HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT, 2003 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - SITE PLAN ADVISORY REVIEW - 5-02 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSIV. CONCLUSIONS
This study assessed the impacts of the New 2003 Elementary School
development on the short range and long range street system in the
vicinity of the proposed development. As a result of this analysis, the
following is concluded:
The development of the New 2003 Elementary School is feasible from
a traffic engineering standpoint. At full development, the New
2003 Elementary School will generate approximately 536 daily trip
ends, 152 morning peak hour trip ends, and 137 afternoon peak hour
trip ends.
Current operation at the key intersections is acceptable, except
for the eastbound minor street left turns at the Timberline/Trilby
intersection during the morning peak hour.
Using the short range (2006) background. traffic forecasts, a peak
hour signal warrant may be met in the morning peak hour at the
Timberline/Trilby intersection. Using the short range (2006)
background traffic forecasts, a peak hour signal warrant may be
met in the morning peak hour at the Timberline/Kechter/Willow
Springs intersection.
Using the short range (2006) background traffic forecasts, all key
intersections will operate acceptably with signal control at the
Timberline/Trilby and Timberline/Kechter/Willow Springs
intersections. The key intersections, analyzed as roundabouts,
will operate below the capacity of a single -lane roundabout,
except for the Timberline/Kechter/Willow Springs intersection
during the morning peak hour. This intersection will require a
multi -lane• roundabout or a northbound right —turn bypass lane.
Using the short range (2006) total traffic forecasts, the key
intersections will operate acceptably with signal control at the
Timberline/Trilby and Timberline/Kechter/Willow Springs
intersections. The short range geometry, with signal control at
the major intersections, is shown in Figure 8. The key
intersections, analyzed as roundabouts, will operate below the
capacity of a single -lane roundabout, except for the
Timberline/Kechter/Willow Springs intersection during the morning
peak hour. This intersection would require a multi -lane
roundabout or a northbound right -turn bypass lane.
Acceptable level of service will be achieved for bicycle and
transit modes based upon the measures in the multi -modal
transportation guidelines. In some cases, acceptable pedestrian
level of service cannot be achieved. It is expected that there
will be considerable bussing for the 2003 Elementary School.
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category where it is LOS C. Many of the streets in this area either
do not have sidewalks or are under construction. Therefore, the
actual level of service for standard is not addressed. Clearly, for
most standards the minimum level of service cannot be met with the
current street cross section. Actual level of services standards are,
more appropriately, addressed in the established areas of Fort
Collins, rather than on the fringes of the City. With the assumed
pedestrian facilities along future streets, the pedestrian level of
service for destination areas 2 and 3 will be acceptable, except for
the street crossing of Timberline Road. It is expected that children
from destinations 1 and 4, and areas beyond one mile from the 2003
Elementary School will be bussed.
Bicycle Level of Service
Based upon Fort Collins bicycle LOS criteria, there are no
destination areas within 1320 feet of the New 2003 Elementary School.
Bicycle lanes exist on part of Timberline Road. It is assumed that
Timberline Road will be built to a four -lane arterial cross section
with 8 foot bike lanes on each side of the street. A bicycle LOS
worksheet is provided in Appendix G.
Transit Level of Service
Currently, there is no transit service in the area. The Poudre
School District provides school bus service for those students who
live beyond the school walk area. A transit level of service
worksheet is provided in Appendix G. If feeder route service is
provided by the City for 16+ hours per weekday, then acceptable level
of service D will be achieved.
