HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOUDRE VALLEY PLAZA MIXED-USE - FDP220001 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTSCommunity Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College AvenuePO Box 580Fort Collins, CO 80522970.221.6689970.224.6134 faxfcgov.com/developmentreviewFebruary 11, 2022Shelley
La Mastra Russell + Mills Studios506 S College Ave Unit AFort Collins, CO 80524RE: Poudre Valley Plaza MixedUse, FDP220001, Round Number 1Please see the following summary of comments
from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of Poudre Valley Plaza MixedUse. If you have questions about any comments, you may contact the individual commenter
or direct your questions through your Development Review Coordinator, Tenae Beane via phone at 9702246119 or via email at tbeane@fcgov.com. Comment Summary:Department: Development Review
CoordinatorContact: Tenae Beane, 9702246119, tbeane@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/08/202202/08/2022: INFORMATION: I will be your primary
point of contact throughout the development review and permitting process. If you have any questions, need additional meetings with the project reviewers, or need assistance throughout
the process, please let me know and I can assist you and your team. Please include me in all email correspondence with other reviewers and keep me informed of any phone conversations.
Thank you!RMS Response: Thank you. We will continue to coordinate.Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/08/202202/08/2022: INFORMATION:As part of your resubmittal, you
will respond to the comments provided in this letter. This letter is provided to you in Microsoft Word format. Please use this document to insert responses to each comment for your submittal,
using a different font color. When replying to the comment letter please be detailed in your responses, as all comments should be thoroughly addressed. Provide reference to specific
project plans or explanations of why comments have not been addressed, when applicable, avoiding responses like noted or acknowledged.RMS Response: Comment Responses below.Comment Number:
3 Comment Originated: 02/08/202202/08/2022: INFORMATION:Please follow the Electronic Submittal Requirements and File Naming Standards found at https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/files/electronic
submittal requirements and file naming standards_v1_8 1 19.pdf?1566857888. File names should begin with the file type, followed by the project information, and round number. Example:
UTILITY PLANS_PROJECT NAME_PDP_Rd2.pdfFile type acronyms maybe appropriate to avoid extremely long file names. Example: TIS for Traffic Impact Study, ECS for Ecological Characterization
Study. *Please disregard any references to paper copies, flash drives, or CDs.RMS Response: Files submitted as such naming.Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 02/08/202202/08/2022:
INFORMATION:All plans should be saved as optimized/flattened PDFs to reduce file size and remove layers.Per the Electronic Submittal Requirements AutoCAD SHX attributes need to be removed
from the PDF’s.AutoCAD turns drawing text into comments that appear in the PDF plan set, and these must be removed prior to submittal as they can cause issues with the PDF file. The
default setting is "1" ("on") in AutoCAD. To change the setting and remove this feature, type "EPDFSHX" in the command line and enter "0".Read this article at Autodesk.com for more
tips on this topic:https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/DrawingtextappearsasCommentsinaPDFcreatedbyAutoCAD.htmlRMS Response:
PDF files will be submitted with final recording with this command used.Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 02/08/202202/08/2022: INFORMATION:Resubmittals are accepted any
day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being the cutoff for routing the same week. When you are ready to resubmit your plans, please notify me with as much advanced notice as possible.RMS
Response: Project submittal will be sent on Wednesday by noon.Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 02/08/202202/08/2022: INFORMATION:Temporary Service Changes City of Fort
Collins Development ReviewIn order to continue providing thorough reviews and giving every project the attention it deserves, the City of Fort Collins is implementing temporary changes
in how we serve our development customers. As you may be aware, we are experiencing staff shortages in a number of key departments, which has begun to impact the timeliness of our reviews.
We recognize that development and construction play a critical role in our community’s vibrancy and economic recovery, and we have been exploring options for mitigating impacts to our
customers. As a result, we will be making some temporary service changes.Beginning Monday May 10, 2021, one additional week of review time will be added to all 1st and 2nd round submittals
(increase from 3 weeks to 4 weeks).RMS Response: Noted, thank you.Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 02/08/202202/08/2022: INFORMATION:Please resubmit within 180 days,
approximately 6 months, to avoid the expiration of your project. (LUC 2.211 Lapse, Rounds of Review).RMS Response: Noted, project submitted in timeframe.Comment Number: 8 Comment
Originated: 02/08/202202/08/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:All "For Final Approval / For Approval" comments need to be addressed and resolved prior to moving forward with the final documents
and recording of this project. I will provide a recording checklist and process information when we are closer to this step.RMS Response: Thank you.Comment Number: 9 Comment
Originated: 02/08/202202/08/2022: INFORMATION:LUC 2.211 Lapse, Term of Vested Right: Within a maximum of three (3) years following the approval of a final plan or other sitespecific
development plan, the applicant must undertake, install and complete all engineering improvements (water, sewer, streets, curb, gutter, streetlights, fire hydrants and storm drainage)
in accordance with city codes, rules and regulations. The period of time shall constitute the "term of the vested property right." Failure to undertake and complete such engineering
improvements within the term of the vested property right shall cause a forfeiture of the vested property right and shall require resubmission of all materials and reapproval of the
same to be processed as required by this Code. All dedications as contained on the final plat shall remain valid unless vacated in accordance with law.RMS Response: Noted, thank you.Department:
Planning ServicesContact: Shawna Van Zee, 9702246086, svanzee@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/08/202202/08/2022: FOR APPROVAL:We will
need to coordinate in a followup meeting with the City Attorney's Office to determine how best to document an agreement between the two property owners that ensures offsite improvements
can and will be maintained by the owners of lot 7. A covenant or something of that nature may be the best option rather than through the Development Agreement.
