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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIMBERLINE CHURCH EXPANSION - MAJOR AMENDMENT - 1-97B - CORRESPONDENCE - (6)18. At the northeast corner of the site, the expanded parking lot is bordered by two residential projects in Rigden Farm. While foot-candle levels appear low in this area, it is difficult to evaluate the impact on the two abutting residential projects without a clear property line demarcation. Even though the property line is not discernable, please consider reducing the five double -headed poles in this area to single -headed. The lamps of the east -facing heads will be visible from these properties and may be considered an inappropriate intrusion. Since the last rows of parking in this area are remote, and may not even be used during the night, illumination levels can and should be lowered when directly abutting residential dwelling units. 19. The Lighting Plan would provide better illumination if the fixtures were staggered or offset from each other. The alignment of fixtures directly aligned across from each other is not the most efficient or comfortable lighting for the user. Small target visibility (children) is improved with staggering. 20. Please note that due to scheduling conflicts, the City's Environmental Planner has not yet reviewed the Lighting Plan. Additional comments may be forthcoming with regard to the potential impacts on the Foothills Channel. Be sure and return all of your redlined plans when you re -submit. If you have any questions regarding these issues or any other issues related to this project, please feel free to call me at (970) 221-6750. Sincerely: TRedShepard Chief Planner Page 8 5. One sheet one, the General Notes should replicate the original P.U.D. unless conditions are changing due to the Major Amendment. There were 18 Notes on the original, not six. 6. On all sheets, please change all references to Phase 2 or Phase 3. The semantics need to match what is on record with the City. There is the Original P.U.D., the recently approved and previous Minor Amendment(s), and the subject Major Amendment. 7. Thank you for providing the basketball courts. Our Parks and Recreation Department can assist in providing you information on the proper equipment that withstand an outdoor condition. For example the rims should be double -rimmed for durability. 8. On sheet 3, please specify the width and material of the trail. 9. On sheet 4, please describe how the Loading Dock is to be screened. Will a screen wall be provided or is screening relying solely on plant material? If only plant material, please be sure that it is of sufficient mass and opacity to be effective. Unless there is a screen wall, the proposed shrubs may be ineffective. 10. On sheets 4,5 and 8, please describe the existing condition on the strip of land north of the drive immediately north of the proposed addition. 11. Regarding the architecture of the proposed auditorium, Staff is concerned that, in general, the exterior materials selected for the proposed addition lack depth and texture. Given the massive scale of the building, there is not enough relief. For example, there is an over -reliance of "stucco" which we believe to be E.I.F.S. on large walls. This results in a bland and non -articulated structure. 12. The north wall should be enhanced with elements that provide additional horizontal and vertical relief. The height of the "stone" (cultured?) base is minimalist compared to the height of the wall. This base should be raised to provide effective relief. 13. The east and west walls could be enhanced by repeating the angled roof line with reveals or texture change in materials. Such reveals or textural changes should be of sufficient depth to create shadow lines. This will help break up the mass and offset the heavy use of the aluminum curtain wall. 14. The colored rendition of the building indicates, perhaps unintentionally, a surprisingly lack of color contrast in the materials. Perhaps a darker stone base could be used. In addition, please consider a color change for the modules protruding off the east and west walls. This will allow the sloping roof to stand out with more emphasis. 15. On the Lighting Plan, please modify the Point -by -Point Illuminance Plot by using maximum initial installed illumination, not a light loss factor of 0.75. 16. On both of the Schedule of Luminaires, be sure that the selected fixtures match the existing used on the site. The lamp and wattage should match. The manufacturer, pole height and color should match. 