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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
November 18, 2016
Kristin Fritz
Fort Collins Housing Authority
1715 W Mountain Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80521
RE: Village on Horsetooth, FDP160044, Round Number 1
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of the above referenced project. If you have questions about
any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through
the Project Planner, Clay Frickey, at 970-224-6045 or cfrickey@fcgov.com.
Responses:
Developer - Housing Catalyst
Architecture – OZ Architecture
Civil Engineer – JVA, Incorporated
Lighting – MV Consulting
Planning – Ripley Design Inc.
Comment Summary:
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Katie Andrews, 970-221-6501, kandrews@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 11/15/2016
11/15/2016: Offsite Birmingham improvement design sheets should be
included in the Village on Horsetooth FDP utility plan set because the
improvements will be constructed with this project. If the Birmingham
improvements need to be approved as a Minor Amendment first, the Minor
Amendment will need to be fully completed and approved before the Village on
Horsetooth FDP will be approved by Engineering. The MA/FDP approval will
require letters of intent from affected property owners.
Response: The connection to Birmingham Drive has been simplified to provide only an emergency vehicle
access drive with gate and extension of the existing sidewalk for bicycle and pedestrian connectivity without
affecting the adjacent property owners. During the design process we had initially discussed doing major
changes to the Birmingham connection but due to the nature of the disturbance it would cause the neighbors,
we finalized our plans to a very simplied and streamlined design that will result in minimal changes to
sidewalk while simultaneously providing a cohesive safe way of movement for bike and pedestrian traffic. It is
important to note that no improvement will be made on adjacent property owners properties.See final plans
as well as Exhibit A (attached) for further clarification for updated design and details.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 11/15/2016
11/15/2016: LCUASS Checklist E-4 items outstanding: 1.H, 1.L
Please finalize general comments 19, 37, 38, D-2
Response: General notes 19, 47, 48, & D-2 have been updated. Checklist item 1.H has been added as
general note 21 on sheet C0.1. Checklist item 1.L is provided in the titleblock.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 11/15/2016
11/15/2016: The emergency access easement does not connect to the ROW.
Response: The EAE has been revised to connect to the ROW.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 11/15/2016
11/15/2016: Please change the owner to the Housing Authority on the plat per
our previous discussions.
Response: Revised as directed.
Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenberger@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/02/2016
11/02/2016: An additional $15 is still due for the PDP TDRFee. this is based
on 96 du, and 2,960 sq ft club house as shown on the site plan, and 8.30 acres
as identified on the plat.
Response: Payment is being provided with resubmittal
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: More details needed on the landscape plans. Especially regarding
the natural habitat buffer zone (NHBZ) design. Current design does not seem to
match planned programming in that area and the area adjacent. Specifically,
what is the anticipated maintenance regime expected in the area directly west
of the NHBZ? Will the PBSI pasture mix be mowed regularly? And to what
height? What use is anticipated in the area - active recreation or passive
recreation? Environmental Planning Staff have less to contribute to installation
and maintenance suggestions in the pasture mix area, as long as it is known
that installation and appropriate maintenance practices in this seeded area
need to be quite different from those in the NHBZ seeded areas.
Comments brought up during Staff Review 11/16 related to the need for clear
delineation on the ground through design or signage in the real difference in
these two areas. So that when on the ground maintenance personnel are doing
work, it is clear where to mow and not to mow and the intent of each separate
seeded space and to eliminate the amount of chemicals that might be applied
on the site overall.
Response: Due to unforeseen implications of a widening path and the future extension of a major trail
connector through our site we can no longer have a passive recreation space. We will continue to use the
pasture mix throughout the perimeter of the site and along the west side of the trail, which can be mowed
and easily maintained until it is well established. After establishment, the option remains for Housing
Catalyst to turn off irrigation in that area. Mowing will decrease in frequency after the establishment period at
which point species can evolve and mature as is driven by natural forces. This pasture mix will be seeded
according to PBSI recommendations. Water quality seed mixes are proposed in the LID basins. Shrubs
have been proposed to be planted in groupings along the east side. As a way to prevent the shrub groupings
from being mowed – we will use wood sakes (see image) to call out the young shrubs. These will be specified
at the construction documentation level. In an effort to reducecomplexity and simplify the seed mix
application process, we will not be adding forbs to the Pasture Mix in the NHBZ. Due to the future widening
of the trail (as it is now poised to become a major connector trail) the NHBZ landscape width along the
west side of the trail will decrease (see attached Exhibit B). We acknowledge that forbs have many
ecological benefits, therefore we are proposing to use the Upland mix that contains forbs in the area
adjacent to the canal that contains a much larger area of NHBZ as a very suitable mix that would greatly
enhance the NHBZ adjacent to the canal.
