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DELICH ASSOCIATES Traffic & Transportation Engineering
2272 Glen Haven Drive Loveland, Colorado 80538
Phone: (970) 669-2061 Fax: (970) 669-5034 �71 r
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ward Stanford, City of Fort Collins Traffic Engineering
FROM: Joseph Delich
DATE: January 11, 2013
SUBJECT: Preliminary Signal Plan for the Lemay/Magnolia intersection
(File: 1257ME01)
This memorandum addresses the preliminary signal design plan for the
Lemay/Magnolia intersection. The scope of this plan was discussed with the Fort
Collins Traffic Operations Engineer. This preliminary signal plan includes a scaled
intersection with existing and proposed facilities (roadway, curb & gutter, sidewalk, etc.),
utilities, and signal equipment. It shows the proposed signal pole location, mast arms
and length, signal heads, pedestrian heads, traffic pull boxes, conduit, and controller
locations. A preliminary phasing diagram is also included.
variance be granted reflecting the proposed design. Because the right -turn lane will still
provide deceleration outside of the adjacent through lane, this variance is not a detriment
to the public good and is in the public interest.
Intersection Spacing on Lincoln Avenue
According to LCUASS, Chapter 7, Table 7-3, on arterial streets, the distance
between driveway edges should be 460-660 feet. There are two driveways that will access
the Link-N-Greens site on the south side of Lincoln Avenue. According to the site plan,
these driveways are approximately 435 apart. The centerline distance is approximately
450 feet. These driveways align with specific existing driveways on the north side of
Lincoln Avenue, as requested by City staff. There are also numerous other existing
driveways on the north side of Lincoln Avenue that are closer than the minimum distance in
the cited standard.
It is accepted engineering practice for driveways on opposite sides of the street to
be aligned. Because the Project cannot require that other, existing driveways be relocated
in order to accommodate it, the location of the existing driveways on the north side of
Lincoln Avenue cannot be changed if the proposed driveways to access the Project were to
be relocated to meet the 460 foot minimum criterion. Therefore, it is respectfully requested
that a variance to driveway spacing on Lincoln Avenue be granted. This variance will not
be detrimental to the public health, welfare and safety.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or desire additional information.
Sincerely,
Matthew J. DeIich, P.E.
File: 1257VARLT2
Planning, Development & Transportation
city of
Fort Collins
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March 21, 2013
Robert Almirall
Interwest Consulting Group
1218 West Ash, Suite C
Windsor, CO 80550
Engineering Department
281 North College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580
970.221.6605
970.221.6378 - fax
fcgov. com/engineering
Re: Link-n-Greens - variance request for driveway curb return radii
Dear Robert,
This letter is in response to the variance request letter sent to me dated January 14, 2013, regarding the variance
request to increase the curb return radii dimensions.
1. The variance request to use 30 foot radii for the % access off of Lemay Avenue is granted.
2. The variance request to use 25 foot radii for the access driveway off of Lemay Avenue directly west and
aligned with Magnolia Street is granted.
3. The variance request to use 30 foot radii for the eastern access driveway off of Lincoln Avenue is granted.
This variance submitted is granted based on the information provided. If such information changes, such as the site
uses, layout or parameters the City reserves the right to re-evaluate the variance requests and determine if these
decisions still stand. These requests does not set precedence or change the application of our design standards in
other situations. If you have any questions, please contact Sheri Langenberger at 221-6573.
Sincerely,
Sheri L. Langenberger, P.E.
Attachments
cc: Rick Richter, City of Fort Collins
Joe Olson, City of Fort Collins
Jason Holland, City of Fort Collins
file
Sheri Langenberger
From: Lindsay Kuntz
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 10:10 AM
To: 'Cawthra, Margaret H.'
Cc: Rick Richter; Sheri Langenberger; Paul Eckman; Ingrid Decker
Subject: RE: NEW TITLE COMMITMENT FOR Easements from Woodward to the City of Ft. Collins
Margaret,
The recommended policy value is $530,560 for the easements. This value has been reviewed and approved by staff.
Thank you and let me know if you have any questions.
Lindsay
Lindsay A. Kuntz
Real Estate Specialist III
City of Fort Collins
Real Estate Services
(970) 221-6275
300 Laporte Ave., Bldg B
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
City of
Flirt Cottins
From: Lindsay Kuntz
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 9:29 AM
To: 'Cawthra, Margaret H.'
Cc: Rick Richter; Sheri Langenberger; Paul Eckman; Ingrid Decker
Subject: RE: NEW TITLE COMMITMENT FOR Easements from Woodward to the City of Ft. Collins
Margaret,
Thank you for the email. I have provided value calculations to staff for review and approval. As soon as I receive that, I
will forward the figure your way so the title commitment can be ordered.
