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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCROWNE ON TIMBERLINE - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2014-06-27Attachment 6a Seth Lorson From: KYLA DAVIS <kylaluke@msn.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:28 PM To: Seth Lorson Subject: Crowne at Timberline Hi Seth, There are major issues with this development. The posted plan has a lot of ill-conceived ideas. Anyone living on this side of Timberline (and I do) knows that we have MAJOR problems and so far we have seen ZERO help from the city in addressing existing issues and now we are cramming in hundreds (thousands??) more people? I'm very confused. What benefit would this development have to the city? To the citizens of the city? To the neighborhood? Is it adding to quality of life? What is the point? It is just a liability, financially -irresponsible long-term situation for city taxpayers and a real cause of headaches for the city. I'm assuming this development is not actually happening, that it's in its initial stages and has not been approved at any level. Is this accurate? If not, how can it be stopped? The plans are seriously flawed. Are they final? Why would they route traffic into Linden Park? It is not equipped to handle that kind of traffic. Why do they connect the roads in the middle of the development routing people to the west, when the only way out is east on Timberline? What is the purpose of routing them through the development at all? Why don't they connect at Fossil Creek Parkway (at the front of the development, parallel to Timberline) and skip bringing traffic through the development entirely? There is no reason for it to be that way. Otherwise, the city is going to have to pay to put in speed bumps because that is a terrible, dangerous, inefficient setup. There are a ton of kids at that area every morning and afternoon getting on and off the bus and crossing the streets there constantly on their bikes (because it's s landlocked development, they have nowhere else to go but in the development... there are NO sidewalks connecting anywhere on this side of Timberline). It's just not safe at all. Has no one considered this? Or does safety not matter? There have been multiple emails that have gone to the city regarding the fact that it is UNsafe to get out of the Linden Park development north onto Timberline as it is with no street lights (and I already know the reasons why... regarding numbers needed to meet the criteria)... but that doesn't mean the situation is okay or working. The city is going to have to spend millions to put in a light system. Timberline is already a mess and will get significantly worse without major reengineering in advance of ANY new development on this stretch of road. Why is the city okay with doing all of these things on taxpayer's money so that an out-of- state firm can make a few bucks and walk away from the issues it will cause? Do you know what people have to do at rush hour times to go north on Timberline out of the development? They get out of their car, walk to the pedestrian crossing pedestal and push the button to trigger the walk sign and thus the red light stopping oncoming Timberline traffic. Do you realize what this does to traffic flow? Do you realize how MAD people get when it happens (on all sides of it)? Do you know how much road rage I have witnessed over what must seem like an insignificant issue to the city? It is a real problem and without some VERY smart replanning or total dismissal of the proposal, it will only get worse. Does the city not meet with the school district about what kind of issues this will bring to an already crowded Bacon elementary school and the accident prone intersection that already exists there? I realize you are different entities but what difference does that make? As a city planner, I would assume that is something you at least "plan" or think about prior to something like this going in. It would be highly irresponsible to not consider these things and not work as a community to make smart decisions on neighborhoods. Is this not part of the criteria looked at as a city that plans? Does the "city" not realize that the "district" already sends out notices telling kids NOT to walk or bike to school because Timberline is too busy and dangerous? That we pay for a bus to pick up the kids for a 45 second drive to a school across the Attachment 5c of F6rt`�`yCollins June 22, 2013 Mayor Weitkunat and Councilmembers: TRANSPORTATION BOARD GARRY W. ZSTEEN, CHAIR RE: Requested Master Street Plan Amendment relating to the Crowne on Timberline Project. The Transportation Board during our regular monthly meeting last week was presented with a proposed amendment to add a collector street to the Master Street Plan. The Crowne Project identifies a potential collector street on the site plan near the Linden Park and Westchase neighborhoods on South Timberline Road that requires an amendment action by Council. Discussion of the proposed amendment included the analysis conducted by staff, whether any objections were filed to the project, types of intersection in the future on Timberline Road, and pedestrian and bicyclist inaccessibility to existing and future developments in this area, particularly to the Power Trail that runs adjacent to the railroad tracks. The Transportation Board