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Home My WebLink AboutCSU PARKING LOT - SITE PLAN ADVISORY REVIEW - SPA150002 - CORRESPONDENCE - (3)Please provide a detail for the modified outlet structure and spillway in the detention pond. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-65887 icounty@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 03/26/2015: No comments. Comment Originated: 03/26/2015 Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/31/2015 03/31/2015: Sidewalk ramps should be directional ramps. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/02/2015 04/02/2015: Internal to the parking lot, throat distances of drives to parking spaces should be reviewed, and sight distance for existing vehicles evaluated. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/02/2015 04/02/2015: Additional lanes at either/both of the access points to Drake (either at southbound Research and/or southbound Gillette) would be beneficial. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/31/2015 03/31/2015: The proposal has done a good job of evaluating the inbound and outbound vehicular traffic volumes. But it doesn't really address where the people in the cars go to once they park. Especially pedestrian connections could be strengthened. There is gap in the sidewalk along Gilette Drive that will limit the ability for parking lot users to access the front of the Vet Teaching Hospital. It seems logical for this project to complete the sidewalk connection. Likewise, it is likely that some parking lot users will want to access the MAX station at Drake. Sidewalk along Gillette to Drake would be helpful, as would a pedestrian connection north or south of the federal complex to the Mason trail. Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Contact: Basil Harridan, 970-224-6035, bhamdan@fcqov.com Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/31/2015 03/31/2015: Will there be a need for an irrigation tap for the landscaped area? Please explain how this will be accomplished and whether a tap will be needed. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/31/2015 03/31/2015: Please clarity what cover will be maintained over the existing sanitary line in the detention pond. The plans call out a cover however the number is obscured byline work. Please use a minimum of 4.5 feet to minimize freezing potential if possible. 03/30/2015: With respect to landscaping and design, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2.1 (E)(2)(3), requires that you use native plants and grasses in your landscaping or re landscaping and reduce bluegrass lawns as much as possible. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 03/30/2015 03/30/2015: The applicant should make note of Article 3.2.1(C) that requires developments to submit plans that "...(4) protects significant trees, natural systems, and habitat". Note that a significant tree is defined as a tree having DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) of six inches or more. If any of the trees within this site have a DBH of greater than six inches, a review of the trees shall be conducted with Tim Buchanan, City Forester (221 6361) to determine the status of the existing trees and any mitigation requirements that could result from the proposed development. If tree mitigation is necessary, please include a note on the tree mitigation plan or landscape plan, as appropriate, that requires a tree removal to occur outside of the migratory songbird nesting season (February 1-July 31), or that a survey be conducted prior to removal to ensure no active nests in the area. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Basil Harridan, 970-224-6035, bhamdan@fcqov.com Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/31/2015 03/31/2015: The drawings do not show any LID measures. It is recommended that water quality be provided through infiltration methods rather than the extended detention basin water quality treatment method as currently shown on the plans. The use of bio-swales and bio-retention in parking islands, in parkways and in the open space areas is encouraged rather than the exclusive use of an extended water quality detention as currently shown. Depressed parking islands with infiltration basins could be used in some locations. The detention pond could also have infiltration basins incorporated into its design. The City would like to partner with CSU in the design and possibly monitoring of such facilities. These methods could be used to partially irrigate the landscaped areas and reduce overall irrigation water needs on this site. The proposed swale shown currently on the plans is at a 0.5% slope which lends itself better to bioswales and bioretention than to a standard grass swale. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/31/2015 03/31/2015: The detention pond does not meet current City of Fort Collins landscaping standards. The side slopes are currently called out at a 3:1 slope which exceeds the City's maximum allowed slope of 4:1. The provided detention volume in the pond exceeds the required volume considerably, so there is a lot of room to reshape that pond in a manner that meets slope requirements while meeting detention volume requirements. A more naturalized detention pond with variable side slopes, naturalized low flow channel, native grasses and plantings is recommended. Please refer to the City of Fort Collins Landscape Design Standards for Storwater Detention Facilities for further guidance These are located at: hftp://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/Detention_Pond_Lands caping_Standards.pdf Comment Number: S Comment Originated: 04/01/2015 04/01/2015: The grading sheets identify a pavement section. It just needs to be clear that this is for the on -site work and doesn't apply to work and patching in the right-of-way. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 04/01/2015 04/01/2015: The grading sheets reference details on sheet C9.04. This sheet was not included in this review. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 04/01/2015 04/01/2015: 1 understand that the work under the shaded area is not for our review, but there are some notes that are within this area that apply to the area outside of the shaded area these notes need to be masked or moved so they are not within the shaded area and can be read. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 04/01/2015 04/01/2015: See redlines for additional comments. Please return redlines with next submittal. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 04/01/2015 04/01/2015: The transit stop work needs to be shown on the utility plans. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 04/01/2015 04/01/2015: The utility plans will need to include any proposed changes at Drake and Research. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-2401, sblochowiak@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/30/2015: An Ecological Characterization Study is required by Section 3.4.1 (D)(1) as the site is within 500 feet of a known natural habitat (irrigation ditch/wildlife corridor, wet meadows). Please note the buffer zone standards range from 50 —100 ft for these features, as identified in Section 3.4.1(E) of the Land Use Code, as you proceed with your site design process. Please note that the Ecological Characterization Study is due a minimum of 10 days prior to the PDP submittal. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/30/2015: Within the buffer zone, according to Article 3.4.1(E)(1)(g), the City has the ability to determine if the existing landscaping within the buffer zone is incompatible with the purposes of the buffer zone. Please ensure that your ECS discusses the existing vegetation and identifies potential restoration options. If it is determined to be insufficient, then restoration and mitigation measures will be required. Comment Number: 3 03/30/2015 03/30/2015 Comment Originated: 03/30/2015 03/30/2015: With respect to lighting, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2.4(D)(6) requires that "natural areas and natural features shall be protected from light spillage from off -site sources." Thus, lighting from the parking areas or other site amenities shall not spill over to the buffer areas. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/30/2015 set. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/01/2015 04/01/2015: The utility plans. - They need to be in 24 x 36 format size. - The utility plan set needs to include the City standard notes, a cover sheet, and the standard details that are to be used. Detail 707.1 shall be provided for the two new driveways, Detail 707.2 shall be provided for the upgrade of the existing driveway, and the newest Oust updated in the last month) ramp details need to be provided for the corner ramp upgrades. - Our standard street cut note needs to be included on the sheets that show driveway and ramp work (this note is currently on the grading sheets). - Need to include City signature blocks. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/01/2015 04/01/2015: For the New Driveways - These need to be constructed per Detail 707.1. The sidewalk will go straight through, concrete is to be provided to the property line, and the driveway widths need to be labeled on the utility plans. - Driveway off of Centre. The location of this driveway from Reseach Blvd or another property line needs to be identified and labeled (where is the driveway being located). Phemister Road needs to be shown on the plans so spacing can be looked at. Need to look and see if a sight distance easement is needed for this driveway (looking to the north). Not enough road detail has been provided to be able to check this. - New Driveway off of Research. Need to show the other side of the street and the driveway that is located there. Need to know and be able to verify that the driveway aligns with the one on the other side of the street. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 04/01/2015 04/01/2015: The existing Driveway - Does this sidewalk crossing meet ADA standards? If not it needs to be rebuilt per Detail 707.1 or it can be reconstructed per Detail 707.2 so that it meets ADA standards. Per street view it doesn't look like it meets ADA standards and requirements. - Need to show the other side of the street and the driveway that is located there. Need to know and be able to verify that the driveway aligns with the one on the other side of the street. Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/01/2015 04/01/2015: The site plans and the utility plans eventually need to be two separate sets of plans. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/01/2015 04/01/2015: The corner Ramp at Research Blvd and Centre Avenue doesn't meet current ADA standards and needs to be updated with this project. Sidewalks and ramps are the property owners responsibility for installation and maintenance. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 04/01/2015 04/01/2015: Plans typically show the anticipated street patching needed for the driveway work that is to be done. FCollins ort 1111'� 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/developmentreview April 06, 2015 RE: CSU Parking Lot Site Plan Advisory Review (SPAR), SPA150002, 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, Jason Holland, at 970-224-6126 orjholland@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Planning Services Contact: Jason Holland, 970-224-6126, Iholland@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/01/2015 Please look at the detention and Swale areas to see if a 4:1 slope is possible as well as adding additional transitional plantings to soften and enhance the area. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/06/2015 Several parking drive aisles in the northwest portion of the parking lot converge near the north parking lot entrance. Please look at the anticipated traffic volumes at this area and consider suitable design alternatives if the conflicts are unacceptable. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/06/2015 Please be prepared to present lighting fixture design information, and please verify maximum photometric levels at the project boundaries. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/06/2015 Please include a plant list with the landscape plans. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, saangenberger@fcgov.com Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/01/2015 04/01/2015: The city will need to sign and approve a utility plan set for the work within the right-of-way and for the work that is over or impacts City utility lines. The following comments apply to what needs to be included in this utility plans