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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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May 01, 2024
Brad Buckman, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Fort Collins
281 North College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Re: Variance Request – 7.3.1.A. City of Fort Collins Classifications – 7-3F
Montava Phase D
Project No. 1230.0009.00
Dear Mr. Buckman:
We are hereby requesting a variance to the Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards (LCUASS) for changes to the road cross section geometry for Montava
Phase D.
Current standard of Table 7-3 in section 7.4.1 of the Larimer County Urban Area
Street Standards (LCUASS), refers to road cross section geometry to be used in
road design for the Fort Collins area. A variance is being requested to this section
for use in the Montava Phase D project as noted below:
-Table 7-3 Fort Collins (GMA and City Limits) Street Standards – Technical
Design Criteria
- Proposed road – The road is in the Northwest corner of the Montava
Phase D site, bounded by N Timberline Rd on the South and Flint Hill Dr to the
Northeast (see attached exhibits).
- The proposed street will vary as shown in the attached exhibits. Specific
changes focus on the centerline radius, and thus radii on the edges of the roadway.
According to Table 7-3 the minimum centerline radius for a connector local
residential is 275’, and this roadway that doglegs Northeast has a centerline that
contains two angles each at 45° with a 40’ radius.
We are requesting a variance to this standard to aid in traffic calming around major
pedestrian crossings. Also to aid in movements to and from the Montava
Pumphouse, allowing ease of access to maintenance crews. There has been a
great deal of discussion, and the design has been tested to ensure that the
roadways present on the whole site will accommodate pedestrians and emergency
vehicles equally. This area is intended to be a pedestrian friendly area with
crossings from the pedestrian greenway to the pond and park area. This stretch of
road is to be the main source of parking for the pond and park area which is not
conducive to road geometry that facilitates higher maintained driving speeds. There
are proposals for a playground and dog park which increases the importance of a
low-speed environment.
This variance request for change in centerline radii:
• is not expected to have a negative impact on capital, or maintenance cost requirements
for the City, or property owners;
• is not anticipated to reduce the life of the proposed roadways; and
• is unlikely to be detrimental to the public health, safety/welfare, decreased sight
distance, or have any effect on turning movements.
Thank you for your consideration in the approval of this variance request for the minimum
centerline radius for the Montava Phase D roadways. If you have any questions, or require
additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Respectfully,
TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Derek Patterson, P.E.
dpattersn@tstinc.com
970.484.2128
748 Whalers Way
Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80525
970.226.0557 main
970.226.0204 fax
ideas@tstinc.com
www.tstinc.com
May 01, 2024
Brad Buckman, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Fort Collins
281 North College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Re: Variance Request – 7.4.1 Alignment – Table 7-3
Montava Phase D
Project No. 1230.0009.00
Dear Mr. Buckman:
We are hereby requesting a variance to the Larimer County Urban Area
Street Standards (LCUASS) for changes to the road geometry for Montava
Phase D.
Current standard of Table 7-3 in section 7.4.1 of the Larimer County Urban
Area Street Standards (LCUASS), refers to road geometry to be used in
road design for the Fort Collins area. A variance is being requested to this
section for use in the Montava Phase D project as noted below:
-Table 7-3 Fort Collins (GMA and City Limits) Street Standards –
Technical Design Criteria
- Proposed road – The intersection of Mountain Willow Way and Goodheart
Drive.
- The proposed Mountain Willow Way terminates to the south at
a T-Intersection with Goodheart Drive (Goodheart Drive station
15+36) and does not meet the City criteria of a minimum
tangent length at the intersection prior to a curve. Specifically,
Table 7-3 requires a 100’ minimum tangent between curves or
at an intersection. The requested variance to these criteria is
the only intersection in the Montava Phase D site where the
required tangent prior to a curve is not met.
We are requesting a variance to this standard to maintain in an effort to
maintain the overall future site layout / tract sizes that has been planned for
future developmet.
This variance request for change in minimum tangent length:
• is not expected to have a negative impact on capital, or maintenance
cost requirements for the City, or property owners;
• is not anticipated to reduce the life of the proposed roadways; and
• is unlikely to be detrimental to the public health, safety/welfare, decreased sight
distance, or have any effect on turning movements.
Thank you for your consideration in the approval of this variance request for the
minimum tangent length for Mountain Willow Way. If you have any questions, or require
additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Respectfully,
TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Derek Patterson, P.E.
