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Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Coilins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
lcgov. com/developmentreview
March 3, 2017
Kristin Turner
TB GROUP
444 MOUNTAIN AVE
Fort Collins, CO 80513
RE: Mountain's Edge (formerly 2430 Overland Trail- Residential), PDP160045,
Round Number 2
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of the above referenced project. If you have questions about
any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through
the Project Planner, Ted Shepard, at 970-221-6343 or tshepard @fcgov.com.
Comment Summarv:
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Ragasa, 970.221.6603, mragasa@fcqov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 01/17/2017
03/01/2017: Both a variance and modification of standard will be needed as
discussed previously.
01/17/2017: A modification of standard will be needed for not providing a
temporary turnaround at the end of Hillock Street. Engineering supports this
modification since Private Drive E provides a route to the dead end street.
Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 01/17/2017
01/17/2017: More conversation is needed regarding the improvements at
Overland Trail and Drake Road. Conversations are needed to discuss the
ultimate configuration of the intersection.
Comment Number: 10
Comment Originated: 01/17/2017
01/17/2017: More information is needed for the flow line of Overland Trail,
especially where it transitions from Drake Road. Incorrect VC's are used on
Overland Trail. Grade Breaks are also being exceeded.
Comment Number: 15
Comment Originated: 03/01/2017
03/01/2017: If fire lines are needed, please show the exact locations and
lengths that will be needed for fire lines during FDP.
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Comment Num�er: 16
�omment Originated: 03/01/2017
03/01/2017: As previously discussed, the City does not need the extra 12' of
ROW along Overland Trail for the right turn lane. The second through lane will
serve as the right turn lane in the ultimate. Please revise cross sections as well.
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 03/01/2017
03/01/2017: Show the proposed inlet on the Overland Trail right profile sheet
(Sheet R2)
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fc o�
Topic: General
Comment Number: 24
Comment Originated: 02/27/2017
02/27/2017: If the project achieves approval a reminder that prior to issuance
of Development Construction Permit (DCP) the following will need to be
approved and accepted by Environmental Planning:
A. Natural Habitat Buffer Zone (NHBZ) Monitoring Plan and Weed Management
Plan as prepared by a qualified ecological and/or natural resource
management professional.
B. Natural Habitat Buffer Zone (NHBZ) itemized estimate of costs of material
and labor for the NHBZ for Brick Stone Apartments project.
C. Security in the form of an escrow, letter of credit, or bond covering 125% of
the total cost of material and labor for installing and establishing the Natural
Habitat Buffer Zone (NHBZ).
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 20
Comment Originated: 02/27/2017
02/27/2017: Waiting until FDP to show proposed shrubs is appropriate for this
project and this natural habitat buffer zone. Some recommended native shrubs
include: Chokecherry (P. virginiana), American plum (P. americana), Saskatoon
serviceberry (A. alnifolia), Indigobush (A. fruticosa), Four-wing saltbush (A.
canescens), Sand cherry (P. besseyi), Mountain mahogany (C. montanus),
Antelope bitterbrush (P. tridentate), Golden currant (R. aureum).
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 02/27/2017
02/27/2017: Add total seeding rate to native grass seed mix (looks like 20.77
total).
Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 02/27/2017
02/27/2017: Add to Native Seed Mix notes on landscape plans.
a. IF CHANGES ARE TO BE MADE TO SEED MIX BASED ON SITE
CONDITIONS APPROVAL MUST BE PROVIDED BY CITY ENVIRONMENTAL
PLANNER.
b. TREAT NATIVE SEED MIX AREA PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF SEED
WITH APPROPRIATE HERBICIDE TO HELP CONTROL HERBACEOUS
WEED SPECIES. ONLY AFfER APPROPRIATE TIME PERIOD THEN
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APPLY NATIVE�D AS CALLED FOR ON APPROVED P�.
c. PRIOR TO SEEDING SOIL WILL BE AERATED AND SOIL AMENDMENTS
ADDED AS NECESSARY. APPROPRIATE NATIVE SEEDING EQUIPMENT
WILL BE USED (STANDARD TURF OR AGRICULTURE SEEDING
EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT BE USED).
