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281 North College Avenue PO Box 580
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January 04, 2016
Cathy Mathis TB Group
444 Mountain Ave
Berthoud, CO 80513
RE: Eye Center of Northern Colorado, PDP150029, Round Number 1
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,
Ted Shepard, at 970-221-6343 or tshepard@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: We have two plats in at the same time. Windsong at Rock Creek
contains 18.7 acres and includes Outlot A at 15.36 acres. But, concurrently, we have a plat in for
Eye Center of Northern Colorado, immediately north of Windsong, which is a portion of Outlot A,
but does not indicate in its title block that it is a “Replat of a Portion of Outlot A of Windsong at
Rock Creek.” Both plats include overlapping land area. The plats indicate that the owner is
Harmony Technology Park LLC. The owner should be aware that these two plats need to be
rectified. Perhaps one plat could take precedence over. Or, has the owner considered
consolidating these two plats into one?
RESPONSE: The Windsong plat will be revised to be a one lot plat. The Eye Center plat will
remain a one lot plat.
Comment Number: 2. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: A second point of access for Poudre Fire Authority is needed in the southwest
corner of the site. This emergency access drive will connect to the emergency access drive that
is being dedicated and shown in the northwest corner of the Windsong at Rock Creek P.D.P. This
Emergency Access Easement is shown as being 24 feet wide. Please adjust the parking lot and
landscaping accordingly to accommodate this connection.
RESPONSE: The fire access to Windsong has been added to the plans and the landscape has
been adjusted. The emergency access connection drive is 20’ since there is no parking on this
drive.
Comment Number: 3. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: The site plan needs to call out and graphically indicate the location and the
dimensions of all Emergency Access Easements.
RESPONSE: The Emergency Access Easements have been labeled.
Comment Number: 4. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: Either a Context Plan or an Enlarged Site Plan is needed to show how the site
(particularly the driveway location on Precision) aligns with both Main Street Health and Wellness
to the north Windsong at Rock Creek to the south (particularly the new southwest E.A.E.).
RESPONSE: The context plan has been sent to staff.
Comment Number: 5. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: Staff is coordinating the streetscaping along Ziegler Road between both Eye Center
of Northern Colorado and Windsong in order to establish a high quality landscape between
Precision Drive and Rock Creek Drive. Combined, this streetscape is 800 feet in length. Toward
this end, please additional Wichita Blue Black Hills Spruce to the streetscape. Please note that
we are asking Windsong to add Fastigiate Norway Spruce to match Eye Care.
RESPONSE: We have added the Wichita Blue Black Hills Spruce to the landscape plan.
Comment Number: 6. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: Staff is concerned about the length of the northerly parking lot that parallels
Precision Drive. Please note that Section 3.2.1(E)(4) – Parking Lot Perimeter Landscaping –
requires that this lot be screened by landscaping, earthen berms or low screen walls, or any
combination thereof, such that there be sufficient opacity to block at least 75% of the lights from
vehicle headlights. The minimum height is 30-inches in height. As shown, the amount of
landscaping is insufficient for screening purposes. Please add additional plant material in this
area to help screen the parking lot from the public street.
RESPONSE: Additional berms and landscape has been added along Precision Drive.
Comment Number: 7. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: The Landscape Plan indicates, in ghosted line, that there are contours along Ziegler
Road. Staff is assuming that these are a series of undulating earthen berms that are intended to
match the treatment being provided by Windsong. Please graphically depict the treatment in
heavier line and call out the height of the berms.
RESPONSE: Yes – a series of berms have been added to the plan. The linework has been
darkened and a note has been added to the plans regarding the height of the berms.
Comment Number: 8. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: Just as we are asking that the landscape design along Ziegler is coordinated with
Windsong, so too must the landscape design of the stormwater detention pond also match
Windsong. Staff will provide the team the Windsong Landscape Plan. Please note that in
combination, the Eye Center and Windsong detention ponds exceed one-quarter of an acre in
land Area. If designed properly, the two ponds could become eligible to be designated as a
Certified Natural Area. Please contact Karen Manci, senior environmental planner, 221-6310 for
further information. Please also see the information provided at
http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/certified.php).
RESPONSE: The seed mix within the detention pond has been revised to match the mix
provided by Environmental Planning. Some additional trees have been added as well as groups
of shrubs where possible.
