HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOWERHOUSE 2 - FDP220015 - 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/developmentreviewJanuary 13, 2023Roger
Sherman BHA Design111 S Meldrum, Suite 110Fort Collins, CO 80525RE: Powerhouse 2, FDP220015, Round Number 1Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside
reviewing agencies for your submittal of Powerhouse 2. 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 01/10/2023: 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 correspondencewith other reviewers and keep me informed of any phone conversations. Thank you!Response: Understood. Thank you.Comment
Number: 2 01/10/2023: 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].Response: Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 3 01/10/2023: 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.Response: Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 4 01/10/2023: 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.htmlResponse:
Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 5 01/10/2023: 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 possible.Response: Understood. Thank you.Comment Number:
6 01/10/2023: INFORMATION:Please resubmit within 180 days, approximately 6 months, to avoid the expiration of your project.Response: Understood. Thank you.Comment Number:
7 01/10/2023: INFORMATION: ANY project that requires four or more rounds of review would be subject to an additional fee of $3,000.00.Response: Understood. Thank you.Comment
Number: 8 01/10/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:All "For Final Approval / For Approval" comments need to be addressed and resolved prior to moving forward with the final documents
and recording of this project. I will provide a recording checklist and process information when we are closer to this step.Response: Understood. Thank you.Department: Planning ServicesContact:
Clark Mapes, 9702216225, cmapes@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 01/13/2023: Staff noticed that the r.ow. line shown on the site and landscape plans doesn't indicate
the new line provided in the development plan with its plat.Response: ROW line has been modified as requested on the site and landscape plans.Department: Historic PreservationContact:
Jim Bertolini, 9704164250, jbertolini@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 12/22/2022: INFORMATION:Site plan remains consistent with original plans, with minimaltono
overlap with Historic Influence Area for nearby historic resources (107 & 232 E Vine). Comments made by staff on 5/17/2022 remain valid. No Historic Preservation concerns.Response: Understood.
Thank you.Department: Engineering Development ReviewContact: Tim Dinger, , tdinger@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 01/05/2023: FOR APPROVAL:The costsharing
discussion around the crosswalk seems to be still ongoing. We will look to set up a meeting to negotiate and finalize the cost sharing for the sidewalk.Response:Thank you for setting
up the initial meeting. Our team is still pulling together all our information, so we will work with you to get that rescheduled soon.Comment Number: 2 01/05/2023: FOR BUILDING
PERMIT:The applicant may be required to reimburse the City for the construction of the frontage of N. College Avenue along the property’s frontage. The current cost per linear foot adopted
by the City of Fort Collins is $264/LF, but this cost is subject to change. This repayment would be required prior to the issuance of any building permits. Please contact the Transportation
Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF) Program Manager Marc Virata (mvirata@fcgov.com) for additional information or questions.Response:Per emailfrom Marc ViratadatedJanuary 24, 2023, the College
Avenue reimbursement is not required.Comment Number: 3 01/05/2023: FOR APPROVAL:The storm sewer outlet pipe that crosses Vine Drive to the south does not meet the minimum depth
requirement for utilities as stated in LCUASS. Per discussions during the PDP phase, the variance request should include a structural analysis of the pipe, signed and sealed by a professional
geotechnical engineer registered in the state of Colorado. The variance request must be completed prior to final plan approval. Once the variance request is approved, it must be listed
under note #48 in the general notes on sheet CS2. With the first submittal, the variance was submitted as a Water/Wastewater variance, when it should be an engineering variance for shallow
cover on a storm pipe. We are expecting to see the geotechnical analysis associated with this variance with the next submittal.Response:This variance is no longer needed with the new
siphon design.Comment Number: 4 01/05/2023: FOR APPROVAL:Please provide planview exhibits for the engineering variances that will help to visualize what is being requested
and where the variances would be applicable to.Response:We believe this may no longer be needed with the siphon design, but if you still feel it is helpful, let us know. As it stands,
the only variances being requested are Driveway spacing, flowline slope, and groundwater separation from bottom of pond. Oh, and the on-street parking that is requested below.Comment