17. Please label the property lines on the Lighting Plan. Page 7 Department: Zoning Issue Contact: Peter Barnes Topic: Zoning Number: 1 Created: 2/26/2007 [2/26/07] Need to clarify if this major amendment supersedes the current minor amendment that is in for review. The minor amendment includes phase 2 and some parking changes on the south, including trash dumpster locations. However, the major amendment also shows parking and trash changes on the south, but they are different from those shown on the minor amendment. Which plan is correct? If it's the major amendment, then should the minor amendment be withdrawn? Number: 2 Created: 2/26/2007 [2/26/07] Per Section 3.2.2(K)(5)(d) of the Land Use Code, 28 handicap parking spaces are required. However, the land use data indicates only 26 spaces provided. Number: 3 Created: 2/26/2007 [2/26/07] In order to determine if enough parking is being provided per Section 3.2.2(K)(1)(h) of the Land Use Code, the plan needs to indicate'the seating capacity of the room or rooms that will be used during worship services. Number: 4 Created: 2/26/2007 [2/26/07] Show distance from Phase 3 addition to north property line. Number: 5 Created: 2/26/2007 [2/26/07] This is in the residential neighborhood sign district. Need to show possible wall sign location of any wall signs. Comments from Current Planning: The information provided describing the Major Amendment should be revised. There needs to be a clear indication of what is existing, what was done for the Minor Amendment and what constitutes the Major Amendment. This information should be provided in an easy -to -read table on both the site plan and in the Planning Objectives. Also, the Planning Objectives should be expanded to provide a description or a compare -and- contrast analysis of what is changing. For example, please state or depict that as a result of this Major Amendment (and the recently approved Minor Amendment) that four accessory buildings and a soccer field are being removed in favor of an expanded parking lot. A more concise and thorough description of the magnitude of changes will help the Planning and Zoning Board understand the project. 2. Please provide a legal description on sheet one. 3. In the lower right corner of sheet one, please provide the title "Timberline Church Major, Amendment" in large font. Then, in smaller font, state "Being an Amendment to Timberline Church P.U.D. —approved on November 18, 1999." 4. On sheet one, please provide a smaller vicinity map that will scan and reproduce and an Index of Sheets. Page 6 agent and shall indicate the number of occupants permitted for each room use. 97UFC 2601.16.1 Number: 23 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] COMMERCIAL COOKING FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM: With the production of grease -laden vapors, an approved, automatic fire -extinguishing system shall be provided for the protection of commercial -type cooking equipment. 97UFC 1006.1; 1006.2.1 Number: 24 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] TRAFFIC FLOW: How is the church proposing to deal with a possible increase of traffic entering and leaving the parking lots? Will large numbers of private passenger vehicles be able to yield to emergency vehicles, if the private vehicles do not enter or exit (particularly exit) the parking lot other than at the traffic signals? Department: Traffic Operations Issue Contact: Eric Bracke Topic: Traffic Engineering Number: 30 Created: 3/13/2007 [3/13/07] The Traffic Study is acceptable. Number: 47 Created: 3/14/2007 [3/14/07] 1 recently discovered that the Church does not intend to use Police traffic control at the key intersections as was stated in the TIS. If this is so, then the traffic study needs to be revised to analyze the queues for the SB left turns into the site to determine if there will be an impact to the SB through lanes. Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewater Issue Contact: Roger Buffington Topic: Landscape Plan Number: 34 Created: 3/13/2007 [3/13/07] Show water/sewer mains and service lines. Adjust plantings to meet separation requirements in Note 11 on Sheet 9 of Landscape Plan. Topic: WaterlWastewater Number: 31 Created: 3/13/2007 [3/13/07] Show the water/sewer services and fire line which were stubbed out in the original construction for the Phase III building addition. Will these be used for the building addition? Or should the stubs be abandoned now? Number: 32 [3/13/07] PVC versus DIP pipe? Created: 3/13/2007 Number: 33 Created: 3/13/2007 [3/13/07] See redlined utility plans for other comments. Page 5 Department: PFA Issue Contact: Carle Dann Topic: Fire Number: 7 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] REQUIRED ACCESS: A fire lane is required. The fire lane shall be located so that it provides unobstructed access to the Fire Department (automatic sprinkler) Connection. This fire lane shall be visible by painting and signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. 