HomeMy WebLinkAboutSIT AND STAY DOG BAR - FDP230005 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - 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 17, 2023
Katy Thompson
Ripley Design Inc
419 Canyon Ave Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80521
RE: Sit and Stay Dog Bar, FDP230005, Round Number 1
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of Sit and Stay Dog Bar. If you have questions about any
comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through your
Development Review Coordinator, Tenae Beane via phone at 970 -224-6119 or via email
at tbeane@fcgov.com.
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE:
VFLA COMMENT RESPONSE:
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE:
PATRICK DUNCAN COMMENT RESPONSE:
Comment Summary:
Department: Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Tenae Beane, 970-224-6119, tbeane@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
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!
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: Thank you Tenae.
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Comment Number: 2
03/14/2023: 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].
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: Comments have been responded to in detail.
Comment Number: 3
03/14/2023: 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.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.
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: Documents submitted will follow the above requirements.
Comment Number: 4
03/14/2023: 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/sfdcarti
cles/sfdcarticles/Drawing-text-appears-as-Comments-in-a-PDF-created-by-Aut
oCAD.html
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: Plans follow the above requirements.
Comment Number: 5
03/14/2023: 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 preparing to resubmit your
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plans, please notify me with an expected submittal date with as much advanced
notice as possible.
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: FDP Rd 2 is planned on being submitted Wednesday, June 21 st, 2023.
Comment Number: 6
03/14/2023: INFORMATION:
Please resubmit within 180 days, approximately 6 months, to avoid the
expiration of your project.
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: Thank you Tenae.
Comment Number: 7
03/14/2023: INFORMATION:
ANY project that requires four or more rounds of review would be subject to an
additional fee of $3,000.00.
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: Thank you Tenae.
Comment Number: 8
03/14/2023: 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.
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: We will address all For Final comments.
Comment Number: 9
03/14/2023: INFORMATION:
LUC 2.211 Lapse, Term of Vested Right: Within a maximum of three (3) years
following the approval of a final plan or other site-specific development plan, the
applicant must undertake, install and complete all engineering improvements
(water, sewer, streets, curb, gutter, streetlights, fire hydrants and storm
drainage) in accordance with city codes, rules and regulations. The period of
time shall constitute the "term of the vested property right." Failure to undertake
and complete such engineering improvements within the term of the vested
property right shall cause a forfeiture of the vested property right and shall
require resubmission of all materials and reapproval of the same to be
processed as required by this Code. All dedications as contained on the final
plat shall remain valid unless vacated in accordance with law.
PATRICK DUNCAN COMMENT RESPONSE: Understood and thank you for the information.
Department: Historic Preservation
Contact: Jim Bertolini, 970-416-4250, jbertolini@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
02/27/2023: NO HISTORIC REVIEW REQUIRED: This proposal does not
require historic review because there are no designated historic resources, or
resources that are at least 50 years old and would require evaluation, on the
development site or within 200 feet of the development site.
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: Thank you for the update Jim.
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Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Sophie Buckingham, sbuckingham@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
03/03/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
This project will be required to dedicate an Emergency Access Easement. With
the next round, please submit a deed of dedication, legal description, and
sketch for the easement along the eastern service drive. Please contact me if
you need the deed template and the detailed instructions for the easement
dedication process. There is a review fee of $725 per easement, and when it
comes time to record the easement, there will be an additional fee for the
Larimer County Clerk and Recorder. You can find more information at
https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php#cb-38308-6601
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: After discussion with the Fire Department, the existing Access Easement will be sufficient. No
additional emergency access is required.
Comment Number: 2
03/03/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
Based on discussions with the applicant team, it sounds like there will be two
separate drainage easement dedications. Please submit these easements with
the next round. See instructions for easement dedication in the previous
comment, and contact me with any questions.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Easement dedication has been added.
Comment Number: 3
03/03/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
This project will be required to dedicate a utility easement for the proposed
transformer and primary wire. Please submit this easement with the next rou nd.
