HomeMy WebLinkAboutFRCC HEALTH CARE CAREERS CENTER - SPA180002 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 -1
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
September 14, 2018
Design Team Response: November 26, 2018
Derek Brown
Front Range Community College
4616 S Shields Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
RE: FRCC Health Care Careers Center, PDR180013, Round Number
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: Planning Services
Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
The proposed development project is subject to a Type 2 (Planning and Zoning
Board) review and public hearing. The applicant for this development request is
required to hold a neighborhood information meeting prior to formal submittal of
the proposal.
Neighborhood meetings offer an informal way to get feedback from your
surrounding neighbors and discover any potential hiccups prior to the formal
hearing. Please contact me, at 221 6343, to assist you in setting a date, time,
and location. I and possibly other City staff would be present to facilitate the meeting.
HCM response: Neighborhood Meeting was held on Wednesday September 26, 2018
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
Please provide landscape plans and details with planting list and legend.
Overall planting plan to show full tree stocking, building foundation planting and
parking lot screening and interior lot planting islands.
HCM response: See attached landscape plan submitted with SPAR package
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Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
Off-street parking requirements for proposed 55,333 SF building. The parking
requirements for general office use is minimum 1/1000 SF and 3/1000 SF of
gross leasable space of proposed building. For medical office use it is min.
2/1000 SF and 4.5/1000 SF max.
HCM response: Using the assumption of one (1) space per 1,000 SF, the campus current has 261,863 GSF
not including storage facilities, which equates to 262 parking spaces (or 269 spaces if you include storage
facilities), and per the parking count matrix below there are currently 2,072 spaces available. If we include the
approximate 61,000 GSF for the new Healthcare Careers Center we will have a new grand total of 322,863
GSF which will increase the required parking number to 330 spaces (including storage facilities), which will still
be well below required capacity. For Handicap parking, there are 41 spaces and per the zoning requirement
29 handicap parking spaces are required.
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE/ LARIMER CAMPUS
PARKING LOT COUNT
8/1/2018
REG HC RESERVED MC VISTOR POLICE CS&P
5
MIN
EV
CHARGING
LOW
EMISSION
PHASE
2
North Parking
Lot 66 3 2
Parking Lot 1 176 6
3 2
Parking Lot2 321
Parking Lot 3 318 10
2 5
Parking Lot 4 371 18
1 1
Parking Lot 5 219 2
4
South Parking
Lot 137 2
SW Parking Lot 255 0
148
TOTALS 1863 41 2 2 5 1 1 3 2 4 148
Please provide information on how existing parking lot will be used for this new
Addition, vs. library.
HCM response: No new parking spaces will be provided for the new building since there are sufficient available
spaces for student and faculty parking demands and since existing parking numbers are significantly higher
than the numbers required by the zoning code. No existing parking spaces will be lost with the site
improvements.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
Please provide lighting plan and details. It would help to show the locations
for new exterior lighting fixtures and clarify full cutoff/down directional lighting will
be provided.
CRA response: See attached proposed light fixture cut sheets which indicate they will be full cut off light fixtures
at both wall mounted lights on the building and site pole light fixtures:
• Pole Light – Kim #Altitude
• Wall mounted Light – Kim #Wall Director
• Entry Canopy Ltg – Luminii #Kendo
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Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
Please provide building elevations and material/color details and schedules. It
might help to clarify on the elevations the character of the glazing material for
building windows. How much opacity/reflectivity? Example photographs of
materials for P&Z might be helpful.
HCM response: See attached schematic design exterior elevations
Department: Storm water Engineering
Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018: MASTER PLAN AND CRITERIA COMPLIANCE (SITE SPECIFIC
COMMENT):
This site is part of Front Range Community College Campus development and
must conform to the drainage design of the approved development plans and
Reports. Referenced drainage reports are the Master Drainage Study - Front
Range Community College Campus, dated May 22, 2014 and the Master
Drainage Study – Front Range Community College Campus, dated December
1, 2010.
JVA Response: The site will conform to the Campus Drainage Master Plan, which is included with this
Submittal for reference.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018: DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS (SITE SPECIFIC
COMMENT):
A drainage report (or addendum to the previous master drainage study) and
construction plans are required, and they must be prepared by a Professional
Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. The drainage report must
address the four-step process for selecting structural BMPs as well as show
how the added building is within the impervious assumptions, runoff values and
volume provided in the existing detention pond and conveyance systems.
