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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKYLE AVENUE SOLAR ARRAY - PDP / FDP - FDP180026 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS10/9/2018 KYLE AVENUE SOLAR FDP ROUND ONE REVIEW COMMENTS/RESPONSES Below are Namaste Solar’s responses (in Blue) to the comments received after the FDP Round One Review meeting. Regards, Heath Mackay Director of Project Development Namaste Solar Comment Summary Department: Planning Services Contact: Kai Kleer, 970-416-4284, kkleer@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/26/2018 10/26/2018: BY HEARING Sheet G001 indicated 5.90 acre size while the project narrative indicates 5.99 and ECS indicates 6.0. Please correct acre calculations. Also provide a line item on the land use table indicating solar array acres. The project narrative has been updated to 5.90 acres, which is consistent with the Site Plan. The ECS lists 6.0 acres since that was the acreage of the study area we asked the consultant to review. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/26/2018 10/26/2018: BY HEARING Please move transformer pad to south side of drive entrance. The proposed landscaping will help screen the pad from the Kyle Ave ROW. Done. Please see revised plan set. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/26/2018 10/26/2018: BY HEARING To comply with landscape alternative compliance please add some informal groupings of shrubs inside the fence north of the entrance drive - along the parking area and then extending a reasonable distance north. Spacing required is a minimum 20ft and maximum 40 feet. Grouping quantity is up to the applicant, however, the alternative you are proposing is in lieu of 'full tree stocking'. Please also callout on the landscape plan how the plantings are achieving alternative compliance. Our code says this... the decision maker shall take into account whether the alternative preserves and incorporates existing vegetation in excess of minimum standards, protects natural areas and features, maximizes tree canopy cover, enhances neighborhood continuity and connectivity, fosters nonvehicular access or demonstrates innovative design and use of plant materials and other landscape elements. Acknowledged. Please see revised Landscaping plans Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/26/2018 10/26/2018: BY HEARING Please reduce the height of the fence from 8ft to 7ft. Seven feet is the maximum height permissible by code. Note. Please see revised Fence Detail sheet Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/26/2018 10/26/2018: BY HEARING Indicate where warning signs will be placed on the entrance gate. This can be added to sheet C001 on the gate detail10/26/2018: Note. Please see revised Fence Detail sheet Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/26/2018 10/26/2018: BY HEARING Package and reorganize submittal sheets in the following order: a. Cover Sheet (correct sheet index after completing this). b. Renderings Sheet c. Survey d. Site Plan (Site plan is missing and needed) e. Landscape Set f. Fire Truck Turning Exhibit g. Details Sheet h. Fence Detail Sheet Acknowledged and corrected. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 10/26/2018 10/26/2018: BY HEARING Utility plan should not be mentioned on the cover sheet G001 Acknowledged and corrected Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 11/01/2018 11/01/2018 INFORMATION ONLY: As discussed, if a revised application is received by November 7th before noon we could meet the December P&Z hearing date (pending corrections to plan set). Acknowledged. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Katie Andrews, 970-221-6501, kandrews@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: BY HEARING: Please note that gates are not permitted to swing into the public ROW - could we show gates swinging in toward the property on the plans? Acknowledged and changed on the plans. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/31/2018: UPDATE: The City Engineer is OK with the proposed access, no change needed. 10/29/2018: FOR INFORMATION: Engineering staff is currently evaluating the material proposed for the drive approach in the public ROW 10/30. By the staff review meeting (10/31), there will be clarification provided to the applicant as to whether or not the proposed road base will be acceptable. Acknowledged. No change made to plans. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: After hearing, a development agreement will be drafted and sent to you for review. The primary purpose for the agreement will be for the deferment of frontage improvements. The agreement will need to be signed prior to final plan approval. Acknowledged. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/30/2018 10/29/2018: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: Please provide the full legal description of the property in a word document or email (something that can be easily copied and pasted into word) for use in the development agreement. Please send this to both myself and Todd Sullivan any time - this will be needed for the finalization of the development agreement draft. Acknowledged. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/31/2018 10/31/2018: INFORMATION ONLY: Please note that the plans cannot be fully approved until the utility easement dedication is finalized. Acknowledged. Department: PFA Contact: Andrew Rosen, 970-416-2599, arosen@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/22/2018 10/22/2018: UPDATE COMMENTS PFA is expecting to adopt the 2018 IFC in January 2019 Ground mounted solar arrays require a separate plan review and permit from the Poudre Fire Authority. Please call Plan Review Technician Kerry Koppes at 970-416-4241 with Solar Array questions. Acknowledged. 10-31-2018 UPDATE after City meeting: Part of the code requirements for Solar Arrays is to maintain all vegetation around each individual array at less than 18ft in height. Acknowledged. It is understood the EAE will be dedicated by separate document That is correct. The provided documents include details on the Fire Lane which has been agreed to by PFA and Namaste Solar. That is correct. On further review, a Knox padlock is appropriate to secure the facility in place of a Knox Key switch if the project team does not require the higher security that a Knox Key switch system allows. Acknowledged. Namaste Solar will provide a Knox padlock. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: INFORMATION ONLY: Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) received 9/17/18 and reviewed by Env Planning staff. Non-native plant species dominate the site including smooth brome (B. inermis), crested wheatgrass (A. cristatum) and field bindweed (C. arvensis). SWCA recommendation: "no ecological resources will be adversely impacted by this project." Acknowledged. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: INFORMATION ONLY: Onsite visit occurred with Env Planning and Forestry staff on 8/27/18. Tree mitigation for loss of Siberian elms to include 12 (minimum) 5-gallon size native shrubs. Landscape plan to include pollinator garden strip and utilizing Natural Areas Department designed custom seed mix for alkaline soils. Proposed plant material and seed are suited to this region and should do well once established; ensure adequate watering plan during first 1-2 years so plants can get established. Consider timing as well - best time is planting in April/May or September/October. For seeding: March or November without temporary irrigation. Acknowledged. Timing of plantings will be considered (we’re expecting to do it in April) and a watering plan will be in place to ensure the plants get established. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: BY FINAL: Ensure designated Natural Habitat Buffer Zone (NHBZ) area remains delineated and labeled on the site, grading, utility, and landscape plans. Acknowledged. NHBZ delineated and labeled on all appropriate sheets. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: BY FINAL: Please add an Environmental Planner signature to all utility plans that show the buffer zone. Acknowledged. Signature block added to plans where appropriate. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: BY FINAL: Please add the following note on all sheets of the site, landscape, photometric and utility plans that show the Habitat Buffer: “The Natural Habitat Buffer Zone is intended to be maintained in a native landscape. Please see Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code for allowable uses within the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone.” This will help preserve the intention behind the buffer zones and the natural features into the future. Acknowledged. Note added to plans. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: BY FINAL: include the following note on the tree mitigation plan and/or landscape plan, as appropriate: “NO TREES SHALL BE REMOVED DURING THE SONGBIRD NESTING SEASON (FEBRUARY 1 TO JULY 31) WITHOUT FIRST HAVING A PROFESSIONAL ECOLOGIST OR WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST COMPLETE A NESTING SURVEY TO IDENTIFY ANY ACTIVE NESTS EXISTING ON THE PROJECT SITE. THE SURVEY SHALL BE SENT TO THE CITY ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER. IF ACTIVE NESTS ARE FOUND, THE CITY WILL COORDINATE WITH RELEVANT STATE AND FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES TO DETERMINE WHETHER ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON TREE REMOVAL AND CONSTRUCTION APPLY.” Acknowledged. Note added to plans. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: INFORMATION ONLY: Environmental Planning is READY FOR HEARING. Thank you. Department: Forestry Contact: Molly Roche, 224-616-1992, mroche@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/31/2018 10/30/2018: Please add the following note to the landscape plan. This applies specifically to tree removal. ALL EXISTING TREES TO BE REMOVED SHALL BE REMOVED BY A BUSINESS THAT HOLDS A CURRENT CITY OF FORT COLLINS ARBORIST LICENSE WHERE REQUIRED BY CODE. Acknowledged. Note Added. Department: Light And Power Contact: Austin Kreager, 970-224-6152, akreager@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/31/2018 10/31/2018: Thank you for submitting the C-1 form and one-line diagram. If there are any changes to these plans, please let us know as soon as possible. Acknowledged. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/31/2018 10/31/2018: Electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges, and any system modification charges necessary will apply to this development. Please contact Light & Power Engineering if you have any questions at 970-221-6700 or ElectricProjectEngineering@fcgov.com. Please reference our Electric Service Standards, development charges and fee estimator at the following link: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers Acknowledged. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/31/2018 10/31/2018: A minimum clearance of 8’ must be maintained in front of the transformer doors and a minimum of 3’ on the sides Transformer and meter locations will need to be coordinated with Light & Power Engineering. We will allow the transformer to be within ten feet of the gravel access road if the road is capable of supporting a 40-ton vehicle. Acknowledged. Revised plans meet these clearance requirements. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/31/2018 10/31/2018: Thank you for coordinating with Light and Power on the dimensions for the easement. Please show the easement location on the utility plans to ensure the transformer and primary line will be located within the easement. Acknowledged. Easement location now shown on plans. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/31/2018 10/31/2018: I recognize that you acknowledge the responsibility to fund the work to provide three phase power to the site. Please know that any estimates given up until this point were an approximation, and could change. You will be charged for 100% of the real costs for our installation of that underground line. We will not profit from that installation. Acknowledged and accepted Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/24/2018 10/24/2018: For Final: Please resubmit Erosion Control Plans based upon redlines to meet City Criteria. Acknowledged and resubmitted Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/24/2018 10/24/2018: For Final: Please resubmit an Erosion Control Report based upon redlines to meet City Criteria. Acknowledged and resubmitted Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/24/2018 10/24/2018: Development Agreement: Please resubmit an Erosion Control Escrow / Security Calculation based upon changes to the Erosion Control Plans to meet City Criteria. Acknowledged and resubmitted Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: LID treatment is required for this PDP. The gravel access drive is considered 40% impervious which would need to be treated. Please submit a design on how the LID requirement will be met. Fort this site, a grass buffer may be appropriate due to the site layout and minimal impervious area. Acknowledged. Please see revised design. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: FOR APPROVAL: The Benchmark Statement has been revised. 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 (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS DATUM) FOR THEIR VERTICAL DATUMS. IF NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS DATUM) IS REQUIRED FOR ANY PURPOSE, THE FOLLOWING EQUATION SHOULD BE USED: NGVD29 UNADJUSTED (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS DATUM) = NAVD88 - X.XX’. Acknowledged. Note added to plans Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: FOR APPROVAL: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Acknowledged and corrected. Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: FOR APPROVAL: Please revise the sub-title as marked. See redlines. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: FOR APPROVAL: The sheet numbering in the sheet index does not match the sheet numbers on the noted sheets. See redlines. Acknowledged and corrected. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/29/2018 10/29/2018: FOR APPROVAL: There are cut off text issues. See redlines. Acknowledged and corrected.