HomeMy WebLinkAbout2133 TIMBERLINE RD., OFFICE & RESTAURANT - MAJOR AMENDMENT - MJA150009 - CORRESPONDENCE - (4)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.
20. 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 Building Permits
Pre -Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on
in the design, that the new commercial 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 projects are advised to call 970-416-2341
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:
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
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
1. Single Family; Duplex; Townhomes: 20121RC Chapter 11 or 2012 IECC Chapter 4.
2. Multi -family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2012 IECC Chapter 4 Residential
Provisions.
3. Commercial and Multi -family 4 stories and taller: 2012 IECC Chapter 4 Commercial
Provisions.
Fort Collins Amendments effective starting 2/17/2014. 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
970-416-2341
platted lot, Lot 11 is significantly encumbered by a variety of easements. Consequently,
even though the site is listed as containing 1.22 acres, the net developable land area is
significantly less. Please note that this project is dependent on the recording of the replat
associated with Ascent Climbing Gym.
10. Please be sure that the trash enclosure is of sufficient size to accommodate both trash
and recycling containers. It is important to emphasize that it is illegal to discard
cardboard into the waste stream. Consequently, recycle containers must be sized
accordingly. For further information on the proper sizing of both trash and recycling
containers, please contact Caroline Mitchell, 970-221-6288, cmitchell@fcgov.com.
11. A landscape theme has been established along Timberline Road. Burger King, Big 0
Tire and Serious Texas Barbecue all feature tightly spaced Spring Snow Crabapple
Trees flanked by Colorado Blue Spruce trees. This pattern must be continued along the
east side of Lot 11. Please note that the Spruce trees may be of the pyramidal variety
(Bakeri, Hoopsi) or the columnar variety (Iseli Fastigiate) rather than the full size Colorado f
Blue Spruce. Copies of these landscape plans are available. Please note that these /
species may also be effective in screening the drive -through lane of the Burger King.
12. In the northerly parking area, eastbound vehicles will cast headlight glare onto Timberline /
Road. This area will need dense vegetation for screening purposes.
13. If the placement is the electrical transformer is visible from Timberline Road, then, as
mentioned, it must be screened by a solid enclosure (meeting the proper clearance
specifications) on three sides. On one side, the transformer must be within 10 feet of
hard surface for emergency change -out without damaging landscaping.
14. 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
City staff, would be present to facilitate the meeting.
15. 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.
16. 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/ftcollins/landuse/begin.htm.
17. 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.
18. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at:
hftp://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php.
19. 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
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Planning Services
Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com
1. The site is Lot 11, Building J of the Timberline Center Final Plan. The parcel is zoned I,
Industrial. The Final Plan designates this parcel as bank, with five drive -through lanes and
walk-up A.T.M. The proposed uses are professional office and standard restaurant. An
office is a permitted use subject to Administrative (Hearing Officer, Type One) review. A
standard restaurant, however is permitted subject to Planning and Zoning Board (Type
Two) review. Combined with the total re -design of the approved Site Plan, Landscape
Plan and Architectural Elevations, the new program is considered a change of character
thus requiring a Type Two review. Consequently, the request will be processed as a
Major Amendment.
2. Normally, projects that are subject to Type Two review are required to conduct a
neighborhood information meeting. Section 2.2.2(A), however, allows the Director to
waive the neighborhood meeting if the development proposal would not have a significant
neighborhood impact.
3. The east elevation of the building must not be designed to appear as the backside of the
structure. Since this elevation is street -facing, there needs to be sufficient architectural
details, fenestration, mix of exterior materials, and other features so that the east elevation
is attractive and on par with the west elevation.
4. As point of emphasis with the aforementioned comment, if the east elevation is to be the
location of utility meters, exterior ground -mounted equipment, exhaust fans, and the like,
then solid screen walls will be needed. Simply landscaping these appurtenances has
proven to be inadequate as demonstrated along Timberline Road south of Horsetooth
Road. Screen walls must match the materials and pattern of the building. In addition, roof
top mechanical equipment, if used, must also be screened from Timberline Road by a
solid enclosure.
5. Due to the size, shape and location of the stormwater detention pond, the building is
setback about 85 feet from Timberline Road. The connecting walkway, therefore, must be
at least six feet wide, landscaped and properly illuminated. A decorative railing may be
needed along the stormwater pond.
6. Please note that this walkway should be extended to the west property line to tie into the
potential development on Lot 12.
