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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWHITCOMB STREET & AGGIE VILLAGE NORTH UTILITY PLANS - FDP - FDP160026 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEW2. Please contact Tyler Siegmund at Light & Power Engineering if you have any questions at 970.416.2772. Please reference our policies, construction practices, development charge processes, and use our fee estimator at htto://www.fegov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers JVA Response: Noted, thank you. Planning Services Contact: Jason Holland, 970-224-6126, ihollandtOfcaov.com 1. Is it possible to add winter more winter interest/variety and screening at the 2' - 4' site line, either by replacing come of the material with evergreen species such as compact mugo pine varieties, or incorporating a low masonry wall. A low wall, or portions of low walls placed between clusters of the chanticleer pears shown, would add a strong architectural presence to the street-scape and be a transitional architectural element as visitors near the stadium. JVA Response: Additional evergreen plantings have been added along the edge of the parking lot. 2. Street trees will need to be adjusted to meet 15740' street light clearances. JVA Response: Will adjust street tree locations based on street light locations. 3. Street tree selections will need approval by the City Forester. JVA Response: Noted, street trees to be coordinated with Tim. 4. Consider adding bermed areas east of the sidewalk in areas where the parking is at the same grade as the street. JVA Response: A berm has been added the entire length of the sidewalk from Lake to Prospect, east of the sidewalk. 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. JVA Response: We do not anticipate removing any trees for this project. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970.221-6573, slangenberger@fcgov.com 1. 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.or-q/engineednq/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm JVA Response: Noted, thank you 2. Utility plans will be required. JVA Response: Please find enclosed utility plans as requested. 3. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the street curb, gutter and sidewalk. JVA Response: Noted, thank you. 4. When the Aggie Village North plans were approved we had concerns about how close the interior parking stalls are to the access point. To exit these spaces a vehicle will have to back into the crosswalk. At that time we were told that the first few diagonal parking spots would be identified as motorcycle parking with bollards. The backing over the crosswalk is still a concern; please show the bollards and the solution to this on these plans. JVA Response: Please see Sheet C3.0 for the striping off of these stalls to prevent vehicles parking in these first stalls. These plans now show them as motorcycle parking. 5. Directional Ramps at both comers: Prospect/Whitcomb and Lake/ Whitcomb will need to be designed and installed. That is our standard and is what is being installed on the other comers along Lake and Prospect. JVA Response: Per our email correspondence, we will design directional ramps at Prospect but a full radius ramp at Lake. 6. The plans show that ROW is to be dedicated along all 3 street frontages to behind the sidewalk. That is great, is that really what is planned? JVA Response: Yes, that is our understanding. 7. Plans will need to be reviewed and approved by Traffic Operations (striping and signal relocation), Utilities, and Engineering. JVA Response: Noted, thank you. Department: Electric Engineering Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970416.2772, tsiegmund(&fcgov.com Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and any system modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this development. Please visit the following website for an estimate of charges and fees: http://www.fcgov. com/utilities/business/bu ilders-and-developers/plant-investment-develo pment-fees JVA Response: Noted, thank you. Collins, CO 80522-0580; Attention Jill White. Information on fees can be found at httpJ/www.fcgov. com/utili6es/business/bu ilders-and-developerstplant-investment-develo pment-fees or contact Jean Pakech at 221- 6375 or Jill White at 416-2139 for questions on fees. JVA Response: Noted, CSU to confirm limits and extents of previous PIF's for this project. Department: Fire Authority Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970416-2869, ilynxwiler ,,poudre-fire.org 1. FIRE ACCESS > The proposed fire access connection to Whitcomb is allowed to have rollover curbs, not vertical. > The fire lane shall be dedicated as an Emergency Access Easement and labeled on the plans. > It shall be designed to support 40 tons across the entire width of the fire lane. > Gate design shall be approved by the fire marshal. > Signage to be posted on both sides of gate with "Emergency Access Only." > Gate to be provided with Knox Padlock. JVA Response: Noted, design meets requirements as described above. Gate design will be provided for your review prior to installation. Signs shown on C3.0. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Kelly Kimple, 970416-2401, kkimale(Mcgov.com 1. In regard to LED light fixtures, cooler color temperatures are harsher at night and cause more disruption to circadian rhythms for both humans and wildlife. Please consider a warmer color temperature (3000K or less) for your LED light fixtures. Please also consider fixtures with dimming capabilities so that light levels can be adjusted as needed. JVA Response: Noted, thank you. 2. With respect to landscaping and design, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2.1 (E)(3), requires that you use low -water -use plants and grasses in your landscaping or re -landscaping and reduce bluegrass lawns as much as possible. Native and wildlife -friendly landscaping is encouraged as well. JVA Response: Noted, thank you. 3. The applicant should make note of Article 3.2.1(C) that requires developments to submit a landscape and tree protection plan, and if receiving water service from the City, an irrigation plan, that: "...(4) protects significant trees, natural systems, and habitat, and (5) enhances the pedestrian environment". 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 (970-221-6361 or tuchanan a@fcgov.com) to determine the status of the existing trees and any mitigation requirements that could result from the proposed development. JVA Response: The remaining trees will be protected in place. 4. If tree mitigation is necessary, please include a note on the tree mitigation plan or 2. Since this site is an extension of the Aggie Village North Redevelopment (AVNR) project, it must align with the drainage analysis and assumptions made in the drainage design for that project. If this new project affects the design of the existing AVNR project, then any revisions to those plans will need to be submitted for review. JVA Response: Please refer to the drainage addendum provided with the resubmittal. This addendum describes in detail how the existing pond and outlet structure were modified to account for the expanded parking area. 3. A drainage report and construction plans are required to be submitted and they must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. In this case, an addendum to the existing AVNR report may be appropriate. JVA Response: Please find enclosed the addendum to the existing AVNR report and additional Utility Plans for the expanded parking lot and improvements in right-of-way. 4. 