HomeMy WebLinkAboutCLARENDON HILLS JUNE 1986 - Filed CS-COMMENT SHEETS - 2003-07-31CITY OF FORT COLLINS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DIVISION
May 22, 1986
Bill Brenner
Robb and Brenner Architects
P.O. Box 251
Fort Collins, CO. 80522
Dear Bill:
Staff has reviewed the Master Plan and Preliminary and Final Subdivision
for Clarendon Hills and has the following comments. Revisions reflecting
these comments are due by noon on June 4, 1986.
Master Plan:
1. The Fossil Creek Master Plan for drainage recommends no detention and
the proposed improvements are based on that recommendation. Therefore the
basic assumptions in the drainage report are incorrect. Also, include sup-
porting calculations. Street capacities, swale sizing, erosion control,
storm sewer, etc, are missing. The Design Guidelines of the Drainage Man-
ual should be used. A 24" x 36" plan showing existing and proposed grad-
ing, all existing and proposed storm water conveyance elements (pipes,
swales, ponds), and streets should be submitted. Off -site flows should be
addressed. Tom Gathmann of the Storm Drainage Utility believes it may be
difficult to accomplish these things in time for a final approval at the
June Planning and Zoning Board hearing.
2. Western Gas Supply Company has an 8" high pressure pipeline west of the
site. They have requested 48 hours notice prior to any construction.
3. All plans should be 24" x 36".
4. The Parks and Recreation Department would like a neighborhood park in
this development. They would like to identify 5-7 acres in Parcel H for
future purchase and development by the City.
5. The Department of Natural Resources suggests more ponding for wildlife
habitat and open space along Fossil Creek, and rehabilitation of some
stream channels. They also suggest wildlife ponds along the small north-
ernmost drainage. They would like to meet with you and me when it's conve-
nient.
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DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING DIVISION
Clarendon Hills Master/Preliminary/Final
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6. The City Traffic Engineer suggests major changes to the street layout.
He feels a connection of Saratoga Drive to Applewood should be provided,
and that the 90 degree curve is not acceptable. He suggests redesign of
the intersection northeast of Phase 1A. Plans should indicate where Tracts
A, F, G, J and K will take access and Staff questions the alignment of
Clarendon Hills Drive with the house to the west.
7. The lot in the southeast corner of Phase 18 could be more appropriately
designated as open space. This would help satisfy Natural Resources
Department concerns also.
8. Staff questions the appropriateness of the Business Services tract in
this area. An urban density subdivision is a better place for this partic-
ular offering and we recommend eliminating it from the Master Plan. Access
to the site (if intensively used) would be difficult and because of its
closeness to Shields Street.
Subdivision:
1. The Light and Power Utility630-
requested 1!5v
asement on all
treets, except for Shields, wheys requested. ' suggest moving
I jA the water line to the street.
2. Public Service suggests that utility easements adjoining Saratoga Drive
and Clarendon Hills Drive be continuous along their total length.
3. The temporary emergency fire lane must meet City standards. Gravel is
not acceptable. Temporary turnarounds must be shown on all plans.
4. Clarendon Drive must transition to a 68' right-of-way and a 6f0' radius
should be provided.
�5. The "rural" street design should include a crown in the middle. We
have requested an opinion from legal Staff on potential liability if side-
walks are not provided, however I believe Planning Staff will support the
no -sidewalk approach in this case. Staff is preparing a package for City
Council that will include recommendations for an R-E and R-F zone district
and use of the rural street standard on cul-de-sac streets. We should dis-
cuss how that recommendation affects this project, and if a rezoning makes
sense.
6. Additional street profiles are needed - talk to Bonnie Tripoli about
thi s.
7. A seven percent grade on Shields is not acceptable.
8. Overlot grading plans must be submitted.
9. Off -site street improvements are required unless a variance is granted.
The developer must front the cost of the traffic signal. See the attached
memo on oversizing.
Clarendon Hills Master/Preliminary/Final
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10. Left -turn bays are needed at the Shields/Saratoga and Shields/Clarendon
Hills intersections.
11. Lot lines must be radial or perpendicular. Numbers 51, 52, 53, 54, 55
and 40 do not meet this requirement.
12. Engineering would prefer plats IA and 1B at the same scale.
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13. Turnarounds are required on Hinsdale, Clarendon, Surrey and Brindle
Drive (on the plats).
14. Street names Brindle and Surrey are too similar to existing street
names. Please rename.
15. Tracts A, B, and C should be labeled.
16. The soils report should indicate that Clarendon Hills Drive is a col-
lector design street.
17. A bikeway along Fossil Creek is desirable.
18. Fossil Creek right-of-way is not clearly designated on all plans.
I would be glad to meet at your convenience to discuss these comments.
Sincerely,/
Elaine Kleckner
City Planner
cc: Tom Peterson, Planning Director
Bonnie Tripoli, Development Coordinator
Rick Ensdorff, City Traffic Engineer