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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
July 12, 2024
Amanda Castelli
Park Planning & Development
215 N Mason St
Fort Collins, CO 80524
RE: Schoolside Park, BDR240009, Round Number 1
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of Schoolside Park. If you have questions about any comments,
you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through your
Development Review Coordinator, Brandy Bethurem Harras via phone at 970-416-2744 or
via email at bbethuremharras@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Brandy Bethurem Harras bbethuremharras@fcgov.com 970-416-2744
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
07/09/2024: 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!
RESPONSE: Thank you.
Comment Number: 2
07/09/2024: SUBMITTAL:
As part of your submittal, a response to the comments provided in this letter and
a response to plan markups is required. The final letter is provided to you in
Microsoft Word format. Please use this letter to insert responses to each
comment for your submittal, using a different font color. Please use the markups
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to insert responses to each comment on plans. Please do not flatten markup
responses.
Provide a detailed response for any comment asking a question or requiring an
action. Any comment requesting a response or requiring action by you with a
response of noted, acknowledged etc. will be considered not addressed. You
will need to provide references to specific project plans, pages, reports, or
explanations of why comments have not been addressed [when applicable].
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 3
07/09/2024: 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?1703783275
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: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 4
07/09/2024: 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: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 5
07/09/2024: 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: Thanks.
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Comment Number: 6
07/09/2024: INFORMATION:
ANY project that requires four or more rounds of review would be subject to an
additional fee of $3,000.00.
RESPONSE: Understood, thanks.
Comment Number: 7
07/09/2024: NOTICE:
A Development Review sign will be posted on the property. This sign will be
posted through the final decision and appeal process. A request for the removal
of signs will be made by your Development Review Coordinator at the appropriate time.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 8
07/09/2024: FOR RECORDING - PLAN SET:
Could you please update the City signature blocks on the plan set cover sheet?
Instead of using "this _______ day of ______, 20____," could you opt for "on
this day, _____________" for the date? This alternative format facilitates
smoother date input with digital signatures.
Additionally, kindly ensure there is sufficient space between the signature line
and the title line to accommodate the digital signature.
RESPONSE: Corrected.
Comment Number: 9
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING - CITY PROJECTS:
Development projects for which the City is the applicant shall be processed in
the manner described in this Land Use Code, as applicable, but shall be
subject to review by the Planning and Zoning Commission in all instances,
despite the fact that certain uses would otherwise have been subject to
administrative review.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 10
07/09/2024: 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: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 11
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
The decision maker for your project is the Planning and Zoning (P&Z)
Commission. For the hearing, we will formally notify surrounding property
owners within 800 feet (excluding public right-of-way and publicly owned open space).
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 12
07/12/2024: SUBMITTAL:
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Could you please separate the Preliminary Irrigation Plan from the Plan Set? It
will be an independent PDF that does not receive signatures.
RESPONSE: Submitted separately for BDR1. Submitted as 2_PIP_Schoolside Park_BDR_Rd2.pdf for
BDR#2.
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Arlo Schumann aschumann@fcgov.com 970-221-6599
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
I can only seem to locate 10 of the 20 bike spots on the plan. Please note on the
plans the number of bikes are accommodated at the racks.
RESPONSE: Note added to plan (2 bikes are accommodated on each bike rack).
Comment Number: 2
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
Please provide additional information on the parking calculations. Plans should
list the rated capacity of the park to calculate the required number of spots.
RESPONSE: Parks do not have required parking requirements. A neighborhood park does not have a
particular capacity; and the definition of Outdoor Recreation is “an area devoted to active sports or
recreation such as go-cart tracks, miniature golf, archery ranges, sport stadiums or the like, and may or
may not feature stadium-type seating”. This reflects a different type of use than this park embedded within
the neighborhood. We believe that through discussions with staff, this issue is resolved and no additional
revisions are needed on the plans.
Comment Number: 3
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
Lighting Plans:
-Light Fixture type B does not meet the Uplight rating allowed in LC1
-An overall lumen budget will need to be provided.
