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HomeMy WebLinkAbout626 S. WHITCOMB FOUR-PLEX - PDP/FDP - FDP140023 - CORRESPONDENCE - (3)i Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: No comments from traffic operations or transportation planning. Department: Water Conservation Contact: Eric Olson, 970.221.6704, eolson(a.fcclov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/02/2014 10/02/2014: 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 Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Contact: Roger Buffington, 970.221-6854, rbuffington(a fcgov.com Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: Clarify the notes on Sht 3 referring to the separate meters for the upper and lower units of both the existing and proposed buildings. It is assumed that this refers to electric meters. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: The change in water service size from 3/4 inch to 1-1/4 inch must occur a minimum of 5 feet downstream of the meter. Page 13 of 13 Comment Numt 1 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: No Comment from Erosion Control. This site; disturbs less than 10,000 sq-ft, is not in a sensitive area, and is not in a larger development under construction. Therefore, no submittal of erosion control material is needed. However, the site still must be swept and maintained to prevent dirt, saw cuttings, concrete wash, and other pollutants from entering the storm sewer at all times or BMPs will be required of the site. If you need clarification concerning this, 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, icounty&fcoov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 1 10/07/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: The titles & sheet numbers do not match the index on sheet 1. See redlines. Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: The City has moved to the NAVD88 vertical datum. Please provide elevations for both the NAVD88 & NGVD29 (Unadjusted) datums, state the project datum, and provide an equation to get from NAVD88 to NGVD29 Unadjusted, i.e. NAVD88 = NGVD29 Unadjusted + X.XX'. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: The index on sheet 1 does not match the titles on all sheets. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: There appears to be a typo on sheet 1. See redlines. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: The benchmark descriptions on sheet 2 should match sheet 1. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 8 10/07/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Comment Number: 9 10/07/2014: The titles do not match the index on sheet 1. See redlines. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 10 10/07/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Comment Number: 11 10/07/2014: The index on sheet 1 does not match the titles on all sheets. Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970.221.6887, mwilkinson( fcgov.com Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 Comment Originated: 10/0712014 Page 12 of 13 Comment Numt 3 Comment Originated: 10/10/2014 10/10/2014: PREMISE IDENTIFICATION A free-standing monument or signage fixed to the building shall provide way -finding for all units. A plan shall be submitted for review and approval no later than at time of permitting. Code language provided below. 2012 IFC 505.1: New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible, visible from the street or road fronting the property, and posted with a minimum of six-inch numerals on a contrasting background. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Dan Mogen, , dmogen a(7.fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: Please provide additional detail and improvement in readability (ie. existing and proposed contours use the same linetypes on the drainage & grading plan sheets. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: Please identify the different drainage basins in the plans. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/0712014: The parking lot needs to be asphalt/porous pavers. Please correct plan locations that call out gravel as this does not meet requirements for LID. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: Porous pavers are considered to be 40% impervious (not 0%). Please revise the report accordingly. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: Please detail how the porous paver system being designed without an underdrain. An underdrain is required for C and D soil types Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: Please provide a table showing that LID requirements are met. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: Off -site flows are undocumented. Please provide additional details documenting any off -site flows entering this property and any flows from this site that drain to adjacent properties. Comment Number: 9 10/07/2014: Please see red lines on report and plans for additional comments. Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970.218.2932, jschlam(a.fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 Page 11 of 13 Building Services Plan Review 416-2341 Department: Light And Power Contact: Justin Fields, 970.224-6150, jfields(a7fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: The electric service to the existing duplex will need to be relocated around the new building. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: System modification and development charges may exceed $2670. Contact Light and Power Engineering, 970-221-6700, for an estimate of these charges. Department: Outside Agencies Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970.224-6186, rmounc fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 10/02/2014: From Don Kapperman at Comcast: Comment Originated: 10/02/2014 Comcast is requesting a 6' easement in the alley and north & southside of property to be able to feed the 4plex. Don can be reached at 970-484-7166 or don_kapperman@cable.comcast.com. Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970.416.2869, ilynxwiler(a)poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/10/2014 1011012014: 2012 IFC CODE ADOPTION The Poudre Fire Authority and the City of Fort Collins have adopted the 2012 International Fire Code. Building plan reviews shall be subject to the adopted version of the fire code in place at the time of plan review submittal and permit application. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/10/2014 10/10/2014: Fire access shall be provided to within 150' of all portions of the building. The proposed site plan puts the building approximately 26' out of access. I would ask the project team to find a way of minimizing the out of access condition. Reducing the length of the bike storage structure and moving the rear duplex toward the street would achieve this goal. If we can get the out of access condition under 20', that would be acceptable. Otherwise, a fire sprinkler system will be required. Page 10 of 13 Comment Numt 09/24/2014: Comment Originated: 09/24/2014 Building Permit Pre -Submittal Meeting Pre -Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design, that the new commercial or multi -family projects are on track to complying with all of the adopted City codes and Standards listed below. The proposed project should be in the early to mid -design stage for this meeting to be effective and is typically scheduled after the Current Planning conceptual review meeting. Applicants of new commercial or multi -family projects are advised to call 416-2341 to schedule a pre -submittal meeting. Applicants should be prepared to present site plans, floor plans, and elevations and be able to discuss code issues of occupancy, square footage and type of construction being proposed. Construction shall comply with the following adopted codes as amended: 2012 International Building Code (IBC) 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009. Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF. Frost Depth: 30 inches. Wind Load: 100- MPH 3 Second Gust Exposure B. Seismic Design: Category B. Climate Zone: Zone 5 Energy Code Use 1. Single Family; Duplex; Townhomes: 2012 IRC Chapter 11 or 2012 IECC, 2. Multi -family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2012 IECC residential chapter. 3. Commercial and Multi -family 4 stories and taller: 2012 IECC commercial chapter. Fort Collins Green Code Amendments effective starting 1-1-2012. A copy of these requirements can be obtained at the Building Office or contact the above phone number. Whitcomb duplex — project specific concerns: 1. Fire -sprinkler systems are required. A new code amendment effective in 2014 will require a residential sprinkler system. 2. Bedroom egress windows required below 4th floor regardless of fire -sprinkler. 3. All windows above the 1st floor require minimum sill height of 24" 4. If the duplexes are connected then it changes to a 4-plex multi -family building under the IBC and must be sprinkled with a 13 system and the project scope will change. 5. New Green Code requires: a. Upgraded insulation is required for buildings using electric heat or cooling.. b. Low -flow Watersense plumbing fixtures (toilet, faucets, shower heads) are required. c. Special combustion safety requirements for natural draft gas appliances. d. Low VOC interior finishes. City of Fort Collins Page 9 of 13 Comment Numt 1 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: The submitted architectural elevations were evaluated under Municipal Code Section 14-72 and were determined to not have any adverse impacts to the existing historic building. Therefore, there is no further Historic Preservation Department review of these plans. Department: Internal Services Contact: Russell Hovland, 970.416.2341, rhovland(a)fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Page 8 of 13 Comment Numl 7 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: Parking Lot Perimeter Landscaping LUC 3.2.1 E 4: If the two additional off -site cottonwoods are to be removed then add additional trees along the north boundary of the parking lot area to meet this standard for trees along the side lot lines. Comment Number: 8 10/07/2014: Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 Please add the following landscape notes and also contact the City Project Planner for additional standard landscape notes to include on the plan. • The soil in all landscape areas, including parkways and medians (except within the drip line of existing trees), shall be thoroughly loosened to a depth of not less than eight (8) inches and soil amendment shall be thoroughly incorporated into the soil of all landscape areas to a depth