HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUNRISE RIDGE THIRD FILING - FDP230015 - 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
June 23, 2023
RE: Sunrise Ridge Third Filing, FDP230015, Round Number 1
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of Sunrise Ridge Third Filing. If you have questions about any
comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through your
Development Review Coordinator, Marissa Pomerleau via phone at (970) 416-8082 or via
email at mpomerleau@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Marissa Pomerleau mpomerleau@fcgov.com (970) 416-8082
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/20/2023: INFORMATION ONLY:
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. Include me in all email
correspondence with other reviewers and keep me informed of any phone
conversations. Thank you!
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 2
06/20/2023: 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
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why comments have not been addressed [when applicable].
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 3
06/20/2023: SUBMITTAL:
Correct file naming is required as part of a complete submittal. Please follow
the Electronic Submittal Requirements and File Naming Standards found here:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/files/electronic-submittal-requiremen
ts-and-file-naming-standards_v1_8-1-19.pdf?1680306305.
File names should have the corresponding number, followed by the file type
prefix, project information, and round number. For example: 1_SITE
PLAN_Project Name_FDP_Rd1. A list of numbers and prefixes for each file
can be found at the link above.
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 4
06/20/2023: 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
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 5
06/20/2023 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
plans, please notify me with an expected submittal date with as much advanced
notice as possible.
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 6
06/20/2023: INFORMATION:
Please resubmit within 180 days, approximately 6 months, to avoid the
expiration of your project.
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 7
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06/20/2023: INFORMATION:
ANY project that requires four or more rounds of review would be subject to an
additional fee of $3,000.00.
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 8
06/20/2023: FOR HEARING:
All "For Hearing" comments need to be addressed and resolved prior to
moving forward with scheduling the Hearing. Staff will need to agree the project
is ready for Hearing approximately 4 to 8 weeks prior to the hearing.
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 9
06/20/2023: FOR HEARING:
The proposed development project is subject to a Type 1 Review. The decision
maker for your project will be an Administrative Hearing Officer at a public
hearing. For the hearing, we will formally notify surrounding property owners
within 800 feet (excluding public right-of-way and publicly owned open space).
As your Development
Review Coordinator, I will assist with preparing the mailing and coordinating the
hearing date with your team.
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 10
06/20/2023: 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: Noted.
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Katelyn Puga kpuga@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/20/2023: FOR HEARING
A modification request for lot size to be less then half-acre will be required with
the proposal. Modification request would be for Division 4.2 (D)(b): "(b)Lot
sizes shall be one-half (½) acre or larger for dwellings that are not clustered in
accordance with the standards set forth in this Division."
Response: Modification of Standards to the lot size requirement has been included in the resubmittal.
Comment Number: 2
06/20/2023: FOR HEARING
Please confirm that all new lots created with the MJA and Plat will meet the
requested modifications 1-4 as outlined in the Modification of Standards
Request. To demonstrate that existing and proposed buildings meet these
standards, please show setbacks and lot widths on the site plan. For lots where
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buildings are not constructed yet, please provide building envelopes that show
the setback information.
Response: Setbacks and lot widths are shown on the site plan.
Comment Number: 3
06/20/2023: FOR HEARING
Cross-lot access needs to be shown be shown on the Site Plan for Lots 2A/2B,
3A/3B, 4A/4B, 5A/5B, and 6A/6B. Access into the rear lots needs to be
memorialized on the subdivision plat through access easements.
Response: Access easements have been provided on the plat. An agreement could not be made
between Lots 6 and 7, so we are not proposing to split Lot 6 at this time.
Comment Number: 4
06/22/2023: FOR HEARING
Please show measurements from all approximate locations of front doors of
each unit measured to Sunglow Court to ensure that it meets the 150 ft.
maximum distance requirement for single-family attached units as stated in
Division 3.5.2 "At least one door providing direct access for emergency
responders from the outside into each individual single family attached dwelling
must be located within one hundred fifty (150) feet from the closest emergency
access easement or designated fire lane as measured along paved walkways.
Neither an exterior nor interior garage door shall satisfy this requirement."
Response: Distances from the front door to the private access easement have been provided.
Comment Number: 5
06/22/2023: FOR HEARING
Please refer to the Planning Redlines on the Site and Landscape Plan for
additional planning comments.
Response: Redlines have been addressed.
Comment Number: 6
06/22/2023: FOR HEARING
Please refer to the Planning Redlines on the Plat for additional planning comments.
Response: Redlines have been addressed.
