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L ALL F'ORTIONB OF THE EXTERIOR WALLS OF THE FIRST STORY OF ALL BUILDIIYaB
WILL 8E LOCATED WITHIN BO' OF AN ACCESS ROADWAY N LLA4104 EMERGENCY FIRE
ECUIF"ENT CAN BE MANEUVERED OR THE BWILDMGS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH
AN APPROVED FIRE EXTINGUI5HWY SYBTEM.
Z. REFER TO UTILITIES PLAN FOR LOCATION CF UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE - '-
3. MAX.rUl BUILDRJG HEIGHT IS 40'.
4, EXISTRJG ZONING IS rp - LOU DENSITY PLANNED RESIDENTIAL AND Ip - INDUSTRIAL ImARK. .
5. THE CITY WILL NOT 8E RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE OF ON -SITE STORM
DRAINAGE FACILITIES,
6. BUILDINGS WILL CONFOK"1 TO THE MINIMUM FC^RT COLLINS, COLORADO ENERGY CODE
REQUIREMENTS.
i. SIDEWALKS AND RAhIF'S WILL CCNFOR'f TO CITY STANDARDS,
S. CONSTRUCTION 15 SCHEDULED TO BEGIN SUMMER IeSl. _
B. PROPOSED EXTERIOR Lk-.WTRNG WILL BE POLE -MOUNTED LUMINARIES AT DRIVES
AND PARQWN ALAS. BOTH POLE AND BUILDING -MOUNTED FIXTURES WILL FEATURE
DOWN-DIRECTICNAL AND SHARP CUTOOF LUMNARIES. HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LAMPS
UILL BE USED. -
10. ALL ROOFTOP .adp GROUND MOUNTED MECI-I4f41CAL EQUIPMENT IB TO I'SE FULLY SCREENED
FROM PUBLIC VIEW WITH ROOFTOP PARAPET UALLS AND LANDSCAPING.
II. ALL SIGNAGE TO CO" IPLY WITH LOCAL SKN CODE.
12. THE TRASH ENCLOSURES WILL BE MONTED CN CONCIRE E AND 8E CONSTRUCTED OF
MATERIALS TO MATCH THE BUILDII`Y_.S. ANY GAT_$ CONSTRUCTED WILL BE OF SOLID MATERIAL
13. BIKE RACKS ARE TO BE PERMANENTLY ANCHORED TO CONCRETE. '
14. HANDICAP PARGNG SPACES SHOULD SLOPE NO MORE THE 1:46 IN ANY DIRECTION.
J5. ALL ACCE65I8LE ROUTES SHOULD SLOPE NO MORE THAN 1:70 IN DIRECTION OF
TRAVEL MID NO MORE THAN 1:48 CROSS SLOPE.
16. ALL SHCUIN LOCATIONS FOR ACCE561BEL ROUTES, PARKING &PACES, AND RAMPS ARE
TO 8E VERIFIED WITH CIVIL EWiRNEER FOR GRIDWY AND pRAMAC-E CONSIDERATION&
fl. ANY RE5TAURANTS TO PROVIDE AN EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP. SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE
REVIEMD AND APPROVED BY THE CITY OF FORT COLL INS WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY.
16. PEDESTRIAN PLAZA AREAS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AMENITIE6 SUCH AS DENCHE6,
PLANTERS, DECORATIVE LIGHTING AND OTHER FEATURES. - ..
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2. City criteria requires that the adjacent half street to a development be detained on -site.
How will the half street of Timberline Rd. be diverted and detained? Please show the
extent of the Timberline Road improvements. Will the road be improved all the way to
the Foothills channel? If the improved road is to end at the property line, then the street
flows must be still be considered.
RESPONSE:
3. Please show the existing contours and 100 yr floodplain for the Foothills channel. The
channel easement should be designated and the culverts under Timberline Rd. should be
shown. The existing contours shown on these plans do not reflect the actual topography
of this area.
RESPONSE:
4. More detail of stormwater conveyance elements will be necessary for final submittal.
Design point flows and a drainage summary table should also be shown then.
Stormwater will retain the preliminary drainage reports as no further revisions are
necessary.
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PROJECT
COMMENT SHEET
City of Fort Collins
Current Planning
DATE: January 21, 1997 DEPT: Stormwater Utility
PROJECT: #1-97 First Assembly of God PUD
Preliminary
PLANNER: Mike Ludwig
All comments must be received by: Monday, February 10, 1997
A written response for each of the following comments must be submitted, with the
redlined plans and report, at time of project resubmittal. The responses must note any
revisions or clarifications completed in result of these comments. If responses are not
submitted with the resubmittal, the project will be returned to the applicant without further
review. This procedure will help the review process become more efficient and effective.
