HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK FORMERLY DOWNTOWN PARK - PDP160039 - CORRESPONDENCE - STAFF'S PROJECT COMMENTSDepartment: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam(o�fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 12/20/2016
12/20/2016: The site disturbs more than 10.000 sq. ft., therefore Erosion and
Sediment Control Materials need to be submitted for FDP. The erosion control
requirements are in the Stormwater Design Criteria under the Amendments of
Volume 3 Chapter 7 Section 1.3.3. Current Erosion Control Materials Submitted do
not meet requirements. Please submit, an Erosion Control Plan, an Erosion Control
Report, and an Escrow / Security Calculation. If you need clarification concerning
the erosion control section, or if there are any questions please contact Jesse
Schlam 970-218-2932 or email @ jschlam@fcgov.com
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson a()fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 12/27/2016
12/27/2016: 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: Zoning
Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbealsCa fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 12/20/2016
12/20/2016: The Planning signature block needs to be updated. It should reflect the
Community Development and Neighborhood Services Director.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 12/20/2016
12/20/2016: At the top of the ramp in the sidewalk west of the handicap parking
spaces there is no landing. This ramp is only visible in the Landscape plan, please
revise all plan sets to match.
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Comment Number: 13
Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016:
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: Thank you for providing an estimate for the number of parking spaces
needed to support this use. Please provide more information on which previously
designed parks were considered and/or other whitewater park examples for
comparison. How much parking is provided at other whitewater parks, and how
much use is generally observed on normal and peak days? Is there an average
turnover rate for parking spaces, and how does that vary between weekday,
weekend, and event days?
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: Will there be a shared parking agreement with the Rocky Mountain
�jflt Innosphere? Staff expects spillover from the Innosphere into this parking lot during
�01 ^ the week, and vice versa on weekends and event days. A shared parking agreement
1,` \ that clarifies permission/restrictions for spillover parking would be helpful.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: The amount of bike parking provided does not seem adequate to
support the high level of recreational use that is expected. Please arrange a meeting
with FC Bikes staff to discuss the amount of bike parking provided and rack
locations. Perhaps space can be dedicated for potential future/expanded bike racks
to respond to demand once the park is in use.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: Recycling receptacles should be paired with each trash receptacle.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: On sheet 1 Of the Site Plan, please outline the pad sites for the future
picnic shelter and bathroom locations.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: It would be helpful to add a legend to the site plan, given the number of
symbols and line types used on the plans.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: Please add all relevant standard site plan notes, available here:
http: //www.fcgov. com/developmentreview/pdf/CFC-Standa rd-Notes. pdf
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: Is the changing room shown on sheet 2 of the Site Plan proposed with
this PDP or for the future? If it is proposed for the future, please clarify the label.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: T ture picnic s elter location shown immediately to the east of the
west pond sh uld b moved farther from the wetland to avoid any impacts. Either
attach to the trail or mbveA6 the opposite side of the trail (or another less sensitive
area).
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: Please provide color examples for the fence details on sheet 3 of the
Site Plan.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: Please add color details and/or provide material samples for the
boulders, terraced boulder seating, boulder stairs, concrete seat wall, stone steps,
stone trail, retaining walls, and any other structural or architectural features.
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Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: RIVER ACCESS
� nl,+S t�� Several off-line discussions have occurred regarding this project. What follows is a
�" summation of those outstanding items currently under consideration:
> 16' fire lanes have been approved by the fire marshal assuming functional fire
V access remains available.
> The fire lane will require an Emergency Access Alignment. Details should be
labeled on future plans.
> Fire lane signage is needed at the entry point on E Vine to signal emergency
responae�s-this route has been designed for their use.
> End of fire lane, past Xcel site should be posted with, "No large vehicle access
past this point."
> The fire lane connection at E. Vine shall be a rollover curb.
> Removable bollards are approved in this application assuming they are clearly
signed and labeled as to their function and the removal process can be expediently
managed without a loss of time (assuming spring or summer conditions).
Otherwise, a gate is preferred. In either case, PFA will need to review the bollard or
gate design prior to installation.
> Can a small vehicle turn Arujnd be provided at the 10' wide walk connection
leading to the parking lot? This may simply require a flared trail intersection at this
location.
