HomeMy WebLinkAboutFLATS ON MULBERRY - FDP200005 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEW (2)Fort Collins
June 19, 2019
Bill Dellenbach
1404 43rd Ave
Greeley, CO 80521
Community Development and
Neigghborhood Services
281 IJorth College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970,224.6134 - fax
fcgov. com
Re: 221-229 W Mulberry
Description of project: This is a request to convert the existing buildings at 221/223 and
227/229 W Mulberry into16 (UR: revised to 14) hotel units. Currently, the buildings are
separated into 3 different lots whereas 221 and 223 addresses are on one lot and in one building,
and the next building is split down the middle into lots 227 and 229. Now that the property shall be
a single address, only one accessible unit will be required, and thus, one accessible ramp. This
will free up parking/drive space between the buildings. The owner wished to replat the 3
properties into one property. The proposed project is within the TOD and the Community
Commercial (CC) zone district and is subject to Administrative (Type 1) review.
UR: Correction made above.
Please see the following summary of comments regarding the project request referenced
above. The comments offered informally by staff during the Conceptual Review will assist you
in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions
to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. If you have any
questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, you may contact
the individual commenter or direct your questions through the Development Review Coordinator,
Tenae Beane, at 970-224-6119 or tbeane@fcqov.com. UR: Noted
Comment Summary:
Department: Development Review Coordinator UR: Items 1-10 below Noted
Contact: Tenae Beane, 970-224-6119, tbeane@fcgov.com
1. 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). Your development review coordinator will assist with preparing the mailing and coordinating the
hearing date with your team.
A neighborhood meeting is not required for this development request, but if you would like to hold a
meeting to notify your neighbors of the proposal prior to the hearing, please contact your Development
Review Coordinator to schedule a date, time and location for a meeting.
are using the existing lights only and it will be difficult to add new light fixtures due to the
historic status of the project.
Thank you in advance for supporting City of Fort Collins Night Sky Objectives. For further
information regarding health effects please see:
http://darksky.org/ama-report-affirms-h uman -health -impacts-from-leds/
3. Our city has an established identity as a forward -thinking community that cares about the
quality of life it offers its residents now and generations from now. Thus, the City of Fort
Collins has many sustainability programs and goals that may benefit this project. Of
particular interest may be the: UR: Noted
1) Green Building Program: http://www.fcgov.com/enviro/green-building.php , contact
Tony Raeker at 970-416-4238 or traeker@fcgov.com
2) Solar Energy: www.fcgov.com/solar, contact Rhonda Gatzke at 970-416-2312 or
rgatzke@fcgov.com
3) Integrated Design Assistance Program: http://fcgov.com/idap, contact Gary
Schroeder at 970-224-6003 or gschroeder@fcgov.com
Department: Forestry
Contact: Molly Roche, 224-616-1992, mroche@fcgov.com
1. FOR APPROVAL Continued:
Thank you for including the City of Fort Collins notes to the plans. The plant list appears to be
covered up by other line work. Please shift the plant list to another location on the plan so that
it is easy to identify and read.
Please provide a landscape plan that meets the Land Use Code and 3.2.1 requirements. This
should include, but is not limited to, including the City of Fort Collins General Landscape
Notes, Tree Protection Notes, and Street Tree Permit Note, providing a detailed Plant List —
species, quantity, size, method of transplant, and species percentage, and including current
and proposed utility lines as well as proper tree separation requirements. Please contact
Molly Roche (mroche@fcgov.com) if you have any questions.
Required tree sizes and method of transplant:
Canopy Shade Tree: 2.0" caliper balled and burlapped
Evergreen tree: 6.0' height balled and burlapped
Ornamental tree: 1.5" caliper balled and burlapped
If any mitigation is required, trees must be upsized to the following dimensions:
Canopy Shade Trees: 3.0" caliper balled and burlap or equivalent.
Evergreen Trees: 8' height balled and burlap or equivalent.
Ornamental Trees: 2.5" caliper balled and burlap or equivalent.
