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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNE PROSPECT & I-25 ODP - MA210006 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS (2)  Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6689 970.224.6134 ‑ fax fcgov.com/developmentreview February 16, 2021 Jason Messaros BHA Design Inc 1603 Oakridge Dr Fort Collins, CO 80525 RE: NE Prospect & I‑25 ODP, MA210006, Round Number 1 Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of NE Prospect & I‑25 ODP. If you have questions about any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through your Development Review Coordinator, Brandy Bethurem Harras via phone at 970‑416‑2744 or via email at bbethuremharras@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Planning Services Contact: Kai Kleer, 970‑416‑4284, kkleer@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 02/15/2021: FOR APPROVAL: Please work with Suzanne Bassinger to update the ODP for consistency with the 2021 Parks and Trails Master Plan. The two main elements from this plan that require further conversation are: Siting and location of Sunflower Park (p.195). Trail connection across the canal and how that connects into the Prospect Road sidewalk system. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 2 02/15/2021: FOR APPROVAL: Please add the following notes to the ODP Map: Dimensions to trails and easements. Note indicated a signalized intersection at Prospect and Carriage Parkway. Note where on‑street bicycle routes are anticipated. Response: : Trail dimensions and easements will be determined at time of PDP and will need to meet the requirements of the Trails Masterplan at that time. Note for signalized intersection added. On street bicycle routs will be provided as required by LCUASS. The legend has been updated to indicate such. Comment Number: 3 02/15/2021: FOR APPROVAL: Please combine ODP Map, Drainage Plan, and Utility Plan into one package. These elements will be recorded together and collectively known as the NEC Prospect & I‑25 ODP. Please add the details of the PSD High School project to the ODP Map, similar to what is demonstrated on the Master Utility Plan and Drainage Plan. Response: The high school has been added to the ODP map. The ODP Map, Drainage Plan and Utility Plan have been combined into one package. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Dave Betley, 970‑221‑6573, dbetley@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 02/15/2021: FOR APPROVAL: The legal description researched for the deed does not match the boundary submitted. If the applicant will please submit the other deed needed to show the ownership and the vacation of the right of way. The email from the City Surveyor is attached showing the area of the deed that was located. Response: Support documents are submitted. Comment Number: 2 02/15/2021: FOR APPROVAL: Is there any properties that the frontage road serves as access? Does the applicant need to maintain some form of access to service other properties? Response: No other properties are served by the access road. Comment Number: 3 02/15/2021: FOR INFORMATION: No improvements are required at the time of ODP. Right of way dedications and improvements will be required at the time of development. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 4 02/15/2021: FOR INFORMATION: A Development Agreement will be required at the time of development. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 5 02/15/2021: FOR INFORMATION: The extension of Carriage Parkway will be required with future development. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 6 02/16/2021: FOR APPROVAL: There is a reimbursement that is required for the contribution of this development for the improvements to the overpass at Prospect and I‑25. Response: Acknowledged Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970‑221‑6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 2 02/12/2021: FOR APPROVAL: There are text over text issues. See redlines. Response: Updated per redlines. Topic: General Comment Number: 1 02/12/2021: FOR APPROVAL: All plans should be titled as: Prospect/I‑25 ODP First Amendment Response: The ODP Map has been updated Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Nicole Hahn, 970‑221‑6820, nhahn@fcgov.com Topic: Traffic Impact Study Comment Number: 1 02/16/2021: FOR INFORMATION: The traffic study has been received and reviewed. The traffic study recommended a traffic signal at Carriage Parkway and Prospect Rd. A signal can be considered with future PDP submittals but will not be installed until it is warranted. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 2 02/16/2021: FOR APPROVAL: A full movement access drive was assumed in the traffic study and will need to be looked at more closely with future submittals. Response: Acknowledged Department: Erosion Control Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970‑222‑1801, bhamdan@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 1 02/10/2021: INFORMATION ONLY: No ESC requirements for this ODP amendment, comments will be provided at PDP level submittal. Response: Acknowledged Department: Stormwater Floodplain Contact: Claudia Quezada, (970)416‑2494, cquezada@fcgov.com Topic: Floodplain Comment Number: 3 02/16/2021: INFORMATION ONLY: A portion of this property is currently located in the FEMA‑regulated, 100‑year Boxelder Creek floodway/floodplain and erosion buffer zone and must comply with the safety regulations of Chapter 10 of City Municipal Code. A FEMA Flood Risk map is attached. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 4 02/16/2021: INFORMATION ONLY: Any construction activities in the floodplain (e.g., grading, fill, structures, trails, sidewalk or curb & gutter installation/replacement, roadway construction, utility work, landscaping, etc.) must be preceded by an approved floodplain use permit, the appropriate permit application fees, and approved plans. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 5 02/16/2021: INFORMATION ONLY: Any construction activities in the regulatory floodway must also include a No‑Rise Certification prepared by a Colorado Licensed Professional Engineer. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 6 02/16/2021: INFORMATION ONLY: There is also a mapped erosion buffer zone in the open space parcel, please keep in mind that detention ponds or water quality ponds are not allowed in an erosion buffer zone and any disturbance to said buffer will require an erosion buffer waiver with a stability study. Response: Acknowledged. Erosion buffer zone was added to the utility and drainage plans. Comment Number: 7 02/16/2021: FOR APPROVAL: Please see redlines. Response: Updated per redlines. Department: Stormwater Contact: Dan Mogen, 970‑305‑5989, dmogen@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 02/11/2021: FOR APPROVAL: There are concerns with the proposed release rate and capacity of downstream infrastructure. Coordination needs to take place between applicant, Fort Collins, Timnath, and downstream ditch companies to determine capacity and acceptable release rates. Please also provide additional detail on the outfall to CDOT right of way, any coordination that has taken place with CDOT, and CDOT approval for this release. Response: Release rates are per the Town of Timnath Master Drainage Plan. Analysis of the capacity of downstream drainage infrastructure exceed the scope of this study. Emails have been sent to New Cache La Poudre Irrigating Company to verify any agreements in place with Timnath or capacity allowable in the TRIC. A picture of the culvert, prior to CDOT improvements, and the CDOT construction plan for replacing the culvert was added to the drainage memo. Department: East Larimer County Water District Contact: Randy Siddens, , 970.493.2044, HYPERLINK "mailto:randys@elcowater.org" randys@elcowater.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 02/16/2021: FOR INFORMATION: We have reviewed the ODP utility plan and the water lines shown (at planning level from our perspective) appear appropriate and as we have been discussing with the owner. Response: Acknowledged Department: Light And Power Contact: Cody Snowdon, 970‑416‑2306, csnowdon@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 02/16/2021: FOR APPROVAL: City of Fort Collins Light and Power is planning a major electric duct bank within the western parkway of Carriage Parkway from Prospect Road to Fox Grove Subdivision. Please show this on the Utility Plan. Response: Updated per City comment. Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970‑416‑2869, jlynxwiler@poudre‑fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 02/16/2021: INFORMATION: There are no further comments from Poudre Fire Authority regarding the ODP. Response: Acknowledged Department: Forestry Contact: Christine Holtz, , choltz@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 02/16/21: Prior to PDP: Please schedule an on‑site meeting with City Forestry (choltz@fcgov.com) to obtain tree inventory and mitigation information. Please note that these existing significant trees should be retained to the extent reasonably feasible. This meeting should occur prior to first round of formal submittal. Forestry recommends scheduling the on‑site tree inventory as early in the design process as possible. 