d. THE GROUND SHALL BE CULTIVATED LIGHTLY THEN SEEDED IN TWO
DIRECTIONS TO DISTRIBUTE SEED EVENTLY OVER ENTIRE AREA.
e. DRILL SEED APPLICATION RECOMMENDED PER SPECIFIED
APPLICATION RATE TO NO MORE THAN 1/2 INCH DEPTH. FOR
BROADCAST SEEDING INSTEAD OF DRILL SEEDING METHOD - DOUBLE
SPECIFICIED APPLICATION RATE. REFER TO NATIVE SEED MIX TABLE
FOR SPECIES, PERCENTAGES AND APPLICATION RATES.
f. CONTRACTOR SHALL MONITOR SEEDED AREA FOR PROPER
IRRIGATION, EROSION CONTROL, GERMINATION AND RESEEDING AS
NEEDED TO ESTABLISH COVER.
g. THE APPROVED SEED MIX AREA IS INTENDED TO BE MAINTAINED IN
A NATURAL-LIKE LANDSCAPE AESTHETIC. IF AND WHEN MOWING
OCCURS IN NATIVE GRASS SEED MIX AREAS DO NOT MOW LOWER
THAN 6-8 INCHES IN HEIGHT TO AVOID INHIBITING NATIVE PLANT
GROWTH.
h. NATIVE SEED AREA WILL BE CONSIDERED ESTABLISHED WHEN
SEVENTY-PERCENT TOTAL COVER IS REACHED WITH NO LARGER
THAN 6-INCH SQUARE BARE SPOTS AND/OR UNTIL DEEMED
ESTABLISHED BY CITY ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER.
Comment Number: 23
Comment Originated: 02/27/2017
02/27/2017: Update songbird nesting note on landscape plans to: "NO
TREES SHALL BE REMOVED DURING THE SONGBIRD NESTING SEASON
(FEBRUARY 1 TO JULY 31) WITHOUT FIRST HAVING A PROFESSIONAL
ECOLOGIST OR WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST COMPLETE A NESTING SURVEY
TO IDENTIFY ANY ACTIVE NESTS EXISTING ON THE PROJECT SITE. THE
SURVEY SHALL BE SENT TO THE CITY ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER. IF
ACTIVE NESTS ARE FOUND, THE CITY WILL COORDINATE WITH
RELEVANT STATE AND FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES TO DETERMINE
WHETHER ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON TREE REMOVAL AND
CONSTRUCTION APPLY."
Reminder: no tree removal or tree work (beyond healthful pruning) is to occur
until a Development Construction Permit (DCP) is issued for the approved
project.
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Topic: Lighting Plan •
Comment Number: 25
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Comment Originated: 02/27/2017
02/27/2017: Thank you for clearly highlighting which luminaires are to be
ordered and installed and for choosing 3000K or less. This significantly aids
enforcement staff if and when there are post-construction discrepancies.
Several departments within the City of Fort Collins have been working together
to address lighting issues; they are referred to as the City's Night Sky team.
Results of the team's work can currently be viewed on the City's Public Records
website in Resolution 2016-074, a summary of City of Fort Collins City Council
Intent and General Policy Regarding Night Sky Objectives. For further
information regarding health effects please see:
http://darksky.org/ama-report-affirms-human-health-impacts-from-leds/
Department: Forestry
Contact: Molly Roche, , mroche@fcqov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 01/19/2017
03/02/2017:
Continued:
Accurate street light locations need to be shown with trees placed at the
separation standard.
01 /19/2017:
Show locations of water and sewer service lines for all lots. Adjust tree locations
to meet the utility-tree separation standard of 6 feet (between any water or
sewer service line).
Show locations of all front-entry driveways and adjust street tree locations to be
8 feet from driveways.
Show street light locations and proper tree separation
Shade trees: 40 feet separation
Ornamental trees: 15 feet separation.
Comment Number: 4
03/02/2017:
Continued:
01 /19/2017:
Comment Originated: 01/19/2017
Provide a typical lot detail showing location of street tree, water and sewer
service lines, driveway, and street lights.
