HomeMy WebLinkAboutBROWNS ON HOWES - PDP/FDP - FDP140019 - 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
December 08, 2014
Paul Mills
Russell + Mills Studios
141 S. College Ave, Ste 104
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Comment Summary:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-224-6189, slorson@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
12/03/2014: Are rooftop decks proposed with this development?
08/21/2014: Are rooftop decks proposed with this development? Please provide details of decks and
parapet walls.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014
12/03/2014: What material is proposed for the "built-up cornice"? Pre-cast concrete would be
consistent with the entirety of the design and comply with the Land Use Code.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
12/03/2014: The ground face CMU at the ground level should be colored as dark as possible. CMU
has a tendance to appear very light and reverts back to the look of a concrete block.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
Topic: General
12/03/2014: Thank you for the perspective renderings. Please provide a view of the street elevation
giving indication to the pattern of buildings along Howes.
08/21/2014: Please provide perspective renderings (this can be combined with the color documents)
and block face context renderings. Sec. 3.5.1 (C) requires that "buidings shall either be similar in size
and height, or, if larger, be articulated and subdivided into massing that is proportional to the mass and
scale of other structures, if any, on the same block face..." We will need the requested rendering in
order to evaluate compliance with the above standards.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014
Topic: Lighting Plan
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, Seth Lorson, at 970-224-6189 or
slorson@fcgov.com.
RE: Browns on Howes, FDP140019, Round Number 2
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08/21/2014: Provide fixture cut sheets that confirm that they are full cut-off and down cast. And, provide
a chart with averages, highs, lows, light loss factor (that needs to be set at 1.0) and all the typical
details with photometric plans.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014
Topic: Modification of Standard
12/03/2014: Cement fiber lap sididing is not a permitted material in the Downtown District - Civic Center
Subdistrict. However, Staff is willing to consider a modification of standard. Please submit a written
request for this modification with justification per Sec. 2.8.2(H).
08/21/2014: Stucco is not a permitted material in the Downtown District - Civic Center Subdistrict. Per
Section 4.16 (D) (e) "All street-facing facades shall be constructed of high quality exterior materials for
the full height of the building. Such materials, with the exception of glazing, shall include stone, brick,
clay units, terra cotta, architectural pre-cast concrete, cast stone, prefabricated brick panels,
architectural metals or any combination thereof." Also, the stucco creates too large modules on any
side of the building. Per Section 4.16 (D) (e), "Except for windows, material modules shall not exceed
either five (5) feet horizontally or three (3) feet vertically without the clear expression of a joint."
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014
12/03/2014: Please submit a written request for this modification with justification per Sec. 2.8.2(H).
Consider using the "nominal and inconsequential" justification.
08/21/2014: The proposed modification of standard is justified as equal-to or better-than a plan that
complies with the required 5' setback [3.2.2(J)]because of the "vine-covered fence" as a buffer. A
buffer is required regardless per Section 3.2.1 (E) (6). Staff recommends that trees are planted in
grates along the property line to provide a more substantial buffer per Section 3.5.1 (H) requiring
transition between land uses, and Section 3.5.1 (E) requiring a buffer between land uses.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014
Topic: Site Plan
12/03/2014: Please note on the site plan how many bedrooms per unit. And, please remove the "on
street parking" note, I'm not sure what this means.
08/21/2014: I'm unsure where your parking calculations came from that resulted in the need for 12.6
parking spaces. For multi-family in the TOD Overlay, 3 bedroom units are required to provide 1.4
spaces per unit for a total of 8.4 spaces. Please confirm that each unit has 3 bedrooms and add this
data to the site plan. Please provide floor plans to confirm bedroom count.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-221-6501, tsiegmund@fcgov.com
Topic: General
12/03/2014: A public access easement should be provided with the emergency access easement to
accommodate possible shared access should 323 Howes St redevelop in the future. See plat
redlines
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
12/03/2014: Please dimension the access point off of Howes St. See redlines
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
12/03/2014: Add LCUASS sidewalk detail 1601
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
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12/03/2014: See other minor redlines
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
12/04/2014: Are there overhead lines existing in the alley, adjacent to this property? If so, conduit
needs to be provided along the rear of the property for future undergrounding. This needs to be
shown on the utility plans and conduit placed as part of this development. If overhead lines do not
exist please disregard this comment.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 12/04/2014
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex@fcgov.com
Topic: General
08/27/2014: No comments.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
12/03/2014:
The note has been added as note number 15 but all of the note did not print on the blue print.