-Please call out the max color temp of 3000k in the luminaire schedule
RESPONSE: For Light Fixture type B a luminaire will be specified that has a BUG rating of U=0;
An overall lumen budget has been provided; 3000k Max color temp is called out.
Comment Number: 4
07/12/2024: FOR HEARING: Please note on plans that any signage shown is
for general location and all signage will be reviewed by a separate sign permit.
RESPONSE: Note added to plan.
Department: Historic Preservation
Contact: Jim Bertolini jbertolini@fcgov.com 970-416-4250
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
07/02/2024: 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.
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RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 2
07/02/2024: INFORMATION:
The house on the selected park site was built in 1978 and is not fifty years of
age at this time. As a result, historic survey is not required and demolition is permitted.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: John Gerwel jgerwel@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
07/08/2024: FOR HEARING:
A variance will be needed for the spacing of the access point onto Timberline.
LCUASS Table 7-3 shows that spacing between driveways and intersections
must be between 460 and 660 feet. This can only be met if the driveway aligns
with Twisted Root drive. Since this is not possible due to the underpass, a letter will
need to be addressed to the City Engineer outlining the need for the variance and
the justification of the placement of the proposed driveway. Please reach out if you have questions on this.
RESPONSE: A variance letter has been included in this submittal for review.
Comment Number: 3
07/01/2024: FOR HEARING:
Has the permission been obtained from PSD to do the proposed offsite work
on their property? The sidewalk connections and the storm inlet work is what I'm
seeing that needs to be addressed. This could be handled with a temporary
construction easement between the two parties. Or if there is an existing
documentation that approves of the proposed work, that could suffice.
RESPONSE: We have met with PSD and have verbal permission to complete work shown on the plans.
We are working with Real Estate Services and the City Attorney’s office to draft and execute the
appropriate easement agreements. If additional documentation is needed prior to the executed
agreements, please let us know.
Comment Number: 4
07/01/2024: FOR HEARING:
There are a few things missing on the cover sheet of the utility plans. Please
include the project bench marks referencing the City's datum, a reference to the
soil's report, and legal description of the site (i.e. in relation to the plat).
RESPONSE: Additional information has been added to the cover sheet of the utility plans.
Comment Number: 5
07/01/2024: FOR HEARING:
The waterline connection is a little confusing. It looks like there is a branch that
is 2 feet long with a gate valve attached. Is this an error in linework?
RESPONSE: Waterline connection has been moved and updated.
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Comment Number: 6
07/01/2024: FOR HEARING:
There were a few spots in the grading plan where there were missing contour
labels and the tie-ins got a little messed up. See redlines on C1.0 of the utility plans.
RESPONSE: Additional contour labels added, grading tie-ins adjusted and redlines on C1.0 have been
addressed.
Comment Number: 7
07/01/2024: FOR HEARING:
What is the structure to the west of the handicap parking space? It is
segmented like a ramp and has some type of outfall.
RESPONSE: It is a rundown – moved and relabeled.
Comment Number: 8
07/01/2024: FOR HEARING:
In the utility plans, please provide easements and reception numbers for any
existing easements on this lot.
RESPONSE: Existing easements and reception numbers added to plans.
Comment Number: 9
07/01/2024: FOR HEARING:
There are some miscellaneous redlines. Please address those for the next round.
RESPONSE: Sheet redlines have been addressed.
Comment Number: 10
07/01/2024: INFORMATION:
This comment is to acknowledge that payment for frontage improvements has
been received and no further action is needed on that item.
RESPONSE: Thank you.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Steve Gilchrist sgilchrist@fcgov.com 970-224-6175
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
07/08/2024: INFORMATION:
Based on the narrative providing the details on the proposed access and trip
generation for this park we will waive any further Transportation Impact Study.
RESPONSE: Thank you.
Comment Number: 3
07/08/2024: FOR HEARING:
I have added a couple of redlines on the Horizontal Control plan detailing some
sign changes for your access to Timberline. Please correct these by adding a
No Left Turn sign in the median, and a Right Turn Only sign below the stop sign.
RESPONSE: Requested signs have been added to the Horizontal Control Plan.
