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Pressure Calculation Worksheet
Complete this form for the most pressure -demanding lateral, and submit it to the City with the
irrigation plan. You might want to make copies of this form so you have an adequate supply.
a. Pressure available at point -of -connection psi
b. Pressure loss through the 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
h. Miscellaneous losses through other valves, strainers, etc.
(in some cases this will not be applicable) - psi
i. Total possible pressure loss (add b through h) - psi
i. Remaining pressure (subtract i from a) psi
j. Minimum pressure required at sprinkler psi
k. Difference (Subtract j from L 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
Instructions for completing an Annual Water Use Chart
1. Use the Water Use Chart below, including notes, as an example of what the City of Fort Collins requires to be
included on an irrigation plan.
2. The discharge figures for each lateral can be calculated by summing the appropriate discharge values -in the
manufacturer's catalogs for the specified sprinklers, bubblers or drip emitters.
3. Irrigated areas for each lateral can be calculated using a scale and/or planimeter. 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 A1lachment A.
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 1.6.
7. The annual cost for the water is determined by multiplying the volume of water by the applicable water rate. It
is the responsibility of the irrigation designer to find out which water district serves the project, and to make
sure the current water rate is used in the calculation. The water districts are: City of Fort Collins, 221-6681;
ELCO, 493-2044; and Fort Collins -Loveland, 226-3104.
ANNUAL WATER USE CHART (an example)
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Notes:
1. This table assumes the City of Fort Collins 1996 water rate of $1.08 per 1,000 gallons.
2. The water use data corresponds with the June 3, 1996 landscape plan by Acme Landscaping.
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%. 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 1.1 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 Q
20. The maximum system discharge shall be less than or equal to the maximum allowable, relative
to the meter size, as detennined by the City of Fort Collins Water Utilities. This shall be as
follows: 3/4" - 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 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 Q
22. The irrigation system shall be designed such that the point -of -connection design pressure, .
minus the possible system pressure losses, is greater than or equal to the design sprinkler
operating pressure. (See Attachment D)
23. The lateral pipe shall be sized such that there is. less than or equal to a 10% variation between
the highest and lowest sprinkler operating pressures on a zone.
City of Fort Collins
IRRIGATION SYSTEM STANDARDS
for Water Conservation
Irrigation Plan
10194
If areas of planting are extensive, the installation of an underground irrigation system shall be
required and an irrigation plan shall be submitted to and approved by the City, prior to the
issuance of a final certificate of occupancy. If no building permit is required, the plan is due
prior to commencing construction. If the water requirements of the plants are low enough to be
met with natural precipitation, and if a means of temporary irrigation is available to establish
the plants, 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. an annual Water Use Chart that includes: the square footage of irrigation zones,
lateral precipitation rates (inches/hour), and seasonal water use and cost. The seasonal
water use data shall reflect tine 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. (See Attachment B)
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 1-112-inch tap and point -
of -connection. The irrigation contractor shall verify pressure and flaw on the 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 redesign of this irrigation system
must conform to. the City of fort Collins 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 installation is complete.
f. details of the installation method 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. (See
Attachment A for water requirements of specific plants)
City of Fort Collins
Water Conservation Standards for
LANDSCAPING and IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
General Information
7/96
What are the water conservation standards?
There are two separate standards for water conservation: (1) Landscaping and
(2) Irrigation Systems. The standards for Landscaping promote the installation of
landscapes that require less water. The standards for Irrigation Systems ensure irrigation
systems are designed to apply water efficiently to meet the needs of the landscape.
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. 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 Landscaping standards?
Submit a landscape plan as part of the development review process. The plan must meet
the requirements in the document, Landscaping Standards for Water Conservation before
the development plan is approved.
What do I have to do to comply with the Irrigation System standards?
Submit an irrigation plan as part of the construction permit review process. The plan must
meet the requirements spelled out in the document, Irrigation System Standards for
Water Conservation. 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.
Where do I get more information?
Call the Water Utilities at 221-6681.
City of Fort Collins
Project Name:
Date of Review:
Reviewed By
Water Ut
Stormwater • Water • Wastewater
Water Conservation Standards for Landscapes
COMMENT SHEET
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Laurie D'Audney, Utility Education Specialist, 221-6877
I have reviewed this landscape plan and it does not comply with the standards marked below.
