HomeMy WebLinkAboutTRIPLE CROWN SPORTS EXPANSION - MA220144 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 3 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS
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Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6689
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov.com/developmentreview
March 05, 2023
Cathy Mathis
TB Group
444 Mountain Avenue
Berthoud, CO 80513
RE: Triple Crown Sports Expansion, MA220144, Round Number 2
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of Triple Crown Sports Expansion. If you have questions about
any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through
your Development Review Coordinator, Todd Sullivan via phone at 970-221-6695 or via
email at tsullivan@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Todd Sullivan, 970-221-6695, tsullivan@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 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!
RESPONSE:
Comment Number: 2
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.
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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:
Comment Number: 3
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.pdf
File 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:
Comment Number: 4
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/sfdcarti
cles/sfdcarticles/Drawing-text-appears-as-Comments-in-a-PDF-created-by-AutoCAD.html
RESPONSE:
Comment Number: 5
SUBMITTAL:
Resubmittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being
the cut-off for routing the same week. When you are ready to resubmit your
plans, please notify me with as much advanced notice as possible.
RESPONSE:
Comment Number: 6
INFORMATION:
Please resubmit within 180 days, approximately 6 months, to avoid the
expiration of your project.
RESPONSE:
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Comment Number: 7
02/28/2023: INFORMATION:
ANY project that requires four or more rounds of review would be subject to an
additional fee of $3,000.00.
RESPONSE:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Jill Baty, , jbaty@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
02/24/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Please locate your handicap parking spaces
as close as possible to the nearest accessible building entrance, using the
shortest possible accessible route of travel, per Land Use Code Section
3.2.2(K)(5)(b). Please ensure that no pedestrian walkways are located behind a
parking space. For safety reasons, we never want a situation where we are
directing pedestrians to move through an area where a car might be backing up.
RESPONSE: Handicap spaces have been relocated as the existing stalls are very steep and do not meet
ADA standards. The proposed location provides the nearest possible accessible route from a grading
perspective without major reconstruction of the parking lot. Sidewalks and striping have been adjusted to
remove path from behind parking stalls.
Comment Number: 2
02/24/2023: FOR INFORMATION: Thank you for providing 2 handicap parking
spaces. Per Land Use Code Section 3.2.2(K)(5)(a) and 3.2.2(K)(5)(d), you
could gain back some width for standard parking spots by reducing what you
are providing here. What you are showing here is two 11-foot wide spots with a
12-foot wide access aisle. This adds up to a space that is approximately 36
feet wide. Your minimum requirement would be: one 8-foot wide spot with an
8-foot wide access aisle plus one 13-foot wide spot. This would add up to a
space that is 29 feet wide. Another, more easily accessible option for users of
the spaces, might be directly adjacent to the south side of the building.
RESPONSE: Proposed ADA stalls are 8’ wide and all other restriped parking stalls are 9’ wide; See sheet
C2.01.
Comment Number: 3
02/24/2023: FOR INFORMATION: As noted on the site plan, this project is
exempt from meeting minimum parking requirements. For your information, the
proposed project, if it had been new construction, would be required to provide
on the scale of 60 to 70 parking spaces. This plan proposes to provide 40
spaces and it is likely that parking will continue to be an issue for your customers.
However, your proposal indicates parking spaces that are 13- feet wide. The
minimum width required for parking spaces in the Land Use Code is 9-feet
wide. If you were to adjust the widths of these spaces, you would easily be able
to provide more on-site parking to your customers. You could add somewhere
around 15 or 17 spots by making the stalls narrower.
Additionally, or alternatively, it could be worth exploring entering into a parking
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agreement with one of the neighbors adjacent to this site.
RESPONSE: All stalls as shown meet minimum standard dimensions and are 17’x9’.
Comment Number: 4
02/24/2023: FOR APPROVAL: It appears that this proposal will add some
outdoor lighting. If this is the case, please include a lighting plan indicating
current outdoor lighting and any changes to that. Please show that your new
lighting complies with the standards in Section 3.2.4 of the Land Use Code, and
show BUG ratings for any new lighting.
