HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCOTT PLAZA - PDP - PDP130032 - CORRESPONDENCE - (3)Community Development and
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281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov.com/developmentreview
November 22, 2013
Stephanie Sigler
Ripley Design Inc.
401 W. Mountain Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Comment Summary:
Department: Current Planning
Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-224-6189, slorson@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
11/19/2013: The 1 1/2 foot setback is not substantial enough to offset the sense of a large looming
box. The stucco area should be further setback and the composite wood box should offset outward.
10/02/2013: The north side of the building needs to be articulated at material and color breaks to
provide variation in massing per 3.5.3(D). The entire massing of the north side is quite flat and massive
and not at all "human scale" as noted in the narrative. The water tower should be blended into the
building design as opposed to the monolith that is proposed. The northeast corner element will be
very prominent when walking west on the sidewalk, please add more architectural embelishment.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013
11/19/2013: Show the proposed improvements at Final Plan.
10/08/2013: How will the shed roofs mitigate snow and water falling on pedestrians?
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/08/2013
Topic: Landscape Plans
11/19/2013: I will defer to Forestry on this comment.
10/02/2013: The site has 205' of frontage on Plum Street which requires 1 street tree per 30-40 feet.
Five street trees are required and only 4 are provided.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013
Topic: Lighting Plan
11/19/2013: Please provide details of the "houseside shields".
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 11/19/2013
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.
RE: Scott Plaza, PDP130032, Round Number 2
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Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-221-6501, tsiegmund@fcgov.com
Topic: General
11/20/2013: Please update the plat to show the new property line set back at Scott Ave, behind the
sidewalk. See redlines
10/02/2013: The public sidewalk along Plum St needs to be in right-of-way. Vacation of Scott ave will
need to be revised so the final sidewalk location is in public right-of-way.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013
10/08/2013: West Plum St is currently classified as a collector street which requires a minimum 8ft
wide parkway along the Plum St frontage. The current submittal for this project is proposing a 6ft wide
parkway. However, a recent development project adjacent to this site has been granted a variance for
a modified parkway section to 6.5 ft wide. To stay consistent along the Plum St corridor please
provide a parkway width at least 6.5 ft wide with this project. A formal variance request will need to be
submitted to approve a parkway width less than the standard 8ft.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 10/08/2013
11/20/2013: Do the proposed easements that loop under the building need to be a utility easement
and/or a drainage easement? It is not typical to have any easements under a building. Discussion
about how the easement is identified with a building overhead will be needed. Language will likely
need to be added to the plat that identifies a lid or top of easement.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 11/20/2013
11/20/2013: Please see additional redlines on the plat. Contact me for clarification if needed.
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 11/20/2013
11/20/2013: The new 5ft sidewalk along Plum will need to extend to the west property line. Currently
shown tapering down to 3ft before the west property line.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 11/20/2013
11/20/2013: Please label the new 30inch curb and gutter along Plum St on the Utility Plan (sheet C300)
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 11/20/2013
11/20/2013: Please revise two notes on sheet C200 (Paving Plan)- Proposed concrete pan to
Proposed Concrete drive approach. See redlines
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 11/20/2013
11/20/2013: Please update General note #34 to read “approval by the City of Fort Collins”
Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 11/20/2013
11/20/2013: Profile of the proposed storm main down Plum Street will be needed at final plan
submittal. Please note that the minimum cover over utilities in the road is 3ft.
Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 11/20/2013
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex@fcgov.com
Topic: General
10/01/2013: No comments.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013
Department: Forestry
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Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
10/08/2013:
The cut outs with tree grates are shown as 4X4 feet. Is it feasible to increase these to 5X5 feet to
improve tree establishment and growth? Larger tree cut outs also provide better feasibility for tree
replacements. Please provide a planting detail for tree in grates.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/08/2013
10/08/2013:
Change the west-most street tree to Glenleven Linden.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/08/2013
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-224-6189, slorson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
09/26/2013: GIS:
Please include the following comments from GIS:
1. Building addresses will be assigned by the GIS Department after the plans have met final approval
through Development Review and are recorded with the City.
2. Projects with three or more tenant units require the Unit Level Addressing form to be completed
and submitted to the GIS Department once plans have met final approval through Development
Review and are recorded with the City. This can occur anytime during construction, but before any
utilities or address signs are installed. All addressing will be determined by the GIS Department and
submitted to Poudre Fire Authority, USPS, Building Services, and Fort Collins Utilities. Failure to
contact GIS and determining addresses through other means may result in address changes.