Thank you,
Lindsay
Lindsay A. Kuntz
Real Estate Specialist III
City of Fort Collins
Real Estate Services
(970) 221-6275
300 Laporte Ave., Bldg B
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
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Flirt Collins
From: Cawthra, Margaret H. [mailto MCawthraCa�BHFS.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 8:56 AM
To: Hone, Darren; 'Mann, Lindsey'
Cc: Brimah, Amy; Sheri Langenberger; Lindsay Kuntz; Paul Eckman; White, Carolynne C.; Ingrid Decker
Subject: NEW TITLE COMMITMENT FOR Easements from Woodward to the City of Ft. Collins
Darren and Lindsey,
Attached are the 4 easements (which should be listed as 4 separate parcels) for which we need to obtain a commitment
and eventual policy for the City of Fort Collins. Fidelity previously issued an owner's policy to Woodward last year (file
No. F225826, Title Policy # 27-031-06-160275). There was also a conveyance of a portion of the property to the City of
Fort Collins earlier this year which the City ordered a policy thru another vendor. We do not have a valuation of the
easements as yet, but will get you that information once we know.
Please let me know the timing for obtaining the commitment for the City of Fort Collins in an amount as yet to be
determined. Please circulate the commitment to all on this e-mail. Thank you!
Margaret Cawthra
Paralegal
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
410 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2200
Denver, CO 80202
303.223.1358 tel
MCawthra B(� HFS.com
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From: Rick Richter
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 3:49 PM
To: 'Bob Almirall'; Sheri Langenberger
Cc: Tracy Dyer; 'Skylar Brower'
Subject: RE: Lemay FL profile question
Bob,
I think Alt -A is my preference. At some point the pavement will be milled and replaced to meet the grade requirements
and the UG will be to standard.
Sheri is out for two weeks so move forward.
Rick
Rick Richter
Director of Infrastructure Services
City of Fort Collins
970-221-6798
From: Bob Almirall[mailto:balmirall(a)interwestgrp.com]
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 3:02 PM
To: Sheri Langenberger; Rick Richter
Cc: Tracy Dyer; Skylar Brower
Subject: Lemay FL profile question
Sheri and Rick,
Skylar was looking at one of the comments regarding the low point approach grades on Lemay. Attached are 2 options:
Alt -A drops the low point structure so the flowline is &5% in and out but the maximum cross slope grade break
at the saw cut line is a max of 1.8% for 40'.
Alt-B drops the lowpoint so the maximum cross slope grade break is at 1.0%. This gives a flowline grade of 0.3%
in and out.
Do you have a preference? Both of these options are based on having a quarter crown at the sawcut line and not doing
a mill and overlay to the median. I believe both of these options are acceptable depending on which criteria you prefer
to control.
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From: Bob Almirall <balmirall@interwestgrp.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 5:17 PM
To: Rick Richter, Sheri Langenberger
Cc: Bob Almirall; 'Wayne Timura'; 'Welch William'; epurcell@wmtwelch.com;
Sal.Moya@mortenson.com; 'Curtis, Mark'; Rowley, Scott (RowleyS@prpa.org)
Subject: FW: Woodward
Attachments: PRPA Pole Protection.pdf
Rick and Sheri,
Per the email below, PRPA has approved the detail we have on the plan; however, we will be adding a clarifying note
(per today's meeting which Rick attended) that will allow Mortenson to grade right up to the pole as long as there is no
more than 3 feet of cut. This detail was intended to cover the work associated with the bank stabilization to make sure
they didn't expose more than 3 feet of the pole.
Let me know if you have any questions. If not, I will assume that this covers your request regarding PRPA approval.
Thanks.
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From: Curtis, Mark [mailto:CurtisM@prpa.orq]
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 2:29 PM
To: Skylar Brower
Cc: Bob Almirall
Subject: RE: Woodward
Skylar, and or Bob
This drawing is approved.
Please give me a call on Thursday to discuss any issues we may have.
Mcwk, Cuwt'La; PE
System Engineering Manager
Platte River Power Authority
970-420-2999 cell
From: Skylar Brower[mailto:sbrowerCcainterwestgrp.com]
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 8:28 AM
To: Curtis, Mark
Cc: Bob Almirall
Subject: RE: Woodward
Mark,
This is the detail that we included in the plans. Does this accurately reflect the intent for the pole protection? We were
more conservative and provided a 10' radius around the pole and went with 2:1 side slopes.
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Skylar Brower, PE
Interwest Consulting Group
(970) 460-1091
From: Curtis, Mark [mailto:CurtisMCc-)prpa.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 9:05 AM
To: Skylar Brower
Subject: RE: Woodward
Hi Skylar,
This is what I told Eric.
Also for the existing structure excavation near the river we should maintain a cone roughly 2 foot around the top of the
pole and slope down at a 1 to 1 slope. The top of the cone will be 2' in radius plus the radius of the foundation. So if
the foundation is 2' radius then the cone will be 8' diameter at the top and slope out and down from there at a 1 to 1
slope.
Call me if you want to discuss this.
