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281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov.com/developmentreview
August 12, 2016
Sam Coutts
RIPLEY DESIGN, INC.
419 CANYON AVE, STE 200
Fort Collins, CO 80528
RE: Timberline Storage, MJA160003, Round Number 1
Comment Summary:
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com
Topic: General
08/10/2016: The drawings need to reflect the the upgrading of the (pink) access
ramps along the property (at the northwest corner of Midpoint Drive and Sprecht
Point Road, as well as the two existing driveways to remain at Midpoint Drive and
Sprecht Point Road to current City/ADA standards with truncated dome detection.
Please add this indication to the plans and include LCUASS detail 1607. A sidewalk
permit will be required for the upgrades to the access ramps. Note that the depiction
of the access ramps for the driveway out to Midpoint Drive doesn't appear to match
how it was built (leads straight across, and not diagonal).
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
08/10/2016: Please ensure that the property lines and lots 1 and 2 are identified on
all plan sets. The grading plan of the civil set, as well as the site and landscape plan
sheets are missing components of either the property lines or the lot numbers. I
would want to verify whether the limits of grading for the project remain on-site or if
off-site easements from abutting property owner(s) (and a letter of intent before
hearing) is needed.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
08/10/2016: The site plan specifies a phasing of the buildings. Under that premise
the civil drawings should be reflecting a phasing plan to understand what sort of
on-site utility, drainage, and private roadway infrastructure would be built with which
phase (or if all the utility, drainage, and private roadway infrastructure would be in
place with the first phase.) Under this premise, the erosion control may need a
corresponding phasing plan and securitization as part of the development
agreement.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
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, Clay Frickey, at
970-224-6045 or cfrickey@fcgov.com.
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08/10/2016: Plat language appears to be outdated, please update this as noted in
3(n) of the following link:
http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/pdf/subdivision_plat_final_submittal_requi
rements_2016.pdf
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
08/10/2016: The plat appears to be vacating existing easements dedicated with the
original Spring Creek Center P.U.D. and rededicating new easements, based upon
a different access easement width to Lot 5 (30' instead of the original 40'), as well
as a different utility easement width behind the right-of-way. Under this presumption,
I believe the plat should be providing more clarification with labelling the existing
easements north of the property as existing, and also a note on the plat indicating
that all previous easements of record within the platted boundary are hereby vacated
and rededicated as depicted.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
08/10/2016: I would question the narrowing of the utility easement width behind the
rights-of-way from 12 feet to 9 feet from the perspective that it doesn't appear to be
of impact to the plan keep the same width (except possibly Building J) and there is
at least one identified existing utility that is within the existing 12 feet but would be
outside an easement if reduced to 9 feet (an electric line in proximity to the existing
driveway that remains on Midpoint Drive.) We should have verification from all the
utility providers that existing facilities aren't impacted by the reduced easement and
would consent to in essence a vacation of 3 feet of existing utility easement as part
of the replat.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
08/08/2016: More detail is needed on the Landscape Plan including both scientific
names and common names for all plantings and/or seed mixes. Note the City of
Fort Collins Land Use Code [Section 3.2.1 (E)(3)], requires that to the extent
reasonably feasible, all plans be designed to incorporate water conservation
materials and techniques. This includes use of low-water-use plants and grasses in
landscaping or re-landscaping and reducing bluegrass lawns as much as possible.
Native plants and wildlife-friendly (ex: pollinators; songbirds) landscaping and
maintenance are also encouraged. Please see City of Fort Collins website on Native
Plants for further information and species references:
http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/native-plants.php
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/08/2016
08/08/2016: The Landscape Plan says: "meters shall be screened by shrub beds."
However, details are not provided. If using shrubs for screening purposes, suggest:
evergreen shrubs and/or medium to large deciduous shrubs. In planting table(s)
separate shrubs list(s) into: evergreen; small deciduous; medium deciduous; large
deciduous. Also include installation size (height and/or gallon size or both).
Consider: P. mugo (Mops Mugho Pine or Shrubby Swiss Mountain Mugho Pine); P.
Americana (American plum); P. virginiana (Chokecherry); C. sericea (Dogwood); R.
aureum (Golden currant); C. nauseosus (Rubber rabbitbrush); A. alnifolia
(Serviceberry).
