HomeMy WebLinkAboutTHE GREEN SOLUTION - PDP/FDP - FDP150045 - CORRESPONDENCE - REVISIONS (4)April 29, 2016
Ryan Mounce
Project Planner
City of Fort Collins
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
RE: 810 North College Avenue – Retail Marijuana Store and Cultivation Facility
FDP Comment Response Letter
The following are the responses to the FDP Review letter, dated February 23, 2016, for the above
referenced property. For ease of review, we have provided all of the original comments with the response
in italics below. If no response is provided, the comment has been noted or addressed and reflected in
the design.
Comment Summary:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970-224-6186, rmounce@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 9
02/16/2016: For all sheets in the planning set, please utilize a sheet numbering format of "X of 8."
For instance, the landscape plans are currently labeled as L-1 and the elevations as A2.1, which do
not match the sheet index.
Manhard Response: The sheet index has been revised as requested. Additionally, the
Floodplain Plans have been removed from this set and will be submitted with the Floodplain
Use Permit application.
Comment Number: 10
02/16/2016: On the elevations, please add a call-out for the new cornice element similar to the
existing annotations for the materials or sailor course.
Sickbert Associates Response: The cornice element has been noted.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Katie Sexton, 970-221-6501, ksexton@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
02/16/2016: Please rename site plan to horizontal control plan.
Manhard Response: The plan has been renamed accordingly.
Comment Number: 3
02/16/2016: The City’s signature block needs to go in the lower right-hand corner of each
sheet in the utility set.
Manhard Response: The City’s signature block has been added as requested.
Comment Number: 4
02/16/2016: Cover sheet: please add the current month and year under the legal description
in the title.
Manhard Response: April 2016 has been added to the cover sheet.
Comment Number: 5
02/16/2016: Please revise general notes 19, 40, 47, 48.
Manhard Response: The general notes have been revised accordingly.
Comment Number: 6
02/16/2016: Please add notes from Appendix E-2
Manhard Response: The notes have been added to Sheet 2.
Comment Number: 7
02/16/2016: Please add the following note to the grading plan: The top of foundation
elevations shown are the minimum elevations required for protection from the
100-year storm.
Manhard Response: This note was not added to the plans per e-mail correspondence on
2/25/16 that it could be disregarded.
Comment Number: 8
02/17/2016: A repay for the local street portion ($220 per linear foot of College frontage) is
due at time of building permit.
Manhard Response: Noted. The fees will be paid at the appropriate time.
Comment Number: 9
02/17/2016: Please submit a letter of intent from the property owner to the north which
indicates that they will be granting a temporary construction easement and an emergency
access easement.
Manhard Response: The access to the property is being worked out between the property
owners. We will provide updated information once this is resolved.
Comment Number: 10
02/17/2016: Language on the plat is the most up-to-date language that this department has.
Manhard Response: The language on the plat has been revised to read “Known all persons
by these presents…” per conversation with Jeff County.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 5
02/09/2016: Add the following information to the note for the existing tree to remove which is the
second tree from the east- most existing tree.
Remove: Adjacent property owner must grant approval for the removal of this off-site tree.
Sickbert Associates Response: This note has been added as requested to sheet 4 of 6.
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1
01/05/2016:
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.
Sickbert Associates Response: We have been in contact with the Fort Collins Building
Department, they suggested that a pre-submittal meeting would not be required for this project
due to its limited scope. .
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 A1 17.1-2009.
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.
Green solution - project specific concerns:
1. Fire-sprinkler systems are required for buildings over 5000 sq.ft. or fire-containment must be
provided.
2. Upgraded insulation is required for buildings using electric heat or cooling.
3. Exterior walls and roof must meet a STC (sound resistance) rating of 40 min. if building located
within 1000ft to train tracks.
4. Low-flow Watersense plumbing fixtures (toilet, faucets, shower heads) are required.
5. Special combustion safety requirements for natural draft gas appliances.
6. Low VOC interior finishes.
Sickbert Associates Response: All applicable codes referenced above are acknowledged.
The remodel and addition will be designed to meet or exceed these codes.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tsiegmund@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/06/2016: An existing 50 KVA open delta bank feeds the building from the south. New
development and system modification charges will apply if additional electrical capacity is needed.
There is existing single and three phase power in the area. Please contact Light and Power
Engineering if additional capacity is anticipated.
Sickbert Associates Response: Excel has been contacted. The existing transformer set will
provide adequate capacity for our design loads.
