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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
May 21, 2021
Cathy Mathis
TB Group
444 Mountain Avenue
Berthoud, CO 80513
RE: Northfield Commons, MJA210001, Round Number 1
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of Northfield Commons. If you have questions about any
comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through your
Development Review Coordinator, Todd Sullivan via phone at 970-221-6695 or via email at
tsullivan@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Kai Kleer, 970-416-4284, kkleer@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021 FOR HEARING:
1. Building Orientation Standards
a. Generally, buildings 1, 2, 6 and 7 comply with the building orientation
standard by providing a front entry oriented to a walkway (no greater than 200
feet) that directly connects into the Steely Drive. Buildings 3,4 and 5 require
more work to meet orientation standards. The following comments highlight the
issue but will require further exploration by the applicant team and staff.
b. The walkway associated with Building 5 does not do enough to qualify as a
Major Walkway Spine. Major Walkway Spines are really intended to be in-lieu of
a street. Unpacking this concept, a building needs to orient onto a space that
contains a 5-foot walkway, is highly landscaped and contained within a 35-foot
corridor. Further, the front walkway of the building should be highly visible from
the Suniga sidewalk system.
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RESPONSE: The Building 5 walk now provides a major walkway spine and is clear, direct, and highly
visible from Suniga. The addition of steps also helps provide an entrance to the project. For Buildings 3
and 4, we have provided crusher fines paths connecting directly to the sidewalk in Suniga.
Comment Number: 2
c. Building 4 & 3 do not meet the building entrance standard. A possible
approach can be achieved by providing the double sided architecture
mentioned in comment 3d but instead of having sliding doors, the a similar
entrance that is used on the back side of the building could be implemented.
RESPONSE: Entrance roof canopies were added to front, Steely Drive side of all buildings at the sliding
door of the two ground level units that face Steely Drive.
Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021 FOR HEARING:
2. Architecture
a. Please provide architectural details for the trash enclosures. Additional
details are needed on the trash enclosure sheet to comply with design
standards that can be found by visiting,
https://www.fcgov.com/recycling/pdf/enclosureguidelines0804.pdf?152702721
RESPONSE: Trash enclosure elevations and details are now included with the 2nd submittal.
b. Please provide a detail sheet that demonstrates the dimension changes in
depth proposed with windows, material patterns and millwork, including
dimensions of proposed pilasters, window and door trim surrounds, accent trim
materials, molding and other similar elements. The goal is to ensure that
building façades have depth and articulation.
RESPONSE: Additional detail trim gas been added and noted on the building elevations in numerous
locations including the freeze trim bands below roofs, window trim and other vertical elements.
c. It's not clear from the site plan how much articulation in wall plane is provided.
Please provide an overview of each building design that provides building
measurements of projections, recesses. It appears that the side facing the
street may need some additional articulation; however, it is hard to tell from the
scale of the plan.
RESPONSE: Enlarged building footprints have been added to show and dimension the building façade
articulation, recesses and projections.
d. Buildings facing Suniga should provide additional details to provide a human
scale relationship to the street. Things like canopies above sliding doors, low
fence for screening patio spaces and direct walkway connections into the street
from each street facing patio would be a great start.
e. Please provide a detail sheet of window placement within wall plane.
RESPONSE: Entrance roof canopies were added to front, Steely Drive side of all buildings at the sliding
door of the two ground level units that face Steely Drive.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021 FOR HEARING:
3. Lighting Plan
a. Regarding Fixture S2, please reduce the glare rating to G1.
b. It appears that only two lights are proposed on Building 5, is this the only
building with wall mounted lighting in the entire development? If not, please
include all other lighting in the photometric plan.
c. Regarding the photometric plan, it is not clear where the property line is
located and therefor it is not clear if the plan complies with horizontal luminance
standards. Please update.
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d. Please adjust the calculation points from 20 feet to 10 feet within the vicinity
of the property line.
e. Please exclude or make it clear on the photometric plan that the lighting
approved under the Northfield project will not be changed from the previously
approved plan. Might be a good idea cross hatch this area and add a note or
something that provides a clear representation that this area is excluded
f. Add a note stating, "Light poles for fixture S2H and S2 will be anodized or
otherwise coated to minimize glare from the light source.".