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Short Range (2006) Total Morning and School Afternoon Peak Hour Operation
Intersection
Movement
Level of Service
AM
School Phil
Timberline/Trilby
(stop sign)
EB LT
F
F
EB T/RT
C
C
EBAPPROACH
F
F
WB LT
F
F
WB T/RT
C
C
WB APPROACH
E
D
NB LT
A
A
SB LT
A
A
Timberline/Trilby
(signal)
EB
C
C
WB
C
C
NB
B
B
SB
B
g
OVERALL
B
B
Timberline/Trilby
ine/Trilby
(roundabout)
(
Percent of Capacity
(upper boundnower bound)
EB
53%/66%
38%/47%
WB
19%/25%
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6%/8%
NB
69%/84%
42%/51 %
SB
62%/75%
62%/75%
Timberline/Timber Trail
(stop sign)
WB LT/RT
D
C
SB LT
B
A
Timberline/Kechter/Willow Springs
(stop sign)
EB LT
F
F
EB T/RT
B
A
EB APPROACH
F
E
WB LT
F
F
WB T/RT
C
B
WB APPROACH
F
F
NB LT
A
A
SB LT
B
A
Tim be rline/Kechte r/Willow Springs
(signal)
EB
C
C
WB
C
CNB
B
B
SB
B
g
OVERALL
B
B
Timberline/KechterlWillow Springs
(roundabout)
Percent of Capacity
(upper boundnower
bound)
EB
151/0/19%
11%/14%WB
55%/70%
42%/52%
NB
99%/121%
46%/56%
SB
59%/720/6
689%/82%
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Using the traffic volumes shown in Figure 7 and the recommended
geometrics, the key intersections operate in the short range total
condition as indicated in Table 4. Calculation forms for these
analyses are provided in Appendix F. With stop sign control at the
Timberline/Trilby and Timberline /Kechter/Willow Springs intersections,
a minor street leg will operate at level of service F. With signal
control, these intersections will operate acceptably. The key intersections, analyzed as roundabouts, will operate below the
capacity of a single -lane roundabout, except for the
Timberline/Kechter/Willow Springs intersection during the morning peak
hour. This intersection would be required to be a multi -lane
roundabout or have a northbound right -turn bypass lane. As mentioned
above, if a roundabout intersection was selected, it would likely be a
multi -lane roundabout.
Geometry
Figure 8 shows the short range geometry with
control at the key intersections.
signal or
stop sign
The northbound right -turn lane at
the Timberline/Timber Trail intersection
may not
designed as part of the Westchase development to
have been
shown or
school site. Based upon a field visit, it
the south
of the
appears
not be provided on Timberline Road. If it is
that this
lane will
approved plans, then it is recommended that this
not shown
lane
on these
' since it may only be needed during the school peak
not
hour.
be built,
Pedestrian Level of Service
Appendix G shows a map of the area that is within one mile
(within the school service area) of the New 2003 Elementary school.
' There will be four pedestrian destinations within a mile of the New
2003 Elementary School. These are: 1) the residential area west of
the site (Southridge and Paragon Point), 2) the residential area
southwest of the site (Linden Park), 3) the residential area south of
the site (Westchase), and 4) the residential area northeast of the
site (existing and future developments within Larimer County). Other
Iresidences within this radius are not in a concentrated area. This
site is in an area type termed "school walking area." The level of
service determination assumes that future residential developments
I (namely, Linden Park and Westchase) will build their streets and
adjacent streets in accordance with Fort Collins Standards. This
being the case, pedestrian facilities will exist where they currently
do not within the city limits of Fort Collins. This is a reasonable
I assumption. If this does not occur or is not accepted by the City,
then acceptable pedestrian level of service cannot be achieved. It
should be noted that throughout this area there exists enclaves of
ILarimer County. Therefore, pedestrian facilities will not exist
adjacent to these enclaves. The Pedestrian LOS Worksheet is provided
Appendixin is Bforall categories, except levelum of service
"school walking
exceptfor the visual interest & amenities
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Short Range (2006) Background Morning and School Afternoon Peak Hour Operation
Intersection
Movement
Level of Service
AM
School PM
Timberline/Trilby
(stop sign)
EB LT
F
F
EB T/RT
C
C
EB APPROACH
F
F
WB LT
F
F
WB T/RT
C
C
WB APPROACH
E
D
NB LT
A
A
SB LT
A
A
Timberline/Trilby
(signal)
EB
C
C
WB
C
CNB
B
B
SB
B
B
OVERALL
B
B
(roundabout) line/Trilby
(round
Percent of Capacity (upper boundilower bound)
EB
48%/59%
34%/41%
WB
18%/23%
5%/7%
NB
64%/79%
40%/48%
SB
58%/70%
58%/70%
Timberline/Timber Trail
(stop sign)
WB LT/RT
C
B
SB LT
B
A
Tim berli ne/Kechter/Willow Springs
(stop sign)
EB LT
F
F
EB T/RT
B
A
EB APPROACH
F
E
WB LT
F
F
WB T/RT
C
B
WB APPROACH
F
F
NB LT
A
A
SB LT
B
A
Timberline/Kechter/Willow Springs
(signal)
EB
C
C
WB
C
CNB
B
g
SB
B
B
OVERALL
B
B
Tim berl ine/Kechter/Willow Springs
(roundabout)
Percent of Capacity
(upper boundnower
bound)
EB
15%/19%
11 %/14%
WB
55%/69%
41 %/51
NB
99%/120%
45%/54%
SB
580/6/700/.