Thank you.
1. A portion of the daycare center is proposed to drain off -site to the south of this
property. Runoff should be routed on -site or an easement will be necessary to drain off -
site.
RESPONSE:
Date: C� - l 3 _ 97 Signature
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PROJECT
COMMENT SHEET
City of Fort Collins
Current Planning
DATE: February 4, 1997 DEPARTMENT: W&WW
PROJECT: #1-97 First Assembly Of God PUD
Preliminary
PLANNER: Mike Ludwig
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® Problems or Concerns (see below or attached)
•Include standard general notes on landscape plans, pertaining to shrub separation
and utility locates prior to planting.
*Coordinate landscape plan with civil designer. Will irrigation taps be needed?
*Are there any future driveway connections to the east? We would be interested in
looping the water main.
*Show locations of proposed future water and sewer services. Include locations of
curbstops and meter pits.
*See overall utility plan, site plan and landscape plan for other comments.
Date: 2 % - ? Signature:
PLEASE HAVE APPLICANT RESUBMIT ❑ (PLAT
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PROJECT
COMMENT SHEET
City of Fort Collins
Current PlanninL
DATE: January 21, 1997 DEPT: Engineering
PROJECT: #1-97 First Assembly of God PUD
Preliminary
PLANNER: Mike Ludwig
All comments must be received by: Monday, February 10, 1997
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. Revisions to the typical street section for Timberline Road should be made on sheet 1 of 3,
Preliminary Cover Sheet. The dimensioning of the lanes, easements, etc., are not
minimums and should be addressed.
2. Need to show all streets to the west of Timberline Road and their connections to
Timberline Road.
3. Include the street improvements that are planned for Timberline Road and include them in
this project. These improvements should show lanes and their widths, easements, and
transitions, etc. to and from the projects accesses.
4. The transit stop indicated on the site plan is not needed here. The existing transit stop in
front of the CSU buildings will remain in its present location.
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ATTACHMENT D
Pressure Calculation Worksheet
Complete this form for the most pressure -demanding lateral, and submit it to the City with the
irrigation plan. You might want to make copies of this form so you have an adequate supply.
a.
Pressure available at point -of -connection
psi
b.
Pressure loss through the meter -
psi
c.
Pressure loss through backflow prevention device -
psi
d.
Pressure loss in mainline pipe from backflow prevention
device to remote control valve -
psi
e.
Pressure loss through remote control valve -
psi
f.
Pressure loss in lateral pipe from remote control valve
to most remote sprinkler -
psi
g.
Elevation change from point -of -connection to most remote
sprinkler (0.43 psi per foot of elevation):
pressure loss -
psi
or
pressure gain +
psi
h.
Miscellaneous losses through other valves, strainers, etc.
(in some cases this will not be applicable) -
psi
i.
Total possible pressure loss (add b through h)
- psi
i.
Remaining pressure (subtract i from a)
psi
j.
Minimum pressure required at sprinkler
psi
k.
Difference (Subtract j from i. If the value is negative,
a booster pump may be needed. If the value is more than
+15 psi, pressure reduction may be necessary for this
zone, and/or other zones.)
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ATTACHMENT C
Tap Size vs. Maximum Irrigated Turfgrass Area
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3/4"
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30,800
0.71
38,500
0.88
1"
25
77,000
1.77
96,000
2.20
1-1/2"
50
154,000
3.54
192,500
4.42
2"
80
246,500
5.66
308,000
7.07
3"
160
493,000
11.32
616,000 1
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Notes:
1. This chart is intended as an irrigation design aid, related to the City's water conservation standard that
limits the size of irrigated turfgrass area as a function of the tap size. The above values are calculated
assuming peak daily evapotranspiration rates of 0.25 inches for Kentucky Bluegrass and 0.20 inches for
Turf -type Tall Fescue. For the purposes of the calculations, assume that the irrigation efficiency and tap
utilization efficiency are equal to 100%, and the maximum time of irrigation is 8 hours. More realistically,
however, this would be equivalent to irrigation and tap utilization efficiencies of 80%, and a maximum
time of irrigation of 12 hours.
2. These maximum discharges assume a disk -type meter. In certain cases of irrigation -only taps that are I-
1/2" or larger, turbine meters are allowed, which have higher maximum discharge limits.
