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Home My WebLink AboutAVONDALE COTTAGES - PDP - PDP140003 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEWVIGNETTE` �rudrr 6. This development proposal will be subject to all applicable standards of the Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC), including Article 3 General Development Standards. The entire LUC is available for your review on the web at http://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/landuse/begin.htm. `.",_1r 7. If this proposal is unable to satisfy any of the requirements set forth in the LUC, a Modification of Standard Request will need to be submitted with your formal development proposal. Please see Section 2.8.2 of the LUC for more information on criteria to apply for a Modification of Standard. % nl"c/ 8. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at: h_p://www.fcaov.com/ developmentreview/applications.ohp. Noted 9. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule that is available in the Community Development and Neighborhood Services office. The fees are due at the time of submittal of the required documents for the appropriate development review process by City staff and affected outside reviewing agencies. Also, the required Transportation Development Review Fee must be paid at time of submittal. 10. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with Community Development and Neighborhood Services at (970)221-6750. Thank you for your time spent in reviewing these plans. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact any of the team members. Yours Truly Terence C. Hoaglund RLA, ASLA, LEED AP PO Box1889 Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 472-9125 www.vignettestudios.com VIGNETTE 8. It appears that truncated domes are not located on either the Trilby or Avondale intersection corners and need to be included as a part of this project. 9. As discussed at Conceptual review there is a reduction in certain fees based upon the percentage of Affordable Housing. Our department needs a letter from the City affordable housing department stating the percentage. We will reduce the TDRF fees by that percentage as well as the public infrastructure escrow at time of construction. CURRENT PLANNING Contact: Clark Mapes, 970-221-6225, cmapes@fcgov.com 1. The approved Ridgewood Hills ODP must be amended in conjunction with this development plan - it clearly identifies this parcel for convenience commercial use. It has been verified that this is no longer needed 2. The relationship of homes to streets is an important aspect of development. A Connecting Walkway is required to the front facades of the homes, without crossing vehicle use areas or going around buildings or parking lots. The plan as shown does not meet the standard given the orientation of units primarily to an internal parking drive. A Modification of Standard would be required to support a different plan that is as good or better than a plan that meets the standard. We have changed the site plan to improve on pedestrian access with connecting walkways to public streets, as well as to adjacent properties. 3. Model variety is required -at least 3 distinct different models in this case with different floor plans and elevations, and no two identical models next to each other. Noted, this site has 4 dijerent models. 4. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 1 review and public hearing, the decision maker for Type 1 hearings is an Administrative Hearing Officer. The applicant for this development request is not required to hold a neighborhood meeting for a Type 1 hearing, but if you would like to have one to notify your neighbors of the proposal, please let me know and I can help you in setting a date, time and location for a meeting. Neighborhood Meetings are a great way to get public feedback and avoid potential hiccups that may occur later in the review process. This has been done 5. Please see the Development Review Guide at www.fcgov.com/dra. This online guide features a color coded flowchart with comprehensive, easy to read information on each step in the process. This guide includes links to just about every resource you need during development review. Noted PO Box 1889 Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 472-9125 www.vignettestudios.com VIGNETTE l ELECTRIC ENGINEERING Contact: Justin Fields, 970-224-6150, jfields@fcgov.com 1. Electric development and system modification charges will apply. An online estimator for these charges is available at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/ plant-investment-development-fees/electric-development-fee-estimator. 2. Coordinate utility easements, transformer, and service locations with Light and Power Engineering, (970) 221-6700. 3. Shade trees must maintain 40 feet of clearance with streetlights and ornamental tress must maintain 15 feet of clearance with streetlights. / ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Contact: Andrew Gingerich, 970-221-6603, aginaerich@fcgov.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 City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For additional information on these fees, please see: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev- review.oho 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. In addition, please contact Transportation Planning for their requirements as well. 5. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at: htp://www.larimer.org/ engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm 6. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is finalized. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary for this project. Avondale is a collector street with on street parking requiring 76� of total right of width. It was difficult to verity from the materials provided if this full width is being achieved currently and will need to be reviewed at the time of PDP submittal. After further conversations after the meeting it was determined that no additional right of way will be required. 7. Taking access off the cul de sac will result in the loss of parking spaces and this could affect the existing site plan. Please confirm with zoning department on any requirements. PO Box 1889 Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 472-9125 www.vignettestudios.com VIGNETTE • r u d t o s > The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. Turning radii shall be detailed on submitted plans. > Be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times.2006 International Fire Code 503.2.3, 503.2.4, 503.2.5, 503.3, 503.4 and Appendix D; FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006 and Local Amendments. 4. DEAD-END FIRE LANES Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006; International Fire Code 503.2.5 and Appendix D As no scale was provided on the site plan, it is unclear if this code requirement is being met. 5. PREMISE IDENTIFICATION New and existing buildings shall be plainly identified. Address numbers shall be visible from the street fronting the property, plainly visible, and posted with a minimum of six-inch numerals on a contrasting background. 2006 International Fire Code 505.1 6. SECONDARYACCESS If the proposed connection to the cul-de-sac cannot be achieved, further discussion is required to determine a secondary access to the site. Noted: Per discussions with PFA, the secondary access is not being provided, due to neighborhood concerns, and existing lack of parking in the adjacent community. The design of the internal private drives to this proposal however do allow for a hammerhead turn around. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex@fcgov.com 1. The applicant should make note of Article 3.2.1(C) that requires developments to submit plans that "...