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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (FORMERLY POUDRE RIVER DOWNTOWN PARK) - PDP - PDP160039 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEW1 Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com January 04, 2016 Roger Sherman BHA Design 1603 Oakridge Dr Fort Collins, CO 80525 Re: Poudre River Downtown Park Description of project: This is a request to construct a park along the Poudre River near downtown (parcel #'s 9712200909, 9712200910, 9712200964, 9712200913, 9712200934, 9712224902, and 9712200910). The proposed improvements include public open space, parking, kayaking features, river channel and bank enhancement, a new pedestrian bridge, and river access areas, amongst others. The site is located in the Public Open Lands (POL) and Community Commercial - River District (CCR) zone districts. This proposal will be subject to Planning & Zoning Board (Type II) 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, Rebecca Everette, at 970-416-2625 or reverette@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Zoning Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com 1. When providing off-street parking some of the spaces are required to be Handicap parking spaces. These spaces should be located close to trail connections and bathrooms. Response: The site plan includes 2 accessible parking spaces within the off-street parking lot which are located adjacent to the main trail connections. 2. A lighting plan is required. Please provide a photometric site plan with cut-sheets of the proposed light fixtures. Response: A photometric plan and cut sheets are included with the PDP submittal. 2 3. Parking spaces have 15ft setback from the property line along Vine Drive. Response: The parking lot layout has a minimum of a 15’ setback from Vine Drive ROW. 4. The site plan should include the number of bicycle parking spaces and locations. Response: The site plan illustrates bike rack locations and quantities are provided in the Site Data table. 5. Where are trash/recycling containers? Are dumpsters associated with project? If so an enclosure is required. Response: The site plan illustrates trash receptacle locations and quantities are provided in the Site Data table. A dumpster is not included within the project, which is typical for city parks and open spaces. Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com 1. There is an existing 6-inch water main in Vine Drive. Response: Acknowledged 2. For the two parcels included in this application that are located adjacent to Vine Drive: Parcel # 9712200909 (Address 213 E Vine Drive) has an existing ¾” domestic water service; Parcel # 9712200964 (Address 205 E Vine Drive) has an existing ¾” domestic water stub for future use. Response: Acknowledged 3. If this project requires larger water tap(s), then the existing water tap(s) must be abandoned at the main. Response: Acknowledged. It is the intent of the project to utilize the existing water tap and stub at 213 and 205 E Vine Drive for the project’s irrigation system. The existing water tap at 105 E Vine Drive will be utilized for the future restroom. 4. There is an existing 12-inch sewer main and 21-inch sewer main further east in Vine Drive. This system is fairly shallow ranging in depths from 6-8’. Response: Acknowledged. It is the intent of the project to utilize the sewer service at 105 E Vine Drive for the future restroom. 5. What is the intention with the vault toilet? Please note Section 26-236 of the municipal code that states that the owner of a structure situated within the City may be required to connected to the public sewer if the sewer is within 400 feet of the property line. Please review this section of code to determine how this should apply to this project. Response: The vault toilet has been removed from the current project plan. A fill pad will be constructed to the south of the existing building at 105 E Vine Drive. The fill pad will be constructed a minimum of 1-foot above the post-project base flood elevation such that the pad will be removed from the 100-year floodplain after the LOMR for the project has been approved. The restroom will be constructed as part of a future phase after LOMR approval and will be located above the 100-year floodplain. 6. For further existing utility information, I have provided schematic utility maps to Matt Day for distribution to the design team. These maps show utilities adjacent to all the Phase 1 and Future park parcels. Response: Acknowledged. These existing utilities have been incorporated into the base map for the project. 7. The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information 3 on these requirements can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards Response: Acknowledged. The planting palette is made up of native plants, and a water budget chart is provided on the planting pln. 8. 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. We’ll need to get an estimate of the anticipated traffic associated with the proposal to determine whether any further traffic analysis or traffic impact study is needed. It may require a traffic memo. Response: A traffic memo is included with the PDP submittal. 2. We'll need to identify adjacent street improvements on Vine. Response: Acknowledged. Extensive outreach has already been conducted with Sheri Langenburger and the engineering/transportation departments to define the proposed cross section for Vine drive. A copy of the verbally approved street section has been provided. This project will improve the southern portion side of Vine Drive (from the existing bike lane south) to meet the proposed cross section requirements along the project frontage. Two variance requests are included in the submittal related to the proposed 11’ center turn lane, and the meandering detached/attached sidewalk. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com 1. Coy Ditch is deactivated and the headgate from the Poudre River is no longer active. The Coy Ditch ponds are groundwater fed and have wetlands around the perimeter of the ponds. There is also a stormwater piping system from Vine Drive directing runoff into these ponds. Response: Acknowledged. 2. There is an existing miscellaneous detention pond located on Parcel # 9712200909 (Address 213 E Vine Drive). Response: Based on site visits and survey data it is unclear where/and if this detention exists. A large retention pond is located on the parcel to the east (Parcel #9712231001) that collects runoff from the Innosphere Development on the north side of Vine Drive. 3. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Poudre Basin Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. Response: Acknowledged. It is noted that the project team has been coordinating with Dan Evans with respect to the design of storm water improvements due to his adjacent project that will plug the Coy Ditch culverts under the BNSF Railroad. 4. 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 4 concerning this section, please contact the Erosion Control Inspector, Jesse Schlam at 224-6015 or jschlam@fcgov.com. Response: Acknowledged. A preliminary drainage report has been submitted with the PDP. Per project coordination with Dan Evans, it has been proposed that the majority of on-site and off-site runoff from impervious areas be initially treated with an extended detention basin or with snout hoods that will be installed in the proposed storm water inlets as part of the project. Runoff from these initial bmps and internal site runoff will be directed into the existing eastern and western Coy Ponds prior to being discharged to the Poudre River. The project team will coordinate with the CMGC construction contractor to develop a plan for construction bmps to reduce the potential for erosion during and immediately following construction. This plan will be provided as part of the next submittal. 5. Onsite detention is required for the runoff volume difference between the 100-year developed inflow rate and the 2-year historic release rate unless you can demonstrate that the site stormwater runoff peaks prior to the river. Response: Acknowledged. The project team has been coordinating with Dan Evans to develop an EPA-SWMM hydrologic model and small master drainage plan for the area. Due to the proximity of the project site to the river, it is assumed that it could be demonstrated that site stormwater runoff would peak prior to the river. Thus, eliminating the need for on-site detention. However, the existing western and eastern Coy Ponds will provide some detention as illustrated by the results of the SWMM model. 6. 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-gui delines-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: Acknowledged. Per project coordination with Dan Evans, it has been proposed that the majority of on-site and off-site runoff from impervious areas be initially treated with an extended detention basin or with snout hoods that will be installed in the proposed storm water inlets as part of the project. Runoff from these initial bmps and internal site runoff will be directed into the existing eastern and western Coy Ponds prior to being discharged to the Poudre River. 7. 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 for 50% of the new impervious area and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious. 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-dev elopement Response: It is the understanding of the project team that the requirement for 25% of new paved areas to be pervious has been revised since these comments were developed. If necessary, the project team will coordinate with the Stormwater Department to determine the LID requirements for this project that can be included as part of the next submittal. 8. 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 5 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: Acknowledged. The project team will provide the necessary documentation for the proposed extended detention basin as part of the next submittal. 9. The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $7,817/acre ($0.1795 sq.-ft.) for new impervious area over 350 sq.ft., and there is a $1,045.00/acre ($0.024/sq.-ft.) 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-develo pment-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: Acknowledged. The project team will coordinate with the Storm Water Department to determine applicable fees and the erosion control escrow prior to construction. 10. This property is located in the FEMA-regulated, 100-year Poudre River flood fringe and floodway and must comply with the safety regulations of Chapter 10 of City Municipal Code. A FEMA Flood Risk Map is attached. Response: Acknowledged. A CLOMR submittal is being prepared and will be provided to the City Stormwater Department for review shortly after the PDP submittal. Once reviewed and approved by the City, the CLOMR will be sent to FEMA for approval prior to the commencement of construction. 11. All of the proposed improvements in the Poudre River floodway and flood fringe must go through a CLOMR/LOMR process. This includes but is not limited to improvements in the channel, the pedestrian bridge, the railroad underpass, fencing, hard surface paths, trails and walkways, landscape features, and vegetation. The CLOMR for the project must be approved by both the City and FEMA before construction can begin. Response: Acknowledged. A CLOMR submittal is being prepared and will be provided to the City Stormwater Department for review shortly after the PDP submittal. Once reviewed and approved by the City, the CLOMR will be sent to FEMA for approval prior to the commencement of construction. 