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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNORTH COLLEGE MARKETPLACE - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2010-08-11AIRES LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL ASSOCIATES To: Marc Virata City of Fort Collins Engineering Department 281 N. College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80522 x Enclosed Under Separate Cover Via Date: April 28, 2010 Project No.: 32-1322.00 Re: North College Marketplace No. of Copies Description 1 Plan Revision #6 on mylar for signature (Sheets C-003 & C-141) Sent to you for the following reason: For Approval x For Your Use For Review and Comment Remarks: Review Completed Revise and Resubmit Not Reviewed Returned I am submitting Plan Revision #6 for the North College Marketplace Project. Revision number 6 entails a modification to the erosion control measures called out on the bank side slopes of the pond and the water quality berm. A bonded fiber matrix will be used on the bank side slopes since all of the plantings are in and the seed is starting to germinate. Excel R-1 All Natural will be placed along the erosion control berm after the area has been re -seeded. A wider opening in the fabric will be required than what was previously called out (NAGC350) to prevent tenting. Copy to: Loveland Commercial, LLC Signed: Linsey R. Chalfai Design Engineer Ayres Associates Engineers/Scientists/Surveyors 3665 JFK Parkway, Building 2, Suite 200, P.O. Box 270460, Fort Collins, CO 80527 32-1322.00 (970) 223-5556, FAX (970) 223-5578 Page 1 of 1 The detention pond at the southeast corner of the site must be located in a public easement. Response: The developer stated that there may be some URA participation in this development. Phase-1 indicated URA Fort Collins is to own and maintain. Environmental Planner An Ecological Characterization Study is required, as set forth in Section 3.4.1(E) of the Land Use Code. A full study of the site, including a report, must be part of the Project Development Plan submittal. Response: A report prepared by Cedar Creek Associates, Inc. has been submitted with the Phase-1 PDP. Show existing trees and any necessary or proposed mitigation on the Landscape Plan. Response: Existing trees and proposed mitigation is shown on the landscape plan for six trees on the south edge of the existing north wetland. An additional site visit is to be coordinated by BHA Design with Tim Buchanan to evaluate trees which may be impacted by the proposed trial connection. It was discussed on an earlier site visit by Tim and Bruce Hendee that many of the trees on site are nuisance trees and can be removed. It is critical for the developer and City staff to maintain continuing discussions in the pre - submittal process. Response: Acknowledged. Developer and design team have had continued discussions and meetings prior to submittal. Engineering City staff recommends not including the building "envelopes" on the subdivision plat. Platting the envelopes could create problems in the future relating to the potential need for replats. It is recommended that the applicant plat parcels, tracts, or lots that are large enough to accommodate possible building shifts or overhangs/encroachments. Response: Acknowledged. Currently the proposed plat does not include building envelopes. The minimum horizontal separation between the sidewalk and the proposed retaining wall for the detention pond is 2'. Response: To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal. Andrea of AYRES Associated asked if the retaining wall for the detention pond can be in street right-of-way (ROW) or easements? Marc replied by saying that it cannot be in the ROW but could possibly be in the easement behind the ROW if given permission by all affected utilities. Response: No retaining walls are proposed within street right-of-way or utility easement. Transportation Planning The developer asked if the sidewalk between East Willox Lane and the proposed retaining wall at the detention pond can be attached to the back of curb for the street. Denise replied by saying that a detached sidewalk, with parkway, is preferred. Response: To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal. Responses to Preliminary Design Review Comments Page 2 of b Current Planning's responses to questions provided by the Mulhern Group, Ltd. Technically, yes, a "phased" development project will occur if all infrastructure (roadways, utilities, storm drainage) and landscape improvements are not to be done all at once based on an approved and filed Final Plan. If this is to be the case the Development Agreement will address the infrastructure phasing and the Site & Landscape Plans must address the landscape phasing. Response: Acknowledged. The type of development review processes, checklists, and submittal requirements will depend on what the developer wants to have approved at the various levels of review. If the developer wants Project Development