RESPONSE:
Comment Number: 5
02/24/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Please indicate on the site plan where the trash and recycling
enclosures are located and show compliance with Section 3.2.5 of the Land Use Code.
RESPONSE:
Comment Number: 6
02/28/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Please provide more information regarding the
shed on the east side of the building. It needs to be shown on the building elevations.
Is it enclosed on any side or is it only roof? It appears to be built in a storm drainage easement that may
convey flows during a 100-year flood event.
RESPONSE:
Comment Number: 7
02/28/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Please clarify whether the fence crossing the
parking lot on the south side of the building will be kept or removed.
RESPONSE:
Comment Number: 8
03/01/2023: FOR APPROVAL: There are no plans to widen Timberline Road
prior to 2040. As such, the applicant is responsible for maintaining the strip of
parkway along Timberline. This could require installing irrigation in this area. At
a minimum, there must be 50% live plant ground coverage at the time of plant
maturity and tree canopies do not count towards the calculation. Please include
a landscaping and irrigation plan for this area.
RESPONSE:
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Tim Dinger, , tdinger@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4
02/28/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
On the east side of the building, you have a shed that is located within a
drainage and utility easement. No permanent structures or overhangs are
allowed within an easement. I see that the easement was recorded previously,
and the shed is existing. When was the shed constructed, and is there a
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building permit for it? If so, please provide the building permit number, The
easement was recorded as a part of the Collindale Business Park Second
Filing, recorded in February 1993 (reception number 19930009095). Either the
easement must be vacated where the footprint of the shed and overhang are, or
the shed and overhang must be removed. The possible vacation of the
easement would have to be reviewed by all of the departments of the City, and
the presence of the drainage pan may prevent us allowing the easement to be vacated.
RESPONSE: The roof will be removed.
Comment Number: 5
03/01/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please provide the building permit for the existing shed on the east side of the
property. If there is no building permit, then the structure may have been
constructed illegally and may have to be removed or permitted retroactively.
RESPONSE: The structure will be removed.
Department: Stormwater Engineering – Erosion Control
Contact: Andrew Crecca, , acrecca@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 5
02/17/2023: "Information Only:
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.
RESPONSE: Noted.
Comment Number: 6
02/17/2023: For Approval or Final Plan:
Please see the returned redlines and update erosion control plan.
Based upon the supplied materials, an Erosion Control Escrow Calculation will
need to be provided. Please submit an Erosion Control Escrow / Security
Calculation based upon the accepted Erosion Control Plans to meet City
Criteria (FCDCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.5) at time of Final Plan or Approval Submittal.
RESPONSE: Erosion Control Plan updated per redlines received. Erosion control escrow calculations has
been provided.
Comment Number: 7
02/17/2023: Fees:
The City Manager’s development review fee schedule under City Code 7.5-2
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
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inspections. The Erosion Control fees are based on; the number of lots, the total
site disturbance, the estimated number of years the project will be active.
Based on the proposed site construction associated with this project we are
assuming 1 lots, 0.39 acres of disturbance, 1 years from demo through build out
of construction and an additional 0.50 years till full
vegetative stabilization due to seeding. Which results in an Erosion Control Fee
estimate of $846.56. Please note that as the plans and any subsequent review
modifications of the above-mentioned values change the fees may need to be
modified. I have provided a copy of the spreadsheet used to arrive at these
estimates for you to review. Please respond to this comment with any changes
to these assumed estimates and why, so that we may have a final fee estimate
ready for this project. The fee will need to be provided at the time of erosion control escrow.
