HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPRING CREEK STATION (2105 S. COLLEGE AVE.) - PDP - PDP160020 - CORRESPONDENCE - (5)Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Please indicate on the utility plans the location of the roof drain
connection to the storm pipe system.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 12
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Please modify note 5 on the cover sheet of the landscape plans to
include storm sewer lines in the landscape/utility separation requirements, as
noted on the redlined plans.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Please dedicate a utility easement for the existing waterline. The
easement should be 10' on either side of the waterline, approximately 20' in
width through the parcel included in this plat.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: The Plat is showing an existing 12' utility easement that is located
where the proposed building is going to sit. Are you planning to vacate this
easement? Who does the utility easement belong to?
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 10
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Site Plan — There are several existing easements shown on the
site plan that don't quite seem to match the easements shown on the plat.
Please reconcile.
Comment Number: 11
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: It appears as though the proposed building footprint overlaps the
15' utility easement that is located on the west side of the site. Generally this is
not allowed. Who does the utility easement belong to?
Department: Zoning
Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2338, mglasgow@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated:
07/26/2016
08/03/2016: LUC 3.2.2(K)(5) The total number of parking spaces (166) will
require a minimum of (6) handicap spaces with at least one van -accessible
space.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated:
07/26/2016
08/03/2016: Please show parking stall and drive aisle dimensions for covered
parking area as part of LUC3.2.2(L)
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated:
07/26/2016
08/03/2016: Please show location of trash enclosure or provide detail of trash
and recycling plans.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated:
07/26/2016
08/03/2016: Where is the mechanical equipment located?
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated:
07/26/2016
O8/03/2016: Bicycle parking required as part of 3.2.2(C)(4)
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Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: 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
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated:
07/19/2016: Please update contact information on the cover sheet of the Utility
Plans, per redlines.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated:
07/19/2016: The Utility Department recommends conducting a fire flow test,
during the course of design, on the existing 6" waterline that this site is
proposing to tap into to verify that adequate fire flows are available in this
location. If there are not adequate fire flows at this location, this project will be
responsible to upsize the main to the extents required to achieve required fire
flows.
Comment Number: 3
07/19/2016
07/19/2016
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: The proposed water meter will need to be placed outside of that
easement. (It cannot be built this close to the water main. It should be at least
10' away from the main.) These plans will also need to show and callout the curb
stop.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: The proposed fire service will need to be placed such that it is not
going through the proposed water meter. The fire service will also need to have
an isolation valve on the service line and a thrust block at the connection point to
the main.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: If the proposed sanitary sewer service ends up being sized at less
than 8", it will need to be connected to the sewer main, not the manhole. Also,
since the connection is occurring on the neighboring property, you will need to
get an easement from that neighbor to install your service into their property. For
this preliminary approval, a Letter of Intent from that property owner will be
required to be submitted to the City that indicates their approval of the sewer
connection and that they will grant an easement during the final design and
platting of the project.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: The existing sewer and water services to the existing buildings will
need to be identified and shown on a demo plan. The demo plan should then
clearly show which services will need to be removed and abandoned at the
main.
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Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: Please label the Point Of Beginning.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: If you choose to keep existing off -site easements on the plat, you
need to label what they are. See redlines.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: There is plat language missing. See redlines.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: The boundary closes.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated:
07/25/2016
07/25/2016: We would prefer that the project name on all plans be "Spring
Creek Station" rather than an address. With this property being replatted, the
address could change.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated:
07/25/2016
07/25/2016: The bearings & distances on the property boundary should match
the Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated:
07/25/2016
07/25/2016: Some of the right of way descriptions shown are incorrect. If they
are going to stay on the plan, they should match what is shown on the
Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated:
07/25/2016
07/25/2016: Some of the easement descriptions shown are incorrect. If they
are going to stay on the plan, they should match what is shown on the
Subdivision Plat.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Nicole Hahn, 970-221-6820, nhahn@fcqov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 08/02/2016
08/02/2016: We will have to work with you as you develop your landscape
plans to ensure there is good sight distance at the entry to the garage. The
opposing off set through traffic adds some complexity to this movement, and we
want to make this area as visible as possible.
Topic: Traffic Impact Study
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 08/02/2016
08/02/2016: The Fort Collins multimodal transportation level of service was not
addressed in the study. This can be found in Appendix H in LCUASS.
