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From: Tom Reiff
To: Eric Bracke; Ted Shepard
Date: 7/15/02 11:56AM
Subject: Re: 808 w. Prospect
Ted and Eric,
I drove by the site today and it appears there is sidewalk already existing around the site, and currently
Prospect in this area is incapable of having on -street bikelanes. Therefore, a TIS memo addressing bike
and peds. is not necessary. However, the site will have to bring the sidewalk in front of their property up to
standards.
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>>> Eric Bracke 07/11/02 03:43PM >>>
Ted,
The 33 unit project located at 808 West Prospect would produce less that 20 peak hour trips in the AM
and in the PM peak hours. Therefore, the TIS is hereby waived.
Kind Regards,
Eric L. Bracke, P.E.
Traffic Engineer
(970)224-6062
ebracke@fcqov.com
CC: Britney Sorensen; kwfrazier@att.net; Ward Stanford
4. We have a proposed sidewalk connection from sidewalk adjacent to Prospect, through the
site, and providing a connection to the North.
5. The drive way is now 30' wide to accommodate the fire lane.
6. Refer to Stewart and Associates for responses to engineering, light and power and water
wastewater.
7. The trash enclosure has been sized to accommodate recycling containers
PFA — Fire Lane:
A 30' fire lane has been incorporated into the revised site plan. This has been coordinated with
Ron Gonzales, and it has been determined that a turn around would not be required. See
attached approved letter to Poudre Fire Authority.
Natural Resources:
We have met with Tim Buchanan, City Forester on site to evaluate the existing trees. Tim
identified 4 trees considered to be significant, which are required to be removed for this project.
The trees include one Black Walnut, one Juniper, and two Spruce Trees. The two spruce trees
are located at the northwest corner of the building, where a drive way enters parking area below
the building. The other trees are located in the proposed driveway and parking area. To keep
these trees, the building would lose a significant amount of parking and residential units. The
number of units lost would be impacted both by the loss of adequate parking and the physical
location of the spruce trees. The loss of multiple units would make the project financially
unfeasible. The proposed mitigation for removal of these trees would be to install trees larger
trees than standard requirements. For each, spruce 3 trees would be up -sized, for the Walnut, 2
trees would be up -sized, and for the juniper, one tree would be up -sized. Therefore a total of nine
(9) trees would be increased in size when planted as a part of this project.
For your information Louise Herbert at VF Ripley Associates will be the future project manager.
Please call if you have any questions or additional comments.
Thank you,
Don Brookshire.
VF Ripley Associates
Transportation Services
Engineering Department
Development Review Engineering
February 19, 2003
Mr. Richard Rutherford
James H. Stewart and Associates, Inc.
103 S. Meldrum Street
PO Box 429
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Re: Variance requests for the Frazier Subdivision
Dear Mr. Rutherford,
This letter is in response to your request for variances to the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards.
One variance requested was a reduction of the driveway separation requirement on Prospect Road to be
reduced from 660 feet to 82 feet. The other variance requested was to waive the requirement for the
design of Prospect Road for the ultimate width both along the project's frontage and offsite. Both variances
have been approved by the City Engineer only for this project.
As with all variances to the street standards, the variances granted for this project are based on the
particular situation under design and thejudgment that we (the designer and the City) apply to determine
whether there is a public safety concern. The variances for this project in noway set any precedence for
relaxing these standards on other projects without complete analysis and justification.
Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact this office
Sincerely,
�uo-u�,
Katie Moore
Project Engineer
City of Fort Collins
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Ted Shepard
281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6605 • FAX (970) 221-6378
www.fcgov.com
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VARIANCE REQUEST
1 435 WEST 29' STREET
LOVELAND, CO 60536
(970) 461-2661
FAX (970) 461 -2665
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To: Sheri Wamhoff, P.E.
Interim Engineering Development Review Manager
City of Fort Collins
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
From:
Date:
Project:
Jade P. Miller, P.E.
DMW Civil Engineers,
July 28, 2004
Frazier Subdivision
Fort Collins, Colorado
Project No. 0403.00-FRZ
On behalf of our client with the above referenced project, we are requesting variances to
the City's Standard Design Criteria. Per the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards,
Figure 7-217, a 4 Lane Arterial Street (Prospect) is required to have 115' of Right of Way.
At the suggestion of City Staff a variance is requested to dedicate half of a total of 102' of
Right of Way.
