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281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
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October 28, 2015
Response to Round Number 3 Staff Comments
Letter dated: September 25, 2015
Linda Ripley
RIPLEY DESIGN INC.
401 WEST MOUNTAIN AVE
Fort Collins, CO 80521
RE: Capstone Cottages, PDP140004, Round Number 3
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, Pete Wray, at 970-221-6754 or pwray@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Clark Mapes, 970-221-6225, cmapes@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Please consider variation in building details such as doors, trim,
corner boards, bracket details on gable ends, lintels/head casings above
windows, and porch posts and details.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Contact: Pete Wray, 970-221-6754, pwray@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 38 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
01/16/2015: A notice was added to this record on 2014-12-09.
Condition: Over payment of $100.00 to be applied to final development plan per
Daman Holland (applicant).
Acknowledged
Comment Number: Comment Originated: 09/24/2015
09/24/2015: Staff has determined a 4th round of review is needed to resolve
issues identified at staff review meeting and follow up discussions. I will provide
a routing sheet to only include staff with active issues for this next two week
review period. Please coordinate with the Development Review Center for
submittal appointment.
Acknowledged
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: Add Landscape Plan cover sheet that starts with overall
landscape for first page.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015:Is Tract C off of Webster required parking for buildings or extra
overflow parking? See environmental comments on mitigation of existing
wetlands in this area.
A justification statement regarding the need for proposed parking and the natural resource value of existing
wetlands was submitted to City staff September 30, 2015. Subsequent meetings with the staff resulted in agreement that the
parking as proposed was not excessive and the .04-acre isolated wetlands could be mitigated in the stormwater detention area
located at the southeast corner of the site. Providing adequate parking was a predominant issue at the last neighborhood
meeting as well.
Comment Number: Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: Private Drive off of Duff - add sidewalk on east side to conect to
Tract A so there is a sidewalk on both sides of drive similar to other entry
drives. This change will remove 1 parking space.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/15/2015: The response indicates that the roundabout design is conceptual
in nature and that further design details would occur at time of Final. This
approach would require that the PDP approval is subject to the final design
approval of the roundabout, with the understanding that the assumptions made
regarding the size and design of Tract D (as apparently both a natural habitat
buffer zone and a detention pond) as well as potentially the size and number of
lots/units in general could be impacted should additional right-of-way be needed
as part of the further evolution of the design for the roundabout and street
approaches. The project will also be responsible for obtaining required offsite
easements/rights-of-way dedication made necessary for the construction, which
would also become more apparent with the evolution of the design.
01/14/2015: The roundabout design has a flowline that is disjointed on the
International Boulevard approach to the roundabout. It's unclear how the
alignment with bike lanes is to occur.
Acknowledged
Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/15/2015: The plans show the extension of sidewalk along the south side of
Duff Drive to go past the property boundary of the development. From my
perspective, it would appear to be sufficient to stop the sidewalk at the property
boundary and then place the required Type III barricades at the property line.
The termination of the sidewalk shown on the plans appears to be at an odd
location midway through the abutting lot.
01/14/2015: The extension of Duff Drive to existing Duff Drive to the east
should be showing more existing features such as existing driveways on both
sides of the street. The new driveway onto Duff might have distance between
driveway edges that are not met in Table 7-3 of LCUASS.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 43 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: The Lemay/Lincoln cross section on the cover sheet labels the
correct cross-section but displays the minor arterial cross section and should be
updated.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Topic: General
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 05/28/2014
09/15/2015: The response indicated that the easement is negated by the
access being only a right-in movement with no exit movement, has it been
vetted that this access would not be open to two way traffic upon the
realignment of Lemay Avenue? I am under the impression that the right-in
movement was only intended in the interim condition of existing Lemay Avenue.
I'm concerned with the premise of the enforceability of the right-in movement
upon Lemay's realignment and the exaggerated movement no longer being
necessary. Under the premise that the private drive would be open to two way
traffic upon the Lemay realignment, the roadway should be designed to be
wider at this time to better allow for two way traffic, and the sight distance
comments would still be applicable.
01/14/2015: Understanding the parameters used in the response letter, a
variance request should still be provided for review prior to hearing.
05/28/2014: The parameters used to calculate sight distance should be
provided. The present standard in LCUASS Figure 7-16 requires a corner sight
distance of 1030 feet based on the 50 mph design speed for Lemay Avenue.
This doesn't appear to be parameters used for the sight distance easement
prescribed on the plat.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/15/2015: The response is noted, but the local portion is still obligated with
this development at time of first building permit. If an arrangement is worked out
where the party that acquires the property provides the local street obligation,
then that's certainly fine as well.
01/14/2015: How is Tract H envisioned to be developed? We may need the
local street portion obligation of realigned Lemay Avenue abutting this parcel at
this time if it's not evident that this Tract is developable. (Further staff discussion
on this has the City requiring the local portion of this tract be obligated with the
development.)
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/15/2015: A letter of intent is needed from the Royval property owner prior to
a hearing. The offsite easement for the roundabout can be a post hearing item.
