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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRIDGEWOOD HILLS RESIDENCES (4TH FILING) - PDP - 33-10 - CORRESPONDENCE - (56)Number: 79 Created: 2/2/2011 [2/2/11] No other major issues for this PDP before hearing. More detailed comments will follow during final compliance. Department: Zoning Issue Contact: Jenny Nuckols Topic: ZONING Number: 12 Created: 12/20/2010 [12/20/10] Site plan: Show and label building envelopes, footprints and note dimensions. Also show distances to property lines Number: 13 Created: 12/20/2010 [12/20/10] No bike racks are being shown for buildings E, F, G, H, J, K, L, or M. Please provide and show locations on the site plan. I would recommend at least one rack for the clubhouse area as well. Number: 14 Created: 12/20/2010 [12/20/10] 1 only see 3 trash/recyclable enclosure areas for buildings A-D. Please review whether this will be adequate as both trash dumpster and recycle bins need to be in the enclosures. I would suggest an enclosure for the clubhouse area as well. Number: 15 Created: 12/20/2010 [12/20/10] Please note the dimensions of the HC spaces located within the garages. Number: 25 Created: 12/20/2010 [12/20/10] Landscape plan: Need a complete landscape plan - please call out plant/tree types, counts and provide a typical plan for the proposed foundation plantings around each building Number: 26 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Elevations: Please provide alight fixture detail on the elevation sheets. Note - light fixtures need to be down directional. Number: 27 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Will there be any external light fixtures on the clubhouse? Please show on elevations if so. Be sure and return all red -lined plans when you re -submit revisions for your second round of review. If you have any questions regarding these issues or any other issues related to this project, please feel free to call me at (970)221-6341. Yours Truly, Steve Olt City Planner Page 13 Number: 92 Created: 2/4/2011 [2/4/11] Please provide a signing and striping plan for Avondale and for existing Triangle Dr adjacent to the development. Include the full roundabout and about 50' of each approach to the roundabout. Department: Technical Services Issue Contact: Jeff County Topic: General Number: 69 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] If sheets 9-16 of the Elevation & Lighting Plans are not to be included in the filing set, please remove them from the sheet 1 index. Topic: Site Plan Number: 68 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] Please add a legal description to sheet 1 of the Site Plans. Number: 70 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] There are line -over text issues on sheets 2-5 of the Site Plans. Topic: Subdivision Plat Number: 61 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] Both Subdivision Plat boundaries close. Number: 62 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] The basis of bearings distance in the statement does not match the distance shown on sheet 2 of the Subdivision Plat. Number: 63 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] Please correct the vacation statement on sheet 1 of the Subdivision Plat. It is a Temporary Emergency Access Easement. Number: 64 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] Please correct the street name on the vicinity map. See redlines. Number: 65 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] Please add the missing data for the easements on sheet 3 of the Subdivision Plat. See redlines. Number: 66 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] Please remove all "zoning references" from the Subdivision Plat. Number: 67 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] We would prefer that "P.U.D." not be in the Subdivision Plat title. Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewater Issue Contact: Wes Lamarque Topic: Stormwater Number: 78 Created: 2/2/2011 [2/2/11] A private maintenance agreement is required before approval of development and signing of mylars for the detention ponds that the development is utilizing for their quantity and water quality detention. Page 12 Department: PFA Issue Contact: Carle Dann Topic: Fire Authority Number: 16 Created: 12/20/2010 EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENT The site plan shows utility, drainage and access easements. It also needs to show the Emergency Access Easement. It's correct on the plat, just not the site plan. Number: 17 Created: 12/20/2010 FIRE LANE SIGNS PFA will require more Fire Lane - NO parking signs than is shown on the site plan (131).Please get together with me to discuss and resolve. Number: 18 Created: 12/20/2010 ADDRESSING Because numerous residences' addresses will not be visible from Avondale, PFA will require either monument -type signs or street signs showing appropriate 100 blocks, to be located at the private drives and Avondale. Number: 19 Created: 12/20/2010 TEMPORARY EAE Thank you for vacating the old, temporary EAE from Ridgewood Hills 3rd. Great housekeeping! Department: Traffic Operations Issue Contact: Ward Stanford Topic: TIS Number: 87 Created: 2/4/2011 [2/4/11] Please expand the discussion in the TIS related to the current and