HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARS LANDING - PDP190013 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTSbegin the title/name. Please contact our office with any questions.
Galloway Response: A replat is not required for the project.
Department: Outside Agencies
Contact: Chris Pletcher, Fort Collins Loveland Water District, 970-226-3104,
CPletcher@FCLWD.com,
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 07/31/2019
The applicant forwarded me an early set of utility concept drawings for this
project and I have the following general comments to get their project started:
1. Public waterlines, meters and hydrants and sanitary sewer lines will need to
be within utility easements.
2. Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention devices will be required on
domestic, irrigation and fire services.
3. A wastewater pretreatment questionnaire will be required prior to water tap
application to identify any pretreatment requirements (typical for all commercial
developments).
4. The District would like to make provision for a future waterline connection to
the south. We will discuss this in more detail with the applicant in future
submittals.
5. 1 have included a clip from our utility GIS showing adjacent district water and
sewer lines.
Please keep me in the loop on future submittals.
Galloway Response: Engineer will coordinate with FCLWD/SFCSD on acceptance of the water and
sanitary utilities.
Contact: Don Kapperman, Comcast, 970.567-0245,
Don_kapperman@comcast.com,
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 07/26/2019
Comcast does not have any issues at this time.
The Owner will need to sign a Right of Entry if they want Comcast on the
property.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
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Galloway Response: Comment noted. The owner and its representative will coordinate with Light and
Power for payment of all fees.
Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: Please contact Luke Unruh with Light & Power Engineering if you
have any questions at (970) 416-2724. Please reference our policies,
construction practices, development charge processes, electric services
standards, and fee estimator at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Department: Building Services
Contact: Katy Hand, khand aa)fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/29/2019
INFORMATIONAL: Please visit our website for a list of current adopted building
codes and local amendments:
https://www,fcgov,com/building/codes.php
Galloway Response: Thank you, comment noted.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 07/29/2019
INFORMATIONAL: 10% of all parking spaces must be EV ready (conduit in
place)
Galloway Response: Comment noted. We will coordinate with Building Services on the EV requirements.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, icounty(a.fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 07/29/2019
07/29/2019: As of January 1, 2015, all development plans are required to be
on the NAVD88 vertical datum. Please make your consultants aware of this,
prior to any surveying and/or design work. Please contact our office for up to
date Benchmark Statement format and City Vertical Control Network
information.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 07/29/2019
07/29/2019: If submitting a replat for this property/project, addresses are not
acceptable in the Subdivision Plat title/name. Numbers in numeral form may not
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of a drivable surface for installation and maintenance purposes. The transformer
must also have a front clearance of 10 ft and side/rear clearance of 3 ft
minimum. When located close to a building, please provide required separation
from building openings as defined in Figures ESS4 - ESS7 within the Electric
Service Standards. Please show all proposed transformer locations on the
Utility Plans.
Galloway Response: Comment noted. Please provide dimensions of the transformer pads and we will
coordinate with light and power on the locations and show them on the FDP and final utility plan
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: The services to the buildings will be considered a commercial
service; therefore, the service lines from the transformers to the meters are
required to be installed, owned and maintained by the property owner.
Galloway Response. Comment noted.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019. This project will need to comply with our electric metering
standards. Electric meter locations will need to be coordinated with Light and
Power Engineering. Each residential unit will need to be individually metered.
Please gang the electric meters on one side of the building, opposite of the gas
meters. Reference Section 8 of our Electric Service Standards for electric
metering standards. A link has been provided below,
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/i mg/site specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStanda
rds_FI NAL_18November2016_Amendment.pdf
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: A commercial service information form (C-1 form) and a one -line
diagram for all commercial services will need to be completed and submitted to
Light & Power Engineering for review prior to Final Plan. A link to the C-1 form
is below:
http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1 Form.pdf
Galloway Response: Comment noted. The C-1 form and diagram will be coordinated with Light & Power
prior to Final Plan.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and
any system modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this
development. Please contact me or visit the following website for an estimate
of charges and fees related to this project:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investmen
t-development-fees
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The fire hydrant shall be capable of providing 1500 gpm at 20 psi residual
pressure.
Galloway Response: A fire hydrant flow test was performed on June 12, 2019 and results were provided to
the applicant. Applicant/engineer will coordinate with PFA on fire protection utility layout and design.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 07/19/2019
07/19/2019: PREMISE IDENTIFICATION & ADDRESS POSTING
> IFC 505.1: New and existing buildings shall have approved address
numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a
position that is plainly legible, visible from the street or road fronting the
property, and posted with a minimum of eight -inch numerals on a contrasting
background.
> The clubhouse and garage units shall be separately identified.
> An address posting plan shall be submitted for review and approval by PFA
by time of FDP approval.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 07/19/2019
07/19/2019: EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COMMUNICATION -
AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM TEST
> IFC 510 New buildings require a fire department, emergency communication
system evaluation after the core/shell but prior to final build out. For the
purposes of this section, fire walls shall not be used to define separate
buildings. Where adequate radio coverage cannot be established within a
building, public -safety radio amplification systems shall be designed and
installed in accordance with criteria established by the Poudre Fire Authority.
The installation of required ERRC systems shall be reviewed and approved
under a separate permit process through PFA.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Luke Unruh, 9704162724, lunruhnafcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: There is currently 3-phase power located on the southern frontage
of Skyway Dr with conduits stubbed to the north east corner of the site.
Galloway Response: Comment noted. We will coordinate with light and power with regards to electric
service to the site.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019, Transformer locations will need to be coordinated with Light &
Power and shown on the utility plans. Transformers must be placed within 10 ft
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Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 4
07/19/2019: FIRE LANES
Comment Originated: 07/19/2019
> Perimeter fire access is required to within 150' of all exterior portions of any
building measured by an approved route around the 1 st floor perimeter. The
proposed site plan appears to achieve perimeter access in all areas.