01/14/2015: The project should be identifying the offsite easements that are
required to develop the project and then provide letters of intent from the
identified property owners prior to hearing. It appears that the Royval's and
Buffalo Run Apartments LLC are among the parties that the Developer would
need to obtain letters of intent from at this time.
A copy of the land swap Agreement signed by Diana and Norman Royval has been supplied.
Comment Number: 26 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/15/2015: The landscaping required may need to be part of the condition
contemplated in Comment 20.
01/14/2015: The Landscape Plan should be identifying the landscaping of the
medians on Lincoln and International as well as the roundabout. A
corresponding underdrain system beneath the medians will also then need to
be designed and provided on the civil plans.
Acknowledged
Comment Number: 28 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/15/2015: The response indicating that this has been coordinated with PFA
is acknowledged. Engineering does not need to review the graphical output,
especially with the roadways no longer being public streets internal to the
project.
01/14/2015: There's been recent "in the field" evaluations done by PFA on their
ability to navigate narrow roadways with features such as neckdowns at
intersections, with the discovery that they've been unable to navigate turning
movements in instances. We'll need to coordinate with PFA on providing turning
template information for review. The turning movements at Cottage Drive and
North Club House Drive will be needed as a public street intersection. PFA may
want additional private roadway intersections evaluated as well.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 29 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/15/2015: The striping plans should be labelling the widths of the travel lanes,
turn lanes, and bike lanes along with indicating taper and storage lengths used
for the turn lane designs.
01/14/2015: The design and right-of-way dedication for realigned Lemay
Avenue needs to account for the separate right turn lane for northbound Lemay
onto eastbound Duff.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 31 Comment Originated: 01/16/2015
09/15/2015: Prior to a public hearing for the project, a letter of intent from the
Royval property consenting to the concept of the access easement and
construction of the connection from Andersonville to Duff Drive.
01/16/2015: Further City staff discussion has confirmed that the indicated
connection for vehicles between the development and the Andersonville
neighborhood can be in an access easement (not necessarily right-of-way). The
design of this connection should be one-way eastbound/southbound and
indicated that way via signage.
A copy of the land swap Agreement signed by Diana and Norman Royval has been supplied.
Comment Number: 32 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: The revised drawings with private drives throughout the interior of
the development instead of some public streets is acceptable from an
Engineering perspective. Presently there appears to be two named private
drives: "Cottage Drive" and "South Club House Drive". Any named private
drives should be reflecting the dedication of tracts on the plat along with the
name of the streets followed by "(Private Drive)" for each named private drive,
in order to define the area in which the street naming occurs. The vetting of
which driveways become named private drives and the identification of
corresponding tracts on the plat should be completed prior to a hearing.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 33 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: With the premise that the some of the entrances off of public
streets will have street names on the private drive, and others do not, please
have the plans specify the placement of "Begin Private Maintenance"
informative signs as was designed with the Lakeview Subdivision completed by
Northern Engineering.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 34 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: The site plan indicates the total number of units as 201, however
the plat appears to show a total of 200 lots. Under the premise that the lots
shown on the plat equate to units on the site plan, there would appear to be a
discrepancy.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 35 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: The plat's indication of the 200 lots being created along with their
indicated lot numbers isn't clearly depicted on the site and landscape plan,
which makes understanding the legal status of the lots in combination with the
proposed development plan site design difficult to understand and review. The
lots lines being created as single family attached along with their unit number
would seem to need to be the most predominant feature on the site, landscape
and civil plans.
An informational overlay exhibit has been supplied to help illustrate platted lotlines and lot numbers on the Site Plan.
Comment Number: 36 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: In general the lot lines that are created on the plat are creating
situations where sidewalk connections to get access into units have to cross lot
lines to get to/from streets and/or parking lots. How is the legal right ensured for
access to the units of the occupier of the dwelling ensured? Under the premise
that every lot is owned and maintained by one property owner, it perhaps
wouldn't be viewed as a trespass type issue, but I'm confused as to how single
family attached aspect would ever allow a clean way to sell lots to other
owner(s) and ensure access is maintained. The manner in which it's subdivided
into single family attached vs. perhaps multi-family units with building envelopes
is confusing from this perspective.
An Outline Proposal has been supplied to address how these items will be resolved through a declaration of covenants to be
recorded against the property following approval of the development plan. This was discussed in further detail in a meeting with
Staff on 10/26/2015.
Comment Number: 37 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: The plans show water and sewer services that aren't extended to
each lot created by the plat, but instead attempts to show a single water and
single sewer service for a clustered group of several lots corresponding with a
single family attached product. I'm wondering if the water/sewer district is aware
of the nuance of the 200 lots being created, as ensuring access and delivery of
utilities to each lot seems unclear, or if there's an acceptable manner to them in
which the services can cross into lot lines and buildings. Will electric and gas
expect to gang their meters for a building, but in doing so would be placing their
respective meters on one lot and then realize they would need to provide their
meters on each individual lot and not find insufficient space to do so? Either we
should have written verification from all the utility providers that they can serve
the site based upon the premise of these being single family attached, or we
should have a utility coordination meeting prior to a hearing.
See response to Comment Number 36. This issue has also been discussed specifically with ELCO Water District and Fort
Collins Wastewater Utility.