forecasted traffic activity (vehicles, peds, bikes) in the vicinity of the school on Avondale. Number: 88 Created: 2/4/2011 [2/4/11] Please revise each appropriate LOS table, under the College/Triangle heading to state "(stop sign using a single-step left -turn)." Number: 89 Created: 2/4/2011 [2/4/11 ] Please expand your Avondale and Triangle roundabout analysis to provide discussion on the current and future operation as it relates to children crossing the intersection. Please provide pedestrian counts of current ped use during school arrival/release periods. Number: 90 Created: 2/4/2011 [2/4/11] Please provide an east bound left and north bound left queue analysis at Triangle and College for current and short term stop controlled conditions. Topic: Traffic Operations Number: 91 Created: 2/4/2011 [2/4/11] Please remove the utility information from the Avondale Plan and Profile, sheet 7/8, so the proposed roadway characteristics can be seen more clearly. Page 11 Number: 8 Created: 12/17/2010 [12/17/10] The City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2. 1 (E)(2)(3), requires that you use native plants and grasses in your landscaping or re -landscaping and reduce bluegrass lawns as much as possible. Note that some projects across town are utilizing cultivars of bluegrass that require significantly less water than the typical bluegrass spp. For more information on these species, feel free to contact me at 224.6143. Number: 10 Created: 12/17/2010 [12/17/10] The City's green building program has many programs that may benefit your project. Resources are available at the Green Building web page: http://www.fcgov.com/greenbuilding/. Of particular interest may 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 (970-221-6395) 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. Number: 11 Created: 12/17/2010 [12/17/10] 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. Provide adequate space in the dumpster area to allow for recycling services. Number: 80 Created: 2/3/2011 [213/11] An ECS was submitted to the City on January 19th, 2011. The ECS was required as the site is within 500' of a natural habitat or feature. Key elements within the ECS are the following: 1. The closest confirmed population for a Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse is over four miles northwest of the project site. 2. No suitable habitat for listed special status species exists within or immediately adjacent to the project site. 3. Some suitable nesting sites for raptors were identified in the larger cottonwoods adjacent to the project site, but no nests, old or new, were located within 500 feet of either Tract during the consultant's site visit. 4. Wetlands surrounding the project area included an irrigation ditch approx. 250' southeast of Tract A and within Pond 2. (Please note that though this site will utilize this pond as a stormwater facility, this facility has already been designed and approved for its current use (and this use is not changing) and thus, it does not need to be reviewed unless the current use was changing. Please note that I have contacted D.A. Black in Utilities, who is currently work with the Ridgewood Hills HOA; D.A. and I will work together as this pond is brought back to a functioning level to ensure that environmental issues at this site are addressed.) 5. Noxious weeds, including Canada thistle, field bindweed, and diffuse knapweed were identified on site. In response to this ECS, the City has reviewed the ECS and determined the only action that should take place to address the ECS is a plan for removal of the noxious weeds prior to construction. In addition, a station at the entry of the site is recommended to remove any mud on construction vehicles to ensure that weed seeds are not transported off -site. Page 10 Use these plant notes in place of number 3. • A permit must be obtained from the City forester before any trees or shrubs as noted on this plan are planted, pruned or removed on the public right-of-way. This includes zones between the sidewalk and curb, medians and other city property. This permit shall approve the location and species to be planted. Failure to obtain this permit may result in replacing or relocating trees and a hold on certificate of occupancy. The project manager shall contact the City Forester to inspect all street tree plantings at the completion of each phase of the development. All trees need to have been installed as shown on the landscape plan. Approval of street tree planting is required before final approval of each phase. Department: Light & Power Issue Contact: Rob Irish Topic: General Number: 1 Created: 12/16/2010 [12/16/10] Electric Capacity Fee and Building Site charges will apply for this development. Number: 2 Created: 12/16/2010 [12/16/10] Any relocation or modification to existing electric facilities will be at the expense of the owner. Number: 3 Created: 12/16/2010 [12/16/10] Some of the transformer locations and electric meter locations shown on the Site Plans and Utility Plans will need to be changed. For instance, building J has the water line running in the same location as the electric service. Coordinate meter and transformer locations with Light & Power Engineering @ 221-6700. Number: 4 Created: 12/16/2010 [12/16/10] Will the club house / pool need 3-phase power? The nearest 3-phase available is at the Northeast corner of Avondale & Triangle. A C-1 form and One -Line diagram will be required for the club house. Number: 5 Created: 12/16/2010 [12/16/10] Electric and Gas meter locations on the Landscape plans do not match the locations on the Site or Utility plans. Department: Natural Resources Issue Contact: Lindsay Ex Topic: General Number: 9 Created: 12/17/2010 [12/17/10] Are there reasons why no trail easement has been provided to connect to the trail located on Ridgewood Hills Third P.U.D. on the eastern edge of the property? Topic: Natural Resources Number: 7 Created: 12/17/2010 [12/17/10] Unless the ECS indicates a buffer zone is required on the property, note #14 on the landscape plan can be removed. Page 9 Number: 43 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Grading Sheets: Please label all slope ratios. Number: 45 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Sheet 2 - what are the little symbols for that I highlighted on Bldg L. They're on every building but not defined anywhere. Number: 46 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21110] Erosion control required at the end of Avondale's flowlines. Also, please call out the slope ratio. If higher than 4:1, will possibly need offsite grading and slope easements to stabilize the road. Number: 47 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Phasing sheet - what about the road and the rest of the buildings? Which parking lots? All of them? Note 1 needs to be changed - this information is required on all sheets. Number: 48 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Existing contours need to be labeled and darkened up slightly. Verydifficult to see. Number: 49 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Please extend contours a minimum of 50' offsite. Number: 50 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Revegetation methods and specific notes must be provided in the utility plan set, not just the landscaping. Number: 51 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Please show, label and dimension all easements. Number: 52 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Please provide the city signature block, all sheets. Number: 53 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Please provide water and sanitary district signature block. Number: 56 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12121/10] Please provide cross sections of Avondale every 50' and provide all required information. Number: 75 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] From Erika Keeton in Pavement Management: Swelling soils will need to be mitigated under pavements, curb, gutter and sidewalk. Department: Forestry Issue Contact: Tim Buchanan Topic: Site and Landscape Plans Number: 76 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] Street tree species selection needs to be from the City street tree list. Numbers of trees used on this project should be to Minimum Species Diversity 3.2.1 D. 3. Page 8 Topic: Site Plan Number: 57 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] The site plan looks more like a utility plan. Please remove all utilities. Correct all line over text. Label and dimension all sidewalks rather than providing a symbol off to the side. Remove the word "min" in flag notes 2 and 3. Label all retaining wall heights. Easement dedications need to match the plat. A 35' walkway spine is called out with a 5' sidewalk? Topic: Utility Plans Number: 33 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Please remove the word "Preliminary" from the title. Number: 34 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Under utility contacts: Monica Moore does not work for the City anymore. Number: 36 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] The legend needs correcting. See redlines. Number: 37 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Call out all radii within the EAE so that we can determine if PFA's requirements are being met. Number: 38 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Street cuts must fall on the lane line or in the middle of the lane. Please take the cuts out to the opposite flowline and adjust the one at the intersection of Woodrow and Triangle from pc to pc and take the cut all the way across the driveways, from end of flare to end of flare. Number: 39 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] All driveways must be perpendicular to the street they intersect (plus or minus 10 degrees) for the first 25' and cannot start a taper or turn within that distance. Number: 40 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] This development is responsible for the design and construction of its street frontage. An estimate for the remaining portion of unbuilt Avondale plus the future street cut and repair for the future developer to tie into the water and sewer lines, plus removal of the temp turnaround, vacation of the easement, and reconstruction of the road, parkway landscaping and irrigation must be submitted for our review and approval prior to the final approval of the plans. This amount must include mobe, project management and a 25% contingency. The final agreed upon amount will be