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Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/20/2013
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.
Department: Zoning
Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/09/2013
08/09/2013: On the Landscape plan a substantial amount of area is designated "Landscape
Planting" what does this mean? Additional details needed.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/09/2013
08/09/2013: Four parking spaces along the North do not have wheel stops these spaces also
need to include wheel stops.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/09/2013
08/09/2013: Where is the walk-in access on the trash and recycling enclosure?
Please label the dimensions of the trash and recycling enclosure on the site plan.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/09/2013
08/09/2013: The application states that bicycle spaces are located in each unit, is there a
designated area in the unit for this that can be seen in a example floor plan?
Can bicycle spaces be placed on the West side of the accessibility spaces?
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/09/2013
08/09/2013: The drive direction of an aisle should be designated at the entrances of the aisle.
Plans should be revised to make the drive direction clearer at the entrances of aisles.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/09/2013
O8/09/2013: A modification request for increase in compact stalls was submitted by the
applicant. Due to recent LUC changes this modification is not necessary.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/23/2013
08/23/2013: Please make sure the analysis is based upon the 2000 HCM (Synchro 6 or 7
HCM). We've found problems in the shared lane analysis of 2010 HCM.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/23/2013
08/23/2013: Please revise the east bound arrows on Maple at the Alley, Fig 7.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/23/2013
08/23/2013: Modeling the alley access on Cherry provides real possibility of west bound traffic
queuing back into the College intersection or impeding Sb College right turning traffic onto
Cherry. The Cherry St. alley access may need to be restricted to Ri/Ro only. Internal staff
needs to discuss the issue.
Department: Transportation Planning
Contact: Aaron Iverson, 970-416-2643, aiverson@fcgov.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
Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffington@fc oq v.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 08/20/2013
08/20/2013: Are there other utilities not shown on the utility plans (telephone, cable, etc.)? With
the intensity of these infill projects which seem to fill up the entire site, it's important to have ALL
underground utilities shown and shown accurately to avoid conflicts and delays during
construction.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 08/20/2013
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
08/21/2013: The „,dex on sheet LP001 does not match the shecc LP101 title. See redlines.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: Please correct the LP101 sheet number in the index on sheet LP001. See
redlines:
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 5
08/21/2013: No comments.
Topic: Plat
Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: Please add the "Name/Title" in the Owners & Lienholders signature blocks. See
redlines.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: Please label the remaining portions of Block 23 that surround this Plat. See
redlines.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: Please show ties to the boundary from the monumentation found along the east
side of the alley. See redlines.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: Please add bearings & distances for all easement lines shown. See redlines.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: Please label alley dedication information. See redlines.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: Please add a legal description for the property to sheet LS001. See redlines.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
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
08/21/2013: There are line over text issues on sheet LS102. See redlines.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Ward Stanford, 970-221-6820, wstanford@fcgov.com
Topic: Traffic Impact Study
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/23/2013
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
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: 3 Comment Originated: 08/23/2013
08/23/2013: Please provide the approach LOS's.for each of the four directions in the various
LOS tables.
then maintain a 2U' width, drive aisle throughout for fire access. r'lease contact me to discuss
this further.
Comment Number: 2
08/21/2013: TURNING RADII
Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25 feet inside
and 50 feet outside.
International Fire Code 503.2.4 and Local Amendments
Adequate turning radii at the alley entryway onto Maple Street shall be achieved along with any
future needs internal to the site.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, Ischlam@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 1 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
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamargue@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.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 08/19/2013
08/19/2013: The area of porous pavers and underground detention which lies underneath the
building may not be allowed or will require special consideration. The City will let the applicant
know of any determination.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: There are line over text issues on sheet PDP 2. See redlines.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: There are line over text issues on sheet C200. See redlines.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
Department: Environmenta. Manning
Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/13/2013
08/13/2013: No comments.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Doug Martine, 970-224-6152, dmartine@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/05/2013
08/05/2013: The site shown for the utility electric transformer appears to be too small.
Depending on the electric service size, the transformer will require a minimum depth of 10 feet,
and width of 15 feet. Also, the transformer cannot be located under a building overhang or
within 20 feet of an emergency exit. Contact Light & Power Engineering at (970)221-6700 with
any questions.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/05/2013
O8/05/2013: 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).
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/05/2013
08/05/2013: Electric development and system modification charges will apply.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/05/2013
08/05/2013: After the plans are final, an AutoCad drawing (V.2008) of the utility plan will need to
be sent to Terry Cox at TCOX@FCGOV.COM.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
08/20/2013: FIRE LANES
Comment Originated: 08/20/2013
Fire Lanes shall be provided to within 150' of all portions of the building, as measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the building. When fire lanes cannot be provided, the fire
code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet if the building is equipped
throughout with an approved, automatic fire -sprinkler system.
2006 International Fire Code 503.1.1
Comment No. 3 from the original PDR remains active and requires clarification. A meeting with
the project team and PFA staff determined that Maple St. could be used for aerial fire apparatus
access which eliminates the need for a 30' wide fire lane internal to the site. However, it must
be understood the more general, blanket requirement for 150' fire access to the building
remains. Providing for fire access through the alley is thereby necessary and as it will become
critical with further development within this site, it seems reasonable that this problem be
mitigated in the first phase rather than be put off until later construction phases. The alley shall
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: The placement of the various structures in right-of-way have varying degrees of
concern. The elongated seatwall/retaining 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
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
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
08/21/2013: The plans don't show the existing truncated dome detection /access ramp installed
at the southwest corner 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: 8 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: The transformer and trash enclosure shown off the alley do not indicate the use of
doors/fences to protect and screen. If a door and/or fence is to be constructed in either
location, they may not swing out into public right-of-way.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: A truncated dome detection panel would need to be installed on the Maple Street
sidewalk just west of the alley in accordance with Drawing 803 of LCUASS.
