HomeMy WebLinkAboutHARMONY & I-25 NORTH - PDP - PDP140022 - CORRESPONDENCE -Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: If the OUT Lot A has required landscaping is it an outlot? Should this not be a tract
or lot that can be part of another PDP if need for drainage and utilities.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Sidewalks should extend to the east property line to provide conection to future
developement.
Comment Number: 5
01/13/2015: Lighting plan is required
Comment Number: 6
01/13/2015: Trash and recycling enclosures are required.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: It is unclear what prevents vehicles from driving and parking on the landscaped
area on the north and east of building 7. Is there a curb and gutter along the parking drive
here?
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Because of the lack of elevations shown in the submittal, a Major Amendment will
be required before a building permit could be issued for a building.
Comment Number: S Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: The sheet index should include any sheets that are not part of the Utility set or plat.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Remove the Planning and Zoning Certificate signature block.
The Director of Community Development and Neighborhood Services is all that is needed.
However, this signature block misspelled the word Director.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: North of building 4 rows of parking are exceeding the 15 max before and
landscape island is required.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: On the Plant Palette we need the quantity of the species of tree.
with this project.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: The access road seems to be more like a parking lot road. If the design stays as
shown, it should be private.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: On the ultimate plan sheets, please label the accesses to correspond with the
naming of the accesses in the TIS. Its tough to tell what is what.
Comment Number: S
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: The Kechter/Srauss Cabin intersection needs additional review. The TIS assumes
two additional lanes are built with the short term analysis, but since a roundabout is
recommended, the TIS doesn't recommend building the lanes. We'll need an analysis of the
short term total with existing lane configuration if that is what will be in place. It is likely that this
development will need to plan on building the roundabout with the southern portions of the
property.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Engineering will have some comments on the Harmony/Strauss Cabin intersection
in terms of interim and ultimate designs.
Topic: Traffic Impact Study
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Traffic study indicates that land use and site plan shown in the TIS is different than
plans submitted, but that the difference isn't 'significant'. Can you please provide information on
what has changed - is the trip generation higher or lower, and by how much? If it is lower, than
its likely fine. If it is higher, then we'll need to understand by how much.
Department: Transportation Planning
Contact: Emma Belmont, 970-224-6197, ebelmont@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: A bus stop will not be required for this phase but maybe for later phases of
development.
Department: Zoning
Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: The build to line requirements of 3.5.3 for Strauss Cabin Rd a is 0-15ft from the
public ROW. The plans are showing a 25' setback from the ROW. The landscape plan and/or
site plan do not indicate any enhance outdoor space. The applicant has stated the build -to -line
is being met; this is unclear.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: The build to line requirements of 3.5.3 for Road A is 0-15ft from the Public ROW.
The plans are showing a 19' setback from the ROW. The landscape plan and/or site plan do
not indicate any enhance outdoor space. How, is the alternative compliance being met or why
can't the building be brought to the 15' build -to -line?
Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 01/15/2015
01/15/2015: Please review the language for the Repair Guarantee, there appears to be a typo.
See redlines.
Comment Number: 24 Comment Originated: 01/15/2015
01/15/2015: There is a signature block for Boxelder Ditch Company. Please label the ditch on
sheets 2-4.
Comment Number: 25 Comment Originated: 01/15/2015
01/15/2015: Please review Note #4. There appears to bean incorrect value. See redlines.
Comment Number: 26 Comment Originated: 01/15/2015
01/15/2015: Please provide current acceptable monument records for the aliquot corners
shown. These should be emailed directly to Jeff atjcounty@fcgov.com
Comment Number: 27 Comment Originated: 01/15/2015
01/15/2015: Please make changes on sheets 2-4 as marked. If changes are not made or you
disagree with comments, please provide written response of why corrections were not made.
Please provide any responses on redlined sheets and/or in response letter.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Please remove "PDP" from the title. Please rename to match the Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Please revise the legal description to match the corrected legal description on the
Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: There is text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees. See redlines.
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: There are cutoff text issues. See redlines.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: The internal roadway connection to the south is an important interconnectivity item.
