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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSU SOUTH DORMITORY - SITE PLAN ADVISORY REVIEW - 50-02A - CORRESPONDENCE - REVISIONSCSU South Residence Hall City of Fort Collins Review Comments 3/4/03 Question 7; 3.5.1G: CSU would like to address the building height comments concerning 3.5.1G by a written response to the four objectives of 3.5.1 G, items 1 through 4, and how the design addresses these criteria as follows: Views: a. Views from the North: Property to the north is owned by CSU. CSU is not concerned with blocked views from this property. b. Views from the East: Property to the east is owned by CSU. CSU is not concerned with blocked views from this property. C. Views from the South: The property to the south of the new Residence Hall consists of a 4-story, U-shaped apartment building. The building is separated from the CSU Residence Hall with a large parking lot and 35' setback. The end facades of the wings of the U-shaped building contain no residential windows on the north facade facing the Residence Hall. d. Views from the West: There are four 1 1/2-story apartment buildings on the west adjacent property which have windows facing the east towards the CSU Residence Hall. The entire property line will be screened with a solid fence and landscaping. The south two apartment buildings will be looking into a courtyard with direct views into the Residence Hall over 220 feet away. The north two apartment buildings are 60 feet from the Residence Hall but do allow for a northeast and southeast view. In no case are any west views blocked. 2. Light and Shadow: Shadowing is not a concern for CSU on the adjacent north or the east property as this property is owned by CSU. Shadowing is not an issue for the property south of the Residence Hall. The two south apartments on the west adjacent property should see little shadowing except from the east in the early hours of the morning. Due to the "S" shape of the Residence Hall, there is a 300 SE bearing angle where the Residence Hall will not cast a shadow on the north apartments on this site. Again, only the east morning sun will be shadowed. 3. Privacy: The only concern for privacy separation is the apartments on the property west of the Residence Hall. The design minimized orienting Residence Hall units towards these apartments to the greatest extent possible. A privacy fence, as well as landscaping and courtyards, are designed to increase this privacy. 4. Neighborhood Scale: The Residence Hall is located on CSU Main Campus. To the north and east of the project site are several buildings four stories or greater. In addition, the housing apartment building to the south is a 4-story building. Also, the building steps down to three stories at several locations to reduce the overall scale and visual impact. The roofs are pitched to blend with the character of the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Number 6 CSU intends to construct additional parking off -site. The off -site parking is included on the project context drawing. Number 46 CSU is willing to have the connection designated as either `open' or `emergency only'. Neighbors has expressed the desire for the connection to be `emergency only'. CSU will follow the confirmed recommendation of the city. Number 47 Letter regarding the designation of ROW is included. Number 34 This information will be clarified as the actual design is developed and the information will be included in the final submission of construction drawings. Number 35 Letter is included regarding easements for the utilities. It is the intent for CSU to provide easements for the water main loop, hydrant and curb stop. CSU intends to own and maintain the sewer laterals. Therefore, easements for the sewer lines would not be necessary. Number 36 Approximate meter vault location is indicated on drawings. Number 37 These profiles will be included in the final submission of construction drawings. Number 38 These details will be included in the final submission of construction drawings. Number 39 These notes will be included in the final submission of construction drawings. Number 40 This information has been sent in to Roger Buffington of City of Fort Collins Utilities for review and approval. Number 41 The final submission of construction drawings and reports should allow for this exchange. Number 3 The building is approximately 18 feet from the Pitkin Street curb. The setback if from a CSU street and is roughly similar setback as nearby buildings. Number 5 Will comply with ADA requirements. Number 56 This detail will be included in the final submission of construction drawings. Number 57 The proposed 15-inch storm sewer will connect to the City's 24-inch storm sewer by using a concrete manhole. At this manhole, the 15-inch storm sewer will be set at an elevation to match the crown of the existing 24-inch pipe. These features will be shown in plan and profile sheets that will be submitted to the Fort Collins Stormwater Utility Depertment. Number 58 These details will be included in the final submission of construction drawings. Number 59 These detailed cross -sections will be included in the final submission of construction drawings. It is believed that the calculations, which has been done and included in submitted information, indicate that the design is valid. Number 60 A letter from the property owner where the storm water diversion wall is to be constructed is included. There are other design