RESPONSE: Item a. Fixture type S2 to be revised to Fixture type S2H with house-side shield which has
glare rating of G1 as requested. Item b. Added downlights Fixture type DD located at front entry porch for
each building. Item c. Added property line to photometric plans. Item d. Revised calculation points to 10
feet by 10 feet, note that this required different scale and required photometric site to be broken into two
site plan sheets. Item e. Previous site photometric plan to be included in resubmittal set. East property
line added for Mercy site for clarification. Item f. Added requested noted regarding pole finish as
requested.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021 FOR HEARING:
4. Trash Enclosure
a. The Community Recycling Ordinance (No. 109 2016) requires that all new
business and multifamily complexes subscribe to recycling service that is at
minimum 1/3 of their overall service capacity (total bin capacity x number of
weekly pickups, include both trash and recycling when calculating overall
service capacity). In general recycling containers must be at least 50% the size
of proposed trash containers to meet this requirement. Please make sure
proposed containers meet this requirement and that adequate space is
provided in all enclosures.
RESPONSE An additional, third, trash enclosure location has been added to provide more capacity in
order to meet the community recycling ordinance.
b. All trash and recycling enclosures are required to provide methods of
protecting the interior walls from damage by dumpsters. Depending on the type
of dumpster used certain methods are more effective than others. For rolling
dumpsters (4 yard or smaller) curbing or angle iron spaced from the wall so that
the dumpsters hit it before they impact the walls (sides and rear) is most
effective. For large, stationary dumpsters (6 cubic yard or larger) bollards evenly
spaced are more effective. Please add protection for the side walls and
consider using curbing or angle iron in the rear for the curtain proposal.
RESPONSE: A steel angle for wall protection has been added to the trash enclosure details submitted.
c. With the large service gates on the trash and recycling enclosures it is
recommended to use hinges with grease fittings and provide support wheels for
the gates.
RESPONSE: Comment noted.
d. It is required for the service gates on the trash and recycling enclosure to be
able to be secured in the fully open position. Using a cane-bolt as proposed this
would simply require drilling additional holes for them to drop into in the open
position. Please add a note on the gate details stating that this will be provided.
RESPONSE: A canebolt is included with the trash enclosure detail submitted.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
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05/18/2021 FOR HEARING:
5. Walkways and Parking
a. Because the walkway in front of vehicle parking is also being used to meet
the Orientation to a Connecting Walkway standard, please expand the sidewalk
to 7 feet to allow for 5 feet of clear for pedestrian movement.
RESPONSE: The walk is 7 feet wide where there is a vehicle overhang.
b. Please provide a n/s walkway along the eastern property boundary for the
attached units.
RESPONSE: North-south walk added.
c. Regarding the walkway spurs that extend from the southernmost east-west
walkway. Please ensure that when they cross the drive and align with a curb
ramp. In between, understanding that there may be stormwater challenges on
the site, the crossing can be flush with the street, however, it should be stamped
and patterned or detailed in a way to ensure priority and emphasis is given to
the pedestrian.
RESPONSE: The north-south walkway connections now line up with a curb ramp on the other side.
d. The dead-end drive adjacent to Building 5 seems a bit challenging and will
require people to back up into the hammerhead turn-around if they cannot find a
spot. What other alternatives have been explored for this area?
RESPONSE: We turned one parking stall into a striped no parking area for people to back up.
e. The plan does not demonstrate enough parking for the site and does not
apply 3.2.2(K)(1)(a)1.a. correctly. This site is not located within the TOD overlay
district so it cannot be applied used. The project will require a modification of
standard to 3.2.2(K)(1)(a) and provide some alternative mitigation to help make
up for deficiency in parking. Possible ideas are to provide enhanced bike
parking infrastructure, such as more racks, bike service locations near the
regional trail and on each side of the project (pumps, tools, etc.). Also an
enhanced pedestrian connectivity from the first floor sliding doors into Suniga
Street, Steely, regional trail, or Connecting Walkways.