The Unit Level Addressing form can be obtained by contacting the GIS office at gis@fcgov.com or
(970) 416-2483.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/26/2013
Department: Outside Agencies
Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-224-6189, slorson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
09/25/2013: Xcel Energy: 14" wc gas pressure here.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/25/2013
10/10/2013: Comcast
Comcast Facility needs to be in a 6' utility easement. Any relocate will be at the developers expense.
Any questions call my cell at 970-567-0745. Need to walkout project with the developer.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/10/2013
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
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10/01/2013: STRUCTURES EXCEEDING 30' (OR THREE OR MORE STORIES) IN HEIGHT
Buildings exceeding 30' in height require ladder truck access in order to facilitate rescue operations
from upper stories as well as allow firefighters access to the roof for fire suppression. This fire access
lane shall be located on the longest side of the building and be position no closer than 15' to the
building.
It is recognized that the site constraints do not allow the placement of a 30' wide EAE spaced 15' from
the building and adjacent to the longest side of the building. The current plan therefore creates a
condition with firefighter access obstacles similar to those of high rise buildings. The intent of the fire
code shall be preserved and as such, offsetting measures must be added so as to mitigate the
current 'out of access' condition. Further review and discussion with the fire code official is needed.
11/20/13: Earlier comments for this issue remain in active status. As current site conditions create an
"out of access" condition as it relates to aerial fire apparatus, the PFA and the Scott Plaza project team
are collectively working to provide alternative means of code compliance at this site. Further review
and discussion is ongoing.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013
11/20/2013: TURNING RADII
Please show details confirming that turning radii meet the 25' inside and 50' outside requirements (as a
left turn) where a fire engine would exit the turnaround and merge back into the north/south drive aisle.
06IFC 503.2.4 and Local Amendments: The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall
be a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 11/20/2013
11/20/2013: FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS
From the plans submitted, it is unclear if the height of the drive-through portion of the fire access lane
at the turnaround, is sufficient to allow fire apparatus to pass beneath unrestricted. Further information is
requested.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 11/20/2013
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
11/19/2013: Repeat
09/17/2013: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq-ft and in a sensitive area, 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 does 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
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
11/19/2013: Stormwater is ready for a public hearing.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 11/19/2013
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11/19/2013: The design of the internal collection and detention system is required during final
compliance and before signing of mylars.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 11/19/2013
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
11/21/2013: No comments.
10/02/2013: No comments.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013
Topic: Construction Drawings
11/21/2013: There are line over text issues on sheet C500. See redlines.
10/02/2013: There are line over text issues on sheet C300. See redlines.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013
10/02/2013: Please mask text within hatched areas on sheet C300. See redlines.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013
Topic: Lighting Plan
11/21/2013: No comments.
10/02/2013: No comments.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013
Topic: Plat
11/21/2013: If you know there are no lienholders, please add a note stating so. If there are lienholders
or if you are not certain, please add a signature block. This can be removed or stuck through if it is not
needed.
10/02/2013: Are there any Lienholders? If so, please add a signature block. If not, please add a note
stating that there are no Lienholders for this property.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013
11/21/2013: Please show the title commitment information in note #2 when it is available.
10/02/2013: Please show the title commitment information in note #2 when it is available. See
redlines.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013
11/21/2013: Is there a record distance shown along the Basis Of Bearings? See redlines.
Comment Number: 26 Comment Originated: 11/21/2013
11/21/2013: The reception numbers for the right of way vacations will need to be added prior to mylar.
Comment Number: 27 Comment Originated: 11/21/2013
11/21/2013: Vacated right of way generally remains a utility easement. If that is the case for the portion
of Plum Street being vacated, it will need to be shown. See redlines.
Comment Number: 28 Comment Originated: 11/21/2013
11/21/2013: Please change the distance marked at the northeast corner of the property. See redlines.
Comment Number: 29 Comment Originated: 11/21/2013
Department: Traffic Operation
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Contact: Ward Stanford, 970-221-6820, wstanford@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
11/19/2013: The varience will need to be for the separation of the east access drive (vacated Scott St)
and Bluebell St. Per City standards the separation should be a minimum of 150'.
10/04/2013: The separation between Scott St and Blue Bell doesn't meet current City standards.
Please discuss with Engineering (Tyler) to determine if a variance request is required. Might need to
verifdy the western access meets the criteria also.(LCUASS high volume driveway and intersection
criteria)
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffington@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
11/19/2013: See redlined utility plans for minor comments.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 11/19/2013
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