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Number: 3 Created: 8/19/2009
[8/19/09] The long-term parking spaces will need to be identified with a raised "employee
parking only" sign.
Number: 4 Created: 8/19/2009
(8/19/09] The building square footage for Building 1 is indicated as being 28,980 s.f. on the
building footprint, but as being 27,819 s.f. in the "proposed uses Building #1 table" on the
site plan. Which figure is correct?
Number: 5 Created: 8/19/2009
(8/19/09] Each parking lot landscape island is required to have a tree and have a dimension
of at least 8' in its smallest dimension per Section 3.2.1(E)(5)C. Some islands don't contain
trees and are smaller than 8'.
Number: 6 Created: 8/19/2009
[8/19/09] Signage isn't approved by this PDP, and should be removed from drawings. FYI,
the RM12 signage shown on top of the canopy on the front of Bldg 1 doesn't comply with the
sign code. Signs aren't allowed on top of canopy.
Number: 7 Created: 8/19/2009
[8/19/09] The solar collector car park structure needs to be clearly shown/labeled on the
site plan, with building dimensions shown.
Comments from Current Planning — please see redlines.
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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year flood. Therefore, it is recommended that the lowest floor elevation and all HVAC,
electrical, equipment, etc. be elevated 2 additional feet above the flood elevation. Any
proposed road improvements to Vine Drive should also take this information into account.
Please contact Marsha Hilmes-Robinson, 224-6036, with any questions about this issue.
Topic: Stormwater
Number: 53 Created: 8/25/2009
[8125/09] The volume for the quantity detention needs to be calculated assuming no release
for the 100-year storm. This will increase the required volume a little. Also, the volume was
a little low compared to calculations run in our office. I got around .95 ac-ft. The FAA
spreadsheet should have rain data every 5 minutes, not 10. 1 have a spreadsheet that I can
email you if you need it.
Number: 54 Created: 8/25/2009
(8/25/09] Since our design review meeting, new information regarding the electrical power
company's concerns have surfaced. These issues will need to be worked out before a
hearing can be scheduled. More specifically, achieving the required volume in the detention
pond and still meeting the power company's concerns.
Number: 55 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] A letter of intent is required from the City of Fort Collins Natural Resources
Department and from the Coy Ditch Company before a public hearing. The use of this off -
site property for the extra detention volume required and for directing the spillway on this
property and over the ditch makes this a requirement.
Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewater Issue Contact: Roger Buffington
Topic: WaterMastewater
Number: 56 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] The existing City water main in Vine is a 6-inch. Revise labels and notes
accordingly.
Number: 57 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Connections to the 21-inch sanitary sewer must be at a manhole.
Number: 58 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Show the curb stop and meter pit on the water service to the west building.
Number: 59 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Show the water main and sanitary sewer crossings in the storm sewer profiles.
Install steel casings on the water/sewer lines when below pipelines which are 24-inches or
greater diameter.
Number: 60 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] See relined plans for other comments.
Department: Zoning Issue Contact: Peter Barnes
Topic: Zoning
Number: 2 Created: 8/19/2009
[8/19/09] Show building footprint dimensions on site plan for all buildings, including the bike
parking pavilion.
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Number: 92 Created: 8/28/2009
[8/28/09] Depending on the building location to the east, please include on -site east/west
pedestrian connectivity.
Department: Technical Services Issue Contact: Jeff County
Topic: Landscape Plan
Number: 66 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] Please correct the typo (the word landscape) in the title block, in the "sheet title"
section.
Number: 67 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] The landscape plan has line over text & text over text issues.
Topic: Plat
Number: 61 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] The boundary closes, the legal does not. The legal & boundary do not match.
Number: 62 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] The southwest corner of section 1 description in the legal & boundary do not
match.
Number: 63 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] The plat title is missing from the statement of ownership and subdivision.
Number: 64 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] Please change the plat name to "Inverness Innovation Park First Filing" or
something similar.
Number: 69 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] All right of ways & easements outside of the boundary, need to be recorded by
separate document.
Number: 70 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] The area of lot 1 needs to reflect the right of way dedicated for Vine Drive.
Topic: Site Plan
Number: 65 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] Please note that there are line over text issues on the site plan.
Topic: Trash Enclosure Plan
Number: 68 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09) The trash enclosure plan looks good. No comments.
Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewater Issue Contact: Wes Lamarque
Topic: F/oodplain
Number: 52 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] As discussed during the meeting on 8-18-2009, the City has new data that shows
that the entire RM12 site would be impacted by the 100-year floodplain. More water is
flowing down Vine Drive than what is shown in the FEMA modeling. This new information is
not regulatory, but it is highly recommended that this information be used for design
purposes. The new data shows approximately 2 feet of flooding across the site in the 100-
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[8/26/09] The interim condition is very difficult to follow and review over the contours of the
grading plan. Please prepare a horizontal control plan to provide more clarity on the interim
condition.
