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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBROWNS ON HOWES - PDP/FDP - FDP140019 - CORRESPONDENCE - REVISIONSn TRASH ENCLOSURE ELEVATION (EAST) Page 16 of 13 00 _W Z w0 as 0 h 3" PRE -CAST CONCRETE CAP (1) 1/2 X 4" STL PINS PER PRE -CAST CAP BRICK FACE VENEER N0. 4# REBAR CONTINUOUS I tlt �— COMPACTED SUBGRADE tIt t t�t t * VARIES. SEE SITE PLAN 3" PRE -CAST CONCRETE CAP �az ' a BRICK FACE VENEER Q W BRICK SEATWALL Csc& 3i.-al DT_�-sDT-WcK COMPANY: AMERSTAR FENCING MODEL: IMONTAGE PLUS HEIGHT: 6' COLOR: BLACK SEE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS NOTES: REFER TO LANDSCAPE PLANS USED AT BASE OF FENCE VINE FENCE SCALE:NTS FOR INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VINES TO BE PLANTED AND SPACING DT—FURN—FENC Page 15 of 13 Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014 08/26/2014: Will the buildings have fire sprinkler systems? Response: The buildings will not require a separate fire service line. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014 O8/26/2014: At final, include the related standard details. Response: Standard details have been added. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014 08/26/2014: See redlined utility for other comments. Response: See redlines for responses. Page 14 of 13 Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Is the northeast corner of the property set or found? If it is found, please describe the monument, and also add a found symbol to the legend. Response: The northeast corner is to be set. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 20 08/27/2014: Please remove the address from the legal description. Response: The legal description has been updated. Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Please rotate the marked text 180 degrees in the vicinity map. See redlines. Response: Text has been updated. Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Response: Text has been updated. Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Please remove the "Overall' from the title on sheet LS101, or add "Overall' to the title in the index on sheet LS001. See redlines. Response: Text has been updated. Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014 08/26/2014: The parking along Howes will need to be adjusted when the driveway moves to the north. Please include a sheet that shows striping adjustments (being mindful of sight distance) Response: The existing striping has been shown and specified on which stalls will be removed. Additional stalls have been added at the location in which the existing drive is to be removed. Department: Water Conservation Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221.6704, eolson@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: Irrigation plans are required no later than at the time of building permit. The irrigation plans must comply with the provisions outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Code. Direct questions concerning irrigation requirements to Eric Olson, at 221-6704 or eolson@fcgov.com Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffington@fcgov.com Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014 08/26/2014: Check the elevations at the point where the common, private sewer service connects to the sewer main in Howes. Response: The sewer inverts have been updated and a plan and profile of the proposed services has been added for clarification. Page 13 of 13 Response: HOA Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Is an Emergency Access Easement needed on Tract A? Response: Added. Comment Number: 16 08/27/2014: Please add Block 43 to the adjacent lots. See redlines. Response: Added. Comment Number: 17 08/27/2014: Please show the 40' of vacated right of way along Howes Street. Response: Added. Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 Page 16 of 13 Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014 08/26/2014: Please add 'Being A Replat Of" to the sub -title. See redlines. Response: Resolved. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014 08/26/2014: The "Datum" shown in NGVD1929 Datum Unadjusted is not necessary. Response: Format added per requirements Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014 08/26/2014: Please change the title on sheet C0.01. Response: Resolved. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014 08/26/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Response: Resolved. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014 08/26/2014: There are text over text issues. See redlines. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014 08/26/2014: Please remove the address from the legal description. Response: Legal Description has been Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014 08/26/2014: Please rotate the marked text 180 degrees in the vicinity map. See redlines. Response: Text has been updated. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014 08/26/2014: Please make all titles for sheet LP101 consistent. See redlines. Response: Titles have been updated. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014 08/26/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Response: Text has been updated. Topic: Lighting Plan Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: No comments. Topic: Plat Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Please add "Being A Replat Of' to the sub -title. See redlines. Response: Resolved. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Please remove "The" from the Statement Of Ownership And Subdivision. See redlines. Response: Resolved. Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Who owns & maintains Tract A? Page 15 of 13 Comment Number: 2 Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/28/2014 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Please provide all drainage details on final plans. Response: Construction details have been added. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, IcountV�fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: O6/26/2014 08/26/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Page 14 of 13 Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/28/2014 08/28/2014: WATER SUPPLY The project team will need to verify local hydrant spacing and flow meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. IFC 508.1 and Appendix B: 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. Comment Number: 3 08/28/2014: PREMISE IDENTIFICATION Comment Originated: 08/28/2014 2012 IFC 505.1: New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible, visible from the street or road fronting the property, and posted with a minimum of six-inch numerals on a contrasting background. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamargue@fcqov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Stormwater is ready for a hearing Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Please requeat a formal variance for the proposed underground detention in the text of the drainage report. Response: A request for a formal variance has been added to my text. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: The detention volume would be allowed in the porous pavement gravel section up to .2 ac-ft. Response: AINo detention is being proposed in the pavers, just the water quality volume. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Please provide a drainage easement for the limits of the porous pavement and the bio-Swale. Response: All of Tract A is a Drainage Easement. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Please provide construction details for the bio-swale and the underground detention system. Response: Construction details have been added. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: If the underground vault is to be proposed, proper maintenance and accessibility is needed. The City would require manhole access at both ends of the vault for inspection and cleaning, Response: An access manhole has been proposed. Page 13 of 13 Comment Number: 1 08/28/2014: FIRE LANES Comment Originated: 08/28/2014 In order to meet general fire access requirements for this site plan, an Emergency Access Easement will be needed. Additionally, proposed building heights would require an increase in the width of the fire lane to 30'. See IFC reference and fire lane specifications below. 2012 IFC 503.1.1: Approved fire Lanes shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS 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: > Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. > Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width (see requirements for buildings over 30' in height)* & 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. > Be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. 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. *AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - WHERE REQUIRED 1012 IFC D105.1: Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For purposes of this section, the highest roof surface shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater. *AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - WIDTH 2012 IFC D105.2; FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006; and Local Amendments: Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 30 feet, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. *AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - PROXIMITY TO BUILDING 2012 IFC D105.3: At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. Page 12 of 13 Plan Review 416-2341 Department: Light And Power Contact: Janet McTague, 970-224-6154, Imctague@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: Power exists in the alley. The electric vault shown on the the northwest corner of Terracon's lot will need to be modified to provide power to this project. It contains a transformer that is used to provide service to 5 lots surrounding this project. It is possible that we could size the transformer for this lot to serve this project as well as the 5 surrounding lots. This will need to be coordinated prior to construction. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: Meters are shown just on one building. Will the electrical contractor be providing the service from the banked meters to the second building? Comment Number: 3 08/13/2014: Normal development charges will apply with credit given for the existing service. Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, Ilynxwiler@poudre-fire.orq Topic: General Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 Page 11 of 13 Comment Number: 1 08/28/2014: Comment Originated: 08/28/2014 Building Permit Pre -Submittal Meeting Pre -Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design, that the new commercial or multi -family projects are on track to complying with all of the adopted City codes and Standards listed below. The proposed project should be in the early to mid -design stage for this meeting to be effective and is typically scheduled after the Current Planning conceptual review meeting. Applicants of new commercial or multi -family projects are advised to call 416-2341 to schedule a pre -submittal meeting. Applicants should be prepared to present site plans, floor plans, and elevations and be able to discuss code issues of occupancy, square footage and type of construction being proposed. Construction shall comply with the following adopted codes as amended: 2012 International Building Code (IBC) 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2012 International Plumbing Code (I PC) as amended by the State of Colorado 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009. Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF. Frost Depth: 30 inches. Wind Load: 100- MPH 3 Second Gust Exposure B. Seismic Design: Category B. Climate Zone: Zone 5 Energy Code Use 1. Single Family; Duplex; Townhomes: 2012 IRC Chapter 11 or 2012 IECC. 2. Multi -family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2012 IECC residential chapter. 3. Commercial and Multi -family 4 stories and taller: 2012 IECC commercial chapter. Fort Collins Green Code Amendments effective starting 1-1-2012. A copy of these requirements can be obtained at the Building Office or contact the above phone number. Browns on Howes — project specific concerns: 1. Fire -sprinkler systems are required for property line townhomes. 2. Bedroom egress windows required below 4th floor regardless of fire -sprinkler. 