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Home My WebLink AboutMASON ST. NORTH, MAJOR AMEND. - FDP - 4-97C - CORRESPONDENCE - (17)July 9, 2004 Project No: 1558-02-01 Re: Responses to Comments Dated 06/28/04 Mason Street North; Ft. Collins, Colorado If you have any questions, please call me at �" ""' `�� " Sincerely, Cindy Torrez Shear Engineering Corporation SWT/BWS Errian W. Shear, P. Shear Engineering Attachment: picture of bike path and retaining wall cc: Jim Leach; Wonderland Hill Development Company Peter Clyde; Wonderland Hill Development Company Mickey Willis; Paradigm Realty Korkut Onaran; Wolff -Lyon Architects Jim Anderson; Northern Engineering Services Katie Moore; City of Fort Collins Engineering Wes Lamarque; City of Fort Collins Stormwater Utility Jeff Hill; City of Fort Collins Water Wastewater Craig Foreman; City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Michael Chavez; Poudre Fire Authority Page 8 July 9, 2004 Project No: 1558-02-01 Re: Responses to Comments Dated 06/28/04 Mason Street North; Ft. Collins, Colorado 211. "[6/25/04] As previously indicated, the sanitary sewer manhole located on the southwest corner of this project must be adjusted lover by removing an existing barrel section and replacing that with a NEW barrel section. " R. Acknowledged: The note on Sheet 4 has been revised to state "Remove existing barrel section and replace existing barrel section with new section and install grade rings for adjustment." 212. "[6/25/04] As previously indicated, the 6-inch water main that extends to the north between Buildings C and B must be restrained. Clearly define the restraining information on these plans. " R. Acknowledged: Done. 213. "[6/25/04] Coordinate the utility easement location shown on the plat for building Bs water services with the utility plans. Provide 10 feet of utility easement on both sides of the proposed water main in the railroad crossing location. See site, landscape and utility plans for other comments. " R. Acknowledged: The utility easement location for Building B's water services has been revised. The utility easement across the RR crossing location has been revised to allow additional room for the 8" DIP W/L. Topic: Landscape Plan 18. "[6/25/04] [4127104] Previous Comment: Show all water and sewer lines on the landscape plans and provide the required landscape/utility separation distances. " R. Acknowledged: This is provided on the Landscape plan by Wolff -Lyon Architects. We trust that this response has addressed all of the staff s latest specific comments and concerns. We have met individually with all departments and we have settled most issues face to face. We believe that all the technical issues have been addressed and we should be able to submit mylars without another resubmittal. Page 7 July 9, 2004 Project No: 1558-02-01 Re: Responses to Comments Dated 06/28/04 Mason Street North; Ft. Collins, Colorado 196. "[06125104] [515104] Building Area: This proposed building exceeds 5000 square feet for type V construction and must be fire contained or fire sprinklered. 1997 UBC Table 9B" R. Acknowledged: All buildings will be fire sprinklered. Stormwater Utility Issue Contact: Wes Lamaraue Topic: Drainage 184. "[6125104] Please add a note on sheet 15 that the existing storm sewer that is to be put back in service needs to be inspected along with the new proposed storm sewer. The previously abandoned 48-inch storm sewer will need to be certified as if it were a new storm drain. This will be done with the rest of the drainage certification for the site. An inspection of the pipe before plan approval is recommended to be sure that the pipe is still in good condition. City camera crews may be able to assist you in accomplishing this. " R. Acknowledged: A note stating "All storm sewer to be inspected by the City of Fort Collins" has been added to Sheet 15. 185. "[061231041 Repeat Comment: The drainage report needs to reference the current Old Town Drainage Master Plan. Any updates within the new master plan need to be incorporated into the current design for the site. " R. Acknowledged: The drainage report no longer references the outdated Old Town Drainage Master Plan. It now references the current Old Town Drainage Master Plan. 209. "[06124104] See other minor comments on the redlined plans. " R. Acknowledged: Minor comments on redlines have been addressed. Water Wastewater Issue Contact: Jeff Hill Topic: General 210. "[6125104] As previously indicated, the proposed irrigation tap locations must be shown and labeled on the overall utility plans. They may not be coordinated with the landscaper in the future. " R. Acknowledged: The irrigation tap location has been added to the Final Utility Plans. The irrigation tap location is south of the RR tracks along the proposed 8" DIP W/L. Page 6 July 9, 2004 Project No: 1558-02-01 Re: Responses to Comments Dated 06/28/04 Mason Street North; Ft. Collins, Colorado PFA: Issue Contact: Michael Chavez Topic: Traffic 183. "[06125104][515104] Required Access: Afire lane is required. The fire lane shall be visible by painting and signage, and maintained unobstructed 1997 UFC 901.2.2.1; 901.3; 901.4.2; 902.2.1; FCL(IC " R. Acknowledged: The fire access (private drive) was installed with Martinez P.U.D. It's function does not change with the development of Mason Street North. All painting and signage was placed with Martinez P.U.D. Any painting or signage disturbed during construction of Mason Street North will be redone. A note has been added regarding this issue to Sheet 6, Master Improvements Plan. Buildings three stories or more in height must have access to a 30 foot unobstructed access roadway on at least (1) one side for aerial operations. PFA Policy 85-5 (B) " R. Acknowledged: 194. "[06122104] [515104] PREMISES IDENTIFICATION: Approved numerals or addresses shall be provided for all new and existing building in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. 