HomeMy WebLinkAboutAIR CARE COLORADO - PDP - 2-10 - CORRESPONDENCE - (10)along the front to create an effective visual connection between the public sidewalk
and the main entry to the building. This would also be supplemented by a raised
crosswalk or speed table to provide enhanced visibility and safety for pedestrians
crossing the drive aisle. This solution also involves considering landscaping to
further establish a pedestrian zone that is protected from parked and moving
vehicles in the parking lot. At the review meeting, members of your team indicated
that they understood this concept and agreed that it could be provided, thus
mitigating the Modification of Standard.
3. Regarding landscaping, the e-mail received from Cary Schreiner on February 8,
2010, stated that:
"I'm also in question as to the additional comments brought up at this meeting requiring
an 8' landscape buffer now when the initial site plans have been in the hands of the City
of Ft. Collins since September and nothing was ever mentioned regarding this
requirement in numerous meetings prior to the 3rd with Civil, Site and Buildings already
designed without this consideration."
I am confused as to what is being referred to as the 8' landscape buffer and would like to
clarify before making any further comment. Please note that the project has not been in our
hands since September. Rather, the project was submitted on January 13, 2010 and we are
in the first round of our design review process.
4. As we have mentioned previously, the amount of landscaping on the north can be
reduced. But, there should be additional landscaping along the west to help screen
the discharge lanes.
5. Regarding water quality, Cary Schreiner stated in his e-mail of February 8, 2010:
"...requiring additional drainage reports and essentially moving this building back 8' will
make it nearly impossible to build on this site."
Please note that there is simply a requirement to provide water quality for stormwater which
was not addressed in the initial submittal. On the north, this can be done by slowing down
the flows off the exit ramp before such flows enter the pipe. On the south, this can be done
by a bio-swale, extended detention, or bio-retention. At no point is moving the building
necessary. All that is needed is a set of calculations, one page, not a new Drainage Report.
Please have Joe Rausch call Glen Schlueter, 224-6065 for further explanation.
Be sure and return all of your redlined plans when you re -submit.
If you have any questions regarding these issues or any other issues related to this project,
please feel free to call me at (970) 221-6750.
Sincerely:
Ted Shepard
Chief Planner
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[2/3/10] The front quarter of the site free releases without water quality treatment. The
landscaped area near the type-r inlet could be a location for water quality treatment. Please
contact Wes at 416-2418 to discuss.
Number: 53 Created: 2/5/2010
[2/5/10] A drainage easement is required for the limits of the water quality mitigation.
Department: Zoning
Topic: Zoning
Issue Contact: Gary Lopez
Number: 20 Created: 2/2/2010
[2/2/10] Signage approval shall be on separate permit and based on LUC 3.8.7
Number: 21 Created: 2/2/2010
[2/2/10] Trash enclosure wall surface will need to match building surfaces.
Number: 22 Created: 2/2/2010
[2/2/10] What are the building wall treatments? Please specify materials and colors on the
architectural elevations. Also, please note mechanical screening on roof must match or
complement roof color.
Number: 23 Created: 2/2/2010
[2/2/10] Landscaping notes need to include language stating that the Certificate of
Occupancy will not be issued until there is completion and inspection of landscaping or
secured with a financial security of bond, escrow, or letter of credit for 125% of the
landscaping (materials/install total) in which case Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may
be issued.
Number: 24 Created: 2/2/2010
[2/2/10] On the Lighting Plan, please note that the Light Loss Factor should be 1.00. Also,
please change the specification for the AS1 150MHC SR4SC from "cutoff' to "full cutoff."
Number: 25 Created: 2/2/2010
[2/2/10] Two handicap accessible parking spaces required, none shown. Per LUC
3.2.2(K)(5)
Comments from Current Planning:
As we have mentioned previously, we will support the request for the number of
parking spaces, 30, as shown on the plans. In addition, as mentioned previously,
parking will not be required to be moved to the northerly portion of the site.
