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HomeMy WebLinkAboutREDTAIL RESIDENTIAL - PDP - 26-01 - CORRESPONDENCE - MEETING COMMUNICATION (4)Friday, April 12, 2002 5:00 PM Lagunitas (970) 226-5125 p.04 4. Such open space complementary to and in addition to the foregoing we are discussing with the Legacy Land Trust the desirability of further protecting this unique natural area with a conservation easement. 5. South College access / CDOT negotiations, requirements, compliance — we will proceed on this immediately and come to a mutually satisfactory resolution. 6. Open space / buildings buffering — Since the view of the buildings from the south across the valley is largely blocked by an existing hill in the 38 acres of open space, it would seem that the visual screen requirements either are not necessary or are met in this fashion. J P/hlb FAPMtaiBFTR RnrroennnAonrn\1/arinnc Fnnnwl in/1177119 einr d/191119 Friday, April 12, 2002 5:00 PM Lagunitas (970) 226-5125 p.03 c. Fossil Boulevard also providing Hilltop Farm connectivity via Fairway Drive to the South College — Fairway signalized (planned) intersection. d. Second point of emergency access from College across median immediately opposite and to the east of Coronado Court (subject to CDOT approval) e. We have committed to and will make every effort to negotiate with the building and parking lot owner on Lot 15 to allow emergency access through his private parking lot. f. North —south College Avenue public sidewalk connection g. North — south Coronado Court — Fossil Boulevard sidewalk connection h. North — south Cameron Drive — Coronado Court cul-de-sac — Fossil Boulevard sidewalk connection i. Easement at south of project for connectivity of internal path system to Fossil Creek bike / ped path (planned). j. Easement at west for connection of project path system to Mason Street Corridor bike / ped path (planned). k. East — west public sidewalk connectivity along the new section of Fossil Boulevard providing pedestrian connectivity to College sidewalks and existing Fossil Boulevard sidewalks proceeding north. I. Public sidewalks along Redtail Court and the new section of Cameron Drive providing pedestrian connectivity to and from College sidewalk to the east and Coronado and Fossil Boulevard sidewalks both to the north. Accordingly, since the City will be receiving maximum connectivity possible, we respectfully request that no further traffic impact studies be required beyond the two extensive and expensive reports we have already provided relating to the foregoing. 3. Since we are providing a system of paths along the full length of and through the approximate 4.5 acres of open space and ponds included in this project, which path system will be not only for the benefit of the project residential unit owners but also for the benefit of the public to gain access to and along this open space, we request that the City consider receiving this open space as a charitable contribution and so that it can be properly managed and maintained in perpetuity in conjunction with the adjacent Redtail Natural Area to the south. FF\RPrftil\FTr. r.n"r nnnrinnnp%\/arinim FMlnwl in n397M rinr d/19/n9 Friday, April 12, 2002 5:00 PM Lagunitas (970) 226-5125 p.02 FAX Lagunitas Companies 3944 JFK Parkway, Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-226-5000 . fax 970-2265125 To: Troy Jones, Susan Joy, Dave Stringer, Kathleen Reavis, Mark Jackson, Ron Gonzales, Doug Moore From: Jon Prouty Date: �Ap�i 12,_ 2002' Re: Redtail Following up my recent meetings with some or all of you 1. North — south pedestrian connectivity. It has been suggested that we install or contribute to a "ledge" at the west end of the northernmost pond permitting future connectivity between the Mason Street Transportation Terminal and the Fossil Creek bike / ped path. It has been suggested that as an alternative it would be a good idea to install a soft path immediately at the time of project site work running from the Cameron Mesa neighborhood down through the private open space, northeast between the two ponds and then connecting to Fossil Boulevard sidewalk. Since the realistic timeframe for this north — south bike /-ped path connection along the railroad right-of-way probably falls in the five year, plus or minus, time frame; it appears to us that there would be a lot of going with the alternative of the soft path between the two ponds because a) this could be of benefit for pedestrian connectivity immediately and b) at a later date the north — south railroad right-of-way path would provide additional pedestrian / bike connectivity. Accordingly, this is what we propose. 2. In light of the fact that given the physical difficulties and limitations of the site we are maximizing the use of public streets (vis-a-vis private drives) and pedestrian / bike connectivity: a. New public street Redtail Court connecting to Cameron Drive public street connection, providing access in / out of the project at South College / Cameron Drive signalized intersection. b. Extension of Fossil Boulevard southeast and east to connect with College (right in right out). F-\RarMwiflFTR Rnff cnnnrIPnrP%%/arinnc FnIInw1 In 1`1197119 rinr 11/19/n9