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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFORT COLLINS HOTEL, PARKING GARAGE - FDP - FDP160003 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - REVISIONSPage 1 of 10 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 September 21, 2015 Stu Macmillan Bohemian Companies 262 E Mountain Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524 RE: Fort Collins Hotel- Parking Garage, PDP150018, 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, 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: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/14/2015 09/14/2015: Per agreement at a meeting on Sept. 11, all improvements proposed in the ROW - including Stormwater LID, are required to apply and receive a revocable encroachment permit through the City's Engineering Dept. Details for the Stormwater LID will need to be submitted with the Final Plan. Response: Proposed LID design is included with this submittal. Topic: Modification of Standard Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Sec.3.2.2(L) - Stall sizes will require a modification of standard request (Sec. 2.8) or a revision is necessary creating a diversity of standard and compact-sized stalls (40% max for compact). Requirements for stall size: Standard 90 degrees: 9' wide, 19' long 60 degrees: 9' wide, 19' long, 21' deep Compact 90 degrees: 8' wide, 15' long 60 degrees: 8' wide, 16' long, 17.9' deep Drive Aisles One-way: 20' wide Two-way: 24' wide Topic: Site Plan Page 2 of 10 Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: 3.2.2(K)(5)(d) - Eight handicap parking spaces are required to be provided. They can be shown at final plan. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Are 322 spaces proposed? How many are dedicated to the Hotel? Response: A total of 323 spaces are provided. 100 spaces are to be allocated to the hotel. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Bike parking needs to be provided according to the condition of approval as required by the Planning and Zoning Board. 51 spaces on site and/or in the ROW. Response: The correct number of bike parking spaces are shown on the LS101 sheet. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Please revise the site plan to show only the project stats for the garage and the parking requirement from the hotel. All the hotel site data is unnecessary. Response: Acknowledged. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/16/2015 09/16/2015: I have a general concern/question with how visible pedestrians will be along the sidewalk on Chestnut Street at the entrance/exit to the parking garage, especially with pedestrians that may be traversing along the northern portion of the sidewalk. Is there a depiction of a wall continuation on either side of the entrance/exit that extend and obscures the driver exiting the garage from being able to see pedestrians until the vehicle is out across the sidewalk? Response: The current design does not include any protruding walls. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/16/2015 09/16/2015: Is the potential future flex space closer to Jefferson Street and the potential future retail along the alley (both interior to the garage) being approved with the associated PDP? If so, the TIS would appear to need to be updated to reflect these additional uses and potential requirements such as parking (vehicular and bike) might need to be considered at this time? Response: The TIS has been updated to reflect the retail along the alley as well as the future retail along Jefferson. Note that only the retail along the Alley will be built at the same time as the structure. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/16/2015 09/16/2015: With the parking garage it does appear that the existing driveway Page 3 of 10 that's shared with 252 Linden Street cannot co-exist and should be shown as to be removed. A letter of intent from that property owner should be received prior to hearing okaying the removal of the driveway. (Perhaps this was provided with the previous Hotel/Parking Lot alternative?) Response: The corner of the parking structure was knocked back in that area to accommodate a larger turning radius so that the adjacent property can access their parking lot. Also the applicant is granting an access easement along the north edge of the parking structure on the plat for access to their parking lot. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/16/2015 09/16/2015: The geotech report indicated the need for a perimeter subdrain to dewater around the foundation. The design of the perimeter drain system isn't required with the PDP, but consideration should be made with locating it outside of public right-of-way and the discharge of water from the sump pit should occur into a storm drain system and not potentially spill out onto sidewalks, alleys, and/or streets. Response: Noted. An updated geotech report will be provided the week of 1/25/16 specific to the parking structure. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/16/2015 09/16/2015: Kyle Lambrecht with Engineering Capital Projects is working on a design for Jefferson Street as part of the Jefferson Street enhancement project. I will look to pass along current design information on that project and we'll need to ensure that the overall proposed project design for the Hotel/Parking Garage does not conflict with the planned improvements to Jefferson Street. Response: Noted. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: I'd like more information about the green screens. Perhaps we could set up a separate meeting to discuss the details of these features - this would allow us to include staff and others who have been working on green screens/living walls around town. Response: We will schedule a meeting after the first FP submittal to discuss the details and plantings. A couple questions: 1. What species do you anticipate planting for the green screen? A few options that seem to work well in Fort Collins incldue Engelmann ivy, wintercreeper, and sweet autumn clematis. You might consider varying the species based on the aspect of the building face. Response: We have specified English Ivy and Virginia Creeper – but welcome further input regarding the vine plantings. 2. How will these be irrigated and maintained? A planting detail with notes regarding irrigation and maintenance should be included in the final plans. Page 4 of 10 Response: The vines, along with the rest of the planting areas surrounding the garage will be automatically irrigated. With the garage facility being a City entity, the maintenance would be the City’s responsibility. Topic: Lighting Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: I would like to see more information on the specifications for the lights that are proposed. Are they LED? If so, what are the lumen values and color temperatures? 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. Response: We will investigate an LED and warmer fixture temperature alternative for the lighting. Department: Forestry Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/14/2015 09/14/2015: CONTINUED 08/07/2015: Tree mitigation plan sheet LP101 comments: Please show the trees to be removed with an X on sheet LP101 tree mitigation plan to improve readability. Response: Trees being removed now have an ‘X’ to indicate removal. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/14/2015 09/14/2015: CONTINUED CONTINUED 8-7-15 07/16/2015: For trees to be planted in sidewalk cut outs specifying trees at 3 inch caliper is generally needed to provide a higher canopy that better accommodates pedestrian movement and activity. Larger caliper trees would also be in better scale to the tall building. Response: Mitigation trees have been located within the sidewalk cutouts. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/14/2015 09/14/2015: CONTINUED CONTINUED 8-7-15 07/16/2015: Please provide a detail of the sidewalk tree planting. Specify tree grates or an equivalent product and other aspects of the sidewalk tree planting. Response: See landscape detail sheet for grate specifications. Page 5 of 10 Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 09/14/2015 09/14/2015: CONTINUED The meeting was held on 9-10-15. The Civil Engineer will evaluate feasibility of moving the drive around 5 feet to the north so existing tree number 12 and 13 can be retained. Additional information on this item needs to be provided to the City Forester so the feasibility of retaining these trees can be evaluated. 08/07/2015: An on- site meeting should be scheduled with the City Forester, Landscape Architect and Civil Engineer to review construction impact to exiting trees number 12 and 13. The curb is shown very close to these trees and there is also a grade issue. This meeting will determine the feasibility of retention of these two trees by exploring construction options and the impact to the survival of the trees. The actual location of the curb by these two trees should be determined and marked before the meeting. Response: This issue/concern has been resolved/approved by all pertinent departments with current design. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 09/14/2015 09/14/2015: CONTINUED 08/07/2015: The project will need to provide 23 upsized mitigation trees. Mitigation trees will need to be listed in the plant list and clearly marked with the direct label. Response: Acknowledged. Mitigation tree size requirements: Canopy shade trees 3.0 inch caliper Ornamental trees 2.5 inch caliper Evergreen trees 8 feet height. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 09/14/2015 09/14/2015: CONTINUED 08/07/2015: Plant schedule comments: List all trees as B&B Record the percentage of each tree type used. Response: Tree percentages have been documented on the planting plan. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 09/14/2015 09/14/2015: CONTINUED 08/07/2015: Contact Steve Lukowski, Park Supervisor in the Parks Department, to determine responsibility for maintenance of the planting beds in the public right- of-way. There may be a need to assign maintenance of these planting beds to the project and not the City. This should be determined in discussion with Mr. Lukowski and recorded on the plans. Response: Acknowledged. The applicant would like to set up a meeting with staff to discuss the maintenance of the ROW plantings as it pertains to the Page 6 of 10 parking structure. Department: Historical Preservation Contact: Karen McWilliams, 970-224-6078, kmcwilliams@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: This project is located immediately adjacent to the Old Town Historic District, and has the potential to impact several historically designated and individually eligible National, State and Fort Collins buildings and structures. Land Use Code Section 3.4.7(F)(6) requires that developments affecting historic structures be reviewed by the Landmark Preservation Commission, and that the Commission provide the decision maker with a written recommendation on the project, which shall be considered by the decision maker in making its decision. This requirement may be waived if the Director of Community Development and Neighborhood Services issues a written determination that the plans would not have a significant impact on the individual eligibility or potential individual eligibility of the historic properties. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Please provide renderings that accurately portray the garage in context with the historic buildings along Jefferson Street to the west, for staff to be able to evaluate compliance with LUC Section 3.4.7. In addition to LUC 3.4.7, other documents that could prove useful are the Old Town Historic District Design Standards, and the River Downtown Redevelopment Zone District Design Guidelines. These documents may serve as guidelines for development near the District. Response: The project has been through the LPC process and has received approval per the 9/28/15 LPC hearing. If more renderings are needed the applicant is willing to work with the City on providing those. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: LUC 3.4.7(F) requires that horizontal elements shall be aligned with those of existing historic structures to strengthen the visual ties among buildings. Additionally, the dominant building material of existing historic structures adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the proposed structure shall be used as the primary material for new construction. Variety in materials can be appropriate, but shall maintain the existing distribution of materials in the same block. The predominant building material of existing historic structures is brick. Response: The project has been through the LPC process and has received approval per the 9/28/15 LPC hearing. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Where building setbacks cannot be maintained, elements such as walls, columns, hedges or other screens shall be used to define the edge of the site and maintain alignment. Taller structures or portions of structures shall be located interior to the site. Response: The project has been through the LPC process and has received approval per the 9/28/15 LPC hearing. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: LUC 3.4.7(F) requires that, to the maximum extent feasible, the height, setback and width of new structures shall be similar to those of existing historic structures on any block face on which the new structure is located. This requirement shall not apply if, in the judgment of the decision maker, such historic structures would not be negatively impacted with respect to their historic exterior integrity and significance by reason of the new structure being constructed at a Page 7 of 10 dissimilar height, setback and width. Response: The setback along Chestnut Street approximates the Hotel façade. On Jefferson Street, the Parking Garage is set back from the property line and existing buildings towards Linden Street 5.8 feet to allow for planting beds. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: LUC 5.1 states, Maximum extent feasible shall mean that no feasible and prudent alternative exists, and all possible efforts to comply with the regulation or minimize potential harm or adverse impacts have been undertaken. Response: The project has been through the LPC process and has received approval per the 9/28/15 LPC hearing. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: This project is scheduled for review by the Landmark Preservation Commission on September 23, 2015. At this meeting, if it feels that it has sufficient information, the Commission may choose to make a recommendation to the Decision Maker on this project. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: The existing site contains buildings which have previously been officially determined to not be individually eligible for Landmark recognition: the former Armadillo Restaurant, a former industrial/church building (Iasis Church), and the "ghost garage." Response: Noted. Department: Internal Services Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015 09/17/2015: Building Permit Pre-Submittal Meeting: Pre-Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design, that the new commercial or multi-family projects are on track to complying with all of the adopted City codes and Standards listed below. The proposed project should be in the early to mid-design stage for this meeting to be effective and is typically scheduled after the Current Planning conceptual review meeting. Applicants of new commercial or multi-family projects are advised to call 416-2341 to schedule a pre-submittal meeting. Applicants should be prepared to present site plans, floor plans, and elevations and be able to discuss code issues of occupancy, square footage and type of construction being proposed. Construction shall comply with the following adopted codes as amended: 2012 International Building Code (IBC) 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC) Page 8 of 10 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. City of Fort Collins Building Services Plan Review 416-2341 Response: Noted. Department: Light And Power Contact: Coy Althoff, , CAlthoff@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: 3-Phase power is available to this proposed facility. Any changes to the existing electric capacity and or location will initiate electric development and system modification charges. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Contact Light and Power Engineering to coordinate the transformer and electric meter locations, please show the locations on the utility plans. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: 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: Noted. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: 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. Page 9 of 10 Response: Noted. Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/10/2015 09/10/2015: FIRE LANES Fire access is required to within 150' of all exterior portions of the first floor. In additions, aerial fire access is required for buildings greater than 30' in height. Fire access cannot be measured from arterial roads. Standpipes will be required in the stairwells of the parking garage to offset the lack of general fire access. Response: Standpipes in the stairwells are provided. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/10/2015 09/10/2015: FDC As the Fire Department Connection cannot be located on an arterial road, it will need to be on Chestnut Street. Code language provided below. > IFC 912.2: Fire Department Connections shall be installed in accordance with NFPA standards. Fire department connections shall be located on the street side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access. The location of the FDC shall be approved by the fire department. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/10/2015 09/10/2015: HYDRANT FOR STANDPIPE SYSTEMS A hydrant is required within 100' of a FDC for any building equipped with a standpipe system. Code language provided below. The hydrant currently proposed at the NW corner of the parking garage should be relocated to Chestnut to accommodate this requirement. Response: The proposed fire hydrant has been relocated to Chestnut Street as suggested.  IFC 507.1.1: Buildings equipped with a standpipe system installed in accordance with Section 905 shall have a fire hydrant within 100 feet of the fire department connections. Exception: The distance shall be permitted to exceed 100 feet where approved by the fire code official. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/10/2015 09/10/2015: PLAN NOTES See Site Plan Notes, #8 of the Overall Site Plan (pg. LS101A): The submitted plan shows, "All buildings must provide an approved fire extinguishing system." This language indicates that not only the future retail spaces but the entire parking structure will be protected with a fire sprinkler system. Response: This note has been removed from the site plan. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/10/2015 09/10/2015: ALLEY WIDTH The 16' wide drive aisle width in the public alley is now considered acceptable with the addition of 3' along the south side of the parking garage. Page 10 of 10 Response: Noted. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/10/2015 09/10/2015: ALLEY LIGHTING The alley shows string lighting to be located above 14' in height. This is acceptable. The single globe, traditional pole mounted lights are shown at 12' in height. The fire marshal is requiring the cross bars to be elevated to a minimum of 13'6" (IFC503.2.1). Response: The cross bars are now shown at 13’-6”. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/09/2015 09/09/2015: 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 this section, or if there are any questions please contact Jesse Schlam 970-218-2932 or email @ jschlam@fcgov.com Response: An Erosion Control Report, Erosion Control Plan, and Escrow/Security Calculation will be submitted. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: There are spelling issues with some text. See redlines. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Response: Noted. Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Response: All redlines have been addressed. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: The titles in the sheet index do not match the titles on the noted Page 11 of 10 sheets. See redlines. Response: Titles and sheet index have been revised. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Response: Acknowledged. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: There is text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees. See redlines. Response: Acknowledged. Topic: Lighting Plan Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: No comments. Topic: Plat Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Please add a name for the Plat. Response: Plat name has been added. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Please make changes to the legal description as marked. See redlines. Response: Legal description has been revised per redlines. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Notes 2 & 3 conflict each other. See C.R.S. 38-51-106 (1)(b)(I). Response: Notes 2 & 3 have been revised accordingly. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Please make the street name text larger. See redlines. Response: Street name text has been made larger per redlines. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: A legal description will need to be added once the Subdivision Plat name is decided. Response: Acknowledged. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Response: Acknowledged. Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com Topic: General Page 12 of 10 Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Please refer to the hotel submittal redlines for signing and striping. Response: All redlines have been addressed. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Will the parking be controlled (gated entrance)? We need to ensure that there will not be vehicle queues out onto Jefferson. Response: Only the private Hotel portion has gated access. The applicant is currently working with the City of Fort Collins on the design of the structure and the public portion impacts. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Where will the garage stairs (elevator) be located? Parking garages often have stairs in a tucked back corner. It would be nice to have the stairs exit on the ground floor in a welcoming, comfortable location. Response: There are stairs and elevator at the corner of Chestnut Street and Old Firehouse Alley and a stair at the corner of Jefferson St and the backside of the Artery building (252 Linden St). Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: The TIS addendum conclusions are accepted. We'll need to work with CDOT on the striping for Jefferson, using some of the existing parking area in lieu of a right turn lane. CDOT has indicated their support for this. Response: Noted and per the email from Martina on 1/15/16 we will revise accordingly. Department: Zoning Contact: Ali van Deutekom, 970-416-2743, avandeutekom@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015 09/15/2015: Please see Planning comments Response: Noted.