However, an e-mail received on Monday, February 8, 2010, from Cary Schreiner
indicates that an additional 5 —10 parking space will be needed. We are willing to
work with Envirotest Systems as to the increase in quantity but the location may
impact the proposed design solution to support the Modification to the Build -to Line
and Connecting Walkway.
2. As mentioned previously, we will support the Modification to the Build -to Line and
Connecting Walkway standard, subject to the design revision as discussed, and
agreed to by your team. This essentially involves removing two parking spaces
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Department: Technical Services Issue Contact: Jeff County
Topic: Landscape Plan
Number: 43 Created: 2/3/2010
[2/3/10] The landscape plan title should reflect the subdivision name. The subdivision plat
name is changing. Please see revised plat.
Number: 44 Created: 2/3/2010
[2/3/10] There are many line -over -text issues on the landscape plans which causes
problems for our scanning technology. Scanned documents read better without line -over -
text.
Number: 45 Created: 2/3/2010
[2010] Please change the "Site Plan" text on the landscape plans. .
Topic: Site Plan
Number: 38 Created: 2/3/2010
[2/3/10] The title of the site plan should reflect the subdivision name. The subdivision plat
name is changing. Please see revised plat.
Number: 39 Created: 2/3/2010
[2/3/10] Please remove the data path from the vicinity map on the site plan.
Number: 40 Created: 2/3/2010
[2/3/10] The lot number on the site plan will change. Please see the revised plat.
Number: 41 Created: 2/3/2010
[2/3/10] There are many line -over -text issues on the site plan.
Number: 42 Created: 2/3/2010
[2/3/10] Some of the smaller text & styles make it difficult to read.
Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewater Issue Contact: Wes Lamarque
Topic: Floodplain
Number: 54 Created: 2/5/2010
[2/5/10] Please see the redlined plans and the marked up 50% checklist for all comments
related to the floodplain.
Topic: Stormwater
Number: 36 Created: 2/3/2010
[2/3/10] Although the swale provides some water quality mitigation by disconnecting
impervious service, it does not provide sufficient water quality treatment. Bio-swales would
be better, but extended detention is the preferred treatment. Bio-swales may be more
expensive and harder to maintain than extended detention and there is sufficient space for
extended detention. Please contact Wes at 416-2418 to discuss.
Number: 37
Created: 2/3/2010
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Number: 33 Created: 2/2/2010
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
Number: 34 Created: 2/2/2010
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).
NOTE: If the address is mounted on a side of the building that does not front the road, the
street name is also required to be mounted along with the numerals.
2006 International Fire Code 505.1
Number: 35 Created: 2/2/2010
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
Department: Transportation Planning Issue Contact: Jennifer Petrik
Topic: General
Number: 47 Created: 2/4/2010
[2/4/10] A detached sidewalk along the S.E. Frontage Road is required. The parkway and
detached sidewalk widths associated with a collector level street in the Larimer County
Urban Area Street Standards is appropriate for this location - 5' detached sidewalk and an
8' parkway.
Number: 48 Created: 2/4/2010
[2/4/10] Bicycle parking facilities are required. Requirements can be found in the Land Use
Code section 3.2.2. Bicycle parking must be on a hard surface, convenient to the entrance,
well light in a safe location and protected from the elements when possible.
Number: 49 Created: 2/4/2010
[2/4/10] Please coordinate with the Colorado Department of Transportation on this project.
The right deceleration turn lane appears to direct vehicles into what the project is showing
as an exit only driveway. This could become a safety hazard. CDOT contact is Gloria Hice-
Idler at 970-350-2148.
Number: 50 Created: 2/4/2010
[2/4/10] The detached sidewalk will need to be in either an access easement or in public
right of way. This is to ensure the general public has access to utilize the sidewalk.
Please provide data on the number of vehicles per day that visit the main office after exiting
the air care testing lanes. This data might be obtained from existing facilities.
Number: 52 Created: 2/4/2010
[2/4/10] Pedestrian and bicycle Level of Service study is normally required. The Traffic
Evaluation dated November 17, 2009 does not include this study. Please contact Ward
Stanford, 221-6820 to discuss this further.
