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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFOSSIL CREEK DESIGN CENTER PUD - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2003-11-04STATE OF COLOR ADO DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS P.O. Box 850 Greeley, Colorado 80632-0850 (303) 353-1232 JAN 9 January 3, 1988 Mr. Mike Herzig Development Coordinator Ft. Collins Planning Dept. P.O. Box 580 Ft. Collins, CO 80522 Dear Mr. Herzig: Larimer Co., S.H. 287 Ft. Collins Design Ctr. File: Carpet Exchange Between Fairway Ln. and Fossil Cr. Pkwy. on E. Side SH 287 DOH File 45100 We have reviewed the Utility Plans for the Fort Collins Design Center, and we add the following to our previous comments on this development. The Grading and Utility Plan sheet shows two utility line taps within S.H. 287 right of way. Prior to any utility -related work within the right of way, Mr. Henry Rangel of this office should be contacted at 350-2111 regarding a Utility Permit. This plan sheet also shows the temporary right -turn -only access to S.H. 287. The design details of this access will be finalized in the required Access Permit. The planned permanent access at the south property line should also be shown. Identification of this access is needed to avoid conflicts with the southern utility line and ensure compatibility of this access with the overall building plan. Thank you for the opportunity to review these plans. Please contact me at 350-2168 if you have any questions. Very truly yours, DOUGLAS BANES DISTRICT ENGINEER Wallace R.,Jacobson Development Planning//ccess Coordinator WJ:mbc cc: Yost/Rangel Area Foreman File: Jacobson via Crier 4. Assume Snead Drive is extended beyond the Carpet Exchange, angled to the east, and joins Fossil Creek Parkway at its present location. Is Fossil Creek Parkway wide enough to accommodate an intersection that will -require a sharper- than the normal 90 degree turn when approached from College Avenue? S. The median is narrow along the Fossil Creek. Parkway. Will the Fossil Creek Parkway -Snead Drive intersection require a left turn lane? Obviously our subdivision feels there are traffic issues that need additional consideration. Traffic issues regrading this proposed project are addressed in the LDGS under items 4, 6, and 26. Given the uncertainty of the traffic issues a definite yes to 'these items would seem unlikely. The Fossil Creek Meadows Homeowners Association requests the Planning and Zoning Board to withhold final approval of the Carpet Exchange Project until the Unresolved drainage/runoff issues and the uncertainty of the traffic issues are resolved. Sincerely; Rodney C. Van Velson President, Fossil Creel; Meadows Homeowners Association =16 Parkway Circle North Fort Collins, CO 80525 cc Ed Stoner, Mayor Laurie O"Dell, Planning and Zoning Board Sanford Fern, Planning and Zoning Board Jan Shepard, Planning and Zoning Board Jim klatask.e, Planning and Zoning Board Rex Burns, Planning and Zoning Board Frank Gro<nik, Planning and Zoning Board Lloyd Walker, Planning and Zoning Board Moe Meleleburg, County commissioner Tom Peterson, Planning Director Sherry Albertson -Clark, Planning Department Mike Griffith, Legal Counsel Harold Swope, President, Fairway Estates �� message. Dated; 0 /10/89 at 0925. Subjects Reply to Fossil Creek: Devel.opment rReview Sender: Bob SMITH / ChL. L!U1 Contents: 2. CC: Mike HERZIG / CFC52/01 Part 1. FROM: Bob SMITH / CFC52/01 TO: Tom PE.TERSON / CFC52/01 CC;: Mike HERZIG / CFC52/01 Part 2 We are `fiery aware of these developments and the issues accordingly. However, our reviews are extremely hindered by either the material not being submitted in a timely manner to allow for adequate review time, or the submittal of substandard materials. We have not seen the plans for the Carpet Exchange yet and I feel we are in the same position as last. month'=_; P&Z meeting. In essence, I'm concerned about the process of allowing developments to proceed when submittals are not in on time. I would be happy to discuss this in more detail at your convenience. Bob End of Item 12. Intray . MEETING SUMMARY Fossil Creek Design Center Monday, March 13, 19 TO: Ken Goff, Hunter Architectural Group Dick Rutherford, Stewart and Associates Tom Peterson Glen Schlueter Mike Herzig Ric Richter Eric Bracke FRO.