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HomeMy WebLinkAboutELIZABETH SUBDIVISION - PDP - PDP160046 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEWAcikno Iged. Pre -Submittal Meetinas for Buildina Permits Pre -Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design, that the new commercial or multi -family 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 or multi -family 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: 20012 International Building Code (IBC) 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) 20012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2012 International Plumbing Code (/PC) 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 Al17.1-2009. 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 Green Code 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 Page 10 of 10 6. The office will need to add four spaces of bike parking. At least one of the spaces must be provided in an enclosed location. The remaining parking can be provided via fixed rack. Response. CCG - The four place bike rack is located near the northeas corner of the proposed parking lot. Per email correspondence with Clay Frickey on ,� uril 13, 2016, two U bike racks with a concrete pad have been included. 7. 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. Neighborhood meeting was held August 18, 2016. Per feedback from tl neighborhood the applicant will no longer be pursuing an expansion. This would therefore e a Type I review moving forward. 8. 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. Acknowledged. 9. 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. Acknowledged. 10. 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. Modifications will be requested for the project. A request has been mac and a complete list of modifications appears on the Land Use Chart of the site plans. 11. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at: http://www.fcqov.com/developmentreview/applications.php. Acknowledged. 12. 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 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. Acknowledged. 13. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with Community Development and Neighborhood Services at (970)221-6750. Page 9 of 10 13. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site. Respon5 LVC —Acknowledged 14. 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. Respon. LVC — Acknowledged. Department: Electric Engineering Contact: Luke Unruh, 9704162724, lunruh(a)fcgov.com Electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges, and any necessary system modification charges will apply. Please see the Electric Estimating Calculator and Electric Construction Policies, Practices & Procedures at the following link: http://www. fcgov. com/uti I ities/busi ness/bui lders-and-developers Respor, LVC — Acknowledged. Planning Services Contact: Clay Frickey, 970-224-6045, cfrickey(a)fcgov.com 1. The minimum lot width in the NCL is 40 feet. You will need to seek a modification to get allow the 20 foot lot width desired for the new single-family home. Respon LVC — A modification will be requested. 2. There are maximum floor -area ratios (FAR) for lots in the NCL. The overall FAR limit for lots over 10,000 sq. ft. is 30% of the lot area plus 250 sq. ft. for an accessory detached structure. The allowable floor area for the rear half of the lot shall not exceed 25% of the square footage of the rear half. If the replat ends up creating a flagpole lot, then you could run into issues related to the amount of allowable floor area in the rear half of the yard. If you exceed the FAR limits, you will need to seek a modification to the applicable standards. Respon!: Building will not exceed the allowable FAR. 3. Since this proposal includes enlarging an existing non -conforming use, the proposal will be reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Board. The proposal must meet a series of performance standards outlined in section 1.5.5 of the Land Use Code, including a maximum expansion in square footage of 25%. The exi� 7 commercial building will not longer seek to be enlarged. 4. Is the existing office still in use? If the office has been out of operation for more than 12 months, the use would be considered abandoned and any new use would have to conform with the existing permitted use list outlined in section 4.7(B) of the Land Use Code. Respon<_ LVC — The existing office is still in use. 5. Since the new lot for the single-family home is proposed to have less than 40 feet of street frontage, the new house must also include two off-street parking spaces. Respon, CCG - Off-street parking requirement note will be added to plans. The actual configure on will be determined when the plot plan for the home is submitted. Page 8 of 10 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. The existing driveway will need to be evaluated to determine if the slopes and width will meet ADA requirements or if they need to be reconstructed so that they do. Response: CCG — Per a field meeting with Rob Mosbey on March 22, 16, an ADA Bypass Sidewalk will be constructed at the existing driveway cut to me `0A requirements. 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 Response: CCG —Acknowledged. 6. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way (likely needed for future detachment of sidewalk) and easements that are necessary or required by the City for this project. This shall include standard utility easements that are to be provided behind the right-of-way (9 feet along E Elizabeth Street). Response: CCG - Per email correspondence with Katie Sexton on M,= '1 30, 2016, 11 feet of right-of-way and a 9 foot utility easement will be dedicated with the F al Plat. 7. LCUASS access spacing standards (Table 7-3) require 30' spacing between driveway edges on a minor collector street. Response: CCG - The existing parking lot driveway will narrowed to th 'est and exceed this requirement. The existing driveway cut will not be modified. 8. LCUASS parking setbacks (Figure 19-6) apply and will need to be followed depending on parking design. Response: CCG — The parking lot has been modified to account for th quired setbacks and is shown in the Utility Plans. 9. All fences, barriers, posts or other encroachments within the public right-of-way are only permitted upon approval of an encroachment permit. Applications for encroachment permits shall be made to Engineering Department for review and approval prior to installation. Encroachment items shall not be shown on the site plan as they may not be approved, need to be modified or moved, or if the permit is revoked then the site/ landscape plan is in non- compliance. Response: LVC — An Encroachment Permit is not anticipated. 10. Any rain gardens within the right-of-way cannot be used to treat the development/ site storm runoff. We can look at the use of rain gardens to treat street flows — the design standards for these are still in development. Response: CCG — Rain gardens are not located with the right-of-way. 11. Bike parking required for the project cannot be placed within the right-of-way and if placed just behind the right-of-way need to be placed so that when bikes are parked they do not extend into the right-of-way. 1 bike parking space is required per code. A rack with a 2 bike capaci. as been provided for fixed parking, enclosed parking will be inside that building. 12. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is finalized. Response: LVC — Acknowledged. Page 7 of 10 re -landscaping and reduce bluegrass lawns as much as possible. Native landscaping is encouraged to the extent possible, as well. Low wate se plants will be used in the plant palette. 2. 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 tbuchanan@fcgov.com) to determine the status of the existing trees and any mitigation requirements that could result from the proposed development. A meeting �+as held with Tim Buchanan on site to review all existing trees and establish mitigation uantities on them, A tree protection and mitigation plan has been provided. 3. 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. Green Building and the Climate Action Plan: http://www.fcgov.com/enviro/green-building.php, contact Tony Raeker at 970-416-4238 or traeker@fcgov.com 2. Solar Energy: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/residential/renewables/solar-contractors-resources, contact Norm Weaver at 970-416-2312 or nweaver@fcgov.com 3. Urban Agriculture: http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/urbanagriculture.php Please consider the City's sustainability goals and ways for your development to engage with these efforts. Acknowk ,d. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Katie Sexton, 970-221-6501, ksexton(c�fcgov om 1. Katie Sexton, 221-6501 or ksexton@fcgov.com, will be the Engineer assigned to this project. Please contact her 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. Acknowle =d 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 ­< nc�P, ied_ 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. Respon� LVC —Acknowledged. Page 6 of 10 Department: Fire Authority Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, nxwiler(a-)poudre- fire.org 1. FIRE LANES Fire access is required to within 150' of all exterior portions of a building's perimeter. The setback distance from the road would suggest that an Emergency Access Easement would be needed on the property or the new home would require a residential fire sprinkler system to be installed as an offset to the code deficiency. Code language 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 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. The proposed home will have a residential fire sprinkler system. AS disci sed, there will be an EAE through the commercial lot the south end. A note for a cross pro arty access agreement has been added to the plans to maintain a clear path for emc ency staff to access the residential lot from the end of the commercial lot. 2. WATER SUPPLY A fire hydrant is required within 400' of every residential home. It is unclear if this condition would be met with construction of the new home. If a hydrant cannot be located within 400' of the residence, a fire sprinkler system would be required. Code language provided below. > IFC 508.1 and Appendix B: RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Within the Urban Growth Area, hydrants to provide 1,000 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 400 feet to the building. Afire hydrant has been confirmed to be within 400' of the home on the r ih side of Elizabeth Street. 