> Buildings greater than 30' in height trigger aerial fire apparatus access
requirements. It is unclear if the site plan achieves aerial apparatus access. The
fire lane on the west side of buildings is located greater than 30' from the
building. If vehicle parking is permitted on Mars Dr on the east side of buildings,
that distance appears to exceed 30' also.
> Fire lanes not required for aerial apparatus need not be 26' in width.
> Refer to fire lane specifications below for details.
The fire lane is delineated on the site plan. The building has been adjusted from the previous submittal to
provide access to both buildings within 30' of the emergency access easement through the site.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/19/2019
07/19/2019: FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS
A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to
the design criteria already contained in relevant standards and policies, any
new fire lane must meet the following general requirements:
> Shall be dedicated by plat or separate document as an Emergency Access
Easement.
> Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot
minimum overhead clearance. Where road widths exceed 20 feet in width, the
full width shall be dedicated unless otherwise approved by the AHJ.
> Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting
40 tons.
> The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum
of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. Turning radii shall be detailed on
submitted plans.
> Be visible by red curb and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all
times. Sign locations or red curbing should be labeled and detailed on final
plans. Refer to LCUASS detail #1418 & #1419 for sign type, placement, and
spacing. Appropriate directional arrows required on all signs.
> Additional access requirements exist for buildings greater than 30' in height.
Refer to Appendix D of the 2015 IFC or contact PFA for details.
Galloway Response: Comment noted. The fire lane is dimensioned and delineated on the site plan.
Comment Number: 6
07/19/2019: WATER SUPPLY
Comment Originated: 07/19/2019
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increase foundation plantings in parking lot islands and around buildings.
Galloway Response: Revised as requested.
Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 07/25/2019
7/24/2019: FOR PDP
Please include species labels on all trees and shrubs as well a quantities and
species diversity percentages in the plant list.
Galloway Response: Labels will be provided with second submittal. All quantities and species diversity
percentages are shown in the plant list along with corresponding symbols.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, ilynxwilerna,poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
07/19/2019: 2018 IFC CODE ADOPTION
Comment Originated: 07/19/2019
Poudre Fire Authority and the City of Fort Collins have adopted the 2018 ICC
codes. Projects shall be designed to the current International Fire Code
standards or as otherwise locally adopted.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/19/2019
07/19/2019: AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
> This building will require a full NFPA13 automatic fire sprinkler system under
a separate permit (NFPA 13-R not permitted by local code).
> Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks, and
ground floor patios of dwelling units where the building is of Type V
> Location of the Fire Department Connection shall be approved by the fire
code official.
Galloway Response: Comment noted. Water services are to be extended to the building to serve the fire
sprinkler system, as shown on the Utility Plan. Sprinkler protection plans will be provided with the building
submittal.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/19/2019
07/19/2019: MULTIPLE BUILDINGS SERVED BY ONE FIRE PUMP
Should a fire pump be required and should a single fire line/fire pump be
proposed to serve multiple buildings, the configuration will need to be shown on
the Utility Plans. The plan shall be approved by Water Utilities Engineering and
a covenant agreement will be required. The applicant shall coordinate fire line
locations with Water Utilities. Please contact Water Utilities Engineering for
further details at (970)221-6700 or WaterUtilitiesEng(@fcgov.com.
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40 ft between Canopy Shade Trees and street lights
15 ft between ornamental trees and street lights
50 ft between street trees and stop signs
Galloway Response: Revised as requested.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/25/2019
7/24/2019: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP
If applicable, please provide an "Existing Tree Removal Feasibility Letter" for
City Forestry staff to review. Proposals to remove significant existing trees must
provide a justification letter detailing the reason for tree removal. This is
required for all development projects proposing significant tree removal
regardless of the scale of the project. The purpose of this letter is to provide a
document of record with the project's approval and for the City to maintain a
record of all proposed significant tree removals and justifications. Existing
significant trees within the project's Limits of Disturbance (LOD) and within
natural area buffer zones shall be preserved to the extent reasonably feasible.
Streets, buildings and lot layouts shall be designed to minimize the disturbance
to significant existing trees.
(Extent reasonably feasible shall mean that, under the circumstances,
reasonable efforts have been undertaken to comply with the regulation, that the
costs of compliance clearly outweigh the potential benefits to the public or would
unreasonably burden the proposed project, and reasonable steps have been
undertaken to minimize any potential harm or adverse impacts resulting from
noncompliance with the regulation.) Where it is not feasible to protect and retain
significant existing tree(s) or to transplant them to another on -site location, the
applicant shall replace such tree(s) according to City mitigation requirements.
Galloway Response: Noted, no significant trees exist on site.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 07/25/2019
7/24/19: FOR PDP
Please note that Canopy Shade Trees shall be 2" caliper B&B. In the plant list,
all shade trees are shown at 2.5". Please update the plant list.
Galloway Response: Revised as requested.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 07/25/2019
7/24/2019. FOR PDP
Due to the required improvements along College Ave as apart of this submittal,
please include a 10 foot parkway strip and street trees along this stretch for
Forestry's review.
Galloway Response: Revised as requested. Note: trees could not be placed along full length of parkway
strip due to existing utility conflicts.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 07/25/2019
7/24/2019, FOR PDP
Please increase tree planting around the edges of the detention pond and
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Department: Forestry
Contact: Molly Roche, 224-616-1992,
Topic: General
Comment Number: 9
mroche()fcgov.com
Comment Originated: 07/25/2019
7/24/2019: FOR PDP
Please include the City of Fort Collins Street Tree Permit Note on all landscape
sheets.
