HomeMy WebLinkAboutLES CHATELETS PUD - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2004-08-27September 28, 1979
TD: John Arnold, Citv Manager
'Roger Kre,,mel, Director of Public Works &Plater Utilities
FROP4: Roy Bingman, Director of Fhgin(-ering Services
RE: Complaint of Mr. Joseph Parsons
Following the last City Council meeting I telephoned Mr. Parsons
in response to his carVl.aints in connection with the approval of
Les Chateles subdivision. Mauri Ruoel also spoke with Pr. Parsons.
His cormients were in two areas:
1) He asked about some of the details of the Les Chateles subdivision,
including the amount of fill to be used in developing the site,
and the provision for storm water. He was advised that the
maximum fill for site eras about two feet, and mostly it was
less than that amount. He was advised that there would be
on -site detention of storm �%,ater in the parking areas.
2) He! had some general complaints relating to the installation
of two large culverts under Taft Hill Road in connection with
tine widening of Taft Hill flap to three years ago. The culverts
were designed for the 10-year runoff; the channel on either side
of` the culverts does not have the same capacity as the culverts it is a very narrow channel presently. The channel will be
improved at a later date to increase capacity under the storm
drainage program; we will not have to tear up Taft Hill at that
time, however, since we already have sufficient capacity for a
moderately large storm.
The drainage channel borders Mr. Parsons' north property line, and
the situation seams to irritate him, although there is no physical
problem for him. Various members of the department have discussed
this oaith him over a period of three years and each conversation
seems to end up with Mr. Parsons being irritated without reason.
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ENGINEERING DIVISION
June 22, 1981
Mr. James Woods
Housing Urban Development
Fort Collins, Colorado
Dear Jim:
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Re: 22-Unit Housing Urban Development
Elderly Housing Project P.U.D.
(Les Chatelets)
The referenced subdivision has been approved for construction by action
of the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board.
This action allows the subdivider to proceed with building permits on
his property with the assurance that his property will have access to a
dedicated improved public street*, potable water, sanitary sewer, storm
drainage and electrical power, all of sufficient capacity to serve the
subdivision..
His building permit and certificate of occupancy will be issued when
he has met the engineering requirements associated with the respective
permit.
Sincerely,
Maurice E. Rupel, P.E. & L.S.
Assistant City Engineer - Development
*(West Pliun Street was dedicated to the public by plat which was approved
and accepted by the Fort Collins City Council on Septanber 18, 1979.
This plat is on record with the Tarimer County Clerk and Recorder.)
CITY OF FORT COLLINS 1715 W. MOUNTAIN FORT COLLINS COLORADO 80521 PHONE (303) 4844220
HOUSING AUTHORITY
July 6, 1981
Mr. Maurice E. Rupel
Assistant City Engineer - Develognent
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Dear Mauri:
In reference to the proposed amenolmnt to the Les Chatelets P.U.D.,
the Housing Authority is requesting a variance on two items required
under the City's Administrative Policies For Development:
1. A variance on the 50-foot setback of parking fran the flowline of
the drive cuts;
2. A variance on the 150-foot distance between curb cuts.
The justification for these two variances is that, after a review of
the approved site plan, we feel that it would be extremely difficult
to accomodate the new requirements without a total redesign of the
entire site. For example, the curb cuts on the south site of Plum Street
were planned to allow fire truck entry to within 150 feet of the buildings.
The second cut is to provide the necessary exit. Likewise, the 50-foot
setback of parking from flowline would substantially reduce the parking
available to the entire site. Due to the alignment of Plum and Orchard
Place, the site design options were (and are) very limited.
The proposed amendment is to allow the inclusion of the 22-unit elderly
building_ in the P.U.D. The owners of the remaining property intend to
proceed with the approved building program. To deny the requested
variances would simply prohibit the elderly housing from being built
and the site would remain as it is presently platted. On balance, we
feel our request is reasonable and appropriate.
Please call me if I can provide any additional information.