RESPONSE: The project is providing 140 parking stalls, 6 spaces short of the requirement. The
Modification will use community-wide need and nominal and inconsequential as justification for the
reduction. The Modification will also demonstrate enhanced pedestrian connectivity throughout the entire
site as well as amenity areas.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021 FOR HEARING:
6. Vehicle and Bicycle Parking
a. There are several instances where bike parking is located on the side of the
building that are not necessarily convenient or accessible (sometimes being
blocked by landscaping by users. Please revise these bike parking locations to
more practical locations that on the site.
RESPONSE: The bike racks on the sides of some buildings have been moved to the corner of the
buildings. They will be located on crusher fines with a direct path to each one.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021 FOR HEARING:
7. Landscaping
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a. Regarding the Landscaping along Suniga, please provide tighter street tree
spacing and additional landscaping along the south side of the sidewalk
consistent with the previously approved plan.
Please explore more opportunities to incorporate canopy shade trees in
between the south property line and walkway.
RESPONSE: Street trees along Suniga have been tightened to 35’ spacing. More shade trees have also
been provided between Suniga and the buildings.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021 FOR HEARING:
Please add Public Benefit Summary to Sheet 1 of the plan set. A Word
document is provided with the final comment letter.
RESPONSE
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021 FOR HEARING:
An amendment to the Public Benefit Agreement may be required as part of this
project. This amendment would need to be approved through an action of City
Council. More clarity will be provided after an internal staff meeting that is
scheduled for May 24th.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Spencer Smith, 970-221-6603, smsmith@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
05/17/2021: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA)
A DA will be required for this project. A DA exists for this site, since it was
included as a phase of the Northfield project, but the City would like to enter into
a separate one that is for this site specifically. Please complete the DA
information form (provided with the redlines/comments) and submit to
Engineering as soon as possible. I will not be able to complete the draft
agreement until I have that information.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021: FINAL APPROVAL
An additional access to Suniga was not approved as part of the overall
Northfield plan and was not included in the conceptual review site plan that was
reviewed. Seeing that it does not meet City standards for intersection spacing
and does not really appear to be a significant benefit to traffic flow for the site,
Engineering would ask that the connection remain an emergency access only
connection. Please revise the plans accordingly. UPDATE: based on
discussion at the staff review meeting, we will be presenting a variance request
to the City's Transportation Coordination group for approval. I will try and get
this item on the 5/24/21 meeting agenda. Please provide any supporting
memo/information to me by noon on 5/24.
RESPONSE: This item was discussed during a previous TC meeting and there is now support for this
RI/RO access. It is unclear if an actual variance is needed since the intersections are on the opposite sides
of a divided road.
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Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021: FINAL APPROVAL
I believe that internal crosswalks were to be enhanced, per the overall Northfield
development approval. I'm not sure if that is what is proposed or not. Please
work with Planning on that requirement and update plans as needed.
RESPONSE: The enhance crosswalk at the east side of the site is now shown.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021: FINAL APPROVAL
Redlines have been provided for the plat and utility plan. Please address all
redlines with your next submittal.
RESPONSE: Redlines have been addressed
Department: Stormwater Engineering – Erosion and Sediment Control
Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-222-1801, bhamdan@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
05/17/2021: FOR FINAL:
At Final, please provide a revised Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and
report and escrow calculations per City stormwater criteria based on the
revised plans for this development.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
INFORMATION ONLY:
The City Manager’s development review fee schedule under City Code 7.5-2
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 lots 6.32 acres of disturbance, 1
year from demo through build out of construction and an additional 3 years till full
vegetative stabilization due to seeding. Which results in an Erosion Control Fee
estimate of $1,301.44
Based on one bioretention/rain garden and one extended detention basins, the
estimate of the Stormwater LID/WQ Inspection fee is $ 565.00
Please note that as the plans and any subsequent review modifications of the
above-mentioned values change the fees may need to be modified. I have
provided a copy of the spreadsheet used to arrive at these estimates for you to
review.
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These fees will need to be paid prior to the issuance of a Development
Construction Permit for this site.