The proposed Right of Way dedication along Prospect Road of 51' is due to the fact that
this portion of Prospect Road is recognized as a restricted 4-Lane arterial. In areas of Fort
Collins where it is recognized that the full Right of Way width will never be obtained, the
City has allowed the required Right of Way width of 115' to be reduced to the restricted
Right of Way width of 102'.
In conclusion, full compliance with the Standard Design Criteria would impose undue
hardship in developing the site. It is our opinion that the proposed design will adequately
meet the intent of the standards for the health, safety and welfare of the public.
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CIVIL ENGINEERS
VARIANCE REQUEST
To: Sheri Wamhoff, P.E.
Interim Engineering
City of Fort Collins
PO Box 580
1435 WEST 2978 STREET
LOVELAND, CO 90536
(970) 461-2661
FAX (970) 461-2665
W WW. DMWCIVILENGINEERS.COM
Development Review Manager
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
From: Jade P. Miller, P.E.
DMW Civil Engineers, Inc.
Date: July 28, 2004
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Project: Frazier Subdivision
Fort Collins, Colorado SS��NALENG-f'
Project No. 0403.00-FRZ
On behalf of our client with the above referenced project, we are requesting variances to
the City's Standard Design Criteria. Per the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards,
Sec. 9.4.3, driveway access curb cuts shall be spaced in accordance with Table 7-3. Table
7-3 indicates a minimum separation of 460 feet for arterial access. The proposed
driveway for the Frazier Subdivision is approximately 110 feet east and 350 feet west of
existing driveways onto Prospect Road (please see attached). Also per the Larimer
County Urban Area Street Standards, Sec. 9.5.3, driveways shall be located away from
major intersections in accordance with Table 7-3. Table 7-3 indicates a minimum driveway
to intersection separation of 460 feet. The proposed driveway for the Frazier Subdivision
is approximately 155 feet west of Prospect Lane.
The substandard driveway separation distances and intersection separation distances
forthis project are predicated by existing conditions. First, because of the size of the site
and close proximity of adjacent single family residences, a separation of 460 feet is not
obtainable. Second, the existing site consists of three (3) single family residences, each
with its own driveway access onto Prospect Road. The proposed driveway will consolidate
the three driveways for access to the site, thus improving the situation.
In conclusion, full compliance with the Standard Design Criteria would impose undue
hardship in developing the site. It is our opinion that the proposed design will adequately
meet the intent of the standards for the health, safety and welfare of the public.
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CIVIL ENGINEE141
VARIANCE REQUEST
To: Sheri Langenberger, P.E.
Development Review Manager
City of Fort Collins
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580�
From: Jade P. Miller, P.E. o. t
DMW Civil Engineers, 33885
Date: August 28, 2007 C)
Project: Observatory Park Subdivision
Fort Collins, Colorado
Project No. 0403.00-FRZ
1435 WEST 29T" STREET
LOVELAND, CO 60536
(970) 461-2661
FAX (970) 461-2665
WWW, DMWCIVILENGINEERS.GOM
On behalf of our client with the above referenced project, we are requesting variances to
the City's Standard Design Criteria. Per the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards,
Sec. 9.4.3, driveway access curb cuts shall be spaced in accordance with Table 7-3. For
a Minor Collector, Table 7-3 indicates a minimum centerline separation of 175 feet for high
volume driveways and a minimum separation of 30 feet for driveway edges. The proposed
emergency access to Lake Street for the Observatory Park Subdivision will be located
approximately 50 feet east of the existing driveway for the Blue Ridge Apartments with a
separation of their edges of approximately 30 feet (please see attached).
The substandard driveway separation distances and intersection separation distances
for this project are predicated by existing conditions. First, due to the need for a
secondary, emergency access, and the City's request for a pedestrian access to West
Lake Street, the emergency access was placed where an easement could be granted,
which limited its location. Second, as this is an emergency access and will be blocked to
traffic, it is uncertain whether this standard even applies to the proposed access. It has
been assumed that West Lake Street functions as a Minor Collector and that the Blue
Ridge Apartments is a high volume driveway.
In conclusion, full compliance with the Standard Design Criteria would impose undue
hardship in developing the site. It is our opinion that the proposed design will adequately
meet the intent of the standards for the health, safety and welfare of the public.
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Planning.Department
291 Nordr College Aveoue ' CURRENT PLANNING
Fort Collins, CO. 90524
RE: Retjuest eentinustion'for Fkaader Subdivision POP, 800-814 W. rospeet.