It is not shown on the plans. This should be planned for, and built to the property line.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: The internal cul-de-sac has access drives/roads off of it, so it looks a lot like an
intersection or roundabout without a central island. This is problematic.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Please add pedestrian connectivity on the east side of the property to Harmony.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: THe northbound right turn lane at the access isn't shown to be built in the short
term. This is along the property frontage, and the TIS acknowleges that its logical to be built
2) PROJECT DATUM: NGVD29 UNADJUSTED (OLD CITY OF FORT COLLINS DATUM)
BENCHMARK #1 w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
BENCHMARK #2 w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
If using NGVD29 UNADJUSTED the following equation statement will be needed.
NOTE: IF NAVD 88 DATUM IS REQUIRED FOR ANY PURPOSE, THE FOLLOWING EQUATION
SHOULD BE USED: NAVD88 = NGVD29 UNADJUSTED + X.XX
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: There is text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees. See redlines.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in the profiles. See redlines.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Please remove "PDP" from the title. Please rename to match the Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 8 1 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Please move the "3" in the index on sheet 1 to line up with the other sheet
numbers. See redlines.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Please revise the legal description to match the corrected legal description on the
Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Please add a north arrow, scale & scale bar.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: There is text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees. See redlines.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 01/15/2015
01/15/2015: Please change the township number to "6" in the sub -title, legal description, and
Basis Of Bearings statement. See redlines.
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 01/15/2015
01/15/2015: There is a discrepancy between the legal & plat for course #2 along the Harmony
right of way. See redlines.
Comment Number: 21
Comment Originated: 01/15/2015
01/15/2015: Please add "Filing No. 1" to the legal description, and the Surveyor's Certificate.
See redlines.
Comment Number: 22
Comment Originated: 01/15/2015
01/15/2015: Are there any Lienholders for this property? If so, please add a signature block. If
not, please add a note stating there are none, and include response in written comments.
Chapter 10 of City code and specify any relevant sections.
Comment Number: 27 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: In the Drainage Report, please describe the foundations being proposed (e.g.
slab -on -grade, crawl space, etc.).
Comment Number: 28 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: In the Drainage Report, please include a table which indicates the Bldg. #, FF,
BFE, RFPE, HVAC elevations for all eleven buildings.
Comment Number: 29 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: In the Drainage Report, please discuss the FEMA Elevation Certificates for the
buildings and their timing in relation to Certificate of Occupancy for each building.
Comment Number: 30 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: In the Drainage Report, please highlight this site on the two FEMA FIRM Maps.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Cache la
Poudre River Master Drainageway Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $7,817/acre ($0.1795 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.fcgov.com/uti lities/b us iness/bu i lders-and-deve lope rs/plant-investm a nt-deve lopme nt-
fees or contact Jean Pakech at 221-6375 for questions on fees.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, *county@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Please remove "PDP" from the title. Please rename10 match the Subdivision Plat.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Please remove "PDP" from the title. Please rename to match the Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: The City has moved to the NAVD88 vertical datum. Please provide the following
information in the EXACT format shown below.
If your project is started on NAVD88 datum:
1) PROJECT DATUM: NAVD88
BENCHMARK #1 w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
BENCHMARK #2 w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
OR, if project has already been surveyed in NAVD29 Unadjusted datum:
finished floor elevations as shown on Sheet 3.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: On Sheet 15 of the Construction Drawings, please add a note that a FEMA
Elevation Certificate will be required for each building before a Certificate of Occupancy will be
issued.
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: On Sheet 15 of the Construction Drawings, please add a note that Floodplain Use
Permits for individual buildings will be submitted at the time of the building permit application.
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: On Sheet 15 of the Construction Drawings, please change the note regarding
Emergency Response Preparedness Plans. Buildings within the LOMR-F do not have to meet
this requirement.
Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: On Sheet 15 of the Construction Drawings, please create one typical detail drawing
showing the foundation type (e.g. slab -on -grade, crawl space, etc.), and including the FF, BFE,
RFPE, HVAC, etc. for the buildings.
Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: On Sheet 15 of the Construction Drawings, please create a table which indicates
the Bldg. #, FF, BFE, RFPE, HVAC elevations for all eleven buildings. The BFE should be at
the upstream edge of each building. The RFPE will be 12-inches above the BFE for all
buildings within the LOMR-F, and 24-inches above the BFE for any buildings not in the LOMR-F.
(Even though the RFPE requirement is only 12-inches above the BFE in the LOMR-F, we
strongly suggest that the finished floor of all buildings be located 24-inches above the BFE as
currently shown.)