Comment Number: 2
01/06/2016: If additional capacity is needed 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
Sickbert Associates Response: No additional capacity will be required.
Comment Number: 3
01/06/2016: Any changes to the existing electric capacity and or location will initiate new electric
development and system modification charges. Please follow the
below link to our online fee estimator or contact us if you have any questions regarding the fees for
the project. http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-
development-fees
Sickbert Associates Response: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 4
01/06/2016: Please contact Tyler Siegmund at Light & Power Engineering if you have any
questions at 970.416.2772. Please reference our policies, development charge processes, and use
our fee estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/03/2016: FIRE ACCESS
A "Shared Drive Emergency Access" drive lane has been labeled on the Site Plan but does not
appear to be labeled as an Emergency Access Easement on the Plat. Further details concerning the
limits of access for this easement are requested.
Manhard Response: The access to the property is being worked out between the property
owners. We will provide updated information once this is resolved.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com
Topic: Drainage Report
Comment Number: 29
02/16/2016: Please provide a table in the narrative that shows what the existing imperviousness
is and what the new (proposed) imperviousness is. You stated that the impervious area will
decrease but I don’t know how much there is to begin with. This number is going to help us
calculate updated stormwater fees. (Final)
Manhard Response: A table has been added to the drainage report to demonstrate the change in
impervious area.
Comment Number: 30
02/16/2016: Please use the City of Fort Collins IDF table to determine your intensities. Don’t use
the Urban Drainage equation. (Final)
Manhard Response: The calculations and forms have been updated to indicate the use of the
City of Fort Collins IDF table.
Comment Number: 31
02/16/2016: Please use the City of Fort Collins time of concentration equation in lieu of the
Urban Drainage equation. This equation is tc = 1.87 (1.1-C*Cf)L^0.5 overS^1/3 (Final)
Manhard Response: The calculations and forms have been updated to indicate the use of the
City of Fort Collins time of concentration equation.
Comment Number: 32
02/16/2016: Please provide a table in the report that compares the existing runoff amounts to
the proposed condition runoff amounts. You will need to show that you aren’t increasing the
amount of runoff in the 100-yr storm per NECCO requirements. (Final)
Manhard Response: A table has been added to the drainage report to show the change in runoff
for both the 2-year and 100-year storm events.
Comment Number: 33
02/16/2016: Hydraulic Criteria ¿ the narrative should explain the software (Bentley’s
Flowmaster) used to size the pipes (Final)
Manhard Response: The design has been modified from the original design. Additional
information has been provided regarding the software.
Comment Number: 35
02/16/2016: We are currently reviewing the Filterra calculation sheets that were submitted and
will get back to you with any further information or details needed. (Final)
Manhard Response: Additional details have been provided for the Filterra system.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 22
02/16/2016: Sheet 5: Grading and Drainage Plan
Provide specifics about the curb inlet you’re proposing and include a detail of it in the detail
sheets. Please also utilize one of the City of Fort Collins curb inlet typicals.
Manhard Response: The design has been modified from the original design. The manufacturer’s
detail for the only remaining area drain is included on sheet 12 of 13.
Comment Number: 23
02/16/2016: Sheet 5: Grading and Drainage Plan
I don’t understand how grading and drainage will work on the north side of the trash compactor. It
doesn’t look like drainage can get east and around or out of the corner of the building and trash
compactor. I also don’t know how you get drainage from Basins B1 and B2 to the Filterra unit.
Manhard Response: The design has been modified from the original design. The flows from the
north side of the site will flow through an opening on the south side of the trash enclosure wall.
The capacity calculations are included in the drainage report and additional callouts have been
added to the plans.
Comment Number: 24
02/16/2016: Sheet 5: Grading and Drainage Plan
Verify that your flood info labels are correct with Heidi.
Manhard Response: The flood labels have been corrected.
Comment Number: 25
02/16/2016: Sheet 7 and 8: Storm Plan and Profiles
Please label size and type for all manholes and inlets. In addition, please indicate whether each
manhole or basin has a grated top or lid. (Final)
Manhard Response: The design has been modified from the original design. Manholes are used
for the drywell and the lids are called out on the detail on Sheet 12.
Comment Number: 26
02/16/2016: Sheet 7 and 8: Storm Plan and Profiles
You show PVC for the storm pipes at this site. Are you sure it’s going to be PVC or are you
proposing ADS? (Final)
Manhard Response: Pipe labels have been revised to HDPE.
