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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE - PDP - PDP170018 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - CITY STAFFCommunity Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com Todd Rand January 13, 2017 Baseline Engineering 710 11th Ave. Suite 105 Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Academy Ct. and Prospect Rd. – Vehicle Minor Repair Description of project: This is a request to construct a vehicle minor repair facility at the northeast corner of Academy Court and Prospect Road (parcel #8718413001). The building will be one story and contain 4,995 sq. ft. of floor area. The proposed site plan shows 30 parking spaces. The site is located in the Industrial (I) zone district. This proposal will be subject to Administrative (Type I) review. Please see the following summary of comments regarding the project request referenced above. The comments offered informally by staff during the Conceptual Review will assist you in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. If you have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through the Project Planner, Clay Frickey, at 970-224-6045 or cfrickey@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Contact: Ali van Deutekom, 970-416-2743, avandeutekom@fcgov.com Department: Zoning LUC 3.5.1 (I) (6) All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view by integrating it into building and roof design to the maximum extent feasible 1. Light sources shall be concealed and fully shielded and shall feature sharp cut-off capability so as to minimize up-light, spill-light, glare and unnecessary diffusion on adjacent property. 2. Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering There is an existing 8-inch water main in Academy Court and an existing 12-inch water main in Prospect Road. There does not appear to be a water stub into this property. 1. The water service and meter for this project site will need to be sized based on the AWWA M22 manual design procedure. A sizing justification letter that includes demand calculations for maximum flows and estimated continuous flows will need to be provided as a part of the final submittal package for this project. 2. There is an existing 8-inch sewer main along the eastern edge of the property. This sewer main appears to be within an existing 40.5-foot wide utility easement that was dedicated by the Uplands Prospect Business Park PUD Plat. City records indicate that there are no sewer service stubs for this property along this length of sewer main. 3. Page 1 of 10 Please note that all City of Fort Collins Utility Customers are subject to City Code requirements for wastewater. These requirements include Section 26-306 Wastewater Discharge Permit Requirements and Section 26-332 Prohibitive Discharge Standards. A permit may be required depending on activities on the site; however, discharge standards apply to every customer, both large and small, regardless of what activities take place on the site. Please contact Industrial Pretreatment, (970)221-6900, to discuss these requirements and how they apply to this development. 4. Water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these requirements can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards 5. Development fees and water rights will be due at building permit. These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is issued. Information on fees can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-developme nt-fees or contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416-4252 for questions on fees. 6. Contact: Nicole Hahn, 970-221-6820, nhahn@fcgov.com Department: Traffic Operations The anticipated change in traffic volume is not expected to rise to the threshold of needing a TIS. Based on section 4.2.3.D of LCUASS, the Traffic Impact Study requirement can be waived. 1. The preliminary site plan shows that the access is aligned with the development across the street, and this is what we would like to see. 2. 3. A detached side walk along Prospect is preferred. Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Department: Technical Services As of January 1, 2015 all development plans are required to be on the NAVD88 vertical datum. Please make your consultants aware of this, prior to any surveying and/or design work. 1. If submitting a replat for this property/project, addresses are not acceptable in the Subdivision Plat title/name. 2. Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com Department: Stormwater Engineering The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Spring Creek Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. 1. A drainage report and construction plans are required and they must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. The drainage report must address the four-step process for selecting structural BMPs. 2. There is an existing storm pipe (~20-inch RCP) that serves as an outfall pipe for the properties on the west side of Academy Court and therefore must be maintained in its current configuration. However, the stormwater outfall from this site may also utilize this existing outfall pipe. The Plans for the Uplands Prospect Business Park show an alignment of this pipe that is different than what the City database shows. Please ensure that you have both the sanitary sewer and storm sewer mains survey located and depths measured to accurately determine their respective locations and tie-in elevations. 