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: Please change the notes on Sheets 3 and 14 of the Construction Drawings to
reflect the changes requested to the notes on Sheet 15.
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: In the Drainage Report, the cover letter is addressed to Brian Varrella. He is no
longer with the City, so it should be addressed to the project manager for this particular
development, Mark Taylor, PE, CFM.
Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: In the Drainage Report, discuss the LOMR-F, its history, and how it relates to this
project in much more depth.
Comment Number: 23
Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: In the Drainage Report, note that all fill located within the floodway, which was
associated with the LOMR-F, must be removed prior to any development on this site.
Comment Number: 24
Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: In the Drainage Report, it states that the CLOMR (Case # 14-08-182C) is shown on
the Drainage Plan. The comment is fine, but please remove it from the drainage plan.
Comment Number: 25
Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/1412015: In the Drainage Report, please indicate that Floodplain Use Permits for individual
buildings will be submitted at the time of the building permit application.
Comment Number: 26
Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: In the Drainage Report, please discuss how the work being proposed satisfies
01/02/2015: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq-ft and in a sensitive area, therefore Erosion
and Sediment Control Materials need to be submitted for FDP. The erosion control
requirements are in the Stormwater Design Criteria under the Amendments of Volume 3 Chapter
7 Section 1.3.3. Current Erosion Control Plan Submitted does not meet requirements please
correct redlines (included in the Stormwater Plans). Please submit; Erosion Control Report and
an Escrow / Security Calculation. If you need clarification concerning this section, or if there are
any questions please contact Jesse Schlam 970-218-2932 or email @ jschlam@fcgov.com
Contact: Mark Taylor, 970416-2494, mtaylor@fcgov.com
Topic: Drainage Report
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: In the WQCV table in the Drainage Report, the 32.10% imperviousness number
does not look realistic when compared with the North site plan.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: The triangle shaped area at the east edge of the site needs to either be accounted
for in the drainage calculations, or language added to the Drainage Report describing how the
runoff from that sub -basin will be handled.
Topic: Floodplain
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: On Sheet 1 of the Plat, please include the benchmark number and elevation
(NAVD88).
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: On Sheet 1 of the Plat, include a note referring to the LOMR-F (Case #00-08-175A,
12.12.2000).
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: On Sheet 4 of the Plat, please include the FEMA floodway and flood plain
boundaries as already shown on Sheets 2 and 3.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: On the Site Plan, add a note to the Floodplain Notes on Sheet 1 stating that no
work may commence until all fill in the floodway associated with the LOMR-F has been
removed.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: On the Site Plan, revise note number 11 so that a pre -construction FEMA elevation
certificate is not required.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: On Sheets 3, 14, & 15 of the Construction Drawings, please show the X-Sections
along with stationing and BFE Elevations (NAVD88).
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: On Sheet 15 of the Construction Drawings, please show the limits of the LOMR-F.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: On Sheet 15 of the Construction Drawings, please include a note that no work may
commence until all fill in the floodway associated with the LOMR-F has been removed.
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: On Sheet 15 of the Construction Drawings, please include building numbers and
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/31/2014
12/31/2014: 5. Street lighting along Strauss Cabin Rd. will need to be coordinated with Light
and Power to meet City of Fort Collins standards.
Shade trees are required to maintain 40 feet of clearance with street lights and ornamental trees
are required to maintain 15 feet of clearance with street lights.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-286% ilynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS
A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation and shall be designated on
the plat as an Emergency Access Easement.
Comment Number: 2
01/14/2015: TURNING TEMPLATE
Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
The fire marshal has requested that all projects provide turning templates to indicate fire
apparatus movement along private drives and throughout Emergency Access Easements
within the development site.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: PREMISE IDENTIFICATION
A plan for addressing, street naming, and way finding shall be submitted to Poudre Fire
Authority for review and approval no later than FDP. Code language provided below.
> 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.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: FIRE LANES
To recap a few points from the city staff meeting on 1/14/2015:
> PFA requires turnarounds and site circulation but does not require it in the form of a
cul-de-sac. That would be driven by city requirements.
> Fire only, access connections may be gated and be designed with roll-over curbs.
Bollarding and vertical curbing is not permitted.
