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15. All proposed access points to the parcel should either align with existing curb cuts across
the street or be sufficiently offset so as to not cause traffic circulation problems.
Accordingly, the Site Plan should indicate existing driveways, streets, curb cuts, that
immediately surround the site.
16. The development request will trigger the Street Oversizing Fee. Please call Matt Baker,
221-6605, for an estimate of this fee.
17. A Traffic Impact Study will be required. This study will analyze the level of service for all
modes of transportation based on the impact of the project. Of particular importance is
the level of pedestrian services in the form of crosswalks, mid -block crossings, ramps,
lighting, safety, and other factors. Logical origins and destinations for pedestrians, such as
the proposed parking structure, transit stops, building entries and pedestrian walkways,
must be analyzed. In order to assess the scope of the Traffic Impact Study, please call
Eric Bracke, 221-6630, for further information.
18. The diagonal parking on Howes Street may conflict with the on -street bike lane. For
further information regarding diagonal parking on Howes, please contact Susanne
Edminister, 221-6049.
19. The parcel should be replatted. The replat can vacate old unused public alleys and
dedicate new right-of-way as needed. The plat must be prepared by a registered land
surveyor or licensed engineer in the State of Colorado.
20. The building should accommodate areas for containers of recyclable materials. This area
should be covered or enclosed and out of public view. Such an area should be near the
loading area for the recycle trucks. For further information on recycling, please call Susie
Gordon, 221-6600.
21. The Poudre Fire Authority will require that the building be equipped with both an
automatic fire extinguishing system and an automatic alarm system. The location of the
fire sprinkler standpipe must be coordinated with both Poudre Fire and Water Utilities.
An unresolved issue at this time is whether internal access into the civic park for fire
equipment will be needed. For further information, please contact Ron Gonzales, 221-
6570.
22. The re -development of the block should consider the loading and service needs of the City
of Fort Collins Facilities building at 117 North Mason. This building uses overhead doors
on the west side for loading and unloading building materials and supplies. Access to this
area must be maintained. This area is used by pick-up trucks and small delivery vehicles
such as step vans. Semi -trucks do not use this area.
23. A neighborhood information will be required.
From: Michelle Becker
To: Ted Shepard
Date: 1/26/98 8:14am
Subject: Justice Center Courthouse
Here are Glen's comments from conceptual review on 1/26/98 on the Justice Center
Courthouse at Mason and LaPorte.
1. This site is located within the Old Town basin where the new development fees are
$4,150/acre and that is subject to the runoff coefficient reduction. The site is
located on inventory grid #7H.
2. There is a storm sewer in LaPorte and one that has inlets at the southeast corner
of the block.
3. The applicant was aware of the master plan improvements like lowering of the
streets, stormsewer, etc. I encourage coordination with Stormwater on getting these
improvements incorporated into this project.
4. The standard drainage' and erosion control reports and plans are required and they
must be prepared by a professional engineer registered in Colorado.
5. Onsite detention is being considered. The master plan identifies the allowed site
imperviousness.
6. water Quality needs to be considered. Best Management Practices and extended
detention are encouraged.
There were no plans to share.
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determine entrance capacity and transformer size. All normal electrical fees will apply.
Fees are based on linear front footage along public streets and on area of the parcel to be
developed. For further information, please contact Monica Moore, 221-6700.
6. The parcel can be served by a four existing water mains surrounding the site. These mains
and their diameters are: 10 inch in Mountain, 8 inch in Mason, 12 inch in LaPorte, and 4
inch in Howes. The parcel can be served three existing sewer mains: 12 inch in Mountain,
6 inch in Howes, 8 inch across LaPorte in the north -south alley.
There may be old existing services to the parcel. Any existing services not used must be
abandoned back to the main. For further information on site development for water and
sewer services, please call Roger Buffington, 221-6681.
8. All normal water and sewer plant investment fees will apply. In addition, the raw water
acquisition charge will also apply. For an estimate of these fees, please call Mary Young,
221-6681.
