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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2620 W. ELIZABETH ST., SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED - PDP - PDP160037 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEWCommunity Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com June 13, 2016 Tony Wille Flagstone Investments, LLC PO Box 2796 Gillette, WY 8513882717 Re: 2620 W Elizabeth St - Single-Family Detached - RESPONSES Description of project: This is a request to build a 8-10 single family detached homes at 2620 W Elizabeth St (parcel #9716253001). The development would take access off Elizabeth St and would be served by a private drive. Each home would be 2-3 stories in height. The site is located in the Low Density Residential (RL) zone district. This proposal will be subject to Administrative (Type I) review. Please see the following summary of comments regarding the project request referenced above. The comments offered informally by staff during the Conceptual Review will assist you in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. If you have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through the Project Planner, Clay Frickey, at 970-224-6045 or cfrickey@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Zoning Contact: Ali van Deutekom, 970-416-2743, avandeutekom@fcgov.com 1. The maximum built square footage of each home can be up to 1/3rd of the lot square footage. So, a 6,000 SF lot can build up to 2,000 SF of home. We do not count the first 720 SF of garage. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sboyle@fcgov.com 1. Existing water mains in the vicinity include a 12-inch main in Elizabeth and 1 6-inch main dead ending at the property line from Pear Street. The only existing sewer main in the vicinity is an 8- inch main just north of the site in Pear Street. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Connections completed accordingly. 2. The proposed site plans, as shown, do not appear to allow for connection to the water and sewer mains in Pear Court. The sewer main in Pear Court is the only feasible connection point for this development. In addition, to adequately serve this site, a water main loop will be needed that connects the 6-inch main in Pear Court to the 12-inch main in Elizabeth. RESPONSE: Acknowledged, Loop completed. 3. Water service for the existing house is tapped from the main in Elizabeth. This service will need to be reused or abandoned at the main with this development. There does not appear to be sewer service to this property at this time. RESPONSE: Water service to remain. A connection to the new sanitary line will be required. 4. The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these requirements can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards RESPONSE: Thank you 5. Development fees and water rights will be due at building permit. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Department: Traffic Operations Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com 1. The anticipated change in traffic volume is not expected to rise to the threshold of needing a TIS. Based on section 4.2.3.D of LCUASS, the Traffic Impact Study requirement can be waived. Although the official study can be waived, there will be some traffic related items that need to be addressed, such as access location, potential neighborhood impacts etc. RESPONSE: Thank you we appreciate the waiver. 2. The preferred access from a traffic operational standpoint would be off the neighborhood street, not from West Elizabeth. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 3. There are some adjacent street improvements along West Elizabeth that will be needed. They should be consistent with the proposals in the West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Plan. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 4. Think about great bike and pedestrian connections to neighboring areas. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sboyle@fcgov.com 1. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Canal Importation Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. RESPONSE: Comment acknowledged 2. A drainage report, erosion control report, and construction plans are required and they must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. The drainage report must address the four-step process for selecting structural BMPs. There is a final site inspection required when the project is complete and the maintenance is handed over to an HOA or another maintenance organization. The erosion control report requirements are in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Section 1.3.3, Volume 3, Chapter 7 of the Fort Collins Amendments. If you need clarification concerning this section, please contact the Erosion Control Inspector, Jesse Schlam at 224-6015 or jschlam@fcgov.com. RESPONSE: Comment acknowledged 3. Onsite detention is required for the runoff volume difference between the 100-year developed inflow rate and the 2-year historic release rate. The outfall point for this site is into the Elizabeth Street right-of-way. RESPONSE: Comment acknowledged. Refer to the Preliminary Drainage Report for additional detail. 4. Fifty percent of the site runoff is required to be treated using the standard water quality treatment as described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Volume 3-Best Management Practices (BMPs). (http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms- guideli nes-regulations/stormwater-criteria) Extended detention is the usual method selected for water quality treatment; however the use of any of the BMPs is encouraged. RESPONSE: Comment acknowledged. Refer to the Preliminary Drainage Report for additional detail. 5. Low Impact Development (LID) requirements are required on all new or redeveloping property which includes sites required to be brought into compliance with the Land Use Code. These require a higher degree of water quality treatment with one of the two following options: A. 50% of the newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID techniques and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious. RESPONSE: Comment acknowledged. Refer to the Preliminary Drainage Report for additional detail. To the maximum extent practicable, the design addresses comment 3 and 4. 75% of all newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID techniques. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all onsite drainage facilities will be included as part of the Development Agreement. More information and links can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/stormwater-quality/low-impact- development RESPONSE: Comment acknowledged. Refer to the Preliminary Drainage Report for additional detail. To the maximum extent practicable, the design addresses comment 3 and 4. 