of at least six (6) inches by tilling, discing or other suitable method, at a rate of at least three (3) cubic yards of soil amendment per one thousand (1,000) square feet of landscape area. • All lawn areas to be irrigated with an automatic underground spray irrigation system. All shrubs, trees and perennials that are not located in lawn areas shall be irrigated by an automatic drip or bubbler irrigation system Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: Please review the Minimum Plant Size Standards in LUC 3.2.1 D 4 and identify the sizes of plants and method of transplanting by each plant specified in the plant list on sheet 2b of 12 labeled Planting and Paving Plan. Shade Trees 2.0 caliper balled and burlapped or equivalent Evergreen trees 6 feet height balled and budapped or equivalent Ornamental Tree 1.5 inch caliper balled and burlapped or equivalent Shrubs 5 gallon Please also indicate the transplant size of vines, ground covers, grasses and perennials. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: Label the areas to be lawn including the parkway and indicate if they will be seeded or sodded. Lawn area will need to be irrigated with an automatic underground spray irrigation system. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: In referenced to the note on the Tree Protection and Mitigation Plan about tree removal and migratory song bird nesting, contact the City's Environment Planner for review. These inspections are typically not done by a Horticulturist as stated in the note but by a qualified wildlife professional. Incorporate the job title or description as directed by the City's Environmental Planner. Department: Historical Preservation Contact: Josh Weinberg, 970.221.6206, iweinberg(a)fcgov.com Topic: General Page 7 of 13 Comment Numt 4 10/07/2014: Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 The two eastern most cottonwoods on the property to the north are marked to remain. Their condition indicates they are declining and it warrants further review of their condition. Please have these two cottonwoods evaluated by an International Society of 'Arboriculture certified arborist to determine this professional's recommendation to prune or remove. Provide the certified arborists written report with recommendation to the City Forester. Please modify the plan as necessary to incorporate the certified arborist's recommendation. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: Place these tree condition descriptions by the existing trees identified on the site as recorded below moving from west to east. By each of the trees shown to be removed add the statement - No Mitigation Required. Ussurian Pear Fair Honeylocust 15 inch DBH Fair Multi -stem Siberian Poor Cottonwood 51 inch DBH Poor Multi -stem Cottonwood Fair American Elm 7 inch DBH Poor Cottonwood 43 inch DBH Poor Cottonwood 58 inch DBH Poor Multi -stem Siberian Elm Poor Apple Tree 15 inch DBH Poor Apple tree 15 inch DBH Poor Comment Number: 6 10/0712014: Tree Selection and Diversity: Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 For the Sugar Maple shown offsite at the NE corner of the site it is recommended that the species be changed to a more adapted tree to the area and this site. Skyline Honeylocust or Kentucky Coffeetree would be good choices for this location. Please evaluate the need to provide some form of barrier curbing around this tree to protect it from vehicle movement. This could even be done with wooden ties. Please review the Minimum Species Diversity standard found in LUC 3.2.1 D 3. Based on this standard for jobs that have fewer than 20 trees no more than 50% should be one species. Change some of the Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry so as to meet this standard. These are a couple of species to consider as replacements for some of the Serviceberry. Crimson Spire Oak Quercus sp. Crimson Spire. Bigtooth Maple Acer grandidentatum It is recommended that the applicant check with a local horticulturist on the shade tolerance (ability to grow in the shade) of the Chieftain Manzanita. Page 6 of 13 Comment Numl 2 10/07/2014: Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 Place the tree 7 protection notes found in LUC 3.2.1 G on sheet 2a of 12 that is titled Tree Protection and Mitigation Plan. (G) Tree Protection Specifications. The following tree protection specifications should be followed to the maximum extent feasible for all projects with protected existing trees. (1) Within the drip line of any protected existing tree, there shall be no cut or fill over a four -inch depth unless a qualified arborist or forester has evaluated and approved the disturbance. (2) All protected existing trees shall be pruned to the City of Fort Collins Forestry standards. This includes any off -site trees on the north property that are shone on this plan. (3) Prior to and during construction, barriers shall be erected around all protected existing trees with such barriers to be of orange fencing a minimum of four (4) feet in height, secured with metal T-posts, no closer than six (6) feet from the trunk or one-half ('/2) of the drip line, whichever is greater. There shall be no storage or movement of equipment, material, debris or fill within the fenced tree protection zone. (4) During the construction stage of development, the