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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFORT COLLINS HOTEL (DOWNTOWN HOTEL) - PDP - PDP150008 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 -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 June 15, 2015 Cole Evans McWhinney 2725 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 200 Loveland, CO 80538 RE: Fort Collins Hotel - Preliminary Design Review, PDR150011, Round Number 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. Comment Summary: Department: Planning Services Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-224-6189, slorson@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Section 4.16(D)(2) A modification of standard (2.8) is required for the building height to exceed 4 stories or 56 feet. Noted. The contextual comparisons are very helpful in making the argument that the modification is nominal and inconsequential as noted in Section 2.8. It may be helpful to provide us with the 3D model so it can be inserted into the greater downtown model that is being created for the Downtown Plan. This will facilitate flexibility in the contextual review. We have provided a 3D model with the electronic PDP submission. Please understand that though this model appears to have a high level of detail, it represents the project at the end Schematic Design. The massing provided approximates what we understand today and may not be representative of the final floor- to-floor dimensions, exterior façade details, material selection or coordination with our consultants. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Section 4.16(D)(4) Buildings over 3 stories in height shall reduce massing by setting back the forth story at a 35 degree angle measured at the intersection of the floor plan of the 4th story and the property line along the public street frontage. Noted. We are studying the comment and its implications. It was originally intended that the hotel approximate the massing and stepbacks of the Mitchell Building across Walnut Street in terms of absolute vertical dimensions and not specifically the number of stories. As the floor-to-floor of an office building differs from that of a hotel, and we viewed comparative massing as more important than the number of stories, the stepback is currently occurring at the fourth floor to better align with the Mitchell Building’s stepback at their third level. Three stories is the percevied height maximum in this area (thus the 4th story setback). The cornice line should be placed at the third story to facilitate this pattern. – Noted. Please refer to previous answer. Consider constructing the 5th floor of material similar to that on the Mitchell Block that helps it fade into the background: black/dark metal. – Noted. Several options as the design progresses. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: What is the canopy feature on the second floor roof? We have some concern about the compatibility of this feature. The roof canopy is intended to be a metal screen. We will present this idea in more detail as it develops further. 06/09/2015: Although it is apparent you have already used the Old Town Design Guidelines, they will continue to be informative when further developing the architectural details: http://www.fcgov.com/planning/pdf/ftc_oldtown_final_july2014_low.pdf Page 85 Noted. Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: The proposed hotel is in the Downtown (D) District - Old City Center Subdistrict. "Lodging establishments" are subject to review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Board (Type 2). – Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Section 4.16(D)(5) requires the building character and facade to provide interest and activity related to plazas, decks, and fenestration. - Noted. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: If a parking structure were considered for this site the following requirements apply: We are currently discussing with the City some options on a parking structure and will work closely with the City on the design of the structure to meet the code and desire of all parties. Section 4.16(D)(6) Parking Structures. To the extent reasonably feasible, all parking structures shall meet the following design criteria: (a) Where parking structures abut streets, retail and other uses shall be required along the ground level frontage to minimize interruptions in pedestrian interest and activity. The decision maker may grant an exception to this standard for all or part of the ground level frontage on streets with low pedestrian interest or activity. (b) Parking and awnings, signage and other architectural elements shall be incorporated to encourage pedestrian activity at the street-facing level. (c) Architectural elements, such as openings, sill details, emphasis on vertical proportions such as posts, recessed horizontal panels and other architectural features shall be used to establish human scale at the street-facing level. (d) The architectural design of structures shall be compatible in architectural design with adjacent buildings in terms of style, mass, material, height, roof pitch and other exterior elements. (e) Auto entrances shall be located to minimize pedestrian/auto conflicts. (See 3.10.4 for detail as to how this can be accomplished.) Additional design guidelines can be found in the River District Design Guidelines on page 64: http://www.fcgov.com/planning/pdf/ftc_riverdg_adoption_web.pdf Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Section 3.2.2(C)(4) Bicycle parking is required at 1 per 4 rooms at a ratio of 60% enclosed and 40% fixed. - We would also like to discuss with staff the bike parking requirements for the hotel. We understand the City requires 1 stall for every 4 rooms but since Hotels are a destination where majority of the guests come from outside the City, we would like discuss options of reducing that or a bike share program through the Hotel as mentioned above. We will still park according to the retail and restaurant spaces. Another good idea would be to offer bike rental or share program through the hotel. This option is being explored with the Hotel Operator. The alternative compliance section (3.2.2(C)(4)(c)) may be useful for your bike parking approach. – Noted and as we finalize the bike parking requirements we will respond accordingly. 