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Steve Lewis, Chick-Fil-A Inc.
Current Planning, Minor Amendment file #0900004
3) The standard parking stall depth is indicated to be 18'. 19' is the required depth
unless the stall abutts a 6' wide sidewalk. The abutting walk is only 5' wide,
therefore the walk needs to be widened or the stall depth needs to be increase a
foot.
4) The menu board must be screened from the street so that it's not visible.
Otherwise, it is a regulated freestanding sign, and the center has all the signs their
allowed on Horsetooth Road. I don't believe that the proposed landscaping along
Horsetooth Road extends far enough to the east to adequately "hide" the sign, and
the proposed shrubs should be at least 3' tall. However, they shouldn't be taller
than 3' because of their location close to Horsetooth Road. The applicant may
want to consider attaching the sign to the building wall so that's it's a wall sign
instead of a freestanding sign. As a wall sign, it can be angled some, however if it
projects more than 12" from the wall, then it is a projecting wall sign and is
limited to 15 square feet maximum.
5) The enhanced crosswalk proposed to connect to the existing pedestrian ramp in
the existing parking lot is fine for those customers who park in the rows abutting
the existing parking lot sidewalk. For those customers who park in other rows,
they'll be crossing the existing drive -aisle haphazzardly. Thought should be given
to do some more enhanced crosswalks to try and better define a pedestrian traffic
pattern across the drive aisle.
6) Light fixtures must be shielded and down directional. Note on plans references
electrical plans. Since those plans aren't a part of the development plan, and a
note stating the light sources will be shielded and down directional.
7) Expand the note about "signage under separate permit" to state that signage will
comply with sign code.
8) Deciduous trees are required in landscape islands (Sec. 3.2.1(E)(5)). Landscape
Plan must also provide for "full tree stocking" per Section 3.2.1(D)(1)(c)and with
the other applicable provisions of 3.2.1(D)(1) and (2).
9) Show dimensions of drive-thru canopy on Site Plan.
10) Show trash enclosure detail, i.e. materials, height.
Another round of review is necessary, addressing these staff comments, before the Minor
Amendment can be fully approved. Please re -submit the number of copies of each
document as indicated on the attached REVISIONS ROUTING SHEET to the
Development Review Center.
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2) Please provide a drainage letter documenting the new impervious area with this
proposal with what is existing. Also, explain the proposed drainage for this site
and provide any calculations necessary to back up the design.
3) The City's Land Use Code requires all new development or redevelopment to
provide water quality treatment. Please provide water quality treatment for the
impervious areas of the site. This may require a meeting to coordinate what will
be required.
4) If the amount of impervious area is greater than 350 square feet a Stormwater
Plant Investment Fee will be assessed. Also, a SW Review fee will be charged in
the amount of $334.47.
Water/Wastewater comments — Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854
1) The existing 1-inch water to the Nate's building connects to the existing 6-inch
.water main approximately 6 feet north of the fire hydrant near the NW corner of
the building. This service may be re -used which will eliminate the need to trench
across Horsetooth Road. A curb stop and meter pit needs to be located in the NW
part of the site in a landscaped area.
2) The existing sewer service to the Nate's building connects to the existing manhole
located east of the SE comer of the building. It may be advantageous to also re-
use this point of connection.
3) Please call Roger Buffington at (970)221-6854 to discuss these first two
comments.
4) Label all sewer service clean -outs as "traffic rated".
5) Add the following Standard Details to the utility plans: Water Service, 1-inch
Meter Pit and Traffic Rated Clean -Outs.
6) See red -lined utility plans for additional comments.
7) Return the red -lined plans with the re -submittal.
Zoning comments — Peter Barnes. 970-416-2355
1) The site plan, sheet C2.0, is too cluttered. Remove as many utility -related items
and just show them on the utility plan and as many non -essential items/notes as
possible (i.e. #'s 10, 43,13, 14, 37, 23, 24,17A, 17B, 29, 30).
2) The flag pole can't exceed 40'. Only a normal size national or state flag can be
flown on it.
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building), the applicant can choose one of two options: Either mount approved
address numerals on both the College Avenue (east) side of the structure AND on
the main entrance (south) side, OR mount the address on just the main entrance
side of the structure but also include "College Ave." (no quotation marks) along
with the numerals. ALSO: As I mentioned during Staff Review, all plans must be
corrected to show the correct address of the structure. 2006 International Fire
Code 505.1
City Forester comments — Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361
1) Tim Buchanan, the City Forester, met on -site with David Kasprzak of BHA
Design and Steve Olt of City Current Planning to discuss existing trees. It was
determined that 4 existing trees will have to be removed and Tim provided David
with the mitigation requirements for each tree.
Environmental Planner comments — Dana Leavitt, 970-224-6143
1) Mugo Pines are not an appropriate plant for the 5� wide planting bed between the
driving lane and the side walk.
2) Existing trees on the property may require review and evaluation by Tim
Buchanan, City Forester, 224- 6361. Contact Mr. Buchanan to discuss your
property.
3) Any trash enclosures proposed for the project shall comply with Section 3.2.5 of
the Land Use Code. Please provide elevation and details on the materials and
size.