Comment Number: 38 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: Division 5.1 of the Land Use Code defines "Lot" to be "...a
designated parcel, tract or area of land established by plat, subdivision or
otherwise permitted by law to be used, occupied or designed to be occupied by
one (1) or more buildings, structures or uses, and which abuts a dedicated
right-of-way, private street or private drive, any of which is at least twenty (20)
feet wide at all points." It would perhaps need to be verified with Zoning on
whether the lots being created on the plat having a width of only 16.33 feet in
some cases is problematic with the Land Use Code defining the 20 foot
minimum width. (this comment should be cleared in Accela at this point)
Comment Number: 39 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: Amenities shown on the site plan such as the shared courtyards,
bike racks, and landscaping appear to cross lots lines (or even in the case of
some the shared courtyard, span four different lots). Shouldn't the amenities not
necessarily span lot lines as it makes ownership and maintenance of these
unclear with the typical scenario of several lot owners? Similar to the question
regarding the sidewalk access to the units, does the aspect of needing to
traverse other lots outside of the lot in which the person inhabiting the dwelling
resides to gain access to bike racks, the shared courtyards, etc. result in a
concern? See response to Comment Number 36. No structures requiring building permits are currently proposed across lotlines.
Comment Number: 40 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: Under the premise that the development remain a single family
attached development with individual lots created, I wonder if it would be
appropriate to have notes on the plat and/or development agreement as notice
to future potential interested purchasers of individual lots (should the product
convert to individual ownership) in the development, that access, utility services,
and amenities cannot be guaranteed?
See response to Comment Number 36
Comment Number: 41 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: Similar to the depiction of the lot lines, the depiction of the
boundary of Tract A should also be clear on the plans.
See response to Comment Number 35
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 25 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/15/2015: Carried over pending verification of Comment 10.
01/14/2015: The Landscape Plan doesn't label the sight distance easement
shown on the plat and shows several Vanderwolf's Pine trees encroaching onto
the sight distance easement. Only limbed deciduous trees can be within a sight
distance easement per the notes on the plat, and the landscaping would need to
be revised with the pine trees out of the easement.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 42 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: Additional right-of-way on Lemay Avenue should be dedicated to
ensure that upon the realignment of Lemay Avenue the sidewalk along Lemay
across the private driveway is fully in right-of-way.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenberger@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/13/2014
05/13/2014: Additional $60.12 due for PDP fees. This is based on a submittal
for 33 single family detached du, 148 non single family detached du, 9,450 sq
non residential, 28.264 acres.
This will be paid prior to public hearing.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Kelly Kimple,
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/28/2014
9/25/2015: There appears to be room to leave the two small isolated wetlands
(wetlands 2 and 3 from the ECS) intact, with a 50' buffer around them and either
remove all of the overflow parking shown on the site plan or leave just the west
edge of spaces. On SP2.0 you show the total required spaces as 666 and the
total provided is 739, which provides an extra 73 spaces. There are 82 spaces
in this overflow lot, so it is possible to keep 10-20 of these spaces on the
western edge of the lot, remove the rest, and thereby leave wetlands 2 and 3
intact with their required buffers, meeting both your parking and environmental
requirements. Furthermore, if the wetland mitigation area within the stormwater
basin is not successful, the buffer and area around the two smaller wetlands
could be further enhanced as upland habitat, which could be detailed as part of
the wetland mitigation plan.
It appears to be feasible to avoid impacts to the wetlands with the project as
currently proposed. If the applicant chooses to continue with the proposal to fill
the wetlands and locate a parking lot in this area, then staff requests a
Modification of Standard to Land Use Code section 3.4.1(C) with a justification
of the applicant's approach. The applicant may pursue a stand alone
modification, or may include the modification alongside the PDP. A plan for
mitigating impacts to the wetland (outside of the stormwater detention area), will
also be required.
05/28/2014: Instead of burying the borrow ditch, is it possible to relocate it to
the north side of the sidewalk? This would allow for on-site mitigation of the
wetlands (0.22 acres) and serve as an attractive amenity for the site. There also
appears to be shallow groundwater in this area.
01/13/2015: This comment was addressed with the following note: A wetland
mitigation area is noted on the site and landscape plans at the location noted.
Additional area is allotted in the detention area as well. Final design for these
areas will be included with FDP. However, it was unclear in the response if the
ditch will be buried. Please confirm whether the ditch is being buried or not. It
appears so on the plans, but please confirm.
9/15/2015: There appears to be room to leave the two small isolated wetlands
(wetlands 2 and 3 from the ECS) intact, with a 50' buffer around them and either
remove all of the overflow parking shown on the site plan or leave just the west
edge of spaces. On SP2.0 you show the total required spaces as 666 and the
total provided is 739, which provides an extra 73 spaces. There are 82 spaces
in this overflow lot, so it is possible to keep 10-20 of these spaces on the
western edge of the lot, remove the rest, and thereby leave wetlands 2 and 3
intact with their required buffers, meeting both your parking and environmental
requirements. Furthermore, if the wetland mitigation area within the stormwater
basin is not successful, the buffer and area around the two smaller wetlands
could be further enhanced as upland habitat, which could be detailed as part of
the wetland mitigation plan.
