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Home My WebLink AboutWHITMAN STORAGE FACILITY II - PDP & APU - PDP130031 - 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 October 08, 2013 Dennis Messner Dennis R. Messner, P.E. 1355 N. Cleveland Ave., Ste #1 Loveland, CO 80537 Comment Summary: Department: Current Planning Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex@fcgov.com Topic: General 10/08/2013: Illustrations would be helpful to show existing conditions vs. proposed and how it meets the criteria of the APU. I would also suggest including a context map within the revised APU submittal that shows surrounding uses. I would also revise the request to directly align with the requirements of the APU criteria outlined in Section 1.3.4 of the Land Use Code. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 10/08/2013 Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com Topic: General 09/20/2013: The application is confusing, it appears that the previous APU was cut and pasted into this APU request. Some things that were necessary with the previous application are not necessary with this one and some things needed with this one are not included. Please revise the submittal to update it with the current proposal. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/20/2013 09/20/2013: The site plan and landscape plan should clearly delineate what is existing and what are the proposed improvements. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/20/2013 09/20/2013: The elevations should only include the items that are being proposed and not what already is approved and existing. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/20/2013 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, Kiana Carter, at or kcarter. RE: Whitman Storage Facility II and Addition of a Permitted Use, PDP130031, Round Number 1 Page 1 of 7 09/20/2013: The Fencing and Landscaping that was approved for the first APU should be the starting point for the proposal of the required screening for the area of the new APU. Land Use Code (LUC) section 3.2.1(E)(6) Screening for areas of low visual interest such as open storage is required. This screening shall be established on all sides. Land Use Code (LUC) section 3.2.1 Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/20/2013 09/20/2013: LUC 3.2.1(D) Full tree stocking is required in landscape areas within 50 of a structure. The fence should include more articulation on all sides and such articulation should be big enough to accommodate tree stocking. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/20/2013 09/20/2013: The landscape plan will need to include details of the size of the plantings at time of installation. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/20/2013 09/20/2013: LUC 3.8.11(B) Chain-Link is prohibited to be used for required screening. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/20/2013 Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenberger@fcgov.com Topic: General 09/16/2013: The project owes an additonal $905 for the PDP TDRFees. Per the site plan the site is 6.82 acres not 3.2 as indicated on the application. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/16/2013 Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-221-6501, tsiegmund@fcgov.com Topic: General 10/01/2013: It appears the utility and drainage easements referenced on the site and grading plans are existing. Do any additional easements need to be dedicated as part of this project for the detention ponds ect.? There is a process to dedicate easements by separate document. Please contact me for information about dedicating easements by separate document or visit http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php. for additional information. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 10/01/2013: All of the notes on the site plan are outdated and should reflect the existing conditions on the site. It appears the notes reflect the original submittal for Whitman Storage Facility. Please update the notes to reflect Whitman Storage Facility II. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 Page 2 of 7 10/01/2013: Per the existing Development Agreement for Whitman Storage, section D.3 identifies the developers responsibility for construction of the local street portion of the public streets adjacent to the property, prior to the issuance of the first building permit. The developers responsibility for Aaron St and Cherylen St at the rear of the property still remain but will not be built or designed as part of this project approval. A new development agreement will need to be recorded as part of this project to identify the developers responsibility of the public streets adjacent to the site but design and construction of the public streets will be delayed until such time as the City deems the improvements necessary or with additional changes to the property that will require issuance of a building permit. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 10/01/2013: Please update note #19 on the Cover Sheet to reference Whitman Storage Facility II dated August 2013. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 10/01/2013: Please revise note #48 on the Cover Sheet- there are no requested or approved variances as part of this project- Whitman Storage Facility II. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex@fcgov.com Topic: General 10/01/2013: An Ecological Characterization Study, in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code, was not submitted with this PDP - please submit the required ECS (as outlined in my conceptual review comments). In addition to the typical requirements outlined in Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code, the ECS should address the wetland that was filled (0.365 acres), how the wetland will be mitigated for, the concurrence of the Army Corps of Engineers of the findings (in written form, email or letter), and the grading/landscaping required to achieve the ecological goals of the filled wetland. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 10/01/2013: The current grading and landscape plan for the wetland is insufficient - the wetland grading and proposed plant material will need to be determined after the ECS has been submitted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 10/01/2013: Is there lighting proposed in the storage area? If so, none can spillover into the wetland area or the buffer around the wetland. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 10/01/2013: A wetland mitigation and monitoring plan will need to be submitted at the time of final plans, with a security, e.g., an escrow or bond, to ensure that the mitigation will be accomplished. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 10/01/2013: How will adverse impacts, e.g., from fuel spills, be addressed on the site so as not to impact the Prairie Dog Meadows Natural Area? Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 Department: Forestry Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans Page 3 of 7 10/08/2013: Street Tree comments: Please use Greenspire Linden in place of Redmond Linden along Skyway. The first street tree west of the curb cut is too close to the curb cut. Are the gaps in the row of street trees for street lights? If they are then show locations of street lights. If not provide a continuous row of street trees. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/08/2013 10/08/2013: Planting note number 2 could be changed to as follows. Turf areas at street to be irrigated with automatic pop-up irrigation. Trees and shrubs to be irrigated with low volume drip system. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/08/2013 10/08/2013: Plant List Comments: There are three Blue spruce shown on the plans but only two listed in the plant list. The Rocky Mountain Junipers are trees. Place them in the Evergreen tree category on the Plant List. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/08/2013 10/08/2013: Please set up an on-site meeting with the City Forester to review existing trees to be retained. Significant trees should be identified as to species size and condition. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/08/2013 Department: Light And Power Contact: Doug Martine, 970-224-6152, dmartine@fcgov.com Topic: General 09/19/2013: Electric development charges will apply for all additional site being developed, plus for any new or additional power requirements. Please coordinate with Light & Power Engineering at (970)221-6700. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/19/2013 Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Page 4 of 7 10/01/2013: FIRE LANES The proposed RV storage building remains out of fire access. It is not clear if the proposed fire lane will provide access to all portions of the outdoor storage area. Further access details are requested including vehicle turn around and bridge load limits. 06 IFC 503.1.1: Fire Lanes shall be provided to within 150' of all portions of the building, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building. When fire lanes cannot be provided, 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. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 10/01/2013: GENERAL FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS > Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. > Shall be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons. Road base (meeting minimum loads of 40 ton) is approved for outside storage areas. > Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. > Bridges shall be rated to carry fire apparatus. The load limits shall be posted on the bridge. > Shall be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. 2006 International Fire Code 503.2.3, 503.2.4, 503.2.5, 503.3, 503.4 and Appendix D; FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006 and Local Amendments. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 10/01/2013: SECURITY GATES 06 IFC 503.6: 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. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 10/01/2013: VEHICLE STORAGE Buildings used for indoor storage of vehicles to be built in accordance with the IBC. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 10/01/2013: PREMISE IDENTIFICATION 06 IFC 505.1: 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. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Page 5 of 7 09/17/2013: 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. (Requirements added to the packet of Materials from Stormwater) Current Erosion Control Materials Submitted does not meet requirements. Please submit; Erosion Control Plan, Erosion Control Report, and an Escrow / Security Calculation. 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: 1 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013 Topic: General 10/04/2013: The storm sewer along the north side of the property is very shallow and currently damaged. This conveyance, which is required to convey 87 cfs needs to be improved to City standards. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013 10/04/2013: Please include forebays in the drainage and detention design. Please coordinate with the City on the design of these forebays. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013 10/04/2013: Please discuss the drainage of off-site basin 2 and how it is conveyed through the site in the text of the drainage report. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013 Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations 10/02/2013: No comments. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 Topic: Construction Drawings 10/02/2013: The titles of sheets 4 & 5 shown in the index on sheet 1, do not match the titles on each of those sheets. See redlines. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 10/02/2013: Benchmark 48-94 is no longer in the Vertical Control Network. Please replace it with another benchmark. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 10/02/2013: There are line over text issues on sheets 2, 3, 4 & 5. See redlines. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 10/02/2013: There is text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees on sheets 2, 3, 4 & 5. Text should be read from the bottom and/or the right side of the plan sheets. See redlines. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 10/02/2013: There are text over text issues on sheet 3. See redlines. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 Topic: Landscape Plans 10/02/2013: There are line over text issues on sheets 2, 4 & 5. See redlines. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 Page 6 of 7 10/02/2013: There is text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees on sheet 4. Text should be read from the bottom and/or the right side of the plan sheets. See redlines. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 Topic: Site Plan 10/02/2013: There are line over text issues on sheet 1. See redlines. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 10/02/2013: There is text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees on sheet 1. Text should be read from the bottom and/or the right side of the plan sheets. See redlines. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 Department: Zoning Contact: Peter Barnes, 970-416-2355, pbarnes@fcgov.com Topic: General 09/20/2013: The request for an addition of permitted use to this CL zoned property requires a Type 2 review. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/20/2013 09/20/2013: Clearly label Sheets 2 and 3 as Existing Development. Delineate and label on Sheet 1 the portion that is the existing, approved development to be amended. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/20/2013 Topic: Site Plan 09/20/2013: The site plan, Sheet 1, indicates that the use of Lot 3 of the existing Whitman Storage Facility development plan (the previously approved plan) is for RV's, Boats, Vehicle and Truck Storage. The actual approved use of that lot was just for RV's, Boats, and truck storage. It didn't include 'vehicles'. If storage of vehicles such as cars is intended to be added as an allowed use on the existing development, that needs to be clearly stated in the narrative and on the amended development plan. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/20/2013 09/20/2013: The 9' tall solid metal fence should be installed along the south side of the lot for screening instead of the proposed 8' tall chain link fence. Residential development exists adjacent (nearby) to the south side of the development. Also, it looks like the 9' tall metal screen fence along the east lot line is proposed for only about 1/2 of the length of the east lot line. An 8' tall chain link fence is proposed for the other half of the east lot line. Since the outdoor storage area is required to be screened from view per Section 3.5.1(I) of the Land Use Code, the chain link fence is not an acceptable screen and the solid metal fence should be extended along the east lot line. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/20/2013 09/20/2013: Indicate the surface material for the storage lot on the plan. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/20/2013 Page 7 of 7