An addendum memo with a narrative related to the multimodal LOS can be
submitted as a supplement to the traffic study.
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Comment Number: 28
Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: Some of the easement descriptions shown are incorrect. If they
are going to stay on the plan, they should match what is shown on the
Subdivision Plat.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: SHADOW STUDY: We would prefer that the project name on all
plans be "Spring Creek Station" rather than an address. With this property
being replatted, the address could change.
Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: SHADOW STUDY: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: We would prefer that the project name on all plans be "Spring
Creek Station" rather than an address. With this property being replatted, the
address could change.
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: We would prefer that the project name on all plans be "Spring
Creek Station" rather than an address. With this property being replatted, the
address could change.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: We would prefer that the name be "Spring Creek Station" to
match the other plans.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: Please make changes to the Statement Of Ownership And
Subdivision as marked. See redlines.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: Are there any Lienholders for this property? If so, please add a
signature block. If not, please add a note stating there are none, and include
response in written comments.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: Please label the west & east lines of Lot 3, Bankcenter Square
First Filing. See redlines.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: All easements must be labeled & locatable. See redlines.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: The "Found PK Nail In Asphalt" needs to be upgraded with PLS #
attached. See redlines.
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Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, icounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 18
Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: We would prefer that the project name on all plans be "Spring
Creek Station" rather than an address. With this property being replatted, the
address could change.
Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 23
Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: We would prefer that the project name on all plans be "Spring
Creek Station" rather than an address. With this property being replatted, the
address could change.
Comment Number: 24
Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: The City has moved to the NAVD88 vertical datum, and as of
January 1, 2015, all projects are required to be on NAVD88 datum. Please
provide the following information for the Benchmark Statement in the EXACT
format shown below.
PROJECT DATUM: NAVD88
BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PLAN SET IS USING NAVD88 FOR A VERTICAL
DATUM. SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENTS HAVE USED NGVD29
UNADJUSTED FOR THEIR VERTICAL DATUMS.
IF NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM IS REQUIRED FOR ANY PURPOSE,
THE FOLLOWING EQUATION SHOULD BE USED: NGVD29 UNADJUSTED
= NAVD88 - X.XX'.
Comment Number: 25 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: The Basis Of Bearings statement should match the Subdivision
Plat.
Comment Number: 26 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 27 Comment Originated: 07/25/2016
07/25/2016: Some of the right of way descriptions shown are incorrect. If they
are going to stay on the plan, they should match what is shown on the
Subdivision Plat.
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Comment Number: 14
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Appendix B — The StormCAD table indicates slightly different flow
values than those shown in the runoff table in the report. Please check to make
sure these match. Also, please indicate on the plans where the roof drain
connection into the storm pipe system is to occur.
Comment Number: 15
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Appendix B — Please clarify what specific pipe the Worksheet for
Circular Pipe is for.
Comment Number: 16
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: The City's stormwater criteria have been updated to include LID
requirements since your conceptual review submittal. A meeting to go over
stormwater requirements is recommended at this preliminary stage. Please
contact Heather McDowell at (970) 224-6065 or hmcdowell@fcgov.com to set
up a meeting.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Water quality and LID devices/chambers, etc need to be shown on
these preliminary plans.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all onsite drainage
facilities will be included as part of the Development Agreement. More
information and links can be found at:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/sto rmwater/sto rmwater-quality/low-i m
pact -development
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Per Colorado Revised Statute §37-92-602 (8) effective August 5,
2015, criteria regarding detention drain time will apply to this project. As part of
the drainage design, the engineer will be required to show compliance with this
statute using a standard spreadsheet (available on request) that will need to be
included in the drainage report. Upon completion of the project, the engineer
will also be required to upload the approved spreadsheet onto the Statewide
Compliance Portal.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: The 2016 city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is
$8,217/acre for new impervious area over 350 square feet and there is a
$1,045/acre of site review fee. No fee is charged for existing impervious area.
These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is issued.
Information on fees can be found at:
http://www.fcgov. co m/uti I ities/b usiness/b u i lders-an d-developers/plant-investmen
t-development-fees or contact Jean Pakech at 221-6375 for questions on fees.
