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Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/20/2013
10/08/2013: Show the valve on the swivel tee where the line extends to the F Hyd.
NE response: The valve is now shown and labeled correctly.
08/20/2013: There does not appear to be adequate space for the fire hydrant located adjacent
to the alley. A minimum of 2 feet (3 feet would be better) clear distance is required between
the fire hydrant and the curb/curb return.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 08/20/2013
10/08/2013: Does this submittal reflect the potholed location of the 12-inch main?
NE response: Yes, the drawings reflect the 12-inch water main location, as potholed and surveyed
in the field.
08/20/2013: Was the 12" main on the east side of Mason potholed to get an accurate location?
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/20/2013
10/08/2013: (Detail is in progress. Will be ready to include in final plans.)
NE response: This detail is currently being worked through with the City Water Utility.
08/20/2013: The Standard Detail for the Meter vault will be modified to move the MH access
out of the sidewalk. This revision will also include the requirement to extend conduits to the
face of the building to mount the radio units for the automated meter reading system.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/08/2013
10/08/2013: Revise notes as shown on the redlined utility plans.
NE response: Redlined comments have been addressed.
Department: Zoning
Contact: Peter Barnes, 970-416-2355, pbarnes@fcgov.com
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013
09/25/2013: Label the accessible parking spaces on the site plan.
RM response: Accessible parking spaces have been indicated
10/13/2013: Stop signs (R1-1) should be provided at both ends of the alley.
NE response: The requested signs have been added.
Topic: Traffic Impact Study
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 08/23/2013
10/11/2013: Comment regarding continued use of the NbL and SbL by area traffic noted. The
Site Distributed traffic, Figure 5, still assigns SbL traffic. Short Term Total analysis in the
Appendix also has SbL traffic assigned. Please revise the TIS to remove and reallocate the
SbL turning traffic at all time periods beyond the Existing conditions.
See Revised Traffic Study
08/23/2013: The intersection of Maple and Mason no longer allows N/S left turns onto Maple.
Please revise TIS evaluation at the intersection.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/23/2013
10/13/2013: TIS suggests the westbound left from Cherry into the alley should be restricted.
City agrees. Applicant should expect to provide signage to discourage westbound motorists
from turning left into the Alley.
NE response: Signage consistent with the Traffic Engineering recommendations has been added.
08/23/2013: Please include in the TIS the review of the possible west bound left and east
bound right turn auxiliary lanes on Cherry into the alley.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 10/11/2013
10/11/2013: The Mason and Maple 2018 Total Traffic analysis has discrepancies with the turning
counts in Figure 7. The SbL movement is still analyzed with SbL turning traffic volumes. Please
review and revise the 2018 Total Traffic analysis.
See Revised Traffic Study
Department: Transportation Planning
Contact: Aaron Iverson, 970-416-2643, aiverson@fcqov.com
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/23/2013
-Is there an access easement across the parking lot to and from curb cut on College? This
movement is not addressed in the traffic study but should be discussed.
- The north alley access to Cherry may be closed or moved in the future to implement a
railroad crossing quiet zone, this may impact circulation in the future
-Suggestion: Consider alley improvements to create an enhanced alley experience similar to
other downtown alleys.
Topic: Traffic Impact Study
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 08/23/2013
- Disagree with the Bike LOS findings in the Traffic Impact Study, considering the railroad
crossing on Mason. This needs to be reflected and addressed.
- Disagree with the Ped LOS findings considering there is no sidewalk on Cherry (the north side
of the block), needs to be addressed in the study with potential mitigation.
- Ped LOS needs to discuss the pedestrian crossing of Cherry at Mason.
- The TIS did not include the chosen ped and bike destinations, would like to see what the
assumptions were.
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
setup issue, but will need to be corrected for mylars.
RM response: Printing should pick up entire titleblock.
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 5
10/09/2013: We were not routed any plans.
08/21/2013: No comments.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
10/08/2013: Please add dimensions and easement type to the black hatched area in the
center of the property. Also clarify the dimensions that are shown. See redlines.
NE response: This has been corrected, per the redlines.
08/21/2013: Please add bearings & distances for all easement lines shown. See redlines.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
10/08/2013: Please add sheet LS501 to the index. See redlines.