Comment Number: 7
06/22/2023: FOR HEARING
Please refer to the Planning Redlines on Modification Request for additional
planning comments.
Response: Redlines have been addressed.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: John Gerwel jgerwel@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/12/2023: FOR HEARING:
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SFCSD will need to sign the plat in order for them to vacate sanitary easement
#20060076757. Prior to hearing, we need a signed Letter of Intent (LOI) from
SFCSD. The LOI should also address the partial vacations of the sanitary
easement #20070015978. For final review, we'll need to see a signature block
for them on the plat, and they will need to have that signed when we move into
recording documents.
Response: We have coordinated the sanitary easements with the SFCSD. They have provided an email
with their agreement to vacate the easements and will provide a letter of intent for the hearing.
Comment Number: 2
06/12/2023: FOR HEARING:
I had mentioned the need for a private shared access easement for lots
2A/2B/3A/3B in the conceptual comments. I'm not seeing that shown in the plat.
Lots 1A/1B, 5A/5B, and 6A/6B will need the same treatment. There will need to
be a note on the plat indicating that the access easement is meant to be
private. Please reach out to Technical Services for specifics on how that should look.
Response: Access easements have been provided on the plat.
Comment Number: 3
06/12/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
The shared driveway does not reflect the shared access drive for Lots 4 and 5.
Make sure that the shared driveways are in their correct spots and the shared
access easements are shown in the plat and site plans.
Response: Access easement has been revised between Lots 4 and 5 to be a proper metes and bounds
description.
Comment Number: 4
06/21/2023: FOR HEARING:
If the access for lots 6A/6B need to encroach on lot 7, then a private access
easement between the owners will need to be recorded with the Larimer County
Clerk and Records Office. For hearing, we will just need a signed LOI from the
owner of lot 7 where they state that they have agreed to negotiate having an
access easement on their property. For final approval, we'll need to see the
outline of the access boundary on the plat with a corresponding reception number.
Response: An agreement could not be made between Lots 6 and 7, so we are not proposing to split Lot 6
at this time.
Comment Number: 5
06/21/2023: FOR HEARING:
If FCLWD is comfortable with showing the updated meter detail and locations
on the site plan or some separate document, then our department does not
need to see utility plans.
Response: We have coordinated with the Water District and are now showing a note on the site plan with
the intent to reconstruct the water services.
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Department: Historic Preservation
Contact: Jim Bertolini jbertolini@fcgov.com 970-416-4250
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
NO HISTORIC REVIEW REQUIRED: This proposal does not require historic
review because there are no designated historic resources on the site and the
nature of the project does not impact any historic resources that may lie on the
development site or within 200 feet of the site.
Response: Noted.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Steve Gilchrist sgilchrist@fcgov.com 970-224-6175
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/12/2023: FOR INFORMATION:
Thank you for providing the driveway access locations on the site plan.
Continue to work with our Engineering department to finalize easements needed.
Response: Noted.
Department: Stormwater Engineering – Erosion Control
Contact: Andrew Crecca acrecca@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1
06/09/2023: INFORMATION ONLY:
There no significant changes that will trigger a new erosion control plan. Site is
currently inspected every 14 days for Erosion Control Measures. We will
continue to work with the applicant under the escrow provided with filing two
($3,000.00) We have had continuous compliance issues with this site and will
be relying on authority under the City of Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual
and the Development Agreement Part II.D.7 withholding all future permit erosion
holds until site comes into compliance and addresses violations indicated in
routine and violation follow-up reports provided to Houts Development
Construction and Gray's Construction. Please email erosion@fcgov.com with
any updated to the recipient list for the Erosion Inspection Reports.
Response: Noted.
Department: Stormwater Engineering – Water Utilities
Contact: Stephen Agenbroad sagenbroad@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/09/2023: FOR APPROVAL:
Please verify the location of the drainage pan within this easement. The
drainage pan should be centered within the 20-ft drainage easement on the
southern edge of the subdivision. It appears to only be centered within the
existing 10-ft drainage easement.
Response: Location of drainage pan has been surveyed and shown on the site plan.
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Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Stephen Agenbroad sagenbroad@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/09/2023: INFORMATION ONLY:
Please continue coordinating with FCLWD and SFCSD.
Response: Noted.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Luke Unruh lunruh@fcgov.com 970-416-2724
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/09/2023: INFORMATION ONLY:
Although the service is considered commercial and is owned, installed and
maintained by the owner. I recommend the service be placed in a utility
easement.
Response: A blanket easement has been dedicated across the mutual lots for the maintenance of
underground utilities.