unanimously passed a motion supporting the addition of the proposed collector street to the Master Street Plan. It is understood that should the Crowne Project not be approved, the Master Street Plan will not be amended. As always, I would be happy to discuss this further at your convenience. Thank You Sincerely, W. Steen Board Chair (970) 420-7557 N sue_ DELICH ASSOCIATES Traffic & Transportation Engineering ./1 1 2272 Glen Haven Drive Loveland, Colorado 80538 Phone: (970) 669-2061 Fax: (970) 669-5034 MEMORANDUM To: Alan Levow, Crowne Partners John Gooch, Aspen Engineering Terence Hoaglund, Vignette Studios City of Fort Collins From: Matt Delich Date: September 11, 2013 Subject: Crowne on Timberline Transportation Impact Study — Final compliance (File: 1286ME01) This memorandum provides a final compliance statement for the Crowne on Timberline development. The site layout and access locations have not changed since the Crowne on Timberline TIS, dated May 2013 was completed and accepted by the City of Fort Collins. No further transportation analyses are required. street? Does the city not know these things and realize that smart planning could have prevented such issues? Are we really considering letting them put this in without requiring the developer to foot the bill for not only widening Timberline, but adding a sidewalk there, lights, speed bumps on streets that are not equipped or accustomed to heavy traffic (and unnecessary heavy traffic as mentioned before as there are other ways to route the traffic). And I realize this isn't an issue the "city" would care about ... but footing the bill to put in a new school to accommodate an influx of students (and in the meantime, schools in Fort Collins just to the north are closing due to low enrollments)? There are a lot of people extremely unhappy with this proposal. It does not appear to be well -thought out at all. Clearly not on the part of the developer, but what is most disappointing is that the "city" that I highly respect for making smart decisions, decision -makers for this city I love, do not seem to be taking into consideration a lot of issues that need to be addressed about the proposed property. Kyla Davis 19 Attachment 6b Seth Lorson From: Susan Paarlberg <susanpaarlberg@comcast.net> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 3:55 PM To: Seth Lorson Cc: Philip L. Paarlberg Subject: Crowne on Timberline Dear Seth, I attended the neighborhood meeting last night about the development plans for Crowns on Timberline and would like to make some comments and suggestions. My husband and I own a condo in the first building at the Timbers, directly across the street from the proposed development. 1. The overall density seems quite high and the 3 story buildings will add a lot of people and cars, as well blocking mountain views. There was talk of 'feathering'to blend the apartments and townhouse with the existing homes. It would be a big improvement to lower the height of Building #2 to two stories to reduce the height and density, preserving views somewhat. 2. Traffic is a big problem already on this part of Timberline, and we already drive through West Chase to make a left turn due to traffic density. The proposed light at Zephyr should be installed asap, and attention paid to the elementary school crossing. 3. Extend the bike path as originally proposed across the railroad and into the Zephyr area to allow safe off -road travel in the south side. My husband riders his bike to work, and Timberline is quite busy, making it nervewracking and dangerous to be on the road and to cross over to the wide sidewalk/bike lane near Harmony. Additional construction and resident traffic from the several nearby neighborhoods will create a larger danger to bicyclists. Thank you for your assistance on these matters. Yours sincerely, Susan Paarlberg 2109 Owens Ave #202 FT Collins, CO 80528 N Mareli 20, 2013 Mr. Steve LaffQy, 511; Soi..tli Ti:T)bov tine, Rou(! For? Collirts,CO %M_�25 Re.- NjG(jifjc;jti(jjj of misting Irrigation M11, Diversion Struelure and Irrig.atiou Lateral System Deij, Mr. The pi-i-pose (.W le-_tr IS tO j0CL1I-1t1)_. vix with yui_ Slie.wn I loff. trid ClmA 1111rCEetLC in regards to the proposed muji1:jC.X4)i' LO the QXi51:71-1 1rr_-.gaJiur-. svqem along the Cro%vne On Tilnbel'lille project, in z:orunuing to provik`e inigatif r service to L:i� Liffey Prcpert)- (to the 'xest), the t eir. 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May 13, 2013 Linden Park HOA c/o Mr. Alan Middleton Fort Collins, CO Re: better of Intent for Proposed removal of existing asphalt/ Emergency Access Drive Dear Mr. Middleton, The purpose of this Letter of Intent (LOI) is to document our coordination with you and the Linden Park HOA in regards to the proposed removal of the existing asphalt/emergency access drive, located in the northeast corner of the Linden Park development, which is being requested by the City of Fort Collins and Poudre Fire Authority. Poudre Fire Authority has indicated they would like the existing asphalt and emergency access drive removed, once the Crowne On Timberline Project and associated secondary access to Timberline Road is connected at the northeast corner of the Crowne on Timberline project. In accordance with this request, Aspen Engineering has shown this removal in the proposed demolition plans for the Crowne On Timberline