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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
April 27, 2018
Sam Coutts
RIPLEY DESIGN, INC.
419 CANYON AVE, STE 200
Fort Collins, CO 80521
RE: The Hub on Campus, FDP180011, Round Number 1
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, Jason Holland, at 970-224-6126 or jholland@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Comment Responses: Ripley Design, Kimley-Horn, Ware Malcomb, ESC, Core Spaces
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: The patching shown on the demo plan needs to be expanded to
encompass the full center turn lane, the area not currently shown to be patched
south of the center turn lane, and the full width of the road from between the two
small patches of abandonment on the north side of the street as part of our
patching requirements as reviewed by our Construction Inspection Manager.
Response: The pavement patching limits within Elizabeth Street have been expanded as discussed
above. There will be a full pavement replacement where necessary for all utility trenching and a mill
and overlay for the rest of the patching to create clean cuts/areas.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: The truncated domes shown on the drive approach out to
Elizabeth should be shown more vertical than curved, to provide indication of
the pedestrian moving east-west.
Response: Truncated domes shown to be more vertical as opposed to being on a curve.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: The variance request submitted is generally OK in concept,
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however I would question the rationale of the second sentence in the first
justification as being part of the justification as I don't believe it has relevance to
a design criteria variance. I would prefer that the second sentence be removed
and then can support the granting of the variance request.
Response: The second sentence in the first justification has been removed.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Please provide more detail on the plans regarding the status of
easements depicted. The easements within the development plan should be
indicated as dedicated by the plat. The existing easements that are offsite
should be indicated as "existing" and reference the subdivision/dedication
document that established the easement. It appears that work within Pott's PUD
and Matador Apartments Phase III, as well as Diamond Shamrock Corner
Store.
Response: More description for the easements is provided on the site plan.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: The abandonment of the water main shown offsite of the property
within the Diamond Shamrock Corner Store, is it clear that this work can be
done on the property, when it appears this area is not a utility easement but an
access easement?
Response: The water service north, that is off property will now be used for irrigation service for
this development. Existing water line east of the meter will be abandoned.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: The transition from the vertical curb to driveover curb and the
extent of the driveover curb should be more clearly defined.
Response: More detail is provided for the transition between vertical curb and driveover curb at the
northeast corner of the site on the site and grading plan.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: Please provide profile information for the sanitary line in Elizabeth
Street. Review of adequate cover over roadway, depth for excavation and
patching limits, etc.
Response: Sanitary profiles provided for all proposed sewer lines.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 04/25/2018
04/25/2018: The construction of the project will need to be reviewed and
discussed further as a contractor is brought on board. We will want to
understand further the limits of any impact to the right-of-way with regards to
construction staging, equipment storage, crane placement and crane arm
swing, etc. The contractor should get in contact with Steve Cicione as soon as
construction concepts are available. Steve can be reached at: Email:
scicione@fcgov.com Office: 970-221-6659
Response: Our general contractor is completing the construction management
plan, and it will be prepared prior to our next staff review meeting.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 04/25/2018
04/25/2018: There appears to be work within the Matador Phase IV property
without an existing easement.
Response: Offsite work within Matador Phase IV property has been eliminated.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
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Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Please refer to Current Planning and Forestry comments on
landscape plans. Arctic Fire Dogwood is a good tough plant once established
and red color adds winter interest. Environmental Planning has no further
comments on landscape plans.
Response: Noted
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Lighting plan luminaire schedule showing only 3000K or less CCT
for outdoor lighting. Thank you for supporting City Night Sky Objectives.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: No further comments. Thank you for working closely with City staff
during this development review process.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Molly Roche, mroche@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
4/24/2018:
Continued: TO BE DISCUSSED AT STAFF REVIEW MEETING 4/25/18
Response: Discussion at meeting concluded western linden tree worked as proposed, and eastern
linden tree needed 2’ more space from proposed column. Column has been shifted west to provide
extra space.
11/17/2017:
Continued:
Please show the cross-section detail that includes the tree location. City
Forestry would like to review the extent to which the roots might be damaged.