Plan (PDP) level of approval only for the King Soopers store then an Overall Development Plan (ODP - bubble diagrammatic) for the entire site must be submitted along with the King Soopers PDP. As stated in Section 2.1.3(B)(2), an ODP shall be required for any property which is intended to be developed over time in 2 or more PDP submittals. Response: An ODP and the Phase-2 PDP is planned to be submitted at a later date. As part of the Statement of Planning Objectives, the developer/applicant must identify the applicable City Plan Principles and Policies to be achieved by this development. The Principles and Policies can be obtained on the City's website at: http://fcqov.com/advanceplanning/city- plan.php Response: Acknowledged. Since this submittal focuses in on the detention/wetland area the Phase-1 Statement of Planning Objectives is limited. A more detailed statement will be available with the ODP and subsequent Phase-2 PDP for the balance of the project site. Current Planning — Natural Resources The Ecological Characterization study previously prepared for this site will need to be updated. Response: Updated plan provided by Cedar Creek Associates, Inc. Wetland mitigation shall occur at a 1:1 replacement ratio. A wetlands mitigation plan is required for this project. Response: A wetland mitigation plan is provided meeting the required replacement ratio. Engineering The directing of water from the street system into the site via driveway should look towards directing water such that it does not cross over a sidewalk, (sidewalk chase). Response: - To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal. Noted Depending on the relationship between the sidewalk design along Willox and the design of the detention pond, a handrail may needed to provide barrier protection. Response: To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal. Please see previous comments through previous conceptual reviews. Response: Acknowledged. Light & Power Electric Capacity Fee and Building Site charges will apply to this development. Any relocation or modification to existing electric facilities will be at the owners' expense. Responses to Preliminary Design Review Comments Page 3 of 6 Response: Acknowledged. There is existing single-phase and three-phase power along the South side of East Willox with a couple of conduits stubbed into this property. Response: Acknowledged. Light & Power will need to install a concrete vault and some switchgear on this site to provide service for this development. Additional easement may be needed. Response: Acknowledged. Please field locate and show all existing electric facilities on the plan set so we can determine where, if any, utility conflicts will be. Response: Existing electric utilities are provided on the utility plans. Fire Fire access roads (fire lanes) shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the PFA's jurisdiction when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access as measured by an approved route (from a public street) around the exterior of the building or facility. This fire lane shall: • Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface (asphalt or concrete) capable of supporting fire apparatus weights. Compacted road base shall be used only for temporary fire lanes or at construction sites. • Have appropriate maintenance agreements that are legally binding and enforceable. • Be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. • Maintain the required minimum width of 20 feet throughout the length of the fire lane. Response: To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal. A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. If a fire lane is not provided, all buildings out of access (exceeding the 150-foot requirement) shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire -sprinkler system. 97UFC 901.2.2.1; 901 .3; 901.4.2; 902.2.1 Response: To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal Minimum turning radii for emergency -response apparatus on any fire apparatus roadway is 25 feet inside, 50 feet outside. UFC 902.2.2.3 Response: To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal. Fire hydrants, where required, must be the type approved by the water district having jurisdiction and the Fire Department. Hydrant spacing and water flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. Minimum flow and spacing requirements include: • Commercial, 1,500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not farther than 300 feet to the building, on 600-foot centers thereafter. Response: Fire hydrants are provided at the spacing requirements listed. Responses to Preliminary Design Review Comments Page 4 of 6 These requirements may be modified if buildings are equipped with automatic fire sprinkler systems. 