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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARAPAHOE/MOUNTAINRIDGE FARM - AMENDED MASTER PLAN - 55-87A - CORRESPONDENCE - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEW:A IDevelol Planning February 12, 1991 Services Wood Craft Homes c/o Cityscape Urban Design 30.30 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 Dear Eldon: For your information, attached is a copy of the Staff's comments concerning the Arapahoe Farm Amended Master Plan and First Filing P.U.D. which was presented before the Conceptual Review Team on February 11, 1991. The comments are offered informally by Staff to assist you in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. If you should have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, please . feel free to call me at 221-6750. Sincerely, Ted Shepard Project Planner TS/git Attachment xc: Tom Peterson, Director of Planning Kerrie Ashbeck, Civil Engineer I Project Planner File 281 North College Avenue e P.O. Box 580 o Fart Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (303) 221-6750 CONCEPTUAL IIE`1IEW STAFF COMMENTS MEETING DATE: February 11, 1991. ITEM:.Arapahoe Farm Amended Master Plan and First Filing P.U.D. APPLICANT: Wood Craft Homes, c/o _Cityscape Urban Design, .3030 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO. 80525 LAND USE DATA: Request to amend the Arapahoe Farm Master Plan to convert a portion of Parcel 1=F from multi -family to single family. Also, a request for First Filing, Preliminary P.U.D. for 51 single family lots on .16 acres. Master Plan amendment may include a new site for a Fort Collins/Loveland Water District pump.station located on the north property line.. COMMENTS: 1. The Light and Power Department has existing power in the area to feed the two schools. When the new Harmony Road is constructed, electrical facilities will be placed in the right-of-way. The First Filing can be accommodated. without having to place facilities in the new Harmony alignment. The City will provide street lighting along new Harmony since it classified as a major arterial. There is adequate power in the area for the entire project. . Before any easements are vacated along old Harmony Road, please contact the Light and Power Department as these easements may be needed to serve future phases. 2.. The Water and Sewer Department requests a master utility plan for the entire quarter section. This will help plan for efficient, overall service. Standard residential requirements would apply. 3. The Fort Collins -Loveland Water District needs to locate a pump station on the northwest corner of the Master Plan. They would like to be as close to the City's existing 60 inch diameter water line as possible. At present, there is a tee connection in the 60 inch line about 60 feet east of Taft Hill Road. The purpose of this pump station is to supply water to customers south of old Harmony Road. It is possible that the pump station can be mostly. underground. The District most be able to access the station with trucks to change out parts when necessary.. The parcel would be about 200 feet by 200 feet. The District needs to coordinate with the landowner as well as the City on the final location since the new Harmony/Taft Hill intersection has not been designed yet. Final design details will be very important as this will be a highly visible location. 4. The project is located in the McClleland-Mail Creek Drainage Basin. Any improvements identified by the basin master plan are eligible for reimbursement but not until 1993. The major drainage channel will be maintained by the City but not if a "highly finished" effect (sprinklered blue grass) is desired. Be careful that any 90 degree bends have sufficient radii for the hydraulics. 5. A'pedestrian path along the drainage channel is desirable. An underpass at new Harmony Road must be able to handle the 100-year flows. The underpass would not be eligible for reimbursements from the drainage basin fund. 6. You are encouraged to investigate the intervening restrictions between your project and the basin detention pond east of Regency. Similarly, there are conditions associated with the new schools that you should be aware of. 7. It would be preferable that an overall drainage and grading plan for the entire quarter section be performed. This study could then. be the reference for all subsequent filings. If there are any questions regarding the storm drainage issues, please call Susan Hayes, 221-6589, for details. 8. The design of the median should be coordinated with the Parks and Recreation Department. Since the City will be taking ownership, the design should meet specifications for automatic sprinkler equipment, plant material, and reimbursement for the irrigation water tap. The parkland development fee is $625 per acre. This fee is subject to change and is applied at the time of building permit issuance. 9. If a path will be alongside the drainage channel, then perhaps the path planned over the. 60 inch waterline may be redundant. Unless a loop is desired, the northerly path could be modified so that there are logical connections to the ball fields, elementary school,and future City park. Connections made through cul-de-sacs are the safest for school age children. Please coordinate with Rita Davis, Transportation Department, 221-6608, for final locations. 10. A traffic impact analysis will be required as part of the submittal requirements for a P.U.D. 11. Xeriscape landscaping is preferred for the median and drainage channel. Plant material should be low maintenance and consistent throughout the project. 12. The Poudre Fire Authority requests a temporary connection to old Harmony Road to serve the first phase. Also, a temporary cul-de-sac is required on the east between Lots .19 and 20. Standard hydrant spacing for residential areas will be required. 13. On the eastern portion, Lots 6,7, and 8 front on a collector street. These lots should be deep enough to allow a driveway that can accommodate a three point turn or a circular drive. 14. It is preferred that the entire new Harmony Road be dedicated with Phase One. As' of today, this should be dedicated as a major arterial street with 120 feet of right-of-way. Please keep in mind that the ultimate classification of new Harmony Road will. be considered within the framework Of the Fort Collins Area Transportation Plan.. There is a possibility that. this classification could be downgraded 'as a result of this process. 15. The ultimate classification of new Harmony would determine the location of bike lanes. 16. The Master Plan indicates a loss of multi -fa' mily housing and mixed densities. This change should be made official for City records. Please submit a request for administrative change with three sets of plans for Staff review. 1.7. Lots with side yards along Seneca should be wide enough so there is an enjoyable backyard. area. Please consider fencing covenants so that there is not a "canyon effect" along Seneca. 18. A neighborhood meeting will be required. Staff will set up and facilitate a meeting. The likely location will either be. Webber or Johnson school.