Department: Stormwater Engineering - Floodplain
Contact: Claudia Quezada, (970)416-2494, cquezada@fcgov.com
Topic: Floodplain
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
05/17/2021: FOR FINAL:
Please add the following note to the site plan and Utility set:
1. "This property is located in the FEMA-regulated, 500-Year Poudre River
Floodplain. Any development within the floodplain must comply with the safety
regulations of Chapter 10 of City Municipal Code."
2. “Essential services critical facilities and at-risk population critical facilities are
prohibited in the 500-year floodplain.”
RESPONSE: Notes have been added to the Utility Plan and Grading & Drainage Plan and the Site Plan.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
05/17/2021: FOR FINAL:
Due to the known flood risk, it is highly recommended that buildings and any air
conditioning units and/or any ground mounted equipment be elevated as much
as possible.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-305-5989, dmogen@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021: FOR HEARING:
There are several areas the proposed landscaping does not meet separation
requirements from the proposed storm system. Please review proposed
landscape separations throughout the site and update as needed.
RESPONSE: All tree/utility separations have been reviewed and should be good to go. Please note: storm
line along the south side of the site has been moved as far north as possible. These trees were requested
during our previous rounds of submittal with Northfield, in order to give some blockage for the existing
neighborhood. They have been moved as far south as possible, giving about 7' - 8' of separation. Perhaps
a discussion between forestry, wastewater, and our team is required if this is still not adequate?
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021: FOR FINAL:
There are no significant concerns at this time with the overall stormwater
design. Please see redlines for update/clarification requests. 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: Drainage report comments have been addressed
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Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-305-5989, dmogen@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021: FOR HEARING:
It is important to ensure proper access for maintenance and operations, and
there are concerns with two notable locations on this site.
For water, the proposed connection to the main at the west end of the site
parallels Suniga and creates issues with access as well as landscaping
separations. Is it possible to realign the proposed emergency access
easement and water main to eliminate this parallel stretch and eliminate this
conflicts?
For sewer, access is needed to the proposed manhole at the southeast corner
of the property. It appears site and landscaping design will need to be
coordinated to enable needed access.
Please see redlines for additional information. I encourage you to reach out
with any questions or to review potential revisions, and I’d be happy to set up a
meeting to discuss.
RESPONSE: The waterline alignment crossing Suniga has been updated to not require any pipe bends
before entering the site. Access is provided either by sidewalk or the emergency access.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021: FOR HEARING:
It does not appear adequate landscape separations are proposed in all
locations on site. Please review to ensure adequate separation and clear
space is provided around hydrants, water meters, and other water
appurtenances as well as sewer mains and manholes. It does not appear
sewer services are shown currently. Please ensure to preserve space for these
services as well.
Note: No trees shall be planted within 10’ of water and sewer mains or within 6’
of service lines. No shrubs shall be planted within 4’ of water and sewer mains
or service lines.
RESPONSE: All tree/utility separations have been reviewed and should now be adequate. Please note:
storm line along the south side of the site has been moved as far north as possible. These trees were
requested during our previous rounds of submittal with Northfield, in order to give some blockage for the
existing neighborhood. They have been moved as far south as possible, giving about 7' - 8' of separation.
Perhaps a discussion between forestry, wastewater, and our team is required if this is still not adequate?
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Luke Unruh, 9704162724, lunruh@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL / MUST BE SHOWN 1ST ROUND FDP:
Transformer locations need to be shown on the utility plan. Transformer
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locations will need to be coordinated with me. Transformers must be shown on
the plans on the first round of FDP. Transformers must be placed within 10ft of
a drivable surface for installation and maintenance purposes. The transformer
must also have a front clearance of 10 ft and side/rear clearance of 3 ft minimum.
RESPONSE: Transformer and meters are now shown
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
INFORMATION ONLY:
Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and any system
modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this development.
Please contact me or visit the following website for an estimate of development
charges and fees:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
Please provide a C-1 form and a one-line diagram for each building so I can
determine the transformers needed for the development. You can find the C-1
form at:
http://zeus.fcgov.com/utilsprocedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C1Form.pdf
RESPONSE: We believe that the transformer locations and number of have been coordinated.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021: INFORMATION ONLY:
Since the electric infrastructure will be installed in a few weeks along Suniga, I
recommend early coordination of power requirements. This could save the
development from system modification charges. Please contact me at your
earliest convenience to discuss.
