HomeMy WebLinkAboutSOUTH TRANSIT CENTER - PDP - 9-10 - CORRESPONDENCE - (22)City of
dhns
avoid creating an island. When this requirement cannot be met, the applicant
can apply for a modification of standard, in which criteria in section 2.8.2 in the
Land Use Code must be met.
5. The South College Avenue Access Control Plan includes an access circulator for
long range improvements. See attached. The access circulator as shown on the
site plan seems to act as a drive isle rather than a circulator road. This may be
adequate, however when the circulator connection to South College Avenue from
the north of the property is made, the number of conflict points may become an
issue. This site design including requires additional right of way acquisition that
was not included in the Mason EA or Mason project budget.
6. The crossing of the Mason Trail across the BRT guideway on the North end of
the site requires the pedestrian to look in several directions in order to cross
safely. It may be safer to move the crossing further north to simplify the
pedestrian crossing.
7. Detaching the Mason Trail from the BRT guideway is preferable; however
impacts to the BNSF railway need to be minimized.
8. Counter clockwise BRT circulation would eliminate the crossing pattern of BRT
vehicles as they enter the station.
9. The South College Corridor Plan shows a pedestrian spine connection between
College Avenue and the South Transit Center. The pedestrian spine oriented
east -west as shown on the South Transit Center site plan continues this
pedestrian spine to the Transit Center which is consistent with the South College
Corridor Plan. See attached excerpt from the South College Corridor Plan.
10. There are significant issues with the proposed site design in regards to impacts
to right of way acquisition and cost. Please coordinate further discussion with
Kathleen Bracke of Transportation Planning and Steve McQuilkin, Project
Manager for the Mason BRT project.
UTILITIES
Bruce Vogel, (970)224-6157, bvogel(abfcgov.com
1. Existing electric facilities are available along the west side of the property.
2. Any relocation of electric facilities will be at owner's expense.
3. We will need to coordinate a transformer location.
4. Normal electric development charges will apply.
WASTEWATER
Roger Buffington, (970)221-6854, rbuffington(&fcgov.com
1. Water and wastewater service in this area is provided by the Fort Collins -
Loveland Water District and the South Fort Collins Sanitation District.
0
0
Fort Collins
1�
If fire sprinklers are required, other requirements will also apply, e.g., size of fire -
sprinkler line, key security box and location of Fire Department Connection
(FDC).
2006 International Fire Code 903.2.1.3
STORMWATER
Glen Schlueter, (970)221-6065, gschlueter(&fcgov.com
1. A drainage and erosion control report and construction plans are required and
must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado.
2. 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.
3. Water quality treatment is also required as described in the Urban Storm
Drainage Criteria Manual, Volume 3 — Best Management Practices (BMPs).
4. There is an existing irrigation lateral that appears to dead end on this site. The
ditch company should be contacted to verify that it is abandoned. The Mason
bike path project piped a portion of the lateral and installed inlet grates close to
the bike path. These may not need to be there, or if this is a drain for the bike
path, it may need to be considered as an offsite flow entering the site. The
contacts for the larger ditch that would feed the lateral are: John Moen,
Superintendent, 482-3309, 218-0726 (Cell); Randy Gustafson, 226-2136 W, 482-
9761 W, 482-6658 H; Gene Fischer, 482-4710.
5. The present outfall for this area uses private easements to a system that is not
the best for an outfall. During the preliminary design of the Mason Corridor, it
was identified that the preferred outfall would be a new pipe connecting into the
Redtail development. The existing outfall would require improvements and is in a
narrow easement on private property.
6. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Fossil
Creek Drainage Master Drainage Plan as well the City's Design Criteria and
Construction standards.
7. The city wide development fee is $4,420/acre ($0.1015/sq.ft.) for new impervious
area over 350 sq.-ft. No fee is charged for existing impervious area. This fee is
to be paid at the time each building permit is issued.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Jennifer Petrik, (970)416-2471, jPetri k(a-fcgov.com
1. The bicycle parking facilities shown on the site plan are convenient to the
entrance and on a hard surface, however bicycle parking facilities should also be
protected from the elements.