Language pertaining to maintenance and weed management will appear in the DA.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: More details needed on the landscape plans. Especially regarding
the natural habitat buffer zone (NHBZ) design. Current design seems more
complicated than is necessary, especially with application of native seed mixes.
While several mixes increase species diversity, Environmental Planning is not
convinced all the seed mixes listed will be ordered correctly and applied as
called for on-site, especially directly adjacent to the pasture mix area.
In all likelihood, the same seed mix would be thrown down in the active
non-NHBZ space and the NHBZ space. The NHBZ area would also most likely
get mowed, unless there is a clear delineation that separates the two spaces.
Simplifying the design, including limiting design to only two seed mixes (PBSI
turf mix and Upland mix created by City Staff for the NHBZ) may make it easier
for personnel on the ground to both install and apply appropriate maintenance
techniques for each separate seeded area. Let's discuss further during Staff
Review meeting 11/16.
Response: The design has now been simplified to reduce the number of seed mixes and the need for
mowing delineations. This will ensure better results and less complications pertaining to mowing zones etc.
See response to comment 1 for further clarification.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Again reiterating comments and discussions from PDP rounds of
review regarding seed mixes and maintenance and addition of forbs
(wildflowers) to the natural habitat buffer zone mix. If native grass seeded areas
are to be included in the design of the natural habitat buffer zone, then forbs
must be added with the grasses for the project to gain approval. Otherwise, the
weed species, which are also herbaceous (like the wildflowers) have a better
chance of taking over long-term. Regardless, mowing should not occur in the
natural habitat buffer zone as this maintenance activity negates the intent of the
buffer zone. Vegetation heights in approved NHBZ areas are not subject to the
same height requirements for traditional landscape areas. Vegetation is meant
to serve wildlife as cover and nutritional resources including those needed by
songbirds and native pollinators. Staff understands and has heard the
resistance to addition of forbs, however, comments stand. Also a few notes:
1) Several City Staff with experience in installing, establishing and maintaining
native landscapes such as these are ready and able to support the City of Fort
Collins Housing Catalyst ground maintenance personnel with this area in the
form of information sharing and on-site visits with S. Blochowiak, Environmental
Planner.
2) The mix that should be used will be provided and has been created by a
Natural Areas Technician, who has much experience with projects such as
these including ways to avoid certain challenges. Additionally, this City Staff
person has also already notified seed companies to begin preparing these
mixes for the 2017 season, so availability should not be an issue.
3) City Staff are discussing the creation of contractor training workshops to
support on-site personnel with these types of landscapes. Please stay tuned.
Response:
We receieved a recommended seed mix: Upland Mix from the City and are proposing to use in within the
Natural Habitat Buffer zone as specified. See response to comment 1 for further clarification of concerns.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Language needs to be added to Landscape Notes regarding
detailed and proper installation of native seeded areas. City Staff can provide
these specifications and standard notes to be added.
Response: Notes received and added, thank you.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Language will need to be added to the Development Agreement
for Natural Resources including success criteria for the natural habitat buffer
zone area. In addition, a weed management plan will need to be included as an
exhibit in the Development Agreement. Let's discuss further at Staff Review
meeting 11/16.
Response: Acknowledged. The language that will be added to the DA is in the process of being compiled
and researched. The language will pertain to above comments and concerns, as well as articulate a weed
management strategy for the different areas of the project.
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: 3000K or less is shown for one luminaire type on lighting plans,
however, still unclear what corrected color temperature is being selected for
SL3 and SL4 fixtures. Also, BUG ratings should be 1-0-1 (Backlight; Uplight;
Glare ratings). While the lighting request is not currently a Land Use Code
standard, a heads up that this may change in 2017 or 2018. There is continued
interest (and complaints) among City residents to reduce glare from LED and
other lights containing high amounts of blue light. Reducing amount of blue light
in the night sky is aligned with American Medical Association and International
Dark Skies Association recommendations.
