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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSU - WASHINGTON SCHOOL - APU - SPA110001 - CORRESPONDENCE -3 of -tryt Collins CURRENT PLANNING Community apment and Neighborhood Services 281 North Coo�ye Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard(cDfcaov.com 1. The proposed addition of permitted use is subject to Section 1.3.4 Addition of Permitted Uses, of the LUC. The proposed use is subject to a Type 2 (Planning and Zoning Board) review and public hearing. The applicant for this development request will be required to hold a neighborhood information meeting prior to formal submittal of the project. Type 2 development proposals are subject to the neighborhood meeting requirement, per Section 2.2.2 of the LUC. Please contact me at 221-6750, to assist you in setting a date, time, and location for a meeting. A planner and possibly other City staff, would be present to facilitate the meeting. 2. Please see the Development Review Guide at www.fcgov.com/drg. This online guide. features a color coded flowchart with comprehensive, easy to read information on each step in the process. This guide includes links to just about every resource you need during development review. 3. This development proposal will be subject to all applicable standards of the Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC), including Article 3 General Development Standards. The entire LUC is available for your review on the web at hftp:/ANww.colocode.com/ftcollins/landuse/begin.htm. 4. If this proposal is unable to satisfy any of the requirements set forth in the LUC, a Modification of Standard Request will need to be submitted with your formal development proposal. Please see Section 2.8.2 of the LUC for more information on criteria to apply for a Modification of Standard. 6. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at: hftp://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applicatidns.php. 6. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule that is available in the Community Development and Neighborhood Services office. The fees are due at the time of submittal of the required documents for the appropriate development review process by City staff and affected outside reviewing agencies. Also, the required Transportation Development Review Fee must be paid at time of submittal. 7. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with Community Development and Neighborhood Services at (970)221-6750. 7 Communitl opment and Neighborhood Services 281 North Co„ -ye Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134-fax fcgov.com 1. No comments. ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata(cDfcgov.com 1. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit. Please contact Matt Baker at 224-6108 if you have any questions. 2. Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For additional information on these fees, please see hftp://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev-review.php 3. Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be replaced or restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense prior to the acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. 4. Please contact Joe Olson and Transportation Planning to schedule a scoping meeting and determine if a traffic study is needed for this project. 5. All public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). 6. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary for this project. Known dedications are for Shields Street, as this roadway is identified as a project on the City's Prioritized Bicycle Capital Improvement Project List to add bike lanes. 7. Section 3.6.2(J)(2) would require that as part of the development proposal that the alley behind the property be paved, with design and construction of the alley required by the applicant. 8. Sidewalk along Scott Ave. would need to be constructed by the applicant in accordance with Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards. 9. Construction plans will be needed for this project. 10. A Development Agreement will be required with this project. 11. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) must be obtained prior to starting any work on site. ELECTRIC ENGINEERING Contact: Justin Fields, 970-224-6150, ifields(&-fcgov.com 1. If the electric needs to be modified, system modification and electric capacity charges may apply. Contact Light and Power Engineering (221-6700) for details. 6 of Cottins Community opment and Neighborhood Services 281 North Co,,_ye Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax tcgov.com Fire hydrants, where required, must be the type approved by the water district having jurisdiction and the Fire Department. Hydrant spacing and water flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. Minimum flow and spacing requirements include: - Commercial and multi -family dwellings 1,500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 300 feet to the building, on 600-foot centers thereafter - Residential within Urban Growth Area, 1,000 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 400 feet to the building, on 800-foot centers thereafter - Residential outside Urban Growth Area, 500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 400 feet to the building, on 800-foot centers thereafter. These requirements may be modified if buildings are equipped with automatic fire sprinkler systems. NOTE: The closest existing hydrants are at Shields and Akin (NE corner) and Shields and Oak (NW corner). 