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STORMWATER & EROSION
CONTROL REPORT
FOR
WEST VINE STORAGE
1050 WEST VINE DRIVE
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80521
Project Number 2700-17
September 18, 2017
Prepared for:
Hattman Associates Architecture & Planning
524 South Loomis Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Prepared by:
Forbes Engineering
2908 Cherly Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: (970) 295-4874
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CERTIFICATION 1
I. GENERAL LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
A. Site Location 2
B. Description of Property 2
C. Flood Hazards 2
II. DRAINAGE BASINS AND SUB-BASINS
A. Major Basin Description 3
B. Sub-basin Description 3
III. DRAINAGE ANALYSIS CRITERIA
A. Regulations 3
B. Hydrological Criteria 4
IV. DRAINAGE FACILITY & DESIGN
A. General Proposed Concept 4
B. Specific Drainage Design Details 4-5
V. EROSION CONTROL DESIGN
A. General Proposed Concept 5-6
B. Specific Erosion Control Details 6-7
VI. CONCLUSIONS 7-8
VII. REFERENCES 8
VIII. APPENDICES 9
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CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that this preliminary stormwater plan & report for the West Vine
Storage site development located at 1050 West Vine Avenue was prepared by me
and meets or exceeds the criteria in the City of Fort Collins Stormwater
Management Manual.
_______________________________________
Kevin Forbes
Registered Professional Engineer
State of Colorado No. 35265
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I. GENERAL LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
A. Site Location & Project Description
The West Vine Storage Development is located in the Northeast quarter of
Section 14, Township 6 North, Range 69 West of the 6th Principal Meridian,
County of Larimer, State of Colorado. The property lies at the northeast
corner of West Vine Drive and North Shield Street intersection. See
provided Vicinity Map in the Appendix.
The project will consist of the construction of 14 storage buildings along
with necessary concrete drive aisles and aprons. There will also be an office
with an attached apartment.
B. Description of Property
The property area is approximately 183,264 square feet (4.21 acres).
Required right-of-ways for North Shields Street and West Vine Drive have
been previously dedicated with the original plat of the Synder Minor
Subdivision. The site is currently zoned for mixed use and has two
businesses and a single family residence on site (see sheet D1 in the report
insert for existing conditions). The property is bordered by the Arthur Ditch
to the north, by a single family residence to the east and by North Shields
Street and West Vine Drive to the west and south. A gas station and
convenience store is located at the southwest corner of the site which
borders two sides of the property (see provided existing conditions map).
Other than a very small portion of landscaping located along the common
property boundary with the gas station, the site has a consistent & slight
slope towards the north (approximately 1%). Currently there isn’t any
detention on the site although it appears that because of the shallow grade
there has been an uncertain amount of surface run-off that pools along the
south embankment of the Arthur Ditch.
The soil classification for the property consists of a Haplustolls-Baller-Rock
(1-2% slopes) along the west side and a Stoneham loam (1-2% slopes) on
the east portion. Both belong to the hydrologic soil group B, as assigned by
the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Run-off is moderate and the
hazards of wind and water erosion are slight to moderate. Depth to seasonal
high water table is greater than 6 feet.
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C. Flood Hazards
The Site does not lie within any floodplain. No known drainage studies
exist for this Site and there are no wetlands associated with the Site.
II. DRAINAGE BASIN AND SUB-BASINS
A. Major Drainage Basin
The property is shown as being located within the Old Town drainage basin
but drains into the Arthur Ditch which has diversion capabilities to drain into
the Cache La Poudre basin. No adverse effects to Arthur Ditch or to the
Cache La Poudre drainage basin are anticipated with this development.
B. Existing Sub-Basins
The existing drainage for the site is broken up into 2 sub-basins (see historic
drainage sub-basin maps in the appendix). Sub-basin A contains
approximately 60% of the site and is located in the western portion of the
property. It is fairly flat with an average slope of 1% towards the north. The
outfall is along the south side of Arthur Ditch. Sub-basin B lies on the east
side of the property and also slopes northeast at an approximate grade of 1%.
