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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWORTHINGTON STORAGE - ODP - ODP220001 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS 1 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 25, 2022 Sam Coutts Ripley Design Fort Collins, CO RE: Worthington Storage - ODP, ODP220001, Round Number 1 Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of Worthington Storage - ODP. If you have questions about any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through your Development Review Coordinator, Brandy Bethurem Harras via phone at 970 -416-2744 or via email at bbethuremharras@fcgov.com. Response in red please contact: Sam Coutts with Ripley Design, Inc. Response in blue please contact: Northern Engineering Response in green please contact: Arco Response in purple please contact: Strategic Storage Partners Response in orange please contact: Delich Associates Comment Summary: Department: Development Review Coordinator Contact: Brandy Bethurem Harras, 970-416-2744, bbethuremharras@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 03/04/2022: 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! Comment Number: 2 03/04/2022: INFORMATION: As part of your resubmittal, you will respond to the comments provided in this 2 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. Comment Number: 3 03/04/2022: INFORMATION: Please follow the Electronic Submittal Requirements and File Na ming 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.pdf File 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. Comment Number: 4 03/04/2022: 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 Au toCAD. 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/sfdcarti cles/sfdcarticles/Drawing-text-appears-as-Comments-in-a-PDF-created-by-AutoCAD.html Comment Number: 5 03/04/2022: INFORMATION: Resubmittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being the cut-off for routing the same week. When you are ready to resubmit your plans, please notify me with as much advanced notice as possible. Please submit concurrently with the associated PDP. Comment Number: 6 03/04/2022: INFORMATION: Temporary Service Changes - City of Fort Collins Development Review In 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. 3 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). Comment Number: 7 03/04/2022: INFORMATION: Please resubmit within 180 days, approximately 6 months, to avoid the expiration of your project. (LUC 2.211 Lapse, Rounds of Review). Comment Number: 8 03/04/2022: FOR HEARING: All "For Hearing" comments need to be addressed and resolved prior to moving forward with scheduling the Hearing. Staff will need to agree the project is ready for Hearing approximately 3 to 5 weeks prior to the hearing. Strategic Storage Partners Response: SSP will address Comment Number: 9 03/04/2022: FOR HEARING: The decision maker for your project is the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission. For the hearing, we will formally notify surrounding property owners within 800 feet (excluding public right -of-way and publicly owned open space). Staff will need to agree the project is ready for Hearing approximately 3-5 weeks prior to the hearing. I have attached the P&Z schedule, which has key dates leading up to the hearing. Strategic Storage Partners Response: SSP agrees to be ready Department: Planning Services Contact: Pete Wray, 970-221-6754, pwray@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 03/21/2022: FOR HEARING: ODP COORDINATION WITH CAT ODP AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Please confirm how this ODP is consistent with the Master traffic study and design standards for the overall existng development. Delich Associates Response: To the best of my knowledge, there is no CAT ODP or a supporting CAT Master Traffic Study. Comment Number: 2 03/21/2022: FOR HEARING: ODP PARCEL A: Please remove existing parking and show building envelope for Building A with notations (see plat comment to change blanket utility, drainage, and access easement to not be shown in thi s envelope area. Northern Response: Building envelope added to overall development plan. Existing blanket easement vacated. New exclusion easement and blanket easement will be dedicated with plat Department: Engineering Development Review 4 Contact: Tim Dinger, , tdinger@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 03/21/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: All comments are listed under the PDP (PDP220003) for this project. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 03/21/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: We have no comments but will need to see any future submittals. Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Spencer Smith, 970-221-6820, smsmith@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 03/22/2022: FOR HEARING The TIS will need to analyze the entire development, including Lot 2. A conservative estimate should be used for the future land use and development of Lot 2 for trip generation. The TIS was submitted with the PDP package initially. The TIS should be tied to the ODP and included in that submittal package with future submittals. Delich Associates Response: The “2525 Worthington Circle Mini -Storage and Possible apartments – Trip Generation Comparison” memorandum, dated April 20, 2022 was prepared. This was requested in the video call on April 15, 2022. To the best of my knowledge, there is no CAT ODP. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-305-5989, dmogen@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 03/21/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: The proposed redevelopment of this site requires bringing the site into compliance with current City requirements including the rainfall used detention calculations. It is anticipated the updated rainfall data will require additional detention volume to be provided. Please see redlined drainage memo for more information. Northern Response: Calculations added to bring drainage up to current Fort Collins requirements. Report text updated Comment Number: 3 03/21/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: It does not appear the submitted plans reflect proposed site improvement s (i.e. existing parking lot/landscaping is shown) or proposed uses (i.e. "primary/secondary uses" are not identified). Please update plans to reflect proposed changes that are being approved with this ODP. Ripley Response: ODP’s do not typically reflect proposed site improvements, only general bubble diagrams depicting uses, acce ss and circulation. 