97UFC 901.2.2.2 Response:- To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal. Fire department connections shall be installed remote from the buildings, and located on the street or fire lane side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by the fire code official. If possible, a fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of the FDC. PFA Bureau Policy Response: To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal Buildings that are required to be fire sprinklered shall have a minimum 6-inch fire line unless hydraulic calculations can support a smaller fire line. Response: To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal. - Permits are required from PFA to install fueling systems. Two sets of plans shall be provided to PFA for review; these cut sheets shall show the number, size, contents and construction of the fuel tanks and their assemblies. Response: To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal Stormwater-Water-Wastewater The first question for Stormwater was with an extra 5 acre-ft of storage will the City view the onsite pond with regional value? Answer: No, if "regional" means that the City would own and maintain the pond. If regional means that other properties can drain to it and they would participate in maintenance then yes. It is not a regional pond that is identified in any City Stormwater Masterplan. Response: Noted The second question is can the existing dealership and restaurant continue to drain to the street without detention? Yes, the existing sites are grandfathered. If they were demolished and the area became part of the development, then it should be detained and treated, but even then the impervious area is grandfathered and will drain to the same pond as it always has. The existing pond/wetland does have a required release rate identified in the Drainage Masterplan. As long the flow depths in the street meet criteria there shouldn't be a need to detain it anywhere other than where it drains to now. Response: The existing property flows are being picked up by an inlet located just south of the bio-swale with minor carry-over flows continuing as it currently drains. The third question was can flows continue to sheet flow onto the site through the main access drive or are inlets required? It could sheet flow into the site but the design engineer may want to consider an inlet since water flowing into the drive could be a nuisance especially in the winter time where it could form ice in the driveway. There is an existing pipe running parallel to College Ave. so it should be fairly easy to add an inlet upstream of the driveway access. Response: To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal - There was some discussion concerning adding a new detention pond outfall instead of opening up the plugged pipe just east of the site. A new pipe would be fine but it may be less expensive to use the existing pipe. There would be some "dead storage" in the existing pond/wetland that is presently drained by the old field drain. As designed now there is extra Responses to Preliminary Design Review Comments Page 5 of 6 storage volume and leaving the "dead storage" may be better for the wetland since a lower outlet could dewater the area lower than historically and affect the wetland vegetation. Response:A new outlet is being proposed. The pipe will be placed approximately 6 inches higher than the proposed pond bottom to prevent dewatering of the wetlands. Stormwater-Water-Wastewater The existing water and sanitary sewer facilities in the vicinity of the project have been previously reviewed and will not be repeated here. If there are questions, please call. Response: -Noted The PDR conceptual utility plan included in the submittal appears to be generally okay; however, some adjustments may be needed during PDP based upon water main looping opportunities and input from PFA on fire hydrant locations. Response: -Noted It is noted that the 6-inch sewer is being re -located. It will be important that minimum grade is maintained for this line. As previously stated, the City is willing to participate to some degree in the cost of the replacement of this sewer; however, the level of cost sharing has not been discussed. Response: To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal. -Noted The proposed pad sites along College could obtain water service from the water main in College or the proposed water main in the N/S drive east of College. Any utility work in College will require a CDOT utility access permit. Curb stops and meter pits for these pad sites must be located in landscaped areas as near to the water main as practical. Response: To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal. All existing water and sewer services must be used or abandoned at the main. Response: To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal. All water and sanitary sewer mains for the project must be located within easements or R.O.W. Minimum easement widths are 20 feet for water and 30 feet for sewer. Response: The sanitary and water mains are located within the required easements. Zoning The development will have to comply with the standards and