2. FOR APPROVAL Continued if applicable. Please address.
8/27/2018: Please include locations of any water or sewer lines on the landscape plan. Please
adjust street tree locations to provide for proper tree/utility separation.
10' between trees and public water, sanitary, and storm sewer main lines
6' between trees and public water, sanitary, and storm sewer service lines
4' between trees and gas lines
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3. FOR APPROVAL Continued:
This comment has not been addressed. Show surveyed locations of existing trees and add
the following note near the trees that reads "EXISTING TREES TO REMAIN AND BE
PROTECTED".
10/31/2018:Please add a note to the site plan that reads "EXISTING TREES TO BE
PROTECTED". In addition, please include the City of Fort Collins Tree Protection Notes which
were provided by Molly Roche on 10/31/18.
4. FOR APPROVAL
Per email conversation with Bill Dellenbach on 3/21/2019, Colorado Boring will bore a water
line on the property near existing trees. If this is still the case, as a precaution City Forestry
would like to collect tree inventory and mitigation information in case any damages occur
through the construction/boring process. Please schedule a time to meet on -site and add the
following note to the plans (both Site and Utility Plans):
WATER LINE TO BE INSTALLED THROUGH BORING TECHNIQUES. BORE DEPTH TO
BE A MINIMUM OF 48" TO AVOID ALL TREE ROOTS. PRIOR TO BORING AND OTHER
CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS, CONTACT CITY FORESTRY
(FORESTRY@FCGOV.COM) TO INSPECT AND APPROVE TREE PROTECTION
STRUCTURES. TREE PROTECTION IN THE FORM OF CONCRETE BLANKETS AND
ORANGE SNOW FENCING AROUND TREE TRUNKS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR
TO ON -SITE CONSTRUCTION. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TREE PROTECTION, SEE
CITY TREE PROTECTION NOTES.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcountV@fcgov.com
1. As of January 1, 2015 all development plans are required to be on the NAVD88 vertical
datum. Please make your consultants aware of this, prior to any surveying and/or design
work. Please contact our office for up to date Benchmark Statement format and City
Vertical Control Network information.
2. If submitting a replat for this property/project, addresses are not acceptable in the
Subdivision Plat title/name.
Pre -Submittal Meetings for Building Permits
Pre -Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early in the
design, that new commercial or multi -family projects are on track to complying with all of the
adopted City codes and Standards listed below. The proposed project should be in the early
to mid -design stage for this meeting to be effective and is typically scheduled after the
Current Planning PDP submittal. Applicants should be prepared to present site plans, floor
plans, and elevations and be able to discuss code issues of occupancy, square footage, type
of construction, and energy compliance method being proposed. Applicants of new
commercial or multi -family projects should contact their Development Review Coordinator to
schedule a pre -submittal meeting.
Construction shall comply with the following adopted codes and standards as
amended:
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2018 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments
2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with local amendments
2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with local amendments
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with local amendments
2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with local amendments
2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with local amendments
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with local amendments
2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado
2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI Al17.1-2017.
Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 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
Risk Category I: 130mph (Ultimate) exposure B
Risk Category III & IV:150mph (Ultimate) exposure B
Seismic Design: Category B.
Climate Zone: Zone 5.
Energy Code Use:
1. Single Family; Duplex; Townhomes: 2018 IRC Chapter 11 or 2018 IECC Chapter 4
Residential Provisions
2. Multi -family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2018 015 IECC Chapter 4 Residential
Provisions.
3. Commercial and Multi -family 4 stories and taller: 2018 IECC Chapter 4 Commercial
Provisions.
Current codes and amendments are effective as of January 12, 2019. Copies of the code
amendments can be obtained at www.fcgov.com/buildinc codes.php or at the Building
Services office.
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2. 1 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 your team. Please include me in all email
correspondence with other reviewers and keep me informed of any phone conversations. Thank you!
3. This letter is provided to you in Microsoft Word format. Please use this document to provide written
responses to each comment for 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. Provide reference to specific project plans or explanations of why comments have not
been addressed, when applicable.
