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Home My WebLink AboutGUARDIAN SELF STORAGE - FDP210018 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS1 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 23, 2021 Ken Merritt JR Engineering 2900 S College Ave Suite 3D Fort Collins, CO 80525 RE: Guardian Self Storage, PDP190020, Round Number 4 Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of Guardian Self Storage. 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 970-224-6119 or via email at tbeane@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Planning Services Contact: Pete Wray, 970-221-6754,pwray@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number:Comment Originated: 02/17/2021 FOR HEARING: With the condition of approval added for building color change, staff is ready for hearing. JR Response: Noted Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567,mvirata@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 02/15/2021 02/15/2021: information only: The information provided in consultation with Streets Pavement Manager has concluded that the existing groundwater condition would not appear to cause an impact to the construction of Snead Drive. It should be noted that the pavement design report required during the course of construction of the development would further look at on-site conditions to evaluate how to ensure structural 2 integrity of the road is addressed. JR Response: Noted Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 02/15/2021 02/15/2021: information only: The City had a discussion with Xcel to understand their thoughts with their existing facility in the existing Public Service Easement and how the development would impact this. Xcel is OK with the project going to a public hearing, but would need to work out with the applicant on how their existing easement will be vacated & rededicated and the utility relocated accordingly. Note that there is an existing 12' utility, access, and drainage easement directly north that would appear to be a physical location, however the easement is a private easement not dedicated to the City and the City would not claim that Xcel has a right to relocate in that existing private easement as a result. JR Response: Worked offline with Xcel. They are okay with relocating the existing gas line north within their existing easement. A 16’ utility, access, emergency access, and drainage easement is being provided. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 02/15/2021 02/15/2021: for final: The plat should be identifying who are the grantees of the existing easements within the plat. Note that in addition to the 12' easement along the northern boundary being private, the "temporary access utility and drainage easement" identified to be vacated by separate document is also private. It does not appear this can be vacated by separate document without the consent of the grantee of the easement and if it appears that is the intention of the applicant to have this vacated prior to the approval of the plat, an agreement would appear to be needed. Note that the easement language appears to allow the easement to automatically terminate upon the construction of Snead Drive. It is suggested (if not already done) that the applicant consider legal counsel on how to represent this easement's status on the plat. JR Response: Noted, the easement will be terminated upon the completion of Snead Drive. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 02/15/2021 02/15/2021: information only: With respect to the previous two comments, I did not see any documentation indicating the applicant has reached out to the grantee of the two existing private easements (and the easement to Xcel). It is presumed that the applicant will coordinate accordingly with both parties during the time of final plan and obtain their approvals as necessary. JR Response: Noted Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887,mwilkinson@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/10/2020 03/10/2020: READY FOR HEARING Contact: Steve Gilchrist, 970-224-6175,sgilchrist@fcgov.com 3 Topic: General Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 02/16/2021 02/16/2021: FOR FINAL A final singing and striping plan will need to be included for final. Please include the stop signs on the landscape plans. JR Response: Signage and Striping plan added & stop signs added to LS Plan Department: Floodplain Contact: Claudia Quezada, (970)416-2494,cquezada@fcgov.com Topic: Floodplain Comment Number: 34 Comment Originated: 03/10/2020 02/16/2021: FOR FINAL: Please address remaining redlines. 01/04/2021: FOR FINAL: See redlines. 03/10/2020: FOR HEARING: Please see included redlines. JR Response: Addressed Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754,masimpson@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 42 Comment Originated: 01/05/2021 02/16/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN - COMMENT UPDATED: It is my understanding that the gas line relocation (coordination) and PSCO easement will be addressed during FDP. JR Response: Solution of XCEL relocating gas line north within existing easement has been discussed and agreed upon by excel 01/05/2021: FOR HEARING: Please show where the gas main on north side of building will be relocated to. Will the PSCO easement be vacated? The plans show a proposed storm pipe at the edge of this easement. JR Response: Addressed Comment Number: 43 Comment Originated: 01/05/2021 02/15/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN - REPEAT COMMENT 01/05/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN: All custom junction structures will need structural details for FDP. JR Response: Custom Structure Details Added Comment Number: 45 Comment Originated: 01/05/2021 02/15/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN - REPEAT COMMENT 01/05/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN: Will there be foundation drains? Where will they tie into the storm drain system? JR Response: Yes, there will be a foundation drain on the SE corner of the building that will connect into the storm pipe. Comment Number: 46 Comment Originated: 01/05/2021 02/15/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN - REPEAT COMMENT 4 01/05/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN: I would like to review SWMM model. Please submit the SWMM model input/ output files and also include these in the drainage report. JR Response: Addressed, SWMM model included Comment Number: 47 Comment Originated: 02/15/2021 02/15/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN: Please note the following items will need to be provided on the Final Utility Plan: a.Underdrain system will need invert elevations on the plans. JR Response: Underdrain and dewatering inverts added to Utility Plan b.All storm pipes will need to be profiled. c.JR Response: Addressed c. Adjust routing of electric line on the west side of the sand filter. See redlines. JR Response: Addressed d. Please be sure to check the FDP Report and Plans list in the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. JR Response: Addressed e. Please add all standard and design details to the Utility Plan set. Please note that all City construction detail drawings are to be used in their original, unaltered state. ANY modification(s) must be clearly distinguished and all City logos/identifiers must be removed from the modified detail. Detail drawings can be found in both .pdf and .dwg formats through the links to “Construction Drawings” on www.fcgov.com/utility-development. JR Response: Addressed f. See redlines on Utility Plans for more comments. JR Response: Addressed Comment Number: 48 Comment Originated: 02/15/2021 02/15/2021: FOR FINAL: Please note the following items will need to be provided with the Final Drainage Report: a. On the drainage plan sheet, check that all design points are presented on the flows table, or add a separate design point summary table. JR Response: Addressed b. Curb inlet sizing: Please size the stormwater inlets to pick up the full 100-yr flows. Since it has been shown the proposed storm drain has capacity to convey the full 100-yr flow rate, if the Fossil Creek tailwater is down, then the inlets need to match this capacity. JR Response: Addressed d.Please submit the SWMM model files for review. JR Response: Addressed e.Include dewatering system calcs and documentation in drainage report. JR Response: Addressed e. Please be sure to check the FDP Report and Plans list in the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. JR Response: Addressed f.See redlines on Drainage Report for more comments. JR Response: Addressed 5 Comment Number: 49 Comment Originated: 02/15/2021 02/15/2021: FOR FINAL: Review redlines on Landscape Plan and make adjustments to shrub placements. Outside L.A. Response: Addressed Comment Number: 50 Comment Originated: 02/15/2021 02/15/2021: FOR INFORMATION ONLY: I understand that the design team has discussed with FCLWD the potential for less than 10-ft separation between storm lines and waterlines. This is acceptable to City Stormwater, however, a minimum of 6-ft clear needs to be maintained from storm pipes and manholes to the water main. JR Response: Addressed Comment Number: 51 Comment Originated: 02/15/2021 02/15/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN: Please fill out and submit variance forms for a) ground water separation and b) beat the peak. We have agreed to these variances and need to formalize the documentation with Final Plan. JR Response: Addressed Comment Number: 52 Comment Originated: 02/15/2021 02/15/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN: The State Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Notification compliance will be required for the sand filter. Please include the compliance spreadsheet in the drainage report. More information on this statute is available at http://tinyurl.com/RevisedStatuteMemo, and a spreadsheet to show compliance is available for download at http://tinyurl.com/ComplianceSpreadsheet. Please contact me with any questions about this requirement or for assistance with the spreadsheet. JR Response: Addressed Comment Number: 53 Comment Originated: 02/16/2021 02/16/2021: STORMWATER IS READY FOR HEARING. JR Response: Noted Department: Light And Power Contact: Cody Snowdon, 970-416-2306,csnowdon@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/31/2019 03/09/2020: FOR FINAL: The proposed streetlight along Sneed Drive will need to be coordinated with Xcel and the existing gas line and easement. The proposed streetlight along Fossil Parkway can be removed due to an existing streetlight located on the other side of the roadway. JR Response: Addressed 12/31/2019: FOR HEARING: Streetlights will need to be installed along Snead Drive. A 40 feet separation on both sides of the light is required between canopy trees and streetlights. A 15 feet separation on both sides of the light is required between ornamental trees and streetlights. Please coordinate the light placement with Light & Power and add streetlight locations to the Utility and Landscape Plan. A link to 6 the City of Fort Collins street lighting requirements can be found below: JR Response: Addressed https://www.larimer.org/sites/default/files/ch15_2007.pdf Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 12/31/2019 12/31/2019: FOR FINAL: A commercial service information form (C-1 form) and a one-line diagram for all commercial meters will need to be completed and submitted to Light & Power Engineering for review prior to Final Plan. A link to the C-1 form is below: http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1Form.pdf JR Response: Noted Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 03/09/2020 03/09/2020: FOR FINAL: Please show the proposed electrical primary on the Storm Sewer Plan and Profile to ensure adequate separation. JR Response: electrical routed around storm Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 02/16/2021 02/16/2021: FOR FINAL: Please provide 3' minimum clearance around all sides of the proposed transformer. JR Response: Addressed Department: Forestry Contact: Nils Saha,nsaha@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 03/10/2020 03/10/2020: FOR FINAL Please see redlines for comments regarding tree placement. Outside L.A. Response: Addressed Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 01/05/2021 01/05/2021: FOR FINAL The two crabapples in the landscaped island south of the parking lot should be switched to canopy shade trees (LUC 3.2.1 (E.3.5.c)). Please refer to redlines. Outside L.A. Response: Addressed Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 01/05/2021 01/05/2021: FOR FINAL The tree count and tree/utility separation will be verified at FDP. However, please see redlines for conflicts. Additionally, I am not seeing the 13 junipers proposed on landscape plan. Outside L.A. Response: Addressed Comment Number: 25 Comment Originated: 02/16/2021 02/16/2021: FOR FINAL Wichita blue junipers exceed maximum species diversity percentage permitted (should be <15 percent). Outside L.A. Response: Addressed Topic: Landscape Plans 7 Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/06/2020 03/09/2020: FOR FINAL-UNRESOLVED Please see redlines. 01/06/2020: FOR FINAL There is a tree on Snead that is closer than 4’ to a gas line. Please see redlines and adjust. Outside L.A. Response: Addressed Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 01/06/2020 03/09/2020: FOR FINAL - UNRESOLVED Please see redlines. Outside L.A. Response: Addressed 01/06/2020: FOR FINAL There are a lot of line over text issues with the plans. Please see redlines. Outside L.A. Response: Addressed Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869,jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/16/2021 02/09/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL The applicant is choosing to finalize several remaining issues as part of the FDP process. The applicant is reminded that approval of FDP will require: > Written letter proposing Alternative Means & Methods for out-of-access condition for a fire access lane on the north side of building at 23 feet in width when 26 feet is the minimum required for aerial fire apparatus access. > The Site Plan and DA agreement shall prohibit fencing on the north side of the property so as to maintain access for aerial fire apparatus. > The Landscape Plan and DA agreement prohibits the placement of trees or other vertical vegetation on the north side of the property so as to maintain access for aerial fire apparatus. > Location of fire lane no parking signage is required on final plans. JR Response: JR is open to discussing the options for the 23’ fire access on the north side. Possibility of adding concrete pads for outriggers. There is no proposed fencing on the north side of the property. No parking signs added to final plans Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/09/2021 02/09/2021: BUILDINGS FOUR OR MORE STORIES As the building department has determined this structure to be a four-story building, the following comments shall apply: > ROOF ACCESS: New buildings four or more stories above grade plane shall be provided with a stairway to the roof. Stairway access to the roof shall be in accordance with IFC 1011.12. Such stairways shall be marked at street and floor levels with a sign indicating that the stairway continues to the roof. Where roofs are used for roof gardens or for other purposes, stairways shall be provided as required for such occupancy classification (IFC 504.3). > FIRE STANDPIPE SYSTEM: Standpipe systems shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Section 905 of the 2018 International Fire Code. Approved standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more 8 than 30 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. The standpipe system shall be capable of supplying a minimum of 100 psi to the top habitable floor. An approved fire pump may be required to achieve this minimum pressure. Buildings equipped with standpipes are required to have a hydrant within 100 feet of the Fire Department Connection (IFC Sections 905 and 913). > HYDRANT FOR STANDPIPE SYSTEMS: Buildings equipped with a standpipe system installed in accordance with Section 905 shall have a fire hydrant capable of providing 1500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, located within 100 feet of the fire department connections. Exception: The distance shall be permitted to exceed 100 feet where approved by the fire code official (IFC 507.5.1.1). > Any of the above comments (now required) that were previously proposed to offset the lack of aerial fire apparatus access are no longer eligible as an offsetting measure. JR Response: Noted Department: Building Services Contact: Katy Hand,khand@fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/13/2020 01/13/2020: INFORMATIONAL: Please visit our website for a list of current adopted building codes and local amendments: https://www.fcgov.com/building/codes.php JR Response: Noted Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/13/2020 01/13/2020: FOR BUILDING PERMIT: The building will need to be insulated to code or other approved energy path method. Contact Brad Smith brsmith@fcgov.com for additional information on this requirement. JR Response: Noted Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/13/2020 01/13/2020: FOR BUILDING PERMIT: An air tightness test will be required (0.25 CFM50 /sf of surface area of building envelope). Contact Brad Smith brsmith@fcgov.com for additional information on this requirement. JR Response: Noted Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/13/2020 01/13/2020: An NFPA13 sprinkler system will be required. JR Response: Noted Contact: Linda Hardin,lhardin@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 02/24/2020 02/24/2020: INFORMATIONAL: A Construction Waste Management Plan will be required with application for building permit. See: https://www.fcgov.com/recycling/constructiondebris . Contact Linda Hardin, lhardin@fcgov.com, or 970-416-2701 with questions. JR Response: Noted Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341,rhovland@fcgov.com 9 Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/13/2020 01/13/2020: If the basement does not meet the building code definition of basement, the proposed project would be 4 stories and must be of construction type that allows 4 stories. If lower level does not qualify as a basement then 4 stories of S-1 occupancy would require II-A construction (1-hour rated). JR Response: Noted Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588,jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/06/2020 02/12/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UPDATED: We acknowledge your decision to wait until Final to address the PDP comments, but please be aware that the Plat requirements change for FDP significantly. JR Response: Noted 12/29/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UPDATED: 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. 03/06/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UPDATED: 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. 01/06/2020: 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. JR Response: Addressed comments and markups Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/06/2020 02/12/2021: INFORMATION ONLY: Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP. JR Response: Noted 12/29/2020: INFORMATION ONLY: Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP. 03/06/2020: INFORMATION ONLY: Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP. 01/06/2020: INFORMATION ONLY: Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP. 10 Department: Outside Agencies Contact: Don Kapperman, 970-567-0245, Don_Kapperman@comcast.com, Topic: General Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/12/2020 03/12/2020: Comcast does not have any issues at this time. JR Response: Noted Contact: Gloria Hice-Idler, 970-381-8629, gloria.hice-idler@state.co.us, Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/02/2020 01/02/2020: CDOT has no comment regarding this proposal. JR Response: Noted Contact: Megan Harrity, Larimer County Assessor, 970-498-7065, Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/10/2020 01/10/2020: The ownership in our records for the two parcels for this preliminary plat are as follows:SCOTT STANLEY The plat is showing a signature block for: Guardian Storage Fort Collins LLC. If a deed comes through to change the individual name to the LLC then that is fine. But right now, we would be looking for a signature from Stanley Scott . JR Response: Noted Contact: Nate Ensley, Fort Collins Loveland Water District, nensley@fclwd.com, Topic: General Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 03/03/2020 01/06/2021: UPDATED: To provide responses to discussion questions • The district does need a minimum 10’ separation from these trees to our water line. • The district also needs 10’ separation between the water line and the storm vault. Also, See attached redlines for additional comments. 03/03/2020: See attached comments/redlines. JR Response: Addressed comments and markups, separation variances were approved by Nate Ensley Department: Water Conservation Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704,eolson@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/05/2020 03/05/2020: Irrigation plans are required no later than at the time of building permit. The irrigation plans must comply with the provisions outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Code. Direct questions concerning irrigation requirements to Eric Olson, at 221-6704 or eolson@fcgov.com JR Response: Noted