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102 Remington Street
L 7� Fort Collins' CO 80524
303-221-6570
303-221-6635 (Fax Number)
December 17, 1993
Ron Phillips
Interim Planning Director
City of Fort Collins
281 N. College
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Ron:
I am enclosed a copy of the parking survey conducted in 1992. We have used the
results of this survey to justify the 36' street width requirement in single family
housing subdivision.
As you know, downsizing street widths from 36' to 28' has been discussed as an
issue in the affordable housing arena. It is the policy of the Poudre Fire Authority
to not allow this sort of downsizing. We view this issue as a level of service we
provide to our customers. Narrow street widths make our operation much less
safe for not only the people we protect, but also the firefighters providing this
service.
The Poudre Fire Authority has available a videotape showing our operation. We
can also illustrate our position with photographs. If you would like to see these
items, please contact me.
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Sincerely,
Fire
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X B M O R A N D U M
Date: March 8, 1994
To: Ron Phillips, Planning Director
Steve Olt, Planner
From: Karen Manci, Environmental Planner'�"
Re: Timing of Waterglen P.U.D. Cooper Slough Impact Report
Regarding Waterglen P.U.D. discussions last night at P&Z meeting,
please inform Eldon Ward that Natural Resources needs to see the
report on impacts to wildlife, water quality, water quantity, water
temperature, hydrology, etc. --and their proposed mitigation for
impacts --at least 2 weeks before you (Planning) needs Natural
Resources' comments in writing. I will need this amount of time to
have the report reviewed by the CDOW and a'hydrologist specialist
to receive their comments in writing to us before we can provide
our comments in writing. The reason that all comments must be in
writing is that Eldon agreed verbally in a meeting on January 20th
to provide this information we requested (and needed to evaluate
the impacts to the site) before preliminary approval; however,
Eldon implied last evening that he was unaware of this request
until just before the P&Z worksession. As you know, I followed up
the meeting with Eldon on, the 20th by meeting with CDOW staff and
providing our written comments, submitted to Steve on January 28th.
Please give me a call (x6310) if you have any questions regarding
our request for at least a 2-week review period of the report
before we comment in writing.
We also disc weed the requirements for the Pmliuminary Drainage Report. Sevemi ieems
including a prallmhmrY Pam+ gnftg Plug larWMPe Plan, all omite utility essemena, Pig
(ie, Corps of Engineers 404, State of Colorado NPDES) need to be addressed. I have attached
A copy of the City's review checldist which itemizes the Pmftloa[y Drainage Report
requirements. I will also Iet you know what additional information will be requited by the
City's Natural Resources Department,
Glen, Please review this memorandum and let me know as soon as possible if there are any
discrepancies.
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By: Gene Morris, Love & Associates, "'"�'�wl
To: Glen Schluter, City of Fort Collins
Libby Guest W. W. Royuolds Companies
Eldon Ward, Cityscape
I spoke with Basil Hamdan and Glen Schluter, review engineers for the City of Fort Collins, to
discuss their comments on our Drainage report submittal dated February 119 1994, for the
Waterglen. ODP. The following items will need to be addressed and three copies submitted to
the City for final approval.
1. The report needs to state that the current Cooper Slough Master
Plan indicates a regional stormwater detention pond with 100-year
detention and release rates equal to the historic 2-year cutoff. A
series of Individual ponds is currently proposed in lien of a single
pond with 100-year detention and release rates equal to historic 2-
year runoff. These ponds will be routed in the final drainage >�
analysis using SWMM modelling to limit overall site discharge to
historic tubes. The proposed development is in compliance with
the current Cooper Slough Master Plan.
2. A new box culvert win need to be sized at Cooper Slough and
Vine Drive. This box will need to convey the 100-year flow.
within Cooper Slough with no road overtopping.
3. Swales conveying the Boxelder Creek overflows need to be
checked to we that they have been sized for the 100-year storm
and that #teeboard requirements have been met. Freeboard needs
to be 1-foot or 33 percent of the flow area, whichever is better for
the specific site Situation.
4. Wetlands will need to be delineated on the drainage basin maps,
We also need to talc with City of Fort Collins Natural Resources
to debotmine any additional requirements. I have telephoned them
and left a message to have them return my call.
5. We need to show onsite routing of the Anheuser Busch discharges
at Cooper Slough at the northwest comer of the property and .
include these flows in awale sizing and culvert sizing along this
watestcoutse.
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Collins, CO 80524
303-221 6570
303-221-6635 (Fax Number)
TO: Planning and Zoning Board:
Rene Clements
Jan Cottier
Jennifer Fontana
Jim Klataske
Bernie Strom
Lloyd Walker
Sharon Winfree
FROM: Mike Pretz, Fire Marshal - 11%/F
DATE: March 17, 1994
RE: Street Widths
During the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on March 7, 1994, Mr. Eldon
Ward stated that several streets in the Landings subdivision were 28' wide
including Breakwater Drive. Breakwater Drive is in fact 36' wide. A 36'
wide street allows for parking on both sides and still permits a 20' travel
lane for emergency equipment.