2. A pedestrian connection should be designed to connect the existing attached
sidewalk south of the site to the Mason Trail.
3. This site plan illustrates at least 6 pedestrian/vehicle conflict points. As this area
is a high pedestrian use area, it is recommended pedestrian crossings across
drive isles and transit guideways be minimized.
4. Section 3.5.3 of the Land Use Code specifies at least one main entrance shall
open directly onto a connecting walkway with pedestrian frontage. This is to
City ct
, "` 7 -1
Be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement.
Maintain the required minimum width of 20 feet throughout the length of
the fire lane (30 feet on at least one long side of the building when the
structures is three or more stones 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
2. WATER SUPPLY - 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, 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.
2006 International Fire Code 508.1 and Appendix B
3. 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).
2006 International Fire Code 505.1
4. CUL-DE-SAC - A dead-end street cannot exceed 660 feet in length. The turn-
around at the end of the street must have an outside turning radius of 50 feet or
more, and an inside turning radius of 25 feet. Short fire lanes are permitted to
facilitate a second point of access when the street is longer than 660 feet. All
structures beyond the 660-foot limit shall be fire sprinklered if a second point of
access cannot be provided.
PLEASE NOTE: The BRT lane could possibly provide a second access point (via
Harmony Road).
FCLUC 3.6.2(13)(C); 3.6.6(I); 2006 International Fire Code 503.2.5, Appendix
D103.3 and D103.4
5. IDENTIFICATION OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT - Fire protection
equipment shall be identified in an approved manner. Rooms containing controls
for air-conditioning systems, electrical rooms, sprinkler risers and valves, or other
fire detection, suppression or control elements shall be identified for the use of
the fire department. 2006 International Fire Code 510.1
6. TURNING RADII - The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall
be a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside 2006 International Fire Code
503.2.4 and Appendix D103.3
7. AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS - An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided for Group A-3 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
the fire area exceeds 12,000 SF; the fire area has an occupant load of 300 or
more; the fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
4
• CCiitt of
r,� 1�Co [ins
f 1
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. Any 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.
7. 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 be routed to CDOT for review and
approval and the applicant may need to obtain access permits from CDOT.
8. Utility plans will be needed for this project.
9. A Development Agreement will not be done with this project as the City can not
enter into a Development Agreement with itself. However, a Development
Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on
the site.
10. The South College access control plan shows a Access Circulator continuing
along the Eastern edge of this property to the Northern property line and then
returning to College Ave. This project is responsible for the design and
construction of the Fossil Blvd along the property's frontage. Also, since the
street will not continue to its ultimate destination on Colege at this time, this
project will also be responsible for the construction of the end of Fossil Blvd in
either a turnaround or other configuration such as providing access easements in
the parking lot to provide for a turnaround movement. Also, as shown, off -site
access easements will be needed to provide for the portion of the access
circulator street that is not on this projects property.
11.A pedestrian connection from the western side of Fossil Blvd on the southern
portion of the property to the bike trail would be very advantageous.
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Carie Dann, (970)416-2869, cdann(a)Poudre-fire.org
1. REQUIRED ACCESS - Fire access roads (fire lanes) shall be provided for every
building 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 rp for 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.
3
Fort Collins
-.10000W-
This guide includes links to just about every resource you need during
development review.
5. This development proposal will be subject to all applicable standards of the Fort
Collins Land Use Code (LUC), including Article 3 General Development
Standards and Section 4.21 Commercial (C) Zone District.
6. The applicant for this development request is not required to hold a
neighborhood information meeting prior to formal submittal of the proposal but it
is suggested. Neighborhood meetings offer an informal way to get feedback
from your surrounding neighbors, get free publicity for your project and
discover any potential hiccups prior to the formal hearing. If you decide to
hold a neighborhood meeting please contact me, Emma McArdle, at 221-6206,
to assist you in setting a date, time, and location. I and possibly other City Staff,
would be present to facilitate the meeting.