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Number: 27 Created: 2/2/2010
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 the fire lane
(30 feet on at least one long side of the building when the structures 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.
NOTE: The "fire lane" location shown on the site plan is acceptable. It must also meet the
above requirements for dedication, signage, construction and maintenance.
2006 International Fire Code 503.1.1, 503.2.3, 503.3, 503.4 and Appendix D
Number: 28 Created: 2/2/2010
HMIA AND OCCUPANCY TYPE: Thank you for submitting the Hazardous Materials Impact
Analysis. The amounts, use/storage and containment will determine occupancy type (S-1
vs. H) and related requirements.
Number: 29 Created: 2/2/2010
SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS
This proposed building shall be fire sprinklered. 2006 International Fire Code Section 963
Number: 30 Created: 2/2/2010
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION
Fire department connections shall be installed in a pre -approved location 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.
2006 International Fire Code 912.2 and PFA Fire Prevention Bureau Policy
Number: 31 Created: 2/2/2010
KEY BOXES REQUIRED
Poudre Fire Authority requires a 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.
2006 International Fire Code 506.1; PFA BUREAU POLICY 88-20
Number: 32 Created: 2/2/2010
FIRE LINE REQUIREMENT
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. NFPA 13 (2007) 23.1.3
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Landscape Note (1) should be replaced with the following:
• The soil in all landscape areas, including parkways and medians, shall be thoroughly
loosened to a depth of not less than eight (8) inches and soil amendment shall be
thoroughly incorporated into the soil of all landscape areas to a depth of at least six (6)
inches by tilling, disking or other suitable method, at a rate of at least three (3) cubic yards of
soil amendment per one thousand (1,000) square feet of landscape area.
Department: Light & Power Issue Contact: Doug Martine
Topic: Electric
Number: 1 Created: 1 /20/2010
[1/20/10] Light & Power engineering will need a Commercial Service Information (c-1) form
completed outlining the characteristics of the electric service. Will also need to coordinate
the location for the electric transformer and the name & address of who to invoice for the
Light & Power development charges. Please contact Light & Power engineering at
(970)221-6700.
Number: 2 Created: 1 /20/2010
[1/20/10] Once the plan is approved, an AutoCad drawing of the utility plan needs to be
sent to Pat Colburn. This can be sent via e-mail to PCOLBURN@FCGOV.COM.
Department: PFA Issue Contact: Carie Dann
Topic: Fire
Number: 26 Created: 2/2/2010
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
These requirements may be modified if buildings are equipped with automatic fire sprinkler
systems.
Minimum clearance around a hydrant is 36 inches; this includes distance from buildings,
curb face and landscaping (excluding ground cover).
PLEASE NOTE: You can eliminate the hydrant shown on the far, "west" side of the
structure. The other two hydrants shown on Sheet C200 WILL be required, with a slight
location change for one of them. The FDC would best be located on the south side of the
building, near the hydrant shown off the south corner of the building. However, that south
hydrant should be moved to the other side of the drive aisle, on the landscape peninsula, so
that it's on the same side of the drive as the FDC. That way, an engine can support the
sprinkler system (hydrant and FDC) without blocking the drive and cutting off access to other
apparatus. The hydrant is needed to support the automatic fire sprinkler system. The
second hydrant, shown on the north side of the building, is needed due to the square
footage of the structure. The single, existing hydrant located across the frontage road would
not be adequate to fight a fire in a 15,000-SF building.
2006 International Fire Code 508.1 and Appendix B
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It appears that with the current design, must more than 750 sq. ft. is proposed to drain
through both drive entrances. If the grading can not be altered to bring the drainage area
down to below 750 sq. ft. a curb/sidewalk chase will be required. Also, CDOT may also have
a maximum drainage area that may be less than the 750 sq. ft. in LCUASS.
Number: 11 Created: 1 /28/2010
[1/28/10] Sidewalk ramps must align with each other when crossing drive entrances. Please
refer to Transportation Planning's comments regarding the sidewalk and parkway width
requirements for this project.
