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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSURF RESEARCH CAMPUS - ODP - 4-04B - CORRESPONDENCE - (6)create a Repay Agreement for reimbursement from the future developers of the other side of the public street. At the time of submittal for Project Development Plan, a Utility Plan will be required. Toward the end of the review process, a Development Agreement between the City and the developer must be signed. A Development Construction Permit is required to provide for a smooth transition from design review to construction. At the time of building permit issuance, the City collects the Street Oversizing Fee and the County collects the Road Impact Fee. For further information, please contact Sheri Langenberger, 221-6605. Current Planning: As mentioned, the O.D.P. is subject to the standards found in Section 2.3.2(H)(1,3,4,5 and 6). Please note that in addition to all other applicable standards, the Project Development Plan (P.D.P.) will be subject to Section 3.9 due to the project location within the 1-25 Corridor. A neighborhood information meeting is required. Please contact the project planner for a notification map. The Planning Department will set up and help facilitate the meeting. If you have any questions regarding these issues or any other issues related to this project, please feel free to call me at (970) 221-6750. Sincerely: Ted Shepard Chief Planner Page 7 classification and design must factor in the proper auxiliary turn lanes and turning radii for trucks. Please note that the CDOT's Northern 1-25 E.I.S. is active. Please contact Dave Martinez, 622-1268, for further information. Traffic Operations: A Transportation Impact Study will be required. In previous discussion with the Traffic Operations Department, the scope of the study can be at the intermediate level. Be sure to include the traffic counts at the 1-25 ramps. The start and end times of the shifts should be addressed, particularly the time of shift overlap. As mentioned, trucks originating from 1-25 will need the proper length of turn lanes for stacking. Employee trips originating from the west will require the T.I.S. to look at existing deficiencies between the north -south access road and Summitview Drive. Staff has observed that westbound traffic, at times, backs up past the north -south access drive. This may have to be addressed. Please note that off -site public improvements are intended to be commensurate with the projected impact of the plant. For further information, please contact Ward Stanford, 221-6820. Engineering: The O.D.P. should indicate the re -alignment of the Frontage Road. The T.I.S. will help determine the roadway classifications of all proposed public streets. Keep in mind that the City does not want public and private streets in parallel or in close proximity that duplicates purpose and function. As you are aware, Prospect Road between the north -south access drive and Summitview Drive is not improved. Based on the results of the T.I.S., Staff will work with the applicant, to design the necessary improvements to meet the needs of the project and satisfy the requirements of the applicable codes. The extent and timing of the construction will be the subject of future discussions with all the affected parties. As your consulting team is aware, the O.D.P. is subject to the standards found in Section 2.3.2(H)(3 and 4). Please note that the developer is responsible for construction of 4.5 feet of sidewalk, curb, gutter and one-half of a public street along the property's public street frontage. While developers must also construct full streets during the initial stage, the City will Page 6 the outlet point. Such flows must be accounted for in the Drainage Report and Drainage and Grading Plan. East Larimer County Water District (Elco): Domestic water supply will be provided by the East Larimer County Water District. There is an eight -inch diameter water main in Prospect Road. The size of the water service to the building will have to be determined based on water needs and projected usage. Water mains in the area will need to be looped. For further information, please contact Darwin Williams, 493-2044. Boxelder Sanitation District: There are three interceptors in the immediate area although the nearest line is at capacity. The next nearest line that is able to be gravity -fed is near capacity. The third line is 30-inches in diameter and designed to serve the towns of Timnath and Severence. Existing mains may need to be upgraded to serve the site. For further information, please contact Randy Siddens, 498-0604. Environmental Planner: The Overall Development Plan must comply with Section 2.3.2(H)(5) which requires that the plan show the general location and approximate size of all natural areas, habitats and features within its boundaries and shall indicate