HomeMy WebLinkAbout412 E. PITKIN CHANGE OF USE - PDP - 21-06 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEW8. Cade Dann, of Poudre Fire Authority, had the following comments:
A. The new address will be 412B (Basement) Pitkin St. and must be
displayed with 6" letters visible from Pitkin St.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
B. A fire hydrant must be located within 300 feet of the site and be able to
provide 1000 gallons per minute at 20 psi.
RESPONSE: There is a fire hydrant within 300' of the property.
C. Egress windows are required in the basement.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
C. Onsite detention is required with a 2 year historic release rate for water quantity and
extended detention is required for water quality treatment. These are required if there is
an increase in imperviousness greater than 1000 square feet. If there is less than 1000
but more than 350 square feet of new imperviousness a site grading plan is all that is
required.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. See 4-B.
D. There are storm sewers in Pitkin St. and Whedbee St. if a lower outfall is needed,
otherwise the site can drain into the street.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
E. It is important to document all impervious areas that are to be removed to show that the
net difference is less than a 1000 square feet of new imperviousness. A letter and sketch
documenting imperviousness on the site is needed with the submittal and it can be
prepared by the applicant or their architect instead of a registered engineer.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. See Site Plan.
5. Roger Buffington, of Water / Wastewater, had the following comments:
A. Development fees and water rights for the additional unit will be due at time of building
permit.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
6. David Averill, of Transportation Planning, had the following comments:
A. A 4 foot wide walkway should be provided to the basement entrance from the street
sidewalk.
RESPONSE: David Averill said a 3 foot wide walkway from the street would be acceptable
B. A walkway should be provided from the rear parking spaces to the rear building entrance.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
7. Doug Moore, of Natural Resources, had the following comments:
A. Consider using native plants and grass to help to reduce the amount of water needed for
landscaping.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
B. If tree removal is proposed, please contact Tim Buchanan, City Forester at (970) 221-
6361 to see if removal of existing trees will be allowed and if mitigation will be required.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
E. Utility Plans, a Development Construction Permit (DCP) and a Development Agreement
(DA) may be required..
RESPONSE: It is our understanding that these items will only be required if the modification to
alley improvements sought is not granted.
F. Any public improvements must be built according to Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards (LUCASS).
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
G. 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 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.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
H. Applicant is responsible for undergrounding any existing overhead utilities.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
3. Rob Irish, of Light and Power, had the following comments:
A. The existing service may be sufficient. If a separate meter is needed, development
charges will apply.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
4. Glen Schlueter of Stonnwater Utility had the following comments::
A. This site is in the Spring Creek drainage basin. The city wide development fee is
$3,070/acre which is it is subject to the runoff coefficient reduction. This fee is to be paid
at the time the building permit is issued.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
B. If there is an increase in imperviousness greater than 1000 square feet a drainage and
erosion control report and construction plans are required and they must be prepared by a
Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. A grading plan is required when there is
between 1000 and 350 square feet of new imperviousness, but no drainage study. There
are no requirements for less than 350 square feet
RESPONSE: Imperviousness will increase by less than 350 square feet This is documented
on the Site Plan.
Response to Conceptual Review Comments
412 E Pitkin PDP
COMMENTS:
1. Jenny Nuckols of the Zoning Department had the following comments:
A. Changes of use of this sort are permitted in the NCM District, subject to a Type 2
(Administrative) Review and Public Hearing, due to the fact that structural alterations are
proposed to the existing building.
RESPONSE: We are submitting the appropriate materials and scheduling a hearing with the
Planninq and Zoning Board.
B. Minimum side yard setback is five feet, and minimum rear yard setback is five feet from
existing alleys.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
C. For the proposed two units with two bedrooms each, a minimum of four off-street parking
spaces are required. The existing drive at the side of the house will count as one parking
space, and the drive must extend beyond the front of the house since parking spaces
cannot be in the front yard. The other three parking spaces will need to be accessed from
the alley. Garage spaces will count towards the parking requirement as long as they are
made available to dwelling unit occupants at no additional rental or purchase cost.
RESPONSE: Four off street parking spaces will be provided at no additional charge.
2. Mark Virata of the Engineering Department had the following comments:
A. The Transportation Development Review Fee will apply to this project.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. See attached.
B. Street Oversizing fees may apply to this development.
RESPONSE: Street oversizing fees have been waived by Matt Baker
C. A Transportation Impact Study (TIS) may be required but will likely be waived for this
project.
RESPONSE: A TIS for this project was waived per Eric Bracke.
D. Alley improvements are required per Section 3.6.2(J)(2) of the Land Use Code. This
involves the design and construction of the alley from this property to the nearest street
(most likely Whedbee St.).
RESPONSE: We are seeking a modification to this standard