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Home My WebLink AboutFORT COLLINS DISCOVERY MUSEUM - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2011-06-06May 5th, 2010 CURRENT PLANNING General 118: • Acknowledged Natural Resources 125: The improvements outside our fence line are limited to the water quality pond that serves this project. We anticipate the potential for future exhibits, and a "wild zone", as well as the possibility for a future water quality project that addresses larger issues related to the Howes street outfall, and when those projects are initiated, we look forward to coordinating with them, but we do not intend to incorporate those elements into this project. The type "A" fencing indicated along the west side of the trail is included on the recommendation of Dana Leavitt, former environmental planner for the city. His rationale behind this was to provide a buffer to protect the wetlands from impact due to the adjacent circulation corridor. We recognize that his recommendations are in direct conflict with those of natural areas, and request that this issue be considered further within the city departments. When we receive clear direction from the city on this matter, we will comply. The natural features buffer zone plantings are currently in compliance with the minimums established by the environmental plan. It is our position that additional plantings in this area are not a requirement. Parks planning 116: • Our proposed boundary has been revised based on internal negotiations within the city, and the proposed boundary is indicated on the proposed plat. • The proposed gas line alignment west of the Museum entrance as shown on drawings is within an existing so -foot wide utility easement -adjacent to Mason Court and the proposed monument'sign would not be allowed within this easement. • The sidewalk connection to Lee Martinez Park has been revised. • Tree has been removed from existing sidewalk and at future park signage location • Mason Street North Association has granted permission for proposed storm sewer and sidewalk connection on their property (see attached letter). The proposed gas line is within an existing utility easement and the proposed telephone line will require an easement. • The two -rut maintenance road alignment has been revised to satisfy both Natural Resources Department (preferred maintenance road aligning with existing maintenance road on north side of Poudre Trail) and Parks Planning (who prefers maintenance road intersecting trail at go degrees). Traffic 117: • Not applicable, no action required ENGINEERING General 72: Letter of intent: Provided to Steve Olt - Attached S,.ro.c Pane-Of3 reso nse. dano�.00 fort rollsns riusewniarcitn+e.{-co5o3 #de subn±raallstaN Comm=nistoonyo sta## cnmmestt resaoa,e.clo< BOULDER PHONE: 303.449.M DENVER BOULDER COLORADO SPRINGS to LAKE tTAHOE 1805.29TN STREET; sun 2054 FAX: 303.449.3am BOULDER, COLORADp N0301 W WW OZA".COM • 9. Please show parking stall dimensions, back up distance, drive aisle widths, • Parking stall dimensions, back up distances and drive aisle widths are indicated on the site plan in the PDP submittal to. 1 don't see any handi-cap spaces called out on the site plan. Please show their locations. At least one handicap space needs to be van accessible with a sign noting such. HC spaces should be as close to the main entrance as possible. • Handicap parking spaces are indicated on the site plan submitted with our PDP. WWW Engineering Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-222.-6854, rbuffington fcgov.com i. The existing water and sewer mains in this vicinity include a 12-inch water main that passes through the site in generally a SW -NE direction and a 6-inch water main that extends west from the 22-inch to Lee Martinez Farm. In addition, there is a 30-inch sanitary truck sewer that is crossing or near the SE corner of the site. • All site utility lines have been located on the survey and are accurately reflected on the utility plan submitted with our PDP 2. Field locates are needed to accurately define the route of the 22-inch water main. Provide a minimum of 2- feet for a utility easement (so feet each side) of the main. If the main is deeper than the normal 4.5 to 5.5 feet of cover, a wider easement maybe required. No structures or foundations are allowed within the easement. • The existing 12-inch water line was field located by the City of Fort Collins and a :to -foot wide utility easement has been provided as requested by the City of Fort Collins. 3. Any fill proposed over the water main shall be limited to less than 3 feet. • Acknowledged 4. Connections to the 3o=inch sewer must be at a manhole. • Acknowledged 5, Development fees and water rights will be due at building permit. • Acknowledged 6. Landscape separation requirements to Utilities. • Acknowledged Transportation Planning Contact: Jennifer Petrik, 970-06-2471, jpetriWDfcgov.com 2. Consider signing the trail as multi -use and 6' may need to increase to 8'. • Trail width has been increased as required for fire truck access. Signage will be coordinated with Parks 2. We need to address the design for parking lot and trail connection. • Parking lot and trail connection design is indicated in PDP site plan. 3. Direct pedestrian connection required from Mason Court and Poudre Trail spur to front entrance. Signage related to "multi -use" spur. • Acknowledged 4. Sidewalk connectivity interval to site should minimize crossing drive isles and be planned to provide the most direct route that pedestrian is most likely to use. • Acknowledged 5. Has the layout of the site explored placing the building further to the south? What is the reasoning for the site layout to include the parking lot in front of the main entrance? • Building location was selected to avoid conflict with utility lines and easements to south, and to allow the building to better connect to the natural areas to the north. 6. How is it anticipated a pedestrian travel to the Museum from the Downtown Transit Center and are there adequate facilities for this connection? • Pedestrian travel will be by way of sidewalks on Mason, crossing Cherry, and entering our site just north of the vehicular access to the site. This limits the amount of road crossings. It was noted in the neighborhood meeting that crossing Cherry can be challenging at times, but our project does not include the installation of traffic control devices on this public road. 7 Traffic Impact Study must include a pedestrian/bike Level Of Service study. Off site improvements may be required. • Acknowledged 8. Bicycle parking is required. Exceed minimum requirements due.' -to proximity to trail. Please provide bicycle parking on a hard surface, convenient to the entrance for visitors and employees and out of the elements if possible. • Acknowledged. Bicycle parking is provided on the western edge of the building in close SW Engineering proximity to the bike path, and on the pedestrian route to the front entrance. Contact; Glen Schlueter, 970-224-6o65, gschlueter(a)fcgov.com 1. The building is shown to be positioned outside the FEMA Soo-yearfloodplain as required by the floodplain regulations. However, please provide details to show that the 2"d story deck does not have any structural supports placed in the zoo- or Soo -year floodplain. • The building and its associated foundation system is entirely outside the ioo and 500 year floodplain. There is a patio on the western edge that apporoaches the flood plain, but it is built with a retaining wall, and slab on grade. This assembly is primarily a regarding feature, and we understand it to be permissible in the floodplain. 2. We strongly recommend that the lowest floor elevation of the building be above the lowest elevation of the railroad gradejust north of the railroad trestle crossing the Poudre River. There is a strong possibility that the railroad trestle and the College Avenue bridge could become clogged with debris during a floor event causing the water to back-up onto this site. By elevating the structure above the low spot on the railroad where water will overflow to the east, this will help protect the building from flood damage. • Per our discussions with Marsha Hilmes Robinson we have set the lowest building finish floor elevation (4973.00-feet) to be higher then the highest elevation along the lowest part of College Avenue (existing top back of curb along center line median 4964.57-feet) so that in case of the floodwater backing up the floodwater will overtop College Avenue before flooding the proposed building. 