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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDELLENBACH AUTO STORAGE PUD - AMENDED FINAL - 22-94A - CORRESPONDENCE - STAFF'S PROJECT COMMENTSATTACHMENT C Pressure Calculation Worksheet 10/94 This form is intended as an irrigation design aid, related to the City's water conservation standard requiring irrigation systems to be designed to provide adequate sprinkler operating pressure. It is suggested that you photocopy a blank version of this form, in order to provide yourself with an adequate supply. Complete this form for the most pressure -demanding lateral, and submit it to the City with the irrigation plan. a. Pressure available at point -of -connection psi b. Pressure loss through meter - psi C. Pressure loss through backflow prevention device - psi d. Pressure loss in mainline pipe from backflow prevention device to remote control valve - psi e. Pressure loss through remote control valve - psi f. Pressure loss in lateral pipe from remote control valve to most remote sprinkler - psi g. Elevation change from point -of -connection to most remote sprinkler (0.43 psi per foot of elevation): pressure loss - psi or pressure gain + psi b. Miscellaneous losses through other valves, strainers, etc. (in some cases this will not be applicable) - psi i. Remaining pressure (subtract b through h from a) psi j. Minimum pressure required at sprinkler psi k. Difference (Subtract j from i. If the value is negative, a booster pump may be needed. If the value is more than +15 psi, pressure reduction may be necessary for this zone, and/or other zones.) psi ATTACHMENT B 10/94 Tap Size vs. Maximum Irrigated Turfgrass Area Tap Maximum Maximum Maximum Size Discharge Bluegrass Area Tall Fescue Area 5/8" 10 gpm 30,800 sf (0.71 ac) 38,500 sf (0.88 ac) V 25 gpm 77,000 sf (1.77 ac) 96,000 sf (2.20 ac) 1-1/2" 50 gpm 154,000 sf (3.54 ac) 192,500 sf (4.42 ac) 2" 80 gpm 246,500 sf (5.66 ac) 308,000 sf (7.07 ac) 3" 160 gpm 493,000 sf (11.32 ac) 616,000 sf (14.14 ac) NOTES: 1. This chart is intended as an irrigation design aid, related to the City's water conservation standard that limits the size of irrigated turfgrass area as a function of the tap size. The above values are calculated assuming peak daily evapotranspiration rates of 0.25 inches for Kentucky bluegrass and 0.20 inches for tall fescue. For the purposes of the calculations, it is assumed that the irrigation efficiency and tap utilization efficiency are equal to 100%, and the maximum time of irrigation is 8 hours. More realistically, however, this would be equivalent to irrigation and tap utilization efficiencies of 80%, and a maximum time of irrigation of 12 hours. 2. These maximum discharges assume a disk -type meter. In certain cases of irrigation -only taps that are 1-1/2" or larger, turbine meters are allowed, which have higher maximum discharge limits. Contact the City Water Utiliies for more information. Pipe Size vs. Maximum Flow Mainline Pipe 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2" 3" 4" PVC Class 160 PVC Class 200 PVC Sch. 40 Lateral Pipe 17 gpm 29 gpm 38 gpm 59 gpm 86 gpm 128 gpm 211 gpm 17 28 36 57 83 123 203 13 23 32 52 75 115 199 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2" 3" Polyethylene 20 gpm 35 gpm 48 gpm -- -- --- PVC Class 160 26 43 57 88 130 192 PVC Class 200 26 41 54 85 124 184 PVC Sch. 40 20 35 48 79 112 173 NOTES: 1. This chart is intended as an irrigation design aid, related to the City's water conservation standard that limits the maximum velocity of mainline pipe to 5.0 feet per second and the maximum velocity of lateral pipe to 7.5 feet per second. ATTACHMENT A ANNUAL WATER USE LATERAL DISCHARGE IRRIGATED AREA PRECIPITATION RATE AVERAGE ANNUAL IRRIGATION DEPTH VOLUME COST I.D. (G.P.M.) (S.F.) (IN./HOUR) (IN.) (GALS.) ($) Al 40.0 12,100 0.32 16 120,700 119 A2 42.0 13,050 0.31 16 130,150 129 A3 48.0 13,300 0.35 16 132,650 131 A4 25.0 1,500 1.60 16 15,000 15 A5 46.0 2,850 1.55 16 28,400 28 A6 5.5 490 1.08 8 2,450 2 TOTALS ----- ----- ----- ----- 424,000 $424 NOTES: 1. This table assumes the Fort Collins Water Utility water cost of $.99 per 1000 gallons. 2. The water use data above corresponds with the June 3, 1994 landscape plan by Acme Landscaping. INSTRUCTIONS TO IRRIGATION DESIGNERS FOR COMPLETING AN ANNUAL WATER USE C14ART 1. The above water use chart, including the notes, is an example of what the City of Fort Collins requires to be included on irrigation plans. 2. The discharge figures for each lateral can be calculated by summing the appropriate discharge values in the manufacturers' catalogs for the specified sprinklers, bubblers, or drip emitters. 3. Irrigated areas for each lateral can be calculated using scales and/or planimeters. This should be a "best estimate", splitting areas between zones as necessary. For drip irrigation, the irrigated area should approximate the area actually wetted by the emitters. As a general guideline, you can use one square foot for each perennial, four square feet for each shrub, and twelve square feet for each tree. 4. To calculate precipitation rate (inches per hour), multiply the discharge (gallons per minute) times the conversion factor of 96.26, and then divide by the irrigated area (square feet). 