Comment Number: 4
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07/08/2024: INFORMATION:
Given that the only vehicular access to this site is via a right-in/right-out onto
northbound Timberline, if u turns at the school access, or at the north end of the
median become an operational or safety issue, the City may a restrict this in the future.
RESPONSE: As this is the only point of entry to the parking lot and it is already restricted to a right-in and
right-out turn, can you please provide more information on what future restrictions may include?
Department: Erosion Control
Contact: Andrew Crecca acrecca@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1
07/02/2024: INFORMATION:
This project is located within the City's MS4 boundaries and is subject to the
erosion control requirements located in the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria
Manual (FCSCM), Chapter 2, Section 6.0. A copy of those requirements can be
found at www.fcgov.com/erosion .
This project was evaluated based upon the submittal requirements of FCSCM.
Based upon the provided materials we were able to determine a total disturbed area.
No Erosion Control Erosion Control Escrow / Security Calculation will be needed.
Based upon the area of disturbance or this project is larger than one acre, State permits for
stormwater will be required should be pulled before Construction Activities begin.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 2
07/02/2024: FOR HEARING:
Please review and address all redlines provided on the ESC Report and Utility Plans.
Please provide an erosion control plan for 'Final Plan or Approval Submittal'.
This project disturbs 3 or more acres so sequence sheets need to be to be
provided on the erosion control plans. Please ensure that the Erosion Control
Plans provided include a individual sequence sheets in accordance with
(FCSCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.3.2)
RESPONSE: Redlines have been addressed. Initial, interim and final Erosion Control sheets have been
added.
Contact: Derek Lutz dlutz@fcgov.com 970-221-6339
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
This project must comply with the Final Plan submittal requirements for both the
drainage report and the utility plans. Checklists can be found here:
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities//img/site_specific/uploads/fcscm-appendix-a.pdf?1549566343
The submitted drainage report and utility plans are lacking several items
necessary for a sufficient review. Further stormwater design information
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required. Future comments on fully developed design can be expected.
RESPONSE: Checklists have been consulted and additional information added to both the plans and
report.
Comment Number: 2
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
Please review and address all markups provided on the Utility Plans.
RESPONSE: Markups on utility plans have been addressed.
Comment Number: 3
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
Since no pervious pavements are included in this project, 75% of all newly
added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID techniques. A
storage based LID is required to treat the parking and driveway area, rain
gardens are typical. It must be sized to treat the entire basin draining to it, not
just the paved areas. A grass buffer may be used as an LID technique for other
areas when incorporated in a "treatment train". Levels spreaders are required
for concentrated flow applications.
RESPONSE: A rain garden has been added to treat 75% of impervious area. See drainage report for more
information.
Comment Number: 4
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
The proposed outfall location to the existing storm drain on school property is
further upstream than the location designed by the Timbers PUD Drainage
Report. Verify that the existing storm drain has the additional capacity for the
2.0 CFS at the proposed outfall location. Permission to deviate from the
original outfall location must be agreed to by Poudre School District.
RESPONSE: PSD has agreed to the proposed deviation in the park site connection point to the storm drain
to the regional detention pond. Existing storm drain analysis is included in the drainage report that
addresses capacity.
Comment Number: 5
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
Further design is required for the detention pond. The FAA method for
detention sizing is required. Provide stage-storage calculations. Provide
WQCV calculations. Design emergency spillway for detention pond. Show
overflow routing. Provide further construction details for the outlet structure.
RESPONSE: Detention pond has been sized using FAA method. Stage storage calcs and WQCV calcs
have been included. Emergency spillway has been designed and added to plans. Overflow routing shown.
Outlet structure details updated.
Comment Number: 6
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
Use City of Fort Collins standard construction details when appropriate. Details
can be found in PDF or DWG here:
https://records.fcgov.com/UtilDetail/Browse.aspx?
id=15547889&dbid=0&repo=FortCollins&cr=1
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RESPONSE: City of Fort Collins construction details added as appropriate.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Austin Kreager akreager@fcgov.com 970-224-6152
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/24/2024: FOR HEARING:
Thank you for working with me to find a solution for power for the site. Please
show the new secondary service and meter location on your next utility plan
submittal.