Number: 5 01/05/2023: FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT:The DA information form is missing some necessary information. The "attest" field is blank, and needs to be filled in with a
person who will be the witness to Mike Freeman's signature. Additionally, under "Lender Name", you have marked not applicable. Does this mean that you are not getting a construction
loan, and you will finance the project yourselves?Response:The DA form has been updated and it included with this submittal.Comment Number: 6 01/05/2023: FOR APPROVAL:Providing
parking on an arterial street (Vine Drive) is not a LCUASS Standard, therefore a variance request will have to be submitted and officially approved. The City has already agreed to allow
the onstreet parking, but the variance is still required for official and recordkeeping purposes.Response:A variance has been provided.Comment Number: 7 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:The
rightofway vacation forms have been circulated throughout the applicable departments that are reviewing this project. There are several departments that do not support this vacation,
therefore we are no longer able to move this item forward to City Council. Please revise the plans and plat to reflect the ROW not being vacated.Response:The ROW vacation has been withdrawn
and the plans/plat updated accordingly.Department: Traffic OperationContact: Steve Gilchrist, 9702246175, sgilchrist@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 01/09/2023:
FOR FINAL APPROVAL:We will need more detailed signing and striping plans. Redlines have been provided. Please reach out if you have questions on the notes provided.Response:Redlines
have been addressed.Comment Number: 2 01/09/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:The memo and spreadsheet detailing the proposed cost share for the regional trail and crossing will need
further discussion. This is shown on the Trails Master Plan as a location for a grade separated crossing, but through the development review process we have moved to an at grade crossing
with a rectangular rapid flashing beacon. This provided considerable cost savings, and minimized the right of way that would be needed with an underpass. Given this change we feel
a larger proportional share for the crossing is warranted compared to what is outlined in the memo provided. The City would like a like to split the costs 50/50 with developer. We
can set up an outside meeting to discuss further and iron out the fine details.Response:the applicant will schedule a meeting with the city to discuss cost sharing following the 2nd
round FDP submittal.Department: Transportation PlanningContact: Seth Lorson, 9704164320, slorson@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:The
Type III bus stop requires a shelter and associated amenities. Please coordinate purchase and installation of shelter and amenities with RJ Glorso (rglorso@fcgov.com).Response:Thank
you for this information. We have communicated with RJ and will coordinate purchase and installation of these items during the construction process.Department: Erosion ControlContact:
Basil Hamdan, 9702221801, bhamdan@fcgov.comTopic: Erosion ControlComment Number: 2 01/05/2023: 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 disturbedarea.Based upon the area of disturbance
or this project is part of a larger common development, State permits for stormwater will be required should be pulled before Construction Activities begin.Response:Understood.Comment
Number: 3 01/05/2023: FOR APPROVAL:This project disturbs 3 or more acres so sequence sheets need to be to be provided on the erosion control plans. Please ensure that the
Erosion Control Plans provided include a individual sequence sheets in accordance with (FCSCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.3.2Response:Sequence sheets are now provided.Comment Number: 4
01/05/2023: FOR APPROVAL:The submitted Erosion Control Plans and report are inadequate and incomplete, it is not possible to review these since most of the information required is
lacking. Please review requirements as detailed 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
and meet these with future submittal; failure to do so will result in the rejection of any future submittal. Since not all required sequence sheets were provided comments are limited
and will change once all required materials are submitted. The Erosion Control estimate will also need to be updated with future plan additions/revisions.Response:The Erosion Report
was following the same format and content as the recently approved Bucking Horse Park. We have made some alterations to bring it in line with the Rudolph Farm information, which has
generally had minimal comments. If there are specific things that are missing, please let us know.Topic: FeesComment Number: 1 01/05/2023: INFORMATION:The City Manager’s development
review fee schedule under City Code 7.52 was updated to include fees for Erosion Control and Stormwater Inspections. As of January 1st, 2021, these fees will be collected on all projects
