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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGREENBRIAR VILLAGE PUD SECOND - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2004-08-06GREENBRIAR VILLAGE PUD - ODP AND SECOND FILING STATEMENT OF PLANNING OBJECTIVES Greenbriar Village is a mixed use residential development located in northeast Fort Collins. It is adjacent to two high density residential projects; Coachlight Apartments and Sundance Condominiums, and in close proximity to a major employment center, a planned neighborhood commercial center, a neighborhood park and City owned open space. Reviewing the GOALS -AND OBJECTIVES and the LAND_USE_R0ILCIEa_PLAN of the City of Fort Collins reveals several areas of close conformance: 1. We are locating a high density residential development in an appropriate place. 2. We are providing a mixed density housing project located close to employment and shopping. 3. We are locating our in -fill project close to existing city infrastructure such as utilities, parks, mass transit and open space. The following is an outline of how the project more specifically follows in relation to the appropriate elements of the City's COMP-REHELISIV-F—PLAN. The foundational element of the Comprehensive Plan is the Statement of GOALS AND_OB,IECTIVU adopted by the City in 1977. This statement clearly delineates the City's goals as they relate to northeast Fort Collins in several sections. GOALS -AND 9J3JFCTIVFS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Promote increased development in the north and northeastern areas of the City. Encourage increased residential development of the northeastern area in order to support and direct the redevelopment of the area. ` Provide a rational pattern of land use for the older parts of the City which promotes the integrated redevelopment and development of business, industrial, and residential areas in the northern and northeastern areas of the City. Bottom Line- I took the problem to our yearly Homeowners Association meeting this past November The unanimous decision was to vacate the easement. The majority were not even aware of the access way thus felt they had lived without its use this long, why change things now. I also recommend two other things. 1.) Remove the steel plate that crosses over the drain pan between the two properties and that it be removed by the City. 2.) If the homeowners of Lot 17 choose to have any or all of the access way removed that it been done at their expense - Neither the City nor the Homeowners Association should be responsible for its removal. I thank -you for your consideration of vacating this easement and look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Sincerely, Allen L. Wilson President Greenbriar Village Second Filing Homeowners Association Enc:3 1.) Plat of Greenbriar Village P.U.D., Second Filing 2.) Amended Plat of Lots 16, 17, 18 and 19 of Greenbriar Village P U.D., Second Filing 3.) Plat of Greenbriar Village P.U.D., First Filing Transportation Services Engineering Department City of Fort Collins Allen L. Wilson Greenbriar Village 2nd Filing, HOA, President 424 Sundance Circle North Fort Collins, Co. 80524 RE: Access Easement @ Lots 17 and 18, Greenbriar Village, 2nd Filings `I Dear Mr. Wilson: Thank you for your letter dated April 26, 1999, regarding the request to vacate an easement adjacent to Lots 17 and 18 in the Greenbriar Village, 2nd Filing P.U.D. After receipt of your letter I began investigating the need for this easement. Having met with representatives of the City Engineering, Transportation Planning and Zoning Departments to discuss this request, I found that it is not in the Citys' best interest to vacate this easement for the following reasons: 1. There is a City owned and maintained underground 8 inch diameter Sanitary Sewer main in this easement. 2. Storm Water flows from lots 17 and 18 are to flow within this easement toward the concrete pan adjacent to the back property lines. 3. The City desires this connection to Greenbriar Village, Ist Filing and required this connection to be built by the developer as part of the 2nd filing development. Based upon the above information, the City cannot vacate the easement as requested, and as you discussed in your letter, there is a note on the amended plat prohibiting a fence within the 30 foot easement. The City will work with the property owners, of Lot 17, Lot 18 and the Home Owners Association of the Greenbriar Village, 1st Filing Development, to relocate, as well as open the fence in order to provide access between the properties. In addition, the City will continue to look at options to the west end of the walkway to provide adequate drainage at the back yard property line. 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6605 May 5, 1999 Greenbriar Village, 2' Filing Page 2 Again, thank you for your letter bringing this situation to our attention. Even though it didn't bring the desired results, I'm sure a reasonable solution can be arrived at that will meet all of our needs. In addition, any assistance the home owners association can give in dealing with the home owners of Lots 17 and 18 would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, David Stringer Development Review Supervisor cc: City Zoning Engineering Inspection Transportation Planning ' Encourage residential, commercial, and industrial development in the northeastern area of Fort Collins in a manner conducive to the desirable redevelopment of North College Avenue and the central City, especially downtown. ` Encourage the location and development of a service oriented shopping area including a supermarket in the northern part of the City compatible with the objectives of redevelopment. LAND USE. ` Urban Development in the urban service area should be consistent with the provision of utilities, schools, parks, and other public services and preferably contiguous to existing development. ` Encourage housing development within the City and immediately adjacent to the City. Encourage urban density residential development to occur within the City. Use open space as a buffer between conflicting land uses and to preserve neighborhood identity. ' Encourage joint use of drainage facilities, such as open channels and detention ponds for open space purposes. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. ` Encourage the development of a future land use plan which deals sensitively with the relationships between the man-made and natural environments. Support with subsidies if necessary, public transit in the Fort Collins area, and facilitate bicycling, walking and car-pooling. _ Develop small neighborhood parks and greenspaces throughout the City to provide both recreational and non -recreational open space. Coordinate the development of facilities and parks within redevelopment areas with increased population densities. A second element of the COMPREHENSIVE PA -AN is the LANQ_USEpO1LC1ES_PLAN which offers insight into the appropriateness of special development. GENERAL POLICIES. 3. The City shall promote A. Maximum utilization of land within the City B. Alternative transportation modes C. Efficient mass transit systems D. Location of residential development close to employment, recreation and shopping facilities. GROWTH MANAGEMENT. 12. Urban density residential development usually at three or more units to the acre should be encouraged in the urban growth area. 26. Availability of existing services shall be used as a criteria in determining the location of higher intensity areas in the City. 39. The City should direct efforts to promote improved traffic and pedestrian circulation and public transit to areas north and northeast of the City. 40. The City should promote the utilization of existing vacant land in the northeast by offering incentives such as utility and infrastructure provisions or revenue bonds and tax increment financing. 41. The City should encourage residential development in the northeast, particularly giving special consideration to the undeveloped industrially zoned land in the area adjacent to the existing residential areas. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. 49. The City's LAND USE PO_LI_CIES_ PLAN shall be directed toward minimizing the use of private automobiles and toward alleviating and mitigating the air quality impacts of concentrated use of automobiles. 50, Mass transit should be used as a tool which leads development patterns, rather than following growth. LOCATIONAL POLICIES FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES. 64, Alternative transportation modes such as pedestrian and bike access shall be planned for as primary modes of transportation to neighborhood service centers from adjoining residential uses. 75. Residential areas should provide for a mix of housing densities. 76. Density bonuses should be provided to developers who provide low and moderate income housing. 78. Residential development should be directed into areas with reinforces the phasing plan in the Urban Growth Area. 79. Low density residential uses should locate in areas: a. Which have easy access to existing or planned neighborhood and regional/community shopping centers; b, Which have easy access to major employment centers; C. Within walking distance to an existing or planned elementary school; d. Within walking distance to an existing or planned neighborhood park and within easy access to a community park; and e. In which a collector street affords the primary access. 80. Higher density residential uses should locate: a. Near the core area, regionarycommunity shopping centers, CSU main campus, or the hospital; b. Within close proximity to community or neighborhood park facilities; C. Where water and sewer facilities can be adequately provided; d. Within easy access to major employment centers; e. With access to public transportation; and f. In areas with provisions for alternative modes of transportation. 82. Higher density residential uses should locate in planned unit developments or in close proximity to existing higher density areas. All open space areas have been designed to be privately owned and maintained. We have no plans for business, commercial or industrial uses other than any service business that might in the future operate as a functional part of the residential development. Any employment which might result from these endeavors would be minor in nature and any guess as to the numerical equivalent would be purely circumspect. We have accumulated the property designated in the overall development plan (ODP) and designed the initial phase of the project to be a natural extension of the existing development. The properties east of our development have been developed as single family and duplex residential with the inclusion of a neighborhood park and major open spaces. West of our plan lies higher density residential development, a major office and industrial park and a planned retail development along College Avenue. North of the development lies a small area of highway business zoning, an irrigation canal and wetlands areas. Our southern neighbor is a health care facility containing both educational and residential functions. We have a major detention facility within our project which services our overall storm drainage needs. In addition to its storm drainage function we are planning to utilize this area for its natural beauty and wildlife support functions as well as a natural buffer to the industrial development west of our site. ENERGY CONSERVATION WORKSHEET METHOD 2 2. RATIO OF EXTENSION WALL 6. OVERALL WALL "V"VALUE 0.2 1.0 10. AUTOMATIC NIGHT TEMPERATURE SETBACK 0.4 12. LOW LEAKAGE: OUTSIDE AIR 0.3 17. FURNACE EFFICIENCY 02 18. AUTOMATIC SPARK IGNITION 0.1 24. ELECTRIC RESISTANCE NOT USED 0.2 25. LIGHTING WATTAGE LESS THAN 2 W/SF 0.3 TOTAL 2.7 1 133a1S QOOMg3a Transpc tion Services Engineering Department October 23, 1995 Mr. Jeff Laughren 861 Aztec Drive Ft. Collins, CO 80521 Re: Greenbriar Village PUD, Second Filing, Ft. Collins, CO Dear Jeff: On October 18, 1995, a project "walk-thru" was performed to address construction items to be completed and/or repaired prior to final acceptance of the public right-of-way improvements. The following punch list items were noted in need of completion and/or repair 1. Raise second manhole south of Willox on east side of Redwood adjacent to sidewalk and pour back sidewalk section. 