HomeMy WebLinkAboutTOWNHOMES AT LIBRARY PARK PDP W/ADDITION OF PERMITTED USE - PDP130033 - CORRESPONDENCE -Department:. Traffic Operation
Contact: Ward Stanford, 970-221-6820, wstanford@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: Previously the diagonal parking on the north side of Olive was inset and out of
Olive St travel lanes providing good sight distance between Olive and the alley. Please
remove the diagonal parking space on the north side of Olive nearest the alley to provide
better sight distance between Olive commuters and alley exiting traffic.
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffington@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: City code requires individual water and sewer services for each property (i.e.
each unit on a separate lot). The plan as submitted does not meet this requirement.
Department: Zoning
Contact: Peter Barnes, 970-416-2355, pbarnes@fcgov.com
. Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013
10/04/2013: Need elevation drawings showing height of buildings. Need notes indicating that
mechanical equipment will be screened from view. Need notes regarding lighting (shielded
and down directional).
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013
10/04/2013: 1 have no comments regarding the modifications.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013
10/04/2013: Need note on plan explaining how/where you're providing bike parking and how
trash collection occurs (individual containers in garages?)
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013
10/04/2013: If the buildings are taller than 40', a building height review is required per Sec.
3.5.1(G) of the Land Use Code.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013
10/04/2013: Need a landscape plan.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013
10/04/2013: Add a land use table to the site plan (use; # of parking spaces, # of bedrooms,
size, etc). At some point, the site plan will also need to include notes listing the approved
modifications, assuming there are approved modifications.
Comment Number: 6 Gomment Originated: 10/14/2013
10/14/2013: Please change the "Northwest' to "Southwest' in the Statement Of Ownership And
Subdivision. See redlines.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 10/14/2013
10/14/2013: Please correct the distance of the last call on the boundary in the Statement Of
Ownership And Subdivision, and along the south line shown on sheet 2. See redlines.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 10/16/2013
10/16/2013:. Are there any Lienholders? If so, or if you are uncertain at this time, please add a
signature block. This can be removed later if necessary. If not, please add a note stating that
there are no Lienholders.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 10/16/2013
10/16/2013: If you are using the Basis Of Bearings shown on sheet 1, you will need to show
the monuments, dimensions and ties to the outer boundary of the plat; and you will need to
submit current acceptable monument records for the corners used for control. Consider using a
Block line as your Basis Of Bearings. .
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 10/16/2013
10/16/2013: Please correct the label for the "West' line of Lot 1, Block 132. See redlines.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 10/16/2013
10/16/2013: Please label the dedication information for all street right of way. See redlines.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 10/16/2013
10/16/2013: Please add 'Part Of Lot 2, Block 132" were marked. See redlines.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 10/16/2013
10/16/2013: Please label the former lot line between Lots 1 & 2. See redlines.
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 10/16/2013
10/16/2013: Please add "FTC' to the surrounding properties as marked. See redlines.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 10/16/2013
10/16/2013: Please add a "FTC' and definition to the legend. See redlines.
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 10/16/2013
10/16/2013: Please make the outer boundary a solid line with consistent width. See redlines.
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 10/16/2013
10/16/2013: Where does access to Lots 2, 3, 4 & 5 come from?
Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 10/16/2013
10/16/2013: Please show all found and set pins.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 19
10/16/2013: No comments.
Comment Originated: 10/16/2013
Comment Numuer: 5
Comment Originated: 10/16/2013
KEY BOXES REQUIRED
061FC 506.1 and Poudre Fire Authority Bureau Policy 88-20: As a reminder, Poudre Fire
.Authority requires at least one key box ('Knox Box') to be mounted in approved location(s) on
every new building equipped with a required fire sprinkler or fire alarm system. The top shall*
not be higher than 6 feet above finished floor.
As each unit is to be considered a separate, single family home, the number of required Knox
Boxes and location(s) is currently undetermined and will be addressed at time of building
permit. Contact Assistant Fire Marshal, Ron Gonzales for more information or to discuss this
further.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamargue@fcqov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: Please provide a preliminary grading plan.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: Please document the amount of impervious pavers being proposed compared to
the required 25%.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/21/2013
10/21/2013: Please update the drainage letter to the PDP level.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, icounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 1
10/14/2013: No comments.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 2
10/14/2013: No comments.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Originated: 10/14/2013
Comment Originated: 10/14/2013
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/14/2013
10/14/2013: Please mask all text that is within hatched areas. See redlines.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/14/2013
10/14/2013: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/14/2013
10/14/2013: Please add "Being a replat of Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2, Block 132, Town of Fort
Collins" to the sub -title and Statement Of Ownership And Subdivision. See redlines.