A justification statement regarding the need for proposed parking and the natural resource value of existing
wetlands was submitted to City staff September 30, 2015. Subsequent meetings with the staff resulted in agreement that the
parking as proposed was not excessive and the .04-acre isolated wetlands could be mitigated in the stormwater detention area
located at the southeast corner of the site.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
09/15/2015: Thank you for submitting a letter from a Professional Ecological
Consultant regarding the suitability of the chosen mitigation site to support
wetlands long-term. The report states that the site might be suitable with
sufficient surface runoff and access to the groundwater table, however,
additional data is needed during the growing season (April 15 - October 1) to
be certain of the potential of this site.
Given the timing of this submittal and that we have not received any additional
monitoring data, the success of this site for wetland mitigation is uncertain.
Therefore, we would only approve mitigation of the borrow ditch wetland (0.18
acres) in this location, which overlaps with your stormwater requirements. The
wetland mitigation area and 50' buffer around it will need to be clearly labeled
on the site and landscape plans, and the stormwater basin should also be
modified to provide a more naturalistic design, including a berm on the
eastern/northeastern side with a thicket of native fruit-bearing and evergreen
trees and shrubs of varying calipers. Additionally, as per comment #1, wetlands
2 and 3 should be left-in-place, with the elimination of at least 50 of the
additional parking spaces in this overflow lot.
See response to Comment Number 1
Conceptual sketches illustrating the proposed grading and landscape for the mitigation area have been submitted for review.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
09/15/2015: Prior to issuance of the Development Construction Permit (DCP),
and prior to prairie dog removal, please submit the results of a burrowing owl
survey completed by a professional, qualified wildlife biologist, and in
accordance with the Division of Parks and Wildlife standards. Note the timing
requirements of these surveys are between March 15 and October 31, as no
burrowing owls are expected to be present between November 1 and March 14
. This issue will be included in Development Agreement language and is
required due to the presence of prairie dogs on the site.
Acknowledged
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
09/15/2015: Prior to issuance of the Development Construction Permit (DCP),
please submit a letter explaining how and when prairie dog removal occurred
at the site and in accordance with the Division of Parks and Wildlife standards.
This issue will be included in Development Agreement language.
Acknowledged
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
09/15/2015: The Natural Habitat Buffer Zone (NHBZ) of fifty feet (50 ft) is
required in Land Use Code 3.4.1(E) for wetlands less than one-third (1/3) acre
in size. The NHBZ needs to be labeled on the site, grading, utility, and
landscape plans delineated for all wetlands and mitigated wetlands.
Acknowledged
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
09/15/15: Please add this note. I do not see this note on current plans.
01/13/2015: Please add the following statement to the notes on any
sheets(including site, landscape, utility, grading, and storm sewer plan) that
show the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone:
"The Natural Habitat Buffer Zone area is meant to be maintained in a native
landscape. Please see Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code for allowable uses
within the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone."
This will help preserve the intention behind the natural habitat buffer zones and
the natural features into the future.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: Prior to Final Plan approval, the following will be needed:
-Additional groundwater monitoring data as recommended by the Ecological
Consultant
-A detailed mitigation and weed management plan
-An itemized estimate of the amount of bond required for wetland mitigation
costs associated with this development
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: Within the natural habitat buffer zone, according to Article 3.4.1(E)
(1)(a), the project shall be designed to preserve or enhance the ecological
character or function and wildlife use of the natural habitat or feature and to
minimize or adequately mitigate the foreseeable impacts of development, and
Article 3.4.1(E)(1)(g), the City has the ability to determine if the existing
landscaping within the buffer zone is incompatible with the purposes of the
buffer zone. From a quantity perspective, additional material should be provided
to meet these standards and planting enhancements should include appropriate
native vegetation, species diversity and variety in vertical structure. Thus, please
provide the following on the landscape plans at or before the time of Final
Plans:
A. Provide additional plant material in accordance with these standards.
B. Label each individual species that will be planted within the natural habitat
buffer zone so staff can fully evaluate the plan for appropriateness.
C. A table listing each specific plant species, quantity, and caliper.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/29/2014
09/16/2015: CONTINUED
01/14/2015:
This comment is continued from 5/29/14. If not already indicated show the
location of stop signs with a defined symbol in the site plan legend. Adjust street
tree locations to a distance of at least 20 feet from stop signs.
05/29/2014:
Please show the locations of street lights and stop signs and adjust street tree
locations as necessary.
Street lights: 40 feet for shade trees and 15 feet for ornamental trees
Stop signs: 20 feet for any tree
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comm ent Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/16/2015: CONTINUED
01/14/2015:
Some street trees at the following locations appear to not be labeled as to
species.
Four street trees located at Duff Drive and North Club House Drive on n North
Club House Drive.
Some street trees located at the corner of Cottage Drive and International
Boulevard.
Some street trees located at Cottage Drive and North Club House Drive NE
corner.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/16/2015: CONTINUED
Providing only drip irrigation to trees with no other irrigation to turf will not
sustain street trees long term as they grow and mature. Providing spray
irrigation to the turf in parkways appears the best way to provide for the future
irrigation of City street trees in parkways.