Galloway Response: Revised as requested.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 07/25/2019
7/24/2019: PRE -SUBMITTAL: Forestry Tree Inventory There are existing trees
on the property. What are the anticipated impacts on these trees? Please
schedule an on -site tree inventory with City Forestry to obtain existing tree
inventory and mitigation information. Due to the volume of projects submitted, a
tree inventory may take up to two weeks to schedule but should occur prior to
submitting an application for first round PDP. Existing significant trees should
be retained to the extent reasonably feasible.
Galloway Response: Tree Inventory has been completed and included in plans as requested.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 07/25/2019
7/24/2019: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP
Please provide a landscape plan that meets the Land Use Code 3.2.1
requirements. This should include
the existing tree inventory, any proposed tree removals with their locations
clearly noted and any proposed tree plantings (including species, size, quantity
and method of transplant). The plans should also include the following City of
Fort Collins notes: General Landscape Notes (provided) Tree Protection Notes
(provided) Street Tree Permit Note — not yet included. These notes are
available from the city planner or Molly Roche at City Forestry
(mroche@fcgov.com). Required tree sizes and method of transplant:
Canopy Shade Tree: 2.0" caliper balled and burlapped
Evergreen tree: 6.0' height balled and burlapped
Ornamental tree: 1.5" caliper balled and burlapped
Galloway Response. Revised as requested.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 07/25/2019
7/24/2019: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP
If applicable, please include locations of any water or sewer lines on the
landscape plan. Please adjust tree locations to provide for proper tree/utility
separation.
10' between trees and public water, sanitary, and storm sewer main lines
4' between trees and gas lines.
Include locations of street lights and stop signs. Please adjust tree locations to
provide proper tree separation:
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the specific site development goals can be considered when the ecological
value on the site can either be protected or enhanced. The City recommends
leaving the ditch open, incorporating it into the site design as an amenity, and
enhancing it as part of a connected corridor for people and wildlife. If this cannot
be achieved then mitigation is needed. See the Nature in the City Executive
Summary for reference.
https://www.fcgov.com/natureinthecity/pdf/nature-in-the-city-executive-summary.
Pdf
Galloway Response: The ditch company has confirmed that the ditch relocation improvements have
already been constructed and are operational.
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 07/31/2019
07/30/2019: INFORMATION ONLY. Recommend reaching out sooner than later
to discuss waste and recycling at the site. Issues have been encountered on
other multi -family project proposals that could have been avoided during the
design stage. See the Zero Waste Plan and the Waste Reduction and
Recycling Assistance Program (WRAP): http://fcgov.com/recycling/wrap.php,
contact Jonathon Nagel at 970-416-2701 or jnagel(o)fcgov.com
Galloway Response: Comment noted. Owner will coordinate with Mr. Nagel. The trash and recycling
enclosures are labeled on the site plan.
Comment Number: 21
Comment Originated: 07/31/2019
07/30/2019: INFORMATION ONLY. Our city has an established identity as a
forward -thinking community that cares about the quality of life it offers its
residents now and generations from now. Thus, the City of Fort Collins has
many sustainability programs and goals that may benefit this project. Of
particular interest may be:
1) ClimateWise Program: http://fcgov.com/climatewise, contact
climatewise@fcgov.com or Kelsey Doan at KDoan@fcgov.com, 970-416-2410
2) Zero Waste Plan and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Assistance
Program (WRAP): http://fcgov.com/recycling/wrap.php, contact Jonathon Nagel
at 970-416-2701 or jnagel@fcgov.com
3) Utilities Building Energy Scoring:
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/building-energy-scoring , contact Kirk
Longstein at 970-416-4325 or klongstein@fcgov.com
4) Solar Rebate Program: www.fcgov.com/solar, contact Rhonda Gatzke at
970-416-2312 or rgatzke@fcgov.com
5) Integrated Design Assistance Program: http://fcgov.com/idap, contact Gary
Schroeder at 970-224-6003 or gschroeder@fcgov.com
6) Nature in the City Program: http://fcgov.com/natureinthecity, contact
Stephanie Kopplin at 970-416-4295 or skopplin@fcgov.com
7) Bike Share Program: http://fcgov.com/bikeshare, contact Stacy Sebeczek at
Bike Fort Collins at stacy@bikefortcollins.org or 970481-5577
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
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Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: TREE REMOVAL: If tree removal is necessary, please include the
following note on the tree mitigation plan and/or landscape plan, as appropriate:
"NO TREES SHALL BE REMOVED DURING THE SONGBIRD NESTING
SEASON (FEBRUARY 1 TO JULY 31) WITHOUT FIRST HAVING A
PROFESSIONAL ECOLOGIST OR WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST COMPLETE A
NESTING SURVEY TO IDENTIFY ANY ACTIVE NESTS EXISTING ON THE
PROJECT SITE, THE SURVEY SHALL BE SENT TO THE CITY
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER. IF ACTIVE NESTS ARE FOUND, THE CITY
WILL COORDINATE WITH RELEVANT STATE AND FEDERAL
REPRESENTATIVES TO DETERMINE WHETHER ADDITIONAL
RESTRICTIONS ON TREE REMOVAL AND CONSTRUCTION APPLY."
Galloway Response: Revised as requested.
Comment Number: 17
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: SITE LIGHTING. Light sources shall be fully shielded and
down -directional to minimize up -light, spill -light, glare and unnecessary diffusion
on adjacent property [see LUC 3.2.4(D)(3)]. Please submit a site photometric
plan and luminaire schedule.
Galloway Response. A photometric lighting plan is included with this submittal.
