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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
August 11, 2017
Commercial Building Services
7661 E Grant St A-4
Littleton, CO 80122
RE: Fort Collins Jeep, PDP170013, 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: Marc Ragasa, 970.221.6603, mragasa@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/06/2017
08/11/2017: LCUASS Table 7-3, all of the driveways for this development need
to be spaced between 460' and 660' from other driveways and intersections. As
currently proposed, all driveways (including the driveway on the west parcel) for
this development do not meet this requirement and would require a variance
request.
08/07/17: Engineering did not receive any variance requests with this submittal.
04/06/2017: Variance requests will be needed for the Driveway spacing along
Harmony Road and Mason Drive. The access off of Harmony would not meet
the spacing distance from Mason Street. The access off of Mason would not
meet the spacing distance from Kensington Drive.
A Variance Request Letter has been provided with Submittal #3.
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Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 04/06/2017
08/11/2017: LCUASS Figure 19-6, identifies the parking set back for this
project to be 100' from the right-of-way.
08/07/17: Engineering did not receive any variance requests with this submittal.
04/06/2017: Another variance request would be needed to meet the minimum
off street parking setback distance (Figure 19-6). The parking would need to be
setback further so that cars are not backing up onto the public sidewalk. Can
you verify which parking spots are for public parking and which are for vehicle
display/storage?
A Variance Request Letter has been provided with Submittal #3.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 04/06/2017
08/08/2017: Please add grades onto the drainage plan.
Additional spot elevations and slope arrows were added to the drainage plan.
04/06/2017: It appears more than the allowable 750 square feet drains across
the public walk at the driveway (both on Harmony and Mason). Please provide
more spot elevations to verify the location of the high point. Please add a high
point or add a sidewalk chase.
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 04/06/2017
08/07/17: The driveway's off of Harmony are not shown as concrete in the Utility
Plans.
04/06/2017: The driveways should be built in accordance with LCUASS
Drawing 707.1. Concrete should be shown to the back of sidewalk, creating an
ADA route.
Concrete has been modified at both drive locations
Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 04/06/2017
04/06/2017: The roadway design for Mason Street needs some work. The
minimum flowline grades is 0.5%. No single point grade break shall exceed
0.40 percent. This will have a direct impact on the cross slopes as well. The
proposed cross slopes can be up to 3-4%. The cross slope would need to be
designed in such a way that the existing pavement, when overlaid, will result in a
straight line cross slope grade that meets the standards. The minimum cross
slope would be 1.5%.
Complete, see revised plans
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
04/13/2017: More discussion is going to be needed for the ultimate cross
section of Mason Street. A striping plan will be needed to see how a right turn
lane is going to be striped. Please contact traffic operations (Nicole Hahn) to
begin discussions. We will most likely need to either modify the sidewalk or
parkway to achieve the minimum widths of a left, thru, bike and right turn lane at
Harmony Road.
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The traffic lane configuration requested by the City has been provided with adequate profiles &
cross-sections.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/06/2017
08/08/2017: Please remove repair notes #5, all encroachments should be in
easements dedicated on this plat.
Repair note #5 was removed. A new 5’ Pedestrian Trail Access Easement was added.
04/06/2017: Please verify that all encroachments from curbing of the bus lane
are within easement. Repair Guarantee notes may need to be adjusted.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 04/06/2017
04/06/2017: Other easements may be needed on the Plat, which may include
Utility, Emergency Access, Transit and Drainage easements.
All required easements have been added to the Plat.
Contact: Morgan Uhlman, 970-416-4344, muhlman@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: The cross section on the cover sheet shows an existing bike lane
to the east of the center line of Mason St. There is not a bike lane on the section
of Mason St between Harmony and the driveway for McDonalds. Please add
one more cross section without the easterly bike lane and a right turn lane onto
Harmony.
The typical cross sections on the cover sheet were corrected to show the different sections accurately.
Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: The property that is being improved west of the railroad is not
highlighted in the vicinity map as part of the site.
It has been determined, in consultation with the City, that the portion of the property on the west side
of the tracks (the West Parcel) will not be affected or modified by this plan and its disposition is to be
determined at a later date.
Comment Number: 24 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: "Please add street cut note to demolition page and overall utility
plan.
"Street Cut Note:
Limits of street cut are approximate. Final limits are to be determined in the
field by the City Engineering Inspector. All repairs to be in accordance with City
street repair standards."