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: ❑ Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface (asphalt or concrete) capable of supporting fire apparatus weights. Compacted road base shall be used only for temporary fire lanes or at construction sites. ❑ Have appropriate maintenance agreements that are legally binding and enforceable. ❑ Be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. ❑ Maintain the required minimum width of 20 feet throughout the length of the fire lane. 97UFC 901.2.2.1; 901.3; 901.4.2; 902.2.1 Number: 8 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] WATER SUPPLY: Fire hydrants, where required, must be the type approved by the water district having jurisdiction and the Fire Department. Hydrant spacing and water flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. Minimum flow and spacing requirements include: Commercial, 1,500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 300 feet to the building, on 600-foot centers thereafter. If possible, a fire hydrant shall be located within 75 feet of the Fire Department Connection. 97UFC 901.2.2.2 Number: 18 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS: The proposed additions (Phases 2 and 3) shall be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers; this sprinkler system shall form a single system with the existing sprinkler system. Please note on the site plan, the location of the FDC. 97UBC Table9-B (City of Fort Collins Amendment). Number: 19 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] KNOX BOX REQUIRED: Poudre Fire Authority requires a "Knox Box" to be mounted on the front of every new building equipped with a required fire sprinkler system or fire alarm system. 97UFC 902.4; PFA BUREAU POLICY 88-20 Number: 20 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] FIRE WATER LINE: Where is the existing fire line that supplies the automatic fire sprinklers? Construction of any portion of a building over the existing fire line is prohibited. Number: 21 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION: The project must conform to applicable standards for construction/demolition as specified in the Uniform Fire Code. Number: 22 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] OCCUPANT LOAD SIGNS: Any room having an occupant load of 50 or more where fixed seats are not installed, and which is used for assembly purposes, shall have the capacity of the room posted in a conspicuous place on an approved sign near the main exit from the room. Such sign shall be maintained legible by the owner or the owner's authorized Page 4 Number: 46 Created: 3/14/2007 [3/14/07] Please provide a striping plan sheet that shows.the right turn lane in conjunction with the existing lanes along Timberline. Number: 50 Created: 3/15/2007 [3115/07] Please show existing Timberline Road (flowline curb and gutter, median, striping (on the striping and demo plan) up to the northern boundary of the overall site. Topic: General Number: 35 Created: 3/14/2007 [3/14/07] I'd like to see the minor amendment indications on the drawings to be "faded back" so that it is evident that the information shown in not being approved. With the assumption that the minor amendment will be approved prior to the major amendment, please add a note at the time of mylars for the major amendment indicating the approval date of the minor amendment. Number: 36 Created: 3/14/2007 [3/14/07] The right turn lane off of Timberline Road appears to fall short of turn lane length requirements. A variance request should be submitted addressing this. I don't foresee a concern with its approval, but it should at least be submitted for evaluation. (Note: This observation is based upon the present design submitted with a right turn lane that extends along the CSU property.) Number: 37 Created: 3/14/2007 [3/14/07] The construction of the right turn lane appears to have a substantive impact on the CSU property. Sheet 13 of the construction plan set even shows a proposed contour line cutting through one of the buildings and a 25% grade from the sidewalk to that building. What is the plan for mitigating the impact to CSU? Will a building be removed? A letter of intent is required from CSU prior to a hearing. Number: 44 Created: 3/14/2007 [3/14/07] Will the various easement and right-of-way dedications be done via plat or deed? Number: 45 Created: 3/14/2007 [3/14/07] A 15' utility easement is typically required behind the right-of-way. With the right turn lane being done, a 15' easement can't be done behind the right-of-way. The utility providers will need to okay this. Number: 49 Created: 3/15/2007 [3/15/07] Please ensure all documents have the same title, the title of the construction plans "Timberline Church Expansion" is fine. The site plan title of "Timberline Church" is problematic if used on all the documents as it would share the title of the original project. Topic: Site Plan Number: 42 Created: 3/14/2007 [3/14/07] The vicinity map is not scannable. Page 3 Number: 29 Created: 3/7/2007 [3/7/07] Add Tree Protection standards to the landscape