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281 North College Avenue PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
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May 27, 2016
Jason Messaros
BHA DESIGN INC
1603 OAKRIDGE DR
Fort Collins, CO 80528
RE: 221 E Mountain Avenue, BDR160011, 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: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Katie Sexton, 970-221-6501, ksexton@fcgov.com Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/24/2016: Tom Knostman, City Pavement Engineer (221-6576, tknostman@fcgov.com) has provided
the following comment: We are opposed to the inclusion of the LID pervious pavers within City ROW of
Mountain Ave. without some method for maintenance of the system by the property owner. These
pervious paver systems plug with debris and dirt quickly (2-years at the installation on Walnut for
example) and then must be disassembled, stone by stone, to do the maintenance.
Response (Aspen): Pavers have been removed.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/26/2016: As indicated by Tom Knostman's comment, porous pavers within the ROW/parking areas
are not supported.
Response (Aspen): Pavers have been removed. Other methods are proposed for site LID.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/26/2016: Any rain gardens within the right-of-way cannot be used to treat the development/ site
storm runoff. Rain gardens in the ROW are allowed to treat street flows. The ROW cannot be utilized to
accommodate LID requirements for the development site.
Response (Aspen): Response: The use of rain garden planters and tree planters for water quality
treatment of on-site runoff was discussed with Storm Water and W/WW Utility Staff and they agree it is
an acceptable method for treatment. We would like to request that Engineering consider the use of
these methods. It is understood that the Owner will be responsible for all maintenance of the water
quality treatment system, plantings and drainage system in the right-of-way.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/26/2016: If rain gardens are proposed in the ROW to treat street flows, additional details for rain garden
design will be needed to determine if the proposed design can be approved.
Response (Aspen): A detail for the diversion of flow from the sidewalk chase to the planters is provided
in the Civil detail sheet C-013. Underdrain design is provided on the Utility Plan. Planter details are
provided on the Landscape plans.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/24/2016: On-street public parking cannot count toward fulfilling parking requirements.
Response (BHA Design): Existing On-Street parking is not counted toward requirement. See Request
for Modification, Minimum Parking Requirement.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/24/2016: Although existing public parking stall dimensions do not meet LCUASS standards, existing
dimensions may remain. If the curb line changes for any reason, compliant dimensions should be used.
Response (Aspen): Acknowledged, curb line will remain. (BHA Design): Infill parking spaces will match
existing parking dimensions.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/24/2016: On-street public handicap spaces should be 13' wide per LCUASS standards (19-7).
Please also work with Parking Services to confirm that a handicap space here is permissible.
Response (Aspen): The parking space and hatched out area is greater than the 13’ width needed for the
handicap space.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/26/2016: Bike parking required for the project cannot be placed within the right-of-way and if placed
just behind the right-of-way need to be placed so that when bikes are parked they do not extend into the
right-of-way. Site-specific bike parking to meet code requirements is not allowed to be installed in the
ROW because bike parking in the ROW is subject to City management and may be removed which
would make the site non-compliant. Once constructed the property owner(s) can work with FCMoves
regarding placement of additional public bike racks within the vicinity of the project based on need and
space availability.
Response (Aspen): The bike parking will be provided inside the building and the outside parking is
removed. (Davis): Bike parking will be provided inside of the building in a secured bike storage room.
This room with provide 20 bike parking spaces.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 05/26/2016
05/24/2016: Trash enclosure doors should not swing into the ROW. Please recess the doors or swing
inwards.
Response (Davis): The trash room has been reconfigured and the doors are swinging in.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 05/26/2016
05/24/2016: City standards would call for directional ramps to be installed at the corner of Mathews and
Mountain; however, we're looking into what works best for this site and will get back to you with
comments soon.
Response (Aspen): The proposed ramps align with the existing conditions on the site and with the
opposite corners. Modifying the ramps will affect existing established trees. No further comments were
provided. (BHA Design): The existing fire hydrant would also be affected by the shift.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 05/26/2016
05/26/2016: Awnings shall conform to City Code requirements and will require an encroachment permit.