RM response: Sheet has been added.
08/21/2013: The index on sheet LS001 does not match the sheet LS101 title. See redlines.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
10/08/2013: There are new line over text issues on sheet LS102. See redlines.
RM response: Line over text has been resolved.
O8/21/2013: There are line over text issues on sheet LS102. See redlines.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 10/08/2013
10/08/2013: Project Development Plan in the titleblock is cut off. This looks to be a printing
setup issue, but will need to be corrected for mylars.
RM response: Printing should pick up entire titleblock.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Ward Stanford, 970-221-6820, wstanford@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 10/13/2013
10/13/2013: Please add No Left Turn (R3-2) signage on the right hand side of Cherry just east
of the alley. Also include Do Not Enter (R5-1)signage angled to the west bound motorist.
NE response: The requested signage has been added.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 10/13/2013
10/13/2013: It looks like one, possibly two parking spaces on Maple will need to be removed
to provide reasonable sight distance of east bound vehicles. Please check condition and
provide sight distances determined with the removal of one and removal of two parking
spaces. The removal should also be discussed with Randy Hensley of Parking Services.
NE Response: This development proposal is not changing the referenced condition. The
Applicant is neutral to this issue and will defer to whatever internal resolution is reached between
City Traffic Operations and Parking Services. Should the City determine that re -striping is
necessary, there may be an opportunity to coordinate the work with the Old Town Flats
construction activities.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 10/13/2013
is practical to combine the building's fire line and hydrant supply line.
Without calculations to back the current plan, it is unclear if this condition will be sustainable, as
pumping from a hydrant should not reduce the minimum water flow required by the fire pump.
Another option would be to create separate service lines for the hydrant and fire line.
NE Response: Hydraulic calculations will be provided by the fire protection engineer prior to final
mylars. Should adjustments be necessary to the hydrant and supply line, they will be made at that
time as well.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq-ft and in a sensitive area, 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 @jschlam@fcgov.com
NE response: Additional Erosion Control information has been supplied with the Final Plan documents.
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/19/2013
08/19/2013: Stormwater is ready for a hearing. Please see minor comments redlined on the
plans.
NE response: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/08/2013
10/08/2013: The issue of private or public storm sewer in the alley needs to be resolved with
City Engineering.
NE response: The storm sewer in the alley shall be considered a public improvement.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
10/09/2013: We were not routed any plans. We need to verify that these issues have been
resolved.
Acknowledged
08/21/2013: There are line over text issues on sheet PDP 2. See redlines.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 10/08/2013
10/08/2013: Project Development Plan in the title block is cut off. This looks to be a printing
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
10/09/2013:
Add this Street Tree Note:
The Developer shall replace dead or dying street trees after planting until final inspection and
maintenance acceptance by the City of Fort Collins Forestry Division. All street trees must be
established, an approved species and of acceptable condition prior to acceptance.
RM response: Note has been added to landscape plans.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Doug Martine, 970-224-6152, dmartine@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 08/05/2013
09/26/2013: Private lighting cannot be used to replace Streetlights provided by Light & Power.
Therefore, the existing light appx. 120 ft. N. on Mason cannot be removed. It could be
relocated (at the developer's expense) toward the north. Required clearances between trees
and the light will apply. Please contact Doug Martine in Light & Power Engineering with any
questions (970)224-6152.
RM response: Light has been adjusted directly to the West per Doug's suggestion.
08/05/2013: There is an existing streetlight on Mason, approximately 120 feet north of Maple
and one at the N.E. corner of Mason & Maple. The exact locations of these lights needs to be
shown on the landscape plan. Street tree locations need to be adjusted as necessary to
provide 40 feet of clearance between the tree and the lights (15 feet if the tree is an ornamental
type).
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: TURNING RADII
061FC 503.2.4 and Local Amendments: The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access
road shall be a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. At this time, the turning radius
from the alley onto the EAE is shown to be a 15' radius rather than the required 25' radius. As
this overall site is already poorly accessible by emergency vehicles, it is critical that the fire
lane function as intended.
NE response: A Turning Maneuver Exhibit has been provided to PFA confirming sufficient geometry.
Comment Number: 3
10/09/2013: EAE
Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
Please label the EAE on the plat.