Comment Number: 18
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: SITE LIGHTING. Please submit a site photometric plan and
luminaire schedule. All lighting shall have a nominal correlated color
temperature (CCT) of no greater than three thousand (3,000) degrees Kelvin
[see LUC 3.2.4(D)(11)], Please also consider fixtures with motion -sensing or
dimming capabilities so that light levels can be adjusted as needed. Regarding
outdoor lighting, cooler color temperatures are harsher at night and cause more
disruption to biological rhythms for humans and wildlife. The American Medical
Association (AMA) and International Dark -Sky Association (IDA) both
recommend using lighting that has a CCT of no more than 3000K to limit the
amount of blue light in the night environment. Thank you in advance for
supporting City of Fort Collins Night Sky Objectives. For further information
regarding health effects please see:
http://darksky.org/ama-report-affirms-human-health-impacts-from-leds/
Galloway Response: A photometric lighting plan is included with this submittal.
Comment Number: 19
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: INFORMATION ONLY. Policy LU6 in the Nature in the City
Strategic Plan specifies that the multiple values of the City's ditch system,
including wildlife habitat and ecological functions, should be supported and
protected. This includes keeping ditches daylighted when appropriate,
removing barriers to wildlife movement along ditches, enhancing habitat, and
improving connectivity for people and wildlife where appropriate. In some
cases, re -alignment of ditches to achieve the goals outlined in this policy and
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Native Plants document available online and published by the City of Fort
Collins Natural Areas Department for guidance on native plants to incorporate
into the NHBZ design.
http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/nativeplants20l3.pdf. Also see the City
of Fort Collins
Plant List : https://www.fcgov,com/forestry/plant list.pdf.
Galloway Response: The findings of the ECS, submitted and received on August 28, 2019, determined that
mitigation for natural habitat is not necessary for this property.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/31/2019: PRIOR TO HEARING. Formal letter of intent and signed by ditch
company representatives needed if changes to the ditch are anticipated.
Galloway Response. The ditch company has confirmed that the ditch relocation improvements have
already been constructed and are operational.
Comment Number: 14
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: LANDSCAPING: City of Fort Collins Land Use Code [Section
3.2.1 (E)(3)], requires that to the extent reasonably feasible, all plans be
designed to incorporate water conservation materials and techniques. 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, butterflies, 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 is:
http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/nativepIants2013, pdf. Also see the City
of Fort Collins
Plant List : https://www.fcgov,com/forestry/plant list.pdf.
Galloway Response: City of Fort Collins Land Use Code has informed the completion of these plans.
Comment Number: 15
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: TREE INVENTORY. Contact the assigned Development Review
Coordinator (DRC) prior to PDP submittal for the project if trees may be
impacted. A review of trees shall be conducted by City Forestry staff to
determine the status of existing trees and any mitigation requirements that could
result from the proposed development. LUC Section 3.2.1(C) 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. " A significant tree is defined as one having DBH (Diameter at
Breast Height) of six inches or more. Please contact assigned Development
Review Coordinator directly at 970-221-6689 or email DRCoord@fcgov.com to
schedule a tree inventory site visit. Please plan for at least two weeks to get an
onsite meeting scheduled, especially during April - October.
Galloway Response: Completed as requested.
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address all items (a) through (1) of LUC 3.4.1(D)(1) available for view online and
the study must:
A. Identify feature(s) size, the "top of bank" of the ditch and/or the edge(s) of
wetlands.
B. Identify where nearest red tailed hawk nest(s) and/or other raptor nests are
located and their proximity to the proposed project parcel boundaries.
C. The total square footage of the formerly open irrigation ditch within the
proposed limits of development and standard 50ft buffer on either side.
Galloway Response. The ECS was submitted to the reviewer. Confirmation of receipt was received on
August 28, 2019.
Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: FOR PDP RD1: Information from the ECS informs design of a
"natural habitat buffer zone" or "NHBZ". For Project Development Plan (PDP)
Round 1 submittal to be considered complete, add a table to the site plan that
includes the following:
A. Amount of buffer area that would be required by a 50ft buffer from the open
ditch.
B. Amount of the total natural habitat buffer zone area provided on these plans.
Galloway Response: The findings of the ECS, submitted and received on August 28, 2019, determined that
mitigation for natural habitat is not necessary for this property.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: FOR HEARING: Within any Natural Habitat Buffer Zone(s) that
may be designated on this site, the City has the ability to determine if existing
landscaping within the zone is incompatible with the purposes and intent of the
buffer zone [LUC 3.4.1(E)(1)(g)]. Please ensure the ECS discusses existing
vegetation on site and identifies potential restoration options. If existing
vegetation is determined to be insufficient, then restoration and mitigation
measures may be required. This will affect current site design that is proposed.
Galloway Response: The ECS was submitted to the reviewer. Confirmation of receipt was received on
August 28, 2019,
Comment Number: 11
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: NATURAL HABITAT BUFFER ZONES: With respect to lighting,
the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, Section 3.2.4(D)(6), requires that
"natural areas and natural features shall be protected from light spillage from off
site sources." Thus, lighting from the parking areas or other site amenities shall
not spill over into any natural features or natural habitat buffer areas. All lighting
shall have a nominal correlated color temperature (CCT) of no greater than
three thousand (3,000) degrees Kelvin [see LUC 3.2.4(D)(11)].
Galloway Response: A photometric lighting plan is included with this submittal.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/31/2019: NATURAL HABITAT BUFFER ZONES. Refer to the Fort Collins
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Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: DUE DILIGENCE & COMPLIANCE: The City has information from
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that the North Louden Ditch is not considered
Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and requiring federal permitting for
changes to this ditch is not required. This meets LUC 3.4.1(0)(1). The USACE
contact is Brooke Davis who can be contacted at
Brooke.A.Dayis(o)usace.army.mil
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: ECOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION STUDY: Contact City
Environmental Planner directly to confirm qualifications of consultant hired to
complete the ECS. Mitigation for the formerly open ditch serving as wildlife
corridor (for small wildlife) is needed. The ECS must include the square footage
of the formerly open irrigation ditch and standard 50ft buffer on either side. The
total square footage of habitat loss will be compensated for 1:1 in a natural
habitat buffer zone area incorporated into the site design. This will affect site
design that is currently proposed.