2006 International Fire Code 508.1 and Appendix B 6. REQUIRED ACCESS Fire access roads (fire lanes) shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the PFA's jurisdiction when any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. This fire lane shall be visible by painting and signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to the design criteria already contained in relevant standards and policies, any new fire lane must meet the following general requirements: - Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface (asphalt or concrete) capable of supporting fire apparatus weights. Compacted road base shall be used only for temporary fire lanes or at construction sites. - Have appropriate maintenance agreements that are legally binding and enforceable. - Be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. - Maintain the required minimum width of 20 feet throughout the length of thefire lane (30 feet on at least one long side of the building when the structure is three or more stories in height). If the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire -sprinkler system, the fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet. 2006 International Fire Code 503.1.1, 503.2.3, 503.3, 503.4 and Appendix D 6. 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). If the numerals are mounted on a side of the building other than the side off of which it is addressed, the street name is required to be posted along with the numerals. 2006 International Fire Code 505.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex(&fcgov.com 5 CollinsCommunit) �opment and Neighborhood Services V CoPO Box 80o,,�ye Avenue Fort Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax 1cgov.com 1. Designed by architects Frank Frewen and Earl Morris, the Washington School was constructed in 1919 by contractor Ralph Bonham. The school exhibits a very high level of integrity, and, unlike most properties, the building's rear elevation is a mirror of the front elevation. At an August 25, 2010 Complimentary Review, the Landmark Preservation Commission found that the rear elevation had just as much architectural significance as the front. The property has been determined to be eligible for individual recognition as a Fort Collins Landmark, for both its architectural and historical significance to the community. Additionally, the property has been evaluated as eligible for individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places and on the State Register of Historic Properties. 2. Due to the property's eligibility for designation as a Fort Collins Landmark, changes to the property would be reviewed for compliance with Land Use Code Section 3.4.7, Historic and Cultural Resources. 3. Staff and the Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) are always available to discuss proposed alterations to the building or site. A LPC Complimentary Review is strongly encouraged. 4. The proposed use, as a child care facility, should require few exterior alterations to this historic building, and this project would likely qualify for a variety of historic preservation funding programs, including State Historic Fund grants. FIRE AUTHORITY Contact: Carle Dann, 970-219-5337, CDANN(&poudre-fire.org 1. TYPE OF OCCUPANCY Fire Code requirements are based on type of occupancy, and type of occupancy for this project is based on number and ages of students. The structure will be a mixed -use structure of B occupancy, E and/or 14 occupancy, and possibly A-2 or A-3 (cafeteria/gym). Because the I occupancy is a new occupancy type, the structure must be brought up to current code (2006 International Fire Code). 2. AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a Group I fire area. 2006 International Fire Code 903.2.5 3. Buildings that are required to be fire sprinklered shall have a minimum 6-inch fire line unless hydraulic calculations can support a smaller fire line. Poudre Fire Authority requires at least one key box ("Knox Box") to be mounted in approved location(s) on every new building equipped with a required fire -sprinkler system or fire -alarm system. Knox Boxes are required to be installed approximately 60 inches above grade and no higher than 72 inches above grade. Fire department connections shall be installed remote from the buildings, and located on the street or fire lane side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by the fire code official. NFPA 13 (2007) 23.1.3; 2006 International Fire Code 506.1; 2006 International Fire Code 912.2 and PFA Fire Prevention Bureau Policy 4. WATER SUPPLY 4 Community opment and Neighborhood Services 281 North Coi.�ge Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax rcgov. com 3. If there is no change to the existing water and sewer services, there are no comments at this time. STORMWATER ENGINEERING Contact: Glen Schlueter, 970-224-6065, gschlueter(cDfcaov.com 1. It is important to document the existing impervious area since drainage requirements and fees are based on new impervious area. An exhibit showing the existing and proposed impervious areas is required. 