67%/82%
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5 / 10
170/210
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50/40
Kechter
15/5
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SHORT RANGE (2006) TOTAL
PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC
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Timber Trail
Trilby
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SITE GENERATED PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC
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Trip Assignment
Trip assignment
expected to be loaded
is how the generated
on the street system.
and distributed trips are
The
assigned trips are the
resultant of the trip
distribution process.
Figure 6 shows the site
generated morning and
school afternoon peak
hour traffic assignment.
Figure 7 shows the total
(site plus background)
short range morning and
school afternoon peak hour traffic at the key
intersections.
Signal Warrants
As a matter of policy, traffic signals are not installed at any
location unless warrants are met according to the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices. It should be noted that the normal afternoon
peak hour was not analyzed. From experience, if the morning peak hour
signal warrant is met, it will likely be met in the afternoon peak hour
as well. Using the short range background peak hour traffic (Figure 5),
the warrant may be met in the morning peak hour at the Timberline/Trilby
and Timberline/Kechter/Willow Springs intersections. The peak hour
signal warrant analyses are provided in Appendix D.
Operation Analysis
Capacity analyses were performed at the key intersections. The
operations analyses were conducted for the
short range analysis,
reflecting a year 2006 condition. It is not definite when the full
arterial cross section of
Timberline Road would be extended south to
Trilby Road. For analysis
purposes, this transportation impact study
assumed that this would occur by/prior to the year 2006. Conventional
stop sign, signal, and
roundabouts were analyzed at selected
intersections. Roundabout
intersections were analyzed as single -lane
approaches as provided in
the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual. The
analysis technique indicates
"percent of capacity" for each approach leg
of the roundabout. Approach legs with "percent of capacity" of greater
than 100 percent indicates
that a multi -lane roundabout is needed or
perhaps a right -turn bypass
lane, if appropriate.
Using the traffic volumes shown in Figure 5, the key intersections
operate in the short range background condition as indicated in Table 3..
Calculation forms for these analyses are provided in Appendix F. With
' stop sign control at the Timberline/Trilby and Timberline /Kechter/Willow
Springs intersections, a minor street leg will operate at level of
service F. With signal control, these intersections will operate
acceptably. The key intersections, analyzed as roundabouts, will
operate below the capacity of a single -lane roundabout, except for the
Timberline/Kechter/ Willow Springs intersection during the morning peak
' hour, which will require a multi -lane roundabout or right -turn bypass
lanes on some legs. Since the Fort Collins Master Street shows
Timberline Road as a four -lane arterial in this area, it is likely that,
if a roundabout intersection is selected, it would be a multi -lane
' roundabout.
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165/205
50/40
Kechter
15/5
25/15
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20/10
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10/25 LO Qr) LO
75/105 T 6'
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7:30am-8:30am/3:00pm-4:00pm
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PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC 10
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Figure 4
TIMBER TRAIL ROAD
SCALE: 1 "=200'
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Figure 3
III. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The New 2003 Elementary School is a school development, located in
the northeast quadrant of the Timberline/Timber Trail (future)
intersection in Fort Collins. Figure 3 shows a site plan of the New
2003 Elementary School. The short range analysis (Year 2006) includes
development of the New 2003 Elementary School and an appropriate
increase in background traffic, due to other potential development in
the area.
The site plan shows access to the New 2003 Elementary School via
Timber Trail Road. A second access to Timberline Road, as shown on the
site plan, will serve school busses and faculty only.
Trip Generation
Trip
generation is important in considering
the impact of a
development
such as this upon the existing and proposed street system. A
compilation
6th Edition,
of trip generation information contained in Trip Generation,
ITE was used to estimate trips that would be generated by
the New 2003
Elementary School. Table 2 shows
the expected trip
generation on a daily, morning peak hour, and school
afternoon peak hour
basis.
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TABLE 2
Trip Generation
Code
Use
Size
AWDTE
AM Peak Hour
School PA.1 Peak Hour
Rate Trips
Rats
in
Rab
Out
Rate
In
Rate
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520
Elementary School
students 525
1.02 536
0.17
89
0.12
63
0.12
63
0.14
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Trip Distribution
Directional distribution of the generated trips was determined for
the New 2003 Elementary School based upon the service area provided by
the Poudre School District. The distribution may moderate slightly
' based upon how development occurs within the service area. Figure 4
shows the trip distribution used in the traffic assignment process.
' Background Traffic Projections
Figure 5 shows the short range (2006) background traffic
' projections. Background traffic projections for the short range future
horizon was obtained by reviewing the NFRRTP and various traffic studies
prepared for this area of Fort Collins. The background traffic includes
' that generated at the 2004 High School.