applicant shall prevent the cleaning of equipment or material or the storage and disposal of waste material such as paints, oils, solvents, asphalt, concrete, motor oil or any other material harmful to the life of a tree within the drip line of any protected tree or group of trees. (5) No damaging attachment, wires, signs or permits may be fastened to any protected tree. (6) Large property areas containing protected trees and separated from construction or land clearing areas, road rights -of -way and utility easements may be "ribboned off," rather than erecting protective fencing around each tree as required in subsection (G)(3) above. This may be accomplished by placing metal t-post stakes a maximum of fifty (50) feet apart and tying ribbon or rope from stake -to -stake along the outside perimeters of such areas being cleared. (7) The installation of utilities, irrigation lines or any underground fixture requiring excavation deeper than six (6) inches shall be accomplished by boring under the root system of protected existing trees at a minimum depth of twenty-four (24) inches. The auger distance is established from the face of the tree (outer bark) and is scaled from tree diameter at breast height as described in the chart below. Tree Diameter at Breast Height (inches) Auger Distance From Face of Tree (feet) 0-2 1 3-4 2 5-9 5 10-14 10 15-19 12 Over19 15 Comment Number: 3 10/07/2014: Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 Add a tree protection note number 8 that says in effect the following. All tree pruning and removal work on the site and on indicated trees off -site shall done by a business holding a current City of Fort Collins Arborist Licence where required by code Page 5 of 13 Department: Environmental' ning Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970.224.6143, lex[a)fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/03/2014 10/03/2014: No comments. Department: Forestry Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tuchanan cDfcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: Please provide written documentation that the property owner to the north where trees are shown to be removed or pruned agrees to grant permission for that work to occur. This includes the large cottonwoods off the north boundary of the project. Page 4 of 13 Comment Numl 11 Comment Originated: 10/06/2014 10/06/2014: In lieu of a full lighting -plan, can you provide catalog cut sheets for the new lighting fixtures planned. In addition, please add a note to the site plan that light fixtures will be down -directional with sharp cut-off luminaries. Comment Number: 12 10/07/2014: From the City's GIS Department: Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 Projects with three or more tenant units require the Unit Level Addressing form to be completed and submitted to the GIS Department once plans have met final approval through Development Review and are recorded with the City. This can occur anytime during construction, but before any utilities or address signs are installed. All addressing will be determined by the GIS Department and submitted to Poudre Fire Authority, USPS, Building Services, and Fort Collins Utilities. Failure to contact GIS and determining addresses through other means may result in address changes. The Unit Level Addressing form can be obtained by contacting the GIS office at gis@fcgov.com or (970) 416-2483. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Marc Virata, 970.221.6567, mviratana.fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10107/2014:The civil drawings will need to add the following note to the plan set. "Damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be replaced or restored in like kind at the Developers expense prior to the acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. The limits of the repairs will be identified in the field by the City Engineering Inspector prior to and over the course of the project and will not be shown on the plans." Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: 3.3.2(D)(7) of the Land Use Code requires that the existing overhead utility along the alley is either undergrounded abutting the property, or conduit is provided abutting the property to help accommodate future undergrounding. Under the presumption that conduit is provided abutting the property instead of undergrounding, please ensure this is indicated on the civil plan set. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10107/2014: Information in the drainage letter indicated the use of permeable paver for the parking lot on the northeast portion of the site. The civil plans provide a typical section of porous gravel pavement in the detail sheet, but doesn't appear to identify and depict the limits of the porous pavement on the plans. Depending on the proximity of the use of porous pavement abutting City right-of-way, the use of a concrete cut-off wall may be needed. Under the premise that a 5 foot buffer is implemented from the right-of-way to the edge of the permeable paver area, a cut-off wall would not be needed. Is it certain that the permeable pavement system will not utilize an underdrain and stay on site? Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/07/2014 10/07/2014: Can the civil drawings utilize distinct lineweights that would differentiate existing from proposed? It is difficult to ascertain beyond what is specifically labelled, what is existing infrastructure and what is new infrastructure. Additionally, proposed contours and existing contours are shown with the same lineweight and not all proposed contours show to tie into existing contours at the property boundary, making it uncertain whether any offsite construction is needed with the project. Please provide additional clarity for verification. Page 3 of 13 Comment Numt 5 Comment Originated: 10/06/2014 10/06/2014: Although two handicap spaces can be provided, only 1 is required. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/06/2014 10/06/2014: There is limited space for the westem-most parking space to back up and get turned around. For four, 2-bedroom units, a minimum of 5 spaces are required. One parking space could be removed, shifting the western -most parking stall further to the east to provide a hammerhead -like turnaround space when backing out. If the length of the bicycle parking space is reduced to meet fire access, this may also provide the necessary space to provide maneuvering without the need to eliminate a parking stall. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 10/06/2014 10/06/2014: Several trees are shown to be either removed or planted outside the property boundaries -- is there an agreement in place with the neighboring property regarding these changes? We will need to see a letter or documentation from the adjacent owner agreeing to proposed landscaping changes. A table should be added to the tree protection and mitigation plan outlining which trees (if any) are mitigation trees for those being removed. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 10/06/2014 10/0612014: There are a couple inconsistencies between the site and landscape plans that should be resolved: - The site plan shows the walkway being concrete, but shown as crusher -fines on the landscape plan. To meet Land Use Code standards, the walkway should be concrete. - The landscaped area north of the parking stalls are shown as bluegrass on the site plan, but a combination of vines and switchgrass on the landscape plan. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 10/06/2014 10/06/2014: On the elevation sheets, please dimensions for the height of the building to the top of roof and to the top of the eaves. Please also add the colors of the building or a note that they are to match existing structure if same. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 10/06/2014 10/06/2014: Please add or edit the following site plan elements: - The dimension to the front of the porch is shown as 15.33', but it appears closer to 26'. - The parking stall labels show them as 8'-wide, but they actually appear to be 9'-wide. 9' is the standard parking stall width. - Show a demarcation line on the plans representing the dividing line between the rear and front half of the lot. - Update the signature blocks on the site plan to current language (see handout for example). - Please add a land use and site coverage table on the site plan (see handout for example). The trash enclosure details may need to be shrunk to accommodate this. Page 2 of 13 Fort Collins October 10, 2014 Dick Anderson Anderson Assoc. Architects/Engineers LLC 422 E. Oak St Fort Collins, CO 80524 RE: 626 S. Whitcomb Four Plex, FDP140023, Round Number 1 Community Development and Neighborhood services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com/deve/opmentreview 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, Ryan Mounce, at 970-224-6186 or rmounce@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Planning Services Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970.224-6186, rmounce(a)fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/06/2014 10/06/2014: Will the wood privacy trellis on the north side be attached to the building, or built along the property line? If built along the property line, the height will need to be lowered to that of a standard privacy fence (6'). Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/06/2014 10/06/2014: Additional elements should be used to screen and provide for privacy on the south side of the project where the patio and entrances face the southern neighbor. Additional landscape elements such as canopy or ornamental trees or trellis features should be incorporated. A 6' privacy fence could also be provided in addition to the landscaping elements. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/06/2014 10/06/2014: In addition to the landscaping elements shown, a 6' fence is needed along the northern and southern property lines in the parking area to meet Land Use Code perimeter screening standards for parking lots. If the cottonwood trees north of the parking area on the neighbors lot are to be removed, new trees will also be needed north of the parking stalls to meet Land Use Code standards. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/06/2014 10/06/2014: The standard width for a two-way drive aisle is 24'. As additional space for increasing this width is limited, a modification of standard should be requested. Standard parking stall lengths are 19' but 20' is shown. A foot could be reduced from each parking stall's length and devoted to the parking aisle, increasing it's width to 21'. Page 1 of 13