dpattersn@tstinc.com
970.484.2128
748 Whalers Way
Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80525
970.226.0557 main
970.226.0204 fax
ideas@tstinc.com
www.tstinc.com
May 1, 2024
Brad Buckman, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Fort Collins
281 North College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Re: Variance Request – 7.4.1.A. City of Fort Collins Alignments – Figure 7
3F, 5F, 7-8F, 7-9F
Montava Phase D
Project No. 1230.0009.00
Dear Mr. Buckman:
We are hereby requesting a variance to the Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards (LCUASS) for deviation from the road cross section and utility
easements for Montava Phase D
Current standard 7.3.1.A. of the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards
(LCUASS), Figures 7-3F, 7-5F, 7-8F, & 7-9F refer to the road cross section and
utility easement geometry for use in road design for the Fort Collins Area. A
variance is being requested to this minimum width in the Montava Phase D
project as noted below:
-Figure 7-3F 2 Lane Arterial Street
- Proposed road – N Giddings Road
The proposed Giddings Road cross section will vary as shown in the attached
exhibits. Specific changes include the absence of a detached walk, bike lane, and
parkway. The interim improvements will include the restriping of the existing
roadway at both entrances to Montava Phase D to include a Northbound left turn
lane into the Montava Phase D site by constricting the travel lanes to match the 2-
lane arterial cross section seen in Figure 7-3F. The variance will
reduce the existing 8’ shoulder/bike lane down to 6’. This roadway is planned to be
updated to LCUASS standards with the next phase
(aka Infastrucute Phase) of development.
-Figures 7-5F Collector-With Parking
-Proposed Road: Timberline Road
- The proposed Timberline Road cross section will vary by moving the bike
lanes from the road section to an adjacent regional pathway. The utility
easement will be removed and pocket easements will be implemented.
-Figure 7-8F Connector Local Street, 7-9F
- Proposed Road: Longwood Drive, Mountain Willow Way, Tealbrook
Drive, Flint Hill Drive
- The proposed roadways will vary by encouraging cyclists to use
the adjacent regional pathway rather than share the roadway.
Some roadways will include parking on one or both sides of the
street. ROW will be a minimum of 66’. The utility easement will be
removed and pocket easements will be implemented.
-Figure 7-9F Residential Local Street
- Proposed Road: Harwood Lane, Nanna Lane
- The proposed roads will have a reduced ROW from the 57’ minimum to 5
with parking only planned to be on one side of the road. The utility easement will be
removed and pocket easements will be implemented.
There are several modifications listed above to the current LCUASS. These revised cross
sections went through a great deal of discussion throughout the PUD design and approval
process with the City of Fort Collins. In general, the intent is to create a viable and vibrant
community where narrow roads slow vehicles and bikes share the travel way or use separate
spaces. Recent Code changes have increased the standard parkway width, but we are
requesting the ability to use the older standard. On the Phase D internal roads this parkway
is in the form of tree grates and small planting strips with pavers breaking up these areas
rather than a standard continuous parkway in order to create an urban walkable environment.
Pocket utility easements along public roads will be implemented where space allows, but will
typically be from the rear of the lot. Standard front yard utility easements are being modified
for Phase D in an attempt to give flexibility to the future lot owner to utilize this space for
possible fencing, porch steps and stoops.
Montava ownership has evaluated and coordinated utility infrastructure and services to
support the design of the alley loaded development. Coordination and discussions with
various utility providers and The City have occurred which have produced decisions on the
utility service to and within the site. The utility easements adjacent to the right-of-way’s were
determined to be unnecessary as the utilities that are serving the homes in Montava Phase D
will be coming in from the back of the unit and pocket easements where needed will be
utilized.
In addition this variance request is consistent with what was recently approved and requested
with Phase G.
Please refer to the attached exhibits for the proposed Phase D road cross sections and for
reference the overall cross sections discussed during the PUD process have also been
included.
This variance request for change in cross section:
• is not expected to have a negative impact on capital, or maintenance cost requirements for
the City, or property owners;
• is not anticipated to reduce the life of the proposed roadways; and
• is unlikely to be detrimental to the public health, safety/welfare, decreased sight distance, or
have any effect on turning movements.
Thank you for your consideration in the approval of this variance request for the elimination of
the utility easements for all road classifications except for the Arterial roads. If you have any
questions, or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Respectfully,
TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Derek Patterson, P.E.
dpattersn@tstinc.com
970.484.2128
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PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT LOCATION
MAP
ID DATE
Montava
1725 Ft Collins, CO
Phase D Thoroughfares
3/6/2024
ORIENTATION SCALE
The above drawings, ideas and designs are the property of DPZ Partners. No part thereof shall be copied, disclosed to others, or
used in connection with any work other than for the specific project for which they have been prepared without the written consent of
the architects/town planners. Preliminary-this is a conceptual drawing not to be used for engineering, surveying, or construction.
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Lot Types
Arterial 2-Lane Proposed Section
Minor Collector Proposed Section
Connector Local PUD-Approved Section
Connector Local w/ Attached Green Proposed Section
(Parallel Parking)
Connector Local w/ Attached Green Proposed Section
(Angled Parking)
Connector Local Proposed Section
(Bike Lanes- Parallel Parking)
Connector Local Proposed Section
(Bike Lanes - Angled Parking)
Paired One-Way Local Proposed Section
(Merged Pair)
Paired One-Way Local Proposed Section
(Single One-Way)
Residential Local PUD-Approved Section
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3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
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PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT LOCATION
MAP
ID DATE
Montava
1725 Ft Collins, CO
Phase D Thoroughfares
3/6/2024
ORIENTATION SCALE
The above drawings, ideas and designs are the property of DPZ Partners. No part thereof shall be copied, disclosed to others, or
used in connection with any work other than for the specific project for which they have been prepared without the written consent of
the architects/town planners. Preliminary-this is a conceptual drawing not to be used for engineering, surveying, or construction.