08/27/2014:
Add a tree specification number 8 that says in effect the following.
All tree pruning and removal work shall be performed by a business that holds a current City of Fort
Collins Arborist License for large tree work.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014
12/03/2014:
Additional information for the table is still needed. All 4 of the existing trees on the site need to be
individually numbered and listed in the tree mitigation chart. Contact the City if additional tree diameter
or condition information is needed to complete the chart.
08/27/2014:
Refine the Tree Mitigation Chart shown on LP101 to include tree number, species, correct diameter
size, condition, intent to remove or protect and the mitigation for all exiting trees on project. It appears
the tree to retain is not listed in the table and the diameters may not be accurate. Adding a column that
says remove or preserve is also needed.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014
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12/03/2014:
Additional evaluation of the potential construction impact to this tree still needs to occur. Please
contact the City Forester for an on-site meeting to evaluate with project consultants. Consider any
possible redesign options or the possibility of spanning over the root system in place of a standard
foundation that could improve protection of this tree.
08/27/2014:
It appears that a landscape wall and possibly other hardscape features are shown fairly close to the
west side of the large Siberian Elm to retain. Please schedule an on-site meeting with the City Forester
and involved project consultants to discuss construction impact to this tree and if an additional report
will be requested on the impact to the tree.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014
12/03/2014:
Please add the quanties of landscape plants to the landscape schedule.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
12/03/2014:
The south new street is quite close to the water shut off. Move the tree location at least 5 feet or more
from this utility feature.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
Department: Historical Preservation
Contact: Josh Weinberg, 970-221-6206, jweinberg@fcgov.com
Topic: General
08/21/2014:
This project is located near several properties that are either potentially eligible for designation as Fort
Collins Landmarks, eligible for designation as Fort Collins Landmarks, or that have been designated
as Fort Collins Landmarks. For this reason, the project will be reviewed for compliance with LUC 3.4.7
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014
08/21/2014:
LUC 3.4.7(A) Purpose, states: This section is intended to ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible:
(1) historic sites, structures or objects are preserved and incorporated into the proposed development
and any undertaking that may potentially alter the characteristics of the historic property is done in a
way that does not adversely affect the integrity of the historic property; and (2) new construction is
designed to respect the historic character of the site and any historic properties in the surrounding
neighborhood.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014
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08/21/2014:
LUC 3.4.7(B) General Standard, states: If the project contains a site, structure or object that is
[designated or individually eligible for designation] then to the maximum extent feasible, the
development plan and building design shall provide for the preservation and adaptive use of the
historic structure. The development plan and building design shall protect and enhance the historical
and architectural value of any historic property that is: (a) preserved and adaptively used on the
development site; or (b) is located on property adjacent to the development site and qualifies under
(1), (2) or (3) above. New structures must be compatible with the historic character of any such historic
property, whether on the development site or adjacent thereto.
LUC 3.4.7(B)(b) states, ¿¿to the maximum extent feasible¿ the development plan and building design
shall protect and enhance the historical and architectural value of any historic property that is¿located
on property adjacent to the development site and qualifies [as an individual landmark]. New structures
must be compatible with the historic character of any such historic property, whether on the
development site or adjacent thereto.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014
08/21/2014:
See LUC 3.4.7 (F) for specific language regarding compatible new construction.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014
12/01/2014:
Staff appreciates the work the applicant has done on this project to ensure its compatibility with he
surrounding historic neighborhood/built context. There is still some concern regarding how the eastern
elevation addresses the street. Staff thinks that adding elements to the building/site that create visual
interest and activation could alleviate these concerns. Examples include wrapping the brick planter
boxes and landscaping around the eastern elevation of the building and/or adding some type of
artistic element to the elevation.
