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Home My WebLink AboutCENTERPOINT PLAZA - FDP - FDP160027 - CORRESPONDENCE - REVISIONS (3)1 RESPONSE TO APPROVAL LETTER COMMENTS TO: Clay Frickey, Project Planner City of Fort Collins FROM: Keith E. Moore, AIA, Architectural Service Line Director, RMG-Rocky Mountain Group DATE: JUNE 23, 2017 SUBJECT: Centerpoint Plaza, FDP160027, Round Number 2– Response Letter Dear Mr. Frickey: Please find the following response to Comment Summary, Dated February 10, 2017. Response: (In Red) Comment Summary: Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Katie Andrews, 970-221-6501, kandrews@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 02/07/2017 02/07/2017: Plans look good - we have started working on the DA. I believe an excavation permit will be required prior to starting work - I'll confirm this and let you know soon. (Understand and will wait to hear from EDR) Department: Forestry Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 07/08/2016 07/08/2016: Written acknowledgment of the approval of the Landscape Plan needs to be provided from Platte River Power Authority for trees to be planted in their easement. (We are still in the process of getting the written approval from PRPA. Repeated attempts to make direct contact with any individual at PRVA has been unsuccessful via email, through their web site and phone. We will forward approval as soon as we can make contact and obtain approval). Department: Internal Services Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/12/2016 07/12/2016: 2 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. Centerpoint – project specific concerns: 1. Upgraded insulation is required for buildings using electric heat or cooling. 2. Exterior walls and roof must meet a STC (sound resistance) rating of 40 min. if building located within 1000ft to train tracks. 3. Low-flow Watersense plumbing fixtures (toilet, faucets, shower heads) are required. 4. Low VOC interior finishes. City of Fort Collins 3 Building Services Plan Review 416-2341 (We appreciate the information and we will request a Pre-Submittal Meeting when RMG is authorized to proceed with the building design) Department: Light And Power Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tsiegmund@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 07/06/2016: Light and Power has electric facilities along the south side of Midpoint Dr. that can be utilized to provide power. (We appreciate the information and we will investigate the location when RMG is Authorized to proceed with the building design) Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 07/06/2016: Please provide a one line diagram and Commercial Service Form (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 (We appreciate the information and we will provide the One-Line and C-1 form when RMG is Authorized to proceed with the building design) Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 07/06/2016: Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and any system modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this development. Please visit the following website for an estimate of charges and fees: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investmen t-development-fees (We appreciate the information and we will review the fee schedule when RMG is Authorized to proceed with the building design) Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 07/06/2016: Light & Power will need AutoCAD files of the approved site plan, utility plans, and landscape drawings before design of the electric facilities will begin. (We will provide the required AutoCAD files when RMG is authorized to proceed with the building design) Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 07/06/2016: The transformer must have a front clearance of 10 ft and side/rear clearance of 3 ft minimum. It appears that the parking lot light pole will need to be relocated away from the transformer to provide a minimum of 10ft clear. (The light pole is located over 3ft to the side of the transformer pad) Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/25/2017 4 01/25/2017: SITE PLAN TURNING RADII The radius at C32 does not meet minimum code requirements for a 20' wide fire lane. Minimum turning radius is 25'. Code language provided below. > IFC 503.2.4 and Local Amendments: The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. (Radius has been revised) Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/31/2017 01/31/2017: REVISE LIMITS OF EAE ON PLAT > The Emergency Access Easement on the building's south side (Curve C32) should be adjusted to include a 25' turn radius. > The EAE on the far south end of the site should be adjusted to include the full width of the drive lane at this point. (EAE line modified) Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/31/2017 01/31/2017: REVISE FIRE LANE SIGN PLACEMENT Revise "No Parking - Fire Lane" sign placement per redlines. If not already provided, fire lane signage is required for the existing building to the north. Refer to sign detail per updated LUCASS #1418. 