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Home My WebLink About3009 S TAFT HILL RD SINGLE FAMILY - FDP190027 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTSFort Collins January 10, 2020 Dustin Couture 315 S Impala Dr Fort Collins, CO 80521 RE: 3009 S Taft Hill Rd - Single -Family Home, FDP190027, Round Number 1 Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of 3009 S Taft Hill Rd - Single -Family Home. 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, kkieer@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 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 Comment Originated: 01/02/2020 01/02/2020 FOR HEARING: It appears that the same plan was submitted for civil, landscape and site plans. Please remove 'Residential Site & Civil Plan' title. Additionally, the Site and Landscape Plan should be labeled as one. New plan reflects, Site, Landscape and Civil on one plan Add a land use table and sheet index as indicated in staff's redlines. Reflected on plan The land use table should include the following: Calculated density as required by 4.2(D) and as described under 3.8.18. Single-family parking requirement and proposed calculations. See 3.8.10 and 3.2.2(K)(1)(c). Reflected on plan Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/02/2020 01/02/2020 FOR HEARING: Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 01/02/2020 01/02/2020: FOR INFORMATION: Please reference our policies, construction practices, development charge processes, electric services standards, and fee estimator at: http://www.fcpov.ccm/utilities/business/builders-and-developers. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, icounty@fcgov.com Topic: General Hopefully all reflected on plan Comment Number: 1 01/06/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please revise the sub -title as marked. See redlines. Comment Number: 2 01/06/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Comment Originated: 01/06/2020 Comment Originated: 01/06/2020 Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/06/2020 01/06/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/06/2020 01/06/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: This bold text will not scan or reproduce. Please change to normal text style. am If it is anticipated that the existing buildings will be relocated on site, please show future location to ensure setbacks are met and impervious surface is calculated correctly. Reflected on plan and drainage letter Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 01/07/2020 FOR HEARING: Landscaping standards contained within 3.2.1. This will require the landscape plan to properly demonstrate which tree will remain and be removed. Full tree stocking is also required within 50 feet of the building. Please consult with City Forestry department if any recommendations for trees are required. Reflected on plan Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 01/06/2020: for information: Comment Originated: 01/06/2020 As previously discussed with the applicant, the City has re -looked at the concept of repayment of local street portions of street at the adopted yearly cost per foot when considering abutting low density single family. This comment confirms that with the present application, the City is not looking to assess a repayment at the adopted yearly cost per foot. At this time, we have not arrived at a determination/policy of how to assess a repay amount in these situations, however, the discussion is ongoing with a meeting at the end of the week with our Director to verify if an updated policy can be adopted at this time, or will this timetable further extend. Absent of an adopted approach, we would look to indicate in a development agreement for the development application of the property that the local portion repay is still applicable to the property and would look to be enforced with any further development/redevelopment of the property. Noted for information Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/06/2020 01/06/2020: for approval: The applicant has provided the same set for both a civil plan set and a site plan. The plan sets need to have slightly different information between the two of them, where the civil plans have a City Utility Plan Approval Block and any appropriate details required by City Utilities. The Owner's Certificate and Planning Certificate would be needed only on the Site Plan. It was determined by the plan developer that all information can adequately fit on 1 set, Appropriate approval blocks, owner certificates etc have been added packet Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/06/2020 01/06/2020: priortohearing: Indication from the ditch company of a letter of intent (agreement in concept) to the proposal is needed prior to a hearing, with the actual agreement with the ditch and signature on the plans required before final approval. Crossing agreement has been developed, signed, paid for and recorded and is included in this review Department: Traffic Operation 2 Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcqov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/31/2019 12/31/2019: FOR INFORMATION The project is only a single family home, which does not meet the threshold for requiring a traffic study. The canal prevents the ability to easily access Falcon drive, and there is an existing curb cut in Taft Hill at the proposed access location. No transportation related changes are needed. The access is limited to right -in, right -out usage. Noted Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Kelly Smith, ksmith@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/08/2020 01/08/2020: Please include a table on the landscape plans indicating the SF of proposed buffer zone area versus the buffer zone using the 50 foot setback, the minimum buffer distance and the maximum buffer distance. Ensure the buffer zone boundary on site, utility and landscape plans clearly identify the buffer zone and does not include the area where the driveway and parking stalls encroach into the 50 foot buffer. Reflected on plan Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/08/2020 01/08/2020: The environmental planner will conduct a site visit to assess mitigation requirements for trees and vegetation being removed by the applicant. The environmental planner will provide species and location recommendations. Mitigation plants should be included in a table, and could be integrated into Forestry's mitigation table. Reflected on plan Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/08/2020 01/08/2020: Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code requires: "To the extent that a development plan proposes the creation of water features such as lakes, ponds, streams or wetlands, the plan must include clear and convincing evidence that such water features will be supplied with sufficient water whether by natural means or by the provision of sufficient appropriative water rights. No development plan shall be approved which would have the effect of injuring or diminishing any legally established water supply for any natural area." To this end the plans will have to demonstrate via narrative the intent of the pond (seasonal or year round) and the amount of water required to meet the intent. The plans will also require approval from the ditch company that your shares meet the intent of the pond. Further Discussions made, Kelly and I decided a narrative will not be necessary as ditch company of course will regulate their water effectively Also, you will be required to restore any disturbed vegetation in the NHBZ as a result of installing the pipe and headgates Noted Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/08/2020 3 01/08/2020: Please send Tenae Beane a copy of the ECS. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 01/08/2020 adequate? 01/08/2020: Because of the proximity of your site to the ditch, you are required to provide the City with the ditch company's approval of your project. Crossing agreement is in place, ditch company does have a signature block on the plan Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/08/2020 01/08/2020: Please add an Environmental Planner signature to all utility plans that show the buffer zone. This was not done on the revised set, note there is only plan requiring a general planning certificate, is this Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 01/08/2020 01/08/2020: Please add the top -of -bank line to any plans with the habitat buffer zone on it. Reflected on plan Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/08/2020 01/08/2020: If tree removal is necessary, please include the following note on the tree mitigation plan and/or landscape plan, as appropriate: "NO TREES SHALL BE REMOVED DURING THE SONGBIRD NESTING SEASON (FEBRUARY 1 TO JULY 31) WITHOUT FIRST HAVING A PROFESSIONAL ECOLOGIST OR WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST COMPLETE A NESTING SURVEY TO IDENTIFY ANY ACTIVE NESTS EXISTING ON THE PROJECT SITE. THE SURVEY SHALL BE SENT TO THE CITY ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER. IF ACTIVE NESTS ARE FOUND, THE CITY WILL COORDINATE WITH RELEVANT STATE AND FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES TO DETERMINE WHETHER ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON TREE REMOVAL AND CONSTRUCTION APPLY." Reflected on plan Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 01/08/2020 01/08/2020: If exterior mounted light fixtures are to be installed on the home, please ensure they are down directional and fully shielded. Also ensure there is no light spillage into the buffer zone. In regard to LED light fixtures, cooler color temperatures are harsher at night and cause more disruption to circadian rhythms for both humans and wildlife. Please use a warm white color temperature (3000K or less) for your LED light fixtures. Also consider fixtures with dimming capabilities so that light levels can be adjusted as needed. Revised plan set does not include any verbiage to this comment, assumed it was an "informational" note, as such it is noted and will be adhered to during construction of home Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 01/08/2020 01/08/2020: Language regarding the protection and enhancement of the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone will be included in the Development Agreement for this project. A security will need to be provided prior to the issuance of a Development Construction Permit that accounts for the installation and establishment of the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone. Prior to DCP, please provide an estimate of the landscaping costs for the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone, including materials, labor and irrigation. We will then use the approved estimate to collect a security (bond or escrow) at 125% of the total amount. Attached 4 Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 01/07/2020: Thank you for showing distances to ditch and please verify 50-ft setback was measured from ditch top of bank and not centerline. Yes, distances used are on the platted and recorded plan set for this property, verified Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 01/07/2020: Include seed mix percentages and breakdown of species proposed in the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone. Reflected on plan Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 01/07/2020: Include seeding rate for seed mix including rate for drill seed and broadcast. Drill seed rate for native seeding should be 13-15 Ibs/ac and double that for using broadcast method. Reflected on plan Department: Forestry Contact: Molly Roche, 224-616-1992, mroche@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/06/2020 1/7/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL The exemption to landscape standards provided in Section 3.2.1 is only applicable to single-family detached dwellings on existing platted lots (e.g., single-family detached which only requires a building permit). Because this project is not exempt, an on -site tree inventory is required. Any tree removal planned by the developer/property owner must be mitigated on -site in the form of mitigation trees. Any tree removal completed by the ditch company will not require on -site mitigation and can be excluded from the landscape plan. Prior to the next submittal, please schedule an on -site tree inventory and mitigation meeting with City Forestry. Existing significant trees shall be retained and protected to the extent reasonably feasible. Reflected on plan The existing tree inventory and mitigation table (provided by City Forestry) must be included on the next submittal's landscape plan. Trees proposed to be removed shall be shown with a X over the symbol Trees to be retained should be identified with a unique symbol. Reflected on plan Please add a note to the Site/Landscape Plan stating the following: "Tree Mitigation requirements as required by 3.2.1(F), Tree Preservation and Mitigation, shall not apply to the boundary of the Pleasant Valley Lake and Canal Company's easement and shall be excluded from the Limits of Development due to the exclusive right of the ditch company to operate, maintain, alter, enlarge relocate, clean, and manage the ditch. The City of Fort Collins Land Use Code expressly excludes the use of land for the purpose of delivering water by ditch or canal from the definition of development, provided that it does not create a nuisance. 