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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFORT COLLINS EMERGENCY CENTER, 4858 S. COLLEGE AVE. - PDP - PDP160001 - CORRESPONDENCE -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 29, 2016 Perception Design Group Inc 6901 S Pierce St Suite 350 Littleton, CO 80128 RE: Fort Collins Emergency Center - 4858 S College Ave, PDP160001, Round Number 1 Comment Summary: Department: Planning Services Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970-224-6186, rmounce@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/26/2016: For this type of land-use, a minimum of 4 bicycle parking spaces are required, at least one of which needs to be protected or enclosed. If the same location is utilized for the additional spaces, the building canopy will qualify these as protected spaces. Please update the site plan data block to include the percentage or number of bike spaces that are protected or enclosed. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: Please dimension the full extent of the drive-aisle and emergency vehicle parking width on the south side of the building. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: The trash enclosure needs a separate walk-in access without needing to open the main gates. A simple elevation exhibit for the enclosure should be included on the site plan or elevations. Materials for the trash and generator enclosure should be similar to the materials used for the primary building. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 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, Ryan Mounce, at 970-224-6186 or rmounce@fcgov.com. Page 1 of 11 01/26/2016: A couple minor fixes and typos should be corrected on the site plan: - Typo on the easternmost easement (bridle instead of brindle). - Update the planning signature block to 2016 from 2012. - Please change the land-use in the site data block to hospital (emergency room). - When the plat for the site is submitted, please be sure to update the legal descriptions on the drawings accordingly. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: On the lighting plan, please add a catalog cut-sheet for the lighting fixtures proposed. In regard to LED light fixtures, cooler color temperatures are harsher at night and cause more disruption to circadian rhythms for both humans and wildlife. Please consider a warmer color temperature (3000K or less) for your LED light fixtures. Please also consider fixtures with dimming capabilities so that light levels can be adjusted as needed. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: On the building elevations, please remove the cross emblems; signage is not approved as part of the development review process, rather through a separate sign-permit with zoning. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: The east (rear) side of the building needs to include some additional design elements to meet the minimum façade and wall articulation standards found in LUC 3.5.3(E)(2). Elements such as windows, trellis with vines, or projecting/recessed building elements would help meet this standard where large blank walls exist. Also consider this side of the structure will see higher visibility in the future when the frontage road is removed and access comes from the rear. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: On the landscaping plan, please consider even spacing for the street trees. These trees should be canopy shade trees spaced 30-to-40 feet apart. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: The ground cover table will need to be updated with the approximate square footage on the site. Please also see water conservation's comments regarding the need for a water budget table. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: Additional perimeter landscaping is needed to the east of the parking/drive areas. Please see environmental planning's comments about suggested groupings for a more natural look. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: Please add standard Fort Collins landscaping and street tree notes to the landscaping plan (see handout or digital copy). Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Katie Sexton, 970-221-6501, ksexton@fcgov.com Topic: General Page 2 of 11 01/25/2016: Please remove the site plan from the utility plan set. Please see appendix E-4 of the LCUASS for pre and post-hearing requirements for the utility plans. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: The future “local access circulator” area will need to lie within an emergency access easement as well as public access easement. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: The project will need to obtain 2 access permits from CDOT. One for the new driveway and one for the existing driveway. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: Payment in lieu of construction will need to be provided for the local access circulator as well as for the sidewalk. Payment amounts are to be determined. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/28/2016: The frontage road has been annexed by the City and was not accepted by the county for maintenance. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/28/2016 Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans 01/26/2016: Thank you for providing an Ecological Characterization Study for the site. Based on the findings and recommendations of the ECS, a 50-foot buffer from the irrigation ditch will not be required. However, some additional habitat improvement will be required. Along the top and/or side slopes of the detention area, please provide additional shrub plantings to (1) provide additional habitat and (2) meet the parking lot screening requirements. A mix of evergreen and deciduous shrubs (fruit-bearing and/or flowering species) should be planted in groupings of 3-5 plants and distributed along the western edge of the detention area. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: A detailed seed mix for the native seed area should be included on the plans. I will provide a seed mix that was recently prepared by our Natural Areas Department for detention areas, which includes a mix of native grasses and perennials. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: Please update the square footage calculations in the ground cover legend. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: Please vary the grading of the detention area to create a more naturalistic, undulating landform. Side slopes shoudl vary and range from 4:1 to 20:1, per the Stormwater Standards and Guidelines. This may help to create planting areas for the shrub groupings described above. http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/Detention_Pond_Landscapi ng_Standards.pdf Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 Topic: Lighting Plan Page 3 of 11 01/26/2016: As noted in the Planning Services comments, please provide cutsheets for the light fixtures that are proposed. I would recommend adding back shields to the light fixtures near property lines and the detention area to reduce spillover impacts. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 Department: Forestry Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans 01/29/2016: Use the Standard City of Fort Collins General Landscape notes and street tree notes on the landscape plan. These notes are available from the Project Planner Ryan Mounce or from the City Forester Tim Buchanan 970 221 6361 tbuchanan@fcgov.com. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/29/2016 01/29/2016: Cologreen Juniper is a tree and should be listed under the heading Evergreen Trees in the Plant Schedule. It should be listed as 6 feet height and B&B. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/29/2016 01/29/2016: If there are any City street lights? If so please show there locations and provide the following light-tree separations with street trees. Canopy Shade tree - 40 feet from the streetlight Ornamental tree -15 feet from the streetlight Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/29/2016 01/29/2016: List the percentage of each tree species used in the Plant Schedule and check that the quantities used meet the minimum species diversity standard LUC 3.2.1 D 3. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/29/2016 01/29/2016: The standard for Street tree planting in parkways between sidewalk and curb is to use canopy shade trees ( LUC 3.2.1 D 2 a). Trees should be selected from the City of Fort Collins street tree list. Kentucky Coffeetree could be a good selection for this area. The Fastigiate English Oak is not a canopy shade tree. It appears three canopy shade trees could be placed in the area in front of the building and one south of the south entry. Evaluate if this is feasible. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/29/2016 Department: Internal Services Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Page 4 of 11 01/27/2016: 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. Project specific concerns: 1. Upgraded insulation is required for buildings using electric heat or cooling. 2. Low-flow Watersense plumbing fixtures (toilet, faucets, shower heads) are required. 3. Special combustion safety requirements for natural draft gas appliances. 4. Low VOC interior finishes. City of Fort Collins Building Services Plan Review 416-2341 Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/27/2016 Department: Light And Power Contact: Coy Althoff, , CAlthoff@fcgov.com Topic: General Page 5 of 11 01/18/2016: 3-Phase Primary electric facilities exists along the East side of this property. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/18/2016 01/18/2016: A utility easement may need to be dedicated for the existing electric facilities on the East side, as well as the future new electric infrastructure. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/18/2016 01/18/2016: Please provide a one line diagram and a C-1 form to Light and Power Engineering. The C-1 form can be found at: http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1Form.pdf Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/18/2016 01/18/2016: Development charges, electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges and any system modification charges necessary will apply to this development. (We urge you to use our fee estimator to help better understand these charges.) http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/18/2016 01/18/2016: Contact Light and Power Engineering to coordinate the transformer and electric meter locations, please show the locations on the utility plans. Transformer locations shall be within 10' of a paved surface and must have a minimum of an 8' clearance from the front side and a 3' clearance around the sides and rear. (1000 kVA up to 2500 kVA requires 4' around the sides and rear.) Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/18/2016 01/18/2016: Please contact Light & Power Engineering if you have any questions at 221-6700. Please reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our fee estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/18/2016 Department: Outside Agencies Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970-224-6186, rmounce@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/25/2016: The following comments are from Terry Farrill, Fort Collins - Loveland Water District and South Fort Collins Sanitation District. Terry may be reached at 970-226-3104, ext. 104. - The District's signature block is required on sheet C0.00. - The District requires a minimum and maximum depth of cover over the water line of 5 feet and 6 feet respectively, unless otherwise noted. - All water line construction shall conform to the Fort Collins - Loveland Water District standards and specifications current to the date of construction. - The District requires a Reduced Pressure Principle Back-Flow-Prevention-Device (RP Device) on the fire line and the domestic water service. - The District will require a grease trap/interceptor on the sanitary sewer service. - The District's Industrial Pretreatment Business Questionnaire needs to be completed and submitted to the District for review and approval. The Questionnaire can be obtained on the District's website, fclwd.com. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 Page 6 of 11 Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General 01/26/2016: EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENT An Emergency Access Easement will be required by separate document and labeled as such on future plans. Fire lane signage will also be required and should be indicated on future plans. Code language provided below. MARKING > IFC503.3: Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices that include the words NO PARKING - FIRE LANE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times ad be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. SIGNS > 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: 1 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM This building will require an automatic fire sprinkler system under a separate permit. Please contact Assistant Fire Marshal, Joe Jaramillo with any fire sprinkler related questions at 970-416-2868. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: FDC > 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. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: KEY BOXES REQUIRED > IFC 506.1 and Poudre Fire Authority Bureau Policy 88-20: Poudre Fire Authority requires at least one key box ("Knox Box") to be mounted in an approved, exterior location (or locations) on every new or existing building equipped with a required fire sprinkler or fire alarm system. The box shall be positioned 3 to 7 feet above finished floor and within 10 feet of the front door, or closest door to the fire alarm panel. Exception can be made by the PFA if it is more logical to have the box located somewhere else on the structure. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-224-6192, dmogen@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/26/2016: Please review City of Fort Collins Criteria and design detention basin accordingly. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 Page 7 of 11 01/26/2016: Please provide evidence that the detention basin is in compliance with drain times per Colorado Revised Statute 37-92-602(8). More information on this statute is available at http://tinyurl.com/RevisedStatuteMemo, and a spreadsheet to show compliance is available for download at http://tinyurl.com/ComplianceSpreadsheet. Please contact Dan Mogen at (970)224-6192 or dmogen@fcgov.com with any questions about this requirement or for assistance with the spreadsheet. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: Please show where the proposed outlet is located and verify capacity and that any required easements are in place. Please clarify existing and any proposed easements. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: Please show areas being treated with LID techniques and verify that LID requirements are being met. A table verifying this would be helpful and a sample table can be downloaded at http://tinyurl.com/SampleLIDTable. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: Please include all site areas in basins including those that are not currently shown to be detained on the west and south sides. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: If future site access is from the east, how will this affect the proposed drainage plan? Will any modifications be needed even though the detention basin is outside the access easement? Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: Please see redlined drainage report and civil plans. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 01/26/2016: Please note that additional comments may be forthcoming upon future submittals as additional details are discovered. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control 01/11/2016: 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; Erosion Control Plan (based upon redline comments), Erosion Control Report (a few minor redlines), and an Escrow / Security Calculation (Not found with submitted materials template can be found at www.fcgov.com/erosion . Also, based upon the area of disturbance State permits for stormwater 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 Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/11/2016 Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations 01/25/2016: Please revise the sub-title as marked. See redlines. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 Page 8 of 11 01/25/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 Topic: Construction Drawings 01/25/2016: Please revise the sub-title as marked. See redlines. Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: Please remove the legal description. It is not necessary. It is a duplication of the sub-title. Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: The City has moved to the NAVD88 vertical datum, and as of January 1, 2015 all projects are required to be on NAVD88 datum. Please provide the following information for the Benchmark Statement in the EXACT format shown below. PROJECT DATUM: NAVD88 BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION ELEVATION: BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION ELEVATION: PLEASE NOTE: THIS PLAN SET IS USING NAVD88 FOR A VERTICAL DATUM. SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENTS HAVE USED NGVD29 UNADJUSTED FOR THEIR VERTICAL DATUMS. IF NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM IS REQUIRED FOR ANY PURPOSE, THE FOLLOWING EQUATION SHOULD BE USED: NGVD29 UNADJUSTED = NAVD88 - X.XX’. Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: The titles in the sheet index do not match the titles on the noted sheets. See redlines. Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: All benchmark statements must match on all sheets. Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: Sheet C0.02 is numbered wrong. Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines. Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: There are text over text issues. See redlines. Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/26/2016: All reception numbers for documents recorded by separate document must be added prior to mylars. Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 Page 9 of 11 01/26/2016: Please correct the 10' Bridle Path & Utility Easement note as marked. See redlines. Comment Number: 24 Comment Originated: 01/26/2016 Topic: Landscape Plans 01/25/2016: Please revise the sub-title as marked. See redlines. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 Topic: Lighting Plan 01/25/2016: Please revise the sub-title as marked. See redlines. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: Please correct the 10' Bridle Path & Utility Easement note as marked. See redlines. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: The plan is very busy. We suggest removing the contours, if not needed. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 Topic: Site Plan 01/25/2016: Please revise the sub-title as marked. See redlines. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: Please remove the legal description. It is not necessary. It is a duplication of the sub-title. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: All reception numbers for documents recorded by separate document must be added prior to mylars. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 01/25/2016: Please correct the 10' Bridle Path & Utility Easement note as marked. See redlines. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/25/2016 Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/28/2016: The traffic impact memo has been received and the conclusions accepted. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/28/2016 Page 10 of 11 01/28/2016: The internal circulation may be something to consider. The drop off is such that inbound vehicles will likely cross over to the left side of the street to drop off patients. It feels a little odd. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/28/2016 01/28/2016: The front door is shown towards the Frontage Road. Once the connector roadway is built to the east, this may be an ackward layout. Maybe the front door on a 45 degree angle might be more useful in the future? Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/28/2016 Department: Water Conservation Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/19/2016: A landscape plan shall contain accurate and identifiable hydrozones, including a water budget chart that shows the total annual water use, which shall not exceed fifteen (15) gallons per square foot over the site. If you have questions contact Eric Olson at eolson@fcgov.com or 970-221-6704. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016 01/19/2016: 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 Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016 Department: Zoning Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com Topic: General 01/27/2016: Signage is not approved with the PDP and Final Plan. Signage is reviewed through separate sign permits. The Symbol on the west and south side of the building is considered a sign. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/27/2016 01/27/2016: What is the purpose of the turn around? Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/27/2016 01/27/2016: If there is no curb and gutter along the landscaped area, how are vehicles restricted from driving over the landscaping? Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/27/2016 01/27/2016: The trash enclosure needs to have a walk-in access separate from the main service gate. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/27/2016 01/27/2016: Where is the mechanical equipment locations? How are they screened? Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/27/2016 01/27/2016: The signature block for the Planning needs to be updated to the Director of Community Development and Neighborhood Services Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/27/2016 01/27/2016: The Site plan is part of the planning set. The Planning set will need sheet index Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/27/2016 Page 11 of 11