Applications for encroachment permits shall be made to Engineering Department for review and
approval prior to installation. Encroachment items shall not be shown on the site plan as they may not
be approved, need to be modified or moved, or if the permit is revoked then the site/ landscape plan is
in non-compliance.
Response (Davis): The awnings and their encroachment are going to be applied for through an
encroachment permit. They are removed from the site plan in this submittal. They are still shown on the
elevation drawings but noted as.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/11/2016
05/11/2016: Our city has an established identity as a forward-thinking community that cares about the
quality of life it offers its citizens and has many sustainability programs and goals that may benefit your
project. Of particular interest may be the:
1. ClimateWise program: fcgov.com/climatewise/
2. Zero Waste Plan and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Assistance Program (WRAP):
fcgov.com/recycling/pdf/_20120404_WRAP_ProgramOverview.pdf, contact Caroline Mitchell at
970-221-6288 or cmtichell@fcgov.com
3. Green Building Program: fcgov.com/enviro/green-building.php, contact Tony Raeker at 970-416-
4238 or traeker@fcgov.com
4. Solar Energy: www.fcgov.com/solar, contact Norm Weaver at 970-416-2312 or
nweaver@fcgov.com
5. Integrated Design Assistance Program: fcgov.com/idap, contact Gary Schroeder at 970-224-
6003 or gschroeder@fcgov.com
6. Nature in the City Strategic Plan: fcgov.com/planning/natureinthecity/?
key=advanceplanning/natureinthecity/, contact Justin Scharton at 970-221-6213 or
jscharton@fcgov.com
Please consider the City's sustainability goals and ways for your development to engage with these
efforts, and let me know if I can help connect you to these programs.
Response (Davis): We are exploring our options and will be implementing several green strategies such
as dimmable LEDs for the exterior lighting and 1.28 gal/flush, flush valves. We are also considering
providing a gas-fired boiler plant and using hydronic heating over electric heating.
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/11/2016
05/11/2016: FIXTURE C: Please clarify whether this fixture is full cutoff and whether
or not it creates any uplight. All fixtures should be full cutoff and down-directional and should not create
any light that spills upward (past 90 degrees).
Response (Maxson): Revised fixture is confirmed to be ‘down’ only and is full cut-off. Refer to revised
fixture schedule.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/11/2016
05/11/2016: FIXTURE D: The description calls this an "up/down" fixture. Does this mean that light
shines both up and down? Or that it can be installed in either the upward or downward direction? If the
latter, please include a note that the fixture shall only be mounted in the down-directional configuration.
Response (Maxon): Revised fixture is confirmed to be ‘down’ only and is full cut-off. Refer to revised
fixture schedule. (Davis): The revised fixture will be mounted in the down direction only and will provide
no uplight.
Department: Historic Preservation
Contact: Maren Bzdek, 970-221-6206, mbzdek@fcgov.com Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
As the property is adjacent to the Old Town District, Land Use Code Section 3.4.7, Historic and Cultural
Resources, will apply to the review of this project.
Response (Davis): Meetings have been scheduled with the Landmark Preservation Commission through
Maren Bzdek for July 13th and July 27th for review of this project.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
LUC 3.4.7(F)(6) states that the decision maker shall receive and consider a written recommendation
from the Landmark Preservation Commission. Please contact Historic Preservation staff at
mbzdek@fcgov.com or 221-6206 to schedule the review before the Landmark Preservation
Commission at your earliest convenience.
Response (Davis): See above.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/24/2016: At this time, staff has identified no major areas of concern based on the submitted plans
and their potential compliance with LUC 3.4.7.
