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Home My WebLink AboutTURNING POINT - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2005-08-09Transpoi _ion Services -------------------- finginwcriv�, Dcpartmcnt City of Dort Colii'ts MEMORANDUM TO: Tim Blandford, Development Engineer FROM: Cam McNair, City Engineer W DATE: May 18, 1999 RF.: Variance Request — Tuning Point Center for Youth and Family Development at 801 South Shields Street The developer is requesting a variance from two provisions of our Street Standards: 'Fable 5 and Figure D-10, Applying these standards to the existing driveway entrance and diagonal parking area on the cast side of the site reveals conflicts between the standards and the existing situation. As we discussed with Mark Sears_ this situation was produced by the City project which widened Shields Street several Nears ago. It is likely. however, that the standards for setback of the parking spaces and entry drive were not met prior to the City project either, but it is recognized that the widening project produced a greater degree of non-conformance. I agree with you that, ideally, we would have the developer remove this east entry altogether. It seems likely that unsafe conditions may be created, especially if westbound traffic on Plum Street tries to turn left into this east drive entry. As close as it is to Shields Street, there is a likelihood of backing traffic into the intersection. Also, a high volume of pedestrian and bicycle traffic along Plum Street probably complicates the problem for motorists wishing to use this east entry. However, it appears that the change of use for this property will not increase (and may even decrease) the intensity and traffic impacts of this site. Given that the City participated in designing and building the situation that exists, and given the fact that other agreements concerning access were made with this property owner as well as the owner to the south, it is my judgment that it would be unreasonable to require the closure of this east entry at this time. "fhe safety hazard is not that great, and the redevelopment of the site is primarily an interior renovation of the existing facilit} In order to mitigate the safety problem, I would ask that you work with the owner/developer to improve the west entry and parking lot, and to accentuate it thru signage and curb cut improvements_ so that the west entry becomes the primary access to this property. The narrow allev along the south edge of the property can also be improved to provide a circulation/connectivity opportunity. Also. you and the developer should work with Eric Bracke to try to eliminate or minimize left turns into the east entry. That east entry should become a single movement., right -in only situation, if at all possible. cc: Eric Bracke Dave Stringer crth l oiI 1-c AvanIIc • 1'(60-. ,SO • tort Collin,, CO 805 _2T3',(' • (,)'0) 2"- 166(', b - V 1� 1 +1 9I1 Interoffice Memorandum Date: 5/14/1999 _1 To: Cam McNair, City Engineer From: Tim Blandford, Development Review Civil Engineer RE: Variance Request for Turning Point: 801 South Shields Street _ 1 Cam — I recently received a variance request to our street standar s from RBB Architects, Inc. Rebecca Spears is requesting a variance to allow en existing curb -cut on Plum Street at the - intersection of Plum Street and South Shields Street. Originally the engineering department _ denied their proposed access because of it's close proximity to the abovementioned intersection. This item was brought to the attention of staff at a Transportation Coordination ' meeting, and staff agreed that the access should be closed. After reviewing their formal variance request, I am still uncomfortable allowing this access to be used. I have enclosed a drawing, which was submitted by Rebecca, showing the location of the proposed access and its relation to the intersection. It also occurred to me that the parking stalls are too close to Plum Street as indicated on Table 5 of the streets' standards manual. I feel that the City should still deny this variance request. Please find enclosed an original copy of the variance request letter and drawing showing the \ proposed site for your review. Your review and comments regarding this issue would be appreciated as soon as possible to not hinder the progress of this development. Si er - Tim Blandford Enc. 2 RBB Architec P4innin❑ IrileriDi Desirjn M= May 11, 1999 Tim Blandford Project Engineer City of Fort Collins 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 Re: Turning Point: 801 So. Shields Architect's Project No.: 9908 Dear Mr Blandford, I am writing in regard to the property at 801 South Shields Street. My client, Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development. currently has the property under contract and is considering using the existing building for a residential treatment facility and administrative offices. This is being considered