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APPENDIX
REFERENCES
1. Storm Drainage Design Criteria and Construction Standards by the City of Fort
Collins, Colorado, January 1992.
2. Erosion Control Reference Manual for Construction Sites by the City of Fort Collins,
Colorado, January 1991.
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V. EROSION CONTROL
' A. General Concept
' Both sites lie within the Moderate Rainfall and Moderate Wind Erodibility
Zones per the City of Fort Collins Zone maps. The potential exists for
erosion problems during construction, and after construction until all
disturbed areas are vegetated. It is anticipated that construction will begin
' in the summer of 1993.
' The Erosion Control criteria, as established by the City of Fort Collins
Erosion Control Reference Manual for Construction Sites will be utilized
during final design to determine the erosion Control Performance standard
' required for these sites. An appropriate Erosion Control Plan for these sites
during and after construction will be established during final design and
submitted to the City prior to the start of construction.
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' VI. CONCLUSIONS
A. Compliance with Standards
' All computations within this report have been completed in compliance with
the City of Fort Collins Storm Drainage Design Criteria.
' B. Drainage Concept
The proposed drainage concepts presented in this report and shown on the
preliminary drainage and grading plans adequately provide for the
transmission of developed runoff from these projects to downstream
' improvements.
' C. Erosion Control Concept
The City of Fort Collins Erosion Control Standards and Specifications will be
utilized during and after construction in minimize the impacts of
development of this site.
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We analyzed the results of the addition of the proposed CSU grading to the
HEC2 computer model and have summarized below the results:
Section
100 yr WSEL
Version
11
5030.79
Original
12
5035.40
Original
13
5038.14
Original
11
5030.79
Modified
111
5034.83
Modified
12
5035.40
Modified
13
5038.14
Modified
11
5030.79
Revised
111
5034.50
Revised
12
5034.97
Revised
13
5038.14
Revised
With the proposed CSU grading plan and the Revised HEC2 computer
model, we see that at cross sections 111 and 12 the 100 year water surface
elevations are actually lower than the original model. This is do to the
encroachment imposed upon cross sections 111 and 12 by the original
model and the revised model. The net conclusion is that the proposed
grading on the CSU property north of Elizabeth Street and west of Park
Avenue does not impact upon the original 100 year floodplain as established
by RCE in January of 1992. In addition, the original 100 year floodplain
elevations in this area will not be raised as a result of the proposed grading
on the CSU property.
High groundwater is present at the southeast site. A proposed perforated
underdrain will be proposed with this site, as shown on the preliminary
grading and drainage plan. This underdrain will tie into the existing storm
sewer system.
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Developed subbasin 1 coincides with historic basin 1. Developed runoff from
this subbasin will also sheet flow to the northeast undetained, but at a rate
less than historic. This is due to the reduce size and imperviousness of the
subbasin.
Developed runoff from subbasin 2 will be directed to the southeast corner
of the site to a detention pond located within the parking area and the
landscaping. Two proposed area drains will pipe detained flows to the
existing storm sewer in West Elizabeth Street. Developed release will be
limited to 2 year historic.
This site lies within a flood plain as defined by a HEC2 model developed by
the City of Fort Collins in conjunction with Resource Consultants. RBD,
Inc. reviewed the existing HEC2 model by RCE and concluded that an
additional cross section should be added between existing cross section 11
and 12. A copy of the existing input and output files are enclosed. It should
be noted that cross section 12 has an encroachment imposed upon the
cross section to force the model to only analyze the conveyance capacity
of the property south of Elizabeth Street and not Elizabeth Street and the
CSU property. The 100 year water surface elevation calculated at cross
section 12 was then superimposed across the CSU property even though
the CSU property was not a part of the modeling calculations.
We modified the existing HEC2 model by RCE by adding a cross section
between section 11 and 12 and calling it cross section 111. To be
consistent with the encroachment originally imposed upon cross section 12
by RCE, we also placed an identical encroachment upon the new cross
section 111. The model was run and the output compared with the original
model output and the results were identical. A copy of the modified input
and output files are enclosed.
We revised the modified HEC2 model to include the proposed CSU grading
north of Elizabeth Street on cross sections 111 and 12. Also we revised the
encroachment upon cross section 111 and 12 and pulled the encroachment
from the south side of Elizabeth Street to the north side of Elizabeth Street
to the top of the berm separating the CSU parking lot from Elizabeth Street.
If we had left the encroachment alone as originally,, modeled, then there
would have been no change in the 100 year water surface elevation between
the original model and the revised model because CSU was not included
in the calculations of either situation.