Comment Number: 9. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: As discussed at Preliminary Design Review, the site layout is subject to the
exceptions available in lieu of strict compliance with the build-to line standard (which would
otherwise require the building to be brought up to the immediate corner of Ziegler and Precision).
These exceptions, as described in Section 3.5.3(C)(2)(d), require that the proposed plazas must
have “…landscaping, low walls, fencing or railings, a tree canopy and/or other similar site
improvements along the sidewalk designed for pedestrian interest, comfort and visual continuity.”
While the physical space of the two plazas appears sufficient, the details described above are
lacking. Please supplement the two plazas with additional required features in order to justify the
exception to the build-to line.
RESPONSE: We have added a trellis feature at each entry portal on Ziegler. The elements of
the trellis match the building. We did not add a trellis at the portal on Precision due to potential
sight distance issues with cars pulling on to the street. In addition, we have provided boulder
seating at each circular plaza area and a plaza with seating at the intersection of Precision and
Zeigler. We think this adds a nice touch in lieu of benches and differentiates the Eye Center
from Windsong. Lastly, at staff’s request, we have added berming and decorative screen walls
from the north portal wrapping east along Precision. This treatment, in combination with ample
landscaping, should help in the justification for the modification.
Comment Number: 10. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: The detail for the three Entry Portals is not provided. Perhaps the team would be
interested in the “Column, Beam and Trellis” detail that has been designed by Windsong. If so,
staff recommends that the base treatment match the stone on the building to unify the site.
RESPONSE: See above.
Comment Number: 11. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: The Planning Objectives indicate that there may be up to 105 employees. With
such a high number, please consider adding site details for an outdoor employee break area
and, perhaps, a picnic table or two for lunch breaks.
RESPONSE: The site and landscape plans now show the tables and benches.
Comment Number: 12. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: On the Site Plan, please use heavier line for the Trash and Recycling Enclosure.
RESPONSE: The trash enclosure, generator enclosure and the like now have a darker line.
Comment Number: 13. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: On the Lighting Plan Schedule, please make an adjustment to the Kelvin
temperature. As specified, the fixtures are listed as having a 4,000 Kelvin temperature. This
temperature should be adjusted downward to 3,000 to minimize the harsh glare and excessive
brightness associated with high Kelvin LED lighting. Please note that the same comment has
been forwarded to Windsong.
RESPONSE: The lighting plan schedule has been modified to provide a 3,000 kelvin fixture. The
new photometric calculations take the lower kelvin temperature into account.
Comment Number: 14. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: As noted, parking lot light fixtures must be shifted out of the landscape islands so
illumination is not diminished over time as the trees mature. But, the Lighting Plan indicates that
six of these fixtures feature dual heads. Staff recommends that since these fixtures must now be
distributed throughout the parking lot, these fixtures should be reduced to single head and the
quantity adjusted accordingly.
RESPONSE: The pole light fixtures have been moved out of the landscape islands. Some of the
double head fixtures have been removed with only 4 remaining.
Comment Number: 15. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: Since the site has the advantage of having a southern exposure, the mechanical
systems of the facility should be designed to be “solar ready” should the decision be made to
install solar equipment.
RESPONSE: The use of solar will be evaluated during design and pricing process of the
mechanical and electrical systems to be evaluated by the owner.
Comment Number: 16. Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: A roof plan would be helpful in determining compliance with screening mechanical
equipment.
RESPONSE: A roof plan has been included in the re-submittal package and the mechanical
screening is also indicated on the elevations.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 100 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015: The 8" water shown on the plans heading southeast, indicates that it is to connect
to a waterline on the south property line, which I presume is part of the Windsong at Rock Creek
project. What would be the implications on if Windsong did not already complete this ahead of
this project? Would this project need to extend the waterline past its property boundary, or would
a dead-end line be acceptable?
RESPONSE: If the waterline is not complete ahead of this project, the Eye Center water main
can dead end at the property line. A hydrant would be placed at this dead end if Windsong is not
built.
Comment Number: 105 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015: The street cut to Precision Drive, in addition to the standard excavation permit fee,
will require a triple impact fee due to the newness of the road.
RESPONSE: Comment is noted.
