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Home My WebLink AboutCOLORADO EARLY COLLEGES - SITE PLAN ADVISORY REVIEW - SPA160003 - CORRESPONDENCE - (3)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/developmentreview January 06, 2017 Shelby Hinchliff Neenan Archistruction 3325 S Timberline Suite 100 Fort Collins, CO 80525 RE: Colorado Early Colleges, SPA160003, Round Number 1 Comment Summary: Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Morgan Uhlman, 970-416-4334, muhlman@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/03/2017: Please add the following indemnification note to the cover sheet: The engineer who has prepared these plans, by execution and/or seal hereof, does hereby affirm responsibility to the Local Entity, as beneficiary of said engineer’s work, for any errors and omissions contained in these plans, and approval of these plans by the Local Entity Engineer shall not relieve the engineer who has prepared these plans of all such responsibility. Further, to the extent permitted by law, the engineer hereby agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the Local Entity, and its officers and employees, from and against all liabilities, claims, and demands which may arise from any errors and omissions contained in these plans. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/03/2017 01/03/2017: LCUASS 9.4.6 - Driveway on the west side of the property is currently not concrete to the back of the right-of-way. 01/04/17: The driveway on the west side of the property off of the cul-de-sac is currently not concrete to the right-of-way. Detail 706.2 shows the detail for the driveway being concrete to the right-of-way, but the curb ramps must de designed to detail 707.2 since this is a high-volume driveway and requires detectable warnings to be installed. A variance to the LCUASS standard can be requested (LCUASS 1.9.4) but it may or may not be approved. Information on the dedication process can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php LCUASS 9.4.6.A - All areas within the right-of-way used for vehicular traffic shall be paved with Portland cement concrete (PCC) from the edge of the pavement to the edge of right-of-way. PCC may only be required to extend to the back of the sidewalk if approved by the Local Entity Engineer. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/03/2017 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. Page 1 of 4 01/03/2017: All sidewalks and ramps need to be ADA accessible in the public right-of-way. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/03/2017 01/03/2017: If the current east driveway from the cul-de-sac does not meet ADA standards it must be reconstructed to do so, detail 707.2. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/03/2017 01/03/2017: How are you planning on converting the access easement to an emergency access easement? This can be done by separate document or the platting process. Information on the process can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/03/2017 01/03/2017: Please add detail 707.2 to the detail sheet. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/03/2017 Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette@fcgov.com Topic: General 12/27/2016: As requested during the Conceptual Review, please delineate the Limits of Development on the site plan so it is clear that there will be no disturbance to the irrigation ditch on the southern portion of the site. Please also label the irrigation ditch. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/27/2016 12/27/2016: Will all existing trees and other landscaping be protected on the site? If so, please add the following note to the site and utility plans: "All existing trees and landscaping to be retained and protected on-site." Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/27/2016 Department: Light And Power Contact: Coy Althoff, , CAlthoff@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/03/2017: This property is an existing customer of Light & Power. At this time, there does not appear to be any electrical upgrades necessary as a result of this project. In the event of an upgrade, please consult with Light & Power Project Engineering. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/03/2017 01/03/2017: You may contact FCU Light & Power, project engineering if you have questions. (970) 221-6700. You may reference Light & Power¿s Electric Service Standards at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStandards_F INAL_17June2016.pdf You may reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our fee estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/03/2017 Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Page 2 of 4 01/04/2017: EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENT The limits of the EAE are not entirely clear on the plans and some clarity in labeling or line quality is requested. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/04/2017 01/04/2017: FIRE LANE SIGNS The limits of the fire lane shall be fully defined. Fire lane sign locations and/or red curbing should be indicated on future plan sets. Code language provided below. > IFC D103.6: Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING - FIRE LANE signs complying with Figure D103.6. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches wide by 18 inches high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by Section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/04/2017 Department: Planning Services Contact: Clay Frickey, 970-224-6045, cfrickey@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/03/2017: What are the limits of the development/lot? Some of the proposed changes to the parking area are shown on the parcel to the north, including a portion of the proposed 24' access easement. Staff needs assurance that the property owner to the north is on board with the changes you are proposing to their site. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/03/2017 01/03/2017: Upon completion of this SPAR, staff recommends dedicating the proposed easement by a separate document and submitting a Minor Amendment for the site to the north that documents the proposed changes to that site. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/03/2017 Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control 12/28/2016: No Comment from Erosion Control. Based upon the submitted materials it has been determined that this site; disturbs less than 10,000 sq. ft., is not in a sensitive area, and is not in a larger development under construction. Therefore, no submittal of erosion control material is needed at this time. However, the site still must be swept and maintained to prevent dirt, saw cuttings, concrete wash, trash & debris, landscape materials and other pollutants from entering the storm sewer at all times or erosion and sediment control measures will be required of the site. If you need; clarification concerning the erosion control section, or if at any time the site does in fact disturb greater than 10,000 sq. ft., or if there are any questions, please contact Jesse Schlam 970-218-2932 or email @ jschlam@fcgov.com Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/28/2016 Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sboyle@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/04/2017: The Variance Request referenced in the drainage memo was not received. Please send this to me separately so it can be reviewed and approved. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/04/2017 Page 3 of 4 Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Construction Drawings 12/30/2016: Please make changes to the Benchmark Statement as marked. See redlines. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/30/2016 12/30/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/30/2016 Topic: General 12/30/2016: If these plans are to be filed, the Site Plan needs to be separated from the Utility Plans. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/30/2016 Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Nicole Hahn, 970-221-6820, nhahn@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/03/2017: Has a connection to the power train been considered? With the number of schools in the vicinity it could be a useful bike/ped connection. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/03/2017 Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sboyle@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/04/2017: There will be Wastewater fees associated with this project. Since there will be no City building permit process, the fee will need to be paid prior to final Utility Plan approval. Please call to coordinate fee payment. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/04/2017 Department: Zoning Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2338, mglasgow@fcgov.com Topic: General 12/23/2016: LUC 3.2.2(C)(4) 1 bicycle parking space per 3,000 sq ft of building space. 100% of the spaces must be fixed rack. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/23/2016 12/23/2016: LUC 3.2.1(E)(5)(c) In addition to any pedestrian refuge areas, each landscaped island shall include one (1) or more canopy shade trees, be of length greater than eight (8) feet in its smallest dimension, include at least eighty (80) square feet of ground area per tree to allow for root aeration, and have raised concrete curbs. The proposed change to the landscape island for fire access must be landscaped accordingly. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/23/2016 Page 4 of 4