HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUTOZONE MINOR SUBDIVISION - 34-94 - CORRESPONDENCE - OTHER JURISDICTIONSSTATE OF COLORADO
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Region 4
1420 2ndStreet'
P.O. 8ox.850
Greeley 'Colorado 80632-0850 . r
(303) 353-1.232
Larimer County, SH 287
Autozone Minor Subdivision
S. of Jax Surplus
Right Side
Fort Collins
June 28, 1994
Mr. Steve Olt - Planner
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Steve,
I have reviewed the Autozone Minor Subdivision proposal and offer
the following comments:
RIGHT-OF-WAY It appears that the appropriate width of right-of-way
is to be dedicated with this development resulting in 60 feet east
of the highway.centerline for a total of 120 feet.
ACCESS This revised plan shows a single access adjacent to the south
property boundary. This location is as recommended to Kerrie
Ashbeck on October 8, 1993. Sheet C1.0 shows a cross access with
the property to the north (Jax Surplus). That access is located
approximately 70 feet east of SH 287. The Jax Surplus site
configuration has not been provided, therefore, it is not possible
to evaluate the relationship of this proposed cross access to the
traffic patterns of that existing commercial development.
The access drive is dimensioned as 30 feet, flow line to flow
line. The dimensions of the gutter pan have not been provided
(Sheet 1/C2.0 was not included in this submittal). Assuming a 2
foot gutter pan, the access width exclusive of curb and gutter
would be 26 feet. The range of widths appropriate for this type
of commercial use would be 25-35 feet exclusive of curb and gutter
(The standard method of dimensioning access .is exclusive of curb
and gutter..) Sheet C1.4 shows the final access design to include
20 foot radii. This is the minimum radius recommended by the
State Highway Access Code. An access profile has not been
provided. However, based upon the spot elevations shown on Sheet
C1.4 for the curb return flow line and based upon the projected
edge of asphalt, I have determined that the access slopes from the
ROW line toward the highway at a 4% grade. That grade should be
maneuverable. I suggest that an access profile be added to the
plans for ease of review and inspection.
ACCESS PERMITTING PROCESS The City and the Department should discuss
the permitting process for this condition when a temporary access
is to be constructed. It seems appropriate necessary to issue a
temporary permit at this time that could include the entirety of
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Mr. Steve Olt
June 28, 1994
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Autozone Minor Subdivision
these plans and a final permit at such time as the reconstruction
is necessary based upon improvements to the state highway.
DRAINAGE The drainage plan shows a detention system at the east
end of the property, away from the state highway.
LANDSCAPING The landscaping plan shows all plantings outside of the
dedicated ROW. The plantings would not obstruct sight distance. at
the highway access.
UTILITIES Should new utility lines or connections be necessary
within the state highway ROW, a utility permit will be required.
Prior to such utility work, Mr. Henry Rangel of the Department
should be contacted at (303) 350-2111.
My comments are based upon the submittal as received June 13,
1994.
Thank you for the opportunity to review the Autozone Minor
Subdivision. Please contact me at (303) 350-2163 if you have any
questions.
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Sincerely,
Te a G. Jones
Region Devel ent/Access Co dinator