3. Onsite detention is required for the runoff volume difference between the 100-year developed inflow rate and the 2-year historic release rate. 4. 5. Fifty percent of the site runoff is required to be treated using the standard water quality Page 2 of 10 treatment as described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Volume 3-Best Management Practices (BMPs). (http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-guideli nes-regulations/stormwater-criteria) Extended detention is the usual method selected for water quality treatment; however the use of any of the BMPs is encouraged. Low Impact Development (LID) requirements are required on all new or redeveloping property which includes sites required to be brought into compliance with the Land Use Code. These require a higher degree of water quality treatment with one of the two following options: a. 50% of the newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID techniques and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious. b. 75% of all newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID techniques. 6. The erosion control report requirements are in Section 1.3.3, Volume 3, Chapter 7 of the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. If you need clarification concerning this section, please contact the Erosion Control Inspector, Jesse Schlam at 224-6015 or jschlam@fcgov.com. 7. There will be a final site inspection of the stormwater facilities when the project is complete and the maintenance is handed over to an HOA or another maintenance organization. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for on-going maintenance of 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-develo pment 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 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. 9. The 2017 city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $8,217/acre for new impervious area over 350 square feet and there is a $1,045/acre of site review fee. No fee is charged for existing impervious area. These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is issued. Information on fees can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-developme nt-fees or contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416-4252 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. 10. Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Department: Fire Authority FIRE CONTAINMENT The proposed building is projected to be 4,995 sq. ft. Should the proposed building exceed 5,000 square feet, it shall be sprinklered or fire contained. If containment is used, the containment construction shall be reviewed and approved by the Poudre Fire Authority prior to installation. 1. WATER SUPPLY A hydrant is required within 300' of any Commercial Building as measured along an approved path of vehicle travel. The existing utility infrastructure available in the area appears to support this requirement. Code language provided below. > IFC 507.5 and PFA Policy: COMMERCIAL REQUIREMENTS: Hydrants to provide 1,500 2. Page 3 of 10 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 300 feet to the building. FIRE LANES Fire access is required to within 150' of all exterior portions of any building as measured by an approved route around the perimeter. For the purposes of this section, fire access cannot be measured from an arterial road (E Prospect Rd) and as such, a fire lane will be needed on the property. The limits of the fire lane shall allow all exterior portions of the building to be within 150' of any location in which a fire engine could be positioned. A hammerhead turnaround will be required. Any private drive serving as a fire lane shall be dedicated as an Emergency Access Easement (EAE) and be designed to standard fire lane specifications. If a fire lane cannot allow full building coverage, the building will require a fire sprinkler system. Code language and fire lane specifications provided below. > IFC 503.1.1: Approved fire Lanes shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. When any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access, the fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension if the building is equipped throughout with an approved, automatic fire-sprinkler system. 3. FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to the design criteria already contained in relevant standards and policies, any new fire lane must meet the following general requirements: > Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. > Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot minimum overhead clearance. > Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons. > Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. > The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. Turning radii shall be detailed on submitted plans. > Be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. Sign locations or red curbing should be labeled and detailed on final plans. > Additional access requirements exist for buildings greater than 30' in height. Refer to Appendix D of the 2012 IFC or contact PFA for details. International Fire Code 503.2.3, 503.2.4, 503.2.5, 503.3, 503.4 and Appendix D; FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006 and Local Amendments. 