Maximum Flow (GPM)
Pipe Type
Pipe Size
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Mainline
Pipe
PVC Class 160
17
29
38
59
86
128
211
PVC Class 200
17
28
36
57
83
123
203
PVC Sch. 40
13
23
32
52
75
115
199
Polyethylene
20
35
48
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Lateral
Pipe
PVC Class 160
26
43
57
88
130
192
PVC Class 200
26
41
54
85
124
184
PVC Sch. 40
20 1
35
48
79
112
173
Note: This chart is intended as an irrigation design aid, related to the City's water conservation standard that
limits the maximum velocity of mainline pipe to 5.0 feet per second and the maximum velocity of
lateral pipe to 7.5 feet per second.
ATTACHMENT B
Instructions for completing an Annual Water Use Chart
1. Use the Water Use Chart below, including notes, as an example of what the City of Fort Collins requires to be
included on an irrigation plan.
2. The discharge figures for each lateral can be calculated by summing the appropriate discharge values in the
manufacturer's catalogs for the specified sprinklers, bubblers or drip emitters.
3. Irrigated areas for each lateral can be calculated using a scale and/or planimeter. This should be a "best
estimate," splitting areas between zones as necessary. For drip irrigation, the irrigated area should approximate
the area actually wetted by the emitters. As a general guideline, you can use one square foot for each perennial,
four square feet for each shrub and twelve square feet for each tree.
4. To calculate precipitation rate (inches per hour), multiply the discharge (gallons per minute) times the
conversion factor of 96.26, and then divide by the irrigated area (square feet).
5. The average annual depth of irrigation can be determined by referring to Attachment A.
6. The annual volume of water (gallons) can be determined by multiplying the irrigated area (square feet) by the
average annual depth of irrigation (inches), and then dividing by the conversion factor 1.6.
7. The annual cost for the water is determined by multiplying the volume of water by the applicable water rate. It
is the responsibility of the irrigation designer to find out which water district serves the project, and to make
sure the current water rate is used in the calculation. The water districts are: City of Fort Collins, 221-6681;
ELCO, 493-2044; and Fort Collins -Loveland, 226-3104.
ANNUAL WATER USE CHART (an example)
Average Annuatirriga 1;.6.n
Irriga#ed
Precipitation Rate
Lateral11).
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40.0
12,100
0.32
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120,700
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42.0
13,050
0.31
16
130,150
141
A3
48.0
13,300
0.35
16
132,650
143
A4
25.0
1,500
1.60
16
15,000
16
A5
46.0
2,850
1.55
16
28,400
31
A6
5.5
490
1.08
8
2,450
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TOTAL
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1 429,350
$464
Notes:
1. This table assumes the City of Fort Collins 1996 water rate of $1.08 per 1,000 gallons.
2. The water use data corresponds with the June 3, 1996 landscape plan by Acme Landscaping.
ATTACHMENT A
A Guide to Landscape Water -requirement Categories
Potential landscape water -requirement categories, including some of the plants.
Categories are based on inches of supplemental water necessary per watering season.
TURFGRASS
High Water Use: 24"/season Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass
Moderate Water Use: 16"/season Turf -type Tall Fescue ,
Low Water Use: 5"/season Buffalograss, Blue Grama
PLANTINGS
High Water Use: 20"/season
Trees Birch, Cottonwood, Fir, nonnative Maple, Willow
Shrubs Hydrangea, Quince, Willow, Yew
Perennials Cardinal Flower, Fern, Foxglove, Hosta, Meadow Rue
Moderate Water Use: 14"/season
Trees Aspen, Austrian Pine, Blue Spruce, Crabapple, Mountain Ash, Honeylocust,
Linden, English or Red or White Oak, Redbud, Tatarian Maple
Shrubs Cranberry Viburnum, Winged Euonymus, Honeysuckle, Lilacs, Potentilla
Perennials Ajuga, Bishop's Weed, Bleeding Heart, Bugleweed, Hardy Chrysanthemum,
Columbine, Coral Bells, Iris, Lupine, Peony, Periwinkle, Shasta Daisy
Low Water Use: 8"/season
Trees Bigtooth or Rocky Mountain Maple, Bristlecone or Ponderosa Pine, Golden
Raintree, Green Ash, Kentucky Coffeetree, Rocky Mountain Juniper, Russian
Hawthorne, Western Catalpa, Western Hackberry
Shrubs American Plum, Bluemist Spirea, Spreading Cotoneasters, Golden Currant, Grape
Holly, Littleleaf Mockorange, Mugho Pine, Potentilla, Shrub Rose, Siberian
Peashrub
Perennials Basket -of -Gold, Coreopsis, Candytuft, Daylilies, Dianthus, Harebell, Himalayan
Border Jewel, Lamb's Ear, Perennial Statice, Primrose, Sweet Woodruff
Very Low Water Use: 4"/season
Trees Amur Chokecherry, Bur Oak, Canyon Maple, Pinyon Pine
Shrubs Apache Plume, Buffaloberry, Junipers, Mexican Cliffrose, Mountain Mahogany,
New Mexican Privet, Rabbitbrush, Russian Sage, Sand Cherry, Saskatoon
Serviceberry, Three -leaf Sumac, Yucca
Perennials Blue Flax, Cacti, Gaillardia, Gayfeather, Hardy Ice Plant, Poppy Mallow, Prairie
or Purple Coneflower, Pussytoes, Penstemon, Sedum, Snow -in -Summer, Sulfur
Flower, Woolly Thyme, Yarrow
NON -PLANT AREAS
Non -irrigated areas without plants; including walks or patios, but not parking lots or driveways.
