HomeMy WebLinkAboutENGINES & ENERGY CONVERSION LAB - BDR - BDR120006 - CORRESPONDENCE -It appears that there a trash/recycling area on the site plan but no enclosure. Include elevations
of the enclosure.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: LUC 3.2.1(F) Landscaping plan shall include tree protection plan for trees that are
to remain
Was the tree mitigation plan reviewed with City Forester? if so make a note on plans that states
mitigation plan approved by city forester.
There needs to be at least one tree in the parking island in the parking lot.
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.
The dryland and wetland seed mixes were not indicated on the plans. These mixes need to
be approved by the City Environmental Planner.
Comment Number: 5 Comment 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?
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: Please state existing and proposed operating hours on plans.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: 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.
Comment Number: 4
Comment 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.
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?
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: Railroad crossing permit/license will be required.
Department: Zoning
Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416.2313, nbeals(cDfcgov.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'.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: 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.
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.
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
employee, The number of employees will be required on the parking table to verify
compliance.
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.
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.
Comment Number: _ . jmment 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.
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.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/01/2012
08/01/2012: Please add a detail for the inlet and by-pass located at the low end of the water
quality swale.
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.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970.221-6588, icountya()fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: There are a few line over text issues.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: Two of the benchmarks shown on sheets C0.00 & C0.01 have been destroyed.
Please make sure that the benchmarks match on both sheets.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: Please mask the text in hatched areas.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: Please mask the text in hatched areas.
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffingtonna.fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08/06/2012: The 2" domestic water service must connect to the 6" water main upstream of a fire
hydrant..
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.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/06/2012
08106/2012: The existing sanitary sewer south of the railroad is a 30' .
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.
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
Topic: Reports - Soils, Subdrain
Comment Number: 8
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.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: 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.
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.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Alan Rutz, 970.224-6153, arutz 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'
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.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: 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.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: Development charges and Time and Material charges will apply.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970.416.2418, wlamarque(cDfcgov.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.
any project. Plari- dill need to be routed to CDOT for review ak.- approval and the applicant
may need to obtain access permits from CDOT
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: An alignment/area 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.
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?
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex ata)fcgov.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.
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."
Please also add a signature line to the Utility Plans for the Environmental Planner.
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.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: Thinleaf alder needs a significant amount of water to thrive; perhaps consider
placing this species only around the detention area.
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.
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.
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.
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F6rt Collins
Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
f6gov.com/developmentreview
August 17, 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, tsiegmund(a)-fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/03/2012
08/03/2012: 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.
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.
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.
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