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[4/24/09] The City and the design team need to discuss the side slopes for the bio-swales. A
slope of 4:1 is normally required, not 3:1. There could be maintenance concerns with a slope of
3:1.
Number:97 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] An independent study was conducted and confirmed that the area proposed for
detention will detain the required 5.65 acre-feet. However, the design needs to prove the
detention ponds can be connected hydraulically and act as one pond. Please show that all
three ponds can be connected and will act as one pond.
Number:98 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] There are some off -site flows that pass through the site that are not be accounted for.
Please see the attached exhibit identifying these basins and flows. These off -site flows need to
be shown they can pass through the site safely.
Department: Transportation Planning Issue Contact: Jennifer Petrik
Topic: Circulation Contact: (970)416-2471, jpetrik(5-)fc_gov.com
Number:79 Created:4/27/2009 Pending
[5/27/09] Please show connecting sidewalk in County ROW.
[4/27/09] Provide pedestrian connection to Westwood Dr.
Number:82 Created:4/27/2009 Pending
[5/27/09] Please have directional ramps on corner of Mason and Willox.
[4/27/09] All ADA ramps should be directional.
Number:129 Created:5/27/2009 Pending
[5/27/09] A minimum of 4.5' sidewalks are recommended, but not required.
Department: Zoning Issue Contact: Gary Lopez
Topic: Zoning Contact: (970)416-2338, _glopez(&fcgov.com
Number: 3 Created: 4/9/2009 Unresolved
[4/9/09] Final landscape plans should note that no CO without landscape completion or
financial guarantee of 125% of remaining landscaping to be completed.
Staff Review Comments
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[5/20/091 Final compliance item.
[4/15/09] Show curb stop and meter pit locations. Draw meter pits to scale to insure adequate
space is available.
Number:11 Created:4/15/2009 Pending
[5/20/09]
[4/15/09] The City is currently studying the north/south sewer located west of College. This
may lead to discussions regarding the need for sewer in Mason.
Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewater Issue Contact: Wes Lamarque
Topic: Stormwater Contact: (970)416-2418, w1amarc1ueAfc4ov.com
Number:74 Created:4/24/2009 Unresolved
[4/24/09] Water quality mitigation needs to be quantified to make sure the drainage can be
treated per the Urban Drain Manual before the project can go to a hearing. To simplify things,
the design can assume all water quality mitigation will take place in the detention pond in the
form of extended detention. During final compliance, any other treatments that are proposed
would reduce the water quality volume required in the detention pond. The Urban Drainage
Manual is the document used to determine how much credit will be given for using LID and the
other water quality mitigation techniques included in the manual.
Number:75 Created:4/24/2009 Pending
(5/22/09] The required volume can be reached with the area provided for the three separate
ponds. The ponds still need to be proven they can act as one hydraulically. This will require
some large culverts between these ponds which may conflict with existing utilities. There is also
a cost associated with these culverts as well. A meeting is needed to discuss these issues and
for everyone to be in agreement on expectations of capital costs for the regional detention pond
and maintenance responsibilities.
[4/24/09] Per the City's Master Plan for Dry Creek Basin, the required quantity detention for this
regional detention pond is 5.56 ac-ft. This volume is the total volume required, including the
detention for this site. The invert of the proposed outfall in the ultimate condition is also known.
The City needs to determine if the area proposed will be large enough to accommodate this
volume requirement. In determining if this area is large enough, the City will follow it's standard
of 4:1 side slopes and 2% bottom slope. If the volume can not be met with the area proposed
by the applicant, the area might have to be enlarged. Other options, including the use of
drainage pans in the bottom of the pond or the use of retaining walls, could be explored. These
options would most likely come with an associated cost to the applicant.
A meeting is advised to discuss these requirements and to coordinate.
Number:76 Created:4/24/2009 Pending
[5/19/09]
[4/24/09] Permission from the Property Owner of the McDonalds site is required to make the
proposed changes to their detention pond. Before a hearing, a letter of intent from the property
owner is required.