Dear Ted Shepard,
As you are aware, the owernof S6lo, 808, and 814 west Prospect was unable to finalize
an easement from the project to. Lake Street as plumed for, as shown on the project site
plan and engineering docimunts. Following our discussion regarding the phone call You
received from Mike Smidke• of the Farm House Fraternity, I consulted with the project .
owner regarding our current options irk light of this new situation.
Due to the f eternity's refusal to honor the'previous commitment with, the: project owner
to grant an easement across Weir.property, we understand that the City Staff cannot
support approval for the project at our scheduled hearing this evening, September 14,
2004. We ,know that prior to the Fraternities decision to back out of the agreement; the
project was suppottod by City Stair; and recommendexl for approval for this'e venings
hearing•
After discussion withthe project owner we would like to request woontMOsinee for this
projed Per your advice.
Sincerely,
Donald R. Brookshire, ASLA
Eastpiint Studio, LLC
phow imo)207.1973
fax (qo) 206.10813
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Fan Cattft� CO '80526
Dec•10. 2004 12:25PM
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November 17, 2004
To Whom It May Concern;
This letter is in regard to the proposed development of Frazier Subdivision, located at
800, 808, and$74.West Prospect, I represent the ownership for the adjoining property to the north, 775 West Lake Street, Hi-Un Apartments,
I have reviewed the current conceptual site plan for the Frazier Subdivision. The
conceptual plan shows a utility easement located on the western edge of the Hk4n
Apartments property, and an emergency access from the Frazier Subdivision through
the existing parting area on the eastern portion of the Hi -Lan Apartments property..
It is my understanding the sewer line and electrical line wig be located within an
easement angled from the North West comer of Frazier Subdivision to the western
boundary of the Hkw Apartments property, It is our understanding that there exists a
15'-0° wide easement siong the wester boundary of Hi -Lan Apartment property and an
p , additional S Ar to 10W of easement maybe required for the new utilities. The
emergency access easement will conneo the proposed Parking area for the Frazier
\ (� Subdivision to the existing parking on the eastern' half of the Hi -Lan Apartment property.
G The 20 -0" emergency access easement vuiil be located within the existing parking drive
isle.
Subject to final design requirements and City of Ft. Collins approval of the Frazier
Subdivision, ft.Owners of both Frazier Subdivision, and Hi -Lan Apartments will in good
faith proceed with the proper legal documentation for the easement per the terms
Previously discussed by the parties.,•
Sincerely,
Robin Bachelet
Poudre Property Services
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December 2, 2002
PROJECT I NO.: The 808 West Prospect Mixed Use Building #2002-07
TO: Ron Gonzales, Poudre Fire Authority
CC: Kevin Frazier
RE: Letter of Appeal for Emergency Access Modification.
REMARKS:
Hello Ron. I am writing on behalf of Kevin Frazier, the owner of our proposed three story 809 W.
Prospect Mixed Use Building. Our team submitted this project for review in September of this
year and have received our first round of city staff continents. In response to PFA's comments
pertaining to fire lane width and access length our team has reconfigured the site plan and building
plans the extent feasible to accommodate those requirements.
We have discovered that providing the 100' diameter turnaround required when the necess road
exceeds 150' in length on our proposed site is virtually impossible to accomplish while
maintaining an economically viable building footprint. Based on this information we are
requesting a fire access requirement modification that can be granted by the Fire Marshall per the
Fort Collins Land Use Code Section 3.6.6 item (B)(1).
This section of the LUC states: Any emergency access requirement may be modified by the Fire
Marshall pursuant to the procedures serforth in the Fire Code when structures are provided with
auromatic fire sprinkler systems. Such mod1flcm'ions may include access distances longer than
one handred fifty (150) feel, narrower road widthr, increased grade, reduced turnarounds and
longer dead-end distances.
We are requesting thatthe access distance for this project be increased from 150' to. approximately
240' based upon the above quoted code section and the fact that our proposed building would
provide an automatic fire sprinkler system.
401 West Mountain Avenue, Ste. 200, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 • 970-224-1191
FAX 970-224-1662 • E-MAM bmachals@vravfr.com
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_Frazier Subdivision Mixed Use Building (808 W. Prospect)
Architectural Narrative
January 15, 2003
The initial design concept for this project was based on the history of the building site. The owners
of the original house lived in a railroad car parked on the rear of their lot while building the house
themselves. Since the first neighborhood meeting we have received city staff comments and had a
complimentary review with the head of the historic neighborhood district across Prospect to the
south of the proposed site. Based upon feedback from those sources, we have completely
redesigned the proposed building to reflect the architectural character and detailing of the historic
district neighborhood to the south. This historic neighborhood is filled with prime examples of
1950's ranch style architecture. The primary forms of these ranch style homes are very horizontal
in nature and details include flat or low pitched roofs, vertical sandstone chimneys, sandstone
planters or site walls, trellis / sunscreen elements, wood siding in horizontal lap and board and
batten configurations and glass block windows.
