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Home My WebLink AboutGOLDEN MEADOWS THIRD - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2004-08-05MEDEMA HOMES, INC. A DIVISION OV AMERICAN CONT NENTAk CORPORATION April 3, 1979 City of Fort Collins P. 0. Box 580 Ft. Collins, CO 80522 ATTN: Don Parson, City Engineer Dear Don: We would request that your standard letter be sent to us regarding the maintenance of the streets, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street pavement, street lighting and street signs be sent to us with regards to Golden Meadows, Filing No. 3. We would appreciate a very timely response. If there are any questions regarding this, please contact me. LDS/klb Very Truly Yours, MEDEMA HOMES, INC. L�LINDA D. SCHUBAFTH Administrative Coordinator DENVER TECHNOLOGICAL. CENTER • BUILDING #43 5285 DTC PARKWAY • ENGLEWOOD. COLORADO 80111 • (303) 770-0400 MEDEMA HOMES, INC. A DIV'W N OF AM( , 'N, "� ., 11, CORPORATION July 23, 1982 Mr. Randv Balok Superintendent of Planning and Open Space 413 South Bryan Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 Dear Randy: In recent weeks, we have been experiencing an unusual rise in ground water elevation in the northerly cul-de-sacs located in our subdivision, Golden Meadows, 3rd Filing. The source of the increase has not as yet been officially determined, but observation of severaltest pits, and generalexperiences in the Fort Collins Area leads us to believe that the underdrain does not have adequate capacity to handle this uncharacter- istic increase in ground water levels. In an effort to provide some relief for the underdrain system, we are proposing to provide an additional outfall pipe. The location of this pipe would be as detailed on the accompanying sketch. The proposed underdrain outfall will parallel the exi_stiny, sanitary sewer line even- tually daylighting in the vicinity of the culverts underneath the rail- road tracks. The pipe will not encroach on the railroad's property, however, a small amount of grading may have to be done on their property in order to provide an adequate Swale for proper drainage. The end of the pipe willbe encased by a small headwall., and erosion control will be provided for by the placement of rip -rap. All areas which, are disturbed by the construction of this line will be returned to their original condition. and Medema Homes will provide the City with an asbuilt drawing of the new underdrain outfall. DCNVER TECHNOLOGICAL. CENTER • RUILDING H43 9295 DTC PARKWAY • ENGLEWOOD. COLORADO 80111 • (303) 770-0400 Mr. Randy Balok July 23, 1982 Page Two Another related problem which arose during our discussion of this problem was the realization that no easement has been granted to the City of Fort Collins for the sanitary sewer outfall line located on the common property line between lots 22 and 23 of block 5 in Golden Meadows, 3rd Filing. Our engineer is presently drawing up a legal description, and an exhibit for an easement between these two lots. Dave Stringer, with the Inspection Department, felt that due to the shallow depth of the sewer through this area a 15' easement would be adequate. The paperwork should be forwarded to the City by the end of next week. If you have any questions or comments, please call. Yours truly, HOOMES, I John R. Hutchinson Coordinator Engineering, Estimating & Contracting JH:cs attachment cc: Mr. Maury Rupel, City of Fort Collins Mr. Phil Waite, City of Fort Collins Mr. Dave Stringer, City of Fort Collins s 3 a v i r? > Z r� I v x V 7- aafe: ymenT,, E1�(G,1�16e�N6 It ITEM: " o -79 COMMENTS: 2I d-.F/UAI G zoo �c� a.l� /,C- d /A. C�✓�S�,L`n �fjJ�� - '�i /�-� r � /i'/��r`�` Gam, •U ��e� � 3�� 3 n • 3®0 •ram i G CITY OF I-ORI ( OLI_INS P.O. BOX 53Q FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 805,22 PH (303) 484-4220 EXT.305 ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT April 5, 1979 Linda D. Schubarth Administrative Coordinator Denver Technological Center Building #43 5295 DTC Parkway Englewood, Colorado 80111 Re: Golden Meadows, Filing No. 3 Dear Ms. Schubarth: Tt is standard policy for the City of Fort Collins to accept for perpetual maintenance those public right-of-way constructions which have been approved by the City and which have passed all required guarantee periods. This includes the water main, sanitary sewer mains, storm sewer lines and facilities, street pavements, street lights, and street signs. Yours t uLy, Donald M. P sons City Engineer 100% Recycled Bond ' L MEDEMA HOMES, INC. A DIVISION OF AMERICAN CONTINENTAL CORPORATION April 12, 1979 Mr. Don M. Parsons City Engineer City of Fort Collins P. 0. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 RE: Golden Meadows, Filing #3 Dear Mr. Parsons: We appreciate the letter on the standard policy for perpetual maintenance of public right-of-way constructions. We have also received a require- ment from FHA that a statement be provided from the City that adequate water and sewer services can be provided to this development referred to above. Could you please write such a statement for me and forward it to me as soon as possible, If there are any questions regarding this, please contact me, Very truly yours, MEDEMA HOMES, INC. L _'/(,. J'JI'-4 LINDA D. SCHUBARTH Administrative Coordinator LDS:pd �o n9�sT e < vh 7F c !"A,^/ Fi.E�c�.r�a^.vC,E�,j .�U.3d �v/f/oa CG!�,rG✓t Ser 1/E r .5tr�e .ur:.o fig T� �•'�a/Kl�j,Q� � f Tsr,E DENVER TECHNOLOGICAL CENTER • BUILDING #43 5295 OTC PARKWAY • ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80111 • (303) 770-0400 CITY OF fOR I COLUNS P.C. ;;SC, FORT COLLINS, CO CMANO 80522 PH (303) 48+ 4220 EXT. 305 ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT April 24, 1979 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: Golden Meadows, Filing No. 3 The City of Fort Collins has a sanitary sewer trunk main and is in the process of constructing a domestic water plain within the proximetry of the referenced subdivision which is more than adequate to serve the subdivision. Yours truly, Maurice E. Rupel, P.E. & L.S. Development Engineer 100% Recycled Bond `0 S;i�eSEPTIC ADAMAS CITY MFG. CO*/ INC* COMMERCE CITY. COLORAD 2 ap J JP KS AND PRE -CAST CONCRETE MANHOLE MATERIAL, WELL CASINGAND GREASE TRAPS "�; /JvYaLVED EARL SAURINI, P,esid.m 6 Alkw JOHN SAU RINI, Vice Pnsi d..t 1-2-80 City of Fort Collins P. 0. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colo. 80522 Attn: Mr„ Ray Bingham We have supplied precast concrete manholes to Nelson Pipeline on the Golden Meadows Subdivision, 3rd filing job. There seems to be some question as to the structural integrity on 6 of the base sections of these manholes. The problem arises that on these manholes the wire fabric has "bled" through the concrete and a shadow outline can be noticed and on one of the sections the fabric is exposed in one spot. I do admit that it is out of tolerance to the A.S.TM. C-478 standard. The depth on these manholes is less than 7 feet. The problem was caused during the placement of the concrete in the forma causing the wire cage to shift at the bottom at one point. fir „S(J3Cers I =acc� MSS s,nS I would like to point out that our concrete is above the A.S.T.M. specification (most of our 28 day breaks are at 5000 and the wall thickness is 5" instead of Vas required. psi) We were unaware of any problems with our manholes until the job was completed, and the city was doing a final inspection of the job. If the manhole sections were rejected before they had been installed or backfilled and compacted the cast of replacement would have been minimal. Page 2 City of Fort. Collins Mr. Ray Bingham Adams City Mfg, has been producing manholes since 1950. To my knowledge there has never been a failure after the manhole section had been backfilled. The most extreme structural stress that the section is exposed to is, when it is removed from the form and the! concrete strength is about 2000 psi. I am sure the manhole sections in question will never have a problem. Perhaps theinspection is being too critical and the function on the manhole has been overlooked, to give an access to a sewer line. All manufacturers have problems in one area or another. We have taken corrective steps to insure that this problem will not happen again. Adams City Mfg. will stand by its products and if the City of Fort Collins insist on the replacement of these sections of course, we will do so. However, because of the considerable ex- pense that will be incurred we will be reluctant to furnish any additional material unless it is inspected and approved prior to installation. An alternate solution might be a performance bond that will replace any one of these manholes if there is ever a failure in the future due to the manufacturing defect specified. Please review all the facts and let us know if you sincerely feel that these sections must be replaced. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. RS:ce Sincerely, ; Richard Stevenson President �CIfY OFIO121 (OLI_INSCOLLINS, P,O BOX 580, FORT COLORADO 80S22 NI (303) 4814220 ENGINEERING DIVISION January 10, 1980 Mr. Richard Stevenson, President Adams City Manufacturing Co., Inc. 6770 Brighton Blvd. Conrerce City, CO 80022 f RE: Golden Meadows 3rd Filing - Nelson Pipeline Dear Mr. Stevenson: I have reviewed your letter of January 2nd with Mr. Matt Baker our Construction Inspector, Mr. Duane Davis, Water & Sewer Transmission Super - intendant, Mr. Dave Stringer, Chief Construction Inspector, and Mr. Mauri Rupel, Development Engineer. EFT. 728 We are of uniform opinion that the manhole barrels which have evidence of the reinforcing being exposed must be replaced. After reviewing this problem and Pair. Baker's letter to Nelson Pipeline of October 30, 1979, it appears that this is just one of several problems on this project. Presently, we have in excess of seventy subdivisions in some phase of developrrent. our staff of five construction inspectors does not have time to haRrrer-tap every manhole barrel. Consequently, we put great faith in the stamping A.S.T.M. C-478. Obviously, your manhole barrels do not meet these specifications even though you have taken the liberty to so stamp them. In view of these obvious discrepancies, we must insist that these be replaced in accordance with Mr. Baker's letter of October 30, 1979. DeBgman, PE & Director of Engineering Services RAB:bso cc: Nelson :Pipeline Matt Baker Mauri Rupel file STOVER, BRANDES & FARRINGTON ATTORNEYS AT LAW P. O. BOx 523 110 EAST OAK STREET -SUITE 220 FORT COLLINS,COLORAOO 80522 WILLIAM C. STOVER ROBERT W. BRANDES,JR. DARRYL L. FARRINGTON Mr. John A. Franklin, Planning Coordinator Medema Homes, Inc. Denver Technological 5295 DTC Parkway Englewood, Colorado November 20, 1980 Center, Bldg. 43 80111 RE: M'.edema - Golden Meadows Development Dear Mr. Franklin: AREA CODE 303 4e2.3664 At the request of the President of The Warren Lake Reservoir Company, I am writing this letter to confirm and further detail Mr. Preston's discussion with Mr. Mike Herrick. where the Warren Lake Outlet Ditch crosses over from Collindale Golf Course into property now owned by Medema Homes, the presently developed area between Ticonderoga Street and the boundary of the golf course has now been totally developed and fences placed on the west. side of the ditch to preclude access for maintenance purposes by the company along the ditch. Presently, development is commencing on the east side of the ditch, and it is imperative that the company maintain its access - ability to the ditch and that the letter agreement of October 31, 1977 between The Warren Lake Reservoir Company and K. Bill Tiley, as representative of Collindale South, be honored. This letter agreement states in part, "Permanent access to all ditches for maintenance purposes is necessary. A fifty (50') foot easement, off -centered to one side, will be adequate for. the Warren Lake Canal." Therefore, we must insist that a total distance of fifty (50') feet from near or on the west boundary of the ditch extending east be kept open, permitting a road for maintenance of this ditch from the east side between the golf course and Ticonderoga Street. It is inconvenient but possible for our ditch personnel then to cross the bridge on Ticonderoga Street and then have our ditch road run on the westerly and southerly side of the ditch to the Union Pacific Railroad property. There is not presently an established or recognizable road right- of-way along the ditch bank since, when this was open land, our Mr. John A. Franklin, III Page Two November 20, 1980 ditch personnel entered and drove at random as necessary to maintain this section of the ditch. Now that development will restrict this unfettered access, it would be preferable that an established roadway exist along the east side of the ditch from the golf course to Ticonderoga Street and the road then continued along its western and southerly edge. However, if, as other developers have chosen to do, you would wish to grass the ditch banks on both sides as an amenity, the ditch company has permitted this so long as there is a written agreement recog- nizing our right to enter upon the grassed area along the ditch for all reasonable emergencies and maintenance purposes. Please advise us in writing as to your intentions concerning your future plans within the scope of our request. Parenthetically, we would like to point out to you, so as to avoid future problems, that in developments of this nature, utility companies often feel free to place risers, stations, metering boxes, etc. within our needed access right-of-way. Please make sure that none of the several utility units attempt to do this. Very truly yours, William C. Stover, Secretary WCS:sl cc: Mr. B. G. Preston, President The Warren Lake Reservoir Company Mr. Mike Herrick, Medema Homes, Fort Collins, Colorado Mr. K. Bill Tiley Mr. Maurice Rupel, City of Fort Collins Mr. George Hoff, Superintendent The Warren Lake Reservoir Company