Number:77 Created:4/24/2009 Pending
[5/19/09]
[4/24/09] How is water proposed to convey from pond N1 to N2? This is where the Greeley
water line is located.
Number:78 Created:4/24/2009 Pending
[5/19/09]
Staff Review Comments
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Topic: Landscape Plan
Number:123 Created:5/26/2009 Pending
[5/26/09]. On the landscape plan it appears that a sidewalk chase is proposed on the public
sidewalk along Willox in the NW corner of the property. Please include the city's chase detail if
applicable.
Department: Light & Power Issue Contact: Justin Fields
Topic: Light and Power Contact: (970)224-6150, ifieldsAtcgov.com
Number:12 Created:4/17/2009 Unresolved
[4/17/09] Transformer locations will have to be coordinated.
Number:13 Created:4/17/2009 Unresolved
[4/17/09] Show the location of Geo-Thermal pumps on the utility plan. We will need a C-1 form
for each pump.
Number:14 Created:4/17/2009 Unresolved
[4/17/09] We will need a C-1 form and one line diagram for each commercial unit.
Department: PFA Issue Contact: Carie Dann
Topic: Fire Contact: (970)416-2869, cdannC&-poudre-Hre.or_g
Number:118 Created:5/22/2009 Pending
VEHICLE ACCESS: Please contact me to discuss width of travel for vehicles on Urban Prairie
Street.
Number:119 Created:5/22/2009 Pending
On the site plan, you should label Urban Prairie as Urban Prairie Street, Blue Sun as Blue Sun
Street, etc. Include the street/drive/etc. suffix with the names.
Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewater Issue Contact: Roger Buffington
Topic:. Plat Contact: 221-6854, rbufhngton(ZDfcgov.com
Number:113 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] The 10 foot easement shown for the existing sewer is not adequate. On Sheet 2 of
the plat, the easement should be 15 feet on the south side of the sewer and as close to 10 feet
as possible (Can we get at least 8 minimum?) on the north side. On Sheet 3 of the plat, the
easement should be 30 feet (i.e. 15 feet on each side of the sewer).
Topic: Water/Wastewater
Number:4 Created:4/15/2009 Pending
[5/20/09]
(4/15/09] At final, label all pipeline valves, fittings and accessories.
Number:7 Created:4/15/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] Final compliance item.
[4/15/09] Indicate size of water and sewer services.
Number:8 Created:4/15/2009 Pending
[5/20/091
[4/15/09] In the past, there have been difficulties fitting in all utility services (with the required
separations) and street tree on narrow lots. At minimum, provide a couple of typical lot layouts
to show how this can be accomplished.
Number: 10 Created:4/15/2009 Pending
Staff Review Comments
City, Collins
Number:91 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] Please label the slope ratios on the grading sheet.
Number:92 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] Please show the approximate location and extent of any street cuts.
Number:93 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] The proposed work in.the McDonalds drive will require an off site construction
easement.
Number:94 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] What exactly is happening with the drives as the approach the western edge of the
site, it appears they will be several feet above existing grade. If any grading is occurring off site
it will require an off site slope/construction easement.
Number:95 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] Please label what the curb return radii are on both drive entrances off of Willox and
Mason and make sure both are in accordance with LCUASS.
Number:96 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] All driveway approaches are to be paved with Portland cement from the street to the
edge of ROW.
Number:117 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] The plans show pavers being used in the parkway and ROW. This will require a
variance request be submitted for review by city departments. Please submit in accordance with
section 1.9.4 of LCUASS and include an exhibit showing what exactly is proposed.
Number:120 Created:5/22/2009 Pending
[5/22/09] The following comments are from Technical Services:
1) The overlap on the South line needs to be resolved.
2) There are 2 tract F's
3) Please correct "goehring" & "minimart" reverence plats along North side.
4) Site plan is missing legal description and needs text size increased. The landscape plan
needs text size increased also.
5) Minor Line over text (scanning) issues on the utility plans.
6) Confusing horizontal control descriptions on sheet CV01.
7) Should the two lines near STA. 14+67.01 on sheet RD05 be the same line?