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 landscape irrigation system, prior to the issuance of a
Building Permit. -
I 2. 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.).
Plants and Design
❑ 3. To the extent practical, plants with similar water requirements shall be grouped together on
the same irrigation zones.
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PROJECT
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City of Fort Collins
Current Planning
DATE: October 16, 1997 DEPT: Water Consery
PROJECT: #79-93B Boston Chicken P.U.D. - Type II (LUC)
Major Amendment
PLANNER: Leanne Harter
All comments must November 191 1997
later than the
E review meeting:
Wednesday,
Date: D / 6
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City of Fort Collins
DATE: November 5, 1997 DEPT: Water & Wastewater
PROJECT: #79-93B Boston Chicken P.U.D. - Type II(LUC)
Major Amendment
PLANNER: Leanne Harter
All comments must be received no later than the staff review meeting:
Wednesday, November 19, 1997
-Show and label meter and curb stop locations.
-Include general notes on landscape plan pertaining to the separation distances from water and
sewer and tress/shrubs. Also, include note to locate all utilities prior to any planting.
-If drive up islands and canopy are constructed above existing sewer service then the
maintenance of existing sewer service (BY PROPERTY OWNER) maybe difficult. Provisions
should be made to facilitate the replacement without excavation (i.e., steel casing) or at
minimum, protect line with concrete encasement.
-See site and landscape plans for other comments.
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#79-93B Boston Chicken PUD
Type II (LUC)
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slopes no steeper than 1:50. Where routes cross lanes for vehicle traffic, they shall be
designated and marked as a cross walk. Provide parking and signs per Appendix
Section 3107. Parking and access aisles shall comply with ANSI A117.1-1992 with
slopes no greater than 1:50 in any direction.
Buildings which exceed 5000 square feet in area must be equipped with an automatic
fire suppression system or be compartmentalization by fire -resistive construction as
required by Section 3802, Uniform Building Code as amended by the City of Fort
Collins.
Buildings or additions shall be designed to comply with the Fort Collins Nonresidential
Energy Code (ASHRAE 90.1 with local amendments).
The City is currently reviewing the 1997 editions of the Uniform codes for adoption.
The process is slated for completion in mid-1998. Please contact the building
inspection office for current code editions and standards.
PROJECT
COMMENT SHEET
City of Fort Collins
Current Planning
DATE: October 16, 1997 DEPT: Bldg Insp
PROJECT: #79-93B Boston Chicken P.U.D. - Type II (LUC)
Major Amendment
PLANNER: Leanne Harter
All comments must be received no later than the staff review meeting:
Wednesday, November 19, 1997
The change from restaurant to credit union is a change in character of occupancies,
allowed by the building code if the building is made to comply with the requirements of
the code for the proposed occupancy and a revised certificate of occupancy is
obtained.
The change in occupancy is a building permit process initiated by you after the land
use is approved. Submission of site plans, construction documents and a completed
building permit application to the Building and Zoning division is needed. A Certificate
of Occupancy for the building is issued after any corrections are made and inspected.
The site shall be accessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with Uniform
Building Code Section 3103 and UBC Appendix Section 3106. Provide a designated
and marked "accessible route of travel' among all the buildings on the site and building
exits and entrances and the public way (public sidewalk). Accessible routes shall
comply with ANSI Al 17.1-1992 with running slopes no greater than 1:20 and cross
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COMMENT SHEET
City of Fort Collins
Current Planning
DATE: October 16, 1997 DEPT: Stormwater Utility
PROJECT: #79-93B Boston Chicken P.U.D. - Type II (LUC)
Major Amendment
PLANNER: Leanne Harter
All comments must be received no later than the staff review meeting:
Wednesday, November 19, 1997
1. Please provide Fort Collins Standard Erosion Control Notes on the plan.
RESPONSE:
2. Please include an erosion control security deposit estimate in the report.
RESPONSE:
3. Please provide all of the required information for a drainage plan in the next submittal.
Show sub -basin delineation, flow arrows, drainage summary table, etc.
