HomeMy WebLinkAboutSIENA (OVERLAND RIDGE) PUD - FINAL - 39-95A - CORRESPONDENCE - REVISIONS (3)design
Ted Shepard
Siena (Overland Ridge)
Landscape Plan
Page 2
by the City Forester.
16.13 The 16 Honeylocust along Verde have been changed to English Oak.
16C. A Note has been added to the Landscape Plan indicating the approved tree selections.
These match the recommendations of the City Forester. The approach to this is
clarified later in this document.
16E.5. The applicant would like to meet with the City to discuss terms and phasing of the
common area landscape construction prior to the addition of this note.
17. The approach to tree planting is proposed as follows:
A. The developer will contract with a local nursery such as Fort Collins Nursery for
proposed trees. The developer will negotiate a per tree price including furnishing
the tree, obtaining the tree permit, installing, and guaranteeing each tree for one
year. Perhaps proof of the purchase of these trees could be a condition of the
building permit. This would provide the City with assurance that the trees would
be purchased. The proof of purchase could specifically state the project name and
phase.
B. The homeowner will be given a certificate for each tree at the time of closing.
The certificate will state the tree selection options and the nursery for the person
to go to set up the tree installation.
C. Exact tree locations in tree lawns is difficult to establish at this time, especially
for trees located along lots without alleys. The reason is that during marketing,
homeowners select both their model of home and their lot. Each home has a
unique driveway location and each lot has its own unique characteristics. This
means that the exact location of the tree cannot be determined until the home is
built and the driveway installed. We propose that each tree be located after the
home is built and occupied according to guidelines established by the City
Forester and as part of the subdivision covenants.
The rest of the comments have been accomplished or have been responded to separately by
RBD, Inc. Engineers. Please let me know how I may be of further help.
design
January 5, 1996
Mr. Ted Shepard
Senior Planner LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
City of Fort Collins Planning URBAN DESIGN
281 N. College Avenue PLANNING
Fort Collins, CO. 80522-0580
RE: Siena (Overland Ridge) FDP
Dear Ted,
The attached plans have been modified to reflect the staff comments dated December
BHA DESIGN. INC.
19,1995. I have a few points of clarification on several of the comments:
2000 VERMONT
FT. COLLINS, CO 80525
City Comment Number
T E L 3 0 3 2 2 3 - 7 5 7 7
FAX 303 226-3855
1. I. You have requested better clarification of ownership and maintenance. The intent of
this proposal is that, for landscape purposes, tree lawns within the subdivision would
be maintained by individual homeowners. Covenants will stipulate the lawn is to be
maintained as bluegrass turf without mulch or shrub beds. We would like to retain the
possibility that small perennial beds may be permitted up to 100 square feet. All other
landscape areas within the subdivision will be maintained by a Homeowners
Association. These common areas are indicated on the plat as landscape tracts and
illustrated as landscape areas on the Landscape Plan.
IE. The Pleasant Valley Ditch Company does not own any land within this project. Their
ditch access is via an easement. We have, therefore, not included a signature block on
the plat.
2. We have reviewed the request for either a 16 foot or 20 foot alley. We would like to
continue our proposal for a 16 foot asphalt alley. We feel there is ample precedent
throughout the United States for this size of alley and a 20 foot alley would be too
wide, creating the appearance of an additional street. We would like to propose that
the asphalt alley be constructed to City cross section standards for local streets only
without curb and gutter. This would ensure the physical integrity of the alleys.
6.& 8. A wetlands study has been prepared for the project site. A copy of this report is
included. Pond 55 is still under discussion with City staff. The Natural Resources
Department and Stormwater are currently working to develop their desires for these
areas. We will respond once they have determined their desired direction.
10. This issue has been coordinated with Roger Buffington. The work for the eight inch
main will occur when Elizabeth is improved. Elizabeth will be improved during
Phase 2.
14. As you know, a utility coordination meeting is set for Friday January 5th to discuss
coordination of trees, and utility lines.
16.A. The species of tree along Elizabeth have been changed to the species recommended