HomeMy WebLinkAboutPECK APARTMENTS - PDP/FDP - FDP130031 - CORRESPONDENCE - (8)Community Development and
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281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov.com/developmentreview
October 14, 2013
Dana W. Lockwood
Lockwood Architects Inc.
415 E. Pitkin St.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Comment Summary:
Department: Current Planning
Contact: Courtney Levingston, 970-416-2283, clevingston@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
09/18/2013: On the elevations, the max height is called out at 28 feet 10 1/4 inches. However, on the
site plan table under "Building Intensity" the max building height is stated at 29 feet 8 inches. Please
rectify.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/18/2013
Topic: Landscape Plans
09/18/2013: Thank you for showing where the rain garden will be located on the landscape plans.
Other than 1" -2" of wood mulch shown on the utility set, what vegetation is proposed in the swale? The
graphic is insinuating rock, which does not match up with the utility set information. Could the
landscape plan be more specific in calling out this detail please?
08/19/2013: The utility set shows a 5 foot wide L.I.D. swale with 2" of shredded wood mulch bisecting
the front yard. This should be coordinated on the landscape plans. Staff has concerns regarding this
treatment as during a rain event, wouldn't all the mulch just wash out into the R.O.W.? How can this LID
swale be better visually integrated with the character of the area?
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/19/2013
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com
Topic: General
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, Courtney Levingston, at 970-416-2283 or
clevingston@fcgov.com.
RE: Peck Apartments, FDP130031, Round Number 2
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10/09/2013: The plans need to show the indication of the dedication of either the right-of-way or sight
distance easement. To the extent that it no longer appears that the area is being used for drainage
purposes, right-of-way instead of sight distance easement should be dedicated and would need to be
conveyed prior to approval of the final plan for the project.
08/21/2013: Figures 7-11F and 7-12F also require the dedication of a 10' by 10' corner cut of
right-of-way at the alley/street intersection. With the sidewalk and right-of-way not being along the same
line, the actual corner cut would be less at about 7' by 7' from existing Laurel Street and alley
right-of-way. Engineering would support a variance to instead have this area being a sight distance
easement instead of right-of-way, that could overlap in a drainage easement.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
10/09/2013: The plans do not depict this and would need to be indicated as part of the plans that go to
public hearing.
08/21/2013: A truncated dome detection panel would need to be installed on the Laurel Street
sidewalk just west of the alley in accordance with Drawing 803 of LCUASS.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
10/09/2013: Please coordinate the title of the drawings between the Engineering and Planning sets
(218 West Laurel Street/Apartments).
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Russ Hovland, ,
Topic: General
08/19/2013: Some of the building exterior walls appear to be closer than 10 feet to the property line
and these will require fire-rated walls and limited openings.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/19/2013
08/19/2013: Fire sprinkling required.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/19/2013
08/19/2013: Bedroom egress windows required below 4th floor regardless of fire sprinkling.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/19/2013
08/19/2013: Fort Collins Green Building Code requires:
a) Upgraded insulation for buildings using electric heat or cooling
b) Exterior walls and roof must meet a STC (sound resistance) rating of 40 minimum since the building
is located within 1,000 feet of train tracks.
c) Low-flow Watersense plumbing fixtures (toilet, faucets, shower heads) are required.
d) Special combustion safety requirements for natural draft gas appliances.
e) Low VOC (volatile organic compounds) interior finishes.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/19/2013
Contact: Todd Reidenbach, ,
Topic: General
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08/20/2013: Projects with three or more tenant units require the Unit Level Addressing form to be
completed and submitted to the GIS Department once plans have met final approval through
Development Review and are recorded with the City. This can occur anytime during construction, but
before any utilities or address signs are installed.
The Unit Level Addressing form can be obtained by contacting the GIS office at gis@fcgov.com or
(970) 416-2483. Addressing will be determined by the GIS Department.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/20/2013
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Justin Fields, 970-224-6150, jfields@fcgov.com
Topic: General
08/21/2013: Each unit will need to be individually metered.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: Coordinate the meter locations with Justin Fields, 970-224-6150. It may not be necessary
to set a new transformer on site depending on the location of the meters.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
08/21/2013: Electric development and system modification charges will apply. Contact Justin for an
estimate of these charges.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/21/2013
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Courtney Levingston, 970-416-2283, clevingston@fcgov.com
Topic: Site Plan
10/09/2013: Based on discussion at the meeting, a drainage easement (by separate document) is
necessary for the swale.
Please show the location of the drainage easement on the site plans.
There's a $250 fee to the City for processing the drainage easement.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 10/09/2013
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
10/08/2013:
08/19/2013: Proper landscaping in the bioswale is important for function and aesthetics. Specific
details need to be discussed relative to this site. The city recommends turf grass from seed for the
lower part of the pond near the sidewalk
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/19/2013
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
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10/08/2013: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
08/20/2013: No comments.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/20/2013
Topic: Construction Drawings
10/08/2013: There are still line over text issues on sheet 4. See redlines.
08/20/2013: There are line over text issues on sheets 3 & 4. See redlines.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/20/2013
Topic: Landscape Plans
10/08/2013: There is still a line over text issue. See redlines.
08/20/2013: There are line over text issues on sheet L1.1. See redlines.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/20/2013
Topic: Site Plan
10/08/2013: Please change the "City" in the plat name to "Town". See redlines.
08/20/2013: Please add a legal description for the project property to sheet A1.1.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/20/2013
10/08/2013: There are still a few line over text issues. See redlines.
08/20/2013: There are line over text issues on sheet A1.1. See redlines.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/20/2013
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Ward Stanford, 970-221-6820, wstanford@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
10/10/2013: The landscaping adjacent to the garage driveways is concerning for sight distance
reasons. Is the planned Serviceberry a single trunk or multi-stemmed variety? The multi-stemmed
variety will probably not provide adequate sight distance. Please verify they are to be the single trunk
variety and that their mature low canopy height is at least 42 inches from grade.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/10/2013
10/10/2013: The Spearmint Juniper looks like it will hide the trash enclosure wall but will also worsen
the sight distance for residents backing out of the garage closest to the enclosure. At least for the
eastern most plant use a plant that doesn't make the condition worse than the trash enclosure already
does.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/10/2013
Topic: Site Plan
10/10/2013: Thank you for labeling the parking garages. Please delete the "verify sight distance"
label on the Site Plan. The comment is requesting the designer to do the sight distance review at this
stage of the process, not during construction when its a much bigger problem to address.
08/23/2013: If all 8 parking spaces are in the area shown on the Site Plans as "8 side yard at
garages", please verify the trash enclosure and electric transformer meet LCUASS sight disance
criteria for motorist backing out of the garage into the alley.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/23/2013
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