8) West boundary line issue needs to be resolved/discussed.
9) See redlines for details.
Number:126 Created:5/26/2009 Pending
[5/26/09] The variance request to vacate the 15 foot utility easement along Willox street has
been reviewed and has not been approved. There are several utilities that require that space to
place their services. The variance requests regarding the Willox Lane Longitudinal Slope and
the Crest Curve Length in Mason are still under review. Feel free to contact me with any
questions.
Number:128 Created:5/26/2009 Pending
[5/26/09] Please see redlines for additional minor, comments. .
Staff Review Comments
Frt Collins
Number:105 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] Does sidewalk extending to the County Subdivision connect to the existing sidewalk?
Please show this.
Number:106 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] There is a big missing sidewalk patch along Willox. This is the square area, it should
read like it does on the Landscape plan.
Number:107 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] Between Lot 1 and 2 of Block 4, Code requires you to have at least 28' between
building faces, per 3.2.2(L)*. You are meeting this requirement where the building foot prints
are, but the building envelope goes to the rear property line. I just want to make you aware of
this requirement if things on the site plan change.
Number:108 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] Please provide the name of the subdivisions outside the project boundaries, or at
least the use of such properties.
Number:109 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] Some line weights fade away, especially easement lines, also one trash enclosure is
faded.
Number:110 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] For Post Office: Please add lighting to the mailroom for the added security and
convenience for both residents and the mail carrier.
Number:111 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] Because you are using street parking to meet the minimums for some of the units
these spaces need to meet the LUC dimensional requirements. Please change parallel parking
spaces to 8'x23'.
Department: Current Planning Issue Contact: Dana Leavitt
Topic: Green Building Contact: (970)224-6143, dleavift(&fc_gov.com
Number:15 Created:4/21/2009 Unresolved
[4/21/09] 1 would like to set up a meeting to talk about the project and determine which city
programs may help you on your project.
Department: Engineering Issue Contact: Andrew Carney
Topic: General Contact: (970)221-6501, acarnevCcDfcgov.com
Number:87 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] A letter of intent will be required from the McDonalds for the work shown on their
property prior to hearing.
Number:88 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] Please list a second benchmark.
Number:89 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] Please take a look at the cross sections for Willox, the widths do not appear to match.
Number:90 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] This project is responsible for 500 feet of off site preliminary design for Mason Street
to the South.
Staff Review Comments Fart Colons
Number:116 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] Are there interior street lights? If so please show.
Number:121 Created:5/26/2009 Pending
[5/26/091 Street trees missing along east side of Mason.
Number:122 Created:5/26/2009 Pending
[5/26/09] Additional trees along the west boundary would be nice.
Number:124 Created:5/26/2009 Pending
[5/26/09] Please be consistent with paving between site and landscape plan.
Topic: Lighting Plan
Number:66 Created:4/22/2009 Pending
[5/26/09] Waiting on Lighting Plan. Will need to review this plan at least 1 full week prior to
setting hearing date.
[4/22/09] Please see the example lighting plans provided with redlined plans.
Topic: Site Plan
Number: 32
[5/26/09]
Created:4/22/2009 Pending
[4/22/09] Show dimensions for building envelopes for all lots.
Number:48 Created:4/22/2009 Unresolved
[5/19/091 Please provide subdivision information for surrounding properties, or use if trailer park
is unplatted.
[4/22/09] Please show more context.
Number:49 Created:4/22/2009 Unresolved
[5/19/09] Please take grading lines off the site plan. Can they only be shown on the detention
pond, they are distracting on the rest of the site plan.
[4/22/09] Contours would be nice to see in detention area.
Number:50 Created:4/22/2009 Unresolved
[5/19/09] Still cannot tell where east property line is, in fact cannot tell where project boundary is
at all. It looks like it goes to the center of the ROW of Willox St. Please make this a bold
labeled line.
[4/22/09] What is to the east? The project boundary looks like it extends east.
Number:102 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] Still unclear about the property line, especially on the northeast corner, also is edge of
property line in the center of Willox ROW? I don't think that is correct but the site plan labels the
center of the street as site boundary and ROW.