13. A pressure reducing valve shall be installed on the mainline, or as a feature of the remote
control valves, if it is anticipated that the operating pressure at any spray sprinkler, minus the
maximum recommended pressure for that particular sprinkler, is equal to 20 psi or more.
14. A rain sensor shall be installed with each irrigation system, in order to interrupt irrigation in the
event of a significant rainfall.
15. When drip irrigation is used, emitter discharges within any single zone shall not vary by more
than 5%. If necessary because of long runs and/or elevation changes, pressure -compensating
emitters shall be used.
16. Remote control valves shall have flow control stems.
Sprinkler spacing
For both cases below, the radius of throw is defined as the value shown in the manufacturer's
specifications for the specific design operating pressure for the sprinkler_
17. With a square pattern layout, sprinklers shall be spaced no further apart than 1.0 times the
manufacturer's published radius of throw.
18. With a triangular spacing layout, sprinklers shall be spaced no further apart than 1.1 times the
manufacturer's published radius of throw.
Hydraulic considerations
19. Where Kentucky Bluegrass and/or Perennial Ryegrass is used for turfgrass, the tap size shall be
sufficiently sized to deliver 0.25 inches of irrigation water over the turfgrass area within an 8-
hour period. Where Turf -type Tall Fescue is used, the tap size shall be sufficiently sized to
deliver 0.20 inches of irrigation water over the turfgrass area within an 8-hour period. For
special circumstances, the City may allow exceptions to this standard. (See Attachment C)
20. The maximum system discharge shall be less than or equal to the maximum allowable, relative
to the meter size, as determined by the City of Fort Collins Water Utilities. This shall be as
follows: 3/4" - 10 gpm, 1" - 25 gpm, 1-1/2" - 50 gpm, 2" - 80 gpm, 3" - 160 gpm. These
maximum discharges assume a disk -type meter. In certain cases of irrigation -only taps that are
1-1/2" or larger, turbine meters are allowed, which have somewhat higher maximum discharge
limits. Contact the Water Utilities for more information.
21. The maximum velocities shall be less than or equal to 5.0 feet per second for mainline pipe and
less than or equal to 7.5 feet per second for lateral pipe. (See Attachment Q
22. The irrigation system shall be designed such that the point -of -connection design pressure,
minus the possible system pressure losses, is greater than or equal to the design sprinkler
operating pressure. (See Attachment D)
23. The lateral pipe shall be sized such that there is less than or equal to a 10% variation between
the highest and lowest sprinkler operating pressures on a zone.
4. On steep grades, an irrigation method with a lower precipitation rate shall be used, in order to
minimize runoff. If practical, these areas shall be zoned separately.
5. When practical, areas with significantly different solar exposures shall be zoned separately.
6. Different types of irrigation equipment (drip, micro -spray, spray, rotary, etc.) shall not be
combined on the same zone. Only drip and micro -spray equipment may be on the same zone.
7. As much as practical, the irrigation method shall be selected to correlate with the plant density.
For example, drip irrigation or bubblers should be used for sparsely -planted trees and shrubs,
and sprinklers should be used for turfgrass.
8. The type of sprinkler and associated nozzles should be selected to correlate with the size and
geometry of the zone being irrigated. For example, pop-up spray sprinklers should be used for
smaller and more chopped up areas. As a rule of thumb, sprinklers should'be spaced no closer
than 75% of the maximum radius of throw for the given sprinkler and nozzle.
