HomeMy WebLinkAboutCNG SHOP EXPANSION - MA220136 - 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/developmentreviewDecember 09, 2022Blake
Visser CITY OF FORT COLLINS300 LAPORTE AVEFort Collins, CO 805212719RE: CNG Shop Expansion, MA220136, Round Number 1Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and
outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of CNG Shop Expansion. 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 9704162744 or via email at bbethuremharras@fcgov.com. Comment Summary:Department: Development Review CoordinatorContact:
Brandy Bethurem Harras, 9704162744, bbethuremharras@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 11/23/2022: 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!AcknowledgedComment
Number: 2 11/23/2022: SUBMITTAL: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. Comments requiring action should NOT have a response such as noted or acknowledged. You will need to provide references to specific project
plans, pages, reports, or explanations of why comments have not been addressed [when applicable].Will be addressed before hearingsComment Number: 3 11/23/2022: SUBMITTAL: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. Reach out to me if you would like a list of suggested
names.*Please disregard any references to paper copies, flash drives, or CDs.AcknowledgedComment Number: 4 11/23/2022: SUBMITTAL: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" (version 2016.1) or “PDFSHX (version 2017 and newer) in the command line and enter "0". Read this article at Autodesk.com for more on
this topic:https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/DrawingtextappearsasCommentsinaPDFcreatedbyAutoCAD.htmlAcknowledgedComment Number:
5 11/23/2022: SUBMITTAL:Resubmittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being the cutoff for routing the same week. When you are preparing to resubmit
your plans, please notify me with an expected submittal date with as much advanced notice as possibleAcknowledgedComment Number: 6 11/23/2022: INFORMATION:Please resubmit within
180 days, approximately 6 months, to avoid the expiration of your project.AcknowledgedComment Number: 7 11/23/2022: INFORMATION: ANY project that requires four or more rounds
of review would be subject to an additional fee of $3,000.00.AcknowledgedComment Number: 8 11/23/2022: 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 4 to 8 weeks prior to the hearing.AcknowledgedComment Number:
10 11/23/2022: FOR HEARING CITY PROJECTS:Development projects for which the City is the applicant shall be processed in the manner described in the Land Use Code, as applicable,
but shall be subject to review by the Planning and Zoning Commission in all instances, despite the fact that certain uses would otherwise have been subject to administrative review.
LUC 2.17AcknowledgedDepartment: Planning ServicesContact: Arlo Schumann, 9702216599, aschumann@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 12/06/2022: FOR HEARING:With
the parking areas being restriped, please provide a parking table with a current count for the new parking layout. Also provide dimensions for the stalls. Please indicate on the plan
the number and location of handicap stalls. At least one stall will need to be van accessible. Please include count and location of bicycle parking.Table has been includedADA stalls
will be addressed before hearingBicycle parking will be addressed before hearingComment Number: 2 12/06/2022: FOR HEARING:The trash/recycling enclosure needs to be adequately
sized, conveniently located, and easily accessible areas to accommodate the specific trash, compostable and recyclable materials and waste cooking oil needs of the proposed use per the
standards in 3.2.5. https://library.municode.com/co/fort_collins/codes/land_use?nodeId=ART3GEDEST_DIV3.2SIPLDEST_3.2.5TRREEN Acknowledged• The Community Recycling Ordinance (No. 109
2016) requires that all business and multifamily complexes subscribe to recycling service by the end of June 2021 that is at minimum 1/3 of their overall service capacity (total bin
capacity x number of weekly pickups, include both trash and recycling when calculating overall service capacity). In general recycling containers must be at least 50% the size of proposed
trash containers to meet this requirement. Please make sure proposed containers meet this requirement and that adequate space is provided in all enclosures.Additional info can be found
here: https://www.fcgov.com/recycling/communityrecyclingordinanceTrash enclosure will be addressed before hearingComment Number: 3 12/06/2022: FOR HEARING:The axonometric show
new rooftop mechanical equipment. Please keep in mind per LUC 3.5.1 (I) (6) All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view from both above and below by integrating