3. All site construction in the soo-year floodway will require a no -rise certification. • Acknowledged 4. All exhibits in the ioo-year floodplain must be securely anchored to not float during a flood. • Acknowledged 5. Any electrical or mechanical components of exhibits in the goo -year floodplain must be elevated z feet above the soo-year flood elevation. • Acknowledged sip 6. Please schedule a meeting with Marsha Hilmes-Robinson to discuss the various site elements, exhibits, meeting.,requirements for these items will be discussed atthat —' CINorthern Engineering has had several meetings and discussions With Marsha Hilmes Robinson during the preliminary design phase of this project and will continue to have meetings with Marsha during final design. �veachs�ee�nient(E�B�eoat6 �n6s�an�° ' ��--'--' ' path, T6e$zS pernn�fee �not appl�a�etoC�v . ' ° AcmmownaWBmd 8. The Soo -year floodplainand the floo6 �ayneed to6estaked inthe field prior tothe start of construction. Please include this note onthe plans. ° Acknowledged g. Please see Sm%andz00% floodplaindevelopment review c�ecl|�s6urher�s�'o6einc|u6e6 onthe plans and inthe drainage report. ' * Acknowledged zo. All forms and checklists are available onour wabsiteat: Acknowledged• 22. The rmoupmmAdministration contact for this project isMarsha HUmes-RoNnson ' Phon e: email: * Acknowledged zz. A drainage and erosion control report and construction plans are required and must be prepared byaProfessional Engineer registered inColorado. * Said drainage and erosion control plans will be provided b^�Northern Engineering, alocal civil engineering firm 6aengineers who are registered in thestate mf Colorado. 13. Water quantity detention isnot required onthe site since itisa61acenttothe Pou6neBive� The s�enun�fvviUbeat the peak ofazooyear event onthe Pou^neRiver. The onsitadrainage system will need to accommodate the 2oo year runofffrom the site to the river.24. Water quality treatment is also required as described in the Urban Storm Drainage Criteria Manual, Vo|omne3—Best Management Practices (8yWPs)' * Acknowledged 24. The Stormwater Utility has a preliminary design for expansion of a water quality treatment area from the Howes St. outfall that should be considered when designing the site. * Acknowledged. The area available for this feature will be identified on our plans, but execution of this feature will not beprovided 6wour p '-act' zS. The design oft6�site must con6omotothe drainage basin design ofthe Cache |aPou6neRiver Master DrainagewayPlan aswell asthe [6v�Design[rhe�aan6[onstructionstan6am6s * Acknowledged ' ' zG. The City-wide development fee (P|F)is*G,3x3/acre($o.zz49$q.ft.)for new impervious area over 3Sosq.-ft. |naddition, there isa$2,o4S/acrereview fee. Nofee ischarged for existing imperviousanea. These fees are due atthe time mfbuilding |emnit. Information onfees can 6efound onthe [itv'sweb site at o, 6ycontacting Jean Pakechataz2-G / . - * Acknwmdm6Be6 17. Water quality treatment is also required as described in the Urban Storm Drainage Criteria Manual, Volume 3—Best Management Practices (8PWPs). * Acknowledged Historical Preservation Contact: Karen ' 1. NoHistoric Preservation issues w . Acknowledged 2. Are any permits neededfrom the railroads? Can anyspurs ' be removed? * None 3. Dnmld0tydumo Refine how archeology is being �� w Our strategy � ��tm�m�excmwa�a�~ mm d - tmthe g�s�e��m»�emtpwmsib� Should excavation turn apart�actm the city M , will be immediately. ' Fire Authority ' Contact: �a� �a wm�w�x � mr�g��-4��'a��, z REQUIRED ACCESS Fire access roads (fire lanes) shall 6eprovided for every facility, 6uUdingmr of 6uU6inghereafter constructed ormnovedinto urwithin the PrA' jurisdiction s,---' vvhenanyportion .of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located more thanLSofee ¢6nnnthefire appastosaccessasmneasure66yanap�u�ve�route around theexterioroft6e6ui|6ingorfaci|ity T6isGoe|anes�aU6evisi6|e'`� �ti 6 i . pypam ngan sgnage, andmaintaine6uno6stroce6ataUtimnesA�ne|anep|anshaU6esubnniue6for- � | . nppnova phortoinstaUation.|nad6tiont6e6esigncrteraa| �a6ycootaine6in relevant standards and policies, any new fire lane must meet the following general requirements: u)Bedesigned asaflat, hard, all-weather driving surface (asphalt orconcrete) capable of supporting fire apparatus weights. Compacted road base shall 6eused only for temporary fire lanes oratconstruction sites. * Acknowledged, compacted rqmdbasmturnaround was agreed upon with PGAmeeting on February 23, 2010 2) Have appropriate maintenance agreements that are legally binding and enforceable. * Acknowledged 3) Bedesignated onthe plat asanEmergency Access Easement. w Acknowledged 4) Maintain the required minimum width Of 20 feet throughout the length of the fire lane (30 feet on at least one long side of the building when the structures is three or more stories in height). Ift6e6ui|6ingisequippe6thnoughootvvbhanapprove6autonnat|cfive'sphnk|ersysten\t6e fire code official isauthorized toincrease the dimension ofzSofeet. * Acknowledged. The building will be equipped throughout with an automatic fire suppression system' PLEASE NOTE: Access must beimproved tothe west side -of the structure. * Based wmour meetings with PFA, the southern end wft6ebike path will 6e widened and a larger area will beprovided for the truck tmset upinthe event ufanemergency. Also, I have concerns about how "unobstructed" the main entry/drive-up area will be; I foresee vehicles parking in the fire lane and obstructing our vehicle access. An emergency vehicle- only^bumpoot^parkingarea,simi|artothe6usparking,mighthe|paUeviatethis. * Based on our meetings with PFA, we have agreed that parking will not be permitted at the main entry, and that some area atthe bus dnapoffwill bemaintained aswell for emergency ' vehicle access.��w�s��a�� panel v=�mvw� entry room awthe northeast comer mfthe building, where there isample 'access for fi'a Contact metodiscuss. zoo6International Fire Code So3.1-1,So3.z.],5o].3, 503.4and Appendix z' WATER SUPPLY Fire hydrants, where required, must 6ethe type approved 6vthewater 6�tr�thaving jur�d�t�nand the Fire Department. spacing and ' terGpwnnustnneet~ininnunn requ�emnentsbase6ontypeofoccupanq�K8ini� umflow and spac�grequ�em-''inou6e' z)Com al �enta|stnu�u�sw�hthree ornnoneun —'^ -- zopsi�s�ua|pressun�spacednotfv��ert�an3oof�ettothe6uU6ing on«++spogpmna� _ - 600�oozcenters thereafter. - -----��'—' z) Residential within Urban Growth Area, :,000gprnatao -�^i6ua|pvessun�spacp6not furt�erthan400feettot�e6ui|6in 8 ��o¢ ' - g,on oo centerstheveafter 3) Residential outside Urban Growth Area, 5oo gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 400feettothe building, on800-fotcentersthereafter A hydrant located across an arterial street cannot be "counted" unless the structure is equipped with anapproved, automatic fire -sprinkler system. These requirements may be modified if buildings are equipped with automatic fire sprinklers systems. PLEASE NOTE: The closest existing fire hydrant is located at Cherry Street and Mason Court; itisnot within the 3oo'600¢maximum distance. Atleast two new hydrants must 6eadded in approved locations (to 6eshown onp|ans). zoo8International Fire code So8.zand Appendix B * We have located hydrants mmour utility plan based onour meetings with PGA ]. SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS This proposed building shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire -sprinkler system. aonGInternational Fire Code Section go] * Acknowledged. This building will include anautomatic fire extinguishing system 4. FIRE DPARTWYENTCONNECTION 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. PLEASE NOTE: Please contact metodiscuss approved location for the remote FD[. zonGInternational Fire Code g1a.zand PFAFire Prevention Bureau Policy * We have located fire department connections on the northeast end of our building, and at the south end ayindicated mnour utility plan based omour meetings with PFA S. FIRE LINE REQUIREMENT Buildings that are required to be fire sprinklered shall have a minimum 6-inch fire line unless hydraulic calculations can support asmaller fire line. NFPAu3(zuo7)z]'2'3 ^ Acknowledged 6. KEY BOXES REQUIRED Pou6neFhe ' ne��=o Authorityrequires,-_.,.~.