4. FIRE LANE SIGNS The limits of the fire lane shall be fully defined. Fire lane sign locations 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. 5. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - GENERAL STANDARD Combustible liquids along with any other hazardous material, either stored or in use, shall be identified along with their respective quantities. MSDS sheets are required at time of building permit. Depending on type and quantities, a HMIA (Hazardous Materials Impact Analysis) may be requested at time of building permit. Code language provided below. 6. Page 4 of 10 > FCLU 3.4.5(B): If any use on the development site may entail the use or storage of hazardous materials (including hazardous wastes) on-site, the project shall be designed to comply with all safety, fire and building codes for the use and storage of the hazardous materials involved. Adequate precautions shall be taken to protect against negative off-site impacts of a hazardous materials release, using the best available technology. AST & UST STORAGE TANKS The installation of Above Ground (AST) or Underground Storage Tanks (UST) require a separate plan review and permit from the Poudre Fire Authority. Tanks shall be protected from damage and have secondary containment. All tanks shall be UL listed. 7. Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette@fcgov.com Department: Environmental Planning Generally, an Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) is required by Section 3.4.1 (D)(1) as the site is within 500 feet of a known natural habitat (Coterie Natural Area and Spring Creek). However, as there is an arterial road between those features and this property and the standard buffer would not extend to this project’s parcel, the ECS is waived for this site. However, please consider the use of native and wildlife-friendly plants and grasses to complement those natural features, in accordance with Article 3.2.1 (E)(2)(3) of the Land Use Code. 1. City of Fort Collins Land Use Code [Section 3.2.1 (E)(3)], requires that to the extent reasonably feasible, all plans be designed to incorporate water conservation materials and techniques. This includes use of low-water-use plants and grasses in landscaping or re-landscaping and reducing bluegrass lawns as much as possible. This site is located within a potential movement corridor for Red-Winged Blackbird and Painted Lady butterflies. As such, native plants and wildlife-friendly landscaping (e.g., flowering perennials, native grasses, fruiting shrubs and trees)and maintenance are also encouraged. Please refer to the Fort Collins Native Plants document available online and published by the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department for guidance on native plants is: http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/nativeplants2013.pdf. 2. In regard to lighting, especially LED light fixtures, cooler color temperatures are harsher at night and cause more disruption to circadian (biological) rhythms for both humans and wildlife. Please consider a warmer color temperature (warm white, 3000K or less) for any LED light fixtures. Please also consider fixtures with dimming capabilities so that light levels can be adjusted as needed. Site light sources shall be fully shielded and down-directional to minimize up-light, light spillage and glare [see LUC 3.2.4(D)(3)]. For further information regarding health effects please see: http://darksky.org/ama-report-affirms-human-health-impacts-from-leds/ 3. It is not clear whether there are active prairie dogs on this site. If there are, City Code and the Land Use Code require that any prairie dogs inhabiting a site must be relocated or humanely eradicated prior to development activities (see Section 3.4.1(N)(6) of the Land Use Code). Additionally, should this project gain approval and proceed to construction, a burrowing owl survey, in accordance with the Division of Parks and Wildlife standards, shall be conducted prior to construction by a professional, qualified wildlife biologist. 4. Our city has an established identity as a forward-thinking community that cares about the quality of life it offers its citizens now and generations from now. Thus, the City of Fort Collins has many sustainability programs and goals that may benefit this project. Of particular interest may be: 1) ClimateWise program: fcgov.com/climatewise/ 2) Zero Waste Plan and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Assistance Program (WRAP): fcgov.com/recycling/pdf/_20120404_WRAP_ProgramOverview.pdf, contact Caroline Mitchell at 970-221-6288 or cmtichell@fcgov.com 5. Page 5 of 10 3) Green Building Program: fcgov.com/enviro/green-building.php, contact Tony Raeker at 970-416-4238 or traeker@fcgov.com 4) Solar Energy: www.fcgov.com/solar 5) Integrated Design Assistance Program: http://fcgov.com/idap, contact Gary Schroeder at 970-224-6003 or gschroeder@fcgov.com 6) Nature in the City Program: http://www.fcgov.com/natureinthecity/, contact Justin Scharton at 970-221-6213 or jscharton@fcgov.com 7) Urban Agriculture: http://www.fcgov.com/urbanagriculture, contact Spencer Branson at 970-224-6086 or sbranson@fcgov.com. In addition, the Northern Colorado Food Cluster is sponsored and supported by the City of Fort Collins. The executive Director, Brad Christensen, can be reached at director@nocofoodcluster.org. Please consider City sustainability goals and ways this development can engage with these efforts. Let me know if I can help connect you to these programs. Contact: Katie Andrews, 970-221-6501, kandrews@fcgov.com Department: Engineering Development Review Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit. Please contact Kyle Lambrecht (klambrecht@fcgov.com) and Dean Klingner (dklingner@fcgov.com) if you have any questions. 