it into building and roof design to the maximum extent feasible.Please note per LUC 3.5.1 (I) (3) Conduit, meters, vents and other equipment attached to the building or protruding from
the roof shall be painted to match surrounding building surfaces.Mech screening will be addressed before hearingDepartment: Historic PreservationContact: Jim Bertolini, 9704164250,
jbertolini@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 11/22/2022: INFORMATION: NO HISTORIC REVIEW REQUIRED: This proposal does not require historic review because there are
no designated historic resources on the site and the nature of the project does not impact any historic resources that may lie on the development site or within 200 feet of the site.AcknowledgedDepartment:
Engineering Development ReviewContact: John Gerwel, , jgerwel@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 12/01/2022: FOR RECORDING:The Utility Plans only need a signature
block on the cover sheet.Revised so there is only a signature block on the coverComment Number: 2 12/01/2022: FOR RECORDING:Please include the current month and year on the
legal description on the cover sheet.AcknowledgedComment Number: 3 12/01/2022: FOR RECORDING:Please include the project benchmarks referencing the City of Fort Collin's datum
on the cover sheet.AcknowledgedComment Number: 4 12/01/2022: FOR RECORDING:The Traffic Signing and Pavement Marking notes are missing notes 1618, and the Storm Drainage notes
are missing note 4. See LCUASS Appendix E for the standard notes.Notes have been revisedComment Number: 6 12/01/2022: FOR RECORDING:For recording purposes, just keep the utility
sheets in the Utility Plans pdf.AcknowledgedComment Number: 7 12/01/2022: FOR HEARING:Please confirm that the driveways and sidewalks are meeting current LCUASS and ADA standards.
See standard drawing 707.1 and the street cross sections in LCUASS chapter 7.AcknowledgedComment Number: 8 12/05/2022: FOR HEARING:The ROW along wood needs to be clarified
in the plat or with a declaration of ROW. There are areas on the west side of Wood that are not within any dedicated ROW. Refer to the comments from Technical Services for specifics.Department:
Traffic OperationContact: Steve Gilchrist, 9702246175, sgilchrist@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 12/04/2022: FOR HEARING:TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY In lieu of a
formal Transportation Impact Study at this time, we would like the applicant to provide us with a letter or memo detailing the anticipated changes in the overall trip generation that
will occur with the expansion of the facility, and presumably the expansion of services that will be provided. Within this narrative please detail the number of trips that will be generated
by the expansion of services/facility including the number of daily vehicles utilizing these services, additional employees, deliveries, and any other traffic generated. Based on that
narrative we will determine if a formal TIS is required. Please reach out if you have any questions regarding this request.Please see the attached letter. A TIS is not anticipated.Department:
Erosion ControlContact: Andrew Crecca, , acrecca@fcgov.comTopic: Erosion ControlComment Number: 7 11/29/2022: INFORMATION: This project is located within the City's
MS4 boundaries and is subject to the erosion control requirements located in the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual (FCSCM), Chapter 2, Section 6.0. A copy of those requirements
can be found at www.fcgov.com/erosion .This project was evaluated based upon the submittal requirements of FCSCM.Based upon the provided materials we were able to determine a total disturbed
area.As this project is under an acre and not part of a larger common development an Erosion Control Report is not necessary in order to meet City Criteria.No Erosion Control Erosion
Control Escrow / Security Calculation will be needed.AcknowledgedFOR APPROVAL:Based upon the supplied materials, site disturbs more than 10,000 sq. ft. and/or meets one of the other
triggering criteria (sensitive area, steep slopes, or larger common development) that would require Erosion and Sediment Control Materials to be submitted. Please provide an erosion
control plan for 'Final Plan or Approval Submittal'. This project disturbs under 3 acres so only a sequence chart needs to be provided on the erosion control plans. Please ensure that
the Erosion Control Plans provided include a sequence chart in accordance with (FCSCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.3.2)Sequencing included in erosion control planFEES:At this time Erosion Control
Inspection Fees appear to not be applicable. If the designs change to the point to require erosion control inspections will need the number of lots, total site disturbance, estimated
