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Home My WebLink AboutNIX FARM NATURAL RESOURCES FACILITY - MAJOR AMEND. - MJA130001 - CORRESPONDENCE -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 January 23, 2013 Craig Russell Russell + Mills Studios 141 S. College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80525 Comment Summary: Department: Current Planning Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/23/2013: Prior to Hearing: The statement of planning objectives needs to include an estimate of the number of employees, which would address the number of parking spaces allowed. The narrative should also address the concerns raised at the neighborhood meeting, including the traffic issues. Finally, the narrative should include a development schedule. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: Prior to Hearing: The lighting for the proposed project is consistent with the existing lighting fixtures. However, to comply with the standard, a back-sided shield should be applied to the pole-mounted lighting fixtures so no light is spilled over into the buffer zone. A revised detail sheet, including the pole size and material, as well as lighting information that shows no spillover occurs in the buffer zone shall be provided to hearing. In addition, please remove the detail that does not illustrate a fully shielded light fixture. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: Prior to Hearing: One additional tree should be added to the south of the new office building and to the east of the proposed parking area to meet the Tree Planting Standards. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: At the time of final, the seeding rates shall be added to the landscape legend. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 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, Lindsay Ex, at 970-224-6143 or lex@fcgov.com. RE: Nix Farm Natural Resources Facility, MJA130001, Round Number 1 Department: Current Planning Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/23/2013: Both Ward Stanford (Traffic) and Jim Lynxweiler (PFA) indicated they have no comments on the proposed plan. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Andrew Gingerich, 970-221-6603, agingerich@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/22/2013: Please include all appropriate construction details for next submittal. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/22/2013 01/22/2013: Show all existing utilities on the Utility Plan. It appears some existing waterline utilities are not showing up on the plan. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/22/2013 01/22/2013: Show more clearly the area to be removed at the northwest corner of the fenced yard. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/22/2013 01/22/2013: Include erosions control and SWMP details with the next submittal. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/22/2013 Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/23/2013: An Ecological Characterization Study has been provided for the site. The proposed development does not adversely impact the surrounding Natural Areas, as the sensitive wildlife species in the vicinity of the site are over 600' east of the project site (in the lake to the east) or north of the project site (the Poudre River corridor). Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 Department: Forestry Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans 01/22/2013: Please consider adding this plant note. Tree transplanting shall follow local industry standards for time of year method of transplant and irrigation. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/22/2013 Department: Forestry Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans 01/22/2013: On sheet 2 of the Utility Plan the three Cottonwood trees shown to be transplanted on the Landscape Plan are marked to remove. Please edit the utility plan to say transplant trees (3). Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/22/2013 01/22/2013: Please label the three cottonwoods shown to transplant on the Tree Removal and Protection plan as Native Cottonwood with diameter and that they are in good condition. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/22/2013 01/22/2013: Please mark the native existing cottonwood on the north side of the road and just west of the new parking area on the north side of the road to be protected. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/22/2013 01/22/2013: Please consider identifying areas to be mulched. If wood chip mulch is needed then the note can say that mulch to be provided at the City Forestry Wood lot. The department or contractor would need to arrange for hauling and notify Forestry ahead of time for loading. Forestry mulch is provided for all City projects at no cost. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/22/2013 Department: Light And Power Contact: Doug Martine, 970-224-6152, dmartine@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/10/2013: Please coordinate power requirements and electric development charges with Light & Power Engineering (970)221-6700. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/10/2013 Comment Number: Comment Originated: 01/10/2013 Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control 01/22/2013: 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. If you need clarification concerning this section, or if there are any questions please contact Jesse Schlam 970-218-2932 or email @ jschlam@fcgov.com Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/22/2013 Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/18/2013: Stormwater is ready for a hearing. Comments may follow during final compliance. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/18/2013 Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations 01/23/2013: No comments. Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 Topic: Construction Drawings 01/23/2013: Please correct the elevation for benchmark 51-01. If you need a current copy of the City of Fort Collins Vertical Control Network, please contact Jeff in Technical Services. Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 Topic: Landscape Plans 01/23/2013: Please change "Resources" to "Areas". The Subdivision Plat name is Nix Farm Natural Areas Facility. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: The legal description on sheet LP001 is incomplete. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: Please correct the spelling of Natural in the title block on all sheets. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: Please correct the sheet number of sheet LP001. Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: There is a line over text issue on sheet LP102. Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: The 30' Access Easement Dedicated Alignment shown on sheets LP101 & LP102, should be labeled as a 30' Access, Emergency Access And Drainage Alignment. This is what is shown on the Subdivision Plat. The 20' Easement shown to the east, should be labeled as a 20' Water Alignment. Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: The 20' Easement shown coming from the west and going north on sheets LP101 & LP102, appears to be an easement vacated by the Nix Farm Natural Areas Facility subdivision plat. If this is the same easement, please remove it from all plans. Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 Topic: Lighting Plan 01/23/2013: Please mask all text on sheet LI101. There are many line over text issues. See redlines. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Lighting Plan 01/23/2013: Please trim all linework out of the data boxes on sheet LI101. See redlines. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: Please correct the spelling of Natural in the title block. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: Please change "Resources" to "Areas". The Subdivision Plat name is Nix Farm Natural Areas Facility. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 Topic: Site Plan 01/23/2013: Please change "Resources" to "Areas". The Subdivision Plat name is Nix Farm Natural Areas Facility. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: The legal description on sheet LS001 is incomplete. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: Please correct the spelling of Natural in the title block on all sheets. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: There is a line over text issue on sheet LS101. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: The 30' Access Easement Dedicated Alignment shown on sheets LS100 & LS101, should be labeled as a 30' Access, Emergency Access And Drainage Alignment. This is what is shown on the Subdivision Plat. The 20' Easement shown to the east, should be labeled as a 20' Water Alignment. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 01/23/2013: The 20' Easement shown coming from the west and going north on sheets LS100 & LS101, appears to be an easement vacated by the Nix Farm Natural Areas Facility subdivision plat. If this is the same easement, please remove it from all plans. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Ward Stanford, 970-221-6820, wstanford@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/23/2013: No comments. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/23/2013 Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffington@fcgov.com Topic: Construction Drawings Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffington@fcgov.com Topic: Construction Drawings 01/22/2013: Use traffic-rated clean-outs for all clean-outs on the sewer. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/22/2013 01/22/2013: Use traffic-rated clean-outs for all clean-outs on the sewer. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/22/2013 Topic: General 01/22/2013: Provide an easement/alignment on the water service to a point 5 feet beyond the meter pit. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/22/2013 01/22/2013: Provide an easement/alignment on the water service to a point 5 feet beyond the meter pit. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/22/2013 Department: Zoning Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/17/2013: On sheet LS101 In the General Land Use Data Change "Required Parking" to "Allowable Parking". The LUC does not require any vehicle parking for this use. It is unclear how the allowable parking was totaled it seems these calculations may be incorrect. Office is 3 spaces/1000 sq ft Maintenance Building is .75 spaces per employee The plans indicate that 2 vehicle parking spaces are being removed where is that? The General Use Data table is not including the parking spaces surrounding the existing maintenance building. These spaces should be included unless this area meets the definition of the outdoor storage area. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/17/2013 01/17/2013: Should the ACCESS ALIGNMENT be labeled Hoffman Mill Road? Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/17/2013 01/17/2013: Please show the drip-line of new building on the site plan, so we can verify the bicycle rack is covered. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/17/2013 01/17/2013: It appears the 20ft ROW easement on the site plan was vacated. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/17/2013 01/17/2013: Please provide a detail on the lighting plan of the Light pole including the height. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/17/2013 Department: Zoning Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/17/2013: Applicant needs to verify with Engineering Dept that landscape areas (within the project boundary) and new vehicle parking areas can be located within the 30ft Access Alignment. If these things can can not be with in the Access Alignment the plans will need to be revised. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/17/2013