3. PREMISE IDENTIFICATION When a building is set back significantly from the road, addressing may be required to be posted both on the building and at the street to assist with wayfinding. 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. A wayfinding sign has been shown on the site plans at the entrance aloe=lizabeth ROW frontage. Another sign is at the entrance of the residential access drive i cating the residential address on it as well. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Kelly Kimple, 970-416-2401, kkimple(a)fcgov.com 1. 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 Page 5 of 10 all onsite drainage facilities will be included as part of the Development Agreement. More information and links can be found at: http://www.fcgov. com/uti lities/what-we-do/stormwater/stormwater-quality/low-im pa ct-develo pment Response :.CG — Per email correspondence with Heather McDowell on April 4, 2016, a rain garden is i oposed for water quality treatment, as shown on the grading plan and explained in the draii aige report. 7. 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. ResponseCG - No quantity detention is being proposed with this project. Per email correspon Dnce with Heather McDowell on April 4, 2016, a rain garden is proposed for water quality tre ment, as shown on the grading plan and explained in the drainage report. The rain garde does not have an outfall. Department: Historical Preservation Contact: Maren Bzdek, 970-221-6206, mbzdek(cDfcgov om Any exterior changes to or demolition of buildings 50 years old or older need to be reviewed under the City's Demolition/Alteration Review Process (Municipal Code Section 14-72). This process determines a building or structure's eligibility to qualify for recognition as a Fort Collins Landmark. The determination of eligibility requires current color photographs of all sides of each building or structure, provided by the applicant. Sufficient photos should be taken to show the current condition of the building, especially any previous alterations or additions. Additionally, photos of the front elevation of adjacent buildings or structures are also required, to show the context of the building. Digital photos are encouraged, and may be sent to kmcwilliams@fcgov.com. Hard copies may be sent to P.O. Box 580, 80522; or dropped off at CDNS, 1 st Floor, 281 N. College Ave. No exteric hanges to the existing are being proposed. 2. This project is located adjacent to and near properties that have the potential to be individually eligible for Landmark designation. To determine the eligibility of these properties, staff will need to receive good quality photographs of all elevations (and partial elevations) visible from public rights of way, including alleys. Staff will also need photos of the properties a minimum of two deep on either side, and behind the project, for context. There is insufficient information at this time to be able to assess how the project would comply with the Standards in Section 3.4.7. The character of the proposed building will be key to meeting these Standards, and the building's location, materials, and its design, especially height and articulation, will all play a part. The applicant is encouraged to take advantage of complimentary reviews with the Landmark Preservation Commission Design Review Subcommittee very early in the project. These may be arranged by contacting staff. Since then s no new construction being proposed with this project submittal this requirement is no longe applicable. It is understood from conversation on 12/20/2016 with Maren that when a Sf some is going through design and construction process that they will need to comply to its requirement at that time. Page 4 of 10 Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell(a)fcgov.com 1. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Spring Creek Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual Response: CCG —Acknowledged. 2. 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(d-)fcgov.com. Response: CCG — The drainage and erosion control report have been p ared. 3. 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. Response: CCG —This information has been documented in the submit _Ms 4. When improvements are proposed to an existing developed site and there is an increase in impervious area greater than 1000 square feet, onsite detention is required for the runoff volume difference between the 100-year developed inflow rate and the 2-year historic release rate for water quantity. Parking lot detention for water quantity is allowed as long as it is not deeper than one foot. a. Alternatively, if you can demonstrate that the overall imperviousness on the site is less than 53% (the assumed imperviousness for this basin in the Spring Creek Master Drainage Plan) then quantity detention will not be required on this site. The imperviousness calculation will need to include half of the street width along the entire frontage of the property. Response: CCG - Overall imperviousness is 49% (proposed condition). uding the south half of E Elizabeth Street. 