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TABLE 1
Current Morning and School Afternoon Peak Hour Operation
Intersection
Movement
Level
Level of Service
School PrA
Timberline/Trilby
(stop sign)
EB LT
F
D
EB T/RT
B
B
EB APPROACH
F
C
WB LT
C
C
WB T/RT
B
C
WB APPROACH
B
C
NB LT
A
A
SB LT
A
A
Timberline/Kechter/Willow Springs
(stop sign)
EB LT/T/RT
B
A
WB LT/T/RT
C
C
NB LT
A
A
SB LT
A
A
Bicycle Facilities
Bicycle lanes exist along Timberline Road, except for some
intermittent gaps. There are no bicycle facilities along Kechter
Road. When Kechter Road is improved to its minor arterial cross
section, it will have the required 8 foot bike lanes on each side of
the street.
Transit Facilities
There is no existing transit service in this area of Fort
Collins.
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48/39
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216/100 — / Trilby
1/1
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RECENT PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC
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As such, there will growing northbound right -turn movement and
westbound left -turn movement at the Timberline/Kechter/Willow Springs
intersection. However, once Trilby Road is connected to Ziegler Road,
it is expected that there will be some trip diversion to the new road.
The existing speed limit on Trilby Road is 35/40 mph.
' Timber Trail will be a future collector street on the south side
of the site. It will intersect with Timberline Road and to Ziegler
Road, according to the Fort Collins master Street Plan.
Existing Traffic
Recent morning and school afternoon peak hour traffic at the key
intersections is shown in Figure 2. Raw traffic count data is provided
in Appendix B. Morning and school afternoon peak hour traffic data at
' the Timberline/Kechter/Willow Springs intersection was collected in July
2001. Morning and school afternoon peak hour traffic data at the
Timberline/Trilby intersection was collected in January 2002. The
difference between the two counts was within a reasonable range, given
that the intersections are one mile apart.
Existing Operation
The counted intersections were evaluated using techniques provided
I in the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual. The existing stop sign control
was analyzed at the counted intersections. Using the morning and
school afternoon peak hour traffic shown in Figure 2, the peak hour
operation is shown in Table 1. Calculation forms are provided in
Appendix C. A description of level of service for signalized and
unsignalized intersections from the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual and a
table showing the Fort Collins Motor Vehicle LOS Standards
' (Intersections) are also provided in Appendix C. The key intersections
operate acceptably during both the morning and school afternoon peak
hours, except for the minor street left turns at the Timberline/Trilby
intersection during the morning peak hour. Delay commensurate with
level of service F is normal prior to meeting signal warrants. A peak
hour warrant analysis for the existing traffic indicates that signals
are not warranted at this intersection.
Pedestrian Facilities
Pedestrian facilities currently exist along the west. side of
Timberline Road, ending just south of Kechter Road/Willow Springs.
There are no pedestrian facilities along either side of Kechter Road
or Trilby Road. It is expected that as properties in this area are
developed, sidewalks will be installed as part of the street
infrastructure (Westchase and Linden Park). There are properties in
this area which are not within the City of Fort Collins. In the
scoping meeting, the transportation planning staff was not clear about
how to handle the lack of pedestrian facilities adjacent to these
properties.
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The location of the New 2003 Elementary School is shown in Figure
1. It is important that a thorough understanding of the existing
conditions be presented.
ILand Use
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Land uses in the area are primarily either residential or open. A
residential neighborhood (Westchase) is under development to the south.
The Linden Park residential development is planned and under
construction to the west of the site, across Timberline Road. Land
adjacent to the site is flat (<2% grade) from a traffic operations
perspective. The center of Fort Collins lies to the northwest of the
proposed New 2003 Elementary School.
Roads
Timberline Road is west of the New 2003 Elementary School site.
It is a north -south street designated as a four -lane arterial north of
the Timberline/Trilby intersection and a two-lane arterial south of
the Timberline/Trilby intersection on the Fort Collins Master Street
Plan. Currently, it has a two-lane cross section from just north of
the Timberline/Kechter/Willow Springs intersection to the south. The
Timberline/Kechter/Willow Springs intersection has stop sign control
on Kechter Road/Willow Springs and the Timberline/Trilby intersection
has stop sign control on Trilby Road. The existing speed limit on
Timberline Road is 40 mph. While nearby developments, which are under'
construction (Linden Park and Westchase), will build Timberline Road
to its full width adjacent to their frontage, it is not known whether
there will be substandard cross sections along "non -city" portions of
this street. This could have ramifications from an operations and
alternative mode perspective.