Schuman Properties: Agreed, thank you. Please keep us posted for scheduling a meeting with the attorney.Department: Traffic OperationContact: Spencer Smith, 9702216820, smsmith@fcgov.comTopic:
GeneralComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/08/202202/08/2022: FINAL APPROVALPlease update the "Street Improvement Notes" on sheet 2 of the utility plans. They don't
appear to match what is in LCUASS. The standard notes still appear to have references to incorrect local agencies. Please QC the plans and make sure you are using the correct notes
from LCUASS.I2 Consultants: The notes have been revised and updated.Department: Erosion ControlContact: Basil Hamdan, 9702221801, bhamdan@fcgov.comTopic: Erosion ControlComment
Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/25/202201/25/2022: No Erosion and Sediment Control comments as all previous ones were addressed through the Major Amendment submittal process.I2
Consultants: Comment acknowledged.Department: Stormwater EngineeringContact: Matt Simpson, (970)4162754, masimpson@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 2 Comment Originated:
02/07/202202/07/2022: FOR APPROVAL:The rain garden planters will need energy dissipation and scour protection at the locations where the downspouts discharge.I2 Consultants: Per meeting
with City Staff on February 9, splash blocks will be acceptable at the discharge point for the downspouts. The downspouts in question are on the southern side of the building and splash
blocks have been added to the plans.Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 02/07/202202/07/2022: FOR APPROVAL:On the rain garden planters a.I would like to see more detail
on the overflow weirs. A detail of these wall would help. Please have these shown on the architectural set as well.b.Please explain the ground cover and plantings proposed inside the
rain garden planters.I2 Consultants:A detail for the weir has been added to the detail for the water quality planter.RMS Response: Planters have cobble mulch to avoid washing out/floating
of wood mulch and are planted with switchgrass at a spacing of 3’-6” o.c. (mature spread is 3’-0” on grasses)Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 02/07/202202/07/2022: FOR
APPROVAL:See redlines for other minor comments.I2 Consultants: Comment acknowledged.Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 02/07/202202/07/2022: FOR INFORMATION ONLY:Upon completion
of construction, the project will need to submit a Lot Grading Certification and a Site Stormwater Certification before the CO can be issued. This will need to be filled out by a Colorado
Professional Engineer. I have included the standard forms with the redlines for reference.I2 Consultants: Comment acknowledged.Department: WaterWastewater EngineeringContact: Matt
Simpson, (970)4162754, masimpson@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/07/202202/07/2022: FOR APPROVAL:The hydrozone table on both the Landscape
Plan and Irrigation Plan need to be updated to 2022 City values. Please provide a peak flow estimate for irrigation meter on the irrigation plans. See redlines for more information.RMS
Response:Updated values have been entered into table.Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/07/202202/07/2022: FOR APPROVAL:The existing sewer service will need to be abandoned
at the main.I2 Consultants: The plans have been revised.Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 02/07/202202/07/2022: FOR APPROVAL:On the water services west of the building,
the curb stops may not be in the sidewalk. These should be relocated to 2ft behind the sidewalk and the meter boxes moved accordingly. See redlines for more information.I2 Consultants:
The services have been revised and shifted to the north to reduce existing utility conflicts.Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 02/07/202202/07/2022: FOR APPROVAL:Please
confirm the sizing on the grease interceptor. The City requires a minimum of 750 gallons, but more may be needed based on your uses and loading. Please check that this is drawn to
scale on the plans.I2 Consultants: The grease interceptor has been drawn to scale on the plans. The grease interceptor has not been updated to 750 gallons due to space limitations and
existing utilities and conditions.Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 02/07/202202/07/2022: FOR INFORMATION:Industrial PretreatmentPlease note that all City of Fort Collins
Utility Customers are subject to City Code requirements for wastewater. These requirements include Section 26306 Wastewater Discharge Permit Requirements and Section 26332 Prohibitive
Discharge Standards. A permit may be required depending on activities on the site; however, discharge standards apply to every customer, both large and small, regardless of what activities
take place on the site. Please contact Industrial Pretreatment, Industrial_Pretreatment@fcgov.com or (970)2216900, to discuss these requirements and how they apply to this development.I2
Consultants: Comment acknowledged.Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 02/07/202202/07/2022: FOR APPROVAL:Please see redlines for other comments.I2 Consultants: Comment acknowledged.Department:
Water ConservationContact: Eric Olson, 9702216704, eolson@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/21/202201/21/2022: The irrigation plan is
incomplete. Please refer to the provisions outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Code. Identify specific components of the irrigation system on the irrigation legend. Direct questions
concerning irrigation requirements to Eric Olson, at 2216704 or eolson@fcgov.comIrrigation Engineers: Provisions included.Department: PFAContact: Marcus Glasgow, 9704162869, marcus.glasgow@poudrefire.orgTopic:
GeneralComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR PERMITFIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMSFire alarm systems and smoke detection shall be installed in Group
R2 occupancies as required by IFC Section 907.2.9.1 and 907.2.9.3.ALM2s Response: A design/build Fire Alarm system will provide with this building and submitted as part of the permit
submittal.Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR PERMITFIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMSFire alarm systems and smoke detection shall be installed in
Group R2 occupancies as required by IFC Section 907.2.9.1 and 907.2.9.3.ALM2s Response: A design/build Fire Alarm system will provide with this building and submitted as part of the
permit submittal.Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL ADDRESSINGIt is our preference this building be addressed off Arbor Ave. If
it is determined to be addressed off Horsetooth Rd, additional addressing and wayfinding signage will be required. IFC505.1.8 Buildings that are addressed on one street, but are accessible
from an adjoining street, shall have the address numbers and street name on each side that is adjacent to that other street. This will apply if the building is addressed off Horsetooth
Rd. IFC505.1.10 Multiplebuilding complexes shall be provided with approved signage as needed to direct first responders to individual buildings.
GIS Department Response (02/10/2022): I understand that PFA would prefer the Arbor Ave address because of the median on Horsetooth. We address off of the primary entrance and medians
have never played in the discussion. Because this plaza already has the existing address on Horsetooth and all other buildings are on Horsetooth in the plaza, we plan on keeping the
1039 W Horsetooth address.Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR PERMITEMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COMMUNICATION AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM TEST 2018 IFC
510 & 1103.2 New and existing buildings require a fire department emergency communication system evaluation after the core/shell but prior to final build out. For the purposes of this
section, fire walls shall not be used to define separate buildings. Where adequate radio coverage cannot be established within a building, publicsafety radio amplification systems shall
be designed and installed in accordance with criteria established by Poudre Fire Authority. The installation of required ERRC systems shall be reviewed and approved under a separate
permit process through PFA.LOCAL EXCEPTION: PFA will waive the testing requirement and system installation in all buildings less than 10,000 sq. ft. and any Type V construction building
less than 15,000 sq. ft. PFA policy P15510.1ALM2s Response: Comment Acknowledged.Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR PERMITPLAN REVIEW SUBMITTALWhen
you submit for your building permit though the City of Fort Collins please be advised Poudre Fire Authority is an additional and separate submittal. The link for Poudre Fire Authority’s
plan review application can be found at https://www.poudrefire.org/onlineservices/contractorsplanreviewsandpermits/newbuildingplanreviewapplication.ALM2s Response: A permit submittal
will be made with PFA along with the submittal to Building Services.Department: Light And PowerContact: Luke Unruh, 9704162724, lunruh@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number:
1 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: BUILDING PERMIT:This project will be treated as commercial. The electric service shall be installed, owned and maintained by the
owner.A commercial service information form (C1 form) and a oneline diagram will need to be completed and submitted to Light & Power Engineering for review. A link to the C1 form is
below:http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/buildersanddevelopers/developmentformsguidelinesregulationsALM2s Response: A C-1 form will be issued with the permit submittal.Comment Number:
2 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL Please add a note to the utility plan that states: The electric service shall be owned installed and maintained
by the ownerI2 Consultants: Requested note has been added to the Utility Plan.Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: Please show electric meter and electric
service on the utility plan. Reference Section 8 of our Electric Service Standards for electric metering standards. A link has been provided below.https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStandards_FINAL_18November2016_Amendment.pdfI2
Consultants: The electric meter is shown at the northwest corner of the building and the service is being shown from the transformer to the meter.Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated:
02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:The transformer pad dimensions will be: 84 inches x 73 inches. Please make the transformer pad size shown be spatially accurate to actual dimensionsI2
Consultants: The transformer pad is being shown as 84” X 73”.Department: Environmental PlanningContact: Scott Benton, (970)4164290, sbenton@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number:
1 Comment Originated: 02/07/202202/07/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: The City updated their hydrozone categories on January 1, 2022 and therefore this project needs to submit a
Water Budget Chart in accordance with the new categories. Please coordinate with Water Conservation to ensure the vegetation types are categorized appropriately and all submittal requirements