Comment Number: 5
03/02/2017:
Continued:
Comment Originated: 01/19/2017
Forestry generally does not recommend Prairiefire Crabapple due to disease
issues. Please use Red Barron Crabapple or Thunderchild Crabapple as
replacement options for these trees.
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Along Drake Road, please provide street trees in the parkway in a similar
fashion to what has occurred east of this project's location. Because of
overhead electric lines, species selection should include Red Barron and
Thunderchiid Crabapples.
Please provide irrigated turf in the parkway along Drake Road.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/19/2017
Continued:
Please incorporate some Ponderosa Pine in the tract seed detention area.
Forestry generally does not recommend Prairiefire Crabapple due to disease
issues. Please consider using the following ornamental species:
o Red Barron Crabapple
o Thunderchild Crabapple
o Spring Snow Crabapple
01/19/2017:Private Property Trees
Increase the diversity of ornamental trees used, reducing the large groups of
single species to a more diverse collection.
Please provide additional conifer tree species, such as Austrian Pine and
Colorado Blue Spruce. Throughout the project, try to incorporate these species
into defined groups or groves.
Forestry generally does not recommend Prairiefire Crabapple due to disease
issues. Please consider using the following ornamental species:
Red Barron Crabapple
Thunderchild Crabapple
Spring Snow Crabapple
Consider using other ornamental pear species in place of some of the Korean
Wild Pears.
Comment Number: 9
03/03/2017:
Comment Originated: 03/03/2017
Please contact Platte River Power Authority to set up an on-site meeting with a
PRPA representative and Forestry to review tree placements near powerlines
along Drake Road. Scott Rowley has been a good PRPA contact in the past; he
will likely assign a field person to take a look at the site (rowleys@prpa.org).
Wider spacing between trees may be required, as well as keeping trees a
defined distance away from transmission line towers. Please arrange for this
meeting to occur prior to next submittal.
Comment Number: 10
03/03/2017:
Comment Originated: 03/03/2017
It appears as though only 50 mitigation trees are accounted for on the plans.
Please be sure to label the required 53 mitigation trees on the plans.
Department: Light And Po�
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tsiegmund@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
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Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: Light and Power has single phase electric facilities along Blugrass
Dr that can be extended into the site to feed this development. Will 3 phase
power be needed?
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: 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:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investmen
t-development-fees
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: Transformer locations will need to be coordinated with Light &
Power. Transformers must be placed within 10 ft of a drivable surface for
installation and maintenance purposes. Transformers must also have a front
clearance of 10 ft and side/rear clearance of 3 ft minimum.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: Meter locations will need to be coordinated with Light and Power.
Please show proposed meter locations on the site and utility plans. It is
recommended to gang the electric meters on one side of the building, opposite
gas meters.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: Secondary electric services for multifamily units will be the
responsibility of the Developer to install and maintain from the transformer to the
meters.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: Streetlights will need to be installed along public streets and
coordinated with Light & Power. Shaded trees are required to maintain 40 feet
of separation and ornamental trees are required to maintain 15 feet of
separation from street lights. A link to the City of Fort Collins streetlighting
requirements can be found below:
http://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/Ch 15_04_01 _2007.pdf
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: Light & Power will need AutoCAD files of the approved site plan,
utility plans, and landscape drawings before design of the electric facilities will
begin.
Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: Multifamily buildings are billed as commercial services.
Commercial Service Forms (C-1 forms) and one line diagrams must be
submitted to Light & Power for each building. The C-1 form can be found at:
http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1 Form.pdf
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Comment Num� 9
'Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: Light and Power will need to extend primary electric lines into the
site and through the private drives to feed the transformers. 10ft minimum
separation from all utility mains is needed. Additional utility easements may be
needed in the private drives to meet separation requirements.
Comment Number: 10
Comment Originated: 03/03/2017
01/18/2017: Please contact Tyler Siegmund at Light & Power Engineering if
you have any questions at 970.416.2772. Please reference our policies,
construction practices, development charge processes, and use our fee
estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers
Department: PFA
Contact: Cal Sheesley, 970-416-2599, csheeslevC poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 8
02/28/2017: FIRE LANE SIGNS
Fire lane sign locations to be provided with final plans.
