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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTRIPLE CROWN SPORTS EXPANSION - MA220144 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS Page 1 of 20 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 April 15, 2022 Cathy Mathis TB Group Fort Collins, CO Re: 3930 Automation Way – Building Expansion Description of project: This is a request to expand existing building located at 3930 Automation Way (parcels #8731112002, 8731182001). The includes interior modifications to the existing 2-story building (19,299 sf) to infill an additional 2,400 sf to the existing 2nd floor. Add a 1-story structure to the north of approximately 2,400 sf. Add a raised viewing deck with bullpens underneath to the north of building addition of approximately 2,100 sf. The project site is approximately .31 miles south of Horsetooth Rd and .06 miles west of Timberline Rd. The site is within the Employment (E) zone district and the project would be subject to Minor Amendment (MA) and Basic Development Review (BDR). Please see the following summary of comments regarding 3930 Automation Way – Building Expansion. The comments offered informally by staff during the Conceptual Review will assist you in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. If you have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, please contact your Development Review Coordinator, Todd Sullivan via phone at 970-221-6695 or via email at tsullivan@fcgov.com. Comment Summary Development Review Coordinator Contact: Todd Sullivan, 970-221-6695, tsullivan@fcgov.com 1. 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! Page 2 of 20 2. I will provide you a roadmap specific to your development review project, helping to identify each step of the process. For more detailed process information, see the Development Review Guide at www.fcgov.com/drg. This online guide features a color-coded flowchart with comprehensive, easy to read information on each step in the process. This guide includes links to just about every resource you need during development review. 3. I will provide a Project Submittal Checklist to assist in your submittal preparation. Please use the checklist in conjunction with the Submittal Requirements located at: http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php. The checklist provided is specific to this Conceptual project if there are any significant changes to this project, please let me know so we can adjust the checklist accordingly. I can send an updated copy of the Submittal Checklist to ensure you are submitting the correct materials. 4. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/fees.php. I will provide estimated fees, which are due at time of project submittal for formal review. This is an estimate of the initial fees to begin the development review process based on your Conceptual Review Application. As noted in the comments, there are additional fees required by other departments, and additional fees at the time of building permit. The City of Fort Collins fee schedule is subject to change - please confirm these estimates before submitting. If you have any questions about fees, please reach out to me. 5. Submittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being the cut-off for routing the same week. Upon initial submittal, your project will be subject to a completeness review*. Staff has until noon that Friday to determine if the project contains all required checklist items and is sufficient for a round of review. If complete, a formal Letter of Acceptance will be emailed to you and the project would be officially routed with a three-week* round of review, followed by a formal meeting. When you are preparing to submit, please provide me with as much advance notice as possible. Thank you. Pre-submittal meetings can be beneficial to ensure you have everything for a complete submittal. Please reach out and I will assist in those arrangements. 6. As part of your submittal, 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 "Addressed", "Noted" or "Acknowledged". Each submittal needs to include the most current version of all documents. Please follow the Electronic Submittal Requirements and File Naming Standards found at Page 3 of 20 https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/files/electronic submittal requirements and file naming standards_v1_8 1 19.pdf?1566857888. Files are to be named PLAN NAME_PROJECT NAME_REVIEW TYPE_ROUND NO. Example: UTILITY PLANS_MY PROJECT_PDP_RD1.pdf 7. *Temporary Service Changes - City of Fort Collins Development Review To best provide thorough reviews and give 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 level adjustments. Currently, one additional week of review time will be added to all 1st and 2nd round submittals (increase from 3 weeks to 4 weeks). Lengths of subsequent rounds of review will be considered after each round of review. Also, Completeness Checks will be performed on all initial and Round 2 submittals during this time. Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Planning Services Contact: Will Lindsey, , wlindsey@fcgov.com 1. The expansion (both the building and deck) cannot encroach into the existing setback area or be constructed over the property line. A revision of the proposed site plan with a change to the building expansion area will need to be considered, or a replat of the properties will be required to combine the two parcels. RESPONSE: A replat of the two existing parcels is proposed within this submittal. 2. Please verify that the proposed expansion will not exceed 25 percent or 5,000 square feet of the gross floor area of the existing building. If it does, then the building and the parcel will have to be brought into full compliance with all applicable general development standards contained in Article 3 and the applicable district standards contained in Article 4 of this Code. RESPONSE: The proposed addition is 20.5% of the existing building gross area and does not exceed 5,000 s.f. (existing = 19,753 s.f. and the proposed addition = 4,052 s.f.). 