`.1: Shcrry Albertson -Clark DATE: March 14, 1989 Meeting Attendance: Bob Leigh (Leigh, Scott, Cleary), Dan Hunter (Hunter Architectural Group), Denny Odette (developer), Ken Goff (Hunter Architectural Group), Rhys Christianson (Realtor), Tom Peterson (Planning Department), Dick Rutherford (Stewart and Associates), Bob Wilkinson (Natural Resources Division), Eric Bracke (Transportation Division), Mike Herzig (Engineering), Ric Richter (Engineering), Glen Schluetter (Storm Water Utility). Sherry Albertson -Clark (Planning Department). A meeting was held in the Council Information Center on Monday, March 13, 1989 at 11:00 A.M. to discuss the status of the Fossil Creek Design Center PUD Final Plan. Specific issues under discussion were the extension of Snead Drive to Fossil Creek Parkway and the status of storm drainage. The following summarizes the discussions held at this meeting: Status of Project Elements Planning - need site plans with any changes noted; written information addressing hours of operation, parking lot lighting, buffer strip (who installs, when installed, who will maintain), is fencing needed for existing home at Fossil Creek Parkway. Engineering, - determination of any necessary street improvements depends on traffic impact information. Will need off -site easements, r-o-w dedications (signed copies) by March 23. Storm Drainage - still need to see details on inlet. Traffic - need to see revised traffic impact information addressing the Snead Drive connection. General discussion: Discussion took place regarding whether Snead Drive would be connected as part of this projcct. City would not require the connection for this project and understood that the proposed connection has been planned due to the adjacent property owner's request. If the street connection is separated from this project, it could be submitted April 5 and given the full 7-week revieNv process. Discussion took place regarding reverting back to the original temporary access to Fossil Creek Parkway and delaying the Snead Drive connection. Revised traffic impact figures are not completed. If the temporary access is used, might require some improvement at the College/Fossil Creek Parkway intersection. The need for a dcccl lane may also be triggered and if so, additional right-of-way may be necessary. If the temporary access is used, n Icft-turn bay on Fossil Creek Parkway may be needed, as would an overlay to this intersection on Fossil Creek Parkway. Storm Water Utility staff is suggesting developer install an energy dissipater to dissipate water flow at the point it enters Fossil Creek. Developer will do this and Stewart's has prepared designs. Storm Water Utility has also asked developer to provide a sediment/grease trap at the southeast corner of the project. This would be a "pilot project" and City would reimburse full cost of design, construction and maintenance. Developer would be responsible for contacting three consulting firms to prepare estimates of proposed design. This item would not delay final approval of project. Further discussion took place regarding the use of the temporary access to Fossil Creek Parkway. Use of this access could require an overlay on Fossil Creek Parkway, from College to the temporary access point. This overlay would be about 150' in length, as a maximum 4" overlay 50' in width (specifics to be determined, based on review of traffic numbers). Existing landscaping in the median would need to be relocated. If the temporary access is proposed the following items apply' I. Need to show temporary access intersection with Fossil Creek Parkwav on utility plans; 2. A letter (or agreement from adjacent property owner) giving the property owner's approval for construction of the temporary road. Staf f would recommend an agreement to protect the developer. City should be given copy of the document used. 3. If drainage and utilities are shifted to this alignment, casements and dedications are needed. Drainage and utilities may stay in the Snead Drive alignment. 4. No College Avenue improvements will be required. -2- 5. Snead Drive should be shown ending ❑t the south property line of this project. Citv staff has received adequate information to determine that th street connection with Fossil Creek Parkway would function safely. 6. Vegetation in Fossil Creek Parkway should be relocated. Developer intends to place note on site plan indicating that the City Arborist would CvalUatC vegetation to determine if relocation were feasible and recommend alternative placement. locations, with developer responsible for relocating vegetation. If Snead Drive is extended with this proiect, the following, items apply: I. Traffic impact study will be reviewed to determine any necessary improvements. Improvements could include an overlay on Fossil Creek Parkway from Collcgc to the Snead Drive intersection. 2. Information addressing Snead Drive issues tic. buffer strip, disposition of landscaping, in median, cte.) must be submitted. Proieet deadlines: Monday, March 20: I. PMT reduction of site and landscape plans, plat. 2. Ten (10) folded sets of site and landscape plans. 3. Colored rendering (unfolded). Staff would suggest that if Snead Drive is connected, a rendered :to plan be submitted, as well as the rendered landscape plan. Thursday, March 23: I. Signed deeds of off -site casements and right-of-way to be dedicated. 2. Signed development agreement. 3. Copy of agrccment(s) with adjacent property owner. 