The Street Cut Note was added to the demolition sheet and utility plan.
Comment Number: 25 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
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08/08/2017: The slopes across the driveways need to be a maximum of 2% to
meet ADA requirements.
The slopes that appear to exceed 2% result from the flowline being skewed relative to the sidewalk.
The cross section @ STA 0+74 now shows all the relevant elevations and slopes to make this apparent
to the reviewer.
Comment Number: 26 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Can you separate the grading plan from the erosion control plan?
There is a lot of information on one page making it difficult to see where arrows
are pointing for grades.
The erosion control and grading plans were separated into two separate sheets C-5 & C-6.
Comment Number: 27 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: How is the west parcel being graded?
Response: There are no propose changes to the existing grading on the West Parcel.
The owner is in negotiations with the City regarding a potential park-n-ride use.
Comment Number: 28 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Where are the manholes for the utilities located in Mason St? They
need to be out of the wheel path
See revised sheet C-11, manholes have been added to striping plan.
Comment Number: 29 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: The employee parking spots are only 16' long, this would be
classified as a compact space by Figure 19-7. You are allowed to reduce the
length of the stall by a maximum of 2' if an overhang is provided. If these are not
going to be specified as compact spaces, the length of the stalls need to be 19'
long. If the stall is lengthened into the parking lot it would overhang into the EAE,
so the curb line would need to move west towards the property line to
accommodate the longer spaces.
The parking spaces were adjusted to be in compliance with the City requirements.
Comment Number: 30 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: What is the detail for the fence on the west parcel?
See detail on Sheet L-2
Comment Number: 31 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: How high is the overhang on the metal vehicle shed to the north? It
appears to encroach into the EAE. Check with Poudre Fire Authority if the
height of the overhand is acceptable.
The existing shed building roof is 15’-8” clear from grade.
Comment Number: 32 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Where is the fire hydrant south of the main building being
relocated too? If the hydrant is not already, it needs to be in a utility easement.
The fire hydrant actually is and was shown on the plan. Added new water line easement.
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Comment Number: 33 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: All sidewalk chases in the public rights-of-way need to be detail
D-10B or D-10C. D-10B outfalls to curb and D-10C drains the curb into the site.
Whichever detail is used, please add it to detail sheet, reflect the 6" bump outs
on the plans, and label accordingly.
The sidewalk chases were revised to be in compliance with the requested details
and the City details were added to the detail sheet.
Comment Number: 34 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: The flow line grade is insufficient and does not meet the minimum
of 0.5%:
-Between station 2+00.00 and 2+50.00
The profile has been revised to comply with this requirement.
-Between station 4+50.00 and 4+69.22
This station range is the location of the Curb inlet and is at 0% due to the flat inlet box.
Comment Number: 35 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: The sidewalk cross slope needs to be 2.0% or less in the public
rights-of-way, station 0+07 does not meet this requirement.
The grading has been revised at STA 0+07 so that the sidewalk from the driveway north to the property line
does not exceed 2% cross-slope.
Comment Number: 36 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: What does the right-of-way look like in front of the west parcel?
The west parcel upgrades are on hold while the owner and the City negotiate the potential for use of the
property by the City as a park-n-ride for the MAX system.
Comment Number: 37 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Where is the "Exist. Street light with "40MPH" sign" being located
to? The site distance triangle needs to be preserved.
This drive way is a right-in/right-out only. Further there is a continuous raised median island traffic that
prevents east-bound traffic from making a left turn into the sight. Therefore, only traffic approaching from
the east requires the clearances provided by the sight triangles. Therefore the sign does not need to be
relocated for being an obstruction within the site triangle.
Comment Number: 38 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Please add these LCUASS details to your detail sheet: 702.1,
707.1, D-10B or D-10C, 1201, 1202, 1404, 1406, 1407, 1410, 1606, 1607.
Also add fence detail that is being added to the driveways.
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The details have been added to the Utility Plans as requested. Fence details are located on sheet L-2.
Comment Number: 39 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: A drainage plan should be included in the Utility Plan set.
Noted
Topic: Drainage Report
Comment Number: 41 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Please add grades and directional flow lines to the drainage plan.
Grades & flow arrows have been added to the drainage plan.
Comment Number: 42 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: How does the west parcel drain? There is about 28,500 sqft of
asphalt paving being proposed on that lot.