6. Per Colorado Revised Statute §37-92-602 (8) effective August 5, 2015, criteria regarding detention drain time will apply to this project. As part of the drainage design, the engineer will be required to show compliance with this statute using a standard spreadsheet (available on request) that will need to be included in the drainage report. Upon completion of the project, the engineer will also be required to upload the approved spreadsheet onto the Statewide Compliance Portal. This will apply to any volume based stormwater storage, including extended detention basins and bio-retention cells. RESPONSE: Comment acknowledged. 7. The 2016 city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $8,217/acre for new impervious area over 350 sq. ft. and there is a $1,045.00/acre review fee. No fee is charged for existing impervious area. These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is issued. Information on fees can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant- investment-developme nt-fees or contact Jean Pakech at 221-6375 for questions on fees. There is also an erosion control escrow required before the Development Construction permit is issued. The amount of the escrow is determined by the design engineer, and is based on the site disturbance area, cost of the measures, or a minimum amount in accordance with the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual. RESPONSE: Comment acknowledged. Department: Historic Preservation Contact: Maren Bzdek, 970-221-6206, mbzdek@fcgov.com 1. Any exterior changes to or demolition of buildings 50 years old or older need to be reviewed under the City’s Demolition/Alteration Review Process (Municipal Code Section 14-72). This process determines a building or structure’s eligibility to qualify for recognition as a Fort Collins Landmark. The determination of eligibility requires current color photographs of all sides of each building or structure, provided by the applicant. Sufficient photos should be taken to show the current condition of the building, especially any previous alterations or additions. Additionally, photos of the front elevation of abutting buildings or structures in each direction are also required, to show the context of the building. Digital photos are encouraged, and may be sent to mbzdek@fcgov.com. Hard copies may be sent to P.O. Box 580, 80522; or dropped off at CDNS, 1st Floor, 281 N. College Ave. RESPONSE: Acknowledged and submitted. 2. If any of the buildings or structures are found to be individually eligible for Landmark designation, then the project would be reviewed for compliance with LUC Section 3.4.7. Section 3.4.7. is intended to ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible: (1) historic sites, structures or objects are preserved and incorporated into the proposed development and any undertaking that may potentially alter the characteristics of the historic property is done in a way that does not adversely affect the integrity of the historic property; and (2) new construction is designed to respect the historic character of the site and any historic properties in the surrounding neighborhood. RESPONSE: Acknowledged and submitted. None found to be eligible for historic preservation 3. Historic Preservation Staff and the Landmark Preservation Commission are always available to assist with free professional advice and complimentary design reviews on issues affecting historic properties. RESPONSE: Thank you Department: Fire Authority Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org 1. FIRE LANES Fire access is required to within 150' of all exterior portions of the building, or facility as measured by an approved route around the perimeter. For the purposes of this section, fire access cannot be measured from an arterial road. All fire lanes or private roads serving as fire lanes shall be dedicated as an Emergency Access Easement and be designed to standard fire lane specifications. Dead-end roads in excess of 660' in length require a second point of access. Bringing access in from Pear St. would not appear to trigger a second point of access, however a turnaround would be required. Code language and fire lane specifications provided below. > IFC 503.1.1: Approved fire Lanes shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. When any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access, the fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension if the building is equipped throughout with an approved, automatic fire- sprinkler system. RESPONSE: Understood. Thank you. FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to the design criteria already contained in relevant standards and policies, any new fire lane must meet the following general requirements: > Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. > Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot minimum overhead clearance. > Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons. > Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. > The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. Turning radii shall be detailed on submitted plans. > Be visible by painting and/or No Parking-Fire Lane signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. > Additional access requirements exist for buildings greater than 30' in height. Refer to Appendix D of the 2012 IFC or contact PFA for details. International Fire Code 503.2.3, 503.2.4, 503.2.5, 503.3, 503.4 and Appendix D; FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006 and Local Amendments. RESPONSE: Understood. Thank you. 2. CUL-DE-SACS  FCLUC 3.6.2(B): Cul-de-sacs are permitted only if they do not exceed 660 feet in length and have a turnaround at the end with a minimum outside turning radius of 50 feet (100 foot diameter). RESPONSE: Understood. Thank you. 3. WATER SUPPLY  IFC 508.1 and Appendix B: RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Within the Urban Growth Area, hydrants to provide 1,000 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 400 feet to any building, on 800-foot centers thereafter. RESPONSE: Understood. Thank you. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette@fcgov.com 1. An Ecological Characterization Study is required by Section 3.4.1 (D)(1) as the site is within 500 feet of a natural habitat feature (irrigation ditch). Please note the buffer zone standard of 50’ for ditches that are identified as wildlife corridors, as outlined in Section 3.4.1(E) of the Land Use Code, as you proceed with your site design process. Based on site conditions, a memo-based ECS can be submitted that addresses (a) the type of vegetation present on the site and particularly along the ditch, (b) what wildlife utilize the ditch area, (c) based on your ecologist’s professional opinion, whether or not the ditch in this area qualifies as a wildlife corridor, and (d) the extent of any wetlands along the ditch. Once we have this information, staff will be able to better evaluate whether the buffer zone standards should be applied and the implications to your project as a result. Please note that the Ecological Characterization Study is due a minimum of 10 days prior to the PDP submittal. RESPONSE: ECS submitted to the City in August 2016 2. With respect to landscaping and design, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2.1 (E)(3), requires that you use low-water-use plants and grasses in your landscaping or re- landscaping and reduce bluegrass lawns as much as possible. Native and wildlife-friendly landscaping is encouraged as well. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 3. The applicant should make note of Article 3.2.1(C) that requires developments to submit a landscape and tree protection plan, and if receiving water service from the City, an irrigation plan, that: "...(4) protects significant trees, natural systems, and habitat, and (5) enhances the pedestrian environment". Note that a significant tree is defined as a tree having DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) of six inches or more. If any of the trees within this site have a DBH of greater than six inches, a review of the trees shall be conducted with Tim Buchanan, City Forester (970-221-6361 or tbuchanan@fcgov.com) to determine the status of the existing trees and any mitigation requirements that could result from the proposed development. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Meeting will be schedule with the City after 1st submittal to provide any time required to work through major site / drainage issues first 4. If tree mitigation is necessary, please include the following note on the tree mitigation plan and/or landscape plan, as appropriate: “All tree removal shown shall be completed outside of the songbird nesting season (Feb 1 - July 31) or a survey will be conducted of the trees to be removed to ensure that no active nests are present." RESPONSE: Acknowledged 5. In regard to LED light fixtures, IDA (International Dark-Sky Association) recommends using lighting that has a color temperature of no more than 3000 degrees Kelvin in order to limit the amount of blue light in the night environment, as blue light brightens the night sky more than any other color of light. Both LED and metal halide fixtures contain large amounts of blue light in their spectrum, and exposure to blue light at night has been shown to harm human health and endanger wildlife. Please consider a warmer color temperature (warm white, 3000K or less) for your LED light fixtures. Please also consider fixtures with dimming capabilities so that light levels can be adjusted as needed. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 6. Please be aware, the creation or enforcement of covenants that prohibit or limit xeriscape or drought-tolerant landscapes, or that require primarily turf-grass are prohibited by both the State of Colorado and the City of Fort Collins. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 7. 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. Green Building Program: http://www.fcgov.com/enviro/green-building.php, contact Tony Raeker at 970-416-4238 or traeker@fcgov.com 2. Solar Energy: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/residential/renewables/solar-contractors-resources, contact Norm Weaver at 970-416-2312 or nweaver@fcgov.com 3. Urban Agriculture: http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/urbanagriculture.php Please consider the City's sustainability goals and ways for your development to engage with these efforts. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Katie Sexton, 970-221-6501, ksexton@fcgov.com 1. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit. Please contact Matt Baker at 224-6108 if you have any questions. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 2. The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For additional information on these fees, please see: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev- review.php RESPONSE: Acknowledged 3. Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be replaced or restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense prior to the acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. All public sidewalk, driveways and ramps existing or proposed adjacent or within the site need to meet ADA standards, if they currently do not, they will need to be reconstructed so that they do meet current ADA standards as a part of this project. The existing driveway will need to be evaluated to determine if the slopes and width will meet ADA requirements or if they need to be reconstructed so that they do. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 4. This project is responsible for the design and construction of public improvements along its Elizabeth frontage, including curb, gutter, parkway, and detached sidewalk. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 5. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at: http://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm RESPONSE: Acknowledged 6. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary or required by the City for this project. This shall including the standard utility easements that are to be provided behind the right-of-way (15 foot along Elizabeth 9 foot along Pear Street). RESPONSE: Per the West Plum Street Plat, 30’ of R.O.W is being shown with this submittal. The face of the existing house is 10.5’ from the 30’ R.O.W. therefore 10’ is being shown for the utility easement. Per the 2-lane arterial standard 22’ of R.O.W. would be required instead of the 30’ to meet the north half (42’) of the 84’ R.O.W. 2 lane arterial requirements. Dedicating the 22’ of R.O.W., as was noted as an early meeting with staff, would allow the 15’ easement. Our preference would be to revise to the 22’ R.O.W. 7. Access spacing standards for a 2-lane arterial (460 feet CL to CL) will prohibit access from Elizabeth for this development (if necessary an emergency access only may be permitted). As noted on the West Plum Street PUD Plat: “When Tract A (2620 W Elizabeth) develops, Pear Street shall be extended to provide public street access for Tract A.” It seems that the intention was for the property to take access from Pear Street rather than Elizabeth. RESPONSE: Access will be taken from Pear Street via a private drive. 8. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is finalized. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. 9. As of January 1, 2015 all development plans are required to be on the NAVD88 vertical datum. Please make your consultants aware of this, prior to any surveying and/or design work. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 10. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 11. All fences, barriers, posts or other encroachments within the public right-of-way are only permitted upon approval of 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: Acknowledged 12. Any rain gardens within the right-of-way cannot be used to treat the development/ site storm runoff. We can look at the use of rain gardens to treat street flows – the design standards for these are still in development. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 13. 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. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 14. In regards to construction of this site: the public right-of-way shall not be used for staging or storage of materials or equipment associated with the Development, nor shall it be used for parking by any contractors, subcontractors, or other personnel working for or hired by the Developer to construct the Development. The Developer will need to find a location(s) on private property to accommodate any necessary Staging and/or parking needs associated with the completion of the Development. Information on the location(s) of these areas will be required to be provided to the City as a part of the Development Construction Permit application. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Department: Electric Engineering Contact: Rob Irish, 970-224-6167, rirish@fcgov.com 1. Light & Power has existing single-phase electric facilities stubbed at this proposed site from Pear St. Power will most likely come from Pear St. A utility easement will be necessary to bring power through the lots on the North portion of the site. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 2. Any relocation or modification to existing electric facilities will be at the expense of the owner/developer. If Light & Power’s existing electric facilities are to remain within the limits of the project they must be located within a utility easement. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 3. Transformer location needs to be within 10’ of an asphalt surface accessible by a line truck. A minimum clearance of 8’ must be maintained in front of the transformer doors and a minimum of 3’ on the sides Transformer and meter locations will need to be coordinated with Light & Power Engineering. Certain building materials and or building design may require more clearance. Please click on the following link for Electric Construction, Policies, Practices and Procedures. http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-guidelines- regulations RESPONSE: Acknowledged 4. 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-development- fees RESPONSE: Acknowledged 5. Please contact Light & Power Engineering if you have any questions at 221-6700. Please reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our fee estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Planning Services Contact: Clay Frickey, 970-224-6045, cfrickey@fcgov.com 1. Since Pear St is stubbed to the northern property line, Pear St should continue into the site with bike and pedestrian access provided to Elizabeth St. RESPONSE: Pear will continue into the development as a private drive with a dedicated Access Easement. 2. There is a 6,000 sq. ft. lot size requirement minimum for single-family detached homes in the Low Density Residential zone district. If the lots have less than 6,000 sq. ft. a modification will be required. Staff would not likely support this modification request. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. All lots are a minimum 6000 SF 3. The maximum building height in the RL zone district is two stories. The three story buildings shown as part of the submittal package would require a modification. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. 4. The parking required for each home will depend on the amount of street frontage for each lot. Lots with less than 40 feet of frontage will require two off-street parking spaces. Lots with more than 40 feet of frontage will require one off-street parking space. RESPONSE: Parking will be provided by attached garages 5. The minimum setbacks for single-family homes in the RL are as follows: Front yard - 20 feet Rear yard - 15 feet Interior side yard - 5 feet Side yard on a corner lot - 15 feet RESPONSE: Acknowledged. 6. The minimum lot width in this zone district is 60 feet. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. 7. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 1 review and public hearing, the decision maker for Type 1 hearings is an Administrative Hearing Officer. The applicant for this development request is not required to hold a neighborhood meeting for a Type 1 hearing, but if you would like to have one to notify your neighbors of the proposal, please let me know and I can help you in setting a date, time and location for a meeting. Neighborhood Meetings are a great way to get public feedback and avoid potential hiccups that may occur later in the review process. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. It was decided not to hold any type of neighborhood meeting or notification 8. Please see the Development Review Guide at www.fcgov.com/drg. This online guide features a color coded flowchart with comprehensive, easy to read information on each step in the process. This guide includes links to just about every resource you need during development review. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. 9. This development proposal will be subject to all applicable standards of the Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC), including Article 3 General Development Standards. The entire LUC is available for your review on the web at http://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/landuse/begin.htm. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. 10. If this proposal is unable to satisfy any of the requirements set forth in the LUC, a Modification of Standard Request will need to be submitted with your formal development proposal. Please see Section 2.8.2 of the LUC for more information on criteria to apply for a Modification of Standard. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Applications for any modification will be decided after the 1st review to discuss options and methods further. It is anticipated that a setback modification will be needed for the lot created for the existing house. 11. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at: http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 12. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule that is available in the Community Development and Neighborhood Services office. The fees are due at the time of submittal of the required documents for the appropriate development review process by City staff and affected outside reviewing agencies. Also, the required Transportation Development Review Fee must be paid at time of submittal. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 13. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with Community Development and Neighborhood Services at (970)221-6750. RESPONSE: Acknowledged