for such inspections. The Erosion Control Inspection fee is based on; the number of lots/building permits, the total site disturbance and the estimated number of years the project
will be active. Based on the proposed site construction associated with this project we are assuming 1 building permit and lot, 4.97 acres of disturbance, 2 years from demo through
build out of construction and an additional 3 years till full vegetative stabilization due to seeding. Which results in an Erosion Control Fee estimate of $1,974.06 . Please note that
as the plans and any subsequent review modifications of the abovementioned values change the fees may need to be modified. I have provided a copy of the spreadsheet used to arrive at
these estimates for your review. The fee will need to be provided prior to building permit issuance when the erosion control escrow is also deposited.The Stormwater Quality Inspection
Fee is based on the number of LID and other Water Quality Features that are designed for this project. Based on the submitted plans we identified 7 porous pavers fields ,4 bioretention
systems/rain gardens and 1 extended detention basin which results in an estimate of the Stormwater LID/WQ Inspection fee of $ 4,065. Please note that as the plans and any subsequent
revisions to the abovementioned values change, the fees may need to be modified. I have provided a copy of the spreadsheet used to arrive at these estimates for your review. The fee
will need to be provided prior to building permit issuance when the erosion control escrow is also deposited.Response:Understood. Thank you.Department: Stormwater FloodplainContact:
Claudia Quezada, (970)4162494, cquezada@fcgov.comTopic: FloodplainComment Number: 1 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Please add a note to grading/drainage plans stating that
all items requiring flood protection (transformers, yards, EV Charging stations, solar panel components, monument signs, elevator, HVAC, and other electrical and mechanical, etc.) will
be elevated or be floodproofed as required by Chapter 10 of City of Fort Collins Municipal Code a minimum of 24inches above Base Flood Elevation, also known as the Regulatory Flood Protection
Elevation (4966.61ft NAVD88).Response:The requested note has been added to both sheets.Comment Number: 2 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: In the past an itemized table (for each of
the structures) with the following information was requested: Effective BFE, RFPE, structure elevation, and freeboard. If floodproofed instead of elevated, then please note how and who
will certify. To help with permitting efforts, tabulating the structures and how they will be protected is beneficial for all parties involved. For example, monument signs (2) will be
elevated to RFPE; Elevator (1), will be floodproofed per FEMA Technical Bulletin. EV charging stations (5) will be elevated to RFPE.Response:This list is included with the 2nd round
FDP submittal, as requested. See file titled “EQUIPMENT LIST AND ELEVATIONS (Stormwater Comment 2)_Powerhouse2_FDP_Rd2.pdf”Comment Number: 3 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: PERMITA
separate meeting with floodplain staff is highly recommended to discuss timing of construction, storage options, and floodplain use permitting. It will be helpful for floodplain staff
to understand sequencing of construction to assist with permitting efforts.Response:Meeting occurred on 2-27-23 @ 1:00pm. Per discussion with City, this will be addressed with the Building
Permit/Floodplain Use Permit.Comment Number: 4 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: See redlines for minor comments to address.Response:Redlines have been addressed.Department: Stormwater
EngineeringContact: Matt Simpson, (970) 4162754, masimpson@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 0 01/10/2023: Begin General Stormwater CommentsResponse:No response
needed.Comment Number: 1 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: The applicant team has informed us that is a significant conflict with the proposed storm drain outlet due to an existing
electric encasement and FO ducts. An acceptable stormwater outfall solution must be figured out before submitting for FDP round 2 review. The project design team will need to present
other options to the City for consideration. Please contact me directly to follow up.Response: Thank you for the meeting with the design team and engineering staff. Per that meeting,
the project is now including a siphon outlet design that avoids the conflicts with existing utilities.Comment Number: 2 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:The drainage report and LID
map shows gravel pave being used to meet LID treatment requirements; this was not proposed during PDP review. Gravel pave is not a standard LID technique in the City. Further, during
PDP review I was verbally stated that the gravel parking would not count towards LID treatment requirements. Please revise the drainage design to meet the 75% LID treatment requirement
using City accepted methods.Response: While we strongly believe that the gravel should be considered an LID treatment method, we have modified the plan so that 75% of the impervious
