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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
July 27, 2015
Kenneth Merritt
JR Engineering
2900 S. College Ave, Ste 3D
Fort Collins, CO 80525
RE: Lemay Avenue Craft Brewery & Self-Storage Facility, PDP150009, Round
Number 1 Response to City Comments
Please see the following summary and response to comments from JR Engineering related to City staff and outside
reviewing agencies for the submittal of the above referenced project. If you have questions about any of the response
to comments, you may Ken Merritt JR Engineering’s Project Planner, at 970-305-6754 or
kmerritt@jrengineering.ocm.
Comment Summary:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1. Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: The area between the edge of the gravel shoulder and the
detached sidewalk should be planted with a uniform spacing of Ornamental
Trees. Such trees have been planted under high voltage transmission lines on
the north side of West Drake Road, west of the C.S.U. Veterinary Teaching
Hospital and west of the Raintree Shopping Center. At maturity, the height of
Ornamental Trees will not interfere with the high voltage lines even during times
of heavy electrical load. A variety of trees will be needed so as to not create a
monoculture.
Response: An LID Bio Swale, Landscape Berms and Trees have been added to the area between the east
side of the walk and west edge of Lemay Ave. See Site & Landscape Plan for detail grading and
landscape I will be meeting with the City Forester and PRPA to review the week of October 5th.
Comment Number: 2. Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
The area between the edge of the gravel shoulder and the detached sidewalk,
but only along the frontage of the Self-Storage buildings, needs to feature a
series of undulating earthen berms. The long exposure of Self-Storage along
North Lemay needs to be mitigated to the maximum extent feasible.
Response: See note above
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Comment Number: 3. Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: On the Lighting Plan, for the Wall Sconce, please select a fixture
with a Kelvin temperature that is lower than 4,000. For example, the Standard
Dome has the Warm 3,500 Kelvin option which is more neighborhood friendly
than the higher temperatures. For the Post Mount Light and Area Light, the
Kelvin temperature is not specified. Essentially, for all exterior lights, the
warmer the tone the better as we have been receiving complaints from various
neighborhoods regarding the excessive brightness of LED lighting.
Response: The Photometrics & Lighting Plan have been revised so that all Pole Mounted and Wall Sconce
LED Lights have a light source that is 3,500 Kelvin or less. The Post Mounted LED lighting Temperature is
now specified
Comment Number: 4. Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: On the Site Plan, there is a bit too much detail that is not needed.
Please delete the indications of building interiors, outdoor tables and chairs,
solar panels and other minor miscellaneous components.
Response: The Site Plan has been revised to remove the any unnecessary information.
Comment Number: 5. Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: Be sure that the electrical transformer is both screened from the
view from public streets and accessible to within ten feet of hard surface for
emergency change-out. Also, verify with the Poudre Fire Authority the electrical
load needed to supply the required automatic fire extinguishing system.
Pumps may be needed to pressurize the system on the upper floors.
Response: The proposed location of the Electrical transformer in now shown and is appropriately screened
From the public ROW with appropriate plant material.
Comment Number: 6. Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: Lot Three is designated as a future development parcel. Please
note that additional parking may be needed to adequately serve new
development on this parcel based on the new required minimum parking
standards and that this parking may need to be accommodated on Lot 3.
Response: Comment Noted
Comment Number: 7. Comment Originated: 07/27/2015
07/27/2015: The rear (west) elevations of the D-1 and D-2 buildings need
horizontal relief. Combined, the buildings are 390 feet in length. Please explore options
that break this length of building mass.
Response: Building D1 & D2 have been modified to articulate the roofline of the buildings and eliminate the
continuous ridge line and break the building into smaller architectural segments.
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Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Ragasa, 970.221.6603, mragasa@fcgov.com
Topic: Easements
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: There are LID basins and swales to the east and west of the
property that need to be in drainage easements. Please show these areas on
the Plat.
Response: Revisions have been made to the plat as needed.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: According to the planning objectives, this project will be developed
in two phases. Please provide a phasing plan with final plans that shows which
phase will install utilities and public infrastructure.
Response: At time of Final a detailed Phasing Plan will be provided if the project is in fact built in Phases.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: Please work with Traffic Operations regarding the design for the
right turn lane on Buckingham to Lemay and the left turn lane on Lemay to
Buckingham. These lanes will need to be depicted on the Utility Plans. More
ROW may need to be dedicated to accommodate these lanes. A striping plan on
Buckingham may be needed to make sure travel, turn and bike lanes will be
adequate.