Response: There are no proposed pavement or grading changes on the West lot. Existing drainage
patterns will not be changed.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 40 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: The 15' UE needs to be behind the ROW dedication on Harmony
Road. Where the bus pull out is, the easement is not following the ROW line.
The 15’ UE has been revised to follow the ROW line.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 44 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: "Add street cut note to sheet 3 of the PDP plan set.
"Street Cut Note:
Limits of street cut are approximate. Final limits are to be determined in the
field by the City Engineering Inspector. All repairs to be in accordance with City
street repair standards.""
The Street Cut Note was added to the PDP sheet.
Comment Number: 45 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: On the west side of the main parcel, there is a label "Area of conc.
Encroachment", is this encroaching on your property lines or vice versa? This
will need to be in an easement between the two owners or put into your property
lines.
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A portion of the City’s existing access ramp encroaches on this property. This issue will
be resolved at a future date when it is determined what is to become of the west parcel.
Topic: Traffic Impact Study
Comment Number: 43 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: The 2nd paragraph of the conclusions section of the traffic study
reference "Access #2" twice, I think one of these should be "Access #1".
Noted – See revised report
Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenberger@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/23/2017
08/11/2017: The fees were calculated based off of the foot notes on the
TDRFee application. In the foot notes, it states, "when a development project
involves a change of use for a building, the change per square foot shall apply to
the portion of the overall building size for which the change of use is proposed".
03/23/2017: The project owes an additional $6,034.75 for TDRFees. This is
based on a building square footage of 34,752 sq feet as identified on the site
plan and the platting of 4.479 acres.
Noted – Check included with submittal
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Overall the proposed landscape plan looks much better than in
April. Thank you.
Noted
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 08/09/2017
08/08/2017: Moving forward please make sure you have a sound and practical
irrigation plan as part of construction set drawings.
Noted – Irrigation plans will be included with construction set.
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 08/09/2017
08/08/2017: In landscape plans please include and clearly label all bollards.
Noted – See revised landscape plan for notes
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 08/09/2017
08/08/2017: Per discussion during staff review meeting please incorporate
vines into site design where chain link fencing is proposed. Landscape
architect can decide what to use, however, providing some potential choices
here in case recommendations are desired.
Noted – See revised landscape plan for added vines and locations.
Golden hops (H. lupulus aureus)
Coral honeysuckle (L. sempervirens)
Kintzley's ghost honeysuckle (L. reticulata kintzley)
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Climbing hydrangea (H. anomala petiolaris)
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Refer to Planning comments regarding lighting. Thank you for
responding to comments from April staff review meeting; recommend double
checking BUG ratings provided this round as they do seem high.
Noted
Department: Forestry
Contact: Molly Roche, , mroche@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/14/2017
8/9/2017:
Continued:
It appears that ornamental species are still shown in parking lot islands. Please
use canopy shade trees, unless otherwise directed by Chief Planner, Ted
Shepard.
04/14/2017:
The code generally directs canopy shade trees in parking lot islands.
Ornamentals are used in several islands. Please review this standard with Chief
Planner, Ted Shepard.
Noted – Use of ornamentals was based on fire lane clearances and then consistency of the look on site.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/14/2017
8/9/2017:
Continued:
Please use another species in place of Caddo Sugar Maples, such as
Espresso Coffeetree, Accolade Elm, Chinkapin Oak, or Hackberry.
Please use another crabapple species in place of Perfect Purple Crabapple,
such as Thunderchild Crabapple or Red Barron Crabapple.
Noted – See revised landscape plan, Espresso Coffee Tree and Thunderchild Crab are now planned for
use on site.
04/14/2017:
Tree Species Selection
- Caddo Sugar Maples are not very adaptable to exposed locations. Forestry
suggests changing the five Caddo Maples along Mason Street to Espresso
Coffeetree, Accolade Elm, Chinkapin Oak, or Hackberry.
- Forestry is not familiar with Perfect Purple Crabapple. In checking with a local
nursery, there is very little experience using this cultivar in Fort Collins. Other
crabapples that could serve as a substitute are Thunderchild Crabapple or Red
Barron Crabapple. Of those two suggested Crabs, Red Barron has more of an
upright form.
Noted – See revised landscape plan
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/14/2017
8/9/2017:
Continued:
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04/14/2017:
Crimson Spire Oak is listed in the legend but it appears it may not be used on
the project.