1. 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 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Please detach the public sidewalk along Prospect to the intersection of Prospect and Academy. 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 6. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary or required by the City for this project. ROW along Prospect will need to be dedicated to the constrained arterial standard (102’ ROW total). Most easements to be dedicated need to be public easements dedicated to the City. This shall including the standard utility easements that are to be provided behind the right-of-way (15 foot along an arterial and 9 foot along all other street classifications). The change in ROW may necessitate additional easement. Information on the dedication process can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php 7. It looks like the proposed accessway is shown to line up with the driveway across Academy Ct – this looks great and is where the access will need to be to meet LCUASS access spacing standards. 8. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is finalized. 9. As of January 1, 2015 all development plans are required to be on the NAVD88 vertical datum. Please make your consultants aware of this, prior to any surveying and/or design work. 10. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site. 11. LCUASS parking setbacks (Figure 19-6) apply and will need to be followed depending on parking design. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 16. Contact: Coy Althoff, , CAlthoff@fcgov.com Department: Electric Engineering Light & Power has underground spare 2" and 4" conduits dead-ended at the N.E. corner for Prospect Rd. and Academy Ct. 3-phase primary power is available in the area. 1. Development charges, electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges and any system modification charges necessary will apply to this development. 2. As your project begins to move forward please contact Light and Power Engineering to coordinate the streetlight, transformer and electric meter locations, please show the locations on the utility plans. 3. 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_FINAL_17 June2016.pdf You may reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our fee estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers. 4. Contact: Sarah Carter, 970-416-2748, scarter@fcgov.com Department: Building Inspection A pre-submittal meeting with Building Services is recommended for this project. Pre-Submittal meetings assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design, that the new 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. Applicants of new projects should email scarter@fcgov.com 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. 1. Adoption of the 2015 I-Codes is anticipated for April 4, 2017. Be advised that permit applications submitted after the code adoption date will be subject to the new codes and standards, as amended. 2. 2. Contact: Clay Frickey, 970-224-6045, cfrickey@fcgov.com Planning Services A landscape plan will be required as part of this submittal. The landscape plan should show how you plan to meet the parking interior and perimeter landscape requirements. 6% of the internal area of the parking lot must be landscaped. You must provide street trees along Academy Court and provide either a low shrub wall, low fence, earthern berm, or low wall to provide screening along Academy Court and Prospect Road. 1. 2. You must provide 4 bicycle parking spaces. These spaces can all be provided via fixed rack. The front entrance to the building should have a direct connection to the sidewalk network. None is shown on the current site plan. Staff will look for this detail upon submittal of a PDP. 3. The parking area must meet the following minimum setbacks: From an arterial street - 15 feet From a non-arterial street - 10 feet From a lot line - 5 feet 4. The maximum parking permitted for your use and the proposed size of the building (5,057 sq. ft.) is 26 spaces (5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.). The proposed parking lot exceeds this requirement. Staff will not support a modification to exceed the parking maximum. Please revise your site plan to conform to the parking requirements. The minimum parking requirement is 2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft., which would equate to 11 spaces. 5. Provide architectural elevations of the trash and recycling enclosure along with the elevations of the proposed building. The enclosure should use similar architectural features as the principal structure. The enclosure must be built on a concrete pad and feature a walk-in gate separate from the main service gates. 