2. There may be a requirement to pave the parking lot. In the Old Town drainage basin a drainage and erosion control report and construction plans are required if there is an increase in impervious area greater than 5000 square feet. They must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. If there is less than 5000 square feet of new impervious area, a drainage letter should be sufficient to document the existing and proposed drainage patterns. 3. Also if there is an increase in impervious area greater than 5000 square feet, onsite detention is required with a 2 year historic release rate for water quantity. Parking lot detention for water quantity is allowed as long as it is not deeper than one foot. If there is less than 5000 but more than 350 square feet of new impervious area; a grading and erosion control plan is required instead of a complete construction plan set. 4. If the site is required to meet the present Land Use Code requirements or if there is an increase impervious area greater than 5000 square feet, onsite water quality treatment is required as described in the Urban Storm Drainage Criteria Manual, Volume 3 - Best Management Practices (BMPs). Extended detention is the usual method selected for water quality treatment; however the use of any of the BMPs is encouraged. 5. There is a storm sewer in Shields St. with an inlet at the corner of Olive and Shields which would provide a deeper drainage outfall if one is needed for a detention system outlet. 6. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Old Town Master Drainage Plan as well the City's Design Criteria and Construction standards. 7. The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $6,313.00/acre ($0.1449/sq.ft.) for new impervious area over 350 sq.-ft. and there is a $1,045.00/acre ($0.024/sq.ft.) review fee. No fee is charged for existing impervious area. These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is issued. Information on fees can be found on the City's web site at hftp://www.fcgov. com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-developm ent-fees or contact Jean Pakech at 221- 6375 for questions on fees. PARK PLANNING Contact: Craig Foreman, 970-221-6618, cforemanOfcQov.com 1. No comments HISTORICAL PRESERVATION Contact: Karen McWilliams, 970-224-6078, kmcWlliams(&fcQov.com 3 Communit lopment and Neighborhood Services 14 CA Yof 281 North Cam..-jeAvenue � — l WltIns PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com CONCEPTUAL REVIEW STAFF COMMENTS Meeting Date: January 24, 2011 Item: 223 S. Shields Street- Washington School- Addition of a Permitted Use Applicant: Fred Haberecht Facilities Service Center North,CSU Fort Collins, CO 80523 fred.haberecht@colostate.edu Land Use Data: This is a proposal to change the use of the vacant Washington School to the CSU Early Childhood Education Center Pre School. The site is located in the NCL- Neighborhood Conservation, Low Density District, and the use is not permitted and an addition of a permitted use is required. Comments: ZONING Contact: Gary Lopez, 970-416-2338, glooez0ftgov.com 1. The use is considered a Child Care Center which is a use not permitted in the NCL zone where the property is located. An addition of permitted uses will need to be approved for a Child Care Center to be located here as per LUC 1.3.4. 2. City regulations for Child Care Centers can be found in LUC 3.8.4. Of specific note is the screening requirements for the outdoor play area. This will require decorative solid fencing materials of 6' in height or chain link fencing can be used at the same height but must used in combination with densely planted vegetative material as screening. Min. outdoor play area is calculated at 5,125 s.f. based on 100 full time students indicated. 3. The parking lot must be hard surfaced and meet parking/site requirements in LUC 3.2.2. Of particular note are the minimum parking stall numbers required under LUC 3.2.2(K)(1)(h) for Child Care Facilities. WATER -WASTEWATER ENGINEERING Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffinaton(dfcgov.com 1. Existing water and sewer mains in the area include a 10-inch water main and a 10-inch sewer in Shields, a 6-inch water main and an 8-inch sewer in Olive, a 4-inch water main in Scott and an 8-inch sewer in the alley to the north. 2. The existing water service to this property is a 2-inch service. 2 ,:,art` Collins January 24, 2011 Fred Haberecht Facilities Service Center North,CSU Fort Collins, CO 80523 RE: 223 S. Shields Street- Washington School- Addition of a Permitted Use Dear Fred, Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgovcom Attached, please see a copy of Staffs comments concerning the request referred to as the 223 S. Shields Street- Washington School- Addition of a Permitted Use, which was presented before the Conceptual Review Team on January 24, 2011. The comments offered informally by staff during the Conceptual Review will assist you in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. If you should have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, please feel free to contact me at 970-221-6343. Sincerely, T-4--_4� -Ted Shepard City Planner 281 North College Avenue - P.O. Box 580 - Fort Collins, CO 80522 - 0580 -- (970) 221-6750 - FAX (970) 224-6134