4. Completed utility plan review. -3- June 1, 1990 Mr. Mike Brown Colorado Commercial Builders 1240 S. Parker Road Suite 100 Denver, Colorado 80237 RE: Fossil Creek Design Center in Fort Collins Dear Mr. Brown: We have reviewed the referenced project for compliance with the Districts' specifications on water and sewer lines. Our inspection found that a number of items are not complete or have been installed incorrectly. The remaining work items include the following: Water 1. The eight -inch valve, which extends from the 14-inch main near highway U. S. 287 requires a four -foot extension to the operating nut. A tracer wire is required on this valve as well. 2. The south fire hydrant needs to be raised about 12 inches. 3. The fire hydrant on the south side of Fossil Creek Drive at U. S. 287 reauires relocation. 4. The eight -inch valve, which originates from the south side of Fossil Creek Drive, needs a new valve box. The valve box is not straight and is installed incorrectly. 5. A :line stubs out from the eight -inch line which runs east to west along the south side of the development. A plug at the end of the stubout leaks and requires repair. Sewer 1. An eight -inch PVC sewer drains the Design Center to an existing manhole in Fossil Creek Drive. The new pipe extends into the manhole by two feet and is approximately one and one- half feet above the invert. You need to cut the pipe and construct a fillet beneath to prevent solids deposition; seal the space between the new pipe and the manhole wall with an adapter and grout into manhole. 2. A manhole, which is not shown on the construction drawings, has been installed between manhole Nos. 2 and 3. Ramneck_ within the manhole needs to be trimmed and grouted. The pipe exiting the south side of the manhole has .a lot' spot on the outside of the manhole which requires correcting. The grout on the --- raising rings is rough and needs to be smoothed. 3. Manhole' has several problems that require attention. The manhole is in need of additional riser rings. The pipe entering from the east is clogged with concrete causing water to back up in the line. The south invert is partially clogged with concrete. The four -inch service line enters the manhole flow channel perpendicularly. The line needs to be channelled or transitioned into the main channel flow. In addition to the above deficiencies, we will need a set of as - built drawings and costs for all water and sewer improvements.. The District will not accept these facilities without proper installation. Please contact this office as soon as possible to resolve these concerns. Very sincerely, Michael D. DiTullio District Manaaer _ r. i P, t cm� �• June 28, 1990 Mr. Michael Herzig P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 Dear Mike: J U L 2 1990 This letter is to bring to your attention matters relating to the Carpet Exchange development on South College, and in particular, the lack of any firm agreement or any written or recorded instruments giving Mr. O'Dette any easements of any kind for utilities, streets or drives across Kensington Properties' land lying immediately south of the Carpet Exchange development. His attorney, his architect and I had tentatively agreed that Kensington would grant the temporary access easement from the present location of Fossil Creek Parkway to his south boundary, provided he paid to us at this time all amounts necessary to construct Snead Drive across our property to connect to Fossil Creek Parkway when it is moved to its permanent new alignment. The amount was to include all engineering and related costs unless he has already paid for those, and the amount was to be established by getting bides on the engineered plans from at least three qualified contractors. As you can see from an inspection of the property belonging to Kensington, O'Dette has proceeded to install storm sewer, other utilities and his temporary access on our land without :legal right to do so. I believe that the City should help resolve these matters prior to approving any further construction or occupancy of the Carpet Exchange site. I will be pleased to meet with you and them toward the end of resolving this problem in an expeditious manner. 1PH/ 102 Yo�n�'Gw/ .%Paul Heffron July 26, 1990 Ken Goff c/o Hunter Architectural Group 4720 Table Mesa Drive Boulder, CO 80301 Dcar Ken: City staff has reviewed the requested administrative change for the Fossil Creel: Design Center, to relocate a handicapped access ramp in the parking lot. This request has been approved with the following conditions: I. Three copies of revised site and landscape plans and building elevations (hor Phase II) be submitted for City files. _. Release of the full building permit for Phase II be held until all requirements for construction of Phase I be completed. Included, would be any public improvements yet to be completed, acquisition of off -site casements from Paul Hcffron and replacement of any plant or landscape materials that are in need of replacement. II you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely, Sherry Albertson -Clark. AICP Chief Pla ter cc Mike Herzig, Engineering Department Dave Stringer, Engineering