Noted – remove from legend
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 04/14/2017
8/9/2017:
Continued:
06/07/2017:
Following an on-site meeting with Chief Planner, Ted Shepard, City Forestry
would like to propose the new bus shelter be shifted further to the east so as to
avoid conflict with the existing significant crabapple tree and possibly the
mature spruce as well. Forestry can provide a preferred separation distance to
the east from the crabapple tree.
04/14/2017:
The new bus shelter appears to be quite close to an existing mature crabapple
tree. Also, significant grade changes may need to occur for the bus shelter.
Forestry will want to evaluate the impact the bus shelter will have to this tree at
the on-site meeting.
Noted – See revised landscape plan for not regarding placement of bus shelter. This will be field verified
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/10/2017
08/10/2017:
11 upsized mitigation trees are required to be planted. Please confirm that 11
trees have been upsized (ornamentals at 2.5”, canopy shade trees at 3”,
evergreen trees at 8’ height) and mark these trees with a bolded “M” on the
landscape plans.
Noted – upgraded sizes are shown on landscape plan at new tree locations.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Rob Irish, 970-224-6167, rirish@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/10/2017
08/08/2017:
04/10/2017: If the applicant anticipates any change or increase to the existing
electrical service, a C-1 Form and a One-line diagram will need to be submitted
to Light & Power Engineering.
A commercial service information form (C-1 form) and a one line diagram will
need to be submitted to Light & Power Engineering for all proposed
commercial buildings and multi-family (commercial) buildings larger than a
duplex or greater than 200amps. A link to the C-1 form is below:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-fo
rms-guidelines-regulations
Noted – We will meet with Power once building plans are complete.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/11/2017
08/08/2017:
04/11/2017: Once the plans are approved please submit an electronic copy
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(CAD) of the Utility Plan and Site Plan to Light & Power Engineering.
Noted
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Please remove, from the existing conditions plan, the note "Elec.
Box (Relocate)" since the vault is to remain.
The note was removed from the Plan sheet.
Department: PFA
Contact: Cal Sheesley, 970-416-2599, csheesley@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/11/2017
04/11/2017: FIRE LANE SIGNS
The limits of the fire lane shall be fully defined. Fire lane sign locations should be
indicated on future plan sets. Refer to LUCASS detail #1418 & #1419 for sign
detail. Appropriate directional arrows required on all signs. Posting of
additional fire lane signage may be determined at time of fire inspection. 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.
Complied
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/01/2017
08/01/2017: FIRE LANE SIGNS
PFA requires the signs featuring directional arrows below "FIRE LANE - NO
PARKING" verbiage and shall be oriented parallel to the fire lane they are
identifying.
Complied
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/12/2017
08/09/2017: Revised Comment Number Two: Based on the dialogue and the
new information provided at the review meeting, please revise the Site and
Landscape Plans to indicate a connecting walkway from the building entrance
to the public sidewalk on Mason Street. Thank you for responding to our first
round comment by providing this walkway.
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Complied
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 04/12/2017
08/09/2017: Revised Comment Number Five: Based on the dialogue and new
information provided at the review meeting, please revise the Site and
Landscape Plan to show the north-south leg of the Mason Street-to-MAX
walkway shifted outside the perimeter fence. Also be sure to show how this
walkway ties into the existing MAX station.
Complied, see revised Site and Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 04/12/2017
08/09/2017: Revised Comment Number Nine: Based on the dialogue and the
new information provided at the review meeting, please revise the Site and
Landscape Plans to indicate that the fencing along the west edge of the display
lot will be vinyl-clad chain-link.
Noted – see revised landscape plan.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 04/12/2017
08/09/2017: Along the north property line, please consider adding vines at the
base of the proposed six foot chain-link fence. Adding vines will contribute to
complying with the standard for exterior parking lot screening.
04/12/2017: The landscaping along the north fence must also be continuous
and dense. Additional plant materials are required. Again, mixing in clusters of
a variety of upright junipers would have the benefit of providing year-round
screening. Staff also recommends that the landscape designer select a vine
that is suitable for this location and could take advantage of the chain link
fencing. At maturity, a chain link fence featuring vines is very attractive and
would be an asset to the overall aesthetics of the site.