Number: 79 Created: 8/26/2009
(8/26/09] Please ensure the property line boundary is shown on all sheets of the
construction plan set. Sheet 4 of the plan set does not indicate property line boundaries to
verify if all the grading can be contained on -site. It does appear that offsite grading will be
needed at least to the east.
Number: 80 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] The grading plan appear to show curb and gutter on both sides of Vine Drive,
which has my assuming that both sides of the street along the development's property
frontage is to be built at this time, however interim tapers are only shown on the north side.
Is the curb and gutter (and driveway) on the south side not being proposed at this time and
the grading plan combines showing interim and ultimate conditions? Again an interim
horizontal control plan would be beneficial. Please note that the frontage improvements
abutting the infiltration pond will need to be satisfied with this development.
Number: 82 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] The ultimate design should call out what the limits of the design are tying into and
show such on the drawings. Does the terminus of the offsite design to the west tie into
designs done with Old Town North? Does the terminus of the offsite design to the east need
to show a transition to tie into existing edge of pavement?
Number: 95 Created: 8/28/2009
[8/28/09] On the construction drawings, please further refine the diosplay of information to
be more readable (and thereby more scanable). There is information such as elevation
numbers on the grading plan that cannot be easily read and won't scan (in the hatched
spillway area). Numbers, text, and data need to not have any overlapping shading, lines,
etc.
Department: Light & Power Issue Contact: Doug Martine
Topic: General
Number: 1 Created: 8/18/2009
[8/18/09] Please see the Light & Power comments entered for the ODP, (#30-09).
Department: PFA Issue Contact: Carie Dann
Topic: Fire
Number: 86 Created: 8/27/2009
1 met with the applicants and we resolved several issues: 24-foot EAE is acceptable; change
location of EAE; add a fire hydrant; rollover curb west of building; remote FDC required; two
Knox Boxes are required.
Department: Transportation Planning Issue Contact: Matt Wempe
Topic: General
Number: 91 Created: 8/28/2009
[8/28/09] The plan set needs to be updated to incorporate our conversation at
Transportation Coordination on August 20, 2009. This includes an attached sidewalk along
the south side of Vine Drive and the relocated Vine Drive alignment.
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- obtaining of all necessary letters of intent from offsite property owners
- receiving revised information on how a design of Vine Drive that achieves a right turn lane
at Linden operates and affects the development as a whole
- receiving information on how the reduced geometric design affects operational speed
- provide clearer interim design information, with more suitable transitions
- addressing inadequate cover over storm lines within Vine
Number: 93 Created: 8/28/2009
[8/28/09] In checking with Sheri Langenberger, the TDR fee provided appears to fall short
of the amount needed. The site plan specifies a building square footage size that is higher
than the size lindicated in the TDR fee that was calculated and then posted.
Topic: Plat
Number: 71 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] The plat shows areas outside of the platted property being legally described (such
as the drainage easement for the pond on the south side of Vine and the portion of the
access, utility and drainage easement to the east of Lot 1). I've verified with the City
Surveyor that the plat cannot be the document that establishes these areas because they're
outside of the platted boundary. Either these areas need to be conveyed by separate
document to the City, or the platted boundary needs to be expanded to include these areas.
One consideration in this regard between the two options, may be the cost differential
between the increased TDR fee of an expanded plat boundary against the TDR fee to
dedicate by separate document.
Number: 83 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] The lack of a continuous 15' utility easement behind Vine Drive will need approval
from the utility providers.
Topic: Site Plan
Number: 94 Created: 8/28/2009
[8/28/09] The site plan shows a 15' utility easement along the entire property which does
not correspond to the plat.
Topic: Utility Plans
Number: 72 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] The construction drawings specify the use of 8:1 tapers in the existing interim
condition for Vine Drive. AASHTO's "Geometric Design of Highways and Streets" 2004,
specifies that an 8:1 taper is appropriate for design speeds up to 30 mph and 15:1 for
design speeds up to 50 mph. Given the minor arterial classification for Vine Drive (and the
50 mph design speed of a minor arterial), please use the 15:1 taper.
Number: 73 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] The storm drain system within Vine Drive is lacking meeting minimum cover depth
below the pavement. (Storm lines A, D & F). Perhaps raising the road should be looked at if
the outlet depth is apparently set.
Number: 75 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] On the construction drawings, please add a typical cross section for Vine, label
street names on the plan view (Vine, Redwood, etc.), and a vicinity map would be ideal.