> Fire only, access connections, may be labeled as temporary and later vacated if the site is
planned for future development which will increase connectivity above minimum standards. In
this case, a note shall be added to the plat providing specific details.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, ischlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/02/2015
Trees shall not be planted closer than 4 feet to any gas line, no closer than 6 feet to any water
or sewer service lines, no closer than 10 feet to any water or sewer main, and no close than 8
feet to a driveway or alley. A horizontal distance of 40 feet between standard street trees and
street lights and 15 feet between ornamental trees and street lights shall be maintained. Trees
shall not be planted closer than 20 feet from a traffic control sign or devise.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015:
Please add these landscape notes.
Landscaping must be installed or secured with an irrevocable letter credit, performance bond,
or escrow account for 125% of the valuation of the materials and labor prior to issuance of
certificate of occupancy.
The soil in all landscape areas, including parkways and medians, shall be thoroughly loosened
to a depth of not less than eight (8) inches and soil amendment shall be thoroughly
incorporated into the soil of all landscape areas to a depth of at least six (6) inches by tilling,
discing or other suitable method, at a rate of at least three (3) cubic yards of soil amendment
per one thousand (1,000) square feet of landscape area.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015:
Please provide species groupings within street tree rows as described in the Streetscape
Standards section 4.1.2 Species Groupings within Tree ROWs. The Streetscape standards are
Appendix C of the Larimer county Urban Area Street Standards.
Comment Number: 12
Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01 /14/2015:
In the tree inventory table on the mitigation sheet 3 of 3 make this change to mitigation required
column. Change the negative numbers to a positive number and those that are a positive
number to a negative number. Those that are a 0 can be left the same. This change will result in
the final tally of mitigation trees being a positive number at the bottom of the column instead of
a negative.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Todd Vedder, 970-224-6152, tvedder@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/31/2014
12/31/2014: 1. New development charges will apply to include off -site and WA capacity
charges.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/31/2014
2. C-1 forms will need to be submitted for each commercial meter.
C-1 forms are located at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/c-1_form.pdf
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/31/2014
12/31/2014: 3. One line diagrams will need to be submitted for each commercial meter
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/31/2014
12/31/2014: 4. Transformer and meter locations will need to be coordinated through Light and
Power. Transformers will need to be located within 1 Oft of paved surface.
trees
Consider use of more ornamental trees such as Radiant and Thunderchild Crabapple, Hotwings
Tatarian Maple and Peking tree Lilac
Consider use of Fat Albert Spruce, SW White Pine and Rocky Mountain Juniper
Consider use of Gambel Oak and Russian Hawthorn and Peachleaf Willow in lower
maintenance areas such as Outlot A
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015:
Tree protection notes on the Tree Inventory and Mitigation Plan:
Please add the table associated with tree protection specification number 7 found in LUC 3.2.1
G.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015:
Add the following notes to the landscape plan under as separate heading Street Tree Notes.
Eliminate duplication of these notes in other places on the plan.
1. A permit must be obtained from the City Forester before any trees or shrubs as noted on this
plan are planted, pruned or removed on the public right-of-way. This includes zones between
the sidewalk and curb, medians and other City property. This permit shall approve the location
and species to be planted. Failure to obtain this permit may result in replacing or relocating
trees and a hold on certificate of occupancy.
2. Contact the City Forester to inspect all street tree plantings at the completion of each phase
of the development. All trees need to have been installed as shown on the landscape plan.
Approval of street tree planting is required before final approval of each phase.
3. Street tree shall be supplied and planted by the developer using a qualified landscape
contractor.
4. The developer shall replace all dead and dying street trees after planting until final
maintenance inspection and acceptance by the City of Fort Collins Forestry Division. All street
trees in the project must be established of an approved species and of acceptable condition
prior to acceptance.
5. Street tree locations and numbers may be adjusted to accommodate driveway locations,
utility standards, separation between trees, street signs and street lights. Street trees shall be
centered in the middle of the parkway. Quantities shown on plan must be installed unless a
reduction occurs to meet separation standards.
Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015:
Add the following note in larger print with a wide line border to all 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. Street tree locations and numbers may change to
meet actual utility/tree separation standards. Landscape contractor must obtain approval of
street tree location after utility locates. 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.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015:
Please provide this note in reference to tree separations to replace current notes 8-11. Show
locations of water and sewer lines, storm drain lines, gas lines, stop signs and streetlights and
place trees to meet these standards.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-2401, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/06/2015
01/06/2015: The native grass seeding is identified on the landscape plan, however, the seed
mix composition is not. Please clarify the native seed mix composition that will be used. The
City of Fort Collins can provide you with a recommended species list.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/06/2015
01/06/2015: Please provide a photometric plan before hearing.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tuchanan@fcqov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015:
The following Forestry comments pertain only to trees and to tree related components of the
plan.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015:
Thank you for providing the tree inventory and mitigation plan with this submittal. Retaining
desirable existing trees along Harmony is an objective. To determine the final refinement of the
details and decisions pertaining to the proposed tree retention, transplanting or removal contact
Ralph Zentz Assistant City Forester (221 6302 rzentz@fcgov.com) for an on -site meeting.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015:
Consider replacing tree transplanting notes 2, 3 and 4 with the following note.
Timing of season, transplanting technique, and aftercare including watering shall follow
recommendations of a qualified tree transplanting consultant.
Reference in Tree Transplanting note number one should be changed in reference to Ralph
Zentz to say a say representative of the City of Fort Collins Forestry Division.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015:
Review with the Project Planner Clark Mapes how the Harmony Corridor Plan and or LUC Street
Tree Standards should be applied to the frontage along Harmony Road.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015:
As the Plant Palette is refined for the next submittal round consider these adjustments to the
tree lists.
Please select street trees from the City of Fort Collins Street Tree List.
Provide species quantities and percentage used for each species and review the Minimum
Species Diversity standard LUC 3.2.1 D 3. Adjust quantities to meet the standard if necessary.
Consider use of Lanceleaf and Plains Cottonwood in preference to Narrow leaf Cottonwood
Consider use of Coffeetree, Catalpa, Bur Oak, Accolade Elm and other suitable canopy shade
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/16/2015
01/16/2015: If Road A becomes a'street like private drive' it would need to meet the
requirements in the LUC for'street like private drive', the LUC standards for a parking lot, and
PFA requirements for access. The driveway out to Strauss Cabin would need to be built like a
driveway (concrete to the property line). The parking on Road A would need to be setback to
meet the parking setback in the LCUASS (100 ft).
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 01/16/2015
01/16/2015: Provide Street Cut note on utility plan sheet and any sheet in which a street cut
would be shown.
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 01/16/2015
01/16/2015: Need a letter of intent from the property owner(s) in which off -site easement will be
needed for the sewer line connection that they plan on dedicating this easement. Letters of
intent are required to be received prior to a project being scheduled for a hearing.
Comment Number: 18
Comment Originated: 01/16/2015
01/16/2015: If Road A is public you are showing to vertical curves that are not meeting
minimum length requirements.
Comment Number: 19
Comment Originated: 01/16/2015
01/16/2015: The east bound right turn lane on Harmony Road that will be installed as part of the
interim improvements - Where is the existing ROW line? Can this be installed and the grading
done within the existing ROW. IF not a letter of intent for dedication of ROW and/ or easements
needed to construct this will be needed prior to hearing.
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 01/16/2015
01/16/2015: Are the OHE lines going away? Several poles may need to be moved in order to
accommodate the right turn lane improvements and the signal poles for the intersection. Also
the project is responsible for either undergrounding the lines that run along or through the
property.
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 01/16/2015
01/16/2015: Plat
Need to provide a signature line for SFCSD to sign the plat accepting the easement being
dedicated to them.
The standard plat note regarding covenants needs to be added.
The ultimate ROW for Strauss Cabin and the associated 15 foot utility easement need to be
dedicated with this plat.
The ROW for the right turn lane onto Road A needs to, be dedicated with this plat.
The public access easements, utility easements, drainage easements and emergency access
easements needed by this project need to be shown and dedicated on this plat.
Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 01/16/2015
01/16/2015: See additional markups on the plans for additional comments.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: The site plan needs to show where the parking lot drive isles will connect to the
south.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: Need information on each buildings proposed square footage and proposed
uses.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: The curb, gutter, and sidewalk will need to be installed along the full frontage of
this property. It is not currently being shown to be constructed south of Road A, but will need
to be designed and installed with this project.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: The right turn lane into the site will need to be installed with this project. It will
likely be constructed as a combination of the ultimate turn lane and interim as it transitions back
to the existing roadway section.