Equipment selection
9. A master valve should be installed on all irrigation systems with a tap of 2 inches or larger.
10. For irrigation systems that are on a combined -use tap, with a water meter installed further
upstream to measure total water use, the installation of an irrigation -only submeter should be
considered. This submeter would enable the owner and landscape maintenance contractor to
more easily determine water use for irrigation, and would not be used for billing purposes. The
cost of installation and maintenance of the submeter shall be borne by the owner of the
property, and not by the City. All such submeters shall be installed in accordance with the
specifications established by the City of Fort Collins Water Utilities.
11. The irrigation controller shall have a minimum of the following capabilities:
a. multiple program
b. percent watering
C. multiple starts per day
d. enough stations to prevent the necessity of combining zones on a single station that
have dissimilar water requirements or precipitation rates, or exceed the hydraulic
limitations of the tap
12. Sprinklers and nozzles shall meet the following requirements:
a. spray sprinklers in turf areas shall have a minimum 3-1/2 inch pop-up riser height.
b. coverage arcs and radius of throw shall be selected and adjusted to water only
vegetated areas and minimize overspray onto hard -surfaces, buildings, fences, etc.
C. sprinklers, bubblers, or emitters on a zone shall be of the same manufacturer. Spray
sprinklers on a zone shall have matched precipitation nozzles. Nozzles for rotary
sprinklers on a zone shall approximate a uniform precipitation rate.
d. check valves shall be used on all low-lying sprinklers with 3 feet or more of lateral
pipe head against them, and on all sprinklers along sidewalks.
City of Fort Collins
IRRIGATION SYSTEM STANDARDS
for Water Conservation
Irrigation Plan
10194
If areas of planting are extensive, the installation of an underground irrigation system shall be
required and an irrigation plan shall be submitted to and approved by the City, prior to the
issuance of a final certificate of occupancy. If no building permit is required, the plan is due
prior to commencing construction. If the water requirements of the plants are low enough to be
met with natural precipitation, and if a means of temporary irrigation is available to establish
the plants, the City may waive the requirement for an underground irrigation system. When
required, the irrigation plan shall be accurate and clear, drawn to the same scale as the
associated landscape plan, and include the following:
a. an annual Water Use Chart that includes: the square footage of irrigation zones,
lateral precipitation rates (inches/hour), and seasonal water use and cost. The seasonal
water use data shall reflect the water requirements of the plants identified in the
landscape plan associated with the irrigation plan. The irrigation plan shall reference
the specific landscape plan, with its date and the designer's name. (See Attachment B)
b. a general note stating the point -of -connection design pressure and the peak flow. For
example, the system design assumes a minimum dynamic pressure for the irrigation
system of 75 psi at a maximum discharge of 50 gpm at the 1-1/2-inch tap and point -
of -connection. The irrigation contractor shall verb pressure and flow on the site
prior to construction.
C. the design criteria to assist the installer with field adjustments, in a general note or in
the legend. The criteria shall include the sprinkler and nozzle specifications, the
sprinkler discharge at the design operating pressure, and the maximum distance
between sprinklers.
d. a general note stating that, Any field adjustment or redesign of this irrigation system
must conform to the City of Fort Collins Irrigation Standards.
e. in the specifications, or as a general note, a requirement for the contractor installing
the system to provide the owner with as -built drawings after installation is complete.
details of the installation method for bubblers or drip emitters, when the irrigation
design includes these components. It must also include the number and discharge rate
of emitters or bubblers per type of plant material.
Irrigation methods and layout
2. Where untreated, raw water is available from a nearby irrigation ditch or lake, it should be
considered as a possible water source.
As much as practical, plants with dissimilar water requirements shall not be irrigated on the
same zone. For example, turfgrass areas should be on separate zones from planting beds. (See
Attachment A for water requirements of specific plants)
City of Fort Collins
LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
for Water Conservation
12196
Landscape Plan Requirements
1. The landscape plan shall have a general note calling for the review and approval by the City
of Fort Collins of any required irrigation system, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
2. The landscape plan shall include the total area (in square feet) for each landscape category.
Landscape categories are based upon water requirements. (See Attachment A, A Guide to
Landscape Water -Requirement Categories)
3. Mulch shall be used for planting beds. The mulch can be either organic or'inorganic, and
shall be applied to a minimum depth of 3 inches. In order to prevent large expanses of
barren mulch, there shall be a minimum plant cover of 50% within five years of planting.
Design Considerations
4. Group plants with similar water requirements on the same irrigation zone.
5. Design the landscaping with an efficient irrigation layout in mind. For example, the
dimensions of turfgrass areas should be in multiples of the radius of throw of the sprinklers,
and the geometry should be such that overspray is minimized.
6. Minimize steep grades. Where necessary, design landscaping to minimize water runoff and
to take advantage of the water that does run off.