There is also an erosion control escrow required before the Development
Construction permit is issued. The amount of the escrow is determined by the
design engineer, and is based on the site disturbance area, cost of the
measures, or a minimum amount in accordance with the Fort Collins
Stormwater Manual.
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Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Hydrologic Criteria— Please note that runoff coefficient values
cannot exceed 1.0. Please see the Runoff Chapter, Section 2.1 for information
on the frequency factor calculations. Please update your runoff calculations
accordingly.
Comment Number: 10
07/19/2016: Water Quality Requirements -
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
• Standard Water Quality requirements per the Fort Collins Stormwater
Criteria Manual are: fifty percent of the site runoff is required to be treated using
the standard water quality treatment as described in the Fort Collins Stormwater
Manual, Volume 3-Best Management Practices (BMPs).
(hftp://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-f
orms-guidelines-regulations/stormwater-criteria) Extended detention is the
usual method selected for water quality treatment; however the use of any of the
BMPs is encouraged.
• Enhanced (or LID) Water Quality requirements per the Fort Collins
Stormwater Criteria Manual are: Low Impact Development (LID) requirements
are required on all new or redeveloping property which includes sites required
to be brought into compliance with the Land Use Code. These require a higher
degree of water quality treatment with one of the two following options:
a. 50% of the newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID
techniques and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious.
b. 75% of all newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID
techniques.
• The existing inlet and pipe system located at the northwest corner of the site
is providing standard water quality treatment for the portion of the site draining
toward that inlet. Per the standard water quality and LID requirements, you will
then need to provide LID treatment for the balance of the site.
• LID systems do not include mechanical separator devices.
Comment Number: 11
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: The drainage report must discuss the four -step process for
selecting structural BMP's. This process is outlined in the 2011 version of the
Urban Drainage Manual, Volume 3, Section 4.0. This version is posted on the
City's website.
Comment Number: 12
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Please include more detailed information in the narrative about
how you arrived at the allowable release rates from both the westerly and
easterly basins. It needs to be clear that the proposed condition release rates
do not exceed the existing condition release rates in either direction.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Appendix B — The UD-Detention spreadsheet cannot be used to
calculate detention volumes in the City of Fort Collins because it utilizes Denver
rainfall data. Please build your own mass balance spreadsheet using the
Modified FAA Procedure as outlined in the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria
Manual, Volume 2, Chapter 10, Section 3.2.3.
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Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: The Lighting Plan needs a schedule and cut sheets of the selected
fixtures. The point -by -point illuminance plan must be calibrated using a light
loss factor of 1.00. Also the Lighting Plan must include the U.S. Department of
Energy - Lighting Facts and provide ratings for Backlight, Uplight and Glare
(B.U.G). Since all fixtures must be fully shielded, the lighting designer should
strive to achieve a BUG rating of B-1, U-0, G-1. If LED is used, all Kelvin
temperatures must be limited to no greater than 3,000 degrees to mitigate glare
and harshness.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Basil Harridan, 970-224-6035, bhamdan@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016
08/01/2016: No Erosion Control Plans or Report were submitted as part of this
original submittal. These will need to be provided and ESC issues should be
addressed at an FDP level submittal.
Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Grading Plan — It is hard to see what is proposed for the grading
plan along the north property line. Please provide a detail to show that
stormwater is being intercepted into the inlets and the storm pipe and not
draining onto the neighbor's property to the north.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Grading Plan —the proposed storm pipe shown along the northern
property line is very close to the property line and would require an easement
from the neighbor if you plan to keep it this close to the property line. (Typical
storm pipe easement widths are a minimum of 20'.) Consider moving the storm
pipe at least 10' south to keep the limits of installation and maintenance of that
pipe on your property.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Grading Plan — the sidewalk along the south side of the building
looks like its elevated higher than the finished floor of the building. With the Final
Utility Plans, please provide a detail and/or cross-section of this.
Topic: Drainage Report
Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 07/19/2016
07/19/2016: Historic Drainage - The inlet located at the northwest corner of the
project site was installed as a part of the Max BRIT project. Design information
on that inlet and storm pipe should be included and referenced in this report. (I
can email you some of the pertinent pages from that report. If you want to review
the entire report, I can put it on a dropbox link for you.) Please note that the
developed condition runoff toward that inlet and the receiving swale from this
project will need to be no more than what was assumed for the BRT project.