guidelines for the North College Avenue Corridor. Response: Noted. Connecting walkways need to be provided per Section 3.2.2(C)(5) Response: Phase-1 includes a trail connection along the west edge of the existing north wetland areas to the north. And, pedestrian connections are to be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal. Kesponses to Preliminary Design Review Comments Page 6 of 6 AIRES ASSOCIATES To: Marc Virata City of Fort Collins Engineering Department 281 N. College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80522 X Enclosed Under Separate Cover Via LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Date: September 3, 2009 Project No.: 32-1322.00 Re: North College Marketplace-1s' Filing No. of Copies Description 1 Revision Packet #1-First Filing Final Compliance Utility Plans (For Signature on Mylar) 1 Drainage Report Sent to you for the following reason: x For Approval For Your Use For Review and Comment Review Completed Revise and Resubmit Not Reviewed Returned Remarks: A couple of revisions have occurred to the approved utility plans for the 1 st Filing North College Marketplace Wetland plan set. I am submitting the affected sheets with revision clouds indicating the adjustments. You can find a list of revisions with descriptions on sheet C-003. I am also submitting the drainage report with the necessary adjustments. Please call or email me if there are any questions. Thanks. Copy to: Loveland Commercial, LLC Signed: Design Ayres Associates Engineers/Scientists/Surveyors 3665 JFK Parkway, Building 2, Suite 200, P.O. Box 270460, Fort Collins, CO 80527 (970) 223-5556, FAX (970) 223-5578 AIRES LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL ASSOCIATES To: Marc Virata City of Fort Collins Engineering Department 281 N. College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80522 X Enclosed Under Separate Cover Via Date: June 12, 2009 Project No.: 32-1322.00 Re: North College Marketplace No. of Copies Description 1 Final Compliance Utility Plans (For Signature on Mylar) -Ayres Associates 1 Copy of previously submitted Mylar for reference 1 Description of sheet changes Sent to you for the following reason: x For Approval Review Completed Revise and Resubmit For Your Use Not Reviewed Returned For Review and Comment Remarks: Four minor changes have occurred requiring your review and signature. The King Soopers water meter and domestic service has been moved to just north of the south dock. The fire line has been relocated to directly east of the south dock. The lift station and sanitary service to the King Soopers building has been adjusted horizontally to not interfere with an emergency exit door and vertically to coincide with the architectural plumbing plans. The storm sewer located near the round -about in Willox Lane has been adjusted so manholes will not be located within the pavement. Only three sheets are affected from a design standpoint however, a total of 15 sheets are being resubmitted since the plan views show these changes. Copy to: Loveland Commercial, LLC Signed: Linsey R. Desicn E Ayres Associates Engineers/Scientists/Surveyors 3665 JFK Parkway, Building 2, Suite 200, P.O. 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College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80522 X Enclosed Under Separate Cover Via Date: May 27, 2009 Project No.: 32-1322.00 Re: North College Marketplace No. of Copies Description 1 Plots of original mylars for signature (Dated April 3, 2009) Sent to you for the following reason: For Approval Review Completed Revise and Resubmit x For Your Use Not Reviewed Returned For Review and Comment Remarks: I am submitting the original scanned copies of the mylars for City signature dated April 3, 2009 as requested by City staff for comparison to the newly submitted mylars dated May 15, 2009 as replacement sheets to the set for recordation. Copy to: Loveland Commercial, LLC Signed: Ayres Associates Engineers/Scientists/Surveyors 3665 JFK Parkway, Building 2, Suite 200, P.O. Box 270460, Fort Collins, CO 80527 (970) 223-5556, FAX (970) 223-5578 32-1322.00 Page 1 of 1 ........... .... __ ........... _....... ___ - e 1 Marc Virata - Fwd. Willox left turn Pa9_ From: Kyle Lambrecht To: Virata, Marc Date: 5/21 /2009 1:22:44 PM Subject: Fwd: Willox left turn Hi Marc - Here is Mike's response concerning the SB left at the northern entrance to the Marketplace development. Also, checked the 50% plans regarding the sidewalk at the N. College Motors property. There is a 10' attached walk along the western portion of the property adjacent to N. College. There is also an 8.5' attached walk along the southern portion of the property adjacent to Willox. These are measured from the back of curb. One last thought, let Matt and I know if we need to be available for the P&Z meeting to assist in answering questions for the roadway work. Thanks, Marc. Kyle >>> "Mike Oberlander'<moberlanderCa-D-lnterwestgrp.com> 5/20/2009 12:56 PM >>> 140' taper and 