HomeMy WebLinkAboutDAKOTA RIDGE PUD SECOND FILING FINAL - 60 91J - CORRESPONDENCE - MEETING COMMUNICATIONCity of Fort Collins
Commui. ; Planning and Environmental _ _vices
Planning Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: Rodney Albers, Stormwater Systems Supervisor
Kerrie Ashbeck, Civil Engineer
Rita Davis, Transportation Planner
Craig Foreman, Civil Engineer
Mike Herzig, Development Engineer Manager
Larry Schneider, Streets Superintendent
Sheri Wamhoff, Civil Engineer
FROM: Ted Shepard, Senior Planner 115
DATE: November 10, 1994
RE: Bicycle -Pedestrian Path Maintenance
The group met to discuss policies regarding long term maintenance
of bicycle -pedestrian paths that are not part of the City's
recreational trail network but are part of recently approved
P.U.D.'s and subdivisions. The purpose of these paths is to
promote alternative modes of transportation and provide
neighborhood connectivity.
The group made the following findings which could begin the
discussion toward more formalized policies in the future:
1. Where homeowner's associations are in effect, the City should
not provide any level of service. The burden falls entirely
- upon the homeowner's association.
2. Where homeowner's associations are not in effect, the City
shall provide:
A. concrete repair
B. light snow removal (heavy snows cannot be removed by
standard brush equipment)
C. occasional sweeping as may be required.
3. Primary service provider will the Streets Department.
4. Where paths are in close proximity to drainage facilities,
Streets Department will work closely with Stormwater Utility
to maximize efficiency and to not block drainage channels,
etc.
5. Paths should be designed for vehicle access.
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6. Paths should be constructed to minimum standards such as:
A. Five inches of concrete
B. Use of reinforcement bars and wire mesh
7. Paths should be a minimum of six feet, but may be wider
depending on length, volume of users, etc.
8. These policies do not affect the current department
obligations to maintain sidewalks along public streets
adjacent to department -owned properties.
9. Departments to work together on solving problems as they
arise.
The group acknowledged that we are on the front end of the learning
curve in this maintenance obligation. While the level of service
on these paths may be light at this time, it can only be expected
to grow in the future. Streets Department is particularly
concerned that as service demands increase, there be an increase in
funds to perform the service. Presently, Streets is not funded for
this service.
The group agreed to reconvene, as necessary, to solve problems in
a pro -active manner and to coordinate between departments to
maximize efficiency.
This information will be passed along to the developer of Dakota
Ridge P.U.D.