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ridge, also historically drains to the New Mercer Canal. Historic Basin H-3,
located in the southwest corner of the site, drains naturally to the regional
detention pond.
Developed basins within the site have been divided into 4 subbasins; NW1,
NW2, NW3, and 26. Subbasin NW1 is a small portion of the northern edge
of the site, entirely composed of landscaping, and will sheet flow
northeasterly, eventually into the New Mercer Canal. Subbasin NW3 is a
small portion of the site between the parking lot and the northern edge of
the New Mercer. Developed flows from this basin will sheet flow to the New
Mercer Canal at less than historic conditions.
Subbasin NW2 is the easterly end of the project. Developed flows from this
basin will be directed to a low point in the parking area, and on to a water
quality pond and outlet structure that will help detain low flows and improve
water quality prior to flows being released into New Mercer Canal. From
previous discussions with the ditch company, there concerns deal primarily
with the 2 year or minor storm events. ditch company inputs and approvals
will be sought for this project and concept prior to final design. The historic
release from basins NW1 and NW2 to the New Mercer Canal are
approximately 1.07 cfs (Historic basin H-1). Total developed release from
NW1 and NW2 will be limited to 0.28 cfs for the 2 year storm event. An
emergency overflow weir will be provided for larger storms.
Developed subbasin 26 represents the majority of the site (Basin 26
coincides with basin 26 of the SWMM model). Developed flows from this
basin will be directed to the southwesterly corner of the site, and released
into the regional detention pond located south of this project. The existing
SWMM model was revised to reflect the development of this site. During the
100 year storm event, the revised model indicated that approximately 0.1
acre feet of additional detention storage was required. This additional
storage requirement was found to raise the existing 100 year water surface
elevation from 54.80 to 54.82. For the 2 year event, no change was found
in the detention storage requirements.
SOUTHEAST SITE - Historically, the majority of the site drains to the
southeast. A small portion of the northern end of the site drains to the
northeast to West Plum Street. A small basin (Historic basin 0-1) will also
drain across this site. No detention will be provided for this upstream historic
drainage basin.
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Developed runoff from the southeast site will be released at or less than a
2 year historic rate. A small part of the northern end of the site will runoff
' undetained to the northwest at less than historic runoff. The majority of the
site will be routed to the southeast corner of the site, and detained and
released at historic rate into the existing storm sewer system located in
Elizabeth Street. It is anticipated that there will also be a groundwater
interception system tied into the existing storm sewer system.
IC. Hydrological Criteria
The rational method was used to determine peak runoff from these two
developed sites, and surrounding off -site tributary areas. The 2 year and
100 year rainfall criteria, which was obtained from the City of Fort Collins,
1 is the criteria which was used. A copy of this criteria is included in the
appendix of this report.
A copy of the SWMM model for the West Plum Street basin was obtained
from the City of Fort Collins, and the 100 year model was updated to reflect
' the improvements to the Northwest site to analyze detention requirements
and peak runoff. During final design, the 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 year
SWMM models for West Plum Basin will be updated, and a revised model
provided to the City Stormwater Utility.
D. Hydraulic Criteria
All calculations within this study have been prepared in accordance with the
City of Fort Collins Drainage Criteria.
E. Variances from Criteria
No variances are being sought for this project.
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' IV. DRAINAGE FACILITY DESIGN
NORTHWEST SITE - Historically, the northwest site is divided into three
1 basins; depicted on the preliminary grading and drainage plan, as historic
basins H-1, H-2, and H-3. Historic basin H-1 is north of the existing ridge
that bisects the site, and drainage from this basin is generally directed to the
' northeast and to the New Mercer Canal. Historic basin H-2, south of the
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DRAINAGE BASINS
A. Major Basin Description
The Northwest site is located within the Canal Importation Basin as shown
on the City of Fort Collins Stormwater Basin Map. It is also within the West
Plum Street Drainage Basin. A SWMM model exists for the West Plum
Basin, and this existing model has been updated to reflect development of
this project. No major drainageways exist on -site. There is a regional
detention pond located south of this project, and west of Rams Village.
The southeast site is located within the Spring Creek Major Drainage Basin.
Detention for the site will be determined from historical condition. No major
drainageways exist on -site, however, part of this site have been identified
as being a part of a floodway as determined by a HEC2 analysis performed
by RCE on 1/21/92. A complete copy of the analysis of this flood
information, and the impacts of the development of the southeast site have
been included in the appendix.
DRAINAGE DESIGN CRITERIA
A. Regulations
The City of Fort Collins Storm Drainage Design Criteria is being used for the
subject sites.
