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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2900 S COLLEGE AVE AT&T - PDP210007 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS  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 April 20, 2021 Jaclyn Levine AT&T, Nexius Solutions 7025 S Fulton Street Suite 100 Fort Collins, CO 80112 RE: 2900 S College Ave AT&T, PDP210007, Round Number 1 Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of 2900 S College Ave AT&T. 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: Development Review Coordinator Contact: Brandy Bethurem Harras, 970‑416‑2744, bbethuremharras@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 04/20/2021: INFORMATION: I will be your primary point of contact throughout the development review and permitting process. If you have any questions, need additional meetings with the project reviewers, or need assistance throughout the process, please let me know and I can assist you and your team. Please include me in all email correspondence with other reviewers and keep me informed of any phone conversations. Thank you! Comment Number: 2 04/20/2021: INFORMATION: As part of your resubmittal you will respond to the comments provided in this letter. This letter is provided to you in Microsoft Word format. Please use this document to insert responses to each comment for your submittal, using a different font color. When replying to the comment letter please be detailed in your responses, as all comments should be thoroughly addressed. Provide reference to specific project plans or explanations of why comments have not been addressed, when applicable, avoiding responses like noted or acknowledged. Comment Number: 3 04/20/2021: INFORMATION: Please follow the Electronic Submittal Requirements and File Naming Standards found at https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/files/electronic submittal requirements and file naming standards_v1_8 1 19.pdf?1566857888. File names should begin with the file type, followed by the project information, and round number. Example: UTILITY PLANS_2900 S College AT&T_PDP_Rd2.pdf Comment Number: 4 04/20/2021: INFORMATION: Resubmittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being the cut‑off for routing the same week. When you are ready to resubmit your plans, please notify me advanced notice as possible. Comment Number: 5 04/20/2021: INFORMATION: Temporary Service Changes ‑ City of Fort Collins Development Review In order to continue providing thorough reviews and giving every project the attention it deserves, the City of Fort Collins is implementing temporary changes in how we serve our development customers. As you may be aware, we are experiencing staff shortages in a number of key departments, which has begun to impact the quality and timeliness of our reviews. We recognize that development and construction play a critical role in our community’s vibrancy and economic recovery, and we have been exploring options for mitigating impacts to our customers. As a result, we will be making some temporary service changes. Beginning Monday May 10th one additional week of review time will be added to all 1st and 2nd round submittals (increase from 3 weeks to 4 weeks). Comment Number: 6 04/20/2021: FOR HEARING: The proposed development project is subject to a Type 1 Review. The decision maker for your project will be an Administrative Hearing Officer at a public hearing. The Hearing Officer has 10 business days to make their decision. Following the decision there is a 14-day appeal period. Comment Number: 7 04/20/2021: FOR HEARING: For the hearing, we will formally notify surrounding property owners within 800 feet (excluding public right‑of‑way and publicly owned open space). As your Development Review Coordinator, I will assist with preparing the mailing and coordinating the hearing date with your team. Comment Number: 8 04/20/2021: FOR HEARING: All "For Hearing" comments need to be addressed and resolved prior to moving forward with scheduling the Hearing. Staff would need to be in agreement the project is ready for Hearing approximately 3 to 5 weeks prior to the hearing. Comment Number: 9 04/20/2021: FOR HEARING: I am letting you know that your quasi judicial item will be heard remotely and that there is the option to hold off until an in person hearing can be conducted. Any person or applicant seeking a quasi judicial decision from City Council, a City board or commission or an administrative hearing officer under the City Code or the City's Land Use Code, shall be notified in writing or by email of the intention to conduct a Quasi Judicial Hearing using Remote Technology. Such person or applicant shall be entitled to request that the Quasi Judicial Hearing be delayed until such time as the Hearing can be conducted in person. Department: Planning Services Contact: Kai Kleer, 970‑416‑4284, kkleer@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 04/16/2021: FOR HEARING: As mentioned in the Incomplete Application Notice, a photo rendering is required. The renderings must be to‑scale and be included after the title sheet of the plan set. Please include multiple views from the public street adjacent to the site. Response- Please see included photo renderings Comment Number: 2 04/16/2021: FOR HEARING: Regarding 3.8.13(C)(3), it is acknowledged in the Project Narrative that for every foot in setback the enclosure would be required to increase in height by two feet. What technical documentation can you provide to prove this? Response- Antennas have been set- back from roof edge 6-feet. Please see included RF Rooftop Clearance Calculator and explanation from RF Engineering. If technical information cannot be provided that satisfies this standard it will be required that the antenna/enclosure be located as far from the edge of the roof as possible. Comment Number: 3 04/16/2021: FOR HEARING: There is significant concern around the mass and scale of the screen wall. Is there any way to break down the massing of the wall system? This