are met.You can read the specifics here (https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/wsr) and here (https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/buildersanddevelopers/developmentformsguidelinesregulations/waterconservationstandardsforcommercialdevelopment/waterbudgettable).RMS
Response: Updated values have been entered into table.Department: Technical ServicesContact: Jeff County, 9702216588, jcounty@fcgov.comTopic: Construction DrawingsComment Number:
5 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:Please revise the subtitle as marked. See redlines.I2 Consultants: The subtitle has been revised as requested.Comment
Number: 6 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:Please revise the legal description as marked. See redlines.I2 Consultants: The legal description has
been revised.Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:Please provide the following information for the Benchmark Statement in the EXACT
format shown below.PROJECT DATUM: NAVD88BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTIONELEVATION:BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTIONELEVATION:PLEASE NOTE: THIS PLAN SET IS USING NAVD88 FOR A VERTICAL DATUM. SURROUNDING
DEVELOPMENTS HAVE USED NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS DATUM) FOR THEIR VERTICAL DATUMS.IF NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS DATUM) IS REQUIRED
FOR ANY PURPOSE, THE FOLLOWING EQUATION SHOULD BE USED: NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS DATUM) = NAVD88 DATUM X.XX’.I2 Consultants: The benchmark has been revised.Comment
Number: 8 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:There are line over text issues. See redlines.I2 Consultants: The line over text issues have been corrected.Comment
Number: 9 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines.I2 Consultants:
Text has been masked.Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:There are text over text issues. See redlines.I2 Consultants: The text
over text has been corrected.Topic: Landscape PlansComment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:IRRIGATION PLAN: Please revise the project
name to match the other plans.Irrigation Engineers: Project name updatedTopic: PlatComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: 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. If you have any specific questions about the redlines, please contact John Von Nieda at 9702216565 or jvonnieda@fcgov.comMajestic Surveying: Corrections and
changes made. Opposite side of surrounding ROW not shown per discussion with Rob HintzTopic: Site PlanComment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR FINAL
APPROVAL:Please revise the legal description as marked. See redlines.RMS Response: Corrected.Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 02/04/202202/04/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:Some
of the sheet titles in the sheet index do not match the sheet titles on the noted sheets. See redlines.RMS Response: Corrected.Department: ForestryContact: Molly Roche, 2246161992,
mroche@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/03/202202/03/2022: No comments thank you!RMS Response: Thank you!Department: Building ServicesContact:
Russell Hovland, 9704162341, rhovland@fcgov.comTopic: Building Insp Plan ReviewComment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/21/202201/21/2022: Construction shall comply
with adopted codes as amended. Current adopted codes are:2018 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with local amendments2018
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with local amendments2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with local amendments2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with local amendments2018
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with local amendments2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as
amended by the State of ColoradoCopies of current City of Fort Collins code amendments can be found at fcgov.com/building.Important: Fort Collins will be adopting the new 2021 Building
Codes in March 2022.Accessibility: State Law CRS 95 & ICC/ANSI A117.12017.Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF.Frost Depth: 30 inches.Wind Loads: Risk Category II
(most structures):· 140mph (Ultimate) exposure B or· Front Range Gust Map published by The Structural Engineer's Association of Seismic Design: Category B.Climate Zone: Zone 5Energy
Code: · Multifamily and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2018 IECC residential chapter.· Commercial and Multifamily 4 stories and taller: 2018 IECC commercial chapter. ALM2s Response: These
codes are incorporated into our permit submittal. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: · 10% of all parking spaces must be EV ready (conduit in place)· This building is located within 250ft of a 4 lane
road or 1000 ft of an active railway, must provide exterior composite sound transmission of 39 STC min.· R2 occupancies 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 NFPA13 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).· Bedroom egress windows required below 4th floor regardless of firesprinkler. All egress windows above the 1st floor require minimum
sill height of 24”.· 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 multifamily structure.Building Permit PreSubmittal Meeting: Please schedule a presubmittal meeting with Building Services for this project. PreSubmittal
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 listed above.
The proposed project should be in the early to middesign stage for this meeting to be effective. Applicants of new projects should email rhovland@fcgov.com to schedule a presubmittal
meeting.ALM2s Response: A pre-submittal meeting was held on 11/12/21 with Lisa Keil.