Number: 76
Created: 8/26/2009
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Topic: Utility Plans
Number: 43 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Add Environmental Planner signature line to the General Notes,Utility Plan,
Grading Plan (sheets 4 and 5) and the Drainage and Erosion Control Plan.
Number: 45 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Add a demolition plan to the set so that all of the items to be removed, demolished
or deconstructed can be clearly seen.
Number: 46 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] On the Utility Plan, Grading Plans and the Drainage and Erosion Control plan add
the natural feature buffer label, the buffer zone line and the LOD line per the Site Plan
comments.
Topic: Utility Plans General Notes
Number: 44 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Add the following note: Refer to Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code for allowable
uses within a buffer zone.
Department: Engineering Issue Contact: Marc Virata
Topic: General
Number: 74 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] Sheet 6 of the construction drawings sketches out what I measure as a required
sight distance easement based upon LCUASS 7-16 and the driveway location. Most of this
occurs on the future lot to the east, however a sight distance easement would need to be
dedicated at this time with the creation of the driveway access on the current lot.
Number: 78 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] The results of the Transportation Coordination meeting last Thursday will need to
be followed -up on in terms of: 1) seeing how a design for a right turn lane can be
accommodated from eastbound Vine to Linden (and how this perhaps affect the overall
design) and 2) having information provided on the reduced centerline radii and how it
impacts the speed along Vine Drive. This should be a pre -hearing item needing to be
addressed.
Number: 81 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] Please ensure that the drive approaches onto Vine are constructed fully in
concrete to the property line in accordance to our driveway detail. The plans seem to show
them more like street intersections. Note that the driveway detail provided in the details
section is not the radius style driveway as proposed on the plans.
Number: 84 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09] The rationale behind the reduction in the parking stall depth requirement variance
is a little awkward from my perspective. Metting the standard would require the elimination
of one or more parking spaces, while at the same time the rationale in approving the shorter
setback (and adding parking spaces) is that the development of alterntive modes will be
emphasized and occupants are highly green motivated. There's a contradiction 1 see and
would like to have the presentation revised as a result.
Number: 85 Created: 8/26/2009
[8/26/09) Key concerns prior to hearing involve:
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Topic: Plat
Number: 10 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Delineate the the buffer lines along the lake Canal and Coy Ditch. Label lines
"Natural Features Buffer Zone Line."
Number: 11 Created: 8/25/2009
(8/25/09] Label buffer areas as "Natural Feature Buffer Zone."
Number: 12 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Add the following note to the Plat:
Refer to Section 3.4.1(E) of the Land Use Code for allowable uses within a buffer zone.
Topic: Site Plan
Number: 13 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Remove topo lines from plan, not neccesary. Do not show any of the demolished
or removed items for the plan. The Site Plan should only show the proposed conditions and
any existing conditions to reamin as part of the development plan.
Number: 14 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Remove centerline of ditch from plan.
Number: 15 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Enhance the Top of Ditch line. Label as "Top of Ditch Embankment."
Number: 16 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Remove 50' buffer label and line from plan.
Number: 17 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] A Limit of Development (LOD) line shall be defined and added to the Site Plan
following the final layout of the project.
Number: 18 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Add the buffer zone line for the Lake Canal to the plan, per the final layout. Label
the line as " Natural Feature Buffer zone Line."
Number: 19 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09) Label the buffer area of the Lake Canal as "Natural Feature Buffer."
Number: 20 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Add the following note to the plan: Refer to Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code
for allowable uses within a buffer zone.
Number: 21 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] The Site Plan shall show lot with the detention pond faclities and the
improvements to the spillway for the Poudre River. This is required so that the LOD line is
shown for the complete development plan.
Number: 22 Created: 8/25/2009
(8/25/09] Show the buffer line for the Coy ditch and labe buffer zone and line per previous
comments for the Lake Canal.
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[8/25/09] Landscape Plan shall include the detention pond and lot across Vine Drive.
Planting density within and adjacent to the Coy Ditch buffer will be increased to the same
standards as the buffer along the Lake Canal per comment #33.
Number: 31 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Add text per the redlines to note #5 of the Tree Protection Notes.
Number: 32 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Add text per the redlines to note #10 of the Planting Notes.
Number: 33 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Within the buffer zones, plant material size can be reduced in size to 1 gallon
containers. Plant material shakll be increased in quantity to meet the Performance
Standards of Section 3.4.1(E) of the Land Use Code.
Number: 34 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Per Land Use Code revisions dated 17 July 2009, show accurately and clearly all
applicable hydrozones on the plan. Include a Water Budget Table per the landscape Plan
submittal list. See the attached document for specific requirements.