Kechter Road is to the north of the proposed New 2003 Elementary
School. It is a east -west street designated as a two-lane arterial on
the Fort Collins Master Street Plan. Currently, Kechter Road has a two-
lane cross section with minimal shoulders. The current posted speed is
40 mph.
Trilby Road is approximately 0.5 miles south of the New 2003
Elementary School site. It is an east -west street designated as a
four -lane arterial west of Timberline Road and a collector street east
of Timberline Road on the Fort Collins Master Street Plan. Currently,
Trilby Road has a two-lane cross section near the Timberline/Trilby
intersection. It will be extended to the east of Timberline Road,
eventually connecting to Ziegler Road. However, it is not known when
Trilby Road will be connected to Ziegler Road. For analysis purposes,
it is assumed that this connection will not be made until after 2006.
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I. INTRODUCTION
This transportation impact study addresses the capacity,
geometric, and control requirements at and near the proposed development
of the New 2003 Elementary School. The proposed New 2003 Elementary
School is located in the northeast quadrant of the Timberline/Timber
Trail (future) intersection, south of Kechter Road, in Fort Collins,
Colorado.
During the course of the analysis, numerous contacts were made
with the project planning consultant (RB+B), the Poudre School District
- Support Services, the Fort Collins Transportation Planning Staff, and
the Fort Collins Traffic Engineering Staff. This study generally
conforms to the format set forth in the Fort Collins transportation
impact study guidelines. Appendix A contains the Transportation Impact
Study Base Assumptions form and related attachments for the New 2003
Elementary School. The study involved the following steps:
- Collect physical, traffic, and development data;
- Perform trip generation, trip distribution, and trip assignment;
- Determine peak hour traffic volumes;
- Conduct capacity and operational level of service analyses on key
intersections;
- Analyze signal warrants;
- Conduct level of service evaluation of pedestrian, bicycle, and
transit modes of transportation.
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure
Page
1.
Site Location ........................................
3
2.
Recent Morning and School
Afternoon Peak Hour Traffic ..........................
5
3.
Site Plan ............................................
8
4.
Trip Distribution ....................................
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5.
Short Range (2006) Background
Morning and School Afternoon Peak Hour Traffic .......
10
6.
Site Generated Morning and School
Afternoon Peak Hour Traffic ..........................
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7.
Short Range (2006) Total
Morning and School Afternoon Peak Hour Traffic .......
13
8.
Short Range (2006) Geometry ..........................
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APPENDIX
A Base Assumptions Form
B Recent Morning and School Afternoon Peak Hour Traffic
C Current Morning and School Afternoon Peak Hour Operation/Level of
Service Descriptions/Fort Collins LOS Standards
D Signal Warrant Analysis
E Short Range Background Traffic Operation
F Short Range Total Traffic Operation
G Pedestrian/Bicycle Level of Service Worksheets
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paqe
I. Introduction -------------------------------- i
II. Existing Conditions .................................. 2
LandUse ............................................. 2
Roads ....
Existing Traffic ..................................... 4
Existing Operation ................................... 4
Pedestrian Facilities ................................ 4
Bicycle Facilities ................................... 6
Transit Facilities ................................... 6
III. Proposed Development ................................. 7
Trip Generation ...................................... 7
Trip Distribution .................................... 7
Background Traffic Projections ....................... 7
Trip Assignment ...................................... 11
Signal Warrants ...................................... 11
Operation Analysis ................................... 11
Geometry............................................. 15
Pedestrian Level of Service .......................... 15
Bicycle Level of Service ............................. 18
Transit Level of Service ............................. 18
Iv. Conclusions .......................................... 19
LIST OF TABLES
Table Paqe
i. Current Morning and School
Afternoon Peak Hour Operation ........................ 6
2. Trip Generation ...................................... 7
Short Range (2006) Background Morning
and School Afternoon Peak Hour Operation ............. 14
4. Short Range (2006) Total Morning
and School Afternoon Peak Hour Operation ............. 16
2003 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT STUDY
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 2002
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Poudre School District
Support Service Center
2407 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
' Prepared by: 00���
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2272 Glen Haven Drive
Loveland, CO 80538 1a�oC
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FAX: 970-669-5034
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February 14, 2002
City of Fort Collins
281 N. College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-0580
Attention: Ted Shepard
Subject: 2003 Elementary School — New Construction
On the east side of Timberline Road, North of Trilby
PSD Project No. 01-014
Intent to Annex said property
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The Poudre School District is planning on constructing a new elementary school on the subject
site. We have submitted the project to the City of Fort Collins and, as we discussed this week,
the project is currently scheduled to be reviewed at the March 7111 Planning & Zoning, Board
Meeting- The Poudre School District wanted to make sure the City of Fort Collins was aware
that we fully intend to annex said property. We are working with Byron Collins, the developer to
the south of our site, and will be annexing in conjunction with his submittal. This is scheduled to
be completed in April.