months of construction from demo to full build out, and whether the site will be seeded an irrigated or just sod per the landscape plan to make for a quick update to the fees.AcknowledgedAt
this time Stormwater Inspection Fees appear to not be applicable, if for some reason the designs change please provide updated list of Stormwater LID/WQ devices that are being used so
that we may quickly update the fees."AcknowledgedComment Number: 8 11/29/2022: FOR HEARING:Standard erosion notes are from pre2018 standards and need to be updated to current
standards which can be found at www.fcgov.com/erosionFCSCM Appendix FNotes addedComment Number: 9 11/29/2022: FOR HEARING:For Final Acceptance: app plans must be stamped by
a licensed P.E. per FCSCM Chapter 2 Sec 6.1.3Plans will be stamped upon final approvalComment Number: 10 11/29/2022: FOR HEARING:For Final Acceptance: please provide a sequence
chart on the erosion control plan per FCSCM Chapter 2 Sec 6.1.3.2Sequence chart providedDepartment: Stormwater EngineeringContact: Stephen Agenbroad, , sagenbroad@fcgov.comTopic:
GeneralComment Number: 1 11/22/2022: FOR HEARING:The city prefers that alternatives to riprap are used in construction of stormwater infrastructure. These consist of Turf
Reinforcement Mats, Geotextiles, or Articulating Concrete Blocks. At a minimum the city requires that all riprap used should be buried with 46 inches of topsoil.Riprap removed from rain
gardenComment Number: 2 11/22/2022: FOR HEARING:For Minor Amendments, we are only concerned with added impervious when it comes to stormwater requirements. If the NET impervious
area added exceeds 1000 sf then LID methods must be used to treat 75% of new impervious runoff. ALRevised in the drainage reportComment Number: 3 11/22/2022: FOR HEARING: Please
use city made details, these can be found at the following link :https://records.fcgov.com/WebLink/.City details included where appropriateComment Number: 4 11/22/2022: FOR
HEARING:Please use forebays for the inlets to the rain garden. Please include details and design calcs for them as well.Forbays includedComment Number: 5 11/22/2022: FOR HEARING:Since
the proposed rain garden and the pipe connecting it with the detention pond are conveying 100yr flows, they will both need a drainage easement dedicated to the city.Easement linework
included for reviewComment Number: 6 11/22/2022: FOR HEARING:Please see redlines for more comments.Acknowledged Comment Number: 7 12/06/2022: FOR APPROVAL:It appears
that you used the Mile High Flood District methods for hydrologic and detention sizing calculations. Please review Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual and use our methods of hydrologic
and detention sizing calculations. This will help resolve a lot of the redlines left in the report.UD BMP added with a note stating that the 1.2 times WQCV is met per criteriaDepartment:
WaterWastewater EngineeringContact: Stephen Agenbroad, , sagenbroad@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 11/22/2022: FOR HEARING:It appears that there is a water
quality testing station on the property. Please verify its location on the property and call it out on design plans.Will be addressed before hearingDepartment: PFAContact: Marcus Glasgow,
9704162869, marcus.glasgow@poudrefire.orgTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 12/06/2022: FOR HEARING:FIRE LANES Any private alley, private road, or private drive serving
as a fire lane shall be dedicated as an Emergency Access Easement (EAE). This easement dedication shall be shown on the provided Plat.Will be addressed before hearingComment Number:
2 12/06/2022: FOR HEARING:CNG STORAGE Will this new addition provide new fuel dispensing or fuel storage?No fueling, refueling, de-fueling or storage is done on siteComment
Number: 3 12/06/2022: PERMITING: FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS Any alteration to fire alarm systems and smoke detection will require a separate permit. These systems shall
comply with IFC Section 907.2.1 through 907.2.23. and provide occupant notification in accordance with IFC Section 907.5AcknowledgedComment Number: 4 12/06/2022: FOR HEARING:AUTOMATIC
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM The existing building is protected with a fire sprinkler system. This fire sprinkler system must be extended into the addition and designed in accordance with
NFPA 13 requirements. A separate permit shall be required.AcknowledgedComment Number: 5 12/06/2022: FOR HEARING:FIRE LANE SIGNS The limits of the fire lane shall be fully
defined. Fire lane sign locations should be indicated on future plan sets. Refer to LCUASS detail #1418 & #1419 for sign type, placement, and spacing. Appropriate directional arrows
required on all signs. Posting of additional fire lane signage may be determined at time of fire inspection. Code language provided below. IFC D103.6: Where required by the fire code