9. Who will maintain the interior "civic park?" If this area is to maintained by the City, then
the design will have to be reviewed by the Parks Planning and Forestry Department for
comments. Skateboarding is an issue in the downtown and design should include
measures to discourage this activity.
10. All existing trees should be preserved, where possible. Trees that are removed for land
development will have to be mitigated in accordance with the schedule in the Land Use
Code. Please contact Tim Buchanan, City Forester, 221-6660, to schedule an onsite
inspection and to discuss a tree protection and mitigation strategy.
11. The parcel is located in the Old Town Drainage Basin where the Stone Drainage fee is
$4,150 per acre, subject to the runoff coefficient. The development must include an onsite
stormwater detention area with storm flows released at no more than the historic rate.
The drainage and grading for the site must conform to the Old Town Master Drainage
Plan.
12. The site may be developed with storm sewers. There is an existing storm sewer inlet in
the southeast corner of the parcel. Otherwise, storm flows must be routed from the
detention area into the surrounding streets. (There is a possibility that Howes and LaPorte
streets may be slightly lowered.) The lower level parking will have to be flood -proofed.
13. The Stormwater Department is advising developers to implement water quality measures
such as disconnection of impervious surface areas and extended detention of storm flows.
Other "best management practices" are described in the water quality manual published by
the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District.
14. At the time of submittal, a Drainage Report, Grading and Drainage Plan, and Erosion
Control Plan must be submitted meeting all the minimum requirements. For further
MEETING DATE: January 26, 1998
ITEM: New Larimer County Justice Center
APPLICANT: Larimer County c/o Mr. Brian H. Chaffee, Fentress and Bradbunn, 421
Broadway, Denver, CO. 80203
LAND USE DATA: Request to redevelop downtown Block 31 for a new Justice Center.
Building would be located at the southwest corner of LaPorte Avenue and
Mason Street. The building would be five stories above grade (one parking
level below grade) with a total of about 150,000 square feet. Potential
development includes a private office building at the southwest corner of
the site at the corner of Mountain and Howes. Two existing City buildings
(Human Resources and Facilities) would remain.
COMMENTS:
The property is zoned Downtown - Civic Center. The proposed uses are allowed within
this zoning district. The development application will be processed as a "Site Plan
Advisory Review" for consideration by the City of Fort Collins Planning and Zoning
Board. The legal basis for this review is found in State Statutes. The review process is
roughly equivalent to a Project Development Plan.
2. Under the Land Use Code, the site must include the proper number of handicap parking
spaces with ramps, bicycle parking near public entries, and trash enclosures.
The site will be served by the City of Fort Collins Light and Power Utility. Since there is
electrical service to existing uses, any modification or relocation of existing electrical
facilities will be at the developer's expense.
4. The location of the electrical transformer must be closely coordinated with Light and
Power. The dilemma is that the transformer must be within ten feet of hard surface from
one side (for emergency change -out) and yet be screened for aesthetic purposes.
Screening in a downtown urban environment may best be accomplished by a solid
enclosure that matches the building's exterior. (The same access and screening
requirements will apply to Public Service's gas meter.) Transformers and meters shall not
be visible from public view.
A Commercial One ("C-1 ") Form must be completed by an electrical contractor to
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (976) 221-6750
CURRENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Comm Ay Planning and Environmenta_ --rvices
Current Planning
City of Fort Collins
Mr. Brian H. Chaffee
C.W. Fentress J.H. Bradburn and Associates
421 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
Dear Mr. Chaffee:
January 26, 1998
For your information, attached is a copy of the Staffs comments concerning the
Redeveloping of Block 31 presented before the Conceptual Review Team on January
26, 1998.
The comments are offered informally by Staff to 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 should have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the
review process, please feel free to call me at 221-6750.
Sincerely,
Ted Shepard
City Planner
TS/nsc
cc: Eric Bracke, Streets Department
Stormwater Department
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