areas are being treated without including the gravel parking areas.Comment Number: 3 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:All offsite easements will need to be executed and recorded before
or with thedevelopment project.Response:Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 4 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:A temporary construction easement (TCE) will be needed for the proposed
grading work on the offsite City Stormwater parcel, located at the northwest corner of the development site. Please provide a draft of this easement for our review.Response: The offsite
easement exhibit was provided with Round 1 and is provided again with this submittal.Comment Number: 5 01/10/2023: FOR INFORMATION: Variances – processing of the Stormwater
and WaterWastewater variances will be on hold until the stormwater outfall pipe redesign is worked out. We are willing to continue working on solutions for the gravity outfall pipe,
including reasonable concessions on criteria.Response:Understood. With the change to the siphon design, I don’t believe there are any variance requests remaining aside from the separation
from groundwater.Comment Number: 6 01/10/2023: FOR INFORMATION: There will be Stormwater items in the Development Agreement. I expect the DA draft to be available between
FDP rounds 2 and 3.Response:Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 7 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Please see redline comments on the drainage report, utility plans, landscape plans,
and plat. The redlines will be included with the final comment letter sent on Friday.Response:Redlines have been addressed.Comment Number: 8 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: I need
confirmation that this project will be obtaining the building permit and the CO from the City. Can you please provide confirmation from your end that the City will be providing the
building permit for this project?Response: This project will obtain a building permit from the City of Fort Collins.Comment Number: 9 01/10/2023: Begin Utility Plan CommentsResponse:
No response requiredComment Number: 10 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: The proposed offsite grading work on the City Stormwater parcel will require revegetation (located at the northwest
corner of the development site). Please show this on your Landscape Plans and on the Erosion Control Plans.Response:BHA- Revegetation note and hatching is now shown on the landscape
plan.Northern to add hatch on Erosion ControlComment Number: 11 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Please show the offsite temporary construction easements on the Utility Plans.Response:The
offsite easements are shown.Comment Number: 12 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Each type of stormwater inlet needs to be called out on the plans.Response:An inlet schedule is provided
in the plans.Comment Number: 13 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVALThe Utility Plan needs to provide specifications and details for the installation of the Snout in inlet OA1.Response:The
Snout and Extension are called out on the plans, along with the sump depth.Comment Number: 14 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Pond overflow and freeboard comments: a.Along the pond
overflow, provide a design profile (parallel) and cross section (perpendicular). b.Provide a detail for the spillway section, this needs to include a concrete sill defining the overflow
section. c.The overflow spillway may be set at the same elevation as the 100yr WSEL. The pond design must provide 1ft of freeboard measured from overflow crest to top of bank.d.The
variance request for reduced freeboard is denied.Response: The plans now include specific spot elevations and slope areas defining the emergency spill section. We believe this information
will provide what you are looking for with the sections, so we have not included those with this submittal since they are not typically part of a construction plan set. If you feel like
you still can’t ascertain the info you need, let me know and we’ll see what the best way is to do that.In order to keep the more naturalized look of the detention pond, the spillway
has been defined by the boulder retaining wall instead of a concrete sill. Specific spot elevations and dimensions are shown on the grading plan and drainage plan to ensure proper construction.Please
note that the spillway is actually set above the 100-yr WSEL, and the top of the pond embankment is above that. This leaves the 100-yr WSEL at 49Comment Number: 15 01/10/2023:
FOR APPROVAL: Label and delineate the 100yr pond water surface elevation and extents on the grading plan.Response:The 100-yr WSEL is hatched in the grading plan. For what it is worth,
we’d prefer to use a solid line or something other than the solid hatch for plan readability. Have you seen any other methods of delineating the 100-yr WSEL that weren’t a hatch over
the whole pond?Comment Number: 16 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Present the utility pothole locate information in the Utility Plan set.Response: Potholing info is shown in the