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. (Detail #1418 Updated) Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-224-6035, bhamdan@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/28/2016 02/07/2017: Please use an alternative method to protect the pond outlet as the single rock sock as shown will allow a significant amount of sediment to exit the pond. Please check redlines for additional comments.06/28/2016: Erosion control plans and report have significant issues left to be resolved, most notably outlet protection at the detention pond. Please see redlines and address all comments in report and plans. (Addressed) Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 02/10/2017: Please remove existing contours for Sheet 7. 07/06/2016: Please remove the existing contours on the Utility Plan, sheet 5 5 and the Drainage Plan, sheet 7. (Addressed) Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 02/10/2017: Repeat Comment 07/06/2016: Please revise the Landscape Plan to match the Utility Plans. Pond configuration is out of date as well as the paver areas. (Corrected) Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 02/10/2017: Repeat Comment 07/06/2016: Riprap pad can be removed on the south side of the detention pond due to scour stop being proposed in this same location. (Corrected) Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 02/10/2017: Repeat Comment 07/06/2016: Please add more spot elevation to the grading plan including the spillway elevation, invert at the outlet structure, etc. (Addressed) Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 02/10/2017: Repeat Comment 07/06/2016: Please label slope of concrete pan in pond bottom. (Corrected) Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 02/10/2017: Please place the pavers location on the Horizontal Control Plan as well and label. 07/06/2016: Please clarify the exact location of the porous pavement areas, Area 1 and Area 2. (Addressed) Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 02/10/2017: Repeat Comment 07/06/2016: City recommends using scour stop, or equal, at the storm sewer outlet into the pond as well. (Corrected) Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 02/10/2017: Repeat Comment 07/06/2016: Please use the City's most current standard details. (Addressed) Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 07/07/2016 02/10/2017: Repeat Comment 07/07/2016: Please round out the corners of the contours in the detention basin to create a more natural looking bottom to the basin. (Addressed) Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 07/05/2016 6 02/08/2017: *Repeat Comment* There are line over text issues. See redlines. 07/05/2016: *Repeat Comment* There are line over text issues. See redlines. (Addressed) Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 07/05/2016 02/08/2017: *Repeat Comment* 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. 07/05/2016: *Repeat Comment* 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. (Addressed) Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 02/08/2017 02/08/2017: There are text over text issues. See redlines. (Addressed) Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/05/2016 02/08/2017: *Repeat Comment* There are line over text issues. See redlines. 07/05/2016: *Repeat Comment* There are line over text issues. See redlines. (Addressed) Department: Water Conservation Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/01/2016 07/01/2016: The irrigation plan is incomplete. Please refer to the provisions outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Code. Identify pressure reducing heads and nozzles in legend. Irrigation code requires all spray heads to have PRS (Pressure Reducing Stems) and check valves. Direct questions concerning irrigation requirements to Eric Olson, at 221-6704 or eolson@fcgov.com (Addressed) Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/06/2017 02/06/2017: The irrigation plan is incomplete. Please refer to the provisions outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Code. Identify pressure reducing heads and nozzles in legend. Irrigation code requires all spray heads to have PRS (Pressure Reducing Stems) and check valves. Direct questions concerning irrigation requirements to Eric Olson, at 221-6704 or eolson@fcgov.com (Addressed) Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 02/10/2017: Repeat Comment 07/06/2016: Repeat comment. 7 12/01/2015: Reminder comment for Final Compliance. 10/14/2015: Reminder comment for Final Compliance. 08/12/2015: Please show the proposed wet utilities on the landscape plan and provide the required separation distances. (Addressed) Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 02/10/2017: Repeat Comment. Fire Hydrant Assembly has one, but not the fire service. 07/06/2016: Please provide a thrust block for the swivel tee at the fire service. (Addressed) Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 07/06/2016 02/10/2017: Repeat Comment. Please show the fire service to the building. The fire service may need to be south of the water service to provide the required separation from the sanitary service. 07/06/2016: Repeat comment. 12/01/2015: Please provide 10 feet separation between the water and sewer services. (Corrected) Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 02/10/2017 02/10/2017: There is a conflict with the fire hydrant and the tree within the landscape island. (Addressed)