HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROSPECT 7-ELEVEN STORE NO. 35506 - PDP - PDP120002 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - VARIANCE REQUEST (3)January 25, 2012
Mr. Mark Virata, P.E.
Engineering Development Review
City of Fort Collins
281 North College Avenue
Ft. Collins, CO80522
RE: Prospect 7-Eleven Store No. 35506
Project Development Plan – Variance Request
REG Project # 111101
Dear Mark:
On behalf of the applicant of the abovementioned project, the purpose of this letter is to request
approval to a variance of certain City of Fort Collins (City) engineering design standards that are
listed in the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS).
The specific codes are listed below with the applicants reason to request the variance.
Code : 8.2.9 Curb Return Radii and minimum curb return radii as defined in Table 8-2.
Variance: The applicant has proposed driveway connections that are generally consistent with
the details in LCUASS Drawing 706, Type 1. The applicant has modified this detail
to allow for an additional 2-feet of widening on either side of the driveway at the
flowline to better facilitate vehicular movement similar to curb returns. This
configuration allows for minimizing impacts to existing utilities within the right of way.
Code: 8.2.12 Access Ramps and 16.3.1 Ramp Requirements
Variance: Variance to the requirement that the curb ramp(s) in the southeast quadrant of the
intersection of Prospect Road and Overland Trail be constructed in accordance with
the Construction Drawings 1603 – 1607. Due to existing utility and traffic signal
infrastructure a modified curb ramp is proposed at this intersection. The modified
ramp has a width of 8 feet but utilized curb head to limit the amount of horizontal
foot print and therefore avoid conflicts with the existing infrastructure improvements.
Code: 8.2.13 Right of Way
Variance: The requirement of a 15-foot easement along the two arterials is requested to
receive relief to allow for an eight foot utility easement. The dedication of 7.5 feet of
right of way along both of the arterial frontages in addition to 15 feet of utility
easement dedication makes this 1/3 acre site difficult to layout for the purposes
proposed. The eight foot easement will allow for the layout as is proposed. This
request has been discussed with the applicable utility providers (including City
Electric/Water/ Sanitary and Storm, Comcast, Xcel and Century Link) and received
favorable support from all conditional on the review of the PDP.
Prospect 7-Eleven Store No. 35506
Design Variance Request January 25, 2012
Mark Virata, PE
The proposed variances have been carefully considered and designed to provide for functional
improvements that maintain the safety and circulation of pedestrians, vehicles and site operations.
Thank you very much for your consideration of this matter. Should you require additional
information or would like to meet on this issue I can be reached at kroth@rothengineering.com or
by phone 303-570-8609.
Sincerely,
ROTH ENGINEERING GROUP, LLC
Kevin S. Roth, P.E. LEED AP
Managing Member
cc: Jen Volin, Verdad Real Estate