Noted – See revised landscape plan
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 04/12/2017
08/09/2017: Regarding the architectural elevations, thank you for adding a
distinctive base in compliance with Section 3.5.3(E)(6). The e-mail response
indicates that this material could be Stonelite Exterior Panel either black slate
or granite. Staff prefers granite as it would be significantly more suitable to our
region than slate. Also, black slate next to building field color of anthracite grey
may result in two similar colors that would not result in a distinctive base as
called for in the standard.
04/12/2017: As noted in Conceptual Review comments 24 and 25, commercial
buildings are required to have a distinctive base, middle and top. In addition,
corporate imaging must be toned down so the building is not duplicative of
similar buildings found in neighboring communities. Finally, buildings in the
Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District have character and image
requirements unique to this area. Staff acknowledges that the re-use of an
existing building is sustainable and that the new image is an important part of a
national branding effort. As presented, however, the new parts of the building
lack a distinctive base.
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Noted – See revised building elevations. We have changed the accent ACM from stainless to silver to reduce the reflective
intensity. We now have two distinct colors for the CMU to be used on the building. See attached photo of color board, we will
submit this by Friday. We have also added stone panels (granite) to the main building elevations as a 4’-0” base course. At the
main elevation the dark ACM will be continuous to the top of the parapet per corporate standards. In order to meet the city’s
requirement for a top element, we are using the dark, split-face cmu as a band at the parapet for the rest of the building.
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 04/12/2017
08/09/2017: Staff is concerned about the two c.m.u.’s being too similar in color.
While there is a distinction between the split-face and the ground-face, we need
to be assured that there is also a differentiation in color so that the split-face
acts as a distinctive base. Also, colors should be integral to the c.m.u. and not
painted. Please provide samples so we can make this evaluation.
04/12/2017: For the parts of the building that are to be clad in c.m.u., the
product selected must be textured, not smooth-face. Complying with the
distinctive base standard can be accomplished by providing a c.m.u. that
substantially differs in color, size, texture or any combination thereof.
Noted – See revised building elevations. We have changed the accent ACM from stainless to silver to
reduce the reflective intensity. We now have two distinct colors for the CMU to be used on the building. See attached photo of
color board, we will submit this by Friday. We have also added stone panels (granite) to the main building elevations as a 4’-0”
base course. At the main elevation the dark ACM will be continuous to the top of the parapet per corporate standards. In order
to meet the city’s requirement for a top element, we are using the dark, split-face cmu as a band at the parapet for the rest of the
building.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 04/12/2017
08/09/2017: The recent e-mail from the project manager indicates that
achieving compliance for a new commercial building to feature a distinctive top
[Section 3.5.3(E)(6)] will not be approved by the corporate design team. If this
is indeed the case, then Staff is interested in pursuing other architectural
mitigation features in order for Section 3.5.3(1) to be achieved without requiring
a Modification of Standard. As you will recall, this standard requires that a
standardized prototype be designed so that our community retains a sense of
place that is not duplicated within the region.
04/12/2017: Also per Section 3.5.3(E) and 3.10.5, a commercial building in the
T.O.D. must feature a recognizable top. There are a variety of architectural
treatments that would lead to compliance with these standards. Of the various
options, staff recommends that three-dimensional cornice be considered as the
most appropriate for the style of the building. If a cornice is selected, please
provide a dimensioned detail on sheet A-200.
Noted – See revised building elevations. We have changed the accent ACM from stainless to silver to
reduce the reflective intensity. We now have two distinct colors for the CMU to be used on the building. See attached photo of
color board, we will submit this by Friday. We have also added stone panels (granite) to the main building elevations as a 4’-0”
base course. At the main elevation the dark ACM will be continuous to the top of the parapet per corporate standards. In order
to meet the city’s requirement for a top element, we are using the dark, split-face cmu as a band at the parapet for the rest of the
building.
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 04/12/2017
08/09/2017: Regarding the Lighting Plan, thank you for reducing the second
and third row illumination levels and for specifying the Kelvin temperature to be
3,000 degrees.. We just need to verify that the CC fixture will indeed be rated at
3,000 Kelvin. The handwritten notation could be a 3 or a 5.
04/12/2017: Staff is concerned that the lighting is not specified to be at 3,000
degrees Kelvin or less. Higher Kelvin temperatures are harsh and radically
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different from public roadway lighting. In order to reduce the harshness of the
higher Kelvin temperatures, please reduce to no greater than 3,000 degrees
Kelvin
We have verified that Type CC is available and included in the photometric plan as a 3000K CCT fixture.
