HomeMy WebLinkAboutRIGDEN FARM, THE COLONY - PDP - 56-98AC - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - VARIANCE REQUESTJuly 22, 2005
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Mr. Marc Virata J•R ENGINEERING
City of Fort Collins Engineering Department A Westrian Company
281 North College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
Reference: Colony @ Rigden Farm — Variance request for street intersection offset.
Dear Mr. Virata:
The intent of this letter is to request a variance for the offset in alignment of Kansas Drive at Custer
Avenue. The distance between the Kansas center line north of Custer and the Kansas centerline
south of Custer is approximately 75 feet. This offset is greater than the distance allowed by the
"Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards, January 2, 2001" edition. This standard is found in
Table 7-3 on Page 7-7 of the design criteria.
Support for the variance described above is discussed in the line items listed below:
1) The existing Kansas alignment south of Custer is offset 75 feet to the east in the Willow
subdivision from that of the Kansas alignment north of Custer. In order to realign Kansas a
reverse curve is required. The City code requires minimum radii and tangents with such
curves and tangents that create an unusual shaped parcel that is difficult to design within.
2) Unlike many offset intersections that create traffic congestion and can have conflicting left
turn movements, creating a situation that is unsafe. This street offset does not have
conflicting left turn movements. Also it should be noted that Custer Avenue is a Collector
and not an Arterial, and is signalized at Timberline. The majority of the traffic from Kansas
will turn onto Custer toward Timberline and not proceed through Custer.
3) Kansas has a short extension to the south before is transitions easterly and ties back into
Willow Tree to the east. Since there are multiple outlets and the length of Kansas south of
Custer is relatively short traffic will be minimal.
Therefore, it is not anticipated that any public health, safety, and/or welfare problems will be
created by the varied design. If you have any questions or comments, or need additional
information, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Thank you in advance for your time and
cooperation.
Sincerely,
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Lee atkms, P.E.
Project Manager
2620 East Prospect Road, Suite 190, Fort Collins, CO 80525
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