Staff acknowledges there is tension in the outdoor lighting world between the
old school and new school, however, comments still stand. Overall the site
appears well-lit and no significant change would be incurred in using higher than
3000K corrected color temperature lights. City Staff does not see a safety issue
with using 3000K or less fixtures in the SL3 and SL4 luminaires. I'll follow up
directly with the lighting engineer for the project.
At times in the development review room it appears there is curiosity about why
Environmental Planning is commenting on lighting. For at least a decade, there
has been a growing movement to integrate health planning into urban planning
and design. There are several industry publications on the topic. Health planning
includes environmental health planning. Environmental planning includes
environmental health planning. Thus, our group comments on a range of topics,
including lighting.
If there is further interest in anything mentioned above, please do not hesitate to
contact me directly to discuss. Thank you.
Response:
Response: A note was added below the luminaire schedule to provide 3000K lamping for all exterior
fixtures.
As far as the B.U.G. rated fixtures we were able to find some fixtures that are basically 45-70 watt LED which
is an equivalent to a 50-70 watt metal halide output. We typically see these fixtures used in pedestrian scale
applications not parking lots. Our current layout accomplishes the desired lighting levels using 30 fixtures.
Using the B.U.G. rating 1-0-1 mentioned above we will be required to use approximately 47 fixtures
increasing the total fixtures and pole bases required by 17, creating a significant cost impact for the owner.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Molly Roche, , mroche@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016:
Continued:
There seems to be a discrepancy between the required tree mitigation numbers
and the provided tree mitigation numbers. Under Required Tree Mitigation, the
plans state 13 trees, but under the Provided Tree Mitigation, the plans state 15
trees. Please correct the Provided Tree Mitigation to 13 trees.
11/15/2016:
Please identify these trees on final plan
Response: Noted and corrected.
09/02/2016:
Provide for the 13 upsized mitigation trees and a finalized plant schedule with
trees sizes, method of transplant and on the final landscape plan.
Response: A finalized plant schedule including sizes has been provided on the landscape notes sheet. No
trees are to be transplanted.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016:
Plant Schedule
Please list Fastigiate Spruce as 4’ in height under the Plant Schedule.
All street trees should be listed as 1.25” caliper container or equivalent. Please
see Land Use Code D.5
Response: Fastigiate Spruce now listed as 4’ in height in Plant Schedule. There key on the landscape plans
that calls out street tree size and symbol.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016:
There seems to be one extra GS (Shademaster Honeylocust) noted on Sheet 6
of the plans. Please omit this note as there is already identification of the two
Honeylocusts.
There are only 6 GK (Kentucky Coffeetree) shown on the map, while the Plant
Schedule accounts for 7. Please label the final GK on the map.
Response: Noted and corrected.
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/03/2016
11/03/2016:
Building Permit Pre-Submittal Meeting:
Pre-Submittal meetings are required to assist the designer/builder by assuring,
early on in the design,
that the new commercial or multi-family projects are on track to complying with
all of the adopted City
codes and Standards listed below. The proposed project should be in the early
to mid-design stage for
this meeting to be effective and is typically scheduled after the Current Planning
conceptual review
meeting. Applicants of new commercial or multi-family projects are advised to
call 416-2341 to schedule
a pre-submittal meeting. Applicants should be prepared to present site plans,
floor plans, and elevations
and be able to discuss code issues of occupancy, square footage and type of
construction being proposed.
Construction shall comply with the following adopted codes as amended:
2012 International Building Code (IBC)
2012 International Residential Code (IRC)
2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado
2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
Fort Collins has amendments to most of the codes listed above. See the
fcgov.com web page to view them.
Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009.
Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF.
Frost Depth: 30 inches.
Wind Load: 100- MPH 3 Second Gust Exposure B.
Seismic Design: Category B.
Climate Zone: Zone 5
Energy Code Use
1. Single Family; Duplex; Townhomes: 2012 IRC Chapter 11 or 2012 IECC.
2. Multi-family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2012 IECC residential
chapter.
3. Commercial and Multi-family 4 stories and taller: 2012 IECC commercial
chapter.
