HomeMy WebLinkAboutHARMONY COMMONS - PDP - PDP150027 - CORRESPONDENCE -Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 12/18/2015
12/18/2015: 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: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamargue@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: Please plan for the water main lowering to be 2 feet lower than the
future storm sewer in this location.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: There are several landscape conflicts with the water meter pits
and fire hydrants.
Department: Zoning
Contact: Ali van Deutekom, 970-416-2743, avandeutekom@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: Trash enclosures over 6 foot tall require separate building permits,
if you keep them under 6 foot no permit is required.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: Trash and recycling enclosures should not be placed within 20 feet
of a public sidewalk. The lot 4 enclosure will need to relocate.
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Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: The legal description should change to match the name change for
the Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 24 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: The TIS has been received and reviewed. The TIS was completed
for the entire portion of the area, not just the three buildings shown on the PDP,
so its hard to draw clear conclusions specifically related to these buildings.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: The distribution percentages using HTP and Lady Moon seem
unrealistic for these three buildings (assuming 90% will use HTP).
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: It is unclear why the long term site traffic is lower than the short term
site traffic....
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: The longterm traffic numbers show that a warrant is met for a
southbound right turn lane from Lady Moon onto Timberwood. This needs to be
considered.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: It will be assumed that the completion of these three buildings do
not yet meet the signal warrant at HTP. If the applicant wants to discuss that
further, then we would need a memo update that specically addresses the trip
generation from these three buildings.
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 12/18/2015
12/18/2015: Perovskia Atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) has been removed from
the City of Fort Collins Plant List. Please replace with a plant variety from the
current list. If you have questions contact Eric Olson at eolson@fcgov.com or
970-221-6704.
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Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: The Basis Of Bearings Statement on sheet 6 states "between
found monuments as shown and described hereon". Where is the Basis Of
Bearings shown in the plan set?
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 9
12/22/2015: No comments.
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 10
12/22/2015: No comments.
Topic: Plat
Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: Please rename to "Harmony Commons" to match the other plans,
or "Harmony Technology Park Fifth Filing". See redlines.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: Please make changes to the titles as marked. See redlines.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: The zoning note is not required, and may be removed if you
choose.
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: Please explain the purpose of Note #7. See redlines.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated:
12/22/2015
12/22/2015: The Curve Table data does not match the previous Plat. See
redlines.
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated:
12/22/2015
12/22/2015: Please show the right of way lines on the opposite side of all
adjacent streets. See redlines.
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated:
12/22/2015
12/22/2015: Please add dedication information for all street rights of way. See
redlines.
Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated:
12/22/2015
12/22/2015: All easements must be labeled & locatable. See redlines.
Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: Please add bearings, distances, and/or curve data as marked.
See redlines.
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: How do Lots 1, 2 & 3 get access?
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: Is there a way to show the easements differently with the hatching?
It is confusing the way it is shown. See redlines.
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Stormwater Design Criteria under the Amendments of Volume 3 chapter 7
Section 1.3.3. If you need clarification concerning the erosion control section, or
if there are any questions please contact Jesse Schlam 970-218-2932 or email
@ jschlam@fcgov.com
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970.416-2418, wlamargue@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: Please provide a more detailed LID table that breaks down each
porous paver section to help verify each paver section is meeting the 3 to 1
run-on area.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: The modified regional detention pond needs to be sized using
SWMM since the area draining to the pond is greater than 20 acres.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: Please add a discussion in the text of the drainage report that the
overflow path for Pond 100 will need to be redesigned at time of future
development to convey the flows to Lady Moon Drive.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588,
jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: Move the marked text up off of the border on sheet 2. See
redlines.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: INTERWEST:
Please change the title to match the name change
for the Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: INTERWEST:
There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: INTERWEST: The Benchmark Statement does not match the
Aspen Engineering plans. Please resolve.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: ASPEN: Please change the title to match the name change for
the Subdivision Plat, and remove the portions of the sub -title as marked. See
redlines.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: ASPEN: The Benchmark Statement does not match the Interwest
plans. Please resolve.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: ASPEN: Please make changes to the Benchmark Statement as
marked. See redlines.
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traversing Lots 1 & 2 (which could be dedicated on the plat itself, rather than by
separate document). Are there other separate document dedication
envisioned?