7. If the proposal does not meet any standards of the Land Use Code (LUC), a
Modification of Standards Request will need to be submitted with the formal
application. Please see Section 2.8.2 of the LUC, which outlines the criteria for
review of a Modification of Standard. The proposal, as submitted for Conceptual
Review, does not meet Section 3.5.3(B)(1).
8. Also, keep in mind that the private drive running along the east boundary of the
site will need to have street trees meeting LUC standards.
9. 1 will have more detailed comments on the PDP once I have more detailed plans
to review.
10. When you are ready to produce an Affected Property Owners (APO) list, let me
know, I am happy to work with the City's GIS Department to produce it for you.
An APO map is also included, which will be included in any mailings to the public.
11. Please contact me with any questions along the way.
CURRENT PLANNING — Environmental Planner
Contact: Dana Leavitt, (970)2214-6143, dleavitt(a_)fcgov.com
1. Green building has become a standard for new development in Fort Collins. The
city has a Green Building website (http://www.fcgov.com/greenbuilding/) that will
be beneficial to your project during the design and construction of the property.
In particular, the following program may help with designing an energy efficient
addition: http://www.fcgov.com/conservation/biz-idap.php.
2. The Integrated Design Assistance program (IDAP) managed by Gary Schroeder
— 970-221-6395, has the potential to help with providing assistance with
evaluation energy conservation options.
ENGINEERING
Andrew Carney, (970)221-6501, acarney(a)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. Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal.
For additional information on these fees, please see
hftp://www.fcqov.com/engineering/dev-review.php
I
• City of
Ali COIIInS
CONCEPTUAL REVIEW STAFF COMMENTS
Meeting Date: October 19, 2009
Item: South Transit Center
Applicant: Dave Lingle
Matt Newman
Aller-Lingle-Massey Architects
712 Whalers Way, Bldg. B Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Land Use Data:
This is a request for "transit facility without repair or storage," known as the South
Transit Center, to be located southwest of South College Avenue and Harmony Road,
just south of the Spradley Barr dealership (northwest of West Fairway Lane and Fossil
Boulevard). The proposal includes a 150-250 space parking lot for a "park-n-ride" lot,
10-12 bus bays and a 2500-4000 square foot building. The 4.2 acre site is in the
Commercial (C) Zone District. The proposed use is permitted, subject to a Type I
(administrative) review process (Land Use Code, Section 421(13)(2)(b)4).
Comments:
ZONING
Contact: Peter Barnes, (970)4162355, pbames(dfcgov.com
1. Zoned C - Commercial.
2. Proposed use is classified as a Transit Facility (no repair or storage allowed).
3. Use requires a Type 1 (administrative) review.
CURRENT PLANNING
Contact: Emma McArdle, (970)221-6206, emcardle(&fcgov.com
1. The submittal requirements are available on the Current Planning website,
http://fcqov.com/currentplanning, see the Submittal Requirement tab on the right.
When you are ready to submit, please make an appointment with Community
Development and Neighborhood Services at (970)221-6750.
2. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule that is
available in the CDNS 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.
3. The entire Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC) is available for your review on the
web at http://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/landuse/begin.htm.
4. Please see the Development Review Guide at www.fcgov.com/drq. This online
guide features a color -coded flowchart with comprehensive, easy to read
information on each step in the process for Project Development Plans (PDPs).
City of • • Community Development and
Font Collins ces
281 North
Neighborhood
281 North College Avenue
Po Box 580
Fort
\` Fort Collins. CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov. corWcurrentplanning
October 23, 2009
Dave Lingle
Matt Newman
Aller-Lingle-Massey Architects
712 Whalers Way, Bldg. B Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Dear Dave and Matt,
Attached, please see a copy of Staffs comments concerning the request referred to as
the South Transit Center, which was presented before the Conceptual Review Team
on October 19, 2009.
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 please feel free to contact
me at 221-6206.
Sincerely,
Emma McArdle
City Planner
CC Peter Barnes, Zoning
Dana Leavitt, Current Planning
Andrew Carney, Engineering
Carle Dann, PFA
Glen Schlueter, Stormwater
Jennifer Petrik, Transportation Planning
Bruce Vogel, Utilities
Roger Buffington, Wastewater