Number: 35 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Quadruple the seeding rates for all seed applications within the buffer zones.
Describe application methods in the chart.
Number: 37 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Provide a separate table for plant material with the buffer zones.
Number: 38 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Show landscape material surrounding the trash enclosure.
Topic: Photometric Site Plan
Number: 40 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] There shall be no light spillage into the buffer zone. Adjust light fixtures to
address the performance standards of Section 3.4.1(E)(1).
Number: 41 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09]
Add location of buffer line to the plan per the Site Plan. Label buffer zone and line per Site
Plan comments.
Number: 42 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Fixture AA shall include a full house side shield. In this case Accessory MA1213-
XX.
Topic: Planning Principles
Number: 9 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] In the Statement of Planning Objectives, address Principle Env-6,Policy OL-1.2
and Principle WC-las the framework for addressing the impacts upon the Lake Canal and
Coy Ditch buffers.,
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Number: 89 Created: 8/27/2009
[8/27/09] As the development plan extends eastward into the adjacent lot, the canal buffer
zone will also be cleaned up following the same standards set forth for the lot under review.
Number: 90 Created: 8/27/2009
[8/27/09] All nuisance species, including Russian Olive and siberian Elm will be removed
from the buffer zone. A note shall be added to the Landscape Plan and the Demolition Plan
desribing this requirement.
Topic: Grading plan
Number: 47 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Grading Plan shall be reviewed by Tim Buchanan as disturbance is shown within
the root zone of the trees within the buffer zone. Typically, there is no disturbance in this
area. Describe the depth of cut or fill in this area.
Number: 49 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Delineate the Coy Ditch embankments on the plan.
Number: 50 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Add the tree line along the entire length of the canal.
Topic: Landscape Plan
Number: 23 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Label the Lake Canal and Coy Ditch buffer zone per the previous comment on the
Site Plan.
Number: 24 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Add the buffer zones line to the plan per the Site Plan and label per previous
comment on the Site Plan.
Number: 25 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Show all trees above 6" in diameter, including multiple stem trees, to be saved
within the buffer zone on the plan.
Number: 26 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Accurately depict the tree line on the plan.
Number: 27 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Add note for any tree to be pruned with how much of the tree to be removed.
Number: 28 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Depict the top of the Lake Canal and Coy Ditch embankment per the Site Plan
comment.
Number: 29 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Add a LOD line per the Site Plan comment for the Lake Canal and the Coy Ditch.
Number: 30
Created: 8/25/2009
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STAFF PROJECT REVIEW
City of Fort Collins
Michael Bello Date: 8/31/2009
Urban Development Partners, LLC
1220 S. College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Staff has reviewed your submittal for RM12 AT INVERNESS INNOVATION PARK PDP -
TYPE I, and we offer the following comments:
ISSUES:
Department: Current Planning Issue Contact: Dana Leavitt
Topic: General
Number: 36 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] This project will be evaluated by the Performance Standards of Section
3.4.1(E)(1) (a) through (i) of the Land Use Code. Review these standards to ensure that
that your plans, including the Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Lighting Plan and Grading Plan
meet the purpose of the standards. Include clear and concise narrative explaining how
these standards are being met in the next submittal.
Number: 39 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] The trash and recycling structure shall comply with Section 3.2.5 of the Land Use
Code. Provide information compliance with this section of the code.
Number: 51 Created: 8/25/2009
[8/25/09] Per the discussion at the meeting on August 19, 2009, the Site Plan and
associated buffer along the Lake Canal shall be determined following an evaluation of the
ramifications of elevating the building an additional 2 feet to comply with the floodplain
review of the project. In addition, Building 2 can be no closer to the canal than building 1; a
full plan and elevations of the deck along the north side of the building and a justification for
it's exixtence is required prior to establishing the final location of the buffer zone line. All
other items discussed in that meeting shall be enumerated in the next submittal and how
they have been addressed. Some of these items have been commented on as part of this
review.
Number: 87 Created: 8/27/2009
[8/27/09] The following items were discussed during the meeting on Augustl9th, and will be
addressed in the next submittal:
1. Provide deck plan, elevations and details;
2. Redesign east parking lot to pull north edge further away from the top of the Lake Canal
embankment;
3. Pull both buildings as far south of the top of embankment as possible;
4. An open rail fence with wire mesh will be used to delineate the edge of the buffer zone
along the Lake Canal;
There wil Ibe no pedestrian access into the lake Canal buffer zone.
Number: 88 Created: 8/27/2009
[8/27/09] A licensed tree service company is required to prune up and remove any tree
trucks per the field inspection of August 19, 2009. Contact tim Buchanan (970-221-6361 to
ensure that proposed pruning and trunk removal is approved by the City.
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