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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCULTIVATION FACILITY (5608 S. COLLEGE AVE.) - FDP - FDP150016 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTSland planning  landscape architecture  urban design  entitlement Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 419 Canyon Ave. Suite 200  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662  www.ripleydesigninc.com April 22, 2015 David Schmidt 419 Canyon Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80521 RE: Cultivation Facility (5608 S. College Ave.), PDP150004 Final Development 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, Ryan Mounce at 970-224-6186 or rmounce@fcgov.com. Responses to City Comments 4/16/15 Planning Response: Ripley Design Civil Response: Northern Engineering Comment Summary: Department: Planning Services Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970-224-6186, rmounce@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 02/02/2015: If paved, formalized access and parking is not needed along the north side of the building, additional landscaping elements need to be provided along this wall to meet foundation planting and tree stocking requirements. Tree stocking can be met by planting canopy shade trees at 30-40' intervals or ornamental trees at 20-30' intervals. Foundation plantings could consist of turf or short prairie grasses and a mix of shrubs/ground cover. It appears a utility easement to the north of the building may be in conflict with plantings; if this is the case, an alternate location could be found on the south side of the building. Planning Response: (6) Viburnum x rhytidophylloides `Alleghany` shrubs have been added. Civil Response: Acknowledged Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 419 Canyon Ave., Suite 200  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662 www.ripleydesigninc.com Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 02/02/2015: On the cover sheet, please provide an owner's authorization and planning approval signature block. Examples are available if needed. Planning Response: Added Civil Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 02/02/2015: Please add the following information on the site plan: - Delineate or label the area west of the property line as CDOT right-of-way. - Within the land use chart, add the existing building height. - Within the land use chart, change the required vehicle parking column to show both minimum and maximum required. Minimum is 0 and maximum is 5 (based on .75 spaces per employee; rounding up from 4.5 for 6 employees). - Please identify the location of any existing or proposed exterior lights. - Show the northern-half of the building on the property to the south and the paved area in between the two buildings. Dimension the area between the proposed parking stalls and the building to the south (refer to redlines). Planning Response: CDOT notation added. Approximated building height added. Min/Max parking added. Lighting locations added. Dimensions to South building added. Civil Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 Please add a site plan note that, "The existing building is exempt from minimum vehicle parking requirements per Land Use Code Section 3.2.2(K)(2)(b)." Planning Response: Added Civil Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 02/02/2015: We are seeking to document the parking and access situation for this and the neighboring property. We still wish to obtain a letter or statement from the neighboring property owner that a verbal agreement exists to allow both buildings access to the paved area between the structures. In addition, please add the following note to the site plan, "If access to the parking spaces is restricted to less than a two-way drive aisle minimum width, the parking spaces shall be removed or relocated via an Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 419 Canyon Ave., Suite 200  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662 www.ripleydesigninc.com approved minor amendment." Planning Response: Added Civil Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 02/02/2015: On the landscape plan, please include all material types in the legend (e.g. gravel, concrete). The plants are hard to visualize with the cobble material appearing underneath their symbols, please adjust. Planning Response: Material list added and symbols changed for clarity. Civil Response: Acknowledged Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Marc Ragasa, 970.221.6603, mragasa@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/03/2015 02/03/2015: All development is responsible for the local street frontage improvements adjacent to the site, but until the frontage goes away, the parkway and sidewalk along this property cannot be built. Therefore, the applicant will need to enter into a development agreement for the payment in lieu for the frontage construction of the sidewalk and parkway landscaping that will be collected for this property. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/03/2015 02/03/2015: The site is adjacent to CDOT roadway and all access to the site is governed by an access control plan. The applicant will need to work with CDOT to obtain the required access permits. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: The signed access agreement has been sent to CDOT for approval and recordation. Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 419 Canyon Ave., Suite 200  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662 www.ripleydesigninc.com Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-2401, sblochowiak@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/03/2015 02/03/2015: Please include a note on the tree mitigation plan or landscape plan, as appropriate, that requires tree removal to occur outside of the migratory songbird nesting season (February 1-July 31), or that a survey be conducted prior to removal to ensure no active nests in the area. Planning Response: Added Civil Response: Acknowledged Department: Internal Services Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/12/2015 02/12/2015: A building permit is required to change the occupancy to a F-1 grow facility. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: Acknowledged Department: Light and Power Contact: Luke Unruh, 9704162724, lunruh@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/03/2015 If there is an increase in capacity then this will most likely require an existing open delta bank to be upgraded to a three phase transformer which will affect the neighbor to the south. That would depend on their approval, if their even able to switch to a different configuration. The other option is to re-feed the building with a new dedicated transformer placed on this property. To do that we need to know if there is a right of way along the front lot of 5616 S. College Ave as well as this site. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/03/2015 A C-1 form and one line diagram will need to be provided to Light and Power. Here is the link for the C-1 form. http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1Form.pdf Planning Response: Form will be provided to the owner. Civil Response: Acknowledged Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 419 Canyon Ave., Suite 200  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662 www.ripleydesigninc.com Department: Outside Agencies Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970-224-6186, rmounce@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/03/2015 02/03/2015: CDOT: The applicant will need to get a new access permit for the changes proposed within the state right-of-way. Contact: Gloria Hice-Idler. gloria.hice-idler@state.co.us. 970-350-2148. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: A signed access agreement has been sent to CDOT for approval and recordation. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/03/2015 02/03/2015: Comcast: See map of Comcast facilities in area. Facilities may be relocated at owners expense. Contact: Don Kapperman. don_kapperman@cable.comcast.com. 970-567-0245. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: Acknowledged Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/04/2015 02/04/2015: WATER SUPPLY: The building is expected to meet current fire code requirements through the change of use. As such, a fire hydrant is required within 300' of the building. The existing utility infrastructure does not support code compliance with this section of the code and the Poudre Fire Authority is asking that the building have a 1-hour wall, fire separation in lieu of adding a hydrant. Another option would be to install a fire sprinkler system to the building. If fire separation is used, the containment construction shall be reviewed and approved by the Poudre Fire Authority prior to installation. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: A 1-hour wall has been designed in lieu of adding a hydrant. Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 419 Canyon Ave., Suite 200  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662 www.ripleydesigninc.com Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/04/2015 02/04/2015: GROW FACILITIES Grow facilities for marijuana must meet minimum fire hazard and exit requirements. The applicant is responsible for obtaining and completing a "Marijuana Check Sheet". The check sheet is available from the City of Fort Collins at such time a business permit is obtained. The completed check sheet is to be returned to the Poudre Fire Authority as directed. This document will be reviewed with the applicant at time of final inspection. For more information, contact PFA Captain Shawn McGaffin at 416-2863. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: Acknowledged Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-224-6035, bhamdan@fcgov.com Topic: Drainage Report Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/05/2015 02/05/2015: No water quality treatment is currently shown. Since the impervious area is being reduced, no water quantity detention will be required, however, water quality treatment should be provided for the site, for both basins draining to the east and to the west. It is suggested that a rain garden/bioretention area be designed for the east draining area before flows enter the drainage channel. The basin draining to the west can be treated in the landscaped area planned in the front of the building capturing as much of the parking area and the building downspouts as possible. A meeting is suggested to work out the details of these treatment systems. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: A small bio-retention pond has been designed at the northeast corner of the site to provide some water quality for the overall project. Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 419 Canyon Ave., Suite 200  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662 www.ripleydesigninc.com Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/03/2015 02/03/2015: What is the total area of disturbance? If the site disturbs more than 10,000 sq-ft Erosion and Sediment Control Materials need to be submitted. 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 Erosion Control Report, and an Escrow / Security Calculation. Erosion Control Plan needs a sequence chart and details for the BMPs. 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 Planning Response: The site is an existing building and new construction effects less than 10,000 sf of area. Civil Response: Acknowledged Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 02/02/2015: No comments. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: Acknowledged Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 02/02/2015: The titles in the sheet index do not match the titles on the marked sheets. See redlines. Planning Response: See revised plan. Civil Response: See revised plan. Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 419 Canyon Ave., Suite 200  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662 www.ripleydesigninc.com Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015: The City has moved to the NAVD88 vertical datum. Please provide the following information in the EXACT format shown below. If your project is started on NAVD88 datum: 1. PROJECT DATUM: NAVD88 BENCHMARK #1 w/ DESCRIPTION ELEVATION: BENCHMARK #2 w/ DESCRIPTION ELEVATION: OR, if project has already been surveyed in NAVD29 Unadjusted datum: 2. PROJECT DATUM: NGVD29 UNADJUSTED (OLD CITY OF FORT COLLINS DATUM) BENCHMARK #1 w/ DESCRIPTION ELEVATION: BENCHMARK #2 w/ DESCRIPTION ELEVATION: If using NGVD29 UNADJUSTED the following equation statement will be needed. 3. NOTE: IF NAVD 88 DATUM IS REQUIRED FOR ANY PURPOSE, THE FOLLOWING EQUATION SHOULD BE USED: NAVD88 = NGVD29 UNADJUSTED + X.XX Planning Response: See revised plan. Civil Response: See revised plan. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015: The description of benchmark Y401 does not match the published NGS description. Please consider using the complete descriptions, instead of abbreviating them. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: The complete description has been used. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015: Please change the Basis of Bearings statement as marked. See redlines. Planning Response: See revised plan. Civil Response: See revised plan. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 02/02/2015: All benchmark statements need to match on all sheets. Planning Response: See revised plan. Civil Response: See revised plan. Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 419 Canyon Ave., Suite 200  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662 www.ripleydesigninc.com Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 02/02/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Planning Response: See revised plan. Civil Response: See revised plan. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 02/02/2015: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines. Planning Response: See revised plan. Civil Response: See revised plan. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 02/02/2015: There is text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees. See redlines. Planning Response: See revised plan. Civil Response: See revised plan. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 02/02/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Planning Response: See revised plan. Civil Response: See revised plan. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 02/02/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Planning Response: See revised plan. Civil Response: See revised plan. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 02/02/2015 02/02/2015: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines. Planning Response: See revised plan. Civil Response: See revised plan. Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 419 Canyon Ave., Suite 200  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662 www.ripleydesigninc.com Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/03/2015 02/03/2015: Work with the engineering department on whether any adjacent street improvements will be needed. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 02/03/2015 02/03/2015: You may want to check your drive aisle width on the south side of the property. I'm not sure it’s wide enough for parking vehicles to turn. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: There is currently an agreement with the property owner to the south to have a shared access that would provide adequate width for parking vehicles to turn. Topic: Traffic Impact Study Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/03/2015 02/03/2015: The anticipated change in traffic volume is not expected to rise to the threshold of needing a TIS. Based on section 4.2.3.D of LCUASS, the Traffic Impact Study requirement is waived. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: Acknowledged Department: Zoning Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/03/2015 02/03/2015: Please include the Land Use in the Land Use chart Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: Acknowledged Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 419 Canyon Ave., Suite 200  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662 www.ripleydesigninc.com Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/03/2015 02/03/2015: Please add a detail of the proposed gate. The drive behind the gated area will need to be surfaced if it is intended for vehicle use. If it is only for emergency access only, then it can remain the gravel requirements of PFA and the gates would be required. Planning Response: Gate detail added. Civil Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 02/03/2015 02/03/2015: Is the billboard type of sign on the property? Planning Response: Sign located off property. Civil Response: Acknowledged Department: Fort Collins – Loveland Water District Contact: Mr. Terry W. Farrill, 970-226-3104, tfarrill@aol.com Topic: Utility Plans Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/31/2015 03/31/2015: A reduced pressure principle Back-Flow-Prevention-Device is required on the domestic water service. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: A note has been added to the Utility Plan Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/31/2015 03/31/2015: The owner will need to obtain, complete and submit the District’s Wastewater Questionnaire for review and approval. The questionnaire can be obtained by downloading the District’s Commercial Review Packet at FCLWD.com Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 03/31/2015 03/31/2015: All references to the City of Fort Collins with respect to the water and sanitary sewer requirements are to be deleted. Planning Response: Acknowledged Civil Response: All references to the City of Fort Collins has been removed.