See instructions for easement dedication in the previous comment, and contact
me with any questions.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Easement dedication has been added.
Comment Number: 4
03/13/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
Please see my redlines for items that need to be cleaned up before the plans
can be recorded.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Attached red lines have been addressed.
Comment Number: 5
03/13/2023: INFORMATION:
Please check the plans and make any necessary quality control changes before
the next round of review. Keep in mind that if changes are made between the
final round of review and the submittal of your recording documents, the City will
not be able to accept the recording documents and will require an additional
round of review to address the changes.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Plans have been reviewed for quality control and resubmitted.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Steve Gilchrist, 970-224-6175, sgilchrist@fcgov.com
Topic: General
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Comment Number: 1
03/05/2023: FOR INFORMATION: A copy of the final, stamped Transportation
Impact Study and any subsequent memos, or amendment will need to be
include in the final documentation for recording.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Stamped Transportation Impact Study has been provided.
Comment Number: 2
03/05/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Stop signs should be placed at the
exits to the parking lot on the south side of the site to assign right of way for
main drive isle and alley.
The ADA parking spot in the east alley will also need an ADA sign placed in
front of that space.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Stop signs are no longer needed as the main drive aisle has been removed. The ADA parking
spot sign has been added.
Department: Erosion Control
Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-222-1801, bhamdan@fcgov.com
Comment Number: 7
03/10/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
Please address all redlined comments provided on the Erosion Control Plans.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: All redlines and comments have been addressed.
Topic: Fees
Comment Number: 6
03/10/2023: INFORMATION:
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
inspections. The Erosion Control Inspection Fee is 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 lot with a building permit, 2.19 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
The Stormwater Quality Inspection Fee is based on the number of LI D/Water
Quality features that are designed for on this project. Based on the plans we
identified 2 underground treatment systems which results in an estimate of the
Stormwater LID/WQ Inspection Fee of $830.00.
Please note that as the plans and any subsequent review modifications of the
above-mentioned values change these fees may need to be modified. I have
provided a copy of the spreadsheet used to arrive at these estimates for your
review.
The fees will need to be paid prior to the issua nce of a building permit.
PATRICK DUNCAN COMMENT RESPONSE: Thank you for the above figures and timeline.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
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Comment Number: 1
03/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please include all needed Stormtech details in the Utility Plan set. This needs
to include the manifold system as well.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: All Stormtech details have been added to the plan set.
Comment Number: 2
03/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Discussions need to take place on dog waste maintenance and what is being
planned for cleanup. Primary waste areas can not drain into the s torm sewer
system until cleaning is performed. Is there a proposed method? The City
suggests an area that can be cleaned and rinsed into the sanitary sewer
system. Since the area is outside, a weather proof system would need to be
proposed. This could include a sewer cleanout (intake) that is capped to
prevent storm drainage from entering. The cap could then be removed during
cleaning periods.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: There is not a practical location for a sanitary sewer system to be placed on-site to collect dog
waste so sanitary extensions will not be added. Per conversations with city, 100 -200 dogs will be
on site per day. Dogs will be allowed throughout the entire site which will allow for diluted flow.
The site will be flushed daily to keep odor off the turf and allow the turf to cool. Lastly, solid
waste will be removed by the employees daily.
Comment Number: 3
03/11/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
A discussion is needed on the Outlet structure details for both Stormtech
systems. The 4-inch underdrain typically needs to exit downstream of the weir.
Also, the 2-yr release orifices needs to be placed as to not allow the water
quality flows to bypass the system.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: 4” underdrain needs to go upstream of weir because it controls all flows under a 100 yr event.
Therefore, it cannot bypass the weir.
Comment Number: 4
03/11/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please update Utility Plan to reflect eight (8) Stormtech isolator row chambers
for Basin B2 and three (3) for Basin B1. Also, please do the same for the
quantity detention chambers.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Plans have been updated and are showing correct Stormtech isolator row chambers.
