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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTRAUSS CABIN CHURCH - BDR200003 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS1 Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6689 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com/developmentreview March 27, 2020 April 21, 2020 responses to comments indicated below Angie Milewski BHA Design 1603 Oakridge Dr Suite 100 Fort Collins, CO 80525 RE: Strauss Cabin Church, BDR200003, Round Number 1 Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of Strauss Cabin Church. If you have questions about any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through your Development Review Coordinator, Tenae Beane via phone at 970-224-6119 or via email at tbeane@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Planning Services Contact: Kai Kleer, 970-416-4284, kkleer@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/16/2020 03/16/2020 BEFORE DECISION: The trash enclosure will need to be constructed of a durable material such as masonry and also be compatible with the structure it's associated with. The proposed PVC enclosure would not comply with this standard. Please update details to align with 3.2.5 - Trash and Recycling Enclosures. Response: The site detail sheet has been revised to illustrate conforming materials that match the primary structure. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/16/2020 03/16/2020 BEFORE DECISION: The existing lighting is not in compliance with current lighting code and is mounted in a way that produces significant glare and off-site impacts to the neighboring properties. This plan will be required to ensure that lighting complies with the standard of being fully shielded, down directional and 3,000 Kelvin or less. At time of next submittal please provide a specification 'cut sheet' 2 for the luminaries and a photometric plan. Response: A conference call was conducted between Kai Kleer, Lawrence Smith & Rob Bassett to discuss site constraints and acceptable measures to take to bring the existing lighting as close to conformance with standards as possible. A site photometric plan has been provided showing upgrades to the existing fixtures to compliant fixtures. New lighting is also shown at the addition. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 03/16/2020 03/17/2020 INFORMATION ONLY: Thank you for submitting a Modification request. After further review of Section 2.8 Modification of Standards, it was found that that the Land Use Code does not give staff the ability to modify Article 1 (only Article 3&4 are modifiable). Basically, this means that the applicant would be subject to both Article 3&4 "to the extent reasonably feasible." With engineering deferring their requirements it will not have a substantial impact to this project. In the next comment I outline additional requirements that this project will be subject to. Response: Understood. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/17/2020 03/16/2020 BEFORE DECISION: Generally, the typical interior and perimeter parking lot landscape standards will not apply to the west side of the site due to the deferred future improvements of Strauss Cabin Road. Response: Agreed. No additional plantings are planned in the areas of future road improvements. Pursuant to 3.9.5(C) Materials and Colors, the use of white is prohibited on projects located within the I-25 Corridor. Please consider using an earth-tone color such as a warm green, brown, or tan. Response: The elevations and perspective sheets have been revised to eliminate white. We are instead proposing the Sherwin Williams color: Canvas Tan (SW 7531). Parking lot perimeter landscaping along the south edge of the site and additional trees where possible on the east and north side of site. Response: Based on our subsequent discussions we have added canopy shade trees at the north and east sides of the site and have included a shrub bed with primarily upright junipers along the south property line to best address the perimeter parking lot landscaping requirements in the interim condition before until future anticipated road widening takes place. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Dave Betley, 970-221-6573, dbetley@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/04/2020 03/04/2020: : FOR APPROVAL: The submitted plat and right of way line does not match the property line location shown on the City GIS or Larimer County website. The right of way shown on the County website shows 50 feet, which would be equivalent to a 35-foot right of way and a fifteen-foot utility easement. How was this line established and was there previous dedications? If so, is there an existing easement that needs to be vacated? 3 Response: It is the team’s opinion that the GIS system is inaccurate at this particular location. The right-of-way lines and easements, as shown on the plat, have been shown per recorded documents through Larimer County. There are two documents dedicating right of way for on the east side of the section line. The two documents are an Exemption Map at Book 1658, Page 857 (30’ ROW) and a Deed of Dedication at Rec. No. 20050008672 (35’ ROW). However, these two documents overlap to create a total of 35’ ROW. All found recorded documents for the right of way are noted on the plat (near the north end of the property). No recorded documents were found for the 15’ easement mentioned. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/13/2020 03/13/2020: FOR APPROVAL: Please coordinate the issues mentioned in comment one with the plat. Response: Please see response to comment 1. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 03/13/2020 03/13/2020: FOR APPROVAL: The detail sheet does not include the LCUASS detail for trenching in the right of way. The detail sheet should either include the LCUASS detail sheet or reference in a note to establish the different responsibilities of the trench area. The utility will mainly have concerns with the bedding of the trench. City Inspections will be concerned with the backfill and the paving section. Please revise or make sure that the responsibility of inspection and placement are clear. Response: The LCUASS detail has been added. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/13/2020 03/13/2020: : FOR INFORMATION: I wanted to thank you for filling out the detail sheet for the Development Agreement. We will start looking into a draft agreement after the comments of the first submittal. Response: Noted, thank you. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 03/13/2020 03/13/2020: FOR INFORMATION: The applicant will need to pull a permit to work within the right of way. Utility improvements as shown can generally be performed with an encroachment permit depending on the cost. Please contact Jason Martin at 970-416-2779 for information. Response: Noted, thank you. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 03/13/2020 03/13/2020: FOR INFORMATION: The roadway improvements are being deferred for this project through the development agreement. Strauss Cabin Parkway is listed as a two-lane arterial in the City of Fort Collins Street Master Plan. Future development will require the construction of the full street improvements. Response: Noted, thank you. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 03/13/2020 03/13/2020: FOR INFORMATION: The applicant will need to apply for an encroachment permit for the parking spaces in the right of way. The permit can be coordinated with our Inspections Division. Please feel free to contact our Chief Construction Inspector, Jason Martin at 970-416-2779. Response: Noted, thank you. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 03/13/2020 03/13/2020: FOR INFORMATION: The Transportation Capital Expansion Fees 4 (TCEF) and Regional Roadway Fees will be required at the time of Building Permits. Please contact Kyle Lambrecht for information on the fees at 970-221-6566. Response: Noted, thank you. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 03/25/2020 03/25/2020: Please show the right of way line on the utility set and call out the original document that dedicated the right of way and the fifteen foot utility easement on the plat. Please include the recordation number. Response: The right-of-way line is shown on the utility plans (Sheet C2.00) and all recorded documents have been included on the plat. Please also see response to comment 1. Department: Forestry Contact: Nils Saha, nsaha@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/16/2020 3/16/2020: FOR APPROVAL Thank you for including the tree inventory. In the tree inventory table on sheet L2, please change the mitigation quantity for the aspen to “1 for 1 replacement.” Mitigation is required for trees within the limits of development that are larger than 6” in diameter, per LUC 3.2.1 (F). Response: Table has been corrected. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/16/2020 03/16/2020: FOR APPROVAL Japanese tree lilacs typically have a canopy spread of 15-25 feet. The proposed location is approximately 7 feet from the building façade. Is it possible to shift the tree farther away from the building, in order to provide adequate space for canopy growth as well as ease of maintenance? Response: This planting area is very small so there is no additional room to move it further from the building. We have changed this species to a Gambel Oak, a much smaller tree. We have also added five additional trees in other locations where more room is available for canopy shade trees and to help address the buffering requirements for Planning. Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/14/2020 03/14/2020: FIRE HYDRANT LOCATION I recommend the proposed fire hydrant be located west of its current location so as to have a relationship with the street frontage if possible. If not possible, the proposed location is acceptable. Response: Per communication with PFA, the hydrant will be located at the current design location. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/14/2020 03/14/2020: FIRE LANE SIGNAGE The fire lane requires signage placement or red curb in critical areas. Please show on plans per redlines. Refer also to LCUASS detail #1418 & #1419 for sign type, placement, and spacing. 5 Response: Fire lane signage have been added to Sheet C2.00 and details added to Sheet C4.01. Department: Building Services Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/25/2020 03/25/2020: This building being more than 5000 square feet will require a fire sprinkler system to add additional area or fire containment separation. Response: Fire containment areas will be provided per our conversation with the Poudre Fire Authority – A onetime modification request has been submitted separately to PFA. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/25/2020 03/25/2020: Accessibility to all level may be required if additions or renovations are made to the area of primary function. Response: Understood Department: Erosion Control Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-222-1801, bhamdan@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/12/2020 03/12/2020: Thank you for submitting an Erosion Control Plan and estimate. Please address the redlines provided on the plans. Response: The redlines have been addressed. Specifically, note 10 was added in reference to work within public right-of-way (including street sweeping) and note 11 regarding the operation of the drainage channel east of Strauss Cabin. Additionally, erosion control details have been added. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-305-5989, dmogen@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/13/2020 03/13/2020: Please provide a stamped, signed, and dated copy of the drainage memo for final approval. Response: An electronic copy of the signed, sealed drainage memo has been provided with this resubmittal. Department: Light And Power Contact: Cody Snowdon, 970-416-2306, csnowdon@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/16/2020 03/16/2020: The site is currently serviced by PVREA. Response: Noted, thank you. Coe Construction has contacted PVREA for coordination. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Construction Drawings 6 Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/16/2020 03/16/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Response: The plans as shown in the redlines have been revised. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 03/16/2020 03/16/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are cut off text issues. See redlines. Response: The plans as shown in the redlines have been revised. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 03/16/2020 03/16/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are some random symbol issues. See redlines. Response: The plans as shown in the redlines have been revised. Topic: Plat Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/16/2020 03/16/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please make changes as marked. If changes are not made or you disagree with comments, please provide written response of why corrections were not made. Please provide any responses on redlined sheets and/or in response letter. Response: 1) The plat has been revised to show the Measured and Recorded courses and distances. 2) An updated Title Commitment has been noted. 3) Zoning note has been removed. (Per Subdivision Plat PDP Requirements, a Zoning Note is required) Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/16/2020 03/16/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please change the subdivision name to match the Subdivision Plat. See redlines. Response: The plans as shown in the redlines have been revised. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 03/16/2020 03/16/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Some of the sheet titles & sheet numbers in the sheet index do not match the noted sheets. See redlines. Response: The plans as shown in the redlines have been revised. Department: Outside Agencies Contact: Matt Organ, Poudre Valley Rural Electrical Association, Inc., morgan@pvrea.coop, Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/10/2020 03/10/2020: PVREA currently serves this property. If the project needs to upgrade the existing service, please contact our engineering department at 970 377-6650. Response: Noted, thank you. Contact: Nate Ensley, FCLWD, 970-226-3104 ext 113, nensley@fclwd.com, 7 Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/16/2020 03/16/2020: Please see attached letter for comments. Response: The plans have been revised per the redlines provided. Additionally, per communications with Chris Pletcher and the owner, the existing ¾” water service is now shown to remain with a new second ¾” service being added to service the new fixtures within the building.