NE response: The hatching has been revised to make the EAE labeling legible.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
10/09/2013: After talking with Roger Buffington and Assistant Fire Marshal Joe Jaramillo, I
would recommend a certified sprinkler contractor perform a hydraulic analysis to determine if it
sidewalks were envisioned by Current and Transportation Planning along the public streets and
may still be preferred over the detached sidewalks. Note that comments from Tom Knostman
with the City Streets Department would ideally want to see 8 foot wide parkway strips, if a
parkway strip is to ultimately be installed, or the use of tree grates and an attached sidewalk
system.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
10/09/2013: The revised plans show a 4.5' clear for pedestrians to the planting area
surrounding the existing appurtenances. Is there an opportunity to afford additional width
through converting the planting area to hard surface?
RM response: These planting areas have been minimized and the clear area is now 5-6" total.
The planting areas are highly recommended to help soften the multiple street and train signalization
in this area.
O8/21/2013: The plans don't show the existing truncated dome detection /access ramp installed
at the southwest comer of the site (northeast corner of Mason Street and Maple Street). The
plans need to reflect how the truncated dome/access ramp is to be situated with the new
infrastructure.
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
10/09/2013: The depiction of the appurtenances at the corner of Maple and Mason don't
appear to necessarily be consistent between the construction and site/landscape plan sets.
The type of appurtenance should be labeled and indicated if to remain or removed/relocated,
with this information consistent between both sets.
RM response: All street and train signalization in this area should be consistent and called out on plans.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
10/09/2013: The plat has some dark hatching that leaves an area unclear as to its purpose.
NE response: The hatching has been revised
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1
10/09/2013:
Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
Street Trees along Mason:
The row of four proposed street trees located along Mason are close to the RR tracks. This is
particularly true of the north two trees. To achieve a row of 4 street trees along Mason with
separation from the tracks consider the following possible option.
Change the species to Princeton Sentry Ginkgo. (Ginkgo biloba —Princeton Sentry) this
Cultivar has a heath of 40 feet and a 15 foot crown spread.
Keep the location of the south tree as shown and space the others at 20 feet between trees to
achieve a row of 4 trees. The north tree will now be further to the south providing better
separation from the RR tracks.
Evaluate if this possible street tree design solution will provide separation from the tracks.
RM response: This street tree design solution works well with both the train tracks and the
lighting. Doug Martine (Light & Power) also approved this solution with the lighting/tree layout.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 08/23/2013
10/09/2013: With the understanding that Stormwater is considering this line public, the line can
be located within the alley right-of-way.
NE response: It is acknowledged (and confirmed by Stormwater Staff) that this is a public storm sewer.
08/23/2013: The storm line along the alley would need to be a public storm line in order to
travel within the alley right-of-way. If ultimately allowed, street patching for the storm line in the
alley would need to be for the entire alley width.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
10/09/2013: The design for the bikelane I suspect will be viewed favorably. I will look to have
the design reviewed by the overall folks in Transportation for verification on any additional
thoughts or concerns and update this comment.
NE Response: Acknowledged.
08/21/2013: The creation of a separate bike lane for Mason Street is needed. The proposed
design does not create a separate bike lane north of Maple Street as bike are still either
combined with vehicles on -street, or combined with pedestrians off-street. A distinct bike lane
needs to be built with the project, with the goal of aligning with the bikelane along Mason Street
on the south side of Maple Street. Transportation Planning has created a sketch of how the
bikelane can be accommodated.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
10/09/2013: 1 wasn't routed a building elevation set, and perhaps this comment is evident in
that drawing set. What is the height of the long concrete seatwall running parallel along Mason
Street right-of-way, as well as the additional concrete seatwalls running perpendicular to Mason
Street? Understanding the height (and whether they use additional subsurface
footing/foundation components) would be helpful to ascertain encroachment permit process.
RM response: All seatwalls on site are stone block seating sitting on a crushed gravel base and
are 18" tall on average.