01/14/2015:
Prairie Turf (Reduced Irrigation) is indicated in the perimeter parkways.
Parkway turf needs to receive irrigation by a pop-up spray or equivalent system.
This should be clarified by possibly describing it as Irrigated Prairie Turf.
Providing for reduced irrigation in landscape areas is a great concept but the
irrigation of street trees still needs to be adequately provided for. Significant
reductions in turf irrigation would limit the growth and survival of street trees.
Provide specific information on how irrigation with this concept will be adequate
to establish and sustain street tree growth. Incorporate information and or
design elements into the project design plan that clearly defines the level of
irrigation that is needed and will be provided for the street trees.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/16/2015: CONTINUED
01/14/2015:
Include 35 upsized mitigation trees on the project. Identify upsized mitigation
trees in the Landscape Material Legend and by direct labeling of trees used as
mitigation trees. Typically placing an asterisk with footnote by mitigation trees in
the Landscape Material Legend and placing an M by those that are direct
labeled has been an effective way to identify mitigation trees.
Canopy Shade trees 3.0 inch caliper
Ornamental trees 2.5 inch caliper
Evergreen trees 8 feet height.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/16/2015: CONTINUED
01/14/2015:
Include species diversity percentages in the Landscape Material Legend.
Adjust quantities if necessary to meet the standard in LUC 3.2.1 D 3 Minimum
species diversity.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/16/2015: CONTINUED
Provide a final landscape plan for the round- about at final plan. Follow the
requirements in the streetscape and median standards. Contact Clark Mapes in
the Planning Department to obtain information on how the round- about will be
reviewed by the City streetscape and median team
01/14/2015:
Will a landscape plan be provided for the round about?
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/16/2015: CONTINUED
01/14/2015:
Tree Selection Comments:
Please list Sensation Boxelder as a large deciduous tree.
Princess Kay Plum by City Forestry Division evaluation has not survived or
thrived well in the Fort Collins area. Consider using an alternative ornamental
tree that might include flowering crabs , Tatarian maple, tree lilac or another
adapted ornamental trees.
Include some Kentucky Coffeetree as street trees. Using Kentucky Coffeetree in
some of the perimeter street tree locations seems appropriate.
Use some additional Bur Oak as street trees possibly in place of some of the
Skymater English Oak.
Toba Hawthorn is listed as conditionally recommended on the Front Range
Tree Recommendation List because of some health and survival issues.
Consider reducing the quantity by using another ornamental tree(s).
Lot 2 Detention Pond Tree Selection Comments:
Change the 4 Greenspire Linden to Honeylocust in the parkway along the south
side of Webster Avenue for improved drought tolerance. Show irrigated turf in
this area.
Using Bur Oak in place of English Oak along the International Boulevard side of
the detention pond area would provide for a more drought tolerant species.
Using Texas Red or Shumard Oak in place of the four Hackberry along the
Lincoln Boulevard side of the Detention Pond would provide for good fall color
and some increased drought tolerance.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 09/16/2015
09/16/2015:
Use the newly developed project landscape, tree protection and street tree
notes. These notes are avaialbe from the Project Planner Pete Wray or the City
Forester. Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/27/2014
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)
2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
2009 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado
2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
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.
Fort Collins Green Code Amendments effective starting 1-1-2012. A copy of
these requirements can be obtained at the Building Office or contact the above
phone number.
Capstone Cottages – project specific concerns:
1. Fire-sprinkler systems are required for R-2 multi-family. A new code
amendment effective in 2014 will require a full NFPA-13 sprinkler system and
not allow a 13-R system. In addition effective Aug1 all duplexes and
property-line townhomes require fire-sprinkler systems.
2. Bedroom egress windows required below 4th floor regardless of
fire-sprinkler.
3. All windows above the 1st floor require minimum sill height of 24”
4. Building code and State statute CRS 9-5 requires project provide
accessible units.
5. New Green Code requires:
a. Upgraded insulation is required for buildings using electric heat or cooling.
b. Exterior walls and roof must meet a STC (sound resistance) rating of 40
min. if building located within 1000ft to train tracks.
c. Low-flow Watersense plumbing fixtures (toilet, faucets, shower heads) are
required.
d. Special combustion safety requirements for natural draft gas appliances.
e. Low VOC interior finishes.
City of Fort Collins
Building Services
Plan Review
416-2341
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/25/2015
09/25/2015:
Dwellings on individual lots must have utilities installed to each property without
crossing adjoiing property lines unless there is an access easement agreement
to allow such.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Todd Vedder, 970-224-6152, tvedder@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Transformer and meter locations will need to be coordinated
through City of Fort Collins Light and Power, 221-6700. Transformers will need
to be within 10ft of paved surface. Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Development charges will apply. An online development
estimating guide can be found at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investmen
t-development-fees/electric-development-fee-estimator
Acknowledged
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: One-line diagram needs to be submitted for the clubhouse
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/14/2015
9/14/2015: Please show public street lighting on the Landscape Plan to ensure
proper clearance requireemnts are met with ornamental and shaded trees
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Department: Outside Agencies
Contact: Pete Wray, 970-221-6754, pwray@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: Boxeldder Sanitation.
