HomeMy WebLinkAboutNATHAN'S SUBDIVISION, 637 COWAN STREET - PDP/FDP - FDP130030 - CORRESPONDENCE -Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970.221.6567, mvirataia)fcaov.com
the applicant.
9. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) or excavation permit will need to be obtained prior to starting
any work on the site.
Department: Electric Engineering
Contact: Janet McTague, 970-224.6154, jmctague_C&fcgov.com
There is an existing secondary box on the north side of the property. We will need an easement across
the north lot to provide service to the south lot. Normal development charges will apply.
Current Planning
Contact: Steve OR, 970-221.6341, soltCa)fcaov.com
1. The property is in the Neighborhood Conservation, Medium Density District (NCM). The proposed
single-family detached dwellings on each of the two (2) new lots (1 & 2, per the subdivision plat) the plat
will be subject to an administrative hearing (Type1) but the review of the new structures will be subject to a
Basic Development Review in the City of Fort Collins.
2. Development on both lots must satisfy the applicable standards in Section 4.8(D) Land Use Standards,
Section 4.8(E) Dimensional Standards and Section 4.8(F) Development Standards of the Land Use Code
(LUC). The owner/applicant should familiarize himself with these standards, which can be found in Article 4,
Division 4.8 of the LUC.
3. The maximum allowable building height is 2 stories and both structures, as presented conceptually,
appear to comply with this standard.
4. From the conceptual building elevations and floor plans it is difficult to tell if they satisfy the standard set
forth in Section 4.8(F)(1)(d) of the LUC that states: "A second floor shall not overhang the lower front or
side exterior walls of a new or existing building".
5. A neighborhood meeting for the replat hearing will not be required. A $50 sign posting fee and .75 per
affected property owner label is required.
6. The proposed development is subject to a Basic Development Review, please contact the Zoning
Department regarding your formal submittal.
Department: Fire Authority
Contact: Ron Gonzales, 970-221.6635, raonzales(ftoudre-fire.org
2. Afire hydrant shall be within 400' each house with a water supply of 1000 gpm @ 20 psi.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex aOfcoov.com
1. The applicant should make note of Article 3.2.1(C) that requires developments to submit plans that 1...(4)
protects significant trees, natural systems, and habitat". Note that a significant tree is defined as a tree
having DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) of six inches or more. If any trees on site have a DBH of greater
than six inches, a review of the trees shall be conducted with Tim Buchanan, City Forester (221-6361) to
determine the status of the existing trees and any mitigation requirements as the result of development
impacts.
2. With respect to landscaping and design, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2.1 (E)(2)(3),
requires that you use native plants and grasses in your landscaping or re -landscaping and reduce
bluegrass lawns as much as possible.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970.221.6567, mvirataDfcoov.com
1. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit.
Please contact Matt Baker at 224-6108 if you have any questions.
2. The Citys Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For additional
information on these fees, please see: http:/hwm.fogov.com/engineedng/dev-review.php
3. Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks,
curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be replaced
or restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense prior to the acceptance of
completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.
4. Please contact the City's Traffic Engineer, Joe Olson (224-6062) to schedule a scoping meeting and
determine if a traffic study is needed for this project (or the likely verification of a waiver). In addition,
please contact Transportation Planning for their requirements as well.
5. Public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area
Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at:
hffp://www.ladmer.org/engineedng/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm
6. Sidewalk is required to be constructed along Cowan Street abutting the property. Per LCUASS, the
sidewalk should be 4.5 feet in width detached. The sidewalk should be detached from the flowline of
Cowan Street a distance of 7 feet, transitioning to the attached sidewalk directly north of the property.
7. If the project results in an unused driveway it should be removed. New driveway(s) required a driveway
approach permit.
8. Construction plans may be required and a Development Agreement may be required to stipulate that the
sidewalk be installed prior to the first building permit The development agreement would need to be
recorded once the project is finalized with recordation fees assessed by Larimer County being paid by
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Glen Schlueter, 970-224.6065, aschlueter(a)fcmov.com
1. It is important to document the existing impervious area since drainage requirements and fees are based
on new impervious area. An exhibit showing the existing and proposed impervious areas is required.