The Stormwater Inspection Fees are based on the number of LID/WQ Features
that are designed for on this project. Based on the plans we identified 0 number
of porous pavers, 1 number of bioretention/level spreaders, 0 number of
extended detention basins, and 0 number of underground treatments, results in
an estimate of the Stormwater LID/WQ Inspection fee to be $ $315.00 . Please
note that as the plans and any subsequent review modifications of the
above-mentioned values change the fees may need to be modified. I have
provided a copy of the spreadsheet used to arrive at these estimates for you to review.
Please respond to this comment with any changes to these assumed estimates
and why, so that we may have a final fee estimate ready for this project. The fee will
need to be provided at the time of erosion control escrow. "
RESPONSE: Noted. The assumptions listed above are accurate.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Stephen Agenbroad, , sagenbroad@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
02/22/2023: FOR APPROVAL-UPDATE
Is there any reason the domed grate couldn’t be pushed north? The horizontal
spacing is required for any maintenance to occur without disturbing the other
utility. Since both of these lines are private, I would be ok with 6ft of spacing
between the two utilities. The spacing between the two should be shown on the
utility plans for review.
01/03/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
The city requires a horizontal spacing of 10ft between stormwater and other
utilities. The 24-inch nyloplast pipe with a domed grate is less than 5ft from the
existing electric line.
RESPONSE: Layout has been revised to provide 6’ separation.
Comment Number: 2
02/22/2023: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATE
Please add a note as to when the pipe will switch to the perforated pvc pipe in
the storm line profile. Please also update the lengths of the pipe to detail how
long the perforate pipe section should be.
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01/03/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
On the storm line profile, please show when the 8-inch pvc pipe becomes
perforated for the permeable drainage section.
RESPONSE: Note and dimensions added in storm profile.
Comment Number: 4
02/22/2023: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATE
It appears that my redlines from round 1 of review had a mistake in them
regarding how to calc the C_100 yr for the time of concentration calcs. While
time of concentration does need to be separated between the 2yr and the 100yr
flows, the method to calculate the C_100yr was incorrect. The C_100yr=
C_2yr*Cf, where Cf is 1.25. Therefore, the C_100yr=0.83 found in the runoff
coefficient calculations should be what is used for the TOC calcs. I apologize for
my mistake, and the confusion regarding my redlines. Please feel free to reach
out to me using 970-221-6339 or sagenbroad@fcgov.com for further discussion.
01/03/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please see the redlines for more comments.
RESPONSE: Noted. We believe the C100 has been calculated correctly and we have used this value of
0.83.
Comment Number: 8
03/02/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please analyze the existing shed and determine if it has any impacts on
drainage in the existing 20-ft easement. If negligible impact is found please
rededicate the easement in the area and add a height limit to exclude the shed.
If substantial impact is found please reach out to me at 970-221-6339 or at
sagenbroad@fcgov.com for further requirements.
RESPONSE: The shed will be removed.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Stephen Agenbroad, , sagenbroad@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
02/23/2023: INFORMATION ONLY:
The irrigation plan proved that less than 30,000 gal/year will be used by this lot;
therefore, no separate irrigation tap for this property will be necessary. As a
reminder, due to the upsizing of the water service the water supply requirements
will be reevaluated for the site and fees will be due before a building permit will
be issued. Please contact Utility Fees at UtilityFees@fcgov.com for further clarification.
01/03/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
The water service is proposed to be upsized, therefore under City Municipal
Code Chapter 26, Article III, Division 5 the water supply fees may need to be
recalculated. Please contact Utility Fees at UtilityFees@fcgov.com for further clarification.
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According to City Ordinance 119 2021, upsizing your water service would
require a separate irrigation tap to be added to the property.
RESPONSE: Noted.
Comment Number: 2
02/23/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
When upsizing a water service, the city requires that the old service to be
abandoned at the main and for the new service to be tapped at least 3 feet
away from the abandonment. The new service will need to be located south of
the existing service as there has been frequent main breaks to the north of the
existing water service.
RESPONSE: The layout has been revised to show the new tap 3’ south of the existing.