3. An expansion or enlargement of an existing building that doesn’t result in the material increase of the building by more than 25 percent, but not to exceed 5,000 square feet, is exempt from minimum parking requirements. RESPONSE: The proposed addition is 20.5% of the existing building gross area and does not exceed 5,000 s.f. (existing = 19,753 s.f. and the proposed addition = 4,052 s.f.). 4. The minor amendment will need to include a landscape plan that meets the tree-stocking requirements and landscaping requirements of Section 3.2.1. Specifically, exposed sections of building walls that are in high-use or high-visibility areas of the building must have planting beds at least 5 feet wide placed directly along at least 50 percent of the Page 4 of 20 walls, except where pedestrian paving abuts a commercial building with trees and/or other landscaping in cutouts or planting beds along the outer portion of the pedestrian space away from the building. RESPONSE: A landscape plan is included. We have placed trees where we could to meet the full stocking requirements. Shrub beds are included as well. 5. Plans do not show any new rooftop mechanical equipment. The code requires that all existing and new rooftop mechanical equipment must be screened from public view from both above and below by integrating it into building and roof design to the maximum extent feasible. RESPONSE: Existing mechanical systems are ground mounted and will be relocated to the east side of the proposed addition, screened by the building from public view. 6. Please note that meters, vents, and other equipment attached to the building or protruding from the roof shall be painted to match surrounding building surfaces. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 7. If any new signs are proposed, please note that signage is not approved through the minor amendment process. Signage may be shown on plans for clarity, but the minor amendment does not provide approval of signage which will be applied for under a separate sign permit. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 8. Please note that applicants for minor amendments that result in the replacement or upgrade of 50 percent or more of the existing outdoor lighting fixtures at one time or incrementally within a 10-year period must submit a lighting plan for the entire development site that meets the requirements of this Section 3.2.4 and, if necessary to meet those requirements, complete a site lighting retrofit of the entire site. RESPONSE: Exterior lighting will be upgrade on less than 50% of the existing fixtures. Department: Historic Preservation Contact: Jim Bertolini, 970-416-4250, jbertolini@fcgov.com 1. INFORMATION: NO HISTORIC REVIEW REQUIRED: This proposal does not require historic review because there are no designated historic resources, or resources that are at least 50 years old and would require evaluation, on the development site or within 200 feet of the development site. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Tim Dinger, , tdinger@fcgov.com 1. 04/13/2022: No proposed structures can cross property lines, even if the property owner is the same for both lots. Either the building addition size or placement will have to be revised, or a re-plat will need to be done for the properties to make sure the proposed building addition does not cross a property line. RESPONSE: A replat of the two existing parcels is proposed within this submittal. 2. 04/13/2022: Lot One (the lot that contains the baseball field) appears to be covered by a Page 5 of 20 blanket utility and drainage easement. No permanent buildings or structures can be constructed on top of an easement, therefore a portion of the blanket utility and drainage easement must be vacated to accommodate the building addition. Information regarding easement vacations can be found online at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php RESPONSE: Lot line/easement are adjusted with these improvements. 3. 04/13/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Transportation Capital Expansion Fees are due prior to issuance of building permit. For more information, please visit https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/tcef.php. RESPONSE: 4. 04/13/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be replaced or restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense prior to the acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. RESPONSE: Noted. 5. 04/13/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: All public sidewalk, driveways and ramps, existing or proposed, adjacent or within the site, need to meet ADA standards. If they currently do not, they will need to be reconstructed so that they do meet current ADA standards as a part of this project. RESPONSE: Noted. 6. 04/13/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at: https://www.larimer.org/urban-area-street-standards-2021 RESPONSE: Noted. 7. 04/13/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary or required by the City for this project (i.e. drainage, utility, emergency access). This shall include the standard utility easements that are to be provided behind the right-of-way (15 foot along an arterial, 8 foot along an alley, and 9 feet along all other street classifications). Information on the dedication process, as well as deed templates, can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php RESPONSE: Noted. The existing road and utilities fit within the existing right of way and utility easements. There is an 8’ utility easement adjacent to the Automation Drive next to Lot 2 and a 9’ utility easement adjacent to Automation Drive next to Lot 1. All of the existing utilities are established in the road right of way or within easement so we are thinking it may not make sense to dedicate the extra 1’ of utility easement. See sheet C1.00 and the Plat. A new emergency access easement and Drainage/Utility Easement have been added to Lot 2 on the plat. 8. 