The outfall for Sub-basin B is also along the south side of and into Arthur
Ditch.
The difference between the historic and developed sub-basins concerns the
areas of the sub-basins only with a larger portion directed towards and into
Sub-basin A as a result of the new building roof lines.
III. DRAINAGE ANALYSIS CRITERIA
A. Regulations
The analysis of the storm drainage system for this project was prepared in
accordance with the criteria set forth in the City of Fort Collins Stormwater
Criteria Manual and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District’s
Urban Storm Drainage Criteria Manual (USDCM).
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B. Hydrological Criteria
1. Design Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency
Table for City of Fort Collins
2. Runoff Method Rational
3. Design Storms
a. Minor 2-year
b. Major 100-year
IV. DRAINAGE FACILITY & DESIGN
A. General Proposed Concept
The proposed drainage concept is to utilize the natural grade of the site and
to release into Arthur Ditch at the historic 2-year rate. Prior to entry into the
ditch, stormwater will be directed via grass swales and concrete pans into the
low impact drainage structures (rain gardens) for water pre-treatment. From
there it will then enter either the west or east detention ponds (note, the east
detention pond utilizes two rain gardens for pre-treatment).
Each detention pond will have a water quality outlet structure (WQOS) that
will be required to have a trash rack, water quality plate and an emergency
over flow spillway. Each will also be required to have all of the necessary
erosion controls at the outlet structure (i.e. rip-rap, ect.).
Additional volume in the detention pond has been added to account for the
water quality capture volume. The WQCV has been calculated at 1871
cubic feet for the west pond and 1453 cubic feet for the east pond.
B. Specific Drainage Design Details
As outlined in the proposed site improvements, both drainage basins will be
paved for vehicle access. The pavement between storage buildings will have
a shallow concrete gutter with a centerline grade of approximately 0.5%.
This is steep enough to create good drainage but flat enough not to erode the
centerline of the channel.
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C. Four Step Process
The four step process will be used to minimize adverse impacts.
This will involve the following;
Step 1. Employ Runoff Reduction Practices – Reduction of runoff peaks,
volumes, and pollutant loads as the site is developed by implementing Low-
Impact Development (LID) facilities including;
• Increase time of concentration by routing flows along the drive aisles
and increasing the length of the flow path.
• Routing runoff from the proposed site into rain gardens to promote
infiltration and biological uptake.
• Routing flows through filter material in the rain gardens to increase
time of concentration promote infiltration and provide initial water
quality.
Step 2. Implement BMP’s that provide a water quality capture volume
with slow release – The efforts outlined in Step 1 will facilitate the
reduction of runoff; however, this development will also require water
quality. Runoff will be routed through the rain gardens and then to a pond
that will provide detention prior to release into the Arthur Ditch to reduce
the amount of runoff generated from the site through infiltration and also
treat the runoff prior to releasing is from the site. Water quality extended
detention for this site will occur within each pond.
Step 3. Stabilize Streams – Acceptance from the Arthur Ditch Company to
convey storm water discharge into Arthur Ditch has been formally addressed
and will be finalized prior to construction. The south bank of Arthur Ditch
will be stabilized using a type L rip-rap at both the end of pipe discharge
points as well as along the ditch bank.
Step 4. Implement Site Specific and Other Source Control BMPs – This
step applies to covering storage/handling areas and spill containment and
control. Vehicle maintenance and washing will be completed off-site to
prevent potential spills of vehicle fluids. Spills will be contained
immediately and cleaned up using appropriate absorption materials.
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V. EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL
A. General Proposed Concept
Volumes and Areas Impacted
The proposed development will disturb almost all of the site and a portion of
the north side of West Vine Drive. This has been calculated at
approximately 183,142 square feet (4.2 ac) on-site and approximately
11,294 square feet (0.26 ac) off-site. Some of the Site will be graded with
topsoil & gravel stripped and stockpiled. The total quantity of cut from the
detention ponds has been estimated to be 1972 cubic yards. Because the
required amount of fill for the site improvements, no exported soil from the
Site is anticipated.
