HomeMy WebLinkAboutHARMONY TECH. PARK THIRD FILING, SECOND REPLAT (CUSTOM BLENDING) - PDP/FDP - FDP130021 - CORRESPONDENCE -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.
14. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with Community
Development and Neighborhood Services at (970)221-6750.
Pre -Submittal Meetings for Building Permits
Pre -Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the
design, that the new commercial or multi -family projects are on track to complying with all of the
adopted City codes and Standards listed below. The proposed project should be in the early to
mid -design stage for this meeting to be effective and is typically scheduled after the Current
Planning conceptual review meeting.
Applicants of new commercial or multi -family projects are advised to call 416-2341 to schedule a
pre -submittal meeting. Applicants should be prepared to present site plans, floor plans, and
elevations and be able to discuss code issues of occupancy, square footage and type of
construction being proposed.
Construction shall comply with the following adopted codes as amended:
2009 International Building Code (IBC)
2009 International Residential Code (IRC)
2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
2009 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
2009 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
2009 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado
2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI Al17.1-2003.
Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF.
Frost Depth: 30 inches.
Wind Load: 100- MPH 3 Second Gust Exposure B.
Seismic Design: Category B.
Climate Zone: Zone 5
Energy Code Use
1. Single Family; Duplex; Townhomes: 2009 IRC Chapter 11 or 2009 IECC Chapter 4
2. Multi -family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2009 IECC Chapter 4.
3. Commercial and Multi -family 4 stories and taller: 2009 IECC Chapter 5.
Fort Collins Green Code Amendments effective starting 1-1-2012. A copy of these requirements can be obtained at
the City of Fort Collins Building Code Services Office or contact the phone number, (970) 416-2341.
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week turn around for each round of review for PDP and FDP submittaib, which is a decrease from the
standard review process. Staff has also committed to two rounds of review for both PDP and FDP.
However, the Planning and Development Review schedule is dependent on several factors, including the
pace of your development team's submittal and response to comments.
4. PDP review process. Based on the proposed schedule distributed by the applicant at Conceptual Review
dated April 29, 2013, the applicant identifies a submission date for the PDP application on May 22, 2013.
The staff review meeting will be held on June 5, with final comment letter forwarded to applicant on June 7.
5. PDP review process. If the applicant submits PDP for second round of review on June 26, the staff review
meeting will be on July 10, with final comment letter distributed on July 12.
6. FDP. Staff has agreed to a two week turn around timeframe for FDP. Please note that a building permit
may be processed concurrent to the Final Development Plan (FDP)
submittal.
7. The planning/development review schedule, with a two week turn around timeframe for each submittal, may
be reduced or expanded based on the overall quality of the submittal and compliance with code.
8. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 1 review and public hearing, the decision maker
for Type 1 hearings is an Administrative Hearing Officer. The applicant for this development request is
not required to hold a neighborhood meeting for a Type 1 hearing, but if you would like to have one to
notify your neighbors of the proposal, please let me know and I can help you in setting a date, time and
location for a meeting. Neighborhood Meetings are a great way to get public feedback and avoid
potential hiccups that may occur later in the review process.
9. 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.
10. 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 http://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/landuse/begin.htm.
11. 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.
12. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at:
hftp://www.fc-gov.com/developmentreview/applications.ohp.
13. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule that is available in the Community
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done by separate document, the dedication of each easement by separate document costs $250 each
and the vacation of each easement by separate document costs $400 each (plus recording fees for both)
as part of the TDRF schedule.
8. Utility plans (or revisions to the previous Harmony Technology Park Third Filing Custom Blending plans)
will be required.
9. A Development Agreement (or amendment to the previous development agreement) will be required
and recorded once the project is finalized with the recordation costs paid by the applicant.
10. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site.
11. Street cuts require an excavation permit prior to the work, with limits of repair reviewed and approved by
the City Engineering Inspection Manager. Street cuts to streets less than 5 years old require pavement
impact penalty fee. Precision Drive may be within the street cut penalty window and if so, depending on
the amount, location, and spacing of street cuts, a mill and inlay from street cut to street cut may be worth
exploring to forego the penalty fee (and may be required regardless).
Department: Electric Engineering
Contact: Rob Irish, 970-224-6167, rirish(a)fcgov.com
1. Existing facility is currently fed by a 300Kva 277/480v transformer. Any modification or relocation to
existing electric facilities will incur system modification charges.
2. A C-1 form and one -line diagram will be required for any additional load. KVA charges will apply for any
increase in load.
3. Owner will be responsible for Electric Development charges on Lot 3.
Planning
Contact: Pete Wray, 970-221-6754, pwray(c fcgov.com
1. The project can process as a combined Project Development Plan/Final Development Plan application.
This potential concurrent application may shorten the review process, but also may result in risk to the
applicant if the PDP is not approved.
