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_imment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: LUC 3.5.1(E) Did not see any documentation for the Special Height Review for
building or structures over 40ft in height. Was this given if so zoning was not routed?
Response: Documentation included with resubmittal.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: Please state existing and proposed operating hours on plans.
Response: Anticipated hours of operation to be 6:00 am to 9:00 pm
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08106/2012: LUC 3.2.4 Requires site lighting plan which includes photometric plan with catalog
cut sheets (see section for other standards) for all development. If this was given zoning did
not receive a copy of it.
Response: SRB & Clanton to provide narratives and photo metric lighting plan with resubmittal.
Lighting plan has been designed to reduce the amount of site lighting as directed by the
Landmark Preservation Commission and natural resources staff, but still provide safe light levels
in areas that will be used by the EECL staff, students and visitors. As a result, an alternative
compliance request has been included with the resubmittal to allow for the reduced light levels.
employee. The i, .nber of employees will be required on the per. Aing table to verify
compliance.
Response: Employee count indicated on site plan.
Also the note on the plans "Potential Parking in railroad ROW if approved" needs to be clear.
Who's approval? It should also state that if approved it is required to be surfaced with either
asphalt or concrete, properly painted, and properly screened/landscape. This would require a
landscape island with a tree every fifteen spaces.
Response: This parking is no longer being requested in the railroad ROW
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: Trash/recycling enclosure required constructed on concrete pad and designed with
walk-in access without having to open the main service gate setback at least 20ft from a public
sidewalk.
It appears that there a trash/recycling area on the site plan but no enclosure. Include elevations
of the enclosure.
Response: The EECL includes a consolidated and fenced service area, including the
trash/recycling bins.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/0612012: LUC 3.2.1(F) Landscaping plan shall include tree protection plan for trees that are
to remain
Response: Tree protection notes included on plan.
Was the tree mitigation plan reviewed with City Forester? if so make a note on plans that states
mitigation plan approved by city forester.
Response: Tree mitigation has been reviewed and note added to plan.
There needs to be at least one tree in the parking island in the parking lot.
Response: In its approval of the site plan and parking lot, the Landmark Preservation Commission
requested only low plant materials be used in this area to protect the view of the historic Power
Plant building from the public way.
LUC 3.2.1(D)(3) There are minimum species diversity requirements. To verify compliance plant
list shall contain the new planting and existing tree species and quantities.
Response: Plant list has been updated.
The dryland and wetland seed mixes were not indicated on the plans. These mixes need to
be approved by the City Environmental Planner.
Response: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 4
Uomment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: We have concern about the elevation of sewer service at the connection point at
the 30" trunk line. Based upon flow data from 2009 and theoretical depth calculations, it
appears that the sewer service could surcharge at the connection point on a fairly regular basis.
We will attempt to obtain some routine dry weather flow depths to provide additional information
realizing that wet weather flows will be even higher. In the meantime, it is suggested that the
design of this connection be revised to maximize the distance between the invert of the 30"
sewer and invert of the service line. Response: The sanitary sewer service has been reconfigured to
include a small force main running from the building to the existing sanitary sewer pipe. This
allows for the new pipe invert to be well above the existing 30" main. A manhole and easement
are proposed within the neighboring parcel. The pump to the force main will be inside the
proposed building and designed by the mechanical engineer.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: Will an easement be needed on the south side of the railroad property for the
sewer connection? Response: An easement will be recorded by separate document and the legal
description and exhibit has been included within this submittal.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: Railroad crossing permit/license will be required. Response: A railroad
crossing permit has been obtained by Burlington Northern Railroad.
Department: Zoning
Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals(o)fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: On the site plan the scale is labeled as 1 inch is = 40', however the site plan
actually appears to be 1 inch = 30'.
Response: Corrected.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/0612012: Land Use Code (LUC) 3.2.2(H) Vehicular Use area requires a 15' setback from the
property line along an arterial street (N College Ave). The proposal shows only a 10' setback
from the property line which would require a modification or an alternative compliance request.
Response: Acknowledged, alternative compliance request is attached.
