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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNORTH COLLEGE TACO JOHN'S - PDP - 13-10 - CORRESPONDENCE -On the lighting plan, the use of 1,000 watt metal halide fixtures is excessive. For example, these fixtures are used at the corner of College Avenue and Mountain Avenue which sees significantly higher levels of bicycle and pedestrian traffic than what would be expected at Taco John's. For a site of this size, with a heavy emphasis on auto -related usage, lower wattage fixtures must be selected. Most shopping centers utilize 250 watt or 400 watt fixtures with no loss of night time visibility or safety. RESPONSE: 320 watt fixtures are now specified. There can be no more than 0.1 (one -tenth) foot-candle as measure 20 feet from property line. The plan must provide this data. If this maximum is exceeded, then house -side shields must be installed. RESPONSE: See revised Lighting Plan. The light loss factor must be 1.00, not .75. RESPONSE: See revised Lighting Plan. Remove the note that refers to fixtures being tilted at 30 degrees. This is not allowed. Fixtures must be at 90 degree cutoff and fully shielded. At final, we will need a specification sheet for the selected fixture. RESPONSE: See revised Lighting Plan. The architectural elevations indicate wall -mounted goose -neck fixtures. These fixtures must be included in the schedule. And, be sure that the foot-candles are included in the point -by - point illuminance plan. Note that the lamp must be totally surrounded by the housing and not protrude below. As with the pole fixtures, a specification sheet will be needed at final. RESPONSE: To be provided by Taco John's International and/or Security Lighting. Please establish the location of the electrical transformer. The transformer must not be visible from North College Avenue and be within 10 feet of hard surface for emergency change -out. The transformer may be sized to serve the future development on the south side of the property so you may want to pick a location strategically. If not, the back of the store would be an ideal location so as to not interfere with North College Avenue landscaping. RESPONSE: See response to #1, above. This concludes Staff comments at this time. 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. RESPONSE: Likewise, please don't hesitate to call the Applicant Team with any questions that arise during review of Final Plan documents. Sincerely: Ted Shepard Chief Planner RESPONSES BY: Northern Engineering (970.221.4158) - Nick Haws, PE, LEED AP - Cody Snowdon, El Taco John's International (307.772.3951) - Jim Nichols Page 7 On the landscape plan, please provide a tree mitigation schedule which indicates the number and caliper size of trees to be removed and the number and caliper size of the mitigation trees. RESPONSE: A Tree Mitigation Schedule has been added (see revised Landscape Plan). The shrubs that are proposed between the store and the public sidewalk should be continued to the south property line. A mix of species is recommended. For consistency, a minimum height of two to three feet is recommended. RESPONSE: See revised Landscape Plan. Please provide a cluster of plant material to screen headlight glare that would impact the residential property to the west. Placing a cluster of evergreen trees along the west property line would be an effective screen. As there are no evergreen trees on the landscape plan, please consider this location. Perhaps a cluster of columnar spruce would be appropriate. RESPONSE: Columnar Blue Spruces have been added (see revised Landscape Plan). Please consider reducing the number of Skyline Honeylocust and replace with any of the deciduous shade trees approved by the City Forester for street trees (i.e. Hackberry, Green Ash, Littleleaf Linden). RESPONSE: See revised Landscape Plan. Note that the Broadmoor Juniper needs to be specified for a 5-gallon container. RESPONSE: See revised Landscape Plan. Please indicate that "veneer' is cultured stone (Ledgestone) to match the building. RESPONSE: See revised Landscape Plan. After Wednesday's project review meeting, I learned that the interim detention pond will be relatively shallow and flat. Have you considered adding picnic tables, trash containers, etc. to this area to encourage outdoor dining? Such improvements do not have to be permanent and would be a natural addition to the walkway that connects to the mobile home park. Further, with the park -like setting, Taco John's would enjoy a competitive advantage over other drive-through/fast food restaurants in the North College Avenue corridor. Such improvements would be a significant attribute in attracting the bike -in and walk-up trade from residents and employees in the area. RESPONSE: A secondary outdoor picnic area on Lot 2 was added to the plan presented to the Planning & Zoning Board on August 19'h. However, due to feedback receiving from neighbors at the hearing, it has since been removed. On the architectural elevations, the exterior of the chiller unit must be upgraded to match one of the materials used on the exterior of the store. RESPONSE: The chiller will receive a texted paint such that its appearance better matches the building materials. Please provide a schematic indicating the materials of the trash enclosure. RESPONSE: The trash enclosure has been added to the Elevations. Page 6 Number:20 Created:7/6/2010 [7/6/10] Show existing sewer services on the utility plan. If not used, must be abandoned at the main. Add note(s) on abandonment. RESPONSE: See Sheets EX1 and U1. Department: Zoning Issue Contact: Jenny Nuckols Topic: Zoning Number:2 Created:6/16/2010 [6/16/10] Handicap parking space: please relocate the HC parking space near the building so that someone does not need to cross the drive -through aisle in order to get to the building. RESPONSE: A striped crossing is now provided south of the HC parking