Comment Number: 110 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015: The 34 foot curb opening behind the sidewalk at the north end of the detention pond
indicates that the pond spills to the drive. Is this in overflow situation only? Does the curb
opening at least allow for sheet flow of drainage off the driveway to not flow across the Precision
Drive sidewalk?
RESPONSE: This opening is for emergency condition only.
Comment Number: 115 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015: It is presumed that with future submittals and/or time of final plan, that sheets for
standard construction notes and construction details will be included in the civil set for review
and approval.
RESPONSE: Comment is noted. Construction notes and details will be included during final
compliance.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 200 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015: The plans don't seem to be coordinated with Windsong at Rock Creek Drive in
terms of how the north-south private drive is designed as this project has it angled to the
southeast, while Windsong appears to be aligned directly north-south. The access easements
depicted on the plats for the two projects are also in different locations.
RESPONSE: Windsong has been directed to match the Eye Center driveway layout by the
Master Developer
Comment Number: 205 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015: The intent of the north-south driveway for Windsong at Rock Creek south of the
property, is to act as a driveway that can be shared between that project and the undeveloped
property to the east. This proposal has the driveway access onto Precision Drive, close to the
eastern boundary of its property, yet does not provide access easement to the eastern boundary
to potentially allow for shared access to the undeveloped property to the east. Ideally, we should
be exploring how access points can be consolidated/shared across adjoining properties, as
depending on future development, their access options may be hampered by not being able to
share/consolidate.
RESPONSE: The property directly east of the Eye Center will likely need its own driveway off of
Precision and meeting LCUASS spacing standards. The drive location on the Eye Center works
best for the project.
Comment Number: 210 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015: The traffic study shows as part of its analysis that secondary access is secured to
Rock Creek Drive for this site through a north-south drive aisle. This would appear to make it
dependent upon the development that this connection out to Rock Creek Drive be made, if not
already built by the Windsong at Rock Creek project. Operating under that presumed
perspective, this project would need to ensure that the offsite easements for construction of the
private drive connection out to Rock Creek Drive, as well as its design is in place prior to
approval of this plans/project. If this project were to move ahead of Windsong at Rock Creek,
then the construction of this connection out to Rock Creek Drive would need to be made, note
that this would include restriping of Rock Creek Drive (and potential reworking of the roadway) if
not done by Windsong at Rock Creek.
RESPONSE: We are providing a memo with this resubmittal addressing access if Windsong
was not constructed.
Comment Number: 215 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015: Both this project and Windsong at Rock Creek appear to show no grading in right-of-
way needed to construct the respective sidewalks along Ziegler Road. It would be ideal if both
properties were to commit to having the entire stretch of Ziegler Road sidewalk in place between
Precision and Rock Creek, such that upon the first CO of either building, a connected network is
in place. As their may be some opportunities for sharing parking and access resources between
the two properties, perhaps this sidewalk construction can be part of that discussion as well.
RESPONSE: The plans show building the Eye Center’s adjacent walk as required by Code.
Comment Number: 220 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015: The parkway width along Ziegler Road doesn't appear to be a consistent width, is a
minimum 10' wide parkway being maintained? (It seems to be based upon the scaling of the
plans). Please have the width of the parkway (max and min) depicted on the plans to go along
with the indication of the 6 foot detached sidewalk.
RESPONSE: The parkway is not a consistent. We have added some dimensions to the plans
and it appears that it is over 11 feet in most places and 10 feet from curb flowline to face of walk
at the south PL of the Eye Center.
Comment Number: 225 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015: The 10 foot irrigation easement identified on the plat will need the irrigation
easement owner's signature on the civil plans, since the area within the easement is being
regraded. It may want to be vetted sooner rather than later whether the attorney certifying the
plat may find that the irrigation easement owner would also need to the plat under the
requirements of the attorney certification in the City's Land Use Code.
RESPONSE: Comment is noted.
Comment Number: 230 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015: Please label what appears to be the drive approach planned for Mainstreet on the
north side of Precision Drive on the plans to give indication that this project's driveway is
intended to align with Mainstreet's proposed driveway.
RESPONSE: Driveway has been labeled.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 300 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015: Please update the streets on the vicinity map (CR 36 is Kechter, CR7 is Strauss
Cabin, Cambridge is Lady Moon, remove indication of CR 9).
