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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHEARTHFIRE (HOFFMAN) PUD - PRELIMINARY (REVISED) - 31-95A - CORRESPONDENCE - RESPONSE TO APPLICANTPlease contact me at 221-6750 if you have questions or concerns related to these comments. I would like to schedule a meeting with you as soon as possible, if necessary, to discuss these comments. Sincerel Steve Olt Project Planner xc: Kerrie Ashbeck/Sheri Wamhoff Stormwater Utility Transportation 3. Please provide justification for the points taken in the Bonus section of the Residential Density Chart. The points taken for Bonus criteria m, n, p, and q are very difficult to understand and support. How much area is being considered "recreational use" and how does that meet the City's definition of Recreational Space in the L.D.G.S.? What area(s) are considered to be "permanent off -site open space" and how can this percentage be so high? How will the commitment to this be assured? What neighborhood facilities and services not otherwise required by City code are being proposed? How will the commitment to a percentage of the dwelling units to be for low income families be assured? Base criterion j - contiguity to existing urban development - cannot be varied. The density chart will have to be discussed thoroughly. Staff has concerns about whether this development can meet the minimum requirements based on the location of the proposed development at this time and place. 4. The Vicinity Map on the Site Plan shows a potential connection to Serramonte Highlands but the subdivision plat does not. 5. What is the intent for and who owns the "public access"? 6. The Stormwater Utility has concerns about the wetlands. They appear to be perched, with no outlets. Are basements being planned? Groundwater infiltration may be a problem. A hydrologic study maybe should be done now. The affected ditch company will have to approve and sign the utility plans. This completes the review comments at this time. Additional comments may be forthcoming as the various departments and reviewing agencies continue to review this request. Please be aware of the following dates and deadlines to assure your ability to stay on schedule for the August 21, 1995 Planning and Zoning Board hearing: Plan revisions are due no later than the end of the working day, August 3, 1995. Please contact me for the number of folded revisions required for each document. PMT's (photo reduction of site Plan, Landscape Plan, Building Elevations to 8.5" a 11"), rendering (one each colored full-size Site 9i Landscape Plan and Building Elevations), and 8 folded copies of the final full-size Site Plan, Landscape Plan, and Building elevations revisions ( for the Planning and Zoning Board members packets) are due on August 14, 1995. Please provide justification for the points taken in the Bonus section of the Residential Density Chart. The points taken for Bonus criteria m, n, p, and q are very difficult to understand and support. How much area is being considered "recreational use" and how does that meet the City's definition of Recreational Space in the L.D.G. S.? What area(s) are considered to be "permanent off -site open space" and how can this percentage be so high? How will the commitment to this be assured? What neighborhood facilities and services not otherwise required by City code are being proposed? How will the commitment to a percentage of the dwelling units to be for low income families be assured? Base criterion j - contiguity to existing urban development - cannot be varied. The density chart will have to be discussed thoroughly. Staff has concerns about whether this development can meet the minimum requirements based on the location of the proposed development at this time and place. 4. The Vicinity Map on the Site Plan shows a potential connection to Serramonte Highlands but the subdivision plat does not. What is the intent for and who owns the "public access"? The Stormwater Utility has concerns about the wetlands. They appear to be perched, with no outlets. Are basements being planned? Groundwater infiltration may be a problem. A hydrologic study maybe should be done now. The affected ditch company will have to approve and sign the utility plans. This completes the review comments at this time. Additional comments may be forthcoming as the various departments and reviewing agencies continue to review this request. Please be aware of the following dates and deadlines to assure your ability to stay on schedule for the August 21, 1995 Planning and Zoning Board hearing: Plan revisions are due no later than the end of the working day, August 3,1995. Please contact me for the number of folded revisions required for each document. PMT's (photo reduction of site Plan, Landscape Plan, Building Elevations to 8.5" X 11"), rendering (one each colored full-size Site 9r Landscape Plan and Building Elevations), and 8 folded copies of the final full-size Site Plan, Landscape Plan, and Building elevations revisions ( for the Planning and Zoning Board members packets) are due on August 14, 1995. Commui j Planning and Environmental, vices Current Planning City of Fort Collins July 17, 1995 Jim Sell Jim Sell Design 117 East Mountain Avenue Fort Collins, CO. 80524 Dear Jim, The following comments for the Hoffman O.D.P. and the Hoffman P.U.D., Preliminary are in addition to the comments dated July 12, 1995 that were previously sent to you: Overall Development Plan: 1. Public Service Company has stated that easement widths adjacent to County Road rights -of -way and internal streets must be adequate for all utilities. Preliminary P.U.D.: 1. The following comments have been received from Public Service Company: a. Utility easement widths adjacent to street rights -of -way must be such that from the back of walk to the rear line of the easement is 13' minimum. b. Utility easements adjacent to rights-of-wav must also be along a tracts, as well as a lots. C. Any reroute/abandonment of existing PSC facilities due to this development will be at the developer's expense. 2. Columbine CableVision has stated that "marked in pink are the areas we will need utility easements. We would also need the tracts marked in blue as open space and utility easements". They are obviously referring to a document that I do not seem to have. I would suggest contacting Dennis Greenwalt at the cable company for clarification on this comment. 