04/13/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: Utility plans will be required, and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is finalized. Page 6 of 20 RESPONSE: Noted. 9. 04/13/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site. RESPONSE: Noted. 10. 04/13/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: LCUASS parking setbacks (Figure 19-6) apply and will need to be followed depending on parking design. RESPONSE: Noted. 11. 04/13/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: All fences, barriers, posts, or other encroachments within the public right-of-way are only permitted upon approval of an encroachment permit. Applications for encroachment permits shall be made to the Engineering Department for review and approval prior to installation. Encroachment items shall not be shown on the site plan as they may not be approved, need to be modified or moved, or if the permit is revoked then the site/ landscape plan is in non-compliance. RESPONSE: Noted. 12. 04/13/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: The development/site cannot use the right-of-way for any Low Impact Development to treat the site’s storm runoff. We can look at the use of some LID methods to treat street flows – the design standards for these are still in development. RESPONSE: Noted. 13. 04/13/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: Doors are not allowed to open out into the right-of-way. RESPONSE: Noted. 14. 04/13/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: Bike parking required for the project cannot be placed within the right-of-way and if placed just behind the right-of-way need to be placed so that when bikes are parked, they do not extend into the right-of-way. RESPONSE: Noted. 15. 04/13/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: Regarding construction of this site, the public right-of-way shall not be used for staging or storage of materials or equipment associated with the Development, nor shall it be used for parking by any contractors, subcontractors, or other personnel working for or hired by the Developer to construct the Development. The Developer will need to find a location(s) on private property to accommodate any necessary staging and/or parking needs associated with the completion of the Development. Information on the location(s) of these areas will be required to be provided to the City as a part of the Development Construction Permit application. RESPONSE: Noted. Department: Traffic Operations Contact: Spencer Smith, 970-221-6820, smsmith@fcgov.com 1. The proposed expansion does not generate additional traffic and will not require a Traffic Impact Study (TIS). Traffic Operations has no comments on the proposed project. Page 7 of 20 RESPONSE: Noted. Department: Stormwater Engineering – Erosion Control Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com 1. Information Only: No Comment from Erosion Control. Based upon the submitted Planning Materials it has been determined that this project; will disturb less than 10,000 sq. ft., is not proposed to be in a sensitive area, has no steep slopes (greater than 3H:1V) within or adjacent to the project, and is not part of a larger common development that will or is under construction. Therefore, no Erosion Control Material submittal is needed. If this project substantially changes in size or design where the above criteria now apply, erosion control materials should be submitted. Though the project at this time requires no erosion control material submittal, the project still must be swept and maintained to prevent dirt, saw cuttings, concrete wash, trash & debris, landscape materials and other pollutants from the potential of leaving the site and entering the storm sewer at all times during the project in accordance with City Code 26-498. If complaint driven or site observation of the project seems not to prevent the pollutant discharge the City may require the project to install erosion and sediment control measures. Nearby inlets that may be impacted by the pollutants, in particular dirt, should be protected as a good preventative practice and individual lots should be protected from material escaping onto the sidewalk. If at building permit issuance any issues arise please email erosion@fcgov.com to help facilitate getting these permits signed off. RESPONSE: We have included an erosion control plan. Site disturbance is still less than 10,000 sf. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com 2. Master plan and criteria compliance (site specific comment): - The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the ‘Fox Meadows Basin” Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual (FCSCM). The stormwater criteria manual is available on our website here: https://www.fcgov.com/utility-development - This site is also part of the ‘Collindale Business Park’ development and must conform to the drainage design of the approved development plans. RESPONSE: Noted. 3. Documentation requirements (site specific comment): - Since the existing buildings are to remain, a drainage letter will be required. The letter will need to document the existing drainage patterns, discuss the water quality measures being provided, and the four-step process for selecting structural BMPs. The letter will also need to address where the runoff generated by the new impervious area is going, any need to mitigate any additional runoff directed onto adjacent properties, and any need for additional detention storage. The drainage letter must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. - If there is an increase in imperviousness greater than 1,000 square feet construction plans are required and must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. Page 8 of 20 RESPONSE: Noted. Drainage letter submitted with 4 step process. 