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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
October 8, 2016
Cathy Mathis TBGROUP
444 MOUNTAIN AVE
Fort Collins, CO 80513
RE: GRIT Athletics Facility, PDP160024, Round Number 2
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, Ted Shepard, at 970-221-6343 or tshepard@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Katie Andrews, 970-221-6501, kandrews@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 10/03/2016
10/03/2016: No more PDP level comments.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/03/2016
10/03/2016: Ready for hearing.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/07/2016
09/07/2016: Contact the City Forester for an on-site meeting to obtain tree inventory and mitigation information to
include on the plans. Label exiting trees to retain.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. We will set up a meeting in the next few weeks.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/07/2016
09/07/2016: If the area to the back of the project is a low water use zone then using Bur Oak for English Oak and
Austrian Pine for Blue Spruce would provide better drought tolerant species.
RESPONSE: Changed.
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/31/2016
08/31/2016:
Pre-submittal meetings has been completed.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Rob Irish, 970-224-6167, rirish@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/07/2016
10/05/2016: A commercial service information form (C-1 form) and a one line diagram for the commercial meter will
need to be completed and submitted to Light & Power Engineering. A link to the C-1 form is below: .
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-fo rms-guidelines-regulations
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/07/2016
10/05/2016: If the applicant is planning on having a new transformer installed, please show the proposed location on
the Utility and Site plan. If the applicant is planning on using the existing transformer please show the proposed route
of the secondary service.
RESPONSE: Applicant is planning on using the existing transformer.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/29/2016
EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENT
9/23/2016 The EAE along the north and west side of the building should be widened to include the entire width of the
drive aisle (eg. between the 'Concrete Apron' and the parking area along the west side).
RESPONSE: The EAE has been widened.
9/8/2016: based upon the city staff meeting of 9-7-16, the project team is aware of this condition and is working to
resolve it.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
08/29/2016: The EAE is appropriately labeled on the proposed site plan; however the proposed 20ft EAE is intended
to connect to the public way. It is unclear if the easement being proposed connects to the Frontage Rd. This
easement shall be dedicated by separate document.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/05/2016
09/05/2016: FIRE LANE SIGNS
The limits of the fire lane shall be fully defined. Fire lane sign locations should be indicated on future plan sets and the
applicant should also be advised that additional signage may be required at time of field inspection or final CO. Code
language provided below.
RESPONSE: Fire lane sign locations have been located.
> 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 sign locations have been indicated.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/08/2016
09/08/2016: SECURITY GATES
Due to overall fire accessibility relative to the three buildings served by the cross-lot connecting drive, Poudre Fire
Authority would not recommend gating this drive. However, as this drive does not appear to be associated with any
emergency access easement, it does not appear that PFA can restrict gating. It is unclear what advantage gating will
provide for this site, but if the City of Fort Collins will allow the access drive to be gated, PFA will require any gate
design to be reviewed and approved by the fire marshal prior to construction. Code information provided below to aid
in planning purposes.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
> 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: Acknowledged
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/07/2016
09/07/2016: A materials and color board will be needed for the public hearing. Staff cautions that the with a large
metal roof, the color must be earth tone or neutral and not an accent color like green or blue.
RESPONSE: Materials board provided at the hearing.
Carried Over: October 5, 2016: The architectural elevations state that the colors of the exterior materials has yet to
be determined. Please note that colors will need to be selected for the public hearing. Staff emphasizes that with a
large metal roof, the color must be an earth tone and not an accent color.
RESPONSE: Materials board provided at the hearing.
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/07/2016
10/07/2016: It appears the number of Bur Oak and Linden listed should be reversed-four bur oak and two lindens.
RESPONSE: Note corrected.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/07/2016
10/07/2016: In the non-irrigated native grass the lindens are not low water use trees. Kentucky coffee tree would be
better adapted. Consider using coffee trees in place of the lindens.
RESPONSE: We switched to Coffee Trees.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/07/2016
10/07/2016: Contact the City Forester for an on-site meeting to obtain exiting trees. Label the existing trees by
species, size and condition.
RESPONSE: Tim has been contacted to schedule an on-site meeting.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-224-6192, dmogen@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 09/07/2016
10/04/2016: For final, please submit variance request.