the aplicant's proposed rough estimate of the natural area buffer zones as required by Section 3.4.1(E). Please call Dana Leavitt to set up a scoping meeting for an Ecological Characterization Study (E.C.S.) that is appropriate for this O.D.P. and subsequent Project Development Plan. In order to begin the discussion with regard to buffers, the buffer for Boxelder Creek is 100 feet as measured from the top of the bank. The pond is also considered a natural feature with associated wetlands and will need a buffer that ranges from ,50 to 100 feet, depending on its ecological value. Transportation Planning: CDOT has long range plans to widen the 1-25/Prospect Road interchange. This will cause the frontage road to be re -aligned. The new frontage road alignment has not been definitively determined and its ultimate location is flexible at this time, but it will need to act in concert with other public streets to create a logical network for connectivity through the region. Creating a network in this region is important since there is no established grid to tie into. Other public streets may be classified as "commercial local" or "industrial local" streets depending in the results of the Transportation Impact Study. Roadway Page 5 However, the erosion potential of the stream requires that there is not an increase in the flow rate above the existing rates. Therefore, the staged release rate is a requirement. Number: 9 Created: 9/18/2007 [9/18/07] There is an existing pipe bringing water from the east side of 1-25 through a pond on this site and an easement for it was granted by the Natural Resource Department. Number: 10 Created: 9/18/2007 [9/18/07] There is an existing irrigation ditch that crosses 1-25 and also flows through this site which will require the ditch company to sign the construction plans. Number: 11 Created: 9/18/2007 [9/18/07] There is an existing floodplain on the fringe of the site but is doesn't appear that it will be an issue unless more information, reveals an impact not showing at this time. Floodplain maps were given to the applicant. Department: Zoning Issue Contact: Peter Barnes Topic: Zoning Number: 1 Created: 9/18/2007 .[9/18/07] The proposed rezoning is recommending that this property be placed in the E - Employment zone. Number: 2 Created: 9/18/2007 [9/18/07] The use is classified as "light industrial'% Such a use is normally processed as a Type 1, administrative hearing review. However, if the project involves a building that exceeds 50,000 square feet, then it has to be processed as a Type 2, Planning & Zoning Board review. Number: 3 Created: 9/18/2007 [9/18/07] Section 4.27(E)(1)(c) requires that the industrial use must be carried out entirely within a building. Number: 4 Created: 9/18/2007 [9/18/07] The development is within the 1-25 Corridor Subarea Plan and will need to comply with the standards in Section 3.9 of the LUC. Geothermal and Ground Water: Regarding the question as to geothermal possibilities and groundwater issues, please note that water below the surface is under the jurisdiction of the State Engineer, not the City of Fort Collins. If a sub -drain system is proposed, the Stormwater Utility would review the quantity and direction of the discharge as well as Page 4 Number: 18 Created: 9/24/2007 [9/24/07] KNOX BOX REQUIRED Poudre Fire Authority requires a "Knox Box" to be mounted on the front of every new building equipped with a required fire sprinkler system or fire alarm system. 97UFC 902.4; PFA BUREAU POLICY 88-20 Number: 19 Created: 9/24/2007 [9/24/07] CUL-DE-SAC A dead-end street cannot exceed six -hundred -sixty (660) feet in length. The turn- around at the end of the street must have an outside turning radius of fifty (50) feet or more, and an inside turning radius of twenty-five (25) feet. Short fire lanes are permitted to facilitate a second point of access when the street is longer than 660 feet. All structures beyond the 660-foot limit shall be fire sprinklered if a second point of access cannot be provided. FCLUC 3.6.2(B)(C);3.6.6(I); 97UFC 902.2.2.3 Number: 20 Created: 9/24/2007 [9/24/07] ADDRESS NUMERALS Address numerals shall be visible from the street fronting the property, and posted with a minimum of six-inch (6) numerals on a contrasting background. (Bronze numerals on brown brick are not acceptable). 