4. For more detailed process information, see the Development Review Guide at www.fcgov.com/drq . This
online guide features a color -coded flowchart with comprehensive, easy to read information on each step
in the process. This guide includes links to just about every resource you need during development
review.
5. Please use the checklist in conjunction with the Submittal Requirements located at:
http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php.
6. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/fees.php.
7. 1 will provide estimated fees, which are due at time of project submittal for formal review. This is an
estimate of the initial fees to begin the Development Review process based on your Conceptual Review
Application. As noted in the comments, there are additional fees required by other departments, and
additional fees at the time of building permit. The City of Fort Collins fee schedule is subject to change —
please confirm these estimates before submitting. If you have any questions about fees, please reach out
to me.
8. Submittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being the cut-off for routing
the same week. Upon initial submittal, your project will be subject to a completeness review. Staff
has until noon that Friday to determine if the project contains all required checklist items and is
sufficient for a round of review. If complete, a formal Letter of Acceptance will be emailed to you
and the project would be officially routed with a three-week round of review. Meetings to review
comments with City staff are held on Wednesday mornings after the three week review.
9. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with me at least 24
hours in advance. Applications and plans are submitted electronically in person with initial fees.
10. Pre -submittal meetings can be beneficial to ensure you have everything for a complete submittal. I am
happy to help set up a pre -submittal meeting if you feel that it would help.
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Kai Kleer, 970-416-4284, kkleer@fcgov.com
1. Lodging establishments will require the following parking requirements:
Bike parking: 1 per four units (60% enclosed 40% on fixed racks)
Vehicle parking:.5 - 1 space per unit (8 units = 4-8 spaces) additional demand mitigation
may be provided since this project is located within the Transit Overlay District. Please
refer to the parking table located under 3.2.2(K)(2)(e) for more details.
Handicap parking: 1 space UR: 14 units = 7 spaces, (-1) <1000ft from Max Line = 6
spaces req'd. (4) on site, (2) rented from adjacent church parking lot
Parking stall dimensions are required to be 9'xl9' with wheel stops at the head of the
space.
2. Please provide a landscape and site plan for the proposal. If adjacent site will be used for
parking please include that as part of the submittal package. UR: Provided
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3. If lighting is proposed please include a photometric plan. UR: adding string lights only, no
Photometric Plan is seen as necessary for this project since this is decorative lighting.
4. Since this is an existing building many of the commercial building standards located
under Section 3.5.3 of the code will not be applicable. UR: Noted
5. If replatting lot please provide plat with submittal. UR: Provided
Department: Zoning
Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com
1. This property is located in the General Commercial Zone District (C-G). Lodging is a Type 1
use in this zone district. UR: Noted, Done.
2. Please change notes on the plan to reflect the request of a lodging use and not short term
rentals, these are two different types of uses. UR: Done
3. Do the 16 units have separate kitchens? If so then they are considered dwelling units. If not
they are only sleeping units. Please distinguish the correct one. UR: 14 units, separate
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4. Where will the bike parking be provided? 1 per 4 units for a lodging establishment is
required with 60% of these spaces enclosed. UR: 14 units = 4 bikes, located in back porch
5. There will need to be at least 8 off-street parking spaces for 16 units. Of these 8 at least one
of the parking spaces shall be an accessible space with van accessibility. UR: 14 units = 7
min. See Parking.
6. Will there be any exterior lighting new or existing? UR: string lights only between buildings
7. Please include a landscape plan, this should include the abutting public right of way. We will
also need elevation sheet.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Spencer Smith, 970-221-6603, smsmith@fcgov.com
1. All necessary permitting will be required of any proposed work/improvements within the
public right-of-way, prior to construction. UR: noted.
2. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Transportation Expansion Fees are due at the time of
building permit. Please contact Kyle Lambrecht at (970)-221-6566 if you have any
questions. UR: noted.
