-of-way. The one crossing is located near the entrance to the
siphon. Public safety needs to be carefully considered when planning and designing
development in the vicinity of canals.
The Lake Canal Company has no objections at this time. It would seem that the needs of
the canal can be met within the, scope of this proposal. The Board of Directors will meet
in September. I will pass on any additional comments they may have.
Sincerely,
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Don Magnuson
Superintendent
RECEIVED
AUG 2 6 2003
CURRENT PLANNING
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