~~./"""=,ovnteomapproveg|ocaton�)on every _�qwpp=uarequired fire -sprinkler system orfire-alarm rLE/�/ENOTE: At|e�ttwo Knox Boxes pro6a6|vm�Uberequive6.6ueto-/—�^ ofe structun� � ' ---^^ ~~ 2oo6International Fire Code So6.i; PFA BUREAU POLICY 88-20 * Acknowledged. Knox boxes are anticipated on the northeast end of the building, adjacent to the fire o� mwx��m6��t��wmw��;�nemvtbemestarwent 7 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Toxic, corrosive, or reactive materials, or flammable/combustible liquids (as defined in the International Fire Code) ifused, istored orhandled onsite, must have aHazardous Materials Impact Analysis (HMN) completed and supplied tuthe Planning Department an6theFire Depa�n�en��Vhat6oyou have? How !nuc6? Howdoyoupoevent��onn6eipublic threat?) F[LUC3.4.5 ngapu c * Wewill have standard cleaning wupnli��latex paint�a6hem�w�- imenerspi�twand acetone stored and used Anthe bmildim� �kU'cmnmx |�e flammable --"''' cabimmts' m�=wiyyhawemo bwi��n�,�n��^w`mw»rman`mma�m�rm�m*�svnDNbemtmre6�wa��rm�� -_ .~~.,~ =" ""clemamteneacaeqm/pmmemtmmsitm There are EmvimomnnemtayS�e Assessments for the va�mmyparcels included nw�6ynthe site thatwillbmmmmdeavoi��e upon nmqw � 8. TURNING RADII Therequiredturningradiiofafineappanatumaccessnoa6shaU6eamninimumnofzS feet insi6e and Sofeet outside zooGInternational Fire Code 5o3.z.4and Appendix Dzo33 ° Acknowledged' g. PUBLIC -SAFETY RADIO AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM Where adequate radio coverage cannot be established within a building, public -safety radio amplification systems shall 6einstalled inthe following locations: z. New buildings greater than 50,000 SF in size or addition(s) to an existing building that cause the building to6egreater than Sc\000SF. For the purpose ofthis section, fire walls shall ' not beused todefine separate buildings. 2'All new basements greater thanoo,000SFwhere the designed occupant load isgvea|er than So, regardless ofthe occupancy dassKlcation. ' 3. Existing buildings meeting the criteria of Items:L and 2 of this section undergoing alterations exceeding Sopercent ofthe aggregate area ofthe building. Public -safety radio amplification systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with criteria established 6yPou6reFire Authority. PFAFire Prevention Bureau Administrative Policy o7'oz * Our project does not meetthese criteria, therefore this requirement is not applicable 10. CUL-DE-SAC A dead-end street cannot exceed 66o feet in length. The tum-around at the end of the street must have anoutside turning radius ofSofeet ormore, and aninside turning radius nfzSfeet Short fire lanes are permitted tofaci|�ateasecond point ofaccess when the street islonger ' than 66o feet. All structures beyond the 66o-foot limit shall be fire sprinklered if a second point ofaccess cannot 6eprovided' F[LU[3.G.z(B)([l/].6.6(l);ano6International Fire Code 5o].z.S, Appendix Dzo]Jand Dzo3.4 * Based mmmeetings with PFAmnFeb 23, the dead end street was permitted toexceed the 66o ffUnmit' Our current length ia8:Lwft zz. ADDRESS NUMERALS ' . ' , Address numerals shall 6evisible from the street fronting the property, and posted with a .minimumsix-inch high numerals on a contrasting background. (Bronze numerals on brown brick are not ' ` ' '-address numerals s^mmp=mounted onthe s�eo'fthe buil dingoffoy~which srmzureba ifthe address nunenabare put °"a6d onasides o*the bui��m,the name ofthe street -' mfwhich the 6ui|6in 6addressed �a�o'eq»hedto6emounted axongvithth= numerals. PLEASE NOTE: The structure sh� |6ea6dress��o�� ` _ ��o �u� Addr�mmume' �mr� for the south "��"' further design. ^~'~~��=`= 'n�smmtne»mvat��n"�cm�on*mbedeterminednv�h ` - Dana '. __ -_----_ ' ,' All standards ofthe LU[inSection 34.2-Natu � o� 'this'this""=nuoazsandheatunes,will 6eapplied to * ' Acknowledged a. Critical elements vvithin]4.2 include: Delineation ofthe known wetland onthe 'property.The�=�ten`cor'the �eneat�nw 6 ' eUnbe6toeas boundary pfthe�et�nd. This condition is acceptable with the acknowledgement that the size of the wetlands is greaterthan i/3 ofanacre. AoEcologi cal Characterization Study (ECS)isrequired for this project. Ascopingmeeting nsnecessary to define the limits ofthe ECS. The scopingmeeting shall take place /n* timely manner sotha t a complete E[Scan besubmitted nolater than zoworking uayspriortmapDpsubmittaiTheappUcantshaUpvepareanexhi6it6 |ineatimga|oftheLUC»eqoined6uffersaspartE[S' Existing parking within buffer needs zobeaddressed inthe E[S' of the * ECS submitted February is, revised copy included with this PDRsubmittal ]. There are numerous large existing trees onthe property. Areview ofthe trees shall 6econJyctedwithlmBuchanan,CityFonester(2z:L'G]Gu)to6eterninetnestatuso{thesignificantexistingteesan6anynitigadonnequinenmsasthe'esultofthe6eve/opmenimpacts. * AEC0xWand Tim Buchanan have met mmsite and identified tra��6mrnn��atSmm relocation. Th�sra�=��w6mmtha��te/an6mcmpe plan. mrremc �m' � 4. The [ity'sgreen building program has many programs that may benefit your projectU t6 foUow/inglink tolook overtheGreen Building xve6page: ' Use e 0 Acknowledged =. °. particular interest will uethe Integrated Design Assistance Program, which offers financial incentives and �eetechnical support tothose interested in6eUveringhighpe�anr orm buildings that exceed building code oequirennentsfor energy pe�ornnance-G S e the contact peoonfor tNspnogoamn. This isth' direct link tothe vve6page 'a'yc�»oede/�� for this * Acknowledged. Our first yDApmeeting is scheduled fo 6' Any trash and/or recycling enc|osure shall m'aoc60"am�o �s 6ui/6ing,perSection].zSoft6eLUC. s a ecompati6/ew��thestykeofarc6itectureoft�e � Acknowledged. Trash and dock screening /*tobeintegral with the buU6in�mnomnted��U� andwinasystenm s Contact: Andrew Carney, 970-22%-65oi, acamey( fcgov.com 1. Larimer County Raod Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit. Please contact Matt Baker at 224-6208 if you have any questions. Acknowledged 2. Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For additional information on these fees, please see httR://www.fcciov,com/engineerina/dev-review.phl2 • Acknowledged 3.. Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be replaced or restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense priorto the acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. • Acknowledged 4. Please contact Joe Olson (City Traffic Engineer) and Transportation Planning to schedule a scoping meeting and determine if a traffic study is needed for this project. • A Traffic Impact Study has been completed and is included with this PDP submittal. S. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). Available online at: http://www.larimer org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt htm • Acknowledged 6. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary forthis project. • Acknowledged 7. Utility plans that will be required for this project. Also, a Development Agreement and/or a Development Construction Permit (DCP) may be required with this project. • Acknowledged 8. The bike/pedestrian path that is existing along Mason Ct. will need to be maintained as a connection to the River Trail. The path will need to have a minimum width of 6 feet; however, Transportation Planning may require a wider path to meet their requirements. • Acknowledged 9. The driveway onto Mason Court is required to be perpendicular to Mason Court. According to LCUASS the driveway will need to intersect streets at 9o0± zo° for a minimum of 25' measured perpendicularto the street from the curb edge. • Acknowledged 20. If parking is proposed to be directly adjacent to the bike path, the stall will need to be deeper and be outfitted with parking blocks so that parked cars do not extend into the sidewalk/path. • Acknowledged Electric Engineering Contact: Alan Rutz, 970-224-6153, arutzMfcgov.com There is existing electric equipment located towards the south end of the project. This includes four large switch cabinets. One of these switch cabinets sits on top of a concrete bunker which is approximately 5' above existing grade. This equipment will remain in place and must be protected from parking lot traffic and be accessible to Light and Power crews. If the equipment is located in a medium or a parking lot island there must be at least 3' between the cabinet and the curb. A meeting is highly recommended to discuss this issue in detail. • Electric equipment will be protected during construction, and will remain in place when the project is complete. 