Erosion and Sediment Control Measures
The erosion control measures for the site are shown on the Grading,
Drainage and Erosion Control Plan (Sheet C1) & Erosion Control Details
(Sheet C2). A vehicle tracking control device will be install at the entrance
for the site prior to any construction. A sediment control fence will be
installed along the full perimeter. Along with these erosion control
measures, permanent seeding will be required along the disturbed slopes and
fill areas south of the proposed buildings to protect the slope. A concrete
washout area will be provided for on-site and located either at the west side
or east side of the site. Also if needed, any and all stock piles for excess cut
shall be maintained with a silt fence around its base. Other graded areas will
be left in rough surface condition until seeded.
Timing & Sequence of BMP Installation
Timing sequence of BMP installation is as follows:
• Install perimeter controls and construction VTC at site entrance.
• Detention pond with outlet structures, outlet protection (rock filter),
and downstream inlet protection (rock socks).
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• Permanent seeding in detention areas.
• Site Grading, subgrade preparation and foundation excavation.
• Install base course and rough surface all exposed soil areas.
• Utility installation & construction – (Domestic water service, sanitary
sewer service, power, gas, ect.)
• Footings & building pad foundation installation.
• Paving and landscaping.
• Removal of Erosion Control Measures.
Stormwater Management Plan Administrator
The owners of the property, shall act as the stormwater management plan
administrator.
Potential Pollutant Sources
Disturbed and stored soils. Sediment generation due to disturbed areas
(grading & clearing) is anticipated and will be controlled using the lower
portion (flat area south of the barrow ditch) of the drainage cut-of swale as a
sediment trap. The sediment trap will be cleaned out as required. Stored
soils are not anticipated but if so then the upper portion of the site
(southwest end) will be used to stock pile soil and or rock. The stock piles
will be limited to 10’ maximum in height and will be required to have
downstream toe protection using silt barriers.
Vehicle tracking of sediment. As noted previously a VTC will be installed
at the entrance to the site. This along West Vine Drive (see sheet 4.0 for
location).
Management of contaminated soils. In the case of a release of fuel or other
chemicals, absorbent booms or earthen berms will be immediately
constructed to contain the spill and prevent runoff to adjacent surface waters.
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The contractor will be responsible for the cleanup of the released materials
and for the removal of any contaminated soils.
Loading & unloading operations. These operations will be executed on-
site south of the proposed buildings.
Out-door storage. No out-door chemical storage is anticipated for this
project, out-door storage will be limited to building materials and stored near
the construction site.
Equipment maintenance and fueling. During construction, no on-site
equipment fueling or equipment maintenance is anticipated.
Significant particulate generating. Due to the sandy loam nature of the site
soil, it is not anticipated to have a significant particulate generation, but if so
the construction manager is to bring in a water truck to abate the dust
generation.
Routine maintenance activities & on-site waste management. Good site
house-keeping procedures including routine cleanup of construction debris
and trash removal will be regularly maintained.
Concrete washing. A dedicated concrete washout area will be constructed
prior to placement of any concrete.
Dedicated asphalt or concrete batch plants. Neither of these construction
activities is anticipated for this site.
Non-industrial waste sources. Both an individual worker trash roll-off as
well as portable toilets are anticipated to be installed on this site. The
portable toilets shall be anchored and located away from the drainage swale.
The location of the roll-off will be up to the contractor, probably set up near
the east access drive where it can be easily emptied or removed.
Dry Land Vegetation
The percentage of vegetative ground cover prior to construction is estimated
to be approximately 80 percent. Vegetation includes sparse native and non-
native grasses.