Department Dan Coldiron, Pcrmits and Inspections Division 6 �asairua:lic.:$— Ciiv of fort Coilins August 27, 1990 Denny Odette 1133 S. Platte River Drive Denver, CO 80223 Dear Mr. Odette: This letter is written to update you on the current status of the. Fossil Creek Design Center PUD (aka Carpet Exchange) in Fort Collins and to encourage your cooperation in the timely completion of all remaining items from the first phase of the development of this site. As you may know, City staff has received a number of calls from adjoining property owners in the past twelve months, regarding various aspects of the Fossil Creek Design Center that have yet to be completed. We have continued to work with these property owners, as well as with your representatives on the site, to attempt to resolve any issues that are related to the approved PUD. In addition, there are various items required by the City as part of the first phase of development that have yet to be completed. At this time, it appears necessary to update you on the status of each item and to seek your cooperation in completing the necessary work. The following is a list and status of each of the remaining items to be completed: I. Pavement overlay of Fossil Creek Drive; 2. Storm drainage inlet at the south end of Snead Drive; 3. Pavement of end of Snead Drive; 4. Sidewalk along the south side of the building, final grading, seeding and landscaping (all to be completed with phase two); 5. Replacement of dead or dying plant materials; 6. Repair of irrigation system (owned by Fossil Creek Meadows Homeowner's Association) in Fossil Creek Drive; 7. Administrative change for relocation of plant materials from the north side of the Carpet Exchange and increase in size of trash receptacle area (administrative change approved August 27, 1990 with condition that vertical plant materials be provided to screen appearance of larger trash enclosure), and 8. Acquisition of casement from Paul Heffron. An escrow fund in the amount of $1,950.00 is being held for replacement of dead plant material (rc: item 5 above); however, we would prefer that you rcplaec these materials. rather than the City utilizing the escrow funds for repLucmcnt. heat S regarding the acquisition of an off -site casement has also resulted in a hold on the building permit for the development of phase two until this item is ac.ontphshed. j—� Citv of Fort Collins Develc tent Services Plennin Department December 13, 1988 Mr. Ken Goff 5378 Starling Drive Boulder, CC) 80301 [)car Mr. Goff In response to your inquiry about scheduling for the _nroice 1 am sorry that your client misunderstood the length of our dcvclopment review process and based decisions on a misunderstanding. My staff assures me that you were advised to obtained a copy of the Land Development Guidance Systcm which outlines the development review process and all submittoi requirements prior to submitting the preliminary plan. You were also sent a copy of our Development Rcview Schedule with specific dates. The typical project takes 14 weeks to get from preliminary submittal to final approval. The development review process generally requires that amount of time to ade- quately review plans, send comments, review revisions, meet with applicants, iron out problems, and generate a staff report for the Planning and Zonin; Board. The deadlines established in our review process are not arbitrary and at the same time they arc not completely inflexible. Although the City would like to work with you to solve your client's dilemma, we cannot guarantee that your project will be heard by the Planning and Zoning Board in January. 1Vhat I can do is allow you to submit final plans December 16 as you indicate in your negotiations it is possible that the project could be scheduled for the January P&Z meeting. Acceptance of the final submittal in no way obligates the City to hear the project in January. Be aware that a final PUD plan entails com- plcted and signed utility construction documents and a development agreement. In the case of the Carpet Exchange, access agreements with adjoining property owners will also be required prior to final approval. Please contact myself or Linda Ripley if you have further questions regarding the scheduling of the Carpet Exchange project. Sincerely,. Director of Planning'- xe: Joe Frank, Assistant Planning Director Linda Ripley, Project Planner Mike flerzig, Development Coordinator t. 300 LaPorte ACenuc • PO. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (303) 221-6750 I would urge your cooperation in assuring that all of these remaining items receive your immediate attention, so that the remainder of this development may be completed in a more timely fashion. Based on the recent history of this development, City staff will be more stringent in the issuance of future Temporary Certificates of Occupancy if all development improvements are not completed prior to a request for a Certificate of Occupancy. As a final note, I would suggest that the construction vehicle that has been parked at the end of Snead Drive be moved (if not already moved) as soon as possible. Please feet free to contact me should you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, i/ >44 -&" Shcrry Alb tson-Clark, AICP Chief Planner cc Tcrry Brown, Colorado Commercial Building, Inc., 1240 S. Parker Road, #100, Denver, CO 80231 Ken Goff., Hunter Architectural Group, Ltd., 5378 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 wen Bell, 400 Greenvale Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525 /Mike Herzig, Engineering Department Dave Stringer, Engineering Department Peter Barnes, Zoning file Develol ent Services Planning Department City of Fort Collins April 8, 1991 Terry Drahota Drahota Construction Co. P. 0. Box 1488 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Dear Terry: This letter is in follow-up to our meeting last week regarding the Fossil Creek Design Center PUD and is intended to summarize all remaining items that need to be completed for this development. The following is a list of items that we discussed, as well as anything else I have gleaned from our records, for Phases One and Two: Phase One 1. Pavement overlay of Fossil Creek Drive (as per approved utility plans); 2. Water quality inlet at the southeast corner of the site; 3. Completion of the south end of Snead Drive on this property, (including grading and seeding of top soil between this site and Fossil Creek Parkway); 4. Sidewalk along College Avenue; 5. Replacement of dead or dying plant material; 6. Grading and seeding around water flow dissipator at Fossil Creek; 7. Headwall installed at Fossil Creek to prevent further erosion; 8. Replacement of trees and shrubs, weed barrier and rock mulch in Fossil Creek Parkway median that were relocated for the median cut (as noted on the utility plans). Phase Two 1. Revised site, landscape and utility plans, to reflect the administrative change approved for Phase Two approved July 25, 1990; and 2. Signed deed of dedication for easement on the Paul Heffron property to the south. One other item that I am aware of is the need to evaluate the design of the landscape island in Fossil Creek Parkway at College Avenue. City staff will evaluate this design once the pavement overlay of Fossil Creek Parkway is completed. If you have any questions or need clarification on any of these items, please do not hesitate to contact me or any of the other staff members I have copied this letter to. We all look forward to a timely completion of this project and will be happy to assist you toward this end. 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80722-0580 • (303) 221-67,0 DI`rl SIOY P.O. Box 850 Greeley. Colorado 80632-0850 (303) 353-1232 December 28, 1988 Larimer Co., Ft. _11ins .,.sign Ctr. File: Carpet Exchange M._ L,'nda "_.p,ey T.,. a.rd Planning Department _. _ Fossil Cr. Pkwy. on '' City o-' Ft. Collins — - E. Side SH 287 P.O. Box 580 Ft. Cc1L ns, CO 80522 DOH File 45100 Dear Ms. Ripley: We have reviewed the plans for the Fort Collins Desi*a Cente^ (formerly The Carnet .xchar,-),Llic` -.re ref. - ;,you to „h; _ ,eni,s in our _ L'+/88 tte_ ..`:is project. 11 app ghat the applicant has taken into consideration our comments with regard to access to S.H. 287 and provision of alternative ar We again emphasiz_- the -ed for a- _',c-ess � t with appropriate �_.> itions for the temporary and future right -turn -only access points. We note on the P.U.D. plat that an additional ten feet of right of way is to be dedicated rather than the 20 feet recommended in our previous letter. If all of the additional 20 feet t of right of way for a 70-foot width from the highway centerline cannot be required, a reservation or easement should be provided for the remainder. The ".andscape Plan snows seven nreposed trees and numerous shrubs to low -profile landscaping within this right of way, but we are concerned that the trees could conflict with future highway needs and may present a safety hazard. These trees should be located outside of the projected hi hwr.v ri--h' of +o c -n - rc _._+;-a.l. corf7;.c'.s. TY,i- acu'.' mu 'ng them east of lie sidewalk shown on the plan. Thank you for the opportunity to review these plans. Please contact me at 350-2168 if you have any questions. WJ:mbc cc: D. Yost Area Foreman File: Jacobson via Crier Very truly yours, DOUGLAS RAMES DISTRICT ENGINEER _ I_ZELF a Wallace RJacobson Development Planning/./ Access Coordinator Fossil Creep Meadows homeowners Association January 18, 1999 Tom Peterson Planni.nq Director Development Services\.Planning Department o> Laporte Avenue P.O. Bo;: 580 Fort Collins, Colorado B052-5 Dear- Tom: The Board of Directors of Fossil Creek Meadows Homeowners Association (FCMHA) and the residents of our subdivision appreciate the recent efforts your department has made in granting us an additional opportunity for neighborhood input into the proposed Carpet Exchange and Pace Warehouse projects. This