HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOPPERLEAF (FORMERLY 3425 SOUTH SHIELDS) - PDP - PDP160026 - CORRESPONDENCE - STAFF'S PROJECT COMMENTS (3)Department: Zoning
Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2338, mglasgow@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: Trash/ recycling enclosures over 6 ft in height require separate
building permits.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 10/25/2016
10/25/2016: Fences (including fence posts) over 6 ft in height require separate
building permit.
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Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated:
09/15/2016
10/28/2016: Please add new title commitment information as available.
09/15/2016: Please add new title commitment information as available.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated:
09/15/2016
10/28/2016: With which Plat/Subdivision was the 0.5' witness corner set? See
redlines.
09/15/2016: Please explain why the found monuments were not accepted per
Board Rule 6.5.4.1. See redlines.
Comment Number: 24 Comment Originated:
10/28/2016
10/28/2016: Please notate: To the City of Fort Collins for the 20' Drainage
Easement along Shields Street. See redlines.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated:
09/15/2016
10/28/2016: Please add "Subdivision" to the title block. See redlines.
09/15/2016: Please change the title to match the Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated:
09/15/2016
10/28/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
09/15/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Nicole Hahn, 970-221-6820, nhahn@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
10/25/2016: Please remove the striped pedestrian walkway through the shared
access drive. The striping is not clear that the space is to be used for a
walkway. 09/13/2016: Work with engineering to determine frontage
improvements. A 7' detached walk would be required along the Shields
frontage from our perspective. Also, pedestrian connections through the shared
access would help pedestrian connectivity and circulation.
Topic: Traffic Impact Study
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/25/2016
10/25/2016: The submitted traffic study information has been reviewed and the
conclusions accepted.
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-67049 eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 09/09/2016
09/09/2016: Irrigation plans are required no later than at the time of building
permit. The irrigation plans must comply with the provisions outlined in Section
3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Code. Direct questions concerning irrigation
requirements to Eric Olson, at 221-6704 or eolson@fcgov.com
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Contact: Jesse Schlam, _.J-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/12/2016
10/25/2016: Repeat, saw note and will look for material submittal at FDP
09/12/2016: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq. ft., therefore Erosion and
Sediment Control Materials need to be submitted for FDP. The erosion control
requirements are in the Stormwater Design Criteria under the Amendments of
Volume 3 Chapter 7 Section 1.3.3. Current Erosion Control Materials
Submitted do not meet requirements. Please submit; Erosion Control Plan,
Erosion Control Report, and an Escrow / Security Calculation. Also, based upon
the area of disturbance State permits for stormwater will be required since the
site is over an acre. If you need clarification concerning the erosion control
section, or if there are any questions please contact Jesse Schlam
970-218-2932 or email @ jschlam@fcgov.com
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcqov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 20
10/28/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
09/15/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Originated: 09/15/2016
Comment Number: 25 Comment Originated: 10/28/2016
10/28/2016: Please correct the note marked on sheet 3. See redlines.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 17
Comment Originated: 09/15/2016
10/28/2016: Please add "Subdivision" to the title block on all sheets. See
redlines.
09/15/2016: Please change the titles on all sheets to match the Subdivision
Plat.
Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 09/15/2016
10/28/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
09/15/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 09/15/2016
10/28/2016: No plans were provided for review, so we cannot verify this was
addressed.
09/15/2016: Please change the titles on all sheets to match the Subdivision
Plat.
Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 09/15/2016
10/28/2016: No plans were provided for review, so we cannot verify this was
addressed.
09/15/2016: Please remove all Building Envelope references.
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Comment Nun4uer: 6 �'- comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: On the south property line, perhaps a case could be made that the
owner has indicated re -developing the site and the buffering may not have to be
as comprehensive. In any event, a Modification of Standard needs to be
requested.
Carried Over: 10/26/2016: Modification received.
Comment Number: 12
Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: On the Architectural Elevations, please create a distinct entry
feature per building. As presently indicated, all three buildings include the
identical entry design. Each building must have its own unique entry to avoid
repetition and comply with Section 3.8.30(F)(2).
Carried Over: 10/26/2016: The architect has indicated revisions will be
forthcoming.
Comment Number: 13
Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: Please explore other opportunities to create distinctions among
the three buildings to comply with the aforementioned standard. As presently
indicated, distinctions are subtle and seem to consist of slight variations among
repeated elements. Has the applicant considered a material change that
distinguishes one building from another?