Mcwk, cu.vuw,, PE
System Engineering Manager
Platte River Power Authority
970-420-2999 cell
From: Skylar Brower[ma iIto: sbrowerOinterwestgrp.com]
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 10:04 AM
To: Curtis, Mark
Subject: Woodward
Hi Mark,
You might have already distributed this information to the team but Bob and I can't recall. What are the limits of
disturbance around the existing PRPA poles on the Woodward site? For example no more than 6" of cut within a 35'
radius around the existing pole. We are specifically interested in the first pole on the North side of the river. Give me a
call if this request doesn't make sense.
Thanks
Skylar Brower, PE
Interwest Consulting Group
(970) 460-1091
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F6rt Collins
March 11, 2014
Matt Delich, P.E., PTOE
Delich Associates
2272 Glen Haven Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
Planning, Development & Transportation
Engineering Department
281 North College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580
970.221.6605
970,221.6378 - fax
fcgov. com/engineering
Re: Woodward Tecluiology Center (Link-N-Greens) - variance length of deceleration lanes and intersection spacing
on Lincoln Avenue.
Dear Matt,
This letter is in response to the variance requests in the letter sent to Joe Olson dated January 14, 2013 regarding
variance requests to deceleration lengths for the auxiliary lanes and the intersection spacing on Lincoln, Avenue as
per the standards in the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS).
I will address each of the variance requests as I understand them to be:
1. The variance request to use the posted speed limit of 35 mph for the design of the deceleration component
of the auxiliary lanes on Lemay Avenue and Lincoln Ave is granted. As identified in the request, the
storage component, where applicable, shall be added to the deceleration component of the auxiliary lane.
2. The variance request to further reduce the length of the auxiliary lanes at the western most access into the
site off of Lincoln Ave to 160 feet (full width lane — 100feet; bay taper — 60 feet) has been granted due to
proximity of the adjacent driveway.
3. The variance request to Table 7-3 of the LCUASS for the i itersection separation requirements along an
arterial street has been granted. Staff agrees that the driveway locations have been placed so that they
minimize conflicts and align with other existing driveways.
These requests does not set precedence or change the application of our design standards in other situations. If you
have any questions, please contact me at 221-6573.
Sincerely,
Sheri L. Langenberger, P.E.
Attachments
cc: Joe Olson, City of Fort Collins
file
DELICH ASSOCIATES Traffic & Transportation Engineering
2272 Glen Haven Drive Loveland, Colorado 80538
Phone: (970) 669-2061 Fax: (970) 669-5034 a r
January 14, 2013
Mr. Joe Olson, P.E.
Fort Collins Traffic Operations
626 Linden Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Joe:
This letter presents two variance requests related to the Link-N-Greens development
(the "Project") in Fort Collins: 1) Length of deceleration for auxiliary lanes; and 2)
Intersection spacing on Lincoln Avenue. The variances are pursuant to "Larimer County
Urban Area Street Standards" (LCUASS), Section 1.9.4.
Length of Deceleration for Auxiliary Lanes
According to LCUASS, Chapter 8, Section 8.2.5C.1 and Section 8.2.6B.1, both left -
turn and right -turn auxiliary lanes should provide "A means for safe deceleration outside
the high speed through lane." The deceleration length of the auxiliary lane is based upon
the design speed of the street. The auxiliary lanes are on Lemay Avenue (4-lane Arterial
Street) and Lincoln Avenue (2-lane Arterial Street). The design speed on arterial streets is
50 mph (LCUASS, Table 7-3). Therefore, the deceleration component of the auxiliary lane
is 435 feet (full width lane — 235 feet; bay taper — 200 feet).
Both Lemay Avenue and Lincoln Avenue are posted at 35 mph adjacent to the Link-
N-Greens site. At the posted speed (35 mph), the deceleration component of the auxiliary
lane is 275 feet (full width lane — 135 feet; bay taper — 140 feet). At auxiliary lane
locations, there are constraints due to existing streets, other driveways, other auxiliary
lanes, etc that do not allow use of the design speed length. In these cases, it is
respectfully requested that the deceleration component, based upon the posted speed be
used, and a variance be granted in this regard. In all cases, where applicable, the storage
component (according to LCUASS) will be added to the deceleration component of the
auxiliary lane. This variance will not be detrimental to the public health, welfare and safety.
Specifically, the right -turn auxiliary lane at the LincolnMest Access intersection will
be 160 feet long (full width lane —100 feet; bay taper — 60 feet). This length is caused by
the constraint of the neighboring property to the west and their perpendicular parking in
front of the building. Even with removal of the parking, the bay taper of an auxiliary lane of
275 feet in length would cross the driveway which accesses their parking lot. Having the
driveway in the bay taper was deemed to be inappropriate in discussions with City staff.
The design, with the shortened right -turn lane, was determined to be the best solution for
this right -turn auxiliary lane considering the constraints. It is respectfully requested that a