> Other details, such as setting of rescue boat anchor points, can be deferred until a
later discussion.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: GENERAL FIRE ACCESS I I li- irV 1 vt
> Ideally, an open pull -off should be provided on E Vine td accommodate
ambulance, PD and fire apparatus on typical day-to-day calls so as not to obstruct E -
Vine or create an unsafe environment. This area may overlap with a drop-off area oil
that was previously proposed. An area near the historic Quonset was originally �p{
discussed.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: AUTOTURN EXHIBIT
As fire lanes are less than 20' in width, an AutoTurn exhibit will be needed to verify Q`
turning movements.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: FIRE LANE - SOFT TRAIL V64' %tSQ tfa(. *P11- In
> Portions of the proposed fire lane are labeled as "soft trail." The design intent is
unclear. The full width of the fire lane needs to support 40 tons. Further details are �'t F-cw!
needed to determine if this design will meet minimum fire access specifications and
will hold up over time.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: SOUTH SIDE RIVER ACCESS
The overall plan should take into account that emergency access is needed on both
sides of the river. The fire marshal would like to see the recreation area plan to
account for and plan for this need. ��x(� i�v i � km sl"Icy,) � icaj 5S / f;�; w v (04-4 "'
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Department: Planning Services
Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette(afcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: A standard City signature block needs to be added to the utility plans.
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Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
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12/28/2016: For all proposed light fixtures, please use versions with 3000K color
temperatures or less to minimize impacts to sensitive natural features. Some
fixtures are shown in 4000K and 5000K version on sheet E3.0 of the lighting plan,
which will not meet the environmental protection requirements.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: Will any motion sensing, dimming, or timing controls be used for any of
the light fixtures. These are all highly recommended to reduce impacts to the river
corridor, wetlands, nesting birds and other wildlife.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: What will be the mounting height(s) of the light fixtures (particularly the
AA fixture)?
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: The labels on the photometric plan do not match the names and
symbols shown in the Luminaire Schedule on sheet E3.0. Please update/correct.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: Sheets E3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 all show spillover lighting into the wetland
areas. Please adjust the placement, shielding, or mounting heights of the light
fixtures to eliminate any light trespass into the wetland areas. Please also label the
wetland lines on the photometric plans.
Site Plan
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: The future picnic shelter location shown immediately to the east of the
west pond should be moved further from the wetland to avoid any impacts. Either
attach to the trail or move to the opposite side of the trail (or another less sensitive
area).
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: Please add a detail to the site plan that compares the existing
(previously approved) Coy Ditch Natural Habitat Buffer to the reconfigured buffer
proposed with this project.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Luke Unruh, 9704162724, lunruh(cDfcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: Please provide a transformer location that is within 10' of a paved
surface. Please show the location on the utility plan.
Department: Outside Agencies
Contact: Don Kapperman, Comcast, ,
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 12/27/2016
COMCAST
12/27/2016: Please call in locates to see if Comcast is clear of all work area.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler(cDpoudre-fire.org
Topic: General
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Fort Collins
December 28, 20'
Roger Sherman
BHA DESIGN
1603 OAKRIDGE DRIVE
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins. CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov com/developmentreview
RE: Poudre River Whitewater Park (formerly Poudre River Downtown Park), PDP160039, 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, Rebecca
Everette, at 970-416-2625 or reverette@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Ragasa, 970.221.6603, mragasa(o)fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 12/27/2016
12/27/2016: The Utility Plan submittal was incomplete. Please refer to Appendix E-4
for requirements for Utility Plans. Items highlighted in yellow are items that are
required prior to hearing. Since majority of the crucial items were
missing/inadequate, a full review of the plans was not done. Please resubmit with
required items as well as a Plat.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette(o)fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: It is not clear whether stormwater runoff will be treated by bioswales or
of other BMPs prior to entering each of the wetlands. Existing wetlands should not be
used for primary treatment, so runoff should be treated through another feature first.
Please clarify and/or update the plans accordingly.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 12/28/2016
12/28/2016: Please add the following statement to the notes on all relevant sheets
of the site, landscape, photometric and utility plans: "All undisturbed areas are
intended to be maintained in a native landscape. Please see Section 3.4.1 of the
Land Use Code for allowable uses and requirements for protecting natural features."
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