HomeMy WebLinkAboutWATERGLEN PUD OVERALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 71 93 - CORRESPONDENCE - OTHER JURISDICTIONS (3)Mr. Steve Olt
November 8, 1993
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Waterglen PUD
travel from the development and properties north of the site
south to Vine and then east could impact the West Frontage
Road. It is possible that improvements to that intersection
could be necessary. That question must be addressed as
plans for this development progress.
DRAINAGE The contours shown on the Preliminary Site and
Landscape Plan indicate overland drainage to be generally
from north to south, and away from the Interstate.
As plans progress, a drainage study should be provided for
our review. That study must clearly show that there is no
increase of rate of runoff over that which has historically
flowed to the highway drainage system. The highway drainage
system is for the protection of the state highway ROW, and
is not intended to accommodate drainage from abutting
properties beyond the historical rate.
NOISE The portion of the property which borders the state
highway ROW is planned to be developed with commercial and
industrial uses. These uses will buffer the residential
development from the potential adverse impacts of traffic
noise along the Interstate.
My comments are based on submittals as received October 28,
1993.
Thank you for the opportunity to review the Waterglen PUD
plan submittal. Please contact me at 350-2163 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Tere Jones
Region Developm /Access Coordinator
TGJ
xc: D. Yost
J. Springer
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STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Region 4 OT
1420 2nd Street
P.O. Box 850
Greeley, Colorado 80632-0850
(303) 353-1232
November 8, 1993
Mr. Steve Olt
Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
PO Box 580
Fort Collins CO 80522
Dear.Steve,
Larimer Co., WFR I-25
Waterglen'PUD (Prelim. and
Overall Devel. Plan)
NW corner I-25 and E. Vine Dr.
NE of Fort Collins
I have reviewed the Waterglen PUD - Preliminary and Overall
Development Plans, and offer the following comments:
ROW The Department of Transportation has no.intention of
extending the West Frontage Road to the north from East Vine
Drive; therefore; there is no request for additional right-
of-way along the east property line.
ACCESS The Overall Development Plan indicates a considerable
impact to the road system in the area, as commercial,
industrial, and residential developments are included. The
written document submitted refers to a traffic study which
was conducted. I did not receive a copy of that study, and
therefore can offer no detailed comment in regard to its
content. However, the address of street requirements in the
written document states that the residential development
portion of the POD currently being planned does not generate
enough traffic to cause any off -site street improvements. I
recommend that the overall impact of the completed PUD be
carefully considered at this time. Traffic to and from the
site is likely to take advantage of the convenience and
proximity of the West Frontage Road which connects E. Vine
Drive to SH 14 to the south and the I-25 interchange. The
City is reminded that vehicular use and operation of public
accesses to the state highway is the responsiblity of the
city. The east access for this development, Waterglen
Drive, is planned approximately 800 feet west of the
intersection of the frontage road to Vine, so therefore
would not present a concern directly related to its
proximity to the state's highway. The interior road is
shown with the potential to provide access for the adjacent
property to the north. Proper planning of the drive and its
ultimate impact upon full build -out is required in order for
it to effectively serve as many land uses and properties as
possible. As no frontage road exists this is paramount. I
do have concerns that the volume of traffic which would