7. The architectural character for the Timberline Center was established by approval of the
Final Plan. Please refer to sheet 4 of 8 which governs the broad parameters for all of the
commercial buildings within the center. Exterior materials and colors are specifically
indicated so that all 14 lots will be unified by a cohesive theme. For example, please note
that roofs within the center, in addition to being pitched, must be colored either green or
sage if metal, or tan or charcoal if asphalt shingle.
8. Also, the approved architectural theme calls for synthetic stucco, where used, to be tan or
off-white. Masonry must be tan or brown tones. Synthetic stone, where used, must also
be tan or brown tones. Toward this end, the two existing projects, Burger King and the
mini -storage comply. The one building under construction, Big 0 Tire, also complies.
There are two buildings that are approved but have not broken ground, Ascent Climbing
Gym and Serious Texas Barbecue, both of which comply with these design requirements.
9. It appears that the applicant is familiar with the unique attributes of this parcel. Asa
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or traeker@fcgov.com
4. Nature in the City Strategic Plan: http://www.fcgov.com/planning/natureinthecity/?
key=advancepIan ning/natureinthecity/, contact Lindsay Ex at 970-221-6767 or
lex@fcgov.com
Please consider the City's sustainability goals and ways for your development to
engage with these efforts.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenberger@fcgov.com
1. Marc Ragasa mragasa@fcgov.com or 221-6603 will be the Engineer assigned to this
project. Please contact him if you have further questions regarding the engineering
comments or requirements.
2. 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.
3. The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of
submittal. For additional information on these fees, please see:
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev-review.php
4. 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. All public sidewalk, driveways and
ramps existing or proposed adjacent or within the site need to meet ADA standards, if
they currently do not, they will need to be reconstructed so that they do meet current ADA
standards as a part of this project.
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.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm
6. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are
necessary or required by the City for this project. It also looks like an easement vacation
will be needed. Additional information on the dedication and vacation process can be
found here: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php
7. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the
project plans are approved.
8. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any
work on the site.
9. In regards to construction of this site. The public right-of-way shall not be used for
staging or storage of materials or equipment associated with the Development, nor shall
it be used for parking by any contractors, subcontractors, or other personnel working for
or hired by the Developer to construct the Development. The Developer will need to find
a location(s) on private property to accommodate any necessary Staging and/or parking
needs associated with the completion of the Development. Information on the
location(s) of these areas will be required to be provided to the City as a part of the
Development Construction Permit application.
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the first story of the building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access,
the fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension if the building is equipped
throughout with an approved, automatic fire -sprinkler system.
FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS
A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to the
design criteria already contained in relevant standards and policies, any new fire lane
must meet the following general requirements:
> Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement.
> Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot minimum
overhead clearance.
> Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons.
> Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an
approved area for turning around fire apparatus.
> The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25
feet inside and 50 feet outside. Turning radii shall be detailed on submitted plans.
> Be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times.
> Additional access requirements exist for buildings greater than 30' in height. Refer to
Appendix D of the 2012 IFC or contact PFA for details.
International Fire Code 503.2.3, 503.2.4, 503.2.5, 503.3, 503.4 and Appendix D;
FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006 and Local Amendments.
3. WATER SUPPLY
A fire hydrant is required within 300' of the building as measured along the path of
vehicle travel. The existing utility infrastructure already available in the area appears to
meet minimum requirements however it is the responsibility of the applicant to verify
location, pressure and volume. Code language provided below.
> IFC 508.1 and Appendix B: COMMERCIAL REQUIREMENTS: Hydrants to provide
1,500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 300 feet to the building,
on 600-foot centers thereafter.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Kelly Kimple, , kkimple@fcpov.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 low -water -use plants and grasses in your
landscaping or re -landscaping and reduce bluegrass lawns as much as possible.
2. Our city has an established identity as a forward -thinking community that cares about the
quality of life it offers its citizens and has many sustainability programs and goals that
may benefit your project. Of particular interest may be the:
1. ClimateWise program: http://www.fcgov.com/climatewise/
2. Zero Waste Plan and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Assistance Program
(WRAP):
http://www.fcgov.com/recycling/pdf/_20120404_WRAP_ProgramOverview.pdf, contact
Caroline Mitchell at 970-221-6288 or cmtichell@fcgov.com
3. Green Building and the Climate Action Plan:
http://www.fcgov.com/enviro/green-building.php, contact Tony Raeker at 970-416-4238
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procedures (SOPs) for all onsite drainage facilities will be included as part of the
Development Agreement. More information and links can be found at:
hftp://www.fcgov. com/uti I ities/what-we-do/stormwate r/sto rmwater-quality/low-im pact-dev
elopment
4. 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,
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, including extended detention basins and
bio-retention cells.