B. Development Criteria Reference and Constraints
The Northwest site is naturally divided approximately in half by an existing
ridge line. The majority of the site historically drains to the New Mercer
canal. The intent of the drainage concepts presented within this report
would have the majority of the site being directed to a low point in the
southwest corner of the site and released and detained into the existing
regional detention pond. A smaller portion of the site will be graded to drain
to the east, and released into the New Mercer Canal at less than the historic
rate. A water quality pond and outlet structure will be constructed and
maintained upstream of the release point. Ditch Company input and
approval is currently being pursued.
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PRELIMINARY DRAINAGE AND
EROSION CONTROL STUDY
FOR
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY HOUSING
NORTHWEST AND SOUTHEAST SITES
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
GENERAL LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
A. Location
The project area is divided into two sites. The northwest site consist of a
vacant tract of land bordered on the west by Skyline Drive, on the north by
residential housing and surrounded on the south and east by the New
Mercer Canal. The Ram Village Apartment Complex also borders this site
to the south and east. The property is vegetated with dense grass and
weeds. Drainage is generally from west to east. A portion of the New Mercer
Canal has recently been relocated to the easterly edge of the site, and the
old ditch section filled in. The northwest site contains 7.4 acres. There are
80 family units proposed for this site, with a density of 10.8 units/acre.
The southeast portion of this development is located at the northwest corner
of West Elizabeth Street and City Park Drive. The area is bordered on the
west by Larimer No. 2 Canal, and on the north by West Plum ,Street. The
Ram Village Apartment Complex is located north and west of this project
site. The area is presently vegetated with grass and weeds. The southeast
site contains 8.69 acres, of which 6.54 acres is proposed for 120 units of
graduate/single student apartments at a density of 18.34 units/acre.
Both the Northwest and the Southeast sites can be further described as
being a portion of the north half of Section 15, Township 7 North, Range 69
West of the 6th P.M., City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer, State of
Colorado.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
I. GENERAL LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
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A. LOCATION
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II. DRAINAGE BASINS
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A. MAJOR BASIN DESCRIPTION
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III. DRAINAGE DESIGN CRITERIA
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A. REGULATIONS
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B. DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA REFERENCE AND CONSTRAINTS
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C. HYDROLOGICAL CRITERIA
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D. HYDRAULIC CRITERIA
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E. VARIANCES FROM CRITERIA
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IV. DRAINAGE FACILITY DESIGN
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V. EROSION CONTROL
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A. GENERAL CONCEPT
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VI. CONCLUSIONS
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A. COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS
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B. DRAINAGE CONCEPT
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C. EROSION CONTROL CONCEPT
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REFERENCES 8
APPENDIX
VICINITY MAP
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NORTHWEST SITE HYDROLOGY
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NORTHWEST SITE DETENTION
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NORTHWEST SITE OUTLET TO THE NEW MERCER CANAL
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SOUTHEAST SITE HYDROLOGY
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SOUTHEAST SITE DETENTION
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SOUTHEAST SITE DESIGN OF INLETS, STORM SEWER AND SWALES
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SOUTHEAST SITE HEC2 ANALYSIS
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CHARTS, TABLES, FIGURES
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RMINC.
Engineering Consultants
209 S. Meldrum
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
303/482-5922
FAX:303/482-6368
June 1, 1993
Mr. Glen Schluetter
City of Fort Collins
Utility Services Stormwater
235 Mathews
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
RE: Preliminary Drainage and Erosion Control Study
Colorado State University Housing Projects
Northwest and Southeast Sites
Dear Glen:
We are pleased to submit to you, for your review and approval, this Preliminary Drainage
and Erosion Control Study for the Colorado State University Housing Projects. All
computations within this report have been completed in compliance with the City of Fort
Collins Storm Drainage Design Criteria.
We appreciate your time and consideration in reviewing this submittal. Please call if you
have any questions.
Respectfully,
RBD Inc. Engineering Consultants
Roger A. Curtiss, P.E.
Project Engineer
Other Offices: Denver 303/458-5526 • Vail 303/476-6340
PRELIMINARY DRAINAGE AND
EROSION CONTROL STUDY
FOR
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HOUSING
NORTHWEST AND SOUTHEAST SITES
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
June 1, 1993
Prepared for:
Aller Lingle Architects, P.C.
748 Whalers Way
Building E, Suite 200
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Colorado State University Facilities Services
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523
Prepared by:
RBD, Inc. Engineering Consultants
209 South Meldrum
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
(303) 482-6368
RBD Job No. 274-005