2. A question was raised at the Conceptual Review meeting relating to future expansions. The applicant
received a letter from the Economic Health Director, dated March 22, 2013 that outlines three potential
planning/development review schedules based on type of development expansion scenario.
3. Overall timeline for development review process. Based on previous agreements between the applicant
and Economic Health Director as described in letter dated March 22, 2013, staff has committed to a two
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requires appropriate venting in order to prevent being further classifies, as a H-Group Occupancy.
A HMIA (Hazardous Materials Impact Analysis) may be required by PFA for review and approval.
Questions regarding hazardous material use and storage may be directed to Assistant Fire Marshal Ron
Gonzales at 970-416-2864.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex(cDfcgov.com
1. With respect to landscaping and design, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2.1 (E)(2)(3),
requires that you use native plants and grasses in your landscaping or re landscaping and reduce
bluegrass lawns as much as possible.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970.221-6567, mvirata &fcgov.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. The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For additional
information on these fees, please see: http://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 the City's Traffic Engineer, Joe Olson (224-6062) to schedule a scoping meeting and
determine if a traffic study is needed for this project. .In addition, please contact Transportation Planning
for their requirements as well.
5. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area
Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at:
http://www.ladmer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm
6. The existing driveway approach over where the expansion occurs would need to be removed and
replaced with sidewalk, curb and gutter and landscaping in right-of-way. The new driveway approach
would need to be built to City standards (the existing drive approach to be removed was built with
asphalt in the right-of-way and should have been constructed in concrete to the property line per
standard LCUASS detail 707.)
7. The removal of the lot line between Lots 2 and 3 would need to occur via a replat. A replat can also be
utilized to dedicate and vacate easements. If any easements need to be dedicated or vacated and are
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Department: Fire Authority
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, ilynxwiler ftoudre-fire.org
1. FIRE LANES
The existing Emergency Access Easement on the west side of the facility shall be extended so as to
also provide for a fire lane on the south and east sides of the current and expansion buildings. The EAE
shall meet fire lane specifications outlined in Chapter 5 of the 2006 IFC (specifically sections 503.2.3,
503.3, 503.4). Should the building exceed 30' in height or three stories, further fire lane requirements shall apply
as defined by D105 of Appendix D of the IFC and Poudre Fire Authority Administrative Policy 85-5.
STRUCTURES EXCEEDING 30' (OR THREE OR MORE STORIES) IN HEIGHT:
In order to accommodate aerial fire apparatus access, required fire lanes shall be 30 foot wide minimum
on at least one long side of the building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this
condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and
shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building.
2006 IFC Appendix D; Poudre Fire Authority Administrative Policy 85-5
2. PUBLIC -SAFETY RADIO AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM
New buildings or building additions that cause the building to be greater than 50,000 square feet will
require a fire department, emergency communication system evaluation after the core/shell but prior to
final build out. For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not be used to define separate buildings.
Where adequate radio coverage cannot be established within a building, public -safety radio amplification
systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with criteria established by the Poudre Fire
Authority. Poudre Fire Authority Bureau Admin Policy #07-01
3. AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
The existing facility is serviced by a fire sprinkler system. The expansion building will require an
automatic fire sprinkler system as well.
4. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
The existing facility is serviced by an alarm system. The expansion building will require a fire alarm
system as well.
5. KEY BOXES REQUIRED
FYI - An additional Knox Box may be required at other access points into the facility as may be
determined at time of building permit.
6. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Due to the nature of the manufacturing process and the volume of flammable liquids present on site,
portions of the building have potential to be classified as H-Group Occupancies. Additionally, dust
production as a by-product of the manufacturing process, shall be treated as combustible dust and
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5. Development fees and water rights will be due at building permit.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Glen Schlueter, 970-224.6065, gschluetercDfcgov.com
1. A drainage report, erosion control report, and construction plans are required and must be prepared by
a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. The drainage report must address the four -step
process for selecting structural BMPs. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all onsite drainage
facilities need to be prepared by the drainage engineer and there is a final site inspection required when
the project is complete. The erosion control requirements are in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual,
Section 1.3.3, Volume 3, Chapter 7 of the Fort Collins Amendments. If you need clarification concerning
this section, please contact the Erosion Control Inspector, Jesse Schlam at 224-6015 or
ischlam(a)fcgov.com.
2. The runoff detention was designed and built with the previous phase of Custom Blending so the design
engineer will need to verify in the drainage report that the proposed development is in compliance with
the Harmony Technology Park overall drainage plan. In particular the impervious percentage of the
proposal and that drainage patterns are consistent with the plan.