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Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 04/12/2017
08/09/2017:On the Lighting Plan, please add a note that explains the extent of
the dimming features. This note should indicate the time frame for the lower
levels and the amount of illumination that will be dimmed.
04/12/2017: Has the applicant and lighting designer considered adding
dimming controls to the light fixtures? Significant energy savings could be
attained if lighting were dimmed after hours, especially late evening and early
morning hours.
The system is available and will be designed with a 0-10 volt wireless dimming system. Each site light head will be equipped with
a module that will communicate wirelessly and dim at specified times. Typical schedules would look like this however a high level
of flexibility is available:
15 minutes after Sunrise to 15 minutes prior to Sunset: Photocell operation
15 minutes prior to Sunset to 15 minutes after store closing lights would be on 100%
15 minutes after store closing to 15 minutes after Sunrise lights would dim to 50% or an acceptable security level. Upon
occupancy detection, the lights would rise to a predetermined higher level.
Their will also be a manual override installed.
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 04/12/2017
08/09/2017: Staff is concerned that the Backlight and Glare ratings for most of
fixtures exceed one. With the modern technology available in today’s fixtures,
these ratings are surprisingly high. Perhaps we should discuss with the lighting
designer as to why these two ratings cannot be lower.
04/12/2017: At Conceptual Review, we asked for Department of Energy
Ratings for Backlight, Uplight and Glare. Please provide.
After review of the BUG ratings for the specified GE fixtures we found them to be on par with competing fixtures of similar lumen
(20,000+) and performance levels of Lithonia, Hubbell and LSI. I have a request into an engineer at GE to see if I can be
presented with a technically detailed response and will forward any information received.
Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 04/12/2017
08/09/2017: Please add a note to the General Notes that all chain-link fencing
to be vinyl-clad including the rolling gates. A detail is still preferred.
04/12/2017: Please provide a fence detail for the two rolling gates. Are these
to be ornamental iron or an iron-like product? If these are to be chain link, then
they must be vinyl-clad.
See revised L-2 for fence detail. Gates are painted steel pipe type to match desert tan bollard color
Comment Number: 25 Comment Originated: 04/12/2017
08/09/2017: For future submittals, the P.D.P. needs to be consolidated into an
eight sheet set and number sheets as 1 of 8, etc.
04/12/2017: When labeling the Planning Set, please delete the C prefix for the
four sheets as these sheets are not considered to be civil drawings.
Noted
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Comment Number: 26 Comment Originated: 04/14/2017
08/09/2017: Carried over for discussion purposes.
04/14/2017: At the review meeting, Transfort indicated that they may be
interested in exploring options for a Park 'N Ride on the parcel west of the
railroad tracks. If this option is pursued, a Parking Lot is an allowable principal
use in the C-G zone district.
Noted, the owner and City are in negotiations regarding west lot
Comment Number: 28 Comment Originated: 08/09/2017
08/09/2017: The plat does not include the area west of the railroad tracks.
Since this area is part of the Project Development Plan, it needs to be part of
the Plat as well. This area could be referred to as Lot Two.
Noted, the owner and City are in negotiations regarding west lot
Comment Number: 29 Comment Originated: 08/09/2017
08/09/2017: Revised Comment Number 29: Staff remains concerned about the
bollards. Based on the dialogue and the new information provided at the review
meeting regarding the quantity, spacing and design of the bollards, please
revise the specification so that the impact of the bollards is minimized to the
maximum extent feasible. This includes lowering the height, increasing the
intervals, staggering their placement, and selecting an earth tone neutral color
such as Desert Tan (Benjamin Moore #2153-50) or Softer Tan (Sherwin
Williams #6141) or equivalent. Bright colors will not be acceptable. Be sure to
integrate the bollards with the plant material by showing the bollards on the
Landscape Plan. This is especially critical as along Mason Street the width of
the landscape bed is only four feet. Finally, could you provide documentation for
the Planning and Zoning Board that leads the applicant to conclude that the
bollards, to the extent shown, are indeed required? At the meeting, you
mentioned approximately six to eight “drive-offs” per month but not mentioned
was the basis of this number. Is this on a per dealership basis, per regional
basis, per state basis, or nationally? If the bollards are necessary, data would
be helpful.