Comment Number: 9
02/28/2017: PREMISE IDENTIFICATION & WAYFINDING
Comment Originated: 02/28/2017
Comment Originated: 02/28/2017
A plan for addressing and address posting remains under discussion. A
revised plan will need to be resubmitted to PFA by time of final plan approval.
Please refer to the email sent from Jim Lynxwiler to Kristin Turner on February
21, 2017 with a highlighted addressing/wayfinding plan.
Comment Number: 10
02/28/2017: WATER SUPPLY
Comment Originated: 02/28/2017
> The additional hydrants along Overland Trail and Drake Road meet minimum
separation requirements set forth by the fire code.
> Relocate the hydrant on the southeast corner of Bluegrass and Hillock to the
northeast corner of Bluegrass and Hillock.
> The northern most hydrant currently shown at Overland Trail should be
relocated internal to the site. Relocate to the alley intersection at the northwest
corner of Building E.
Comment Number: 11
02/28/2017: RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Comment Originated: 02/28/2017
The Utility Plan indicates a fire line to each building. Lot lines between units will
allow each to be independently sprinkled with a domestic system (eg. P2904)
without a separate fire line, so long as minimum fire separation is provided
between units. Contact the Building Department for further details.
Comment Number: 12
02/28/2017: FIRE ACCESS
Comment Originated: 02/28/2017
An Emergency Access Easement has been added to Tract H; however,
minimum fire lane standards have not been applied.
> Tract H EAE connections to Bluegrass need to include the required 25' inside
turning radius.
> Tract H EAE needs to meet standards of 25' turning radius on the curves
within the tract (the southeast curve is shown as 17'): C108 = 25' & C109 = 50'.
Comment Num6€r: 13
02/28/2017: SIDEWALK CONNECTIVITY
�omment Originated: 02/28/2017
In order to allow effective medical access to the front of every dwelling unit, the
sidewalk plan should be amended to include the following (See redlines):
> Include a sidewalk connection to Private Drive "D" as shown, on the SE and
NE corner of Building I.
> Include a sidewalk connection to Private Drive "B" as shown, on the NW
corner of Building H.
> Include a sidewalk connection to Private Drive "A" on the SE corner of
Building S.
Comment Number: 14
02/28/2017: PLAT LABELING
Comment Originated: 02/28/2017
Tracts F, G, H, & I, need to be labeled as Emergency Access Easement on the
Land Use Table (Sheet 2) rather than as Access Easement.
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: In general, the overall layout, while practical, appears overly
rectilinear and regimented and would benefit by softening the overall layout at
least to some degree. While the principles of new urbanism are on full display,
there is an over-abundance of right angles and repetition. For example, could
Buildings Q and R be further differentiated either by providing greater
separation or off-setting orientation to the private alley? Could Building 0 ben
angled relative to its juxtaposition with Building P to add interest? Could
Buildings H, L and N be offset from each other relative to their alignment along
both the private alley and the open space to add variety?
Within the single family attached buildings, could individual units or entrances
be varied and offsetting? Otherwise there may be no privacy on the front
porches. Could the long private alley on the west feature a long sweep or
curve? It seems the entire project would benefit from some curvature or variety
in building placement, individual unit placement and/or private alley alignment
so that the overall arrangement is less rigid.
3/01/2017: Carried Over: Let's discuss other measures that address this issue.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: Similarly, the plans are not clear as to whether or not the project will
construct a common rear-lot privacy fence along the east property line. Is a
common fence proposed or will rear yard fencing be left up to each individual lot
owner? Or, does the developer plan on relying upon the neighbors� existing
fencing? This issue will likely be a topic at the upcoming neighborhood
meeting. In comparable projects, staff has seen a unified common rear yard
fence, with masonry columns at the property corners, offered as the successful
solution to this design issue.
3/01/2017: Carr�ver: Staff recommends that the propose� foot privacy
fence along the east property line be upgraded in order to promote
neighborhood compatibility. Since there is a likelihood that the Lots 12 through
28 may be placed at a different grade than the existing homes in Brown Farm,
the role of the fence takes on an important role as the sole transition between
the two projects. This fence should be upgraded to include masonry columns
and other wood fence design features so that the fence adds to the quality of life
for both existing and new residents. In a similar project recently approved and
now under construction, masonry columns were placed at the property corners
of the existing lots. Pleases provide a detail of this fence.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: Is there a sufficient amount of guest parking? There are similar
projects where guest parking is distributed throughout the project. For example,
guest parking at the mail cluster box will double as a handy pick up point. Guest
parking could also double as good locations for plowed snow.