Staff also recommends continuing the brick material all the way town the eastern elevation of the
building and adding a band/ledge of the ground face concrete block for continuity with the northern
elevation.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 12/01/2014
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
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08/28/2014:
Building Permit Pre-Submittal Meeting
Pre-Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design,
that the new commercial or multi-family projects are on track to complying with all of the adopted City
codes and Standards listed below. The proposed project should be in the early to mid-design stage
for this meeting to be effective and is typically scheduled after the Current Planning conceptual review
meeting. Applicants of new commercial or multi-family projects are advised to call 416-2341 to
schedule a pre-submittal meeting. Applicants should be prepared to present site plans, floor plans,
and elevations and be able to discuss code issues of occupancy, square footage and type of
construction being proposed.
Construction shall comply with the following adopted codes as amended:
2012 International Building Code (IBC)
2012 International Residential Code (IRC)
2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado
2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009.
Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF.
Frost Depth: 30 inches.
Wind Load: 100- MPH 3 Second Gust Exposure B.
Seismic Design: Category B.
Climate Zone: Zone 5
Energy Code Use
1. Single Family; Duplex; Townhomes: 2012 IRC Chapter 11 or 2012 IECC.
2. Multi-family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2012 IECC residential chapter.
3. Commercial and Multi-family 4 stories and taller: 2012 IECC commercial chapter.
Fort Collins Green Code Amendments effective starting 1-1-2012. A copy of these requirements can
be obtained at the Building Office or contact the above phone number.
Browns on Howes – project specific concerns:
1. Fire-sprinkler systems are required for property line townhomes.
2. Bedroom egress windows required below 4th floor regardless of fire-sprinkler.
3. All windows above the 1st floor require minimum sill height of 24”
4. New Green Code requires:
a. Upgraded insulation is required for buildings using electric heat or cooling.
b. Exterior walls and roof must meet a STC (sound resistance) rating of 40 min. if building located
within 1000ft to 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 interior finishes.
City of Fort Collins
Building Services
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/28/2014
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Plan Review
416-2341
Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-224-6189, slorson@fcgov.com
Topic: Plat
11/26/2014:
GIS:
1. Addresses will be assigned by the GIS Department after the plans have met final approval through
Development Review and are recorded with the City.
2. 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. All addressing will be determined by the GIS Department and
submitted to Poudre Fire Authority, USPS, Building Services, and Fort Collins Utilities. Failure to
contact GIS and determining addresses through other means may result in address changes.
The Unit Level Addressing form can be obtained by contacting the GIS office at gis@fcgov.com or
(970) 416-2483.
It also looks like the subdivision plat is named, “Brownes on Howes,” while everything else I’ve seen
has been “Browns” without the “e.” I wasn’t sure if that was an error on the plat or if it will be filed with
that name.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 11/26/2014
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Jim Spaulding, 970-416-2772, jspaulding@fcgov.com
Topic: General
12/02/2014: Light & Power will be field checking existing vault on SW corner of site to see if adequate
room is availabe to install a 4-way that will be used to supply power to proposed transformer on site.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/02/2014
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
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08/28/2014: FIRE LANES
In order to meet general fire access requirements for this site plan, an Emergency Access Easement
will be needed. Additionally, proposed building heights would require an increase in the width of the
fire lane to 30'. See IFC reference and fire lane specifications below.
2012 IFC 503.1.1: Approved fire Lanes shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a
building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road
shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of
the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
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 designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement.
> Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width (see requirements for buildings over 30' in
height)* & 14 foot minimum overhead clearance.
> Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons.
> Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area
for turning around fire apparatus.
> Be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times.
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.
*AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - WHERE REQUIRED
1012 IFC D105.1: Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface
exceeds 30 feet, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For purposes of this
section, the highest roof surface shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof,
the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater.
*AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - WIDTH
2012 IFC D105.2; FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006; and Local Amendments: Aerial fire apparatus access roads
shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 30 feet, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of
the building or portion thereof.
*AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - PROXIMITY TO BUILDING
2012 IFC D105.3: At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located
within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned
parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus
access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/28/2014
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WATER SUPPLY
12/05/2014: Existing hydrant infrastructure appears to satisfy location requirements for this project.