3. Extended detention is for water quality treatment is also provided in the detention pond; however the use
of any of the BMPs is encouraged. For more information see our website at:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-g uidelines-regulatio
ns/stormwater-criteria)
4. In addition to the extended detention; Low Impact Development (LID) requirements went into effect March
11, 2013. These require a higher degree of water quality treatment for 50% of the new impervious area
and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious. Please contact Basil Harridan at 224-6035 or
bhamdan@fcgov.com for more information. There is also more information on the EPA web site at:
http://water.ei)a.gov/polwaste/-qreen/bbfs.cfm?qoback=.qde 4605732 member 219392996.
5. The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $6,390.00/acre ($0.1467/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:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-development-fees or
contact Jean Pakech at 221- 6375 for questions on fees. There is also an' erosion control escrow
required before the Development Construction permit is issued. The amount of the escrow is
determined by the design engineer, and is based on the site disturbance area, cost of the measures, or
a minimum amount in accordance with the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual.
6. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the McClellands Creek Master
Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual.
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This will prohibit the outaoor storage yard.
LUC 4.26(E)(3)(a) To the extent reasonably feasible, industrial buildings shall provide a primary entrance
that faces and opens directly onto the abutting street sidewalk or a walkway, plaza or courtyard that has
direct linkage to the street sidewalk without requiring pedestrians to cross any intervening driveways or
parking lots.
3. LUC 3.2.2(K) Light Industrial uses are limited to a maximum number of off street parking spaces which is
.75 per employee. We will need number of total employees for site to verify compliance.
LUC 3.2.2(L)(5) Base on the number on off street parking spaces the development is required to provide
a certain number of Accessibility spaces. These spaces shall be located a close as possible to primary
pedestrian entrances of the building and designated by a standard vertical sign. One of the accessibility
spaces shall also be van accessible (8ft wide stall adjoining a 8ft wide loading area).
LUC 3.2.2(C)(4) Requires a minimum of 4 bicycle parking spaces for the light industrial and an additional
4 spaces for the office portion withl of the office spaces being enclosed. These spaces shall be
located close to the primary pedestrian entrances.
4. LUC 3.2.1 This section requires a landscape plan which shall include but not limited to street trees and
foundation plantings (see section for further details).
LUC 3.2.2(J) Vehicle use areas require at least 5ft landscape setback from the property line and a 1 Oft
landscape setback from a non -arterial street.
5. LUC 3.2.4 This section requires a lighting plan.
LUC 3.2.5 This section requires an enclosure adequate for both trash and recycling. Such enclosure
shall be designed with walk-in access and located on a concrete pad at least 20ft from a public sidewalk.
LUC 3.5.1(I) Mechanical/Utility equipment locations shall be identified on the plans with notes on how
such equipment is screen/painted.
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffington(ENcgov.com
1. The existing water main adjacent to the site is a 12-inch main in Precision Drive.
2. The existing water services to the building include a 1-inch domestic service and an 8-inch fire service.
3. Wastewater service in this area is provided by the South Fort Collins Sanitation District.
4. The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these
requirements can be found at: hftp://www.fcgov.com/standards
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Fort Collins
Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov.00m
May 10, 2013
Cathy Mathis
TB Group
444 Mountain Ave.
Berthoud, CO 80513
Re: 3461 Precision Drive - Custom Blending
Description of project: This is a request for an expansion to Custom Blending's existing facility, located at
3461 Precision Drive (Parcel #s 86042-10-002 & 86042-10-003). The expansion, approximately 34,000 square
feet, would be east of the existing building and feature both office and light industrial space. A replat is also
anticipated. The site is located in the Harmony Corridor (H-C) Zone District. The expansion and potential
replat are subject to Administrative (Type 1) review.
Please see the following summary of comments regarding the project request referrenced above. 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 have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in
the review process, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through the Project
Planner, Pete Wray, at 970-221-6754 or pwray@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Zoning
Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals a()fcgov.com
1. Land Use Code (LUC) section 4.26(B)(d)2. Light Industrial Uses are permitted use in the Harmony
Corridor zone district through a Type 1 Review. Platting is also a Type 1 Review. Another option to
replatting is changing the legal description of the parcel with the county.
2. LUC 4.26(E)(1) All development in the H-C Harmony Condor District shall also comply with the Harmony
Corridor design standards as adopted by the city and the following specific standards to the extent that
such standards apply to the property proposed for development.
LUC 4.26(E)(2)(c) All commercial/retail and industrial uses, except for off-street parking and loading, shall
be conducted or carried out entirely within completely enclosed buildings or structures.