1997 UFC 901.4.4 A. In Multi -story buildings the following requirements shall pertain. 1. The first floor units shall be designated with 100's. 2. The second floor units with 200's. 3. The third floor units with 300's, and so forth. B. All brass letters and numerals shall be posted on a black background. C. Some multi family layouts may require address postings from the backside as well as the front of the buildings. D. A counter clockwise addressing pattern shall be maintained when ever possible. E. An addressing scheme shall be submitted to the fire department for approval prior to being posted on the building. " R. Acknowledged. 195. "[06125104] [515104] WATER SUPPLY: Commercial. No commercial building can be greater then 300 feet from a fire hydrant. Fire hydrants are required with a maximum spacing of 600 feet along an approved roadway. Each hydrant must be capable of delivering 1500 gallons of water per minute at a residual pressure of 20 psi. 1997 UFC 901.2.2.2 " R. Acknowledged: There are two fire hydrants proposed in this development. All buildings will be within 300 feet of a fire hydrant. Page 5 July 9, 2004 Project No: 1558-02-01 Re: Responses to Comments Dated 06/28/04 Mason Street North; Ft. Collins, Colorado 201. "[06122104] Due to the shifting water main in the proposed utility easement crossing the RR tracks, that easement will need to be widened to a minimum of 10" each side of the main. " R. Acknowledged: The east easement line has been adjusted for the 8" DIP W/L. 208. "[06123104] Comment from Technical Services: The subtitle of the plat needs to show that the tract added along the north side of the existing Martinez PUD is a part of Block 34 of the Original City Plat. " R. The subtitle of the plat has been revised to show that the tract added along the north side of the existing Martinez PUD is a part of Block 34 of the Original City Plat." Topic: Sheet 3 135. "[06122104] More information is still needed regarding striping on Cherry for the length of the block. The north bike lane stripe is missing, and more information regarding striping should be shown to address the addition of the median and changes to the left turn lane west of the median. Original comment: Please show striping on Cherry Street. (repeat) " R. Acknowledged: A sheet has been added to the Final Utility Plans. Please refer to Sheet 19 Cherry Street Striping Plan. Striping has been shown based on the redline provided on July 2, 2004. That redline is being returned. Topic: Utility Plans 202. "[06122104] The storm water box shown extending past the Mason St. N. property line to the west of the project is shown on RR property. Please either bring this box to a location within Mason St. N. property or obtain an easement from the RR. " R. Acknowledged: The stormwater box has been relocated within the limits of Mason Street North property. 205. "[06122104] It appears that ADA grades for the sidewalks crossing the driveway onto Cherry and the sidewalk aligning with the ped island are not being met. The maximum cross -slopes on these sidewalks (north -south) are 1:24 and 1:25, respectively, and these slopes are currently shown at as much as 12%. Please revise to match the standard drawings. " R. Acknowledged: The sidewalk elevations have been revised at the driveway off Cherry Street for a sidewalk cross slope of 1:24 meeting LCUASS Drawing 7-29A Standard Driveway Approach detail for attached walks. The sidewalk elevations have been revised at the sidewalk aligning with the pedestrian island for a sidewalk cross slope of 1:25 meeting your redline requirements. Page 4 July 9, 2004 Project No: 1558-02-01 Re: Responses to Comments Dated 06/28/04 Mason Street North; Ft. Collins, Colorado Topic: Median 204. "[06/22/04] The radii and arc lengths shown for the small curves on the median curb and gutter do not pass the straight face test for the curve requirements. A 1.6" long curve? Please use min. 100' radii on these curves. " R. After further coordination with Katie Moore, a 50' radius has been implemented. Topic: Plat 171. "[06/22/04] I've just heard that the maintenance of Tract A is still under negotiation. Please come to a final answer on this topic so that it is known if anything needs to be added to the plans or DA regarding the maintenance of tract A. Additional language is needed regarding Tract A 's maintenance and ownership. I thought this had been worked out years ago, but cannot find a copy of what had been agreed upon. Please contact Parks/Real Estate/ City Attorney (Carrie Daggett) regarding this topic. " R. Our most recent understanding is that the maintenance items will now be addressed with the development agreement and that there won't be a separate maintenance agreement. We have recently received the following e-mail that was sent to Mickey Willis from Paul Yarborough: -----Original Message ----- From: Paul Yarbrough [mailto:pyarbrough@fcgov.coml Sent: Friday, July 02, 2004 4:40 PM To: mickey@masonstreetnorth.com Subject: Mason Street North, LLC Mickey - Another update for you... all of the items addressed in your draft letter and maintenance agreement are going to be addressed in the Development Agreement currently being prepared by Katie Moore. Thus, there will be no need to address these items by separate agreement. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thanks, Paul 198. "[06/22/04] All existing easements should be labeled with their reception number or book and page information, and the new triangle of land added to the plat should have a note indicating its reception number as well. " R. Acknowledged: Done. If you have questions, please contact Jim Anderson with Northern Engineering at (970) 221-4158. Page 3