1 1
Arterial 2-Lane
Proposed Section
PUD-Approved Engineering Variance Section
LCUASS Section
PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT LOCATION
MAP
ID DATE
Montava
1725 Ft Collins, CO
Phase D Thoroughfares
3/6/2024
ORIENTATION SCALE
The above drawings, ideas and designs are the property of DPZ Partners. No part thereof shall be copied, disclosed to others, or
used in connection with any work other than for the specific project for which they have been prepared without the written consent of
the architects/town planners. Preliminary-this is a conceptual drawing not to be used for engineering, surveying, or construction.
2 2
Minor Collector
Proposed Section (T3)
PUD-Approved Engineering Variance Section (T3)
LCUASS Section
Proposed Section (T4/T5)
PUD-Approved Engineering Variance Section (T4/T5)
PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT LOCATION
MAP
ID DATE
Montava
1725 Ft Collins, CO
Phase D Thoroughfares
3/6/2024
ORIENTATION SCALE
The above drawings, ideas and designs are the property of DPZ Partners. No part thereof shall be copied, disclosed to others, or
used in connection with any work other than for the specific project for which they have been prepared without the written consent of
the architects/town planners. Preliminary-this is a conceptual drawing not to be used for engineering, surveying, or construction.
3 3
Connector Local
Proposed Section (T3)
PUD-Approved Engineering Variance Section (T3)
[Identical to the above]
LCUASS Section
Proposed Section (T4/T5)
PUD-Approved Engineering Variance Section (T4/T5)
[Identical to the above]
PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT LOCATION
MAP
ID DATE
Montava
1725 Ft Collins, CO
Phase D Thoroughfares
3/6/2024
ORIENTATION SCALE
The above drawings, ideas and designs are the property of DPZ Partners. No part thereof shall be copied, disclosed to others, or
used in connection with any work other than for the specific project for which they have been prepared without the written consent of
the architects/town planners. Preliminary-this is a conceptual drawing not to be used for engineering, surveying, or construction.
4 4
Connector Local w/ Attached Green
Proposed Section (Parallel Parking)
PUD-Approved Engineering Variance Section
LCUASS Section
Connector Local w/ Attached Green
Proposed Section (Angled Parking)
5 5
PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT LOCATION
MAP
ID DATE
Montava
1725 Ft Collins, CO
Phase D Thoroughfares
3/6/2024
ORIENTATION SCALE
The above drawings, ideas and designs are the property of DPZ Partners. No part thereof shall be copied, disclosed to others, or
used in connection with any work other than for the specific project for which they have been prepared without the written consent of
the architects/town planners. Preliminary-this is a conceptual drawing not to be used for engineering, surveying, or construction.
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Connector Local w/ Bike Lanes
Proposed Section (Parallel Parking)
PUD-Approved Engineering Variance Section
LCUASS Section
Connector Local w/ Bike Lanes
Proposed Section (Angled Parking)
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PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT LOCATION
MAP
ID DATE
Montava
1725 Ft Collins, CO
Phase D Thoroughfares
3/6/2024
ORIENTATION SCALE
The above drawings, ideas and designs are the property of DPZ Partners. No part thereof shall be copied, disclosed to others, or
used in connection with any work other than for the specific project for which they have been prepared without the written consent of
the architects/town planners. Preliminary-this is a conceptual drawing not to be used for engineering, surveying, or construction.
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Paired One-Way Local (Merged Pair)
Proposed Section (T4)
PUD-Approved Engineering Variance Section (T4)
LCUASS Section
Proposed Section (T5)
PUD-Approved Engineering Variance Section (T5)
PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT LOCATION
MAP
ID DATE
Montava
1725 Ft Collins, CO
Phase D Thoroughfares
3/6/2024
ORIENTATION SCALE
The above drawings, ideas and designs are the property of DPZ Partners. No part thereof shall be copied, disclosed to others, or
used in connection with any work other than for the specific project for which they have been prepared without the written consent of
the architects/town planners. Preliminary-this is a conceptual drawing not to be used for engineering, surveying, or construction.
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Paired One-Way Local (Single One-Way)
Proposed Section
PUD-Approved Engineering Variance Section
LCUASS Section
PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT LOCATION
MAP
ID DATE
Montava
1725 Ft Collins, CO
Phase D Thoroughfares
3/6/2024
ORIENTATION SCALE
The above drawings, ideas and designs are the property of DPZ Partners. No part thereof shall be copied, disclosed to others, or
used in connection with any work other than for the specific project for which they have been prepared without the written consent of
the architects/town planners. Preliminary-this is a conceptual drawing not to be used for engineering, surveying, or construction.
10 10
Residential Local
Proposed Section (T3)
PUD-Approved Engineering Variance Section
[Identical to the above]
LCUASS Section
Proposed Section (T4)