Carried Over: 10/26/2016: The architect has indicated revisions are
forthcoming.
Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: Please consider selecting fixtures that are equipped with dimming
capability. It seems that in a residential setting such as this, with interior parking
lots, dimming the fixtures after a certain time at night would create a more
pleasing nighttime environment for both residents and neighbors and save
energy as well.
Carried Over: 10/26/2016: Need to verify.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-224-6192, dmogen@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 09/14/2016
10/25/2016: The 2-year historic rate is shown to be 1.8cfs. As Basin OS
releases at 0.5cfs, the detention basin needs to be sized with a 1.3cfs release
rate.
09/14/2016: Please provide calculations for the 2-year historic runoff to
determine release rate. Note that this site is actually in the Foothills Basin;
same requirements apply to both Spring Creek and Foothills Basins.
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Department: Planning Ser..-.)s
Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: To improve pedestrian connectivity to the south, please consider
adding a 4.5 foot wide attached walk to the west side of the 40-foot access
easement. Sections 3.2.2(B)(C) place an emphasis on linking sites with
walkways that are continuous and safe to create a pedestrian -friendly
environment.
Carried Over: 10/26/2016 As discussed, staff will consider on -pavement
striping, to be applied by thermoplastic, not paint, in combination with flexible
lane delineators for pedestrian safety.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: Further discussion is needed with regard to the response to PDR
comment number nine from Planning regarding compliance with Section
3.8.30(C). Since the site is greater than one -quarter mile from both
Rossborough Park and Rocky Mountain High School, a private park or an
on -site central feature or gathering space is required. For sites that are greater
than two acres, this private park must be no less than 10,000 square feet.
Carried Over: 10/26/2016: Modification Received.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: The Planning Response Letter indicates approximately 6,000
square feet is available for an on -site central feature or gathering place but
there is no detail as to the location or the specific amenities that would be
provided. We need to see how close the project comes to meeting the
underlying intent of the standard given the size of the site (2.9 acres) and its
context within the surrounding area (infill redevelopment). Staff recommends
that a combination of active and passive amenities be considered and placed
where feasible. Active uses could include any combination of the following: tot
lot, picnic facility (gazebo, pergola, picnic tables, grilling), dog walking station,
etc. Passive amenities may include irrigated turf, perennial flower beds, living
walls (trellis structures with climbing plants,) etc.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: As mentioned in the Planning Response Letter, a Modification of
Standard maybe needed. Please note the criteria by which a Modification may
be considered. Section 2.8.2(H)(1, 3,4) are the criteria for a Modification of
Standard any one of which would act as a justification. For the next submittal, if
the standard cannot be met, please submit a request for a Modification that
specifically addresses one of these criteria.
Carried Over:10/26/2016: Modification received.
Comment Nu*: 3
00mment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: Transformer locations will need to be coordinated with Light &
Power. Transformers must be placed within 10 ft of a drivable surface for
installation and maintenance purposes. The transformer must also have a front
clearance of 10 ft and side/rear clearance of 3 ft minimum. Please show
proposed transformer locations on the utility and site plans.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: Light and Power will most likely need to extend primary lines into
the site to feed transformers for the buildings. 10ft minimum separation is
needed between all water, sewer, storm water, and gas main lines.
Transformer locations are needed to determine the electric primary route. Utility
easements may need to be adjusted to accommodate separation
requirements.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: A commercial service forms (C-1 form) and a one -line diagrams
will need to be submitted to Light & Power Engineering for review. Below is a
link for the C-1 Form.
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/bu ilders-and-developers/development-fo
rms-guidelines-regulations
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: Secondary service feeds from the transformers to the buildings will
be the responsibility of the owner to install and maintain.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges
and any system modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this
development. Please visit the following website for an estimate of charges and
fees:
http://www.fcgov. com/uti I ities/b us iness/b u i lders-and-developers/plant-investm en
t-development-fees
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: Please contact Tyler Siegmund at Light & Power Engineering if
you have any questions at 970.416.2772. Please reference our policies,
construction practices, development charge processes, and use our fee
estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970416-2869, ilynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 10/26/2016
10/26/2016: FIRE LANE LABELING
No Parking - Fire Lane sign locations have been identified on the plans but not
clearly labeled.