3/01/2017: Carried Over: Thank you for adding guest parking. But, there are
multiple areas where one or more guest parking spaces adjoin a connecting
walkway. The problem is that these walkways are made less direct by having to
go around the space(s) in an awkward fashion (90-degree angles in some
cases) which is not conducive to normal walking. Please coordinate so that
walkways are prioritized and direct and not impacted by the parking spaces.
Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: The aerial maps indicate that there are a significant number of
trees along the west property line that may be in the existing Overland Trail
public right-of-way. What is the status of these trees after the 7.5 feet dedicated
for additional public right-of-way and the 15 feet dedicated as a utility
easement? These trees are not addressed either in the project narrative or on
the Landscape Plan. Please provitle a detailed response as to the status and
proposed disposition of these trees. Hopefully, a significant number of these
trees can be preserved.
3/01/2017: Carried Over: Planning defers to the City Forester on this issue.
Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: The existing trees that are totally on private property and are
slated to be removed will need to be identified and mitigated per Section
3.2.1(F) in conjunction with a site inspection by the City Forester. Then, the
Landscape Plan needs to indicate the extent of the tree removal, reason for
removal and tree mitigation both in table form and on the Plan. As we have
required on other projects, a separate Tree Mitigation Plan sheet may be
needed.
3/01/2017: Carried Over: Staff defers to Forestry on this issue.
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Comment Num6€r: 11 �omment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: In the private alleys, with the garages arranged as proposed, staff
recommends a landscape strip between driveways. Such landscaping shouid
be sufficiently dense and vertical to prevent informal parallel parking from
spilling over onto the neighboring driveway. This landscaping will also improve
the overall aesthetics of the private alleys.
3/01/2017: Carried Over: The strips between driveways have been added but
now need to be landscaped with vertical plants to break the monotony and
repetition. Evergreens that are suitable to the space, and achieve a measure of
verticality (no Carpet Junipers), must be mixed in and emphasized so that there
is year-round interest. This is especially important along Private Alleys A E
where townhome garages face single family detached lots. Simply relying on
tall grasses would be insufficient. This has been done with success in
comparable projects such as within portions of Rigden Farm.
Comment Number: 16
Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: Regarding the architectural elevations, staff would like to discuss
with the design team on how best to introduce a higher level of variety among
buildings so the project does not seem overly monotonous.
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: On the architectural elevations, it would be helpful to know the
dimensions of the front porches.
3/01/2017: Carried Over: Staff is concerned that for the single family attached,
there is too much reliance on the 6' x 6' porch to the point where it becomes
repetitious. This project appears to be need of an increased measure of variety
and mixing the porch dimensions would be beneficial from an overall
perspective. This comment is not meant to suggest that porches that are any
smaller than currently shown as this would result in porches becoming mere
entryways or stoops.
Comment Number: 21
Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: Please describe the side slopes of the central green / detention
pond (Tract C). In order to be effective as a central green, these slopes should
be as shallow as possible.
3/01/2017: Carried Over: Please provide a detail of the retaining wall.
Comment Number: 28 Comment Originated: 01/18/2017
01/18/2017: If not a public street to the southern terminus, then a public access
easement needs to be provided for public access to the open space.
3/01/2017: Carried Over: Let's further discuss. The private roadway will need
an access easement for because it acts in lieu of a street. The purpose of the
comment is to allow residents of Brown Farm to use the roadway to gain
access to the open space without trespassing.
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Comment Num� 30
�mment Originated: 03/01/2017
03/01/2017: The Lot Typical for the single family detached lots should be at the
same scale as the plan sheet. Also, for practical purposes, please locate the
building envelope at the minimum required front setback line as this seems to
be a common construction practice. Also, be sure to add a front porch that is
no less than 6' x 8' (but can be larger) and add a garage that is no less than four
feet (but can be greater) recessed behind the front porch. Please include the
street tree. Since the Lot Typical will be at the 40 scale, please add
dimensions.