additional dtaloque should create a better understanding between the concerns of our residents and the project proponents. One of the major concerns of the neighborhood is that future development will proceed without a comprehensive drainage plan. If this Occurs there is the potential for serious drainage problems and accelerated runoff. Additional runoff from future development projects looms as a major potential threat to the natural environment in the Fossil Creel; drainage. Without an up— front comprehensive drainage plan developers may be concerned only with their individual projects however, the cumulative effect of all these projects, when the area has been fully developed, creates the potential for a disastrous environmental impact. Page '2 Our subdivision is very concerned when we look to the north and see what has occurred within the Fairway Estates subdivision. Apparently the planning system did not require a comprehensive drainage plan and/or allowed an inadequate drainage system to to implemented in the vicinity of College Avenue and Harmony Road. Incidentally, our subdivision is also affected by some of the same drainage problems that impact the Fairway Estates subdivision. Downstream from Fairway Estates the increased runoff has caused severe streambank: erosion in the reach of Mail Creek that flows through our subdivision. In the future when our neighborhood becomes fully developed we do not want a similar problem to occur. Our subdivision is proposing that a comprehensive drainage plan be developed for the portion of the Fossil Creek watershed that extends from the western boundary of our subdivision to the railroad tracks located approximately 1/4 mile west of Highway #2B7. At the very least this drainage plan should address (1) the amount of runoff (cfs) Fossil Creek can accommodate without causing downstream flood damage and excessive streambank erosion and (2) provide mandatory guidelines for future development projects planned in this portion of the watershed. These guidelines would insure there are adequate retention ponds designed to release runoff at a rate that does not cause extensive runoff and streambank erosion along Fossil Creek. The FCMHA would welcome the opportunity to participate; within our financial capabilities and through the contribution of in -- kind technical expertise (in the fields of geology, hydrology geomorphology, environmental biology, etc.); in the preparation of a comprehensive drainage plan for the portion of the Fossil Greek: watershed near our subdivision. The Fossil. Creek drainage plan that has already been developed, which,we believe from information received from the city, was done in 1980-81, does not appear to contain enough site specific data to provide the details we think are necessary to protect our neighborhood. Also this plan may not have taken into account the recent change in zoning or larger commercial development (which by necessity includes large paved parking areas) along the "South College Strip". The comprehensive drainage plan we are Page _ proposing should be adopted before additional development projects are approved and should take into account all the present and foreseeable future runoff predictions that may occur in the upper basin of Fossil Creek. The potential for excessive surface runoff into Fossil Creek and the request for a comprehensive drainage management plan will be two issues that must be discussed and resolved at future meetings. As a subdivision we have taken a personal interest in the reach of Fossil Creek that flows through our property. Our recreation facilities extend along both sides of Fossil Creek, Dr. Alex Cringan, CSU Wildlife Management Professor, has developed a wildlife management plan for our subdivision including the riparian areas along both Fossil Creek and Mail Creek, the FCMHA now furnishes trees and shrubs for our residents to plant and create additional wildlife habitat, and our subdivision contains a'butterfly species, the Two Spotted Skipper, that has been found in only three other locations in our state and is currently listed in Colorado as a species within the special concern category. Annually in the spring the residents ❑f Fossil Creek Meadows participate in a cleanup day that includes removing debris that has washed downstream or blown into Mail and Fossil Creeks. If we seem over protective of our streams and riparian areas its because we have, though neighborhood involvement, developed a respect for and enjoy the environments that Fossil Creek offers. We have made this stream an integral part of our subdivision and do not want to see Fossil Creek turned into a unnatural conveyance channel that moves runoff from improperly planned developed areas and/or sprawling "acres of pavement" that prevents natural seepage into the watershed and artificially collects acres of surface waters that are then funneled into the closest drainage. Page 4 The FCMHA Board of Directors and the residents in our subdivision