5. The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $7,817/acre ($0.1795 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 at:
hftp://www.fcgov. com/uti I iti es/busi ness/b u ilde rs-and-developers/p lant-investment-deve to
pment-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, cost of the measures, or a minimum amount in accordance with
the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual.
6. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Foothills Basin
Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual.
Department: Fire Authority
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, ilynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
1. FIRE CONTAINMENT
Buildings exceeding 5,000 sq. ft. shall be fire sprinklered or fire contained. If
containment is used, the containment construction shall be reviewed and approved by
the Poudre Fire Authority prior to installation. Also keep in mind that other occupancy
classifications may trigger other sprinkler requirements. An A2 assembly (restaurant) for
example, will require a sprinkler system if the occupant load exceeds 99 persons.
2. FIRE LANES
Fire access is required to within 150' of all exterior portions of the building. Fire access
cannot be measured from an arterial road. An Emergency Access Easement will be
required in order to meet minimum requirements and fire lane specifications shall apply.
Code language and fire lane specifications provided below.
> IFC 503.1.1: Approved fire Lanes shall be provided for every facility, building or
portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The
fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall
extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls
of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of
the building or facility. When any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of
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Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sbovle@fcqov.com
1. Existing water and sewer mains in the vicinity include an 8-inch water main and an
8-inch sewer main in driveway to the west. Existing 1-inch water service, 6-inch fire line,
and a sewer services are stubbed into the site. These services must be reused with this
development or abandoned at the main. Please consider adding a grease trap for the
proposed restaurant.
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. Development fees and water rights will be due at building permit.
Department: Traffic Operations
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcqov.com
1. Since this type of use was anticipated with the original approvals, not further traffic
analysis is needed.
2. It would be very helpful to include a north/south sidewalk along the western edge of the
parcel to support pedestrian connectivity among uses in the overall area.
3. Does access point align with an access or drive aisle to the west. It's hard to tell. It
should align.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sbovle@fcqov.com
1. A drainage report, erosion control report, and construction plans are required and they
must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. The drainage
report must address the four -step process for selecting structural BMPs. There is a final
site inspection required when the project is complete and the maintenance is handed
over to an HOA or another maintenance organization. The erosion control report
requirements are in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Section 1.3.3, Volume 3,
Chapter 7 of the Fort Collins Amendments. If you need clarification concerning this
section, please contact the Erosion Control Inspector, Jesse Schlam at 224-6015 or
jschlam@fcgov.com.
2. The proposed site plan must meet the engineering assumptions from the approved plan
for Timberline Center with regards to percent impervious. Detention and water quality
are provided in the existing detention pond as long as there is no increase in percent
impervious from the approved plan. The development will need to provide drainage
infrastructure to get onsite runoff into the detention pond and maintain existing
stormwater infrastructure already constructed on the site.
3. Low Impact Development (LID) requirements are required on all new or redeveloping
property which includes sites required to be brought into compliance with the Land Use
Code. These require a higher degree of water quality treatment for 50% of the new
impervious area and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious. Standard operating
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October 08, 2015
Keith Meyer
1315 Oakridge Dr
Suite 120
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Re: 2133 Timberline Rd. -Office and Restaurant
Description of project: This is a request to construct a mixed -use building at 2133 Timberline
Rd (parcel #8719444011), Lot 11, Building J of the Timberline Center Final Plan. The
proposal shows a 8,100 sq. ft. building with 5,600 sq. ft. dedicated to office/dental and
2,500 sq. ft. dedicated to restaurant space. The proposed site plan shows 43 parking
spaces to serve the development. The parcel is located on the west side of Timberline
Road and south of Bear Mountain Drive and zoned I, Industrial. This proposal will be
subject to Planning & Zoning Board (Type II) review as a Major Amendment.
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, Ted Shepard,
at 970-221-6343 ortshepard@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Zoning
Contact: Gary Lopez, 970-416-2338, glopez@fcgov.com
1. Bicycle racks must be installed meeting LUC 3.2.2(C)(4)
2. The property is located in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. Signage will be
restricted meeting LUC 3.8.7(E). This is considered a Neighborhood Service Center.
3. Trash enclosures must meet LUC 3.2.5 requirements.