Response: We have worked with Transportation and Engineering and have added Turn lanes to Lemay
Ave. and Buckingham Street as needed. See resubmitted Utility Plans for Horizontal layout and striping.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: Minimum tree lawn width for a minor collector roadway is 8'.
Please adjust this width on Buckingham Street. More discussion will be needed
to determine the ultimate cross section of Buckingham with the additional right
turn lane onto Lemay.
Response: As shown in our design preliminary redesign that was reviewed by Transportation,
Engineering and Planning the Tree Lawn is 6.5’ wide for approximately 150 west of the Lemay intersection
and then tappers to 8’ wide as you approach the west boundary of the subject property. This was the
design we were directed to move forward with by Marc Ragasa in an email dated 9-18-15.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: Please adjust the ROW labels on the Utility Plan (Sheet 9). It
should be depicted as 12' Future ROW, 60' Existing ROW and 4' Dedicated
ROW. See redlines.
Response: Revisions made.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: The site appears to be draining more than the allowable 750 SF
off the driveway. Please adjust the highpoint. See redlines (Sheet 10)
Response: Revisions made.
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Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: The minimum flowline grade is 0.5%. Please adjust the profile for
Buckingham Street.
Response: Revisions made.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: No single point grade breaks shall exceed 0.40 %. Please see
redlines for locations where the grade breaks exceed the maximum allowed
0.40%
Response: Revisions made.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Kelly Kimple, , kkimple@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/21/2015
07/21/2015: Thank you for submitting the ECS. We trust that its findings are
accurate and that the prairie dog colony is indeed under fifty acres. As such,
prairie dog mitigation is not necessary; however, prairie dogs inhabiting the site
must be removed as per Section 3.4.1(N)(6) using city-approved methods and
using methods reviewed and approved by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Furthermore, if prairie dog management occurs between March 15 and October
31, burrowing owl surveys shall be conducted by a professional, qualified
biologist and a report submitted to the City's Environmental Planner.
Response: Comments Noted.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/21/2015
07/21/2015: As per Article 3.2.1 (E)(2)(3), of the City's LUC, please
incorporate native plants and grasses into your landscape plans and LID as
much as possible.
Response: The Landscape Plan has been revised to incorporate into the LID areas many of the native
shrubs species and grasses noted in the ECS.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/21/2015
07/21/2015: Please contact Norm Weaver, nweaver@fcgov.com or
970-416-2312, the Senior Energy Services Engineer, to further explore ways to
incorporate solar panels and connections into this development. Additionally,
Tony Raeker, with Environmental Services, will be a good resource for
sustainability and green building programs through the City. Tony can be
reached at 970-416-4238 or traeker@fcgov.com.
Response: Comment Noted. If solar is incorporated into the project we will meet with Norm Weaver and
Tony Raeker for their expert advice and assistance.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/23/2015
07/23/2015:
The actual location of the high transmission lines along Lemay does not appear
to show on the landscape plan. The 45 foot easement is shown but it appears
that the western edge of the easement may possibly be at the edge of the
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overhead lines. The project needs to confirm that the proposed trees will not
conflict with high transmission lines as they grow and mature. Please set up an
on-site meeting with the City Forester and a representative from PRPA to
review proposed tree selection and placement in proximity to existing overhead
utility transmission lines.
Response: I have called Tim Buchanan to set up a meeting and any necessary revisions will be made
At the time of the Final submittal.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/23/2015
07/23/2015:
Please use the recently developed standard landscape and project notes that
are available from the City Planner or City Forester.
Response: The new Standard Landscape Notes have been added to the Landscape and Site Plans as
directed.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/23/2015
07/23/2015:
Skymaster English oak is being discontinued by the nursery supplier. Consider
use of Bur Oak in substitution since future availability of Skymaster is
questionable.
Response: Skymaster Oak where used has been revised to Crimson Cloud English Oak.
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/21/2015
07/21/2015:
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)
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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: Comments Noted.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Coy Althoff, , CAlthoff@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/21/2015
07/21/2015: Electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges and any system
modification charges will apply to this development.
