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Home My WebLink AboutPOUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1999 ELEMENTARY - SITE PLAN ADVISORY REVIEW - 19-97 - CORRESPONDENCE - (3)�a J 14. There is an existing irrigation ditch on the north and west. This may be the ditch that irrigates the Ron Ruff farm located to the south of the park site. It is suggested that PSD work closely with the ditch company and Mr. Ruff regarding access to the ditch, stormwater quality, and volume issues. 15. In preparing the Drainage Report, please be aware that the area was previously analyzed by Sear Brown Group (then R.B.D.). This original analysis used the Rational Method for calculating the amount of storm flows and stormwater detention. By today's criteria, the Rational Method has been replaced by the SWMM. Under the new method, the amount of stormwater detention required may increase and the existing detention pond may need to be enlarged, or a new detention pond provided on the elementary school site. In either event, the amount of stormwater detention and capacity of the detention system is critical and must be analyzed carefully under the SWMM. For further information regarding stormwater issues, please contact Basil Hamden, 221-6589. 16. Please be aware that two significant factors may influence the rate and pattern of development in the general vicinity. First, Hewlett-Packard has purchased 155 acres south of Harmony and east of C.R.#9 for an industrial park. Phase'One is expected to be a company called Celestica Colorado which has indicated a desire to construct an office and manufacturing facility consisting of 220,000 square feet with up to 600 employees. For further information, please call Bruce Hendee, BHA Design, 223-7577. Second, the City and County are jointly conducting an analysis of an area referred to as the Fossil Creek Study Area which is expected to develop in urban densities over the next several years. This area may be considered for the receiving of density transferred from other sensitive areas in the County surrounding Fort Collins. For further information regarding the Fossil Creek Study Area, please call Pete Wray, 221-6376. 17. A neighborhood information meeting is highly recommended. The geographic notification area for the meeting will be prepared by the City Planning Department. Please call the project Planner to initiate this process. 5. The site is within the Poudre Fire Authority service area. Based on the size and occupancy of the building, all the required fire protection measures must be met. For further information, please contact Roger Frasco, 221-6570. 6. The Department of Natural Resources advises that fugitive dust during construction is monitored by the County Health Department. Please contact Myrna Hansen, County Health Department, for further information about obtaining the necessary permit for a construction project of this size. 7. City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Department is concerned about the drainage swale that is shown around the ballfields. Parks and Rec owns the parcel to the south and the drainage swale may have implications for the design of the future neighborhood park. Please contact Janet Meisel, 221-6640, Parks Planner, to begin discussions about coordinating school.and park site planning. 8. The Transportation Department is concerned about the number of students who will be driven to the school. This traffic will load up the street system during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up periods. Every possible effort should be made for van -pooling and ride -sharing to minimize the number of auto trips to the school. k :5 9. There should be bicycle and pedestrian paths from the neighborhood to the school. Please coordinate with Parks and Rec on the feasibility of a path that ties the neighborhood, park, and school together in a logical manner that promotes safe, attractive and direct bike and ped access to the school. Also, please contact Kathleen Reavis, Transportation Planner, 221-6140, to discuss the "Safe Route to School" program. Sidewalks, crosswalks, signage and paths should all be coordinated in a logical manner. 10. The two bus loop curb cuts on Timberwood appear too close together. These should be further separated to avoid conflicts. 11. The City's Street Oversizing Fee is $7,292 per acre 12. A traffic impact study will be required as part of the submittal documents. Please call Eric Bracke, 221-6630, to discuss the scope of the study. 13. The site is located in the McClelland/Mail Creek Drainage Basin. The storm drainage fee in this basin is $3,717 per developed acre, subject to the amount of impervious surface and the runoff coefficient. There is a credit if the detention pond can handle capacity in excess of the minimum requirements. A Drainage Report, Grading and Drainage Plan and Erosion Control Plan are required at the time of submittal. MEETING DATE: June 2, 1997 ITEM: 1999 Southeast Elementary School APPLICANT: Mr. Michael Spearnak, Facilities Division, Poudre School District, 2407 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO. 80521 c/o Mr. Pat Dulaney, Dulaney Architecture, 850 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO. 80204. LAND USE DATA:. Request for new elementary school for grades K - 6, on 9.43 acres located west of Preston Junior High School and south of Timberwood Drive. The building would be approximately 52,000 square feet in size. Request includes ballfields, parking lot and bus loop. COMMENTS: 1. The site is located in the R-L, Low Density Residential Zone District. The request will be processed as a Site Plan Advisory Review for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Board. 2. The new Land Use Code requires that parking be distributed in such a way that there is a direct pedestrian connection from Timberwood to the front entry of the school. This issue may warrant further discussion based on the proposed site plan. 3. The site will be served by the City of Fort Collins Light and Power Utility. Three Phase power is available in Corbett Drive. The location of the transformer must be closely coordinated with Light and Power for design and estimating purposes. For further information, please contact Janet McTague, 221-6700. 4. The site will be served by the City of Fort Collins Water and Wastewater Utility. A 12 inch diameter water main and an 8 inch diameter sanitary sewer main are located in Timberwood Drive. These lines are available to serve the site. It is recommended that a grease interceptor be placed on the sanitary sewer line for the cafeteria. For further information, please contact Roger Buffington, 221- 6681. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT CommL--,ty Planning and Environmentai _ 1,rvices Current Planning City of Fort Collins June 5, 1997 Mr. Michael Speamak, Facilities Division Poudre School District 2407 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 Dear Mr. Spearnak: For your information, attached is a copy of the Staffs comments concerning 1999 Southeast Elementary School presented before the Conceptual Review Team on June 2, 1997. The comments are offered informally by Staff to assist you in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. . If you should have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, please feel free to call me at 221-6750. Sincerely, T� Ted Shepard Senior Planner TS/gjd Attachments cc: Mr. Pat Dulaney, Dulaney Architecture, 850 Sante Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204 Stormwater Department - Project Planner File 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020