05/24/2016: LUC 3.4.7 (B), General Standard, requires that "the development plan and building design
shall protect and enhance the historical and architectural value of any historical property" on the site or
on adjacent property. Staff will recommend that the area of adjacency for this project should include the
Old Town District and the individually eligible buildings south of the parcel along Mathews, which
include: 133 Mathews, 137 Mathews, and 143 Mathews.
Response (Davis): See above
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Sarah Carter, 970-416-2748, scarter@fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/26/2016
05/26/2016: Please schedule a pre-submittal meeting for this project. Pre-Submittal meetings assist the
designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design, that the new 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. Applicants of new projects should email
scarter@fcgov.com 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.
Response (MAVD): Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/26/2016
05/26/2016: Construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended. Current adopted codes are:
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/building 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 - Commercial: 2012 IECC commercial chapter.
Response (Davis): All current codes and amendments adopted by the City of Fort Collins will be
followed.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/26/2016
05/26/2016: Prescriptive energy compliance with increased insulation values is required for buildings
using electric heat.
Response (Davis): If electric heat is used, the prescriptive energy compliance will be followed.
Department: Outside Agencies
Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-224-6189, slorson@fcgov.com Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/12/2016
05/12/2016: Xcel Energy Max gas pressure is 14" WC.
Response (Maxson): Acknowledge.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/26/2016
05/26/2016: COMCAST
Comcast has facility in the alley.
- Don Kapperman
Response (Aspen): Noted on the plans.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/19/2016
05/19/2016:
FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS
The fire code requires aerial access on at least one, long side of any building greater than 30 feet in
height. Based upon the proposed site design and fourth floor setbacks it seems unlikely the project will
be able to meet this requirement per IFC Appendix D, Section D105.3. If the site plan is unable to meet
the prescription of the code, the project team will need to explore ways of achieving the intent of the
code via alternative means of code compliance. Further discussion will be needed on this issue. Code
language provided below.
STRUCTURES EXCEEDING 30' IN HEIGHT (see 2012 IFC definition)
2012 IFC Appendix D; Poudre Fire Authority Administrative Policy 85-5: In order to accommodate the
access requirements for aerial fire apparatus (ladder trucks), required fire lanes shall be 30 foot wide
minimum on at least one long side of the building. At least one of the required access routes meeting
this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building,
and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building
Response (Davis): A letter requesting acceptance to an alternative means of code compliance has been
sent to Bob Poncelow for review.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/19/2016
05/19/2016:
HYDRANT FOR STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
A hydrant is required within 100 feet of the Fire Department Connection for any building with a
standpipe system. Current plans place the FDC at 155 feet from the closest hydrant on the NE corner of
the building. PFA is asking the project team to see what alterations can be made to improved this
condition. Code language provided below.
> 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.
Response (Maxson): Acknowledged. The FDC will be relocated to accommodate the code specified
distance. (Davis): The FDC has been moved north to gridline C and is within the 100 feet that is
requested.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/24/2016: STAIRWELL TO THE ROOF
For future planning purposes, the required stairwell to the roof needs to show a continuous, protected
path of travel from the stairwell to the building exit and public way on the ground floor. Code language
provided below.
> IFC 504.3: New buildings four or more stories above grade plane, shall be provided with a stairway to
the roof. Stairway access to the roof shall be in accordance with IFC 1009.13. See also IFC 1009.16.
Such stairways shall be marked at street and floor levels with a sign indicating that the stairway
continues to the roof.
Response (Davis): The stairwell to the roof is to be 2-hour rated the entire path from the stairwell to
the public way.
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-224-6189, slorson@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/24/2016: Maximum height in the Old City Center subdistrict is 56'. Your proposal appears to be at
58'.
Response (Davis): The current average grade plane is @ elevation 4977’-7”. 56’ above this is 5033’-7”.
The current High Roof of the project is at elevation 5033’-3”.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/24/2016: Per Section 3.8.17, maximum rooftop mechanical that can exceed the building height is
5% of the roof. It appears that the proposal has 2,314 s.f of mechanical which exceeds the 5%
maximum.
