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Home My WebLink AboutWELLS FARGO PARKING LOT AND ATMS - MJA190003 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 3 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTSFort of 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 13, 2020 Brad Schlagbaum Wells Fargo NA 9780 S MEridian Blvd Englewood, CO 80112 RE: Wells Fargo Parking Lot & ATMs, MJA190003, Round Number 2 Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of Wells Fargo Parking Lot & ATMs. 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: Meaghan Overton, 970-416-2283, moverton@fcgov.com Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/02/2020: FOR HEARING - The APU justification could still use a bit of work showing how the impact of a drive-in facility use would compare to uses that ARE allowed in the Downtown Zone, Canyon Avenue subdistrict. The justification does a good job explaining why the use is being sought on the site, but does not adequately demonstrate its appropriateness compared to other uses that are already permitted. For example - how would the impact of the proposed drive-in facility compare to the impact of an office building, restaurant, or other permitted uses found in Land Use Code section 4.16? (Criterion B and F) The bank intends to show that we intend to follow and adhere to the development standards for the Downtown District. We understand they are intended to encourage a mix of activity in the area, while providing for high quality development, which maintains a sense of history, human scale, and pedestrian -oriented character. Approval of this use would have a negligible impact to the district compared to other permitted uses outlined in Section 4.16, Permitted Uses; Criterion B & F. 12/16/2019 Criterion B Street Frontage Types: The bank property is located on a storefront and mixed use parcel in the Canyon district, and is currently a parking lot. We have designed the proposed lot to include the proper set- backs, landscaping, lighting, and use of brickwork, to provide visual cohesiveness to blend in with the district desired finishes, look, and feel. We are also procuring approval from our national standards and design team to include revisions to our standard finishes (color & fagade elements) of the ATM enclosure to better blend with the site design and surrounding look and feel. Criterion F Permitted Uses: We would like to cite certain examples of permitted uses in the district which we would like to provide comparison for purposes of this process. This would include an office building, grocery store, gas station, tavern/bar, entertainment facility & theatres, fast food restaurant, health club, large retail establishment, Limited Indoor recreation, lodging establishments, long term care facilities, microbrewery, music studio, night club, open air farmers market, place of worship, public/private school, supermarket, research labs, and transit facilities. Our recent ATM use reports indicate that the overall average of both machines is at 7.3 visits per hour, and at peak times, on average 13.03 visits per hour occur, at both drive through ATM's. This means that rarely will there be accumulation or overabundance of traffic, dust, exhaust, or noise to the area due to the ATM use. In the other examples mentioned, there are a larger number of visits by employees and customers at peak commuting times and/or during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. These establishments add to parking demand, dust, noise, congestion, and exhaust during these peak times and throughout the day. The addition of our ATM's would not present a significantly greater impact than any of these other permitted uses. In addition, we will be closing the Motorbank drive through ATMs, creating a net zero addition to the area. Lastly, the bank plans to allow free use of the parking lot after hours, creating a much needed, cost free resource to the district. We would feel the city and its citizens would view this as similar to many other allowed uses, and a positive impact to the district as well. 12/16/2019: FOR HEARING - For the APU justification, please address the proposed ATM use in relation to the uses that are permitted in the Downtown Zone District where this is specifically mentioned (Criterion B, D, and F — 2, 4, and 6 in your submittal). Uses permitted in the Downtown Zone can be found in the table in Section 4.16. Same comment as above. See response above. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 12/16/2019 03/02/2020: FOR HEARING: Thank you for including detail drawings of the ATMs. Please indicate what the materials and colors are. The detail sheet refers to "vendor drawings," which could be acceptable if they include information about colors and materials. Color and materials sheet provided in submittal. 12/16/2019: FOR HEARING - Please provide additional information about the colors and materials used on the ATMs. Ensure that the materials are of high quality and contribute to the compatibility of the project, particularly as relates to the request for APU. N Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 12/16/2019 03/02/2020: FOR HEARING - Index Sheet GN-1.0 has incorrect information in the Site Tabulation table. Please include the Downtown Subdistrict (Canyon Avenue) and indicate the use of the lot as "parking lot and drive-in facility" rather than "commercial/retail." Also update titles as needed to reflect that this is a Major Amendment of PDP 160040. Site Tabulation table updated. Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 03/02/2020 03/02/2020: FOR FINAL PLAN: Please add the standard site plan notes. I can provide these if needed. In particular, note that signage must be approved by separate sign permit. The plan set cover or index sheet may also need to be updated to meet City standards (for example, there is no signature block). I will provide more details about required elements. Standard notes added. Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 03/02/2020 03/02/2020: FOR FINAL PLAN: Please ensure that the parking stall and drive aisle dimensions on Sheet C3.0 are carried through to Sheet A-1.1. It looks as though the parking dimensions, accessible aisle, and drive aisle widths were updated later in the plan set, but not on the first site plan on Sheet A-1.1. Parking space dimensions updated. Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 03/02/2020 03/02/2020: FOR HEARING: Please update the number of parking spaces on the site plan to show 21 spaces, not 22. It seems that a space was removed when the pedestrian connection to Magnolia was added back on to the site plan. Parking count updated. Department: Light And Power Contact: Austin Kreager, 970-224-6152, akreager@fcqov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 03/10/2020 03/10/2020: FOR FINAL: Thank you for removing the transformer that was located within the right of way do not see a new proposed transformer location noted on the plans. Please show the new transformer location on your next submittal. Thank you. Transformer added to the site. Contact: Cody Snowdon, 970-416-2306, csnowdon@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/16/2019 03/10/2020: 12/16/2019 FOR HEARING: Please show the primary and secondary routing of the electric line on the Utility Plans to show adequate separation from other utilities. The primary line feeding the proposed transformer will come from the existing oval located west of the existing alley. Electric line shown from vault to transformer on Civil Plans, all other electric lines shown in Site Plans. 3 Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/16/2019 03/10/2020: 12/16/2019 FOR HEARING: The electric service to the site will need to be metered separately with an address associated with that meter. Meter location 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. Meter location shown on plans. htt�s://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStanda rds FINAL_ 18November2016_Amendment.pdf Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/16/2019 03/10/2020: 12/16/2019 FOR INFORMATION: There is an existing 400W HPS floodlight on the North side of the property. If this light is to be removed please contact Light & Power to have this structure removed prior to any demolition. Acknowledged. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 12/16/2019 03/10/2020: 12/16/2019 FOR INFORMATION: Any existing electric infrastructure required to be relocated or underground as part of this project, will be at the expense of the developer and will need to be relocated within a dedicated easement. Please coordinate all relocation with Light and Power. Acknowledged. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/16/2019 03/10/2020: 12/16/2019 FOR INFORMATION: Service to the building is considered a commercial service; therefore, the service is required to be installed, owned and maintained by the property owner. Acknowledged. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 12/16/2019 03/10/2020: FOR FINAL: Thank you for submitting a one -line diagram. Please submit a C-1 form that matches the one -line diagram. Acknowledged. 12/16/2019 FOR FINAL: A commercial service information form (C-1 form) and a one -line diagram for all commercial meters will need to be completed and submitted to Light & Power Engineering for review prior to Final Plan. A link to the C-1 form is below: http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1 Form.pdf Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 12/16/2019 12/16/2019 FOR INFORMATION: n 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 related to this project: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/bu ilders-and-developers/plant-investmen t-development-fees Acknowledged. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 12/16/2019 12/16/2019 FOR INFORMATION: Light & Power will require AutoCAD files of the Site Plan, Utility Plans, and Landscape Plans prior to the Entitlement Process approval. Acknowledged. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 12/16/2019 12/16/2019 FOR INFORMATION: Please reference our policies, construction practices, development charge processes, electric services standards, and fee estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers. Acknowledged. Department: Forestry Contact: Christine Holtz, choltz@fcqov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 03/11/2020 3/9/2020: FOR FINAL The tree symbols are inconsistent among sheets A-1.1, E 2.0 and LS1 (please refer to redlines). There is a tree shown on the A-1.1 and E2.0 that is neither existing nor proposed on the landscape plan. Tree symbols removed from sheet A-1.1 and now match on other sheets. Contact: Molly Roche, 224-616-1992, mroche@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 12/13/2019 3/9/2020: FOR APPROVAL Continued Thank you for informing us that the sidewalk along Magnolia is new. Existing tree #2 is approximately five feet from the edge of the new sidewalk which is within the critical root zone (CRZ). Installation of the new sidewalk might impact existing roots of this tree and they should be protected to the maximum extent feasible. Will the sidewalk be installed at existing grade? Please add a note near this tree on BOTH the landscaping and utility plans to contact City Forestry at time of sidewalk installation to provide guidance on root pruning and protection. Critical Root Zone shown on Landscaping Plans. 12/13/2019: FOR APPROVAL Please confirm that the sidewalk along Magnolia is existing and to remain. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 03/09/2020 0 3/9/2020: FOR APPROVAL The Critical Root Zone (CRZ) of all existing trees to be preserved shall be shown on the site/landscape plans in the form of shading the inner and outer CRZ. This is a new code requirement (Land Use Code 3.2.1.(G)(7) Figure 2. Please contact City Forestry if you need further clarification. Critical root zones are as followed: EX Tree 1: outer CRZ 30-ft, inner CRZ 15-ft EX Tree 2: outer 15.5-ft, inner 31-ft EX Tree 3: outer 10-ft, inner 20-ft EX Tree 4: outer 9-ft, inner 18-ft EX Tree 5: outer 9.25-ft, inner 18.5-ft EX Tree 6: outer 9.5-ft, inner 19-ft EX Tree 7: outer 9.5-ft, inner 19-ft Critical Root Zone shown on Landscaping Plans. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Morgan Stroud, 970-416-4344, mstroud@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/17/2019 12/17/2019: For Approval: Please continue to work with me and Technical Services to get the utility easements dedicated. Critical Root Zone shown on Landscaping Plans. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/17/2019 12/17/2019: Development Construction Permit: This project will require a Development Construction Permit "DCP" before construction can begin. For the application, cost and quantity estimates, and more information about this permit please follow this link: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php Critical Root Zone shown on Landscaping Plans. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/17/2019 12/17/2019: Development Agreement: This project will require a Development Agreement. Once all contributing departments have their comments resolved, I will be able to put a draft together. I have provided the "Information for Development Agreement' form in our redlines. Please fill this out and return it back to me. Critical Root Zone shown on Landscaping Plans. Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcaov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/17/2019 03/10/2020: FOR FINAL The comment response indicated acknowledgement of this comment. Can you point me to the sheet that shows the proposed striping in the pubic ROW? Parking spots shown on Sheet C3.0. 0 12/17/2019: FOR FINAL The proposed striping on Magnolia needs to account for a 5 ft space between the curb return and the parking space line. This may reduce the number of parking spaces by one. 5 feet provided between curb return and the parking space line. Department: Erosion Control Contact: Chandler Arellano, Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/09/2020 03/09/2020: Please see minor redline comments on the erosion control plan, details and escrow calculation. Comments addressed. 12/11/2019: FOR FINAL: Please provide an Erosion Control Security cost estimate. Please address the redlines provided on the Erosion Control Plan. Department: Floodplain Contact: Claudia Quezada, (970)416-2494, cquezada@fcgov.com Topic: Floodplain Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 12/18/2019 12/18/2019: FOR HEARING: Please make sure all plans reflect proposed project layout. The cross-section exhibit in the Flood Report does not match site plan or utility plans. Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 03/10/2020 03/10/2020: FOR FINAL PLAN: Please see included redlines. Comments addressed. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 12/16/2019 03/09/2020: FOR FINAL PLAN: Please show the flow path of all overflow locations to the connection with the adjacent street. Flow paths shown on Grading and Drainage plans. 12/16/2019: On the grading or drainage plans, please identify and label the location(s) where stormwater will spill (surface flow) from all sumped locations, if the pavers capacity is exceeded. Please note the maximum ponding depth(s). Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 12/17/2019 03/09/2020: FOR FINAL PLAN: Thank you for providing this profile. Please meet with us before Final Plan to discuss design of the 36-inch dry well. Acknowledged. FA 12/17/2019: FOR FINAL PLAN: Please show a pipe profile through the dry well — include 1 pipe upstream and downstream of the drywell. Provide confirmation that the pipe hydraulics through this section will work. What flow rate and design frequency is this pipe designed for? Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 12/17/2019 03/10/2020: FOR INFORMATION: I saw your comment -response. I still think a subbgrade grading plan would help the contractor and surveyor. Acknowledged. 12/17/2019: FOR INFORMATION: I think you should consider a subgrade grading plan to clearly present the subgrade elevations with the numerous grading intricacies of this site. Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 12/17/2019 03/10/2020: FOR INFORMATION: Please contact us for an estimate of development fees and PIFs. Acknowledged. 12/17/2019: FOR INFORMATION: If this project does not require a building permit (I am unclear if ATM machines will require a building permit), please note that stormwater PIF's (and water fees for irrigation) will need to be paid prior to us signing mylars on this project. If there is to be a building permit, then the fees will be paid at the time of building permit Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 03/09/2020 03/09/2020: STORMWATER IS READY FOR HEARING. Acknowledged, Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 03/09/2020 03/09/2020: FOR FINAL PLAN: Please see included redlines. Redlines have been addressed. Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcqov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/18/2019 03/10/2020: FOR INFORMATION: Please contact us for an estimate of development fees and PIFs Acknowledged. 12/18/2019: 12/17/2019: FOR INFORMATION: If this project does not require a building permit (I am unclear if ATM machines will require a building permit), please note that water fees for irrigation(and stormwater fees) will need to be paid prior to us signing mylars on this project. If there is to be a building permit, then the fees will be paid at the time of building permit Comment Number: 2 03/09/2020: READY FOR HEARING. Acknowledged. Comment Originated: 03/09/2020 Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/16/2019 12/16/2019: Poudre Fire Authority has no comment. Acknowledged. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, Topic: General Comment Number: 1 12/17/2019: No comments. Acknowledged. sblochowiak@fcgov.com Comment Originated: 12/17/2019 Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/13/2019 03/09/2020: INFORMATION ONLY: Unless required during MJA, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP. 12/13/2019: INFORMATION ONLY: Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP. Acknowledged. N