RESPONSE:
Date: 5/5
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COMMENT SHEET
City of Fort Collins
Current Planning
DATE: October 16, 1997 DEPT: Engineering
PROJECT: #79-93B Boston Chicken P.U.D. - Type I1(LUC)
Major Amendment
PLANNER: Leanne Harter
All comments must be received no later than the staff review meeting:
Wednesday, November 19, 1997
Boston Chicken Pud - Type II (LUC) Major amendment November 5, 1997
Site plan
• Label the area that could be future access on the site plan. This is still potential for future
access.
• show all the easements on the site plan
• The canopy for the drive thru area is within the drainage easement - this easement will
need to be vacated (if possible) prior to the canopy being built. Since this is a drainage
easement stormwater will have to agree that the casement in this area can be vacated.
Provide a drawing with dimensions of the area proposed for vacation (including
dimensions from property line. If stormwater agrees that the easement can be vacated - I
will need a legal description prepared by a licenced surveyor and a sketch showing the
area proposed for vacation. The vacation will go to the Planting and Zoning Board and
will not be taken until the meeting following the hearing for the project. (See attached
sheet for additional easement vacation information)
landscape plan
• It appears there might be a conflict between some trees and the sewer cleanout in the
island and the placement of a tree over a sewer service.
If there are modifications to the previously approved drainage plan (sheet 4 of 5) (change in
grading, change in the ponding) than this plan needs to be submitted for review and will need to
be signed as a revision. If there are significant changes to the buildings services than the overall
utility plan should be modified also. i
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PLANT N �S
i Al: plant material shill meet specifications of the American
Association of Nurserymen CAAN) for number one grade. All
trees shall be balled and burlapped or equivalent.
2. Trees shall not be planted closer than 4 feet to any gas or
electric Ina and no closer than 10 feet to any water or sewer
line. Shrubs shop not be planted closer then
four feet to
coordinated
any water or sever line. Tree planting shall
with Fubllc Service Company. Locations of ill utilities shell
be verified in the field prior to planting. A horizontal
distance of 40' between street trees and street lights shall
be maintained.
3, A Cfree) permit must be obtained from the City forester
before trees are planted on City right -of -ray:
4. AN landscape areas within the center shop be irrigated with
an automatic underground irrigation system. An Irrigation plan
will be required prior to Issuance of a building permit.
8. Landscaping shall be nstaled or secured with a letter of credit.
escrow. or performance bond for 1257 of the value of the
the landscaping prior, to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
6. The developer ensure that the landscape plan Is coordinated
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with the plans done by other consultants so that the proposed
grading. storm drainage. or other construction does not conflict
nor preclude installation and maintenance of landscape elements on
this plan.
7. Median landscaping shall include trees. shrubs. groundcover. mulch
and irrigation. and should incorporate xeriscape principals. whenever
appropriate.
S. Existing trees to be saved should be marked with prominent
Identification where tree trunks are apt to be damaged. They
should be protected with metal posts and a snow fence.
9. Landscape categories include the following' 172.391 Sf
High water turf areas
Moderate water shrub bed areas 77.350 Sf
Low water drylond seed areas 69.382 5f
Total, 317.123 SF
10. The maximum height of plant material under r.Lr.A. electrical
transmission line shall be limited to 20 feet at maturity. The
mnpnun clearances required by the National electric Safety Code
shall be maintained or exceeded.
Ili. Complete planting details and specifications will be provided during
the construction docuisent phase prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
12. Sufficient Plant material will be installed in shrub beds to cover
beds fully at maturity.
13. existing trees to be saved should be marked with prominent identification
where tree trunks are apt to be damaged. They should be protected
metal posts and a snow fence.
LEGEND
0 DECIDUOUS CANOPY TREES
9 ORNAMENTAL TREES
include the enclosed redlined plans. The number of revisions required is as
follows: five (5) site plans, five (5) landscape plans, two (2) elevations, four (4).
sets of utility plans, and two (2) copies of the revised drainage reports.