97UFC 901.4.4 Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewaterlssue Contact: Glen Schlueter Topic: Stormwater Number: 5 Created: 9/18/2007 [9/18/07] The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Boxelder/Cooper Slough Master Drainage Plan as well the City's Design Criteria and Construction standards. Number:6 1 Created: 9/18/2007 [9/18/07] . The city wide development fee is $3,070.00/acre ($0.0705/sq.ft.) for new impervious area over 350 sq.ft. No fee is charged for existing impervious area. This fee is to be paid at the time each building permit is issued. Number: 7 Created: 9/18/2007 [9/18/07) A drainage and erosion control report and construction plans are required and they must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado Number: 8 Created: 9/18/2007 [9/18/07] Onsite detention is required for this site and the release rate is a staged release of 2, 10, 50, & 100 year existing flow rates. The reason is that the banks are not stable so an erosion buffer limit is shown in the master plan where no construction can occur. It should be easy to show that the normal 2 year release rate is not needed since the site can drain ahead of the peak flows of the basin. Page 3 residential within Urban Growth Area, 1,000 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 400 feet to the building, on 800-foot centers thereafter. These requirements may be modified if buildings are equipped with automatic•fire sprinkler systems. 97UFC 901.2.2.2 Number: 14 Created: 9/24/2007 [9/24/07] REQUIRED ACCESS A fire lane may be required. A fire lane shall be visible by painting and signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. A fire 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: ❑ Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface (asphalt or concrete) capable of supporting fire apparatus weights. Compacted road base shall be used only for temporary fire lanes or at construction sites. ❑ Have appropriate maintenance agreements that are legally binding and enforceable. ❑ . Be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. ❑ Maintain the required minimum width of 20 feet throughout the length of the fire lane. If a fire lane cannot be provided, the building shall be fire sprinklered. 97UFC 901.2.2.1; 901.3; 901.4.2; 902.2.1 Number: 15 Created: 9/24/2007 [9/24/07] SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS This proposed building shall be equipped with approved, automatic fire -sprinkler systems. Number: 16 Created: 9/24/2007 [9/24/07] FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION: Fire department connections shall be installed remote from the buildings, and located on the street or fire lane side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by the fire code official. If possible, a fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of the FDC. 2006 International Fire Code 912.2.1 and PFA Bureau Policy Number: 17 Created: 9/24/2007 [9/24/07] FIRE LINE REQUIREMENT Buildings that are required to be fire sprinklered shall have a minimum 6-inch fire line unless hydraulic calculations can support a smaller fire line. Page 2 ' STAFF PROJECT REVIEW City of Fort Collins BHA Design - Cara Morgan 223-7577 Date: 9/24/2007 Neenan Company - Armand Trimm 493-8747 Staff has reviewed your submittal for AVA Solar Preliminary Design Review, and we offer the following comments: ISSUES: Department: Light & Power Issue Contact: Rob Irish Topic: Light & Power Number: 12 Created: 9/21 /2007 [9/21/07] The electric master plan projects the area surrounding the proposed AVA site to be served by two substations on different transmission lines. These are designated as the Timberline and Northeast Substations. The City is working with our transmission provider to accelerate development of the Timberline Substation located at the intersection of Timberline Road and Prospect Road. Improvements to this site will have to be made to add distribution capabilities since it is currently a transmission only site. Three circuits from existing substations can be installed in the interim to meet AVA's Phase 1 & 2 projected well within the proposed schedule. A meeting between the applicant and the electric utility personnel should take place as soon as possible to discuss AVA's redundancy requirements to determine the utility's design requirements for these circuits and appropriate rates and fees. The Northeast Substation site is currently scheduled for operation in 2013. This project and associated circuits could provide a highly reliable infrastructure to meet all of the applicant's electrical needs through Phase 4 and beyond. Contact Bob Micek (Electric System Engineering Manager) 970-416-2724. Please note that the Light and Power Utility offers design assistance to promote energy conservation and L.E.E.D certification. Please contact Gary Schroeder at 221-6700 or Dana Leavitt at 221-6750 for further information. Department: PFA Issue Contact: Carle Dann Topic: fire Number: 13 Created: 9/24/2007 [9/24/07] WATER SUPPLY Fire hydrants, where required, must be the type approved by the water district having jurisdiction and the Fire Department. Hydrant spacing and water flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. Minimum flow and spacing requirements include: Commercial, 1,500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 300 feet to the building, on 600-foot centers thereafter; Page 1 p —.2y _ 0 7