RESPONSE: Markups on utility plans have been addressed.
Comment Number: 2
06/24/2024: FOR HEARING:
Meter location(s) will need to be coordinated with Light and Power. Please
show proposed meter location on the utility plan. Reference Section 8 of our
Electric Service Standards for electric metering standards. A link has been
provided below.
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStanda
rds_FINAL_18November2016_Amendment.pdf
RESPONSE: Proposed meter location shown on electrical plan.
Comment Number: 3
06/24/2024: INFORMATION:
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.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged and have met and discussed with Austin Kreager.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County jcounty@fcgov.com 970-221-6588
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 3
07/03/2024: FOR HEARING:
There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See
markups.
RESPONSE: Text is updated to be masked.
Comment Number: 4
07/03/2024: FOR HEARING:
There are line over text issues. See markups.
RESPONSE: Markups addressed.
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Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 1
07/03/2024: FOR HEARING:
Some of the sheet titles in the sheet index do not match the sheet titles on the
noted sheets. See markups.
RESPONSE: Sheet index updated.
Comment Number: 2
07/03/2024: FOR HEARING:
Please revise the legal description as marked. See markups.
RESPONSE: Legal description updated.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Kristie Raymond kraymond@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/26/2024: FOR HEARING:
The presence of natural features (irrigation ditch) on the project site
necessitates a process for the creation of a Natural Habitat Buffer Zone to
protect that natural feature. For the public hearing, the project must demonstrate
adequate space to satisfy buffering requirements and that any mitigation is
feasible. For final approval, the details and specifics of restoration and/or
mitigation must be created (specifically weed management). For permitting
phase, development agreement language will be created to memorialize the
buffer and clarify requirements.
RESPONSE: A NHBZ is delineated on the plans. We presume the approved, recorded plans with the buffer
zone included can memorialize this buffer. Any requirements can also be included on the plan sheets.
Please let us know if additional information is needed to be added to our landscape plans sheets.
The city does not typically have a development agreement for the construction of our parks.
During the two-year warranty period, the landscape contractor is responsible for performing weed
management. After the two-year warranty period, our parks maintenance crews take over this
responsibility. Gary Tubesing will be the crew chief for this park. He has an outstanding track record of
establishing native seed and controlling weeds.
Additional narrative for the NHBZ was added to sheet LP001.
Comment Number: 2
06/26/2024: FOR HEARING:
The Natural Habitat Buffer Zone needs to be delineated and labeled on the site,
grading, utility, photometric, and landscape plan.
RESPONSE: Zone shown on plans.
Comment Number: 3
06/26/2024: FOR HEARING:
Please add the following note on all sheets of the site, landscape and utility
plans that show the Habitat Buffer: "The Natural Habitat Buffer Zone is intended
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to be maintained in a native landscape. Please see Section 5.6 of the Land
Use Code for allowable uses within the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone." This will
help preserve the intention behind the buffer zones and the natural features into the future.
RESPONSE: Note added to plans.
Comment Number: 4
06/26/2024: FOR HEARING:
A restoration plan based on adaptive management principles will be required
that addresses weed management, seedbed preparation, seeding, and
outlines the reference area-based success criteria, general timeline, and
monitoring methods. An abbreviated version containing the key points of the
plan will be required on the site/landscape plan.
Weed management will be a critical aspect of the restoration plan and may
need to be addressed with its own plan.
RESPONSE: Restoration Plan Narrative, Native Seed Mixes and Native Seed Notes are included
on sheet LP-001.
Comment Number: 6
06/26/2024: FOR HEARING:
Areas within the habitat buffer that are bare or disturbed will need to be re-seeded.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 7
06/26/2024: FOR HEARING:
Within the natural habitat buffer zone, according to LUC Section 5.6, the City
has the ability to determine if the existing landscaping within the buffer zone is
incompatible with the purposes of the buffer zone.