Because the Site Plan Advisory Review will precede the annexation, we are submitting this letter
to notify you of our intent to annex in hopes to avoid potential delays in review and approval of
our project. We currently plan to bid the project on April 16th of 2002 in order to meet a
required completion date of April 16th, 2003. Please contact me with any questions regarding the
annexation of this site.
Tammie Simpson
Project Manager
tel: 490-3617
fax:490-3524
cc: Jerry Crarremon - PSD
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Agastache cana'Double Bubble'
Double Bubble Mint
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Agastache x Desert Sunrise
Hybris Hummingbird Mint
4 112" pots
Antennaria sp.
Pussytoes
2 112" pots
Bouteloua gracilis "Hachita"
Blue Grama Grass
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Buchloe dactyloides
Buffalo Grass
seed
Callirope involucrata
Poppy Mallow
4 1 /2" pots
Certatoides lanta
White Sage
Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower
4 1 /2" pots
Eriogonum umbellatum
Sulfur Buckwheat
4 1 /2" pots
Festuca ovina glauca
Blue Fescua
#1
Gaillardia aristata
Gaillardia
#1
Linum perenne var. Lewisii
Blue Flax
#1
Oenothera missoudensis
Missouri Primrose
#1
Orzyopsis hymenoides
Indian Rice Grass
#1
Panicum vargatum "Prairie Sky"
Prairie Sky Switch Grass
#1
Penstemon 'Pike's Peak Purple'
Pike's Peak Purple Penstemon
#1
Ratibida columnifera
Prairie Cone Flower
4 1/2" pots
Schizachyrium scopulorum
Little Bluestem
#1
Zauschneria arizonica
Hardy Hunningbird Trumpet
2 1 /2" pots
Zinnia granditbra
Prairie Zinnia
4 112" pots
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Trees
Acer grandidentatum
Big Tooth Maple
2
6 -8' B&B
Betula nigra
River Birch
1
Catalpa speciosa
Catalpa
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Celtis occidentalis'Prairie Pride'
Prairie Pride Hackberry
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Celts reticulata
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Crataegus cusgalli inermis
Hawthorn
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Forestiera neomexicana
New Mexican Privet
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Fraxinus pennsylvania 'Patmore'
Patmore Ash
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Gleditsia triancanthos var. inermis'Shademaster'
Shademaster Honey Locust
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Juniperus scopulorum
Rock Mountain Jumiper
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Malus'Prairie Fire'
Praire Fire Crabapple
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Ostrya virginiana
Ironwood
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Pinus Ponderosa
Ponderosa Pine
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Populus sargentii
Plains Cottonwood
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Prunus virginiana'Melanocarpa'
Western Chokecherry
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Quercus macrocarpa
Bur Oak
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Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'
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Ulmus carpinifolia'Homestead'
Homestead Elm
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Shrubs
Amelanchier alnifolia
Rocky Mtn. Servicebeny 1
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Amorpha canescens
Leadplant
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Aroma melanocarpa elata
Black Choke Cherry
#3-5
Atriplex canescens
Saltbush
#1
Cercocarpus ledifolius
Curl -leaf Mtn. Mahogany
#3-5
Chamaebatiaria millefolium
Fernbush
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Chrysothamus nauseosus
Rabbitbush
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Cowania maxicana
Cliffrose
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Fallugia paradoxa
Apache Plume
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Mahonia haematocarpa
Desert Holly
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Mahonia repens
Creeping Oregon Grape Holly
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Philadelphus microphyllus
Uttleleaf Mockorange
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Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood'
Abbotswood Potentilla
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Ribes aureum
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Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac
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VICINITY MAP 02/13/02
#5-02 2003 Elementary School
Poudre School District
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Poudre School District 2003 New Elementary School — Site Plan Advisory
Review, #5-02
March 7, 2002 P & Z Meeting
Page 7
E. A neighborhood meeting was held on February 25, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Board advise the Poudre School
District Board of Education that the location, character and extent of the
proposed 2003 Elementary School, #5-02, is appropriate and conforms to the
elements relative to the adopted master plan (City Plan) and the Fossil Creek
Reservoir Area Plan of the City.