2. Site grading must drain away from this electric equipment. • Acknowledged I Maintain 3' perimeter around equipment vaults. • Acknowledged 4. Normal Light and Power development charges will apply. • Acknowledged 5. Submit C-2 Commercial Load form with voltage and.power requirements. (C-2 form has been attached) • Acknowledged, this information will be submitted with final compliance drawings 6. Submit electric panel schedule and electric one line drawing. • Acknowledged, this information will be submitted with final compliance drawings 7. Submit digital AutoCAD drawing of the final site plan. • Acknowledged, this information will be submitted with final compliance drawings 8. Coordinate transformer location with Light and Power. • Acknowledged 9. Power will come from an existing switch cabinet located at the south end of the project. • Acknowledged Current Planning Contact: Steve Olt, 970-222-6341, soltQfcgov.com 2. The property/site is in the POOL, Public Open Lands District. The science museum is defined as a Community Facility, which is subject to a Planning & Zoning Board (Type 2) review and public hearing, per Division 4.23 — POL District, Section 4.23(B)(3)(a)3 of the Land Use Code (LUC). • Acknowledged 2. Please reference the Development Review Guide that can be found at httR://www.fcciov.com/currentplannina/. The Development Review Flowchart is provided on this website. • Acknowledged 3. The request will be subject to Project Development Plan (PDP) and Final Plan review, as set forth in Divisions 2.4 and 2.5 of the LUC. • Acknowledged 4. The request will be subjectto the PDP and Final Plan development review fees as set forth on the Development Review Fee Schedule and Transportation Development Review Fee Schedule. These schedules can be found at: htto://fcgov.com/currentplanning/submittals/php. • Acknowledged 5. The request will be subject to the submittal requirements for PDP and Final Plan development review that can be found at httR:/Ifcoov.com/currentplannina/submittals.RhR. • Acknowledged 6. Per Section 2.2.2 - Neighborhood Meetings of the LUC, a neighborhood meeting must be held (prior to submittal of a PDP) for any development proposal subject to Planning & Zoning Board review unless waived by the Director. • Neighborhood meeting was held February 9th 7. The request will be subject to the applicable criteria & standards set forth in Article 3 — General Development Standards of the LUC, most specifically: a. Section 3.2.2 —Landscaping and Tree Protection b. Section 3.2.2 -Access, Circulation and Parking c. Section 3.2.4 - Site Lighting d. Section 3.3.1— Plat Standards e. Section 3.3.2 — Development Improvements f. Section 3.3.3 — Water Hazards g. Section 33.5— Engineering Design Standards h. Section 3.4.1— Natural Habitats and Features i. Section 3.4.3 - Water Quality j. Section 3.4.8 — Parks and Trails k. Section 3.5.1- Building and Project Compatibility I. Section 3.5.3 —Mixed-Use, Institutional and Commercial Buildings m. Division 3.6—Transportation and Circulation • Acknowledged 8. The Term of Vested Right for any development proposal is set forth in Section 2.2.11(D)(3) of the LUC. This section states (in part) that: "Within a maximum of three (3) years following the approval of a final plan or other site specific development plan, the applicant must undertake, install and complete all engineering improvements (water, sewer, streets, curb, gutter, street lights, fire hydrants and storm drainage) in accordance with city codes, rules and regulations." Failure to undertake and complete the development within the term of the vested property right shall cause a forfeiture of the vested property right and shall require resubmission of all materials and reapproval of the same to be processed as required by the LUC. Extensions to an approved Final development plan may be granted as set forth in Section 2.2.11(D)(4) of the LUC. • Acknowledged 9. Once a PDP is approved by the Planning & Zoning Board, and during Final Plan review, the Applicant/Developer may be required to enter into a Development Agreement with the City. • Acknowledged 10. Once the construction documents are approved and signed by applicable City departments and the Development Agreement is signed by the City and the Developer then mylars (reproducible copies) of the development plans can be recorded in the City's Technical Services Department. The Developer can then apply for a Development Construction Permit (DCP) through the Engineering Department. Following issuance of a DCP the Developer can apply for building permits. • Acknowledged F 75: • The proposed driveway returns have been revised to a zo-foot radius as discussed with Marc Virata. 77: 78: 96: 119: Plat 79: 8o: 83: • Property boundaries: Defined and provided to Northern Engineering for the Plat • Development Agreement: Not Required • The Standard Conditions and Provisions will be added to final plat at a later date as discussed with Marc Virata. • Fees: Will be determined by the new platted boundary and Ron Kechter will pay as neeeded • We have worked with our printing provider to coordinate our plotted and printed lineweights to eliminate this issue. • Coordination title with past property owners: We are including Union Pacific and Burlington Northern for their signatures on the plat • The western property line has been revised to back of existing walk along Mason Court. • A note has been added to Plat Cover Sheet (note #8) addressing the Mason Court right-of-way vacation as agreed upon with Don Greenfield with Land Title, Wally Muscott with the COFC, and Northern Engineering. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING Site Plan io8: 3.09: iio • ADA ramps have been labeled • No action required • Bicycle parking spaces are located at the west end of the public plaza for proximity to the bike path, and to eliminate any conflicts between bikes and pedestrians along this route. Moving the bike -parking nearer to the main entry to the southeast would create conflicts, and result in the need to establish a dismount zone across the front of the building to avoid bike/pedestrian conflict. • While a nice luxury, covered bicycle parking is not anticipated for this project. TECHNICAL SERVICES Landscape Plan 5:+.20:o Paaezof3 'of The above information constitutes our response to the concept review comments for the Fort Collins Discovery Museum. This letter is subm itted junction with our full PDP submittal as outlined submittal checklist. Should there be any questions on this material, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, OZAr6hitectuve David Schafer AU\LEEDAP Principal� �� ARCHITECTURE URBAN DESIGN ® INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT: Fort Col I ins Discovery Science Museum NOTES BY: David Schafer MEETING LOCATION: Soo LaPorte Ave Fort Collins, CO ATTENDEES: 9:oo Introduction (5 min -Dave S) • Team and roles • Charette participants MEETING AGENDA MEETING DATE Ir TIME: January2g, 2010 g:oo AM PROJECT #: FILE #: 9:05 Process review (5 min -Dave S) • Project schedule • Desired charette outcomes • Information, alignment and solicitation of ideas • Identification of issues to address 9:3Lo Project goals discussion (so min -Dave S) • Overall vision • Project success factors • Architecture and site success factors • Sustainability goals • Budget goals • Schedule goals 9:20 Project facts discussion (20 min -Dave S) • Existing site features • Site constraints • Site program overview o Outdoor program space o Nature walk o Detention and water quality treatment o Parking o Permeable paving loop 9:40 Initial building design concept review (20 min -David S) • Site Zoning and building placement • Relationship to river • Relationship to adjacent sites • Visibility from adjacent sites • Circulation and visitor flow • Sustainability strategies & systems ..o9lfio n.. c. Tort cells r: rusra�mlcrne;Pc tr reiagc rI"Ia�rnInk stUr a rTj r ir. aretce.isi to ..narttte ayenda.aoc BOULDER 1805 29TH STREET, SUITE 2054 DENVER BOULDER COLORADO SPRINGS LAS VEGAS LAKE TAHOE BOULDER, COLORADO 80301 PHONE: 303 449.8900 FAX:303.449.3886 W W W.OZARCH.COM ARCHITECTURE URBAN DESIGN ® INTERIOR DESIGN io:oo Site program elements (io min -Mark K/Ron D) • Building access points • Bus dropoff area • Fire access • Bike path • Amphitheater • Secure exhibit area • Exterior exhibits • Exterior cafe seating • Bike parking • Loading dock and trash enclosure • Water quality features 10:20 Site design objectives (6o min Mark K) • Visitor arrival experience/character • Circulation (pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle) • Interior/exterior site relationships • Natural features • Exterior exhibits ti MEETING AGENDA ii:io Further discussion of concepts and identification of concerns (30 min Dave S) a.i:So Closing/next steps (so min -Dave S) • Questions