Comment Number: 31
Comment Originated: 03/01/2017
03/01/2017: Also, please provide two Lot Typicals for the single family
attached, one for the alley load and one for the front load along the north
property line. Please use 40 scale and show the lot, front yard, building
envelope, front porch, garage and the landscape strip between
garages/driveways. Please add dimensions.
Comment Number: 32
Comment Originated: 03/01/2017
03/01/2017: Staff acknowledges that the front yards of the single family
attached may be relatively small compared to the single family detached.
Nonetheless, the front yard, even though fairly small, is an important element for
this housing type. Without a front yard, the project runs the risk of appearing as
apartments or condos, not townhomes which may affect long term values.
Comment Number: 33
Comment Originated: 03/01/2017
03/01/2017: Please indicate on the Lot Typicals for the single family attached
whether or not there is a rear patio area or small yard between the dwelling and
the garage. Where does one place the grill? Staff is concerned about the
extent to which this housing product is truly a townhome or more emblematic of
an apartment or condo project.
Comment Number: 34 Comment Originated: 03/01/2017
03/01/2017: All internal connecting walkways must be tree-lined to the
maximum extent feasible. Please add a healthy mix of trees so that the
walkways become an attractive feature for the project as a whole.
Comment Number: 35
Comment Originated: 03/01/2017
03/01/2017: Staff is concerned that there is still not enough differentiation
among the three architectural styles for the single family attached. It's not a
question of whether the three styles indicated are of sufficient quality. Rather,
it's the scale of the project, with a relatively high number of a single family
attached dwellings, that requires a close look at how this project will appear and
be experienced. Please note that if the project size were two acres larger, a
third housing type would be required.
Comment Number: 36
Comment Originated: 03/03/2017
03/03/2017: Regarding Comment Number 5, having had further discussion with
the design team, I became aware that there is to be a separate drainage tract
located between the rear property line of the single family detached homes and
the eastern property line of the project site. This tract is specifically intended to
be owned and managed as a common area for the purpose keeping the tract
exclusive for drainage conveyance and not to be encumbered by sheds,
gardens, patios, play equipment, or any other appurtenances associated with
private backyards. As a result, it may be necessary to provide a common fence
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along the rear p�erty line of the lots as well as the six foot p�cy fence along
the project's property line. Staff recommends that this fence be no more than
four feet in height so as to not create a canyon between the fences. Further, this
fence should feature an open rail design so there is no temptation to throw
grass clippings into the conveyance channel. If there is a concern about
keeping dogs in the yard, the fence can include hog wire to keep the open feel.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-224-6192, dmoqen@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/17/2017
02/28/2017: Repeat comment. An easement or documentation that as
easement will be agreed to is needed prior to hearing. This easement will need
to be dedicated prior to final plan approval.
I see the outfall from Detention Pond #2 is now a pipe that ties into the
proposed improved channel. Is it possible to extend the grading to the outlet
and use the channel as the outlet as well as the emergency overflow path? My
concern is that the spillway doesn't show a clear path at this point.
01/17/2017: An easement is required for the NE outfall. Please provide off-site
easement and show that conveyance exists in the proposed outfall.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 01/17/2017
02/28/2017: Additional information is needed to determine if LID requirements
are currently being met. Please see redlines and contact me for discussion.
01/17/2017: Please review acceptable Low Impact Development (LID)
methods and show that LID requirements are being met. Grass buffers do not
meet the requirement as they are not volumetric, quantifiable treatment.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 01/17/2017
02/28/2017: The altered grading is an improvement and is more in line with the
guidelines. Additional landscaping (trees, shrubs, boulder features, etc) would
further improve aesthetics and feel of these areas.
01/17/2017: Please review the Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines
for Stormwater and Detention Facilities and adjust proposed landform and
slopes to help improve aesthetic qualities.
Comment Number: 8
02/28/2017: Please see updated redlines.
01/17/2017: Please see redlined plans and drainage report.
Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 01/17/2017
Comment Originated: 02/28/2017
02/28/2017: Is the proposed storm drain line on the eastern edge of the site an
underdrain? It is unclear how this functions with the proposed bioswale (grass
swale with infiltration section). Please clarify and also show underdrain
locations for all rain gardens and bioswales on the next submittal.
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Comment Num� 10 �mment Originated: 02/28/2017
02/28/2017: Please note that concrete chases will be required for the proposed
chases on Bluegrass Drive. Are the swales that these chases drain to
proposed to be bioswales? These areas could provide LID if downstream
facilities are undersized.
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/17/2017
03/01/2017: Repeat, I saw the response note that materials will be submitted at
FDP.
01/17/2017: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq. ft., therefore Erosion and
Sediment Control Materials need to be submitted for FDP. The erosion control
requirements are in the Stormwater Design Criteria under the Amendments of
Volume 3 Chapter 7 Section 1.3.3. Current Erosion Control Materials
Submitted do not meet requirements. Please submit; an Erosion Control Plan,
an Erosion Control Report, and an Escrow / Security Calculation. If you need
clarification concerning the erosion control section, or if there are any questions
please contact Jesse Schlam 970-218-2932 or email @ jschlam@fcgov.com
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/20/2017
03/03/2017: No plans were provided for review, so we cannot verify this was
addressed.
01/20/2017: Please change the title to match the other plan sets.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 01/20/2017
03/03/2017: This has not been corrected.
01/20/2017: Please change the Basis Of Bearings statement to match the
revised Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/20/2017
03/03/2017: Some of the right of way descriptions shown are incorrect. If they
are going to stay on the plan, they should match what is shown on the
Subdivision Plat.
01/20/2017: Some of the right of way descriptions shown are incorrect. If they
are going to stay on the plan, they should match what is shown on the
Subdivision Plat.
Comment Number: 12
03/03/2017: There are text over text issues. See redlines.
01/20/2017: There are text over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 14
03/03/2017: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
01/20/2017: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Originated: 01/20/2017
Comment Originated: 01/20/2017
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Topic: Landscape Pla�
Comment Number: 18
03/03/2017: There are te� over text issues. See redlines.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 15
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Comment Originated: 03/03/2017
Comment Originated: 03/03/2017
03/03/2017: Please make changes to the Statement Of Ownership And
Subdivision as marked. See redlines.
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 03/03/2017
03/03/2017: Please add title commitment information as available.
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 03/03/2017
03/03/2017: Please make changes on sheets 3-5 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.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 3
03/03/2017: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
01/20/2017: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Nicole Hahn, 970-221-6820, nhahn@fcqov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
03/01/2017: Please see striping redlines.
Department: Transportation Planning
Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-416-4320, slorson@fcqov.com
Comment Originated: 01/20/2017
Comment Originated: 03/01/2017
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/17/2017
01/17/2017: TRANSFORT
The Transfort Strategic Operating Plan calls for bus service to this area. Please
install a Type II bus stop pad along Overland Trail in front of Building K(see
Figure 10 in Transfort Bus Stop Design Standards and Guidelines:
http://www.ridetransfort.com/img/site_specific/uploads/Final_Design_Standard
s.pdf). A fee-in-lieu can be paid for the amenities (bike rack, bench, and trash
can) until service is started to the area.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 02/23/2017
02/23/2017: TRANSFORT
The previous comment is still relevant. The bus stop pad location for Mountain's
Edge was discussed in the Fixed Route Service work session. The group
evaluated Drake as an alternative but felt that it would not be satisfactory
operationally due to traffic safety and secondly, due to its poor proximity to
proposed units.
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Department: Water Conse�on
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcqov.com
Topic: General
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Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/10/2017
01/10/2017: 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
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-224-6192, dmogen@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4
02/28/2017: Please see round 2 redlines.
01/17/2017: Please see plan redlines.
Department: Zoning
Contact: Ryan Boehle,
Topic: General
970-416-2401, rboehle@fcqov.com
Comment Originated: 01/17/2017
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/12/2017
01/12/2017: The LMN setbacks apply for both the single family detached and
single family attached . The setbacks are 15' front - 5' side - 8' rear. Please
include a typical setback detail on the drawings. Please provide a typical for the
single family attached. Many of the attached units are encroaching on the rear
setback.
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