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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHILL SINGLE-FAMILY - FDP210005 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 3 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTSCommunity Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College AvenuePO Box 580Fort Collins, CO 80522970.221.6689970.224.6134 faxfcgov.com/developmentreviewMay 28, 2021Chris Hill 4112 Lakefront DrLoveland, CO 80537RE:Hill SingleFamily, FDP210005, Round Number 2Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of Hill SingleFamily. If you have questions about any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through your Development Review Coordinator, Tenae Beane via phone at 9702246119 or via email at tbeane@fcgov.com. Comment Summary:Department: Development Review CoordinatorContact: Tenae Beane, 9702246119, tbeane@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/20/202104/20/2021: 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!Response:We will include you in all future email correspondence with other reviewers and inform you of any phone conversations.Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/20/202104/20/2021: 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.Response:Detailed responses are provided herein. Thank you.Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/20/202104/20/2021: 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_PROJECT NAME_PDP_Rd2.pdfResponse:File names are provided as requested with this submittal.Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/20/202104/20/2021: INFORMATION:Resubmittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being the cutoff for routing the same week. When you are ready to resubmit your plans, please notify me advanced notice as possible.Response:An email notification for resubmittal was sent on June 1.Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/20/202104/20/2021: 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. For the hearing, we will formally notify surrounding property owners within 800 feet (excluding public rightofway 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.Response:We acknowledge the formal notification process and appreciate your assistance in the matter.Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 04/20/202104/20/2021: FOR HEARING:Since this is a combined project type, all 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 5 weeks prior to the hearing.Response:All comments shall be addressed and resolved prior to moving forward with scheduling the Hearing.Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 04/20/202104/20/2021: 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.Response:We accept the quasi-judicial item will be heard remotely. It is not necessary to hold off until an inperson meeting may be held.Department: Planning ServicesContact: Sylvia TatmanBurruss, (970) 2216343, statmanburruss@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/19/202105/26/2021 FOR HEARING/APPROVAL 3.2.2(J) Setbacks because the project is considered a subdivision and the driveway is over 1,800 feet, this code provision does apply. The driveway is therefore required to have a setback from the adjacent property owners of 5 feet. However, if moving the driveway is seen to be too impactful to the overall plan, a modification would be supported by staff. The following would need to be included in the justification: A letter from each of the neighbors (east and west) that state they are ok with disturbance to their property if the road remains on the property line How you will mitigate impacts (drainage tilt away from abutting property, construction considerations, etc)Response:Formal request letter will be provided by Applicantfor a modification of the 5 ft setback to a 4 ft setback tonegate the preparation of a 1 ft additional easement from the Lot 1 neighbor and needing to shift the entire site design on lot 2 by 5 ft. Letters from the adjacent property owners are included with this response letter.Department: Engineering Development ReviewContact: Marc Virata, 9702216567, mvirata@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/25/202105/25/2021: for discussion:Previously there was an indication of needing to dedicate an additional access, emergency access, and utility easement beyond what was established with the previous subdivision plat. It appears the driveway was shifted back to the west and negates this, but does this cause any related concerns with this shift in location (such as impact to trees on the property to the west?)Response:The property owner to the west intends to build a privacy fence along the lot line adjacent to the new access road, which will require the existing trees to be trimmed back onto his property. Also, several of the trees were damaged during the heavy March snowstorm, so he has already begun the tree trimming process.Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 05/25/202105/25/2021: for informationThe driveway for Lot 2 abuts the eastern property line. Is there any potential that this alignment would require easement access from the property owner to the east?Response:The property owner to the east has an irrigated field adjacent to Lot 2. No emergency access easement is required for the offsite property owner at the north end of his lot.Department: Traffic OperationContact: Steve Gilchrist, 9702246175, sgilchrist@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/16/202105/24/2021: UPDATE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: The old access to the existing home will need to be removed in conjunction with the construction of the new access. Response:The applicant acknowledges this requirement. Construction plans indicate the old access will be removed with the new access road construction.04/16/2021: FOR INFORMATION ONLY:Could you provide details on the driveway/garage access for the existing home on Lot 1, once the current existing driveway entrance is removed? Will access be taken from the new shared driveway to the west, or will access be taken from the area where the future Sage Creek Road will be?Department: Light And PowerContact: Rob Irish, 9702246167, rirish@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/14/202105/25/2021: For ApprovalUpdated: Multiple transformers are being shown on the Utility Plan set. Only one transformer will be needed for this site. Still need to coordinate the optimal location for the transformer based on where the electrical contractor will be placing equipment for the house and the barn. Response:Only one transformer is now proposed, and it is ~100 ft south of the barn location, within the future Sage Creek Road utility easement. The barn will be constructed during phase one of the project and will be the final location of gas and electric meters. The house and barn will not be metered separately.04/14/2021:For Approval: The proposed transformer location shown on the Utility Plan is located much to far away from the proposed build. The exact distance from the proposed house will depend on what size service main the owner is planning to install.The max secondary length is approx..250 feet depending on the main. Please see the preliminary redline provided for equipment locations and possible electric routing.Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/14/202105/25/2021: For ApprovalUpdated: Applicant submitted a C1 form (thank you) for a 200amp service but indicated in response to comment #2 that they did not intend to have a service larger than 250amps. If the applicant is anticipating a service larger than 200amp we should plan for that now in the placement of the transformer and equipment.Response:The applicant has not contracted an electrician for the project or finalized the barn design but does not anticipate requiring a service greater than 200amp for the barn and house. Once a contractor has been selected, the design will be finalized with the City.04/14/2021:For Approval: A Customer Information Form (C1 Form) and a Oneline diagram will need to be submitted to Light & Power Engineering for any proposed electric changes and/or additions. A link to the C1 form is below: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/buildersanddevelopers/developmentformsguidelinesregulationsComment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 05/25/202105/25/2021: For Approval: If the transformer moves farther to the North of the original proposed location, it may be necessary for Light & Power to install a above ground switching cabinet in the 9' Utility easement for cable pulling purposes. This could be located on the North or South side of the future Sage Creek Rd. depending on where the transformer ends up.Department: Erosion ControlContact: Jesse Schlam, 9702182932, jschlam@fcgov.comTopic: Erosion ControlComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/10/202105/10/2021: For FinalPlease review the updated redline comments on the erosion control plan, report, and escrow thenresubmit to verify the Criteria has been met. Jesse Schlam Response:The erosion control plan, report, and escrow have been updated per redline comments. On sheet 4 of 11 within the plan set, there is a question regarding the utility tie in locations along Kechter. According to survey data, dry utility tie-in locations are outside of the pavement, there is no sewer service tie-in, and the water tie-in is ~10 ft off the edge of pavement. Kechter Road does not have curb and gutter, so rock socks have been added to the roadside channel.04/15/2021: INFORMATION ONLY:The City Manager’s development review fee schedule under City Code 7.52 was updated to include fees for Erosion Control and Stormwater Inspections. As of January 1st, 2021, these fees will be collected on all projects for such inspections. The Erosion Control fees are based on; the number of lots, the total site disturbance, the estimated number of years the project will be active and the Stormwater Inspection Fees are based on the number of LID/WQ Features that are designed for on this project. Based on the proposed site construction associated with this project we are assuming 1 lot, 2.59 acres of disturbance, 1 year from demo through build out of construction and an additional 2 years till full vegetative stabilization due to seeding. Which results in an Erosion Control Fee estimate of 1,172.09 Since the site proposes no Stormwater LID/WQ features, there is no Inspection fee for those.I have included a copy of the spreadsheet used to arrive at the fee estimate for your information.FOR FINAL:Please address the one comment added to the redlined plan.Please provide a better narrative section in the Erosion Control Report as the provided section does not describe the measures used to protect the site from Erosion and sediment control, nor does it address any of the sections required by our criteria manual. Those requirements can be reviewed at the City's website https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/buildersanddevelopers/developmentformsguidelinesregulations/erosion/Department: Environmental PlanningContact: Scott Benton, (970)4164290, sbenton@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/16/202104/16/2021: INFORMATION ONLY: Although a