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/08/2016
08/08/2016: Recommend contacting Tim Buchanan, City Forester (970-221-6361 or
tbuchanan@fcgov.com) for input regarding tree species recommendations for this
development project.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/08/2016
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Topic: Lighting Plan
08/08/2016: THANK YOU for selecting 3000K or less LED fixtures in accordance
with The American Medical Association (AMA) and International Dark-Sky
Association (IDA) recommendations. For further information regarding health effects
and night lighting please see:
http://darksky.org/ama-report-affirms-human-health-impacts-from-leds/
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/08/2016
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
08/10/2016:
Place the street tree notes, currently listed as notes 18-22, under a separate
heading labeled Street Tree Notes.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
08/10/2016:
Royal Red Maple is used in parking lot peninsulas. Norway maples can become
stressed in these types of sites. Evaluate using a more adapted canopy shade tree
in these locations.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
08/10/2016:
Show the locations of any stop sings with a distinct symbol or the stop sign. Check
street tree placement to be at least 20 feet from any stop sign. Also show any
locations of City street lights and if there will be any by the site then provide the LUC
separation between street trees and lights.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
08/10/2016:
If there are any existing trees on the site then contact the City Forestry for an on-site
inspection to review and obtain inventory information for a tree mitigation and
protection plan.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Rob Irish, 970-224-6167, rirish@fcgov.com
Topic: General
08/09/2016: Transformer location shown on the plans looks to be out of access
from Midpoint Dr. This could be solved if a hard surface is extended from Midpoint
Dr. to the transformer. Please coordinate the location with L & P Engineering.
Transformer location must be within 10' of an all weather surface capable of
supporting a line truck.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
08/09/2016: Any relocation or modification to the existing electric facilities will be at
the owners expense. If Light & Power's existing electric facilities are to remain
within the limits of the project they must be in a utility easement.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
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08/09/2016: Electric Capacity Fee and Building Site charges will apply to this
development. Please click on the following link for Estimated Light & Power charges
and the Light & Power Fee calculator.
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-de
velopment-fees
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
08/09/2016: Please contact Light & Power Engineering if you have any questions at
221-6700. Please reference our Electric Service Standards at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
08/09/2016:
Comment Number: Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
Comment Number: Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
07/26/2016: FIRE CONTAINMENT:
The project team acknowledges that all buildings over 5,000 sq. ft. will utilize Fire
Containment. Fire Containment will be applicable to all buildings over 5,000 sq. ft.
regardless of (conditioned and non-conditioned). Plans for fire containment shall be
required at time of building permit.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/26/2016
08/10/2016: FIRE LANES
The limits of the EAE as labeled on the current plat do not seem to be consistent
with the limits of the EAE shown on the site plan.
It is recommended that the Emergency Access Easement, along the southern
portion of the site, be revised as per city staff meeting on 8/10/16. The outer loop
drive aisle would be included as part of the EAE. Please contact me with any
questions. See also next comment regarding access to water supply.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/26/2016
08/10/2016: WATER SUPPLY
A hydrant is required within 300' of any commercial building as measured along an
approved path of vehicle travel. At this time, two unconditioned storage buildings
remain just outside of access by definition. While no additional hydrants are being
requested, the fire marshal would like to see what measures can be taken to
improve hydrant access on the southern portion of the site. As discussed in the city
staff meeting on 8/10/2016, providing a 20' wide emergency vehicle access gate off
of Midpoint Drive at the existing curb cut would provide adequate water supply to the
southern portion of the site. The gate would be posted with "Emergency Access
Only" signage. Please contact me with any questions.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/26/2016
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08/10/2016: FIRE LANE MARKING
The limits of the fire lane shall be fully defined. Fire lane sign locations should be
indicated on future plan sets however the applicant should understand that additional
signage may be required at time of inspection and final CO. Code language provided
below.
> IFC D103.6: Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads
shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING - FIRE LANE signs complying with
Figure D103.6. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches wide by 18
inches high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be
posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by Section
D103.6.1 or D103.6.2.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Clay Frickey, 970-224-6045, cfrickey@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
08/04/2016: The proposed building elevations do not provide enough articulation.
Consider using cultured stone pillasters to break up the building where the
downspouts are located. Also consider changes in roof height or roof form to further
break up the mass of the building.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/04/2016
08/04/2016: Please submit a sample of the culture stone proposed. Staff wants to
ensure the stone used is of requisite quality.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/04/2016
Topic: General
08/04/2016: Thank you for the analysis of primary and secondary uses in and
around Midpoint Dr. For this analysis to be compelte, however, staff needs the
analysis performed for the entire E zone district in and around Prospect and
Timberline. Please include the E zoned parcels north of Prospect and west of
Timberline as part of an updated primary/secondary use analysis.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/04/2016
Topic: Landscape Plans
08/04/2016: Land Use Code section 3.2.1(D)(1)(c) for full tree stocking requires that
50% of all trees used to meet this code requirement shall be canopy shade trees.