Comment Number: 3
02/23/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
The new curb stop will need to be shown on the plans and it will need to be
placed within the ROW or the 9 ft utility easement. Please move the water meter
outside of the utility easement since it is privately owned.
RESPONSE: Curb stop has been added and labeled within the ROW. Meter location has been updated to
be outside of the utility easement.
Comment Number: 4
02/23/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
The proposed water service is allowed to be in the same trench as the fire
service line, but a minimum of 3 ft of horizontal spacing must be provided. The
location of the existing water service seems to be closer to the fire service than
what our systems show. Our systems show roughly 10 ft of separation between
the services. Regardless please show the appropriate horizontal spacing
between the proposed service and the existing fire service.
RESPONSE: Noted. Proposed water service has been shown with 3’ minimum spacing from the existing
fire line.
Comment Number: 5
02/28/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please note that there are large trees on the western side of the property that
could interfere with the proposed service. The city requires at least 6-ft of
horizontal separation from service lines.
RESPONSE: At least 6’ separation has been provided.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tsiegmund@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
03/01/2023: INFORMATION:
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Light and Power currently serves this property out of a 50kva single phase
transformer. It is understood that an increase in electric capacity is needed with
this project. It is anticipated that an upgraded transformer will be needed due to
the increase in capacity.
RESPONSE:
Comment Number: 3
03/01/2023: INFORMATION:
Light and Power is experiencing material shortages and long lead times on
certain materials and unfortunately this is an industry wide issue.
Light and Power typically has stock of transformers, and we work on a first
come, first service basis with our inventory stock. We will assess what is
available once the project gains City approval and progresses to construction.
Light and Power is working hard to secure materials, including transformers,
and orders have been placed with our manufactures to replenish inventory.
RESPONSE:
Comment Number: 4
03/01/2023: 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 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-anddevelopers/-plant-investment-development-fees
RESPONSE:
Comment Number: 5
03/01/2023: INFORMATION:
Any existing electric infrastructure that needs to be upgraded and/or relocated
as part of this project will be at the expense of the developer.
RESPONSE:
Comment Number: 6
03/01/2023: INFORMATION:
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:
Department: Environmental Planning
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Contact: Scott Benton, (970)416-4290, sbenton@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
12/12/2022: No comments.
Comment Number: 2
02/22/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Please note that the standard 'Song Bird
Nesting' is present on page LS3 on the Landscape Plan. A songbird nesting
survey will be required to be completed prior to tree removal if the trees are
removed during the songbird nesting season (Feb 1 to July 31).
The City of Fort Collins is designated as a bird sanctuary for the refuge of wild
birds (Municipal Code Chapter 4, Division 8 - Wild Birds:
https://library.municode.com/co/fort_collins/codes/municipal_code?
nodeId=CH4ANIN_ARTIIAN_DIV8WIBI) and in order to satisfy the federal
Migratory Bird Treaty Act requirements, it is prohibited for any person at any
time in the City to abuse or injure any wild bird or damage a nest with eggs or
injure the young of any such bird. A professional ecologist or wildlife biologist is
required to complete the nesting survey linked below 5-7 days before
conducting tree removal or trimming.
RESPONSE:
Department: Forestry
Contact: Carrie Tomlinson, , ctomlinson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
02/27/2023: UNRESOLVED:
Please remove all cobble stone from the critical root zones of preserved trees.
Critical root zones of existing trees must be protected. Instead, please use
natural mulches in this area of at least 3 inches deep to preserve critical roots of
existing trees at a minimum width of 6 feet from each trunk. Also please include
irrigation details for the continued irrigation of the preserved trees, with the
conversion of this area from turf, it is suspected that this also will include turning
off the sprinkler here. Please include a detail for properly sized drip rings for
these existing trees if this is the case. Also, only hand tools are allowed to be
used in critical root zone areas for removal of turf or installation of any new
irrigation lines. Please include this detail in areas where turf is being removed in
critical root zone areas. Also please call/email forestry at forestry@fcgov.com if
any roots larger than 2 inch are needing to be disturbed during installation of
small plant material. Please add this language to appropriate critical root zone
areas. Drip rings should be sized to provide a minimum of 40 gallons/week in
the summer (160/gallons per tree/per month) and 50 gallons a month in the
winter (twice a month if super dry). Please change irrigation plan to include drip
rings for each tree if the plan is to reduce watering after turf removal. Existing
trees who are reliant on turf irrigation in Fort Collins will die if irrigation is not
continued to be provided.
