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Home My WebLink AboutTHE OVAL FLATS - PDP - 26-08 - CORRESPONDENCE - (7)THE OVAL PDP December 2, 2008 Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewater Issue Contact: Roger Buffington Topic: WaterAVastewater Number: 25 Created: 9/2/2008 [9/2/08] As stated at conceptual review, separate water and sewer services are required for the commercial and residential portions of the building. PLEASE SEE UTILITY PLAN FOR CURRENT ANTICIPATED WATER SERVICES. DALE YOUNG HAS MET WITH ROGER BUFFINGTON TO DISCUSS A SINGLE SEWER SERVICE LINE. Number: 26 Created: 9/2/2008 [9/2/08] From the utility plans and site plan, it appears that there are two buildings. If this is correct, separate water and sewer services are required for each building. THERE IS ONLY ONE BUILDING. PLEASE SEE ELEVATIONS. Number: 27 Created: 9/2/2008 [9/2/08] Show curb stop(s) & meter pits(s) on plans. SEE UTILITY PLANS. Number: 28 Created: 9/2/2008 [9/2/08] Provide water service sizing calculations for review. WATER SERVICE CALCULATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH BUILDING PERMIT SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS. Number: 29 Created: 9/2/2008 [9/2/08] See redlined plans for other comments. ACKNOWLEDGED Department: Zoning Issue Contact: Jenny Nuckols Topic: Zoning Number: 3 Created: 8/21 /2008 [8/21/08] Please provide a shadow analysis for the buildings. A SHADOW ANALYSIS HAS BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL. Number: 4 Created: 8/21/2008 [8/21/08] Site Plan: Please show building envelope, footprint, Building dimensions, setbacks to property lines. ADDED JIM SELL DESIGN Page 13 THE OVAL PDP December 2, 2008 THE UTILITY EASEMENT IS LOCATED IN THE ISLAND, SOUTH OF THE ORIGINALLY REQUESTED LOCATION Department: PFA Issue Contact: Carie Dann Topic: fire Number: 59 Created: 9/5/2008 [9/5/08] KNOX BOX REQUIRED: Poudre Fire Authority requires a "Knox Box" to be mounted on the front of every new building equipped with a required fire sprinkler system or fire alarm system. PLEASE NOTE: We likely will require TWO Knox Boxes for this project: One for commercial, one for residential. 97UFC 902.4; PFA BUREAU POLICY 88-20 KNOX BOX HAS BEEN ADDED. Number: 60 Created: 9/5/2008 [9/5/08] FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION: 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. If possible, a fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of the FDC. PFA Bureau Policy. PLEASE NOTE: It is unlikely PFA will approve an on -building FDC. However, can you be more specific where your proposed on - building FDC would be located? Are you referring to the southwest corner of the building, adjacent to Laurel Street? Neither an on -building nor remote FDC would be approved if it's located INTERNALLY on the site (access via the alley). ALSO, please contact me for specific requirements for remote FDCs (height, color, angles, etc.). CLIENT DESIRES TO HAVE THE CONNECTION ON THE BUILDING AND WILL CONTINUE DISCUSSIONS WITH PFA. Number: 61 Created: 9/5/2008 [9/5/08] FIRE PUMP: The fire pump, if required, must be located in a room that is separate from the fire riser room, due to the noise the fire pump will produce when operating. WE HAVE CONTACTED PFA REGARDING THE SEPARATE ROOM FOR A FIRE PUMP COMMENT AND IT IS OUR UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED. Number: 62 Created: 9/5/2008 [9/5/08] ADDRESS NUMERALS: Address numerals shall be visible from the street fronting the property, and posted with a minimum of 6 inch numerals on a contrasting background. (Bronze numerals on brown brick are not acceptable). PLEASE NOTE: While 6-inch numerals is the minimum requirement, my recommendation is to use numerals that are proportionate to the size of the structure, i.e., larger numerals. 97UFC901.4.4 COMMENT ADDRESSED "I w� JIM SELL DESIGN Page 11 THE OVAL PDP December 2, 2008 westerly edge of the site to contain any flows that may overtop the pan in a 100yr storm event. Please show a dedicated easement adequate in width to contain any overflow of the pan. See redlines for clarification. THE DRAINAGE HAS BEEN MODIFIED SUCH THAT AN EASEMENT IS NOT NECESSARY. PLEASE SEE ALLEY PLAN AND PROFILE. Number: 13 Created: 8/29/2008 [8/29/08) Demolition Plan — Shouldn't the alley removal & reconstruction be shown or labeled on this sheet ? Please label the existing alley driveway approach to be protected during demolition & reconstruction of the alley and site improvements. MODIFIED Number: 14 Created: 8/29/2008 [8/29/08] Utility Plan Sheet — Please show any existing off -site buildings within 10 feet of the Northerly property line. Label the existing H.C. ramps at the intersection. Remove any encroachments shown into the ROW (see previous comment). Show how the proposed sidewalk ties into existing walk to the north on Howes St. NOW SHOWN ON UTILITY PLANS. Number: 15 Created: 8/29/2008 [8/29/08] Stormwater may want a separate plan and profile sheet for the proposed storm drain connection? Please clearly indicate on the plan what portion is proposed to be privately maintained and what is expected to be maintained by the City. PLAN AND PROFILE WILL BE PROVIDED WITH FDP. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT ONLY THE SECTION IN THE ROW WILL BE MAINTAINED BY THE CITY. ALL OTHER STORM DRAIN FACILITIES WILL BE MAINTAINED BY THE OWNER. Number: 16 Created: 8/29/2008 [8/29/08] Please clearly indicate on the plan where the roof drains will outlet. They are not permitted to drain over the sidewalk. ALL ROOF DRAINSPOUT ARE LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING AND ARE ROUTED UNDERGROUND AND TIE IN TO THE STORMWATER SYSTEM. Number: 17 Created: 8/29/2008 [8/29/08] Alley Design — Per my previous comments, the alley standard calls for rollover curb & gutter. The City would support a variance to use a pan considering the head in parking is proposed here however, you need to list the variance in the general notes, provide a pan detail in the detail sheets and provide for a drainage easement on the property in the event the pan is overtopped in a 100yr rain event. JIM SE'SIGN Page 9 THE OVAL PDP December 2, 2008 Number: 49 Created: 9/4/2008 [9/4/08] Contiue to work with Gary Schroeder on the design of the building. COMMENT ACKNOWLEDGED Topic: Geo-tech report Number: 44 Created: 9/4/2008 [9/4/08] Under the Demolition and Site Development section of the report, there is no discussion on tree protection methods in relation to the removal of all tree root systems. NOTED Number: 45 Created: 9/4/2008 [9/4/08] Under section Drainage, there is no discussion of using landscape planters to capture roof runoff. This needs to be addressed. LANDSCAPE PLANTERS WILL NOT BE USED TO CAPTURE ROOF RUNOFF. THE ROOF RUNOFF WILL BE PIPED DIRECTLY TO THE AREA INLET/OUTLET STRUCTURE IN THE PARKING LOT. Number: 46 Created: 9/4/2008 [9/4/08] There is no discussion on the use of porous pavements for parking areas. If porous pavements are being considered, then the report should discuss this option. POROUS PAVEMENTS WILL NOT BE USED IN THE PARKING AREAS. Number: 41 Created: 9/4/2008 [9/4/08] Grass pavers are not allowed at bike rack locations due to the need to irrigate the grass which can cause an unsuitable surface. An all weather surface is required for all bike rack locations. CONCRETE WILL BE USED AT THE PROPOSED BIKE RACK LOCATIONS. Number: 48 Created: 9/4/2008 [9/4/08] The location and materials proposed for the trash enclosure needs to be reconsidered. Metal doors are durable, but do not fit in with the building materials or compatible next to a patio area. THE TRASH ENCLOSURE HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SITE AND INCLUDES MATERIALS USED ON THE BUILDING. Department: Engineering Topic: Engineering Number: 7 Issue Contact: Randy Maizland Created: 8/29/2008 Page 7 THE OVAL PDP December 2, 2008 THE PROJECT DESIGN HAS BEEN REVISED AND THE DESIGN TEAM HAS CORRESONDED AND MET WITH ANNE ASPEN IN ORDER TO RESPOND TO THE COMPATIBILITY COMMENTS. SEE ATTACHED DESIGN NARRATIVE AND COLORED BUILIDNG RENDERINGS AND ELEVATIONS. Number: 51 Created: 9/4/2008 [9/4/08] 1 understand that this site is quite constrained and I am pretty sure you've probably gone around and around on how to best lay it out. That said, there are a few instances in the elevations where I think things aren't as good as they can be. The stair volume on the Howes side currently only has a door opening to the parking lot so it feels like it is turning its back on the street, especially with the blank wall. For both aesthetic and functional reasons, I think it would be better to add doors on the Howes side too. The volume just to the left (south) of that also seems kind of out of place with its recessed patio area, as if it is a suburban condo. Can you tweak that to be more appropriate to this context? Finally, the west end of the south elevation is lacking a sense of grounding and pedestrian interest. Per Section 3.5.2 (D)(2)(a)(1), facades must have at least two methods of creating pedestrian scale. This volume would benefit from some sort of base. THE PROJECT DESIGN HAS BEEN