Response: Comment Noted.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/21/2015
07/21/2015: Streetlights will need to 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: Comment Noted. When actual Street light locations have been established by the City if
required the Landscape Plan will be revised to respect the required separation and tree spacing.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/21/2015
07/21/2015: 3-Phase electric service is available. Nearest vault with open
positions is located on the S.W. corner of N. Lemay Ave and Buckingham St.
Response: Comment Noted.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/21/2015
07/21/2015: When determining your transformer location, please be aware that
of the minimum clearance requirements. They are 8 ft clearance from the front
side and a 3 ft clearance around the sides and rear. Also, transformers must be
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installed within 10' of a paved surface for emergency repair/ maintenance
access by line crews.
Response: Comment Noted. The site plan now shows the proposed location for the Electrical Transformer
South of the Craft Brewery. This location if approved by the City should meet the necessary location and
separation requirements.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/21/2015
07/21/2015: The landscaping plan dated 7/1/15 shows sidewalks overlapping
at least one existing electric vault. Time and Material (T&M) charges would
apply to re-locate the vault.
Response: Comment Noted. The horizontal layout of the sidewalk along Lemay Ave. has been relocated to
avoid any possible conflicts with existing electrical vaults and other surface appurtenances.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 07/21/2015
07/21/2015: Contact Light and Power Engineering to coordinate the
transformer and electric meter locations, please show the locations on the utility
plans.
Response: Comment Noted. Final Utility Plans will show both Electrical Transformer and Meter locations.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 07/21/2015
07/21/2015: As things progress with your design, you will need to 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: Comment Noted.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 07/21/2015
07/21/2015: 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 Noted.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/19/2015
07/19/2015: FIRE ACCESS
Required fire apparatus turning radii are appropriately labeled on the site plan,
however they impact portions of the drive aisle shown outside the limits of the
20' Emergency Access Easement. The boundary of the EAE needs to be
modified to include apparatus turning. One option is to make the limits of the
EAE the full width of the drive aisle.
The fire lane shall be signed with FIRE LANE - NO PARKING where
appropriate. Refer to 2012 IFC503.3 for more information.
Response: Comment Noted. This will be shown at the time of Final on the Striping and Signage Plans.
The current fencing plan for the storage area prohibits fire access to within 150'
of all buildings. Certain areas will require man-gates in order to comply.
Response: The Plat has been revised to include the full width of the drive aisles as suggested and
man gates have been added where security fencing is proposed in order to provide for fire access to all
side of the buildings.
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Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/19/2015
07/19/2015: BUILDINGS EXCEEDING THREE STORIES OR 30 FEET IN
HEIGHT
Additional access requirements exist for buildings greater than 30' in height.
Refer to Appendix D of the 2012 IFC or contact PFA for details. I believe there
may be reason to argue this requirement can be met without changing the site
design but only modifying the limits of the EAE. Further discussion is required.
Response: A revised Site Plan was submitted for your further review with the Fire Marshal and we were
directed to processed with our revised design as noted in your email dated 8-3-15.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/19/2015
07/19/2015: WATER SUPPLY
Should the hydrant located on the property be defined as a private hydrant,
further consideration is required. Private fire hydrants shall have an approved
maintenance plan as per IFC 507.5.3. Fire hydrants must be the type approved
by the water district having jurisdiction and the Fire Department.
Response: The Fire Hydrant shown on site is intended as a Public Fire Hydrant and has been redesigned
to the required City Standards, easement and the hydrant has now been placed at the end of the line.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/19/2015
07/19/2015: STORAGE TANKS
The installation of above ground or under ground storage tanks are approved
under a separate permit.
Response: Comment Noted.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/19/2015
07/19/2015: FIRE PITS
Fire pits fueled by natural gas are allowed. Wood burning or smoke producing
fire pits are prohibited.
Response: Comment Noted.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 07/19/2015
07/19/2015: ROOFTOP SOLAR
Commercial, roof mounted solar array systems require a separate plan review
and permit from the Poudre Fire Authority. Refer to 2012 IFC 605.11.1 for other
details.
Response: Comment Noted.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 07/19/2015
07/19/2015: GATE ACCESS
A Knox Key Switch will be required on the electric gate. Go to
www.knoxbox.com/knox-rapid-entry-system/fire-departments for more
information. Gate design and emergency access plan and shall be reviewed
and approved at time of building permit.
Response: Comment Noted. A note has been added to the Site Plan requiring a Knox Key Switch to be
added to each of the vehicular security gates shown on site.
