HomeMy WebLinkAboutSOLAR VILLAGE MAPLE - PDP - 23-07 - CORRESPONDENCE - (5)Number: 38 Created: 8/16/2007
[8/16/07] Show the proposed locations of the electric and cable TV lines which are noted to
be re -located.
Drawings have not been corrected, but this will be added for administrative review.
Number: 39 Created: 8/16/2007
[8/16/07] Provide copy of the management organizations governing documents that outline
maintenance responsibility for the common fire line.
The HOA guidelines will be established by administrative review.
Thank you,
Justin Larson
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• table with building #, BFE, Regulatory flood protection elevation, lowest floor elevation,
lowest HVAC or mechanical elevation.
• Notes from floodplain review checklist
This has been addressed in the plans.
4. If there is an elevator pit, please review the elevation of the pit relative to the floodplain
elevations. Please call out how this is being protected.
Drawings have been corrected to describe the protection measures.
5. Drainage Report — please correct the FEMA map panel # and date.
This has been addressed in the plans.
6. Please describe in drainage report how the no -rise issue is being addressed in the
floodway.
This is issue is still being resolved and will be addressed outside of the drainage
report that was submitted.
7. Please use the 50% and 100% floodplain review checklists to see what is required on the
plans and in the drainage report.
O.K.
Number: 48 Created: 8/17/2007
[8/17/07] The justification for no detention is incorrect. If the site exceeds 5000 square feet
of additional impervious area then detention and water quality is required. A suggested
route to decrease impervious area is to use pervious pavement material which will also be
an effective water quality BMP.
This has been addressed in the plans and the drainage report.
Topic: Grading Plan
Number: 49 Created: 8/17/2007
[8/17/07] Please show slope in alley. Check alley flow capacity.
This has been addressed in the plans and the drainage report.
Provide detail of channel under decking that outfalls into alley.
Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewater Issue Contact: Roger Buffington
Topic: Landscape plan
Number: 40 Created: 8/16/2007
[8/16/07] Show water/sewer lines on landscape plan and provide required landscape
separation distances.
Drawings have been corrected to show utilities.
Number: 36 Created: 8/16/2007
[8/16/07] Indicate size of new water services to be installed.
Drawings have not been corrected, but this will be added for administrative review.
Number: 37 Created: 8/16/2007
[8/16/07] Label intended use of water services (commercial vs residential).
Drawings have not been corrected, but this will be added for administrative review.
Drawings have not been corrected, but this will be added for administrative review.
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Department: Light & Power Issue Contact: Alan Rutz
Topic: General
Number: 44 Created: 8/17/2007
[8/17/07]Location of proposed sewer line will require relocating the existing electric system.
An easement along the east edge of project may be required to relocate the electric line.
As per our discussion in the field, we will move the electrical line to the east side of
the alley within the right of way.
Number: 45 Created: 8/17/2007
(8/17/07] Request a Utility coordination meeting to discuss relocating electric system and
the location transformer, meters and interior utility lines.
We met in the field to discuss these issues.
Number: 46 Created: 8/17/2007
[8/17/07] System modification charges will apply for rebuild of the electric system.
Ok.
Department: PFA Issue Contact: Carie Dann
Topic: Fire
Number: 33 Created: 8/15/2007
[8/15/07] EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS: My only potential concern for the project is
access to buildings on the northeast corner of the property (the garages/studios), based on
UFC 902.2.1: "Fire access roads (fire lanes) shall be provided for every facility, building or
portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the PFA's jurisdiction
when any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the
building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access as measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the building or facility." However, we also make the
following provision concerning access: "if a fire lane cannot be provided, the building shall
be fire sprinklered." Because these garages/studio units are equipped with automatic fire
sprinklers and they are only two stories in height, they meet PFA's access requirements.
Ok.
Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewater Issue Contact: Basil Harridan
Topic: Floodp/ain Comments
Number: 47 Created: 8/17/2007
[8/17/07] Solar Village
Floodplain Comments
08-16-07
1. Plat — please correct the FIRM panel date to 12-19-06.
This has been addressed in the plans.
2. Site Plan — Please include floodplain and floodway lines
This has been addressed in the plans.
3. Drainage/Grading Plan — please either create a separate floodplain sheet or include all
information on one plan:
• floodplain and floodway lines
• cross-section and BFE lines
• lowest floor elevations
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adequate justification for approval. Variance requests will be reviewed by appropriate staff
for consideration in a timely manner.
We are submitting a variance request with this submittal.
Number: 18 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Please remove the deck from the grading plan and show the proposed outfall
concrete drainage channel between the buildings to the alley. Provide flowline elevations.
We are no longer utilizing a concrete drainage channel.
Number: 20 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Construction details will be required at the final compliance review stage.
Ok, thank you.
