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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, PLANNING DEPARTMENT
September 24, 1987
Mr. James Gef rch and Rick Hattman
Gefroh - Hattman Inc., Architects and Planners
135 West Swallow Drive
Fort Collins, 00. 80525
Dear Mr. Gefrch and Mr. Hattman:
The Planning Staff has reviewed the preliminary PUD for the North Lemay
Plaza, located at the southwest corner of Conifer and Lemay, and offers the
following comments.
1. Due to the proximity of the existing storm drainage ponds to the west,
the issues relating the storm detention are complex. The Stormwater Util-
ity engineer will be Mr. Glen Schlueter. Tt is my understanding that meet-
ings have already taken place between Mr. Schlueter and representatives
from Parsons and Associates to discuss these issues. Both Mr. Schlueter
and myself will be glad to coordinate any additional meetings to resolve
all outstanding concerns.
2. Mountain Bell. has a concern with the re -dedication of existing canal
right-of-way to allow utility access. Apparently, there have been problems
in the past. Close coordination with Mountain Bell and the Stormwater
Utility will be necessary to resolve this issue.
3. The site plan shows the west side of the retail building to be a ser-
vice drive. With the activity associated with a service area, it is reccm-
mended that the landscaping be intensified. Such landscaping would occur
off the site on the pond edge. Once again, close coordination with the
Stormwater Utility will be required to discuss landscaping the west prop-
erty line by infringing on the detention area.
4. The building canopy and gas pump canopy must be shown as building enve-
lopes. Also, please indicate the distance from the building envelopes to
the property lines.
5. The zoning code requires a six foot solid screen wall to separate the
parking area, including driveways, from adjacent residential land use or
zoning.
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6. Please be aware that should a certificate of occupancy be needed during
the winter, a performance bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or escrow
account would be required to guarantee the landscape improvements.
7. It is recommended that the retail building be shifted to the south to
allow a greater setback from Conifer. This could be accomplished by remo-
ving the parking on the south side of the building. Also, this would allow
theopportunity to provide additional buffering to the residential area
across the street to the north.
8. The Traffic Study should be expanded to account for the location of the
curb cut on Conifer and the left turning movements from Conifer on to
Lemay. Also, the analysis should include a discussion of the level of ser-
vice for the intersection of Conifer and Lemay. I will be glad to coordi-
nate a meeting with Rick Ensdorff to discuss the details should it be
necessary.
9. The neighborhood meeting revealed that signage is a sensitive issue.
The preliminary plan should indicate some detail on the sign proposed for
the southeast corner of the property.
10. The landscaping in front of the retail building appears sparse. Please
include some areas for foundation plantings to soften the impact.
11. Water and sewer services have been extended off Conifer for each of the
two buildings proposed at this site.
12. A 15" sanitary sewer exists in an easement along the east side of this
site. Landscaping within this easement must be coordinated with the Water
and Sewer Utility. Where this situation has occurred in other projects, a
note has been required on the site plan that would relieve the Water and
Sewer Utility from any financial obligation to replace any damaged lands-
caping due to utility line maintenance.
13. The Water and Sewer Utility requests the following note be added to the
site plan: "Due to water pressure in excess of 90 p.s.i., pressure reduc-
ing valves will be required on all water service lines."
14. The sidewalk should be 7' wide where it is attached to Lemay Avenue.
15. The entrance drives should be equipped with the standard curb returns
with minimum 20 foot radii.
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16. The utility plans should include a signature block for both the Lake
Canal and Irrigation Company, and the Public Service Company.
17. The developer will need to construct the full arterial improvements for
that frontage along Lemay Avenue.
This concludes staff comments at this time. In order to stay on schedule
for the October 26 Planning and Zoning Board hearing, please note the fol-
lowing deadlines:
Plan revisions are clue October 7, 1987
Pff's, colored renderings, and 10 prints are due October 19, 1987
As always, please feel free to call if there are any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Ted Shepard
City Planner
TS/bh