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Home My WebLink AboutHARMONY COTTAGES - FDP - FDP160019 - CORRESPONDENCE - (3)05/04/2016: Utility Plan -For the curved waterline in the easternmost roadway, please note that we allow joint deflections of up to 1 degree, but do not allow bending of the pipe itself. Please ensure that the maximum deflection allowance will work with the layout as you have it shown. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Details — For the Water Meter Typical Layout detail, please note that current City Code requires any 1" meter installations to pay the 1" meter fees (raw water, PIF's and cost of meter itself). You may want to change these to 3/4' meters. redlines. Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson(a)fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: Please include all the normal signing and striping general notes on Sheet 2. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: On sheet 3, extend the revised striping on Harmony for 350 ft east of the proposed access (not just a total of 350 from the median). Also, please detail the striping: Two Way Left Turn Lane. All yellow, 4" solid stripe 4" gap, 4" broken stripe (10 ft line and 30 ft gap). Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: Please review the placement of trees in the vicinity of the access point to Harmony. The approach to the stop sign MUST be clear so the sign is easily visible (there's a tree shown within 15 ft of the stop sign). And, with the stop sign behind the detached walk, the trees in the parkway cannot impact sight distance onto Harmony. The trees closest to the access may need to be moved (especially the large one on the east side) Department: Transportation Planning Contact: Emma Belmont, 970-224-6197, ebelmont(a)fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/11/2016 05/11 /2016: For the bus stop a type 2 (Bench) stop will be required for this location. The developer is responsible for upgrading the concrete surface of the bus stop to meet City standards. The bench, bike rack and trash will also need to be accommodated for by the developer. You have the option to pay Transfort for the amenities and we will take responsibility for purchasing and installing them or you can purchase and install them yourself. We will need to work with you on the DA language depending which route you take. I have been in communication with Sara Coutts on this. If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell(a�fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Utility Plan - For the 4 dead-end waterlines at this site, please callout for mechanical joint restraints. The length should be calculated using EBAA joint restraint calculator software or something equivalent. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Utility Plan - Indicate waterline lengths for each segment of waterline in between fittings. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221.6588, icountyCa)fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: Please consider changing the Elevation Plan sheet number to 6 of 6, if there is no longer a Lighting Plan. Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: Some of the sheet titles in the sheet index do not match the sheet titles on the noted sheets. See redlines. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: Some of the easement descriptions shown are incorrect. If they are going to stay on the plan, they should match what is shown on the Subdivision Plat. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: There is a misspelled word on sheet 17. See redlines. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 7 05/03/2016: No comments. Topic: Lighting Plan Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: Are there still Lighting Plans? There is reference on other plans of them. No plans were routed to us for review. Topic: Plat Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: Please make changes to the Vacation Statement as marked. See redlines. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: The Zoning Note is not required, please remove it. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: This has not been addressed on the Plat copy we were routed. 02/01/2016: The Outlots still need more clarification. See redlines. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: Please consider changing the Elevation Plan sheet number to 6 of 6, if there is no longer a Lighting Plan. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: Some of the easement descriptions shown are incorrect. If they are going to stay on the plan, they should match what is shown on the Subdivision Plat. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: Please correct the Lighting Plan sheet number on sheet 2. See Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Storm Sewer — The underdrain inverts shown on these plans don't match the underdrain inverts shown on the details on page 16. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Storm Sewer —There is minimal separation between the waterline and storm line B. The minimum separation should be 18". Please verify the depth of the waterline and look at deflecting the waterline up to a 4.5' depth to add more separation from the storm line. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Sanitary Sewer— Please move the service from MH-14 to a connection point to the main just downstream of the manhole. (We try to avoid service connections to manholes wherever possible.) Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Drainage Plan — Please indicate the extents of the spillways on these plans. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016. Drainage Plan — The Drainage Plan in the plan set looks like its out of date. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Details — For the Riprap Detail — The use of riprap in Fort Collins is generally discouraged especially in small applications like this. (See Volume 1, Chapter 7, Section 4.4.4.3) Please use an alternative such as a TRM or Scour Stop. Topic: Drainage Report Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Emergency Spillway calculations need to be added and then the extents of the spillways should be shown on the plans. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: In Section 3.5 you state that the storm pipes have been sized to accommodate the 10-year storm, which is fine, but then the hydraflow analysis of the two pipe systems looks like you are using 100-year flow rates. Please clarify. Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam(@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Current Erosion Control Materials Submitted do not meet requirements. Please submit; Erosion Control Plan (based upon the returned redline comments), Erosion Control Report (showing the original vegetative density), and an Escrow / Security Calculation (based on the changes to the erosion control plan). 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 wayfinding through the complex needs to be submitted for review and approval. Code language provided below. > 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: 5 Comment Originated: 04/22/2016 04/22/2016: CLEAR SPACE AROUND HYDRANTS Ensure nothing is within 3of hydrants. The landscape plan shows possible vegetation impingement to hydrant on the main access road. Code language provided below. > IFC 508.5.5: A 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants except as otherwise required or approved. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 05/05/2016 05/05/2016: FIRE ACCESS ALONG MAIN PRIVATE DRIVE The width of the main road, when fully parked, provides less than the 20' minimum fire lane width per code. The local street standard you are using intended for single family developments where driveways provide relief areas for cars to pass one another. When one side of the street can be fully parked, as in your plan, the intent of the street standard is no longer supported. A full 20' width will be required. I'm willing to help you work through the problem. Please call and discuss as you see fit. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224.6065, hmcdowell aa�fcgov.com Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Grading Plan — Please callout all sidewalk chases and both sidewalk culverts on the plans. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Grading Plan — Please indicate the longitudinal slope on the swales. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016. Grading Plan — Please verify that there is adequate slope away from the houses. It looks like there are a couple of spots where the high point along the lot line is higher than the garage door opening. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Grading Plan - The Grass Swale Typical detail shows a "sandy loam" backfill material. Please provide the soil mix specifications on this. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/02/2016 05/02/2016: Maintain transformer clearance requirements, to include bushes and shrubs. Clearance of 8' in front and 3' sides/rear of transformer is needed. Also transformers must be within 10' of drivable surface and cannot be under drip zone of any trees. Department: Outside Agencies Contact: Clay Frickey, 970-224-6045, cfrickey(a fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/02/2016 05/02/2016: Comment from Comcast - Comcast cable would like to work with the developer on installing facilities in a joint trench with other dry utilities. Comcast will also need to cordinate with the develoepr/builder on how to pre -wire the units for services. Please contact Don Kapperman as soon as a trenching plan is available so that Comcast can do a design to try and match the other dry utilities and demark locations. Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, ilynxwiler poudre-fire.orQ Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/22/2016 04/22/2016: FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS EAE needs to be clearly labeled on the plat. Main thoroughfare on plat not shown as an EAE. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/22/2016 04/22/2016: MARKING/SIGNAGE The fire lane shall not be obstructed in any way. The signage and striping plan should be updated to include fire lane signage on the north side of the main thoroughfare and the dead -ends. See code language below: > IFC D103.6: Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING - FIRE LANE signs complying with Figure D103.6. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches wide by 18 inches high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by Section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/22/2016 04/22/2016: EMERGENCY ACCESS MARKING The gate across the secondary access road on the NW end of property needs to be signed from both directions with, language to indicate "Emergency Access Only." In addition, the entire width of the secondary access shall be rated to support 40 tons. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/22/2016 04/22/2016: WAYFINDING/PREMISE IDENTIFICATION It is our understanding that the main private drive will be named. A plan for recorded as Accolade. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Forestry request that the flowering pear trees used as street trees be Chanticleer and not Autumn Blaze. Department: Internal Services Contact: Sarah Carter, 970.416.2748, scartera( fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Please schedule a pre -submittal meeting for this project. Pre -Submittal meetings assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design, that the new 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. Applicants of new projects should email scarter@fcgov.com 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. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended. Current adopted codes are: 2012 International Building Code (IBC) 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado Fort Collins has amendments to most of the codes listed above. See the fcgov.com/building web page to view them. Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI Al 17.1-2009. Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / 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: Single Family; Duplex; Townhomes: 2012 IRC Chapter 11 or 2012 IECC. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Under City of Fort Collins IRC amendments, all single family attached and two-family (duplex) units are required to be sprinkled. Department: Light And Power Contact: Todd Vedder, 970-224.6152, tvedder(a)fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Easements on the site and utility plan don't match up with the easements being dedicated on the plat. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: On the landscape plan, it appears that shrubs/hedges are being planted right up to the sidewalk along Harmony. Figure 16-1 of our street standards (Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards) specifies that shrubs & hedges are setback a minimum of 2 feet from the sidewalk, so the shrubs should be moved back from the walk or replaced with some sort of groundcover type plant. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: The submitted copy of the Appendix E-4 Checklist indicates that the grading plan has the foundation elevation note (II. E) but I don't see it on any of the plan sheets. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/05/2016 05/05/2016. When the developer is ready for the City to begin drafting a Development Agreement, please submit the DA information sheet to me. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Kelly Kimple, 970-416-2401, kkimple(aDfcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/03/2016 05/03/2016: No comments. Department: Forestry Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan(a)fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: Continued: It appears that the trees to evaluate are still shown on the plan. The two chanticleer pear just to the west of the curb cut and the honeylocust just to the east of the curb cut appear like they could be an impact and should be reviewed for not planting. 02/02/2016: CONTINUED: It appears that at the project entry/exit along Harmony Road the street trees closest to the curb -cut may cause site distance conflicts. Evaluate not planting the two pear trees to the west of this intersection and the first honeylocust to the east. 01/04/2016: On final landscape plan adjust street trees away from entry drives to allow greater site distance at these intersections. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05104/2016: Please specify a cultivar for honeylocust such as Skyline. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 05/04/2016 05/04/2016: In the species diversity list Frontier Elm is listed but should probably be 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/developmentreview May 17, 2016 Sam Coutts RIPLEY DESIGN INC 419 CANYON AVENUE #200 Fort Collins, CO 80521 RE: Harmony Cottages, FDP160019, 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, Clay Frickey, at 970-224-6045 or cfrickey@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Planning Services Contact: Clay Frickey, 970-224-6045, cfrickeyofcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/02/2016 05/02/2016. There are some minor discrepancies between what is shown on the landscape plan and what is indicated on the plant schedule. Please fix the following discrepancies: 22 'CA' are indicated in the plant schedule but the landscape plan only shows 18. 54 'SM' are indicated in the plant schedule but the landscape plan only shows 52. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/02/2016 05/02/2016: Instead of the Lilacs shown, could you provide Sea Green Junipers or something similar to screen the parking spaces? Evergreens will provide better screening year-round than the Lilacs shown. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Katie Sexton, 970.221-6501, ksextonMC—gov.com Topic: General