3. The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of
submittal. For additional information on these fees, please see:
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev-review.php UR: Noted
4. Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets,
sidewalks, curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this
project, shall be replaced or restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's
expense prior to the acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of
the first Certificate of Occupancy. UR: Noted
5. All public sidewalk, driveways and ramps, existing or proposed, adjacent or within the site,
need to meet ADA standards. If they currently do not, they will need to be reconstructed so
that they do meet current ADA standards as a part of this project. Per our previous request,
detectable warning was installed on the pedestrian ramps at the southeast corner of
Mulberry and Howes. It was determined that though the existing ramps did not meet ADA
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standards, it would not be the responsibility of this project to correct them. This is due to the
presence of existing utility infrastructure adjacent to the ramps/walk that would need to be
removed/replaced to adjust the ramps. UR: Noted
6. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County
Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at: UR: Noted
hftp://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm
7. Utility plans will be required. Please refer to LCUASS Chapter 3 for utility plan criteria and
standards. UR: Noted
8. A utility coordination meeting on this site is suggested. Utility coordination meetings, if
requested, are typically scheduled after the preliminary submittal of the project, but can be
scheduled prior to submittal upon request. Please provide a site plan with a preliminary
utility layout for routing with the meeting notice. If you are interested in having a utility
coordination meeting, please contact the development review engineer for scheduling.
9. LCUASS parking setbacks (Figure 19-6) apply and will need to be followed depending on
parking design. UR: Noted
10.All fences, barriers, posts or other encroachments within the public right-of-way are only
permitted upon approval of an encroachment permit. Applications for encroachment permits
shall be made to the Engineering Department for review and approval prior to installation.
Encroachment items shall not be shown on the site plan as they may not be approved, need
to be modified or moved, or if the permit is revoked then the site/ landscape plan is in non-
compliance. UR: Noted
11.The development/site cannot use the right-of-way for any Low Impact Development to treat
the site's storm runoff. We can look at the use of some LID methods to treat street flows —
the design standards for these are still in development. UR: Noted
12. Doors are not allowed to open out into the right-of-way. UR: Noted
13. Bike parking required for the project cannot be placed within the right-of-way and if placed
just behind the right-of-way need to be placed so that when bikes are parked they do not
extend into the right-of-way. UR: Noted
14. With regards to construction of this site, the public right-of-way shall not be used for staging
or storage of materials or equipment associated with the Development, nor shall it be used
for parking by any contractors, subcontractors, or other personnel working for or hired by the
Developer to construct the Development. The Developer will need to find a location(s) on
private property to accommodate any necessary staging and/or parking needs associated
with the completion of the Development. Information on the location(s) of these areas will be
required to be provided to the City as a part of the Development Construction Permit
application. UR: Noted
Department: Traffic Operations
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
1. Regarding traffic requirements, the estimated number of vehicle trips per day for the
approved uses is about 30 vehicles per day, with the actual uses (multiple units beyond
duplexes) is about 50 vehicle trips per day. The estimated vehicle trips with 16 hotel rooms
is about 100 vehicle trips per day. The change in the traffic does not meet the threshold of
requiring a Traffic Impact Study, and therefore, per Chapter 4 of the Larimer County Urban
Area Street Standards, the need for Traffic Impact Study is waived. Having said that, we will
need to work with you on access locations, movement types, etc. UR: estimated vehicle
trips should be recalculated for 14 units. TIS waved ... Noted.
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2. Mulberry is a major arterial, and direct access is limited if access is available from a different
roadway (such as Howes). It is our preference that access to the properties be taken from
Howes, and access, and turning movements on Mulberry be limited. The potential to have
vehicles backing out onto Mulberry is especially concerning. The project should focus on
limiting the impact on Mulberry as much as possible, especially minimizing any backing of
vehicles. The concept of a one-way circulation from Howes to Mulberry may be a good
alternative. UR: 2 spaces on house, we need at
least 1 space as an accessible parking spot at 221-223, so a Mulberry Parking spot is
needed which will be located between 223 and 227. 4th spot at 221. The remaining 3
parking spots at the local church on Mason Avenue.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Dan Mogen, dmogen@fcqov.com
1. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Old Town Master
Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. UR: Noted
2. It is important to document the existing impervious area since drainage requirements and fees
are based on new impervious area. An exhibit showing the existing and proposed impervious
areas with a table summarizing the areas is required prior to the time fees are calculated for
each building permit. UR: Noted
3. If there is an increase in imperviousness greater than 1,000 square feet a drainage report,
erosion control report and construction plans are required and they must be prepared by a
Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. The drainage report must address
the four -step process for selecting structural BMPs. If the increase in impervious area is
greater than 350 square feet and less than 1,000 square feet, a drainage letter along with a
grading and erosion control plan should be sufficient to document the existing and proposed
drainage patterns. A grading plan is required if the increase in imperviousness is less than
350 square feet. UR: new impervious is less than 350 SF.