RESPONSE: Plat has been updated.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 400 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015: Please confirm that the future expansion areas shown on the site plan are part of
the total building gross square footage allotment of 32,903. A breakdown of this should ideally be
indicated in the table of the proposed and future, totaling the 32,903 sq. ft.
RESPONSE: The breakdown has been added to the site plan.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: Annual ryegrass is considered a nuisance species by the City's Natural Areas staff.
Please remove this species from the native seed mix and consider a seed mix that includes
flowering plant species in addition to grasses. I will provide an example seed mix at the staff
review meeting.
RESPONSE: The native seed mix has been revised to match the Detention Basin Mix 2015
provided by Environmental Planning.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: The landscape plan for this property should be consistent in character with the
plans for the Windsong Memory Care Center to the south. Please review the list of species and
planting pattern for Windsong to ensure that there is consistency between the two properties.
Native plant species, fruit-bearing trees and shrubs, and pollinator-friendly plant species are
preferred, as they provide habitat for birds and other urban-adapted wildlife species.
RESPONSE: The plant list has been compared to Windsong Memory Care Center to ensure a
consistent character between the projects. We have also incorporated pollinator-friendly plant
species to provide additional urban habitat.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: Landscaping in the detention pond should include a mix of deciduous trees,
evergreen species, shrubs, flowering plants, and grasses. Additionally, the side slopes in the
detention area should be varied in grade to create a more naturalistic appearance and allow for
better establishment of wildlife habitat, per the Stormwater Standards and Guidelines.
RESPONSE: Additional trees and shrubs have been added to the detention pond to provide
additional habitat. In addition, the side slopes have been revised to provide more variation.
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: In regard to LED light fixtures, cooler color temperatures are harsher at night and
cause more disruption to circadian rhythms for both humans and wildlife. Please consider a
warmer color temperature (closer to 2700K) for your LED light fixtures. Please also consider
fixtures with dimming capabilities so that light levels can be adjusted as needed.
RESPONSE: The lighting plan schedule has been modified to a 3,000 kelvin fixture. The
new photometric calculations take the lower kelvin temperature into account. The city
requires that the light fixtures wattage be reduced by at least 50% 2 hours after close.
The light fixtures have now been specified with the 50% reduction option
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: Please extend the footcandle calculations 20 feet beyond the property line in all
directions to ensure that the lighting does not exceed 0.1 footcandles at those points. See Land
Use Code Section 3.2.4(D)(8) for reference.
RESPONSE: Please see the revised photometric calculations showing the foot-candle
level at the property line and 20’ beyond the property line. The lighting was adjusted
slightly to reduce the foot-candle level at the 20’ line to a maximum of 0.1 foot-candles.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015:
Show locations of City Street lights and if needed place street trees to the LUC separation
standard. Canopy Shade Trees - 40 feet from lights Ornamental trees – 15 feet from lights
RESPONSE: Street lights have been added and the trees have been adjusted.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015:
Street Tree Selection:
For better adaptability along an arterial street change the Redmond Linden to either Bur Oak or
Hackberry on Ziegler. Change the Discovery Elm used as a street tree along Precision to
Accolade Elm which is on the City Street Tree list.
RESPONSE: Along Ziegler, the Linden was changed to Bur Oak. The Discovery Elm was
changed to an Accolade Elm.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015:
Autumn Blaze Pear in some locations may have some susceptibly to the disease Fire blight.
Most other cultivars are rated as resistant in the Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
RESPONSE: The Autumn Blaze Pear has been changed to the Mountain Frost Pear.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/31/2015
12/31/2015:
The Shade trees shown at some of the corners of the building with three half-moon indentations
on the perimeter of the symbol do not appear to be identified in the plant list.
RESPONSE: This has been revised.
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/28/2015
12/28/2015:
Building Permit Pre-Submittal Meeting:
Pre-Submittal meetings are required 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 2014 National
Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado Fort Collins has amendments to
most of the codes listed above. See the fcgov.com web page to view them.
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.
RESPONSE: We are currently scheduled for the Building Permit Pre-Submittal meeting on
January 26th, at 10:00 AM to review the proposed project.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Coy Althoff, calthoff@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: Primary electric distribution is currently running along the West side of Ziegler Rd.
