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Member Strom asked for a brief discussion of how the maintenance was being handled.
Mr. Peterson replied that the First Interstate Bank would maintain the storm water detention
ponds since it is on their property. He stated that it would not be a city facility.
Member Cottier asked if there was assurance from First Interstate that they would maintain
the pond because they have not maintained it in the past.
Mr. Peterson stated that they have not maintained it in the past because they did not own it in
the past.
Member Cottier made a motion to approve Hickory Hill Village PUD Final. She commented
that she was glad to see that it was worked out and she believed that, with no neighborhood
residents to speak tonight, that the neighborhood would be satisfied with the maintenance of
the pond. Member O'Dell seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed 7-0.
THE GATES AT WOODRIDGE (ARAPAHOE FARM) PUD -FINAL -Case #55-87C
THE OVERLOOK AT WOODRIDGE (ARAPAHOE FARM) PUD -FINAL -Case #55-87D
Ted Shepard gave descriptions of both proposed projects. He stated that at preliminary, the
Board placed two conditions which, at that time, was one PUD that covered both filings. The
conditions related to the viability of the common areas and the ability of the homeowners'
association to maintain those areas. Staff examined the final, the assurances of the developer,
the site and landscape covenants have been modified to address the medians in Harmony Road,
and the enforcement mechanisms in the city code give staff the assurance that the conditions
have been met. He presented, for the record, a letter that was received from the water district.
Eldon Ward, Cityscape Urban Design and representative of WoodCraft Homes, stated that the
conditions of the preliminary have been met and other issues that came up through Final
Review have all been resolved.
Mr.Shepard cited a letter that was received from the Fort Collins/Loveland Water District and
signed by Michael Ditullio which read:
"The Fort Collins/Loveland Water District submits the following comments for the
abovementioned project for the public record.
The Fort Collins/Loveland Water District owns and operates and maintains an existing
water line in private easement located in the abovementioned project. The water line
is the main distribution loop in the district's water transmission system. The district
respectfully requests that all planning, zoning and design elements design accommodate
the existing easement and water line with regard to access, ease of maintenance and
repair, and potential damage should the line break. The district is willing to allow
relocation of the water line where the existing location is not conducive to the
development provided all district requirements are satisfied, coordinated appropriately,
and at the developer's expense.
The district will require that any relocation be installed in accordance with the district
standards specifications for water distribution systems."
(A copy of the letter is attached to the minutes.)
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Chairman Klataske asked if it would be necessary at any point throughout the line's present
location to be relocated.
Mr. Shepard stated that there would a slight relocation that would occur toward the northern
end of the Gates project.
Member O'Dell asked for clarification of where the water line was located throughout the site.
Mr. Ward stated that the water line ran north/south through the site where the street alignment
and the future greenbelt will be. He stated that rather than rigidly designing the subdivision
around the water line, the water line would jog between certain lots and back to the existing
alignment or, if it had to stay under streets the entire length, it would wrap around. They have
had on-going discussions with the water district and it was agreed that it would stay in the
street and that the district would participate. But Mr. Ditullio's letter indicated that the
relocation would be at the developer's expense.
Member O'Dell asked what would happen if, after this area is developed in the greenbelt area,
there was a problem or leak with the water line. Who would be responsible for repairing the
line and replacing the landscaping?
Mr. Ward stated that the water district standards states that the district would be responsible
for repairing it unless the leak was a result of someone else's negligence. There would be some
limits for replacement of trees and large shrubs within that 15 foot corridor.
Member Walker asked if, given the water line situation, the Board needed to put in some
language to the effect that the water line issue needs to be clarified in the motion.
Mr. Shepard stated that the Board would be taking action on the land use. He stated that to
mandate an agreement between two parties would be difficult. He stated that he would
discourage the Board to put language into their decision to address this issue.
Mr. Peterson stated that before this development could proceed, the district would have to
execute the utility plans so the issue would have to be resolved again before the plats could be
filed. This is the standard operating procedure.
Member Strom moved to approve The Gates at Woodridge PUD Final. Member O'Dell seconded
the motion. The motion to approve passed 7-0.
Member Cottier moved to approve The Overlook at Woodridge PUD Final. Member Strom
seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed 7-0.
TOYS "R" US/WESTERN AUTO PUD -FINAL -Case #23-C
Steve Olt gave a description of the request stating that this was a request for two separate uses,
one being auto related and the other general retail, which was located on 10.33 acres. The two
acres. The two buildings totaled 60,863 square feet with Toys "R" Us being 45,487 square feet
and Western Auto being 15,376 square feet. He stated that the property was located 1/3 mile
south of Horsetooth Road, on the east side of South College Avenue and was zoned H-B
Highway Business. He stated that the Toys "R" Us/Western Auto PUD Preliminary was
approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 20, 1991 with the following condition that
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