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Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-224-6035, bhamdan@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: The swale along N. Lemay seems to be at a very shallow slope,
this might be an area where LID measures can be used to alleviate water
ponding and to treat the eastern part of the brewery building.
Response: Comment Noted. The Plans now show an extensive Bio Swale and a series of LID Basins and
Sub-drains along the Lemay Ave. ROW in order deal with the existing condition of the very shallow
longitudinal slope of the Lemay Ave. road side swale. The Bio Swale and LID Basins his will also provide
additional drainage infiltration into the soil and provide added water quality and treatment of storm runoff
from the eastern side of the Brewery that was originally discharging directly into the existing swale.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: Please check the vertical locations of the proposed subdrains to
make sure it will be possible to daylight them into the proposed pond. Would it
be possible to have these subdrains feed the proposed wetlands in the
detention pond?
Response: Comment Noted and revisions of the subdrain have been made to feed directly into the lower
area of the pond.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: SAt final please provide actual details with elevations and cross
sections for the proposed LID componenets.
Response: Comment Noted.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: Several trees along the southwestern edge of the development are
located directly on top of the existing storm line, please provide a 10 foot
separation.
Response: Revisions to tree locations have been made.
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/07/2015
07/07/2015: 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. (accompanying the returned materials)
Please submit; Erosion Control Plan (no erosion control plans were submitted
with the packet) , Erosion Control Report (full report needed) , and an Escrow /
Security Calculation (None submitted) . 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: Comment Noted. A full Erosion Control Plan and Report will be provided at the time that the
Final Utility Plans are submitted. Per our previous conversation, see statement on page 10 of the Drainage
Report.
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Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please spell out Avenue in the title on all sheets, and match the
complete project title of "Lemay Avenue Craft Brewery & Self-Storage Facility".
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please spell out Avenue in the title on all sheets.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please correct the sub-title as marked. See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please remove the Basis Of Bearings Statement from the
Benchmark Statement. Why doesn't the Basis Of Bearings Statement match the
Subdivision Plat? See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please change the Benchmark Statement to the following format
exactly. Please contact Jeff directly, with any questions.
Response: Corrections made.
The City has moved to the NAVD88 vertical datum. Please provide the following
information in the EXACT format shown below.
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: 7 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
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07/20/2015: The titles in the sheet index do not match the titles on the noted
sheets. See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: All benchmark statements need to match on all sheets.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched
areas. See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please correct the titles(as marked) on sheets 11 & 12. See
redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please reduce text sizes to fit symbols. See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: There are cut off text issues. See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Some of the right of way & easement descriptions shown are
incorrect. These are not required for the landscape plans. If they are going to
stay on the plan, they should match what is shown on the Subdivision Plat.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please spell out Avenue in the title on all sheets.
Response: Corrections made.
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please spell out Avenue in the title on all sheets.
Response: Corrections made.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please show the right of way lines on the opposite side of all
adjacent streets. See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please label all surrounding properties with "Unplatted" or the
subdivision name. This includes properties across right of ways. See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
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Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please add dedication information including width for all street
rights of way. See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: To whom is the 8' Utility Easement (Rec. No. 93087682)
dedicated? See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please add bearings and/or distances as marked. See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please make all Lot lines solid. See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Where does the Utility & Emergency Access Easement stop and
become only an Emergency Access Easement? See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 24 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: The 3 Platte River Power Authority easements along the east side
of the Plat are confusing, as to their affect on the Plat. Is there a way to clarify for
future owners? See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 25 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please remove the easement lines as marked at the southeast &
southwest corners of the Plat. See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 26 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please spell out Avenue in the title on all sheets.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 27 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Please correct the sub-title & legal description as marked. See
redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 28 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: The titles in the sheet index do not match the titles on the noted
sheets. See redlines.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 29 Comment Originated: 07/20/2015
07/20/2015: Some of the right of way & easement descriptions shown are
incorrect. These are not required for the landscape plans. If they are going to
stay on the plan, they should match what is shown on the Subdivision Plat.
Response: Corrections made.
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Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: The TIS acknowledges the warrants for an eastbound two-lane
approach on Buckingham to Lemay and northbound left turn lane on Lemay onto
Buckingham. Since these are both movements heavily impacted by the
development, our standards require they be installed.
Response: Comment Noted.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: We'll need to see a signing and striping plan.