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 for each building permit. JVA Response: Noted, table will be provided as needed for calculating fees. 5. Onsite detention is required for the runoff volume difference between the 100-year developed inflow rate and the 2-year historic release rate. JVA Response: The pond will simply be an expansion of the existing Pond 4 as designed in AVNR to account for the additional runoff from the expanded parking lot. The pond was only designed for the 100-yr historic runoff and will not be a staged release. 6. All site runoff is required to be treated using the standard water quality treatment as described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Volume 3-Best Management Practices (BMPs). (http://www.fcgov.comlutilibeslbusinesslbuilders-and-developersldevelopment-forms-gui delines-regulabons/stormwater-criteria) Extended detention is the usual method selected for water quality treatment; however the use of any of the BMPs is encouraged.\ JVA Response: This site drains into the Spring Creek Water Quality pond, and will be treated in that pond as designed. 7. Low Impact Development (LID) is not a requirement of the stormwater management system on this site because this site is subject to a SPAR review. However, the City encourages the use of LID systems on all new or redeveloping property. i �r JVA Response: Noted, thank you. ans 8. Per Colorado Revised Statute §37-92-602 (8) effective August 5, 2015, criteria regarding detention drain time will apply to this project. As part of the drainage design, ' S' the engineer will be required to show compliance with this statute using a standard spreadsheet (available on request) that will need to be included in the drainage report. Upon completion of the project, the engineer will also be required to upload the approved spreadsheet onto the Statewide Compliance Portal. This will apply to any volume based stormwater storage. JVA Response: Noted, table is included in drainage report addendum. 9. The Stormwater development fee (PIF) for parking lots that do not require a building permit is the same as for any increase in impervious area. The PIF of $7,817/ac ($0.17951 sq. ft.) for new impervious area over 350 sq. ft. and there is also a $1,045/acre of site ($0.0241 sq. ft.) review fee. These fees are due prior to Water Utilities Engineering approval of any Major or Minor Amendments for parking lots. Please submit payment directly to Water Utilities at 700 Wood St., PO Box 580, Fort 2. There is an existing 8-inch sewer main in Whitcomb Street that is planned for abandonment and replacement in the coming months (construction timeframe for this stretch of Whitcomb July 2016). The existing main is located within or directly adjacent to the existing sidewalk along the east side of Whitcomb and serves residences west of Whitcomb around Blevins Court. Therefore the timing of the sewer abandonment procedures and the installation of new curb/gutter/sidewalk along the east side of Whitcomb needs to be discussed. The applicant will need to submit drawings showing their plans for abandonment of the sewer services along Whitcomb as the abandonment of these services is not shown in the Whitcomb Sewer Plans nor is it in that contractors scope of work. JVA Response: The sanitary sewer services are to be abandoned and capped by CSURF prior to the properties being turned over to CSU. The note stating that this work will be completed by others is shown on the Water Service Abandonment Plans mentioned above. 3. The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these requirements can be found at: htto:/Avww.fcgov.com/standards JVA Response: Noted, thank you. 4. Development fees and water rights (if there are any) will be due at the time of final approval of the plans. JVA Response: Noted, thank you. Department: Traffic Operations Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson(aafcgov.com The diagonal parking spaces are odd in that they require a southbound vehicle to cross over NB traffic to access, and then vehicles backing out will be facing the wrong direction. In addition, the far southeast end -of -row landscape island doesn't appear to leave enough room for 2-way traffic. Is this eastern drive aisle one-way? JVA Response: The eastern drive aisle is planned to be a two-way drive. The valley gutter at the south end of the drive is for drainage purposes only and does not depict the edge of the paving and/or the drive aisle. The eastern drive aisle is a designated PFA fire route through the site. 2. The first few diagonal spots are very close to the Lake Street access. More 'throat' length is needed. JVA Response: The first two stalls are now striped off as motorcycle parking. 3. The detached walk if great! Thank you. Check on the requirement for ramps - directional? JVA Response: Per direction by Engineering, we will be adding directional ramps at Prospect, and a full radius ramp at Lake. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell(aftgov.com 1. This site is located in the Old Town Master Drainage Basin but drains into the Spring Creek Master Drainage Basin and therefore must conform to the drainage basin design of the Spring Creek Master Drainage Plan, as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. JVA Response: Noted, thank you. 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 rcgov.cam April 29, 2016 Fred Haberecht Colorado State University 6030 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523 Re: Whitcomb Streetscape Improvements Description of project: This is a request to expand the parking lot and build streetscape improvements on Whitcomb Street just north of Prospect Road (parcel #4s 9714310915, 9714310916, 9714310017, 9714310018, 9714310019, 9714310020, 9714310021, and 9714310022). 8 existing homes will be removed to add parking for Aggie Village North. CSU will also build detached sidewalks along Lake St and Whitcomb St with enhanced landscaping as part of this project. The site is located in the High Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood (HMN) zone district. This proposal will be subject to Site Plan Advisory Review. Please see the following summary of comments regarding the project request referenced 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, Jason Holland, at 970-224-6126 or jholland@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowellftf;gov.com There is an existing 6-inch water main in Whitcomb Street with services to each existing residence on the east side of Whitcomb. Abandonment of those services will need to occur at the main and the project applicant needs to coordinate with the City's Water Field Operations and meter shop for removal of the existing water meter pits. The applicant will need to submit a plan showing their plans for abandonment of the water services along Whitcomb. JVA Response: Please see Utility Plans for Water Service Abandonment in South Whitcomb Street for removal of water services and capping.