3. All windows above the 1st floor require minimum sill height of 24" 4. New Green Code requires: a. Upgraded insulation is required for buildings using electric heat or cooling. b. Exterior walls and roof must meet a STC (sound resistance) rating of 40 min. if building located within 1000ft to train tracks. c. Low -flow Watersense plumbing fixtures (toilet, faucets, shower heads) are required. d. Special combustion safety requirements for natural draft gas appliances. e. Low VOC interior finishes. City of Fort Collins Building Services Page 10 of 13 Comment Number: 5 08/21/2014: Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 LUC 3.4.7(F)(6), states, "In its consideration of the approval of plans for properties containing or adjacent to sites, structure, objects or districts that: (a) have been deter -mined to be or potentially be individually eligible for local landmark designation or for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places or the State Register of Historic Properties, or (b) are officially designated as a local or state landmark or are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or (c) are located within a officially designated national, state or local historic district or area, the decision maker shall receive and consider a written recommendation from the Landmark Preservation Commission unless the Director has issued a written determination that the plans would not have a significant impact on the individual eligibility or potential individual eligibility of the site, structure, object or district. A determination or recommendation made under this subsection is not appealable to the City Council under Chapter 2 of the City Code." Please contact Historic Preservation staff to schedule the review before the Landmark Preservation Commission. The Commission meets the second Wednesday of each month. The Director feels that if the design concerns discussed below can be solved to the satisfaction of staff, than the Director will be able to make a determination that the plans would not have a significant impact on adjacent eligible properties. Comment Number: 6 08/21/2014: Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 There is concern regarding the relationship of the proposed building in relation to the residential context to the north of the project site. Also, there is concern regarding the building's eastern elevation and its relationship to the street. Staff strongly recommends the applicant use the Design Assistance Program to develop design solutions regarding these concerns. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/21/2014: Please submit perspective renderings/cross-sections showing this project in relation to surrounding context. Department: Internal Services Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Page 9 of 13 Comment Number: 9 08/27/2014: Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 It appears that a landscape wall and possibly other hardscape features are shown fairly close to the west side of the large Siberian Elm to retain. Please schedule an on -site meeting with the City Forester and involved project consultants to discuss construction impact to this tree and if an additional report will be requested on the impact to the tree. Department: Historical Preservation Contact: Josh Weinberg, 970-221.6206, iweinberg@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 08/21 /2014: Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 This project is located near several properties that are either potentially eligible for designation as Fort Collins Landmarks, eligible for designation as Fort Collins Landmarks, or that have been designated as Fort Collins Landmarks. For this reason, the project will be reviewed for compliance with LUC 3.4.7 Comment Number: 2 08/21/2014: Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 LUC 3.4.7(A) Purpose, states: This section is intended to ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible: (1) historic sites, structures or objects are preserved and incorporated into the proposed development and any undertaking that may potentially alter the characteristics of the historic property is done in a way that does not adversely affect the integrity of the historic property; and (2) new construction is designed to respect the historic character of the site and any historic properties in the surrounding neighborhood. Comment Number: 3 08/21 /2014: Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 LUC 3.4.7(B) General Standard, states: If the project contains a site, structure or object that is [designated or individually eligible for designation] then to the maximum extent feasible, the development plan and building design shall provide for the preservation and adaptive use of the historic structure. The development plan and building design shall protect and enhance the historical and architectural value of any historic property that is: (a) preserved and adaptively used on the development site; or (b) is located on property adjacent to the development site and qualifies under (1), (2) or (3) above. New structures must be compatible with the historic character of any such historic property, whether on the development site or adjacent thereto. LUC 3.4.7(8)(b) states, 66to the maximum extent feasible6 the development plan and building design shall protect and enhance the historical and architectural value of any historic property that is6located on property adjacent to the development site and qualifies [as an individual landmark]. New structures must be compatible with the historic character of any such historic property, whether on the development site or adjacent thereto. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/21 /2014: See LUC 3.4.7 (F) for specific language regarding compatible new construction. Page 8 of 13 Update 8/29/14: Upon further review by Forestry staff of the north Siberian elm along Howes it was determined that the major cavity at the junction of three major limbs extends to 36 inches or more into the main trunk. This information is compelling in the review of the reason for not retaining it. Due to this finding no further information or report will be required by Forestry on this tree. Comment Number: 5 08/27/2014: Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 Please provide a separate heading called Street Tree Notes and include the following notes under that heading. Landscape note number 10 Landscape note number 11 Landscape note number 13 Street trees shall be supplied and planted by the developer using a qualified landscape contractor Response: Notes have been added. Comment Number: 6 08/27/2014: Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 Please place this note in a box with a bold edge on all of the landscape sheets. A free permit must be obtained from the City Forester before any street trees are planted in parkways between the sidewalk and curb and in street medians. Street tree locations and numbers may be changed to meet actual utility/tree separation standards. Landscape contractor must obtain approval of street tree locations and utility locates before permit. Street trees must be inspected and approved before planting. Failure to obtain this permit is a violation of the code of the City of fort Collins. Response: Note has been added. Comment Number: 7 08/27/2014: Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 Add a sentence at the end of landscape note number 9 that pertains to cultivation and incorporation of organic matter that says in effect the following. Cultivation more than 2 inches shall not occur within the drip line of any existing tree shown to retain. Response: Notes have been updated. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Refine the Tree Mitigation Chart shown on LP101 to include tree number, species, correct diameter size, condition, intent to remove or protect and the mitigation for all exiting trees on project. It appears the tree to retain is not listed in the table and the diameters may not be accurate. Adding a column that says remove or preserve is also needed. Response: Tree Mitigation Chart has been updated. Page 7 of 13 Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Add the standard asphalt patching note to sheet C4: Limits of street cut are approximate. Final limits are to be determined in the field by the City of Fort Collins Engineering Inspector. All repairs to be in accordance with city street repair standards. Response: Note has been added to the Alley Plan & Profile. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: No comments. Department: Forestry Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221.6361, tuchanan@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Review the minimum species diversity standard in LUC 3.2.1 D 3 and make adjustments to the number of any species used that exceeds 33 percent. Response: All plant counts have been updated. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Please add tree protection specification 7 LUC 3.2.1 G 7 and the table that goes with number 7 to sheet LP 101. Response: Please refer to LP101 for note/table addition. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Add a tree specification number 8 that says in effect the following. All tree pruning and removal work shall be performed by a business that holds a current City of Fort Collins Arborist License for large tree work. Response: Note has been added. Comment Number: 4 08/27/2014: At the recent meeting with City Forestry staff to inventory existing trees it appeared that the north most Siberian Elm along Howes had structural defects that could limit its retention as a sound tree. Please provide a written report from a qualified and certified private arborist on the condition and structure of the north large Siberian Elm along Howes Street with technical rationale explaining why it is shown to be removed. The Certified arborist shall perform and aerial inspection with a climber or bucket truck to examine the upper portion of the canopy as part of their evaluation. Page 6 of 13 Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Additional information is needed on the alley flow line plan and profile and the proposed driveway off of the alley. There is a low point in the flow line design at the concrete drive into the site. Please provide a detail of this area. Response: Additional detail has been added to the alley design. As discussed, the drainage is proposed to be routed through the site. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Additional information is needed for the proposed access point off of Howes St. How does the proposed drive approach off of Howes St work with the existing driveway to the north? Currently, Howes St is identified as a 2 lane arterial on the Master Street Plan with minimum driveway spacing requirements. If minimum driveway spacing requirements are not being met, please submit a formal variance request with a proposed design and justification for not meeting the standard. Response: Additional information has been added to the Horizontal Control Plan. A formal variance will be submitted directly to your office. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Pleases show the property line in relation to the landscape wall/fence on the cross section on sheet C3. See redlines. A temporary construction easement or letter of intent is needed from the adjacent property owner to the south to construct the landscape wall along the south property line. Response: The property line has been shown on the cross-section. A letter of intent will be supplied to the City. Comment Number: 5 08/27/2014: Private pavers are not allowed in the right-of-way. Please remove the pavers that are located in the ROW along Howes St. See redlines Response: The pavers have been removed from the right-of-way. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: On sheet C2, please note the existing driveway removal along Howes St and new vertical curb and gutter. See redlines. Response: All removal of sidewalk, curb, gutter and asphalt due to utility installation is shown on the Utility Plan. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Please add the standard sidewalk note to the site plan: 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. Response: Note has been added. Page 5 of 13 08/21/2014: Planting details shall be provided because the development proposal is a combined PDP and FDP. Response: Please refer to sheet LP501. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: Landscape note #12 refers to seat walls in the ROW. I do not see where these exist. Please remove the note otherwise. Response: The Site Plan notes have been updated. Topic: Lighting Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: Provide fixture cut sheets that confirm that they are full cut-off and down cast. And, provide a chart with averages, highs, lows, light loss factor (that needs to be set at 1.0) and all the typical details with photometric plans. Response: Please refer to LL101 for light placement and diagram. Please refer to LS503 for lighting details. Topic: Modification of Standard Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: The proposed modification of standard is justified as equal -to or better -than a plan that complies with the required 5' setback [3.2.2(J)]becasue of the "vine -covered fence" as a buffer. A buffer is required regardless per Section 3.2.1 (E) (6). Staff recommends that trees are planted in grates along the property line to provide a more substantial buffer per Section 3.5.1 (H) requiring transition between land uses, and Section 3.5.1 (E) requiring a buffer between land uses. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: I'm unsure where your parking calculations came from that resulted in the need for 12.6 parking spaces. For multi -family in the TOD Overlay, 3 bedroom units are required to provide 1.4 spaces per unit for a total of 8.4 spaces. Please confirm that each unit has 3 bedrooms and add this data to the site plan. Please provide floor plans to confirm bedroom count. Response: All land use data calculations have been updated. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: Bike parking is required at one per bedroom with 40% in fixed bike racks, totaling 7.2 bike parking spaces. 60% (14.4) shall be provided in enclosed spaces which are provided within the garages. Response: All land use data calculations have been updated. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-221-6501, tiegmund@fcqov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Please note the curb and gutter installation along the alley on the utility plan (sheet C2). Response: A note has been added on the plan and profile, as well as the Horizontal Control Plan. Page 4 of 13 Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: Stucco is not a permitted material in the Downtown District - Civic Center Subdistrict. Per Section 4.16 (D) (e) "All street -facing facades shall be constructed of high quality exterior materials for the full height of the building. Such materials, with the exception of glazing, shall include stone, brick, clay units, terra cotta, architectural pre -cast concrete, cast stone, prefabricated brick panels, architectural metals or any combination thereof." Also, the stucco creates too large modules on any side of the building. Per Section 4.16 (D) (e), "Except for windows, material modules shall not exceed either five (5) feet horizontally or three (3) feet vertically without the clear expression of a joint." Response: All architectural plans have been updated. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: The trash enclosure has only a 5 foot tall opening for the dumpsters. Is this tall enough for trash pick up? Response: All architectural plans have been updated. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: The building should step down toward the north and the existing one-story single-family house. Section 3.5.1(C) and corresponding figures 7a and 7b illustrate this requirement. Response: All architectural plans have been updated. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: The elevations show balconies overlooking the neighbors to the north. This design element appears to conflict with the privacy considerations in Sec. 3.5.1 (D). Response: All architectural plans have been updated. Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: Please provide color renderings with material details for the buildings, trash enclosure, and retaining walls and fences. Sec. 3.5.1(F) requires that "color shades shall be used to facilitate blending into the neighborhood and unifying the development..." Also, Sec. 3.5.1 (B) requires that the "building materials have color shades and textures similar to those existing in the immediate area..." Response: Please refer to attached 8.5"xl1" color sheet. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: Please provide perspective renderings (this can be combined with the color documents) and block face context renderings. Sec. 3.5.1 (C) requires that "buidings shall either be similar in size and height, or, if larger, be articulated and subdivided into massing that is proportional to the mass and scale of other structures, if any, on the same block face..." We will need the requested rendering in order to evaluate compliance with the above standards. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: Where does the section details cut through the plan? Response: A section cut line has been added to the Site Plan. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014 08/27/2014: Please provide a shadow plan per Sec. 3.2.3 of the Land Use Code. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/02/2014 09/02/2014: Please schedule a pre -submittal design meeting with us. There are many examples in the community to draw from and staff is happy to sit down and further explain any of the comments included here. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 1 Page 3 of 13 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: The north elevation looks like the back of the building is being turned to the neighbors. This elevation should be treated in a similar manner as the other sides. Response: All architectural plans have been updated. Page 2 of 13 City of F6rt Collins November 19, 2014 Craig Russell Russell + Mills Studios 141 S. College Ave, Ste 104 Fort Collins, CO 80524 RE: Browns on Howes, FDP140019, Round Number 1 Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax togov.com/developmentreview Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of the above referenced project. If you have questions about any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through the Project Planner, Seth Lorson, at 970-224-6189 or siorson@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Planning Services Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-224-6189, slorson@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: Are rooftop decks proposed with this development? Please provide details of decks and parapet walls. Response: All architectural plans have been updated. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: The rooflines should be broken up and the buildings should be articulated to reduce the single mass of the buildings. This will help compliance with Sec. 3.5.1 (C). Response: All architectural plans have been updated. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: The notes reference "per builder's specs" for material details. Please provide the material details as they will be approved with the planning approval by the Hearing Officer. Response: All architectural plans have been updated. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 08/21/2014: The east elevation needs to face Howes Street with the front door and the buildings features. Section 3.5.2 (B) states, "Development projects containing residential buildings shall place a high priority on building entryways and their relationship to the street." Also, Sec. 3.5.2 (D) states, "Every front facade with a primary entrance to a dwelling unit shall face the adjacent street to the extent resasonbly feasible." Response: All architectural plans have been updated. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014 Page 1 of 13