5. Fifty percent of the 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). (hftp://www.fcgov. com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-gu ideli nes-regulations/stormwater-criteria) Extended detention is the usual method selected for water quality treatment; however the use of any of the BMPs is encouraged. Response: CCG — Per email correspondence with Heather McDowell of Dril 4, 2016, a rain garden is proposed for water quality treatment, as shown on the gradinc an and explained in the drainage report. 6. 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 procedures (SOPS) for Page 3 of 10 Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell(cD-fca ov.com 1. There is an existing 8-inch water main in Elizabeth Street with a 3/-inch water service to the existing commercial building. There is not a water tap on record for the other lot. Response :CG - The utility plan shows the location of a new W tap for the single-family home. 2. If this project requires a larger water tap for the commercial building, then the existing water tap must be abandoned at the main. Response :;CG —The existing water tap for the commercial building will remain in service. 3. A new and separate water tap and meter will be required for the residential use. Response ;CG -The utility plan shows the location of anew tap and meter pit for the single- family hor 4. There is an existing 8-inch sewer main in Elizabeth Street but neither property parcel ties into the City sewer. The location of the leach field for the existing septic system is unknown. Response ;CG - The Developer traced the sanitary sewer service for the existing commerci wilding. The sanitary sewer service runs south along the west property line and connects he existing sanitary sewer main, near or at M12556. There is no record of a septic sys i n for this existing commercial building, according to the Developer. 5. Both the existing commercial use and the new residential building will be required to tap into the municipal city sewer for this project. Each use (commercial and residential) will be required to have its own separate service. Response ;CG - The utility plan shows the locations of the new sanitary sewer tap for the residentia jilding. The commercial building ties into the sewer south of the residential lot (see resp, se above). 6. The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these requirements can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards Low use f its will be used in the planting palette. A water use chart has been provided on the lands I ,e plans. 7. Development fees and water rights will be due at building permit. Acknowle, 11 -ad. Department: Traffic Operations Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson(ZDfccii ov.com 1. The anticipated change in traffic volume is not expected to rise to the threshold of needing a TIS. Based on section 4.2.3.D of LCUASS, the Traffic Impact Study requirement can be waived. Response :CG—Acknowledged. 2. Check with Engineering on any requirement related to the sidewalk width. Does it meet current standards, and if not, does it need to be upgraded? Response .CG - Per email correspondence with Katie Sexton on February 24, 2016: "The existing s walk should be okay to remain. ADA requires a 5 foot sidewalk but gives exception any existing sidewalk that is at least 3 feet wide. We will not require that the existing 4 'oot sidewalk be detached at this time." Page 2 of 10 Fort of January 04, 2016 Barry Schram 2620 Brush Creek Dr Fort Collins. CO 80528 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 Re: 811 Elizabeth St - Replat and Single -Family Home Description of project: This is a request to replat the lots at 811 Elizabeth St. and build a single- family home (parcel #'s 9713400012 and 9713400006). The proposal calls for expanding the front portion of the lot to be 8,000 sq. ft. The existing structure on this lot would then be enlarged by 300 sq. ft. The single-family home would then be built in the back portion of the lot and have 20' of frontage on Elizabeth. The site is located in the Neighborhood Conservation - Low Density (NCL) zone district. This proposal will be subject to Planning & Zoning Board (Type ll) 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, Clay Frickey, at 970-224-6045 or cfrickey@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Zoning Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals f_ 7ov.com 1. Minimum lot size shall not be less than 6,000 sf. The lots exceed this requirement. 2. The N-C-L zone district has maximum floor area for the overall lot and in the rear half of the lot. See section 4.7(D)(2) for full details. Acknowldged. 3. The existing parking lot is void of parking lot landscaping and would need to brought into compliance with current landscape standards. The parking lot has been brought into compliance with landscaping alor 'Ie edge and parking It island tree. 4. The new single family dwelling will be required to provide off-street parking. Off-street parking will be provided with residential plot plan, The require: jantity is listed on the site plans. 5. Please refer to Land Use Code section 1.5 for increases to the nonconforming structure. The existing structure will not be increased from it's current size. Page 1 of 10