126' storage — this exceeds State Highway Access Code standards as there is no decal required on 40 mph road. Michael Oberlander, PE, LEED AP Interwest Consulting Group 970-674-3300 x102 970-631-2671 (cell) Information contained herein is neither necessarily complete nor accurate. Final stamped and signed documents govern. Use of these data is solely at the user's risk. By accessing the data contained in these files the user agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Interwest Consulting Group, their employees, officers and agents from any and all claims arising from the use of the data. • LILEY, ROGERS & MARTELL, LLC • ATTORNEYS AT L A W April 21, 2009 Marc Virata City of Fort Collins Engineering Via Hand Delivery 281 N. College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 RE: North College Marketplace Development Agreement Dear Marc: Enclosed please find three originals of the North College Marketplace Development Agreement which have been executed by the Developer and the Owner, together with a check made payable to the Larimer County Clerk & Recorder in the amount of $396 for the recording fees. Please note that we have included the cover pages for the wetlands exhibits as attachments to Exhibits "C" and "D", which incorporate the approved language that we finalized yesterday. Please also note that we have reduced the original size of the last 10 pages of Exhibit "D", the Wetland Mitigation Plan, from 11 x 17 to 8.5 x 14 to eliminate the additional $10 per page recording fee for oversized copies. If you would like the oversized copies to attach to your file copy of the Agreement, please let me know and I will provide those to you. Please circulate all three originals for the respective City signatures and then deliver the same to Paul Eckman to hold and not record until we notify him of the closings on the balance of the North College property. Once all of the City signatures have been obtained, please provide my office with one fully signed original of the Agreement. Once again, Marc, thank you for your ongoing assistance in helping to resolve the issues surrounding this matter. Sincerely, LILEY, ROGERS & MARTELL, LLC By:��-UUcy a, � Lucia A. Liley LAL/mer enclosures pc: Paul Eckman, Esq. Kerry Grimes, Land Title Eric Holsapple LUCIA A. LILEY • JAMES A. MARTELL ■ TODD W. ROGERS THE PETER ANDERSON HOUSE ■ 300 SOUTH HOWES STREET 0 FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80521 TELEPHONE: (970) 221-4455 ■ FAX: (970) 221-4242 1908 North College, LLC 1043 Eagle Drive Loveland, CO 80537 Phone 970-667-7000 Fax 970-635-2514 November 24, 2008 Steve Olt, City Planner Current Planning Dept. City of Loveland 281 N. College Avenue Ft. Collins, CO 80522 RE: North College Marketplace — Wetlands PDP Submittal Dear Steve, Please be advised per the Redevelopment Agreement between the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority (Authority) and 1908 North College, LLC (Developer), the Authority has agreed to all offsite street improvements per Section 4 of the agreement. This includes all designpa�d acquisition of any necessary right-of-way. C' ly, lsapple, Manager File: PDP Wetlands submittal Responses to Preliminary Design Review Comments North College Marketplace — Wetlands (Phase -1) ITEM: North College Marketplace MEETING DATE: June 25, 2008 APPLICANT: 1908 North College, LLC Blaine Rappe and Eric Holsapple 1043 Eagle Dr Loveland, Colorado 80537 COMMENTS: Note: Responses provided are applicable to the Wetlands (Phase-1) PDP submittal. All comments will be addresses in the ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal. Advanced Planning The proposed rezoning currently in process is highlighting goals that reinforce the importance of that standard in creating as pedestrian -oriented a place as possible. Response: Phase-1 includes a trail connection along the west edge of the existing north wetland areas to the north. And, pedestrian connections are to be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal. Water & Wastewater Water services to the shopping center can come from the City's water mains in either North College Avenue or East Willox Lane. Response: Acknowledged. The existing sanitary sewer main in the area is being relocated. Response: To be addressed in subsequent ODP and Phase-2 PDP submittal Light & Power Some additional utility easements may be needed. Response: Noted Existing electric facilities in the area must be shown on the Project Development Plans. The applicant is responsible for locating these facilities. Response: Existing utilities are shown on the site and utility plans. Stormwater Glen asked where the storm drainage outfall from the site will occur. Response: Andrea of AYRES Associates replied by saying that it will be at the southeast corner of the site. Andrea of AYRES Associates stated that the storm water will be released into the Blue Spruce system at the approved master plan level. Responses to Preliminary Design Review Comments Page 1 of 6