4. Low Impact Development (LID) requirements are required on all new or redeveloping property
with an increase in impervious area greater than 1,OOOsf. This includes sites required to be
brought into compliance with the Land Use Code. These require a higher degree of water
quality treatment with one of the two following options: UR: Noted
a. 50% of the newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID techniques and
25% of new paved areas must be pervious. UR: Noted
b. 75% of all newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID techniques.
5. Water quality treatment is typically required for areas not treated by LID; however, this site
ultimately drains to the Udall Natural Area water treatment facility which provides treatment for
the remainder of the new impervious area not treated by LID. UR: Noted
6. When improvements are being added to an existing developed site, onsite detention is only
required if there is an increase in impervious area greater than 5000 square feet (Old Town
Basin only). If it is greater, onsite detention is required with a 2-year historic release rate for
water quantity. UR: Noted
7. Drainage into alleys in the Old Town Basin can be problematic, causing damage to
downstream and neighboring properties. As part of any construction with this development,
a drainage analysis will need to be completed by a Civil Engineer addressing any additional
drainage created by the development and may be required to show how conveyance of site
drainage is conveyed to an adequate public facility without impacting downstream properties.
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8. The erosion control report requirements are in Section 1.3.3, Volume 3, Chapter 7 of the Fort
Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. If you need clarification concerning this section, please
contact the Erosion Control Inspector, Jesse Schlam at 224-6015 or ischlam@fcgov.com.
UR: Noted
9. The 2019 city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $9,142/acre for new impervious
area over 350 square feet and there is a $1,045/acre of site review fee. No fee is charged
for existing impervious area. These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is
issued. Information on fees can be found at: UR: Noted, NA.
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-
development4ees or contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416-4252 for
questions on fees. There is also an erosion control escrow required before the Development
Construction permit is issued. The amount of the escrow is determined by the design
engineer, and is based on the site disturbance area, cost of the measures, or a minimum
amount in accordance with the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual. UR: NA
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Dan Mogen, dmogen@fcgov.com
1. There is an existing 16-inch water main in Mulberry and an existing 6-inch water main in
Howes. 4 - 3/a" services (one to each side of each existing building) currently provide water
service to the site. UR: Noted
2. There is an existing 18-inch sanitary sewer main in Mulberry and an 8-inch sanitary sewer
main in Howes. Sanitary service is provided to each of the buildings. UR: Noted
3. It is understood that fire protection will be installed in these buildings as part of the project. If
the buildings are platted on one lot, one fire service can be run to the buildings provided a
covenant agreement is completed. If not platted on one lot, a service will need to be
provided to each lot with an easement to cross any adjacent lots. UR: One lot, One service
The size of the fire service will need to be determined as part of the fire protection design.
4. Any existing water and sewer services that are not planned to be re -used with this project will
be required to be abandoned at the main. UR: Yes
5. Please note that all City of Fort Collins Utility Customers are subject to City Code requirements
for wastewater. These requirements include Section 26-306 Wastewater Discharge Permit
Requirements and Section 26-332 Prohibitive Discharge Standards. A permit may be required
depending on activities on the site; however, discharge standards apply to every customer,
both large and small, regardless of what activities take place on the site. Please contact
Industrial Pretreatment, (970) 221-6900, to discuss these requirements and how they apply to
this development. UR: Noted
6. The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these
requirements can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards UR: Noted
7. Development fees and water rights will be due at building permit. These fees are to be paid
at the time each building permit is issued. Information on fees can be found at:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-
development-fees or contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416-4252 for
questions on fees. UR: Noted
Department: Flood Plain
Contact: Heidi Hansen, 970-221-6854 hhansen@fcgov.com
1. These properties are located in the City regulatory, Old Town 100-year Floodplain and
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Mulberry Street to the back of the sidewalk is located within the Floodway (area of
deeper, faster moving water). Any improvements within the floodplain/floodway area
must comply with Chapter 10 of City Code. A Flood Risk Map is attached. UR: No work is
being done in this area. NA.