Lisa Ford (Larimer County Assessor) was in touch with our office yesterday as
three parcels that are part of Capstone Cottages are in the Boxelder Sanitation
District. These parcels (individually) need to petition for exclusion from the
District. I am attaching the information you will need to provide to the property
owners or you may have them contact me. The soonest the petitions for
exclusion could be addressed is at the February 26 board meeting.
Here is the ownership and respective parcel number per the Larimer County
Assessor office. I suspect that ownership has changed and if so, please let me
know.
Parcel #87072-00-016 Ft Collins Business Center One
Parcel #87072-00-017 Ft Collins Business Center Two
Parcel #87072-00-019 Niforos, Tonia L
Pat
Patricia S. Mathena
Assistant Manager & Controller
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Boxelder Sanitation District
3201 E. Mulberry St., #Q
P. O. Box 1518
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970-498-0604, 970-498-0701 Fax
PMathena@boxeldersanitation.org
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: Larimer County:
I have a new comment to include for this preliminary plat. I noticed that you have
a signature block for a total of three owners.
We have four owners and this is how they hold title: Technically the Ft Collins
Business Center holds title under two different ownerships.
87072-00-002 NORTH VALLEY BANK
87072-00-016 FT COLLINS BUSINESS CENTER ONE
87072-00-017 FT COLLINS BUSINESS CENTER TWO
87072-00-019 NIFOROS TONIA L
Also, just to touch base again on the difference in the parcels tax districts, which
encompass the new sub, I understand that there will be an order recorded for
exclusion from the Boxelder Sanitation District which will accomplish getting all
the parcels into one tax district. I'm hoping this gets done before your final
recording of this plat. If you have questions on the exclusion process, please
contact Lisa Ford in our office as she can answer any questions you may have
on this process. Her direct line is 970-498-7068.
Megan Harrity
Subdivisions Larimer County Assessor
970-498-7065
mharrity@larimer.org
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 03/16/2015
03/16/2015: WATER SUPPLY
The installation of private hydrants require special approved and permitting from
the fire department. 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.
Acknowledged
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: FIRE ACCESS
Minimum width of any fire lane serving a commercial property is 20'. The
Emergency Access Easement overlaid on the private drive connecting the
property from the west side of the complex to Lemay Ave is currently shown as
19'.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: BUILDINGS OVER 30' IN HEIGHT
Only five of the three-story building footprints meet access requirements for
aerial fire apparatus. Compliant buildings are #29,30,31,32,& 45. All other
3-story footprints appear to exceed the 30' maximum distance to the edge of
the fire lane. The Clubhouse also exceeds 30' in height and needs to meet the
same access requirement. See code language below and also Appendix D of
the 2012 International Fire Code for more details.
> AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - WHERE REQUIRED
IFC D105.1: Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the
highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet, approved aerial fire apparatus access
roads shall be provided. For purposes of this section, the highest roof surface
shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the
intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever
is greater.
> AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - WIDTH
IFC D105.2; FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006; and Local Amendments: Aerial fire
apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 30 feet,
exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion
thereof.
> AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - PROXIMITY TO BUILDING
IFC D105.3: 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. The
side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned
shall be approved by the fire code official.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: RESIDENTIAL AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS
As of August 2014, full NFPA 13 sprinkler systems are required in multifamily
residential occupancies.
Acknowledged
Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: CLUBHOUSE
The location of the clubhouse does not meet minimum standards for fire
department access. The building also exceeds 5000 square feet. As such, an
automatic fire sprinkler system will be required. Please contact Assistant Fire
Marshal, Joe Jaramillo with any fire sprinkler related questions at
970-416-2868.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: FDC
> IFC 912.2: Fire Department Connections shall be installed in accordance with
NFPA standards. Fire department connections shall be located on the street
side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point
of fire department vehicle access. The location of the FDC shall be approved by
the fire department.
Acknowledged
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: HYDRANT PLACEMENT
A hydrant is required within 300' of every building within the complex. That
distance is to be measured along the path of vehicle travel. Code language
provided below. The proposed plan shows some areas of deficiency in hydrant
coverage. An additional hydrant will be required as follows:
> In the area of the landscape island at the east end of the head-in parking,
south of Bldg. 16.
> In the area of the landscape island at the east end of the head-in parking,
north of Bldg. 38.
> Along Lemay Avenue, between old Lemay and International Blvd.