The revisions to our project include:
• A drastic reduction in roof pitch
• A reduction in the overall height of the building
• A reduction in the overall length of the building
• The addition of wood board and batten siding
• A large increase in the amount of native sandstone veneer in chimney forms and site
elements.
• The addition of two trellis / sunscreens
• The addition of glass block windows
• The revision of railing details to reflect a more horizontal feel
• A change in the character and style of all windows
• The elimination of aluminum storefront systems
• The elimination of all metal siding
• The elimination of all exposed steel framing members
The building as currently proposed will be a complimentary addition to the West Prospect
Neighborhood and could help set the design standard for future development in the neighborhood.
Please contact Bob Mechels at Vaught Frye Architects at 224-1191 if you have any questions.
To All Plan Reviewers:
The purpose of this message is to avoid confusion and stay consistent with our
internal D.T.S.
This project is under new ownership since the public hearing of May 11, 2005.
The old owner was Kevin Frazier and he referred to the project as the "Frazier
Subdivision."
The new owner is Jeff Evans and he would like to refer to it as "Observatory Park
Subdivision."
Under the D.T.S., however, the project is logged in as "800, 808 and 814 W.
Prospect Road Expanded Condo Project."
Please note that there is already an existing "Observatory Heights Subdivision"
and we will make the comment that "Observatory Park" is a duplicate.
Also please note that the new applicant has indicated that the project will now
consist of apartments, not condos.
Due to the change in ownership and the proposed name change and the desire
to keep the D.T.S. consistent, this project will be routed under the following title:
"800, 808, 814 W. Prospect Rd. — Mixed -Use Final Compliance - #41-0213"
STEWART&kSSOCIATES
Consulting Engineers and Surveyors
January 21, 2003
Mr. Cam McNair
Fort Collins City Engineer
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Dear Cam,
The following is a variance request for the proposed Frazier Subdivision at 808 West
Prospect Road. The legal description is East 50 feet of Lot 20, College Heights and a Tract of
Land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, Township 7 North, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M.
The standard of which we are requesting a variance is to design the ultimate widening of
Prospect Road. The existing right-of-way of Prospect Road is 60.00 feet and the existing
pavement width is 40.00 feet. The proposed right-of-way width is 102 feet.
It is not feasible to design the ultimate widening of the street for a project with 119 feet of
frontage. The street width is the same from the Burlington Northern and Same Fe Railroad to
within 600 feet of Shield Street.
We are dedicating 21 feet of new right-of-way on the North side of Prospect Road with
this project.
The variance will not be detrimental to the public health safety and welfare. It will
probably not cause the City of Fort Collins additional costs because the ultimate widening of
Prospect Road will probably be a capital project.
If you have any questions regarding this requested variance, please call.
Sincerely,
Richard A. Rutherford, P.E. & L.S. $ V 5428
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James H. Stewart and Associates, Inc.
FR IERv qukwid.&c 103 S. Meldrum Street • P.O. Box 429 • Ft. Collins, CO 80522
970/482-9331 • Fax 970/482-9382
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Consulting Engineers anti Surveyors
January 21, 2003
Mr. Cam McNair
Fort Collins City Engineer
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Dear Cam,
The following is a variance request for the proposed Frazier Subdivision at 808 West
Prospect Road. The legal description is East 50 feet of Lot 20, College Heights and a Tract of
Land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, Township 7 North, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M.
The standard of which we are requesting a variance is the Minimum Space Between Curb
Openings.
The site is made up of two single house lots. Each of the houses had an existing
driveway and we will have one 30 foot wide driveway for the new project.
The minimum distance between driveway edges for a four lane arterial street is 660 feet
according to Table 7-3.
It is not feasible to have the standard between driveway edges of 660 feet. The existing
driveway for the East 50.00 feet of Lot 20 is in the same location as the proposed driveway. We
cannot meet the standard with only 119.00 feet of frontage. There will be 82 feet between the
proposed driveway and the existing driveway on the property West of the project. There will be
194 feet between the proposed driveway and the existing driveway on the property East of the
project. A sketch of the existing driveways on both the North and South sides of Prospect Road
is enclosed.
The variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. The
proposed plan will advance the public purpose of the standard better than the existing driveways.