6/12/2017:
Continued:
Thank you for stating that you can provide a cross-section of Tree #1. Please
submit this to Forestry for review. In regards to Tree #3, please provide
additional detailed information as to why this tree cannot be retained. Submit to
Forestry and Project Planner for review.
3/8/2017:
Please provide a cross-section of the two existing Linden trees in regards to the
proposed wall. Forestry would like to further review the distance between the
trees and the structure. Additionally, please provide additional information
regarding the preservation and protection of the two linden trees, and to what
measures construction will impact roots.
What is the foundation material for the walls? Please explore using pylon
spanning to limit excavation near tree roots.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
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4/24/2018:
Continued: TO BE DISCUSSED AT STAFF REVIEW MEETING 4/25/18
Response: See above.
11/17/2017:
Continued:
Tree section detail will be provided at FDP. Comment continued until FDP.
6/12/2017:
Continued:
Thank you for stating that you can provide a cross-section of Tree #1. Please
submit this to Forestry for review. In regards to Tree #3, please provide
additional detailed information as to why this tree cannot be retained. Submit to
Forestry and Project Planner for review.
3/8/2017:
Currently, the plans show the wall proposed at approximately 3 feet away from
the east tree, and 4 feet away from the west tree. With the goal of doing
everything in our power to preserve the trees in mind, I recall that Sam Coutts,
Jason Holland, Ralph Zentz, and Molly Roche discussed providing additional
separation by shifting the walls further away from the trees, or even eliminating
the walls completely. As discussed at our most recent site-visit, please provide
Forestry with a detailed cross-section sketch of each tree-to-wall separation.
We would also like to understand the degree of excavation involved on each
side of the trees. (Email sent to Sam Coutts 3/8/17)
Forestry received an email from the applicant on March 8, 2017 explaining
where some adjustments had been made to help protect these trees. After
reviewing this communication and diagrams, there are still additional questions
Forestry would like explored and answered by the applicant. Can the east wall
by the west tree be adjusted further to the east to provide additional separation?
Also, please explore removing the south wall by the west tree (similar to the
removal of the wall by the east tree).
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
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4/23/2018:
There are (12) existing trees shown on sheet 4 that are either not inventoried,
shown in the tree mitigation table, or shown on proposed plans on sheet 5.
Trees that are off-site should be shown on sheet 5 with a note near each of
these trees that states: existing off-site trees to remain. If these trees are to be
removed, their inventory and mitigation information should be collected and
included on the plans. Trees that are on-site, but have no symbol indicating their
removal/retention should be inventoried and included on the mitigation table.
Response: Notes added to tree mitigation plan. Trees that do not have a symbol were field
identified. Since they were not surveyed, placing the symbol on our plans would place additional
liability on us.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
4/23/2018:
Trees #4, 9, 20, and 22 do not have a symbol – please add this to sheet 4. In
addition, two different symbols are used to show existing trees, please be
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consistent in labeling trees.
Response: See above.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
4/23/2018:
I only counted 38 mitigation trees required. Please correct the tree mitigation
summary table. You may omit one upsized mitigation tree from the plant list as
well. In addition, please label all mitigation trees on sheet 5 with a ‘M’ by the
symbol.
Response: 38 Mitigation trees now being shown. All trees to be upsized, notes added to full plant
schedule.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
4/23/2018:
Please confirm irrigation will be provided to the three new street trees in grates.
Response: Irrigation plan will be provided at time of building permit.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
4/23/2018:
There are two existing trees on the east boundary of the Uptown Plaza site.
Please confirm that the locations of (3) CBF – Pyramidal European Hornbeam
will not conflict or be shaded out by existing trees on the adjacent property.\
Response: Confirmed.
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Jonathon Nagel, , jnagel@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/28/2018
03/28/2018: Please provide labels on the site plan for Building A and Building
B and include the number of units and bedrooms in each.
