HomeMy WebLinkAboutPARAGON POINT PUD PHASE THREE PRELIMINARY - 48 91E - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - VARIANCE REQUEST (3)January 6, 1993
Mr. Bernie Strom, President
Planning & Zoning Board
City of Fort Collins
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
RE: Request for Variance -- Solar Orientation
Paragon Point, Phase 3, Preliminary P.U.D.
Dear Mr. Strom:
On behalf of Paragon Point P.U.D., Jim Sell Design requests a variance for the solar
orientation requirement that 65 % of the lots be oriented with the front lot line within
30 degrees of true east -west. The proposed development has 19 of 50 lots with the
required orientation, or 38%.
We are requesting this variance on the basis of the variance criteria shown in
Sec 29-627(a):
(1) Exceptional topographic conditions. The layout of Phase 3 is
controlled by the alignment of Paragon Place, which was approved
in Phase 1. Cul-de-sacs oriented east -west off this street would
result in streets with too steep a grade and lots with an appreciable
side slope.
(3) Proposed plan is equal to or better than plan with provision.
The open space network established in earlier phases is supported
exceptionally -well by the proposed plan, especially as regards access
to other parts of the development, the central open space along
Fossil Creek and the recreational facilities near the intersection of
Lemay and Paragon Place. The orientation and location of these
pedestrian facilities offers less chance of auto/pedestrian conflicts
than would those associated with shorter and more numerous east -
west cul-de-sacs.
If you or the Board have any questions or desire additional information, please call at
your convenience.
Sincerely,
JIM SELL DE/SIGGNN
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