Number: 22 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Use shading or another method to delineate the limits of the 100 year floodplain
on the Grading Plan. Current hatching does not meet scanability requirements.
This has been addressed in the plans.
Number: 24 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Clearly label any proposed carriage walks, planters, curbs etc... that are proposed
within the ROW.
This has been addressed in the plans.
Number: 31 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07 Please provide cross sections at the SE and SW corners of the project. See
granding plan redlines for locations.
This has been addressed in the plans.
Number: 32 Created: 8/15/2007
[8/15/07] See redlines for additional minor comments related to labeling, dimensioning and
drafting corrections.
This has been addressed in the plans.
Department: Engineering Issue Contact: Sheri Langenberger
Topic: General
Number: 1 Created: 8/3/2007
[8/3/07] TIS was not submitted - Per Ward Stanford it was allowed to be submitted with the
2nd submittal with the understanding that new and/or additional comments should be
expected once the TIS is submitted and that the late submittal of the TIS may require
additional submittals (rounds of review).
Traffic Impact Study is included with this submittal.
Department: Engineering Issue Contact: Randy Maizland
Topic: Technical Services
Number: 34 Created: 8/15/2007
[8/15/07] Plat - Notes 5,7,8 and 9 are not applicable to the Plat.
This has been addressed in the plans.
Number: 35 Created: 8/15/2007
[8/15/071 Plat - no need for Block 1 designation.
This has been addressed in the plans.
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the alley intersection (area of new C&G), this new parking striping needs to be shown on the
plan with dimensions.
Drawings have been corrected.
Number: 11 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] The alley intersection driveway will need to be reconstructed per LCUASS
Drawing 803 provided. A few things to be noted regarding this standard intersection design:
Pedestrian ramps are required on both sides of the driveway. No more than 0.5 cfs for the
Design 2 year storm may drain over the sidewalk (alley flows and detention area flows
combined). No part of the building structure may encroach into the ROW dedicated at the
corner for sight distance. The driveway shall intersect Maple Street at 90 degrees with
radius corners on both sides.
We have added the note that the intersection is to be reconstructed as per LCUASS
Drawing 803. We will add more grading details at final compliance, but we are not
planning on ramps down to the alley. The sidewalk will be flush with the alley on both
sides of the alley similar to the left side of the alley that is shown in standard drawing
803.
We have added a 2' curb channel and sidewalk chase on the east side of the alley so
that less than 0.5 cfs will overtop the sidewalk during a Design 2 year storm.
We are showing a retaining wall and column in the right of way that is dedicated for
sight distance. The retaining wall is no higher than two feet tall and will not pose a
problem for sight distance. We are requesting a variance for the column within the
right of way.
Due to the existing electrical vault we will leave the alley at it's current angle.
Number: 13 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/071 There is an existing poor drainage condition in the alley pan on the east side that
results in standing water. It appears to be caused by tree roots lifting the concrete. You
may utilize the existing pan in your alley design however, you will need to reconstruct the
pan and curb and gutter on the east side as needed to fix the problem. Please show the
limits of reconstruction on the alley design plan and provide sufficient flow line elevation data
to verify positive drainage is provided.
This has been addressed in the plans.
Number: 15 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Parking off the alley is not clear. Striped, carports or garages ? Please label and
dimension adequately to verify all set backs and sight distance standards are being met with
this plan.
Drawings have been corrected.
Number: 16 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Please provide sight distance information where the alley intersects with the
private drive into the development. Mainly to the north. See redlines for clarification.
This has been addressed in the plans.
Number: 17 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] No variance requests have been submitted with this review package. All variance
requests must be submitted in writing, stamped by a licensed civil engineer and provide
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including a shadow study, a visual analysis and a written analysis. These must be reviewed
prior to your administrative hearing.
Drawings have been corrected to show larger shadow analysis, I would like to submit
the visual and written analysis next week.
Number: 30 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] 1 have a number of concerns about the architectural detailing and materials on the
elevations. Please see redlines.
Drawings and materials have been updated.
Department: Engineering Issue Contact: Randy Maizland
Topic: Engineering
Number: 2 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] All of the plans should have identical titles and should match the title of the Plat
(i.e. Solar Village Maple Subdivision)
We have changed all of the plans to be titled "Solar Village Maple".
Number: 3 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] A second bench mark reference needs to be provided on the cover sheet per
LCUASS Appendix E.
This has been addressed in the plans.
Number: 4 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Please add the traffic engineer and geotechnical engineer information to the
consultants on the Utility Plan cover sheet.
Drawings have been corrected.
Number: 5 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Clearly show and label all ROW dimensions from centerline on Maple and
Meldrum. No utility easements have been shown or dedicated on the plat. Please submit a
variance request to this standard and list the variance on note no. 48 in the General Notes
section.