Response (Davis): Maxson Engineering is preparing an exhibit to send in for review, to show the layout
and the percentages that the equipment occupies. We are planning to use the area of both the high and
low roofs in calculating our 5% coverage.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/23/2016
05/23/2016: PARKING
Per the project narrative, the breakdown of uses and minimum parking requirements follow:
Retail (15,738 s.f.): 32 spaces
Office (44,201 s.f.): 44 spaces
60 spaces count toward the minimum requirement of 76 spaces: 56 spaces leased in the garage and
the 4 on-site. Off-site (i.e. on-street diagonal) does not count toward the minimum requirement.
Options to resolve this issue are:
1. Alternative Compliance which offers many different ways to meet the requirement, or
2. Modification of Standard (variance) request to provide less retail parking than is required.
Response (BHA Design): Existing On-Street parking is not counted toward requirement. See Request
for Modification, Minimum Parking Requirement.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/23/2016
05/23/2016: PARKING
The parking counts in the land use data appear to have a typo. Eg. "Office - 132" Please also include
the breakdown of use square footage.
Response (BHA Design): The land use table has been updated and corrected.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/23/2016
05/23/2016: BIKE PARKING
Bike parking must be provided on-site or request alternative compliance or a modification of standard.
The bike parking in the ROW could off-set the demand, but it has to be permitted either as an
encroachment into the ROW or for FCBikes to install. Nevertheless, we need to formally process the
request.
Also, the enclosed bike parking needs to be read "5 min" instead of "4 min".
Please consider the needs of employees when planning for on-site and enclosed bike parking. It seems
like they will need much more than 5 spaces. The spaces designated for quasi-public use and retail
should be the only ones considered for the sidewalk. Perhaps additional bike parking can be placed in
the small alley space on the west side of the building?
Response (Davis): The bike parking is now located inside a secured bike storage room on the south side
of the building. There will be 20 available bike parking spots.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/24/2016: What is planned for the west side of the building?
Response (BHA Design): The west side of the building receives a wide curb treatment extending the
R.O.W. The area outside the R.O.W west of the building is not changed with this project with exception
for barriers per the architectural drawings.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/26/2016
05/26/2016: The LID treatment for the site can not be in City ROW to treat storm water on-site.
Response (Aspen): A meeting was held with Storm Water and W/WW Staff. The use of Planters and
Rain Garden planters were discussed and considered to be an acceptable LID method for treatment in
the ROW for on-site runoff under the condition that Engineering will accept it and the Owner is
responsible for all maintenance of the system and planting.
The City suggests a meeting to discuss options for this development to meet the LID requirements.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/23/2016
05/23/2016: Please revise the title & sub-title as marked. See redlines.
Response (Davis): The title and subtitle have been revised per the redline set.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/23/2016
05/23/2016: Please add "Town Of" as marked in the sub-title. See redlines.
Response (Aspen): Language is added as noted. (Davis): Updated in the drawings.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 05/23/2016
05/23/2016: 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'.
Response (Aspen): Language is updated as noted above on the cover and general notes.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 05/23/2016
05/23/2016: All benchmark statements must match on all sheets.
Response (Aspen): Language is updated as noted above on the cover and general notes.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 05/23/2016
05/23/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Response (Aspen): Redlines addresses.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/23/2016
05/23/2016: No comments.
Response (BHA Design): Acknowledged.
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/23/2016
05/23/2016: Please revise the title & sub-title as marked. See redlines.
Response (BHA Design): Not updated with this submittal. Will correct prior to mylar.
Topic: Site Plan
05/23/2016: Please revise the legal description as marked. See redlines.
Response (BHA Design): The legal description is updated per redlines.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/27/2016
05/27/2016: The TIS has been reviewed and the general conclusions accepted. There may be a few
details that need to be provided for complete documentation. We'll forward those when they are
available.