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Comment Number: 16
Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: The same comment applies to the roofline. Section 3.10.5(B)
requires that flat -roofed buildings feature a three-dimensional cornice on all
walls facing streets or connecting walkways or otherwise be broken up to avoid
a long continuous roofline. It appears the building complies but the extent of the
various roof parapets and overhangs in relation to the wall plane needs to be
dimensioned to assure compliance.
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: One of the main criticisms of The Summit Apartments is the lack
of any meaningful relationship to South College and the broader community.
The complex is viewed as being isolated and out of scale. Staff would like to
explore ways for this project to overcome these issues. Please consider
adding a ground -floor architectural feature(s) to the right side of the east
elevation to strengthen the relationship of the building to the South College
Avenue and the larger neighborhood (South College Heights). Perhaps a
projecting element or ground floor patios with overhangs or some other element
could be added to introduce an attractive feature at the ground level. Would it
be possible for the ground floor east -facing units to feature individual exterior
entries, porches, patios, stoops or other treatments enhance the relationship to
the broader community?
Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: There are a series of windows on the ends of the east and west
elevation that appear flat in relationship to the fagade. The overall articulation of
the building would be improved if these windows were upgraded with additional
trim, or sills or lintels.
Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: The person doors on the north, south and west elevations are not
very well demarcated on the elevations. They appear as simple recesses
without any other components that benefit the overall articulation. Please
consider highlighting these person doors with additional features so that the
ground floor of the building continues to contribute to the pedestrian scale.
Comment Number: 20
Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: The steel screen walls for the garage may need to be softened
with additional trim such as sills or lintels. Also, the color may need to be a
color tone that is more complementary to the overall color scheme. Please
consider a color that more closely resembles the alternate color brick panels.
Comment Number: 21
08/03/2016:
Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
On the south elevation, it is difficult to read the second floor courtyard. Perhaps
the graphics could be more detailed to indicate how this feature contributes to
the overall architectural character of the south fagade.
Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: A material and color board would be helpful to see how all the
components work together.
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Comment Number: 10
Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: Please label the trash and recycling area. If these are to be
located internally, please note on the Site Plan. Please be aware to size these
containers properly as it is illegal to deposit cardboard products in the trash.
With regard to a best practice approach to recycling within multi family projects,
please contact Caroline Mitchell, Environmental Planner, 221 6288.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: In designing the entrance to the below grade and at grade under
structure parking, please note the standards found in Section 3.10.4(D) (3)(a f).
These standards are intended to add a measure of safety and reduce any
conflicts between vehicles entering and exiting the structure and pedestrians.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: There is an existing mature Honey Locust at the southeast corner
of the site that looks like it's outside the building envelope and the access drive
that the Landscape Plan indicates to be removed. Is there any reason this tree
can't be preserved?
Comment Number: 13
Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: Due to the grade difference along both north and south property
lines, will retaining walls be needed? If so, please call out on both the site and
landscape plans. Also, be sure to specify the material used for these walls. If
needed, please construct these walls out of split -face or textured concrete
masonry units, or other decorative concrete products, but not smooth -face
block.
Comment Number: 14
Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: Section 3.10.5(F)(3) requires that buildings in the Transit -Oriented
Development Overlay Zone (T.O.D.) that are greater than two stories must be
designed so that upper portions of the building are stepped back from the base.
The adequacy of the upper floor step -backs will be evaluated by the extent to
which they advance objectives related to providing a pedestrian scale along
sidewalks, enhancing compatibility with the scale and massing of nearby
buildings, preserving sunshine patterns in adjacent spaces and preserving
views. It appears that the upper floors are not stepped back. Staff is mostly
concerned about the pedestrian experience along the south elevation and the
relationship between the treatment along the garage and the ten foot wide
sidewalk. The pedestrian scale and experience walking along the screen walls
for the garage needs to be considered in the architectural design of the south
elevation.
Comment Number: 15
Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: On the architectural elevations, we need to be able to evaluate the
extent of the recesses and projections of the building modules. While the
perspective renderings are helpful, no dimensions are provided. Please
include a plan view line, with dimensions, that describes the variation in the
massing of the building at the ground level that corresponds to the architectural
elevation.