See revised landscape plan for bollard placement and notes. We have staggered the placement where
possible, but will need to keep them at 6’-0” on center because the Jeep Patriot model is only 5’-9 ½” wide. The bollards will be
painted desert tan per recommendation.
Comment Number: 30 Comment Originated: 08/09/2017
08/09/2017: There is an area along the east elevation between the overhead
doors where the use is not described. The parking spaces are about 20 feet
set back from the building. Both the Site and Landscape Plan need to describe
the use of this area. Why is this area not landscaped? Landscaping would help
reduce the amount of impervious surface and thus the extent of Low Impact
Development measures.
We have added an 8’-0” wide planting area on the east side of the building. We will need to maintain a
drive aisle to allow for access for parts delivery.
Comment Number: 31 Comment Originated: 08/09/2017
08/09/2017: Along Mason, there is a 105-foot gap in parkway street trees. In
this location, three Hot Wing Maples are placed but located behind the
sidewalk. Please re-calibrate the plan so that there is no gap in the street trees
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in the parkway. If there is a public street light that is causing this gap, then
Ornamentals can be placed in the parkway within 15 feet of the street light so
there is no gap in street tree planting. Please adjust the H.W. Maples
accordingly but the priority is on the street trees in the parkway.
See revised landscape plan for tree placement and impacts from turn lane changes
Comment Number: 32 Comment Originated: 08/09/2017
08/09/2017: Please adjust the number of street trees along Mason Street to
accommodate the separate right-turn lane and its taper.
Noted
Comment Number: 33 Comment Originated: 08/09/2017
08/09/2017: Regarding the architectural elevations and the new trim material,
even though the ACM-3 has been changed from Silver to Stainless, Staff
remains concerned about its reflectivity. As you are aware, Section 3.10.5(C)
(3) requires that: “predominant or field colors for facades shall be low
reflectance, subtle, neutral or earth tone colors. The use of high-intensity colors,
black or fluorescent colors shall be prohibited.” We look forward to evaluating
the sample to make sure that compliance with the standard is achieved.
See revised building elevation and material color board provide with submittal.
Comment Number: 34 Comment Originated: 08/09/2017
08/09/2017: Regarding the left side of the west elevation, there is
approximately 156 feet of wall length that is blank (with the exception of one
overhead door). Section 3.5.3(E)(2)(a)1.and 2 require that there be no
uninterrupted walls that exceed 30 feet without including at least two (2) of the
following: change in plane, change in texture or masonry pattern, windows,
treillage with vines, or an equivalent element that subdivides the wall into human
scale proportions. This elevation needs to be upgraded in order to comply with
the standard.
We have added pilasters to the west elevation which match pilasters on the other building elevations.
Comment Number: 35 Comment Originated: 08/09/2017
08/09/2017: Please indicate on the plans the maximum height of the Jeep Hill
vehicle display.
Maximum height of 3’-0”. See attached image.
Comment Number: 36 Comment Originated: 08/09/2017
08/09/2017: Under General Notes, note number 10, please add “…to concrete
and not interfere with walkways or landscaping.”
Complied
Comment Number: 37 Comment Originated: 08/09/2017
08/09/2017: Please delete note number 14 as this applies to residential
development only.
Complied
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
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Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/07/2017
08/07/2017: Current Erosion Control Materials Submitted do not meet
requirements. Please submit; an Erosion Control Plan (Based upon returned
redlines), an Erosion Control Report (Based upon returned comments), and an
Escrow / Security Calculation (Revised based upon plan changes). 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
Complied
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Please use the City's standard details, cross-sections, and
specifications for the proposed bio-retention cells.
We found that the City standards refers to UDFCD criteria and details. The Bioretention cells have been
redesigned to have a maximum ponding depth in accordance with UDFCD criteria. We also revised the
specification from perforated pipe to Contech A-2000 slotted pipe per UDFCD criteria.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Please show all water, sewer, and storm lines on the Landscape
Plan and show that all separation distances with landscaping are being met.
See revised Landscape Plan for utility lines.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Bio-retention cells are required to be within drainage easements.
Easements have been created for the bio-retention cells.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Please revise the hydrology calculations to the City's data and
methods.
See revised plans and drainage report
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: The maximum depth for bio-retention cells is 1 foot. 1.2 feet has
been proposed with this submittal.