Village on Horsetooth – project specific concerns:
1. Most multi-family buildings require full NFPA 13 fire-sprinkler systems. 13-R
systems only allowed in 2 story 6 unit buildings.
2. For single exit buildings, bedroom egress windows required below 4th floor
for 1 exit buildings.
3. All windows above the 1st floor require minimum sill height of 24”
4. Building code and State statute CRS 9-5 requires project provide accessible
units.
5. Upgraded insulation is required for buildings using electric heat or cooling.
6. Exterior walls and roof must meet a STC (sound resistance) rating of 40 min.
if building located within 1000ft to train tracks.
7. Low-flow Watersense plumbing fixtures (toilet, faucets, shower heads) are
required.
8. Special combustion safety requirements for natural draft gas appliances.
9. Low VOC interior finishes.
City of Fort Collins
Building Services
Plan Review
416-2341
Response: Comment Noted. Pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2016
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Luke Unruh, 9704162724, lunruh@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/15/2016
Transformers must be within 10’ of an asphalt/concrete surface. Some of the
transformers seem to be further than 10'.
Response: Transformers are now within 10’ of an asphalt drive. Locations of the transformers were carefully
considered and located as to maintain the needed parking lot landscaping requirements.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Reminder:
Please provide a one line diagram and a C-1 form for each building to Light
and Power Engineering. L&P limits the number of conductors to no more than 7
parallel runs of no larger than 350kcmil. The C-1 form can be found at:
http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1Form.pdf
Response: Comment Noted
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: The utility easement shown on the utility plan is not shown on the
plat. How to label easements
Response: All easements should now match between plat and utility plans.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Reminder:
Two streetlights will be placed along Horsetooth. A 40 feet separation on both
sides of the light is required between canopy trees and streetlights. A 15’
separation on both sides of the light is required between ornamental trees and
streetlights.
Response: Streetlight locations now show on plan, and street trees adjusted accordingly.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Contact Luke Unruh with questions at 970-416-2727
Response: Thank you
Department: Outside Agencies
Contact: Clay Frickey, 970-224-6045, cfrickey@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/17/2016
11/17/2016: Comment from Real Estate Services:
Ownership is still showing City of Fort Collins - this must be signed by Housing
Catalyst (under contract to buy). City cannot sign the plat nor grant easements.
Response: Noted and corrected
Department: Park Planning
Contact: Clay Frickey, 970-224-6045, cfrickey@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: The trail alignment shown on the FDP sheet C1.0 is acceptable
along the west side, and paralleling, the ditch.
Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: The trail horizontal alignment in the northeast corner of the site (the
turn from paralleling the ditch to paralleling the north property line) should
accommodate a 40’ centerline radius to accommodate construction and
maintenance vehicles. The regional trail system is maintained by the Parks
Department, requiring access.
Response: Trail alignment revised to have a minimum 40’ centerline radius, see sheet C3.0.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Allow for a future connection across the Pleasant Valley Canal to
the east side of the ditch in the northeast corner of the site.
Response: Easement now proposed that will allow for a future connection.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Trail easements are generally 30-50’ in width. The regional trail
should be located within a trail and access easement.
Response: 30’ public access easement provided for the potential future regional trail. 12’ public access
easement provided for the spur connection to the regional trail.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: According to the 2013 Paved Recreational Trail Master Plan the
paved trail surface should be a minimum of 10’ wide. Level shoulders on each
side are suggested to be 3’ wide, with side slopes from the shoulder edge to
the edge of easement at a maximum of 3:1 but preferably flatter. Specific
construction specifications (material, etc) can be found in the Trail Master Plan
(fcgov.com/parkplanning/pdf/2013-paved-recreational-trail-master-plan-3-3-14.
pdf) . A soft (gravel) path parallel to the paved path is preferred for the regional
trail system, but due to site constraints the soft path can be deleted for this
project.
Response: Thank you for the information provided.
Response: The FDP plan shows a 5’ concrete trail and a 3’ wide crusher fines shoulder. However,
accommodations have been made for future improvements including the consideration of tree locations, and
the fence has been adjusted to move off of the path for future widening.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Please contact Suzanne Bassinger with any further questions
about the trail connection. She can be reached via e-mail a
sbassinger@fcgov.com or by phone at 970.416.4340.