Response (BHA Design): No updates have been made. No further requests, directives have been
received from the City. (Aspen): Noted, no other detail were provided.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/27/2016
05/27/2016: The bike parking is in the ROW, and while those racks will be very useful for patrons of
businesses, available bike parking on your property for employees that is not located on the front
sidewalk is important.
Response (Aspen): All bike parking has moved to an inside storage location and exterior ROW bike
racks removed. (Davis) The bike parking is now located in a secured bike storage room at the south side
of the building with 20 spots.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/27/2016
05/27/2016: Our standards would require a directional ramp for the sidewalk connection on the SW
corner. We'll need further discussions on whether this should be implanted based on other constraints.
Response (BHA Design): Design matches ramp detail of North West Corner, no additional directions
have been received from the City. (Aspen): No further comment was discussed. The ramp locations are
limited with the existing site grading, trees and conditions.
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/24/2016: 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
Response (BHA Design): Acknowledged.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/26/2016
05/26/2016: The sewer service needs to be at a 90 degree angle at the main.
Response (Aspen): The sewer is now at 90 degree angle to the main.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/26/2016
05/26/2016: The water service tap needs to be a 4-inch with a 3-inch reducer. The City does not stock
3-inch water taps.
Response (Aspen): The tap size is changed to 4-inch w/ 4x3 reducer noted on utility plan.
Department: Zoning
Contact: Ali van Deutekom, 970-416-2743, avandeutekom@fcgov.com Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/24/2016: Fixture C on the luminaire schedule is not shielded and would not be permitted. Fixture D
could be used as long as the top is capped to make it down directional only.
Response (Davis): The revised fixtures will only provide directional downlight only.
Topic: Site Plan
05/24/2016: Vehicle and bike parking located in the right-of-way cannot be used to count towards the
minimum requirements. Please removed these from the breakdown.
Response (BHA Design): No off site (R.O.W) bike parking is provided with this project.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/24/2016
05/24/2016: The handicap parking space will need to be a van-accessible handicap space.
Response (BHA Design): Acknowledged. The ADA space provided is van accessible. (Aspen): South
parking space inside the building is now sized for van accessible. (Davis): This space has been changed
to a van accessible space with the appropriate dimensions.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, TBUCHANAN@fcgov.com Topic: City Trees
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/02/2016:
Define how the two Kentucky Coffeetees along Mathews will be addressed. They have average shape
and form. They could be used on the project or moved off site to another City property. Forestry
generally thinks that moving them to another City property might be preferred and planting two new
Espresso coffeetrees with a better shape. Please define how the project wants to address these two
coffeetrtees.
Response (BHA Design): City may propose transplant locations for consideration. Transplantation will
be subject to construction schedule, season and cost. If transplanting is not feasible due to cost,
schedule, or other unforeseen circumstances, the trees will be removed and replaced per plan.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/02/2016:
If it has not already been noted on the plans specify the type of tree grates to be installed.
Response (BHA Design): Tree grates have not been selected. The model to be used for all grates will be
either: Ironsmith 6018-1 STARBURST or Neenah Foundry Company 8713090 (per City request).
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/02/2016:
Is it possible to make the 6X4 foot tree grates 5 foot wide at the smallest dimension. This facilitates
possible future tree replaced.
Response (BHA Design): All tree grates are shown as 5’x5’.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 06/02/2016:
Will there be any significant grade changes within the drip line of any exiting trees to retain? If so contact
the City Forester for an onsite meeting to evaluate.
Response (BHA Design): No significant grade changes are expected within 7’ of existing tree trunks.
Existing tree limbs extend over the R.O.W and will require pruning.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 06/02/2016:
Typically to provide trees in grates that have a high enough canopy that works better with pedestrian
movement and clearance 3 inch caliper trees are specified.
Response (BHA Design): Trees meet code requirements. Upsized trees may be selected from available
stock at time of installation for form and character appropriate for intended installation in the tree grates.