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 400
Comment Originated: 12/21/2015
12/21/2015: Is it the intention of Outlot B to be subsequently replatted with
development of that property? Assuming it's intended to be developed, I'm
wondering why not have it as an additional lot (Lot 7?) of the sixth filing?
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, flynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/14/2015
12/14/2015: FIRE LANES
Fire access is required to within 150' of all exterior portions of any building
perimeter. Building E is fully compliant. Buildings C and D do not meet the
prescriptive measure of the code but as they will be equipped with automatic
fire sprinkler systems, the out -of -access conditions is considered to be within
acceptable limits.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 12/14/2015
12/14/2015: MARKING
Fire lanes are to be maintained unobstructed at all times. Fire lane signage
and/or red curbing is required to assist in identifying the limits of the fire land
and areas of no parking. A No Parking - Fire Lane sign detail should be added
to the plans. Sign locations should be added to the signage and stripping plan.
Code language provided below. See also IFC Appendix D for signage details
and other information.
> IFC503.3: Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other
approved notices that include the words NO PARKING - FIRE LANE shall be
provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the
obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be
maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times ad be replaced or
repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 12/14/2015
12/14/2015: PLAN SCALE
The plan scale appears to be mislabeled on sheet 1 of the site plan and page 2
of the utility plan.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, ischlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 12/09/2015
12/09/2015: "On -Site" work needs to include an erosion control plan, report,
and escrow. "Off -Site" work has redlines on the plans, needs to include a report
meeting all the drainage criteria, and escrow may need to be recalculated
based on any changes to the plans. The erosion control requirements are in the
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or 5 are pulled first).
Comment Number: 210
Comment Originated: 12/21/2015
12/21/2015: The right turn lane on Harmony Road abutting this development
was constructed by Banner Hospital. Banner Hospital may have filed a repay for
this work which would have an amount contributable by this development.
Further information on this is intended to be available and then have this
comment updated accordingly.
Comment Number: 215 Comment Originated:
12/21/2015: The abutting Timberwood Drive and Outlot A designs are part of
the Basic Development Review proposal by MAVD. The last version of the BDR
submitted did not show sidewalk along Timberwood Drive, similar to this
proposal. We'll want to ensure that the sidewalk is shown to be installed, either
by this project, or the BDR. Regardless, it will be part of the development
agreement for this proposal that the sidewalk and streets are completed, and if
for whatever reason the BDR construction would not move forward, this project
would need to complete the work shown on the BDR. I would like to see it
revised on all the plans that all reference to "By Others" is changed to "By
M.A.V.D., the master developer" (or something similar), in order to make a
more clear intent as to how the abutting infrastructure is intended to be
completed.
Comment Number: 220 Comment Originated:
12/21/2015: There is an edge of pavement line that's identified on the plat. I'd
want to confirm that this edge of pavement is current as of the right turn lane built
by Banner Hospital. This edge of pavement line should ideally then be labelled
on the site plan to demonstrate its relationship to the proposed buildings and
then confirm whether the appropriate setback requirements as part of the
Harmony Corridor Plan, is being met (or if not, a variance then to that standard
is then provided).
Comment Number: 225
12/21/2015
12/21/2015
Comment Originated: 12/21/2015
12/21/2015: There are two existing vent pipes along Lady Moon Drive shown
on the plans. Both vent pipes would need to be moved at least two feet behind
(west of) the new proposed sidewalk along Lady Moon Drive. The MAVD BDR
plans are intending on depicting this relocation for the southern vent pipe. It
should at least be indicated with this plan set that the northern vent pipe is
relocated.
Comment Number: 230
Comment Originated: 12/21/2015
12/21/2015: The bioswales along Lady Moon Drive depicted on the civil plans
are not indicated and labelled on the landscape plan. If ultimately approved, it
would seem this would need coordination between the landscape plan and the
civil plan, as the tree locations appear to be in conflict to meet the tree planting
detail and the swale that's created.
Comment Number: 235
Comment Originated: 12/21/2015
12/21/2015: Some sort of exhibit should be created depicting what are the
separate document dedications of easements that are intended to be
dedicated in conjunction with the development plan. The pond and associated
infrastructure tying into it along the south side of Timberwood Drive should
presumably have offsite drainage and utility easements. In addition there would
appear to be a need for a drainage easement for the temporary swale
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Comment Number: 18.