REVISED AND THE DESIGN TEAM HAS CORRESONDED AND MET WITH ANNE ASPEN IN ORDER TO RESPOND TO THE SITE PLAN AND PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE COMMENTS. SEE ATTACHED DESIGN NARRATIVE AND COLORED BUILIDNG RENDERINGS AND ELEVATIONS. Number: 52 Created: 9/4/2008 [9/4/08] Per Section 3.5.1(G), since the building is proposed to be over 40 feet, the project will be subject to the special height review. Additional submittal items will need to come in with the revision submittal according to the code. Typically, one sheet in the plan set will have the shadow analysis depictions and another sheet shows photo simulations. A short text document (2-3 paragraphs) accompanies the submittal. THE SHADOW ANALYSIS HAS BEEN ADDED. Number: 54 Created: 9/4/2008 [9/4/08] You will need to submit either a color rendering of the project (preferred) or material sample boards prior to going to hearing. COLORED RENDERINGS HAVE BEEN ADDED. Number: 55 Created: 9/4/2008 [9/4/08] Please add either a perspective view of the corner at Laurel and Howes (where the seating plaza is) or an elevation of the southeast fagade. The elevations do not show enough information to evaluate. COLORED RENDERINGS HAVE BEEN ADDED. JIM SELL DESIGN Page 5 ;{ THE OVAL PDP December 2, 2008 Number: 24 Created: 8/29/2008 [8/29/08] Please add standard signature blocks. This will be a Type I project so you'll need a signature line for the Director of Current Planning. If you need samples, please let me know. ADDED Number: 31 Created: 9/3/2008 [9/3/08] Remove all utility information from the site plan. REMOVED / Number:32 Created: 9/3/2008 1/ [9/3/08] Take a closer look at your parking lot to meet standards for dimensions and to make it more functional. Specifically, you may use either long-term parking or a mix of standard and compact, not a mix of long-term and compact. There must be sufficient clear walkway whereever parking will overhang sidewalks. The drive aisles may be able to be reduced to gain a bit more parking space room. Ramps should be added wherever access to bike racks will be needed. A 5-foot landscaping setback is required along the north property line. If you are unable to meet the standards, you will need to apply for a modification of standards. am happy to meet with you about these items if you would like. REVISED Number: 33 Created: 9/3/2008 [9/3/08] There needs to be 3 handicap parking spaces if 60 spaces are provided in the lot, not 2 per Section 3.2.2(K)(5)(d). REVISED Number: 34 Created: 9/3/2008 [9/3/08] Please show onstreet parking on the site plan. Will there be any changes from existing? ON STREET PARKING IS NOW SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN. THERE WILL BE NO LZ CHANGES TO EXISTING ON STREET PARKING. Number: 35 Created: 9/3/2008 [9/3/08] Remove topo lines from site plan. REMOVED vl Number: 36 Created: 9/3/2008 [9/3/08] Remove text from adjacent properties. Show at least partial footprints, parking or drives, etc of those buildings instead. This doesn't need to be surveyed. You can take the JIM SELL DESIGN Page 3 THE OVAL PDP December 2, 2008 December 2, 2008 Anne Aspen Senior City Planner City of Fort Collins 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 (HAND DELIVERED) RE: The Oval Flats - PDP #2 (formerly SAE Redevelopment, Oval Oaks, or Oval Flats) Dear Anne, What follows is our response to the items that were listed in the staff comments for THE OVAL FLATS TYPE I, dated 9/8/2008: ISSUES: Department: Current Planning Issue Contact: Anne Aspen Topic: General Number: 22 Created: 8/29/2008 [8/29/08] The following departments have no problems or concerns with the project as proposed: Poudre R-1 school district, Park Planning, County Assessor, GIS. THANK YOU Number: 30 Created: 9/3/2008 [9/3/08] In your statement of planning objectives you request a modification of standards for exceeding the 3-unrelated rule. A modification of standards is not needed, just an explanation. I will include an explanation of this in the staff report and recommend that the decision -maker increase the number of unrelated people allowed since this is a student housing project and the exact antidote desired to the problem that prompted the ordinance in the first place. THANK YOU Number: 53 Created: 9/4/2008 [9/4/08] Tim Buchanan comments as follows: The proposed development will seriously impact the three large cottonwoods in the right of way along Howes Street. Excavation for the proposed buildings is shown to occur 8-10 feet from the outer bark of these 50 inch diameter cottonwood trees. JIM SELL DESIGN Page 1