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October 20, 1993
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15. Since the 35 acre parcel will be developed in phases, an Overall Development Plan is
required. The L.D.G.S. states that an O.D.P. shall be required for any property which is
intended to be developed over time in two or more separate preliminary plan submittals.
16. It appears that Project Notes 5, 6, and 8 do not apply.to a townhome project in this
location. These notes could be deleted at the Preliminary and then revised for the Final based
on specific project design.
17. The calculation for Solar Orientation should only include the single and duplex units.
Tri-plea units are exempt as these are considered multi -family. This results in only 17 units
being ,eligible as the basis for the Solar Orientation calculation.' Please re -calculate the
percentage of compliance. The results of the calculation, as well as the graphic indicator, should
appear on both the P.U.D. and Plat.
This concludes Staff comments at this time. Please note the following deadlines for the
November 15, 1993 Planning and Zoning Board hearing:
Plan revisions are due October 28, 1993.
P.M.T.'s, 10 prints, renderings, are due November 8, 1993.
As always, please feel to call our office to discuss these comments or to set up a meeting to
discuss these comments in detail with the appropriate personnel.
Sincerely:
Ted Shepard
Senior Planner
xc: Sherry Albertson -Clark, Chief Planner
Kerrie Ashbeck, Civil Engineer
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October 20, 1993
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7. Columbine Cablevision would prefer to see the buildings wired in a "home run" system
with coaxial cable meeting minimum standards.
8. Columbine Cablevision would also like to begin discussions with the developer to install
its system in a joint trench with U.S. West. ,
9. The Public Service Company will require, at the time of Final, that 13 foot minimum
width utility easements adjoining the right-of-way lines of both Shire Court and Gladden Fields
Court be dedicated on the plat. Similarly, nine foot minimum width utility easements adjoining
both Gilgalad Way and Hill Pond Road right-of-way lines must also be dedicated.
10. At the time of Final, the placement of street trees must be careful not to be within four
feet on underground gas lines.
11. Staff is assuming that Gilgalad Way is shown to extend toward Tract B in the event that
negotiations with the Department of Natural Resources fail regarding the potential purchase.
If the purchase is agreed upon, then it appears there is no need to extend Gilgalad Way to the
boundary of Tract B.
12. Despite the uncertainty regarding the public acquisition of Tract B, the Preliminary
P.U.D. should indicate a bicycle and pedestrian path connection to the Spring Creek Trail. This
path should be specified to be eight feet in width and constructed out of concrete. A note could
be added indicating that the path could be re -designed or shifted depending on the fate of the
potential acquisition.
13. Staff is concerned about the Hill Pond Road cul-de-sac that encroaches onto the wetland.
With potential future extension into the C.S.U.R.F. property, the impact on the wetland becomes
more severe. Would it not be possible to extend Hill Pond Road in a more easterly direction
without swinging south into the wetland area? This would shift the potential access to the south
further east. Such an alignment would impact units 34,35,36 and, perhaps, result ina single
loaded street. Keep in mind that single loaded streets may be built to the 28 foot standard,
provided other design criteria are met. This option should be explored.
14. The Department of Natural Resources requests that the limits of construction be staked
with respect to the existing. wetland boundary. This boundary area may need special buffering
treatment so there is a sensitive transition from development to wetland. Any plant material on
the edge of the wetland area should be tolerant of site conditions. It is recommended that native
species be used in these areas.
Commu,. ty Planning and Environmental _ervices
Planning Department
City of Fort .Collins
October 19, 1993
Ms. Kay Force
Jim Sell Design
117 East Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Kay:
Staff has completed its interdepartmental review for Windtrail Townhomes Preliminary P.U.D.,
and offers the following comments:
1. The Engineering Department is concerned about the numerous manholes in the cul-de-
sacs. Combined with the landscape islands, it is difficult to do compaction and pavement. The
developer should meet with the Engineering Department to resolve this issue.
2. Although this is a Preliminary P.U.D., the Engineering Department cautions that there
are serious soils and groundwater issues. This situation may affect both street design and
foundation/basement design. The developer is warned that a subdrain system may need to be
designed. Such a system must be designed to meet minimum criteria. For example, there must
be an approved outfall for the subdrain system. A Soils Report must be submitted at the time
of_Final P.U.D. and address pavement design and groundwater issues..
3. As mentioned at Conceptual Review, the traffic impact analysis that was done for Hill
Pond East in 1992 should be amended to address the current proposal. This study should
address the proposed land trade between the developer and C.S.U.R.F. Also, there is
considerable neighborhood concern about the geometries and sight distance at the Shields/Hill
Pond intersection. This issue should also be explored.
4. The Poudre Fire Authority cautions that two building clusters
(9,10,11, and 29,30,31)appear to be beyond the 150 foot fire access distance.
5. The curbs on the outside of the landscaped cul-de-sac islands must be painted red and
posted with signs reading: "No Parldng - Fire Lane".
6. The name "Gladden Fields Court" conflicts with an existing street named "Gladden Field
Way". Please select another street name.
281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (303) 221-6750