Comment Number: 27
02/16/2016: Sheet 7 and 8: Storm Plan and Profiles
The Filterra detail that you provided shows that you need approximately 4’ from the top of the unit
to the invert of the outlet pipe, but your profile only shows 3.4’ from top to invert. Please revise.
(Final)
Manhard Response: The inverts have been corrected.
Comment Number: 28
02/16/2016: Sheet 14: Construction Details
Please include City of Fort Collins details in lieu of CDOT details. There are storm details for
bedding, manholes, inlets, etc on our website. (Final)
Manhard Response: The design has been modified from the original design. City of Fort Collins
details have been included as necessary.
Contact: Heidi Hansen, 970-221-6854, hhansen@fcgov.com
Topic: Floodplain
Comment Number: 16
01/05/2016: Because this project is located in the Poudre River floodplain, the developer will be
required to have an Emergency Response Preparedness Plan approved prior to starting construction.
Please expand on the Critical Infrastructure Trigger Point discussion as it does not match the wording
on the exhibit that would notify employees at least two hours before flooding. Also, please fill in
Section 2 on page 5, the Method of Receipt of Flood Warning, Section 4 on Page 6, Procedures for
Notifying Employees. Please have an engineer fill out Section 5 on Page 6 with gage heights trggering
states of readiness and evacuation. Please fill out Section 7 on Page 8, the Process ofr Distribution of
Plan and Evacuation Routes and Section 9 on Page 9, Post Flood Recovery Measures. The revised
EERP plan can be submitted with the Floodplain Use Permit for the site.
Manhard Response: The ERPP has been revised and is being submitted with the Floodplain Use
Permit under separate cover.
Comment Number: 17
01/05/2016: Any construction activities in the flood fringe (e.g. structure, sidewalk or curb & gutter
installation/replacement, utility work, landscaping, etc.) must be preceded by an approved
floodplain use permit, the appropriate permit application fees, and approved plans. The permit
form can be obtained at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/flooding/forms-
documents.
Manhard Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 18
01/05/2016: Development review checklists for floodplain requirements can be obtained at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/flooding/forms-documents. Please utilize these
documents when preparing your plans for submittal. Contact Beck Anderson of Stormwater
Master Planning at banderson@fcgov.com for floodplain CAD line work, as required per the
floodplain development review check list.
Manhard Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 19
01/05/2016: Please contact Heidi Hansen to schedule a meeting to discuss requirements for
development in the floodplain. hhansen@fcgov.com 970-221-6854
Manhard Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 20
02/15/2016: The Floodplain Boundary is mislabeled throughout the plan set, showing the AE zone
on the western side of the line and the X zone on the property side. Please do not label the x zone
unless you also show the 500-year X-shaded floodplain boundary and label that. Please label the
property side of the floodplain boundary as "FEMA 100-year Poudre River Floodplain Zone AE."
Manhard Response: The floodplain boundary label has been corrected.
Comment Number: 21
02/15/2016: It appears that the floodplain sheet was removed from the plan set. Please put the
floodplain sheet back into the plan set and be sure to show the items required in the checklist at:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/fp-checklist 100.pdf Be sure to include the
Base Flood Elevation, Flood Protection Elevation, Finished Floor and Floodproofing Elevations,
and methods of floodproofing. Per the checklist, please also include the 100 year floodplain
boundary on the plat.
Manhard Response: The floodplain plans are being submitted with the Floodplain Use Permit
under separate cover. The floodplain plans have also been added to the utility plans as a
separate package.
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1
02/23/2016: Received Utilities Plans from Ryan Mounce for verification. Erosion Control Plans and
Escrow are Acceptable. Erosion Control Report has a minor redline on page two needing
Vegetative density not area. (I have no problem viewing digital changes to the erosion control
report if another round is not needed)
Manhard Response: The vegetative density has been added to the SWMP report.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 18
02/11/2016: Please remove the "and" & add a comma as marked. See redlines.
Manhard Response: This information has been revised as requested.
Comment Number: 19
02/11/2016: This has not been corrected.
01/04/2016: Please remove the legal description. It is not necessary with the subdivision name in the
sub-title. See redlines.
Manhard Response: Noted and removed.
Comment Number: 20
02/11/2016: This must be in the format shown below. The elevation difference in the equation is
incorrect. See redlines. The "Measured Elevation must be removed. If you have run a level loop
through benchmarks to find the .07' difference in elevation, please contact John Von Nieda in
Surveying @ 970-221-6605 to make them aware of this.01/04/2016: The City has moved to the
NAVD88 vertical datum, and as of January 1, 2015 all projects are required to be on NAVD88
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’.
