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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTREEHOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL - PDP - 17-07 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEWProject Name: Treehouse Montessori Page 3 of 3 Project Location: 2013 Valley Forge Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80526 Project Description: Non-profit Montessori Preschool for a maximum of 15 children (ages 3-6 yrs) in a single-family home structure located on Valley Forge Avenue in Fort Collins. ENGINEERING 1. According to Matt Baker from the City of Fort Collins Engineering Department, the Larimer County Road Impact Fees & Street Oversizing fees are $41.00 and $534.22, respectively. 2. The Transportation Development Review Fee is submitted with this Project Development Plan (PDP). 3. A one -page memo is being submitted with this Project Development Plan indicating that the school, with its 15 students and 4 employees, will not have any significant impact on traffic operations. 4. 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, will be replaced or restored in like kind at the Developer's expense prior to the acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. LIGHT & POWER 1. The existing service is sufficient and no increased load capacity is required. The Treehouse Montessori will be responsible for the upgrading costs and development charges. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING . 1. Trash & recycling services are addressed in our project narrative. CURRENT PLANNING 1. A Neighborhood meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2007. Project Name: Treehouse Montessori Page 2 of 3 Project Location: 2013 Valley Forge Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80526 Project Description: Non-profit Montessori Preschool for a maximum of 15 children (ages 3-6 yrs) in a single-family home structure located on Valley Forge Avenue in Fort Collins. POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY 1. Occupancy class & construction type — both east and west side of the house is located farther than 10 feet from the property line. 2. Occupancy & Basement separation — there will be a one -hour fire rated door separating the basement from the first story. 3. Fire Access — All exterior portions of the first story is located within 150 feet of Valley Forge Ave. which is an approved fire access roadway. Further access to the building is available on both the North, the South & the East sides (Gates on all sides) of the property. 4. Water Supply - There is a yellow -colored water hydrant located approximately 80 feet west of the property on Valley Forge Ave. 5. Exits - There are currently 4 exits on the first level of the property and 1 egress for the basement room. 6. Hazard Room Protection — there are no combustible or flammable materials storage activities on site, further, the kitchen will contain only a refrigerator and microwave. 7. Fire alarms — Smoke and CO detectors will be mounted in each room, hallway, bathroom and kitchen, and wired as a system. 8. Interior Wall, Ceiling & Floor Finishes - The interior walls and ceilings of the facility will be painted gypsum board and plaster walls. Floors will be covered with non-combustible rug tiles or similar type fabric. 9. The address for the building is mounted on the west side of the garage, using 8 inch numerals, with additional numerals on both sides of the mailbox. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 1. No comments needed. Project Name: Treehouse Montessori Page 1 of 3 Project Location: 2013 Valley Forge Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80526 Project Description: Non-profit Montessori Preschool for a maximum of 15 children (ages 3-6 yrs) in a single-family home structure located on Valley Forge Avenue in Fort Collins. ZONING 1. Treehouse Montessori is submitting a Project Development Plan (PDP) to the City of Fort Collins Current Planning Department to review and approve a change of use from a single family residence use to a child care center use. 2. A request is being submitted to the City of Fort Collins Current Planning Department to modify Section 3.8.4 of the Land Use Code to permit a child care center (Treehouse Montessori) to be located within the 1,500 feet zone. 3. There are 4 total employees at Treehouse Montessori, with 2 employees always being present or a maximum of 3 employees at any given time during the hours of operation. There are 2 parking spaces in the driveway and an additional 3 parking spaces available as Valley Forge street parking. Furthermore, Treehouse Montessori obtained permission from the Fort Collins Bible Church to use their parking lot as overflow parking, particularly during parental meetings. Therefore, there is adequate parking for Treehouse Montessori preschool. 4. The existing landscaping is submitted on the site plan drawing. 5. The back yard or outdoor play area for our 15 students measures 80 feet by 80_feet; or 1.f600 square feet. The entire back yard or outdoor play area is enclosed by 6 foot privacy fences. (See architectural elevation photos) STORMWATER UTILITY 1. No comments needed. WATER & WASTEWATER 1. No changes or comments needed.