HomeMy WebLinkAboutTHE CARPET EXCHANGE PUD - PRELIMINARY - 94-88 - CORRESPONDENCE - STAFF'S PROJECT COMMENTSr
City of Fort Collins
DeveloplW-nt Services
Planning Department
December 1, 1988
Ken Goff
c/o Hunter Architectural Group Ltd.
5378 Sterling Drive
Boulder, CO 80301
Dear Mr. Goff:
Staff has reviewed the revisions for the Carpet Exchange - Preliminary PUD
#94-88, and has the following comments:
1. The location of the temporary access to Fossil Creek Parkway is acceptable
as shown 150 feet from College Avenue. The site plan needs to indicate that
the north access to the site is temporary and will be removed when Fossil
Creek Parkway is realigned. There is no guarantee that Snead Drive will
connect to Fossil Creek Parkway at that time.
2. Provide a note on the site plan indicating that the project will reduce
non-renewable energy usage, through the application of alternative energy
systems or through committed energy conservation measures beyond that
normally required by City Code. Verification of energy conservation mea-
sures will be provided at final review.
3. Snead Drive needs to be extended to the project phase line, with a 80 foot
diameter temporary turn -a -round provided at the end.
4. The 35 foot maximum width for a curb cut is measured along the curb line.
Please adjust the site plan accordingly.
5. Staff is concerned about the northern most loading zone. It appears that
trucks backing in to service the area would block traffic on Snead. Design
the loading zone to accommodate the entire length of the truck.
6. City standards require the minimum setback from College Avenue to the
first parking stall be 100 feet.
7. Provide handicap access ramps at all intersections.
8. Provide a "Planning and Zoning Board Certification" on the site plan.
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9. The sidewalk along College Avenue needs to be located 10 feet from the
curb line. Locate street trees 3 feet from the sidewalk on the west side of
the sidewalk.
10. Add a note to the site plan indicating that all landscaped areas will be
equipped with an automatic underground irrigation system.
11. The proposed free standing sign does not meet the City's sign code setback
requirements.
12. Parking stalls which overhang into landscape areas can be 17 feet.
13. The site plan needs to specifically state that the land uses proposed for the
site are low intensity retail use such as a carpet warehouse, furniture store
and related home improvement retail stores.
14. A decel lane will be required for the south entrance on College Avenue.
Please note this on the site plan.
15. Include the legal description on the site plan.
16. The "BK" zone indicated on the plan is really a "bl" zone.
17. The drainage sub -basin north of this site was not taken into account when
calculating the gutter flow in Snead Drive. The red lined drainage report
has been forwarded to the project engineer.
18. The City will accept a 15 foot utility easement in lieu of a 70 foot half
right of way along College Avenue.
19. As your site plan indicates, the construction of the project will remove
several existing trees. A preliminary inspection by the City Forester has
determined that four Siberian Elm in the 20-30" caliper range and one
35-40" caliper Cottonwood tree would be considered valuable natural
resources. Since the project you are proposing does not provide an opportu-
nity to preserve the trees, staff suggests that you upgrade the proposed
landscape plan in quantities and sizes of plant material to mitigate the loss
of this natural resource.
20. The parking lot turning radius in the area of the west fire hydrant does
not provide the required 20 foot inside and 40 foot outside turning radius
for emergency vehicles. This situation will not be acceptable when the
northerly access is closed unless the buildings are sprinklered. Provide the
following note on the site plan,"All portions of the exterior walls of the
first floor of all buildings will be located within 150 feet of an approved
access roadway in which emergency fire equipment can be maneuvered or
the building will be provided with an approved automatic fire extinguish-
ing system."
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This concludes Staff comments at this time. Please note the following dates and
let me know if there are any problems in meeting the deadlines:
PMT's, colored renderings, and 10 prints are due December 12, 1988
As always, please call if there are any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Linda Ripley
Project Planner
LR/bh