Comment Numb.. 2
10/15/2013: FIRE LANES
u%jmment Originated: 10/15/2013
061FC 503.1.1: 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.
The site plan does not meet the intent of the fire code as an 'out of access' condition is created
between the secured vehicle assess gate on the west side of the property and the fence line
on the east side of the property. This access problem may be resolved by adding a man -gate
within the east fence and provided both gates with a means for firefighter access. (Refer also to
general commentary regarding Security Gates)
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: OUTSIDE FIRE PITS & COOKING DEVICES
It has been previously discussed with the applicant that because the building is fully
sprinklered,.outside fire pits or cooking devices on the rooftop, patios, or balconies will be
allowed. These devices are required to be fueled only by natural gas. Due to building height
and fire access, wood burning or smoke producing fire pits or cooking devices of any kind are
prohibited. Approved devices are to be built-in, stationary or otherwise permanently fixed units
(not mobile, on wheels, etc.). They cannot be constructed of combustible material and they
may not be located within 10' of any combustible material. As part of the building plan review,
the final design(s) for any and all fire pits or cooking devices shall be reviewed and approved
by the fire department prior to construction.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 10/16/2013
10/16/2013: SECURITY GATES
061FC 503.6: Where security gates are installed which block or otherwise impair required fire
access, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation.
Gates securing fire access shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. The minimum gate width for vehicle access shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or
repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department
personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire
code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with an unapproved padlock, or chain and
padlock, unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a
key box containing the key(s) to the lock is installed at the gate location.
7. Gate design and locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire
code official prior to installation.
You may wish to visit www.knoxbox.com to better determine your available options for
providing firefighter access at the vehicle gate on the west end and a man -gate on the east
side. Please contact me with any questions.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 10/11/2013
10/11/2013:
Add the tree protections specifications found In LUC 3.2.1 G to the landscape plan.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/11/2013
10/11/2013:
Explore options to possibly not do a basement on the two units by the trees and construct on a
slab or span areas by root system of trees.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 10/11/2013
10/11/2013:
The large Silver Maple tree located off -site just to the north of the property line appears to have
its root system and canopy serious impacted by proposed construction. The tree is quite large
and prominent, but is showing signs of decline. Contact the City Forester to obtain information
on size, condition and mitigation. Approval to remove this tree would need to be by the
adjacent property owner. If tree is to be removed then the applicant should provide written
statement from the adjacent property owner allowing removal. Mitigation trees would need to
be planted on -site or off site. It the tree is removed explore the option to provide mitigation
trees to replace this tree off -site.
Mitigation trees would need to be upsized as follows:
Canopy Shade Trees 3.0 inch caliper
Ornamental trees 2.5 inch caliper
Conifer trees 8 feet height
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 10/11/2013
10/11/2013:
Provide new street trees in the parkways along Olive Street and Mathews Street.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Doug Martine, 970-224-6152, dmartine@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013
10/01/2013: Electric development and system modification charges will apply. The developer
will need to provide Light & Power Engineering with the size (amps) of the electric service to
the existing building in order to receive the credit for it. Please coordinate Light & Power
Engineering at (970)221-6700.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, Lynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
At this time, the project is planning to move forward with installing 13D sprinkler systems into
each unit meeting the definition and construction requirements of a single family home. Each
separate home will require an automatic fire sprinkler system under a separate permit.