6. Per Land Use Code section 4.28(E)(2)(b), the building should be sited to make up 30% of the frontage along Prospect Rd. Staff can work with you on siting the building to better meet this standard. Otherwise, this would require a modification that would likely support. 7. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 1 review and public hearing, the decision maker for Type 1 hearings is an Administrative Hearing Officer. The applicant for this development request is not required to hold a neighborhood meeting for a Type 1 hearing, but if you would like to have one to notify your neighbors of the proposal, please let me know and I can help you in setting a date, time and location for a meeting. Neighborhood Meetings are a great way to get public feedback and avoid potential hiccups that may occur later in the review process. 8. Please see the Development Review Guide at www.fcgov.com/drg. This online guide features a color coded flowchart with comprehensive, easy to read information on each step in the process. This guide includes links to just about every resource you need during development review. 9. This development proposal will be subject to all applicable standards of the Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC), including Article 3 General Development Standards. The entire LUC is available for your review on the web at http://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/landuse/begin.htm. 10. Page 8 of 10 If this proposal is unable to satisfy any of the requirements set forth in the LUC, a Modification of Standard Request will need to be submitted with your formal development proposal. Please see Section 2.8.2 of the LUC for more information on criteria to apply for a Modification of Standard. 11. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at: http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php. 12. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule that is available in the Community Development and Neighborhood Services office. The fees are due at the time of submittal of the required documents for the appropriate development review process by City staff and affected outside reviewing agencies. Also, the required Transportation Development Review Fee must be paid at time of submittal. 13. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with Community Development and Neighborhood Services at (970)221-6750. 14. Page 9 of 10 Pre-Submittal Meetings for Building Permits Pre-Submittal meetings are offered 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 970-416-2341 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: 20012 International Building Code (IBC) 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) 20012 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 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 Chapter 4. 2. Multi-family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2012 IECC Chapter 4 Residential Provisions. 3. Commercial and Multi-family 4 stories and taller: 2012 IECC Chapter 4 Commercial Provisions. Fort Collins Green Code Amendments effective starting 2/17/2014. A copy of these requirements can be obtained at the Building Office or contact the above phone number. City of Fort Collins Building Services Plan Review 970-416-2341 Page 10 of 10 Page | 1 Conceptual Review Response Letter Department: Zoning 1. See Architectural elevations and notes. 2. See Lighting notes and details. Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering 1. Noted 2. Noted, a sizing justification letter will be provided as a part of the final submittal package for this project. 3. Noted 4. Noted 5. Noted, see landscape and irrigation plans. 6. Noted Department: Traffic Operations 1. The TIS requirement was waived. 2. Proposed access is aligned with the development across the street. 3. The sidewalk along Prospect is modified to be detached as requested. Department: Technical Services 1. This project is on the NAVD88 vertical datum. 2. This is not a replat. Department: Storm water Engineering 1. The design of the site conforms to the Fort Collins Storm water Criteria Manual. The Spring Creek Master Drainage Plan was not available at the time of preparation of this project; however the City was contacted for general guidelines. 2. The drainage report and construction plans were prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. The report addresses the four-step process for selecting structural BMPs as outlined in UDFCD Vol 3. 3. Outfall for the proposed detention pond will be to the existing storm pipe in the utility easement on the east side of the project lot. 4. Onsite detention is provided on east side of the improvements on the west edge of the existing utility easement. The detention pond is sized to detain the 100-year developed flows and release at the 2-year historic flow rate. 5. All impervious surfaces on the site will drain to the detention pond. 6. LID requirements are met by routing all newly added impervious areas through the detention pond. Flows from parking and drive isles will flow to the pond in a shallow gentle sloped grass lined swale. Page | 2 7. The Erosion Control Report, Sequencing Plan and Erosion Control Security Calculations are included with the PDP submittal. 