RESPONSE: Power requirements has been coordinated.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/20/2021
FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
Regarding the electrical schematic design narrative provided, “(2) meter stacks
will be provided and located in basement area of building if approved by local
utility company.” This seems like a long shot. I know this will require an exterior
entrance directly into the electric meter room among other requirements the
Meter shop may have. Please reach out to Chad Stanley
CSTANLEY@fcgov.com for other requirements. Early planning needs to be
considered for meter location, because this will effect transformer placement. If
the electric meters are on the exterior of the building, physical wall space is
always an issue when PV equipment needs space also. Meter location must be
shown on the utility plans before hearing
RESPONSE: Meters are shown
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Scott Benton, (970)416-4290, sbenton@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
05/17/2021: FOR APPROVAL: Please keep me abreast of what commitments
are worked out between this project and the Northfield project regarding the
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NHBZ and the regional trail. Environmental Planning's comments and
requirements will vary greatly depending on whether or not this project is
responsible for establishing the NHBZ and trail. If this project is responsible for
the NHBZ then requirements will include a restoration and weed management
plan, natural resources language in the development agreement, a security
deposit, etc.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
05/17/2021: FOR APPROVAL: Please clearly label the NHBZ on all plan sets
and clean up the hatching, colors, etc. It is difficult to fully understand what is
what as the plans currently are. Additionally, there is a table with color coding
depicting 'existing NHBZ area that is permanently disturbed', but that color is not
represented on the drawings.
RESPONSE: We have added the NHBZ hatch on the plans and have labeled it. The legend and colored
hatching will match. The NHBZ disturbance area is most likely due to the construction of the box culvert
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
05/17/2021: FOR APPROVAL: It is hard to know for sure without labeled lines,
but it appears that the NHBZ is drawn from the centerline of the ditch. NHBZ
and applicable calculations should be drawn from the top of bank of the ditch.
RESPONSE: NHBZ and top of ditch are now labeled clearly – please let me know if this seems incorrect.
NHBZ is also measured from top of ditch, as requested.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
05/17/2021: FOR APPROVAL: As per LUC 3.2.4, no light spillage is allowed
in NHBZs. Please adjust accordingly.
RESPONSE
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
05/17/2021: FOR APPROVAL: At least one species presented in the
landscape plan to be planted in the NHBZ is inappropriate to be used in the
NHBZ - southwestern white pine (Pinus strobiformis). All species planted in
NHBZs must be native; a more complete review can be completed when line
work is more clearly labeled.
RESPONSE: Southwestern White Pine has been removed from NHBZ.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
05/17/2021: FOR APPROVAL: If tree removal is necessary, please include the
following note on the tree mitigation plan and landscape plan, as appropriate:
"NO TREES SHALL BE REMOVED DURING THE SONGBIRD NESTING
SEASON (FEBRUARY 1 TO JULY 31) WITHOUT FIRST HAVING A
PROFESSIONAL ECOLOGIST OR WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST COMPLETE A
NESTING SURVEY TO IDENTIFY ANY ACTIVE NESTS EXISTING ON THE
PROJECT SITE. THE SURVEY SHALL BE SENT TO THE CITY
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER. IF ACTIVE NESTS ARE FOUND, THE CITY
WILL COORDINATE WITH RELEVANT STATE AND FEDERAL
REPRESENTATIVES TO DETERMINE WHETHER ADDITIONAL
RESTRICTIONS ON TREE REMOVAL AND CONSTRUCTION APPLY."
RESPONSE: There are no existing trees on site; therefore, no removal is necessary.
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Department: Forestry
Contact: Molly Roche, 224-616-1992, mroche@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
5/17/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Continued:
If there are existing trees within this project scope, please schedule an on-site
meeting with City Forestry. This should happen prior to the next round of review.
RESPONSE: Upon a site walk held on June 3rd with Forestry, there are no existing trees on the site.