The ECS discusses several measures meant to enhance the buffer zone,
including enhancements through native plantings:
- Utilize native, cool- and warm-season flowering plants and linden trees to enhance
pollinator habitat; limit the use of insecticides.
- Utilize buffalograss (Buchloe dactyloides), blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis) and other
native xeric species for landscapes where possible to reduce water consumption.
RESPONSE: We specify a native short grass prairie mix for all our native zones within our parks.
This same species mix (that has performed well) and has been used on the last several parks) is being
proposed for this park as well.
Comment Number: 5
06/27/2024: FOR HEARING:
Please add a table to the site plan that includes the following:
- Amount of buffer area that would be required by a 50' buffer from the ditch
- Amount of buffer area provided on these plans
- Minimum buffer distance
- Maximum buffer distance
- Average buffer distance
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RESPONSE: We have added NHBZ sheets that include this information.
Comment Number: 8
06/27/2024: FOR HEARING:
The vegetation within NHBZs are intended to mimic the native vegetation
communities which function on climatic precipitation, therefore irrigation should
not be relied on for satisfactory performance of native seeded areas.
Temporary irrigation of native seed areas within the NHBZ may only be used for
the first two growing seasons following seeding. It may not be used the same
season of security release sampling. This does not apply to permanent
irrigation systems for woody and live-planted specimens.
RESPONSE: Since our public parks and trail system receive substantial foot traffic and use, it can often
take longer than 1-2 seasons to establish native turf. The plans include separate irrigation zones for the
native seed areas than can be turned off once establishment has been achieved. This is a Parks
Department standard that has been implemented system wide for new parks within the City.
Comment Number: 9
06/27/2024: FOR HEARING:
Please make the following corrections to the 'Native Seeding Notes':
-Note #9 should be updated with the following text: "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."
-Note #14 should be updated with the following text: "NATIVE SEED AREAS
OUTSIDE OF THE NHBZ 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 EROSION CONTROL. NHBZ-SPECIFIC
REVEGETATION SUCCESS CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED
ESTABLISHED INCLUDE MEETING THE REFERENCE AREA COVER
STANDARD, LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT NOXIOUS WEEDS, EIGHTY
PERCENT SURVIVAL OF WOODY SPECIES, AND NO SIGNIFICANT BARE
SPOTS."
RESPONSE: Notes updated.
Comment Number: 10
06/27/2024: FOR HEARING:
Please be specific about shrubs/perennials and ornamental grasses on the
plan. Additionally, please show where Native Turf Type 1 and Native Turf Type
2 will be on the plan.
RESPONSE: Planting beds have specific species called out on this updated plan set. Hatch patterns
delineate where each of the native turf types are to be applied.
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Comment Number: 11
06/27/2024: INFORMATION:
A great opportunity to include a pollinator plan/gardens exists throughout the
project. A pollinator garden can provide habitat for pollinators, reduce the heat
island effect in a city, and improve air quality. These gardens can also provide
corridors for pollinators as they move to an area. This is a great opportunity to
maximize bloom times and colors throughout your site. Additionally, with the
proximity to a school and located along a trail, this could be a great educational
asset to this plan. Included is a resource for design ideas supporting Nature in
the City program efforts when considering a pollinator garden: Attracting Native
Pollinators, The Xerces Society, 2011
RESPONSE: We agree! We have included plants and native seed mixes with species that
Support wildlife and pollinators. While we would love to have “gardens” in our parks,
we have to balance design with long term operations and maintenance considerations.
Contact: Scott Benton sbenton@fcgov.com (970)416-4290
Topic: General
Comment Number: 12
07/02/2024: FOR HEARING:
'Warranty and Inspection Notes' Note #1 must include Environmental Planning
due to the presence of a NHBZ.
RESPONSE: This has been added to note #1.
Comment Number: 13
07/02/2024: INFORMATION:
Due to the park site being in the vicinity of high salt areas, agronomic soil
samples both prior to grading and post-soil amendment are recommended to
facilitate proper species selection and planting practices.