Response: Thank you.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/02/2016
11/02/2016: EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENT
Previous comments regarding EAE have not been resolved.
> The fire lane shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access
Easement.
> EAE must connect to the Public Way. Currently it does not extend continuously
from the project to Horsetooth Rd. There is a utility easement that runs parallel
to Horsetooth which the plat does not show the EAE extending across.
> The limits of the EAE must also include turning radii required for emergency
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.
Response: EAE has been revised, see plat and utility plans. Sheet C3.0 includes labels of turning radii
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 11/02/2016
11/02/2016: FIRE ACCESS ONLY CONNECTION TO THE NORTH
The EAE connection to Birmingham St. does not appear to be fully developed
and more information is needed.
> It must be dedicated and labeled as an EAE (not utility easement).
> A detail of this connection will also be required depicting curves and radii.
> Rollover curbing in this area is acceptable (vertical curbing is not allowed).
> A gate connection to Birmingham St. as removable bollards are not allowed.
Refer to next comment for gating requirements.
Response: A gate spanning 20’ is now shown on the site plan.
Response: EAE has been revised – see plat and utility plans. Rollover curb is shown at the south end of
the connection, and a gate on the north end.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 11/14/2016
11/14/2016: SECURITY GATES
> IFC 503.6: The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access
road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are installed, they
shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and
the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times.
> IFC D103.5: Gates securing fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all
of the following criteria:
1. The minimum gate width for vehicle access shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one
person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times
and replaced or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire
department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall
be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with an unapproved padlock, or
chain and padlock, unless they are capable of being opened by means of
forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the key(s) to the lock is
installed at the gate location.
7. Gate design and locking device specifications shall be submitted for
approval by the fire code official prior to installation.
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with
UL 325.
9. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Response: The minimum gate width is 20’, and will be constructed for manual operation. The proposed gate
type is a swing gate and will be operable by one person. See site plan for gate detail.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 11/14/2016
11/14/2016: PREMISE IDENTIFICATION & WAYFINDING
Rollover comment from PDP: Where possible, the naming of private drives is
usually recommended to aid in wayfinding. Addresses shall be posted on each
structure and where otherwise needed to aid in wayfinding. Code language
provided below.
> IFC 505.1: New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers,
building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is
plainly legible, visible from the street or road fronting the property, and posted
with a minimum of six-inch numerals on a contrasting background. Where
access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from
the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to
identify the structure.
Response: Noted
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 11/14/2016
11/14/2016: FIRE LANE SIGNS
Rollover comment from PDP: 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 also be advised that additional on-site signage may be
required at time of field 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.
Response: Fire lane signage has been added and is labeled on sheet C3.1.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 11/14/2016
11/14/2016: FDC
Rollover comment from PDP:
> IFC 912.2: Fire Department Connections shall be installed in accordance with
NFPA standards. Fire department connections shall be located on the street
side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point
of fire department vehicle access. The location of the FDC shall be approved by
the fire department.
Response: FDC locations shown on sheet C2.0.
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Clay Frickey, 970-224-6045, cfrickey@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Thank you for providing more detail on the bike and pedestrian
connection at Birmingham Dr. How will the existing sidewalks on Birmingham
Dr. transition to the connection shown on the site plan?
Response: Refer to Site Plan for updated sidewalk connections.
Response: New ramps are proposed to connect the existing sidewalks on Birmingham to the new walk/fire
access. See enlargement of the connection on sheet C1.1.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/01/2016
11/01/2016: Please submit; an Erosion Control Plan (Based upon redlines),
an Erosion Control Report (based upon comments), and an Escrow / Security
Calculation (Updated based on changes to the plan and reevaluate the cost of
every IP, as sub drain IP may not cost as much as Area Inlet Drains or Open
Throat). 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
Response: Redlines addressed and escrow updated, see plans and report.
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016: Please add a LID table to the Drainage Plan and in the text of the
report.
Response: LID table has been added.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016: Please provide a Drainage Plan/Exhibit in the Utility Plan set.
Response: Developed drainage map included in plan set as sheet C1.5.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016:
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016: On the Detailed Grading Plan, please show/hatch the area of the
LID basins that will contain amended soil.
Response: Hatch added.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016: All under-drains are required to be 6-inches.
