HomeMy WebLinkAboutARAPAHOE/MOUNTAINRIDGE FARM - AMENDED MASTER PLAN - 55-87A - CORRESPONDENCE - STAFF'S PROJECT COMMENTSDevelopment Services
Planning Department
March 19, 1991
Mr. Eldon Ward
Cityscape Urban Design
3030 South College Avenue
Fort Collins,'CO. 80525
Dear Eldon:
Staff has reviewed the request to amend the Arapahoe Farm/Mountain
Ridge Master Plan and offers the following comments:
1. Under "General Notes", the convenience center should list uses
that are allowed under point chart J, Neighborhood Convenience -
Shopping Center. "Automobile Service Uses" is too vague a
term and should be made more specific and compatible with the
L.D.G.S. Also, for clarification, "Fast Food Restaurants"
should be further defined by adding "(without drive -up
windows)", in order to be compatible with point chart J.
2. A note should be added to explain that the re -aligned Harmony
Road will be built in phases as development occurs according
to a traffic impact analysis.
3. The language describing the potential future connection to
Imperial Estates via Lynda and Royal is very good. However,
the. commitment to connecting Westfield Drive should be made
more definitively. The connection to the park, schools, and
the collector street is much more important than Lynda and
Royal, and, therefore, should not be tied to the existing
note. A note that states the potential connection in a more
affirmative tone is recommended.
4. Please add a note explaining the commitment to preserve the
existing cottonwoods and wetland area east of Westfield Park.
The wetlands and trees should be located outside the land use
bubbles.
5. Is it the. intention to leave. Parcel 1-E.,in an undisturbed
natural state? Since this is an old landfill area, will there
be any treatment of this as an open space amenity? Are there
any plans for this open space to become active or will it
remain in a passive state? Will this area be seeded or
enhanced?
281 North College Avenue o P.O. Box 580 o Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (303) 221-6750
6. 'It is suggested that a separate 8 1/2 x 11 document be
submitted explaining the revised densities and changing land
uses on.the Arapahoe Farm portion of the Master Plan. It is
also suggested that these objectives be placed in the context
of the entire square mile section.
7. Please note that the proposed trail will not be considered
part of the Parks and Recreation system. The P & R department
does not intend to build or maintain this trail.
8. The re -aligned Harmony Road should be illustrated to move
north and intersect with the quarter section corner.
9. Please be aware that there is an existing 8 inch gas line in
the current Harmony Road R.O.W. between Shields and Taft Hill
Road. When the re -alignment occurs, and the old R.O.W. is
vacated, utility easement rights must be retained to protect
this 8 inch line. Also, at the time of final plat, utility
easements on both sides of the public streets should be
dedicated at a 15 foot width along Harmony, and an 8 foot
width along local streets.
10. The Engineering Department will be making comments under
separate cover based on the Master Utility Plan. For further
information, please contact Kerrie Ashbeck, 221-6750, for
details.
This concludes staff comments at this time. Please note the
following deadlines for the April 22,. 1991 Planning and Zoning
Board hearing:
Plan revisions are due Wednesday, April 3, 1991.
P.M.T.'s, 10 prints, colored renderings are due April 15, 1991.
A signed mylar is due Thursday, April 18, 1991.
Planning and Zoning Board worksession is Friday, April 19, 1991.
As always, please call if there are any questions.
Sincerely:
Ted Shepard
City Planner
cc: Sherry Albertson -Clark, Senior Planner
Kerrie Ashbeck, Civil Engineer