HomeMy WebLinkAboutMITSUBISHI @ 2712 S. COLLEGE AVE. - MJA - MJA120007 - CORRESPONDENCE - (5)Snow Load Live Load: 30 P& . 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: 2009 IRC Chapter 11 or 2009 IECC Chapter 4
2. Multi -family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2009 IECC Chapter 4.
3. Commercial and Multi -family 4 stories and taller: 2009 IECC Chapter 5.
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.
City of Fort Collins
Building Services
Plan Review
416-2341
City staff, would be prr,_ ,,it to facilitate the meeting.
3. Please see the Development Review Guide at www.fcgov.com/drg. This online guide features a color
coded flowchart with comprehensive, easy to read information on each step in the process. This guide
includes links to just about every resource you need during development review.
4. This development proposal will be subject to all applicable standards of the Fort Collins Land Use Code
(LUC), including Article 3 General Development Standards. The entire LUC is available for your review on
the web at http://www.colocode.com/ftcolIins/Ianduse/begin.htm.
5. If this proposal is unable to satisfy any of the requirements set forth in the LUC, a Modification of Standard
Request will need to be submitted with your formal development proposal. Please see Section 2.8.2 of
the LUC for more information on criteria to apply for a Modification of Standard.
6. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at:
http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php.
The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule that is available in the Community
Development and Neighborhood Services office. The fees are due at the time of submittal of the required
documents for the appropriate development review process by City staff and affected outside reviewing
agencies. Also, the required Transportation Development Review Fee must be paid at time of submittal.
8. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with Community
Development and Neighborhood Services at (970)221-6750.
Pre -Submittal Meetings for Buildinq Permits
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:
2009 International Building Code (IBC)
2009 International Residential Code (IRC)
2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
2009 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
2009 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
2009 International Plumbing Code (IPC) 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 Al17.1-2003.
for their requirements well.
5. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area
Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at:
http://www.ladmer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm
6. Sidewalk along the frontage of the frontage road will need to be provided. Engineering would not object
to an attached sidewalk matching the width of the sidewalk installed on the property directly north a few
years ago (I believe 5 feet), though verification with other City departments may be needed on the use of
attached sidewalk.
7. The project will need to provide a manner in which pedestrians can traverse across the median
separating the driveway directly north that's ADA compliant and maintains the width of the sidewalks that
would tie into this crossing.
8. The design of the sidewalk as it reaches the southern boundary of the project may need to be evaluated
further with perhaps the sidewalk needing a type III barricade at its termination, or perhaps the sidewalk
should be designed to tie into an existing sidewalk network directly south.
9. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary for this
project. Access easement or right-of-way dedication will be needed in conjunction with the sidewalk
required for the project. If right-of-way is proposed to be provided, the monument sign shown could not
be located within right-of-way, and right-of-way would need to be continuously dedicated along the
abutting frontage road right-of-way.
10. The monument sign, even if not located in right-of-way, may be of concern from a sight distance
perspective and may need to be evaluated further.
11. Construction plans will be required.
12. A Development Agreement is required and will be recorded once the project is finalized with recordation
costs paid for by the applicant.
13. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site.
Department: Electric Engineering
Contact: Janet McTague, 970-224.6154, jmctague(&fcgov.com
1. Please call Light and Power at 221-6700 and ask for Engineering if electric needs change as a result of
the change of use.
Current Planning
Contact: Seth Lorson, , slorson fcgov.com
1. The proposed change of use also changes the character of the property and therefore is required to be
processed at a Major Amendment. In the General Commercial (CG) District Vehicle Sales is subject to
review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Board (Type ll).
2. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 2 (Planning and Zoning Board) review and public
hearing. The applicant for this development request is required to hold a neighborhood information
meeting prior to formal submittal of the proposal. Neighborhood meetings offer an informal way to get
feedback from your surrounding neighbors and discover any potential hiccups prior to the formal hearing.
Please contact me, at 221-6750, to assist you in setting a date, time, and location. I and possibly other
existing site is to direct downspouts to a landscape area. Anotl._ is if perimeter landscape buffers
or parking lot medians are required, they could be used to treat the runoff in bio-retention areas or rain
gardens. (http://www.udfcd.org/downloads/down_critmanual_vollll.htm)
5. 5. The drainage outfalls for the site are the Frontage Rd. in front and the alley in the rear. There are no
storm drains near the site.
6. 6. The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $6,390.00/acre ($0.1467/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
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-development-fees or
contact Jean Pakech at 221- 6375 for questions on fees. There is also an erosion control escrow
required before the Development Construction permit is issued. The amount of the escrow is
determined by the design engineer, and is based on the site disturbance area or a minimum amount in
accordance with the Fort Collins Stormwater Design Criteria.