I would be willing to attend a work session to discuss street widths and
access requirements from a public safety perspective. Please feel free to
contact me at the Fire Prevention Bureau at 221-6570.
cc: John Mulligan
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Fire Prevention Bureau
• 102 Remington Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
303-221-6570
303-221-6635 (Fax Number)
To: Steve Olt, Project Planner
From: Mike Pretz, Fire Marshal L-14
Re: Waterglen P.U.D. ,
Date: February 28,1994
The developer for the Waterglen P.U.D. has requested a variance
from the normal 36' wide street width to 28' wide streets. The
developer also states that off street parking will be provided by
using the garage and driveway. Moreover, he will designate the'2i
opposite side "No Parking" and use private enforcement to enforce
this restriction.
The Poudre Fire Authority recommends that the Planning and Zoning
Board deny the request for the use of 281street width in this
subdivision. The only exception to this is along Waterglen Place
where dwellings are on one side of the street. The denial for
the use of the 28' street width is for the following reasons:
Emergency access for fire vehicles would be compromised by
parking on both sides of the street. The width of many of our
apparatus exceed 12 feet. For example, our Telesqurts need 12
feet of area to be properly set up. The ladder truck requires at
least 16 feet of width to ensure proper. safe operations.
Although the developer plans to use private contractors to
enforce the parking restriction, there are no provisions in the
City of Fort Collins nodes to allow this to happen. Private
enforcement on a public street simply cannot be done.
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standard for single family areas which provides on -street
parking in front of every unit..
Expecting people to obey a law that says park on only one
side of the street because it is signed and stalls are painted
for no continuously apparent reason., will not work. It is not
an obvious need to the general public to keep a 201 wide
travel way clear for emergencies that occur infrequently by
their parking on only one side of the street. Restrictions
like this only work in urban areas, such as Denver, where
restricted parking on one side of a residential street is
commonly used because traffic volumes from through traffic
dictate the need for the clear space. This condition.is a
continuous need and obvious to the general public. Therefore,
people are more likely to follow the rules and they are self -
enforcing. The intermittent need to keep the street clear for
emergency traffic is not self enforcing. '
- Parking in garages and driveways does not provide enough
parking for all needs. On -street parking is necessary. Most
guests do not park in driveways.
- As long as the 20' wide clear travelway is needed by the
Poudre Fire Authority for the method that they fight fires,
the standard 36 foot wide street is needed to guarantee the
space is provided, especially ,where lots are small and the
units face both sides of the street.
Private enforcement of the parking regulations on a public street
may be a problem that the City Attorney may be able to address. If
you have any further questions let me know.
xc: Mike Pret2
City of Fort Collins
Commu._.y Planning and Environmental .._rvices
Engineering Department 4
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 24, 1994
TO: Steve Olt, Project Planner
FROM: Mike Herzig, Development Engineering Manager AOCWI
RE: Waterglen P.U.D. - Request for 28' Wide Streets
The Developer has requested approval of a variance to allow the use
of 28 foot wide streets to serve the dwelling units in this
development. It was proposed that four off-street parking spaces
would be provided with each unit (including two in a garage or
carport and two tandem spaces in the driveway). The Developer also
proposes to sign one side of the street for no parking and paint
parking stalls on the opposite side to designate where parking is
acceptable. Strict private enforcement of the parking restriction
is also proposed.
The Engineering Department recommends that the Planning and Zoning
Board deny the request.for the use of 28 foot wide streets for all
streets except Waterglen Place. As long as no parking signs are
installed on the south side of the street where no units face the
street, Waterglen Place meets City standards for allowed use of a
28 foot wide street. The denial for the remaining 28 foot streets
is -recommended for the following reasons:
- A 28 foot wide street that has units facing the street on
both sides and with lots proposedto be small, the on -street
parking demand will be too great to keep a 20' wide clear
driving path in the street for the necessary fire emergency
access to all of the properties.
- Painted parking stalls on one side of the street would be
a continuous maintenance expense for the City and a liability
for the City if the paint markings were.not maintained.
- In a Fort Collins residential setting people are accustomed
to parking on the street in front of their property and with
parking on both sides of the street. Residents assume an
ownership over the street in front of their house and often
resent neighbors and neighbor's guests parking in front of
their house. Therefore our design practice has been to use a
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Waterglen PUD
March 24, 1994
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Gene Morris of Love & Associates to Glen Schlueter, is attached to this letter. The
memorandum outlines the information that is required by the Stormwater Utility for
review.
6. A condition of preliminary approval state that the applicant provide to the City
adequate written documentation in regard to the impacts of the proposal on the
wildlife habitat and water quality, quantity, and temperature of the Cooper Slough,
which would include proposed mitigation efforts to address such impacts, and that
the adequacy of the information be approved by the City prior to submission of final
P.U.d. plans for any portion of the development. In a memorandum to Ron Phillips
and Steve Olt, dated March 8, 1994, Karen Manci states that Natural Resources needs
to see the report on impacts to wildlife, water quality, water quantity, water temperature,
hydrology, etc...... and their proposed mitigation for impacts ..... at least 2 weeks
before Planning needs Natural Resources' comments in writing. This information must
be submitted to the Natural Resources Department no later than April 4, 1994. A copy
of Karen Manci's memorandum is attached to this letter.
