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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFORT COLLINS INTEGRATED RECYCLE CENTER - PDP - PDP130020 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEWCommunity Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com February 15, 2013 Ethan Cozzens City of Fort Collins 300 Laporte Avenue, Building B Fort Collins, CO 80521 Re: Fort Collins Recycling Facility Description of project: This is a request to construct a recycling facility located on the west side of Timberline Road immediately south of the Timberline Substation (a portion of Parcel# 87191-00-917). The center would serve as centralized location to bring goods for recycling. A few concrete pads may be involved but no buildings are currently anticipated. The site is located in the Industrial (I) Zone District. Recycling facilities in the Industrial Zone District are subject to administrative (Type 1) review. Please see the following summary of comments regarding the project request referenced above. The comments offered informally by staff during the Conceptual Review will assist you in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. If you have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through the Project Planner, Sherry Albertson-Clark, at 970-224-6174 or salbertson-clark@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Zoning Contact: Gary Lopez, 970-416-2338, glopez@fcgov.com 1. It is indicated that no buildings are planned yet. Will the facility be staffed and if so how many employees will there be at any given time? This is asked because there is a max. number of vehicle spaces allowed for employees which is no more than .75 parking spaces per employee. (LUC 3.2.2[K] [2]) There will be one to two employees on-site at one time. Two employee parking spaces are provided within the pay to drop recycle area 2. Related to the parking and driveways is a landscaping requirement under LUC 3.2.1(E) which includes landscaping along the perimeter of the parking lot. A min. 5 foot landscaping strip between the parking lot/driveways and the property lines is required as well as 6% of the parking/driveway areas must be landscaped. Due to the potential size of the asphalted areas you may want to show an area for the exterior storage of vehicles and equipment placing it behind another fence though this could be chain link fence. This area could not be accessible to the public and therefore not a parking lot/driveway. The landscape standards would not apply here. In addition this storage yard doesn't require a hard surface thus stormwater imperviousness on the site is decreased. Landscaping has been provided around the public parking area. 3. Standard commercial signage is permitted as the site is not within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. Some form of signage is anticipated at the main entrance to the site. Full details for this signage will be submitted with the sign permit. 4. The screening wall or fence must surround any part of the site for equipment and similar storage as well as the recycling container and dumpster areas as these will be considered equipment. Thus a screen wall must be located at the north side as well. Walls will need to be of similar texture, material, and color of what the proposed future buildings might be. The entire south property edge will be fence as well as the pay to recycle area. The primary entrance drive will be gated 140’ west of Timberline. The north side of the free to drop recycle area will have an open rail fence and include landscaping on the north side of the adjacent drive. The retaining wall will be hidden by the recycle dumpsters and compactors. Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffington@fcgov.com 1. Existing water mains and sanitary sewers in this area include a 24-inch water main in Lemay and a 42-inch sewer in the railroad R.O.W. to the northeast. Acknowledged. 2. Any connection to the 42-inch sewer must be made at a manhole. Acknowledged. 3. The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these requirements can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards Native trees and shrubs have been selected for the design and a water budget chart included. 4. Development fees and water rights will be due at building permit. No building permit is anticipated for this PDP. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Glen Schlueter, 970-224-6065, gschlueter@fcgov.com 1. A drainage and erosion control report and construction plans are required and they must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. The drainage report must address the four-step process for selecting structural BMPs. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all onsite drainage facilities need to be prepared by the drainage engineer. The erosion control requirements are in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Section 1.3.3, Volume 3, Chapter 7 of the Fort Collins Amendments. If you need clarification concerning this section, please contact the Erosion Control Inspector, Jesse Schlam at 224-6015 or jschlam@fcgov.com. SOP and Erosion Control will be done with Final Design.. 2. Onsite detention is required for the runoff volume difference between the 100 year developed inflow rate and the 2 year historic release rate. A few concrete pads are mentioned in the project narrative but the rest of the site is probably going to have some surface treatment whether it is gravel or recycled asphalt. Either of these will increase the runoff and needs to be detained. Acknowledged – detention is provided. 