Comment Number: 5
03/11/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Drainage easements are required for both Stormtech systems and outlet pipes.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Drainage easements have been added.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
03/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please provide 6 feet of separation from the sewer service and the gas line.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: 6’ separation added.
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Comment Number: 2
03/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please change to 5 feet spacing from water taps to existing bend in water main,
not 3 feet.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Note on utility plan has been updated to be 5’.
Comment Number: 3
03/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please update the water service to the correct details. Water Details 16A &
16B need to be added to the plans and please remove the curre nt detail in the
plan set.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Water details 16A and 16B have been added.
Comment Number: 4
03/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please update the Utility Plan with the correct meter vault with actual size (4 ft. MH).
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: 4’ water meter manhole added to meter vault has been added to the utility plans.
Comment Number: 5
03/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please show the 1 1/2-inch water service perpendicular to the main at the
connection with any required bends to the vault.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Water service has been updated on plans.
Comment Number: 6
03/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please add a grease interceptor detail to the plan set. Minimum size is 750 gallons.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Grease interceptor detail added.
Comment Number: 7
03/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
For the fire service, the gate valve needs to be connected directly to the tapping
sleeve. No pipe in-between is needed. Please revise.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Gate valve has been attached directly to tapping sleeve on the fire service.
Comment Number: 8
03/11/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please show and label the curb stop for the 1 1/2 -inch water service. This
needs to be in a utility easement.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Curb stop is showing along with the utility easement.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Austin Kreager, 970-224-6152, akreager@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
03/14/2023: A commercial service information form (C-1 form) and a one line
diagram for all commercial meters will need to be completed and submitted to
Light & Power Engineering for review. A C-1 form can be found here:
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders -and-developers/development-f
orms-guidelines-regulations
VFLA COMMENT RESPONSE: C1 form is included with this submittal.
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Comment Number: 2
03/14/2023: Single phase transformers are limited to a maximum of 8 runs of
secondary, not to exceed a wire size of 350KCMIL. Three phase transformers
are limited to a maximum of 12 runs of secondary, not to exceed a wire size of
500KCMIL.
VFLA COMMENT RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 3
03/14/2023: Light & Power will need AutoCAD files of the site plan, utility plans,
and landscape drawings once plans are approved.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Once plans have been approved, AutoCAD will be provided.
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: AutoCad Files will be provided upon approval of this project.
Comment Number: 4
03/14/2023: 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-and-developers/plant-investmen
t-development-fees
PATRICK DUNCAN COMMENT RESPONSE: Thank you for the contact information and will reach out with any questions.
Comment Number: 5
03/14/2023: You may contact Austin Kreager with project engineering if you
have questions. (970) 224-6152. You may reference Light & Power’s Electric
Service Standards at:
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/electricservicestandar
ds.pdf?1645038437
You may reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our
fee estimator at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers.
PATRICK DUNCAN COMMENT RESPONSE: Understood and thank you for the contact information.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Scott Benton, (970)416-4290, sbenton@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
03/07/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please provide the d etails of the
proposed seed mixes to include the species to be used (both common and
scientific names), proportions, and seeding rate.
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: Details have been provided on sheet L5 “Landscape Notes and Details” of this set.
Comment Number: 2
03/07/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please include the following standard
Native Seed Mix Notes:
NATIVE SEED MIX NOTES
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1.THE TIME OF YEAR SEEDING IS TO OCCUR SHOULD BE OCTOBER
THROUGH EARLY MAY.
2.PREPARE SOIL AS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE FOR NATIVE
SEED MIX SPECIES THROUGH LOOSENING AND ADDITION OF
AMENDMENTS THAT PROMOTE WATER ABSORPTION AND RELEASE,
THEN SEED IN TWO DIRECTIONS TO DISTRIBUTE SEED EVENLY OVER
ENTIRE AREA. DRILL SEED ALL INDICATED AREAS AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE AFTER COMPLETION OF GRADING OPERATIONS.