space, per the request of the Building Department. It does indeed appear this is the best accessible route. Number:3 Created:6/16/2010 (6/16/10] Please note building footprint, envelope and dimensions on the site plan. RESPONSE: See revised Site Plan. Number:4 Created:6/16/2010 [6/16/10] On the landscape plan - please put the "count" of each item on the actual plan itself. RESPONSE: See revised Landscape Plan. Number:5 Created:6/16/2010 [6/16/10] Please remove signage from the elevations. Signage will be reviewed under separate process and permit. RESPONSE: Signage has been removed from the Elevations. Comments from Current Planning: On the Site Plan, please describe the future status of the existing fences along the west and south property lines. Are these fences owned by the adjoining mobile home park and to remain? If so, then the condition of the fences, particularly the west fence, will significantly detract from the overall appearance of the finished site and new building. In which case, have you considered contacting the owner/manager of the park about replacing the existing fence to the mutual benefit of both parties? If the fences are owned by Taco John's, then they should simply be replaced. RESPONSE: The extents of fencing to remain versus that to be removed and/or replaced is now clarified on the Site Plan and Sheet EX1. The site plan indicates existing trees and stumps. Please describe their ultimate status under fully developed conditions. If any are located on the property line, please obtain permission from the adjoining owner prior to removal. RESPONSE: The existing stumps are located on -site, and all will be removed with the initial improvements. On the site plan, please label the existing uses on the three surrounding sides. RESPONSE: See revised Site Plan. Page 5 Topic: Utility Plan Number:23 Created:7/7/2010 [7/7/10] We were not routed a plan set. We will need to review them before mylars are submitted. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewater Issue Contact: Roger Buffington Topic: Landscape Plan Number:21 Created:7/6/2010 [7/6/10] Show water/sewer services on the landscape plan and maintain required separation distances (Trees - 10 feet from water/sewer mains and 6 feet from water/sewer service lines). RESPONSE: See revised Landscape Plan. Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewater Issue Contact: Wes Lamarque Topic: Stormwater Number:16 Created:7/6/2010 [7/6/10] Please provide a drainage easement for the limits of the detention pond. RESPONSE: See revised Plat. Number:17 Created:7/6/2010 [7/6/10] The proposed 18-inch storm sewer is undersized. Discussion needs to take place to determine the actual size needed. RESPONSE: Dual 27-inch RCPs are now provided to match the upstream system. Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewater Issue Contact: Roger Buffington Topic: Water/Wastewater Number:15 Created:7/6/2010 [7/6/10] The water services shown on the plans are separate services that connect to the 8- inch water main in the east half of college. If the intent is to abandon the service, it must be abandoned at the main. The applicant may want to consider using it for an irrigation tap. RESPONSE: The northern service will be re -used for the Taco John's restaurant. The southern service will be re -used as an irrigation tap. Number:18 Created:7/6/2010 [7/6/10] The existing water services were extended across College as 1-inch services. If Taco John's needs a flowrate greater than 10 gpm, a 1-inch meter could be installed; however, additional development fees and water rights would be due. If 10 gpm is adequate, the service must be reduced to 3/4-inch upstream of the curb stop and meter pit. RESPONSE: The new 3/4-inch services will connect to the existing 1-inch services with reducers upstream of the new curb stops and meter pits. Number:19 Created:7/6/2010 [7/6/10] Is the existing sanitary sewer at the west edge of the property on this site or the mobile home park property? Is it in an easement? RESPONSE: It appears to be almost right down the property line, perhaps slightly west on the mobile home park. The title commitment for the Taco John's property did not include any existing sanitary sewer easements. Page 4 Department: Light & Power Issue Contact: Doug Martine Topic: Light & Power Number:1 Created:6/15/2010 [6/15/10] A location for an electric transformer needs to be coordinated with Light & Power Engineering. Light & Power will also need a Commercial Service (C-1) form completed (available on WWW.FCGOV.COM, and the name/address of who to invoice for the Light & Power development charges. Please contact Light & Power Engineering at (970)221-6700. RESPONSE: An electric transformer has been located west of the walk-in storage area. C- 1 form and additional information requested will be provided with Building Permit application. Department: Natural Resources Issue Contact: Erica Saunders Topic: General Number:9 Created:7/2/2010 [7/2/10] Existing Conditions and Demolition Plan - please consider recycling the material from the concrete pads that are to be removed. The City of Fort Collins Streets Department operates a crushing operation that will accept this material free of charge and re -use it as recycled aggregate. The facility is open for drop-offs during normal business hours. It is located at 1380 Hoffman Mill Road, and personnel can be reached at 482-1249. RESPONSE: See Note #5 on Sheet EX1... thanks for the additional information! Department: PFA Issue Contact: Carie Dann Topic: Fire Number:11 Created:7/6/2010 Thank you for responding to all my conceptual comments, specifically, water supply (existing hydrant meets our requirements), Emergency Access Easement (on plat), address numerals (minimum 6 inches high, on College Avenue side of the building), and hood/duct suppression system. Regarding the Emergency Access Easement, please get together with me for a few minutes to decide FIRE LANE NO PARKING sign locations. Also, you will be required to submit hood/duct system plans for review and approval to PFA, 102 Remington St. RESPONSE: See Sheet HC1 for Fire Lane No Parking signs. Building Permit comments are acknowledged. Department: Technical Services Issue Contact: Jeff County Topic: Plat Number:12 Created:7/6/2010 [7/6/10] The boundary & legal close. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Number:13 Created:7/6/2010 [7/6/10] Please add "City of Fort Collins" to the legal description on the Subdivision Plat. RESPONSE: See revised Plat. Number:14 Created:7/6/2010 [7/6/10] Please correct the typo "Original" on the Subdivision Plat. RESPONSE: See revised Plat. Page 3 Number:25 Created:7/9/2010 [7/9/10] have just reviewed the Utility Set for the items required prior to hearing, since it is apparent that is the most immediate goal. Additional comments pertaining to the remaining RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Number:26 Created:7/9/2010 [7/9/10] Please show how the proposed drive entrance into the site on the NW corner will tie into what is existing off -site on the Schrader PUD site. Will it tie into an existing C&G? It is difficult to tell what exactly is proposed in that corner of the site without some more off -site information shown. Also, the proposed curb radii looks quite large, is traffic expected to come from the West along that drive isle? This off -site work will also require a construction easement as well as a letter of intent prior to hearing. RESPONSE: See responses to #6 and #22, above. Number:27 Created:7/9/2010 [7/9/10] Please show the entire width of the existing driveway onto College. Requirements will be made after hearing. RESPONSE: See response to #22, above. Number:28 Created:7/9/2010 [7/9/10] Please show more off -site context along the north edge of the site to show what is existing and if the proposed drive isle to access the site will impact the car wash drive isle in a negative way. Also, please show more information on the NW corner of the site and how the proposed curb and gutter will tie into what is to the North and West. RESPONSE: See response to #22, above. Number:29 Created:7/9/2010 [7/9/10] Show what is located to the North of the drive isle. Is it a mini storage shed? Will there be enough width to accommodate this new drive isle to access the site? RESPONSE: See response to #22, above. Number:30 Created:7/9/2010 [7/9/10] Prior to hearing, I would like to see more information about the proposed and existing improvements along the North edge of the site. How the curb and gutter will tie into the improvements along college as well as how it will tie into what is existing on the NW corner of the site on the Schrader PUD property. Also, I would like to see how exactly the proposed island will impact the drive isle to the north and if there will be enough room for traffic to move safely. More information and off -site context is needed along the Northern edge of the site and the existing driveway onto College. RESPONSE: See response to #22, above. Number:31 Created:7/9/2010 [7/9/10] Please provide more off -site information and context. RESPONSE: See response to #22, above. Number:32 Created:7/9/2010 [7/9/10] Spot elevations are needed at the NW & NE corners of the site. RESPONSE: See Sheet G1. Page 2 r STAFF PROJECT REVIEW Citv of Fort Collins Jim Nichols Date: 7/9/2010 Taco John's International, Inc. RESPONSES: 9/1/2010 808 W. 20th St. Cheyenne, WY 82001 Staff has reviewed your submittal for NORTH COLLEGE TACO JOHN'S PDP - TYPE II, and we offer the following comments: ISSUES: Department: Engineering Issue Contact: Andrew Carney Topic: General Number:6 Created:7/2/2010 [7/2/10] The proposed off -site work to the North of the site will require an off -site construction easement as well as a letter of intent prior to hearing. RESPONSE: All off -site construction and permanent improvements to take place north of the property line fall within the existing driveway easement. Number:7 Created:7/2/2010 [7/2/10] This project is responsible for the design and construction of the ultimate improvements along its frontage on North College. However, since it is not appropriate to make the improvements at this time, this project will be required to escrow the funds required for the design and construction of the frontage improvements. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. The Applicant kindly requests an estimated escrow amount from the City as soon as possible. It is assumed that a prorated 3.5' wide portion of the concrete sidewalk installed along North College will be eligible for reimbursement. Number:8 Created:7/2/2010 [7/2/10] The plat will need to include a access easement to provide access to the southern lot should it ever need access in the future. The Emergency Access Easement proposed on the Plat could easily be changed to also be a access easement which would sere the southern lot. RESPONSE: See revised Plat. Number:22 Created:7/6/2010 [7/6/10] Please show more detail on the proposed connection to the existing driveway to the north. What will be constructed with this project and what will be left for a future North College project? How will the C&G from the site tie into what is existing and what will be happening out on College? RESPONSE: See Final Plan sheets, as well as Site Plan Sheet S1 for additional context. Topic: Utility Plan Number:24 Created:7/9/2010 [7/9/10] The sidewalk should not be in Asphalt as it is shown, it should be concrete and a ramp should be constructed into the driveway to the North. RESPONSE: The portion of sidewalk and ramps along North College that cannot be constructed to their ultimate condition (concrete) due to present horizontal and/or vertical constraints will be installed as interim asphalt improvements. It is understood that there is no reimbursement available for the interim sections. Page 1