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VF Ripley Associates, Inc.
Response to Staff Comments
Harmony Village
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September 28, 1998
Ted Shepard
Planning Department
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Re: Response to staff comments:
Harmony Village P.U.D., Preliminary
Dear Ted:
We have reviewed staff comments dated August 12, 1998, and have the following
comments:
1. Acknowledged.
2. Acknowledged.
3. Acknowledged.
4. The applicant's Civil Engineering consultant will be pursuing signed letters
of intent prior to P & Z.
After discussions with our design team including our traffic engineers and
civil engineer, we have come to the conclusion that Wilmington should
remain a 36 foot wide street with parking on both sides. We believe a
narrower street (36 feet versus 44 feet) will slow traffic down and make it
easier for pedestrians to cross. We would like to set up a meeting to
discuss internal vehicular circulation, bike lanes and pedestrian circulation
with City staff at your earliest convenience.
Our understanding is that Eric Bracke alto install a median on Battle
Creek Drive that would prevent left turns on to Wilmington if the traffic
count on Wilmington exceeded 1,000 vehicles.
7. There are two "neck -downs" shown on the plans; one on Wilmington
and one on Delany.
VF RIPLEY
ASSOCIATES INC.
Landscape Architecture
Urban Design
Planning
1113 Stoney Hill Drive
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
PHONE (970) 224-5928
FAX (970) 224-1662
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Response to Staff Comments
Harmony Village
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8. A right-of-way line has been added to the Site Plan for Wilmington, Delany
and Timberwood.
9. A note has been added to the Site Plan with the requested language.
10. We don't understand what this comment means. Perhaps this can be
addressed at the meeting we have proposed.
11. We have oriented buildings to to the "main street" to the degree that we
can. We have also added an office building between the two banks to
create more visual interest. All the buildings have entrances, outdoor dining
areas, and/or pedestrian connections to the "main street".
12. Retail square footage has not been added to the theater. No retail buildings
exceed the 25,000 square foot maximum.
13. The buildings have been separated so that no building exceeds 25,000
square feet. Pedestrian space between the buildings will be further defined
during the final review process.
14. Please see revised building elevations for buildings J and K.
15. The "pass -through" spaces between buildings are accentuated with special
plantings, interesting plazas and street furniture. More detail will be
provided at final review.
16. We believe we have adequately addressed pedestrian circulation within the
center. We prefer to keep pedestrians within islands rather than taking them
diagonally through parking areas because it is safer. This can be another
topic in the meeting we are proposing.
17. A Enhanced crosswalks have been shown in the recommended locations.
B. Six foot wide bike lanes are shown on the plans.
C. The "neck -down" has been moved to the north leg of the Rockport
intersection.
D. A bike/ped. connection has been added to the end of the Rockport cul-
de-sac.
E. O.K.
18. The note will be added to the elevation sheets.
19. A note has been added to the plans reflecting this statement.
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Since the car wash is a wall, we are proposing to use building materials that
compliment the center and soften the appearance with plant material. 40 W i
21. Foundation plantings have been added along the north wall of the restaurant
building.
22. The developer will be responsible for this area. A note will be added to the
Landscape Plans with this statement.
23. The actual baskets have been shown on the plans, one on each end.
24. Acknowledged. See revised elevations.
25. This note has been added to Sheet 1.
26. The parking lots on either side of the Assisted living Facility have been
moved to the north to create more of a buffer. Additional landscaping has
been added in the form of evergreen trees.
If you have any questions regarding the revisions or these comments, please call.
Sincerely,
VF RIPLEY ASSOCIATES, Inc.
Linda Ripley