The maximum ponding depth was redesigned to be 1.0 ft per UDFCD criteria.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
04/13/2017: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Complied
Topic: Construction Drawings
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Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
04/13/2017: Please revise the title as marked. See redlines. Complied
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
04/13/2017: Some of the sheet titles in the sheet index do not match the sheet Complied
titles on the noted sheets. See redlines.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
04/13/2017: There are spelling issues. See redlines. Complied
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
04/13/2017: 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'¿.
Complied
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
04/13/2017: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Complied
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
04/13/2017: There are text over text issues. See redlines. Complied
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
04/13/2017: Please tie the coordinate values shown for utilities to the project
boundary. We would prefer that this be done by adding property corner values
to each sheet, or showing the property corner values on the horizontal control
plans and adding a note to each sheet with coordinate values. Complied
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
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04/13/2017: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched
areas. See redlines. Complied
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
04/13/2017: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Complied
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: All but 2 of the 4/12/17 comments HAVE NOT been addressed.
Please see the 4/12/17 redlines for comments.
04/13/2017: Please make changes as marked. If changes are not made or you
disagree with comments, please provide written response of why corrections
were not made. Please provide any responses on redlined sheets and/or in
response letter.
We did not receive comments originally, but have addressed all in this submittal.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
04/13/2017: Please revise the title as marked. See redlines. Complied
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
04/13/2017: There are spelling issues in the legal description. See redlines. Complied
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
04/13/2017: The Benchmark Statement is not required on the Site Plan. If it is
to remain, please provide the following information for the Benchmark
Statement in the EXACT format shown below. (See above Comment 12.)
Complied
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
04/13/2017: Some of the sheet titles in the sheet index do not match the sheet
titles on the noted sheets. See redlines. Complied
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/13/2017
08/08/2017: This will be verified at FDP.
04/13/2017: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Complied
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Nicole Hahn, 970-221-6820, nhahn@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/06/2017
08/08/2017: The updated plans show a shared through right, 8' bikelane and left
turn lane. As mentioned previously there will need to be a right lane, bike lane,
through lane, and left turn lane. At most intersections this is accomplished by
limiting the parkway and attaching the walk.
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04/06/2017: Please provide a signing and striping sheet with your next
submittal. The minimum width for the proposed right turn lane at Mason and
Harmony is 10' of pavement in addition to the pan. The plans show an 8' turn
lane.
Mason Street has been widened to provide the required traffic and bicycle lanes. Please see associated
profile and cross-section sheets.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/06/2017
08/08/2017: The comment section of the response letter indicated that the path
was to be built for others, however plans show the path being constructed. We
would like to see the connection installed.
The connection/pedestrian trail along the north property line and connecting to the MAX stop is now shown
to be constructed with this project.
04/06/2017: The proposed pedestrian circulator access path should provide a
connection along the west side of the development to the MAX stop. The
current alignment would guide pedestrians to the fenced off guide way.
Response: The proposed alignment is correct.
The pedestrian path has been extended along the west side to the MAX station
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Please provide a ped connection to Mason. All internal pedestrian
connections need to be ADA compliant.
Due to elevations differences, providing an ADA compliant connection from Mason Street is not possible.
We have added the connection with a set of steps on the Mason Street side. A sign will be posted directing pedestrians to the ADA
access point on Harmony.
Department: Transportation Planning
Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-416-4320, slorson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/11/2017
08/08/2017: Please see original comment. Complied
04/11/2017: Please add the MAX Harmony Station and guideway details to
your site plan so we can evaluate the relationship of proposed improvements to
existing conditions. Complied
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/11/2017
08/08/2017: How many spaces can Transfort procure in order to provide a
park-n-ride? It appears that the westernmost parcel could stripe parking spaces
on both sides with an adequate sized drive aisle. Ideally, 50-100 spaces would
provide the needed accommodation. What landscape considerations are you interested in?
Use of the west lot as a park-n-ride location is currently being discussed with the owner
04/11/2017: The City of fort Collins is interested in public parking at this
location to support the MAX BRT line as a park-n-ride. The parking does not
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necessarily have to be on the development site but could possibly be on the
narrow parcel west of the railroad tracks. Please contact us to discuss further
arrangements.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: The curb stop is required to be within an Utility Easement.
The curb stop for the water service line has been relocated.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: A thrust block is required at the tee and main intersection for the
fire line.
Complied
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/08/2017
08/08/2017: Please see relines for other minor comments.
Complied