5. The average annual depth of irrigation can be determined by referring to the guide on the back of this sheet. 6. The annual volume of water (gallons) can be determined by multiplying the irrigated area (square feet) by the average annual depth of irrigation (inches), and then dividing by the conversion factor of 1.6. 7. The annual cost for the water is determined by multiplying the volume of water by the applicable cost of water. It is the responsibility of the irrigation designer to find out which water district serves the project, and to make sure the current water cost is used in the calculation. The phone numbers for 22. The irrigation system shall be designed such that the point -of -connection design pressure, minus the worst case system pressure losses, is greater than or equal to the design sprinkler operating pressure. (See Attachment C.) 23. The lateral pipe shall be sized such that there is less than or equal to a 10 percent variation between the highest and lowest sprinkler operating pressures on a zone. c. All sprinklers, bubblers, or emitters on a zone shall be of the same manufacturer. Additionally, all spray sprinklers on a zone shall have matched precipitation nozzles, and the nozzles for all rotary sprinklers on a zone shall be selected to approximate a uniform precipitation rate. d. Check valves shall be used on all low-lying sprinklers with 3 feet or more of lateral pipe head against them, and on all sprinklers along sidewalks. 13. A pressure reducing valve shall be installed on the mainline, or as a feature of the remote control valves, if it is anticipated that the operating pressure at any spray sprinkler, minus the maximum recommended pressure for that particular sprinkler, is equal to 20 psi or more. 14. A rain sensor shall be installed with each irrigation system, in order to interrupt irrigation in the event of a significant rainfall. 15. When drip irrigation is used, emitter discharges within any single zone shall not vary by more than 5 percent. If necessary because of long runs and/or elevation changes, pressure - compensating emitters shall be used. 16. Remote control valves shall have flow control stems. Sprinkler spacing For both cases below, the radius of throw is defined as the value shown in the manufacturer's specifications for the specific design operating pressure for the sprinkler. 17. With a square pattern layout, sprinklers shall be spaced no further apart than 1.0 times the manufacturer's published radius of throw. 18. With a triangular spacing layout, sprinklers shall be spaced no further apart than l .l times the manufacturer's published radius of throw. Hydraulic considerations 19. Where Kentucky bluegrass and/or Perennial Ryegrass is used for turfgrass, the tap size shall be sufficiently sized to deliver 0.25 inches of irrigation water over the turfgrass area within an 8 hour period. Where Turf -type Tall Fescue is used, the tap size shall be sufficiently sized to deliver 0.20 inches of irrigation water over the turfgrass area within an 8 hour period. For special circumstances, the City may allow exceptions to this standard. (See Attachment B) 20. The maximum system discharge shall be less than or equal to the maximum allowable, relative to the meter size, as determined by the City Water Utilities. This shall be as follows: 5/8" - 10 gpm, 1" - 25 gpm, 1-1/2" - 50 gpm, 2" - 80 gpm, 3" - 160 gpm. These maximum discharges assume a disk -type meter. In certain cases of irrigation -only taps that are 1-1/2" or larger, turbine meters are allowed, which have somewhat higher maximum discharge limits. Contact the City Water Utilities for more information. 21. The maximum velocities shall be less than or equal to 5.0 feet per second for mainline pipe and less than or equal to 7.5 feet per second for lateral pipe. (See Attachment B) 4. On steep grades, an irrigation method with a lower precipitation rate shall be used, in order to minimize runoff. Additionally, these areas shall be zoned separately, if practical. 5. Areas with significantly different solar exposures shall be zoned separately, when practical. 6. Different types of irrigation equipment (drip, micro -spray, spray, rotary, etc.) shall not be combined on the same zone. As an exception, drip and micro -spray equipment are permissible on the same zone. 7. As much as practical, the irrigation method shall be selected to correlate with the plant density. For example, drip irrigation or bubblers should be used for sparsely -planted trees and shrubs, and sprinklers should be used for turfgrass. 8. The type of sprinkler and associated nozzles should be selected to correlate with the size and geometry of the zone being irrigated. For example, pop-up spray sprinklers should be used for smaller and more chopped up areas. As a rule of thumb, sprinklers should be spaced no closer than 75 percent of the maximum radius of throw for the given sprinkler and nozzle. Equipment selection 9. A master valve should be installed on all irrigation systems with a tap of 2 inches or larger. 