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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF NORTHERN COLORADO - BDR - BDR140003 - CORRESPONDENCE - REVISIONSCommunity 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 July 10, 2014 Yerachemiel Gorelik Chabad Jewish of Northern Colorado 1201 Shields St. Fort Collins, CO 80527 RE: Chabad Jewish Center of Northern Colorado, BDR140003, Round Number 1 Dear Rabbi: Please see the following summary of comments from City staff for your submittal of the above referenced project. If you have questions about any comments, you should contact the individual commenter. Please submit 10 copies of the revisions when you have them ready. I have a set of redlined drawings from Technical Services for you to pick up. They will be at the plan pick-up window at the south end of the counter. Thanks, Peter Barnes Zoning Administrator Comment Summary: Department: Planning Services Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: Please indicate the building materials and colors that will be used on the proposed addition, as it is not clear on the elevations. Guidance on building materials and color can be found in section 3.5.1(E) and (F). Response: The elevation have been revised to add proposed materials and colors.. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: All tree species used for landscaping must be approved by the City Forester. Contact Tim Buchanan at 970-221-6361 or tbuchanan@fcgov.com. Response: Acknowledged Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: The proposed addition meets the FAR requirements for the rear half of the lot (33% of the rear 50% of lot area). However, the future 1,600 square foot addition shown on the site plan may not meet this requirement. Please include the calculations for the proposed floor area on the rear half of the lot on the site plan. Response: Per direction from Peter Barnes, the FAR and orientation of the front and rear of the lot has been determined based on how it existed October 25, 1991. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: Land Use Code Section 4.9(E)(5) specifies that off-street parking lots cannot be located closer to the street than the front of the principal building. It appears that the proposed parking area is set about 8 feet closer to Westward Drive than the principal building. Response: The applicant is seeking a modification of standard to allow the parking lot to be 20 feet from the flow-line of Westward Drive based on previous meetings with Noah Beals, Martina Wilkinson. The rationale for this modification are for the following reasons: 1. Since the existing surrounding neighborhood is predominately single-family residences, the parking lot and shorter drive are consistent with the existing driveways in the neighborhood in which cars are parked closer to street that what is being proposed. Based on these existing parking and driveway patterns already present in the neighborhood, we will feel that this request is nominal and inconsequential. 2. With the required front and side yard setbacks of this corner lot, there is little space left on the site for a private exterior gathering area which is being proposed on the northwest side of the existing house structure. If the parking were to be placed behind the front of the principle building, it would nearly eliminate the area for this exterior space and is a undue hardship. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: A minumum of 4 bicycle parking spaces should be provided in a convenient location on-site. See section 3.2.2(C)(4). Response: 4 bicycle parking spaces have been added to the site plan and is in a convenient location. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: The proposal does not meet the parking requirements for Places of Worship in section 3.2.2(K)(1)(h). Please show how the parking requirements would be met, including any shared parking agreements. Options for alternative compliance for meeting the required parking minimums can be found in section 3.2.2(K)(3)(c). Response: The parking has been increase to a total of 5 parking spaces. In addition to these on-site spaces, the Applicant has received approval for a shared parking agreement from Blessed John XXIII University Parish located in close proximity to this site at 1220 University Drive. Please see the attached letter stating this agreement. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: Please show where trash and recycling enclosures will be located on the site plan. See section 3.2.5 for the requirements. Response: A trash and recycling enclosure has been added to the northwest side of the parking lot. The Applicant will be only using smaller trash and recycling receptacles and will not be using any dumpsters. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: The existing sidewalk width along Westward Drive is not City and ADA compliant for width of the sidewalk. The applicant would need to remove the existing attached curb & gutter and sidewalk and then provide new vertical curb and gutter with a detached sidewalk, or alternatively, the applicant would need to add a minimum of 4 feet additional width of sidewalk (6 inches thick) to the back of existing sidewalk. Response: Per Rob Moseby with Engineering Inspection, an additional ±2.5 feet will be constructed along the existing sidewalk such that the resultant sidewalk width is at least 4.5 feet (exclusive of the curb). Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: Under the second option in the previous comment where additional sidewalk is added to the existing, the existing street light would likely need to be relocated by the applicant in order to ensure the additional sidewalk width being added is free from obstructions with a minimum separation of 2 feet from the sidewalk being added. Under a scenario where the sidewalk is detached from the curb and gutter, the light pole may be able to remain in its current location in between the new detached sidewalk and vertical curb and gutter. Response: Per a meeting at the CDNS building on 04/13/15, City Staff appeared open to widening the existing attached sidewalk without relocating the light pole. It was acknowledged that there may be a small pinch point and/or atypical transition at this location. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: The landscape plan doesn't appear to clearly identify the property line boundary, especially along Shields. It appears that an indicated "possible future monument sign" might be in public right-of-way and cannot pe placed in right-of-way. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: The reworking of sidewalk along Westward Drive to be City and ADA compliant (ID#1) along with the demo of the existing driveway onto Shields and the construction of the new driveway onto Westward (along with any other infrastructure work in right-of-way that's unknown at this time), would require either a Development Construction Permit, or an excavation permit from the City prior to any work. Final determination of the required permit will be made upon verification on the extent of the public infrastructure. Response: Acknowledged. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: The plans are not consistent in terms of the presenting building coverage (existing, proposed, to be demolished, future, etc.) and should be coordinated. If the site plan intends to show the "future 1,600 square foot addition" as being not subject to any additional review in the future, then the applicant would need to provide additional TDRF monies for the square footage of that future building at this time. Otherwise the indication of the future building would need to have added "subject to a new basic development review application and review at that time" to that future note. Response: The Applicant does wish to receive to approvals on Phase 2 and 3 and will provide the additional TDRF monies at this time. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: Information provided by stormwater in their requirements may require that civil drawings be prepared for the project by a licensed civil engineer in the state. Further verification should be made on the information they need to process. Response: A civil Grading Plan has been provided. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: Additional notes and design details would need to be provided. Upon verification in coordination with Stornwater on whether a civil drawing is ultimately required or not, the type and placement of the notes and design details can then be finalized. Response: Additional notes and design details have been provided with the Civil Drawing. Department: Forestry Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/10/2014 07/10/2014: Set up an on-site meeting with the City Forester to conduct a tree inventory and to obtain information to prepare an inventory and mitigation plan. This plan should identify all existing significant trees as to species, size, condition and if needed mitigation. It should also provide mitigation trees determined in the evaluation. Response: Site Visit was held. Landscape plan now shows proposed mitigation and associated requirements. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/10/2014 07/10/2014: Evaluate the perimeter parking lot requirements in LUC 3.2.1 to see if additional trees need to be added on the west boundary of the parking lot. Existing off site spruce trees may limit some tree planting in this area. Response: Don’t believe extra trees are required due to the small size of the parking lot, the proposed rain garden and existing spruce trees on the west. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/10/2014 07/10/2014: Edit the tree protection notes to include all of the notes found in LUC 3.2.1 G 1-7. Be sure to include the table found in tree protection note number 7. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/10/2014 07/10/2014: Are the proposed street trees to be planted on City right of way property? Response: Street Trees are proposed to be planted in the ROW approx 4 from walks Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/10/2014 07/10/2014: Using Skyline Honeylocust along Shields would be a better choice than Linden due to the impact from heat and Road Salts. Forestry recommends this species change. Response: Acknowledged. Tree species have been replaced Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 07/10/2014 07/10/2014: The north existing tree along Shields is a dead Bur Oak. Replacing this tree in the general area will allow for a third street tree along Shields. Please add this street tree. Response: Acknowledged. Tree has been replaced Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 07/10/2014 07/10/2014: Evaluate the selection of plants at the corner of Shields and westward so the low plants are used to avoid a site distance problem at this corner. Response: Acknowledged Department: Historical Preservation Contact: Karen McWilliams, 970-224-6078, kmcwilliams@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/07/2014 07/07/2014: This property has previously been reviewed for its potential to qualify for recognition as a Fort Collins Landmark, and was found to not be individually eligible. The building may be altered or demolished with no further historic preservation review. Response: Acknowledged. Department: Light And Power Contact: Doug Martine, 970-224-6152, dmartine@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/24/2014 06/24/2014: The site plan shows overhead electric (OHE) generally from the N.W. corner of the site. This is not an electric line. Most likely it is telephone or CATV. All existing electric utility lines are underground. Response: Acknowledged. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/24/2014 06/24/2014: The existing electric service to the house provides for up to a 150 amp capacity. Any changes to the existing electric capacity and/or location will initiate electric development and system modification charges. Please coordinate power requirements with Light & Power Engineering at 970-221-6700. Response: Acknowledged. Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/30/2014 06/30/2014: 2012 IFC CODE ADOPTION The Poudre Fire Authority and City of Fort Collins have adopted the 2012 International Fire Code. Building plan reviews shall be subject to the adopted version of the fire code in place at the time of plan review submittal and permit application. Response: Acknowledged. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/30/2014 06/30/2014: FIRE LANES The proposed drive aisle on the west side of the property will also need to serve as emergency access. Fire lane specifications provided below. Response: Acknowledged. An emergency access easement had been included. 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. 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 & 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 under 150 feet in length do not need to provide for apparatus turnaround. > 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. Response: Acknowledged. It is suggested that the Emergency Access Easement depicted on this submittal package be dedicated by separate document since there is not a plat associated with this application. PAVERS Fire lanes shall be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons. Private drives incorporating pavers as surface for fire lanes shall provide geotech information confirming the drive aisle design can handle fire truck loading. A note shall be added to the civil plans. Response: Acknowledged. Pavers are not being proposed in this parking lot. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/30/2014 06/30/2014: FIRE CONTAINMENT Full build-out of the site shows total sq.ft. in excess of 5,000 sq.ft. Buildings exceeding 5000 square feet shall be sprinklered or fire contained. If containment is used, the containment construction shall be reviewed and approved by the Poudre Fire Authority prior to installation. Response: Acknowledged. Other conditions shall apply if the structure is considered to be an A-3 Group Occupancy. An automatic sprinkler system shall be required at such time the occupant load exceeds 299 persons or when the fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. Response: Acknowledged. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 06/30/2014 06/30/2014: WATER SUPPLY Hydrant spacing and flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. The existing hydrant infrastructure in the area does not appear to meet the code requirements for a commercial building. As such, a hydrant would be required. Response: A new fire hydrant is shown on the Site Plan and Civil Drawing. IFC 508.1 and Appendix B: COMMERCIAL REQUIREMENTS: Hydrants to provide 1,500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 300 feet to the building, on 600-foot centers thereafter. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 06/30/2014 06/30/2014: PUBLIC-SAFETY RADIO AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM New buildings or building additions require a fire department, emergency communication system evaluation after the core/shell but prior to final build out. For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not be used to define separate buildings. Where adequate radio coverage cannot be established within a building, public-safety radio amplification systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with criteria established by the Poudre Fire Authority. Poudre Fire Authority Bureau Admin Policy #07-01 Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: 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. Response: Existing impervious areas are documented on the Existing Conditions Plan and proposed impervious areas are documented on the Site Plan. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: . If there is an increase in imperviousness greater than 5,000 square feet a drainage and erosion control report and construction plans are required and they must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. The drainage report must address the four-step process for selecting structural BMPs. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all onsite drainage facilities need to be prepared by the drainage engineer. If there is less than 5,000 square feet of new impervious area on an existing development, a drainage letter along with a grading plan should be sufficient to document the existing and proposed drainage patterns. If there is less than 5,000 but more than 350 square feet of new impervious area; a site grading and erosion control plan is required instead of a complete construction plan set. Response: The net new impervious area through the build-out of Phase 3 is less than 5,000 sq.ft., but more than 350 sq.ft. Therefore, a simplified drainage letter and Site Grading / Erosion Control Plan have been provided. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: When improvements are being added to an existing developed site onsite detention is only required if there is an increase in impervious area greater than 5000 square feet. If it is greater, onsite detention is required with a 2 year historic release rate for water quantity. Response: The net new impervious area through the build-out of Phase 3 is less than 5,000 sq.ft. Therefore, onsite detention is not required with the current application. Future applications for Phase 4 will need to re-evaluate the conditions and requirements at that time. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: Water quality treatment is also required as described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. 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-forms-guideline s-regulations/stormwater-criteria) Response: Water quality treatment will be achieved through a series of vegetated buffers, bio-swales, and bio-retention. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: Low Impact Development (LID) requirements are now required when the impervious area is increased or a site is 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. Please contact Basil Hamdan at 224-6035 or bhamdan@fcgov.com for more information. There is also more information on the EPA web site at: http://water.epa.gov/polwaste/green/bbfs.cfm? goback=.gde_4605732_member_219392996. LID design information can be found on the City’s web site at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-guidelines -regulations/stormwater-criteria. Response: The water quality measures described above are considered to be LID. Discussions with Wes Lamarque indicated that treating the majority of the impervious area (>50%) would exceed that particular criterion, and that forgoing pervious pavement would still result in an equal to or greater than level of LID attainment overall. This is particularly true given the type and scale of this particular project. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: 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. Response: Acknowledged. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: FLOOR PLAN: No comments. Response: Acknowledged. This sheet has been eliminated from this submittal since it is not relavent. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: All sheets will need to be 24"x36" when filed. Response: Acknowledged. These have been corrected. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Response: Acknowledged. These have been corrected. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/08/2014 07/08/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Response: Acknowledged. These have been corrected. Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/01/2014 07/01/2014: There's limited information in the submittal. Without specifics on the proposed use, number of staff and attendees, number of events etc. its difficult to determine whether a review of traffic is appropriate. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/01/2014 07/01/2014: Its very helpful to have the access on Shields removed and the access relocated to the local street. That's a substantial improvements. Response: The Shields Street curb cut and drive will be removed with Phase 1. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/01/2014 07/01/2014: Is this the type of review that would trigger adjacent street improvements, such as ROW dedication, detached walks, and directional curb ramps? Response: ROW was already dedicated with a previous subdivision plat. Adjacent street improvements will be limited to those shown on the latest drawings, as confirmed by Engineering Inspection. Directional ramps will be deferred and addressed by the Shields Street planning efforts currently underway by the City. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/01/2014 07/01/2014: What is the parking situation? It appears there are just 3 proposed parking spaces (one of which is handicapped) for an assembly hall with 124 seats. Response: Per a meeting at the CDNS building on 04/13/15, we had discussed the parking lot variance and modification to standard, the proposed place of worship will have the following usage: 1. Most activities are on the weekend 2. Weekly - on Friday evenings typically around 10-20 students. Once or twice a week a class with 3-5 attendees. Every other week on Saturday morning between 10-20 people for services. 3. 3-4 times a year up to 40 people. 4. All larger events have been held at CSU and they also use Bennett Elementary, the Senior Center and North Atzlan Center. The parking has been increase to a total of 5 parking spaces. In addition to these on-site spaces, the Applicant has received approval for a shared parking agreement from Blessed John XXIII University Parish located in close proximity to this site at 1220 University Drive. Please see the attached letter stating this agreement. Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffington@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/07/2014 07/07/2014: The existing water service to the site is a 3/4" service. If a larger domestic service is needed, development fees and water rights will be due at building permit. Response: The existing water service will suffice through Phase 3. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/07/2014 07/07/2014: The existing water service may be encountered during excavation for the building addition and may need to be re-located in that area. Response: Acknowledged. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/07/2014 07/07/2014: If a fire line to the property is needed, there are 6" water mains in both Shields and Westward. Response: A new fire hydrant is proposed to connect to the existing 6” water main in Westward. Department: Zoning Contact: Peter Barnes, 970-416-2355, pbarnes@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 06/25/2014 06/25/2014: Building elevation drawings will need to be on 24" x 36" sized sheets. Show the overall building height on the plans. Label the building materials and colors. Label the roof pitch on the plans. Response: Acknowledged. Materials, colors and roof pitch and building height have been added to the building elevations. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/25/2014 06/25/2014: The property is in the NCB zone. The location of the proposed addition complies with the current setback standards for the NCB zone. The legal front lot line of the property is along Westward Drive, which is the side on which the primary entrance is located. The current code requires that new construction be a minimum 60' setback from the front lot line (Westward) and the addition complies. This comment is consistent with information given to the applicant at the time of his subdivion plat submittal in 2009/2010. A code amendment to the NCB setback standards is scheduled for second reading on July 1, 2014, and will go into effect on July 11, 2014. However, since the development application was submitted prior to the effective date of the code change, the standards in effect on June 24, 2013 will apply. Response: Acknowledged. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/25/2014 06/25/2014: Add the lot line dimensions to the site plan. Response: The dimensions have been added to the lot lines. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/25/2014 06/25/2014: Some of the data in the Site Data table needs to be changed. The max FAR allowed is actually 22,836 (1 x 22,836). Add a line for the future 1600 sf. addition. Response: This has been updated on data table. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 06/25/2014 06/25/2014: A 6' tall solid fence is required along the west lot line adjacent to the parking area. Please show this on the plan. Response: A 6' tall solid privacy fence has been added along the west lot line.