LUC 3.2.2(L) Table A The drive aisles for 45 degree parking stalls are allowed to be 15' in
width when it is a one-way drive aisle. Current proposal does not indicate any governing tools
(signs, painting...) that would ensure the drive aisle is used as one-way. Response: Directional arrows
have been added to the horizontal control plan. Arrows are preferred over signs in this area to
protect the views to the historic building from the public ROW as encouraged by the Landmark
Preservation Commission.
LUC 3.2.2(K) All though there is no parking minimum there is a parking maximum. Parking
table should indicate that for Industrial use maximum parking spaces are .75 space per
08/01/2012: Please add a detail for the inlet and by-pass locateu at the low end of the water
quality swale. Response: Per our conversation on 914/12, that area consists of a proposed inlet and
an existing pipe. The existing pipe will remain in the current location. The proposed inlet has
been designed to capture all of the additional 100-year flow with the amount of elevation
difference between the existing pipe and the proposed inlet. Spot elevations for both the
proposed inlet and existing pipe are shown on the grading plan.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/01/2012
08/01/2012: Please add a note for the connection of the pvc pipe and the inlet on College
Avenue. Note should include core -drilling the inlet and grouting around the new pipe. Response: A note
has been added to the Storm Line A Plan and Profile sheet.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, Icounty(o)fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: There are a few line over text issues. Response: Corrected.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/0612012: Two of the benchmarks shown on sheets C0.00 & C0.01 have been destroyed.
Please make sure that the benchmarks match on both sheets. Response: The bench marks have been
revised.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: Please mask the text in hatched areas. Response: Corrected.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
0810612012: Please mask the text in hatched areas. Response: corrected.
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Roger Buffington, 970.221.6854, rbuffington(a)fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/0612012: The 2" domestic water service must connect to the 6" water main upstream of a fire
hydrant. Response: The water service locations and fire hydrant locations have been revised.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: The existing fire hydrants on the site are outdated and must be replaced with new
hydrants.
Response: Acknowledged, new hydrants will be used.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: The existing sanitary sewer south of the railroad is a 30". Response: The callout has been
revised.
Staff also cautions the applicant in selecting a landscaping company that is proficient in
establishing and maintaining native landscapes to increase the site's success.
Response: Acknowledged.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Alan Rutz, 970-224-6153, arutz(a)fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: A 10' horizontal clearance is required between the relocated water line and electric
line. The Utility Plan shows 7'
Response: As per conversation with Doug Martine and Alan Rutz at the OAC meeting, 8-21-12, 7'
horizontal clearance would be acceptable
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012 An electric vault will need to be installed east of the building to allow electric cable
to be installed around the sharp angle to get to the existing transformers. This is in the area
labeled Stained Concrete. Contact Light and Power to discuss vault location.
Response: An electric vault location has been added to the utility plan.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08103/2012: If addition is being served from the existing transformers, contact Light and Power
to discuss load requirements. Submit C-1 form, Panel Schedule and One Line Diagram.
Response: See attached C-1 form, schedule and one line diagram
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: Development charges and Time and Material charges will apply.
Response: Acknowledged. Will be incorporated in to the project
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarguecDfcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/01/2012
08/01/2012: Please clarify where the soil media for the water quality features will be used on
the grading plan with dimensions, etc. Response: A dimension on the soil media has been added to
both the grading plan and the soil media detail.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/01/2012
08/01/2012: The 100 year flows may overtop the curb at the gravel turn -around location.
Please provide documentation showing these flows will make the corner into the water quality
pond or revise design. Response: The gravel drive starts to warp to the north prior to reaching that
corner. A berm has been design to further insure that runoff will be fully routed to the water
quality pond.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/01/2012
08/01/2012: Please provide a cleanout for the water quality swale outfal pipe at the southern
most bend. Response: A cleanout has been added to the outfall pipe at the southern most bend.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/01/2012
08/03/2012: Thinicdf alder needs a significant amount of water tv thrive; perhaps consider
placing this species only around the detention area.
Response: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: Because of the extensive compaction at the site, the applicants should consider
over excavating for the trees on the site to increase the success of tree establishment.
Response: Due to the historic nature of portions of this site used as a dumping area, excavations
for the project are recommended to be minimized. Also, the recently planted trees near the Solix
trailers appear to be healthy with standard excavation. Based on these factors, we plan to utilize
standard excavations, and require a two-year warrantee for plant materials.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: Along the utility court, remove non-native, ornamental grasses and vines, e.g., use
native clematis or hops in place of the honeysuckle.