It is important to meet the submittal deadlines stated in this letter if you intend to be on the
agenda for the April 25, 1994 Planning and Zoning Board hearing.
Project Planner
xc: Libby Glass, W.W. Reynolds Companies
Basil Hamdan, Stormwater Utility
Karen Manci, Natural Resources
Gary Diede, Director of Engineering
Mike Herzig, Engineering
Mike Pretz, Poudre Fire Authority
Tim Buchanan, City Forester
Rick Ensdorff, Transportation Director
Ron Phillips, Interim Planning Director
Waterglen PUD
March 24, 1994
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side only. To address concerns related to on -street parking demand, four off-street
parking spaces per unit are proposed, as well as striping specific on -street parking spaces
on one side of 28' streets, and strict private enforcement of towing improperly parked
vehicles". City staff is currently reviewing the residential street width standard, not only
for this development, but for all developments. Presently, the City considers the 28'
street widths in developments with a large number of predominantly small lots to present
significant safety concerns. Staff recommends that this request not be granted.
A copy of a memorandum from Mike Herzig to Steve Olt, dated February 24, 1994, is
attached to this letter. Copies of letters from Mike Pretz, Poudre Fire Authority Fire
Marshall, to:
* Ron Phillips, dated December 17, 1993,
* Steve Olt, dated February 28, 1994, and
* the Planning and Zoning Board, dated March 17, 1994
are attached to this letter.
4. A condition of preliminary approval states that the developer provide, at the time of
or prior to final P.U.D. submission, an adequate noise level impact study that
measures and identifies the noise impacts of Interstate Highway 25 on the residential
phases of the development. Furthermore, that the final P.U.D. plan provide
measures which effectively mitigate the noise to levels which are consistent with City
Code and which are compatible with the residential character of the project, and are
visually attractive. At the March 7, 1994 Planning and Zoning Board public hearing
the Board expressed concerns about the potential noise impacts that the highway would
have on the proposed residential development. The noise level impact study must be done
by the developer in time to be submitted to staff on the plan revision due date (from the
1994 Development Review Schedule, attached) in the month that the applicant intends
to take the preliminary P.U.D. plan to the Board.
5. A condition of preliminary approval states that the applicant provide to the City an
adequate preliminary drainage report and that this report be approved by the City
prior to submission of final drainage reports and plans for any portion of the
development. The Stormwater Utility has indicated that they need two weeks to review
the preliminary drainage report from the time that they are able to initiate their review.
If the developer's intent is to take the Waterglen P.U.D. -Preliminary to the Planning and
Zoning Board on April 25, 1994, then the required number of copies of the report must
be submitted to the Stormwater Utility no later than April 4, 1994. A copy of a
Transmittal Sheet from Basil Hamdan to Steve Olt, with a telephone memorandum from
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City of Fort Collins
Commu._,y Planning and Environmental _ _rvices
Planning Department
March 24, 1994
Eldon Ward
Cityscape Urban Design, Inc
3555 Stanford Road, Suite 105
Fort Collins, CO. 80525
Dear Eldon,
This letter is to outline the steps that need to be taken on the outstanding areas of concern
relating to the Waterglen P.U.D. - Preliminary plans. This item was tabled by the Planning and
Zoning Board on March 7, 1994, with the Board deferring any action until additional
information on the following issues is provided for review by City staff and other relevant
outside reviewing agencies:
A condition of preliminary approval states that the applicant be required to provide
necessary off -site street improvements as described in Section 29-678(6) of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins. The W.W. Reynolds Companies have requested "that I-25
be recognized as the nearest arterial or that the interpretation of City standards requiring
construction of 36' width of pavement to the nearest arterial be waived". Staff
recommends that this request not be granted.
2. A condition of preliminary approval states that the landscaping be installed at the
minimum sizes and phasing schedule as required in the L.D.G.S. unless the City,
after consultation with the applicant, agrees to allowing smaller sized landscape
materials in natural areas, the Cooper Slough, drainage areas, perimeter buffering,
and common areas prior to submission of the final P.U.D. This is no longer a
condition of approval. Staff recommends that the landscaping be implemented to the
current City standards to provide instant landscaping effect, ensure better survivability
of trees and shrubs during the first 5 years, and provide equity and fairness to different
developers and development.
3. A condition of preliminary approval states that the 36' local street width be used in the
final P.U.D. plans and that further study and discussion be undertaken in regard
to considering the possibility of reducing the street right-of-way widths to less than
54' prior to submission of a final P.U.D. plan. The W.W. Reynolds Companies have
requested "that residential street widths be reduced from 36' to 28' with sidewalk on one
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