Comment Number: 14
Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: Right-of-way for ultimate Strauss Cabin Road adjacent to Outlot D and Outlot E
along with the adjacent utility easement needs to be dedicated with this plat.
Comment Number: 15
Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: The development will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the
landscaping in the medians on Strauss Cabin Road. Notes as such will be placed in the DA
identifying that this project is responsible for the installation and maintenance at such time the
median is installed.
Comment Number: 14
Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: How many stories are these buildings proposed to be? A note on the site plan
states maximum building height for HC zoning non-residential buildings 6 stories. That may be
true, but how many stories are you proposing? This needs to be specified on the site plan and
definitely impacts the traffic study.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 01/15/2015
01/15/2015: Comments from Tom Knostman with Street Maintenance Program
We feel that diagonal on -street parking is not appropriate for a public street, and conanot
support a variance from the LCUASS sections for this configuration. You could: Keep the
section and the road private, or modify the section to match an appropriate LCUASS section.
Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 01/16/2015
01/16/2015: If Road A is proposed to remain public then it would be a commercial local
section and would need to end in a cul-de-sac. The driveways off of it would need to be
designed and built to standards (concrete to property line), and no driveway medians in the
ROW. The parking lot to the east would need to meet the parking stall setback requirement of
40 feet. The sidewalk would need to go around the cul-de-sac. Access easements for the
connections to the south drive isles and sidewalk would need to be within a public access
easement.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenberger@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: The project owes an additional $2,584.63 for the PDP fees. The total acreage
being platted was not used in the calculations submitted.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: The site plan in the TIS does not match the site plan submitted. In the TIS there
are only buildings north of the proposed roadway. Also the uses shown in the TIS do not
match the uses identified on the site plan and the square footage in the TIS is slightly lower than
that shown to be allowed/ constructed on the site plan.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: Need to show the existing sidewalk along Harmony on the plans.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: Need to have a conversation with the applicant and PFA in regards to how the
emergency access areas are to be and can be designed and what barriers will be put in place.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: Before I can provide much in the way of comments in regard to Strauss Cabin
design, we need to get the ultimate Harmony and Strauss Cabin intersection figured out. We
will be meeting on Jan 22 to further work on this, but here is some direction on what we need to
see now that we know what lanes are required.
Turning templates need to be provided showing that E-W and N-S lefts can be made at the
same time. Where there are single lefts a WB-67 shall be shown. Where there are double lefts
a WB-67 using the outside turnlane and a Single Unit Truck shown using the inside turn lane.
There shall be at least 4 feet between the opposing turning movements.
On Harmony a 7 foot minimum median island (the arterial standard) will need to be achieved.
This will ultimately be a raised, curbed, and landscaped median.
On all legs pedestrian refuge islands need to be designed and shown. For the two legs in
which we have an acceleration lane (onto Harmony) these will be per detail 8-18 and the other
two will be per detail 8-19. Turning templates using WB-67 will be needed to determine how
wide the travel/ turn lane is. These islands will help to define where the pedestrian crossing
and median refuge islands are to be located and where the signal poles will be located.
The 4 foot ultimate median on Strauss Cabin will be acceptable. Please plan on this median
being landscaped as per standards when medians are provided — this will also include the
underdrain and the need for a water tap out to that area.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: Once we get an intersection layout then I will start looking at the rest of the design
including the turn lane designs.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: For Road A— if you want this to be a public street the City will not support the
variances needed to design it as shown with the diagonal parking. What I recommend is that
becomes a street like private driveway. If you do that the parking will need to meet the parking
setback requirements from Strauss Cabin, but then you can configure the diagonal parking
however you want provided it meets the parking stall and drive isle standards in the LUC.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: The termination of the cut de sac street should be reconciled on these PDP plans.
(Versus having line work simply end with no treatment indicated.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/16/2015
An overall effect of comments on these plans and throughout the process is that the image of
development in this location will be largely landscaping, with buildings behind and among the
landscaping; and this is different than typical highway commercial exit development which
relies on extremely high visibility corporate development with limited emphasis on
landscaping. For this project, visibility will be in openings that frame intermittent views of
buildings, and any signs that may be located closer to the street.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Add "Cottonwoods" to legend and indicate clumps on the plans. This can best be
done via "greenlines" (equal to redlines) on plans; and discussion. The point being to to
implement vision and discussion. This includes further discussion of Comment Number 2 from
the PDR -- the project is ALL in the river valley which is our most prominent natural feature and
is the defining context for land use in this area. The river valley character should be continued
throughout the whole development, not just in the swale along Harmony. The idea of a
transition to typical commercial landscaping in parking lots should be blended with a special
river valley character. Staff can discuss examples, and ideas for this landscape plan.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Show the Harmony Road frontage (parkway and sidewalk).