The new access driveway will have radii that will be safer than the existing driveway.
If you have any questions regarding this requested variance, please call.
Sincerely,
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Richard A. Rutherford, P.E. & L.S.
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Stewart
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970/482-9331 •
Box 429 • Ft. Collins, CO 80522
Fax 970/482-9382
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February 7, 2003
Cam McNair, City Engineer
Dave Stringer, Development Review Manager
Katie Moore, Development Review Engineer
Variance Requests for the Frazier Subdivision (808 W. Prospect Road development)
Stewart and Associates, on behalf of the Developer for the Frazier Subdivision project, has submitted
variance requests to the Latimer County Urban Area Street Standards (2001 printing). The first
variance is regarding the requirement for designing the project's frontage and 1000' offsite for the
ultimate configuration of West Prospect Road. This requirement is requested to be waived completely.
The second variance is with respect to the requirement for driveways on 4-lane arterials to be spaced at
a minimum of 660' apart. This requirement is requested to be reduced to 82 feet.
The first variance request is for the elimination of the need to design Prospect Road to the ultimate cross-
section for the project's frontage as well as 1000' offsite in either direction. Typically, the City requires
that this be done to assure the project's compatibility with what will ultimately be constructed along the
frontage. The engineer feels that this variance can be supported because he feels that it is not feasible to
design the ultimate widening for a project with 1 19' of frontage. The engineer feels that approval of
this variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare.
It is my opinion that this variance can be supported because it is unknown how far in the future the
widening of West Prospect Road will occur, and that any design done at this point may be unusable in
the future. This project is dedicating the ROW for the future widening
The second variance request is regarding the spacing of the project's driveway_gcress point onto Prospect
Road. The access is proposed to be located approximate y east o one driveway cut and 194' west
of another. The City typically requires a minimum of 660' between driveway edges on arterials to
facilitate the quicker movement of traffic on arterials, and to reduce conflict points. The engineer argues
that this variance can be supported because the project's frontage is only 1 19' long, there are existing
single-family homes on each side of the property that preclude shared access at this point, and that the
e?gsting-and pibposed driveway locations are the same. The engineer feels that approval of this variance
will not be detrimental to the public hea th, safety, and welfare.
It is my opinion that this variance can be supported because the project's frontage is too short to allow
placement of their access point in accordance with the standards, and there are no other opportunities to
share an access point with adjacent neighbors at present.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns and if you need any additional clarification.
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January 27,2003
Ted Shepard
City of Fort Collins Current Planning
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Re: Frazier Subdivision 808 West Prospect Mixed Use PDP
Dear Ted,
CC: Clark Mapes — Advance Planning
Katie Moore — Engineering
Doug Martine — Light and Power
Doug Moore — Natural Resources
Michael Chavez — PFA
Wes Lamarque — Stormwater Utility
Tom Reiff —Transportation Planning
Jeff Hill — Water Wastewater
Jenny Nuckols — Zoning
Enclosed are the revisions to the 808 West Prospect Mixed Use proposed project. Listed below is
an outlined the changes made in response to city staff comments from the first submittal. Since
receipt, of the first round of staff comments we have met with the head of the historic district /
neighborhood, directly south of our site, for a complimentary review of our proposed project.
In response to the feedback from that meeting we have completely redesigned the exterior
architecture of the proposed building. The current design is a more direct reflection of that
historically designated neighborhood instead of a reflection of the history of our specific site.
The site plan also has some significant changes from our previous submittal. The building has
been reduced in size and has moved further back from Prospect Road. Access to the basement
level parking area below the building now enters under the west side of the building, so that no
parking or drives are in the front of the building.
Following are clarifications and explanation of revisions, in response to specific comments
provided by city staff.
1. The plan now shows the complete future right of way for W. Prospect Road, with a 15' Utility
Easement. We are proposing that an attached 7'-0" sidewalk be installed to maintain
connection to adjacent properties, until future improvements occur along Prospect Road.
The overall circulation of the project includes the sidewalk adjacent to Prospect road, a 5'
sidewalk connecting from Prospect to the adjacent property to the north is proposed as well.
There is one driveway access to Prospect road, and internal loop through the parking area
on site.
2. Parking setbacks have been measured from ultimate curb line.
3. Sharing access to neighboring properties is not a feasible solution at this point in time, as
the neighbors to each side are single family residences.
Phone 970.224.5828 Fax 970.224.1662
401 West Mountain Ave. Suite 201
Fort Collins, CO BO521-2604
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