The ECS is due a minimum of 10 days prior to the PDP submittal.
Galloway Response: The ECS was submitted to the reviewer. Confirmation of receipt was received on
August 28, 2019.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: ECOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION STUDY: Have ECS
consultant contact City Environmental Planner directly and prior to completing
the study in order to confirm study scope and requirements unique to this site as
well as options for natural habitat buffer zone design to mitigate loss of formerly
open irrigation ditch serving as wildlife corridor for small wildlife.
The ECS is due a minimum of 10 days prior to the PDP submittal.
Galloway Response: The ECS was submitted to the reviewer. Confirmation of receipt was received on
August 28, 2019,
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: ECOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION STUDY: Note there shall
be no waiver of the ECS submittal requirement for this site. The ECS is due a
minimum of 10 days prior to the PDP submittal.
Galloway Response: The ECS was submitted to the reviewer. Confirmation of receipt was received on
August 28, 2019.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019. ECOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION STUDY: The ECS should
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A. 22 AUG 2016. 6020 S College Ave Self Storage and Multifamily
CDR160066 an Ecological
Characterization Study (ECS) is required for the entire site including wetlands
delineation for wetlands on east side of property and for ditch on west side of
property.
B. 24 MAY 2017: South College Storage PDP170012 project selects middle
portion of site and ECS
submitted only for that portion and City staff communicate that in the future a
wetland delineation for wetlands on the east side of the property and for the
ditch on the west side of property needs to be completed prior to future
development on those portions of the site.
C. 29 AUG 2017: The South College Storage project (FDP170019) remaining
mitigation deferred to
adjacent property owners/developers/applicants when development proposals
are submitted.
D. 11 APR 2018: Skyway Townhomes PDR180003 City staff communicates
that an Ecological
Characterization Study (ECS) is required and if the applicant proceeds in
piping the ditch, mitigation for the ecological value of the ditch and associated
wetlands is required.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: DUE DILIGENCE & COMPLIANCE: An Ecological
Characterization Study is required by Section 3.4.1 (D)(1) as the site is within
500ft of multiple LUC defined natural habitats and features (wetlands, raptor
nest(s), irrigation ditch serving as wildlife corridor, naturalized storm drainage
channels, prairie dog colony). The ECS should address all items (a) -(I) of LUC
3.4.1(D)(1) available for view online. Ensure that the study identifies feature(s)
size, the "top of bank" of any stream or ditch or open ditch remnants, the
edge(s) of wetlands, and whether jurisdictional wetlands may be impacted by
the proposed project. If prairie dogs are onsite or within 500ft, the ECS should
specifically address the presence of active prairie dogs including estimate of
number of individuals and entire size of the colony within the project area.
Review section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code:
https://Iibrary.municode.com/co/fort—collins/codes/land—use?
node Id=ART3GEDEST DIV3.4ENNAARRECUREPRST 3.4.1NAHAFE
Mitigation for the loss of the irrigation ditch serving as wildlife corridor (for small
wildlife) is needed. Square footage of the formerly open irrigation ditch and
standard 50ft buffer on either side should be measured to compensate for
habitat loss. The habitat loss will be compensated for 1:1 in a natural habitat
buffer zone area incorporated into the site design. This will affect site design
currently proposed. The Ecological Characterization Study is due a minimum of
10 days prior to the PDP submittal.
Galloway Response: The findings of the ECS, submitted and received on August 28, 2019, determined that
mitigation for natural habitat is not necessary for this property.
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at the time each building permit is issued. Information on fees can be found at:
http://www.fcgov. com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investmen
t-development-fees or contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970)
416-4252 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.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221.6339, sboyleofcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 07/22/2019
07/22/2019: Other service district (site specific comment):
This project site is located within the Fort Collins Loveland Water District and
the South Fort Collins Sanitation District for water and sewer service. Please
contact them at (970) 226-3104 for development requirements.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 07/22/2019
07/22/2019: Water conservation (standard comment):
The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply.
Information on these requirements can be found at:
http://www.fcgov.com/standards
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416.4290, sblochowiak(afcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: DUE DILIGENCE & COMPLIANCE: Please note that there is
extensive history of and outstanding items due for this site. Note that since
2016, several pre -application meetings with City staff and multiple potential
development proposals by various applicants have been submitted for parcel
numbers: 9611421001, 9611420001 and 9611421002.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: DUE DILIGENCE & COMPLIANCE: Note that City staff have
communicated consistent information to the property owner and all potential
developers for parcel numbers: 9611421001, 9611420001 and 9611421002.
Highlights from the public record available on City of Fort Collins Public
Records website (CityDocs):
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will also be required to upload the approved spreadsheet onto the Statewide
Compliance Portal. This will apply to any volume based stormwater storage,
including extended detention basins.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 07/22/2019
07/22/2019: Standard water quality requirements (standard comment):
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).
(http://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.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 07/22/2019
07/22/2019: LID requirements (standard comment):
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:
1. 50% of the newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID
techniques and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious.
2. 75% of all newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID
techniques.
Galloway Response: Comment noted. Implemented LID measures are outlined in the Preliminary Drainage
Report and shown on the Storm Drain Plan.
Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 07/22/2019
07/22/2019: Inspection and maintenance (standard comment):
There will be a final site inspection of the stormwater facilities when the project
is complete and the maintenance is handed over to an HOA or another
maintenance organization. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for on -going
maintenance of 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/stormwater/stormwater-quality/low-im
pact -development
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 07/22/2019
07/22/2019: Fees (standard comment):
The 2019 city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $9,142/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
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Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sboyle(afcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/22/2019
07/22/2019: Master plan and criteria compliance (site specific comment):
The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Fossil
Creek Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria
Manual.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 07/22/2019
07/22/2019: Documentation requirements (site specific comment):
A drainage report and construction plans are required and they must be
prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. The
drainage report must address the four -step process for selecting structural
BMPs.