Response: Buildings have been labeled.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/28/2018
03/28/2018: The Community Recycling Ordinance (No. 109 2016) requires that
all new business and multifamily complexes subscribe to recycling service that
is at minimum 1/3 of their overall service capacity(total bin capacity x number of
weekly pickups, include both trash and recycling when calculating overall
service capacity). In general recycling containers must be at least 50% the size
of proposed trash containers to meet this requirement. Please make sure
proposed containers meet this requirement and that adequate space is
provided in all enclosures.
Response: We have the following on the property
2 x 4yd recycle container x 3 pickups / week = 24 cu yds recycling
3 x 2 yd recycle container x 3 pickups / week = 18 cu yds recycling
3 x 2 yd trash container x 3 pickups / week = 18 cu yds trash
2 x 2 yd comp container x 3 pickups / week = 72 cu yds trash (assuming a 3:1 compaction rate)
Total yds of waste each week: 132 cu yds
Total yds recycling: 42 cu yds
Total yds trash: 90 cu yds
Total % Recycle: 31.82%
Total % Trash: 68.18%
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The truck will be on site between 5-10 minutes each service day. We usually select M, W, Sa for our
service days.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 04/04/2018
04/04/2018: Please provide the door height and interior height of the "loading /
trash staging area". 25ft of overhead clearance will need to be provided for the
servicing of trash/recycling containers.
Response: Door height to be 14’ tall, interior clear height is approximately 20’; however, trach
trucks will not be loading trash in this space. This will happen outside of the loading area of the
building in the drive aisle. See trash plan on sheet 3
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 04/27/2018
04/27/2018: On the plan enlargements for the trash/recycling enclosures please
include the following:
1. labels for all proposed dumpsters as either "trash" or "recycle".
2. Include and label the trash and recycling chutes for both enclosures.
3. Include the additional entrance on the main enclosure that will be used to
bring dumpsters over from the secondary enclosure.
4. Include narrative explaining that staff will be responsible to move dumpsters
between the secondary and main enclosure as needed and that pick-up will only
occur at the main enclosure.
Response: See trash collection plan and details on sheet 3
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 04/27/2018
04/27/2018: The secondary trash and recycling enclosure located on the
multi-family building should be expanded as discussed so that if needed in the
future it could fit two 4 cubic yard dumpsters and leave space for pedestrian
traffic around them.
Response: Room is sized sufficiently based on building management trash and recycling plan.
Building management will be emptying bins from Building B to Building A on a daily basis.
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 04/27/2018
04/27/2018: A concrete pad or "crosswalk" should be provided between the
trash and recycling enclosure on the multi-family building and the parking
garage to ease the transport of dumpsters.
Response: Concrete crosswalk added. See sheet 3 for trash collection plan.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tsiegmund@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: As discussed, numerous system modifications to existing Light
and Power facilities will be needed as part of this project. System modification
costs are the responsibility of the developer/owner.
Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges
and any system modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this
development. Please contact me or visit the following website for an estimate
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of charges and fees related to this project. Please note that capacity fees may
have increased since the last project submittal.
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investmen
t-development-fees
Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: The parking garage appears to be notched out around the
proposed transformer location up to the roof. However, the basement does not
appear to be notched out below the transformer location. How will the basement
be built to allow for primary electric lines to extend into the new transformer?
Primary electric lines are typically 40-48" deep.
Response: No basement below the transformer. See current plans.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: There is a conflict with note S7 on the utility plan and Light and
Power existing electrical switch cabinet. Note S7 calls for a manhole to be
constructed adjacent to the electrical switch cabinet with no separation/buffer
from the cabinet. This seems impossible to build without undermining the
existing cabinet. Can the new manhole be relocated west, away from the
cabinet?
Response: That manhole is existing, we are only tapping into it.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: Previous C-1 submittal documents anticipated a 2000 amp
(277/480V) 3-phase electrical service (20 cables of 600 MCM). Have power
requirements changed? Please keep in mind that we are limited to a total of 48
secondary cables for 3phase transformers. If more than 48 secondary cables
are needed for the development then an additional transformer will need to be
placed on site.