12. Please add the floodplain and floodway boundaries to the site plan so that it is clear what zone the improvements are located in. Contact Beck Anderson of Stormwater Master Planning at banderson@fcgov.com for the CAD line work. Response: Acknowledged. The Poudre River floodplain and floodway boundaries have been added to the site plan. 13. No outdoor storage of floatable materials is allowed. Items such as trash cans, benches, park equipment, dumpsters, etc. must be anchored per an approved engineered design to prevent them floating downstream as debris. As vehicles are considered to be floatable, new parking areas must only allow daytime parking when owners are on site to remove vehicles if the area begins to flood. No overnight parking 6 of vehicles is allowed. A plan for how to monitor the no overnight parking requirement should be included in the floodplain use permit application. Response: Acknowledged. The project team will coordinate with the City Stormwater Department to provide the necessary plans and documentation for floatable materials, including signage and a monitoring plan for the parking lot. 14. There are multiple options for the toilet. First, the vault toilet could be located outside of the floodplain after the LOMR is completed but could not be constructed until the LOMR is approved by both the City and FEMA. In that case the toilet would not need to meet floodplain requirements. Second, if the toilet will remain in the flood fringe, the bottom of the vault must be 24 inches above Base Flood Elevation. After construction, a FEMA elevation certificate is required to certify the structure was constructed as designed. Alternatively, as a third option, if a traditional flush toilet is used rather than the vault toilet, the floor of the structure would need to be elevated 24 inches above Base Flood Elevation. Response: The vault toilet has been removed from the current project plan. Per discussion with Stormwater Staff, a fill pad will be constructed to the south existing building at 105 E Vine Drive. The fill pad will be constructed a minimum of 1-foot above the post-project base flood elevation such that the pad will be removed from the 100-year floodplain after the LOMR for the project has been approved. The restroom will be constructed as part of a future phase after LOMR approval and will be located above the 100-year floodplain. . 15. Development review checklists for floodplain requirements can be obtained at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/flooding/forms-documents. Please utilize these documents when preparing your plans for submittal. Response: Acknowledged. 16. Please contact Heidi Hansen with any questions about these comments or to schedule a meeting to discuss any requirements for development in the floodplain. hhansen@fcgov.com 970-221-6854. Response: Acknowledged. Department: Historical Preservation Contact: Maren Bzdek, 970-221-6206, mbzdek@fcgov.com 1. Because this project includes federal involvement, compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act will be required to consider the effects of this project on historic properties and to allow for public comment. Please contact Kaitlin Dorn, kdorn@fcgov.com; 970-416-4250 for more information about the process. Response: Acknowledged. 2. The Landmark Preservation Commission will be a consulting party for the Section 106 compliance process. Staff encourages the applicant to schedule appearances at LPC hearings to inform them of progress and get conceptual review comments early in the process. Response: The project team met with Historic Preservation Staff several months ago to discuss the historic resources, and the project will be presented to the LPC following the initial PDP submittal. 3. There is insufficient information at this time to be able to assess how the project would comply with the Standards in Section 3.4.7. The character of the proposed project will 7 be key to meeting these Standards. The applicant is encouraged to take advantage of complimentary reviews with the Landmark Preservation Commission very early in the project. These may be arranged by contacting staff. Response: The project team met with Historic Preservation Staff several months ago to discuss the historic resources, and the project will be presented to the LPC following the initial PDP submittal. Department: Fire Authority Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org 1. FIRE ACCESS Poudre Fire Authority would like to enter into early discussions with the project team regarding the functional design of this park. As one of the recreational uses will include a focus on river use, adequate ability to gain river access will be critical for emergency responders. There could be an opportunity through interpretive signage or other means to educate the pubic and promote water safety in or near moving water. From a pre-planning perspective, it may be beneficial to design and include pre-engineered anchor points for rope rescue and boat based operations (or allow training opportunities for water rescue scenarios). I look forward to creating a safe environment for all users through the pre-planning process. Please contact me at any time to begin this discussion. Response: The preliminary site plans were shared with PFA and the site plan has been revised to incorporate the required emergency access and hydrants. Signage and anchor points will be coordinated as the design progresses. 