4) Demolition of the existing structure should consider deconstruction as a means to
recycle construction materials and reduce the amount of debris being transported
and dumped at the county landfill. The following companies can provide
information on methods and services available:
a. Resource, 970-498-9663, 151 North College, Ft. Collins, CO 80524
b. Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store, 970-223-9909, 4001 South Taft Hill
Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526
C. National Center for Craftsmanship, 970-215-4587, 1931 East County
Road 58, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Stormwater comments — Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418
1) Permission from the Larimer County No. 2 Canal irrigation company and an off -
site drainage easement is required for the new storm sewer that is draining into the
irrigation ditch.
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12) Please label all details on the plan clearly. As shown, the plans are very cluttered.
13) Please remove all non -applicable notes from the plan.
14) Please show the approximate limits of any proposed street cuts and patches. Also
include the City's street cut note:
Limits of street cut are approximate. Final limits are to be determined in
the field but the City Engineering Inspector. All repairs to be in
accordance with City street repair standards.
15) It appears that the traffic that is stopped to order in the drive through lane will
block the pedestrian access to Horsetooth Road. Is this the case?
16) A signature block for the ditch company will be required on the Utility Plans
since you are affecting the canal.
17) A demolition sheet in the Utility Plans may be very beneficial since there is
existing infrastructure on the site.
18) From Technical Services: Scanning issues on the Site, Landscape, and Utility
Plans.
19) More detailed comments to follow with the submittal of a Utility Plan Set.
Poudre Fire Authority comments — Carie Dann, 970-416-2869
1) COMMERCIAL COOKING FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM: With the
production of grease -laden vapors, an approved, automatic fire -extinguishing
system shall be provided for the protection of commercial -type cooking
equipment. 2006 International Fire Code 904.2.1; 609.2; 904.11.2
2) OCCUPANT LOAD SIGN
Any room or space having an occupant load of 50 or more and which is used for
assembly purposes, shall have the capacity of the room posted in a conspicuous
place on an approved sign near the main exit or exit access doorway from the
room or space. Such sign shall be maintained legible by the owner or the owner's
authorized agent and shall indicate the number of occupants permitted for each
room use. 2006 International Fire Code 1004.3
3) 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). PLEASE NOTE: Because the
building will not front College Avenue (front door will be on south side of
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Light & Power comments — Doug Martine, 970-224-6152
1) Applicant will be responsible for Light & Power costs. These are estimated to be
$9,000 to relocate the electric transformer plus $2100 per additional 100 amps of
electric service (over the existing 600 amps). Please contact Light & Power,
Engineering, at 221-6700, to coordinate power requirements.
Engineering comments — Andrew Carney, 970-221-6605
1) Engineering will require the submittal of Utility Plans for this project. Please refer
to the Requirements for Utility Plans checklist in Appendix E-4 of the Larimer
County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS) for what information will be
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2) Please clearly label all on -site details as: "on -site"
3) Please clearly dimension all parking stalls and drive isles. See Figure 19-7 in
LCUASS for parking stall requirements.
4) Please clearly label what is existing and what is proposed.
5) Please clearly label what is vertical curb and gutter and what roll-over or other
type.
6) Please include details 701, 706, 1407, 1601, 1602, 1606A, 1607, and D10 or D11.
7) The areas shown on the landscape, site, and utility plans must match.
8) Although it is on the site, I am concerned about the narrow drive through isle
width. What does the turning template look like for the proposed traffic flow?
Neither the entry or exit movements on the drive through align with an existing
drive isle. The U-turn movement from the drive -through exit to the access on
Horsetooth Road looks extremely tight and may pose a safety concern. Also, in
the drive -through lane are you proposing vertical or roll-over curb?
9) There is an area inlet shown at the drive -through entrance that looks to be directly
in the wheel path of vehicles entering - consider moving it to the center of the
drive isle.
10) What are the dashed lines shown on the proposed sidewalks and why are they
shown?
11) It appears that you are showing a loading dock area on the northwest corner of the
building. Taking access across the existing drive isle so close to Horsetooth Road
may cause a safety concern. What exactly is proposed to happen in that area?
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David Kasprzak
BHA Design Inc.
1603 Oakridge Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Planning, Development and
Transportation Services
Current Planning
281 N. College Ave.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
kgo v. com/currentplanning
Re: Chick-Fil-A @ Cottonwood Centers, Minor Amendment #0900004
Current Planning comments — Steve Olt, 970-221-6341
1) The Site Plan as submitted is really more of a utility plan with too much unrelated
information. Please see the requirements for a Site Plan and an example of a Site
Plan, both being forwarded to the applicant.
2) How wide is the planting strip between the drive -through lane and the sidewalk
along the west side of the property?
3) Signature blocks for the Owner, Notary Public (or Attorney), and the Director of
Planning must be included on the Site Plan. See examples.
4) Applicable Tree Protection and Landscape Materials & Maintenance information
from the Land Use Code (Section 3.2.1) are being forwarded to the applicant.
This information must be included on the Landscape Plan.
5) The proposed Mugo Pines being proposed between the drive -through lane and
West Horsetooth Road are probably not the best plant material in this location. A
good evergreen material, to get 3' - 4' high with a 4' - 6' spread, should be used to
provide the necessary screening of the drive -through from Horsetooth Road,
especially providing adequate screening of headlights in the drive -through from
Horsetooth.
6) It is my recollection from the site visit with Tim Buchanan, the City Forester, and
David Kasprzak of BHA Design that there are 4 existing trees on -site to be
removed and mitigated for. Only 3 are shown on the Landscape Plan.
7) Please submit revised Site & Landscape plans for review before the Minor
Amendment can be approved.