2. A drainage and erosion control report/letter and construction plans are required and they must be
prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado.
3. If there is an increase in impervious area greater than 5000 square feet, onsite detention is required with
a 2 year historic release rate for water quantity.
4. Water quality treatment is also required as described in the Urban Storm Drainage Criteria Manual,
Volume 3 - Best Management Practices (BMPs). Extended detention is the usual method selected for
water quality treatment; however the use of any of the BMPs is encouraged.
(http:/twww.udfcd.org/downloads/down—cdtmanual—Vollll.htm)
5. The drainage outfall for the site is the adjacent streets or there is a storm sewer in Cowan St. that could
be used for a deeper outfall. All connections to the storm sewer need to be at a manhole; so one would
need to be added or there is one on the north side of Laurel at it's intersection with Cowan.
6. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Old Town Master Drainage Plan
as well the City's Design Criteria and Construction standards.
7. The city wide Stonnwater development fee (PIF) is $6,313.00/acre ($0.1449/sq.ft.) for new impervious
area over 350 sq.-ft., and there is a $1,045.00/acre ($0.024/sq.ft.) review fee. No fee is charged for
existing impervious area. These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is issued.
Information on fees can be found on the City's web site at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developerstplant-investment-development-fees or
contact Jean Pakech at 221- 6375 for questions on fees. There is also an erosion control escrow
required before the Development Construction permit is issued. The amount of the escrow is
determined by the design engineer, and is based on the site disturbance area or erosion control
measures shown on the site construction plans.
Department: Historical Preservation
Contact: Josh Weinberg, 970.221.6206, iweinberaftnov.com
1. This property was not found to be eligible for individual listing as a Fort Collins Landmark and is no
longer subject to the City's Demolition/Alteration Review Process, or Municipal Code Section 14-72.
2. Should proposed plans change, they will need to be reviewed again to determined any historic
properties will be effected by the project.
3. No historic properties appear to be effected by this proposed project/plans.
Department: Fire Authority
Contact: Ron Gonzales, 970-221.6635, raonzales0poudre-fire.ora
1. All address numerals are to be visible from the street on which they front.
City of
Fort Collins
December 19, 2011
Barry Schram
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Fort Collins, CO 80528
Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
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Re: 637 Cowan Replat
Description of project: This is a request to subdivide single family lot into two new 5,500 Square Foot
single family lots for a new 1,800 square foot homes. The existing home to be demolished. The site is
zoned NCM, Neigborhood Conservation, Medium Desnisy.
Please see the following summary of comments regarding the project request referrenced above. The
comments offered informally by staff during the Conceptual Review will assist you in preparing the detailed
components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the
time of formal review of this project. If you have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in
the review process, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through the Project
Planner, Steve Olt, at 970-221-6341 or solt@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Zoning
Contact: GaryLopez, 970-416.2338, glopezQfcgoy.Com
1. It appears that overall and rear FAR'S are met on both lots with lot B at approx. 5360.5 s.f. so up to 893
s.f. of floor area can exist in the back half and lot A at approx. 5629.5 s.f. so up to 938 s.f. of floor area
can exist in the back half.
2. It is indeterminable as to height of exterior sidewalls of each house for setback purposes but keep in
mind that LUC 4.8(E)(4) will apply requiring add'I side yard setback for adjacent walls greater than 18' in
height. There is some wiggle room on the T side yard setback on garage sides of each lot with ability
to reduce down to 5' if necessary. Elevations don't show the bump out or cantilevered kitchens. These
must be cantilevered and extend no more than 2' if base side yard setback is to be 5' unless add'I
setback required due to wall height. All other setbacks met.
3. LUC 4.8(F)(1)(c) - As new dwellings the attached garages must be at least 10' behind the front (in this
case front porch) setback. Lot A seems to meet that at aprox. 10.5' however Lot B doesn't which
appears to be aprox. T.
4. This will be a BDR review.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Glen Schlueter, 970-224.6065, gschluetero_fcgov.com