4. Imperviousness documentation (standard comment): The existing and proposed impervious areas need to be documented in the drainage report. Drainage requirements and development fees are based on new impervious area. An exhibit showing the existing and proposed impervious areas with a table summarizing the areas is required with the first project submittal. **Please note, the change in impervious areas needs to be determined from the previous approved plan as the base (existing) condition. Improvements made that are not reflected on the previously approved plan will need to be counted as new (proposed) impervious area. **The assumed impervious values should be documented from the drainage design of original subdivision. Please compare this amount to the existing onsite and proposed onsite impervious values. RESPONSE: Noted. Impervious areas exhibit is included with drainage letter. Proposed condition includes all improvements (including currently proposed) since previously approved items (original development) 5. Stormwater outfall (site specific comment): The stormwater outfall option for this site appears to be the existing drainage pond north of the site. RESPONSE: Correct, everything will outfall to the north. 6. Detention requirements (site specific comment): When improvements are proposed to an existing developed site and there is an increase in impervious area greater than 1000 square feet, additional onsite detention is required for runoff from new impervious surfaces. These new flows will need to be detained to the 2-year historic discharge rate. **For this situation, the drainage analysis will need to document the incremental impact to the detention pond as a result of the additional impervious area. The results of this analysis should be discussed with the Stormwater Review Group before proceeding. Please note that the City has landscaping requirements for stormwater detention ponds. These requirements can be found in the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual, Chapter 8, Section 3.0 and in Appendix B (Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines for Stormwater and Detention Facilities). RESPONSE: Impact to pond is discussed in drainage letter. Drainage improvements have been discussed city staff through design to ensure compliance with intent of city standards. 7. Water Quality and Low Impact Development requirements (standard comment): If the improvements create or modify greater than 1000-square feet of impervious area, stormwater quality treatment will need to be provided for the new or modified impervious areas. All new or modified impervious areas require stormwater quality treatment. In addition, the City requires the use of Low Impact Development (LID) methods to treat stormwater quality on all new or redeveloping property, including sites required to be brought into compliance with the Land Use Code. There are two (2) categories of LID requirements. Page 9 of 20 The development will need to meet one of the two following options: 1. LID with Permeable Pavers: When using the permeable pavers option, 50% of the new or modified impervious areas must be treated by LID methods. Of the new or modified paved areas, 25% must be pervious. 2. LID - without Pavers: 75% of all new or modified impervious areas must be treated by LID methods. This typically consists of a rain garden or bioretention system, but other options are allowed. The remainder of the water quality treatment can be accomplished ‘standard’ or LID water quality methods. Accepted methods are described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual (FCSCM), Chapter 7: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-gui delines-regulations/stormwater-criteria RESPONSE: We are providing water quality through a non-standard LID treatment similar to underground detention that will promote infiltration. We are providing an equivalent volume to treat all of the new impervious area, which includes impervious areas that were added after the originally approved plans. The infiltration will happen below ground and below an elevation that can gravity drain to the detention pond. Once the underground system of pipe and gravel is filled up, water will be allowed to come up to the surface through an inlet on the east end of the system. This will allow minor storms to infiltrate and major storms to continue across the ball fields. It’s important to the property owner that the ball fields stay dry as much as possible and the proposed system is similar in nature to the existing system that they have in place that has worked well for them for many years. We met onsite with Wes to discuss this layout with the property owner. 8. Detention drain times (standard comment): If there are any modifications to the adjacent detention pond the following will apply: Per Colorado Revised Statute §37-92-602 (8) that became effective August 5, 2015, criteria regarding detention drain time will apply to this project. As part of the drainage design, the engineer will be required to show compliance with this statute using a standard spreadsheet (available on request) that will need to be included in the drainage report. Upon completion of the project, the engineer will also be required to upload the approved spreadsheet onto the Statewide Compliance Portal. This will apply to any volume-based stormwater storage, including extended detention basins. RESPONSE: We have not included this at this time. Is this required based on the improvements that we are showing? 9. Inspection and maintenance (standard comment): If there are any modifications to the adjacent detention pond the following will apply: There will be a final site inspection of the stormwater facilities when the project is complete and the maintenance is handed over to an HOA or another maintenance organization. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for on-going maintenance of all onsite drainage facilities will be included as part of the Development Agreement. More information and links can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/stormwater-quality/low-impact-developement RESPONSE: Noted. Page 10 of 20 10. Fees (standard comment): The 2022 city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $10,109/acre ($0.23207/ sq. ft.) of new impervious area over 350 square feet. No fee is charged for existing impervious area. This fee is to be paid at the time each building permit is issued. Information on fees can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-develo pment-fees or contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416-4252 or UtilityFees@fcgov.com for questions on fees. Monthly fees - http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/rates RESPONSE: Noted. 11. Offsite Stormwater Flows (standard comment): The development will need to accept and pass any existing offsite flows. RESPONSE: Noted. 12. Drainage Easement Vacation (site specific comment): The adjacent athletic field has a blanket detention and utility easement. To allow the deck to extend into this area, a portion of the easement will need to be vacated to allow for the deck. However, the drainage easement must remain around the limits of the existing detention pond. RESPONSE: Noted. Changes to lot lines and easements are included with proposed improvements. Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com 1. Existing Water Infrastructure (site specific comment): There is an existing 8-inch water main in Automation Way with the following water services to both lots: - ¾-inch domestic water service to 3930 Automation Way (has allotment). - 6-inch sprinkler service to 3930 Automation Way - 1.5-inch irrigation water service to 3904 Automation way (has allotment) RESPONSE: UCDG Response: Noted. Domestic service is upsized to a 1” with proposed improvements. 2. Existing Sewer Infrastructure (site specific comment): There is an existing 8-inch sanitary sewer main in Automation Way with an existing sanitary sewer service to 3930 Automation Way. RESPONSE: Noted. 3. Service abandonment (standard comment): Any existing water and sewer services that are not planned to be reused with this project will be required to be abandoned at the main. RESPONSE: Noted, there are no services that will be abandoned. 4. Water conservation (standard comment): Page 11 of 20 The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these requirements can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards RESPONSE: Noted. 5. Water Allotment (site specific comment): a) The existing building (at 3930 Automation Way) is currently served by a 3/4-inch water service / meter. As part of this project, the development will need to ensure the water service and meter are appropriately sized for the fixtures in the building. The water service and meter for this project site will need to be sized based on the AWWA M22 manual design procedure. A sizing justification letter that includes demand calculations for maximum flows, estimated continuous flows, and annual usage will need to be provided as a part of the final submittal package for this project. Additionally, the existing water service currently has an allotment of 293,270 gallons per year associated with it. If you believe that your property may use more water than your assigned allotment, please contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416-4252 or UtilityFees@fcgov.com for more information or questions. **With the Minor Amendment, Utilities will re-calculated the required minimum water allotment for the building. This is based on square-footage and building use type. Please contact UtilityFees@fcgov.com for an estimate. RESPONSE: The domestic water service to the building will be increased in size to a 1” line based on appropriate city calculation standards and completed by Integrated Mechanical. b) The existing lot (at 3904 Automation Way) is currently served by a 1.5-inch irrigation water service / meter. A sizing justification letter that includes demand calculations for maximum flows, estimated continuous flows, and annual usage will need to be provided as a part of the final submittal package for this project. Additionally, the existing water service currently has an allotment of 1,955,106 gallons per year associated with it. If you believe that your property may use more water than your assigned allotment, please contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416-4252 or UtilityFees@fcgov.com for more information or questions. RESPONSE: The property will not use more water than the assigned allotment. 6. Landscape Plan and Hydrozone Table (standard comment): If Planning Department requires an updated Landscape Plan, then this will need to include an updated hydrozone table for outdoor irrigation that is broken out per tap. This is used to document the outdoor water budget and determine water allotment requirements. For more information, please see this webpage: www.fcgov.com/wsr-update RESPONSE: A hydrozone plan will be included at round 2. 7. Fees (standard comment): New or upgraded water and sewer services will require development and water supply requirement (WSR) fees, these are paid at building permit. Please contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416-4252 or UtilityFees@fcgov.com for more information or questions. Information on fees can also be found at: www.fcgov.com/development-fees RESPONSE: Noted. Page 12 of 20 Department: Electric Engineering Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tsiegmund@fcgov.com 1. Light and Power currently feeds this site out of a single phase pad mount transformer located in the parking area. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 2. Are changes to the electric capacity to the building anticipated with this project? If so, electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and any system modification charges necessary to feed the site may apply to this development. Please contact me to discuss development fees or visit the following website for an estimate of charges and fees related to this project: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-develo pment-fees RESPONSE: Acknowledged 3. Any existing electric infrastructure that needs to be relocated as part of this project will be at the expense of the developer. Please coordinate relocations with Light and Power Engineering. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 4. The City of Fort Collins now offers gig-speed fiber internet, video, and phone service. Contact John Stark with Fort Collins Connexion at 970-207-7890 or jstark@fcgov.com for commercial grade account support, RFPs, and bulk agreements. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 5. 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 RESPONSE: Acknowledged 6. Please contact Tyler Siegmund with electric project engineering if you have any questions at (970) 416-2772. You may reference Light & Power’s Electric Service Standards at: https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/electricservicestandards.pdf?1645038437 Reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our fee estimator at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Ben Oesterling, , boesterling@fcgov.com 1. INFOMRATION: City of Fort Collins Land Use Code [Section 3.2.1 (E)(3)], requires that to the extent Page 13 of 20 reasonably feasible, all plans be designed to incorporate water conservation materials and techniques. This includes use of low-water-use plants and grasses in landscaping or re-landscaping and reducing bluegrass lawns as much as possible. Native plants and wildlife-friendly (ex: pollinators, butterflies, songbirds) landscaping and maintenance are also encouraged. Please refer to the Fort Collins Vegetation Database at https://www.fcgov.com/vegetation/ and the Natural Areas Department’s Native Plants document for guidance on native plants: http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/nativeplants2013.pdf. RESPONSE: What little landscape we added will be low water usage. 2. INFORMARTION: Please clarify specific turf species on the Landscape Plan and the blend percentages to ensure the project water budget chart gets adequately calculated. RESPONSE: Turf mix is located on the landscape plan. 3. INFORMATION: The City of Fort Collins has many sustainability programs and goals that may benefit this project. Of particular interest may be: 1) Zero Waste Plan and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Assistance Program (WRAP) provides communication materials and on-site assessments to support recycling program. Also provides rebates for new compost programs: http://fcgov.com/recycling/wrap.php, contact Waste Reduction and Recycling Team at recycling@fcgov.com. 2) Solar Rebate Program offers up to $50,000 in rebates to Fort Collins Utility customers for the installation of solar PV: www.fcgov.com/solar, contact Rhonda Gatzke at 970-416-2312 or rgatzke@fcgov.com 3) Integrated Design Assistance Program offers financial incentives and technical support for new construction and major renovation projects. Must apply early in the design phase: http://fcgov.com/idap, contact David Suckling at 970-416-4251 or dsuckling@fcgov.com RESPONSE: Thank you. Department: Forestry Contact: Carrie Tomlinson, , ctomlinson@fcgov.com 1. 04/14/22: PRE-SUBMITTAL - Forestry Tree Inventory: If there are existing trees on site, please schedule an onsite inventory with City Forestry(ctomlinson@fcgov.com) to obtain inventory and mitigation information. This meeting should occur prior to the first round of PDP. Existing significant trees should be retained to the extent reasonably feasible. RESPONSE: A meeting was held and a tree inventory plan is included. 2. 04/14/22: INFORMATION ONLY 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: Page 14 of 20 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 RESPONSE: Landscape Plan is included. 3. 04/14/22: INFORMATION ONLY 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 detailing the reason for tree removal. This is required for all development projects proposing significant tree removal regardless of the scale 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. RESPONSE: Tree removal letter is included. 4. 04/14/22: INFORMATION ONLY Standard LUC standard for Tree Species Diversity states that in order to prevent insect or disease susceptibility and eventual uniform senescence on a development site or in the adjacent area or the district, species diversity is required and extensive monocultures are prohibited. The following minimum requirements shall apply to any development plan: Number of trees on site Maximum percentage of any one species 10-19 50% 20-39 33% 40-59 25% Page 15 of 20 60 or more 15% The City of Fort Collins’ urban forest has reached the maximum percentage of the following species. Ash (Fraxinus), Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthose: ‘Shademaster’, ‘Skyline’, etc), Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa), and Chanticleer Pear (Pyrus calleryana). Please note that additional species might join this list as we work through the review process. RESPONSE: Please see landscape plan. 5. 04/14/22: INFORMATION ONLY 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. Streetlight/Tree Separation: Canopy shade tree: 40 feet Ornamental tree: 15 feet Stop Sign/Tree Separation: Based on feedback from Traffic Operations, it is preferred that trees be planted at least 50 feet from the nearest stop sign in order to minimize conflicts with regulatory traffic signs. Driveway/Tree Separation: At least 8 feet from edges of driveways and alleys. Utility/Tree 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 RESPONSE: Utilities are shown. 6. 04/14/2022: INFORMATION ONLY Per Land Use Code 3.2.1.(D)(c), canopy shade trees shall constitute at least 50 percent of all tree plantings. RESPONSE: See landscape plan – there is very little new planting because this expansion is such a small area. 7. 04/14/2022: INFORMATION ONLY Canopy shade trees should be planted at 30-40’ spacing (LUC 3.2.1 (D)©) along street frontages. RESPONSE: There are no street frontages to plant. 8. 04/14/2022: INFORMATION ONLY Each landscape island should be 8’ in its smallest dimensions to allow for tree root growth (LUC 3.2.1 5©). RESPONSE: There are no new landscape islands. Page 16 of 20 9. 