Galloway Response: Comment noted. A preliminary drainage report is included with the submittal.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 07/22/2019
07/22/2019: Stormwater outf all (site specific comment):
The stormwater outfall for this site is the newly constructed storm pipe at Mars
and Skyway Drive. Based on the previous drainage plan for the South College
Storage site, this is the storm pipe that has been planned to accept drainage
from the proposed development parcel. The storm pipe further south on Mars
Drive has not been sized or designed to take any of the stormwater runoff from
this parcel.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 07/22/2019
07/22/2019: Detention requirements (site specific comment):
Onsite detention is required for the runoff volume difference between the
100-year developed flow rate and the 2-year historic release rate. In the Fossil
Creek basin the two year historic release rate is 0.2 cfs/acre.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 07/22/2019
07/22/2019: Detention drain times (standard comment):
Per Colorado Revised Statute §37-92-602 (8) that became 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
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Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/29/2019
07/29/2019: The addition of 90 dwelling units of multi -family housing generates
enough new traffic to require some type of traffic review. Per Chapter 4 of the
Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards, it will likely be a traffic memo or
intermediate level of study. Please have your traffic engineer contact me to
scope the study.
Galloway Response. Comment noted. A traffic impact study is included with the submittal.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 07/29/2019
07/29/2019: Please check the spacing of your northern driveway to Skyway. It
appears to be a short distance. Does that meet standards? If not, please
indicate next steps - either move the driveway or propose a variance with
justification. If the driveway stays, it would be conditioned that in the future it
could be restricted to right -in, right -out movements.
Galloway Response. Per comments provided for the Skyway Townhomes PDR180003, a previous
submittal for the project, "The alignment of the proposed northerly private drive site access
will need to align with the access on the east side of Mars Drive or meet access
spacing requirements per Chapters 7 and 9 of the Larimer County Urban Area
Street Standards (LCUASS)." The Mars Landing project proposed to align the access with the private
drive access to the South College Storage Units on the east side of the Mars Drive right-of-way. A
variance to the spacing requirements will be submitted according to the guidelines in LCUASS chapter 1.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 07/29/2019
07/29/2019: Work with the Engineering Department on the best way to have
Mars end at your property line - with or without a turnaround?
Galloway Response: Comment noted. A proposed access easement is delineated on the site plan. The
access easement will pass through the site and provide vehicular circulation through the site from both
drive entries on Mars Drive.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: Work with Engineering Department on required frontage
improvements along Skyway and College. (Check with Transfort on
requirements for the bus stop on College)
Galloway Response: Comment noted. Engineer will coordinate with the reviewer to include the required
7' detached sidewalk along College Avenue.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019. Please plan on having a pedestrian/bike stub out to the west side
of the property to connect to an eventual trail.
Galloway Response: The trail will be extended to connect to the west property line as is delineated on the
site plan. A 10' pedestrian easement is shown along the trail from the Mars Drive right-of-way to the west
property line.
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Comment Number: 19
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: The development/site cannot use the right-of-way for any Low
Impact Development to treat the site's storm runoff. We can look at the use of
some LID methods to treat street flows — the design standards for these are still
in development.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 20
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: With regards to construction of this site, the public right-of-way
shall not be used for staging or storage of materials or equipment associated
with the Development, nor shall it be used for parking by any contractors,
subcontractors, or other personnel working for or hired by the Developer to
construct the Development. The Developer will need to find a location(s) on
private property to accommodate any necessary staging and/or parking needs
associated with the completion of the Development. Information on the
location(s) of these areas will be required to be provided to the City as a part of
the Development Construction Permit application.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 21
Comment Originated: 07/31/2019
07/31/2019: Refer to Figure 7-26 of LCUASS for temporary turnaround design
standards: https://www.larimer.org/sites/default/files/fig_714_733_2016.pdf
Please note that the Hammerhead style turnarounds are not allowed in the City
of Fort Collins.
Galloway Response: Comment noted. A proposed access easement is delineated on the site plan. The
access easement will pass through the site and provide vehicular circulation through the site from both
drive entries on Mars Drive.
Comment Number: 22
Comment Originated: 07/31/2019
07/3112019: Please refer to section 1.9.4 of LCUASS for variance request
standards: https://www.larimer.org/sites/defaulYfiles/ch0l 2016.pdf
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 07/31/2019
07/31/2019: Portions of the CDOT EOS for the College corridor are included
for your reference.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970.221-6887, mwilkinson a(a)fcgov.com
Topic: General
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Comment Number: 14
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: The project will require an amended Development Agreement
(DA). With the review of the initial final plan submittal, a DA Information Form
will be sent to the applicant. This form will need to be completed and returned
to Engineering review staff prior to the second final plan submittal. The goal of
City staff is to have a draft of the DA ready for the City Attorney's Office to
review when the second final plan review is completed. Please see the
Engineering Development Review web site for additional DA information:
https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php
Galloway Response. Comment noted.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: This site is adjacent to CDOT roadway and all access to the site is
governed by an access control plan. The access control plan will need to be
followed and implemented with any project. Plans will be routed to CDOT for
review and approval and the applicant may need to obtain access permits from
CDOT.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 16
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be
obtained prior to starting any work on the site.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: A utility coordination meeting on this site is suggested. Utility
coordination meetings, if requested, are typically scheduled after the preliminary
submittal of the project, but can be scheduled prior to submittal upon request.
Please provide a site plan with a preliminary utility layout for routing with the
meeting notice. If you are interested in having a utility coordination meeting,
please contact the development review engineer for scheduling.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: All fences, barriers, posts or other encroachments within the public
right-of-way are only permitted upon approval of an encroachment permit.