Plan, per Section 3.2.1(F), of the LUC. Topic: Site Plan Number: 17 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] Provide parking lot analysis to demonstrate that 10% of the proposed parking lot area square footage is interior landscape islands, per 3.2.2(M)(1). Topic: Utility Plans Number: 26 Created: 3/7/2007 [3/7/07] The edge of the Foothills Channel and the top of embankment needs to be located on the Existing Conditions Plan, the Demolition Plan sheets, the Horizontal Control Plan sheets, the Grading Plan sheets and the Overlot Grading Plan sheets. The Limits of Development (LOD), once established, shall be show on all of the plans referenced above. Number: 27 Created: 3/7/2007 [3/7/07] The Demolition Plan sheets show many existing trees to be removed. There is no mention whether or not any of the removed trees will be saved and eventually replanted as part of the Landscape Plan. The potential removal of this many trees will impact the amount of solar radiation coming off of the paved surfaces and the visual quality of the site. At a minimum, contact Tim Buchanan, the City Forester to address this issue. Tree protection standards need to be added to the Demolition plans for the trees shown to be protected, per Section 3.2.1(F), of the LUC. Department: Engineering Issue Contact: Marc Virata Topic: Construction Plan Number: 38 Created: 3/14/2007 [3/14/07] Please show additional existing contours on the CSU property in order to ascertain how the right turn lane construction ties into the existing property. Number: 39 Created: 3/14/2007 [3/14/07] The sidewalk crossing the driveway along Timberline appears awkward. I'd like to suggest keeping the sidewalk closer to Timberline to head straight across the driveway rather than bring it closer to the site. Number:.40 Created: 3/14/2007 [3/14/07] Additional design information is needed for the right turn lane prior to a hearing. What are existing flowline grades and spot elevations of the surrounding area? At the time of final a flowline profile and cross sections will be needed. Number: 41 Created: 3/14/2007 [3/14/07] What is the hatched out area along Timberline on the plan set, and is the median being proposed for modification? Number: 43 Created: 3/14/2007 [3/14/07] Please show existing striping along Timberline in conjunction with the demo plan to verify if patching limits are appropriate. Page 2 STAFF PROJECT REVIEW City of Fort Collins BHA Design Date: 03/22/2007 Whitney Duvall 1608 Oakridge Dr Fort Collins, CO 80525 Staff has reviewed your submittal for TIMBERLINE CHURCH EXPANSION MAJOR AMENDMENT, and we offer the following comments: ISSUES: Department: Current Planning Topic: General Issue Contact: Dana Leavitt Number: 11 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] Locate the top of bank and edge of channel for the Foothills Channel on the Site Plans and the Landscape Plans. Contact Dana Leavitt at 224-6143 to set up a site visit to preliminarily identify top of bank and existence, or lack of ecological characteristics of the channel. Number: 12 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] Limits of Development (LOD) shall be established and shown on the Site Plan and the landscape Plan. Contact Dana Leavitt to set up a meeting to establish. Number: 25 Created: 3/7/2007 [3/7/07] In the Project Description several statements were made in regards to natural areas, wetlands and buffers. First, a site visit is necessary to determine if an Ecological Characterization Study will be needed per Section 3.4.1(D) of the LUC. Second, until the feature (the Foothills Channel) has been physically defined, the location of the buffer cannot be established. After the location of the buffer has been established per Section 3.4.1(E)(1) and the Buffer Zone Table of 3.4.1(E), a determination will be made on the size of the buffer. Third, the landscape material within the buffer as shown on the landscape plan does not meet the standards as articulated in Section 3.4.1(E)(1)(e) and (g). Number: 48 Created: 3/15/2007 [3/15/07] On all plans - Site to Utility plans, extend existing conditions of Foothills Channel as it turns east so that the extent of the buffer can be shown on the property. Topic: Landscape Plan Number: 10 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] Native plant species are to be used in the buffer zone for the Foothills Channel. Additional plant material is needed in the buffer zone to mitigate the view and use of the parking lot adjacent to the channel and meet Sections 3.4.1(E)(1), 3.4.1, 3.4.1(Q. Number: 15 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] Additional screening and buffering per Section 3.2.1(E)(4)(b) along the east property line to address parking lots adjacent to residential uses. Number: 16 Created: 3/6/2007 [3/6/07] Screening is needed behind the trash enclosure next to the adjoining property. Page 1