11/13/20: PRE‑SUBMITTAL: Forestry Tree Inventory Trees provide many environmental and socioeconomic benefits including reduced cooling expenses, providing natural wind breaks, improving air quality, and increasing property values. There appear to be existing trees on‑site and near the limits of development. After the parcel boundary amendment is confirmed, are there plans to develop or impact existing trees? If so, regardless of impact please schedule an on‑site meeting with City Forestry (choltz@fcgov.com) to obtain tree inventory and mitigation information. Existing significant trees should be retained to the extent reasonably feasible. Response: Acknowledged Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Kelly Smith, , ksmith@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 02/14/2021: FOR INFORMATION: If the project proceeds in the review process, an Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) is required by City of Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC) Section 3.4.1 as the site is within 500 feet of LUC defined natural habitats and features (wetlands, Boxelder Creek, Irrigation Canal). Please note the buffer zone standards range from 50‑100ft for these features. The ECS should address all items (a)‑ (l) of LUC 3.4.1(D)(1) available for view online. In addition, ensure that the study identifies feature(s) size, the "top of bank" of any stream or ditch, the edge(s) of wetlands, and whether jurisdictional wetlands may be impacted by the proposed project. If prairie dogs are onsite or within 500ft, the ECS should specifically address the presence of active prairie dogs including estimate of number of individuals and entire size of the colony within the project area. The ECS should address all items (a) (l) of LUC 3.4.1(D)(1) available for view online and include prairie dog mitigation options. The ECS is due a minimum of 10 working days prior to PDP submittal. Response: Acknowledged Department: Building Services Contact: Russell Hovland, 970‑416‑2341, rhovland@fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Comment Number: 1 02/12/2021: No comments Response: Acknowledged Department: Park Planning Contact: Suzanne Bassinger, 970‑416‑4340, sbassinger@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 02/12/2021: INFORMATION ONLY The City of Fort Collins Land Use Code Section 3.4.8 “Parks and Trails” addresses compliance with the 2021 Parks and Recreation Master Plan (“Master Plan”). The Master Plan indicates the general location of all parks and regional recreational trails. Parcels adjacent to or including facilities indicated in the Master Plan may be required to provide area for development of these facilities. The Master Plan is available on line at https://www.fcgov.com/parkplanning/plans and policies. The recently adopted Master Plan does impact the development of this site, and Park Planning & Development, in consideration of the fact of the changed conditions due to this new plan, would like to work with the applicant to consider how to implement the new conditions for the site. Response: In January of 2021, Ft. Collins City Council passed a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. It determined parks and trails are an integral part of the Ft. Collins lifestyle and determined one of the major City goals was "to collaborate with the community to plan, design and build a world-class park system." The 2021 P&R Master Plan identified the general area East of I-25 and between Mulberry and Prospect as currently being underserved by P&R due to distance to existing parks, population density, inadequate size of existing nearby parks, etc. It is important to note that most of the underserved residential area was planned and developed while in Larimer County jurisdiction. Still, other subdivisions are being planned in Timnath GMA. The ODP mixed property is not the cause of the need for a neighborhood park. Also, the Master Plan lacks detail about a specific future location, acquisition methods, and neighborhood park funding. Before the passage of the P&R Master Plan, owners of the subject property obligated this ODP property along with the other three corner owners to fund approximately $7 Million of the $29 Million costs of a new Prospect Interchange and its associated Urban Design through a series of agreements with the City/Timnath/CDOT. A large portion of the anticipated reimbursement funding to COFC depended upon future development and related fees and taxes. Reduction of any property that decreases or eliminates mil levy assessments and or sales tax revenue could have adverse effects on the owners or their assigns to repay their obligations to the City. Nonetheless, the owners wish to express their interest in continued cooperation in this portion of the City's quality development. We propose area-wide, collaborative meetings and communications between the landowner/ assigns and the COFC. Those meetings should include neighbors, existing and future easement holders, and inter and intra municipal staff to determine any parks and trails' final locations. Those meetings should also consider the financial balancing of existing owner obligations to both utility Rights-of-Way and previous commitments to the City. Further comments would be provided at PDP level submittal. Comment Number: 2 02/12/2021: INFORMATION ONLY The recently adopted 2021 Master Plan indicates the location of a city park in the area proposed for the Rudolph Farms ODP. Park Planning and Development would like to discuss the potential location, size and character of a future park within the proposed development plan. Response: Acknowledge Comment Number: 3 02/12/2021: INFORMATION ONLY It is requested that future park sites or recreational trail easements be identified on the plat as a “Future City Park Site” and/or a recreational trail “Public Access and Trail Easement”. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 4 02/12/2021: INFORMATION ONLY Tracts dedicated as a “Future City Park Site” are purchased by the City as funding becomes available and the site is scheduled to be developed. This can be several years. Until the site is purchased by the City the landowner is responsible for all maintenance of the tract. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 5 02/12/2021: INFORMATION ONLY A Public Access and Trail Easement is requested to connect Prospect Road to the Box Elder Trail easement located north of the Rudolph Farms property. This easement could potentially be located in the I 25 buffer zone from the Box Elder connection straight south to Prospect Road. This alignment would avoid any street crossings and enhance safety for trail users while providing connection to the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization's "Front Range Trail" as indicated in the 2013 Regional Bike Plan as following the Box Elder north through Larimer County to Wellington. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 6 02/12/2021: INFORMATION ONLY The Prospect Road Streetscape Requirements for a separated 8' wide sidewalk should be enhanced adjacent to the property to consider to widening the walk to 10' 12' in order to function as a safe bike/ped trail connection with 2 way travel between the Front Range Trail, the Prospect bridge of I 25 and CR 5. These improvements would allow bikes and pedestrians safe access from the I 25 Prospect Road bridge east to connect to the Box Elder Trail, and the Poudre School District site, and eventually tie into a Timnath multi use trail system. Fort Collins worked closely with CDOT to enhance bike/ped facilities on the new Prospect bridge to accommodate the expected bike/ped travel across I 25. Providing a widened trail surface would continue these facilities for users. The City of Fort Collins will be constructing similar Prospect Road improvements (including a 12' walk/trail) west of I 25 to provide users safe access to our extensive trail system west of I 25. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 7 02/12/2021: INFORMATION ONLY The 2013 Paved Recreational Trail Master Plan (“Trail Master Plan”) was adopted by City Council and provides conceptual locations and general trail design guidelines for recreational trails. The Trail Master Plan is available at https://www.fcgov.com/parkplanning/plans and policies. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 8 02/12/2021: INFORMATION ONLY A Public Access and Trail easement width is 30’ 50’. The minimum easement width of 30’ may be acceptable for short distances upon approval by Park Planning & Development. The location of the easement must be approved by Park Planning & Development. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 9 02/12/2021: INFORMATION ONLY The typical paved recreational regional trail cross section is constructed as a 10’ wide concrete trail, widened to 12’ in areas of high traffic area or other areas of potential user conflicts with an adjacent soft surface 4' wide trail. Modifications of the typical cross section must be approved by Park Planning & Development. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 10 02/12/2021: INFORMATION ONLY The construction schedule for the recreational trail on this site has not been determined and typically will not occur until funding becomes available. Partnerships between Park Planning and Development and the site developer may be an option to fund the construction of the trail concurrent with site development. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 11 02/12/2021: INFORMATION ONLY The Parks Department typically maintains recreational trails. However, Parks would need to evaluate if maintenance would be available in this area. Maintenance consists of snowplowing of the paved surface, occasional seasonal mowing 2 3’ adjacent to the trail surface and repairing/replacing surface damage of the trail. The underlying property owner shall be responsible for all other landscaping and maintenance within the easement. Response: Acknowledged Comment Number: 12 02/12/2021: INFORMATION ONLY Landscaping within the recreational trail easement shall be provided in accordance with all applicable City codes and will remain the responsibility of the underlying landowner. Response: Acknowledged