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Per the soil survey of Larimer County by the US Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service, the majority of the property is a Ascalon Loam
(SCS 8). The Ascalon Loam is in Hydrologic group B.
Run-off is medium and the hazards of wind and water erosion are moderate.
Depth to seasonal high water table is greater than 6 feet.
The seed mix shall be a dryland seed mix and shall conform to the City of
Fort Collins standards and specifications. At 5 lbs. per 1000 square feet, the
amount of permanent seeding has been estimated at 330 lbs. Mulching of
bare soils will be required in areas of steep slopes (along the north side of
the swale and along the south side of the building pads). These areas will be
checked regularly and areas where it was lost or damage will be re-mulched
within seven working days when needed.
Detailed Sequence of Construction Activities
Final Stabilization
Final stabilization at this site includes:
• Building and graveled areas
• A grass-lined storm water cut-off swale
• Re-vegetation of disturbed areas with dryland seed mix
Note that no soil amendments are associated with the project and with the
reseeding the re-vegetative density will be 85% of the original vegetative
coverage.
Maintenance
The General Contractor (GC) will perform a stormwater inspection of the
site at least once per week during construction activities as well as within 24
hours of a storm event. The inspection will be documented on an inspection
form appropriate for the Site. As stormwater maintenance issues are
identified, the SWMP administrator will direct GC and sub-contractor
personnel to execute the appropriate maintenance in a timely fashion.
Documentation of the following events will be generated as they occur:
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• Records of spills, leaks, or overflows, including time and date,
weather conditions, etc.
• Implementation of specific items in the SWMP
• Contacts with regulatory agencies and personnel
Along with inspections; the lower end of the drainage swale and the silt
fence will be cleaned of excessive sediment when necessary. Mulching of
bare soils will be checked regularly and areas where it was lost or damage
will be re-mulched within seven working days when needed.
Cost Estimate
The estimated cost of the erosion control measures is $5,942.00; the total
erosion control escrow has been calculated at $8,913.00.
A detailed spreadsheet is attached to this report.
VI. CONCLUSIONS
Stormwater Management Conclusion
A high water (no build) line has been added to the drainage map that
delineates the 100 year watershed elevation with a 1/2 foot freeboard. The
closest building is approximately 20 feet away & 1.2 feet above this line and
will not be affected by the 100 year storm water detention or run-off.
The analysis of the storm drainage system for this project was completed in
accordance with the criteria set forth in the City of Fort Collins Stormwater
Criteria Manual and the USDCM. No adverse affects to surrounding
properties are anticipated from the proposed improvement of this site.
Erosion Control Conclusion
The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan will be placed in the City of Fort
Collins file for this project. The plan will fulfill the City of Fort Collins
criteria for erosion control. It is understood that additional erosion control
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measures may be needed if unforeseen erosion problems occur or if the
submitted plan does not function as intended. The requirements of this plan
shall run with the land and be the obligation of the land owner until such
time as the plan is properly completed, modified or voided. Details for the
erosion control measures can be found on sheets C4.0 and C4.1 of the
construction plans.
VII. REFERENCES
1. Urban Storm Drainage Criteria Manual Volumes 1 and 2, Urban
Drainage and Flood Control District, June 2001, and Volume 3,
September 1999.
2. City of Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual, City of Fort Collins
Stormwater Department, 2009.
3. Soil Survey of Larimer County Area, Colorado, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service and Forest Service, December,
1980.
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VIII. APPENDICES
1. Vicinity Map
Existing Site Conditions
Existing Drainage Sub-basins
2. Proposed Site Development Layout
Developed Drainage Sub-basins
3. Existing Stormwater Run-off Calculations
Proposed Stormwater Run-off Calculations
4. Detention Pond Volume Calculations
5. Pipe Capacity Calculations
6. Erosion Control Worksheets
7. Tables & Figures
8. Erosion & Sediment Control Escrow Calculations
9. Developed Drainage Plan (insert)
10. Erosion Control Plans (insert)