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 known natural habitat (Poudre River, Coy Ponds, riparian forest, wetlands). The ECS should include a delineation of all wetlands on the site as per Article 3.4.1(D)(2). Please note the buffer zone standards range from 50-200' for these features, as identified in Section 3.4.1(E) of the Land Use Code, as you proceed with your site design process. Based on the analysis and recommendations in the ECS, we can discuss the appropriate size and location for each buffer zone and any required mitigation measures. Please contact me if you would like to discuss the scope and requirements of the ECS further. Please note that the Ecological Characterization Study is due a minimum of 10 days prior to the PDP submittal. Response: ECS was submitted on November 23, 2016. 2. Within a buffer zone, according to Article 3.4.1(E)(1)(g), the City has the ability to determine if the existing landscaping is incompatible with the purposes of the buffer zone. Please ensure that your ECS discusses the existing vegetation and identifies potential restoration options. If it is determined to be insufficient, then restoration and mitigation measures will be required. 8 Response: The proposed landscape plan was coordinated and reviewed with Natural Areas and Parks. Existing trees are being preserved and protected, where practical. Additional restoration measures are illustrated on the landscape plan. 3. With respect to lighting, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2.4(D)(6) requires that "natural areas and natural features shall be protected from light spillage from off site sources." Thus, lighting from the parking areas or other site amenities shall not spill over to buffer areas. In regard to LED light fixtures, cooler color temperatures are harsher at night and cause more disruption to circadian rhythms for both humans and wildlife. Please consider a warmer color temperature (closer to 2700K) for your LED light fixtures. Please also consider fixtures with dimming capabilities. Response: This project will be an active public space, both day and night, so a balanced approach to lighting is necessary. Lighting must be designed considering impacts on wildlife, while maintaining a safe and secure environment for the public. Lighting is proposed within the parking lot, along trails, at steps, at the overlook, and on the pedestrian bridge. Fixtures have maximum color temperature of 3000K. Please refer to the photometric plan for more information. 4. 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 landscaping is encouraged to the extent possible, as well. Response: Acknowledged. The majority of the proposed plant palette is made up of native trees, shrubs, grasses. Small amounts of bluegrass are provided within the tree lawn along Vine Drive. 5. 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. We will need to meet on site along with the City Forester to identify significant trees and groves and discuss tree protection and mitigation prior to your submittal. Response: The design team attended several on-site meetings with the City Forester to assess the existing trees. A Tree Mitigation Plan is included with the PDP submittal. Irrigation plans will be submitted with the Final Plans in the future. 6. For any tree removal, please include a note on the tree mitigation plan or landscape plan, as appropriate, that requires a tree removal to occur outside of the migratory songbird nesting season (February 1-July 31), or that a survey be conducted prior to removal to ensure no active nests in the area. Response: This note has been added to the Tree Mitigation Plan, as requested. The ECS will be updated to include this note and resubmitted with the next round, if necessary. 7. Projects in the Vicinity of the Poudre River must also comply with Section 3.4.1(I)(1) of the Land Use Code, which states the following: "Projects in the vicinity of large natural habitats and/or natural habitat corridors, including, but not limited to, the Poudre River Corridor and the Spring Creek Corridor, shall be designed to complement the visual context of the natural habitat. Techniques such as architectural design, site design, the use of native landscaping and choice of colors and building materials shall be utilized in such manner that scenic views across or through the site are protected, and manmade 9 facilities are screened from off-site observers and blend with the natural visual character of the area. These requirements shall apply to all elements of a project, including any aboveground utility installations." Please include a description of how this requirement is being met with your project narrative at the time of submittal. Response: Acknowledged. Visual context of the “natural” habitat was carefully considered with the design of the proposed landscaping. Materials, colors and finishes will also be chosen carefully to blend with the visual context. The proposed forms and materials found in river overlook and access areas may stand in contrast in some cases, but the overall appearance of the project is intended to complement the natural and urban surroundings. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Marc Ragasa, 970.221.6603, mragasa@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. Park Planning will transfer the necessary funds. 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. Response: Acknowledged. This statement will be added to the general notes on the construction drawings. 4. 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. 