Response: Comment Noted and a full Signage and Striping Plan shall be provided at the time the Final
Utility Plans are Submitted.
Topic: Traffic Impact Study
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/23/2015
07/23/2015: Detail TIS comment:
Pg 9 - The acceptable LOS in our standards for stop control intersections is by
approach, not by movement.
Response: This is addressed in the TIS dated October 2015.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/24/2015
07/24/2015: Detail TIS comment:
Need to be clearer in the text what LOS standards are met or not. For instance
on page 9 both Lemay/Buckingham WB approach LOS and Lemay/Vine WB
left turn LOS are discussed. One meets the standard, one does not. It would be
helpful to highlight or circle those LOS that don't meet the standards in the
tables (again, by approach, not movement for stop controlled).
Response: This is addressed in the TIS dated October 2015.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/24/2015
07/24/2015: Detail TIS comment:
Pg 15 signal warrants. The text says that peak hour warrants "should not be
applied". It would be more accurate to say that peak hour warrants shouldn't be
the only criteria. Also, right turns that are commonly made at an unsignalized
intersection should not be included in the approach volumes for signal warrant
analysis. Pg 15 second paragraph under signal warrants should NOT indicate
that a peak hour warrant is met. It is not.
Response: This is addressed in the TIS dated October 2015.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/24/2015
07/24/2015: Detail TIS comment:
Pg 19 Operational Analysis - background. Text indicates that
Lemay/Buckingham for EB and WB are LOS F with and w/o improvements.
The criteria is by approach, and the EB is not an F.
Response: This is addressed in the TIS dated October 2015.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 07/24/2015
07/24/2015: Detail TIS comment:
Pg 21 Operational Analysis - total. for Vine/Lemay is would be helpful to
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indicate that the project is adding ZERO traffic to the westbound approach or
westbound left turn, and that the overall change in the intersection delay does
not exceed 2%.
Pg 21 - Operational Analysis - total. For Lemay / Buckingham, the tables would
indicate that without improvements the EB and WB approaches are LOS F.
With improvements only the WB approach is LOS F.
Response: This is addressed in the TIS dated October 2015.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 07/24/2015
07/24/2015: Detail TIS comment:
Pg 24 Conclusions. The 2nd bullet says current operations are acceptable.
This is not correct. The WB approach at Buckingham is an F.
Pg 24 Conclusions. The 4th bullet says that Lemay / Buckingham EB approach
is an F with and without improvements. That is not correct. EB is not an F with
improvements.
Response: This is addressed in the TIS dated October 2015.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 07/24/2015
07/24/2015: Detail TIS comment:
Pg 24 conclusions. It might be helpful to show the overall comparison of 1)
existing LOS and delay with 2) proposed total LOS delay with improvements.
This speaks to the question of whether the development is mitigating their own
impacts. It would look like this for Lemay/Buckingham:
Ex w/o improvements Total w/ improvements
EB E (46) D (33)
WB F (170) F (156)
NB A (9.7 everyone) A (0 for through, 9.9 for left)
SB B (11.5 everyone) A (0 for through), B (11.5 for left)
Response: This is addressed in the TIS dated October 2015.
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/09/2015
07/09/2015: 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: Comment Noted. An 1” Service Line and Irrigation Only Meter has been added to the plans
in order to service all landscape areas within the subject property with irrigation water.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-224-6035, bhamdan@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: Please make sure all meter pit locations are placed outside of
easements.
Response: Comment Noted.
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Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: All connections to water mains need to be at least 4", the plans
currently show several 3" taps.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: The fire hydrant needs to be connected directly to the main in
Lemay Ave. with no bends.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: The sanitary main line should be at least 8" and should be in a 30
foot easement. Please check for vertical clearance at the location where the
proposed main crosses the existing storm line at the southwest corner of the
site.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: It is suggested that stub outs be added for water and sewer
service to the future development lot.
Response: Corrections made and stub outs have been provided.
Department: Zoning
Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: The Planning signature block needs to be updated to Community
Development and Neighborhood Services Director. On both the plat and title
Sheet
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: The Emergency Access Easement should be an access
easement also to each lot.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: There only needs to be 1 cover sheet for the planning set.
Response: Corrections made.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/22/2015
07/22/2015: On the trash and recycling enclosure where is the walk-in access.
Response: Corrections made.