Comment Number: 13
Comment Originated: 08/23/2013
08/23/2013: There are two bike racks that are shown within Mason Street right-of-way. These
can't be counted towards any required bike parking for the development. The placement of
bike racks in right-of-way would need to be coordinated with FC Moves through a separate
process.
Topic: Traffic Impact Study
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: I'll ultimately defer to Transportation Planning on the findings in the TIS regarding
Bicycle LOS. It was discussed however with Transportation Planning that the analysis and
findings of the bicycle system in this section of the TIS might be viewed differently in light of
comments #2 and U.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 08/24/2013
08/24/2013: Please add a note that all rooftop mechanical equipment will be screened from
view from public streets and sidewalks.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 08/24/2013
08/24/2013: The north and east elevations are depicted such that there are no windows on the
two ends of the building. Is this really the case?
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 08/24/2013
08/24/2013: Please add to the Data Table the number of bedrooms and provide a ratio of the
number of parking spaces to the number of bedrooms.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
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
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?
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 08/23/2013
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: 1 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: A repay for alley improvements abutting the property won't be required as
commented on the PDR. The age of the alley improvement is such that it's beyond the period
in which a repay can be collected.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
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: 3 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: The applicant should be aware that the City is actively looking at installing
temporary measures at this time to create a more perpendicular crossing for bicyclists heading
north along Mason Street due to heightened awareness on bicycle crashes occurring. Any
work that occurs should be considered temporary and would need to be removed and
improved with the project per the previous comment.
several more of these fixtures to complement the seat walls ano to create a more inviting
space.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/24/2013
O8/24/2013: Please provide more detail as to the material that has been selected to screen the
parking lot along Mason Street. It is not entirely clear what this is and what color.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 08/24/2013
08/24/2013: The Material Legend on the architectural elevation is difficult to de -code due to the
ability of the black and white drawing to convey the distinctions among the materials and colors.
Please indicate on the elevations the materials and colors so it is not necessary to refer to the
Legend.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 08/24/2013
08/24/2013: There appears to be a heavy use of gray color among the various materials.
Perhaps this amount of gray is excessive. Staff recommends less reliance on gray. The
building should take color.ques from the Old Power Plant on North College, now the C.S.U.
Engines and Energy Conversion Lab and the historic Trolley Barn. Brick should be carried up
higher to the upper floors instead of being limited to the lower floors. The use of gray colors
looks repetitive and causes the building to appear more commercial than residential. Staff
recommends greater use of brick in the red and orange tones so as to better reflect the older
buildings in the Downtown area and to create a softer more residential character.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 08/24/2013
08/24/2013: Instead of topping the building with a metal coping, why not a real cornice? As
depicted, the top of the building is not distinctive, it just stops in space. Please replace the flat
metal coping with a projecting cornice that has real and effective depth. A detail should be
provided indicating the specifications to ensure that there is three -dimensionality and
shadowing.
Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 08/24/2013
08/24/2013: The top parapet at the corner of Mason and Maple should be repeated at the top
of the southeast and northwest corners of the building as well.
Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 08/24/2013
08/24/2013: Along the west elevation, there is a strong horizontal band shown between the
fourth and fifth floors but this band is only depicted along a short segment of the south
elevation. This band should be continued along the entire south elevation.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/24/2013
08/24/2013: The drawings indicate that the building is arranged in a series of modules allowing
for projections and recesses and shadow lines. This arrangement appears, at this time, to be
sufficient. In order for this concept to be more defined, the plan sheets should indicate the
depth of modules so we can see how the modules are differentiated from each other. Be sure
to indicate the depth of the step back between the second and third floors.
Comment Number: 11
Comment Originated: 08/24/2013
08/24/2013: Please indicate exactly how and where the enclosed bicycle spaces will be
provided. How much square footage will be allocated within the unit for bicycle parking?
Perhaps a typical floor plan could be provided that indicates the location and size allocated for
bike parking.
F6rt Of
Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
tcgov.com/developmentreview
August 24, 2013
Dave Derbes
Brinkman Development, LLC
3003 E Harmony Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80528
RE: Old Town Flats, PDP130022, 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, 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: 1 Comment Originated: 08/24/2013
08/24/2013: The relationship of the building to Maple Street must be enhanced by making the
unit entries more prominent. The entrances to these five units need to be highlighted with more
detail by use of more typical front doors, stoops, railings, overhangs, ornamental iron, planters
and the like. Please re -design these units so that Maple Street is the active and functional front
of the unit, not the back, secondary patio. Addresses or unit numbers/letters should be added
to create individuality. Space should be provided for planters. These units, and their
entrances, play an important role in activating the street and creating a pedestrian scale that
mitigates the height and mass of the building.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/24/2013
08/24/2013: The arrangement of the seat walls along Mason Street looks very good but could
be improved by introducing more curves or semi -circular forms. As shown, the seat walls and
their relationship to the building and sidewalk is very rectilinear and could be softened with
more quarter -round or half -round shapes.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/24/2013
08/24/2013: The area of the seat walls needs to be upgraded with additional ornamental
lighting. The Lighting Plan indicates only one fixture (BB2) along Mason Street. Please add