Response: Updated c-1 forms attached with this submittal.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: Light & Power will need AutoCAD files of the site plan, utility plans,
and landscape drawings once approved
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: Once power requirements are known, final commercial service
information forms (C-1 form) and a one line diagrams for commercial meters
will need to be completed and submitted to Light & Power Engineering. A link to
the C-1 form is below:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-
forms-guidelines-regulations
Response: See updated C-1 form and electrical riser diagram.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: Where will the electric meters be installed? All residential units
need to be individually metered and all meters need to be accessible.
Response: Electric meters to be located within the building due to location constraints on building
exterior and within the site. Refer to variance request letter providing additional info. Access to
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the meters will be provided to the appropriate service providers as required.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: 2018 IFC CODE ADOPTION
Be advised that Poudre Fire Authority and the City of Fort Collins are beginning
the process for adopting the 2018 International Fire Code. Building plan
reviews shall be subject to the adopted version of the fire code in place at the
time of plan review submittal and permit application.
Response: Noted. Refer to revised fire letter addressing this potential issue.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: LABELING
> PARKING PLAN SHEET 3: Scale is still mislabeled at 1"=40'. The correct
scale appears to be 1"=30'.
> SITE PLAN: Buildings A & B should be differentiated on the plans.
Response: Scale changed
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: BOLLARDS
Restricted fire access will not be permitted on the east side of Bldg. A. No
collapsible bollards allowed.
Response: It was determined in our Staff Review meeting that there would be no bollards
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: ROOFTOP AMENITIES & OTHER AREAS OF ASSEMBLY
> A plan for rooftop amenities shall include an egress plan from any assembly
occupancy in compliance with IFC 1006.3.
> Fire pits & grills fueled by natural gas may be allowed in association with
multi-family buildings with prior approval of the fire marshal. Wood burning or
smoke producing fire pits & grills are strictly prohibited. Fire pits & grills shall be
located in a permanent/fixed location, such as a built-in kitchen or fireplace with
UL fixtures as appropriate. Connections shall have hard pipe, not flex pipe and
be equipped with an emergency shut off. Fire pits and grills fueled by natural
gas shall have a 10' separation to combustible construction and/or vegetation.
This distance is measured both horizontally and vertically from the fire source.
> Landscaping on roofs shall be shown to comply with IFC 317.
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: FIRE TURNAROUND ON GROUND LEVEL PARKING: BLDG. A
> The Fairview Apts. will be dedicating a fire lane across the southern limits of
their property to be continuous with the EAE at The Hub; however, as they are
not able to connect to the Public Way, the proposed turnaround at The Hub
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remains a requirement for this development.
> The turnaround requires a simple hammerhead maneuver and not the
complex fire lane currently proposed. The EAE should be simplified within the
parking garage.
> Fire lane signage required at the entry to the parking garage to alert Engine
Operators that this space has been designated for that purpose. Signage
details to be approved prior to building permit.
> Turning templates indicate potential problems. Please revise and resubmit
based upon the following observations:
* Turning templates indicate that swing of fire apparatus involves areas
outside the dedicated EAE. Front end swings across a hatched area at
entrance to garage. This area should be identified as part of the EAE.
* Turning templates will need to confirm a single, fluid movement of a
vehicle turning into and then out of the garage to complete a full maneuver.
Currently the Autoturn exhibits show the vehicle's location being moved several
feet to the left or right at the terminus of the hammerhead so as to ideally
reposition it for the next maneuver. Please confirm that a continuous maneuver
is possible and resubmit to PFA.
Response: Updated Autoturn exhibit included with this submittal. Fire lane signage included along
drive and red striping proposed in parking structure to indicate emergency maneuver area.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: FDC LOCATIONS
> FDC location on Bldg. B is approved.
> FDC location on Bldg. A will need to move north, to the NE corner of the
building.
Response: The FDC for Bldg A has moved to north to the northeast corner of the building.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: MULTIPLE BUILDINGS SERVED BY ONE FIRE PUMP
Both buildings will require a full NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system. Should a fire
pump be required in Bldg. B, a single fire line/fire pump may be proposed to
serve multiple buildings, the configuration will need to be shown on the Utility
Plans. The plan shall be approved by Water Utilities Engineering and a
covenant agreement will be required. The applicant shall coordinate fire line
locations with Water Utilities. Please contact Water Utilities Engineering for
further details at (970)221-6700 or WaterUtilitiesEng@fcgov.com.