e.a£'.zo:o Paps z of z BOULDER PHONE: 303 449.8900 1805 29TH STREET, SUITE 2054 FAX:303.449.3886 DENVER BOULDER COLORADO SPRINGS LAS VEGAS LAKE TAHOE BOULDER, COLORADO 80301 WWW.OZARCH.COM ARCHITECTURE URBAN DESIGN �® INTERIOR DESIGN MEETING MINUTES PROJECT GOALS OVERALL VISION • Unique partnership between two museums • Hands on science center combined with a collections based experience • Reference facilities to serve as the community living room • Encourage Visitors as active participants • Draw from 3.00 mile radius, serve northern Colorado, and beyond to the front range. • Building itself is an experience and a teaching tool • Building to emphasize changing outdoor environment to keep the experience fresh and encourage repeat visitation • Synergy with natural areas • Integrate public art PROJECT SUCCESS FACTORS • More visitor draw than each museum separatilly, zoo,000 p ople is the goal • Personalized impact on individual visitors • Life changing experience for visitors • Demonstrate global connectivity • Building to be a long term facility, consider success at s-5 years, but also at 5o+ years. • Flexible spaces/adaptable overtime, expandable • Attract teens -currently a demographic that is not engaged with museum • Appeal to all age groups, kids to adult. ARCHITECTURE AND SITE SUCCESS FACTORS • Sensitive to site -building to complement site • Stewardship/sustainability locally, personally, globally • Building unfolds for visitor • Site is iconic, and building grows from landscape • Relationship to natural areas • Building to be connected to the landscape, and focused on the strengths of the natural areas. • Gateway, iconic from N. College, Cherry • Community "jewel" • People will use museum as a "base" to start their exploration of the area. • Avoid straight lines to relate to nature, integrate with outdoor spaces • Flexible exhibit spaces • All spaces to have a useful function SUSTAINABILITY GOALS • LEED Gold minimum • Educate visitors about stewardship and what they can do in their own life to promote sustainability • Building should not be a test for new technologies • Daylighting to be controlled for preservation, but could be used in certain spaces BUDGET GOALS • $ii.4M SCHEDULE GOALS • Groundbreaking mid 203.0, construction complete fall 2011, grand opening end of 203.1 ;.1.&2.o>o Page 1. of BOULDER PHONE: 303 449.8900 1805 29TH STREET, SUITE 2054 FAX: 303.449.3886 DENVER BOULDER COLORADO SPRINGS LAS VEGAS LAKE TAHOE BOULDER, COLORADO 80301 WWW.OZARCH.COM ARCHITECTURE URBAN DESIGN ® INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT FACTS SITE FEATURES • Riparian area to west • Terminus of Mason street • Poudre River Bikeway • Interface between urban to south and natural to north • Park adjacency • Visibility from Cherry and College • Proximity to railroad • Variety of arrival experiences SITE CONSTRAINTS • Easements • Floodplain limits • Wetlands • Railroad & acoustics • Soils conditions • Lighting from adjacent park • 6o parking spaces, adjacent parking pressure • School bus accommodations • Fire truck accommodations PROGRAM • Outdoor program space for 3.00 visitors • Collection storage area with strict preservation requirements • Space for traveling exhibits • Space for permanent exhibits • Rooftop experience opportunity • Digital dome • Classrooms • Student dropoff/staging areas • Reading room/community living room .28.20111 Page Of 4 MEETING MINUTES BOULDER PHONE: 303 449.8900 1805 29TH STREET, SUITE 2054 FAX: 303.449.3886 DENVER BOULDER COLORADO SPRINGS LAS VEGAS LAKE TAHOE BOULDER, COLORADO 80301 WWW.OZARCH.COM From: Marc Virata To: Dana Leavitt; Glen Schlueter; Roger Buffington Date: 2/3/2010 4:44:35 PM Subject: Discovery Science Center D.A. type language I've gotten some further follow-up direction from Paul and Ingrid regarding whether a development agreement (or similar) should be done for the project. Here's the direction that was decided upon: - A development agreement will not be done for the project. - Instead of a DA, needed provisions that would have been in a development agreement will be placed on the plat. - These provisions needing to be placed on the plat are specific to concerns regarding ongoing maintenance/"running with the land" types of provisions. Items that would pertain to construction of the development should not be included. - There are a few standard conditions in the typical development agreement that will be included on the plat after consultation with Paul. I'm also understanding that there will be special condition type language added to the plat pertaining to at least stormwater and natural areas. - Given that a submittal has not taken place, concerns may be identified at the time of submittal that have not been envisioned at this point. I ask that if you see items of concern that should be encapsulated on the plat, please provide as early indication as possible. Thanks! Marc CC: Ron Kechter; Steve Olt City of F6rt Collins January 04, 2010 Ron Kechter PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 RE: Fort Collins Discovery Museum Dear Ron, Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com/Currei7tp/anning Attached, please see a copy of Staffs comments concerning the request referred to as the Fort Collins Discovery Museum, which was presented before the Conceptual Review Team on January 4, 2010. The comments offered informally by staff during the Conceptual Review will assist you in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. If you should have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, please feel free to contact me at 970-221-6341. Sincerely, Steve Olt, City Planner 281 North College Avenue - P.O. Box 580 - Fort Collins, CO 80522 - 0580 -- (970) 221-6750 - FAX (970) 224-6134 of City Collins CONCEPTUAL REVIEW STAFF COMMENTS Meeting Date: January 4, 2010 Item: Fort Collins Discovery Museum Applicant: Ron Kechter PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 rkechter@fcgov.com Land Use Data: This is a proposal for a new facility known as the Fort Collins Discovery Science Museum. It is proposed to be located on a combination of parcels at the northeast corner of North College Avenue and Cherry Street. The site is located in the POL, Public Open Lands, zone district, the proposed use is considered to be "community facilities" and is permitted in this district subject the a Type 2 (Planning and Zoning Board) review and hearing. Comments: Zoning Contact: Jenny Nuckols, 970-416-2313, jnuckols(a�fcgov.com I. Zone: POL and a small portion in the CCR. (Public Open Land and Community Commercial River Districts) 2. The use is a Community Facility and requires a Type 2 review process (Planning and Zoning Board approval). 3. Please provide building elevations. 4. Its unclear how wide the drive aisle on the east side is, but it is required to be 20'. 5. An exception to the Build -to -line requirement can be requested as the building as shown does not comply. 6. Please provide a landscape plan showing existing landscaping and any that is proposed. 7. Provide bike racks and note their location on the site plan. 8• How will trash collection be handled? If a dumpster is to be used, please show its location on the site plan and provide adequate space for recyclables. 9. Please show parking stall dimensions, back up distance, drive aisle widths, Page 2 of 9 City of F6rt Collins 10. 1 don't see any handi-cap spaces called out on the site plan. Please show their locations. At least one handicap space needs to be van accessible with a sign noting such. HC spaces should be as close to the main entrance as possible. Transportation Planning Contact: Jennifer Petrik, 970-416-2471, ipetrik(a�fcgov.com I. Direct pedestrian connection required from Mason Court and Poudre Trail spur to front entrance. 2. Sidewalk connectivity internal to site should minimize crossing drive isles and be planned to provide the most direct route that pedestrian is most likely to use. 3. Has the layout of the site explored placing the building further to the south? What is the reasoning for the site layout to include the parking lot in front of the main entrance? 4. How is it anticipated a pedestrian travel to the Museum from the Downtown Transit Center and are there adequate facilities for this connection? S. Traffic Impact Study must include a pedestrian Level Of Service study.Off site improvements may be required. s. Bicycle parking is required. Please provide bicycle parking on a hard surface, convenient to the entrance for visitors and employees and out of the elements if possible. Historical Preservation Contact: Karen McWilliams, 970-224-6078, kmcwilliams(cD-fcgov.com No Historic Preservation issues are foreseen. Fire Authority Contact: Carie Dann, 970-416-2869, cdann(aD-poudre-fire.org REQUIRED ACCESS 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 the facility or 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 around the exterior of the building or facility. This fire lane shall be visible by painting and signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to the design criteria already contained in relevant standards and policies, any new fire lane must meet the following general requirements: 1) 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. 2) Have appropriate maintenance agreements that are legally binding and enforceable. 3) Be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. 4) Maintain the required minimum width of 20 feet throughout the length of the fire lane (30 feet on at least one long side of the building when the structures is three or more stories in Page 3 of 9 Fort Collins height). If the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire -sprinkler system, the fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet. PLEASE NOTE: Access must be improved to the west side of the structure. Also, I have concerns about how "unobstructed" the main entry/drive-up area will be; I foresee vehicles parking in the fire lane and obstructing our vehicle access. An emergency vehicle -only "bump -out" parking area, similar to the bus parking, might help alleviate this. Contact me to discuss. 2006 International Fire Code 503.1.1, 503.2.3, 503.3, 503.4 and Appendix D 2. WATER SUPPLY 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: 1) Commercial and multi -family residential structures with three or more units, 1,500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 300 feet to the building, on 600-foot centers thereafter 2) Residential within Urban Growth Area, 1,000 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 400 feet to the building, on 800-foot centers thereafter 3) Residential outside Urban Growth Area, 500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 400 feet to the building, on 800-foot centers thereafter A hydrant located across an arterial street cannot be "counted" unless the structure is equipped with an approved, automatic fire -sprinkler system. These requirements may be modified if buildings are equipped with automatic fire sprinkler systems. PLEASE NOTE: The closest existing fire hydrant is located at Cherry Street and Mason Court; it is not within the 300-foot maximum distance. At least two new hydrants must be added in approved locations (to be shown on plans). 2006 International Fire Code 508.1 and Appendix B 3. SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS This proposed building shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire -sprinkler system. 2006 International Fire Code Section 903 4. FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION 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. PLEASE NOTE: Please contact me to discuss approved location for the remote FDC. 2006 International Fire Code 912.2 and PFA Fire Prevention Bureau Policy 5. FIRE LINE REQUIREMENT 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. NFPA 13 (2007) 23.1.3 Page 4 of 9 44: We have worked with our printing provider to coordinate our plotted and printed lineweig is to eliminate this issue. Plat 114 Our proposed boundary has been revised based on internal negotiations within the city, and the proposed boundary is indicated on the proposed plat. STORMW ATER/WATER/W ASTEWATER Floodplain 113 No Action Landscape Plan 65 Tree separation distance note has been added to sheet LS1.3 note #25 Stormwater 54 An enhanced/landscaped rundown will be provided in lieu of a concrete rundown as shown on drawings. Water/wastewater 55 The existing 12-inch water main has been field located in a couple of places by the City. A note has been added to the drawings at connection points. 60 There are no conflicts where proposed storm sewer crosses existing 12-inch water main. 61: The, irrigation feed will come from Martinez Park, but the location and size have not yet been determined. 311: The fire hydrant note has been revised per discussions with Roger Buffington. Sincerely, OZ Architecture ,.g.zoic Pace?-`3 Cityof Fort Collins s• KEY BOXES REQUIRED Poudre Fire Authority requires a key box (Knox Box6) to be mounted in approved location(s) on every new building equipped a required fire -sprinkler system or fire -alarm system. PLEASE NOTE: At least two Knox Boxes probably will be required, due to the size of the structure. 2006 International Fire Code 506.1; PFA BUREAU POLICY 88-20 7• HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Toxic, corrosive, or reactive materials, or flammable/combustible liquids (as defined in the International Fire Code) if used, stored, or handled on site, must have a Hazardous Materials Impact Analysis (HMIA) completed and supplied to the Planning Department and the Fire Department. (What do you have? How much? How do you prevent it from being a public threat?) FCLUC3.4.5 8. TURNING RADII The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside 2006 International Fire Code 503.2.4 and Appendix D103.3 9. PUBLIC -SAFETY RADIO AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM Where adequate radio coverage cannot be established within a building, public -safety radio amplification systems shall be installed in the following locations: 1. New buildings greater than 50,000 SF in size or addition(s) to an existing building that cause the building to be greater than 50,000 SF. For the purpose of this section, fire walls shall not be used to define separate buildings. 2. All new basements greater than 10,000 SF where the designed occupant load is greater than 50, regardless of the occupancy classification. 3. Existing buildings meeting the criteria of Items 1 and 2 of this section undergoing alterations exceeding 50 percent of the aggregate area of the building. Public -safety radio amplification systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with criteria established by Poudre Fire Authority. PFA Fire Prevention Bureau Administrative Policy 07-01 10. CUL-DE-SAC A dead-end street cannot exceed 660 feet in length. The turn -around at the end of the street must have an outside turning radius of 50 feet or more, and an inside turning radius of 25 feet. Short fire lanes are permitted to facilitate a second point of access when the street is longer than 660 feet. All structures beyond the 660-foot limit shall be fire sprinklered if a second point of access cannot be provided. FCLUC 3.6.2(B)(C); 3.6.6(I); 2006 International Fire Code 503.2.5, Appendix D103.3 and D 103.4 11. ADDRESS NUMERALS Address numerals shall be visible from the street fronting the property, and posted with a minimum six-inch high numerals on a contrasting background. (Bronze numerals on brown brick are not acceptable). The address numerals shall be mounted on the side of the building off of which the structure is addressed; if the address numerals are put on additional sides of the building, the name of the street off of which the building is addressed is also required to be mounted along with the numerals. PLEASE NOTE: The structure Page 5 of 9 Cityof F ort Collins shall be addressed off Mason Court. Environmental Planning Contact: Dana Leavitt, 970-224-6143, DLeavittCcD-fcgov.com All standards of the LUC in. Section 3.4.1 -- Natural Habitats and Features, will be applied to this project. Critical elements within 3.4.1 include: Delineation of the known wetland on the property. The extent of the delineation will be limited to east boundary of the wetland. This condition is acceptable with the acknowledgement that the size of the wetlands is greater than 1/3 of an acre. An Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) is required for this project. A scoping meeting is necessary to define the limits of the ECS. The applicant shall prepare an exhibit delineating all of the LUC required buffers as part of the ECS. I There are numerous large existing trees on the property. A review of the trees shall be conducted with Tim Buchanan, City Forester (221-6361) to determine the status of the significant existing trees and any mitigation requirements as the result of development impacts. 4. The City's green building program has many programs that may benefit your project. Use the following link to look over the Green Building web page: http://www.fcgov.com/greenbuilding/ S. Of particular interest will be the Integrated Design Assistance Program, which offers financial incentives and free technical support to those interested in delivering high- performance buildings that exceed building code requirements for energy performance. Gary Schroeder is the contact person for this program. This is the direct link to the web page for this program: http://www.fcgov.com/conservation/biz-idap.php . 6. Any trash and/or recycling enclosures shall be compatible with the style of architecture of the building, per Section 3.2.5 of the LUC. Engineering Development Review Contact: Andrew Carney, 970-221-6501, acarney(W-fcgov.com Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit. Please contact Matt Baker at 224-6108 if you have any questions. 2. Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For additional information on these fees, please see http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev- review.php Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be replaced or restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense prior to the acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. Page 6 of 9 City, Collins 4. Please contact Joe Olson (City Traffic Engineer) and Transportation Planning to schedule a scoping meeting and determine if a traffic study is needed for this project. Also, the traffic department will need to determine if the access off of Mulberry is acceptable for the expanded use proposed. S. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). Available online at: http://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm 6. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary for this project. 7. Utility plans may be required for this project. Also, a Development Agreement and/or a Development Construction Permit (DCP) may be required with this project. 8. The bike/pedestrian path that is existing along Mason Ct will need to be maintained as a connection to the River Trail . The path will need to have a minimum width of 6 feet; however, Transportation Planning may require a wider path to meet their requirements. 9. The driveway onto Mason Court is required to be perpendicular to Mason Court. According to LCUASS the driveway will need to intersect streets at 90' t10' for a minimum of 25' measured perpendicular to the street from the curb edge. 10. If parking is proposed to be directly adjacent to the bike path, the stall will need to be deeper and be outfitted with parking blocks so that parked cars do not extend into the sidewalk/path. Electric Engineering Contact: Alan Rutz, 970-224-6153, arutz0-fcgov.com 1. Normal Light and Power development charges will apply. 2. Submit C-1 Commercial Load form with voltage and power requirements. (C-1 form has been attached) 3. Submit electric panel schedule and electric one line drawing. 4. Submit digital AutoCAD drawing of the final site plan. 5. Coordinate transformer location with Light and Power. 6. Power will come from an existing switch cabinet located at the south end of the project. 7. There is existing electric equipment located towards the south end of the project. This includes four large switch cabinets. One of these switch cabinets sits on top of a concrete bunker which is approximately 5' above existing grade. This equipment will remain in place and must be protected from parking lot traffic and be accessible to Light and Power crews. If the equipment is located in a medium or a parking lot island there must be at least 3' between the cabinet and the curb. A meeting is highly recommended to discuss this issue in detail. Page 7 of 9 City of nor` t Collins 8. Site grading must drain away from this electric equipment. Current Planning Contact: Steve Olt, 970-221-6341, solt(cD-fcgov.com �• The property/site is in the POL, Public Open Lands District. The science museum would probably be defined as a Community Facility, which is subject to a Planning & Zoning Board (Type 2) review and public hearing, per Division 4.13 — POL District, Section 4.13(13)(3)(a)3 of the Land Use Code (LUC). 2. Please reference the Development Review Guide that can be found at http://www.fcgov.com/currentplanning/. The Development Review Flowchart is provided on this website. 3 The request will be subject to Project Development Plan (PDP) and Final Plan review, as set forth in Divisions 2.4 and 2.5 of the LUC. 4. The request will be subject to the PDP and Final Plan development review fees as set forth on the Development Review Fee Schedule and Transportation Development Review Fee Schedule. These schedules can be found at http://fcgov.com/currentplanning/submittals.php. 5. The request will be subject to the submittal requirements for PDP and Final Plan development review that can be found at http://fcgov.com/currentplanning/submittals.php. s• Per Section 2.2.2 — Neighborhood Meetings of the LUC, a neighborhood meeting must be held (prior to submittal of a PDP) for any development proposal subject to Planning & Zoning Board review unless waived by the Director. 7• The request will be subject to the applicable criteria & standards set forth in Article 3 — General Development Standards of the LUC, most specifically: a. Section 3.2.1 — Landscaping and Tree Protection b. Section 3.2.2 — Access, Circulation and Parking c. Section 3.2.4 — Site Lighting d. Section 3.3.1 — Plat Standards e. Section 3.3.2 — Development Improvements f. Section 3.3.3 — Water Hazards g. Section 3.3.5 — Engineering Design Standards h. Section 3.4.1 — Natural Habitats and Features i. Section 3.4.3 — Water Quality j. Section 3.4.8 — Parks and Trails k. Section 3.5.1 — Building and Project Compatibility I. Section 3.5.3 — Mixed -Use, Institutional and Commercial Buildings m. Division 3.6 — Transportation and Circulation 8• The Term of Vested Right for any development proposal is set forth in Section 2.2.11(D)(3) of the LUC. This section states (in part) that: "Within a maximum of three (3) years following the approval of a final plan or other site Page 8 of 9 CRY of specific development plan, the applicant must undertake, install and complete all engineering improvements (water, sewer, streets, curb, gutter, street lights, fire hydrants and storm drainage) in accordance with city codes, rules and regulations." Failure to undertake and complete the development within the term of the vested property right shall cause a forfeiture of the vested property right and shall require resubmission of all materials and reapproval of the same to be processed as required by the LUC. Extensions to an approved Final development plan may be granted as set forth in Section 2.2.11(D)(4) of the LUC. 9. Once a PDP is approved by the Planning & Zoning Board, and during Final Plan review, the Applicant/Developer must enter into a Development Agreement with the City. 10. Once the construction documents are approved and signed by applicable City departments and the Development Agreement is signed by the City and the Developer then mylars (reproducible copies) of the development plans can be recorded in the City's Technical Services Department. The Developer can then apply for a Development Construction Permit (DCP) through the Engineering Department. Following issuance of a DCP the Developer can apply for building permits. Page 9 of 9 April 15, 2010 City of Fort Collins Attn: Ron Kechter P.O. Box 580 300 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 Dear Ron, On behalf of the.Mason Street North Residential and Commercial Condominium Associations, we understand that the proposed Discovery Museum is intending to construct a storm line which would encroach onto Mason Street North property. We do not oppose the project proceeding to hearing with the intent of working out specific agreements on this crossing with Discovery Museum at a later date. Sincerely, 4a"r �- �— Tanya Toot, President MSN Commercial Condominium Association MSN Residential and Commercial Condominium Associations C/o All Property Services — Attn: Kirsten McKay 155 N. College Ave., Suite 200 Fort Collins, CO 80524 City of F6rt Collins /110�� MEMORANDUM Date: April 5, 2010 To: Planning & Zoning Board Members Planning, Development and Transportation Services Current Planning 281 North College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 970.221.6760 970.224.6134 - fax fc90v. c0m/currentp/anning From: Stephen Olt, Project Planner, Current Planning/0 Re: Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10, Condition of approval regarding actual property boundary and fence locations. This memorandum becomes part of the City staff recommendation to the Planning & Zoning Board for the Board's deliberation of the Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan on Thursday, April 15, 2010. The Site Plan and Subdivision Plat as submitted to the City of Fort Collins for review contain a delineated "property boundary" for the project and fences (on the northerly portion of the property) defining proposed secured areas of the facility. The applicant/developer and City staff are currently discussing the actual property boundary needed for the facility along the west and north sides of the site. The City Parks Planning Department is concerned about conveying portions of the existing Lee Martinez Park site that are more appropriately contained in the City Parks ownership. Also, based on the outcome of the property boundary discussion there may be some minor changes to the fence locations and alignments. Therefore, staff is recommending the following condition of Project Development Plan approval: "The actual property boundary for the Fort Collins Discovery Museum and the actual fence locations associated with the facility, located on the north and west sides of the facility's site (see attached Exhibit "A"), will be determined and finalized during the Final Plan review process. The Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Final Plans will not be approved and recorded until the actual property boundary and fence locations are agreed upon by the applicant/developer and City staff and appropriately shown on the development plans." r y �Ju § tl >a March 1, 2010 Steve Olt City Project Planner City of Fort Collins Soo LaPorte Ave Fort Collins, CO 80521 Reference: Modification of Standard request: Fort Collins Discovery Museum Steve, As we have discussed in prior meetings, the easements and other constraints on the site for the Fort Collins Museum are not conducive to compliance with the city standard 3.5.3 (B) 2 which requires that street front buildings be oriented to build to lines. This letter is submitted to document the rationale behind our building's placement on the site relative to this requirement, and to request a modification of standard to allow this configuration pursuant to the LUC section 2.8.2. Our site has a relationship with three streets: College Street to the east, Cherry Street to the south, and Mason Street to the west. This document will address each street and its associated challenges separately. A reduced scale copy of the plat has been included for ease of reference related to the discussions below. College Street: College street is a 4 lane major arterial roadway to the east of our site. The museum site is physically separated from this street by the railroad right of way and a strip of commercial land that fronts College. Based on LUC 3.5.3 (B) (d) 4, exceptions are permitted to the build to line when a "larger or otherwise noncompliant front yard area is required by the city to continue an established drainage channel or access drive, or other easement". Because our property is separated from College by the railroad right of way, it is our position that this exception would apply, and therefore the build to line requirement would not be required along this roadway. Cherry Street: Cherry street is a 2 lane collector roadway to the south of our site. The southern end of the museum site contains a variety of easements and rights of way. There is a 24" north weld transmission line right of way crossing the site in an east -west direction, a railroad right of way crossing diagonally across the southeast corner of the site, and a utility easement roughly paralleling this railroad right of way. All of these easements prevent placement of the building in accordance with the build to line requirements of 3.5.3 (B) 2. Similar to the approach to College outlined above, it is our position that exception 4 of section 3.5.3 (B) (2) (d) would allow for a deviation from the build to line standard because of the easements. Mason Street: Mason is a two lane minor arterial roadway to the west of our site. Our site engages Mason Street for a limited distance at the southwestern corner. Due to the easements described in the above paragraphs, this is the only street that can be used for vehicular access to our site. The vehicular access is limited by the need to maintain a safe distance from the Cherry/Mason intersection, which limits the available street frontage for our building. This requirement, when coupled with the easements that exist in this region of the site prohibit any development of a street frontage along Mason with our building. Again, we contend that this is subject to }-_zoic pa,e iof z s'•,x�n}2o��:a:.o^tart soli ris rresernrfar_nive�;=oc301psubmsttalsopporrrF; rJxumer.+s�i��z£rey:;=st for n odif cator, of sta: Bard :i;,c BOULDER PHONE: 303.449.8900 1805 29TH STREET, SUITE 2054 FAX: 303.449.3886 DENVER BOULDER COLORADO SPRINGS LAS VEGAS LAKE TAHOE BOULDER, COLORADO 80301 WWW.OZARCH.COM exception 4 of section 3.53 (B) (2) (d) which allows for a deviation from the build to line standard because of the easements. In summary, the easements and parameters outlined above present limited options with regard to building placement on the site, and prevent the opportunity for our project to comply with LUC section 3.5.3 (B) (z). We are requesting relief from this requirement on all street frontages based on the exceptions listed above. Because of the situations outlined above, this request appears to be justifiable under LUC section 2.8.2 (H) (3) which cites "exceptional physical conditions or other extraordinary and exceptional situations, unique to such property" that cause the strict application of the standard to cause "unusual and exceptional practical difficulties, or exceptional or undue hardship upon the owner of such property". David Schafer AIA, LEED AP Principal 2^in Pa-e 2 Of 2 aE 3 i_ �J! .,( is • rm.nnr,wrnw�ir I� LLINS IN I) COUCITY F FORTNTY OFLARIIMER,OCO ORADO E 4� I z fit •6�{t�`�4'v��H ! I j i z i x z O x r I -, a G�C7 rTl � notes I r 7 m 1 i ' CTj now IQl LOT, JIlw -R I 1 � l~iy1 / I+ W ;v tii I oyC ..� . T 1 S z 1� bpi NORTHERN Y<Yf1CGAwwSryufnbtlnlmwn�.A..a.�r r, kq.i mnn bad "pa ." J.iu. n dm s�ve+.ildn NG]f' '"'°`•mr'"nr`"vi.,....m`nm`"`m""`"�r. March 1, 2010 Steve Olt City Project Planner City of Fort Collins Soo LaPorte Ave Fort Collins, CO 80522 Reference: Concept review responses: Fort Collins Discovery Museum Steve, Below please find a listing of each comment raised in our concept review meeting on January 4, 2020, with our response immediately following the comment. Comments are shown numberelresponses are indicated in bold with a bullet point. Comments: Zoning Contact: Jenny Nuckols, 970-4s.6-2313, jnuckols(Zfcgov.com 1. Zone: POL and a small portion in the CCR. (Public Open Land and Community Commercial River Districts) • Acknowledged 2. The use is a Community Facility and requires a Type 2 review process (Planning and Zoning Board approval). • Acknowledged 3. Please provide building elevations. • Building elevations are included in our PDP submittal package 4. Its unclear how wide the drive aisle on the east side is, but it is required to be 20'. • East side drive aisle is 24' as dimensioned on our PDP site plan 5. An exception to the Build -to -line requirement can be requested as the building as shown does not comply. • Due to site constraints such as utility easements and railroad rights of way, the build to line standard cannot be met. A request for modification of standard has been included in our PDP submittal. 6. Please provide a landscape plan showing existing landscaping and any that is proposed. • Landscape plan is included in our PDP submittal 7. Provide bike racks and note their location on the site plan. • Bike Racks are indicated on the site plan included in our PDP submittal 8. How will trash collection be handled? If a dumpster is to be used, please show its location on the site plan and provide adequate space for recyclables. • Dumpster and recycle bins will be located near dock area on the northeast corner of the building, and will be screened by trellis assembly and vine growth. This location is noted on the PDP site plan. eazo0a1'8f9f�o.ov fast a.?i?ns rriseJai arcNVe.t-m3a: nd: sub"u"AwI suppart;ill d0:.V nts"c nce.;it rr.> w, respnru>s. doc BOULDER PHONE: 303.449.8900 1805 29TH STREET, SUITE 2054 FAX: 303.449.3886 DENVER BOULDER COLORADO SPRINGS LAS VEGAS LAKE TAHOE BOULDER, COLORADO 80301 VAM.OZARCH.COM