8. Acknowledged, a final site inspection of the storm water facilities and SOP will be included with the Development Agreement. 9. Detention Drain time spreadsheet: This spreadsheet has been included in the Drainage Report Appendix. 10. Acknowledged, a Storm water development fee will be due at the time of building permit application. Department: Fire Authority 1. Fire Containment, the building square footage is less than 5,000 square feet. 2. Water Supply, the existing utility infrastructure is adequate with an existing fire hydrant within 300’ of the proposed Commercial Building. 3. Fire Lanes, a fire lane is required on the property. A fire lane will be dedicated as an Emergency Access Easement and will be designed to standard fire lane specifications. 4. Fire Lane Specifications, a required 20’ minimum unobstructed width, meeting general requirements, is shown by the Emergency Access Easement. 5. Fire Lane Signs, the limits of the fire lane sign locations are indicated on the plan sets. 6. Hazardous Materials – General Standard, a list of liquids and materials used by Christian Brothers Automotive along with SMDS sheets are available and will be submitted at the time of building permit application. 7. AST & UST Storage Tanks, there will be no AST or UST Storage Tanks proposed for the project. Department: Environmental Planning 1. The ECS is waived for this site 2. The City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, Section 3.2.1 (E)(3) was referenced for the Landscape Plan. 3. LUC 3.2.4(D)(3) was referenced for the lighting plan. Typically these projects do not have parking lot lighting and building lighting uses fully shielded and down- directional lights. 4. The site will be inspected for active prairie dogs. If prairie dogs are present Section 3.4.1(N)(6) of the Land Use Code will be followed. 5. The City of Fort Collins sustainability programs and goals will be considered for this development. Department: Engineering Development Review 1. Acknowledged, Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit. Page | 3 2. Acknowledged, the City’s Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of PDP submittal. 3. Acknowledged, any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curb 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 complete improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. 4. Acknowledged, 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 be reconstructed so that they do meet current ADA standards as a part of this project. 5. The public sidewalk along Prospect to the intersection of Prospect and Academy has been requested to be detached and has been designed to City standards. 6. There will be no public improvements other than the sidewalk noted in comment response 5. 7. Acknowledged, this project will be responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary or required by the City for this project. 8. Acknowledged, proposed access way lines up with the driveway across Academy Ct. 9. Acknowledged, Utility plans are required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is finalized. 10. Acknowledge, the project is on the NAVD88 vertical datum. 11. Acknowledged, a Development Construction Permit (DCP) is required prior to starting any work on the site. 12. Acknowledged, LCUASS parking setbacks were followed for parking design. 13. Acknowledged, there are no encroachments within the public right-of-way on this project. 14. Acknowledged, there is no rain gardens proposed for the project. 15. Acknowledged, bike parking will be provided near the public entrance of the building. 16. Acknowledged, construction parking location(s) will be provided to the City as a part of the Development Construction Permit application. Department: Electric Engineering 1. Acknowledged, 3-phase primary power is available in the project site area. 2. Acknowledged, Development charges will apply to this development. 3. Acknowledged, Light and Power Engineering has been contacted, the building transformer pad is shown on the south end of the building. 4. Acknowledged, Light and Power Engineering has been contacted. Page | 4 Department: Building Inspection 1. Acknowledged, a pre-submittal meeting with Building Services is recommended before submittal of the building permit. 2. Acknowledged, 2015 I-Code are anticipated for April 4, 2017. Permit applications will be subject to the new codes and standards, as amended. Department: Planning Services 1. A landscape plan is included with this submittal. 2. Bicycle parking spaces are provided at the entrance to the building. 3. A sidewalk connection has been provided to the building entrance. 4. The parking area meets the minimum setbacks. 5. The maximum parking provided for the project is 26 spaces including 2 ADA spaces. 6. The architectural elevations of the building and trash enclosure are included with the PDP Utility Plans. 7. Acknowledged building should be sited to make up 30% of the frontage along Prospect Rd. 8. Acknowledged, we do not plan on holding a neighborhood meeting at this time. 9. Acknowledged 10. Acknowledged 11. Acknowledged 12. Acknowledged 13. Acknowledged 14. Acknowledged, Community Development and Neighborhood Services were contacted for the PDP submittal appointment. Page 7 of 10 Page 6 of 10