(which seems to bu Lne case on the engineering drawings, indiCaLing "proposed") vs. the
existing sidewalk remaining (planning drawing indicates "match existing"). Please clarify. To
the extent that a storm line is shown underneath a portion of the Mathews sidewalk, it is
presumed that at least a portion of the existing sidewalk (if not all) is to be removed.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: There is the indication of "proposed bike storage" on the plan sets located within
Oak Street. If the premise is that the bike storage shown is to meet bike parking requirements
specified in the Land Use Code, the use of the public right-of-way isn't allowed to meet this
standard and would need to occur within the development property boundary. I was recalling
however that in a past reiteration of a redevelopment proposal that there may have been an
intent to allow the conversion of a parking space to general bike storage use for the public at
large. If this is for general public use and not a requirement of the development to meet, then
further discussion would be needed with the City. I suspect coordination and verification with
Tessa Greegor, the City's Bikes Program Manager would be needed along with Randy
Hensley, the City's Parking Manager before the concept would be approved.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: The subdivision plat indicates that the lot lines of the "front units" along Olive Street
directly abut the lot lines of the "back units", and that there is no separate tract for the drive aisle
that would be traversing between the front and back units. This is an unusual approach as rather
than having a common ownership tract for the roadway, it by design results in vehicles and
forms of traffic to cross onto someone's lot to get to their own lot. Additionally the proposed
subdrain shown on the utility set would traverse solely on the back portion of the front units
only, leaving responsibilities for this line only to the front units. Another consideration is that the
individual water and sewer services would be crossing another lot owners property to get to
ones own property. Finally, the definition of a "lot" in the City's Land Use requires that each lot
abut either a dedicated right-of-way, private street, or private drive, any of which is at least 20
feet wide at all points. There needs to be a minimum 20' tract of land between the front and
back units in order to meet the lot definition, and potentially address the additional concerns
mentioned above.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1
10/11 /2013:
Comment Originated: 10/11/2013
The four Siberian Elms (2 on Olive Street and 2 on.Mathews Street) were evaluated by the
Forestry Division by conducting an aerial evaluation. This evaluation determined that the trees
can be retained and pruned. Show these 4 Siberian Elms to be retained and protected. Label
these 4 trees by species, diameter and condition. Contact the City Forester to obtain size and
condition information to put on plan.
approach been vetted with the neighboring owner? This can oe addressed at the meeting. It
is acknowledged that the whole approach to the project leaves no room for any additional
space.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: The maximized building leaves no apparent space for bike parking, trash and
recycling. This can be addressed at the meeting.
Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/22/2013
10/22/2013: With regard to the comment from Traffic Operations requesting removal of one
parking space to improve sight distance at the alley, I will coordinate with Ward Stanford and
Randy Hensley as this space is designated for the proposed on -street, public, large -capacity
bike rack.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/22/2013
10/22/2013: Be sure to make revisions to the plan indicating a three foot wide walkway and a
planting strip along the north. Also, be sure all plan sheets indicate that all but the eastern most
unit along the north will be three stories in height, not four. Be sure to note that exterior lighting
along the north will be limited to one porch light, no greater than 60 wafts, or equivalent, and
shall be down -directional and dark -sky compliant. For the access gate to the center driveway,
please indicate that this shall be an open wrought -iron (or equivalent) to be compatible with the
adjoining property to the north. Be sure to note that there will be enclosed bike parking within
each garage so that there is one bike parking space per bedroom. In addition, please note
that each unit will accommodate individual trash and recycling containers and that there will be
no central trash facility. Finally, be sure to indicate on the site plan that each garage contains
two vehicle parking spaces.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: There should be a construction plan set created with an index, demo plan, grading
plan, utility plan, etc.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: There is an existing overhead line that crosses the alley into the existing building
on the property. There should be some indication that the overhead line crossing the alley will
be removed with the project and either installed through a crossing under the alley (with'
appropriate permits), or removal of the line without the need for a new crossing.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: Is the proposed storm drain past the proposed inlet, in the Mathews right-of-way, a
public storm drain system, or private? If private, private lines are not allowed to be placed and
traverse along right-of-way and an alternative design would likely need to be explored.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: There appears to be some inconsistency between the planning and engineering
sheets as to whether the sidewalk along Olive and Mathews is new, removing the existing
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
kgov. com/developmentreview
October 22, 2013
Brad Florin
NOCO Townhomes, Inc.
P.O. Box 270070
Fort Collins, CO 80527
RE: Townhomes at Library Park PDP with Addition of a Permitted Use, PDP130033, 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: Clark Mapes, 970-221-6225, cmapes@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: Building materials will need to be noted on drawings. The brick is apparent, but
there are other smoother materials shown. The brick modules anchoring corners are a positive
element that establishes building as primarily a brick building. The projecting boxes need
careful detailing to ensure that they don't detract from the brick. Complementary color, texture,
and quality of sills, lintels and cornices will be important.
On the east side along Mathews Street, the large panels detract from the effect of the brick
building. For compatibility with the context, that elevation should be all brick rather than adding
the panel materials. Brick coursework should define transitions between modules and
components as needed. The projection of all bands, sills and lintels should be noted on
drawings.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 10/15/2013
10/15/2013: A question: the whole north wing looks like it could create compatibility problems
with the residences next door, particularly due to the front doors of 6 homes fronting directly
onto the side yard of the neighboring building with no transitional layers of space. Has this