Best Regards,
Leanne A. Harter, AICP
Project Planner
Comment Letter, 10 November 1997 4
where, not just stating that it is to be relocated throughout the site.
h) On the landscape plan, the botanical names and common names run
together in the reproductions we received.
i) An additional tree needs to be planted in the island along the
southwest corner of the building.
j) Additional plantings are required to the west of the trash enclosure to
provide more screening.
k) Please demonstrate how the foundation for the future expansion will
be screened. There is some concern as to both the safety hazards
this may present as well as the aesthetics associated with a foundation
wall. These concerns must be addressed. It is recommended that
either the expansion be constructed at this stage, or that the
foundation for the expansion not be poured until such time that the
expansion is scheduled.
1) Please increase the width of the landscape strip along the north side of
the building to that shown on the attached redlined site plan. This will
allow for additional landscaping to be located in the area and will help
to soften the impacts of the drive-thru facility to the rear of the building.
m) On the elevations, please indicate the colors and materials to be used.
In addition, the color of the columns should match the building, as well
as any equipment and bollards painted the existing in order to blend in.
n) Please indicate what signage, if any, will be located on the drive-thru
canopy.
c) Please see the attached redlined plans for additional comments.
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. As you would like to be scheduled for the December 18,
1997, Planning and Zoning Board meeting, a response as to how these concerns
and comments can be addressed must be done prior to November 14, 1997, in
order to allow City staff to review any changes prior to November 19, 1997, when
the agenda for the December meeting is scheduled.
Please provide a written response to each of the above stated comments with
the submittal of plan revisions. Please contact me at 221-6750 if you have any
questions or concerns that are related to the comments. If you would like to
schedule a meeting, please call me as soon as possible.
Revisions may be submitted at any time. With the submittal of revisions, please
Comment Letter, 10 November 1997 3
d) Planting note needed —"No CO without completion of landscaping or
letter of credit/escrow for 125% of landscape value."
e) Show the building envelope and dimensions.
5. The Light and Power Utility stated, "Regarding the future expansion shown,
the building must be a minimum of three (3) feet from the edge of the
transformer pad."
6. Comments from the Water/Wastewater Utility are attached.
7. Comments from Water Conservation are attached.
8. The Poudre Fire Authority stated that "A 20' fire lane must be maintained
around the building as shown on the site plan."
9. The Current Planning Department offered the following comments:
a) Please address in what manner headlights from vehicles using the
drive-thru will be blocked from adjacent uses.
b) On the building elevations, show the drive-thru canopy on the west
elevation as it is shown to be wider than the building on the site plan.
In addition, please show the canopy and drive thru lanes on the east
elevation.
c) In the submittal materials, there were two separate site plans included,
and different square footage figures were listed on the two separate
site plans. Which is the site plan with the correct figures? Only one
site plan (with the appropriate number of copies) should be submitted
with the revisions.
d) On the site plan, please show the new location on the bike rack (on
one site plan submitted, it just reference that the bike rack was
proposed to be moved to the front of the building). In addition, add
Note #13 that states that the bike rack is to be relocated and
permanently affixed to the ground.
e) Rather than striping as shown on the site plan (and may currently
exist) the crosswalk connecting the front of the building with Lemay
Avenue should be defined using a raised paving material.
f) Please add the attached landscape notes to the landscape plan.
g) Please show the existing vegetation and where it is located in the drive
thru area and indicate to where it is to be relocated. It should show
Comment Letter, 10 November 1997 2
Communi Tanning and Environmental Se
Current Planning
City of Fort Collins
November 10, 1997
Mr. Dan Bernth
Veldman Morgan Commercial, Inc.
760 Whalers Way, C-200
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
RE: Boston Chicken PUD Major Amendment
Dear Mr. Bernth:
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Staff has reviewed the submittal for the Boston Chicken PUD Major
Amendment that was submitted on October 16, 1997, . and would like to offer
the following comments.
1. Comments from the Engineering Department are attached.
2. Comments from the Stormwater Utility are attached.
3. Comments from Building Inspections are attached.
4. The Zoning Department offered the following comments:
a) Please label the handicapped stalls on the site plan.
b) Two street trees are required at the entrance off of Lemay (the east
side). These must be a minimum 4acaliper to replace the grown trees
the Boston Chicken inadvertently removed and was required of them.
c) There may be a possible conflict between Schlotsky's drive thru and
the credit union's—queuing spaces —are they effectively using the
same or each is affected by the other. Please show us Schlotsky's
Drive Thru plan in conjunction with yours.
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