06/09/2015: Per our discussion regarding the desired schedule for the project: Hotel Development Review Schedule: June 23 – PDP Submittal – June 24 per latest phone conversation with Seth. (2 week CITY review) July 8 – First Staff Review Meeting (2 week APPLICANT revision turn-around) July 21 – Revision Submittal (2 week CITY review) August 5 – Second Staff Review Meeting (2 weeks to shore up any outstanding comments) August 19 – Deadline for P&Z September 10 – P&Z Hearing Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Section 3.2.1(E)(4) The parking lot is required to be landscaped both on the (a)perimeter and the (b)interior (6% of the interior if <100 spaces; 10% if greater). – Depending if a surface lot or parking structure is built, it will dictate the design. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Section 4.16(D)(1) requires building setbacks to be compatible with established setbacks of existing building on the same block. And, landscaping shall be designed as an integral part of the development plan. – Currently the buildings along Walnut, Chestnut and Jefferson are built right up to the property line. Our plan would continue with that and we would build our building right up against the property line. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: The current configuration of the parking lot will require a couple modifications of standards: - We have submitted a modification of standard for the surface lot at this time. However if a parking structure is built the design will change as well as the potential modifications. The modifications of standard mentioned are enclosed as a component of this submittal package. Sec. 4.16(E)(1)(a)Parking lots shall be located behind buildings in the interior of blocks, in side yards, underground or in a parking structure, to the maximum extent feasible. As the overall project parking requirements are significant and the project site is constrained as an infill/redevelopment site, the current configuration represents the highest level of feasibility and activates the downtown core intersection of Walnut St., Chestnut St. and Mountain Ave. Efforts have been made to improve the streetscape condition along Jefferson St. and screen parking, however, the project cannot accommodate additional building frontage along Jefferson St. without sacrificing required parking quantities. Sec. 3.2.2(J) Parking lot setback. Minimum landscape setback along an arterial street is 15 feet; nonarterial is 10 feet. The parking lot setback currently shown from Jefferson Street is 6’ including a 5’ planting buffer as well as a 30” masonry wall to match the hotel materials. See request for modification of standard for further detail and rationale. The proposed masonry wall will provide some of the screening for the parking lot to offset the impact of the modifications. Some additional interest such as seatwalls, planters, landscaping and pocket plazas should be considered to fully activate the pedestrian edge. Additional planting has been added as well as seatwalls/plazas at corners and along the Jefferson St. frontage. See Section 3.2.1(E)(4)(b) for parking lot screening. Additionally, see the Old Town Design Standards, page 78 for more parking lot buffer ideas: http://www.fcgov.com/planning/pdf/ftc_oldtown_final_july2014_low.pdf 06/09/2015: Outdoor cafes as proposed in the canopy along the alley, in the ROW on Walnut, and on the rooftop shall comply to the following standards: - Noted. Sec. 4.16(E)(1)(b) 1. To allow for pedestrian circulation, a minimum of seven (7) feet of sidewalk along the curb and leading to the entrance to the establishment shall be maintained free of tables and other encumbrances. The plan currently shows in excess of 7’ of sidewalk area. 2. Planters, posts with ropes or other removable enclosures are permitted as a way of defining the area occupied by the cafe. These options will be explored as the design progresses. 3. Extended awnings, canopies or large umbrellas shall be permitted. Colors shall complement building colors. Umbrellas/café tables are currently proposed in the outdoor seating area along the alley between the hotel and parking. 4. Outdoor cafes shall be required to provide additional trash receptacles in the outdoor eating area. Noted. 5. Tables, chairs, planters, trash receptacles and other elements of street furniture shall be compatible with the architectural character of the building where the establishment is located in terms of style, color, materials and similar elements. Noted. 6. The operators of outdoor cafes shall be responsible for maintaining a clean, litter-free and well-kept appearance within and immediately adjacent to the area of their activities. Noted. 7. Outdoor spaces. To the extent reasonably feasible, outdoor spaces shall be placed next to activity that generates the users (such as street corners, offices, day care, shops and dwellings). Outdoor spaces shall be linked to and made visible from streets and sidewalks to the extent reasonably feasible. The corner of Chestnut and Walnut, the hotel drop-off and enhanced Old Firehouse Alley are all envisioned as outdoor spaces such as mentioned above. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: The sidewalk at the guest drop off needs to maintain a clear space for pedestrians to pass by. – noted and as the design progresses we will maintain a clear space. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Section 3.2.2(K)(2) Parking Requirement for lodging establishments is a minimum of 0.5 per room and a maximum of 1 per room. – Noted. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenberger@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: Tyler Siegmund tsiegmund@fcgov.com or 221-6501 will be the Engineer assigned to this project. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: 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. – Noted. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: 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 06/10/2015: 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. All public sidewalk, driveways and ramps existing or proposed adjacent or within the site need to meet ADA standards, if they currently do not, they will need to be reconstructed so that they do meet current ADA standards as a part of this project. – Noted. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: 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 – Noted. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary for this project. – Noted. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is finalized. – Noted. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site. – Noted. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: LCUASS parking setbacks (Figure 19-6) apply and will need to be followed for the parking lot. – Modification of Standard is attached for the parking setbacks. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: All fences, barriers, posts or other encroachments within the public right-of-way are only permitted upon approval of an encroachment permit. Applications for encroachment permits shall be made to Engineering Department for review and approval prior to installation. Encroachment items shall not be shown on the site plan as they may not be approved, need to be modified or moved, or if the permit is revoked then the site/ landscape plan is in non-compliance. – Noted. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: Any rain gardens within the right-of-way cannot be used to treat the development/ site storm runoff. We can look at the use of rain gardens to treat street flows – the design standards for these are still in development. Noted, a meeting will be setup with Basil Hamdan upon his return from vacation to determine the best way to address the LID requirement for this site. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: Doors are not allowed to open out into the right-of-way. They need to be inset so that when they are opened they will not hit someone walking along the public sidewalk or walking or driving down the alley. – Noted. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: Bike parking required for the project cannot be placed within the right-of-way and if placed just behind the right-of-way need to be placed so that when bikes are parked they do not extend into the right-of-way. – Noted. We would also like to discuss with staff the bike parking requirements for the hotel. We understand the City requires 1 stall per every 4 rooms but since Hotels are a destination where majority of the guests come from outside the City , we would like discuss options of reducing that or a bike share program through the Hotel. We will still park according to the retail and restaurant spaces. Comment Number: 14 Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: This site is adjacent to a CDOT roadway and all access off of Jefferson is subject to CDOT approval. CDOT has identified that access to Chestnut Street will need to be limited to right-in right-out movements and these movements will need to be controlled by a physical barrier (a median in Jefferson or a pork chop). The project will be responsible for the design and construction of this improvement. A pork chop maybe the easiest to implement as a median in Jefferson will require some other extensive improvements and coordination since room does not currently exist in the roadway in which a median can be constructed. Both solutions will impact existing parking – likely on both streets. Plans will be routed to CDOT for review and approval and the applicant will need to obtain an access permit from CDOT for Chestnut and the service connection. – Noted. Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: The plans have one plan that shows head in parking on Chestnut and one plan that shows diagonal parking. City Engineering and Transportation staff see the diagonal parking as in more keeping with what exists on the adjacent surrounding street and is the parking type that needs to be utilized if parking islands are to be provided in the street (bump ins). These need to be designed as they are on adjacent streets with radius and curves that allow for street sweeper to get in and sweep the inset parking areas. This also helps the City facilitate snow removal. This does impact the number of parking spaces. - The sheets have been updated to show consistency. Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: The plans have one plan that shows head in parking on Chestnut and one plan that shows diagonal parking. City Engineering and Transportation staff see the diagonal parking as in more keeping with what exists on the adjacent surrounding street and is the parking type that needs to be utilized if parking islands are to be provided in the street (bump ins). These need to be designed as they are on adjacent streets with radius and curves that allow for street sweeper to get in and sweep the inset parking areas. This also helps the City facilitate snow removal. This does impact the number of parking spaces. – The sheets have been updated to show consistency. Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: Drainage within the street will need to be discussed when you have a proposal. Changing of the curb lines and locations along Chestnut, Walnut, Mountain and Jefferson will impact the curb flow pattern and additional inlets or other improvements may be necessary to accommodate the drainage changes. - Noted. Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: For any proposed islands within the public streets a water tap will need to be provided and you will need to work with Parks Department regarding the proposed plantings and whether they will accept the proposed improvements for maintenance. – Noted and we will discuss with Parks as the design progresses. Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: The applicant will need to work with parking services on how the parking adjacent to the circle drive will be managed and signed. – Noted. We would also like to discuss how private pull-up and drop-off can be done within the ROW (easement or permit)? Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: Improvements to the street frontages will need to be looked at. Replacement of damage curb, gutter and sidewalk, street trees, drainage chases or other drainage improvements, ADA ramps… 06/10/2015: Any sort of alternative material from the standard concrete/ asphalt for the streets and standard downtown sidewalk treatment and pattern will need to be reviewed and approved. A variance request identifying the request and the details of the proposal and the design will need to be submitted so the proper City departments can review and provide comment and input on the proposal. (Aesthetics, construction details, long term maintenance, signage/striping compatibility and maintenance, utility access, functionality). - Noted Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: As proposed it is going to be difficult for those trying to get to the Hotel when using Google or without a good knowledge of the downtown street system. You have to be coming from the right direction in order to be able to get to the front of the hotel. – Noted Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Kelly Kimple, , kkimple@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: 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. Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: The applicant should make note of Article 3.2.1(C) that requires developments to submit plans that "... (4) Protect 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. If any 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. A meeting will be scheduled with Tim Buchanan to review the condition of existing trees and determine required mitigation trees. Efforts have been made in the site planning process to preserve as many large canopy trees as possible at the intersection of Walnut and Chestnut Streets. Department: Light And Power Contact: Coy Althoff, , CAlthoff@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Light and Power has 3-phase electric facilities in this area for both of the existing addresses. System modification and capacity charges may apply. – Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Contact Light and Power Engineering to coordinate the transformer and electric meter locations, please show the locations on the utility plans. – Noted. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Please provide a one line diagram and a C-1 form to Light and Power Engineering. The C-1 form can be found at: – Noted. http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1Form.pdf Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Please contact Light & Power Engineering if you have any questions at 970.221.6700. Please reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our fee estimator at – Noted. http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/29/2015 05/29/2015: FIRE ACCESS Poudre Fire Authority and the project team have been working off-line to resolve outstanding fire access concerns and meeting alternative means of code compliance. Further discussion is required. Initial conversations have been had with PFA and as plans develop we will continue to have conversations with PFA to make sure we meet the Fire Code. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/01/2015 06/01/2015: 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. 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 - Noted. Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sboyle@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/12/2015 06/12/2015: It is important to document the existing impervious area since drainage requirements and fees are based on new impervious area. An exhibit showing the existing and proposed impervious areas with a table summarizing the areas is required prior to the time fees are calculated for each building permit. We will provide this information prior to the time fees are calculated for building permits. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/12/2015 06/12/2015: When a site is completely redeveloped (scraped) the standard requirement is to provide onsite detention with a 2 year historic release rate for water quantity. Parking lot detention for water quantity is allowed as long as it is not deeper than one foot. A variance to the 2 year historic release rate may be justified if the site has been paying fees for a higher imperviousness. Please contact Jean Pakech at 221- 6375 to determine the present Stormwater fees and runoff coefficient category. Noted, however it is our understanding per our conversations that detention and water quality are not a requirement for this site due to this site being situated in the River District and detention/water quality are being provided offsite per Ayres Master Drainage Study. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 06/12/2015 06/12/2015: A portion of the existing site drains to the storm sewer system in Walnut Street, which is conveyed south to Oak Street then to Udall. The remainder of the site drains into the storm sewer system in Chestnut Street and is conveyed north to the Poudre River. It is important to maintain existing runoff rates to each of these systems in order to avoid causing increased flooding. Noted. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 06/12/2015 06/12/2015: Water quality treatment for the portion of the site draining to the Walnut Street storm sewer system is provided for in the Udall Natural Area water treatment facility. However additional onsite water quality treatment is encouraged as described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Volume 3-Best Management Practices (BMPs). Extended detention is the usual method selected for water quality treatment; however the use of any of the BMPs is encouraged. (http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-form s-guidelines-regulations/stormwater-criteria) Noted, however it is our understanding per our conversations that detention and water quality are not a requirement for this site due to this site being situated in the River District and detention/water quality are being provided offsite per Ayres Master Drainage Study. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 06/12/2015 06/12/2015: Water quality treatment for the portion of the site draining to the Chestnut Street storm sewer system is provided for in a water quality vault near the outfall to the river. However additional onsite water quality treatment is encouraged as described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Volume 3-Best Management Practices (BMPs). Extended detention is the usual method selected for water quality treatment; however the use of any of the BMPs is encouraged. (http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-form s-guidelines-regulations/stormwater-criteria) Noted, however it is our understanding per our conversations that detention and water quality are not a requirement for this site due to this site being situated in the River District and detention/water quality are being provided offsite per Ayres Master Drainage Study. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 06/12/2015 06/12/2015: Low Impact Development (LID) requirements are required on all new or redeveloping property which includes sites required to be brought into compliance with the Land Use Code. These require a higher degree of water quality treatment for 50% of the new impervious area and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious. More information and links can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/stormwater-quality/low-impac t-development Noted, a meeting will be setup with Basil Hamdan upon his return from vacation to determine the best way to address the LID requirement for this site. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 06/12/2015 06/12/2015: The streets surrounding this site are known to convey a significant amount of stormwater during a larger storm event. The adjacent streets will need to be analyzed to determine the 100-year water surface elevation (WSEL) at all openings. The building will need to be elevated so that the minimum opening is at least 1.0’ above the WSEL or floodproofed to the same elevation. Noted, this is currently being addressed and a report/analysis has been submitted to Shane Boyle under separate submittal. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 06/12/2015 06/12/2015: The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $7,817/acre ($0.1795 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 at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-de velopment-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. Noted. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 06/12/2015 06/12/2015: The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Old Town Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual. Noted. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: No comments. Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: A Traffic Impact Study is needed with a future submittal. The study has been scoped with the developer's engineer, but it has not been received by the City. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Jefferson Street is a state highway and is under the jurisdiction of the Colorado Department of Transportation. Those parts of the project impacting Jefferson will need to meet their standards in the State Highway Access Code. CDOT commented that a change of use permit will be needed for Chestnut (as well as potentially the Alley access). - Noted. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Jefferson Street has an adopted Plan and the City signed an Intergovernmental Agreement with CDOT that outlines the future configuration of Jefferson Street. This shows a restricted right-in, right-out movement at Chestnut. With the added traffic of the hotel, it should be expected that this movement be restricted with either a median (as shown in the plans) or an exaggerated porkchop in the interim. CDOT also commented that this intersection (SH14/Chestnut) should be evaluated as a right-in/right-out access only. - Noted. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Please work with the engineering department on any improvements needed along Jefferson (sidewalks, curb ramps, aesthetics etc.) per the adopted plan. – At this time no improvements are planned along Jefferson. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: The plans and submittal will need to show vehicular turning templates for the various turns into / out of the hotel area. This includes the U-turn from the hotel drop off back towards the parking lot entrance. – Plans have been submitted. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: Don't forget about bike parking. The City has requirements for number of spaces depending on land use. – We are looking at bike parking and some options but until we understand if a structure or surface lot is going to be built, we are not final on the location. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: There is apparently some discussion that the parking lot could be enlarged (structured) for public use. The additional traffic related to more (non-hotel related) parking will need to be evaluated with the traffic study in terms of access/circulation. – Noted and initial conversations have started with staff and the applicant. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: There is substantial concern among staff that the access to the site as shown will be problematic. Having no access to and from the Mountain/College area could lead to frustration, circuitous driving, and non-compliance with the various right turn only configurations. Google maps or in-vehicle navigation may direct guests incorrectly. This may not be a specific Level of Service issue, but we see it as a significant functional, operational, and potential safety issue. - Noted. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 06/09/2015 06/09/2015: CDOT comment: "The circulation of the site might be a problem. The applicant needs to recognize that signing for this hotel on the state system is very limited. Do not assume that you can place directional signs to get to the hotel." - Noted. Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sboyle@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/12/2015 06/12/2015: Existing water and sewer mains in the vicinity include an 8-inch water main in Walnut, a 16-inch water main in Jefferson, 8-inch sanitary sewer mains in Chestnut and Old Firehouse Alley, a 6-inch sanitary sewer main in Walnut, and a manhole at the terminus of an 8-inch sanitary sewer main near the southern corner of the site. – Noted. 06/12/2015: Existing water services to the site include ¾-inch and 1-inch water services tapped to the main in Walnut and an 8” fire line with 2” domestic teed from the fire line that is tapped off the main in Jefferson. Existing sewer services for both parcels are tapped from the main in Old Firehouse Alley. All services will need to be reused or abandoned at the main. – Noted. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/12/2015 06/12/2015: The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these requirements can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards - Noted. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 06/12/2015 06/12/2015: Development fees and water rights will be due at building permit. - Noted. Department: Zoning Contact: Ali van Deutekom, 970-416-2743, avandeutekom@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: LUC 3.5.1 (I) (6) All mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view from both above and below by integrating it into building and roof design to the maximum extent feasible - Noted. Topic: Lighting Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 Light sources shall be concealed and fully shielded and shall feature sharp cut-off capability so as to minimize up-light, spill-light, glare and unnecessary diffusion on adjacent property. Noted. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: LUC 3.2.2(K)(5) Handicap parking spaces are required in numbers per this section. If you have 98 parking spaces you’ll need 4 handicap spaces including one van accessible handicap space. All of these will need to be on site. - Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/10/2015 06/10/2015: Does the service access area include trash enclosures? – Yes.