RESPONSE: We have had geotechnical work completed on-site and require our landscape contractor to
adjust soil amendment per soil sampling at time of construction.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Freddie Haberecht fhaberecht@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
07/08/2024: FOR HEARING:
Please increase the tree species diversity on this site. Refer to previous
message about suggested trees.
RESPONSE: We have made revisions to the tree list accordingly.
Department: PFA
Contact: Marcus Glasgow marcus.glasgow@poudre-fire.org 970-416-2869
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS - Any private alley, private road or private drive
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serving as a fire lane shall be dedicated as an Emergency Access Easement (EAE).
The plat will need to show the drive aisle to the parking area as dedicated EAE
in order to be considered for access.
RESPONSE: We are working on agreements with PSD to use their fire lane and will provide in next
submittal. We have their support to use this approach.
We are including a meeting summary from our meeting with representatives from PSD with this submittal.
Comment Number: 2
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
DEAD END FIRELANE - The drive aisle to the parking area exceeds 150 feet
in length. A second point of access or approved turnaround will be required.
The civil plans show a second access point. If this is to be used, a cross
access agreement will be required with Bacon Elementary.
If no second point of access is proposed, an approved turnaround will be required.
RESPONSE: We are working on agreements with PSD to use their fire lane and will provide in next
submittal. We have their support to use this approach.
We are including a meeting summary from our meeting with representatives from PSD with this submittal.
Comment Number: 3
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
FIRE LANE WITH A HYDRANT - Drive aisles used as a fire lane containing a
fire hydrant shall be 26 feet in width.
The drive aisle to the parking has a hydrant located the drive. The width of the
drive aisle shall be widened to 26 feet either the entire drive aisle or in the area
of the hydrant according to Figure D103.1.
RESPONSE: The existing fire lane at Bacon Elementary School is proposed to be used for the park site.
This existing fire lane currently accommodates fire trucks. The fire hydrant located on the Bacon
Elementary School property is within close proximity to the fire lane and is proposed to serve the park site.
Comment Number: 4
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
FIRE LANE LOADING - IFC Appendix D102.1 amendment - Fire lanes shall be
designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting
80,000 pounds. Private drives used for fire lanes shall provide information
confirming the design can handle fire truck loading.
A note shall be added to the civil plans indicating all areas dedicated as EAE
are capable of supporting 80,000 pounds.
RESPONSE: The existing fire lane at Bacon Elementary School is proposed to be used for the park site.
This existing fire lane currently accommodates fire trucks.
Comment Number: 5
07/09/2024: FOR HEARING:
FIRE LANE SIGNS - The limits of the fire lane shall be fully defined and fire lane
sign locations should be indicated on future plan sets. Refer to LCUASS detail
#1418 & #1419 for sign type, placement, and spacing. Appropriate directional
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arrows required on all signs. Posting of additional fire lane signage may be
determined at time of fire inspection. Code language provided below.
- IFC D103.6: Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access
roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING - FIRE LANE signs
complying with Figure D103.6. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12
inches wide by 18 inches high and have red letters on a white reflective
background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus
road as required by Section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2.
- IFC D103.6.1; ROADS 20 TO 26 FEET IN WIDTH: Fire lane signs as
specified in Section D103.6 shall be posted on both sides of fire apparatus
access roads that are 20 to 26 feet wide.
- IFC D103.6.1; ROADS MORE THAN 26 FEET IN WIDTH: Fire lane signs as
specified in Section D103.6 shall be posted on one side of fire apparatus
access roads more than 26 feet wide and less than 32 feet wide.
Please add sign details and locations to the site plan.
RESPONSE: The existing fire lane at Bacon Elementary School is proposed to be used for the park site.
This existing fire lane has existing striping and signage.
Department: Building Services
Contact: Russell Hovland rhovland@fcgov.com 970-416-2341
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1
07/01/2024: BUILDING PERMIT:
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.
The new 2024 buildings codes will be adopted in 2025.
· 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 setback from property line and 20
feet between other buildings or provide fire rated walls and openings per chapter 6 and 7 of the IBC.
· City of Fort Collins adopted International Fire Code (IFC) and amendments to
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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: Noted, thank you. - [au]workshop