RESPONSE: Variance request is included in the final drainage report
09/07/2016: 100% of the site needs to be treated for water quality. There is not grandfathering of the impervious
areas that are being added and modified.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 09/07/2016
10/05/2016: Please compare downstream conveyance elements to show that the peak flow does not increase.
RESPONSE: Conveyance element 925L has been used for comparison and results are included in the final drainage
report.
09/07/2016: Please justify not detaining to the 2-year historic release rate. This is to include modifying the City's
SWMM Model to add the developed basins and show that the peak flow in the creek does not increase.
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/22/2016
08/22/2016: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq. ft., therefore Erosion and Sediment Control Materials need to be
submitted for FDP. The erosion control requirements are in the Stormwater Design Criteria under the Amendments of
Volume 3 Chapter 7 Section 1.3.3. Current Erosion Control Materials Submitted do not meet requirements. Please
submit; an Erosion Control Plan, an Erosion Control Report, and an Escrow / Security Calculation. Also, based upon
the area of disturbance State permits for storm water will be required since the site is over an acre. 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: An Erosion Control Report has been submitted.
Contact: Mark Taylor, 970-416-2494, mtaylor@fcgov.com
Topic: Floodplain
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/31/2016
10/04/2016: I still have some concerns about the landscaping shown in the floodway on the Landscape Plan. I have
sent an email message discussing this to the developer's project manager and engineer.
RESPONSE: A discussion has been included in the Memo for No-Rise Certification.
08/31/2016: On the Landscape Plan, two oak trees and a blue spruce tree are show in the floodway. Any landscaping
in the floodway must meet the roughness coefficient (n-value) used in the Current Effective floodplain model.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/31/2016
10/04/2016: On the Utility Plan, the last few words of Note No. 9 should be 'in the floodplain', rather than 'the the
floodplain'.
RESPONSE: Corrected.
08/31/2016: Please add a note to the Utility Plan and the Grading Plan that a floodplain use permit must be approved
prior to beginning any utility work, grading, curb & gutter work, etc. in the floodplain.
RESPONSE: The note has been added to the Utility and Grading Plans.
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 10/04/2016
10/04/2016: On the Drainage Plan, Note No. 3 and Note No. 5 essentially say the same thing. One of them can be
eliminated.
RESPONSE: Note 5 has been eliminated from the Floodplain Plan.
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 10/04/2016
10/04/2016: Also on the Drainage Plan, please include 'Landscaping' and 'Water Quality' within the parentheses of
Note No. 4
RESPONSE: This has been added to Note 4 of the Floodplain Plan.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/06/2016
10/04/2016: No comments.
09/06/2016: No comments.
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 10/04/2016
10/04/2016: Please change the name to GRIT Athletics Training Facility.
RESPONSE: Name has been changed.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/06/2016
10/04/2016: Please label the proposed easements, or show the recording information if existing. See redlines.
RESPONSE: The proposed easements have been added.
09/06/2016: Some of the easement descriptions shown are incorrect. If they are going to stay on the plan, they should
match what is shown on the Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/06/2016
10/04/2016: This has not been corrected.
RESPONSE: The architectural sheet title has been corrected
09/06/2016: Some of the sheet titles in the sheet index do not match the sheet titles on the noted sheets. See
redlines.
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/06/2016
09/06/2016: Irrigation plans are required no later than at the time of building permit. The irrigation plans must comply
with the provisions outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Code. Direct questions concerning irrigation
requirements to Eric Olson, at 221-6704 or eolson@fcgov.com
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Department: Zoning
Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/10/2016
09/10/2016: If a new electrical transformer is needed, be sure to screen the transformer so that it's not visible from
the public street.
Carried Over: October 5, 2016:
If the transformer is located along the street, please screen to the extent reasonably feasible. If not able to be
screened, please consider contacting Light and Power and Art in Public Places in order to have the transformer
painted by an approved artist. Perhaps the theme of the artwork could directly relate to the athletic activities planned
for the facility. The contact information for the Art in Public Places program is Ellen Martin, 416-2789,
emartin@fcgov.com.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. The transformer will be screened with either landscape or art or a combination of both.