a minor amendment by the current planning department. The engineering department has stated that the existing entrance from Plum Street to the parking area in front of the building may not be used as it is too close to the intersection at Plum Street and South Shields Street. I would like you to bring a recommendation of variance on this standard to the city engineer so that the parking area may continue to be used. As you may know, the city designed and constructed the improvements in front of the building as part of the project to widen Shields Street five years ago. This was done in exchange for the additional right-of-way required. Due to the location of the building on the lot, it is not possible to use this parking area except as currently accessed from Plum Street. Cars can not physically enter from the south, park, and then back out, turn around and exit to the south. Since this is a minor amendment and involves an existing condition and we are not proposing to further deviate from the standards of the Land Use Code, we are asking you to recommend consideration of this variance. Please contact me with your response as soon as possible as this greatly impacts the use of this site. Sincerely, Rebecca E. Spears, AIA RES/km cc: Troy Jones, Current Planning Jim Becker, Turning Point Transpc tion Services Engineering Department City of Fort Collins Miss Rebecca E. Spears, AIA RB & B Architects, Inc. 315 East Mountain, Suite 100 Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 May 19, 1999 SUBJECT: VARIANCE REQUEST FOR TURNING POINT: 801 SOUTH SHIELDS STREET Dear Miss Spears: This letter is to inform you that Cam McNair, the City Engineer for the City of Fort Collins, has granted you a variance to the City's Street Standards. The variance is granted with the condition that the Owner/Developer work with the Development Review Engineering Department to "improve the west entry and parking lot, and to accentuate it through signage and curb cut improvements, so that the west entry becomes the primary access to this property." He also encourages the Owner/Developer to work with the Development Review Engineering Department and Eric Bracke, the City's Traffic Engineer, to try to eliminate or minimize left turns into the east entry. The east entry should become a single movement, right -in situation, if possible. It is of the opinion of Mr. McNair that the justification presented by your firm does support the need of the variance. The variance is for the reduced distance of the east access from an intersection. If you should have any questions concerning this matter, please contact this office at 970/221.6605. Since Tim Blandford Development Review Civil Engineer City of Fort Collins cc: Troy Jones, City Planner Dave Stringer, Development Review Supervisor file 281 North Collage Avenue • PO. Bo>_ -,80 • Fort Collins, CO R0722-0580 • (970) 221-6603 City of Fort Collins Current Planning DATE: 8 July, 1997 PROJECT COMMENT SHEET DEPT: Engineering PROJECT: # 12-99 Turning Point Plat - PDP-LUC Type 1 PLANNER: Troy Jones ENGINEER: Dave stringer All comments must be received by: 7/21/99 El o Problems U-111'roblems or Concerns (see below or attached) 1. Need to add general notes to utility plan cover sheet 2. Need to label existing and proposed utilities 3. Show size and limits of street, curb,gutter and sidewalk excavation and repair area for water line installation. All street, CG&S repair shall be done in accordance with City repair standards. 4. Add note to plan, Final limits of repair area to be determined in the field by City Engineering Inspector. 5. Add note on plans that all areas of street that are damaged as a result of potholing for subsurface investigation to locate existing utilities will require a permit from the City Engineer and shall be repaired as per City standards 6. Show closing of drive approach just west of Shields on Plum, show curb, gutter and sidewalk type and asphalt repair limits. Date: 'e / PLEASE SEND COPIES OF MARKED Signature: REVISIONS: PLAT ['SITE/ LANDSCAPE G}— TILITY REVISION COMMENT SHEET DATE: August 12, 1999 TO: Engineering PROJECT: #12-99 Turning Point —Type 1 (LUC) All comments must be received by Troy Jones no later than the staff review meeting: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 No Comment D--l"oblems or Concerns (see below or attached) IiNIL� Date: ERE IF YOU 711 TO RECEIVE COPIES OF REVISIONS — Plat Site Drainage Report Other Z, Utility Red = Utility X�ndsape PROJECT COMMENT SHEET City of Fort Collins Current Planning DATE: July 6, 1999 TO: Engineering/Pavement PROJECT: #12-99 Turning Point Plat — PDP — LUC Type 1 All comments must be received by Troy Jones no later than the staff review meeting: Wednesday, July 21,1999 nrr . Date: 7` zf -1 CHECK HERE IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE COPIES OF REVISIONS _Plat Site _Drainage Report _Other Utility Redline Utility Landscape City of Fort Collins rr��