JVA Response: See attached drainage memo
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018: IMPERVIOUSNESS DOCUMENTATION (STANDARD
COMMENT):
It is important to document the existing impervious area since drainage
requirements and fees are based on new impervious area. An exhibit showing
the existing and proposed impervious areas with a table summarizing the areas
is required prior to the time fees are calculated for each building permit.
JVA Response: The increase in impervious area has been provided on attached site plan SP-1.
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Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018: STANDARD WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (STANDARD
COMMENT)
Standard water quality is provided in the existing extended detention basin
located at the northeast corner of the campus. The water quality capture volume
must be shown to be adequate with the addition of this project, or additional
water quality capture volume will need to be added somewhere on the campus.
The general requirement for water quality is that fifty percent of the site runoff is
required to be treated using the standard water quality treatment as described
in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Volume 3-Best Management Practices
(BMPs).
(http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-f
orms-guidelines-regulations/stormwater-criteria) Extended detention is the
usual method selected for water quality treatment; however, the use of any of the
BMPs is encouraged.
JVA Response: Storm water quality is already included in the downstream regional detention pond.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018: LID REQUIREMENTS (STANDARD COMMENT): (??)
Low Impact Development (LID) requirements are required on all new or
redeveloping property which includes sites required to be brought into
compliance with the Land Use Code. These require a higher degree of water
quality treatment with one of the two following options:
1. 50% of the newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID
techniques and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious.
2. 75% of all newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID
techniques.
JVA Response: The HCCC design will incorporate LID techniques
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018: INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE (STANDARD COMMENT):
There will be a final site inspection of the stormwater facilities when the project
is complete and the maintenance is handed over to an HOA or another
maintenance organization. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for on-going
maintenance of all onsite drainage facilities will be included as part of the
Development Agreement. More information and links can be found at:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/stormwater-quality/low-im
pact-development
FRCC: The College performs all necessary maintenance on the on-site campus drainage features.
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Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018: FEES (STANDARD COMMENT):
Stormwater Development Fees include two components: Plant Investment Fees
(PIFs) and Review Fees.
1. PIFs (2018) are $8,217/acre of new impervious area over 350 square feet
($8,217 x % imperviousness x site acreage)
2. Review Fees are $1,045/acre of new impervious area and based on the
impervious area rate factor (i.e. $1,045 x rate factor (based on %
imperviousness) x site acreage)
Fees are to be paid at the time of the issuance of the first building permit. There
are no fees charged for existing impervious areas. Stormwater Development
Fees for parking lots or other projects that do not require a building permit are
due prior to project approval. The fees are calculated the same as for project
sites with buildings. More information on stormwater fees can be found at:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investmen
t-development-fees or contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970)
416-4252 for questions on fees.
FRCC Response: will continue to coordinate with the city for required fees
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/30/2018
08/30/2018: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq. ft. and if it were
constructed within the City's MS4 Boundaries then Erosion and Sediment
Control Materials would need to be submitted. The erosion control requirements
can be located in the Stormwater Design Criteria under the Amendments of
Volume 3 Chapter 7 Section 1.3.3. a copy of the erosion control requirements
can be found at www.fcgov.com/erosion. The Erosion Control Materials would
normally be submitted at time of the first round of FDP. Based upon the area
of disturbance, State permits for stormwater will be required since the site is
over an acre and should be pulled before Construction Activities begin. Please
consult with FRCC's Permit Compliance folks to discuss meeting the FRCC's
MS4 Permit requirements. If you need clarification concerning the Erosion
Control Material Requirements or Comments presented above please contact
myself. Jesse Schlam (970) 224-6015 jschlam@fcgov.com
Haselden Response: The campus will coordinate with the City throughout construction and provide a plan for
addressing erosion control.
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Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018: OTHER SERVICE DISTRICT (SITE SPECIFIC COMMENT):
This project site is located within the Fort Collins Loveland Water District and
the South Fort Collins Sanitation District for water and sewer service. Please
contact them at (970) 226-3104 for development requirements.
HCM Response: Noted
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Tim Tuttle, 970-221-6820, TTUTTLE@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018: Based on the ITE Trip Generation Manual the estimated number of
trips generated for the new building would warrant a Traffic Impact Study. The
TIS will help the City analyze the operations of the intersections and make
adjustments if needed. Please contact me to scope the study at 970-221-6820.