put into the development agreement and paid in cash prior to the issuance of the first building permit. Number: 41 Created: 12/21/2010 [12/21/10] No more than 750sf of drainage may discharge across the public sidewalks at the driveways. Number: 42 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] The Ridgewood Hills 3rd Filing utility plans have expired 7 years ago so you will need to design the road with this project. Page 7 f. The District will provide additional comments with the submittal of the construction drawings for review and approval. Please contact Terry at 970-2263104, ext. 104, if you have any questions or need additional information. Number: 77 Created: 1 /6/2011 [1/6/11] Don Kapperman of Comcast Cable TV indicated that he has no problems with this development request. Department: Engineering Issue Contact: Susan Joy Topic: General Number: 30 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Retaining walls over T from bottom of footing to top of wall must have handrails to prevent people from falling off them. Sidewalk widths must be increased by 2' where ever a retaining wall abuts them. Number: 31 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] There is a tract between lots 185 and 186 in the single family homes that has an access easement on it and a sidewalk installed with the intention that when this property develops, it must connect to the existing sidewalk and bring it on through the site Avondale. Number: 32 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/101 Please show limits of development, all plan sets. Number: 35 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] The title on the plat does not match the title on the utility plans, neither does the title on the elevations, site or landscape plan. Number: 44 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Sight Distance easements required per Figure 7-16, LCUASS. Number: 58 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Minimum drive aisle widths within the EAE must meet PFA's requirements. Number: 59 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Need interim and ultimate designs for Avondale, show removals and street cuts in the ultimate and show how the proposed ties into existing in the interim, etc. Number: 60 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Please see redlines for additional comments. Topic: Site and Landscape Plans Number: 54 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Please coordinate the comments under other sections and plan sets so that all sets match. Number: 55 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] Please clearly show, label and dimension all retaining walls. See comment #30. Page 6 2. 1 recall the client wanted two "short range" analyses. I'm having trouble understanding the 2013 and 2015 evaluation differences. The dialog for 2013 states Tract T and N plus background. The dialog for 2015 states fully developed plus back ground. Since there are only two Tracts', T and N, and they are being analyzed in 2013, what is left to additionally analyze in 2015? Reviewing the 2013 and 2015 "Total" turning volumes only shows differences on the Trilby thru and College thru numbers, but no differences for the turn lanes or internal streets. I assume from the Phasing that Phase 2 of Tract T will not be built initially but there is no discussion of the phasing and the traffic differences. Please revise the dialog to clarify the building timeline and number of units. Also include discussion about the differences in Total traffic volumes between 2013 and 2015. 3. 1 also recall some discussion of possible senior residences and traditional multi -family residences. Please include some discussion of the type of planned use of the residences versus the Trip Gen evaluation types and if any reduction from those Trip Gen rates were taken due to a multi -family use that may not generate traditional levels of trips. 4. Traffic staff is reviewing and discussing the College/Triangle intersection currently and will provide more on any possible changes after completing the review. 5. Traffic believes the access points on Avondale serving the two Tracts need to line up or follow LCUASS separation distances. 6. The conclusion regarding'trips (1st paragraph, IV. Conclusions) provides different numbers than the Trip Generation table and discussion on page 9. Please review and correct or provide discussion for the difference. More comments may be forthcoming if there are further discussions on area traffic/roadway aspects. Topic: Utility Plans Number: 74 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] Terry Farrill of the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District & the South Fort Collins Sanitation District offered the following comments: a. The District requires easements, on the District's standard easement form, for all facilities that are not located within the public ROW. The Landscape Plan must conform to District easement requirements such as no trees within the easement. b. The need for air relief valves must be evaluated. c. The District requires fire hydrants on the end of stubs for future phases. The fire hydrants may be reused in the future phase. The sanitary sewer lines must end at a manhole for future phases. d. The