10. For irrigation systems that are on a combined -use tap, with a water meter installed further upstream to measure total water use, the installation of an irrigation -only sub -meter should be considered. This sub -meter would enable the owner and landscape maintenance contractor to more easily determine water use for irrigation, and would not be used for billing, purposes. The cost of installation and maintenance of the sub -meter shall be borne by the owner of the property, and not by the City. All such sub -meters shall be installed in accordance with the specifications established by the City Water Utilities. 11. The irrigation controller shall have a minimum of the following capabilities/features: a. multiple program b. percent watering c. multiple starts per day d. a large enough number of stations to prevent the necessity of combining zones on a single station that have dissimilar water requirements or precipitation rates, or exceed the hydraulic limitations of the tap. 12. Sprinklers and nozzles shall meet the following requirements: a. Spray sprinklers in turf areas shall have a minimum 3-1/2 inch pop-up riser height. b. The coverage arcs and radius of throw shall be selected and adjusted to water only vegetated areas and minimize overspray onto hard -surfaces, buildings, fences, etc. City of Fort Collins LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEM Standards for Water Conservation Irrigation Plan If areas of planting are extensive, the installation of an underground irrigation system shall be required and a final irrigation plan shall be submitted and approved by the City, prior to the issuance of the first building permit, or if no building permit is required, prior to the commencement of construction. If the water requirements of the plant material are low enough to be met with natural precipitation, and if a means of temporary irrigation is available to establish the plant material, the City may waive the requirement for an underground irrigation system. When required, the irrigation plan shall be accurate and clear, drawn to the same scale as the associated landscape plan, and include the following: a. the square footage of irrigation zones, lateral precipitation rates (inches/hour), and seasonal water use and cost. The seasonal water use data shall reflect the water requirements of the plants identified in the landscape plan associated with the irrigation plan. The irrigation plan shall reference the specific landscape plan, with its date and the designer's name. (Example and directions provided on Attachment A.) b. a general note stating the point -of -connection design pressure and the peak flow. For example, "The system design assumes a minimum dynamic pressure for the irrigation system of 75 psi at a maximum discharge of 50 gpm at the 1-1/2-inch tap and point - of -connection. The irrigation contractor shall verify pressure and flow on site prior to construction." c. the design criteria to assist the installer with field adjustments, in a general note or in the legend. The criteria shall include the sprinkler and nozzle specifications, the sprinkler discharge at the design operating pressure, and the maximum distance between sprinklers. d. a general note stating that "Any field adjustment or re -design of this irrigation system must conform to the City of Fort Collins' landscape irrigation standards." e. in the specifications, or as a general note, a requirement for the contractor installing the system to provide the owner with as -built drawings after the completion of the installation. f. details of the installation methods for bubblers or drip emitters, when the irrigation design includes these components. It must also include the number and discharge rate of emitters or bubblers per type of plant material. Irrigation methods and layout 2. Where untreated, raw, water is available from a nearby irrigation ditch or lake, it should be considered as a possible water source. 3. As much as practical, plants with dissimilar water requirements shall not be irrigated on the same zone. For example, turfgrass areas should be on separate zones from planting beds. V Guide to Landscape Water -requirement Categories Potential landscape water -requirement categories, including some of the plants. Categories are based on inches of supplemental water necessary per watering season. TURFGRASS High: 24"/season Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass Moderate: 16"/season Tall Fescue Low: 5"/season Buffalograss, Blue Grama PLANTINGS High Water Use: 20"/season Trees Birch, Cottonwood, Fir, non-native Maple, Willow Shrubs Hydrangea, Quince, Willow, Yew Perennials Cardinal Flower, Fern, Foxglove, Hosta, Meadow Rue Moderate Water Use: 14"/season Trees Aspen, Austrian Pine, Blue Spruce, Crabapple, Mountain Ash, Honeylocust, Linden, English or Red or White Oak, Redbud, Tatarian Maple Shrubs Cranberry Viburnum, Winged Euonymus, Honeysuckle, Lilacs, Potentilla Perennials Ajuga, Bishop's Weed, Bleeding Heart, Bugleweed, Hardy