plans.Comment Number: 17 01/10/2023: FOR INFORMATION: The proposed drainage easement along the north rain garden overlaps into the Lake Canal ditch easement. Lake Canal will
be required to sign the Plat and Utility Plans before the City will approve. I recommend reviewing this issue with them in advance to confirm they will accept.Response:Rain garden design
and corresponding easement have been redesigned so the easements do not overlap. Refer to the Civil Construction Drawings and the revised Plat.Comment Number: 18 01/10/2023:
Begin Drainage Report CommentsComment Number: 19 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Provide HGL profiles for the Vine Drive storm pipes. The junction loss coefficients for need to
take the snouts into consideration. Please document and include in the calculations for the snout losses.Response:HGL’s are shown and Snout calcs are provided.Comment Number: 20
01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Provide inlet calculations for the Vine Drive stormwater inlets or show me if I missed them. Provide a section in the report body discussing the stormwater
inlet calculations.Response:Inlet calcs are provided showing that the 100-yr storm can be conveyed without overtopping Vine.Comment Number: 21 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: A weir
calculation for the detention overflow spillway needs to be provided in the drainage report or show me if I missed it. As a reminder, the pond overflow needs to be sized using the peak
100yr inflow rate with a maximum allowable flow depth of 6inches.Response:A weir calc is now included showing a 25’ wide spillway 6” deep that can pass 28 cfs.Department: WaterWastewater
EngineeringContact: Matt Simpson, (970) 4162754, masimpson@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL UPDATED:All existing water sewer services
need to be shown on the plans. Please see the included information about the Vine Drive water and sewer services.Response:The water taps that we are aware of are shown. Since there are
not improvements planned to either the waterline or sewer line, we believe this comment is resolved with the info shown. Please let us know if something else is needed though.Irrigation
Tap–We would like to explore the option of downsizing the 1.5” irrigation tap to a 1” tap. The justification for downsizing is that most of the proposed landscaping is native/drought
tolerant and seed irrigation zones will be turned off after the seed is established(could be turned on occasionally during very dry periods).With this approach, the long-term irrigation
water demand will be lower than it will be during the first 2-3 years. With a 1” tap, longer watering windows will be required during establishment.What information does the city need
to evaluate this request?Comment Number: 2 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL UPDATED:* The existing tap location(s) on the sewer main need to be located for the existing service(s)
at 620 N. College. The contractor will need to have these dye tested and confirmed prior to commencing construction.Response:See response to Comment 1.Comment Number: 3 01/10/2023:
FOR APPROVAL:A plan needs to be determined for what will happen with the existing Vine Drive sewer services. There may be as many as 5existing services to the south side of Vine Drive
along this stretch. Please see the redlines for more information. A meeting with Parks, Wastewater, and Development Review will need to be set up for further discussion.Response:See
response to Comment 1.Comment Number: 4 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL: The sewer main lining for the western 401feet of Vine Drive sewer main need to be shown on the plans.Response:
With the switch to the inverted siphon for the storm outfall, we understand this work is no longer needed.Comment Number: 5 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:On the irrigation plans
– please label the rain gardens. Do not run irrigation pipes through the rain gardens if it can be avoided. Do not run irrigation pipes through the 3inch water meter vault on the west
side of the building.Response:The rain gardens have been labeled on the irrigation plans and irrigation pipes are routed around the rain gardens, where possible. Small pipes are located
within the walled rain gardens on the south side of the building, and drip lines are extended to shrubs located the rain garden north of the parking lot.Irrigation piping was also adjusted
to avoid the water meter vault on the west side of the building.Comment Number: 6 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:The hydrozone plan needs to be included with both the Landscape Plans
and the Irrigation Plans.Response:A Hydrozone Plan was added to the landscape plans and was previously included in the Irrigation PlansComment Number: 7 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:All
offsite easements will need to be executed and recorded before or with the development project.Response:UnderstoodComment Number: 8 01/10/2023: FOR INFORMATION:There will be
Wastewater items in the Development Agreement.Response: Noted.Comment Number: 9 01/10/2023: FOR INFORMATION:For an estimate of water development fees please contact UtilityFees@fcgov.com.