2. Asphalt patch for valve box in Willox at Barberry. 3. Extend trickle pans at rear lot of Indian Paint Brush to pond and at east side of Redwood with metal chase near south property line. 4. Replace 3 feet rollover curb section at inlet on Sundance Court. 5. Replace trickle pan section by fence on westerly side of Barberry north of Indian Paint Brush. 6. Clean out trickle pans of debris and soil. T Provide 4:1 slope between westerly fence and trickle pan on west side of Indian Paint Brush. (To be resolved with engineer and Storm Drainage Dept.) 8. Build berms on west side of Redwood between trickle pan sidewalk north of Sundance Court. 9. Clean and shape drainageway at.SE corner of Willox and Redwood to provide flow from existing culvert to existing ditch. 10. Paint hydrant at NE corner of Barberry and Redwood. This punch list in no way relieves the developer or their subcontractors of any liability or responsibility with regard to any items that remain under warranty or for repair of any damage that may occur as a result of the building construction. Your attention and cooperation to complete the above mentioned punch list items is appreciated. If you have any questions on the above items, please feel free to contact me at 222-0860 or the office at 221- 6605. Sincerely.ay Martinso Inspector cc: Gerrard Excavating, Inc., Mr. Floyd Danczak Allen L. Wilson 424 Sundance Circle North Fort Collins, CO. 80524 Home Phone (970) 490-2167 Email Marshalwil@aol.com City of Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO. To Whom It May Concem„ April26, 1999 My name is Allen Wilson. I am President of Greenbriar Village P.U.D , Second Filing, Homeowners Association I was elected President in November 1997 and again in November 1998. On receiving the Homeowners Association (HOA) books in 1997, 1 started a review of all the documents kept- One (1) of the records kept was a map labeled "Plat of Greenbriar Village P U.D , Second Filing". Several items caught my eye and one in particular. Between Lots 17 and 18 (a.ka. 1601 and 1549 Bayberry Circle respectively) lies a thirty (30) foot Access easement. Upon visual inspection I did find a concrete sidewalk that appeared to be in place for what I perceived to be a pedestrian access way I was only able to proceed down the pathway a short distance when I encountered my first obstacle, a fence coming off the south side of the house located on Lot 17 for approximately twenty (20) feet and then turning west and eventually ending at their back property line. I peered over the fence and observed the sidewalk to continue on towards the back property line. The second obstacle then appeared. There was no gate in the fence that separates Lot 17 and Care Housing on the other side of the fence. I proceeded around the block to a street called Butch Cassidy Drive On my arrival at the east end of Butch Cassidy Drive, I observed the sidewalk does continue from the back of Lot 17 to Butch Cassidy Drive. At this point I went to the City of Fort Collins Mapping Department where I received "The Amended Plat of Lots 16, 17, 18 and 19 of Greenbriar Village P_U.D., Second Filing" and a copy of"A Plat of Greenbriar Village P.U.D., First Filing" showing. The Amended Plat still shows the thirty (30) foot Access Easement, but now includes the words" & Drainage easement". The Plat for Greenbriar Village P.U.D., First Filing shows a sixty (60) foot "Utility & Access & drainage easement" I asked myself the following questions: I ) Why does Lot 17 have a fence that basically precludes anyone from using the access9 2. ) Who built the fence that separates Greenbriar Village Second Filing from Greenbriar Village First Filing9 3_) Why wasn't there a gate installed so the access way could be used? 4.) Is the fence that separates Greenbriar Village Second Filing from Greenbriar Village First Filing located where it should be? The reason for this question involves a drain pan that run from North to South along the fence that separates Greenbriar Village Second Filing from Greenbriar Village First Filing_ There is a steel plate that crosses the drain pan so that the access way is continuous. The problem lies in debris that collects at the north end of steel plate causing water to back up and flood the access way at the drain pan. 5.) Construction plans show the sidewalk on Lot 17 to have a drain pan running parallel to the sidewalk, so does or doesn't it need to be their? I have been able to come up with answers for almost all of the above questions. Question it I . In so many words I was told that their property is from property line to property line so they felt they had the right to place the fence where they did. 1 doubt they ever went to the City and pulled any plans especially the Amended Plan that specifically states at the bottom of the page per Note 2, Lots 17and 18 shall not be allowed to fence inside the 30 foot access and drainage easement along the common Lot line. Question 42_ It is my understanding Care Housing erected the fence that separates Second Filing from First Filing. Question 93_ This one I don't have an answer for. Question #4_ The fence is where it should be and thus the responsibility to maintain the drain pan and remove the debris that collects and impedes the water flow at the steel plate belongs to Care Housing. Question 95. No drain pan is needed in or along the sidewalk at Lot 17 per Glenn at Waste Water. As a person whom has been in the Construction Industry going on 22 years, I understand the intent and purpose of the walkway and agree whole heartily with it Now comes the problems. A-) Lot 17 should have never been allowed to construct the fence where they did. ( I understand the fence has been up for three if not close to four years. The developer at the time and/or the FICA if it was up and running at the time should have required Lot 17 to comply with the covenants). B.) I also believe the City has a responsibility to "over see" the development is constructed per the plans and specs- C.) A gate between the two filings should have never been left out.