Applications for encroachment permits shall be made to the Engineering
Department for review and approval prior to installation. Encroachment items
shall not be shown on the site plan as they may not be approved, need to be
modified or moved, or if the permit is revoked then the site/ landscape plan is in
non-compliance.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
work/improvements within the public right-of-way, prior to construction.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Transportation Expansion
Fees are due at the time of building permit. Please contact Kyle Lambrecht at
(970)-221-6566 if you have any questions.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is
due at the time of submittal. For additional information on these fees, please
see: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev-review.php
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 10
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to
construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, destroyed,
damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be replaced or
restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense prior to
the acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the
first Certificate of Occupancy.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: All public sidewalk, driveways and ramps, existing or proposed,
adjacent or within the site, need to meet ADA standards. If they currently do not,
they will need to be reconstructed so that they do meet current ADA standards
as a part of this project.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: Any public improvements must be designed and built in
accordance with LCUASS. They are available online at:
http://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 13
07/30/2019: Utility plans will be required for this project.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
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undergrounding the existing overhead utility lines along that same frontage.
These construction requirements would be in lieu of constructing or providing
Payment In -Lieu for the local street portion of the College Ave. frontage.
Galloway Response: The layout of 7' detached sidewalk is included in the site plan submittal.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
A 5' detached sidewalk will need to be installed on the west side of Mars Drive,
along the property frontage. Since Mars Drive will not extend south and
connect to another public roadway yet, there needs to be a way for vehicles to
turn around if they are heading south on Mars Drive. The options for this project
would be: 1) Keep a temporary turnaround at the south end of Mars Drive,
reconfigured from the current condition to work with your proposed site layout
and access points. Payment -in -lieu would need to be provided for the future
demolition of the temporary turnaround and completing construction of the
ultimate Mars Drive section along the Mars Landing. Please refer to the
previously referenced DA (Special Conditions, D.3) for details. 2) Dedicate a
public access easement that loops through the Mars Landing site between the
north and south site access locations, to allow vehicles to circle back to the
north from the south dead-end of Mars Drive. 3) Request a modification of the
City Land Use Code to allow public vehicular traffic to use the Mars Landing
drives/parking areas in the same way as if they were dedicated as public
access. A similar request was denied recently by the City Planning and Zoning
Board.
Galloway Response: A 5' detached sidewalk on the west side of Mars Drive is included in the site plan
submittal. See response to Comment Number 1 regarding vehicular access at the Mars Drive dead end.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: Please coordinate the current realignment of the North Louden
Ditch with the ditch company to ensure that the realigned ditch is shown
correctly on all plans.
Galloway Response: The owner met with the Ditch company and has confirmed that the ditch relocation
work has been performed and the underground storm drain is now operational.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: If the Traffic Memorandum requested by City Traffic Operations
staff shows the need for any intersection improvements, auxiliary lanes, etc. that
were not included in the previously approved design for Skyway/Mars
intersection, Skyway/College intersection and/or Mars Drive, those will need to
be included in the utility plans for this project. If additional ROW/easements will
be necessary, those will need to be dedicated as part of this project as well.
Galloway Response: Comment noted. A traffic impact study is included with the submittal.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: All necessary permitting will be required of any proposed
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This project is responsible for dedicating any easements and/or rights -of -way
that are necessary or required by the City for this project. From the submitted
site plan, and depending on other City department comments, it appears that
there could potentially need to be an access easement(s) connecting
sidewalk/trail from Mars Dr. ROW to the future regional trail on the west side of
the site as well as the on -site emergency access easement shown on the
submitted "Mars Landing - Horizontal Control Plan". Depending on how the
need for a temporary turnaround is handled, there could be need for a
temporary access easement at the south end of Mars Drive or a public access
easement through the site to allow public vehicular circulation through the site. If
not replatting the site, legal descriptions and exhibits for each proposed
easement will need to be submitted to the City to review as part of this project.
The legal descriptions and exhibits will need to be prepared by a licensed
Colorado Land Surveyor. A completed Transportation Development Review
Fee application and associated fees will need to accompany the submittal of
the legal descriptions and exhibits. Please coordinate with Engineering
Development Review staff regarding the easement dedication process.
Additional information on the dedication process can be found at:
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php
Galloway Response: A proposed access easement is delineated on the site plan. The access easement
will pass through the site and provide vehicular circulation through the site from both drive entries on Mars
Drive.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: The proposed north site access should meet access spacing
requirements per Chapters 7 and 9 of the Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards (LCUASS). Skyway Drive is classified as a Commercial Local
roadway and has a minimum spacing of 175' (based on "Distance between
high volume driveways and intersections" for a Commercial Local street
section). Please refer to Table 7-3 of LCUASS.
Galloway Response: Per comments provided for the Skyway Townhomes PDR180003, a previous
submittal for the project, "The alignment of the proposed northerly private drive site access
will need to align with the access on the east side of Mars Drive or meet access
spacing requirements per Chapters 7 and 9 of the Larimer County Urban Area
Street Standards (LCUASS)." The Mars Landing project proposed to align the access with the private
drive access to the South College Storage Units on the east side of the Mars Drive right-of-way. A
variance to the spacing requirements will be submitted according to the guidelines in LCUASS chapter 1.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: Per the existing Development Agreement (DA) for the property,
College Ave. improvements will be required as part of this development. The
applicant will be responsible for design and construction of the College Ave.
frontage, as discussed in the DA. The existing DA was recorded on 10/16/17
under reception number 20170069535. The City would consider a
compromise, which would require construction of a 7' concrete sidewalk along
the College Avenue frontage of Outlot 'B' (approximately 630') and
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Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/29/2019
BY HEARING. For the 48 unit north building, the north facade elevation should
be stepped down from 3 stories to two to be more compatible with adjacent
single-family homes across Skyway.