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01/03/2023: FOR APPROVAL
Please draw all of the critical root zones on the saved trees that are impacted
on this plan. Please ensure that no more than 30% of the root zones are
impacted from construction. This may require modification of the buildable
surface around the root zones to accommodate proper protection. Also please
include critical root zones on all plan sets including the civil plan sets and
include a detail for the method of protection during construction including
fencing and signage.
RESPONSE:
Comment Number: 7
02/27/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please move all irrigation laterals out of the critical root zones of exiting trees
and indicate which lines will be surfaced as drip lines versus lateral lines. Place
all laterals against curb lines or as far outside of critical root zones as possible
and indicate that all lines inside of critical root zones will be hand dug. Please
include this language on the irrigation plan and also indicate appropriate critical
root zone sizes on irrigation plan as per the diameter of the trees. Lastly, please
indicate that during excavation of lateral lines if any roots greater than 2 inches
in diameter will be left in place and irrigation line routed around them and also
indicate that the roots should be exposed using an air spade or hydro-excavator
if there are significant (greater than 3 inches in diameter) roots in this area. Also
please move all valve boxes out of critical root zones of trees or to areas
determined through air space or excavator to be void of roots positioned next to
curb line. Please include this language on plan set as detail.
RESPONSE:
Comment Number: 8
02/27/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
During researching the history and MA approvals for the ROW area along
Timberline, an onsite inspection was done for the trees along this stretch.
Unfortunately, most the trees here are dead or dying. All of the trees in this area
in this condition will need to be replaced as part of this plan set for approval.
RESPONSE:
Department: Park Planning
Contact: Missy Nelson, , mnelson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
02/28/2023: FOR APPROVAL - UNRESOLVED:
Please locate pipe with Parks department and add to utility plan set.
01/03/2023: The irrigation pipeline will need to be located in order to determine
whether the trees will be able to be planted. In addition, the material of the pipe
may affect how close the trees can be located.
RESPONSE: Irrigation pipeline has been located and is shown on civil plan sheets.
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Department: PFA
Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2869, marcus.glasgow@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
01/04/2023: UNRESOLVED
FIRE LANE LOADING
Fire lanes shall be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable
of supporting 40 tons. Existing surfaces used for fire lanes shall provide
geotech information confirming the existing design can handle fire truck loading.
A note shall be added to the plans indicating compliance.
2/28/2023: A note shall be added to the civil plans indicating that the fire lane
(Emergency Access Easement) is capable of supporting 40 tons.
RESPONSE: Note has been added to sheet C2.00
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1
02/27/2023: The building code does not allow a building or addition to cross a
property line unless a common ownership agreement recorded by the county is
submitted to Building Services for review.
RESPONSE:
Comment Number: 2
Construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended. Current adopted
codes are:
2021 International Building Code (IBC) 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
Colorado Plumbing Code & state amendments (currently 2018 IPC)
2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
Copies of current City of Fort Collins code amendments can be found at fcgov.com/building.
· Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017.
· 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.
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
· Commercial occupancies must provide 10ft to 30ft of fire separation (setback)
from property lines 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 NFPA-13 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.
RESPONSE:
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1
02/27/2023: 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 970-221-6565 or jvonnieda@fcgov.com
12/29/2022: 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 970-221-6565 or jvonnieda@fcgov.com
RESPONSE:
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 4
02/27/2023: Please revise the title & sub-title as marked. See redlines.
RESPONSE: Title block changed.