7. Use lower water -requiring plants on south -facing berms of 25% slope or greater.
8. Minimize landscaping in strips less than 8' wide. When necessary, such as between sidewalk
and street, use lower water -requiring plants.
Natural Area Preservation
9. If there are portions of the site that are worthy of preservation, the altemative of leaving
them undisturbed or with only slight improvements should be considered. The worthiness of
such sites shall be determined by the City's Natural Resources Director.
Other good practices for water -efficient landscapes, but not required
• Have a testing laboratory analyze the nutrient and fertilizer needs of the soil. Foe most soils,
add at least 3 cubic yards of compost per 1,000 square feet. RototiI to a depth of 6 to 8
inches.
Consider using lower water -requiring turf and ornamental grasses. Turf -type Tall Fescue is
often a good substitute for Kentucky Bluegrass. For areas where a natural look is desired,
Buffalograss, Blue Grama, Little Bluestem, Sideoats Grama, Smooth Brome, Crested
Wheatgrass or Western Wheatgrass can be good choices. For more information about these
grasses, call the CSU Department of Horticulture at 491-7019.
City of Fort Collins
Water Conservation Standards for
LANDSCAPING and IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
General Information
7/96
What are the water conservation standards?
There are two separate standards for water conservation: (1) Landscaping and,
(2) Irrigation Systems. The standards for Landscaping promote the installation of
landscapes that require less water. The standards for Irrigation Systems ensure irrigation
systems are designed to apply water efficiently to meet the needs of the landscape.
What projects are subject to the standards?
All projects within the city limits that are required to submit a landscape plan to the City
as part of the development review process. In general, this includes all commercial,
industrial, institutional, and multi -family projects. Duplexes are also included when they
are part of a planned unit development. The standards apply to common areas of single-
family developments, but do not apply to single-family residential lots.
What do I have to do to comply with the Landscaping standards?
Submit a landscape plan as part of the development review process. The plan must meet
the requirements in the document, Landscaping Standards for Water Conservation before
the development plan is approved.
What do I have to do to comply with the Irrigation System standards?
Submit an irrigation plan as part of the construction permit review process. The plan must
meet the requirements spelled out in the document, Irrigation System Standards for
Water Conservation. The City will review the plan, and then inspect the system after
installation. The irrigation plan and system inspection must be approved by the City
before a certificate of occupancy is issued. If construction of the irrigation system is
delayed until after construction is completed, a certificate of occupancy can be issued
only with an acceptable bond deposited with the City.
How strict are the standards?
The standards most important to water conservation are mandatory requirements,
identified with the word shall. Other standards are more flexible, they use the phrases
should or to the extent practical. These are enforced on a case -by -case basis.
Where do I get more information?
Call the Water Utilities at 221-6681.
Planning Objectives:
X. Please list the specific numerical policies that are applicable from the 1977
Goals and Objectives and 1979 Land Use Policies Plan documents.
Residential Uses Point Chart:
y. Approximately 50% of the site is within 650 feet of the existing transit stop.
Therefore, only 10 points will be awarded for Criterion "b". The project
achieves 72% of the maximum applicable points which is acceptable for the
land uses proposed.
This completes the review comments at this time. Additional comments may be
forthcoming as the various departments and reviewing agencies continue to review this
request.
Please be aware of the following dates and deadlines to assure your ability to stay on
schedule for the March 24, 1997 Planning and Zoning Board hearing:
Plan revisions are due by 12:00 noon on March 5, 1997. Please contact me for the
number of folded revisions required for each document.
No revisions will be reviewed after the above deadline. If revisions are not received
by this date, the item will either go to the Planning and Zoning Board with a staff
recommendation based on the originally submitted documents or the applicant will
have the option to continue the item to the next month's P&Z agenda.
PMT's, renderings, and 8 folded copies of final revisions are due by 12:00 noon on
March 17, 1997.
Please contact me at 221-6206 if you have any questions or concerns related to these
comments. I would like to schedule a meeting with you as soon as possible, if necessary,
to discuss these comments.
Sincerely,
Michael Ludwig
Project Planner
xc: Mike Herzig
Stormwater Utility
file/Project Planner
j. Standard Site Plan notes are needed. A sample of General Notes is
attached for your reference.
k. Please show phasing lines on the Site Plan.
I. Please indicate the location of bike racks, trash enclosures, etc. and provide
a legend for these symbols including handicap parking, etc.