Poudre School District 2003 New Elementary School — Site Plan Advisory
Review, #5-02
March 7, 2002 P & Z Meeting
Page 6
Between Kechter and Trilby Roads, a distance of one mile, Timberline Road will
be improved in conjunction with the Poudre School District and three private
developers. These private projects are Linden Park, Westchase and The
Timbers. As an arterial street, the City will reimburse for the over -sized portion of
the improvements with the exception of the District, which does not pay into the
Street Oversizing Fund. Consequently, the District will be responsible for the
over -sized portion of the arterial.
The construction of Timber Trail Drive will be divided between the District and the
developer. As a minor collector, the City will reimburse for the over -sized portion
of the improvements to the developer, but again, not to the District.
In the short range (2006), two traffic signals are warranted. These are
Timberline/Kechter/Willow Springs on the north and Timberline/Trilby on the
south. In the long range (2020), the Ziegler/Rock Creek and the Ziegler/Kechter
intersections will warrant traffic signals.
8. Neighborhood Meeting:
A City -sponsored neighborhood meeting was held on February 25, 2002.
Minutes to this meeting will be provided.
9. Findings of Fact/Conclusion:
In evaluating the request, Staff makes the following findings of fact:
A. The request is a Site Plan Advisory Review for recommendation to the
Poudre School District Board of Education. The request is not a Project
Development Plan or Subdivision.
B. The location of the facility complies with the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area
Plan and the land use is in compliance with the Low Density Mixed -Use
Neighborhood zone district.
C. The project complies with the applicable standards of Article Three.
D. The public improvements have been reviewed by the appropriate City
departments and agencies and found to meet utility and engineering
standards.
Poudre School District 2003 New Elementary School — Site Plan Advisory
Review, #5-02
March 7, 2002 P & Z Meeting
Page 5
6. Energy Conservation and Sustainable Design:
The building and site include the following features to promote energy
conservation and sustainability:
• Generous use of glass for day -lighting;
• Bio-swales for treatment of stormwater;
• Roof drains tied into bio-swales
• Sensitive treatment of McClelland Creek
The District design team has worked closely with the City Light and Power
Department on promoting energy conservation features to reduce electrical
consumption.
7. Transportation:
The site is located at the northeast corner of Timberline Road (existing) and
Timber Trail Drive (future). According to the Master Street Plan, Timberline Road
is classified as a standard (four -lane) arterial and Timber Trail is classified as a
minor collector. Both streets will be improved/constructed as per the Larimer
County Urban Area Street Standards.
A. Non -vehicular Circulation
Internal walkways will connect out to both public streets. The connection to
Timberline will wrap around the bus loop for safety purposes. In addition, both
public streets will feature detached sidewalks.
B. Vehicular Circulation
There will be two primary access points to the site. Access off Timberline Road
will lead to the bus loop and faculty/staff parking lot. Parents and visitors are
directed to the southerly lot that takes access off Timber Trail Drive. There will
be no vehicular connection between these two parking lots for safety purposes.
All internal drives will be dedicated as emergency access easements in
accordance with the standards of the Poudre Fire Authority.
C. Public Street Improvements
Poudre School District 2003 New Elementary School — Site Plan Advisory
Review, #5-02
March 7, 2002 P & Z Meeting
Page 4
4. Land Use.. -
A. Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan
As mentioned, the campus is contained within the northwest portion of the Fossil
Creek Reservoir Area Plan. The parcel is designated as "Low Density Mixed -
Use Residential Neighborhood." Upon completion of the annexation process, the
zoning will match this sub -area designation. Since schools are a permitted use
within this zone district, the proposed elementary school conforms to the adopted
sub -area plan.
5. Design:
A. Site Plan
The new Elementary School will feature a 63,092 square foot, two-story building.
As with all elementary schools, there will be specific areas devoted to the actual
structure, outdoor play areas, parent parking, and bus loop/faculty/staff parking.
The bus drop-off, faculty and staff lot is located on the west side of the building
with access gained directly off Timberline Road. This lot will include 46 spaces.
The parent parking lot will gain access via Timber Trail Drive, a future minor
collector street. In order to promote safety, there will be no vehicular access
between these two parking lots.
B. Architecture
The building will be very similar to Zach Elementary, presently being constructed
on the Staley Farm. The primary difference is that this particular school will
feature a 1,500 square foot pre-school. There will be subtle differences in
material color to provide a contrast to Zach.
Like Zach Elementary, the building will be two stories. The main entrance faces
southwest. There will be ample use of windows for day -lighting the interior.
Circulating air during the day over ice that is made at night will cool the building.
C. Landscaping
Street trees will be provided in the parkway strip along both public streets. The
parking lots will feature landscape islands. Trees are also placed around the
east, south and west side of the property for shading.