Chrysanthemum, Columbine, Coral Bells, Iris, Lupine, Peony, Periwinkle, Shasta Daisy Low Water Use: 8"/season Trees Bigtooth or Rocky Mountain Maple, Bristlecone or Ponderosa Pine, Golden Raintree, Green Ash, Kentucky Coffeetree, Rocky Mountain Juniper, Russian Hawthorne, Western Catalpa, Western Hackberry Shrubs American Plum, Bluemist Spirea, Cotoneasters, Golden Currant, Grape Holly, Littleleaf Mockorange, Mugho Pine, Potentilla, Shrub Rose, Siberian Peashrub Perennials Basket -of -Gold, Coreopsis, Candytuft, Daylilies, Dianthus, Harebell, Himalayan Border Jewel, Lamb's Ear, Perennial Statice, Primrose, Sweet Woodruff Very Low Water Use: 4"/season Trees Amur Chokecherry, Bur Oak, Canyon Maple, Pinyon Pine Shrubs Apache Plume, Buffaloberry, Junipers, Mexican Cliffrose, Mountain Mahogany, New Mexican Privet, Rabbitbrush, Russian Sage, Sand Cherry, Saskatoon Serviceberry, Three -leaf Sumac, Yucca Perennials Blue Flax, Cacti, Gaillardia, Gayfeather, Hardy Ice Plant, Poppy Mallow, Prairie or Purple Coneflower, Pussytoes, Penstemon, Sedum, Snow -in -Summer, Sulfur Flower, Woolly Thyme, Yarrow NON -PLANT AREAS Non -irrigated areas without plants; including walks, patios, etc. Not including parking lots or drives. City of Fort Collins LANDSCAPING STANDARDS for Water Conservation Landscape Plan Requirements 1. The landscape plan shall contain a general note calling for the review and approval by the City of Fort Collins of any required irrigation system for the landscape. 2. The landscape plan shall include the total area (in square feet) for each landscape category. Landscape categories are based on water requirements. For a list of possible categories, see the Guide to Landscape Water -Requirement Categories on the reverse side of this page. Design Considerations 3. To the extent practical, plants with similar water requirements shall be grouped together on the same irrigation zones. 4. The landscape shall be designed with efficient irrigation layout in mind. For example, the dimensions of turfgrass areas should be in multiples of the radius of throw of the specified sprinklers, and the geometry should be such that overspray is minimized. 5. Steep grades shall be minimized. Where steep grades are necessary, the landscape shall be designed to minimize water runoff and to take advantage of the water that does run off. 6. Where south -facing berms of 25% slope or greater exist, the plants used should be lower water - requiring species. 7. Narrow landscaped strips less than 8' wide shall be minimized. Where necessary, such as between sidewalk and street, they should be planted with lower water -requiring plant species. 8. Mulches shall be used for planting beds. The mulch can be either organic or inorganic, and shall be applied to a minimum depth of 3 inches. In order to prevent large expanses of barren mulch, there shall be a minimum plant cover of 50 percent within 5 years of planting. Natural Area Preservation 9. If there are portions of the site that are worthy of preservation, the alternative of leaving them undisturbed or with only slight improvements should be considered. The worthiness of such sites shall be determined by the City's Natural Resources Director. Other good practices for water -efficient landscapes, but not required Send soil samples to a testing laboratory to analyze nutrient and fertilizer needs. For most soils, add at least 3 cubic yards of compost per 1,000 square feet. Rototill to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. Consider using lower water -requiring turf and ornamental grasses. Tall fescue is a good substitute for Kentucky bluegrass in many situations. Buffalograss, blue grama, little bluestem, sideoats grama, smooth brome, crested wheatgrass and western wheatgrass are grasses that work well in areas where a natural look is desirable. For more information about these grasses, call the CSU Department of Horticulture at 491-7019. City of Fort Collins Water Conservation Standards for LANDSCAPING and LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS General Information What are the water conservtion standards? There are two separate standards for water conservation; landscaping and landscape irrigation systems. The standards for Landscaping promote the installation of landscapes that require less water. The standards for Landscape Irrigation Systems ensure that the irrigation system is designed to efficiently apply the amount of water the landscape needs. What projects are subject to the standards? All projects within the city limits that are required to submit a landscape plan to the City as part of the development review process. In general, this includes all commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi -family projects. Duplexes are also included when they are part of a planned unit development. Note that the standards apply to common areas of single-family developments, but do not apply to single-family residential lots. What do I have to do to comply with the standards? 1. Submit a landscape plan as part of the development review process. The plan must meet the standards before the development plan is approved. 