project, as well as the re- construction of the White Willow dead end roadway and a new sidewalk that will extend out to Timberline Road and tie-in to the proposed sidewalk on the west side of Timberline Road (to be built with the Crowne development). Please find a schematic of the proposed demolition area (outlined in "red", as well as the proposed curb and gutter and sidewalk improvements shown in "blue" and purple"). The City of Fort Collins has requested that our development obtain a LOI from the Linden Park HOA, as the middle section of the emergency access drive is contained on the Linden Park HOA property. This letter of intent serves as record of the design effort and communication produced to date, and does not signify acceptance of the improvements, as the final construction drawings, approved by the City of Fort Collins and final approval by the Linden Park HOA will be required during final design for this middle section of the Emergency Access Drive. Aspen will continue to work with the Linden Park HOA on design items related to the removal of the existing drive up and through the completion of the final design. Please confirm by your signature that based on design methodology and exhibits presented to the Linden Park HOA, the proposed demolition of the middle section of the existing asphalt drive appears to be acceptable. Sincerely, �Ys-L' �� JoHN Goom, PE ASPEN ENGINEERING DEVELOPER: Printed Name/ �T�Itl% Gr�owre AT�E+'S Tn.4 1prFs Mall Z• � E Signature: PROPERTY OWNER: Printed Name/ Title: Ai Ail L wil)riLlG,a� / Date: S)ZI -FA irk yi4 Date: D.S1-I9 /3 Attachment 5b FC of OI'tr..,��S ACTION ITEM SUMMARY Date: June 19, 2013 Staff. Aaron Iverson, Senior Transportation Planner SUBJECT OF ACTION Requested Master Street Plan Amendment as related to Crowne Project EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A proposed development in the vicinity of Timberline Road and Zephyr Road has identified a street on their site plan as a collector street. The developer has requested the City add this collector street to the Master Street Plan, which requires an amendment through City Council action. Based on traffic analysis and planned connectivity in this area staff supports the addition of this collector to the Master Street Plan. DIRECTION SOUGHT This purpose of this action item is to seek a recommendation to City Council from the Transportation Board related to a proposed amendment to the Master Street Plan as described below. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Overview The applicant for a project called "Crowne on Timberline" has requested to add a collector street to the Master Street Plan. The development is a multi -family residential project approximately 17 acres in size. The project is just north of an existing single family neighborhood (Linden Park) and south of a proposed development that is a mixture of commercial and single family residential. To add a collector street to the Master Street Plan requires an amendment through City Council action. A map showing the proposed amendment (see attachment A) has been prepared for consideration by the Transportation Board prior to City Council action. This will be included as part of the Planning and Zoning Board staff report on the project overall, however the Planning and Zoning Board will not take action on the street amendment. The amendment to the Master Street Plan will only go forward if and when the overall project is approved. If the project is not approved or does not move forward for any other reason the street amendment will not be processed. Analysis The proposed amendment to the Master Street Plan is a request to add a collector street, which would be an extension of Zephyr Road west of Timberline Road. This road is proposed to curve south and connect to the Linden Park Neighborhood to an existing street stub at Fossil Creek Circle (see attached map). The applicant provided a traffic analysis developed by Delich Associates describing the potential traffic volumes on the proposed street with this project and Fort Collins other proposed developments (see attachment B). The analysis shows traffic volumes will be at or slightly above the upper threshold of a major collector street (3,700 vehicles per day near Linden Park and 5,300 vehicles per day near Timberline Road). Conclusions Staff supports the addition of a "Collector 2 Lanes" to the Master Street Plan as shown in Attachment A, for the following reasons: Traffic volumes once the area is developed will meet the threshold for a collector level street. - This street will connect to Timberline Road at an existing signalized intersection which will funnel traffic wishing to travel north (to make the left turn) from the proposed development(s) as well as for the existing residents of Linden Park. The proposed roadway connects to an existing Collector (Zephyr) and to a planned connection at the Linden Park Neighborhood. A stub road connection was created when Linden Park was built with the intention to provide connectivity to future development north of Linden Park. This connection provides the Linden Park neighborhood an additional route into and out of their neighborhood. - The proposed collector will serve one existing residential area (Linden Park) and four other properties, three of which are in process of developing a mixture of residential and commercial.