Manhard Response: This information has been revised as requested.
Comment Number: 21
02/11/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
01/04/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Manhard Response: Line over text issues have been addressed for clarity.
Comment Number: 28
02/11/2016: Please tie the coordinate values shown for utilities to the project boundary. We would
prefer that this be done by adding property corner values to each sheet, or showing the property
corner values on the horizontal control plans and adding a note to each sheet with coordinate
values.
Manhard Response: Dimensions have been added as requested.
Comment Number: 29
02/11/2016: All benchmark statements must match on all sheets.
Manhard Response: Benchmark statements have been coordinated.
Comment Number: 30
02/11/2016: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas.
See redlines.
Manhard Response: Corrected.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1
02/10/2016: Please correct the Statement of Ownership & Subdivision as marked. See redlines.
01/04/2016: Please make sure all plat language is the most current City language.
Manhard Response: The plat language has been revised to the most current City language.
Comment Number: 5
02/10/2016: This has not been corrected.
01/04/2016: Please add dedication information for all street rights of way. See redlines.
Manhard Response: This information has been added as requested.
Comment Number: 6
02/10/2016: Please add bearings, distances, and/or curve data as marked. See redlines.
01/04/2016: Please add bearings, distances, and/or curve data as marked. See redlines.
Manhard Response: Monuments previously shown did not control the survey boundary and have
been removed. Bearings and distance are therefore not required.
Comment Number: 7
02/10/2016: This has not been corrected.
01/04/2016: The distances along the north & south boundary lines are confusing. See redlines.
Manhard Response: Bearings and distances have been re-organized for clarity.
Comment Number: 22
02/10/2016: The text size of boundary information does not match the legend. See redlines.
Manhard Response: The text sizes are consistent with the legend.
Comment Number: 23
02/10/2016: Did you use the 3 found corners to control your boundary of this Plat? If so, they
need to have bearings & distance ties to show control. See redlines.
Manhard Response: Monuments previously shown did not control the survey boundary and have
been removed.
Comment Number: 24
02/11/2016: Please make the 4 boundary corner symbols the same size as the legend.
Manhard Response: Symbols and legend are consistent.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 25
02/11/2016: The Benchmark Statement is not required for Site Plans. If you choose to keep it on
the plans, please provide the following information for the Benchmark Statement 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¿.
Manhard Response: This information has been revised as requested.
Comment Number: 26
02/11/2016: The sheet numbering in the sheet index does not match the numbers on each
sheet.
Manhard Response: This information has been revised as requested.
Comment Number: 27
02/11/2016: Please remove the "and" & add a comma in the sub-title as marked. See redlines.
Manhard Response: This information has been revised as requested.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/06/2016: The anticipated change in traffic volume from the existing to the proposed use
coupled with the recent improvements to College Avenue results in no further traffic evaluation
being necessary.
Manhard Response: Noted
Comment Number: 2
01/06/2016: no further comments.
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/05/2016: 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
Sickbert Associates Response: Acknowledged.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
02/16/2016: Sheet 3: Existing Conditions and Demo Plan
Abandonment of the sanitary sewer service line is to be coordinated with the City of Fort Collins
Utilities Field Operations staff by the contractor. City Field Operations can be reached at (970)
221-6700. A note stating these requirements needs to be included on this page.
01/04/2016: The existing sewer service is indicated to be abandoned. The abandonment must
occur at the main and a note indicating similar information as required in the note above is to be
included in the plans.
Manhard Response: The note has been added to Sheet 3 of 13.
Comment Number: 6
02/16/2016: Sheet 6: Overall Utility Plan
Please add sewer service details to the detail sheets. WW-9 and probably WW-15.
Manhard Response: Details have been added to Sheet 12 of 13.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 7
02/16/2016: Landscape Plans
Please note that there are separation requirements between trees/shrubs and water and sewer lines.
Requirements are that you provide 10’ of separation between trees and water and sewer mains; 6’
separation between trees and water and sewer service lines; 4’ separation between shrubs and water
and sewer mains and services. Please update the landscape plantings accordingly and put a note
stating these separation requirements on these plans.
Manhard Response: This information has been added to Sheet 4 of 6.
Please contact me at (303) 531-3223 or jrentz@manhard.com if you have any questions related to the
above responses.
Sincerely,
Manhard
Julie Rentz
Project Engineer