appreciate•yo).)r cooperation and we just want assurance there is a positive approach taken in planning a drainage system for the future development that will take place in our neighborhood. Please keep us informed about the progress of our request for the development of a comprehensive drainage plan for the Fossil Creek drainage. Sincerely yours, C (/ Wvl-- Rodne. Van Velson President, Fossil Creek Meadows Homeowners Association -16 Parkway Circle North Fort Collins, Colorado e0525 ccc Ed Stoner, Mayor Laurie O'Dell, Planning and Zoning Board Sanford Kern, Planning and Zoning Board Jan Shepard, Planning and Zoning Board Jim k::lataske, Planning and Zoning Board David Edwards, Planning and Zoning Board Re;; Burns, Planning and Zoning Board Frank Groznik, Planning and Zoning Board Lloyd Walker, Planning and Zoning Board Moe Mekelburg, County Commissioner Linda Ripley, City Planning Department Bob Smith, City Storm Water Utility Department Harold Swope, President - Fairway Estates Mike Griffith, legal counsel V bcc: Tom Peterson cc: Council r;ike Davis Fossil Creek Meadows Homeowners Association February 22,-1999 Planning and Zoning Board City of Fort Collins P.O. Pox 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 RE CARPET EXCHANGE P.U.D. FINAL Dear Board Members: The proponents of the Carpet Exchange project have met with our neighborhood on several occasions to discuss project designs. The Fossil Creek Meadows Homeowners Association appreciate the efforts the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Planning Staff has made in making these additional meetings available for neighborhood input. In particular these meetings have been helpful to help US understand the scope of this project. The overriding concern of the subdivision, related to building design, has been that we don't want our neighborhood turned into a "Warehouse District". Our subdivision realizes that development ;along South College is inevitable. We loot: for input from the Planning and Zoning Board to guide future development so it blends into our neighborhood. However, at these meetings two issues, drainage/runoff and traffic, have not been resolved between the neighborhood and the project proponents. DRAINAGE In my January 18, 1989 letter (copy attached) to Tom Peterson, Planning Director of Development Services\Planning Department, I outlined the concerns of our subdivision regarding drainage and runoff issues. Apparently the concerns about future drainage/runoff problems have not been adequately addressed in the proposed Carpet Exchange project. It appears the drainage plan for the Carpet Exchange project consists merely of getting the water into the Fossil Creek as quickly soon as possible and let Fossil Creek solve the runoff problem. This is unacceptable to our subdivision because if all future development projects are allowed to continue this Practice, the cumulative effect of future storm drainage will be disastrous to downstream interests along Fossil Creel:. We are reiterating our request for the development of a site specific_ drainage management plan for our neighborhood. Quite simply we want an indication of what the cumulative effect of the total runoff into Fossil Creek will be when the area between College Avenue and our subdivision is fully developed. It is interesting to look at the drainage upstream from Rolland - Moore Park in the Spring Creek drainage. I am specifically referring to the residential area between Drake and Horsetooth directly south of Rolland -Moore Park. Several detention sites to temporarily contain surface water runoff are located in that area, apparently to protect downstream interests. Our subdivision loot: at this residential area, and others in the City, and wonder why this concept shouldn't be tried in our neighborhood. If the effects of future runoff are not planned before development occurs, Fossil Creek will be subjected to the same drainage problems that are now present along Mail Creek through the Fairway Estates subdivision. The Land Development Guidance System (LDGS) addresses our concerns about drainage in items 7, G, 11, and 20. We ask far your additional consideration and study of these items. TRAFFIC The traffic issues surrounding the Carpet Exchange project remained an elusive issue at our neighborhood meetings probably because of the uncertainty of droving Fossil Creek Parkway and the entrance to our subdivision. This is somewhat understandable but the "indecis'i.veness of the traffic issue makes the neighborhood uneasy. Some of this uneasiness comes from wondering: 1. If and when will Fossil Creek Parkway and our entrance be moved? 2. If our entrance is not moved before this project is completed will our present entrance be large enough and/or safe enough to accommodate the increase in traffic caused by this project? 3. The entrance signs to our subdivision are small and with a large commercial business using our entrance we are in danger of loosing our identity as a subdivision.