official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING FIRE LANE signs complying with Figure D103.6. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches wide
by 18 inches high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by Section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2.Revised
and details addedComment Number: 6 12/06/2022: PERMITING: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.poudrefire.org/onlineservices/contractorsplanreviewsandpermits/newbuildingplanreviewapplication.AcknowledgedComment
Number: 7 12/06/2022: INFORMATION – CODES AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS Poudre Fire Authority has adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC). Development plans and building plan
reviews shall be designed according to the adopted version of the fire code as amended. Copies of our current local amendments can be found here: https://www.poudrefire.org/programsservices/communitysafetyservicesfireprevention/firecodeadoption
Free versions of the IFC can be found here: https://codes.iccsafe.orgAcknowledgedDepartment: Light And PowerContact: Austin Kreager, 9702246152, akreager@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment
Number: 1 11/30/2022: INFORMATION: Thank you for working with me offline. I look forward to continuing to work together.AcknowledgedDepartment: Technical ServicesContact:
Jeff County, 9702216588, jcounty@fcgov.comTopic: Construction DrawingsComment Number: 2 12/06/2022: FOR HEARING:Please revise the subtitle as marked. See redlines.AcknowledgedComment
Number: 3 12/06/2022: FOR HEARING:Please change the benchmarks to some that are close to your project site.Benchmarks will be addressed before hearingTopic: GeneralComment
Number: 4 12/06/2022: FOR HEARING:There are line over text issues. See redlines.AcknowledgedTopic: PlatComment Number: 1 12/06/2022: FOR HEARING: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.comAcknowledged, please see the corrected PlatDepartment:
Environmental PlanningContact: Scott Benton, (970)4164290, sbenton@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 12/05/2022: FOR HEARING: Due to the proximity to the Poudre
River, please ensure that light fixtures are shielded, <3000K, and meet all requirements stipulated by LUC3.2.4.Thank you for the comment. As denoted on the BDR drawings the fixtures
are fully compliant with LUC 3.2.4. Department: ForestryContact: Freddie Haberecht, , fhaberecht@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 12/05/2022: PRIOR TO NEXT
SUBMITTAL :Forestry Tree Inventory Please scheduled an on site meeting with City Forestry (fhaberecht@fcgov.com) to obtain tree inventory and mitigation information. Please note that
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.Met on-site with Freddie on 12/21/2022 and it was determined that a tree inventory, tree mitigation, existing tree removal
feasibility letter, and landscape plan are not required for this projectComment Number: 2 12/05/2022: FOR HEARING: 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.Met on-site with Freddie on 12/21/2022 and it was determined that a tree inventory, tree mitigation,
existing tree removal feasibility letter, and landscape plan are not required for this projectComment Number: 3 12/05/2022: FOR HEARING: 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.phpMet
on-site with Freddie on 12/21/2022 and it was determined that a tree inventory, tree mitigation, existing tree removal feasibility letter, and landscape plan are not required for this
projectComment Number: 4 12/05/2022: FOR HEARING: 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 siteMaximum percentage of any one species10 19 50%20 39 33%40 59
25%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.Met on-site with Freddie on 12/21/2022 and it was determined that a tree inventory, tree mitigation, existing tree removal feasibility letter, and landscape
plan are not required for this projectComment Number: 5 12/05/2022: INFORMATION:Tree Planting Standards. All developments shall establish groves and belts of trees along all
city streets, in and around parking lots, and in all landscape areas that are located within fifty (50) feet of any building or structure in order to establish at least a partial urban
tree canopy. Full tree stocking shall mean formal or informal groupings of trees planted according to the following spacing dimensions:Tree TypeMinimum/Maximum SpacingCanopy shade Trees
30' 40'Coniferous evergreens 20' 30'Ornamental trees 20' 30'Exact locations and spacing may be adjusted at the option of the applicant to support patterns of use, views and
circulation as long as the minimum tree planting requirement is met.Met on-site with Freddie on 12/21/2022 and it was determined that a tree inventory, tree mitigation, existing tree
removal feasibility letter, and landscape plan are not required for this project