7. 7. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Spring Creek Basin Master
Drainage Plan as well the City's Stormwater Design Criteria.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex(cDfcgov.com
1. 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. Reveille Bluegrass is one option for having bluegrass lawns and
using less water.
2. 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 trees on 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 as the result of development
impacts.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221.6567, mvirata&fcgov.com
1. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit.
Please contact Matt Baker at 224-6108 if you have any questions.
2. The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For additional
information on these fees, please see: http:l/www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev-review.php
3. 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.
4. Please contact the City's Traffic Engineer, Joe Olson (224-6062) to schedule a scoping meeting and
determine if a traffic study is needed for this project. In addition, please contact Transportation Planning
LUC 3.10 This sectioi.. _.,es apply (see section for requirements)
3. LUC 3.2.5 This section on Trash/recycling enclosures does apply
LUC 3.2.4 Requires a lighting plan (see section for requirements)
LUC 3.2.1 Requires a landscape plan, should be complete with any mitigation or tree protection and
address the required street tree (see section for other requirements).
4. LUC 3.2.2 This section speaks to parking requirements (see section for details).
Reminder that parking is a maximum, it will be important to identify which spaces are
parking and which are vehicle inventory display.
Vehicle display areas must comply with landscaping in Sec. 3.2.1(E)(7) and 3.2.1(E)(4).
5. The purple element on the proposed north elevation is considered a sign and doesn't comply with the
sign code (taller than 7', projects above the top of the fasica wall).
Note that all signs and locations are processed through sign permits (re -facing a sign does require a
sign permit).
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221.6854, rbuffington(&fcgov.com
1. There is a %/ inch water service extending to the site from the 8-inch main in College. If sidewalk will be
constructed along the frontage, some coordination may be needed in the area of the curb stop and
meter pit.
2. The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these
requirements can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards
3. If there is need for a larger water service, development fees and water rights will be due at building
permit.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Glen Schlueter, 970-224-6065, gschlueter(a)fcgov.com
1. 1. It is important to document the existing impervious area since drainage requirements and fees are
based on new impervious area. An exhibit showing the existing and proposed impervious areas with a
table summarizing the areas is required prior to the time fees are calculated.
2. 2. A drainage letter should be sufficient to document the existing and proposed drainage patterns and
any proposed changes. A grading plan is needed if any grading is required for the display pads or any
landscape islands that may be required.
3. 3. It appears that most of the site is already impervious and two permeable display pads are proposed
so there shouldn't be a need for water quantity detention.
4. 4. If the site is required to meet present Land Use Code requirements, onsite water quality treatment of
the runoff is required. Water quality treatment methods are described in the Urban Storm Drainage
Criteria Manual, Volume 3 — Best Management Practices (BMPs). A method that could be used on an
Fort Collins
Community Development and
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Fort Collins, CO 80522
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September 24, 2012
Linda Ripley
Ripley Design Inc
Fort Collins, CO
Re: 2712 South College Avenue - Alpenglow Change of Use to Car Dealership
Description of project: This is a change of use request for the site located at 2712 South College Avenue
from Alpenglow Garden Supply to a Mitsubishi car dealship. As proposed, the request entails a new
building facade, two permeable display car pads, new sidewalk and updated landscaping. The site is zoned
CG- General Commercial.
Please see the following summary of comments regarding the project request referrenced above. The
comments offered informally by staff during the Conceptual Review will assist you in preparing the detailed
components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the
time of formal review of this project. If you have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in
the review process, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through the Project
Planner, Seth Lorson, at 970-224-6189 or slorson@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Zoning
Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals(a)fcgov.com
Land Use code (LUC) 4.21 Auto sales is normally a Type 2 review in the General Commercial (CG) zone
district. However, since this is an older PUD, the change will be processed as either a minor
amendment or a major amendment. For it to be a minor amendment, staff needs to determine that the
proposal isn't a change in character. Because of the glass front/overhead door showroom exterior
changes opening to a view of a showroom with multiple cars, it doesn't look much different from a tpyical
car dealership. If the 30 cars in the back lot are all or mostly inventory cars, then again it resembles a
tpyical dealership. What are the plans for outdoor lighting? Will there be vehicle servicing? Staff will be
able to determine the applicable process once we have more information. That decision may not be
able to be made until after the conceptual review meeting, when staff has had an opportunity to discuss it
further.
2. LUC 3.5.3 This section does apply (see section for requirements)