3.IF CHANGES ARE TO BE MADE TO SEED MIX BASED ON SITE
CONDITIONS THEN APPROVAL MUST BE PROVIDED BY CITY
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER.
4.APPROPRIATE NATIVE SEEDING EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED
(STANDARD TURF SEEDING EQUIPMENT OR AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT
SHALL NOT BE USED).
5.DRILL SEED APPLICATION RECOMMENDED PER SPECIFIED
APPLICATION RATE TO NO MORE THAN ½ INCH DEPTH. FOR
BROADCAST SEEDING INSTEAD OF DRILL SEEDING METHOD DOUBLE
SPECIFIED APPLICATION RATE. REFER TO NATIVE SEED MIX TABLE
FOR SPECIES, PERCENTAGES AND APPLICATION RATES.
6.PREPARE A WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN TO ENSURE THAT WEEDS
ARE PROPERLY MANAGED BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER SEEDING
ACTIVITIES.
7.AFTER SEEDING THE AREA SHALL BE COVERED WITH CRIMPED
STRAW, JUTE MESH, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE METHODS.
PLASTIC-BASED EROSION CONTROL MATERIALS (I.E.,
PLASTIC-WELDED BLANKETS) SHALL NOT BE USED WITHOUT
EXPRESS PERMISSION FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER AS
THESE MATERIALS HAVE PROVEN TO CAUSE WILDLIFE ENTRAPMENT
ISSUES.
8.WHERE NEEDED, TEMPORARY IRRIGATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED
UNTIL SEED IS GERMINATED THEN WEEN THE SEED FROM IRRIGATION.
IF IRRIGATION IS USED, THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR SEEDED AREAS
SHALL BE FULLY OPERATIONAL AT THE TIME OF SEEDING AND SHALL
ENSURE 100% HEAD-TO-HEAD COVERAGE OVER ALL SEEDED AREAS.
ALL METHODS AND REQUIREMENTS IN THE APPROVED IRRIGATION
PLAN SHALL BE FOLLOWED.
9.CONTRACTOR SHALL MONITOR SEEDED AREA FOR PROPER
IRRIGATION, EROSION CONTROL, GERMINATION AND RESEEDING AS
NEEDED TO ESTABLISH COVER.
10.THE APPROVED NATIVE SEED MIX AREA IS INTENDED TO BE
MAINTAINED IN A NATURAL LIKE LANDSCAPE AESTHETIC. DO NOT
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MOW DURING HOT, DRY PERIODS. DO NOT MOW LOWER THAN 6 TO 8
INCHES IN HEIGHT TO AVOID INHIBITING NATIVE PLANT GROWTH.
11.NATIVE SEED AREA WILL BE CONSIDERED ESTABLISHED WHEN
SEVENTY PERCENT VEGETATIVE COVER IS REACHED WITH LESS
THAN TEN PERCENT OF COVER CONSISTING OF NOXIOUS WEEDS, NO
BARE SPOTS LARGER THAN ONE FOOT SQUARE, AND/OR UNTIL
DEEMED ESTABLISHED BY CITY PLANNING SERVICES AND EROSION
CONTROL.
12.THE DEVELOPER AND/OR LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR ADEQUATE SEEDLING COVERAGE AND GROWTH
AT THE TIME OF FINAL STABILIZATION, AS DEFINED BY STATE AND
LOCAL AGENCIES. IF FINAL STABILIZATION IS NOT ACHIEVED TO THE
SATISFACTION OF THE AGENCY, THE DEVELOPER AND/OR
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL
CORRECTIVE MEASURES TO SATISFY FINAL VEGETATIVE
REQUIREMENTS FOR CLOSEOUT.
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: The above notes have been added to the “Landscape Notes and Details” sheet (L5).