Comment Numto 8
%ment Originated: 10/28/2016
10/28/2016:
Thank you for making some updates to the tree inventory information. Some of
the data appears that it may still need some updates. Please set an on -site
meeting with the City Forester to finalize the data in the tree inventory. This
should be able to be accomplished with a quick walk through. Also at this site
meeting Forestry would like to review the possible construction impact to the
three existing trees at the SW corner of the property shown to retain. These
include existing trees 22-24.
Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 10/28/2016
10/28/2016:
Provide for 21 upsized mitigation trees. Please record these in the plant list and
on the direct tree label. It often works best to place an M by mitigation trees as
part of the direct label.
Canopy shade trees — 3.0 inch caliper
Ornamental trees — 2.5 inch caliper
Evergreen trees — 8 feet height
Comment Number: 10
Comment Originated: 10/28/2016
10/28/2016:
Skyrocket Juniper is an evergreen tree and should be listed in that plant group
in the plant list.
Comment Number: 11
10/28/2016:
Minimum Species Diversity:
Comment Originated: 10/28/2016
With the inclusion of the Skyrocket Juniper as a tree there are 86 trees
proposed for the project. LUC 3.2.1 D 3 directs that no more than 15% should
be of any one species with this number of trees on a project. The Skyrocket
Juniper numbers will need to be reduced from 37 to 13. Consider using some
Woodward juniper and Taylor juniper to help adjust the numbers. Also a few
Crimson Spire oak might also work in these narrow areas.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-27727 tiegmund@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: Light & Power has existing single phase electric facilities running
along the South edge of the site and feeding an existing dwelling unit on the
site. There are also 3phase electric facilities running adjacent to the site along
Shields St. Power for this site will most likely come from Shields street.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 09/13/2016
09/13/2016: Any relocation or modification to existing electric facilities will be
at the expense of the owner/developer. If Light & Power's existing electric
facilities are to remain within the limits of the project they must be located within
a utility easement.
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Department: Forestry l
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/16/2016
10/28/2016:
Continued:
See comment number 8
09/16/2016:
There appears to be a few things in the tree inventory that needs to be changed
or added.
1. Tree number 4 is a cottonwood.
2. Some of the trees listed in the table to retain or remove are different then
what is stated in the text by existing trees.
3. Check for consistency in species identification. Tree number 5 is listed as a
juniper in one place and a Douglas fir in another. Also this tree is shown for
retention in one place and removal in another.
4. Place X on trees to be removed to make it easier to see those on the plan.
5. Add a column to the Tree inventory table that is titled reason for removal and
provide a brief statement explaining the reason for removal for those trees.
6. There may be a few trees on the south side of the project which were the last
ones to be inventoried that are not shown.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 09/16/2016
10/28/2016:
Continued:
See comment number 11
09/16/2016:
Check percentage of species used and make quantity adjustments if needed
that meet the LUC 3.2.1 D 3 Minimum Species Diversity Standard. Limited
species diversity is provided on this submittal and could be addressed on the
next submittal.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 10/28/2016
10/28/2016:
Street Tree Species Selection Changes Requested By Forestry:
Change the new street tree placed between the two existing coffeetrees to
retain along Shields to a Kentucky Coffeetree.
Change the other three street trees to Catalpa. This includes the north most new
street tree and the two new street trees furthers to the south.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 10/28/2016
10/28/2016:
Linden trees don't thrive very well in parking lot islands and peninsulas. For the
canopy shade trees shown between the two west buildings consider changing
the Greenspire lindens to honeylocust and hackberry.
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materials and tec..4ues [3.2.1 E(3)]. This includes use of low- .. r-use plants
and grasses in landscaping or re -landscaping and reducing bluegrass lawns as
much as possible. Native plants and wildlife -friendly (ex: pollinators; songbirds)
landscaping and maintenance are highly encouraged; plantings should include
appropriate native vegetation, species diversity and variety in vertical structure.
a. Good progress on updating chosen shrubs — thank you.
b. Current landscape plans show over -reliance on feather reed grass and switch
grass. Add the following natives to meet visual diversity, species diversity and
low-water use objectives: A. gerardii (Big bluestem); S. scoparium (little
bluestem); B. curtipendula (Sideoats grama); B. dactyloides (Buffalograss); A.
hymenoides (Indian ricegrass) and/or B. gracilis (Blue grama).