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: The site plan needs to be expanded to the south and east in order
to provide a broader context in relationship to South College Avenue to the east
and the shopping center circulation system to the south. It would be helpful to
see the relationship of the subject site to the intersection of S. College and
Rutgers. We need to see how the vehicular and sidewalk networks tie into the
adjoining developments. Perhaps a separate Contextual Site Plan would be a
good idea.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
Also, on the west, the site plan needs to indicate what the sidewalk on the north
side of the public courtyard ties into as it leaves the site.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: On the site plan, please use a graphic that highlights the 35-foot
wide Ingress -Egress Road Right -of -Way. This circulation is critical in depicting
how access is gained to and from the site. Without a graphic, this system gets
a little lost.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: On the site plan, pleases label all sidewalk widths.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: Is there any opportunity to add east -west sidewalks in the existing
east -west access drive between S. College and the subject site? Perhaps
these walks could be attached. If the existing roadway width is not sufficient for
walks on both sides, then it appears that a walk on the south side would better
align with the building entrance than the north side.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
In the site data table, please add a column for the minimum required parking
based on the number of bedrooms per unit (Section 3.2.2(K)(1)(a)1. so this
number can be compared to the number of spaces provided.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: Bicycle parking is required at a minimum ratio of one space per
bedroom. There is no data provided as to the number of bike parking spaces.
Also, please note that a minimum of 60% of the total must be enclosed and the
balance may be outside in fixed racks. This data needs to be added to the
table. Also, please indicate the locations of the enclosed spaces and exterior
racks.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: Standard notes will be provided to be added to the Site Plan.
Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: The plaza on the west complies with the Midtown Plan. Please
consider upgrading the plaza to include seat walls.
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does not appear it can be met via the prescriptive measure of the code, the
intent of the code shall be maintained via alternative means of compliance.
These alternative means shall include applicable provisions of the high rise
code and should include but may not be limited to multiple roof access points
via stairwells, pressurized stairwells, areas of refuge with communication in
stairwells, walk out roof access, standpipes in the stairwells with hose
connections for roof operations, occupant notification, and possibly a fire
department command center. A letter to the fire marshal shall be submitted with
a proposal for meeting the intent of the code and further discussion is advised.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/08/2016
07/08/2016: EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENT
The limits of the fire lane shall be fully labeled on the plat and shown on the plans
as an Emergency Access Easement (EAE).
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/08/2016
07/08/2016: FIRE LANE CONNECTION TO THE MAX TRANSIT LINE
> The proposed fire lane connection to the Max Transit line will have to be
approved by the City Transportation Department and Poudre Fire Authority.
Currently, the connection point is undersized at approximately 8'. Any gate
design less than 20' width will require approval by the fire marshal, but shall be
no less than 16' wide. Turning radii may need to be adjusted so as to allow full
vehicle movement.
> In addition, the connection will require an approved electric, functioning gate
for emergency access only. The opening mechanism should comply with
existing Max corridor access standards although an Opticon function may also
be warranted. Further discussion will be needed.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 07/13/2016
07/13/2016: FIRE LANE CONNECTION TO MAX LINE - UPDATED
I contacted Transit Planner Emma Belmont at FC Transportation Dept. to get a
read on the possible emergency access connection to the Max Line. She
informed me that is on Railroad ROW and permission to access would have to
come from the railroad. She considers it highly unlikely that the railroad will
approve the connection. If so, the proposed access plan will need to be
reconsidered.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 08/03/2016
08/03/2016: FIRE LANE ON SOUTH SIDE
The city staff meeting today mentioned that negotiations are underway with
Whole Foods to create better cross -site access and clean up exiting
easements between the properties. PFA would like to once again entertain the
idea of providing for an Emergency Access Easement on the south side of
Spring Creek Station to help mitigate perimeter access problems inherent at
the site.
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Department: Light And Power
Contact: Coy Althoff, , CAlthoff@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/29/2016
07/29/2016: Both single phase & 3-phase power facilities are running along the
south and the west side of the property lines.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 07/29/2016
07/29/2016: Electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges and any system
modification charges necessary will apply to this project.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 07/29/2016
07/29/2016: Contact Light and Power Engineering to coordinate the
transformer and electric meter locations, please show the locations on the utility
plans. 'Please note that minimum clearances around transformers are 3'
around the back and sides and 8' clearance from the front."'