Sincerely,
&Js. Woods
Executive Director
JCw/plr
ZVFK architects/planners
a professional corporation
218 west mountain avenue
fort collins, co. 80521 usa
telephone 303 4934105
December 18, 1980
Mauri Rupple
Engineering Serivices
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
Dear Mauri:
This letter serves as a request for a variance to the "Administrative
Guidelines" on The Vineyard at Stonehenge. The request is for two var-
iances.
First, we would propose to vary the guidelines for a private driveway.
The two driveways at the Stony Hill Cul-De-Sac that service the cluster
nearest Lemay and the driveway off of Stony Hill Drive are the drives
requiring a variance. The variation deals with length, width, and access
as follows:
1. Length - the guidelines specify 150' maximum length. The three drive-
way lengths proposed are 140', 250', and 90'. A maximum of six units
gain their access from these driveways, and only one unit is beyond
the 150' recommended length.
2. Width - the guidelines specify a 24' wide minimum isle width. It is
my understanding that the required width was established to allow back-
up space from both sides of the drive. All of these driveways have
units on one side only thereby eliminating any conflict of back-up
space. We therefore feel a 20' width is adequate.
3. Access - The guidelines specify that private drives shall gain their
access from a 36' public street. Due to the nature of this new
cluster concept, it is felt that services will be directed to the
entrance of the courtyards versus from the driveways. The two clusters
with the private driveways both gain access off an expanded cul-de-sac
with designated parking spaces, thereby eliminating any conflict of
service vehicles and emergency vehicles.
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Second, we would request to be allowed to use a 15' inside radius on
the center island at Stony Hill Drive in order to provide adequate parking.
A 20' radius would intersect parking bays and create an overlap problem
with the rear of the car extending into the turning area. According to the
guidelines a 15' radius is acceptable in some cases.
We hope these requests meet with your approval. If you have any questions,
please inform me. Thank you for your consideration in these matters.
Sincerely
ank V
FV/ed
ZVFK architects/planners
a professional corporation
218 west mountain avenue
tort collins, co. BD521 asa
telephone 333 4934105
Decmeber 12, 1980
Mauri Rupple
Engineering Services
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
Dear Mauri:
This letter serves as a formal request for a variance of the standard
right of way width for a local street on The Vineyard at Stonehenge.;
being a replat of a portion of Stonehenge P.U.D. Fifth Filing.a d t
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amended plat of Stonehenge P.U.O. Sixth Filing.,`
The request is to vary the width from 54' to 48' in order to accomodate site
planning and setback objectives. As we discussed the typical street ,
cross-section as well as the width of easements for utilities remains
unchanged. Although the variance would reduce the right of way dimen-
sion by 6'. t:he overall dimension for accomodating right of way and 'ease-
ments would be increased by 8', from 70' to 78' (see attachment)_:
Based on our coordination with Lity Staff, Public Service, and light
& Power we feel this request justified. It is our understanding that
this variance will be considered by the Planning and Zoning Board at their
December 22, 1980 meeting. If you have any questions or require any
further information please contact me_ Thank you for your consideration
in this matter_
Since ly,
rank aught
FVJed
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ENGINEERING DIVISION
December 22, 1980
Mr. Frank Vaught.
ZVFK Architects/'Planners
218 West Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Dear Frank:
,.jo 80522 Ph�303)4844220 Ext. 728
cc: Bob Lee
Rick Ensdorff
Mike Herzig
Variance File
We have reviewed your request for variance to our Administrative Guideline
for your Vineyard at Stonehenge P.U.D. 1st Filing project. We agree with
your request based on the design merits that you have listed and therefore
accept the variances. One variance, the increased length of Multi -Dwelling
Driveway did give us a great deal of problem. You have not stated any
reason for this variance but we feel it is deserved due to past conflicting
staternentsmade by the staff during the preliminary and final stages of
your project. Ewen though we have varied the length of the driveways for
your project we feel that this can not be used as the bases for future
variances.
The variances will remain in effect as long as not major changes occur
in the street configuration. If you have any additional questions feel
free to contact me.