RESPONSE: The plans have been submitted to Coy for review of the primary conduit routing.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: Development charges, electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges and any system
modification charges necessary will apply to this development.
RESPONSE: Noted.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: Contact Light and Power Engineering to coordinate the transformer and electric
meter locations, please show the locations on the utility plans.
RESPONSE: The plans have been submitted to Coy for review of the primary conduit routing.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: Transformers shall be within 10' of a paved surface and must have 8' clearance
from the front and 3' clearance around the sides and back.
RESPONSE: The transformer has been placed on the south east corner of the building and is
within 10’ of the paved surface with the 8’ clearance in-front and the 3’ clearance around the side
and back.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: Streetlights will be placed along public streets. A 40 feet separation on both sides
of the light is required between canopy trees and streetlights. A 15 feet separation on both sides
of the light is required between ornamental trees and streetlights.
RESPONSE: Street light locations were provided to us by Light and power so we are now
showing them on the plans.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: Please provide a one line diagram and a C-1 form to Light and Power Engineering.
The C-1 form can be found at: http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-
1Form.pdf
RESPONSE: The one line diagram has been provided to Coy for review. The C-1 form has
questions that will need to be filled out after the design is further along
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: Please contact Light & Power Engineering if you have any questions at 221-6700.
Please reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our fee estimator at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers.
RESPONSE: Comment is noted.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: FIRE LANES
Fire access is required to within 150' of all exterior portions of the building perimeter. The
proposed Emergency Access Easement plan creates an out of access condition of approximately
450' and the EAE be need to be expanded on both the north and south sides of the building to
allow for better coverage. There is also an EAE stub at the south property line will require a
connection.
RESPONSE: The EAEs have been adjusted.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: WATER SUPPLY
If a hydrant is being added to the south as shown on the submitted plans, minimum requirements
for water supply appear to be met.
RESPONSE: Comment is noted.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/09/2015
12/09/2015: 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. Current Erosion
Control Materials Submitted do not meet requirements. Please submit; Erosion Control Plan,
Erosion Control Report, and an Escrow / Security Calculation. If you need clarification
concerning the erosion control section, or if there are any questions
please contact Jesse Schlam 970-218-2932 or email @ jschlam@fcgov.com
RESPONSE: An erosion control report will be provided during final compliance.
Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sboy le@fcgov.com Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: Based on the drainage report, detention is provided in the subgrade of the paver
sections. The plans are not clear how the flow control will work in order to limit the release to
that specified in the report. Please add details and callouts to the Utility Plans to reflect what is
being proposed.
RESPONSE: The outlet pipes of the inlets will have orifice plates. This is now labeled on the
plans. Calculations have also been added to the drainage report appendix.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: With detention provided in the paver sections, additional detail needs to be added
to the Drainage Plan in order to assess how each paver section is functioning. Based on the site
plan, each paver section will need to have its own detention volume and flow control.
RESPONSE: More information has been added to the plan and drainage report.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: Please expand the LID table so that each paver section is analyzed independently.
The 3:1 maximum ron-on ratio is per individual paver section, not per basin.
RESPONSE: The LID table has been expanded to show the three areas for the three paver
sections.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: Please see additional minor redlines in the Drainage Report and Utility Plans.
RESPONSE: Comment is noted.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: All plan sheets must be 24"x36".
RESPONSE: The architectural drawing sheets have been modified to fit on 24”x36” sheets.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
RESPONSE: The text has been adjusted to resolve conflict.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: There are missing notes from the Benchmark Statement. Please provide the
following information in the EXACT format shown below.
RESPONSE: The information has been added to the cover sheet.
PROJECT DATUM: NAVD88
BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION ELEVATION:
BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION ELEVATION:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PLAN SET IS USING NAVD88 FOR A VERTICAL DATUM.
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENTS HAVE USED NGVD29 UNADJUSTED FOR THEIR
VERTICAL DATUMS.
IF NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM IS REQUIRED FOR ANY PURPOSE, THE FOLLOWING
EQUATION SHOULD BE USED: NGVD29 UNADJUSTED
= NAVD88 - X.XX’.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: Please remove the reference to Windsong At Rock Creek. This project has not
been filed. See redlines.
RESPONSE: All reference to Windsong at Rock Creek has been removed from the construction
drawings.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: There is text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees. See redlines.