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: A few clean-up items: Show correctly and label the sidewalk along Harmony.
Label "Building Envelopes" or "Building Locations". Remove the existing tree notes, they
seem like a distraction on the Site Plan. The "Active Recreational Use Areas" should be called
something else, perhaps "Outdoor Use Area and Pedestrian Connection" or something -
"Active Rec" typically refers to sports or playground uses ... just semantics, not a big deal. In
the callout for Outlot A on Sht. 3, add "with gateway landscaping" to the end of the callout -
again, just semantics, but these plans will be used and interpreted over time.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: As discussed at the meeting, the status of Road A will determine the acceptable
design approach, type and location of parking stalls; cul-de-sac/intersection treatment,
sidewalks, and other details. Further conversations/emails are expected to be useful in
reconciling the questions. Related to this, the treatment of the space between the buildings
and the street is unclear on current plans and should be clarified - e.g., tree grates are shown
as if there is streetscape/plaza paving but it's not clear.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 01/16/2015
01/16/2015: 1 suggest removing the 6-story reference on sheet 3 - it looks like it could only
create problems to state that one standard and not any others that are related to building size,
massing, and compatibility; and it is inconsistent with the character elevation.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
From GIS regarding addressing:
Comment Originated: 01/06/2015
1. Please request a street name reservation for Access A through the GIS office and note the
approved name on the subdivision plat prior to recording. Availability of street names can be
checked at Larimer.org/streets.
2. Addresses will be assigned by the GIS Department after the plans have met final approval
through Development Review and are recorded with the City.
3. Projects with three or more tenant units require the Unit Level Addressing form to be
completed and submitted to the GIS Department once plans have met final approval through
Development Review and are recorded with the City. This can occur anytime during
construction, but before any utilities or address signs are installed. All addressing will be
determined by the GIS Department and submitted to Poudre Fire Authority, USPS, Building
Services, and Fort Collins Utilities. Failure to contact GIS and determining addresses through
other means may result in address changes.
The Unit Level Addressing form can be obtained by contacting the GIS office at
gis@fcgov.com or (970) 416-2483.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: From the water and sewer districts: "Previous comments from the FC/Loveland
Water District and S. FC Sanitation District, letters dated May 15, 2014; June 30, 2014; and July
22, 2014 need to be addressed before the above mentioned submittal can be reviewed.
Please do not hesitate to contact Terry Farrill at 226-3104 x 104."
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Staff requests a different project name for the plans the would get filed: how about
Harmony/Strauss Cabin Convenience Shopping Center?
Comment Number: 4
From Larimer County:
Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
The township is noted on the plat as being in township 7 when it is in township 6.
Also, the dedication of the subdivision as currently listed does not include the wording Filing
No 1. Please add that also as filing no. 1 is listed in the plats title.
Thank you,
Megan Harrity
Subdivisons Larimer County Assessor
970-498-7065
mharrity@larimer.org
City of
Fort Collins
Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov. com/de velopmentre vie w
January 16, 2015
Joseph J Kish
Post Modern Development
144 N Mason St Unit #4
Fort Collins, CO 80524
RE: Harmony and 1-25 North, PDP140022, Round Number 1
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, Clark Mapes, at 970-221-6225 or
cmapes@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Clark Mapes, 970-221-6225, cmapes@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: The building character as depicted is consistent with goals for this area as a
gateway to the city in harmony with the river valley setting. It is understood that the elevation is
highly speculative and that actual users will require further development of building
programming and design. The character elevation should be further described in a note as
providing a unifying theme, style, and character for the Convenience Shopping Center.
Subsequent plan amendments for actual building design, if it varies from these elevations, will
be treated as Major Amendments to be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board.
An alternative approach, as discussed at the meeting, would be to further develop elevations
for all of the building types and then require users to substantially conform to the character so
that Minor Amendments could be done for each user.