Landscape Plan:
M. Please delete all copyright notes from the Landscape Plan. The PUD
documents are a public record and must be able to be reproduced by the
City.
n. The proposed Landscape Plan does not match the elements of the Site Plan
o. Large canopy trees are needed throughout the site in order to break up the
mass and height of the proposed facilities.
p. Why is such a massive clumping of ornamental trees proposed on the west
side of the private school?
q. Please revise Plant Note #6 to reference that the letter of credit, performance
bond, etc. is for 125% of the valuation of materials and installation.
r. Please provide the landscape plan on 24" x 36" sheets. Number these
sheets as Sheet 3 of ...... and Sheet 4 of .........
S. The current landscape plan does not adequately address All -Development
Criteria A-2.13 "Landscape". A significant amount of additional landscaping
in the parking lots and around the building perimeters is necessary.
Building Elevations:
t. Please delete all copyright notes from the Building Elevations. The PUD
documents are a public record and must be able to be reproduced by the
City.
U. Due to the size of the proposed buildings, please provide elevations of all
building facades at a more standard scale than 1/6" = 1 foot.
V. Please number the Elevation sheets accordingly.
W. Please provide a shadow analysis for any buildings which exceed 40 feet in
height.
17. The Traffic Operations Department offers the following comments:
a. Please provide signing and striping plans. These plans should show
improvements, additional lanes, transitional zones, sidewalks, cross walks,
and stop signs. They should also show existing side streets and how the
striping matches the existing street layout.
b. The transit stop should remain at it's present location in front of the CSU
buildings at the Sagebrush Drive / Timberline Road intersection.
18. The Current Planning Department offers the following comments:
Site Plan:
a. Please number the first site plan sheet as Sheet 1 of .... and the second
sheet as Sheet 2 of .....
b. Please delete all copyright notes from the Site Plan. The PUD documents
are a public record and must be able to be reproduced by the City.
C. As currently proposed, the plan does not adequately address All
Development Criteria A-2.4 "Vehicular Circulation and Parking". Please refer
to Safety Considerations, Parking Standards, and Aesthetic Considerations
of this criteria. The City Code requires a minimum 6% interior parking lot
landscaping.
d. As currently proposed, the plan does not adequately address All
Development Criteria A-2.6 "Pedestrian Circulation". There is not adequate,
safe, and aesthetically pleasing pedestrian access between any of the
proposed buildings on the site.
e. Please evaluate the potential for future vehicular and pedestrian access to
the north and Wseuth of this property.
Is sports lighting proposed for the playing fields? If so, please specify the
type.
g. Please break down the floor areas, building coverage, etc. by building in the
land use data table.
h. Please provide parking calculations (total spaces, ratios, etc.) on the site
plan.
A legal description of Tract A is provided. What and where is Tract A?
7. Transfort stated: "The transit stop should be located further to the south on
Timberline Road near the Sagebrush/Timberline intersection."
8. TCI of Fort Collins stated: "TCI of Fort Collins would like to see utility easements
along Timberline Road at the minimum. Easements are also requested around the
property boundary.
9. Comments from the Engineering Department are attached.
10. Comments from the Water and Wastewater Utility are attached.
11. Comments from the Stormwater Utility are attached.
12. The City Forester stated: "Street trees along Timberline Road shall be at 40 foot
spacing. The Preliminary Landscape plan shows 50 to 60 foot spacing."
13. Public Service Company offers the following comments:
a. All areas outside of building envelopes need to be utility easements.
b. The relocation of Public Service Company gas and electric facilities could be
at the developer's expense.
14. The Transportation Planning Department offers the following comments:
a. A new parking lot design for more direct and safe pedestrian circulation; and
connectivity between the buildings on the site is needed.
b. Please provide bike parking.
C. Please address future connectivity for vehicles, bikes and pedestrians to
adjacent properties.
d. Please contact the Stormwater Utility at 221-6589 to discuss plans for a bike
trail along the storm drainage channel R.O.W. or easement. Connections
should be made to this future bike trail.
e. A full arterial standard cross-section should be provided along the frontage
on Timberline Road. This includes 8 foot wide bike lanes and detached
sidewalk.
15. The Mapping Department requests to see the Final Plat when it is submitted.
16. The Engineering Pavement Department stated: "The preliminary Geotechnical
Engineering Report submitted at final will need to be a current report. The report
submitted is dated January 1994 and did not address current standards."
e. Please provide building dimensions, square footage, and distances to the
closest property lines.
f. Only one sign wall is allowed on Timberline Road.
g. A shadow analysis is required in addition to the written height analysis that
was submitted, as the proposed building is proposed to be greater than 40
feet in height. Lifck( S5JO�``)
5. The Building Inspections Department offers the following comments:
a. Buildings which exceed 5,000 square feet in area must be equipped with an
automated fire suppression system or be compartmentalized by fire -resistive
construction as required by Section 3802, Uniform Building Code as
amended by the City of Fort Collins. The main assembly building and the
assisted living structure must be of Type I FR construction.
b. The site shall be accessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with
Uniform Building Code Section 3103 and UBC Appendix Section 3106.