3. Water quality treatment is also required as described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Volume 3 - Best Management Practices (BMPs). (http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-guidelines-regulati ons/stormwater-criteria) Extended detention is the usual method selected for water quality treatment; however the use of any of the BMPs is encouraged. The project narrative doesn’t address the surface treatment of the site except a few concrete pads so I would suggest the water quality pond have a fore bay in order to capture most of the sediment and other larger pollutants before entering the pond. LIDs are in place as well as water quality in the pond. 4. The Stormwater Utility anticipates that City Council will be approving new Low Impact Development (LID) requirements that will go into effect March 1, 2013. Please contact Basil Hamdan at 224-6035 or bhamdan@fcgov.com for more information. The present draft requires that 50% of the new impervious area must be treated by an LID method and 25% of new parking lots must be pervious. LIDs and gravel paved areas are in use on the site.. 5. The drainage outfall for the site appears to be a pipe in the northeast corner. The Utility inventory system does not note the size or material of the pipe. Also it is unclear if there is a conveyance element for the pipe to drain to. So the design engineer will need to determine if there is a stable outfall which may require an easement from Light and Power since it drains across their site to a pipe on their property. There will be an increase in flow so it will have an impact on their site. There will be a decrease in flow to the overall system because of detention. The water will flow north and then to a pipe that was installed to Spring Creek in the railroad ROW. That outfall pipe was built with the regional pond project. 6. There is an abandoned irrigation lateral along the south property line of the site that can be filled in. Acknowledged. 7. The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $6,390.00/acre ($0.1467/sq.ft.) for new impervious area over 350 sq.-ft., and there is a $1,045.00/acre ($0.024/sq.ft.) review fee. No fee is charged for existing impervious area. These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is issued. Information on fees can be found on the City's web site at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-development-fees or contact Jean Pakech at 221- 6375 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. Acknowledged. 8. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Spring Creek Basin Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual. Acknowledged. Department: Park Planning Contact: Craig Foreman, 970-221-6618, cforeman@fcgov.com 1. 1. 2/11/2013: We have been working with Susie to make the site work for the planned 9-hole disc golf course. The disc golf holes will be located around the substation and should work with this proposed project. We'll continue to coordinate as the recycling facility takes shape. Department: Fire Authority Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org 1. FIRE LANES Fire Lanes shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building when any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet if the building is equipped throughout with an approved, automatic fire-sprinkler system. 2006 International Fire Code 503.1.1 Fire lanes (access easements) are included on the site plan. 2. SECURITY GATES The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. 2006 International Fire Code 503.6 Emergency gate operators or Knox Boxes will be installed on all gates. Included in site plan general notes. 3. WATER SUPPLY Hydrant spacing and flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. Commercial requirements: Hydrants to provide 1,500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 300 feet to the building, on 600-foot centers thereafter. 2006 International Fire Code 508.1 and Appendix B Acknowledged 4. PREMISE IDENTIFICATION New and existing buildings shall be plainly identified. Address numbers shall be visible from the street fronting the property, plainly visible, and posted with a minimum of six-inch numerals on a contrasting background. 2006 International Fire Code 505.1 Acknowledged 5. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE The on-site storage of hazardous materials shall meet the requirements of the IFC. E-waste, anti-freeze, batteries, oil, and paint are included in this category. > Incompatible materials are to be collected and stored separately. > No more than four control areas are allowed on site. > Provide for containment and spill control. > Quantity limits are outlined in Chapter 27 of the IFC. > MSDS sheets are to be available. Included with general notes with the PDP site plan. 6. COLLECTION AND STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS The on-site collection of combustible liquids shall require the installation of above ground storage tank(s) under a separate permit. Acknowledged Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex@fcgov.com 1. There is an irrigation ditch running on the south of the property, but it is no longer active and does not serve the function of a wildlife corridor, thus, Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code does not apply. Acknowledged. 2. The applicant should make note of Article 3.2.1(C) that requires developments to submit plans that "...(4) protects significant trees, natural systems, and habitat". Note that a significant tree is defined as a tree having DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) of six inches or more. As several of the trees within this site have a DBH of greater than six inches, a review of the trees shall be conducted with Tim Buchanan, City Forester (221-6361) to determine the status of the existing trees and any mitigation requirements that could result from the proposed development. Significant trees have been identified with the aid of Tim Buchanan. A tree disposition table is included on the landscape plan that indicates relocation intent and replacement value. All trees (excluding trees and deemed hazardous) are planned to be spade relocated.. 3. With respect to landscaping and design, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2.1 (E)(2)(3), requires that you use native plants and grasses in your landscaping or re-landscaping and reduce bluegrass lawns as much as possible. Reveille Bluegrass is one option for having bluegrass lawns and using less water. Native trees, shrubs and grass mix are used throughout the design. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Andrew Gingerich, 970-221-6603, agingerich@fcgov.com 1. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit. Please contact Matt Baker at 224-6108 if you have any questions. Acknowledged 2. 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 Acknowledged 3. 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. Acknowledged 4. Please contact the City's Traffic Engineer, Joe Olson (224-6062) to schedule a scoping meeting and determine if a traffic study is needed for this project. In addition, please contact Transportation Planning for their requirements as well. Acknowledged 5. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at: http://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm Acknowledged – No Plans for Timberline are included as that is a current, funded capital project in design. 6. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary for this project. The project will be responsible for its portion of the 6-lane arterial right of way which is 141 feet in total. Additional right of way may be required per the capital improvements planned along South Timberline but the design specifics of what is planned and needed are not available at this time. Acknowledged – No Plans for Timberline are included as that is a current, funded capital project in design. 7. This project will be responsible for paying the local street portion along its property frontage. For 2013 this amount is $204.00 per lineal foot of frontage. Acknowledged 8. Constructions of S. Timberline Capital Improvements are tentatively planned summer of 2014 or 2015. Design considerations for access, sight distance, etc. will need to be coordinated with the preliminary and final design of the S. Timberline Improvements. If this site is developed prior to these improvements than interim access and frontage improvements may be required until the ultimate Timberline construction is completed. At this time, the plan is to use the land without frontage improvements as they are in design and construction is funded. 9. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site. Acknowledged Department: Electric Engineering Contact: Rob Irish, 970-224-6167, rirish@fcgov.com 1. Light & Power has existing electric facilities running adjacent to this site along Timberline Rd. Any relocation or modification to existing electric facilities will be at the owner’s expense. Acknowledged 2. Contact Light & Power Engineering @ 970-221-6700 to coordinate power for the site. A C-1 form and One-line diagram will be required. Acknowledged 3. A transformer location will need to be established within 10' of an all-weather drive over surface. Clearances of 8' in the front and 3' on all sides will need to be maintained. Acknowledged 4. Electric Capacity Fee and Building Site charges will apply along with any system modification charges necessary. Acknowledged Current Planning Contact: Sherry Albertson-Clark, 970-224-6174, salbertson-clark@fcgov.com 1. The proposed recycling center is permitted subject to Type 1 Administrative Hearing approval. Platting of the site would not be triggered unless a building permit is necessary for the construction or placement of any buildings or structures. A neighborhood meeting is not required; however, we would recommend that one be held. The 800’ radius for notification (if you decide on a neighborhood meeting) is on the attached map. Acknowledged 2. A minimum 30' deep landscape yard is required along the site's Timberline Road frontage. An 80' deep landscape yard is required along the west edge of the property, which is adjacent to the MMN zone district - a predominantly residential zone district. A Modification to Standards request could be pursued. With the inclusion of Parks Department land, a +250’ landscape yard is included to the east and 100’ landscape yard on the west. Landscape buffering is included at each location. 3. The Industrial District requires storage, loading and work operations to be screened from view all public streets and zone district boundaries. This screening can best be achieved through the use of fencing or walls, along with landscaping to soften the visual appearance of the fence or wall. Section 3.8.11 addresses fences and walls in greater detail, including the use of architectural elements (brick of stone columns); articulation or variations in the alignment or setback of the fence; and Landscape screening is included between all storage, loading and work operations and public streets and zone district boundaries. 4. PRPA is planning on constructing a 12' high interlocking block wall around the existing substation. Scott Rowley at PRPA is the contact on this proposal - you may want to contact him to see how the wall and any proposed fencing/walls on this site could work together. No Recycle Facility operations will occur in this area. 5. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 1 review and public hearing, the decision maker for Type 1 hearings is an Administrative Hearing Officer. The applicant for this development request is not required to hold a neighborhood meeting for a Type 1 hearing, but if you would like to have one to notify your neighbors of the proposal, please let me know and I can help you in setting a date, time and location for a meeting. Neighborhood Meetings are a great way to get public feedback and avoid potential issues that may occur later in the review process. A neighborhood meeting occurred. 6. Please 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. Acknowledged 7. This development proposal will be subject to all applicable standards of the Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC), including Article 3 General Development Standards. The entire LUC is available for your review on the web at http://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/landuse/begin.htm. Acknowledged 8. If this proposal is unable to satisfy any of the requirements set forth in the LUC, a Modification of Standard Request will need to be submitted with your formal development proposal. Please see Section 2.8.2 of the LUC for more information on criteria to apply for a Modification of Standard. No Modification of Standard is anticipated. 9. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at: http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php. Acknowledged 10. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule that is available in the Community Development and Neighborhood Services office. The fees are due at the time of submittal of the required documents for the appropriate development review process by City staff and affected outside reviewing agencies. Also, the required Transportation Development Review Fee must be paid at time of submittal. Acknowledged 11. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with Community Development and Neighborhood Services at (970)221-6750. Acknowledged