Response: The buildings will now be served from 1 fire service line and then routed to the two
buildings. See revised fire line layout on the utility plan.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: COURTYARD FDC
PFA is wanting to revisit the issue of access to the interior courtyard so as to
determine if a hose connection is required at that point.
Response: Hose connection can be provided at door providing maintenance only access to
courtyard at fire departments request, if determined that is required and/or desired by the fire
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department at the time of bldg. permit submittal.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: ADDRESS POSTING & WAYFINDING
The primary entrance to Bldg. B is not clear and therefore, emergency response
to this building remains in question. A plan for address posting and wayfinding
shall be submitted to PFA for review and approval PRIOR to FDP approval.
Response: Address and wayfinding sign provided at entrance off Elizabeth St.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF COMPLIANCE
The document titled, High Rise Compliance Matrix dated, Nov. 3, 2017 detailing
alternative means and measures for Building 1 was evaluated with respect to
Bldg. 1. As previously described, neither Bldg. 1 or 2 are code compliant with
regard to aerial apparatus access and the applicant will need to detail the intent
to meet code compliance via alternative means at building 2 as well. Floor
plans of both Bldgs. would be helpful in this code evaluation process. A detailed
plan of the rooftop amenity spaces on Bldg. 1 would also be very helpful.
Building 1:
> Project intends to include Smoke-proof enclosures as per IBC 403.5.4. Per
the fire marshal, he would like to know if mechanical pressurization vs. a natural
ventilation alternative method will be employed.
> IBC 403.5.3.5 - Stairway communication shall comply with 1009.6 for Areas of
Refuge.
> IBC 403.5.5 - Luminous stair treads as per Section 1025.2.1 will be required.
> Please also indicate intent to comply with the following IFC Sections:
508.1.1 - Command center location approval
508.1.4 - Layout approval
508.1.5 - Storage
907.2.11.7 - Smoke detection
> 1009.6 - Provide Areas of Refuge with 2-way communication in stairwells.
> Please update Compliance Matrix and resubmit to PFA.
Building 2:
Please submit a High Rise Compliance Matrix for Bldg. 2. As part of this
comprehensive plan to offset aerial apparatus access at Bldg. 2, additional
measures shall include:
> Rated stair towers
> Walk-out roof access
> Standpipes in stairwells (and as elsewhere required). This may prompt need
for a fire pump. If so, refer also to comment No. 7 regarding the ability for one
fire pump to serve both buildings. Also be cognizant of Class I standpipe
separation distances of 200' in sprinkled buildings (IBC905.4).
Finally for convenience sake, PFA is asking if you can submit the revised
compliance matrix documents in an editable form along with a .pdf copies.
Thank you and feel free to contact me directly with any questions.
Response: Revised matrix and letter provided with this submittal.
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Department: Planning Services
Contact: Jason Holland, 970-224-6126, jholland@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/20/2018
04/20/2018: The Hornbeams -- these really struggle in places that are not
protected from winter winds and Spring cold snaps. I have seen them die to the
ground on several occasions, but they seem to do okay in protected areas.
Would suggest not using them on the west side of the building and replacing
these with a fastigiate English Oak or Crimson Spire Oak.
Response: Noted, hornbeams now only occur on eastern side of building A.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/20/2018
04/20/2018: With the architectural plan sheets, please in include a general
specification noting all proposed material colors. A note can be added to say
"or approved equal".
Response: See revised notes on material finish sheets within submittal.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/20/2018
04/20/2018: Please adjust the plaza area to provide a larger planting area
around the existing Linden to the east.
Response: Corrected.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-224-6035, bhamdan@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 04/24/2018
04/24/2018: Please provide a sequencing and construction schedule for the
pavers. If the subgrade is constructed for access, it needs to be protected from
sedimentation during construction activities and the paver blocks should be
installed last. Please check the paver cross section on sheet 13 as it does not
work for a 15 inch pipe. We can send you updated copies of the paver and
bioretention construction details. The Erosion Control Plan and report do not
meet minimum standards. For guidance on these standards please refer to the
document located at the City website:
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/Accomp_Doc.pdf.
