HomeMy WebLinkAboutTHE RAMPARTS AT MIRAMONT PUD - FINAL - 54-87AG - CORRESPONDENCE - STAFF'S PROJECT COMMENTSComrr ty Planning and Environmentervices
Current Planning
City of Fort Collins
December 14, 1995
Mr. Eldon Ward
Cityscape Urban Design
3555 Stanford Road, Suite 105
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Dear Eldon:
Staff has reviewed the request for The Ramparts at Miramont Final P.U.D. and offers the
following comments:
1. The following comments apply to the plat:
A. The street name "Rampart" cannot be used as this would duplicate an existing street. (It
is suggested that the P.U.D. name also be changed.)
B. Note No. 1 on Sheet 2 of 2 refers to '`Lots 10-36" yet there are only 26 lots.
C. Tract "A" should not include Lemay Avenue right-of-way.
D. Please include the square footage of Tract "A".
E. Please describe the outer boundary measurements.
F. Is Lemay Avenue dedicated through this plat? If so, show the reception number of the
dedication. If it is not so dedicated, show the dedication on this plat.
G. Please label the dashed line parallel to Lemay Avenue.
H. Why is the front lot utility easement also called an "access" easement? Does the
sidewalk meander outside the right-of-way?
I. The plat does not indicate the sidewalk connecting the cul-de-sac to Lemay Avenue.
With the inclusion of this walk, Tract "A" should also be an "access" easement.
2. U.S. West cautions that review of these plans should not be construed as a commitment
that telephone facilities sufficient to serve this project are presently available. Telephone
facilities generally occupy rear lot .utility easements which must be located on terrain
which permits trenching operations.
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3. Please add the following note to the P.U.D.:
"Developer shall ensure that the landscape plan is coordinated with the plans done by
other consultants so that the proposed grading, storm drainage, or other construction does
not conflict nor preclude installation and maintenance of landscape elements on this
plan."
4. The landscape plan should contain a general note calling for the review and approval by
the City of Fort Collins of any required landscape irrigation system, prior to the issuance
of a building permit.
The landscape plan shall include the total area (in square feet) for each landscape
category. Landscape categories are distinguished by their water requirements and
intended maintenance level.. Examples of possible categories include, but are not limited
to high water turf grass, low water turf grass, low water planting beds, moderate water
planting beds, and non -plant areas.
6. Please add a note to the P.U.D. stating that:
"All landscaping shall be installed or secured with an irrevocable letter of credit,
performance bond, escrow account or other financial instrument acceptable to the City,
for 125% of the valuation of the landscaping (materials and labor), prior to the issuance
of the first certificate of occupancy.
7. Staff is supportive of installing a landscape island in the cul-de-sac. We have heard,
however, that the South Fort Collins Sanitation District is concerned about the location of
the sewer line and the manholes necessary to serve the line. We have heard that there are
concerns about the number of manholes and obtaining the necessary compaction..
Enclosed please find an illustration of a possible solution where the manhole is part of
the edge of the cul-de-sac island. Staff is willing to participate in discussions with the
District to explore ideas about mitigating the large expanse of asphalt surface in our cul-
de-sacs.
This concludes Staff comments at this time; Please note the following deadlines for the January
22, 1996 Planning and Zoning Board meeting: '
Plan revisions are due January 3, 1.996
P.M.T.'s, 10 prints, renderings are due January 16, 1996.
As always, please call if there are any questions or concerns regarding these comments..
Sincerely:
Ted Shepard
Senior Planner
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