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/ 102 Remington Street
d.Le. Fort Collins, CO 80524
303-221-6570 G
303-221-6635 (Fax Number)
October 6, 1993 I
Mr. Dan Herlihey
RBD Inc.
209 S. Meldrum
Fort Collins, Co 80521
Dear Dan:
I have reviewed the plans for the emergency access road design
for Burns Ranch at Quail Ridge. In general, the access road
configuration and grades are within the parameters we have
discussed. I am also not opposed to the combination of paving
and compacted road base as shown. Because there is a lot of
engineering detail, I have conferred with Mike Herzig and
Kerrie Ashbeck of the City's Engineering Department and they
helped me prepare the following comments:
Drainage - It appears that the design does not provide
adequate drainage to prevent erosion in the. long term. In
particular, some sections do not have drainage from the uphill
side of the road and taking all drainage directly across the
full width will erode the road base.
Timber Retaining Wall - This material will not provide long
term stability and will be prone to washout. More detail must
be provided on the engineering details of proper retaining
Walls.
Soil stability - The design shows several steep cuts and
fills. The soil stability must be verified that shows the
slopes will not erode over time.
Culverts - All culverts designs must show design loads and
depth of fill sufficient to carry imposed loads of fire
apparatus.
Pavement/Road Base Design - More detail must be shown on
pavement and road base depth.
Grading - All grading must be shown in plan view, the same as
for structures on Skimmerhorn Street.
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street Connections - City Engineering"s approval is needed for
connections to both public streets to assure proper alignment
and grade changes. The connection to Overland Trail must
consider future street widening.
Pavement on Fills - How will the edge of pavement be retained
from erosion on fills.
Security - Details of security at both ends of the access must
be shown. This may be bollards, chains or gates. Due to the
joint use nature of this road, I suggest gates.
Delineation - The access road must be provided with adequate
edge delineation. This may be posts with reflectors or
similar delineators.
Maintenance - Documents must be provided that show the long
term maintenance agreements with the City and/or Homeowners
Association.
I will be out of the office until October 25th so I will be
unable to grant final approval until that time. However,
because all my comments are engineering oriented, I will defer
to Mike and Kerry on the engineering details, I will be
communication with them and can give them approval to proceed
with construction if needed before I return.
cc: Randy Balok
Tom shoemaker
Rex Burns
John Mulligan
Mike Herzig
Tom Peterson
Sincerely,
Warren D. Jones
Fire Marshal