Number: 12 Created: 1 /28/2010
[1/28/10] On the grading plan, please show the entire frontage road including any existing
drive entrances across the street from this project.
Number: 13 Created: 1 /28/2010
[1/28/10] The drive entrance proposed will be required to be built according to Standard
Drawing 707 in LCUASS. Provide Drawing 707 in the utility plan set.
Number: 14 Created: 1 /28/2010
[1 /28/10] On the utility set, are the water services proposed or existing? If they are
proposed, please show the approximate limits of the street cut/patch and provide the
following statement as a note on the Overall Utility Plan and Grading sheet:
Limits of street cut are approximate. Final limits are to be determined in the field by the City
Engineering Inspector. All repairs to be in accordance with City street repair standards.
Number: 15 Created: 1 /28/2010
[1/28/101 Please label the existing ROW width on the Overall Utility Plan.sheet.
Number: 16 Created: 1 /28/2010
[1/28/10] The proposed driveway location must be approved by CDOT and will require a
CDOT access permit.
Number: 17 Created: 1 /28/2010
[1/28/10] Signature blocks from Elco and Boxelder may be required for their approval of the
project because their services are being impacted. Also, CDOT may require a signature
block on the Utility Plans.
Number: 18 Created: 2/1/2010
[2/1/10] Please see the redlined Utility Plan set for complete comments.
Department: Forestry Issue Contact: Tim Buchanan
Topic: Landscape Plan
Number: 46 Created: 2/3/2010
[2/3/10] Autumn Blaze Maple does not survive in the soils found in Fort Collins. It should be
changed to Bur Oak, Catalpa, Kentucky Coffeetree, Accolade Elm or another adapted
species. Shademaster Honeylocust and Skyline Honeylocust do much better than the
Sunburst Honeylocust specified on this project.
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gal STAFF PROJECT REVIEW
City of Fort Collins
BRIAN OJALA Date: 2/8/2010
ENTASIS GROUP
12365 HURON ST., #400
WESTMINSTER, CO 80234
Staff has reviewed your submittal for AIR CARE COLORADO PDP - TYPE I
(RE:INTERCHANGE BUSINESS PARK LOTS 15 & 16 REPLAT - ENVIROTEST
EMISSIONS), and we offer the following comments:
ISSUES:
Department: Current Planning Issue Contact: Emma McArdle
Topic: CDOT
Number: 4 Created: 1 /20/2010
[1/20/10] Per email from Gloria Hice-Idler, "both accesses will require access permits."
Department: Engineering Issue Contact: Andrew Carney
Topic: General
Number: 5 Created: 1 /26/2010
[1/26/10] This project is subject to any CDOT requirements and permits regarding the
ROW, access points, and/or turn lanes.
Number: 6 Created: 1 /26,//2010 [1/26/10] Please refer to Transportation Planning's comments regarding sidewall/
k
requirements. Any sidewalk will need to be in either the R.O.W. or, an access easement. If
the easement is not dedicated on the plat associated with this project it nedto, be
dedicated by separate document and will be subject to all associated,application and filing
fees.
Number: 7 Created: 1 /26/2010
[1/26/10] This project will need a Development Agreement as well as Development
Construction Permit prior to starting work on site. I have provided the Development
Agreement information sheet with this round of review. Once completed and returned to me
I will be able to start the Development Agreement language. When the project is closer to
final design, we will begin work on the Development Construction Permit.
Number: 8 Created: 1 /28/2010
[1/28/10] Please include all of the City of Fort Collins General Notes. Numbers 26, 41, 47, &
48 were not included in the Utility Plans. If they do not apply to this particular project they
still must be included.
Number: 9 Created: 1 /28/2010
[1/28/10] On the Grading Plan, please include spot elevations for all lot corners, and finish
floors/too of foundation elevations.
Number: 10 �� Created: 1/28/2010
[1/28110] According to the Larimer Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS), no more than
750 sq. ft�hiay drain across/through a drive entrance measured from behind the ROW line.
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