HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTONERIDGE PUD, SECOND FILING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL - 21 92E - CORRESPONDENCE - STAFF'S PROJECT COMMENTSCommun Planning and Environmental ' vices
Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
March 22, 1993
Mr. Frank Vaught
Vaught - Frye Architects
1113 Stoney Hill Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Dear Frank:
Staff has coordinated the interdepartmental review of Stone Ridge,
Filing Two, Preliminary and Final P.U.D. As a result of this
review, the following comments are summarized below:
1. The City's Light and Power Department has indicated that the
proposed detached sidewalk is acceptable. The review from
Light and Power is as follows:
"Electrical lines and equipment are normally installed
behind the attached sidewalk in a new subdivision. A
minimum of 12 feet of right-of-way and/or easement is
required behind the sidewalk for installation of
electric, gas, and water valves.
In areas where the sidewalk is detached, our facilities will
be installed behind the curb. A minimum of 5 feet is required
between the back of curb and the sidewalk. Easements for
other utilities will be required behind the sidewalk. The
sequence of installation for the developer will also change.
Electrical facilities will need to be installed after curb and
gutter, but prior to the sidewalk.
In areas where the sidewalk is detached, additional conduit
will be required to protect underground electric lines from
future landscaping. There will be additional charges to the
developer for this system modification."
2. The Public Service Company cautions that planting of trees in
the front lot utility easements must be closely coordinated so
that there is always a minimum of four feet of horizontal
separation from underground gas lines.
3. U.S. West advises that review of plans should not be construed
as a commitment that telephone service to the project is
presently available.
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4. The utility easement on west side of Greystone Street may need
to be wider to accommodate both the sidewalk and utilities.
5. On the plat, how was the southline of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 29 determined?
6. On the plat, please delete the reference to "Minor Road" on
the vicinity map. This streetname was never approved by City
Council via the appropriate process and the street sign was
put up in error.
7. The Poudre Fire Authority is concerned about the request for
28 foot wide streets. The developer is advised to take every
precaution to ensure that there will be 20 feet of
unobstructed access. One solution is to attempt to stagger
the driveway cuts so there is minimal opportunity for two cars
parked on the street to be directly opposite of each other.
Other solutions include providing driveway aprons that can
accommodate a third car and thus minimize the temptation to
park on the street. If the homes are to be provided with
three -car garages, then this also solves the problem of
preserving 20 feet of unobstructed access. Please investigate
the possible methods by which to satisfy the concerns of the
Poudre Fire Authority.
8. On Jewelstone Court, Lots 18, 19, 36, and 37 will not be
allowed to have an address that duplicates the lots fronting
on the east -west leg.of Jewelstone Court.
9. The two Thornless Hawthorns at the entry to Jewelstone Court
will spread horizontally and could block the sidewalk. These
should be substituted for deciduous shade trees.
10. Staff applauds the commitment to plant street trees in the
parkway strip. By applying this requirement to the homeowner,
it is hoped that the trees will receive proper care and
maintenance by the homeowner. For your information, since the
trees will be planted in the public right-of-way, the City
Forester is willing to assist homeowners in providing a
certain level of maintenance, after establishment, and based
on available resources.
11. The plat refers to the open space area in Block Two as Tract
B and the Site Plan indicates Tract A. This designation
should match.
12. Where the plat indicates "Existing Right Of Way To Be
Vacated", please add "By This Plat". Also, please check with
Kerrie Ashbeck as to whether these three vacations will
require formal action by City Council.
A.
This concludes Staff comments at this time. In order to remain on
schedule for the April.26, 1993 Planning and Zoning Board hearing,
please note the following deadlines:
Plan revisions are due April 8, 1993
P.M.T.Is, 10 prints, colored renderings are due April 19, 1993
Final documents (including Site and Landscape Covenants) are
due April 22, 1993.
As always, please call if there are any questions or concerns
regarding these comments.
Sincerely:
Ted Shepard
Senior Planner
xc: Sherry Albertson -Clark, Chief Planner
Kerrie Ashbeck, Civil Engineer