Comment Number: 2
06/09/2023: INFORMATION ONLY:
Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and any system
modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this development if
there're any changes to the existing infrastructure. 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
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 3
06/20/2023: INFORMATION ONLY:
Both electric meters will still need to be on the side of the house the electric is
stubbed too.
Per Light and Power’s Electric Service Standards:
8.1.10. The builder is required to install the electric meter socket(s) on the same
side as the electric service ‘stub’.
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 4
06/20/2023: INFORMATION ONLY:
You may contact Luke Unruh with project engineering if you have questions.
(970) 416-2724 or lunruh@fcgov.com. You may reference Light & Power’s
Electric Service Standards at:
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https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/electricservicestandar
ds.pdf?1645038437
Response: Noted.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Scott Benton sbenton@fcgov.com (970)416-4290
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
05/31/2023: FOR APPROVAL: How will the prairie dogs be managed in order
allow for establishment of the native seed on the western edge of the property
(Tract A)? The Environmental Planner must be informed of how they will be
managed, including method, timeline, etc. to ensure effectiveness and that all
protocols are followed. Please reach out if you are unsure of how to proceed.
Response: Environmental consultants (Blue Mountain Environmental and Prairie Dog Pros) have been
used to remove the prairie dogs and perform burrowing owl surveys. These groups will be retained to
provide future mitigation services. Invoices can be provided upon request.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Freddie Haberecht fhaberecht@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/20/2023: FOR INFORMATION
Forestry has not comments at this point
Response: Noted.
Department: Park Planning
Contact: Missy Nelson mnelson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/20/2023: INFORMATION: Both Park Planning & Development and Parks
department comments will be provided by Missy Nelson | mnelson@fcgov.com
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 2
06/20/2023: FOR FINAL: Please add the following note to the landscape plans:
The Developer, or its successor(s) in interest, shall be responsible for the
ongoing irrigation and maintenance of the landscaping located within the public
right-of-way along the portion of Strauss Cabin Rd. that abuts the Property as
shown on the Final Development Plan Documents. This obligation may be
assigned to a home owners association duly constituted pursuant to Colorado
state law, however, should such home owners association be dissolved, the
obligation shall become that of the Developer or its successor(s) in interest.
Response: Note has been added to the landscape plan.
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Department: PFA
Contact: Marcus Glasgow marcus.glasgow@poudre-fire.org 970-416-2869
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/20/2023: PFA has no comment for the Replat.
Response: Noted.
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Russell Hovland rhovland@fcgov.com 970-416-2341
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1
06/20/2023: For duplexes already under construction there are 2 options:
1. Obtain approval from Planning/zoning to change from duplex to property line
(PL) townhouse (single-family-attached).
2. The current permit to build the duplex must be finished and then a 2nd permit
must be applied for to change the building to single-family-attached (SFA), or…
3. The current permit can be closed, construction must stop, and a 2nd permit
obtained to finish as a SFA. The 2nd permit should show the property line
construction details that are changing.
4. Required construction work with the new permit is to install PL fire wall and
roof protection elements required by the building code.
• 1-hour wall on each side of SFA.
• 30” roof parapet or fire treated rood deck or gypbd protection under roof
deck.
• Both dwellings must be fire sprinkled.
5. New property line must not be located over/on existing utilities (gas, water,
electric, sewer lines).
6. Pass inspections on construction work and then it approved as PL
townhomes (single-family-attached).
Response: Noted.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County jcounty@fcgov.com 970-221-6588
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 4
06/15/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
There are line over text issues. See markups.
Response: Line over text issues have been addressed.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1
06/15/2023: 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
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Von Nieda at 970-221-6565 or jvonnieda@fcgov.com
Response: Redlines have been addresses.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 2
06/15/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
The title & sub-title should match the Subdivision Plat for this project.
Response: Title has been revised.
Comment Number: 3
06/15/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
The legal description is not necessary. The title & sub-title serves as the legal
description. If his is to remain, it must match the title & sub-title.
Response: Noted. Legal Description has been removed.
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Emma Pett epett@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/20/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please provide a preliminary irrigation
plan that contains a water usage table and a hydrozone map. Find more
information on what is required in the preliminary and final irrigation plans here:
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities//img/site_specific/uploads/irrigation-plan-submitt
al-reqs.pdf?1649260267 A final irrigation plan is due before the building permit
can be issued, however we encourage applicants to submit plans earlier.
Response: The irrigation for Tract A has been constructed and is functioning. Irrigation for tree lawns will
be constructed with the adjacent lot development per the Development Agreement.