These are due at the time of building permit.Response: Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 10 01/10/2023: FOR INFORMATION:Industrial Pretreatment Please note that all City
of Fort Collins Utility Customers are subject to City Code requirements for wastewater. These requirements include Section 26306 Wastewater Discharge Permit Requirements and Section
26332 Prohibitive Discharge Standards. A permit may be required depending on activities on the site; however, discharge standards apply to every customer, both large and small, regardless
of what activities take place on the site. Please contact Industrial Pretreatment, Industrial_Pretreatment@fcgov.com or (970)2216900, to discuss these requirements and how they apply
to this development.Response: Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 11 01/12/2023: FOR APPROVAL:Submit a water service sizing calculation (AWWA M22 preferred, but UPC also
accepted) with the round 2 submittal.Response:The water servicecalculation is included with this submittal and is in the AWWA M22 format. See file titled “WATER SIZING CALCULATION_Powerhouse2_FDP_Rd2.pdf”Department:
Light And PowerContact: Cody Snowdon, 9704162306, csnowdon@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:From the submitted C1 Form, the proposed
service of 4,000amp, 277/480v will require a 1500 kVA transformer. This transformer size will require a large pad design and installation will require the use of a crane. Please ensure
two of those pads will fit in the location shown on the plans with the required clearances for the larger transformer. Also, please rotate both pads to have the front side facing north.Response:
the site plan has been revised to show 2 larger transformers facing north. Curbs and parking were adjusted to make space for the larger transformers. 1 parking space was relocated. No
change to overall parking quantities. A potential future 3rd transformer or piece of electrical equipment is also shown just south of the College Avenue Emergency Vehicle Access.Comment
Number: 2 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:Our maps show a 3phase line running along the northern side of Vine Drive. With the removal of the existing switch cabinets and transformers,
this line will need to be reconfigured. Please see markups showing the relocation of that line section. This new trench will also serve as conduit to the new streetlights.Response:
The line is shown in the plans as redlined.Comment Number: 3 01/10/2023: FOR DCP:Please document the size of the electrical service(s) that feeds the existing property prior
to demolition of the building to receive capacity fee credits.Response: Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 4 01/10/2023: INFORMATION:If any existing electric infrastructure
needs to be relocated or underground as part of this project, it will be at the expense of the developer and will need to be relocated within Public RightofWay or a dedicated easement.
Please coordinate relocations with Light and Power Engineering.Response: Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 5 01/10/2023: INFORMATION:All utility easement and crossing
permits (railroad, ditch, floodplain, etc.) needed for the development will need to be obtained by the developer.Response: Please clarify…Is a floodplain crossing permit different that
a floodplain use permit? No railroad or ditch crossings are proposed with this development.Comment Number: 6 01/10/2023: INFORMATION:The service to the building will be consider
a commercial service; therefore, the applicant is responsible for installing the secondary service from the transformer to the meter(s) and will be owned and maintained by the individual
unit owner.Response: Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 7 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:Thank you for coordinating the meter location. A formal variance will be required to
place the meters internal to the building, but as discussed, Light and Power is currently in favor of this request from a highlevel understanding. Reference Section 8 of our Electric
Service Standards for electric metering standards. A link has been provided below.https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStandards_FINAL_18November2016_Amendment.pdfResponse:
A variance is included with this submittal. See file titled ESS VARIANCE FORM_Powerhouse2_FDP_Rd2.pdf”Comment Number: 8 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:PERMIT?Please provide a oneline
diagram and show the main disconnect size and meter sequencing. A copy of our meter sequencing can be found in our electric policies practices and procedures below.http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/buildersanddevelopers/developmentformsguidelinesregulationsResponse:We
will provide this when ready. Not currently ready since interior building programming is still in progress. Can this information be provided with the Building Permit?Comment Number:
9 01/10/2023: INFORMATION:For coordination with renewal energy, please contact John Phelan (jphelan@fcgov.com).https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/gorenewableResponse:
Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 10 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:Light & Power will require AutoCAD files of the Site Plan, Utility Plans, and Landscape Plans prior to the
Entitlement Process approval.Response: Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 11 01/10/2023: INFORMATION:Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and
any system modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this development. Please contact me or visit the following website for an estimate of charges and fees related
to this project:http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/buildersanddevelopers/plantinvestmentdevelopmentfeesResponse: Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 12 01/10/2023: INFORMATION:Please
reference our policies, construction practices, development charge processes, electric services standards, and fee estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/buildersanddevelopers.Response:Understood.
Thank you.Department: PFAContact: Marcus Glasgow, 9704162869, marcus.glasgow@poudrefire.orgTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 01/09/2023: FOR APPROVAL:FIRE LANE SIGN PLACEMENT
IFC D103.6.1; ROADS 20 TO 26 FEET IN WIDTH: Fire lane signs as specified in Section D103.6 shall be posted on both sides of fire apparatus access roads that are 20 to 26 feet wide.
