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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBURNS RANCH AT QUAIL RIDGE SECOND - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2003-05-28i� 1 Phone 303-221-6581 `` ,, 102 Remington Street �� 1 honFort Collins, CO 80524 June 101 1993 Mr. Rex Burns 2813 S. Overland Trail Fort Collins, CO 80526 Dear Rex: Thank you for taking the time to meet with me to explain the street access problems you are encountering on your planned subdivision. The site visit and the description of the alternatives you considered were particularly helpful to my understanding of the situation. II'!I Based on my review of our files, the information you provided and the information provided by me staff, I have decided that we can accept a fire access road at the western end of the cul-de-sac as originally discussed during the PUD review process and shown in the PUD approval documents of March of this year. This would require you to negotiate a joint use access road with the city as described on the PUD review in March. I:t is clear from all the planning documents that this III has always been the condition for consideration of a fire access road. As you know, I have serious reservations about the long-term viability of a single use access road and believe a combined use road provides the only assurance that such a road will be maintained into the future. The specific conditions for this approval are described below. 1. The access road must be a combined .use as discussed in the PUD review documents. 2. The access road must connect to a public street as shown on the approved PUD. The information I have is that the 7th filing of Quail Hollow has only a preliminary approval and we have no evidence of any approved design work on this project. Based on our research, I believe there is uncertainty as to the future of this project and its ability to serve as your second point of access. I believe this is a major issue that must be addressed before you can move forward. At this point, I cannot see how this can be done without a final approval of Quail Hollow 7th and concurrent construction of both projects. PROTECTING LIVES & PROPERTY Another alternative may be to connect your project through Quail Hollow 7th Filing to create a full street connection. 3. The access road must meet the following technical design criteria: * 20' in width * Maximum 8% grade * Compacted roadbase sufficient to support the imposed loads of a 63,000 lb. fire apparatus. * An all-weather, maintainable surface * Turning radius of 20' inside and 40' outside * Clear delineation of both sides of the access road with landscaping or similar devices. * Proper signage and security of both ends of the access road. This may be gates, bollards or similar devices. As you know, I believe the best alternative to the cul-de-sac length problem is residential fire sprinklers. These systems reduce the probability of a serious fire to a level which allows the relaxation of the standard cul-de-sac length. I urge you to reach agreement with the water district on this item. If' you can reach such an agreement, it is important that the proper water taps be installed before the streets are paved so that the installation expense is minimized to the homeowner. If you wash to further appeal my decision, you can do so through the Fire Board of Appeals. This board has the ability under city ordinance to allow alternative methods and materials and to make decisions concerning reasonable interpretations of the code. Our practice is to make every effort to reach agreement at an administrative level before going to this formal appeal process, but at this point, I believe we have exhausted this approach. I have included our policy on the appeal board as well as an appeal form for your use if you wish to pursue it. I am sorry I cannot make a decision more to your liking, but I do believe that the original concept of a joint use access road is the only usable alternative in this circumstance. I certainly understand the difficulties you have had with this project and appreciate all your efforts in providing relevant information. �iicerely, I 2 'hn D. Mullig I en ire Chief Fire Prevention Bureau /A �hon_ 102 Remington Street L� Fort Collins, CO 80524 303-221-6570 303-221-6635 (Fax Number) October 6, 1993 t Mr. Dan Herlihey RBD Inc. 209 S. Meldrum Fort Collins, Co 80521 Dear Dan: I have reviewed the plans for the emergency access road design for Burns Ranch at Quail Ridge. In general, the access road configuration and grades are within the parameters we have discussed. I am also not opposed to the combination of paving and compacted road base as shown. Because there is a lot of engineering detail, I have conferred with Mike Herzig and Kerrie Ashbeck of the City's Engineering Department and they helped me prepare the following comments: Drainage - It appears that the design does not provide adequate drainage to prevent erosion in the long term. In particular, some sections do not have drainage from the uphill side of the road and taking all drainage directly across the full width will erode the road base. Timber