2. Submit an irrigation plan as part of the construction permit review process. The City will review the plan, and then inspect the system after installation. The irrigation plan and system inspection must be approved by the City before a certificate of occupancy is issued. If construction of the irrigation system is delayed until after construction is completed, a certificate of occupancy can be issued only with an acceptable bond deposited with the City. How strict are the standards? The standards most important to water conservation are mandatory requirements, identified with the word shall. Other standards are more flexible, they use the phrases should or to the extent practical. These are enforced on a case -by -case basis. How do I get copies of the standards? Pick up copies of the standards for Landscaping and/or Landscape Irrigation Systems at the Planning Department at 281 N. College or at the Water Utilities at 700 Wood Street. For more information, or to have copies of the standards mailed to you, call the Water Utilities at 221-6681. 7/96 3. Please provide the existing off -site contours for this proposed development. Show further details of the topography to the east. The drainage from the new parking lot must be shown to drain to the pond. and not to the south. RESPONSE: 4. Please provide detail of the proposed and existing sub -basins for this site and the area which contributes to the detention pond. Also provide a drainage summary table on the drainage plans. RESPONSE: 5. Please show the detail of the gravel filter. Please refer to the redlined plans and report for additional review comments. PROJECT COMMENT SHEET City of Fort Collins Current Planning DATE: November 27, 1996 DEPT: Stormwater Utility PROJECT: #22-94A Dellenbach Auto Storage PUD - Amended Final PLANNER: Mike Ludwig All comments must be received by: Monday, December 16, 1996 A written response for each of the following comments must be submitted, with the redlined plans and report, at time of project resubmittal. The responses must note any revisions or clarifications completed in result of these comments. If responses are not submitted with the resubmittal, the project will be returned to the applicant without further review. This procedure will help the review process become more efficient and effective. Thank you. 1. The pond must be within a drainage easement. Please provide by separate document. A c- -istruction easement will be necessary if the pond requires any modifications. RESPONSE: 2. Please provide the As -Built stage -storage calculations for the Swallow subdivision Lot 3 detention pond_ The pond must have a capacity greater than the required volume of 9, 972 cubic feet. Please also show the existing contours of the detention pond along with outfall inverts. Also provide the as -built minimum opening elevations for the adjacent building to the north. The pond must have F of freeboard. RESPONSE: Date: / 3-- - Signature CHECK IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE COPIES OF REVISIONS ❑ PLAT���� ❑ SITE ❑ LANDSCAPE 51��/s % ❑ UTILITY �eIlCsr " el. Please revise the title to state: "Site and Landscape Plan" rather than "Amendment to Overall Development and Landscape Plan". 4/ Please revise the street name to "McClelland Drive" not "McClland Avenue". t✓ The Site/Landscape Plan should show all adjacent r.o.w. and land uses within 150' of the property boundaries. 9,. Separate Site and Landscape Plans may be required in order to display all information that has been requested. This completes the review comments at this time. Additional comments may be forthcoming as the various departments and reviewing agencies continue to review this request. Please be aware of the following dates and deadlines to assure your ability to stay on schedule for the January 27, 1997 Planning and Zoning Board hearing: Plan revisions are due by 12:00 noon on January 8, 1997. Please contact me for the number of folded revisions required for each document. No revisions will be reviewed after the above deadline. If revisions are not received by this date, the item will either go to the Planning and Zoning Board with a staff recommendation based on the originally submitted documents or the applicant will have the option to continue the item to the next month's P&Z agenda. PMT's, renderings, and 8 folded copies of final revisions are due by 12:00 noon on January 21, 1997. Please contact me at 221-6206 if you have any questions or concerns related to these comments. I would like to schedule a meeting with you as soon as possible, if necessary, to discuss these comments. Sincerely, Michael Ludwig Project Planner xc: Kerrie Ashbeck Stormwater Utility file/Project Planner C. Please provide a meter pit detail. d. Please provide required landscape separations between trees and fire hydrant. e. Please provide 5' separation between the fence and the fire hydrant. f. Please show service utility services on the Site/Landscape Plan. Please add a note to the Site/Landscape Plan which states: "Locate underground utilities prior to planting." 