HCM response: FRCC contracted with Delich Associates to provide a Traffic Impact Study per the attached
Document dated October 26, 2018.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018: Will the temporary construction access be returned to its existing
condition following construction.
Haselden response: Yes, the proposed temporary construction access point at the abandoned bus stop on
Shields Street will be returned to its original condition after construction is completed.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: The temporary access drive onto Shields would need to be further
reviewed in its design and spacing, to ensure it operates as right-in, right-out
and that its access spacing is not detrimental to the overall traffic in the area.
Haselden response: the construction team will coordinate with the city for final approval for the layout of the
temporary construction access drive at the existing abandoned bus stop on Shields Street. This temporary curb
cut is critical to avoid conflicts with truck traffic and the adjacent Harmony Library.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: The construction of the project should be staging in a manner that
allows two feet of separation/buffer from the back of sidewalk along Harmony
and Shields.
Haselden Response: Understood. This will be accommodated on site
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Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: There was a parking lot project built on the south end of the
campus with a replat that was part of an earlier submittal. It does not appear that
this project was ever completed with the City between plans and the plat.
FRCC Response: This parking lot project has been completed. The college purchased a portion of the
adjacent land owned by the church. The college will look into the status of the plat.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: Street cuts onto Harmony Road or Shields Street, such as for
utilities and/or the temporary driveway connection, would require a
Development Construction Permit (DCP) and/or an excavation permit/drive
approach permit prior to starting any work.
FRCC Response: will continue to coordinate with the city for required fees and permits
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: If going through City of Fort Collins for building permitting, Larimer
County Road Impact Fees and Transportation Expansion Fees are due at the
time of building permit. Please contact Kyle Lambrecht at 221-6566 if you have
any questions.
FRCC response: Since this is a State project, the building permit will be provided by a third-party code review
firm contracted with the State of Colorado (Safe Built).
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: The remaining comments are standard comments for reference.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is
due at the time of submittal for any appropriate City review. For additional
information on these fees, please see:
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev-review.php
FRCC Response: will continue to coordinate with the city for required fees
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to
construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, destroyed,
damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be replaced or
restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense.
Haselden Response: Noted
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: All public sidewalk, driveways and ramps, existing or proposed,
adjacent or within the site, need to meet ADA standards. If they currently do not,
they will need to be reconstructed so that they do meet current ADA standards
as a part of this project.
HCM Response: Noted
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Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: Any public improvements must be designed and built in
accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS).
They are available online at: https://www.larimer.org/engineering/streets
HCM Response: not applicable
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and
easements that are necessary or required by the City for this project. Most
easements to be dedicated need to be public easements dedicated to the City.
This shall include the standard utility easements that are to be provided behind
the right-of-way (15 foot along an arterial, 8 foot along an alley, and 9 foot along
all other street classifications). Information on the dedication process can be
found at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php
HCM Response: No easements are needing to be dedicated or vacated.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: Civil construction plans maybe required.
JVA Response: See attached site plan SP-1
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: A Development Agreement or IGA may be required.
FRCC response: A development agreement or IGA is not required
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: As of January 1, 2015, all development plans are required to be on
the NAVD88 vertical datum. Please make your consultants aware of this, prior
to any surveying and/or design work.
JVA Response: Noted
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: All fences, barriers, posts or other encroachments within the public
right-of-way are only permitted upon approval of an encroachment permit.
Applications for encroachment permits shall be made to the Engineering
Department for review and approval prior to installation. Encroachment items
shall not be shown on the site plan as they may not be approved, need to be
modified or moved, or if the permit is revoked then the site/ landscape plan is in
non-compliance.
HCM Response: No permanent fences, barriers or other encroachments will be in the public right of way.
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Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: In regard to construction of this site, the public right-of-way shall
not be used for staging or storage of materials or equipment associated with
the Development, nor shall it be used for parking by any contractors,
subcontractors, or other personnel working for or hired by the Developer to
construct the Development. The Developer will need to find a location(s) on
private property to accommodate any necessary staging and/or parking needs
associated with the completion of the Development. Information on the
location(s) of these areas will be required to be provided to the City as a part of
the Development Construction Permit application.
