HomeMy WebLinkAboutBLOOM FILING TWO - PDP220002 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - VARIANCE REQUEST
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April 13, 2022
City of Fort Collins
Engineering Department
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80522
RE: Bloom Filing Two – Comet Street and Street I Minimum Separation Variance
Dear Sophie Buckingham,
Galloway, on behalf of Hartford Homes and in support of the Bloom Filing 2 project currently
under review, is requesting a minimum separation variance for the driveway located west of the
intersection of Crusader Street and Aria Way.
A) Identification of the standard to be waived or varied and why the standard is
unfeasible or is not in the public interest.
The City of Fort Collins typically requires a minimum separation distance of 175’ from the driveway to
the intersection, per Chapter 7 of the LCUASS standards, but, due to site-specific, spatial restraints, a
separation distance of 175’ is not feasible. The site is spatially limited due to building widths and
proximity to main roads necessary for fire access.
B) Proposing Alternate Design. Identification of the proposed alternative design
or construction criteria.
Galloway is requesting a variance from 175’ of separation distance to a minimum of 100’ separation
distance.
C) A thorough description of the variance request including impact on capital
and maintenance requirements, costs, and how the new design compares to
the standard.
Sight concerns with the variance have been addressed and discussed with the City, who were
provided with a Sight Triangle Exhibit for review. This exhibit has been submitted with this application.
There will be no impact to capital and maintenance requirements, or costs. The variance is requesting
a reduction in separation distance by 75’ compared to the standard.
D) Justification. The Professional Engineer must determine and state that the
variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, will not
reduce design life of the improvement nor cause the Local Entity additional
maintenance costs. The proposed plan (as varied) must advance the public
purpose of the standard sought to be varied equally well or better than would
compliance with such standard.
Client Name
Project Name
Date
Galloway & Company, Inc. Page 2 of 2
The justification for this variance is the density and product styles used for this project to meet the
affordability aspect proposed with the project. There is no impact on public health, safety, or welfare of
the future homeowners.
Sincerely,
GALLOWAY
Cristina Slater, PE
Civil Project Engineer
TinaSlater@GallowayUS.com
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