HomeMy WebLinkAboutHAMPSHIRE COURT FINAL SUBDIVISION - 31 92A - CORRESPONDENCE - STAFF'S PROJECT COMMENTSCommi y Planning and Environments
Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
June 17, 1992
Rich Storck
Storck Development Corp.
P.O. Box 8368
Fort Collins, CO. 80524
Dear Rich,
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The staff has reviewed your submittal for the Hampshire Court
Subdivision (formerly Hampshire Square II), Final, and offers the
following comments:
1. The subdivision plat, Sheet 2 of 7 as submitted, is numbered
as part of the utility plans for this development. This is a
one -sheet plat and, for recording purposes, must stand on its
own. The subdivision plat and the utility plans are two
separate documents, although the plat may be inserted into the
utility plans for reference.
2. Notation referencing/describing the control. and outer boundary
monuments (i.e.: located, set, type of monumentation, etc.) is
required on the subdivision plat.
3. A grading plan is needed to show drainage swales between the
lots. Also, a grading conflict may exist on Lots 8 and 13
where you are trying to preserve the large old trees. These
areas are apparently planned to be filled, potentially
affecting the tree root systems. Please see the attached
Engineering and Stormwater Utility comment sheets for comments
relating to the utility plans.
4. An erosion control sequence plan must be included in the
utility plans. .
5. The Hampshire Square II, Preliminary Plan included a 20' wide
utility & trail access easement on Lots 10 & 11 (10' each
lot),. at the west end of the development. This easement is to
provide public access to the existing trail and open space
along the Pleasant Valley & Lake Canal. The Hampshire Court,
Final Plat does not presently show this easement. The plat and
final landscape plan should both reflect this easement.
6. The existing (undeveloped) trail along the east side of the
PV&L Canal should be located on the landscape plan.
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7.
Comments specific to the final landscape plan:
a. The plan shows a 6' high solid wood fence along the
entire West Drake Road frontage and to the north for
approximately 150' along Hampshire Road. As per our
previous discussion, the brick columns that you have
agreed to incorporate into the fence. (at a maximum of
100' spacing) must be shown on the plan.
b. The cobblestone surface cover proposed in the parkways
along both streets, between curb and sidewalk and the
7.5' strip between back of sidewalk and fence, will
create a very harsh appearance. Alternative solutions
could be:
1) a dry land grass mix or low water intensive grass mix
with a water conserving irrigation system,
2) a mix of drought tolerant grasses and xeriscape shrub
materials,
3) a mix of the aforementioned grasses, shrubs, and
cobblestone.
These solutions would especially be relevent to the West
Drake Road arterial frontage.
c. Due to the •presence.of.the overhead transmission power
lines along the proposed back lot lines of Lots 1-10, it
will be important to maintain the necessary vertical and
horizontal %separations between the .poles, lines, and
trees. The street trees as shown on the landscape plan
relate reasonably well to the situation. There is no
problem with the Golden 'Rain Tree but the Little leaf
Linden may be too tall at maturity. I recognize the fact
that it is pyramidal in shape and the spread may not
create a problem. Just something to consider.
d. Could street trees, ornamental trees be added along the
Hampshire Road frontage? Also, one tree per lot in the
front yards would assure the presence of vegetation and
a more unified streetscape.
e. Is anything other than dryland grasses proposed for the
detention pond. A good example of a low maintenance pond
is at the corner of South Shields Street and Casa Grande
Boulevard. It incorporates turfgrass and minimal number
of trees for a very pleasing effect.
f. Notes referring to the responsibility for maintenance of
Tract A. the detention pond, and the landscaping in the
street right-of-ways must be on both the subdivision plat
and the landscape plan.
This completes the review comments at this time. Additional
comments may be forthcoming as the various departments and
reviewing agencies continue to review this request. Please be aware
of. the following dates and deadlines to assure your ability to stay
on the agenda for the July 27, 1992 Planning and Zoning Board
hearing:
Plan revisions are due July 1, 1992 by 12:00 noon. Please contact
me for the number of revisions required for each document.
PMT's, renderings, and 10 copies of final revisions (for the
Planning and Zoning Board packets) are due July 20, 1992.
Final documents are due July 23, 1992 by 12:00 noon.
Please contact me at 221-6750 if you have questions or concerns
related to these comments. I would like to schedule a meeting with
you as soon as possible, if necessary, to discuss these comments.
Sincerely,
Steve Olt
Project Planner
xc: Kerrie Ashbeck
Sherry Albertson -Clark
.Stormwater Utility
Transportation
file/Project Planner
Stewart & Associates