HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMFORT DENTAL - PDP - 19-02 - CORRESPONDENCE - TRANSPORTATION ISSUERobert W. Gallenstein
April 14, 2003
Page 2 of 2
Another option available to you and the developer would be to seek a "variance of
standard" to this pedestrian LOS requirement from the Planning and Zoning Board. You
could present them with the merits of your argument, but likely without the support of City
staff.
Once again I wish to thank you for meeting with me to share your concerns.
Since%zip,
�iJ�L y`G yam_
Ron Phillips, Director
Transportation Services
cc: John F. Fischbach, City Manager
Greg Byrne, Director, Community Planning & Environmental Services
Cameron Gloss, Director, Current Planning
Mark Jackson, Chief Transportation Planner -
Tom Reiff, Transportation Planner
Ted Shepard, Senior Planner
z
k k ' j ,. 6
City or Dort Collins
April 14, 2003
ItansPor. on Services
Administration
Robert W. Gallenstein
4549 Joy Dance Court
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Mr. Gallenstein:
Thank you for meeting with me last week to discuss the off -site sidewalk connection
required as part of the development of your Harmony Road property, the site of the
Comfort Dental proposal. I certainly appreciate your concerns and I am hopeful that we
can come to an agreeable solution for all interested parties.
I tried to explain why the sidewalk connection is viewed as necessary from the City's
perspective. Just to recap, as development occurs within the City, each proposal is required
to achieve a specified Level of Service (LOS) for all modes of transportation, including
pedestrians. The extension of the sidewalk from the proposed development to the Hogan
Drive/Harmony intersection, 358' in length, will satisfy this LOS by providing a safe,
continuous walk for future Comfort Dental employees and customers to safely access the
Fairway Estates subdivision and the businesses in the King Soopers activity center.
Currently, pedestrians in this area either walk in the street on Harmony Road or along dirt
foot paths.
Throughout the Comfort Dental review process, the City has tried to take into account the
needs and concerns of both you and the developer, which resulted in Tom Reiff s suggested
compromise to the City's standards by accepting a temporary five-foot wide asphalt path
for the purpose of achieving connectivity. This option seems to be a very reasonable and
cost effective solution. City Engineering staff estimates the cost for this path will be
between three and four thousand dollars. The City would also be amenable to accepting
the developer's financial contribution for this asphalt walk, and matching it with funds to
construct a full standard, seven -foot wide continuous concrete sidewalk in its ultimate
location. This would result in your financial contribution being reimbursed to you
eventually should the Poudre Fire Authority property redevelop or expand more than 25%
in the future. This option would make for a much more attractive and functional sidewalk
and would certainly increase your developed property's appearance and value.
210 E. Olive • PO. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (971)) 221-6608 • FAX (970) 221-6239