meter and service capacity is exceeded on the Type I, 11, III buildings and the clubhouse. e. The District will require additional water line valves for isolation. The location of the valves will be identified with the submittal of the construction drawings. Page 5 Color elevations would help in the review process; - There is very little common open space provided for this somewhat dense project; Garage elevation shows back side, the plans don't appear to have any garages that do not have doors, this should be fixed; Staff comments could change as we anticipate some design changes to the plan based on our comments. Department: Current Planning Issue Contact: Steve Olt Topic: GIS Number: 24 Created: 12/20/2010 [12/20/10] Tim Varrone of the City's GIS Department indicated that he has no problems with this development request. Topic: Landscape Plan Number: 21 Created: 12/20/2010 [12/20/10] Eric Olson, the City's Water Conservation Coordinator, is forwarding a Water Conservation Standards for Landscape COMMENT SHEET to the applicant/developer. Topic: Neighborhood Services Number: 22 Created: 12/20/2010 [12/20/10] Jim Colburn of the City's Code Enforcement Department indicated that he has no problems with this development request. Topic: Parks Planning Number: 23 Created: 12/20/2010 [12/20/10] Craig Foremen of the City's Parks Planning Department indicated that he has no problems with this development request. Topic: Site Lighting Number: 72 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] Most of the site lighting proposed is metal halide. A high pressure sodium light source would provide a better color rendition for this multi -family development. Please see Section 3.2.4(D)(5) of the LUC. Number: 86 Created: 2/3/2011 [2/3/11] A lighting photometric plan is needed that clearly shows spot lighting levels for the entire site. Also, cut sheets for the various lights must be provided. Topic: Site Plan Number: 85 Created: 2/3/2011 [2/3/11 ] A detail is needed for the meter screens on the buildings. Topic: Traffic Operations Number: 81 Created: 2/3/2011 [2/3/11] Ward Stanford of Traffic Operations offered the following comments: 1. The speed limits stated in the TIS for Trilby and for Triangle Dr are both 5 miles higher than posted. Please correct to 35 mph and to 25 mph respectively and revise any analysis based upon the revisions. Page 4 The size and location of this development indicate that the school district land dedication requirement should be made in the form of payment -in -lieu -of land dedication as per our intergovernmental agreement. Number: 73 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] The amount and distribution of trash enclosures is not adequate to serve this development, especially on Tracts A & B south of Avondale Road. Number: 82 Created: 2/3/2011 [2/3/11] The CERTIFICATION OF MINERAL ESTATE OWNER NOTIFICATION form is being sent to and must be filled out by the Applicant/Developer. This is a State requirement. Number: 83 Created: 2/3/2011 [2/3/11 ] After a discussion with Kurt Ravenschlag of Transfort it was determined that there will not be any Transfort service directly within the Ridgewood Hills and Shenandoah developments; therefore, a bus stop does not need to be incorporated into this development plan. Number: 84 Created: 2/3/2011 [2/3/11] Additional sidewalks and enhanced pedestrian crosswalks should be included within the development plan for better connectivity between dwelling units and amenity facilities and garages. Also, enhanced pedestrian crosswalks may be needed on Avondale Road and Triangle Drive. Department: Current Planning Issue Contact: Emma McArdle Topic: General Number: 29 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21/10] At the meeting referenced in comment # 28, Planning Staff had the following comments in addition to those mentioned previously: - Show street lights on the Landscape Plan to verify that spacing requirements are met; - Tree Species Diversity requirements shall be met during final compliance, a table with % of each tree species shall be added to the Landscape Plan; - Provide a fencing detail, who maintains the fence? You are using this existing fence to meet the requirements of the LUC, therefore these things need to be addressed; - Please pay particular attention to Section 3.2.1(D)(1) regarding buffering; - What is the wall along the NW corner? How tall, what is its intended use? - Provide a graphic showing that you meet the 10% minimum interior parking landscaping requirement; - Provide an example of the meter screens; - Why are the pool and the club house separated? What is the program for these, it seems they would work together, please provide more information on this; - Several interior cross walks are needed, varied paving is a good option to delineate walkways crossing drive aisles, needed especially for routes to the pool and club house; - Sidewalks are needed in some islands providing walkways to the amenities; - Please take the utility information off the Site Plan and add it to the Landscape Plan. Also adding fill to walkways and potentially other ground covers would make the site plan easier to read; - More bicycle parking is needed, preferably at least one rack per building; - A cabana elevation is needed; Page 3 Number: 71 Created: 12/22/2010 [12/22/10] From Skip Armatoski, Thompson R2-J School District: Referral Comments - #33-10 Ridgewood Hills Fourth Filing - Ridgewood Hills Residences PDP (8 December 2010). Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, the Thompson R2-J School District submits comments describing projected impacts of proposed developments submitted by statutory authority. Comments reflect information and projections available at time of referral. Project Overview The above -named project will consist of 180 one- and two -bedroom affordable apartments located in the Ridgewood Hills subdivision, currently within the boundaries of Coyote Ridge Elementary School, Lucile Erwin Middle School, and Loveland High School. Construction is estimated to begin in 12-18 months, with build out anticipated in 2015. Impact Overview Resident populations are within capacity at all levels, and this is not expected to change over the timeframe of this project. The District anticipates that the overall impact from this project, when viewed from a feeder -system perspective, will be minimal. Elementary Impact At build out, this development is projected to produce a growth in enrollment of approximately 20 students over the six elementary grades. At current resident student population levels, and given the fact that there are no other development projects within the attendance area, it is believed that no relief action will be necessary. As this development meets the walk distance criteria as determined by the board of education, no transportation will be provided. Middle School Impact At build out, this development is projected to produce a growth in enrollment of approximately 10 students over the three middle school grades. At current resident student population levels, and given the fact that there are no active development projects within the attendance area, it is believed that no relief action will be necessary for the foreseeable future. As this development does not meet the walk distance criteria as determined by the board of education, transportation will be required. High School Impact At build out, this development is projected to produce a growth in enrollment of approximately 15 students.At current resident student population levels, and considering that LHS hosts a magnet program, relief action may be required in the foreseeable future. There are no other active developments within the current attendance area. As this development does not meet the walk distance criteria as determined by the board of education, transportation will be required. Additional Comments The District's citizen -based Master Plan Committee (MPC) monitors capacity levels at each of the district schools and makes annual recommendations for responding to projected enrollment changes. In consideration of the probable impact(s) of this development, the MPC may recommend using one or more of the tools described in Section 7.5, "Accommodating Change", of Master Plan 2010-2011. The selection and timing of the most appropriate tool(s) will be determined by the Board of Education. Page 2 STAFF PROJECT REVIEW City of Fort Collins J. Marc Hendricks - marc@hendrickscommunties.com Date: 2/7/2011 Hendricks Communities 7350 E. Progress Place #208 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Staff has reviewed your submittal for RIDGEWOOD HILLS, 4TH FILING - RIDGEWOOD HILLS RESIDENCES PDP - TYPE 1 (ref. #55-84), and we offer the following comments: ISSUES: Department: Current Planning Issue Contact: Steve Olt Topic: Building Inspection Number: 20 Created: 12/20/2010 [12/20/10] Mike Gebo of the Building Inspection Department indicated that: a. Handicapped accessible parking on -site must comply with IBC Table 1106.1, per each phase of development. b. Disperse handicapped parking spaces so that they are located the shortest distance to accessible entrances to the buildings. Topic: General Number: 28 Created: 12/21 /2010 [12/21110] After initial review, Planning staff is stating that the layout and design of Tracts A & B in the MMN District on the development plan as submitted need to be evaluated further against several sections of the Land Use Code as they relate to the setbacks and buffering along the west and south sides of Tracts A & B. These sections are: Section 3.2.1(E)(1) Buffering Between Incompatible Uses and Activities; and Section 3.5.1(B) Architectural Character; Section 3.5.1@ Building size, Height, Bulk, Mass, Scale; and, Section 3.5.1(D) Privacy. Staffs recommendations are: 1) if there is to be a perimeter roadway along these 2 sides then the setback from the property lines should include sufficient landscaping and possibly other buffering elements to the single-family homes: 2) consider making Building D entirely a 2-story building to provide a better transition from the single-family homes; 3) possibly other 2-story building types could be provided (such as a row house concept) that could be placed at a 25' setback from property lines, with the internal roadway inside the buildings. A meeting was held with the developer to discuss our concerns and determine what approach to take regarding the layout and design of the project. Another round of development review for the PDP is necessary. Page 1