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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
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P.O. Box 850 z N\:
Greeley, Colorado 80632-0850 ,
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July 15, 1991
Current Planner
Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Sir or Madam,
Larimer Co., S.H. 287
Skibo Minor Subdivision
Between Hemlock St. &
Pinion St., Ft. Collins
E. Side
We have reviewed the Skibo Minor Subdivision proposal, and we have
the following comments:
Projected traffic on S.H. 287 indicates the need for a 120 foot total
right of way, 60 feet each side of the highway centerline. Since the existing
width along this property is 40 feet east of the centerline, additional
width to meet the projected need should be protected by reservation or,
preferably, dedication, as permitted by City regulations.
Access to the state highway from the parcel will be subject to review
for conformance to the State Highway Access Code. The City of Fort Collins
is the issuing authority for Access Permits within the city. With the
i.n.f_ormation presented, we are unable to determine the current or anticipated
use of the property. If there is a change of use from—thecurrent—use
that will increase traffic to the site by 20%, an Access Permit will be
required.
Our comments on access are based on the information presented for
this property only. If the property owner has any interests or ownership
in adjacent property along the highway, this information should be provided
since it may affect our comments.
We are also unable to determine the direction of surface run-off for
any proposed development. At such time that a development is planned,
we ask that on site detention of surface run-off be provided so that the
historical, run-off rate will not be exceeded due to the development. The
highway drainage system is for the protection of the state highway right
of way and is not intended to accommodate drainage from abutting properties
beyond that which has historically been accepted.
City Planner/Ft Collins
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At such time that development is planned for the parcel, there should
be some attention given to landscaping to assure that any landscaping within
the right of way does not impair the sight distance at the highway access,
does not present a safety hazard, and would not unreasonably conflict with
future highway expansion. _
Thank you for the opportunity to review this proposal. Please contact
me at 350-2163 if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
Evan A. Hovpeij, Jr.
Development/Access Coordinator
EAH/cm
cc: L. D. Yost
J. Springer
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