2. Remodeling a residential structure is allowed in a City flood fringe as long as the cost of
the improvements (over a 12-month period) does not equal or exceed 50 percent of the
value of the structure (not including the land or use value). Remodel of a structure is
defined as the construction of improvements to the interior and exterior of a structure
that does not result in an increase in the building footprint. If the remodel improvements
exceed 50 percent of the value of the structure, the building must comply with the
requirements of Chapter 10, and the lowest floor of the structure as well as duct work,
HVAC equipment, etc. must be elevated a minimum of twelve -inches above the Base
Flood Elevation (BFE) for the property. UR: Remodel work is far less than 50% of the value
of the structure.
3. Nonstructural development (grading, fencing, detention ponds, hard surface paths, trails,
walkways, vegetation, etc.) is allowed in the floodplain as long as a floodplain use permit
is obtained prior to construction. UR: Noted
4. Nonstructural development in the floodway (sidewalks, tree lawn landscaping, curb and
gutter, utility work, fill, driveways, etc.) can be completed as long it can be proven that the
work will not cause a change in the Base Flood Elevation (BFE), or a change to the
boundaries of the floodway or floodplain, this is known as a No -Rise Certification. The
No -Rise Certification must be prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State
of Colorado. UR: Noted, NA
5. Any and all construction activities in the floodplain and floodway must be preceded by an
approved Floodplain Use Permit, the appropriate permit application fees, and approved
plans. The permit forms can be obtained at JR: Noted
http://www.fcgov.com/uti lities/what-we-do/stormwater/flooding/forms-documents.
6. The floodplain and floodway boundaries must be shown and called out on all plans.
Please contact Beck Anderson of Stormwater Master Planning at
banderson@fcgov.com for floodplain CAD line work as required per the floodplain
development review checklist. UR: Noted
Department: Erosion Control
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fc oq v.com
No Comment from Erosion Control at this time. Based upon the submitted Planning
Materials it has been determined that this site; disturbs less than 10,000 sq. ft., is not in
a sensitive area, has no steep slopes (greater than 3H:1 V), and is not part of a larger
common development under construction. Therefore, no submittal of Erosion Control
Materials are needed at this time (if this site substantially changes in size or design
where the above criteria are anticipated, erosion control materials should be submitted
in such a case). Though the site at this time requires no erosion control material
submittal, it still must be swept and maintained to prevent dirt, saw cuttings, concrete
wash, trash & debris, landscape materials and other pollutants from entering the storm
sewer at all times in accordance with City Code 26-498 or erosion and sediment control
measures will be required of the site. Nearby area inlets should be protected as a good
preventative practice. If at building permit issuance any issues arise please email
erosion@fcgov.com to help facilitate getting these permits signed off. If you need
clarification concerning the Erosion Control Material Requirements or Comments
presented above please contact myself. Jesse Schlam (970) 224-6015 UR: Noted
ischiam@fcgov.com
Department: Historic Preservation
Contact: Karen McWilliams, 970-224-6078, kmcwilliams@fcgov.com
1. The Landmark Preservation Commission will need to review and approve the handicap
accessible ramp on the rear of 221; and if any other exterior alterations or additions to the
buildings or site are proposed, those will also need Historic Preservation review. UR: Noted
Department: Fire Authority
Contact: Andrew Rosen/Sarah Carter, 970416-2599, arosen@poudre-fire.org
1. ACCESS
Access is required to within 150ft of all portions of the exterior perimeter of each of the
dwellings. This cannot be measured from either Mulberry St or Howes St because they
are both classified as arterial streets. This access can be achieved by establishing a
Fire Lane on the property. UR:
2. RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
This building will require automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems under separate
permits. Please contact Assistant Fire Marshal, Jerry Howell with any fire sprinkler/alarm
related questions at 970-416-2868. UR: Fire Sprinkler & Alarm system added
3. ADDRESSING/WAYFINDING
To assist with prompt emergency response, the address shall be clearly visible from the
street in no less than 8" tall numerals on a contrasting background. Wayfinding signage
will be attached by each doorway to indicate the most appropriate access to the all
residences.