All areas that are dedicated as Emergency Access Easement shall be signed as fire lane.Response: NorthernComment Number: 2 01/09/2023: FOR APPROVAL:FIRE LANE LOADINGFire lanes
shall be designed as a flat, hard, allweather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons. Private drives incorporating pavers as surface for fire lanes shall provide geotech information
confirming the paver design can handle fire truck loading. A note shall be added to the civil plans.Response:Note has been added to paver detail in Site Plan sheets and on the Paving
Plan.Comment Number: 3 01/09/2023: FOR APPROVAL:PREMISE IDENTIFICATION: ADDRESS POSTING & WAYFINDING Where possible, the naming of private drives is usually recommended to
aid in wayfinding. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible
from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be arabic numbers or alphabetical letters.
Numbers shall not be spelled out. The address numerals for any commercial or industrial buildings shall be placed at a height to be clearly visible from the street. They shall be a minimum
of 8 inches in height unless distance from the street or other factors dictate larger numbers. Refer to Table 505.1.3 of the 2021 IFC as amended. If bronze or brass numerals are used,
they shall only be posted on a black background for visibility. Monument signs may be used in lieu of address numerals on the building as approved by the fire code official. Buildings,
either individually or part of a multi building complex, that have emergency access lanes on sides other than on the addressed street side, shall have the address numbers and street
name on each side that fronts the fire lane.Response: Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 4 01/09/2023: FOR APPROVAL:FIRE APPARATUS VERITICAL CLEARANCEPlease note the height
of the covered parking canopies. If they overhang the EAE, 14 feet of clearance is required.Response:Understood. The proposed canopies do not extend into/over the EAE.Department: Environmental
PlanningContact: Scott Benton, (970)4164290, sbenton@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 01/09/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please include showy milkweed (Asclepias
speciosa) for butterfly habitat in the upland riparian seed mix. It has same wetland status as hemp dogbane.Response:Showy Milkweed has been added to the Upland Riparian Seed mix list.
Comment Number: 2 01/09/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Has the ditch company reviewed the landscaping plan? There are numerous trees and shrubs located in the ditch easement.Response:Yes,
Lake Canal referenced the PDP landscape plan in their Letter of Intent and they are in general agreement with the proposed landscaping.Comment Number: 3 01/09/2023: FOR FINAL
APPROVAL: RESTORATION AND WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN:Revegetation Schedule: seeding can be extended into the winter and early spring (March at the latest and weather dependent); Annual Monitoring:
brief weed management action item reports/memos will be needed prior to September 30th and need to be delivered to the planner, developer, and contractors to ensure timely action; The
annual monitoring section details the use of ocular cover measurements but line point intercept will be used for security release. Sometimes there are discrepancies between the two methods.Response:1)
Seeding schedule has been extended into March, as suggested. 2)A note has been added to the Annual Monitoring section regarding Action Item Reports and Memos. 3) Notes have been changed
to require line point intercept measurements.Comment Number: 4 01/09/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: PERMITLanguage regarding the protection and enhancement of the Natural Habitat
Buffer Zone will be included in the Development Agreement for this project. A security will need to be provided prior to the issuance of a Development Construction Permit that accounts
for the installation and establishment of the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone. Prior to the FDP approval please provide an estimate of the landscaping costs for the Natural Habitat Buffer
Zone, including materials, labor, monitoring for a minimum of three years, weed mitigation and irrigation. We will then use the approved estimate to collect a security (bond or escrow)
at 125% of the total amount prior to the issuance of a Development Construction Permit. The cost estimate is needed.Response:Understood. Thank you.Department: Park PlanningContact:
Missy Nelson, , mnelson@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 01/10/2023: INFORMATION: Both Park Planning & Development and Parks department comments will be provided
by Missy Nelson | mnelson@fcgov.comResponse: Understood. Thank you.Comment Number: 2 01/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:Please continue to coordinate with PPD in your talks with the Stormwater
issues as it affects the White Water Park and we'll need to evaluate once resubmitted.Response:We will continue to coordinate with PPD, as requested. A note was added to theLandscapePlan
requiring disturbed areas in the whitewater park to be restored using originally specified materials/vegetation.Contact: Russell Hovland, 9704162341, rhovland@fcgov.comTopic: Building