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: For the next submittal, pleases include perspectives of the three
buildings.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcaov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 100
Comment Originated: 12/21/2015
12/21/2015: Why is a 24" storm line proposed underneath the sidewalk along
Lady Moon? The location is awkward as it places manholes in the sidewalk.
Comment Number: 105 Comment Originated: 12/21/2015
12/21/2015: The use of bioswales behind the curb and gutter along Lady Moon
Drive is of concern in that there's limited information at this time regarding its
proposal, suitability, and mitigation. Understanding that this bioswale is
intended for Lady Moon Drive flows only and not from the development, there
apparently is not a concern with private requirements being mitigated in public
right-of-way. However, if the intent is to take public street flows and allow these
flows to infiltrate behind the curb and gutter, there are concerns such as:
1) How will it be ensured that infiltration of flows behind the curb and gutter does
not negatively impact Lady Moon's street stability? Does the current soil
condition in the area lend itself well to allow infiltration? We've required a
previous project that used rain gardens for infiltration behind the curb and gutter
to provide underdrains to help in mitigate impacts to the roadway. Cutoff walls
and/or liners would need to be considered as well.
2) How is ongoing maintenance of the bioswale envisioned, is this intended to
be maintained by the City or the abutting property?
3) Is there existing or proposed utility infrastructure that would be impacted by
the bioswales as utility infrastructure could be in the same location. How will any
ongoing access, maintenance, and replacement of utilities adjacent or beneath
impact the viability of the bioswales?
Comment Number: 110
Comment Originated: 12/21/2015
12/21/2015: To the extent that there's room to do so, the roof drain shown east
of Lot 5, should be moved out of the 9 foot utility easement.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 200
Comment Originated: 12/21/2015
12/21/2015: The presumption I have in terms of entitlement of properties by this
development plan is that Lots 3, 4, and 5 would be the development plan area
that would obtain a final plan approval and vesting, resulting in the development
agreement boundary covering Lots 3, 4 and 5. If there are concerns with this
approach (looking to add Lots 1, 2 and/or 6 to the development agreement), we
should discuss this at some point.
Comment Number: 205 Comment Originated: 12/21/2015
12/21/2015: The abutting local street portion of pavement for Harmony Road
would need to be repaid to the City prior to the first building permit. With the
previous comment in mind, we would take the approach that the first building
permit in this development would need to provide this repay for the Harmony
frontage in front of lots 3 and 4 (regardless whether a building permit for lots 3, 4
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Comment Number: 13.
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: Regarding the architectural elevations for Buildings C and D,
please note that Section 3.5.3(E) calls for each building to have a distinct base,
middle and top. Staff interprets this standard in such a way, however, as to
allow one-story buildings to accomplish architectural interest by a variety of
techniques. Since Buildings C and D rely on variety and interest across their
elevations, the result, as stated in the Planning Objectives, is an emphasis on
the overall horizontality aspect of the project. Staff is concerned that this results
in an overly repetitive pattern especially as these buildings relate to the two
public streets.
Comment Number: 14. Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: Specifically, Staff is concerned about north elevation of Building C
(facing Harmony Road) and the north and east elevations of Building D (facing
Harmony Road and Lady Moon Drive). Broadly speaking, except for the ends
that feature entrances (with columns and overhangs), these elevations appear
flat and lack three -dimensionality. It is not clear as to the extent that these
elevations feature recesses and projections and shadow lines. The long,
one-story rooflines appear excessive and without relief. Staff advises that
additional opportunities should be considered to create more recesses,
projections, reveals, cornices, varying parapet heights, and the like, in order to
add shadow lines and depth to the facades that are visible to the public. Such
features would help mitigate the emphasis on the consistent rooflines and
overall horizontality of the buildings.
Comment Number: 15.
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: Has any consideration been given to adding more trim, sills,
lintels, coursing or other details around the windows? As depicted, the windows
contribute to the flatness of the facades.