Poudre School District 2003 New Elementary School — Site Plan Advisory
Review, #5-02
March 7, 2002 P & Z Meeting
Page 3
The south property line of the school site will be a public street called Timber
Trail Drive. This street is the north property line of a County -approved
development called "The Timbers." This is a residential project just north of
Westchase consisting of 176 condominiums on 23.5 acres. These units will be
divided among eight-plex structures. The density will be 7.5 dwelling units per
acre. The school site and The Timbers will jointly apply for annexation and
zoning this Spring after contiguity is gained via the annexation of Westchase.
The annexation is in conformance with the Intergovernmental Agreement
between the City and Larimer County for parcels within the Fossil Creek
Reservoir Area Plan.
The square mile section features McClelland Creek running in a northwest to
southeast direction. This is the major drainage outfall for the entire section.
3. Right of Advisory Review:
Colorado Revised Statutes provide two specific references, which allow the City
to review the planning, and location of school sites.
A. Section 22-32-124, C.R.S., as amended, addresses the right of the School
District to construct schools within a municipality and the location or
manner of construction of such schools. The statutes specifically limit the
municipalities' participation in the process to a limited right of review and
appeal to the Board of Education.
B. Section 31-23-209, C.R.S. provides that no public building shall be
constructed or authorized in a city until the "location, character and extent
thereof' has been submitted for approval by the Planning and Zoning
Board. In the case of disapproval, the Planning and Zoning Board shall
communicate its findings to the School District. The disapproval of the P
& Z Board may be overruled by the School Board by a vote of not less
than two-thirds of its membership.
Under Section 31-23-209, C.R.S., the Planning and Zoning Board should make a
finding as to the location, character, and extent of the public building relative to
the adopted Master Plan (City Plan) of the City. Such findings help ensure that
the proposed project conforms to the adopted plan of the City of Fort Collins.
Poudre School District 2003 New Elementary School — Site Plan Advisory
Review, #5-02
March 7, 2002 P & Z Meeting
Page 2
D. The public improvements have been reviewed by the appropriate City
departments and agencies and found to meet utility and engineering
standards.
E. A neighborhood meeting was held on February 25, 2002.
COMMENTS:
1. Background:
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows
N: FA-1 (County); Rural Residential
S: FA-1 (County); Rural Residential (Future "The Timbers" residential
subdivision)
E: FA-1 (County); Agriculture
W: FA-1 (County); Agricultural and Rural Residential
This 11-acre parcel was originally a portion of a larger farm. It is also contained
within a Minor Land Division, approved by Larimer County, which also contained
the 23.5-acre tract being developed as `The Timbers" located directly to the
south. The property is located within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan,
jointly adopted by both the City and County in 1998.
2. Context Within the Section:
The site lies within the northwest quarter of a section bounded by Kechter Road,
Timberline Road, Ziegler Road (C.R.#9), and Trilby Road (extended). There is
one existing, large -lot County subdivision in the northeast quarter called The
Homestead. In the northwest quarter, there are several unplatted parcels,
fronting on Kechter Road, which feature rural residential on a variety of acreages.
The southwest quarter consists of the County -approved Westchase Subdivision.
This is a residential project consisting of 364 lots and a neighborhood center.
The entire project is 158 acres. In addition to the neighborhood center, land is
set aside for a fire station and church. The resulting density is 3.25 d.u./acre.
Westchase is currently in the process of annexation. The southeast quarter of
the section remains agricultural and within the buffer area for Fossil Creek
Reservoir.
ITEM NO. 3
MEETING DATE 3/7/02
iiA STAFF Ted Shepard
Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Poudre School District 2003 New Elementary School, Site
Plan Advisory Review, #5-02
APPLICANT: Poudre School District
Planning, Design and Construction Department
2407 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
OWNER: Same
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a request for a Site Plan Advisory Review. The 2003 Elementary School
consists of an 11.30-acre campus located on the east side of Timberline Road,
approximately 2,000 feet south of Kechter Road (C.R.#36) and north of Trilby
Road. The two-story structure would serve 600 students and contain 63,092
square feet. The parcel is not yet annexed but located within the Urban Growth
Area and the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. Annexation is expected to be
complete later this Spring after contiguity is achieved with Westchase
Subdivision to the south. The anticipated zone district is L-M-N in conformance
with the Structure Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A. The request is a Site Plan Advisory Review for recommendation to the
Poudre School District Board of Education. The request is not a Project
Development Plan or Subdivision.
B. The location of the facility complies with the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area
Plan and the land use is in compliance with the Low Density Mixed -Use
Neighborhood zone district.
C. The project complies with the applicable standards of Article Three.
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