7. The Police Department requests that high-pressure sodium lighting be used on the perimeter of the parking lot rather than metal halide lighting in the middle of the lot as the lighting in the middle of the lot will waste light, create glare and shadows, and be a nuisance to surrounding properties. 8. US WEST states that any relocation of existing telephone facilities required by these plans will be paid for by the developer. 9. The City Forester offers the following comments: Please add the following note to the Site/Landscape Plan: "A free permit must be obtained from the City Forester before any trees or shrubs as noted on this plan are planted, pruned, or removed on the public right-of-way. V/ Please add the following note to the Site/Landscape Plan: "The owner will be responsible for landscape maintenance including the planting in the public right-of-way." 10. Comments from the Stormwater Utility are attached. 11. The Current Planning Department offers the following comments: The application form which was submitted is not signed by the owner nor the applicant. Please contact Mike Ludwig at 221-6206 to arrange a time to sign the application form. b. The Plant List will need to be revised to reflect the additional plantings that have been requested. o✓ Please add a note to the Site/Landscape Plan which states that all lighting fixtures will be down directional with sharp cut-off. Please add a note to the Site/Landscape Plan which states: "The irrigation system shall be reviewed and approved by the City's Water Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. The irrigation system must be installed or secured with a letter of credit, performance bond, or escrow account prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy." W 6% of the interior of the parking lot must be in the form of landscaped islands as it is in full view from the public right-of-way. W We. Additional ground plantings are needed at the base of the fence along the streets. f. Improvements to the existing Dellenbach PUD along McClelland Drive (sidewalk and landscaping) should be tied to this Plan and be completed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 3. The Building Inspections Department stated that a building permit will be required for parking lot lighting. 4. The Engineering Department offers the following comments: V. Please remove the first 3 parking stalls at the south driveway as per the City Traffic Engineer. lr I Please maintain 2' at 2% behind the sidewalk for the entire length of the sidewalk and then a maximum of 4:1 to grade. o- Timber planter boxes are not typically allowed in the right-of-way. The property owner will be responsible for the maintenance and may be required to replace with block. 5. The Advance Planning Department states that the proposed turf treatment will provide insufficient screening of the storage lot. Please change this area to a raised tree and shrub planting area with vines along the fence. 6. The Water and Wastewater Utility offers the following comments: a. Will conflicts occur between curb stop, meter pit, gas and/or electric? Please provide required separations. Please add a note to the Site/Landscape Plan which states: "Maintain 10 feet separation between trees and any water and sewer mains, services, etc. Maintain 4 feet separation between shrubs and any water and sewer mains services, etc. Community Planning and Environmental ,ervices Current Planning City of Fort Collins December 20, 1996 Carr Bieker The Architects Studio 117 E. Mountain Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 Dear Carr, Staff has reviewed the or a Dellenbach Chevrolet Auto Storage Lot PUD, Preliminary and Final that were submitted on November 22, 1996, and would like to offer the following comments: Water Conservation Specialist offers the following comments The landscape plan shall contain a general note calling for the review and approval by the City of Fort Collins of any required landscape irrigation system, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. The landscape plan shall include the total area (in square feet) for each landscape category. Landscape categories are distinguished by their water requirements and intended maintenance level. Examples of possible categories include, but are not limited to, high water turfgrass, low water turfgrass, low water planting beds, moderate water planting beds, and non - plant areas (paved areas, etc.). C. Please refer to the attached information regarding the Water Conservation Standards for Landscaping and Irrigation Systems. 2. The Zoning Department offers the following comments: �ja. A 5' landscaping strip is required at the south and east property lines. Please add a note to the Site/Landscape Plan which states: "All landscaping must be installed or secured with a letter of credit, performance bond, or escrow account for 125% of the valuation of the materials and installation prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy." 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 FAX (970) 221-6378 • TDD (970) 224-6002