HomeMy WebLinkAboutWEST PLUM STREET PUD - PRELIMINARY/FINAL - 10-96A - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - VARIANCE REQUESTEngineering Associates
Mr. Mitchell Haas
Current Planning
281 North College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-0580
Re: West Plum Street -P.U.D., Preliminary/Final (#10-96A)
Dear Mr. Haas,
July 9, 1996
Project No: PIA-195-96
On behalf of our client, the applicant for the proposed West Plum Street - P.U.D., we are requesting
a variance to the Solar Orientation requirement of the Land Development Guidance System. All
Development Criterion A.-1.1 requires a minimum of sixty five percent (65%) of the lots meet the
definition of a solar oriented lot. Three (3) lots within the proposed development meet the
definition or $solar oriented lot. Therefore; only twenty three pel•Ce1;L \GJ/O/ o� the IVLJ I(ipC:LO WIG
solar orientation requirement.
The site being considered for development has several physical constraints that preclude
designing the development to optimise the solar orientation. The constraints are:
1. The site abuts existing development having a North - South orientation.
2. The long axis of the site is the North.- South direction.
3. The City has required that Pear Street be extended from the North through the site to
the South.
4. The primary circulation through the site is in the North - South direction rather
than the East - West direction that is necessary to meet the solar definition.
We feel that the request for variance is justified on the following grounds;
1. That by reason of exceptional conditions or difficulties with regard to solar
orientation or access, undue hardship would be caused to the subdivider by the strict
application of all provisions of Section A-1.1
2. The plan submitted is equal to or better than such plan incorporating the provisions
for :which the variance is requested.
We sincerely appreciate your consideration of this request. If you should have any questions or
desire additional information, please feel free to contact this office
Respectfully Submitted,
MESSNEI ngineering Associates
Dennis R.. Messner, P.E.
cc: Viita Building Company
Civil and Environmental Engineering Consultants.
150 E..29th Street, Suite 225 Loveland, Colorado 80538 Telephone: (970) 663-2221