Galloway Response. Comment noted. Architectural elevations were presented at the neighborhood
meeting presentation and are included with this submittal.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 07/29/2019
BY HEARING. Per the South College Corridor Plan, a multi -use trail is
anticipated to be located on abutting parcel to west of this site that connects
between Skyway Drive and Trilby Road.
The proposed central (east/west) sidewalk between buildings needs to be
extended to west property line for this future trial connection. The three sidewalk
crossings of parking areas to clubhouse, trail and garages should be a different
pavement material, ramps and color to clearly delineate this pedestrian
crossing.
Galloway Response: The trail has been extended to connect to the west property line as is delineated on
the site plan. A 10' pedestrian easement is shown along the trail from the Mars Drive right-of-way to the
west property line.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 07/29/2019
BY HEARING. Site Plan summary table needs to include land use and zoning,
building and lot coverage, density, and parking calculations.
Vehicular and bike parking based on number of bedrooms per unit, and the
clubhouse based on square footage of building. Please show number of
bedrooms per unit for calculations.
The parking spaces in front of detached garages should be removed, as they
do not count for parking calculations, only garage spaces.
Galloway Response: The parking spaces in front of the garages have been removed from the parking
calculations.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 07/29/2019
BY HEARING. Landscape plan to include full tree stocking of site. The
streetscape parkway landscaping along Skyway Drive needs to be included
with overall design, not just Mars Drive.
Galloway Response. Comment noted. Trees plan is included in the landscape plan.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Spencer Smith, 970.221-6603, smsmith(c�fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
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Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
additional fees at the time of building permit. The City of Fort Collins fee
schedule is subject to change — please confirm these estimates before
submitting. If you have any questions about fees, please reach out to me.
Galloway Response: A fee breakdown was provided by the Coordinator and a check in the requested
amount is provided at the time of the submittal.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: Submittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at
noon being the cut-off for routing the same week. Upon initial submittal, your
project will be subject to a completeness review. Staff has until noon that Friday
to determine if the project contains all required checklist items and is sufficient
for a round of review. If complete, a formal Letter of Acceptance will be emailed
to you and the project would be officially routed with a three-week round of
review. Meetings to review comments with City staff are held on Wednesday
mornings after the three week review.
Galloway Response. Comment noted.
Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an
appointment with me at least 24 hours in advance. Applications and plans are
submitted electronically in person with initial fees.
Pre -submittal meetings can be beneficial to ensure you have everything for a
complete submittal. I am happy to help set up a pre -submittal meeting if you feel
that it would help.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Pete Wray, 970-221.6754, pwray(cDfcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/29/2019
BY HEARING: LUC 3.8.30. Variation of two building designs so that they are
clearly distinguishable with footprint, size, unique entry features, roof forms,
massing, and other architectural articulation.
Please provide color building elevations, preferable prior to neighborhood
meeting.
Galloway Response: Comment noted. Architectural elevations were presented at the neighborhood
meeting presentation and are included with this submittal.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 07/29/2019
BY HEARING. Minimum Building setback from a non -arterial street is nine feet.
The minimum rear setback for garages is 5 feet.
Galloway Response: Comment noted. The setbacks will be adhered to as shown on the site plan.
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Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: 1 will be your primary point of contact throughout the development
review and permitting process. If you have any questions, need additional
meetings with the project reviewers, or need assistance throughout the process,
please let me know and I can assist your team. Please include me in all email
correspondence with other reviewers and keep me informed of any phone
conversations. Thank you!
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: This letter is provided to you in Microsoft Word format. Please use
this document to provide written responses to each comment for submittal,
using a different font color. When replying to the comment letter please be
detailed in your responses, as all comments should be thoroughly addressed.
Provide reference to specific project plans or explanations of why comments
have not been addressed, when applicable.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: For more detailed process information, see the Development
Review Guide at www,fcgov.com/drg . This online guide features a color coded
flowchart with comprehensive, easy to read information on each step in the
process. This guide includes links to just about every resource you need during
development review.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: 1 will provide a Project Submittal Checklist to assist in your
submittal preparation. Please use the checklist in conjunction with the Submittal
Requirements located at:
http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php.
The checklist provided is specific to this Conceptual project; if there are any
significant changes to this project, please let me know so we can adjust the
checklist accordingly. I can always send an updated copy of the Submittal
Checklist to ensure you are submitting the correct materials.
Galloway Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee
Schedule: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/fees.php.
I will provide estimated fees, which are due at time of project submittal for
formal review. This is an estimate of the initial fees to begin the Development
Review process based on your Conceptual Review Application. As noted in the
comments, there are additional fees required by other departments, and
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Fort Collins
Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
lcgov. com/developmenireview
August 02, 2019
Galloway Response: September 11, 2019
James Prelog
RE: Mars Landing, PDR190007
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, please direct your questions through the Development Review Coordinator,
Tenae Beane, at 970-224-6119 or tbeane@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Tenae Beane, 970-416-2554, tbeane@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 07/30/2019
07/30/2019: The proposed development project is subject to a Type 2 Review.
The decision maker for your project will be the Planning & Zoning Board at a
public hearing. For the hearing, we will formally notify surrounding property
owners within 800 feet (excluding public right-of-way and publicly owned open
space).
A neighborhood meeting is required at least 10 days prior to formal submittal of
a development review application. For the neighborhood meeting, we will
formally invite surrounding neighbors to attend the meeting. Neighborhood
meetings offer an informal way to get feedback from surrounding neighbors and
identify any potential concerns prior to the formal hearing. Please contact your
Development Review Coordinator to assist you in setting a date, time, and
location. While the neighborhood meeting is an opportunity for you to share your
development proposal, the assigned planner and the City's Development
Review Liaison will help facilitate the meeting.
Galloway Response: The neighborhood meeting was held on August 26, 2019.