The main missing items is a discussion in the report of the actual measures
being implemented on this site rather than general requirements. Add note
stating that any tracking of sediment or debris must be cleaned by the
contractor within 24 hours. Please provide protection for downstream inlet on
Elizabeth. The Erosion Control Security Estimate should be updated to reflect
final measures used. Please refer to redlines for additional comments.
Response: Updated paver cross section is provided in the details. More detail is added to the report
for the actual measures being proposed. Construction sequencing will be included in construction
management plan attached to the development agreement.
Response: We would like to defer this to be submitted with our construction
management plan via the development agreement. This contraction
management plan is currently being prepared and will be ready for review by the
time of our next staff meeting.
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Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Storm Sewer Plan: All of the proposed storm pipes are required to
be profiled and included in the construction drawings. This is a standard FDP
plans requirement.
Response: All storm sewers are profiled and shown in the construction drawings.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Storm Sewer Plan: There are a couple of inlets called out as
“manholes” on this sheet. The inlets need to be called out correctly with the
proposed inlet type and size included. These also need to be sized in the
drainage report.
Response: Structure names revised. Inlet types and sizes included in the storm sewer plan and
profiles. Sizing details included in the drainage report.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Storm Sewer Plan: The manhole at the detention vault outfall
needs to be drawn to scale and drawn with the weir wall and pipes coming into
and out of this structure so it can be shown to work.
Response: Outlet control structure is now drawn to scale and can be found on Sheet 21.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Storm Sewer Plan: There are several locations where storm
piping and/or grading is being proposed off of your property. There is one area
where it doesn’t look like there is an existing drainage easement on the south
side of the south building. You will need the adjacent property owner’s
permission to do work on their property particularly in areas where there is no
easement.
Response: Off property work has been eliminated and utility routing revised.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Proposed Drainage Plan: The required volume for the raingardens
shown in the table on this sheet doesn’t match the text callouts on the plan.
Please reconcile.
Response: Column added in table to show provided and required volumes so the text callouts can
match.
Topic: Drainage Report
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: LID: Please note that we do not require orifice control on rain
gardens. For Rain Garden #2 it looks like you may have used an incorrect area
to size this rain garden. Please review.
Response: Comment noted about orifice on rain gardens. Area for drain revised and rain garden
sized appropriately.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Detention Vault: It looks like the calculated storage available in the
proposed garage vault is 6751 cf. However, the amount of existing detention on
this site, from the Potts PUD drainage report, is 7660 cf. Also, I’m not sure how
hydroCAD is calculating the pond volume. CoFC requirements for sizing
detention ponds is typically using a mass balance approach using CoFC rainfall
data. Please fix this.
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Response: Detention volume provided is more than the 7,660 CF, slightly more than the volume that
was provided in the parking lot previously. Report has clarified the detention calculations and
volumes. Mass balance approach spreadsheet included in the drainage report.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 04/25/2018
04/25/2018: SWMM: Per City SWMM analysis for this area, the tie-in 100-yr
HGL at your storm ID node “D1” is 37.30. Please update your piping hydraulic
analysis to reflect this higher HGL tie-in.
Response: Hydraulic model updated to have HGL at node D1 start at 37.30.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Please revise the title on all sheets as marked. See redlines.
Response: Title revised on all sheets.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Please revise the Benchmark Statement on all sheets as marked.
Response: Benchmark Statement revised on all sheets.
See redlines.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Response: Line over text issues have been resolved.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched
areas. See redlines.
Response: Text masks have been added.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Response: Corrected
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: 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.
Response: Bicycle easements have been vacated by separate document (attached with this
submittal). Title commitment note added back in.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: 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. See redlines.
Response: The plat had minor changes after Site Plan was printed, we will make sure they match
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prior to recording.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Tim Tuttle, , TTUTTLE@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: The Traffic letter has been reviewed and staff concurs that the
change in land use within the site will not change the results of the original traffic
study.