small area, revegetating something like a former driveway can be a difficult task. Environmental planning is happy to assist with reclamation plans, soil/seedbed preparation, seed mixes, etc. The proposed seed mix is acceptable but they can be tailored to expected uses, aesthetics, existing vegetation etc.Response:Applicant acknowledges this area may be difficult to revegetate due to ground compaction under the former driveway. Note on the plans has been updated to recommend involving Environmental Planning’s assistance with reclamation plans, soil/seedbed preparation, seedmixes, etc. Department: ForestryContact: Nils Saha, nsaha@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/20/202104/20/2021: INFORMATION ONLYNo comments from Forestry. Thank you for including the Tree Protection Notes and the Inventory on the plans.Response:You are most welcome.Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/25/202105/25/2021: INFORMATION ONLYIt appears that the proposed driveway on the west side as well as some of the utility installations may have some impact on the trees on the adjacent property. In the previous round, the driveway was offset to the east from the property line, with a utility easement. Is there a reason that has changed?Forestry recommends providing as much space between the adjacent trees and buffering the root systems from potential impact. For typical development projects, we also recommend notifying the adjacent property owner of potential impact to offsite trees.Response:The Lot 1 property owner was not willing to grant the additional easement to the project, so the access road was moved back to the western property line. The property owner to the west will be installing a 6 ft privacy fence along the access road and has started the process of trimming the existing trees. The trees sustained significant damage during the heavy March snowstorm. The proposed electrical service line will be located 6’ east of the property line/fence. The trees are several feet west of the existing fence (see below).Department: Technical ServicesContact: Jeff County, 9702216588, jcounty@fcgov.comTopic: Construction DrawingsComment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/19/202105/24/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVALUNRESOLVED:Response:Sheet 6 line over text issue resolved on updated plans.There are line over text issues. See redlines.04/19/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:There are line over text issues. See redlines.Department: Outside AgenciesContact: Nate Ensley, Fort CollinsLoveland Water District, (970) 2263104 Ext 113, nensley@fclwd.com, Topic: GeneralComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/19/202105/25/2021: Please see attached for our final comment.Response:Proposed water service line increased from ¾” copper to 1” copper. Per phone message from Nate on May 26th, the 6 ft separation between water and dry utility services is acceptable.04/19/2021: Please see attached redlines/comments.Department: Building ServicesContact: Russell Hovland, 9704162341, rhovland@fcgov.comTopic: Building Insp Plan ReviewComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/19/202104/19/2021: A permit is required for this project and construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended. Current adopted codes are:2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with local amendments2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of ColoradoCopies of current City of Fort Collins code amendments can be found at fcgov.com/building.Please read the residential permit application submittal checklist for complete requirements.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 5Energy Code: 2018 IRC chapter 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: · 5ft setback required from property line or provide fire rated walls & openings for nonfire sprinkled houses per chap 3 of the IRC. 3ft setback is required for fire sprinkled houses.· Bedroom egress windows (emergency escape openings) required in all bedrooms.· Prescriptive energy compliance with increased insulation values is required for buildings using electric heat.· A passing building air tightness (blower door) test is required for certificate of occupancy.Response:Applicant acknowledges a permit is required for this project and construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended.Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/19/202104/19/2021: The house must connect to a city/regional sewer system if within 400 ft.Response:The proposed house is at the far north end of the property and over 1,100 ft from the South Fort Collins Sanitation District main in Kechter Road. Also, the lot is significantly lower than the City of Fort Collins sewer main in Sweetwater Creek Drive. A gravity-fed sewer service is not possible for this project.Department: Water ConservationContact: Eric Olson, 9702216704, eolson@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/21/202104/21/2021: Is there an existing irrigation system to manage the landscape additions? The irrigation additions will require a review and must follow the requirements outlined in Section 3.2.1 (J) of the Land Use Code. Direct questions concerning landscape and irrigation requirements to Eric Olson, at 2216704 or eolson@fcgov.comResponse:There is no existing irrigation system installed for managing the landscape additions at the project site. Applicant sold irrigation water rights with Lot 1 and proposes to use FCLWD to establish revegetation efforts after construction has been completed. Minimal landscaping planned for around the house and barn.