Haselden Response: The project will not use public right of way for storage, equipment or contractor parking.
The college has reserved an area on campus for such needs. That location is noted in the site plan.
Department: PFA
Contact: Andrew Rosen, 970-416-2599, arosen@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
PFA and the City of Fort Collins is expecting to adopt the 2018 International
Fire Code in January 2019.
9-12-2018 UPDATE
At the staff meeting the project team stated that they will be meeting with PFA to
discuss updated location of the Fire Lane to ensure compliance with the 150ft
access requirement.
The required hydrant will be located close to the Fire Lane at the front of the
building.
9/10/2018:
ACCESS
>Access is required to within 150ft of all exterior portions of the perimeter of the
building. The roll-over curb is noted on the provided documents but it is unclear
exactly how this required access will be achieved.
>Should this building exceed 30ft in height then aerial apparatus access
requirements will be triggered as shown below.
FRCC Response: Front Range Community College staff will continue to coordinate with PFA on placement of
of the new fire hydrant location as the building is finally sited and the site plan continues to evolve.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018:
FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS
A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to
the design criteria already contained in relevant standards and policies, any
new fire lane must meet the following general requirements:
> Shall be dedicated by plat or separate document as an Emergency Access
Easement.
> Maintain the required 20-foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot minimum
overhead clearance. Where road widths exceed 20 feet in width, the full width
shall be dedicated unless otherwise approved by the AHJ.
> Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting
10
40 tons.
> Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided
with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.
> The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum
of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. Turning radii shall be detailed on
submitted plans.
> Dedicated fire lanes are required to connect to the Public Way unless
otherwise approved by the AHJ.
> Be visible by red curb and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all
times. Sign locations or red curbing should be labeled and detailed on final
plans. Refer to LCUASS detail #1418 & #1419 for sign type, placement, and
spacing. Appropriate directional arrows required on all signs.
> Additional access requirements exist for buildings greater than 30' in height.
Refer to Appendix D of the 2015 IFC or contact PFA for details.
*STRUCTURES EXCEEDING 30' IN HEIGHT
> IFC Appendix D: In order to accommodate the access requirements for aerial
fire apparatus (ladder trucks), required fire lanes shall be 26 foot wide minimum
on at least one long side of the building. At least one of the required access
routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a
maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one
entire side of the building.
HCM Response: Front Range Community College staff will continue to coordinate with PFA on fire lane
requirements and necessary access for the new building.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018:
AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
As noted in the provided documents this building will require an automatic fire
sprinkler system under a separate permit. Please contact Assistant Fire
Marshal, Jerry Howell with any fire sprinkler related questions at 970-416-2868.
HCM response: The design team intends to provide a fully sprinklered building per fire codes.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018:
EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COMMUNICATION - AMPLIFICATION
SYSTEM TEST
> IFC 510 & 1103.2: New & existing buildings require a fire department,
emergency communication system evaluation after the core/shell but prior to
final build out. For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not be used to
define separate buildings. Where adequate radio coverage cannot be
established within a building, public-safety radio amplification systems shall be
designed and installed in accordance with criteria established by the Poudre
Fire Authority. The installation of required ERRC systems shall be reviewed and
approved under a separate permit process through PFA.
LOCAL EXCEPTION: PFA will waive the testing requirement and system
installation in all buildings less than 10,000 sq. ft. and any Type V construction
building less than 15,000 sq. ft. PFA policy P15-510.1
Haselden Response: Noted
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Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018:
FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS (Group E)
> IFC 907.2.3: A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification
signal utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the
requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section
907.6 shall be installed in Group E occupancies. When automatic sprinkler
systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be
connected to the building fire alarm system. With Exceptions.
HCM response: As a higher education institution this will be a Group B occupancy. The building will be
equipped with voice evacuation fire alarm system with notification appliances located throughout the building as
required by the IFC and NFPA. Initiating devices (including manual pull stations, smoke detectors, heat
detectors, etc.) will be located throughout the building as required by the IFC and NFPA.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/10/2018
09/10/2018:
ADDRESSING/WAYFINDING
>The address shall be clearly visible from the street in no less than 10"
numerals.
Because this new building is located adjacent to Harmony Road but addressed
from Shields the full address, including street name, shall be visible from the
elevation facing Harmony.
>If there are different entrances planned, wayfinding signage shall be provided
that indicates the most appropriate entrance.
HCM response: Noted. The current elevations show the address facing Harmony Road.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: A landscape plan is needed. City of Fort Collins Land Use Code
[Section 3.2.1 (E)(3)], requires that to the extent reasonably feasible, all plans
be designed to incorporate water conservation materials and techniques. This
includes use of low-water-use plants and grasses in landscaping or
re-landscaping and reducing bluegrass lawns as much as possible. Native
plants and wildlife-friendly (ex: pollinators, butterflies, songbirds) landscaping
and maintenance are also encouraged. Please refer to the Fort Collins Native
Plants document available online and published by the City of Fort Collins
Natural Areas Department for guidance on native plants is:
http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/nativeplants2013.pdf. Also see the City
of Fort Collins Plant List: https://www.fcgov.com/forestry/plant_list.pdf.
HCM response: Please refer to attached landscape plan. All plantings included are per the city
Foresters approved tree and plant list.
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Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: If there may be impacts to trees note LUC Section 3.2.1(C)
requires developments to submit a landscape and tree protection plan, and if
receiving water service from the City, an irrigation plan, that: "...(4) protects
significant trees, natural systems, and habitat, and (5) enhances the pedestrian
environment. " Note that a significant tree is defined as one having DBH
(Diameter at Breast Height) of six inches or more. If trees may be impacted
then a review of trees shall be conducted with Ralph Zentz, Senior Urban
Forester (970-221-6302 or rzentz@fcgov.com) to determine the status of
existing trees and any mitigation requirements that could result from the
proposed development.
FRCC response: The City forester, Molly Roche, walked the site with the FRCC facilities landscape
representative, Ann Garland, and provided a list of standards and recommendations for protecting existing
trees and approach for new landscaping in an email dated 10/05/2018. These standards will be integrated
into the final landscape plan. We’ve attached the standards documents provided by Molly for reference. Any
existing trees in the right of way will be protected and irrigation will be maintained. Where possible trees that
need to be moved will either be relocated or if in poor health new trees replanted to replace those that were
lost.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: Note that in regard to lighting, especially LED light fixtures, cooler
color temperatures are harsher at night and cause more disruption to circadian
(biological) rhythms for both humans and wildlife. Warmer color temperature
(warm white, 3000K or less) for any LED light fixtures is preferred. Please also
consider fixtures with motion-sensing or dimming capabilities so that light levels
can be adjusted as needed. Site light sources shall be fully shielded and
down-directional to minimize up-light, light spillage and glare [see LUC 3.2.4(D)
(3)]. Thank you in advance for supporting City of Fort Collins Night Sky
Objectives. For further information regarding health effects please see:
http://darksky.org/ama-report-affirms-human-health-impacts-from-leds/
CRA response: please see attached light fixture cut sheets for building mounted fixtures and pole mounted
Fixtures, which indicate that they will be full, cut-off fixtures. All color temperatures will be specified to be
3000K or less. No new parking lot lights will be added for this project.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: Our city has an established identity as a forward-thinking
community that cares about the quality of life it offers its residents now and
generations from now. Thus, the City of Fort Collins has many sustainability
programs and goals that may benefit this project. Of particular interest may be
the:
1) ClimateWise program: http://fcgov.com/climatewise, contact Heidi Wagner at
970-416-2230 or climatewise@fcgov.com
2) Zero Waste Plan and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Assistance
Program (WRAP): http://fcgov.com/recycling/wrap.php, contact Jonathon Nagel
at 970-416-2701 or jnagel@fcgov.com
3) Green Building Program: http://fcgov.com/greenbuilding contact Tony Raeker
at 970-416-4238 or traeker@fcgov.com
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4) Solar Energy: www.fcgov.com/solar, contact Rhonda Gatzke at
970-416-2312 or rgatzke@fcgov.com
5) Integrated Design Assistance Program: http://fcgov.com/idap, contact Gary
Schroeder at 970-224-6003 or gschroeder@fcgov.com
6) Bike Share Program: http://fcgov.com/bikeshare, contact Stacy Sebeczek at
Bike Fort Collins at stacy@bikefortcollins.org or 970-481-5577
7) Nature in the City Program: http://fcgov.com/natureinthecity, contact Justin
Scharton at 970-221-6213 or jscharton@fcgov.com
HCM response: The College is participating in the city of Fort Collins IDAP process and held our kick off meeting
on November 15, 2018, and has a goal to be a LEED Gold certified building.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Molly Roche, mroche@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
9/11/2018:
The appear to be existing trees on-site. Prior to the next submittal, please
schedule an on-site meeting with City Forestry to obtain tree inventory and
mitigation information. Existing significant trees should be retained to the extent
reasonably feasible.
FRCC response: Ann Garland with FRCC met with the City forester, Molly Roche on site on September 19,
2018 who provided recommendations for protecting existing trees and for meeting City guidelines for new
landscaping.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018:
Please provide a landscape plan for City Forestry to review and comment on. If
applicable, include the City of Fort Collins General Landscape Notes, Tree
Protection Notes, and Street Tree Permit Note, providing a detailed Plant List ¿
species, quantity, size, method of transplant, and species percentage, and
including current and proposed utility lines as well as proper tree separation
requirements. Please contact Molly Roche (mroche@fcgov.com) if you have any
questions.
Required tree sizes and method of transplant:
Canopy Shade Tree: 2.0¿ caliper balled and burlapped
Evergreen tree: 6.0¿ height balled and burlapped
Ornamental tree: 1.5¿ caliper balled and burlapped
If any mitigation is required, trees must be upsized to the following dimensions:
Canopy Shade Trees: 3.0" caliper balled and burlap or equivalent.
Evergreen Trees: 8' height balled and burlap or equivalent.
Ornamental Trees: 2.5" caliper balled and burlap or equivalent.
HCM response: Please refer to attached landscape plan. All plantings included are included in the city
approved standards.
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Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018:
Include locations of any water or sewer lines on the landscape plan. Please
adjust street tree locations to provide for proper tree/utility separation.
10’ between trees and public water, sanitary, and storm sewer main lines
6’ between trees and public water, sanitary, and storm sewer service lines
4’ between trees and gas lines
HCM response: Please refer to attached landscape and site plans. The construction documents will provide
separation between new trees and any utilities per recommendations
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Austin Kreager, 970-224-6152, akreager@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: There is an existing switch cabinet near the north west corner of
the building labeled "Blanca Peak". This switch cabinet has the ability to run
new primary to a dedicated transformer for the proposed new building.
CRA response: Noted
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: Transformer locations shall be within 10' of a paved surface and
must have a minimum of an 8' clearance from the front side and a 3' clearance
around the sides and rear. (1000 kVA up to 2500 kVA requires 4' around the
sides and rear.)
CRA response: Per conversations in November 2018 with the Utility Company and per our existing conditions
review, it appears the medium-voltage switch is located near the NW corner of the Sunlight Peak building,
rather than the Blanca Peak building. It is anticipated that a new electrical service will be connected to the
existing medium-voltage switch.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: Please provide a one-line diagram and a C-1 form to Light and
Power Engineering. The C-1 form can be found at:
http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1Form.pdf
CRA response: Acknowledged. We will coordinate the placement of the new utility transformer with the
Architect, Landscape Architect, and Civil such that the location meets the requirements indicated above.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: Contact Light and Power Engineering to coordinate the
transformer and electric meter locations, please show the locations on the utility
plans.
CRA response: Acknowledged. We have been in contact with the Fort Collins Utilities representative and will
remain in contact throughout the project. We will coordinate the placement of the new utility transformer with
the Architect, Landscape Architect, and Civil such that the location meets the requirements indicated above.
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Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/11/2018
09/11/2018: You may contact FCU Light & Power, project engineering if you
have questions. (970) 221-6700. You may reference Light & Power’s Electric
Service Standards at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStandar
ds_FINAL_18November2016_Amendment.pdf
You may reference our policies, development charge processes, and use the
fee estimator at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers.
CRA Response: Acknowledged.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/30/2018
08/30/2018: As of January 1, 2015, all development plans are required to be on
the NAVD88 vertical datum. Please make your consultants aware of this, prior
to any surveying and/or design work. Please contact our office for up to date
Benchmark Statement format and City Vertical Control Network information.
JVA response: Noted
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/30/2018
08/30/2018: This property is not platted. If submitting a Subdivision Plat for this
property/project, addresses are not acceptable in the Plat title/name.
JVA response: The project site is within the current campus and a subdivision plat will not be submitted.