Provide a designated and marked "accessible route of travel' among all the
buildings on the site and building exits and entrances and the public way
(public sidewalk). Accessible routes shall comply with ANSI A117.1-1992
with running slopes no greater than 1:20 and cross slopes no steeper than
1:50. Where routes cross lanes for vehicle traffic, they shall be designated
and marked as a cross walk. Provide parking and signs per Appendix
Section 3107. Parking and access aisles shall comply with ANSI A117.1-
1992 with slopes no greater than 1:50 in any direction.
C. Buildings shall be designed to comply with the Fort Collins Nonresidential
Energy Code (ASHRAE 90.1 with local amendments).
d. Food service establishments, child care and assisted living facilities require
approval by the Larimer County Health Department at the time of building
permit application. Please contact Jim Devore at (970) 498-6775 for
submittal information.
6. The Water Conservation Specialist stated: 'The landscape plan shall include the
total area (in square feet) for each landscape category. Landscape categories are
distinguished by their water requirements and intended maintenance level.
Examples of possible categories include, but are not limited to, high water turfgrass,
low water turfgrass, low water planting beds, moderate water planting beds and
non -plant areas (paved areas, etc.). Please refer to the attached Water
Conservation Standards for Landscaping and Irrigation Systems for further
guidance."
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b. Use the same pedestrian island/planter on the west side of the building that
are shown on the east side. The building's relationship to the proposed
sidewalks along Timberline Road must be enhanced.
C. Multiple bike racks are needed. Please show locations on the Site Plan.
d. The Natural Resources Department wishes to schedule a meeting in the field
with the developers and the City's Stormwater Utility to discuss this
development's interface with the Foothills Channel. Please contact Susie
Gordon of the Natural Resources Department at 221-6600 to arrange this
meeting.
3. The Poudre Fire Authority offers the following comments:
a. The church building is to be fully fire-sprinklered to NFPA 13 standards.
b. Standpipe connections may be required and connected to the fire sprinkler
piping.
C. The Church must be equipped with a fire alarm system with building graphics
and alarm panel at the front door.
d. A "Knox -Box" with keys to the front door, alarm panel, and valve room must
be provided at the front door.
e. An additional fire hydrant will be required for the future private school.
4. The Zoning Department offers the following comments:
a. Please provide land use breakdowns and parking data sections on the Site
Plan. A minimum 6% interior parking lot landscaping in the form of islands,
etc. is required.
b. A 24 foot setback from Timberline Road is not adequate based upon the
mass and scale of the proposed project.
C. There are a lot of lanes to cross at the south entrance for parents with
children needing to park who will be using the future day-care center. Please
incorporate a crosswalk area, including handicap parking to the side of the
day-care center.
d. Please add a note to the Landscape Plan which states: "All landscaping
shall be installed or secured with a letter of credit, escrow, or performance
bond for 125% of the value of the landscaping and installation prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy."
Community Planning and Environmental Services
Current Planning
City of Fort Collins
February 14, 1997
First Assembly of God Church
c/o Frank Estep
1800 S. Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Dear Frank,
Staff has reviewed your documents for the First Assembly of God Church PUD,
Preliminary that were submitted on January 14, 1997, and would like to offer the following
comments:
1. U S WEST offers the following comments:
a. Review of these plans should not be construed as a commitment that
telephone facilities sufficient to serve this project are presently available. U
S WEST will provide telephone service in accordance with the rates and
tariffs on file with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.
b. The owner is responsible for provision of all conduit, ditch crossings, and
street crossings for telephone facilities within the project. The owner also
provides terminal room space (usually 8' x 5') and power for the telephone
terminal, generally in a utility room. Contact Susan Peterson Capacity
Provisioning Field Engineer, at (970) 224-7473 for conduit specifications for
the telephone entrance cable.
C. Any relocation of existing telephone facilities required by these plans will be
paid for by the developer.
d. U S WEST would require utility easements along Timberline Road east of the
sidewalk and along the south property lines for access to future phases of
this project.
2. The Natural Resources Department offers the following comments:
a. Please indicate trash collection/recycling collection enclosure's locations and
design on the Site Plan and Building Elevation sheets.
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