HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROSPECT INDUSTRIAL PARK, LOT 32, MIDPOINT SELF-STORAGE - PDP - 28-98B - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - TRAFFIC STUDY (3)Mr. Sherman Midpoint TIS Addendum
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generate relatively low traffic volumes, and only a short-term scenario was required to be
evaluated in the traffic impact study letter. While not required in the letter, the following is a
conceptual review of the long-term scenario to address the City's comment. The site access
intersection and the right in/right out intersection of Timberline Road/ Midpoint Drive are
expected to continue operating acceptably over the long -tern. As traffic volumes increase over
the long-term, the northbound and southbound movements at intersection of Sharp Point Drive/
Prospect Road are expected to continue to experience delay. The City has indicated that there is
no traffic signal planned at this intersection. As a result, when delays increase at this
intersection, it is anticipated that some northbound or southbound drivers will modify the travel
route to utilize the adjacent traffic signals or the right turn access where lower delays are
projected. The long-term effects of the site traffic at these study area intersections are minimal
based on the low site traffic generation.
If you have any additional questions regarding the traffic study letter, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
TransPlan Associates, Inc.
Janet M. Hruby, P.E.
Project Engineer
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Mr. Barry Sherman
DCB Construction
909 E. 62°d Avenue
Denver, CO 80216
RE: Midpoint Self Storage Traffic Impact Study Addendum
Mr Sherman:
This letter provides a response to the City of Fort Collins comments to the Draft Traffic Impact
Study letter dated September 15, 2000. The City staff notes a few minor comments in an
October 27, 2000 project comment sheet, and this letter serves as written documentation
acknowledging the comments. The comments to the traffic study concern the following:
1) Clarification that right-of-way dedication will be required for the extension of
Sharp Point Drive with development of the lot adjacent to the Midpoint Self
Storage site
2) Clarification that the cross -sections for Midpoint and Sharp Point Drives includes
two travel lanes and bike lanes, not parking lanes
3) Only the short-term scenario was evaluated for the site traffic, there is no
discussion about the study intersections over the long-term
Right-of-Wav and Cross -Sections
The traffic impact study documents that there are plans to extend Sharp Point Drive to the south
of the intersection with Midpoint Drive. As indicated in the City's comments, right-of-way
dedication will be required with the development of the lot adjacent to the proposed mini -storage
facility. The site plan on Figure 2 of the traffic study letter does show the extension of the right-
of-way. As noted by the City, the cross -sections of Midpoint Drive and Sharp Point Drive
provide for two travel lanes and two bike lanes rather than the parking lanes that were referenced
on page 2 of the traffic study letter. The site plan provides for parking within the site, and the
absence of on -street parking is will not effect site operations.
Long -Term Scenario
Per discussions with the City's traffic engineer, the Midpoint Self Storage site is projected to
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