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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACE MEMBERSHIP WAREHOUSE INC PUD - PRELIMINARY - 76-88B - CORRESPONDENCE - OTHER JURISDICTIONS• • P.O. Box 850 Greeley, Colorado 80632-0850 (303)353-1232 Ms. Linda Ripley Planning Department City of Fort Collins P. 0. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 Dear Ms. Ripley: STATE OF COLORADO ;___ OF �S Q'Y 4 OCT : 0 i588 "=r F of coti°P October 7, 8 arimer Co., SH 287 - PACE Warehouse PUD 2 Mi . S. of Harmony Rd. on W. Side of SH 287 DOH FILE 45100 We have reviewed the PACE Membership Warehouse PUD/Traffic Analysis, and we have the following comments. 1. Projected traffic on SH 287 indicates the need for a 140-foot total right of way, 70 feet each side of the highway centerline. Since the existing width along this property is approximately 50 feet west of the centerline, additional width to meet the projected need should be protected by reser- vation or, preferably, dedication as permitted by City regulations. 2. As noted in the Traffic Impact Analysis by Leigh, Scott and Cleary, Inc., an Access Control Plan is being developed for a section of South College Avenue, including the frontage along this site. Until this plan is completed, no firm decisions can be made with regard to the proposed access to this property opposite Fairway Lane. However, at this time, it appears that some type of non -full -movement access would be allowed. A traffic signal at Fairway Lane is not being proposed in the access plan. In addition, there is a desire to plan for a north/south road west of SH 287 which would serve multiple properties in the area. The "Future Connections" shown on the Preliminary PUD are not consistent with the level of roadway being discussed and would not help to redistribute traffic from SH 287. Construction of an access to SH 287 would require an Access Permit. Application for this permit is made to the City. In general, the access design shown on the PUD plan appears reasonable. The one-way entry lane should be 16 feet wide and the two-lane exit 24 feet wide exclusive of gutter pans. Proper signage and striping will be necessary to define the exit lanes and ensure proper use of the access. MS. LINDA RIPLEY October 7, 1988 Page Two PACE Warehse. DOH FILE 45100 3. The site plan for this development indicates that surface runoff flows toward the highway drainage system. That system is for the protection of the State Highway right of way and is not intended to accomrrodate drainage from abutting properties beyond that which has historically been accepted. Therefore, we ask that on -site detention of surface runoff be provided so that the historical runoff rate will not be exceeded due to this development. Thank you for the opportunity to review this PUD. Please contact Wally Jacobson at 350-2168 if you have any questions. Very truly yours, DOUGLAS RAMES DISTRICT ENGINEER John K. Crier Planning/Environmental Manager JKC:da(WRJ) cc: D. Yost Area Foreman File: Crier -Jacobson