08/21/2013: The placement of the various structures in right-of-way have varying degrees of
concern. The elongated seatwall1retaining wall shown on the northwest corner of the property in
close proximity to the railroad would need to be placed outside of right-of-way. The smaller
concrete seatwalls indicated on the site plan may be approvable through an excavation permit,
subject to review of their specific design and review of placement with the finalized streetscape
design along Mason Street, looking to ensure sufficient through clearance for the general
public occurs. The stairs located along Maple Street right-of-way should ideally be removed at
this time and designed without the stairs, if the applicant still wants to pursue the placement of
the stairs in right-of-way, additional review and discussion is needed.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
10109/2013: The proposed design meets the minimum requirements set forth in LCUASS.
From my perspective, I have no issue or concerns with the revised design. I'll defer to Current
and Transportation Planning on whether they have concerns with the detached vs. attached
sidewalk system.
NE response: The design included with the Final Plan documents is consistent with the latest decisions of
City Staff.
08/21/2013: The parkways shown between the sidewalks and Mason/Maple street are 5 feet in
width and would not meet the minimum the parkway strip width for either street (8 feet for Mason
Street, 6.5 feet for Maple Street). It was commented on the PDR that 15 foot wide attached
Comment Number: 18
Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
10/09/2013: Please label the depth of the projecting "eyebrow cornice" or provide a detail so
the extent of the projection can be ascertained.
OZ response: The depths of the relative planes have been indicated.
Comment Number: 19
Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
10/09/2013: The treatment of the pedestrian features along Mason Street needs to upgraded.
The seat walls should be composed of natural stone versus concrete. The surface treatment
should be pavers versus scored concrete. The standard is rigorous and requires that "...such
space must be highly visible and easily accessible to the public and must include features that
express and promote a comfortable human sense of proportionality between the individual and
the environment, whether natural or manmade."
RM response: All concrete seatwalls have been changed to stone block seatwalls and scored
concrete in those same pedestrian features have been changed to concrete pavers.
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
10/09/2013: Regarding bicycle parking, there seems to be an over -reliance on providing a
bicycle parking rack inside each unit. Please consider adding more bike racks in the parking
lot that, to a certain degree, can be weather -protected to be classified as enclosed. Also, it
would be helpful to label all bike racks on the site plan.
RM response: (6) additional covered bike racks have been added under the building overhang which will
accommodate (12) total bikes.
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
10/09/2013: On the Lighting Plan Schedule, please add a column for Quantity.
OZ response: Quantities have been added as requested.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
10/09/2013: 1 was not routed a building elevation set and will look to verify this information and
update this comment accordingly.
Acknowledged
08/21/2013: Please indicate the property line on elevations in order to demonstrate whether
balconies and other appurtenances above the first floor are possibly encroaching onto public
right-of-way.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
10/09/2013: The response indicates the likelihood of cover under 3' from top of grade. At time
of final, additional options would need to be explored that would achieve the 3' minimum,
Patching limits would also need to be defined on the construction plan set.
NE response: A Plan & Profile Sheet (C301) is included with the Final Utility Plans. 3' of cover is provided
within the public right-of-way. Limits of patching are shown.
08/21/2013: Any initial indication as to what the proposed cover of the storm drain outfall under
the alley, as well as how much patching would be envisioned in the alley right-of-way?
F6rt Collins
Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov.com/d`eve/opmentreview
October 14, 2013
Dave Derbes
Brinkman Development, LLC
3003 E Harmony Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80528
RE: Old Town Flats, PDP130022, Round Number 2
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, Ted Shepard, at 970-221-6343 or
tshepard@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Current Planning
Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
10/09/2013: On both the west and south elevations, the two stair tower modules that are clad in
"ground -face masonry," should instead be clad in "brick, color: orange" at least to the full
height of the first story.
OZ response: The problem with changing to brick is that the CMU masonry is required for structural
reasons. What we proposed was to do split -face block up to level 2 and then do banding with
split -face block above. In discussion on this with Ted on October 18th, Ted indicated that this would
be acceptable.
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
10/09/2013: The problem with the "ground -face masonry" is that it reads as smooth -face unless
you are viewing from just a few feet away. From a distance, this type of c.m.u. is
indistinguishable from smooth -face. Please substitute textured or split -face c.m.u. instead.
OZ response: See response to item 15 above.
Comment Number: 17
Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
10/09/2013: On the south elevation, please add three Juliet balconies on the top floor to match
the west elevation.
OZ response: We have elected to do full balconies on level 5 at the south and west elevations.