solutions if the land owner and CSU do not come to terms. It is also the intent is to obtain construction easements, and this is included in an attached letter. Number 61 The 10-foot margin will be maintained between City utilities and trees. Number 62 The erosion plan will be included in the final submission of construction drawings. Number 42 Revised drawings are included. Number 43 Neighbors expressed desire for a fence at this location to reduce temptation for people to park near their buildings to access the new dorm. CSU will follow confirmed direction of the City. Number 44 Additional drawing of the project context is included indicates an existing bike path to the east of this project. This was recently developed as an access onto campus. The design of this project considers the desire to not preclude future assess through the site. Number 45 Visitor access is via the two main entrances at the center section of the complex. Number 9 Fire lane is 30 feet wide. Second point of access is 24 feet wide and is connection to James Court as indicated on drawing included. A temporary fire lane will be submitted prior to start of construction. Number 10 Fire hydrants are indicated on drawing included and are within the 300 feet as required. The civil engineer on this project (TEC) has determined that adequate fire flow exists for this project. Due to time constraints, the City of Fort Collins Utilities was not able to provide a letter stating that adequate fire flow is available for this area. This letter should be forthcoming. Further questions on this subject can be forwarded to Roger Buffington at the City of Fort Collins Utilities, 221-6700. Number 11 Design of the fire system will be based on PFA guideline. Number 12 Intend to continue detailed dialog with PFA and to meet the Code and PFA requirements. Number 13 Fire sprinkler will be based on NFPA 13 requirements. Number 14 Building fire alarm requirements will be developed as design develops and PFA shall be consulted. Number 15 Knox Box will be included. The type and location will be coordinated with PFA. Number 16 The electronic security doors will be installed as fail-safe type. Electronic security doors are planned for the exterior doors and secondary internal doors. There has not yet been a final decision for the type of hardware for the actual living quarters. When this is determined, CSU will consult with PFA to work out any issues. Number 17 Sign will be included along Pitkin Street and be the standard CSU building designation sign. This is the free-standing sign with building name and street address typical of most CSU buildings. Number 53 Thank you. Number 55 Calculations will be included in the final submission of construction drawings and report. Number 51 CSU is willing to have the connection designated as either `open' or `emergency only'. Neighbors have expressed desire for the connection to be `emergency only'. CSU will follow the confirmed recommendation of the city. Number 48 The revised ROW, easement and sidewalk are shown on the attached drawings. Number 29 City utilities and landscape will meet the separation requirements. Number 30 Scale has been corrected. Number 31 Will have a standard 6" curb in this area. ADA requirements will be met via ramping. Number 32 Labeling has been corrected. Number 23 Additional drawing of project context is included. Number 24 Emergency access lane is now labeled on the revised utility drawing. The entrance to James Court was revised per Number 52. The turning radii are per PFA requirements. Number 25 Existing ROW is indicated on revised drawing included. See included letter regarding the intent for dedication of ROW. Number 26 See included letter for intent to dedicate easements. Number 27 Note has been added to the utility drawing to acknowledge the city standards. Number 28 Revised design is indicated on drawing included. An attached sidewalk is indicated in order to retain existing trees. Number 52 Revised angular driveway entrance is indicated on drawing included. Number 54 Thank you. The following is in response to your Staff Project Review letter dated 2/26/2003 for the CSU SOUTH DORMITORY SITE PLAN ADVISORY REVIEW #50-02A: Number 63 CSU feels that the entrance is in the functionally correct place. As Mr. Chase explained to the Planning Commission in a work session, this is a dormitory for freshman students and security has to be tightly controlled. In this case there will be a 24 hour manned station at the central entrance. One of the reasons we selected this design is because it balanced access to the building from the street and the rear parking areas. It also creates a central activity area that placing the entrance on Pitkin would not make possible. Number 64 Revised fence and landscape plan is included. We believe the revision responds to the concerns. Number 65 The trees have been added. Number 18 Revised utility plan is included. Details will be included in the submission of construction drawings. Number 19 Revised plans are included. Number 20 Will investigate these requirements and comply. Number 21 Storm water diversion wall is only proposed permanent offsite work. Letter from adjacent property owner has been enclosed. Should the property owner and CSU not come to terms, alternative design solutions do exist and will be pursued. Construction easements will be sought for rework of the sanitary sewer, which is offsite. Number 22 Improvement attempted. Number 33 So noted. Number 49 So noted. Number 50 So noted.