Comment Number: 3
03/07/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please clarify specific turf species on
the Landscape Plan and the blend percentages to ensure the project water
budget chart gets adequately calculated.
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: There is no Turf proposed on this site apart from Artificial turf which is included in the
water budget on irrigation plans.
Comment Number: 4
03/07/2023: INFORMATION ONLY: The Land Use Code does allow the use of
synthetic turf in certain situations, but there are other alternatives like pea gravel
or squeegee. There are pros and cons to consider from functional,
environmental, and financial perspectives. To help explore the topic a study
entitled 'Is Artificial Turf a Beneficial Water Conservation Tool in the West?' has
been provided (file name 2022_WRA_Artificial_Turf_Report). Feel free to
reach out if you would like to converse.
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: Noted, the applicant would like to use artificial turf
Department: PFA
Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2869, marcus.glasgow@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
03/13/2023: FIRE LANES
The civil plans show fire lane signage on the private drive to the south. If this is
a fire lane, it shall be dedicated EAE and meet 40 ton loading requirements. If
this is not to be used as a fire lane, please remove signage in this area.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Fire Lane is no longer applicable because the private drive has been removed.
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Comment Number: 2
03/13/2023: PREMISE IDENTIFICATION: ADDRESS POSTING &
WAYFINDING – IFC section 505.1.1 amendment
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. The
address numbers for one- and two-family dwellings shall be a minimum of 4” in
height with a minimum ½” stroke and shall be posted on a contrasting
background. 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.
Please add general address location/size to the elevations.
VFLA COMMENT RESPONSE: Address and location has been added to the Architectural Elevevation sheets provided in this
submittal.
Department: GIS
Contact: Lauren Wade, 970-302-5962, lwade@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
02/24/2023: GIS has no comments at this time.
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: Thank you for reviewing these plans.
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1
03/13/2023: 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
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Copies of current City of Fort Collins c ode 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.
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 equipmen t.
· 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 ob tain
the requirements for each district.
Building Permit Pre-Submittal Meeting:
For new buildings, please schedule a pre-submittal meeting for any new
commercial or multi-family building with Building Services for this project.
Pre-Submittal 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.
VFLA COMMENT RESPONSE: Presubmittal meeting has been previously done on February 13, 2023. All ot her general building
code comments are acknowledged.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 1
03/14/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please provide the following
information for the Benchmark Statement in the EXACT format shown below.
PROJECT DATUM: NAVD88
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BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PLAN SET IS USING NAVD88 FOR A VERTICAL
DATUM. SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENTS HAVE USED NGVD29
UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS DATUM) FOR
THEIR VERTICAL DATUMS.
IF NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DATUM) IS REQUIRED FOR ANY PURPOSE, THE FOLLOWING EQUATION
SHOULD BE USED: NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF
FORT COLLINS DATUM) = NAVD88 DATUM - X.XX’.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Updated benchmark statement has been added.
Comment Number: 2
03/14/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There is duplicate sheet numbering in
the sheet index. See redlines.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Sheet numbering has been updated on cover sheet.
Comment Number: 3
03/14/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: All Benchmark Statements must match
on all sheets.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: All benchmark statements are matching.
Comment Number: 4
03/14/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are line over text issues. See
redlines.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Line over text errors have been addressed.
Comment Number: 5
03/14/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are text over text issues. See
redlines.
OLSSON COMMENT RESPONSE: Line over text errors have been addressed.
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: Line over text conflicts have been adjusted to avoid issues.
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
03/14/2023: Irrigation plans are required no later than at the time of building
permit. The irrigation plans must comply with the provisions outlined in Section
3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Code. Direct questions concerning irrigation
requirements to Eric Olson, at 221-6704 or eolson@fcgov.com
RIPLEY DESIGN COMMENT RESPONSE: Irrigation plans will be provided at the time of building permit. Thank you for the contact
information for further questions.