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August 18, 2016
Nicole Hahn
City of Fort Collins – Traffic Operations
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80522
RE: Spring Creek Place, PDP 160020, Round 1
Dear Ms. Harris,
We have prepared this letter in response to your PDP review comment regarding the Fort Collins
multimodal transportation level of service.
This project consists of the redevelopment of two existing, single story commercial buildings; into a
five-story multifamily residential building. The unique location of the site provides several unique
opportunities/benefits that align with the objectives outlined in the Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards, Multimodal Transportation Level of Service Manual.
· Principle GM-5: The provision of adequate public facilities and the phasing of
infrastructure improvements will be important considerations in the timing and
location of development.
Redeveloping an existing site in central Fort Collins takes advantage of the existing
infrastructure improvements (MAX facilities, South College Ave, utilities) and will require little
to no additional infrastructure.
· Principle T-1: The physical organization of the city will be supported by a framework
of transportation alternatives that maximizes access and mobility throughout the city,
while reducing dependence upon the private automobile.
Locating a dense residential development adjacent to existing commercial/retail businesses
and providing a pedestrian connection between uses, allows the future residences to walk
rather drive for shopping/dinning. The proximity to the MAX station also allows the future
residences to ride the bus, rather than drive when visiting downtown, CSU, etc. Providing
ample bicycle storage further encourages future residences to utilize other means of
transportation.
· Principle T-2: Mass transit will be an integral part of the city’s overall transportation
system.
The City of Fort Collins has already made a substantial investing in mass transit with the
MAX system. Locating a dense residential development adjacent to the existing MAX station
allows the future residences to ride the bus, rather than drive when visiting downtown, CSU,
etc.; resulting in an increase in ridership.
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· Principle T-4: Bicycling will serve as a viable alternative to automobile use for all trip
purposes.
The proposed development provides ample bicycle storage to further encourage bicycling as
a means of transportation.
· Principle T-5: The City will acknowledge pedestrian travel as a viable transportation
mode and elevate it in importance to be in balance with all other modes. Direct
pedestrian connections will be provided and encouraged from place of residence to
transit, schools, activity centers, work and public facilities.
The proposed development extends public pedestrian access from S. College Avenue (and
from the western entrance/exit of the proposed building) to the existing MAX facility and
overhead walkway above the railroad tracks. The proposed development also provides
pedestrian connectivity to the retail center to the south. Residences will have viable
alternatives to vehicular travel.
· Principle T-7: The City will encourage the development of comfortable and attractive
pedestrian facilities and settings to create an interesting pedestrian network.
The proposed development extends public pedestrian access from S. College Avenue (and
from the western entrance/exit of the proposed building) to the existing MAX facility and
overhead walkway above the railroad tracks with a 10-ft sidewalk lined with trees/landscaping
and site lighting.
· Principle T-8: The City shall develop secure pedestrian settings by developing a well-
lit inhabited pedestrian network and by mitigating the impacts of vehicles.
The proposed development extends public pedestrian access from S. College Avenue (and
from the western entrance/exit of the proposed building) to the existing MAX facility and
overhead walkway above the railroad tracks with a 10-ft sidewalk with site lighting. The
development improves the pedestrian experience by limiting the number of vehicular crossing
while traveling from S. College Avenue to the MAX facility.
Please contact me at (303) 228-2318 or dan.skeehan@kimley-horn.com should you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Dan Skeehan, P.E. LEED AP
Project Manager