RESPONSE: Revised.
Comment Number 6: Comment Originated: 12/30/15
12/30/15: Please remove the Lot numbering from sheet 2. There is only 1 Lot for this
subdivision. See Redlines.
RESPONSE: Revised.
Comment Number 7: Comment Originated: 12/30/15
12/30/15: Please remove “proposed” from the label. See redlines.
RESPONSE: Noted
Comment Number 8: Comment Originated: 12/30/15
12/30/15: The legal closes, the plat does not close. The boundary & legal do not match. See
redlines.
RESPONSE: Noted.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: Please label all surrounding properties with "Unplatted" or the subdivision name.
This includes properties across right of ways. See redlines.
RESPONSE: Noted.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: Please provide current acceptable monument records for the aliquot corners
shown. These should be emailed directly to Jeff at jcounty@fcgov.com
RESPONSE: King will work to get Jeff monument records directly – these were provided in the
first submittal.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: There is text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees. See redlines.
RESPONSE: Text has been rotated.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: Please change the legal description as marked. See redlines.
RESPONSE: Legal description revised.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: Please remove the reference to Windsong At Rock Creek. This project has not
been filed. See redlines.
RESPONSE: Label has been removed.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: The TIS has been reviewed and the conclusions accepted.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/29/2015
12/29/2015: The site plan shows head-in parking along the east side of the building. Because
this connecting roadway will see quite a bit of traffic, the functionality of backing out into traffic is
not ideal. Since the proposal has more parking spaces than the max, can they be eliminated?
RESPONSE:
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/22/2015
12/22/2015: 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
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sboyle@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/30/2015
12/30/2015: Please ensure a minimum of 10' of separation between the curb stop and the storm
sewer.
RESPONSE: Minimum separation of 10’ is now provided...meter pit has been moved.
Department: Zoning
Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/28/2015
12/28/2015: The Property is located on the corner of two streets and is subject to the Build-to-
line Standards of 3.5.3 of the Land Use Code. This section requires a building to build within 10-
25ft from Ziegler Road and 0-15ft from Precision Drive, with no vehicle use area between the
building and the public right-of-way.
The current proposal shows a large parking lot in between the building Precision Drive. At this
time this would detract form the pedestrian connectivity and convenience to from adjacent uses.
The modification request for additional parking would be unsupportable with this site layout.
RESPONSE: See response above.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/28/2015
12/28/2015: A trash and recycling enclosure is required. This needs to be designed with walk-in
access separate from the main-service gate and located 20ft from a public sidewalk on a
concrete pad.
RESPONSE: There is a trash enclosure, it just didn’t show up well on the previous site plan. The
trash enclosure is located near the southwest corner of the building and elevations of the
enclosure are shown on the elevations, which indicate the use of the same materials utilized on
the exterior of the building.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/28/2015
12/28/2015: The elevations need to be on 24"x36" sheet size.
RESPONSE: The scale of the elevations have been revised to fit on a 24”x36” sheet.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/28/2015
12/28/2015: Need a sheet index on the sheet with the signature blocks.
RESPONSE: A Sheet Index has been added to the site plan.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/28/2015
12/28/2015: The signature block on the plat for the Planning Approval is incorrect. Please
match the same signature block that is on the Site Plan.
RESPONSE: This has been corrected.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 12/28/2015
12/28/2015: The lighting plan needs to show the footcandles across the entire property and 20ft
beyond the property line. Additionally it should include the cut-sheets for the fixtures that are
proposed?
RESPONSE: This has been shown on the revised photometric plan.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/28/2015
12/28/2015: Are there not any light fixtures proposed on the building?
RESPONSE: There are two types of exterior light fixtures to be utilized on the building. Cut
sheets for these proposed fixtures have been provided as a part of this re-submittal package.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 12/28/2015
12/28/2015: At this time it is unclear where the mechanical equipment (vents, flues, meters,
boxes, conduit, transformer...) is located and if it is properly screened. Please identify these
locations on the plans
RESPONSE: The mechanical equipment will be located on the roof inside the mechanical screen
walls indicated on the exterior building elevations and shown on the roof plan.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 12/28/2015
12/28/2015: The cross access to the property to the south does not appear to align.
RESPONSE: Windsong will be revising their access to match the Eye Center’s.