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. Vine Drive will need to be improved. More discussion will be needed for how the cross section of Vine Drive will look. This will be determined by the College & Vine Revitalization Study Vine Drive Concept. Response: Acknowledged. Extensive outreach has already been conducted with Sheri Langenberger and the engineering/transportation departments to define the proposed cross section for Vine drive. A copy of the verbally approved cross section has been provided. This project will improve the southern portion side of Vine Drive to meet the proposed cross section requirements along the project frontage. 7. 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 10 easements that are to be provided behind the right-of-way. A 9’ utility easement will be needed along Vine Drive and 15’ utility easement along College Avenue. ROW will be needed for the 213 E Vine Drive and 205 E Vine Drive properties. If 105 E Vine Drive will be included in the project, ROW will also be needed for this property. Response: Acknowledged. Based on the verbally approved proposed cross section for Vine Drive, an additional 11.5-feet of right-of-way will be dedicated along 105, 205, and 213, E Vine Drive properties based on the current right-of-way. The 9-foot utility easement will also be dedicated along these properties. These will be included as part of the plat. 8. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is finalized. Response: Acknowledged. 9. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site. Response: Acknowledged 10. A utility coordination meeting on this site is suggested. Utility coordination meetings if requested are typically scheduled after the preliminary submittal of the project, but can be scheduled prior to submittal upon request. Please provide a site plan with preliminary utility layout for routing with the meeting notice. If you are interested in having a utility coordination meeting, please contact the development review engineer for scheduling. Response: Acknowledged. It is anticipated that a utility coordination meeting will be requested after the preliminary submittal. 11. LCUASS parking setbacks (Figure 19-6) apply and will need to be followed depending on parking design. Depending on parking lot volume, the minimum setback for an arterial roadway is 50’, with a maximum setback of 100’. This distance is from the flowline to the first parking stall. Response: Acknowledged. 12. 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 13. 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. At this time it is not anticipated that rain gardens will be utilized as part of the site design. 14. 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 15. 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 11 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: Luke Unruh, 9704162724, lunruh@fcgov.com 1. Electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges, and any necessary system modification charges may apply. Please see the Electric Estimating Calculator and Electric Construction Policies, Practices & Procedures at the following link: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers Response: Acknowledged 2. If electric needs apply please contact Light & Power Engineering at 970-221-6700 Response: Acknowledged Planning Services Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette@fcgov.com 1. This site is located within the Public Open Lands (POL) and Community Commercial - Poudre River (CCR) zone districts and will be subject to the requirements of both zone districts, as applicable. While parks, recreation and open lands are typically permitted subject to administrative review (Type I), because this is a City project it will be subject to Planning & Zoning Board Review, as described in LUC Section 2.17 (City Projects). Response: Acknowledged 2. A neighborhood meeting will be required at least 10 days prior to submittal. Given the interest in this project by the broader community, I recommend an open house-style event that is more widely advertised than a typical neighborhood meeting to maximize the opportunity for public comment. Please coordinate with me on scheduling, notification, location, and format for this meeting. Response: Neighborhood meeting was held on October 17, 2016. 3. This project appears to meet the purpose statement for the Public Open Lands (POL) district, which is intended for "large, publicly owned parks and open lands which have a community-wide emphasis." There are no specific land use or development standards for this district. Response: Acknowledged 4. This project also appears to meet the intent of the Community Commercial - Poudre River (CCR) district, which is intended for "moderate intensity uses that are supportive of Downtown" and are "compatible with the scenic, cultural, natural and historical context of the River and Downtown." Response: Acknowledged 5. Per LUC Section 4.20(D)(2), the new walkways, particularly along Vine Drive and around the parking lot, should emphasize the characteristics and views of the Poudre River. Response: Acknowledged. See Site Plan for new walkway locations. River views will be available in many 12 locations along the walkways, from the new pedestrian bridge, and from the proposed overlook. 