08/28/2014: The project team will need to verify local hydrant spacing and flow meet minimum
requirements based on type of occupancy.
> IFC 508.1 and Appendix B: RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Within the Urban Growth Area, hydrants
to provide 1,000 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 400 feet to the building, on
800-foot centers thereafter.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/05/2014
12/05/2014: PAVERS
Fire lanes shall be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons.
Private drives incorporating pavers to surface fire lanes shall be adequately designed to
accommodate fire truck loading. This will also apply to the underground stormwater chamber where it
is installed below the fire lane.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/05/2014
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
12/02/2014: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq-ft and in a sensitive area, 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. Current
Erosion Control Materials Submitted does not meet requirements. Please submit; Corrected Erosion
Control Plan from the redlines (SW Packet), 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: 8 Comment Originated: 12/02/2014
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
12/05/2014: Reminder-underground detention is not officially allowed yet.
08/27/2014: Please request a formal variance for the proposed underground detention in the text of
the drainage report.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014
12/05/2014: This is still being discussed.
08/27/2014: If the underground vault is to be proposed, proper maintenance and accessibility is
needed. The City would require manhole access at both ends of the vault for inspection and cleaning.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014
12/02/2014: Please provide drainage calcs to verify the size of the outfall drain for basin A2 and the
pipe between the manhole and the combination inlet.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 12/02/2014
12/02/2014: Please modify the drainage basins to reflect the actual proposed grading.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 12/02/2014
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12/02/2014: The on-site area that is not captured in the detention ponds needs to be accounted for in
the total release rate for the site.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 12/02/2014
12/02/2014: Shade trees are not allowed in the bio-swale. Ornamental trees and shrubs may be
allowed if the root depth is shallower than the underdrain piping system. Documentation of the root
depth needs to be provided in the drainage report.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 12/02/2014
12/02/2014: Please show on the plans where the outlet plate will be located.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 12/02/2014
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
12/03/2014: There are line over text issues on sheets A2.1 & A2.2. See redlines.
08/26/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014
Topic: Construction Drawings
12/03/2014: The sub-title should match the Subdivision Plat.
08/26/2014: Please add "Being A Replat Of" to the sub-title. See redlines.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014
12/03/2014: There are new line over text issues. See redlines.
08/26/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014
12/03/2014: The note for the NAVD88 equation needs to be moved up above the Basis Of Bearings
statement. The Basis Of Bearings statement has nothing to do with the benchmarks, and should not be
mixed in with them. See redlines.
Comment Number: 27 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
12/03/2014: The format of the benchmark statement on sheet C0,01 should match the format provided,
and what is shown on sheet C0.00. See redlines.
Comment Number: 28 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
12/03/2014: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines.
Comment Number: 29 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
Topic: General
12/03/2014: There are 2 different spellings for name. The name needs to be consistent on all plans.
The Plat & Utility Plans have Brownes On Howes, and the rest of the plans have Browns On Howes.
Comment Number: 30 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
Topic: Landscape Plans
12/03/2014: There are new line over text issues. See redlines.
08/26/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014
Topic: Lighting Plan
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12/03/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 25 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
12/03/2014: There are cut off text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 26 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
Topic: Plat
12/03/2014: The maintenance has been noted, but the ownership needs to be added.
08/27/2014: Who owns & maintains Tract A?
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014
Topic: Site Plan
12/03/2014: There are new line over text issues. See redlines.
08/27/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 08/27/2014
12/03/2014: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines.
Comment Number: 24 Comment Originated: 12/03/2014
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
Topic: Site Plan
12/02/2014: Minor dimension redlines for striping along Howes will be provided at the meeting.
08/26/2014: The parking along Howes will need to be adjusted when the driveway moves to the north.
Please include a sheet that shows striping adjustments (being mindful of sight distance)
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/26/2014
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
08/21/2014: Irrigation plans are required no later than at the time of building permit. The irrigation plans
must comply with the provisions outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Code. Direct questions
concerning irrigation requirements to Eric Olson, at 221-6704 or eolson@fcgov.com
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/21/2014
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
12/02/2014: Please modify Note 11 on sheet C3.00 to indicate that the services are "owned" and
maintained by the HOA
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/02/2014
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