None of the trees shown for meeting this standard are canopy shade trees. Please
adjust the species mix to meet this code requirement.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/04/2016
08/04/2016: When you figure out the locations of light poles on Midpoint Dr and
Specht Point Rd, you will need to adjust the locations of the street trees to ensure
adequate spacing. Canopy shade trees must be at least 40' away from light poles.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/04/2016
08/04/2016: Generally speaking, the level of detail provided thus far on the
landscape plan is ok. With that being said, staff recommends putting some more
detail on the shrub plantings. The shrubs will be providing a significant amount of
screening and it is difficult to know how effective the shrub plantings will be in
providing screening without further details. You could add more detail at Final Plan
but these details could potentially hold up the project during that phase of the
development review process.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/04/2016
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08/04/2016: How much of a spread do the proposed trees and shrubs have? Given
the amount of frontage the site has on public streets and private access drives, you
should make sure to incorporate plants that have a wide spread to enhance the
screening of the site. Coordinate with Tim Buchanan on species selection to
provide the best year-round screening.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/04/2016
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
08/09/2016: Erosion Control Report is acceptable. Erosion Control Plan has
redlines that will need to be addressed. Erosion Control Escrow Calc. was not found
pleased supply based on redlines from the erosion control plan. If you need
clarification concerning the erosion control section, or if there are any questions
please contact Jesse Schlam 970-218-2932 or email @ jschlam@fcgov.com
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
08/09/2016: Please revise the LID calculations per meeting on 8//8/16 with Northern
Engineering.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
08/09/2016: The Stormceptor can be used to treat the site's drainage to meet the
standard water quality requirement, but not for LID mitigation.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
08/09/2016: Please provide a LID exhibit and table in the report and on the drainage
plan.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
08/09/2016: Grass buffer treatment can be counted towards the LID requirement for
the perimeter sub-basins.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
08/09/2016: Some additional data is needed to determine if the chambers have the
required water quality and detention volume.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
08/09/2016: No comments.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
Topic: Construction Drawings
08/10/2016: Please revise the sub-title to match the Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
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08/10/2016: 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¿.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
08/10/2016: Some of the sheet titles in the sheet index do not match the sheet titles
on the noted sheets. See redlines. **Please Note: All redlines are electronic.**
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
08/10/2016: All benchmark statements must match on all sheets.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
08/10/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
08/10/2016: 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.
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
08/10/2016: There are vertical datums that are incorrectly referenced. See redlines.
Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
Topic: Landscape Plans
08/09/2016: No comments.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
Topic: Lighting Plan
08/10/2016: Please correct the sheet numbering to match the other sheets.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 08/10/2016
Topic: Plat
08/09/2016: Please correct the range shown in the section corner descriptions. See
redlines. **Please Note: All redlines are electronic.**
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
08/09/2016: Please provide current acceptable monument records for the aliquot
corners shown. These should be emailed directly to Jeff at jcounty@fcgov.com
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
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08/09/2016: Please see the monuments marked that need to be upgraded. See
redlines.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
08/09/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
Topic: Site Plan
08/09/2016: Please revise the legal description as marked. See redlines. **Please
Note: All redlines are electronic.**
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
08/09/2016: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas.
See redlines.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
08/09/2016: There are cut off text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
08/09/2016: Some of the easement descriptions shown are incorrect. If they are
going to stay on the plan, they should match what is shown on the Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Nicole Hahn, 970-221-6820, nhahn@fcgov.com
Topic: General
08/09/2016: Sidewalks are needed along the north frontage.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
Topic: Traffic Impact Study
08/09/2016: The submitted traffic study information has been reviewed and the
conclusions accepted.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
08/08/2016: 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
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/08/2016
Comment Number: Comment Originated: 08/08/2016
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
08/09/2016: The fire line needs to be 6 inches, not 2 inches.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
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08/09/2016: The 1-inch water service is in conflict with a shade tree.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
08/09/2016: Further investigation is needed on the existing service for the car wash
to the west of the site.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
Department: Zoning
Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2338, mglasgow@fcgov.com
Topic: General
08/09/2016: Please include more detail in landscape plan for shrub locations and
species.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/09/2016
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