04/14/2022: INFORMATION ONLY Please adhere to the updated LUCASS standards and include proper parkway widths. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Department: Fire Authority Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2869, marcus.glasgow@poudre-fire.org 1. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS Fire access is required to within 150 feet of all exterior portions of any building, or facility ground floor as measured by an approved route around the perimeter. For the purposes of this section, fire access cannot be measured from an arterial road. Any private alley, private road, or private drive serving as a fire lane shall be dedicated as an Emergency Access Easement (EAE) and be designed to standard fire lane specifications. In addition, aerial apparatus access requirements are triggered for buildings in excess of 30' in height. Code language and fire lane specifications provided below. - IFC 503.1.1: Approved fire Lanes shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. When any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access, the fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension if the building is equipped throughout with an approved, automatic fire-sprinkler system. RESPONSE: Noted. Emergency Access Easements have been added to the paved parking lot area as shown on the Civil Construction Plans and the Plat. We have calculated that the northeast corner of the building will be approximately 185’ from either end of the emergency access easements. The building will be equipped with an approved automatic fire-sprinkler system. 2. FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to the design criteria already contained in relevant standards and policies, any new fire lane must meet the following general requirements: -Fire lanes established on private property shall be dedicated by plat or separate document as an Emergency Access Easement. -Maintain the required 20-foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot minimum overhead clearance. Where road widths exceed 20 feet in width, the full width shall be dedicated unless otherwise approved by the AHJ. -Access roads with a hydrant are required to be 26 feet in width. -Additional fire lane requirements are triggered for buildings greater than 30' in height. Refer to Appendix D105 of the International Fire Code. -Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons. -Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved turnaround area for fire apparatus. -Dead-end roads shall not exceed 660 feet in length without providing for a second point of access. -The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. Turning radii shall be detailed on submitted plans. -Dedicated fire lanes are required to connect to the Public Way unless otherwise approved by the AHJ. Page 17 of 20 -Fire lane to be identified by red curb and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. -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. RESPONSE: Emergency Access Easements have been added to the paved parking lot area as shown on the Civil Construction Plans and the Plat. Curb returns at the entrance to the parking lot on the west side of the building have been modified to meet the minimum 25’ inside radius for a 20’ drive lane. Dead end lengths are less than 150’. Fire lanes have been designated on the plans. 3. PREMISE IDENTIFICATION: ADDRESS POSTING & WAYFINDING Where possible, the naming of private drives is usually recommended to aid in wayfinding. Addresses shall be posted on each structure and where otherwise needed to aid in wayfinding. Code language provided below. - IFC 505.1: New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible, visible from the street or road fronting the property, and posted with a minimum of eight-inch numerals on a contrasting background. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure and best route. RESPONSE: The address for the building is existing. 4. FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS Fire alarm systems and smoke detection shall be installed as required by IFC Section 907.2.1 through 907.2.23. and provide occupant notification in accordance with IFC Section 907.5 RESPONSE: Acknowledged 5. AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AND FIRE CONTAINMENT The proposed building(s) exceeds 5,000 square feet and shall be sprinklered or fire contained. If containment is used, the containment construction shall be reviewed and approved by the Poudre Fire Authority prior to installation. RESPONSE: The building is equipped currently with a full NFPA 13 fire suppression system. The existing system will be modified to extend to the new building addition by a local design/build contractor. 6. KEY BOXES REQUIRED - IFC 506.1 and Poudre Fire Authority Bureau Policy P-13-8.11: Poudre Fire Authority requires at least one key box ("Knox Box") to be mounted in an approved, exterior location (or locations) on every new or existing building equipped with a required fire sprinkler or fire alarm system. The box shall be positioned 3 to 6 feet above finished floor and within 10 feet of the front door, or closest door to the fire alarm panel. Exception can be made by the PFA if it is more logical to have the box located somewhere else on the structure. Knox Box size, number, and location(s) to be determined at building permit and/or by time of final CO. All new or existing Knox Boxes must contain the following keys as they apply to the building: - Exterior Master - Riser room Page 18 of 20 - Fire panel - Elevator key if equipped with an elevator The number of floors determines the number of sets of keys needed. Each set will be placed on their own key ring. - Single story buildings must have 1 of each key - 2-3 story buildings must have 2 of each key For further details or to determine the size of Knox Box required, contact the Poudre Fire Authority. RESPONSE: An existing Knox box is in place. 