Retaining Wall - This material will not provide long term stability and will be prone to washout. More detail must be provided on the engineering details of proper retaining walls. Soil Stability - The design shows several steep cuts and fills. The soil stability must be verified that shows the slopes will not erode over time. Culverts - All culverts designs must show design loads and depth of fill sufficient to carry imposed loads of fire apparatus. Pavement/Road Base Design - More detail must be shown on pavement and road base depth. Grading - All grading must be shown in plan view, the same as for structures on Skimmerhorn Street. PROTECTING LIVES & PROPERTY Street Connections - City Engineering's approval is needed for connections to both public streets to assure proper alignment and grade changes. The connection to Overland Trail must consider future street widening. Pavement on Fills - How will the edge of pavement be retained from erosion on fills. Security - Details of security at both ends of the access must be shown. This may be bollards, chains or gates. Due to the joint use nature of this road, I suggest gates. Delineation - The access road must be provided with adequate edge delineation. This may be posts with reflectors or similar delineators. Maintenance - Documents must be provided that show the long term maintenance agreements with the City and/or Homeowners Association. I will be out of the office until October 25th so I will be unable to grant final approval until that time. However, because all my comments are engineering oriented, I will defer to Mike and Kerry on the engineering details. I will be communication with them and can give them approval to proceed with construction if needed before I return. Sincerely, Warren D. Jones Fire Marshal cc: Randy Balok Tom Shoemaker Rex Burns John Mulligan Mike Herzig Tom Peterson Fire Prevention Bureau 102 Remington Street A ahoriiy Fort Collins, CO 80524 303-221-6570 303-221-6635 (Fax Number) November 23, 1993 Mr. Daniel C. Herlihey RBD, Inc. 209 S. Meldrum Fort Collins, CO 80524 Re: Burns Ranch Emergency Access Road I have reviewed the plans for this project with Mike Herzig of the City Engineer Department and have prepared the following comments: 1. Maintenance - General note 12 indicates that this access road will not be maintained by the City. This is different from my original understanding. My understanding now is that the City will be responsible for only damage due to public use. The applicant must provide the proper documents that show how this road is maintained, including snow removal, what entity is responsible for maintenance and how this is funded into the future. 2. Engineer Details - It appears that most of the issues noted in the letter of October 6th have been addressed. The following details still need approval by the Engineering Department. Shoulders provided to maintain the edges of driving surfaces. Delineator posts must be on the edge of the shoulder and not on the scope. Some grading is shown outside the easement. - The connection to Overland Trail must meet Engineering approval. PROTECTING LIVES & PROPERTY MIINC. Engineering Consultants 209 S. Meldrum Fort Collins. Colorado 80521 303/482-5922 FAX: 303/482-6368 Mr. Glen Schlueter City of Fort Collins Stormwater Utility 235 Mathews Fort Collins, CO 80522 Cam•- tt September 19 1994 Re: Burns Ranch at Quail Ridge Second Filing Drainage Certification RBD Job No. 394-007 Dear Glen: Please find enclosed sheet 9 of 12 of the Burns Ranch at Quail Ridge Second Filing Utility Plan. The blue print contains redlined elevations of the field as -built information gathered on the storm sewer system. The as -built slopes of the storm sewer system exceed the minimum designed pipe slopes and thus the system is anticipated to function as intended. The curb inlet erosion control gravel inlet filters have been installed in accordance with the Utility Plan requirements. The drainage swale reshaping downstream of the storm sewer system has been regraded, reseeded, erosion control blankets installed, and thus now meets all of the requirements of the design intent. The roadside swale adjacent (parallel) to Overland Trail has been regraded, reseeded, erosion control bales installed, vegetation established, and thus now meets all of the requirements of the original design. In summary, the drainage components of this project have been installed in accordance with the design intent and I hereby certify that the improvements installed should function in an acceptable manner. Please issue your departments approval of this project to the City of Fort Collins Building Department so that additional building permits may be issued on this project. Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter. ,N1 Sincerely, ' � ` o! 3..,� g'i . +..Ili �. RBD Inc. = =ors= Kevin W. Gingery, ' Denver 303/458-5526 vf0 4IA�.� >'0\\ Cc : Dave- 3. Thedrainage details are being reviewed by the City storm drainage personnel and we expect their comments soon. Sinc rely, Warren D. Jones Fire Marshal cc: Randy Balok Tom. Shoemaker Rex: Burns John Mulligan Mike Herzig Tom, Peterson Craig Foreman