1/20/2021: PRE-SUBMITTAL: Forestry Tree Inventory
Please schedule an on-site meeting with City Forestry (mroche@fcgov.com) to
obtain tree inventory and mitigation information. Please note that 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.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
5/17/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Continued:
Submit an existing tree removal feasibility letter if there are existing trees
on-site that need to be removed.
1/20/2021: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP
If applicable, please provide an “Existing Tree Removal Feasibility Letter” for
City Forestry staff to review. Proposals to remove significant existing trees must
provide a justification letter detailing the reason for tree removal. This is
required for all development projects proposing significant tree removal
regardless of the scale of the project. The purpose of this letter is to provide a
document of record with the project’s approval and for the City to maintain a
record of all proposed significant tree removals and justifications. Existing
significant trees within the project’s Limits of Disturbance (LOD) and within
natural area buffer zones shall be preserved to the extent reasonably feasible.
Streets, buildings and lot layouts shall be designed to minimize the disturbance
to significant existing trees.
(Extent reasonably feasible shall mean that, under the circumstances,
reasonable efforts have been undertaken to comply with the regulation, that the
costs of compliance clearly outweigh the potential benefits to the public or would
unreasonably burden the proposed project, and reasonable steps have been
undertaken to minimize any potential harm or adverse impacts resulting from
noncompliance with the regulation.) Where it is not feasible to protect and retain
significant existing tree(s) or to transplant them to another on-site location, the
applicant shall replace such tree(s) according to City mitigation requirements.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
5/17/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Continued:
Please remove the Warranty and Inspection notes on sheet LS5. Include
General Landscape Notes and Site Plan notes to the landscape plan. All
ornamental trees must be sized at 2” caliper B&B. Please update the plant list.
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RESPONSE: Warranty and inspection notes have been removed; general notes are on sheet LS2 and site
notes are on LS5; ornamental tree sizes now showing at 2” cal. BB.
1/20/2021: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP
Please provide a landscape plan that meets the Land Use Code 3.2.1
requirements. This should include the existing tree inventory, any proposed tree
removals with their locations clearly noted and any proposed tree plantings
(including species, size, quantity, and method of transplant). The plans should
also include the following City of Fort Collins notes:
General Landscape Notes
Tree Protection Notes
Street Tree Permit Note, when applicable.
These notes are available from the City Planner or by following the link below
and clicking on Standard Plan Set Notes:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php
Required tree sizes and method of transplant:
Canopy Shade Tree: 1.0” caliper container or equivalent
Evergreen tree: 4.0’ height container or equivalent
Ornamental tree: 1.0 caliper container or equivalent
Canopy Shade Tree as a street tree on a Local or Collector street only: 1.25"
caliper container or equivalent
Required mitigation tree sizes:
Canopy Shade Tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped
Evergreen tree: 8.0’ height balled and burlapped
Ornamental tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
5/17/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Continued:
Please include species diversity percentages in the plant list for review.
RESPONSE: Now provided.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
5/17/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Please provide species labels directly to all proposed trees.
RESPONSE: Trees are now labeled.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
5/17/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Please include streetlight and stop sign locations to the landscape plan and
space trees accordingly.
Streetlight/Tree Separation:
Canopy shade tree: 40 feet
Ornamental tree: 15 feet
Stop Sign/Tree Separation:
Based on feedback from Traffic Operations, it is preferred that trees be planted
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at least 50 feet from the nearest stop sign in order to minimize conflicts with
regulatory traffic signs. While the 50 feet of separation is not officially codified
yet, Traffic Operations has indicated that the current standard of 20 feet does
not provide adequate stop sign clearance.
RESPONSE Streetlight/tree separations are now being met. There is one street tree on the east side of the
site which is 40’ from a stop sign instead of the requested 50’, due to utility conflicts. Please let me know if
you would like this tree removed.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
5/17/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Please review Forestry redlines – several tree/utility conflicts are noted. Please
revise for next round.