(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. As several of the trees within this site may 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 that could result from the proposed development. 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. 3. Please be aware, the creation or enforcement of covenants that prohibit or limit xeriscape or drought -tolerant landscapes, or that require primarily turf -grass are prohibited by both the State of Colorado and the City of Fort Collins. Noted-, rejer to the included landscape plan PO Box 1889 Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 472-9125 www.vignettestudios.com VIGNETTE_' u 1 5. The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $6,390.00/acre ($0.1467/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 hftp:(/ www.fcaov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-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, cost of the measures, or a minimum amount in accordance with the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual. 6. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Fossil Creek Basin Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual. Noted, we have had discussions with staff regarding this site and the impervious soils on the site, and have proposed a specific solution in the drainage report. PARK PLANNING Contact: Craig Foreman, 970-221-6618, cforeman@fcgov.com 1. No comments Department: Fire Authority Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jynxwiler@poudre-fire.org 1. WATER SUPPLY Hydrant spacing and flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Within the Urban Growth Area, hydrants to provide 1,000 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 400 feet to the building, on 800-foot centers thereafter. 2006 International Fire Code 508.1 and Appendix B 2. FIRE LANES 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. 2006 International Fire Code 503.1.1 3. FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS Afire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to the design criteria already contained in relevant standards and policies, any new fire lane must meet the following general requirements: > Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. > Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. > Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot minimum overhead clearance. > Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons. > Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. PO Box 1889 Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 472-9125 www.vignettestudiQs.com VIGNETTE Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Contact: Roger Buffington, , rbuffington@fcgov.com 5. Water and wastewater services for this site are provided by the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District and the South Fort Collins Sanitation District. The Districts can be contacted at (970) 226-3104. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Glen Schlueter, 970-224-6065, gschlueter@fcgov.com A drainage report, erosion control report, and construction plans are required and they must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. The drainage report must address the four -step process for selecting structural BMPs. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all onsite drainage facilities need to be prepared by the drainage engineer and there is a final site inspection required when the project is complete and the maintenance is handed over to an HOA or another maintenance organization. The erosion control report requirements are in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Section 1.3.3, Volume 3, Chapter 7 of the Fort Collins Amendments. If you need clarification concerning this section, please contact the Erosion Control Inspector, Jesse Schlam at 224-6015 or ischlam@fcgov.com. 2. Stormwater detention for the site was included in the sizing of the detention pond along the east property boundary. However it was not sized using the present rainfall criteria. So the design engineer needs verify that the existing volume is sufficient using the present rainfall. The runoff coefficient used was 0.8 which is pretty high for the sub -basin since it includes the detention pond. A high runoff coefficient was probably used because the site was to be future commercial. This proposal will be an even lower runoff coefficient. Another option may be to show that the site runoff rate is equal to or less than the calculated runoff used in sizing the existing pond. 3. Fifty percent of the site runoff is required to be treated using the standard water quality treatment as described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Volume 3 - Best Management Practices (BMPs).(htta•//www fcaov com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/ development -forms -guidelines -regulations/ stormwater-criteria) Extended detention is the usual method selected for water quality treatment; however the use of any of the BMPs is encouraged. 4. Low Impact Development (LID) requirements went into effect March 11, 2013. These require a higher degree of water quality treatment for 50% of the new impervious area and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious. Please contact Basil Harridan at 224-6035 or bhamdan@fcaov.com for more information. There is also more information on the EPA web site at: http://water.er)a.aov/polwaste/green/bbfs.cfm? goback=.gde_4605732_member_219392996. 1 would suggest that water quality treatment be provided onsite instead of modifying the existing detention pond. If treatment is provided in the existing pond it would need to be sized for the entire area draining toit. There is the option though to modify the existing detention pond. PO Box1889 Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 472-9125 www.vignettestudios.com VIGNETTE April 23, 2014 Clark Mapes City Planner Community Planning and Development 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins Colorado 80524 Dear Clark, The following is the applicant's response to the Avondale Cottages Conceptual Review Comments dated August 23, 2013. Please find attached copies of the PDP plans for your review. Comment Summary: Department: Zoning Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com 1. While the detached single family dwellings will require a min. of one off-street parking space each off-street parking for the duplex dwellings units are based on the number of bedrooms per unit. See LUC 3.2.2(K). Noted, there is sufficient parking on site. Each duplex unit has three bedrooms, and each has 2 off-street parking spaces on lot 2. In addition a minimum of 1 bicycle space per bedroom of the duplex dwellings is required with 60% of those enclosed and 40% at fixed racks outdoors. No standards are required for single family dwellings. See LUC 3.2.2(C )(4)(b). All bicycle parking shall be located within the ,garages of the units 3. Will there be exterior trash enclosures? If so the enclosures must match building exteriors in both materials and color with metal doors. These should accommodate recycling containers and an open doorway for must exist to allow individual to access without opening the main doors. See LUC 3.2.5. There are no exterior trash enclosures 4. Off-street parking requirements will apply to fee -simple lots in that the parking must occur on that lot whether detached single family or attached single family (duplex proposed). Each unit has one on lot parking space (enclosed garage), with other parking being in common open lots. PO Box 1889 Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 472-9125 www.vignettestudios.com