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 07/29/2016
07/29/2016: Multi -family buildings are treated as commercial services;
therefore a(C-1) form must be filled out and submitted to Light & Power
Engineering. All secondary electric service work is the responsibility of the
developer and their electrical consultant or contractor.
Please provide a one line diagram and a C-1 form to Light and Power
Engineering. The C-1 form can be found at:
http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1 Form.pdf
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 07/29/2016
07/29/2016: You may contact FCU Light & Power, project engineering if you
have questions. (970) 221-6700. Please also reference our Electric Services
Standards (ESS) document at the following link.
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStandar
ds_FI NAL_17June2016.pdf
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 07/29/2016
07/29/2016: Please contact Light & Power Engineering if you have any
questions at 221-6700. Please reference our policies, development charge
processes, and use our fee estimator at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/bu ilders-and-developers.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, ilynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number:
Comment Originated: 07/08/2016
07/08/2016: STRUCTURES EXCEEDING WIN HEIGHT
IFC Appendix D105 and local amendments: In order to accommodate the
access requirements for aerial fire apparatus (ladder trucks), required fire lanes
shall be 30 foot wide minimum on at least one long side of the building. At least
one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within
a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be
positioned parallel to at least one entire side of the building. As this requirement
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early on in the design, that the new 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.
Applicants of new projects should email scarter@fcgov.com 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.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/22/2016
07/22/2016: Adoption of the 2015 I -Codes is anticipated for January 2017. Be
advised that permit applications submitted after the code adoption date will be
subject to the new codes and standards, as amended. For more information,
contact Sarah Carter, Plans Examiner at 970-416-2748 or scarter@fcgov.com.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 07/22/2016
07/22/2016: Construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended.
Current adopted codes are:
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 ([PC) as amended by the State of Colorado
2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
Fort Collins has amendments to most of the codes listed above. See the
fcgov.com/building web page to view them.
Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI Al17.1-2009.
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.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 07/22/2016
07/22/2016: City of Fort Collins IBC amendments require a full NFPA-13
sprinkler system in multifamily units with an exception for buildings with up to 6
dwelling units that are not more than 2 stories nor more 5000 sgft per floor.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 07/22/2016
07/22/2016: Building code and State statute CRS 9-5 requires project provide
accessible units. This project has 72 units and will need to achieve at least 36
points.
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1) ClimateWise program: fcgov.com/climatewise/
2) 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
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 jcharton@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: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 07/29/2016
07/29/2016:
Contact the City Forester for an on -site meeting to conduct an existing tree
inventory and receive information for a tree mitigation plan. This information will
need to be placed on the landscape plan. Existing trees will need to be
identified by species, size , condition and the mitigation requirement.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/29/2016
07/29/2016:
The large existing honeylocust at the south east corner of the site is in good
condition and warrants retention. Review the design around this tree for
accommodating its retention.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 07/29/2016
07/29/2016:
Along the south perimeter planting use canopy shade trees in place of the 6
Radiant Crab.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 07/29/2016
07/29/2016:
Use the standard City of Fort Collins Landscape notes. These notes are
available from the City Forester or from the project planner.
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Sarah Carter, 970-416-2748, scarter@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 07/22/2016
07/22/2016: Please schedule a pre -submittal meeting with Building Services
for this project. Pre -Submittal meetings assist the designer/builder by assuring,
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3) providing tree canopy cover;
4) creating visual interest year round;
5) complementing the architecture of a development;
6) providing screening of areas of low visual interest or visually intrusive site
elements;
7) establishing an urban context within mixed -use developments;
8) providing privacy to residents and users;
9) conserving water;
10) avoiding reliance on excessive maintenance;
11) promoting compatibility and buffering between and among dissimilar land
uses;
12) establishing spatial definition.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 07/26/2016
07/26/2016: If significant trees are on site, note Land Use Code (LUC) Section
3.2.1(C) that requires developments to submit a landscape and tree protection
plan, and if receiving water service from the City, an irrigation plan, that: "...(4)
protects significant trees, natural systems, and habitat, and (5) enhances the
pedestrian environment'. Note that a significant tree is defined as a tree having
DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) of six inches or more. If any of the trees within
this site have a DBH of greater than six inches, a review of the trees shall be
conducted with Tim Buchanan, City Forester (970-221-6361 or
tbuchanan @fcgov.com) to determine the status of the existing trees and any
mitigation requirements that could result from the proposed development.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 07/26/2016
07/26/2016: Add the following note to the landscape plans: "All tree removal
shown shall be completed outside of the songbird nesting season (Feb 1 - July
31) or a survey will be conducted of the trees to be removed to ensure that no
active nests are present."