Several resources are available online and by request to aid in native plant
choices appropriate to our ecotype, climate and urban environment.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 10/25/2016
10/25/2016: Our city has an established identity as a forward -thinking
community that cares about the quality of life it offers its citizens now and
generations from now. Thus, the City of Fort Collins has many sustainability
programs and goals that may benefit this project. Of particular interest may be
the:
1) Zero Waste Plan and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Assistance
Program (WRAP):
fcgov.com/recycling/pdf/_20120404_WRAP_ProgramOverview.pdf, contact
Caroline Mitchell at 970-221-6288 or cmtichell@fcgov.com
2) ClimateWise program: fcgov.com/climatewise/
3) Green Building Program: fcgov.com/enviro/green-building.php, contact Tony
Raeker at 970-416-4238 or traeker@fcgov.com
4) Solar Energy: www.fcgov.com/solar, contact Norm Weaver at 970-416-2312
or nweaver@fcgov.com
5) Integrated Design Assistance Program: fcgov.com/idap, contact Gary
Schroeder at 970-224-6003 or gschroeder@fcgov.com
6) Nature in the City Strategic Plan: http://www.fcgov.com/natureinthecity/,
contact Justin Scharton at 970-221-6213 or jscharton @fcgov.com
Please consider City sustainability goals and ways this development can
engage with these efforts. Let me know if I can help connect you to these
programs.
Department: Environmer,_. Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 10/25/2016
10/25/2016: Thank you for providing a photometric plan with this PDP submittal
and site luminaire schedule and for selecting many luminaires having a
corrected color temperate of 3000K or less. Currently plans still show GG
luminaires with a 5000K CCT.
Staff highly suggests use of 3000K or less luminaires for all light fixtures due to
City resident complaints of both brightness and color of LED lighting in
particular. Additionally, selecting 3000K or less luminaires aligns with
recommendations from both The American Medical Association (AMA) and
International Dark -Sky Association (IDA), and aligns with City of Fort Collins
Nature in the City Strategic Plan.
For further information see:
5 Popular Myths About LED Streetlights
http://darksky.org/5-popular-myths-about-led-streetlights/
AMA Report Affirms Human Health Impacts form LEDs
http://darksky.org/ama-report-affirms-h uman-health-impacts-from-leds/
Save Our Stars: City seeks to preserve night skies in Fort Collins
http://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2016/09/27/save-ou r-stars-city-seeks-pr
ese rve-night-skies/90970492/
The Agenda Summary (9/20/16) Expressing Council's General Intent and Policy
Considerations Regarding Night Sky Objectives. Available upon request and
can be downloaded from the City of Fort Collins Public Records (City Docs)
webpage.
The Illuminating Engineers Society (IES) publication on Recommended
Practice on Lighting for the Exterior Environment
Current Research and Award -Winning Work done by Colorado IES members
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 10/25/2016
10/25/2016: 2. The site is not currently within a 10-minute walk of any parks or
natural areas, which is a priority of the Nature in the City Strategic Plan. LUC
3.8.30(C) requires all development projects be within 1,320 ft (1/4 mile) of a
neighborhood park, a privately owned park or a central feature or gathering
place that is located either within the project or within adjacent development.
Ensuring both neighborhood and urban walkability is increasingly important as it
relates to public health, childhood obesity, maintaining the smaller town feel of
Fort Collins and in enhancing the pedestrian environment.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 10/25/2016
10/25/2016: City of Fort Collins Land Use Code requires that to the extent
reasonably feasible, all plans be designed to incorporate water conservation
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October 31, 2016
Scott Ranweiler
Brinkman Partners
3528 Precision Drive, Ste100
Fort Collins, CO 80528
RE: Copper Leaf (formerly known as 3425 South Shields), PDP160026, Round
Number 2
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of the above referenced project. If you have questions about
any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through
the Project Planner, Ted Shepard, at 970-221-6343 or tshepard@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Ragasa, 970.221.6603, mragasa@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 10/24/2016
10/24/2016: The driveway along shields will need to be a minimum of 28' for
multi -family units with more than 12 units.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/24/2016
10/24/2016: The transition from attached to detached along the south property
line will need to be modified to final review. The hope is that if the property to the
south were to re -develop, they would be able to easily tie to the existing
sidewalk.
Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, saangenberger@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 10/24/2016
10/24/2016: An additional $29.50 is due for the PDP TDRFee. This is based
on the 93 du identified on the site plan and 2.987 acres identified on the plat.