5 Department: Light And Power Contact: Rob Irish, 970-224-6167, rirish@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 03/18/2022: FOR HEARING: Please field locate and show on the plan set all existing Light & Power facilities. All existing electric facilities that will remain within the limits of this project will need to be located within a utility easement. Northern Response: Electric lines and light poles have been located and surveyed. Locations are shown on PDP submittal in the existing conditions and demolition plan. Existing blanket easements will be vacated and new utility easements dedicated. Comment Number: 2 03/18/2022: INFORMATION: Light & Power does not have any additional comments for the ODP, our comments will be focused more for the PDP submittal. Department: PFA Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2869, marcus.glasgow@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 03/16/2022: FOR INFORMATION All comments for the site can found on the PDP. Department: Forestry Contact: Christine Holtz, , choltz@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 03/22/2022: PRE-SUBMITTAL: Forestry Tree Inventory Please schedule an on-site meeting with City Forestry (choltz@fcgov.com) to obtain tree inventory and mitigation information, if any additionally trees will be affected outside of the trees already inventoried. Please note that these existing significant trees should be retained to the extent reasonably feasible. This meeting should occur prior to first round of formal submittal. Forestry recommends scheduling the on-site tree inventory as early in the design process as possible. Ripley Response: This was done for the PDP, ODP does not require a tree walk. Comment Number: 2 03/22/2022: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP Trees provide many environmental and socioeconomic benefits including reduced cooling expenses, providing natural wind breaks, improving air quality, and increasing property values. Existing significant trees shall be preserved to the extent reasona bly feasible. Will there be construction within the critical root zone of any of the existing trees on your property? The critical root zone is defined as 12 inches in radius per one inch in tree diameter measured at 4.5 ft above the ground. If so, please consider how the construction will impact the health of the nearby 6 trees and consider alternate scenarios to preserve them. Additionally, please add a detail outlining the critical root zones of each existing tree on the landscape plans. Ripley Response: See PDP application Comment Number: 3 03/22/2022: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP Please provide a landscape plan that meets the Land Use Code 3.2.1 requirements. This should include the existing tree inventory, any proposed tree removals with their locations clearly noted and any proposed tree plantings (including species, size, quantity, and method of transplant). The plans should also include the following City of Fort Collins notes: General Landscape Notes Tree Protection Notes Street Tree Permit Note, when applicable. These notes are available from the City Planner or by following the link below and clicking on Standard Plan Set Notes: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php Required tree sizes and method of transplant: Canopy Shade Tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped Evergreen tree: 6.0’ height balled and burlapped Ornamental tree: 1.5” caliper balled and burlapped Required mitigation tree sizes: Canopy Shade Tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped Evergreen tree: 8.0’ height balled and burlapped Ornamental tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped Ripley Response: See PDP application Comment Number: 4 03/22/2022: 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, 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 Response: See PDP application Comment Number: 5 03/22/2022: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP If applicable, please provide an “Existing Tree Removal Feasibility Letter” for City Forestry staff to review. Proposals to remove significant existing trees must provide a justification letter with specific details of the reasons for removal. For example, tree X removed due t grading; grading proposed to enhance storm water flow in this section of the development. This is required for all development projects proposing significant tree removal regardless of the scale 7 of the project. The purpose of this letter is to provide a document of record with the project’s approval and for the City to maintain a record of all proposed significant tree removals and justifications. Existing significant trees within the project’s Limits of Disturbance (LOD) and within natural area buffer zones shall be preserved to the extent reasonably feasible. Streets, buildings, and lot layouts shall be designed to minimize the disturbance to significant existing trees. (Extent reasonably feasible shall mean that, under the circumstances, reasonable efforts have been undertaken to comply with the regulation, that the costs of compliance clearly outweigh the potential benefits to the public or would unreasonably burden the proposed project, and reasonable steps have been undertaken to minimize any potential harm or adverse impacts resulting from noncompliance with the regulation.) Where it is not feasible to protect and retain significant existing tree(s) or to transplant them to another on-site location, the applicant shall replace such tree(s) according to City mitigation requirements. Ripley Response: See PDP application Comment Number: 6 03/22/2022: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP According to Land Use Code 3.2.1.(D)(c), canopy shade trees shall constitute at least (50%) of all tree plantings. Ripley Response: See PDP application