Number:103 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] Like the new table, please include a total for all columns at the bottom.
Number:104 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] On the Vicinity Map, you cannot tell where the property is located, please highlight it.
Also, City limits would be a nice addition since this property is on the edge.
Staff Review Comments �rt Collins
5/27/2009
Union Place PDP - Type I
SELECTION CRITERIA: Status = Unresolved
ISSUES:
Department: Current Planning Issue Contact: Emma McArdle
Topic: Alternative Compliance Phone: (970)221-6206, emcardle(a)_fcpov.com
Number:125 Created:5/26/2009 Pending
[5/26/09] Please fix Alternative Compliance and Modification of Standard to have the correct
street name. It currently references Merten Street, which is no longer on the plan. This needs
to be correct in the file.
Number:127 Created:5/2612009 Pending
[5/26/09] Alternative Compliance references additional landscaping to buffer the multifamily
buildings on Lot 1 Block 5. The Landscape Plans do not show additional landscaping beyond
what is required.
Topic: Architectural Elevations
Number:53 Created:4/22/2009 Unresolved
[5/19/09] What about the design of the mixed use buildings? Will they need to use the design
ideas in these books as well, even though the books are predominately single family homes?
[4/22/09] Will we get to review the architectural styles in the guideline books?
Number:99 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] How will the homes that will be moved in from other areas of town be evaluated? The
same as other home through the ARC?
Number:100 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] The ARC is the responsibility of Merten Design, correct? This development may
outlast Merten Design, what is the fall back; would review revert to the HOA?
Number:112 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] A character sketch of the mixed use buildings would be appreciated. Where is the
front intended to be? Off Willox or next to the parking? Also, just a reminder, commercial uses
will be limited to those listed as subject to a type 1 hearing. If a use is proposed that is not on
that list, it will need to go through a major amendment.
Topic: Landscape Plan
Number:101 Created:5/19/2009 Pending
[5/19/09] The trail from the detention pond to Urban Prairie Rd, the path label is crushed gravel,
but the fill is Dwarf Fountain Grass.
Number:114 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] Please check distance between trees and street lights. Shade trees need 40'
between and ornamental need 15'. See redline landscape plan.
Number:115 Created:5/20/2009 Pending
[5/20/09] Missing some tree labels.
Current Planning
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
kgov. com/currentplanning
May 27, 2009
Donna Merten
Rob Ross
Merten Inc.
55 South 32nd Street
Boulder, CO 80305
Dear Donna and Rob,
The attached are comments from City Staff concerning the request for Union Place, which was presented
before Staff Review on May 20, 2009.
This is a proposal for a mixed use development on 10.91 acres, consisting of 8 single-family homes, 20
duplex units, 38 condominiums and 14 mixed -use units. Forty-six (58%) units are planned to become
permanently affordable. The proposal also includes the use of geothermal technology as the primary
energy source for the entire development. The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) has approved $2.2 million
in tax increment financing to assist the developer with the multiple public improvements on and off site.
The site is located south of West Willox Lane approximately 400 feet west of North College Avenue. This
site has been designated as the location of a regional detention pond, which will consume approximately 2
acres of the lot. The entire site is in the Service Commercial (CS) zone district.
Due to the recent information from Engineering regarding the denial of a variance request, vacating a utility
easement along Willox Lane, staff is asking for a third round of review due to the changes this could have
on the overall plan. Please make revisions per staffs comments prior to the next submittal. If you have
questions regarding any comments please get in touch with the contact that raised the particular issue.
Sincerely,
Emma McArdle
City Planner
CC: Project File
Christina Vincent, URA Planner
Megan Woodman, Affordable Housing Planner
Dana Leavitt, Current Planning
Andrew Carney, Engineering
Justin Fields, Light and Power
Carte Dann, Poudre Fire Authority
Wes Lamarque, Stormwater
Jennifer Petrik, Transportation Planning
Roger Buffington, Wastewater
Gary Lopez, Zoning
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