7. WATER SUPPLY Hydrant spacing and flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. A fire hydrant capable of providing 1500 (1000) gpm at 20 psi residual pressure is required within 300 (400) feet of any commercial (residential) building as measured along an approved path of vehicle travel. For the purposes of this code, hydrants on the opposite side of arterial roadways are not considered accessible to the site. The nearest hydrant is located across Automation Way and appears to be within the required distance to the existing building. RESPONSE: UCDG Response: Noted, the existing hydrant is shown on the plans on the west side of Automation Way. We have calculated the distance to be 290’ from the southwest corner of the building. Minimum fire flow pressures should not be an issue on City water system. 8. EMERGENCY 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, public-safety 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 P15-510.1 RESPONSE: Acknowledged 9. PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL When 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.poudre-fire.org/online-services/contractors-plan-reviews-and-permits/new-b uilding-plan-review-application. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 10. CODES AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS This project was reviewed under the 2018 IFC and local amendments. Adoption of the 2021 IFC and local amendments is expected in early 2022. Page 19 of 20 - Copies of our local amendments can be found here: https://www.poudre-fire.org/programs-services/community-safety-services-fire-preventio n/fire-code-adoption - Free versions of the IFC can be found here: https://codes.iccsafe.org RESPONSE: Acknowledged Department: Building Code Review Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com 1. The north wall of the addition if closer than 10ft to the property line must be a fire rated wall with limited openings unless a common ownership agreement is submitted to Building Services for review. This must be signed and dated by the owner and Larimer County Clerk’s Office in order to build over/on a property line. This must be provided to Building Services for review before approval. The document must be visible when a title search on either property is done. NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION OVER PROPERTY LINE This notice is being recorded as a requirement of the Building Department of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado (the “City”) to allow the undersigned owner (the “Owner”) to obtain building permit(s). Owner holds title to the following described lots in the City of Fort Collins (the “Properties”). Owner has requested that a new structure be built over/on this common property line. The City approved such construction over/on the property line on the condition that this notice be recorded advising future owners that in the event the Properties are not held in common ownership in the future the existence of the structure may constitute a violation of the Building and Fire Codes currently adopted by the City and the Poudre Fire Authority and to remedy such violation the owners of the Properties If held in separate ownership may be required, in order to be in compliance with applicable codes, to remove the structure or bring the structure into Building Code compliance. RESPONSE: A replat of the two existing parcels is proposed within this submittal and all parts of the existing building and building addition will be setback 15’ from the new property lines. 2. The new deck cannot be built over the property line unless a common ownership agreement as described above is submitted for review. RESPONSE: A replat of the two existing parcels is proposed within this submittal and all parts of the new deck addition will be setback a minimum of 15’ from the new property lines. Pre-Submittal Meetings for Building Permits Pre-Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early in the design, that new commercial or multi-family projects are on track to complying with all of the adopted City codes and Standards listed below. The proposed project should be in the mid-design stage for this meeting to be effective and is typically scheduled before the Final Development Plan submittal. Applicants should be prepared to present site plans, floor plans, and elevations and be able to discuss code issues of occupancy, square footage, type of construction, and energy compliance method being proposed. Applicants of new commercial or multi-family projects should contact their Development Review Coordinator to schedule a pre-submittal meeting. Construction shall comply with the following adopted codes and standards as amended: Page 20 of 20 2021 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with local amendments 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with local amendments 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with local amendments 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with local amendments 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with local amendments 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with local amendments 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado 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 ll (most structures): * 140mph (Ultimate) exposure B or * Front Range Gust Map published by The Structural Engineer's Association of Colorado Risk Category l: 130mph (Ultimate) exposure B Risk Category lll & lV: 150mph (Ultimate) exposure B Seismic Design: Category B. Climate Zone: Zone 5. Energy Code Use: 1. Single Family; Duplex; Townhomes: 2018 IRC Chapter 11 or 2018 IECC Chapter 4 Residential Provisions 2. Multi-family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2018 015 IECC Chapter 4 Residential Provisions. 3. Commercial and Multi-family 4 stories and taller: 2018 IECC Chapter 4 Commercial Provisions. Current codes and amendments are effective as of January 12, 2019. Copies of the code amendments can be obtained at www.fcgov.com/building/codes.php or at the Building Services office.