Sincerely,�-�
Josh Richardson
Engineering
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ENGINEERING DIVISION
December 22, 1980
Mr. Frank Vaught
ZYFK Architects/Planners
218 West Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, Co 80521
cc: Bob Lee
Rick Ensdorff
Mike Herzig
Variance File i
We have reviewed your request to vary R.O.W. on Druid Drive in Vineyard
at Stonehenge P.U.D., 1st Filing fran our standard 54' to 48'. In
checkiM with all parties concerned we can find no reason not to
decrease the R.O.W. width on P.U.D.'s as long as the easements are
increased to ;satisfaction of the utilities. We will allow the variance
on this project.
Sincerely,
Josh Richardson
Engineering
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March 9, 1981
Re: Wilderland Townhomes
Job No. 124-062-11
Mr. Pfauri Rupel
Assistant City Engineer
City of Fort Collins Engineering Dept.
300 Laporte Ave.
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
Dear Mauri:
Due to the historic and proposed layout of Wilderland
Townhomes, we are requesting the following variances
from City of Fort Collins standards:
1) Minimum centerline radii from 165' to 160'
for local street measuring 28' flow line to
flow line, using a design speed of 25 mph.
2) Minimum tangent between curves equal to 50'
to be eliminated creating a compound curve.
3) Local street dedication of 54' right-of-way,
36' flow line to flow line, to be 40' right-
of-way, 28' flow line to flow line.
The above variances are requested for the following
reasons:
Adjacent property lines and existing mature trees in
the area dictate the alignment of the 28' drive.
The nature of use, design speed (25 mph) and length of
street do not present a problem with traffic in allowing
a safe means of exiting the site.
The site proposes only thirteen (13) units which in turn
will greatly reduce the anticipated traffic volume for
the site. Therefore, we feel a forty (40') foot right-
of-way and the twenty-eight (28') foot flow line to
flow line width are adequate in handling the anticipated
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traffic volume.
By aligning the street as shown and by allowing for
the variances requested, we will be able to provide
an optimum land use, thus reducing the amount of non -
buildable land for our client.
We are applying for the above mentioned variances
for :reasons which we feel will provide a more efficient
use of buildable land in the Hill Pond area. As is the
background for the architectural layout for the area,
the existing trees are very important to the client
in providing a continuation of the Hill Pond scheme
for the remainder of the townhome units. Because of
the existing trees in the Wilderland Townhome area,
the twenty-eight (28') foot proposed street had to
meander in some respect. Therefore, by relaxing the
centerline radii and minimum tangent length requirements,
we are able to provide a means entering and exiting the
site while at the same time keeping the existing vegetation
in tact. We sincerely hope that you will. grant these
variances as we have requested.
Should you have any questions regarding these variances
for the Wilderland Townhome area, please feel free to
contact our office.
Sincerely yours,
Rick R. Pickard
TARANTO, STANTON & TAGGE
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Ti2351"
Ext. 728
ENGINEERING DIVISION
April 23, 1981
"4 . Rick Pickard
Taranto, Stanton & Tagge
6412 S. College
Ft. Collins, Colorado
Re: Wilderland Townhanes
Dear Rick:
We have reviewed your request for variances to the City's engineering
standards for your Wilderland Taanham project. Your request was to
reduce the centerline radii from 165 to 160-feet, eliminate the 50-foot
tangent between curves, and Wilderland Court being designated a 25--nmh
design speed.
We agree that trees and the reduction of non -buildable land are important
goals. We also agree by usix�g this aligruent that the environmental
impact to this area would be limited. If these goals can be achieved
without detriment of public safety we can support your variance.
You have stated that only 13 units will be served off of Wilderland Court.
According to the preliminary plan as submitted, most of the units have
been located near the end of the cul-de-sac therefore limiting the
need for on --street parking.
We have determined that no safety problem will exist and therefore
we grant your variance request.
Sincerely,
��
Josh Richardson
Engineering
cc: Bob Lee
Roy B:hyynan
Planning Division