Response: Comment noted. No action.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Please move the stop sign to the south side of the curb ramp.
Response: Stop sign is shown at the south side of the curb ramp.
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/23/2018
03/23/2018: 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
Response: Comment noted.
Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Demo Plan: The existing hydrant on the west access road needs
to be abandoned at the main and the hydrant removed as well because you are
relocating this, correct? This needs to be called out on the demo plan. The
existing water service to the brew house from the west access road also needs
to be removed. The meter and meter pit need full removal. Also, some of the
required abandonment work appears to be located outside of your property and
outside of the existing utility easements, as such it doesn’t appear as though
you have a legal right to do this work.
Response: Fire hydrant line will be abandoned at the back of the sidewalk as there is no easement
and allowance for us to perform the work off property. A variance request is included in this
resubmittal. Water service line for the old brew house will be reused for irrigation on our proposed
site. This has been revised and noted on the plans.
Response: Since the City does not possess the proper easements to support the City’s public
utility infrastructure we are unable to perform abandonment work per the ideal City requirements.
We will work with the City on a viable solution for all parties involved.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Demo Plan: The existing sanitary sewer through the Potts site is
shown to be abandoned, but this needs to be fully removed right?
Response: Sanitary service clearly noted to be removed.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
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04/23/2018: Dimension Control Plan: This plan shows handrails right on top of
the water meter lid. This isn’t going to work as the handrail will inhibit removal of
the lid and access to the vault. The water meter needs to be moved away from
the handrail and front door to this building anyway.
Response: Water meter has been moved and handrails removed from the front of the building with
the reduction in width to the south building (Building B).
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Dimension Control Plan: Per note 21 on this plan, you are calling
out for riprap at all the roof drain locations. This is not appropriate in this setting
and CoFC storm drainage criteria discourages the use of riprap anyway.
Consider using concrete splash blocks instead.
Response: Riprap has been removed from the roof drain downspout locations and splash pans will
be provided instead.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Utility Plan: Plan and profile sheets are required for both the
sanitary sewer system and the storm sewer system. This is a standard FDP
plans requirement.
Response: Plan and profile sheets are provided for all sanitary and storm lines.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Utility Plan: The storm inlet and outlet pipes to the detention vault
are configured different than what I approved at PDP. These pipes are right next
to each other and are creating proximity issues for all the other piping in the
area. You are now not meeting separation requirements again. Why has this
configuration been changed?
Response: The configuration had changed due to the inability to do work on Matador property. The
routing of the storm sewer into the detention facility has been revised as well as the sanitary
routing coming from the south to provide proper separation of the manholes.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Utility Plan: The existing transformer and sanitary sewer manhole
proximity is not going to work. It now looks like you are proposing to replace the
existing sanitary sewer manhole that is adjacent (0-feet separation) from the
existing transformer. This is not constructable. Please propose something else.
Response: The existing sanitary structure is proposed to remain in place. Trenching along the
existing transformer will not be needed. We propose to modify the outlet of the existing sanitary
structure.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Utility Plan: The proposed 4-inch water service vault to the south
building is located at the front door of this building, and halfway on a ramp with
handrails; it’s also only separated from the existing storm line by 2’. This area
also needs to be adjusted to meet separation requirements and to get the water
meter lid away from a handrail and high pedestrian traffic zone.
Response: Water meter has been relocated to the southwest corner of the building and is no longer
near the main entrance and there are no longer any handrails.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Utility Plan: There are several final level construction plan callouts
required for the water system. Please see redlines.
Response: Water profiles updated per your redlines.
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Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Utility Plan: One of the water meters has been shifted behind the
ROW, but the other one is still located within the ROW. Please work with
Engineering to determine if they are ok with a water meter being placed in the
ROW.
Response: 2” water meter has moved south and is now out of the right of way.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 04/23/2018
04/23/2018: Cross-Section Profile Plan: The water profiles need to also
include callouts for fittings or deflections in the profiles.
Response: Callouts for fittings provided in the revised profiles.