6. LUC Section 4.20(D)(3)(a) specifies that new parking lots and vehicle use areas should be located behind buildings fronting on the street or in side lots. Given that there are no large buildings associated with this project, the parking lot should instead by heavily screened from Vine Drive with landscaping. Section 3.2.1(E)(4)(b) contains specific screening requirements. Response: The landscape plan includes planting bed between the parking lot and Vine Drive that will provide visual screening of the parking lot. 7. Please reference LUC Section 4.20(D)(3) for specific guidance related to building design, colors, and materials for the restrooms. Response: The restroom will be constructed as part of a future phase and is not included in the PDP. 8. Plants and landscape materials that are native to the river corridor should form the basis of the landscape design to enhance the natural qualities of the river corridor. Response: Acknowledged. See landscape plan. 9. Note the minimum species diversity requirements for new trees to be planted. See LUC Section 3.2.1(D)(3) for specific requirements. Response: Acknowledged. 10. How many parking spaces will be included in the parking lot? Note that 6 percent of the interior space of the parking lot (if less than 100 spaces) should be landscaped area. Landscape islands are required every 15 parking spaces (at a minimum). Response: Acknowledged. 11. Connecting walkways should be provide along all sides of the parking lot. There do not appear to be any walkways on the east side of the parking lot. Response: A sidewalk has been added to the east side of the parking lot, as requested. 12. Bike parking should be provided at a ratio of 1 to every 2,000 square feet, with a minimum of 4. This site may generate significant bike traffic, so please ensure that adequate space is provided for bike parking on both sides of the river. Response: Proposed bike parking is illustrated and quantified on the Site Plan. Calculations are based on SF of recreational use area take-off 13. The parking requirements for outdoor recreational uses range from 0.1/person capacity to 0.3/person capacity. In your submittal, please indicate how many spaces are provided and the calcuations for determining the number of spaces required for this particular use. Please indicate whether there will be any shared parking agreements with other properties for peak days and special events. Response: Refer to the Site Plan for proposed parking locations. S2O is the member of the design team that specializes in whitewater parks. Based on previously designed parks, they estimate some 30 spaces as a requirement during the busy season and Parks Department estimate an additional 18 spaces would be needed for this sites for other recreational uses. This equals 48 spaces for the site. The parking lot design currently provides 35 on-site spaces, and 18 on-street parking for overflow. This gives visitors a total of 53 potential parking spaces. The design team understands that these numbers are only an estimate and have provided a location for future parking. 14. Please include a trash and recycling enclosure near the parking lot, as well as trash receptacles in the high-use area on the south side of the river. Response: A trash enclosure is not included in the project, with it typical for public parks and open spaces within the City of Fort Collins. Trash receptacles are illustrated on the site plan. 15. Will changing rooms be provided in the restroom building (or in a separate building)? 13 Changing rooms will be a key amenity for river users. Response: A proposed changing “room” is located near the parking lot. Refer to the Site Plan. 16. Will any gathering areas be provided on the north side of the river? If not, how will recreational use (e.g., spectating) be discouraged on the north side? Response: Gathering spaces on the north side of the river are not planned with this PDP. It is possible that a future pocket park will be located between Vine Drive and the existing west “pond”. Some spectating may occur on the north side of the river, but the intent is that spectating would be limited to the edges of the rock waver features and the trails. The north river bank will be planted in other areas to discourage access and spectating. However, we cannot control how people will behave. 17. Please include details in your submittal related to the pathways and seating along the south side of the river. Response: BHA 18. Please describe the fencing that will be used around the utility building to the northwest of the railroad. Response: Wind screens will be added to portions of XCEL’s existing chain link fence to screen their facility. New fencing will be added along the perimeter of the Kundla and Upham properties. New fencing is not proposed near the railroad. Fence details are included in the PDP submittal. 19. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 2 (Planning and Zoning Board) review and public hearing. The applicant for this development request is required to hold a neighborhood information meeting prior to formal submittal of the proposal. Neighborhood meetings offer an informal way to get feedback from your surrounding neighbors and discover any potential hiccups prior to the formal hearing. Please contact me, at 221-6750, to assist you in setting a date, time, and location. I and possibly other City staff, would be present to facilitate the meeting. Response: Acknowledged. Neighborhood meeting was held on October 17, 2016. 20. 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. 21. 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 22. 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 23. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at: http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php. Response: Acknowledged. 24. 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 14 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. 25. 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. 26. Save the Poudre has requested to be contacted whenever a project is proposed within 800' of the Poudre River. Please add the following address to your APO labels: Save the Poudre, c/o Gary Wockner, PO Box 20, Fort Collins, CO 80522-0020. Response: Done.