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 07/26/2016
07/26/2016: Regarding site lighting and light fixtures, please note that The
American Medical Association (AMA) and International Dark -Sky Association
(IDA) both recommend using lighting that has a corrected color temperature
(CCT) of no more than 3000 degrees Kelvin, in order to limit the amount of blue
light in the night environment. Blue light brightens the night sky and creates more
glare than any other color of light. Both LED and metal halide fixtures contain
large amounts of blue light in their spectrum, and exposure to blue light at night
has been shown to harm human health and endanger wildlife, in part through
influence on circadian rhythms. Therefore, use of warmer color temperature
(warm white, 3000K or less) for light fixtures is preferred in addition to fixtures
with dimming capabilities. For further information regarding health effects
please see:
http://darksky.orglama-report-affirms-human-health-impacts-from-leds/
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 07/26/2016
07/26/2016: Our city has an established identity as a forward -thinking
community that cares about the quality of life it offers its citizens now and into
the future. Thus, the City of Fort Collins has many sustainability programs and
goals that may benefit this project. Of particular interest may be the:
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 08/01/2016
08/01/2016: An offsite access easement will be needed to connect to the
whole foods site to the south. This agreement will be needed prior to hearing.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016
08/01/2016: 3. Add the following note to the plat:
"There shall be no private conditions, covenants or restrictions that prohibit or
limit the installation of resource conserving equipment or landscaping that are
allowed by sections 12-120—12-122 of the City Code."
Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenberger@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 07/11/2016
07/11/2016: The project owes an additional $54.75 for the TDRF PDP fees.
The acreage included in the application did not match that on the subdivision
plat.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcqov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/26/2016
07/26/2016: The northern lot next to Sherwood lateral is no longer on the plan
thus an Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) is no longer needed to
determine existing natural resources on -site and buffer standards for those
resources per Land Use Code (LUC) Section 3.4.1.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/26/2016
07/26/2016: A more detailed Landscape Plan will be required and should
include scientific names of all species proposed, including detailed information
(species and seeding rate) for 6Native Seed MixZ denoted on current plan.
Note the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code requires that to the extent
reasonably feasible, all plans be designed to incorporate water conservation
materials and techniques [3.2.1 E(3)]. This includes use of low- water -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 also encouraged. Please refer to the Fort
Collins Native Plants document available online and published by the City of
Fort Collins Natural Areas Department for guidance on native plants; the link is:
http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/nativeplants2013.pdf. Additionally,
Environmental Planning can provide recommended native seed mixes
appropriate for this site and context.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/26/2016
07/26/2016: Note that in approving the required Landscape Plan, the decision
maker shall have the authority to determine the optimum placement and
interrelationship of required landscape plan elements such as trees, vegetation,
turf, irrigation, screening, buffering and fencing, based on the following criteria
outlined in LUC Section 3.2.1(H):
1) protecting existing trees, natural areas and features;
2) enhancing visual continuity within and between neighborhoods;
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City of
F,�ort Collins
Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
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August 5, 2016
Don Berland
BERLAND DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC
13394 E CONTROL TOWER RD
Englewood, CO 80112
RE: Spring Creek Station, PDP160020, Round Number 1
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 ortshepard@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Ragasa, 970.221.6603, mragasa@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 08/01/2016
08/01/2016: Existing (that will remain) and proposed easement need to be
shown on the Utility Plans.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 08/01/2016
08/01/2016: An emergency access easement will be needed for the fire lane
and an access easement will be needed for the 10' multi -use path to the south.
These will need to be dedicated on the plat with any other easements that will
be needed for drainage and utilities.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016
08/01/2016: There are portions of the building to the west that encroach into the
Utility easement. There is also the existing 12' utility easement that runs through
the building. No easements can be within the building's footprint.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016
08/01/2016: More information is needed for the two sidewalks connecting to
the MAX station. It appears that these walks will be crossing the existing drive
aisle. Will this development propose removing the access? Based on existing
conditions, ramps will be needed to get to the MAX station.