This has been addressed in the plans and a variance request has been submitted.
Number: 6 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Clearly dimension and label new concrete sidewalks along Maple and Meldrum.
Hatch fill with concrete pattern to clearly show sidewalk and parkway location. Clearly
identify any proposed walls or curbs associated with the sidewalk on Maple. Note on the
plan that no part of the buildings or building foundations may encroach into the City ROW.
This has been addressed in the plans
Number: 7 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Clearly show, dimension and label on the Utility Plan sheet all new and
reconstructed curb and gutter to be installed on Maple and Meldrum. Show the approximate
limits of street cuts needed for all work in the existing street (i.e. curb and gutter, driveways,
utility service connections etc...). Add the standard street cut note to the plans.
This has been addressed in the plans
Number: 8 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Please dimension a typical parking space. Refer to LCUASS table 19-7 for
standard stall dimensions. If any additional diagonal street parking is desired adjacent to
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[8/14/07] The Post Office comments that the developer is responsible for providing
mailboxes for all potential tenants at an agreed upon location.
We have contacted the Post Master and are coordinating a meeting time.
Number:43 Created: 8/17/2007
[8/17/07] At the staff review meeting, we agreed to meet separately once the landscape
architect was on -board to talk about the landscape plan and the elevations and materials.
Please let me know when you are ready and I will arrange a meeting between you all, Clark
Mapes and me.
We will continue to discuss.
Topic: Cover Sheet
Number: 21 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Please submit Lighting Plan with next submittal for timely review.
Still waiting on Lighting ..will submit on Friday.
Number: 23 Created: 8/14/2007
✓ [8/14/07] Add a north arrow. Minor comments on redlines.
North arrow has been added.
Topic: Proposed Site Plan
Number: 25 Created: 8/14/2007
✓ [8/14/07] The fonts sizes on this plan are too small for aging eyes to read! Please enlarge.
Drawings have been corrected.
Number: 26 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Please dimension alley, drive aisles, setbacks, buildings, sidewalks and
walkways.
Drawings have been corrected.
Number: 27 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Thank you very much for including information about the surrounding context. It is
very helpful. You've offered so much that the site plan is smaller than it needs to be.
Please see redlines for an idea of what should be shown on the site plan.
Drawings have been corrected.
Number: 28 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] See redlines for other minor comments.
Topic: Landscape plan
Number: 42 Created: 8/17/2007
[8/17/07] Tim Buchanan made comments on the landscape plan included with this packet.
Please return redlines upon resubmittal.
Drawings have been corrected.
Topic: Elevations
Number: 29 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] You are correct that in the Downtown Civic Center Subdistrict the maximum
building height is 45 feet, however, there is a general standard that applies to buildings city-
wide over 40 feet, which requires a special height review. The Review Standards are
located in Section 3.5.1 (G). There are a few additional submittal items that are required too
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RESPONSE TO: STAFF PROJECT REVIEW
Ann Aspen
City Planner
Current Planning Department
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524
Date: 20 1a��
Please find in bold our response to the Staff comments dated 08/20/07 for Solar
Village Maple Preliminary Design Review, and we offer the fo w ng comments:
ISSUES:
Department: Current Planning Issue Contact: Anne Aspen
Topic: General
Number: 9 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] The following departments or agencies have no concerns or issues with the
proposed project: Park Planning, Environmental Planning, GIS, and Neighborhood Services.
The Building Inspection Department has no problems, but has attached the applicable
codes and standards that will apply to this project for your review. Rick Lee, Plans Analyst
encourages you to schedule a required pre -submittal meeting to address code assumptions.
You may schedule this meeting by calling (970) 221-6760.
Drawings have been corrected according to pre -submittal meeting held on August 28,
2007.
Number: 10 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Comcast comments that the plat map needs to show a 6' utility easement so
Comcast can place their facilities in that easement to feed this project.
We have discussed this with Don Kapperman at Comcast and he has no issues with
keeping their facilities in the right of way of the alley and not providing a separate
utility easement.
Number: 12 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/071 Xcel Energy comments as follows:
+2-3 existing 5/8" PEI gas services will need to be cut off at the main located in Meldrum
Street. Minimum asphalt cuts allowed are 3'x5'.
+the project will need to have a new services tap at the main to serve buildings along
Meldrum and Mason Streets.
+the project may be required to extend a new main into the alley right-of-way to serve the
back buildings.
We have shown the street cuts to remove the existing gas services. We have also
shown a new gas service and street cut on Meldrum. It is our intent to serve all of the
buildings off of the gas main in Meldrum.
Number: 14 Created: 8/14/2007
[8/14/07] Water Conservation has provided you with a comment sheet which is attached to
your comment letter.
We have reviewed and will incorporate into development.
Number: 19
Created: 8/14/2007
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