Utility/Tree Separation:
10’ between trees and electric utilities, transformers, public water, sanitary, and
storm sewer main lines
4’ between trees and gas lines
RESPONSE: All tree/utility separations have been reviewed and should be good to go. Please note: storm
line along the south side of the site has been moved as far north as possible. These trees were requested
during our previous rounds of submittal with Northfield, in order to give some blockage for the existing
neighborhood. They have been moved as far south as possible, giving about 7' - 8' of separation. Perhaps
a discussion between forestry, wastewater, and our team is required if this is still not adequate?
Department: PFA
Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2869, marcus.glasgow@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/14/2021
05/14/2021: TURNING RADIUS
The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of
25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. The proposed radius for the hammerhead
between building 3 and 4 is showing 15 feet on the plat. Please correct to
minimum radius or provide Autoturn exhibit.
RESPONSE: A vehicle turning exhibit is included with this submittal confirming the PFA vehicle movements
work with the proposed layout.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/14/2021
05/14/2021: FIRE LANE SIGNS
The limits of the fire lane shall be fully defined. Fire lane sign locations should be
indicated on future plan sets. Refer to LCUASS detail #1418 & #1419 for sign
type, placement, and spacing. Appropriate directional arrows required on all
signs. Posting of additional fire lane signage may be determined at time of fire
inspection. Code language provided below.
- IFC D103.6: Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access
roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING - FIRE LANE signs
complying with Figure D103.6. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12
inches wide by 18 inches high and have red letters on a white reflective
background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus
road as required by Section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2.
RESPONSE: Fire Lane/No parking signs are shown
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Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
05/17/2021: ADDRESS POSTING - M-F - LOCAL AMENDMENT
- IFC 505.1.7: Address shall be clearly visible on approach from any street,
drive or fire lane that accesses the site. Buildings, either individually or part of a
multi-building complex, that have fire lanes on sides other than the addressed
street side, shall have address numbers on the side of the building fronting the
roadway from which it is addressed. Buildings that are addressed on one
street, but are accessible from other drives or roads, shall have the address
numbers AND STREET NAME on each side that is accessible from another
drive or road.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Addressing & Way Finding will be coordinated during final.
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/17/2021
05/17/2021: Construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended.
Current adopted codes are:
2018 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments
2018 International Residential Code (IRC) 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 SEAC.
Seismic Design: Category B.
Climate Zone: Zone 5
Energy Code:
· Single family: IRC chapter 11.
· Multi-family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2018 IECC residential chapter.
· Commercial and Multi-family 4 stories and taller: 2018 IECC commercial
chapter.
RESPONSE Thank you.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
· 10% of all parking spaces must be EV ready (conduit in place)
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· Multi-family Residential located within 1000ft of rail tracks, 500 of highway, or
250ft of a 4-lane road must provide ext wall composite sound transmission of 39
STC min.
· R-2 occupancies apartment/condo 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 in multifamily units with an exception to allow NFPA 13R
systems in buildings with no more than 6 dwelling units (or no more than 12
dwelling units where the building is divided by a 2-hour fire barrier with no more
than 6 dwelling units on each side).
· 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
multi-family structure.
· Attached single-family provide 3ft setback to property line or provide fire rated
walls & openings per chap 3 of the IRC.
· Bedroom egress windows (emergency escape openings) required in all
bedrooms.
· Attached single-family townhomes and duplexes are required to be fire
sprinkled per local amendment and must provide a P2904 system min and
provide fire rated wall per R302. Determine what water line size will be provided
to dwellings so the fire-sprinkler system can be designed.
· New homes must provide EV/PV ready conduit, see local amendment.
· Provide site-wide accessibility plan in accordance with CRS 9-5. This requires
accessible units per that state standard. This requirement includes single family
attached homes and accessible path must be provided into the dwelling
entrance (no step).
Building Permit Pre-Submittal Meeting:
Please schedule a pre-submittal meeting for any new commercial or multi-family
building with Building Services for this project. Pre-Submittal meetings assist
the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design, that the new projects
are on track to complying with all of the adopted City codes and Standards.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021: INFORMATION ONLY:
Unless required during MJA, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/18/2021
05/18/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
Please make changes as marked. If changes are not made or you disagree
with comments, please provide written response of why corrections were not
made. Please provide any responses on redlined sheets and/or in response
letter.
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RESPONSE: Comments are addressed.