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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNEW NOTE PARTNERSHIP FIRST ANNEXATION & ZONING - 5-89, A - CORRESPONDENCE - RESPONSE TO APPLICANTDeveloptat Services • Planning Department May 18, 1989 Eldon Ward Cityscape 3030 S. College, Suite 200 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Dear Eldon: On May 12, 1989, I met with Development Coordinating Team representatives to discuss the Reynolds Property, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of I-25 and Harmony Road. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the potential development of this site, as well as any issues that may arise in the course of City review of development plans for the site. The following information was presented and discussed at this meeting: Stormwater Utility - The Fox Meadows Master Plan identifies a 40' open channel through the site (see attached). Revised floodplain limits and flood elevations for the site are also attached. To meet current floodplain regulations, structures need to be floodproofed to an elevation of 18" above the water surface elevation. Floodproofing would require elevating the structure, floodproofing of doors, entrances, etc. Site drainage may be into the existing ponds, if adequate storage is available. The outlet from Hewlett-Packard may also be included in this, assuming adequate storage. Drainage crossing Harmony is unknown at this time. Preliminary design flows indicate 4500 cfs. An issue that needs to be addressed is definition of the floodway, for either a 6" (City) or 1' (Federal) rise criteria. Light and Power - There will be a 5% surcharge on new development and a 25% surcharge on existing customers for a period of ten years from when service is transferred to Light and Power. The existing REA service may be retained until the City's Light and Power services are available to the area. Water - A 16" water main adjacent to Harmony Road presently terminates at the east entrance to Hewlett-Packard. In accordance with an agreement with the City, HP is responsible for extending this main to their east property line. The current master plan includes the extension of this 16" main to County Road 7; therefore, the developer of the Reynolds property will be required to install a 16" main from HP to that point. The City will pay oversizing between a 12" and a 16" main. In addition, the City would be willing to enter into a reimbursement agreement to compensate the developer for a portion of the 12" main cost in the event that the property on the opposite side of Harmony Road is developed. The master plan also includes a 12" main on County Road 7 from Harmony Road to Horsetooth Road. The developer would Avenue • 11.0. !ik)v Fort Collins, CO S0322-0580 • (,03) „1-h��0 Eldon Ward Letter • • May 19, 1989 Page 2 be required to install this main from Harmony Road to the north property line of the Reynolds property. As with the water main on Harmony, the City would be willing to enter into a reimbursement agreement for the main along County Road 7. Wastewater - This area is not served by sanitary sewer at the present time. In accordance with the sewer master plan, the area will be served by a new interceptor sewer and pump station. The interceptor sewer which will pass through the site in a north -northwesterly direction will have a maximum size of 24" or 27". Based upon current information, it appears that a 15" sewer would be adequate to serve the proposed development; therefore, the City will pay oversizing above the 15". The City will also pay the costs related to the pump station and force main which will be required to serve this area. Engineering - Phasing of development of the property (contiguity to existing development) will determine whether street oversizing reimbursements will be available; however, oversizing fees will still be required at the issuance of building permits. Improvements on Harmony Road (turn lanes, signal, curb, gutter, sidewalk, etc.) would be determined by a traffic impact analysis. According to the Colorado Department of Highways, planned improvements to the Harmony Road/I-25 intersection can occur within existing right-of-way. Clarification will be needed whether the proposed access street is to be public or private. For emergency services purposes, the maximum length of a cul-de-sac should be 660'. County Road 7 is designated as a collector street on the Master Street Plan. Specific improvements would be determined by the traffic impact analysis and could be phased with the development of the site. The location of the access point into the site from Harmony Road should be located 1400' east of County Road 7. Natural Resources - Enhancement of the existing riparian shoreline of the river is encouraged. Bluegrass should be avoided in these areas. The Army Corps of Engineers should be asked to evaluate the area west of County Road 7 for potential wetlands. An issue for further investigation is whether all gravel must be extracted from the site prior to development. Planning - Significant landscape buffers are needed along both Harmony Road and I-25. Design guidelines for development of the site should address such things as architecture, signage, plant materials, setbacks, building materials, screening, etc. Consideration is being given to establishment of a Harmony Corridor plan. An item being discussed in conjunction with this plan is the use of a pedestrian trail system along Harmony Road, rather than a typical sidewalk. Buffering for the residences to the west side of County Road 7 will need to be addressed. The Harmony corridor of the site is of concern to staff and the Planning and Zoning Board, with respect to land uses and design intent. I hope this information is of use to you. These comments are offered informally, based on the information provided to us regarding the property and the anticipated type of development. Modifications and additions to these Eldon Ward Letter May 19, 1989 Page 3 comments may be made as more detailed information is provided and a more formal review is conducted. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Tom Peterson or myself. Sincerely, Sherry Al eftson-Clark, AICP Senior CitV Planner SAC/kb xc: Rich Shannon, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Stormwater Utility Manager Roger Buffington, Systems Engineer Allen Boushee, Systems Engineering Manager Mike Davis, Development Services Director Gary Diede, Director of Engineering Mike Herzig, Development Coordinator Eric Bracke, Transportation Planner Bob Wilkinson, Resource Associate Felix Lee, Administrator of Building Permits and Inspections Tom Peterson, Director of Planning Linda Ripley, Senior City Planner