4. HYDRANT
Hydrant spacing and flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. A
hydrant is required within 300' (or 400') of any Commercial (or Residential) Building as
measured along an approved path of vehicle travel. An exception to this rule pertains to
buildings equipped with a standpipe system which require a hydrant within 100' of any Fire
Department Connection (FDC). Hydrants on the opposite sides of major arterial roadways are
not considered accessible. UR: Noted
IFC 507.5 and PFA Policy: Hydrants to provide 1,500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced
not further than 300 feet to the building, on 600-foot centers thereafter (EXCEPTION: In
buildings equipped with standpipe systems, a hydrant is required within 100' of the Fire
Department Connection). UR: Noted
5. ALTERNATIVE MEANS AND METHODS
Where project size and scope and/or site constraints conflict with fire code compliance, the
intent of the fire code may be met via alternative means and methods, as approved by the fire
marshal. As per IFC 104.8 & 104.9, the fire marshal may allow this approach when perimeter
access and/or aerial apparatus access requirements cannot be met on the site plan. A written
plan to meet the intent of the code via alternative means and methods will need to be
submitted to Fire Marshal for review and approval prior to final plans approval. UR: Noted
Department: Electric Engineering
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tiegmund@fcgov.com
1. Light and Power serves both buildings with a 4/OT electric service from an existing secondary
box located in the alley east of the properties. UR: Noted
2. If an increase in capacity is needed for this project then electric capacity fees, development
fees, building site charges and system modification charges may apply. Please contact me if
an increase in capacity is needed or visit the following website for an estimate of charges and
fees related if an increase in capacity is needed: UR: Noted
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-
development-fees
3. With this project changing the existing buildings to Hotel designation the existing electrical
services will now be considered commercial services with the owner taking over ownership of
the service from the secondary box to the meters for future maintenance. If the project needs
an increase in electric capacity it will be the owner to supply the services from the meters to
the secondary box and/or transformer if needed. UR: Noted
4. Please contact Tyler Siegmund at Light & Power Engineering if you have any questions or
need guidance at 970.416.2772. Please reference our policies, construction practices,
development charge processes and to use our fee estimator UR: Noted
at http://www.fcgov.ccm/utilities/business/builders-and-developers
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
1. City of Fort Collins Land Use Code [Section 3.2.1 (E)(3)], requires that to the extent
reasonably feasible, all plans be designed to incorporate water conservation materials
and techniques. This includes use of low -water -use plants and grasses in landscaping
or re -landscaping and reducing bluegrass lawns as much as possible. Native plants and
wildlife -friendly (ex: pollinators, butterflies, songbirds) landscaping and maintenance are
also encouraged. Please refer to the Fort Collins Native Plants document available
online and published by the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department for guidance
on native plants is: http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/nativeplants20l3.pdf. Also
see the City of Fort Collins Plant List : https://www.fcgov.com/forestry/piant_list.pdf. UR: Noted
2. Please submit a site photometric plan and luminaire schedule. In regard to outdoor
lighting, especially LED light fixtures, cooler color temperatures are harsher at night and
cause more disruption to circadian (biological) rhythms for both humans and wildlife.
Warmer color temperature (warm white, 3000K or less) for any LED light fixtures is
preferred. Please also consider fixtures with motion -sensing or dimming capabilities so
that light levels can be adjusted as needed. Site light sources shall be fully shielded and
down -directional to minimize up -light, light spillage and glare [see LUC 3.2.4(D)(3)]. UR r ry,e
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