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 FAX (970) 221-6378 TDD (970) 224-6002 11. Jim Clark, the City's Water Conservation Specialist, has indicated that the Landscape Plan must contain a note about City review of any proposed irrigation system. Also, the plan must define areas for each landscape category. A copy of Jim's project review comment sheet is attached to this letter. 12. Initially, this development will be accessed by a single point on the west side, from County Road 13. A secondary, emergency access is required and the location must be shown, with the nature of the surface material and any vehicular movement controls identified. . 13. e Preliminary P.U.D.: 1. A copy of the comments received from the Larimer County Engineering Services Manager is attached to this letter. 2. U.S. West has stated that the typical 54' wide right-of-way appears to be shown or dimensioned incorrectly. The utility easements/rights-of-way are inadequate as presently designed. 3. Columbine CableVision.......... 4. The Post Office has requested that alternative names be selected for the following proposed streets: * Blue Heron Way * Blue Heron Point * Pelican Point A part or all of these names are presently in use or previously selected in the 80524 zip code area. 5. A copy of the comments received from the Engineering Department is attached to this letter. Also, red -lined copies of the Site & Landscape Plans, with additional engineering comments, is enclosed with the letter to Jim Sell Design. 6. The City Water/Wastewater Department has indicated that this property/development is in the ELCO Water District and the Boxelder or Cherry Hills Sanitation District. Please contact these Districts directly for information/assistance concerning their requirements and ability to serve. 7. Fire hydrants must be located within 400' of all dwellings. The hydrants must be capable of delivering fire flows of 1,000 gallons per minute with 20 pounds per square inch residual pressure. 8. Dead-end cul-de-sacs cannot exceed 900' in length without a second point of access for emergency purposes. 9. Actual, delineated wetland boundaries need to be shown on the Site and Landscape Plan. The Natural Resources Division will need clear statements regarding proposed wetland impacts, including hydrological impacts. Rob Wilkinson is requesting an additional site visit with the developer or consultant to ascertain the relationship between lot lines and Richards Lake to assure that buffer zones are adequate. 10. Tim Buchanan, the City's Forester, is requesting that the applicant contact him toy schedule -an on -site -inspection -for the purpose of evaluating existing trees and significant. vegetation on the property. Preliminary P.U.D.: 1. A copy of the comments received from the Larimer County Engineering Services Manager is attached to this letter. 2. U.S. West has stated that the typical 54' wide right-of-way appears to be shown or dimensioned incorrectly. The utility easements/rights-of-way are inadequate as presently designed. 3. Columbine CableVision.......... 4. The Post Office has requested that alternative names be selected for the following proposed streets: * Blue Heron Way * Blue Heron Point * Pelican Point A part or all of these names are presently in use or previously selected in the 80524 zip code area. 5. A copy of the comments received from the Engineering Department is attached to this letter. Also, red -lined copies of the Site & Landscape Plans, with additional engineering comments, is enclosed with the letter to Jim Sell Design. 6. The City Water/Wastewater Department has indicated that this property/development is in the ELCO Water District and the Boxelder or Cherry Hills Sanitation District. Please contact these Districts directly for information/assistance concerning their requirements and ability to serve. 7. Fire hydrants must be located within 400' of all dwellings. The hydrants must be capable of delivering fire flows of 1,000 gallons per minute with 20 pounds per square inch residual pressure. 8. Dead-end cul-de-sacs cannot exceed 900, in length without a second point of access for emergency purposes. 9. Actual, delineated wetland boundaries need to be shown on the Site and Landscape Plan. The Natural Resources Division will need clear statements regarding proposed wetland impacts, including hydrological impacts. Rob Wilkinson is requesting an additional site visit with the developer or consultant to ascertain the relationship between lot lines and Richards Lake to assure that buffer zones are adequate. 10. Tim Buchanan, the City's Forester, is requesting that the applicant contact him to schedule an on -site inspection for the purpose of evaluating existing trees and significant vegetation on the property. Commui r Planning and Environmental ; vices Current Planning July 12, 1995 Jim Sell Jim Sell Design, Inc. 117 East Mountain Avenue Fort Collins, CO. 80524 Dear Jim, Staff has reviewed your documents for the Hoffman Overall Development Plan (O.D.P.) and the Hoffman Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.), Preliminary that were submitted to the City on June 19, 1995, and would like to offer the following comments: Overall Development Plan: 1. A copy of the comments received from the ELCO Water District is attached to this letter. These comments apply to the preliminary P.U.D. plans, also. 2. A copy of the comments received from the City Light & Power Department is attached to this letter. These comments apply to the preliminary P.U.D. plans, also. 3. The City Water/Wastewater Department has indicated that this property/development is in the ELCO Water District and the Boxelder or Cherry Hills Sanitation District. Please contact these Districts directly for information/assistance concerning their requirements.and ability to serve. 4. The Larimer County Engineering Department is questioning when the access to the souteast, through .the Richards Lake Master Plan, is to be completed. Also, where and when will the Future Access to the "southwest" (as shown on the O.D.P.) be provided? 5. Did the annexation of the property include the right-of-way on the adjacent County roads? 6. The Larimer County Engineer will need to review the plans for the off -site road improvements prior to approval of the plans. These same engineering comments apply to the preliminary P.U.D. plans. ki 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 FAX (970) 221-6378 TDD (970) 224-6002 FAX TRANSMISSION Advance Planning Department 281 N. 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