Response: Acknowledged,
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: The shrubs within the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone are a bit uniform. Consider mixing
up the species variety within the clumps.
Response: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: The landscape plans call for the existing catalpas to remain. The applicants should
evaluate the existing catalpas and consider replacing with cottonwood or peach -leaf willow
trees.
Response: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: In the native grass seed mix, consider adding in Canada Rye and Western
Wheatgrass for added variety
Response: Acknowledged.
Topic: Reports - Soils, Subdrain
Comment Number: S Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: This ECS was completed in March of 2011. Does it still accurately reflect the
proposed plan? I know the parking configurations have changed. The ECS should address the
entire site and the revised plans.
Response: The ECS has been revised to address the current plans, but with no material change in
findings. Revised ECS is included in resubmittal.
Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08103/2012: Staff appreciates the long management implications outlined in the ECS. As the
project proceeds through to construction (should it gain approval), staff will require a weed
management plan and a landscape bond for the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone to ensure this area
achieves its design objectives.
Response: Weed control and maintenance specifications will be required for contractor, including
a two-year warrantee for plant materials, seed and sod.
defined and a s, tary sewer easement has been delineat
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: This site is adjacent to CDOT roadway and all access to the site is governed by an
access control plan. The access control plan will need to be followed and implemented with
any project. Plans will need to be routed to CDOT for review and approval and the applicant
may need to obtain access permits from MOT Response: A CDOT access permit and the revised TIS
report will be routed to CDOT.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: An alignmentlarea may be required to be recorded for all city owned utilities on
site instead of easements on the property. These are to be recorded by separate document.
Please contact me for more Information on this. Response: An alignment for the public utilities within
the private drive will be dedicated by separate document. A legal description and exhibit has
been provided with this submittal.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: On the site plan it indicates potential parking in the railroad ROW. If approved, an
easement from the BSNF will be needed. Also, how will this change the curb/gutter layout and
drainage along the south property line? Response: This parking is no longer being requested in the
railroad ROW
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224.6143, lex(a.fcaov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 10
Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: Please provide a calculation of how much area is being proposed as a Natural
Habitat Buffer Zone through this project. The Natural Habitat Buffer Zone shall be labeled on the
site, landscape, grading, and erosion control plans.
Response: A calculation of the buffer zone area has been indicated, and buffer zone labeled on all
plans.
Please also add the following notes to the site, landscape and utility plans:
"See Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code for allowable uses within the Natural Habitat Buffer
Zone." Response: Acknowledged.
Please also add a signature line to the Utility Plans for the Environmental Planner. Response:
Acknowledged
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: Regarding the wetland species proposed in the detention area, the only time City
staff has observed great success with the plantings is when plugs are used and not broadcast
seed. Plugs should be designed at 12" O.C. but can be 24" O.C. if they are larger in size.
Response: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
Fort of
Community Development and
Neighborhood services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins. CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
kgov.com/developmentreview
Comment Responses below in RED:
August17,2012
Angela Milewski
BHA Design, Inc.
1603 Oakridge Drive
Fort Collins. CO 80525
RE: Engines & Energy Conversion Lab, BDR120006, Round Number 1
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your
submittal of the above referenced project. If you have questions about any comments, you may contact the
individual commenter or direct your questions through the Project Planner, Ted Shepard, at 221-6343 or
tshepard@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-221-6501, tiegmund()fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/0312012: A utility crossing agreement/easement will be needed for the sanitary sewer
crossing under the Burlington Northern railroad ROW. It also appears that the sanitary sewer
line will be crossing under the 30ft North Weld County Water District easement. If so, an
agreement/easement must be granted from the NWCWD. Response: Easement descriptions and
exhibits have been submitted by separate documents with this submittal.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: On all of the utility plan drawings the 100ft BNSF ROW and 30ft NWCWD easement
end at the SW corner of the site. Is this accurate? Please provide more information. Response: The line
work on the neighboring parcel to the south has been updated.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: Please provide more information on the proposed sanitary sewer tap location. It
is unclear on the drawings if this on another property, railroad ROW or in an existing utility
easement? Please provide more information. Response: The neighboring parcel has been better