comment dovetails with the setback requirement for roof‑mounted equipment. A possible scenario would be where the antennas mount to the existing screen wall and are just painted and textured to match or an additional screen wall be added (again, think wedding cake). It is acknowledged in the Project Narrative that for every foot in setback the enclosure would be required to increase in height by two feet. What technical documentation can you provide to prove this? Response- Antennas have been set- back from roof edge 6-feet. Please see included chart and explanation from RF Engineering showing degradation in service with setbacks. Just a question for discussion, what is keeping the antennas from being flush‑mounted to the top of the building's wall? Response- Upon evaluation, surrounding trees and “clutter” prevent utilizing façade mounted antennas. Façade mounted antennas would require tree disturbance and ultimately make the antennas more visible. Comment Number: 4 04/16/2021: FOR HEARING: The brick textured screen wall will be required to provide a three‑dimensional cornice that matches the buildings cornice treatment. The existing cornice treatment features a soldier row of brick that overhangs the wall plane as well as a bronze colored flashing. These design elements need to be replicated. Response-See updated site plan. Comment Number: 5 04/20/2021: FOR HEARING: Please add the following to the title sheet, “Land Use: Wireless Telecommunication Equipment” Response-See updated site plan Comment Number: 6 04/20/2021: FOR HEARING: Please add the following note to the title page of the site plan, “No wireless telecommunication facility or equipment owner or lessee or employee thereof shall act to exclude or attempt to exclude any other wireless telecommunication provider from using the same building, structure or location. Wireless telecommunication facility or equipment owners or lessees or employees thereof, and applicants for the approval of plans for the installation of such facilities or equipment, shall cooperate in good faith to achieve co‑location of wireless telecommunication facilities and equipment. Any application for the approval of a plan for the installation of wireless telecommunication facilities or equipment shall include documentation of the applicant's good faith efforts toward such cooperation.” Response-See updated site plan Comment Number: 7 04/20/2021: FOR HEARING: Please add City of Fort Collins Standard Notes to the Plan Set. A Word document will be provided as part of the redlines for this project. Response-See updated site plan Department: PFA Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970‑416‑2869, marcus.glasgow@poudre‑fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 04/20/2021: FOR HEARING: Buildings over 30' in height trigger additional requirements in order to accommodate the logistical needs of aerial apparatus (ladder trucks). The intent of the code is to provide for rescue operations and roof access via ladder trucks when ground ladders cannot reach upper floors. The antennas and screening on the edge of the building block aerial apparatus access. The screening would extend the "parapet" 10 feet. Parapet heights greater than 4' in height do not support ladder truck operations. Response- Antennas have been set-back from roof edge 6-feet. Additionally, 6 access doors have been added to the design to allow fire department access. Design was sent to Marcus Glasgow 05/20/21. Please see included email correspondence. Comment Number: 2 04/20/2021: FOR HEARING: BATTERY CABINET ‑ Electrical Energy Storage Systems shall be shown to comply with 2018 IFC Section 1206 and any other applicable sections of Chapter 12. ‑Stationary storage systems shall be separated from any required means of egress by not less than 10 feet (IFC 1206.2.8.7.2). ‑Cabinet signage shall comply with IFC 1206.2.8.6.2. ‑Refer to Tables 1206.2 & 1206.2.9 for threshold quantities and maximum allowable quantities. ‑Specific requirements related to battery‑type. ‑Appropriate hazard warnings to be posted. Response-Battery cabinet will comply with the ahove Comment Number: 3 04/20/2021: FOR HEARING: EMERGENCY GENERATOR The storage and use of diesel fuel or propane, for the purposes of supplying an emergency generator, shall comply with any applicable sections of Flammable and Combustible Liquids (Chapter 57) of the 2018 IFC. Any building, structure or shelter housing the generator shall be properly signed and labeled. A separate permit is required if the fuel source is provided by an AST. Spill control may be required and TBD at time of building permit. Response – No generator proposed Department: Light And Power Contact: Cody Snowdon, 970‑416‑2306, csnowdon@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 04/20/2021: FOR APPROVAL: Please work with Light and Power to dedicate the proposed Utility Easement by separate document. We will require a legal exhibit and description along with the Easement language that will need to be approved by the property owner, applicant and City Manager. This document will need to be recorded at the County Clerk and Recorder's Office and all expenses acquired for review and recording will be the responsibility of the applicant. Response – No easement required. Utilizing existing power and fiber inside builing Comment Number: 2 04/20/2021: FOR INFORMATION: For the plans, it appears that no modifications or upgrades are required to the existing service size or existing meter. If that is not the case, please coordinate with Light and Power. Department: Water‑Wastewater Engineering Contact: Dan Mogen, 970‑305‑5989, dmogen@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 04/08/2021: FOR APPROVAL: Looking at the plans, there is some confusion about what is existing versus any proposed utility installations. Please see redlines highlighting areas that need to be clarified. I encourage you to reach out with any questions or to review potential revisions, and I’d be happy to set up a meeting or conference call to do so. Response – See updated site plan. All utilities will be pulled from inside the building. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Dan Mogen, 970‑305‑5989, dmogen@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 04/08/2021: INFORMATION: No proposed site changes were shown in this submittal (beyond building modifications); therefore, no requirements apply at this time. If future submittals include site changes that are not shown on these plans, please contact Dan Mogen in Water Utilities Engineering at (970)305‑5989 or dmogen@fcgov.com to coordinate and determine what requirements, if any, will apply. Department: Erosion Control Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970‑218‑2932, jschlam@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 2 04/19/2021: INFORMATION: No Comment from Erosion Control. Based upon the submitted Planning Materials it has been determined that this project; will disturb less than 10,000 sq. ft., is not proposed to be in a sensitive area, has no steep slopes (greater than 3H:1V) within or adjacent to the project, and is not part of a larger common development that will or is under construction. Therefore, no Erosion Control Material submittal is needed. If this project substantially changes in size or design where the above criteria now apply, erosion control materials should be submitted. Though the project at this time requires no erosion control material submittal, the project still must be swept and maintained to prevent dirt, saw cuttings, concrete wash, trash debris, landscape materials and other pollutants from the potential of leaving the site and entering the storm sewer at all times during the project in accordance with City Code 26‑498. If complaint driven or site observation of the project seem not to prevent the pollutant discharge the City may require the project to install erosion and sediment control measures. Nearby inlets that may be impacted by the pollutants, in particular dirt, should be protected as a good preventative practice and individual lots should be protected from material escaping onto the sidewalk. If at building permit issuance any issues arise please email erosion@fcgov.com to help facilitate getting these permits signed off. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Marc Virata, 970‑221‑6567, mvirata@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 04/20/2021: FOR INFORMATION: There is an indication of dedicating a utility easement. With the information that this dedication is coordinated with City Light & Power and City Real Estate, there isn't additional involvement from my end. Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Steve Gilchrist, 970‑224‑6175, sgilchrist@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 04/16/2021: FOR INFORMATION: The addition of wireless facilities to the rooftop of the existing building will not generate trips on impact traffic. Traffic Impact Study waived. No further traffic review required. Department: Forestry Contact: Nils Saha, , nsaha@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 4/20/2021: FOR HEARING: There is a 10’ wide utility easement proposed in the northeast corner. Are there any additional utilities proposed in this easement that would require excavation? Are all fiber and electric lines shown on the plan existing? Response – No utility easement proposed. Fiber/Power are being pulled from inside the building Additionally, are there any overall tree impacts anticipated (ex: pruning)? If so, please schedule a site visit with City Forestry (nsaha@fcgov.com) to obtain tree inventory and mitigation information. Please note that there is an existing tree inventory for this site from 2019. However, we would like to re‑evaluate tree conditions given the timeframe. Response – No impact to trees. No trenching or excavation required. Comment Number: 2 4/20/2021: FOR HEARING: Please include City of Fort Collins Tree Protection Notes on the plan set. These notes are available from the coordinators or Nils Saha (nsaha@fcgov.com). Department: Building Services Contact: Russell Hovland, 970‑416‑2341, rhovland@fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Comment Number: 1 04/19/2021: BUILDING PERMIT: Construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended. Current adopted codes are: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with local amendments 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with local amendments 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with local amendments 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with local amendments 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with local amendments 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado Copies of current City of Fort Collins code amendments can be found at fcgov.com/building. Accessibility: State Law CRS 9‑5 & ICC/ANSI A117.1‑2017. Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF. Frost Depth: 30 inches. Wind Loads: Risk Category II (most structures): · 140mph (Ultimate) exposure B or · Front Range Gust Map published by The Structural Engineer's Association of   Seismic Design: Category B. Climate Zone: Zone 5 Energy Code: 2018 IECC commercial chapter. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: · Commercial occupancies must provide 10ft setback from property line and 20 feet between other buildings or provide fire rated walls and openings per chapter 6 and 7 of the IBC. · City of Fort Collins amendments to the 2018 IBC require a full NFPA‑13 sprinkler system per IBC chapter 9 or when building exceeds 5000 sq.ft. (or meet fire containment requirements). · Prescriptive energy compliance with increased insulation values is required for buildings using electric heat. · A City licensed commercial general contractor is required to construct any new commercial structure. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970‑221‑6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 04/19/2021: INFORMATION ONLY: Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP.