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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
March 26, 2021
Jessica Tuttle
Watermark Apartments
111 Monument Circle, Suite 1500
Indianapolis, IN 46204
RE: The Quarry by Watermark, PDP200019, Round Number 2
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of The Quarry by Watermark. If you have questions about any
comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions thro ugh your
Development Review Coordinator, Todd Sullivan via phone at 970 -221-6695 or via email at
tsullivan@fcgov.com.
Ripley
Northern
Watermark/ Studio M
Comment Summary:
Department: Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Todd Sullivan, 970-221-6695, tsullivan@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/26/2021
This can be further discussed if needed based on the resubmittal date and subsequent review.
05/28/2021: Based on Staff’s review, this project is being considered for June 2021 Planning & Zoning
Commission hearing. Please note that the following comments may not reflect the review of documents
provided after the Project Review Meeting on May 26, 2021. Staff will review those
documents and follow up with you accordingly. Thank you!
Northern: Thank you.
03/26/2021: A resubmittal addressing the "FOR HEARING" comments
followed by a three week- review period is required prior to approval to move to
the May 2021 Planning & Zoning Board hearing.
Staff has agreed that a resubmittal received no later than noon on April 7, 2021
can be reviewed and the May 2021 Planning & Zoning Board Hearing
material deadlines can be flexed some if minor items need to be addressed.
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Ripley: Noted. Thank you for the review and clarification on “for hearing” comments.
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Meaghan Overton, 970-416-2283, moverton@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/23/2021: Thank you for updating the modification request. It might be helpful
to add the dimensions for the major walkway spine referenced in the narrative
into the graphic included with the modification. Decision-makers may have
questions about the removal of the southern connection to Wallenberg please-
be prepared to discuss the collaboration with the neighborhood on this issue at
the hearing. Regarding the connecting walkway modification, the justification
would be stronger if the east/west walkway through the site was more direct
where the walkway connects through to Shields Street. It seems like the
walkway could connect straight through rather than jogging.
Ripley: Noted. We have added dimensions of the MWS to the graphic in the modification. We will be prepared to discuss the
neighborhood concerns about the second connection to Wallenberg.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING: Please update the modification request to include
building 5 as well; the entrances facing the parking lot appear to measure more
than 200 feet to a street sidewalk. The code standard is clear that any primary
entrance must be no more than 200 feet from a street sidewalk.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/23/2021: The adjustments to Building A help address the code requirements
for building variation, thank you. For the hearing, please be prepared to discuss
and demonstrate the architectural differences among the buildings. Consider
refining sheet A6.10 to use as a slide or exhibit at the hearing. I suggest adding
a legend for both building variations and color palettes, as well as updating the
graphic to match the site plan proposed (e.g. removing the second "pool" area,
updating the major walkway spine connections, etc.).
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING: The proposed development meets requirements
for the number of building types in 3.8.30 with three distinct building designs
(multifamily, mixed use, two-family). However, the requirements in this section
(specifically 3.8.30(F)(2)) for variation among buildings have not been fully
addressed. Building designs should be distinguished from one another by
including unique architectural elevations and unique entrance features within a
coordinated overall theme of roof forms, massing proportions and other
characteristics. Such variation among buildings shall not consist solely of
different combinations of the same building features. Staff suggests looking
closely at buildings 1 and 2 as well as buildings 6 and 7 to incorporate more
variation in entrance features and elevations. One possible suggestion is to
incorporate some of the varied roof forms and massing from the mixed-use
building into building A to provide more variety throughout the development.
Watermark: Please see the revised architectural plans enclosed. In order to address fire access to the roof, the roof lines now
have increased variation. Sheet A6.10 shows the variation among the buildings.
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Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/23/2021: It appears that a third color scheme was added, th ank you. It would
be helpful to have the three-color schemes identified in the plans more
specifically, either on sheet A6.10 or on the materials sheet.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING: The proposed building architecture does not meet
the requirements in section 3.8.30 for color variation. Two color schemes are
proposed, and three are required. Please add one color scheme to your next
submittal. Also be prepared to identify which color scheme is proposed for each
building to ensure that no similar-colored buildings are next to each other.
Watermark: Please see the revised sheet A6.10, enclosed.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/23/2021: The approach to creating a flexible commercial/retail space on the
ground floor makes sense, and will allow for a wide range of potential
neighborhood-serving uses. Please add to the site plan and parking tables the
commercial/retail square footage of the ground floor it- is unclear how much of
the ground floor for building 4 is commercial/retail vs. residential.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING: The Neighborhood Commercial District is
intended to be a mixed-use commercial core area anchored by a supermarket
or grocery store and a transit stop. The main purpose of this District is to meet
consumer demands for frequently needed goods and services, with an
emphasis on serving the surrounding residential neighborhoods. It would be
very helpful to have an idea of what uses are being proposed in the mixed -use
and commercial buildings. The zone district standards strongly encourage a
supermarket or grocery store use.
Ripley: We have added the parking tables for the commercial/retail square footage. Tables have been added to the cover page.
We have also outlined the area of the commercial uses in the mixed used building on the site plan.
Watermark: See the revised parking table enclosed.
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/23/2021: It seems as though conversations about waste management are
ongoing; bringing this comment forward.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING: Staff understands that a trash valet service is
proposed. Where will the trash and recycling be staged for pickup?
Watermark: We are working through Poudre Fire’s concerns on valet trash in order to address this comment during FDP. Our site
plan will have one compactor for the site because we have a trash management company take trash from the buildings to the
compactor for the residents.
Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/23/2021: The updated photometric plan does not include buil ding lighting.
Are you proposing any lighting on the building? We will also need to see cut
sheets for the proposed light fixtures.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING: Is the lighting design finalized? The photometric
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plan indicates that some areas of the site will be unlit – examples include the
building surrounds facing Hobbit Street, the area around the two -family
buildings, and much of the walkway along the west side of the street -like private
drive. Please clarify – currently, the site appears to be under-lit.
Watermark: See enclosed revised photometric plan.
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: For overall pedestrian connectivity on the site, have you
considered adding pedestrian crossings/striping from building 4/5 to the pool
amenity, and on the north side of building 7 to the major walkway spine/eastern
edge of the site? These seem like they will be areas where people will want to
walk to access the pool and the Spring Creek Trail. In addition, the striping
proposed on the northeast side of building 3 does not make much sense - it is
currently shown connecting two landscape areas. Transportation planning also
has comments about two other areas that need better bike/ped connectivity - on
the southern edge of the two-family buildings to the Wallenberg spur and on the
northeast corner from Hobbit to the major walkway spine/Wallenberg spur.
Ripley: Pedestrian connections have been added between building 4/5 to the pool amenity areas and on the eastern side of the
site from the major walkway spine to the connection to the spring creek trail. Striping on the northeast side of building 3 has been
removed. We have reviewed transportations comments and have added a few connections.
Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: Please provide more information about the maintenance building
on the southeast corner. What will it look like, and what is its purpose?
Watermark: The maintenance building will be used for storage of pool furniture, golf cart, and replacement appliances. Our
maintenance uses this for their home base office.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
05/25/2021: FOR HEARING:
The detail provided still does not reflect the creation of a through movement on
the west leg of the intersection. Additional comments are provided from Traffic
on striping changes as well. We'd want to ensure that the applicant is aware of
obligations pertaining to restriping the western leg of the intersection and a
signal sheet design as commented from Traffic. Additional coordination may be
needed pre hearing, or a condition of approval indicating addressing these at
time of Final may be needed.
Northern: Understood. We will continue to work with the City regarding the intersection.
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING:
The updated information only truly shows enough preliminary information with
striping on the west side on the site plan as the paving plan on the civil set does
not show the western leg of Stuart. On Sheet 2 of the site plan there's enough of
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a view that shows both legs of the intersection, but does not show where the
through lane on the eastbound movement is occurring. It is presumed that this is
being accommodate with the existing left being a combined with the through
lane but it would be ideal to verify this, along with whether the left turn turning
movements not conflicting.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING:
The extension of Stuart Street intersection into the development would need at
least a preliminary design to understand how east-west travel would align with
the existing west leg of Stuart Street. The eastern approach of the intersection
had established a curb-to-curb width that was assuming a public street through
the site (including bike lanes) were to be provided. With the change on those
assumptions, we should understand how the development intends to utilize the
existing width into the site, or is there an opportunity/interest to rebuild or reduce
the width of the approach. There appears to be an unusual transition in the
interior road width to the existing curb return on the westbound movement that
may have some unintended consequences (such as parallel parking along the
mixed-use building that should be looked into. Note that as a private roadway,
this approach leg would typically be built in concrete for the section in
Right-of-way.
Northern: Intersection detail revised, and striping updated to show thru movement.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/23/2021: FOR FINAL:
The response indicated that the main private street through the site will be
named. That street name(s) should be indicated on the site plan and
"dedicated" on the plat.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING:
Verification should be made on whether named street-like private drives are to
be provided (or required to be provided from an emergency access
perspective.) Should the interior roadways become named, these should be
identified on the plat, and it is presumed two different street names would be
required for the change in direction on the main private drive tying Hobbit to Stuart.
Northern: Street names will be provided at final
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING:
The response referenced the connection to be in concrete to the r ight-of-way but
it's unclear if this is referencing only the drive aisle to Hobbit Street or also the
connection to Shields. Note that with Shields, there should be some
demarcation that distinguishes the asphalt City maintained portion along
Shields from the privately maintained asphalt section of the private street.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING:
Similar to the end of the first comment with respect to the construction of a
private drive connecting to public street, the connection to Hobbit Street should
be built in concrete to the property line as part of the construction detail for a
private drive.
Northern: Updated concrete to edge of ROW
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Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Nicole Hahn, 970-221-6820, nhahn@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR INFORMATION:
The TIS was received, reviewed and conclusions from the study have been accepted.
Northern: Thank you
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
05/25/2021: FOR FINAL
Please develop a traffic signal plan with the final signing and striping for the
fourth leg of the intersection of Stuart and Shields.
What to include on signal plan:
•Mastarm signal head centered over bike lane and through lane
•Streetname sign
•Side of pole
•Video detection
•Ped push buttons (within 10’ from the flowline max)
•Underground infrastructure to ped poles
•Show landings on the corners on the Eastside and ADA measurements (10”
reach to ped push button) – West side (to be completed by others)
oLanding 4x4 pad, less than 2% cross slope, ped push button accessib le
from this pad
03/23/2021: UPDATE FOR HEARING
We have coordinated with your Traffic Engineering on the potential
needs/design for the added fourth leg of the Stuart and Shields. We will also
need to see a design for the west leg of the intersection with lane configurations
and the alignment to the east side. We will need to look at adding a bike lane
that extends to the intersection for bikes crossing Shields, as well as the potential
needs for left turn lanes. Please provide a separate Signal sheet for the design.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING
Prior to hearing we would like a preliminary intersection design for the Stuart
Street intersection into the development. We need an exhibit showing general
intersection geometry and lane alignments in addition to a basic traffic signal
plan, showing mast arm lengths and pole locations with utilities reflected on the plans
Northern: Delich to provide traffic signal plans.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/23/2021: UPDATE FOR HEARING
Questions have come up with regard to the connectivity of the bike facilities
from the "Street Like Private Drive" to the Spring Creek Trail. We are looking
for a more direct route to access the trail both from Shields, and from Hobbit.
Further conversations are forth coming and will include other City Departments.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING
The proximity to the Spring Creek Trail and active bike lanes on Stuart indicate
that bike traffic will be present on the site. Please work with FCMoves to
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determine the appropriate connections for bike traffic.
Ripley: Noted. We have increased the width of the sidewalk along the entry from Stuart to 10’ to accommodate bike and
pedestrian traffic. That sidewalk now directly connects to the Spring Creek Trail via a new connection on the eastern end of the
site. We have also added a connection to cross the street from this trail to the major walkway spine that connects to the
Wallenberg spur and bridge on the north of the site. Additionally, we have added a connection form hobbit street to the major
walkway spine connection to Wallenberg spur and bridge. Please see the plan for all the updates. We believe the site to be well
connected for pedestrian and bike traffic with these improvements.
Department: Transportation Planning
Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-416-4320, slorson@fcgov.com
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/03/2020
03/22/2021: FOR HEARING: Neither the Landmark access nor the Quarry
proposed access are direct from Hobbit Street. This connection from Hobbit to
Wallenberg and the Spring Creek Trail is important as evidenced by the
existing goat path. It looks like there is room to create a paved trail directly north
of two-family units #1-4.
12/03/2020: FOR HEARING: A strong bike/ped connection should be made
from the terminus of Hobbit directly to the east and connect with the Spring
Creek Trail at the bridge to Wallenberg Drive.
Ripley: Noted. We have added an additional connection from the trail coming down from the north (from Landmark) that connects
to Wallenberg to Hobbit Street. Please see the plan for an updated trail alignment.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/03/2020
03/22/2021: FOR HEARING: The central issue is that we have a public
collector street with buffered bike lanes leading directly into a proposed private
street which is circuitous with angled parking on both sides and without bike
lanes. To leave this as is would be to introduce bicycle traffic to an unsafe and
uncomfortable situation. A possible solution would be to widen the sidewalk to
accommodate bicycles and pedestrians (10' would suffice) on the south side of
the parking along Stuart and instead of dead-ending at the maintenance
building it would continue down to the Spring Creek Trail stub. This would
provide a cut around to avoid the conflicts inherent in Stuart feeding into y our
site. I imagine without a trail by the maintenance building, you will get a goat
path by residents cutting down to the Spring Creek trail in that location.
12/03/2020: FOR HEARING: Regarding the proposed private drives through
the site, they need to accommodate bicycle traffic both from tenants within the
site and other cyclists moving through the site. Perhaps a parallel bike/ped path
would serve this purpose without creating the conflict between parking vehicles
and bikes - from the corner of Shields and Stuart along the edge of the NHBZ
up to the northeast corner.
Ripley: We have taken your comment and incorporated it into the development plan. We have widened the sidewalk to
accommodate bicycles and pedestrians (10') on the south side of the parking along Stuart. Instead of deadening at the
maintenance building it continues down to the Spring Creek Trail stub.
Department: Park Planning
Contact: Suzanne Bassinger, 970-416-4340, sbassinger@fcgov.com
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Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/30/2020
The Parks Department and the Park Planning & Development Department have
multiple concerns regarding the spur trail alignments and connections to the
Wallenberg bridge, as well as the connection south to the Spring Creek Trail.
Realignment and reconstruction of the multiple trail connections in this area are
required for trail user safety. A meeting to discuss these concerns is
necessary.
Ripley: Noted. We were able to schedule a meeting and work through concerns from Parks and Parks Planning. Please see
updated plans and exhibits to show updated plans that are addressing concerns noted at the meeting.
Department: Parks
Contact: Aaron Wagner, , aawagner@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR INFORMATION
The Parks Department and the Park Planning & Development Department
(PP&D) have multiple concerns regarding the existing Spring Creek Trail and
Spring Creek Spur Trail to Wallenberg Drive both of which exist on the site.
Please contact Jill Wuertz (jwuertz@fcgov.com), 970-416-2062, or Parks
Planning Technician, Aaron Wagner (aawagner@fcgov.com) 970 -682-0344,
and Suzanne Bassinger at 970-416-4340, sbassinger@fcgov.com, to schedule
a meeting to discuss these concerns in more detail.
UPDATE: 3.24.2021 Thank you for including us in the multiple discussions
regarding the easements, trail access, and inter-departmental concerns.
Please continue to coordinate closely with the Parks Dept., and PP&D on these issues.
Ripley: Noted. Thank you for the contact information. We have met and revised the plans accordingly. An easement will be given
and payment in lieu for the City to replace the bridge in the future per discussions. We have attached an exhibit showing our
proposed interim condition vs an ultimate condition that the payment in lieu will fund.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL
The Parks Department must approve any proposed connections to the existing
trail system. This includes new bridges over Wallenberg Ditch. Access to the
recreational trail from the internal bike/pedestrian system should be provided at
limited and defined access points. Paved trail connections need to be
approved by PP&D and the Parks Department along with approval from
Environmental Planning. The slope is steep along the embankments to the
trails and all trail connections are required to meet ADA accessibility
requirements. Parks, PP&D, and EP need a full understanding of the floodplain
requirements to make trail connections.
Northern: We have met with the parks department and agreed to grant an easement that has a new connection designed for the
City to construct in the future. Watermark will submit a payment in lieu.
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR INFORMATION
Thank you for granting a Public Access and Trail Easement for the Spring
Creek Trail and Spring Creek Spur Trail to Wallenberg Drive.
Ripley: Noted.
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Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING
Thank you for working with us to get this development connected to the trail
system. The Parks Department has concerns about the alignment of the
proposed trail connection to the Wallenberg Spur; it does not work. The
connection installed by Landmark was not approved by the Parks Dept. and
could lead to conflicts or collisions at the current location. Parks would prefer
that the connection for both developments to be aligned to the new bridge and
meet the paved trail requirements, outlined by PP&D for high traffic areas, to
meet the anticipated increase in traffic through this point. Please coordinate
with us to find a solution that will be consistent with these requirements. Please
see the redlines.
Ripley: Noted. We had a chance to meet with Parks to discuss bridge and trail options. We have an exhibit attached to this
submittal showing that it is possible to pull the bridge out of the flood plain. The goal was to design the connection to allow for a
new bridge to occur in the future and not lock in the current non-functional design of the trail and bridge. In our conversations we
discussed using the walkway spine as the wallenberg spur, the development would like to move forward keeping the wallenberg
spur as it does not want a highly used trail so close to its resident's homes. To accommodate a new future connection a small
section of the Wallenberg spur and walkway spine may overlap in the northeastern corner next to the bridge. An public access
and trial easement has been added to the plans to allow for this use.
Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING
Thank you for proposing to replace the bridge to Wallenberg Dr., this
improvement will be greatly appreciated. Parks and PP&D will need to review
and approve the bridge design. Please coordinate with us as you move into the
design of this connection. The proposed connection shown does not work for
the Parks Dept. and we would like to explore the possibility of pulling the bridge
out of the flood plain. However, this would require realigning the existing
connection from Landmark (see above comment), widening the walkway
spine(s) to meet the city's Paved Trail Standards (which is also a concern that
PP&D and FC Moves have regarding internal walkway spines throughout the
development.)
Ripley: Noted. We had a chance to meet with Parks to discuss bridge and trail options. We are working through concepts to show
that it is possible to pull the bridge out of the flood plain and maintain connections (ADA). The goal will be to design the connection
to allow for this to occur in the future and not lock in the current non -functional design of the trail and bridge. In our conversations
we discussed using the walkway spine as the wallenberg spur, the development would like to move forward keeping the
wallenberg spur as it does not want a highly used trail so close to its resident's homes. To accommodate a new future connection
a small section of the wallenberg spur and walkway spine may overlap in the northeastern corner next to the bridge.
Comment Number: 24 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING
Thank you for providing a vehicular accessible route to the Spring Creek Trail.
Please coordinate with Stormwater and the Parks Dept. on pavement details.
Northern: Coordination will be made at final for pavement details, thank you.
Comment Number: 30 Comment Originated: 05/26/2021
05/26/2021: FOR FINAL
Please make the 48’ Utility Esmt. Located between bldg. #4 and Bldg #5 a
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Maintenance, Construction Access in addition to the Utility Esmt. for the
Wallenberg Spur/CIP. Parks and Stormwater will need to be able to have direct
access to this portion of the trail, bridge, and canal for concrete repairs,
maintenance, and other heavy‑duty issues to this area.
Northern: Easement will be updated to maintenance, construction access, and utility easement.
Department: Stormwater Engineering – Erosion and Sediment Control
Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-222-1801, bhamdan@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/12/2021
03/12/2021: Repeat Comment
11/19/2020: FOR FINAL:
The disturbed area exceeds 1 acre in size. At FDP please provide the
appropriate Erosion Control Plans, report and security estimate.
A State Dewatering construction permit will need to be obtained prior to
commencing any work on the site.
Starting in January 2021, the City will be collecting fees to pay for temporary
and permanent water quality inspections. These fees were instituted by City
Council and are based on development type and size. An estimate of these
fees will be provided at FDP and will be addressed in t he Development
Agreement for this site.
Northern: Erosion control plan has been provided in this plan set. Other necessary documents will be provided with final
Department: Stormwater Engineering – Floodplain
Contact: Claudia Quezada, (970)416-2494, cquezada@fcgov.com
Topic: Floodplain
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/18/2021: FOR HEARING: Please include the following notes on the site plan.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING: Please include the following notes on the site plan
and on utility plans:
1.“Portions of this property are located in the City regulated-, 100-year Canal
Importation floodplain/floodway as well as the FEMA Regulated Spring Creek
100-year floodplain/floodway. Any development within the floodplain must
comply with the safety regulations of Chapter 10 of City Municipal Code. The
Developer shall obtain a Floodplain Use Permit from the City of Fort Collins and
pay all applicable floodplain use permit fees prior to commencing any
construction activity (building of structures, grading, fill, detention ponds, bike
paths, parking lots, utilities, landscaped areas, flood control channels, etc.)
within the City of Fort Collins floodplain limits as delineated on the Final
Subdivision Plat”
2.“Any construction activities, nonstructural development (bridges, sidewalks,
culverts, vegetation, curb-cuts, grading, etc.) in the regulatory floodway must be
preceded by a No-Rise Certification, which must be prepared by a professional
engineer licensed in the State of Colorado.
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3.“No storage of materials or equipment shall be allowed in the floodway,
whether temporary (during construction) or permanent.”
4.“Any pedestrian bridges in the floodway that are not able to pass the 100
-year flow are required to be “break-away” and tethered.”
Northern: Notes have been added to plans
Ripley: Notes have been added to the overall site plan.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/18/2021: FOR HEARING: Please see updated redlines.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING: Please see redlines.
Ripley: Floodplain redlines have been addressed.
Northern: Floodplain redlines have been addressed
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/23/2021:
*FOR HEARING - UPDATED:
the turning radius to enter this access path needs to accommodate a dump
trunk. The maintenance building location and the aisle width will make it hard
for a truck to make this corner. Please revise this location to provide more
turning space for a tandem dump truck.
*FOR FINAL - UPDATED: Thank you for providing the access path. For final
we will need to see a pavement design that can support an HS -20 load rating.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING: The City Stormwater Dept. needs a paved
access path to Canal Importation Ch trail and the Spring Creek trail for stream
maintenance. This access should be 12-ft width and designed to accommodate
an HS-20 loading (dump truck). We will also need an access agreement and a
preferred route to cross your site (preferably with a City standard pavement
section to support HS-20 loading). Please consider options and contact us to
discuss.
Northern: Pavement details will be provided for the access trail at final. Turning movements for a dump truck have been analyzed
and run at the proposed trail location and it appears a dump truck should have no issues making this turn.
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
05/09/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN UPDATED:
This submitted geotech report is from 2015. For final plan, please provide
updated groundwater measurements.
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING - UPDATED:
Thank you for your response, with the next submittal, please include the Geotech
report, with groundwater level documentation.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING: The ground water levels need to be documented
at least 24-inches below the bottom of the proposed rain gardens and water
quality ponds. These separations need to be confirmed during the high ground
water season (typically July-September-)
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Northern: Updated Geotech report provided with FDP submittal.
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
05/09/2021: FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
During Final Plan we will further discuss the City's interest in receiving Tract A and Tract B.
03/23/2021: FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
We will continue to coordinate on this item. From your response, it appears the
developer would like to convey both Tract A and B to the City. We will discuss internally.
12/01/2020: FOR INFORMATION: Tract B includes the Spring Creek channel,
trail and corridor, the Plat indicates that this will be owned and maintained by
the HOA, the Utilities Dept. questions if they will be adequately equipped to
maintain this tract of land. We would like to begin a discussion if the developer
would be willing to convey this tract to the City.
Northern: Acknowledged, thank you.
Comment Number: 24 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING:
The detention release rate appears to include existing condition 2 -yr flows (not
historic) from the Shields Street subbasins. The FCSCM requires development
sites detain to the 2-yr historic (pre-development) flow rate. Offsite flows do not
need to be detained and can be passed “around” or “over” the detention pond.
If offsite flows are passed “through” the orifice plate, they need to be detained to
the 2-yr historic flow rate.
Note, the site is obligated to provide water quality treatm ent for the Shields
Street ROW flows along the frontage of the site.
*Please present a table showing how the detention release rate was
established.
*Please set up a meeting with me to go over this item before proceeding
further.
Northern: Detention and pass-through numbers have been updated per discussion with the City.
Comment Number: 25 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING:
Show the location and elevation of the pond overflow spillways on the plans.
Provide overflow sizing calculation (100-yr undetained flow rate, 6-inch flow
depth). See the stormwater criteria manual for more information.
Northern: Per discussion, spillways will not be shown for this submittal – overflow paths have been shown.
Comment Number: 26 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING:
The imperviousness values for the drainage calculations seem low for this site
(70--77%). Please recheck and confirm or revise as necessary. The
imperviousness values in WQCV calcs do not match the rational runoff calcs.
Please recheck the WQCV calculations also, I could not replicate your values.
Northern: Impervious values have been checked and are correct. Rational runoff calcs have been updated
Comment Number: 27 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING:
The storm tech water quality calculations need to use the “Fort Collins Sizing
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Method” to size the minimum filter fabric area. The storm tech chambers may
not be located in the water main transmission easement, please adjust your
design. See redlines for more information.
Northern: Storm Tech chambers have been moved outside of transmission easement.
Comment Number: 28 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING:
The LID water quality facilities should be in dedicated drainage only easement.
Please remove the UT easement from these areas. (regarding 1 rain garden
and 2 stormtech facilities). This comment does not pertain to the extended
detention pond.
Northern: Drainage only easements have been added to the rain garden and the 2 stormtech facilities.
Comment Number: 29 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING:
There are drain pans over water mains at several locations. This is not
desirable. Please try to relocate the drain pan or the waterline.
Northern: Water mains relocated from underneath drain pans
Comment Number: 30 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING:
The detention ponds will require maintenance access path to the outlet structures.
Northern: Maintenance access paths added to both detention ponds
Comment Number: 31 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING:
Please show the extended detention area on the landscape plans.
Ripley: Extended detention area has been added on the landscape plans.
Comment Number: 32 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR HEARING:
Storm inlets need to be 10-ft min from water mains. See redlines.
Northern: Location of inlets updated to provide adequate spacing to water main.
Comment Number: 33 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN: Include LID details.
Northern: Acknowledged – LID details will be provided at final.
Comment Number: 34 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: FOR INFORMATION: The Friday comment letter will include
redlines of the drainage report and utility plans.
Northern: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 35 Comment Originated: 03/25/2021
05/09/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Response acknowledged. The City strongly prefers forebays or TRM to buried
riprap (last choice.)
03/25/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
All stormwater pipes discharging into the detention pond will need scour
protection (buried rip rap or TRM) or a forebay.
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Stormwater pipes discharging into the rain garden will need a forebay.
Northern: Acknowledged, thank you.
Comment Number: 36 Comment Originated: 03/25/2021
03/25/2021: FOR HEARING:
Please run pipe hydraulics for Storm Drain System 1 and confirm there is
capacity for this pipe size at the 0.2% slope. (see redlines).
Northern: Vehicle has been analyzed and turn can be made. Please contact us if an exhibit is desired.
Comment Number: 37 Comment Originated: 03/25/2021
03/25/2021: FOR HEARING:
The existing 30-inch water main needs to be shown on the storm profiles.
Crossings of the water main will need to meet the 18 -inch minimum vertical
separation standard as well as all other crossing standards in the Water and
Wastewater Design Criteria Manual.
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders -and-developers/development-f
orms-guidelines-regulations/
Northern: 30 inch water main added as crossing pipe to applicable profiles, 18 inch vertical separation met on all water crossings.
Comment Number: 38Comment Originated: 05/09/2021
05/09/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Please note “Private” or “Public” on all storm drain profiles. (I think everything
on this site is private storm, but it needs to show clearly on the plans).
Northern: Added private labels to all storm profile views.
Comment Number: 39Comment Originated: 05/09/2021
05/09/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Submit the SWMM model for my review.
Northern: SWMM model provided with FDP submittal.
Comment Number: 40 Comment Originated:
05/09/2021
05/09/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Double check the WQCV volume on the stage ‑storage calcs against the WQCV calc.
Northern: Values reconciled.
Comment Number: 41 Comment Originated:
05/09/2021
05/09/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
For storm system 1 ‑ On the plans, please clearly show the overflow path(s) for
‘storm system 1’ flows. Since this will be a 2‑yr pipe system Please provide
swale calculations and show freeboard to structures.
Northern: Overflow path shown.
Comment Number: 42 Comment Originated: 05/09/2021
05/09/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
See the UT Plan and Drainage Report Redlines.
NE Response: Redlines have been addressed.
Comment Number: 43 Comment Originated: 05/09/2021
05/09/2021: STORMWATER IS READY FOR HEARING!
NE Response: Woo! Thank you
Comment Number: 44 Comment Originated: 05/25/2021
05/25/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Plat ‑ Please extend the access easement along the southeastern drive for
continuity to allow maintenance vehicles to access the trail spur at the south
east corner. See redlines of Plat for more info.
NE Response: Access easement extended further east.
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Comment Number: 45 Comment Originated: 05/26/2021
05/26/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Thank you for providing the maintenance access path at the southeast corner of
your site. Our maintenance supervisor has reviewed the turning diagram and
requested that you update the site plan to accommodate a truck with a 23 ‑ft
wheelbase. I will provide the full truck specs with the redlines. Please contact
me if you have any questions or would like to discuss.
NE Response: Vehicle has been analyzed and turn can be made. Please contact us if an exhibit is desired.
Department: Water-Wastewater- Engineering
Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/24/2021: FOR HEARING:
See redlines for comments on water meter loc ations and conflicts.
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING: Show the water meter locations on the utility plans.
Northern: Water meter locations shown on utility plans
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/24/2021: FOR HEARING: Please see the included redlines of the Utility
Plans. I encourage you to set up a meeting to go over comments with me after
you have reviewed them.
Northern: Thank you.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/24/2021: FOR FINAL: Thank you for your acknowledgement.
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL: Profiles of the water mains may be needed at FDP.
To be discussed later.
Northern: Acknowledged – will wait for further direction on this
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/24/2021: FOR FINAL: Thank you for your acknowledgement.
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL: Show and label the size of the sewer services. Note
that 4-inch to 6-inch services should connect at a ta p and 8-inch should connect
at a manhole. Exceptions may be made to avoid taps on the trunk mains.
Northern: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
05/09/2021: FOR FINAL: Thank you for your acknowledgement.
03/24/2021: FOR FINAL: Thank you for your acknowledgement.
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL: Please submit service sizing calculations for the
proposed water services.
Northern: Watermark - MEP
Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/24/2021: FOR FINAL: Thank you for your acknowledgement.
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL: Show and label the location of the curb stops and
size of water services.
Northern: Water service size and curbstop location callouts to be provided at fin al
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Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/24/2021: FOR FINAL: Thank you for your acknowledgement.
12/01/2020: FOR INFORMATION ONLY - Sometime in 2021 a code change
will occur that will require irrigation services to be sized and presented with the
FDP submittal. More information to come about this.
Northern: Acknowledged, thank you
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/24/2021: FOR HEARING:
Please see redlines for locations of light poles in the dedicated UT easements.
12/01/2020: FOR INFORMATION ONLY: There may be no light poles within
the utility easements around the trunk sewer mains and the 30-inch water
transmission main.
Northern: Acknowledged, light poles have been moved.
Comment Number: 28 Comment Originated: 03/24/2021
03/24/2021: FOR HEARING:
The proposed utilities configuration at the northeast corner of this site is not
meeting minimum requirements and is overall unserviceable. Please develop
alternate ides for utility and building configuration in this corner and then present
to us for discussion. Please see the redlines for more information.
Northern: Area has been updated per conversations with City
Comment Number: 29 Comment Originated: 03/24/2021
05/09/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN ‑ UPDATED:
‑I acknowledge your response ‑ thank you.
‑Please be aware that fire suppression systems supplied by the do mestic water
service must be connected on the customer side of the water meter.
‑City Water Criteria does not allow for changes in service size between the
water main and the meter (FYI).
03/24/2021: FOR HEARING:
For the duplex units, how will water be supplied for the fire-sprinkler systems?
The plans do not show fire services with this submittal. If the sprinklers will be
supplied by the domestic water line, we need confirmation if this will require a
1-inch water service or if a ¾-inch service is sufficient. 1-inch and larger water
services will require a water meter box/pit outside of the building. On the site
plans I do not see space for water meter pits outside of the duplex buildings.
Also, water meters may not be installed in crawl spaces (FYI). These items will
need to be figured out before Hearing.
*Please contact the building department and PFA to confirm water service
requirements for fire sprinkler system. If a 1-inch service is required, the meters
will need to go outside the building.
Northern: Understood. Northern will work to ensure this comment is known and understood by involved parties.
Watermark: Our design team has reviewed and will provide a 1” tap and service line with a ¾" meter using the NFPD 1 3D system.
Our fire sprinkler designer can also meet all code requirements using a P2904 system if needed during final development plan.
Comment Number: 30 Comment Originated: 03/24/2021
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03/24/2021: FOR HEARING:
Along the southeast drive aisle, Water Utilities does not want the horizontal jog
on the 8-inch water main to cross over the sewer with 2 – 45-degree bends.
Please adjust the site plan to keep this main in a straight condition without the
unnecessary bends and crossing.
Northern: Waterline updated to eliminate jog
Comment Number: 31 Comment Originated: 03/24/2021
03/24/2021: FOR HEARING:
There are several locations that electric and gas lines are shown to cross water
or sewer lines at low angles. These crossings need to be revised so that the
utilities cross at angles near 90-degrees.
Northern: Crossings have been revised to cross at angles near 90 degrees.
Comment Number: 32 Comment Originated: 03/24/2021
03/24/2021: FOR HEARING:
There are many items on the plans that will need to be relocated outside of the
water transmission main easement. This includes bike racks, light poles, storm
inlets (10-ft clear from main is acceptable), stormwater quality chambers,
electric and gas lines (parallel to water main), and potentially trees. See
redlines for more information.
**Updated - There are significant concerns about the items within the the water
transmission main easement. We will be having further interna l discussion
about these items. I will get back with you between March 29 -April 2.
Northern: Items have been removed from the wa ter main transmission easement.
Ripley: Noted. We have moved the light poles and bike racks out of the water transmission main easement.
Comment Number: 33 Comment Originated: 03/24/2021
03/24/2021: FOR HEARING:
Please check that light poles are 10-ft min from water mains.
Ripley: Noted. Light pole locations have been updated to be appropriate separations from utilities and out of utility easements.
Comment Number: 34 Comment Originated: 03/24/2021
03/24/2021: FOR HEARING:
Please see the Landscape Plans redlines for conflicts with trees.
Ripley: Noted. We have reviewed landscape plan pdf redlines to adjust tree locations to meet appropriate separation distances.
Comment Number: 35 Comment Originated: 03/24/2021
03/24/2021: FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
If the commercial portions of the mixed use building may include a restaurant or
cooking facility then a grease interceptor may be needed on the sewer service.
Northern: Thank you, an interceptor will be added in the future if this is deemed necessary.
Comment Number: 36 Comment Originated: 03/24/2021
03/24/2021: FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
Sewer discharge (standard comment):
Please note that all City of Fort Collins Utility Customers are subject to City
Code requirements for wastewater. These requirements include Section
26-306 Wastewater Discharge Permit Requirements and Section 26 -332
Prohibitive Discharge Standards. A permit may be required depending on
activities on the site; however, discharge standards apply to every customer,
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both large and small, regardless of what activities take place on the site.
Please contact Industrial Pretreatment, Industrial_Pretreatment@fcgov.com or
(970) 221-6900, to discuss these requirements and how they apply to this
development.
Northern: Noted, thank you.
Comment Number: 37 Comment Originated: 03/25/2021
03/25/2021: FOR HEARING:
There appears to be problems with Sanitary Sewer Profile B. The low point in
the sewer system should be at SSMH B2. Please review your profile and
revise.
Northern: Sanitary sewer layout has been revised – we will need to connect to the 21” SS rather than the 18” main
Comment Number: 38 Comment Originated: 03/25/2021
03/25/2021: FOR HEARING:
The existing 30-inch water main needs to be shown on the sewer profiles.
Crossings of the water main will need to meet the 18 -inch minimum vertical
separation standard as well as all other crossing standards in the Water and
Wastewater Design Criteria Manual.
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders -and-developers/development-f
orms-guidelines-regulations/
Northern: 18 inch minimum vertical crossing separation requirement has been met.
Comment Number: 40 Comment Originated: 05/09/2021
05/09/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
See the UT Plan Redlines.
Northern: Redlines have been addressed.
Comment Number: 41 Comment Originated: 05/09/2021
05/09/2021: WATER UTILITIES IS READY FOR HEARING!
Northern: Woo! Thank you
Comment Number: 42 Comment Originated: 05/25/2021
05/25/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Regarding the sewer manholes in the Hobbit St cul ‑de‑sac, we are internally
discussing the configuration the City would like to have here. Ultimately, we
would like to get rid of one of these manholes. Please follow up with me to
discuss before submittal for FDP Round 1.
Northern: Northern to follow up with wastewater regarding manhole configuration.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tsiegmund@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: INFORMATION:
Light and Power has existing electric facilities along the north side of Hobbit St
and the east side of Shields St that will need to be extended into the property to
provide power to the site.
There is an existing high voltage duct bank running north and south along the
east side of Shields St adjacent to the project.
Northern: Acknowledged, thank you.
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Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: INFORMATION:
Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and system
modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this development.
Please contact me to discuss a preliminary estimate of fe es or visit the
following website for information on our charges and fees related to
development projects:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders and developers/plant investment
development fees
Northern: Understood.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
05/25/2021: SITE SPECIFIC (For Final):
The proposed transformer in front of Building D looks to be close to the corner
of the building. Please update the transformer pad dimension to 6.6' x 4.6'
03/23/2021: SITE SPECIFIC:
There are 3 proposed transformers that are located very close to buildings.
When located close to a building, please provide required separation from
building openings as defined in Figures ESS4-ESS7 within our Electric Service
Standards.
See redlines of possible relocated transformer locations.
12/01/2020: INFORMATION:
Transformer locations will need to be coordinated with Light & Power.
Transformers must be placed within 10 ft 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. When located close to a building,
please provide required separation from building openings as defined in
Figures ESS4 ESS7 within the Electric Service Standards. Please show all
proposed transformer locations on the Utility Plans.
Northern: Building footprints have been updated. Please review updated locations and we will continue to work with Light and
Power.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/23/2021: SITE SPECIFIC:
Please show proposed electric meter locations for all buildings. Please show
the private electric services from all buildings to the transformer.
12/01/2020: INFORMATION:
Electric meter locations will need to be coordinated with Light and Power
Engineering. Each residential unit will need to be individually metered. Please
gang the electric meters on one side of the building, opposite of the gas meters.
All residential units larger than a duplex and/or 200 amps is considered a
customer owned service,
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therefore, the owner is responsible to provide and maintain the electrical
service from the transformer to the meters.
Northern: Electric services have been added from buildings to transformer
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: INFORMATION:
A customer service information form (C 1 form) and a one line diagram for each
building will need to be completed and submitted to Light & Power Engineering
for review. A link to the C 1 form is below:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders and developers/development
forms guidelines regulations
Northern: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: INFORMATION:
For additional information on our renewal energy programs please visit the
website below or contact John Phelan (jphelan@fcgov.com).
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/go renewable
Northern: Thank you
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: INFORMATION:
The City of Fort Collins now offers gig speed fiber internet, video and phone
service. Contact Julianna Potts with Fort Collins Connexion at 970 207 7890 or
jpotts@fcgov.com for commercial grade account support, RFPs and bulk
agreements.
Northern: Thank you
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: INFORMATION:
Please contact Tyler Siegmund with Light & Power Engineering if you have any
questions at 970.416.2772. Please reference our policies, construction
practices, development charge processes, electric service standards, and use
our fee estimator at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders and developers
Northern: Thank you
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Kelly Smith, , ksmith@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/22/2021
03/22/2021: The NHBZ looks great and appreciate the thoughtful collaboration
with staff and across disciplines to achieve a substantial buffer that meets
performance standards in the code. Thank you. Ready FOR HEARING.
Ripley: Noted. Thank you for the help to get it there.
NE Response: Woo! Thank you.
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Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/22/2021
03/22/2021: FOR CONSIDERATION
Wondering if removing the concrete apron is possible in detention ponds
without compromising the variation in slopes. Also curious if exposed riprap is
proposed at the outfalls in detention ponds? NE Response: The slope of the detention ponds would be compromised by this and detention required would not be realized - the pans are necessary for proper flow in the ponds.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Christine Holtz, , choltz@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: Please show the existing irrigation tap and backflow for the
streetscape on the site and landscape plans. The City of Fort Collins Parks
Dept. is anticipating that a new tap will be required to tie into the existing
irrigation infrastructure. Coordinate the potential hand off of the irrigation in the
parkway with the City of Fort Collins Parks Dept. Please contact Jill Wuertz,
970-416-2062, 413 S. Bryan Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521 regarding the Parks’
Department’s interest.
Ripley: Existing irrigation tap and backflow has been added to the landscape and site plan on both the enlargements and the
overall site and landscape plan. We have also located the proposed irrigation tap location on plans. Will coordinate with Jill Wuertz
for had off.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/23/21: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Continued:
There are still some proposed planting locations that do not meet the
separation requirements from utilities (see redlines). Please adjust accordingly.
Final utility separations will be removed at final plan.
Ripley: Noted. We have worked with Northern to adjust tree locations to meet appropriate separation distances.
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Continued: Thank you for including the utilities on the landscape plan. There are
many proposed planting locations that do not meet the separation requirements
from utilities (see redlines). Please adjust accordingly. Final utility separations
will be reviewed at final plan.
Ripley: Noted. We have worked with Northern to adjust tree locations to meet appropriate separation distances.
08/17/20: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP
Please include locations of utilities on the landscape plan including but not
limited to water service/mains, sewer service/mains, gas, electric, streetlights,
and stop signs. Please adjust tree locations to provide for proper tree/utility
separation.
10’ between trees and public water (including fire hydrants), sanitary, and storm
sewer main lines
6’ between trees and water or sewer service lines
4’ between trees and gas lines
10’ between trees and electric vaults
40’ between canopy shade trees and streetlights
15’ between ornamental trees and streetlights
Ripley: Trees have been adjusted to appropriate utility separations.
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Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
03/23/21: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Continued
There are still multiple tree separation issues (see Forestry redlines). There can
be some exceptions to this separation standards between shade trees if the
species is a medium-sized tree at maturity. Bigtooth maple, Catalpas, Prairie
sentinel hackberry, and other upright species would work to be a little closer
together than 30 ft. Please adjust species and spacing.
12/01/20: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Please ensure that all proposed tree locations meet the following separation
requirements from other trees:
Canopy shade trees 30 – 40’
Ornamental trees 15 – 40’
Coniferous Evergreens 20 – 40’
Ripley: Noted. Separations issues have been identified and spaced to appropriate distances. Thank you for the suggestions of
tree species that will work well in tighter locations.
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
Continued:
Thank you for using a different symbol for each species on the landscape plan.
Please also include the symbols next to the species listed in the Plant List.
12/01/20: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP
Please use a different symbol for each species of tree being proposed. This
makes it easier to distinguish on the landscape plans for both us, the
developers, and landscapers down the line.
Ripley: Noted. We have added a plant schedule in the landscape notes page with the different symbols attached to each plant
species. Unfortunately, we cannot add this list to each enlargement page due to the size and amount of space the list requires.
Comment Number: 25 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: INFORMATION ONLY FOR FINAL
Please make sure the tree grates are 5X5 as noted in the landscape plan notes
and not 4X4 as shown detailed on the landscape plan.
Ripley: Tree grates have all been updated to 5x5.
Comment Number: 26 Comment Originated: 03/23/2021
03/23/2021: INFORMATION ONLY FOR FINAL
Please substitute the lanceleaf cottonwood for small or medium sized trees in
the rain garden. Lanceleaf cottonwoods are very lar ge at maturity increasing the
likelihood that the roots would interfere with the underdrains.
Ripley: Trees have been updated to a smaller species: Sucker Punch Red Chokecherry (Prunus x virginiana `P002S` TM)
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
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Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING - AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
GROUP R SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - LOCAL AMENDMENT
> As previously noted, new multi -family (Group R-2) buildings with a unit count
greater than 12 shall be provided with NFPA 13 (full protection) fire suppression
systems. Group R-2 buildings up to 12 units may qualify to install 13 -R systems
with adequate fire separation between units. Contact the building department
for details.
> Approved standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where
the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet above the lowest
level of fire department vehicle access.
> Indicate location of fire line connections on Utility Plans.
> Indicate location of Fire Department Connections on Utility Plans.
INFORMATION - OTHER GROUP OCCUPANCY BUILDINGS
> Any proposed building exceeding 5,000 square feet shall be sprinklered or
fire contained.
> Any Group A-2 assembly occupancy with an occupant load of 100 or more
persons will require a fire sprinkler system.
Northern: Acknowledged, thank you.
Watermark: Noted
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR HEARING - FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS
PERIMETER APPARATUS ACCESS: Fire access is required to within 150
feet of all exterior portions of any building ground floor as measured by an
approved route around the perimeter. This requirement appears to be satisfied
and an EAE is shown on the plat.
AERIAL APPARATUS ACCESS: In addition to the above and so as to
accommodate the access requirements for aerial fire apparatus (ladder trucks),
required fire lanes shall be 26 foot wide minimum on at least one long side of
the building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition
shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the
building, and shall be positioned parallel to one ent ire side of the building or as
otherwise approved by the fire code official. At this time, it does not appear all
applicable buildings are compliant. Access to the four -story building remains
Problematic.
Watermark: The site plan has been revised for all buildings to meet access requirements as discussed with Poudre Fire.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS
> Fire lane sign locations or red curbing should be labeled and detailed on final
plans. Refer to LCUASS detail #1418 & #1419 for sign type, placement, and
spacing. Appropriate directional arrows required on all signs.
> Add LCUASS detail #1418 to Utility Plan set.
Northern: Fire lane signs have been added to the plans.
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Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: INFORMATION ‑ VALET TRASH SERVICE
Several Multi‑Family developments have proposed valet trash and recycling
services where residents set their trash and recycling outside their unit for
building maintenance or janitorial staff to collect and deposit in a centralized
location. Please be aware that while not specifically prohibited, valet collection
service requires careful planning and approval from the City and Poudre Fire
Authority. In general, no valet collection service will be approved that allows
residents to place combustible materials within an emergency exit corridor. Any
proposal to provide valet collection services must be approved by the fire
marshal and thoroughly documented on the Planning Set.
NE Response: Acknowledged, thank you
Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2338, mglasgow@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 03/19/2021
03/19/2021: FOR HEARING - Utility plans shall indicate locations of the fire
lines and Fire Department Connections
Northern: Fire lines and FDC locations shown on plans.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 03/19/2021
03/19/2021: FOR HEARING - Many of the buildings still do not appear meet
requirements for Aerial Apparatus Access. The majority (50%) of the roof must
be within 15-30 feet of the 26-foot-wide fire lane. Please provide calculations to
show these buildings meet this requirement.
Watermark: Building 5 moved towards the road so that all buildings meet the access requirements after working with Poudre Fire.
The elevations have also been revised.
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/30/2020
11/30/2020: Construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended.
Current adopted codes are:
2018 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendment s
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
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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.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
· 10% of all parking spaces must be EV ready (conduit in place)
· 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 NF PA-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).
Stock Plans:
When residential buildings will be built at least three times with limited
variations, a stock plan design or master plan can be submitted for a single
review and then permit issued from that master.
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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.
Watermark: Noted
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/22/2021
03/22/2021: The site plan shows many buildings closer than 20ft to each other
and this will require fire rated walls and limited openings per IBC chapter 5 and 7.
Watermark: Noted
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
05/25/2021: INFORMATION ONLY:
Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP.
03/22/2021: INFORMATION ONLY:
Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP.
12/01/2020: INFORMATION ONLY:
Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP.
Ripley: Noted. Review will take place at Final.
Northern: Acknowledged, thank you.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
05/25/2021: 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.
03/22/2021: 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.
12/01/2020: 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.
Ripley: Noted. Changes will be made a marked.
Northern: Redlines addressed, thank you.