> IFC 508.1 and Appendix B: COMMERCIAL REQUIREMENTS: Hydrants to
provide 1,500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 300 feet
to the building, on 600-foot centers thereafter.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: PUBLIC-SAFETY RADIO AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM
New buildings require a fire department, emergency communication system
evaluation after the core/shell but prior to final build out. For the purposes of this
section, fire walls shall not be used to define separate buildings. Where
adequate radio coverage cannot be established within a building, public-safety
radio amplification systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with
criteria established by the Poudre Fire Authority. Poudre Fire Authority Bureau
Admin Policy #07-01
Acknowledged
Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 09/16/2015
09/16/2015: STREET NAMES
A plan for the naming of streets shall be submitted for review and approval by
time of final development plan. Monument signage and a plan for way finding
within the complex should be ready for review at that time as well.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-224-6035, bhamdan@fcgov.com
Topic: Drainage Report
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015
09/17/2015: Currently plans show offsite flows being routed through the
detention pond. Please discuss how this will affect detention pond design,
allowing off site flows to be routed over spillway rather than by increasing
release rate.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Topic: Floodplain
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
05/30/2014:
Add notes to both the plat and the site plan; 1) The entire site is located within
the FEMA-regulatory Poudre River 500-year Floodplain (shaded Zone X). 2)
At-Risk Population and Essential Service Critical Facilities are not allowed
within the limits of the 500-year floodplain.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
05/27/2014: Larimer County has to sign off on the release rate for this
development due to the outfall being the county maintained Lincoln Channel.
Acknowledged
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Please make sure that the storm sewer crossing in International
Boulevard will meet the minimum cover requirements per LCUASS standards
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
1/13/2015: Please document the contributed flows from offiste drainage area
to the north of this site. Show how these will be routed through
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: The proposed detention pond along Lincoln Avenue does not
meet the spirit or the letter of the detention pond landscaping standards. The
pond needs to be naturally landscaped, less symmetrical, . An alternate design
that emphasizes the use of the pond as a multi-purpose amenity with a
naturalized function and some recreational use is recommeded. The City would
like to participate in a discussion on what can be done to enhance this facility
prior to re-submittal.
Conceptual sketches illustrating the proposed grading and landscape for the mitigation area have been submitted for review.
The revised detention pond design meets or exceeds the referenced guidelines.
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
09/09/2015: Repeat Comment - Saw acknowledgment
03/17/2015: Repeat Comment - Saw acknowledgment
01/13/2015: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq-ft, therefore Erosion and
Sediment Control Materials need to be submitted for FDP. The erosion control
requirements are in the Stormwater Design Criteria under the Amendments of
Volume 3 Chapter 7 Section 1.3.3. Current Erosion Control Materials
Submitted 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
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/27/2014
09/17/2015: There are still line over text issues. See redlines.
01/13/2015: There are still line over text issues. See redlines.
05/27/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
09/17/2015: There is still text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched
areas. See redlines.
01/13/2015: There is text that needs to be masked. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 25 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015
09/17/2015: Please add the title of "Capstone Cottages" to all sheets.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 26 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015
09/17/2015: There seem to be some sheets missing, or the sheet numbering is
not consecutive.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/27/2014
09/17/2015: There are still line over text issues. See redlines.
01/13/2015: There are still line over text issues. See redlines.
05/27/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 27 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015
09/17/2015: The titles in the sheet index do not match the titles on the noted
sheets. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 28 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015
09/17/2015: The sheet numbering does not match the sheet references shown
in the sheet keys. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
09/17/2015: No plans were provided for review, so we cannot verify this was
addressed.
01/14/2015: There is text that needs to be masked. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 01/16/2015
09/17/2015: Note #4 is contradictory. If it is not known whether or not there is a
Lienholder, please add a signature block. This can be removed later, if it is not
needed.
01/16/2015: Are there any Lienholders for this property? If so, please add a
signature block. If not, please add a note stating there are none, and include
response in written comments.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 29 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015
09/17/2015: The Sight Distance Easement is not needed if there is no
easement on the Plat. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 30 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015
09/17/2015: Please add the distance for the Basis Of Bearings. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 31 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015
09/17/2015: Please make sure that all Lots, Tracts & Outlots are labeled on all
sheets. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 32 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015
09/17/2015: Please label all surrounding properties with "Unplatted" or the
subdivision name. This includes properties across right of ways. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 33 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015
09/17/2015: Should the little triangle noted on sheet 2 be conveyed to other
owner? See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 34 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015
09/17/2015: All easements must be labeled & locatable. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 35 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015
09/17/2015: All internal Lots must be tied to the Plat boundary in some way.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 36 Comment Originated: 09/18/2015
09/18/2015: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 37 Comment Originated: 09/18/2015
09/18/2015: Specific names are needed for the ownership in the Land Use
Table. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 38 Comment Originated: 09/18/2015
09/18/2015: Please add dedication information for all street rights of way. See
redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 39 Comment Originated: 09/18/2015
09/18/2015: Is International Blvd. the correct name for the street running along
the east side of the property?
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 40 Comment Originated: 09/18/2015
09/18/2015: Please add "Matchline" to the lines on sheets 2 & 3. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 41 Comment Originated: 09/18/2015
09/18/2015: Please remove "Proposed Right Of Way", and add "EAE" to the
legend. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 42 Comment Originated: 09/18/2015
09/18/2015: What is the line noted along Lot 5? is this the Sight Distance
Easement? See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 43 Comment Originated: 09/18/2015
09/18/2015: Please add bearings and/or distances as marked. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 44 Comment Originated: 09/18/2015
09/18/2015: Please remove all mark lines on sheet 3. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 45 Comment Originated: 09/18/2015
09/18/2015: All reception numbers for documents recorded by separate
document, must be added prior to producing mylars.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 46 Comment Originated: 09/18/2015
09/18/2015: Please show what was reset for the easterly boundary corner as
noted on sheet 3. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 05/27/2014
09/17/2015: There is still text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched
areas. See redlines.