Response: Underdrains upsized to 6”.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016: Please locate the under-drain for the LID basins 2 inches above
the bottom of the aggregate layer.
Response: Underdrain trench revised as indicated.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016: Please use the City's standard detail for the pond outlet structure.
It is understood that no extended detention will be required or provided, so no
WQ orifices should be included. Please call me if you have any questions.
Response: Outlet structure detail revised, see sheet CD1.0.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016: The extended detention water quality calculations in the drainage
report should be removed since this is not part of the design.
Response: Water quality calcs removed.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016: The City does not normally allow outfall to be in a sump condition.
More discussion is required for the LID outfall and see if the sump can be
eliminated or reduced.
Response:
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016: Please use the City's standard details for all water utilities.
Response: City utility details are included on sheet CD2.0.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016: Erosion protection is needed for the downside of the weir out of
LID basin 3.
Response: Added.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016: Temporary erosion control is needed for the buried rip-rap
Sections
Response: Added.
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016: Drainage easements are required for all drainage facilities. This
includes the detention pond, LID basins and all WQ and 100-year conveyance
improvements.
Response: Drainage easements have been added, see plat and utility plans.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016: There are spacing issues with proposed storm sewers and trees.
Please revise.
Response: Storm and trees have been adjusted for spacing requirements.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: There are text over text issues. See redlines.
Response: Text over text issues revised.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Please change the bearing in the Basis Of Bearings statement to
match the Subdivision Plat.
Response: Basis of Bearings revised to match plat.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines
Response: Line over text issues corrected, see plans.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched
areas. See redlines.
Response: Line of text issues corrected, see plans.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: 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.
Response: Easements have been updated on both the plat and utility plans.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: There are text over text issues. See redlines.
Response: Noted and corrected
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Response: Noted and corrected
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: No comments.
Response: No Response required
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: It appears that none of the comments from the 9/28/16 PDP
review have been addressed. Please make those corrections and resubmit.
Response: Plat has been updated to address previous redlines and match utility plans.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: No comments.
Response: Noted.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Nicole Hahn, 970-221-6820, nhahn@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/15/2016
11/15/2016: Traffic signing and striping plans will need to be included in the
final plan set. Redlines have been provided on the site plan.
Response: See sheet C3.1 for signage & striping plan.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Please show curb stop locations on the Utility/Water Plan and
label.
Response: Curbs stops are labeled on the overall utility plan, sheet C2.0.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: The labeling of water features is a bit difficult to determine on the
water plan and profiles.
The City suggests labeling all water features on the Utility Plan and increasing
the scale.
Response: Labels added to the C2.0 overall utility plan as suggested.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Repeat comment.
The sewer running in an east-west direction has to be a public main with
manholes at any bend.
Response: The east-west sewer has been revised with manholes and is now included in the utility easement.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Additional discussion and coordination is required for the sanitary
sewer connection on the south side of Horsetooth Road.
Response: Sewer connection on the south side of Horsetooth has been shifted east to avoid conflicts with
existing utilities, and includes construction of a new manhole on the existing sewer instead of tying into the
exiting manhole.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Coordination is required for the meter placements on all water
services. Generally, the City would prefer the meter close to the building and
the curb stops near the mains in a landscaped area.
Response: Meters have been relocated near each of the buildings. Curb stops are at the main, see sheet
C2.0.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Please show all utility crossings on the water and sewer profiles.
Response: All crossings in profiles now shown.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Not all water services are labeled and it looks like some should be
larger than a 1-inch service. Please provide water service sizing calculations to
verify service sizes.
Response: Per MEP consultant, domestic water services to be 1-1/2”. See attached calculations.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 11/16/2016
11/16/2016: Please relocate any water meters inside of the utility easement to
outside of the utility easement.
Response: Meters have been relocated outside the easement and near the buildings, see sheet C2.0.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 11/21/2016
11/21/2016: There are some spacing issues with water/sewer mains, services
and landscaping/trees. Please revise.
Response: Utilities and trees have been adjusted for spacing requirements.
Department: Zoning
Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2338, mglasgow@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/15/2016
11/15/2016: No comments
Response: No comments
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Exhibit A
Exhibit B
The shaded green area depicts the NHBZ area that lies to the west of the trail. The shaded are shown here is decreased in area due
to the widening of the trail from 8’ to 16’.