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Home My WebLink AboutMELDRUM OFFICE BUILDING - PDP - PDP130027 - CORRESPONDENCE - REVISIONSWhere are the Meter locations? Response: Meters have been located on the architectural elevations. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/04/2013 09/04/2013: Where is a floor Plan of the parking inside the building? Response: The parking is located on the west half of the first floor. There are a total of six private parking stalls. Does it meet the required stall dimensions? Response: The stalls are 9'-0" wide and 19'-0" deep with a 24'-0" drive aisle between the two. Is there a Handicap van accessible space? Response: No. Based on conversations with the building department, there is no requirement for a private garage to have a handicap stall. provided. Response: An alternative compliance request was provided with this submittal. Indoor bike parking exceeding the requirement is being provided. Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffington@fcgov.com Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: Show the existing 3/4" water service. If it is not being used, add notes pertaining to abandonment at the main (i.e. coordination with FC Utilities, etc.). Response: The approximate location of the existing 3/4" water service is now shown based on field locates of the curb stop and main in Meldrum. The abandonment at the main will be coordinated with FC Utilities. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: Add note regarding coordination with FC Utilities on abandonment of unused water and/or sewer services. Response: A note has been added. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: See redlined utility plans for additional comments. Response: Redline comments have been addressed. Department: Zoning Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcqov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/04/2013 09/04/2013: Mechanical/utility equipment (vents, flues, conduit,RTU's/ac, boxes, meters, transformers...) locations shall be identified on the plans with notes on how such equipment is screened and painted. Response: The louvers, vents, meters, etc have been shown on the exterior elevations and will be painted to match adjacent materials. Applicant responed that the equipment will be located in the basement of the building and vents can be found on the elevations. Looking at the elevations no such locations have been identified. Response: Some mechanical equipment is located on the roof and will be fully screened. See the exterior elevations for location and material. Is there no roof top mechanicaVutiltiy equipment? Response: See comment above. redlines. Response: This information has been grayed back. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Please show a bearing & distance to the offsets found. See redlines. Response: The bearing and distance has been added, per the redlines. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Please show the east right of way line of Meldrum Street. Response: The east right-of-way line is now shown. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Please label the subdivision on the east side of Meldrum Street. See redlines. Response: The subdivision on the east side of Meldrum Street is now labeled. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Please change the legal description to match the Subdivision Plat. See redlines. Response: Legal description coordinated to match. Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Ward Stanford, 970-221-6820, wstanford@fcgov.com Topic: Traffic Impact Study Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/17/2013 09/17/2013: In Table 2, Trip Generation, under the Parking Garage heading, is the "Other" use the estimated trips by the general public using the garage unrelated to the developments staff and clientel use? Please clarify what traffic is referred to as "Other". Response: A memo responding to this comment is attached. Department: Transportation Planning Contact: Aaron Iverson, 970-416-2643, aiverson@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/17/2013 09/17/2013: The curved sidewalk through the front plaza should be straightened out so that the public using the sidewalk don't have to diverge on their path. The way it is laid out blurs the line between what is public space and what is private space for the office building. The sidewalk and areas east of the right-of-way should be clearly recongnizable public space. Response: The path now passes underneath the canopy. There is a direct 7' clear path between the landscape and the columns. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/17/2013 09/17/2013: Bicycle parking near the entrance of the building facing Meldrum needs to be Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Please mask the text in the hatch area on sheet 7. See redlines. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Should the sheet titles read Blue Ocean? Response: No. The building is being called Meldrum Office Building. Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: There are line over text issues on sheet C300. See redlines. Response: These line over text issues have been corrected. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 4 09/25/2013: No comments. Topic: Lighting Plan Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Should the sheet titles read Blue Ocean? Response: No. The building is being called Meldrum Office Building. Topic: Plat Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Please add 'Being a replat of a portion of Lots 6 and 7, Block 81 Town of Fort Collins" to the subtitle. Response: This description has been added to the subtitle. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Please add the missing language, and square footage and acreage to the Statment Of Ownership And Subdivision. Response: This information has been added to the plat. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Are there any lienholders? If so, please add a signature block. If not, please add a note stating there are no lienholders for the property. Response: A note stating there are no lienholders on the property has been added to the plat. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Please add bearings & distances for the easements along the west side of the property. See redlines. Response: Bearings and distances have been added, per the redlines. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Please use a different and less prominent text for the (old) Lot labels. See Response: Noted. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/26/2013 09/26/2013: BDA Per Assistant Fire Marshal Ron Gonzales, please be aware the adoption of the 2012 fire code will require a bi-directional antenna be installed in this building. This will be a retroactive requirement at some point in the near future. It is therefore recommended that the project team takes this into account during the planning stages and decides to take a proactive position by installing a BDA during initial building construction. This would also be another step towards mitigating the access condition already noted. Response: A radio amplification system in compliance with IBC 403.4.4 and 915 is planned for this building. The exact configuration is to be determined via a field survey after the building is constructed. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcqov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/17/2013 09/17/2013: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq-ft therefore Erosion and Sediment Control Materials need to be submitted for FDP. The erosion control requirements are in the Stormwater Design Criteria under the Amendments of Volume 3 Chapter 7 Section 1.3.3. Current Erosion Control Materials Submitted does not meet requirements. Please submit; Erosion Control Plan, Erosion Control Report, and an Escrow / Security Calculation. If you need clarification concerning this section, or if there are any questions please contact Jesse Schlam 970-218-2932 or email @ ischlam@fcgov.com Response: Acknowledged Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcqov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: Please provide a letter stating permission for draining the west portion of the development through the lot to the north. Response: Included with submittal Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: Please be more specific on the design of the LID features and give a preliminary indication on the volume of treatment that will be proposed and show which areas will be treated, including the areas in the right-of-way. Response: The LID narrative has been expanded. Preliminary calculations have been appended to the letter as well. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Response: A utility coordination meeting was held on 10/9/13 and the locations of the transformer were discussed. It was confirmed by our electrical engineer that the new building will require a new transformer and it is shown on the civil plans. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/17/2013 09/17/2013: A C-1 form and 1-line diagram will need to be submitted. The C-1 form is available at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/imq/site specific/uploads/c-1 form.pdf. Response: A C-1 form and a 1-line diagram will be submitted as soon as they are available to submit Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/17/2013 09/17/2013: Contact Light and Power Engineering for the fire pump wiring requirements. Response: The fire pump will be connect to comply with Light and Power requirements. Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/26/2013 09/26/2013: OUT OF ACCESS Buildings exceeding 30' in height require ladder truck access in order to facilitate rescue operations from upper stories as well as allow firefighters access to the roof for fire suppression. This fire access lane shall be located on the longest side of the building and be position no farther than 30' from the building. These code requirements are expected to be met in low rise buildings and comment #7 from conceptual review addressed this requirement. It is understood that the site constraints and current building design do not allow this code requirement to be met. The fire lane cannot be positioned along the longest side of the building and the building setback from Meldrum is greater than 30'. These two site conditions coupled with the 80' building height make firefighter rescue operations and roof access unobtainable. In this situation, our ladder truck quite literally cannot reach the top of the building and it forces the PFA to consider this building similar to a high rise. As such, Fire Marshal, Bob Poncelow and I met with project representatives on Aug. 16 to discuss options for alternative compliance. The July 19 response letter from the project team proposes that to mitigate the site condition, "one stair shaft of the building will be equipped with a communications system and areas of refuge on each level with in the stair shaft." The Fire Marshal appreciates the efforts the project team has made to date however as the current plan creates a condition containing access obstacles similar to those of high rise buildings, additional means of achieving alternative compliance are necessary. Further review and discussion is needed. In the interim, the Fire Marshal invites the project team to consider other code requirements pertaining to high rise buildings. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Response: VFLA and the owner have been in contact with Jim Lynxwiler and are in the process of working out a solution. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/26/2013 09/26/2013: STANDPIPES Both 2 hour fire protected stairwells will have a standpipe system. Response: The path now passes underneath the canopy. There is a direct 7' clear path between the landscape and the columns. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Additional notes may need to be added to the Site plan and civil drawings in regards to the Canopy, boulders, etc. that they will be approved by separate permit and not approved per these drawings. Response: Added to notes. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 09/16/2013: No comments. Department: Internal Services Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-224-6189, Topic: General Comment Number: 1 slorson@fcgov.com Comment Originated: 09/16/2013 Comment Originated: 09/09/2013 09/09/2013: GIS: 1. Projects with three or more tenant units require the Unit Level Addressing form to be completed and submitted to the GIS Department once plans have met final approval through Development Review and are recorded with the City. This can occur anytime during construction, but before any utilities or address signs are installed. All addressing will be determined by the GIS Department and submitted to Poudre Fire Authority, LISPS, Building Services, and Fort Collins Utilities. Failure to contact GIS and determining addresses through other means may result in address changes. The Unit Level Addressing form can be obtained by contacting the GIS office at gis@fcgov.com or (970) 416-2483. Response: There will be one tenant occupying the building. At this time, there is no need for suite numbers. Department: Light And Power Contact: Justin Fields, 970-224-6150, "fields@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/17/2013 09/17/2013: System modification and electric development charges will apply, contact Light and Power Engineering (970-221-6700) for an estimate of these charges. A credit will be given for the existing services. It is recommended that the existing services are documented before deconstruction begins. Response: Existing services and intended new service locations will be documented prior to deconstruction. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/17/2013 09/17/2013: Coordinate the transformer and meter location with Light and Power Engineering, as well as the relocation of the electric feed for 401 Mountain. proposed. Response: The lotlines and labels for the existing lots to be replatted are now gray for clarity. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: We will require a letter of intent from the adjacent property owner prior to public hearing for the the offsite access, drainage and utility easement. Response: The letter of acknowledgement is included with submittal. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Additional information will be required for the size of the proposed boulders within the right of way. They should not exceed 2 feet in height. Response: The proposed boulders will vary in height to create a more natural look and provide interest. Many of the boulders are intended to also function as seating so they will be 18"-24" max. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: The sandstone pavers in the right of way are not atypical for right of way. Please propose a detail of how these pavers will be installed, bedded, etc. I will discuss internally if we have a detail that has worked in the past. Response: Detail has been provided with submittal. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: As discussed previously the main entrance canopy into the Right of Way may require an encroachment easement that needs to be approved by Council. I will provide you with more information with the steps required for the proposed canopy. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: If accent lighting or spot lights are proposed in the right of way we will need additional information on the type of lighting, power demand, bury depth, etc. The lines should be locatable. Response: • There are (4) type "DD" landscape tree lights shown in the right of way on sheet 8. • The fixture is scheduled to utilize (1)50W MR16 Ushio lamp at 120V on sheet 8 • The fixture is scheduled on sheet 8 as combo posUGFI receptacle and accent flood with internal honeycomb louver and external glare shield Arlington GP26BR + Hydrel 4620-M50-MVOLT-KM-I HL-GS-BZ. • The light fixture cut sheet are shown on sheet 11. • The line to feed these fixtures will be at code minimum per NEC 300.5 and will depend on the installation method chosen by the contractor probably 18-24" below finished grade. • The line will be "locatable" the same way any 120V underground electrical circuit is locatable. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: The public sidewalk at the main entrance should pass underneath the canopy providing a straight and direct path for pedestrians. The sidewalk may still meander in front of the canopy but a direct accessible route still needs to be provided underneath. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Andrew Gingerich, 970-221-6603, agingerich@fcgov.com Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: The alley behind this project that will be used for access to the project is currently failing and in poor condition. The alley will need to be brought up to standard from the back of Right of Way at Mountain Ave to the southern lot line of this project. Response: Acknowledged. Our paving plan now indicates that this portion of the alley is to be repaved. Design information on this repaving will be provided at final. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: This project is to be stand alone and separate from the parking garage propsoed to the South. The plans appeared to show remnants of the garage on sheets. Please revise plans to only show those improvements intended with the office building. Response: This issue was coordinated with Andrew. The existing parking lot outline is now shown on site and Civil. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: The building includes a basement. How will this foundation be constructed in such close proximity to adjacent properties? If foundation tie -backs are to be used they will need to be fiberglass if extended into the right of way and a letter of intent required by all adjacent property owners. Response: Brinkman Construction is confirming whether or not shoring will be required. The adjacent building has a basement which might alleviation the need for shoring. Letters of intent will be provided if necessary. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Additional information is required prior to hearing on the rain gardens proposed within the Right of Way along Meldrum Street. Additionally some preliminary design on grade spots on how drainage will navigate the curb and gutter and flowline bump outs on Meldrum Street. At final a flowline profile will be required on West side of Meldrum. Response: An initial meeting with Engineering and Stormwater was conducted on October 91". The "flow -through" design concept and treatment area were clarified. Preliminary spot elevations have been added to the Utility Plans. Additional design details are expected to be discussed during the Final Plan phase. Topic: General Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Please let me know when you would like to schedule Utility Coordination meeting so that I can make sure we get as many utility representatives as possible in the meeting. Response: The Utility Coordination Meeting was held on October 9" . Thank you. Topic: Plat Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013 09/25/2013: Vary the linetype or text to clearly identify that Lot 6 and 7 are existing and Lot 1 is exterior elevations). The massing of the 6th floor has been updated to add more articulation. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: Please label the windows to ensure transparency where they appear to exist. Response: Labels have been added the exterior elevation to more define the windows. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: A plaza that provides active and passive activities for the general public must be provided per Sec. 4.16(E)(1)(c). This can be provided in the ROW amongst the boulders. Thus, the boulders must be seating friendly and arranged in groups that promote interaction and have access such as pavers. Detailed plaza renderings shall be provided at the PDP level. Response: The eastern area of the plaza has been enhanced to promote more seating opportunities. Sandstone boulders set approximately 18"- 24" high will serve as informal seating along the sandstone plaza. Two additional areas to the north and south of the plaza have also been added to expand seating area and will feature a crusher fines groundcover. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: Landscaping shall be provided against the building per Sec. 4.16(D)(1). This detail can be provided at Final Plan. Response: Noted. Topic: Lighting Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: Please submit an alternative compliance request per Sec. 3.2.4(E) for the uplighting on the decorative light fixtures and the light spill beyond 20' along the ROW that exceeds 0.1 footcandles. Response: Alternative compliance letter included with submittal. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: If all bike parking is provided as enclosed parking, an alternative compliance request must be submitted per Sec. 3.2.2(C)(4)(c). Response: Alternative compliance letter included with submittal. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: What will the tenants do regarding trash until the adjacent building is constructed? Response: The existing trash enclosure on the property at 401 Mountain will be shared between the buildings. The building at 401 West Mountain has the same owner and has agreed to share the trash enclosure. This will be a permanent situation. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: The shadow study bleeds off the panels provided. Please expand so the full extent of the shadow can be seen. Response: The shadows have been expanded to show their full coverage. See attached sheets. City of 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 lcgov. com/de velopmentre view October 11, 2013 Responses: 10-16-13 Planning Response: Ripley Design Civil Response: Northern Engineering Architecture Response: VFLA Electrical Response: APS Traffic Response: Delich Associates RE: Meldrum Office Building, PDP130027, Round Number 1 Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of the above referenced project. If you have questions about any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through the Project Planner, Seth Lorson, at 970-224-6189 or slorson@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Current Planning Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-224-6189, slorson@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: Provide examples as a material board and rendering of the "composite panels 1-3", "zinc panel", "spandrel panel", and "storefront". These materials are not included in the permitted materials noted in Sec. 4.16(D)(5)(e). Also, a provision of this section is that the material modules not exceed 5' horizontally or 3' vertically thus a modification may be necessary because panels of these materials exceeding this size are in many places on the proposed building. Response: Samples and/or cut sheets of the materials will be provided to the planning department. The zinc panel in specific has been removed from the scope of the exterior of the project. The panel joint do exceed 5'x3' in some areas and this is to mitigate/reduce the mass of the building. The larger panels help the building disappear. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: The zinc panels on the 6th floor exceed Win width and are easily viewed from Mountain Avenue. This area needs to be broken up per Sec. 3.5.3(E)(2)(a). Response: The zinc panel on the 6th floor have been changed to a third composite panel color (see the