Comment Number: 16. Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: Perhaps more attention could be paid to the treatment of the exit
doors. These three elevations include eight hollow metal doors that appear to
lack any detail. Staff advises that various treatments be investigated to either
make these doors less visible or mitigated with additional features. If the latter,
please consider including additional trim and detail or overhangs or columns or
wing walls in order to ensure more three -dimensionality and has the benefit of
mitigating the utilitarian function of these backside doors.
Comment Number: 17.
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: The Statement of Planning Objectives indicates that the buildings
are taking their architectural cue from Banner Health and Fuse Office Building
as well as Fossil Ridge High School. Please note that Banner Health includes
three distinct types of masonry, and, in certain portions of the building, masonry
is taken up to the full height of both one and two story sections. Does the
selected c.m.u. match any of the c.m.u.'s of Banner?
Please consider adding an additional masonry material and or color to add
variety along the street -facing elevations. Perhaps the brick that is included on
Building E could be introduced to enrich the street -facing facades of Buildings
C and D.
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Comment Number: 4.
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: This note should be carried over to the Context Diagram and
please add further explanation as to the responsibility and timing of the 8-foot
wide bike and pedestrian easement between Lots 1,6 and Outlot B.
Comment Number: 5.
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: On the Context Diagram, please add the land uses to the north.
Please note that H-P has now divided into two separate companies.
Comment Number: 6. Comment Originated:
12/23/2015: Staff is concerned about the length of the parking lot that parallels
Timberwood Drive along southern edge of Lot 5. Please note that Section
3.2.1(E)(4) — Parking Lot Perimeter Landscaping — requires that this lot be
screened by landscaping for a minimum of 70% of the length at a minimum of
30-inches in height. As shown, the amount of landscaping is insufficient for
screening purposes. Please add additional plant material in this area to help
screen the parking lot from the public street. Please explore other screening
options. For example, is there sufficient width for an undulating berm? Even a
low berm would be beneficial. Or, has a low screen wall been considered?
Perhaps a combination of various screening elements would be interesting.
Comment Number: 7. Comment Originated:
12/23/2015: Street trees along Lady Moon between Harmony and the private
drive are placed at intervals that exceed 40 feet. Please increase the number
of street trees so that they are placed at intervals that do not exceed 40 feet.
Comment Number: 8.
12/23/2015
12/23/2015
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: There is a north -south sidewalk on the east side of the north -south
private drive on the west side of Lot 5 but this walk does not continue north.
Please continue this walk to the north to Lot 4 so that it ties into the plaza
between Buildings C and D.
Comment Number: 9. Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: Where the various internal sidewalks intersect with the private
drives, please add crosswalks.
Comment Number: 10.
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: On the Site Plan, please demarcate the boundary of the
Convenience Shopping Center and state the acreage and indicate that this is a
SecondaryUse. Also, please indicate that the Office is a Primary Use. As
subsequent phases develop, there can be no more than 7.57 acres of
Secondary Uses.
Comment Number: 11. Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: On the Lighting Plan, please select the specification that the AS1
fixture must not exceed 3,000 Kelvin.
Comment Number: 12.
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: On the Lighting Plan, there appear to be numerous parking lot
fixtures that are placed within the landscape islands. As the trees mature, this
lighting will be significantly diminished overtime. Please consider placing all
parking lot fixtures outside the landscape islands.
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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.corrdevelopmentreview
December 23, 2015
Todd Parker
Brinkman Development
3528 Precision Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80528
RE: Harmony Commons, PDP150027, 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, Ted Shepard, at 970-221-6343ortshepard@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1.
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: The boundary of the plat includes multiple easements and utilities
especially along Harmony Road. Presently, there are signature blocks for the
owner and lienholder only. Please check and be sure there are no other owners
that need to sign the plat.
Comment Number: 2.
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: Have the issues associated with the owner of the Irrigation
Easement been resolved?
Comment Number: 3.
Comment Originated: 12/23/2015
12/23/2015: On the Site Plan, please revise Note 4 and provide an explanation
as to how the 80-foot Buffer along Harmony Road is to be developed. Who is
the developer? What is the timefram e for development? Will the construction of
these improvements be coordinated with Harmony Commons so that newly
installed improvements are not impacted by subsequent development? It would
be helpful to cite the official plan title and City of Fort Collins project number for
cross-reference purposes.