Insp Plan ReviewComment Number: 1 01/09/2023: Construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended. Current adopted codes are:2021 International Building Code (IBC) with
local amendments2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with local amendments2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with local amendments2021 International Mechanical
Code (IMC) with local amendments2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with local amendments2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with local amendmentsColorado Plumbing
Code & state amendments (currently 2018 IPC)2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of ColoradoCopies of current City of Fort Collins code amendments can be found
at fcgov.com/building.· Accessibility: State Law CRS 95 & ICC/ANSI A117.12017.· Snow Live Load: Ground Snow Load 35 PSF.· Frost Depth: 30 inches.· Wind Loads: Risk Category II (most
structures):· 140mph (Ultimate) exposure B or Front Range Gust Map published by The Structural Engineer's Association of Colorado· Seismic Design: Category B.· Climate Zone: Zone 5·
Energy Code: 2021 IECC commercial chapter. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: · Commercial occupancies must provide 10ft setback from property line and 20 feet between other buildings or provide
fire rated walls and openings per chapter 6 and 7 of the IBC.· City of Fort Collins adopted International Fire Code (IFC) and amendments to the 2018/2021 IFC require a full NFPA13 sprinkler
system per IBC chapter 9 or when building exceeds 5000 sq.ft. (or meet fire containment requirements).· Buildings using electric heat, must use heat pump equipment.· A City licensed
commercial general contractor is required to construct any new commercial structure.· Plans must be signed and stamped by a Colorado licensed architect or engineer and must be included
in the permit application.· Electric vehicle parking spaces are now required per local amendment to the IBC. See section 3604.· For projects located in Metro Districts, there are special
additional code requirements for new buildings. Please contact the plan review team to obtain the requirements for each district.Building Permit PreSubmittal Meeting: For new buildings,
please schedule a presubmittal meeting for any new commercial or multifamily building with Building Services for this project. PreSubmittal meetings assist the designer/builder by assuring,
early on in the design, that the new projects are on track to complying with all of the adopted City codes and Standards.Response: Neenan met with Russ Hovland on Thursday September
8th and Friday December 2ndDepartment: Technical ServicesContact: Jeff County, 9702216588, jcounty@fcgov.comTopic: Building ElevationsComment Number: 6 01/10/2023: FOR
FINAL APPROVAL:There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines.Response:Plans were updated.Topic: Construction DrawingsComment Number: 7
01/10/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:There are text over text issues. See redlines.Response: Redlines have been addressed.Comment Number: 8 01/10/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:There
is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines.Response: Redlines have been addressed.Comment Number: 9 01/10/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:There
are some notes that look like review comments, that should be removed. See redlines.Response:Redlines have been addressed.Comment Number: 10 01/10/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:Some
of the sheet titles in the sheet index do not match the sheet titles on the noted sheets. See redlines.Response:Redlines have been addressed.Comment Number: 11 01/10/2023:
FOR FINAL APPROVAL:Some of the sheet numbers in the sheet index do not match the sheet numbers on the noted sheets. See redlines.Response:Thanks for catching this. Plans have been updated.Topic:
EasementsComment Number: 12 01/10/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:There are some issues. See redlines.Response:Northern has provided updated easement exhibits.Topic: Landscape PlansComment
Number: 4 01/10/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:There are line over text issues. See redlines.Response:Plans updated with masked text.Comment Number: 5 01/10/2023: FOR FINAL
APPROVAL:There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines.Response:Plans updated with masked text.Topic: PlatComment Number: 1 01/10/2023:
FOR FINAL APPROVAL:Please make changes as marked. If changes are not made or you disagree with comments, please provide written response of why corrections were not made. Please provide
any responses on redlined sheets and/or in response letter. If you have any specific questions about the redlines, please contact John Von Nieda at 9702216565 or jvonnieda@fcgov.comResponse:Redlines
have all be addressed.Topic: Site PlanComment Number: 201/10/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:There are line over text issues. See redlines.Response:Plans updated with masked text.Comment
Number: 3 01/10/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines.Response:Plans updated with masked text.Department:
GISContact: Lauren Wade, 9703025962, lwade@fcgov.comTopic: GeneralComment Number: 1 01/05/2023: GIS has no comments at this time.Response: Thank you