01/14/2015: There are still masking issues. See redlines.
05/27/2014: Please mask all text within hatched areas, or as marked. See
redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 05/27/2014
09/17/2015: There are still line over text issues. See redlines.
01/14/2015: There are still line over text issues. See redlines.
05/27/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 47 Comment Originated: 09/18/2015
09/18/2015: The titles in the sheet index do not match the titles on the noted
sheets. See redlines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: The TIS acknowledges the need for a southbound right turn lane at
Lemay / Lincoln, and this development is currently proposing to add 15% to that
movement. This improvement is not shown in the plans. Will this be a variance
request?
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: This TIS acknowledges that at the site access and Lemay the
northbound right turn will warrant a right turn lane. The warrant is 40. The
proposed turns are 106. The TIS recommends not installing the lane since it is
'temporary'. Will this be a variance request?
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: The long term geometry at new Lemay and Duff includes a
northbound right turn lane and a westbound left turn lane. The ultimate layout
(and ROW dedicated now) should accommodate this, and Duff should be built
for this.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: There is some parking shown to be very close to intersections.
(Such as site access to new Lemay). Are parking setbacks to ROW met?
Throat distances to major intersecions (such as Lemay and International) should
be reviewed.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Topic: Traffic Impact Study
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: The TIS acknowledges that the pedestrian LOS is not met.
Additional information on what is not met, why, and to what extent Capstone IS
providing ped facilities I think will be needed as the project moves forward.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: The TIS notes that three intersection do not meet LOS standards.
Additional information/narrative/explanation on these specific intersections, and
to what extent Capstone is impacting these intersections (especially
Lemay/Buckingham and Lemay/Vine) I think will be needed as the project
moves forward.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Department: Transportation Planning
Contact: Emma Belmont, 970-224-6197, ebelmont@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/28/2014
01/15/2015: The site plan is difficult to verify if the stop shown meets our needs
for ADA accessibility. Please revise the plan to show the bus stop upgrades
we have discussed on phone calls and in the Staff Review meeting. I have also
provided some example stop designs for your review, this stop needs to be a
type III stop. Take a look at the options and choose the one that works best for
you. Due to line of sight concerns and potential traffic back up in the
roundabout, please move the stop to the west side of the drive aisle into the
development. I'm happy to discuss this further to help out as needed.
05/28/2014: The City of Fort Collins values providing accessible transportation
options to all residents and in accordance with the LUC Section 3.6.5 all new
development shall provide ADA accessible bus stop facilities in appropriate
locations. The location of this project is served by one existing route on Lincoln
Avenue and one planned route on Future Lemay Avenue. Please provide a bus
stop pad on Lincoln Avenue, approximately 50'-80' west of International
Boulevard and one just north of the property line on Future Lemay Avenue. The
bus stop pads shall be 22' wide adjacent to the street and 12' deep, they need
to be attached to the sidewalk and curb and be within the public right-of-way or
in a Transit Easement. Please refer to Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards detail 711 for more information and feel free to contact me if you
need assistance locating the stops.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/15/2015
01/15/2015: Please also include the bus stop on the opposite side of the
street.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/15/2015
01/15/2015:
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-224-6035, bhamdan@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015
09/17/2015: Please differentiate between City of Fort Collins sewer lines, by
calling out all publicly owned COFC lines on the plans, differentiating them from
private utilities or ELCO lines.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
01/13/2015: Please add notes on the cover sheet to show that sanitary sewer
service for this site is provided by City of Fort Collins Utilities and water service
is provided by ELCO. Please update the contact list names for Fort Collins
Utilities as it is outdated.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/13/2015
05/29/2014: Minimum easement width for sanitary sewer is 30 feet (15 feet
each side of the sewer). This will apply to the existing sewer crossing the site
and the new proposed sewers.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/17/2015
09/17/2015: The plat shows that these units will be platted as single family
attached lots. City code requires a sewer service be extended to each property
which would require that each single family attached unit have a separate sewer
service. City staff will consult with the City Attorney's Office and investigate this
code requirement and how it applies in this case.
Pursuant to further discussions with the Wastewater Utility, the internal sanitary sewer mains (and services) will be a private
system. Thus, providing one service per building is acceptable.
Department: Zoning
Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: The one central trash and recycling location for the entire project
does meet code. Please provide further details as notes on the site plan that
discuss the convenient trash and recycling pickups.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/14/2015
01/14/2015: Are the raised cross walks acceptable by other interests of the
project?
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: Eaves are allowed to encroach a setback 2.5 feet LUC 3.8.19(A) (6).
Post of the porch is required to meet the setback.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/15/2015
09/15/2015: The project t is meeting the Handicap spaces. However, the
location of the handicap space near the maintenance building may be under
used. There are not handicap spaces near the Club house, perhaps this would be a
better location for one.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/18/2015
09/18/2015: Please add street tress along Lemay. Please include the
landscaping around the detention pond and round about when design details
are complete.
Please add trees in along the drive from Duff.
Will be addressed with Final Compliance Plans