5 Reflected on plan Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 1/7/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL An Existing Tree Removal Feasibility Letter may be required. Proposals to remove existing trees must provide a justification letter detailing the reason for tree removal. This is required for all development projects proposing significant tree removal regardless of the scale of the project. The purpose of this letter is to provide a document of record with the project's approval and for the City to maintain a record of all proposed significant tree removals and justifications. Existing significant trees within the project's Limits of Disturbance (LOD) and within natural area buffer zones shall be preserved to the extent reasonably feasible. Streets, buildings and lot layouts shall be designed to minimize the disturbance to significant existing trees. (Extent reasonably feasible shall mean that, under the circumstances, reasonable efforts have been undertaken to comply with the regulation, that the costs of compliance clearly outweigh the potential benefits to the public or would unreasonably burden the proposed project, and reasonable steps have been undertaken to minimize any potential harm or adverse impacts resulting from noncompliance with the regulation.) Where it is not feasible to protect and retain significant existing tree(s) or to transplant them to another on -site location, the applicant shall replace such tree(s) according to City mitigation requirements. On site visit determined, minimal trees being removed and mitigated for, assume no letter detailing reason for removal, I think just 2 in the driveway area, all other trees to remain Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 1/7/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL If applicable, please include locations of utilities on the landscape plan including but not limited to water service/mains, sewer service/mains, gas, electric, street lights and stop signs. Please adjust 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 water or sewer service lines 4' between trees and gas lines 10' between trees and electric vaults 40' between canopy shade trees and streetlights 15' between ornamental trees and streetlights 20-40' between street trees and stop signs Not really applicable, all trees in the above areas are either already in place (street trees) or are adequately spaced from the noted item (mainly just a couple trees in the vicinity but not too close to water or sewer lines) Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 1/7/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL Please provide a landscape plan that meets the Land Use Code 3.2.1 requirements such as 'full tree stocking'. This should include the existing tree inventory, any proposed tree removals with their locations clearly noted and any proposed tree plantings (including species, size, quantity and method of transplant). The plans should also include the following City of Fort Collins notes: General Landscape Notes Tree Protection Notes 2 Street Tree Permit Note, when applicable. These notes are available from the city planner or Molly Roche (m roche @ fcgov.com) 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 Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 1/7/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL Mitigation trees shall be labeled with a 'M' on the landscape plan and in the plant list and sized at the following calipers: Canopy Shade Tree: 2.0" caliper balled and burlapped Evergreen tree: 8.0' height balled and burlapped Ornamental tree: 2.0" caliper balled and burlapped Comment Number: 6 1/7/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL A list of approved tree species may be found here: https://www.fcqov.com/forestry/approved-street-trees Department: PFA Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 01/07/2020: FIRE HYDRANT REQUIREMENTS A fire hydrant is required within 400 feet of the residence as measured along an approved path of vehicle travel. The utility infrastructure available in the area does not appear to provide a hydrant within the maximum allowable distance. If a hydrant cannot be provided, the residence may be constructed with a residential grade fire sprinkler system to offset the lack of water supply. Noted Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 01/07/2020: FIRE ACCESS REQUIREMENT Fire access to the property has been previously discussed and approved as per plan by PFA reviewer, Andrew Rosen. The proposed fire lane shall be dedicated as an Emergency Access Easement. Noted Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 01/07/2020: ADDRESS POSTING The address shall be posted, both on the residence and at the drive connection to S. Taft Hill Road. Noted Department: Erosion Control Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-222-18017 bhamdan@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control FI Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/02/2020 01/02/2020: FOR APPROVAL: ESC plan is approved, please provide a corrected Erosion and Sediment Control Escrow estimate. It is usually the larger between the minimum amount of $3,000 and 1.5 times the cost of the measures shown on the approved ESC plan. Noted, paid Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 01/07/2020: Please contact me regarding some language to add to the Drainage Letter. The justification for the increase in impervious area is that the proposed impervious area ratio of 9% is less than the assumed impervious area ratio in the City's Spring Creek Drainage Master Plan. Reflected in new letter Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 01/07/2020: Please show and label the curb stop on the Utility Plan for the water service. Reflected on plan Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/07/2020 01/07/2020: Please submit to the City a crossing agreement between the land owner and the ditch company for the water and sewer services. attached Department: Light And Power Contact: Cody Snowdon, 970-416-2306, csnowdon@fcgov.com Topic: General Defer to Luke Unruh for comments and details on this Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/02/2020 01/02/2020: FOR APPROVAL: Light and Power has existing single-phase power along Falcon Drive with a 50 kVA submersible transformer located within a vault at the southeastern connection to Falcon Drive. This can be used for the residential service, but all crossing agreements and/or easements are required to be obtained by the Applicant. Installation of this service will be billed on a time and material basis. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/02/2020 01/02/2020: FOR APPROVAL: Light and Power has existing 3-phase power at the northwest corner of Falcon Drive and Timberline Road. This can be used for a residential service, but will require the installation of a single-phase transformer to be located on the property. Light and Power will also require that all crossing agreements and/or M easement are obtained by the Application. Installation of this service will be billed on a time and material basis. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/02/2020 01/02/2020: FOR APPROVAL: Please show the proposed primary and secondary routing on the Utility Plans to ensure minimum utility spacing is achieved. A minimum of 10 ft separation is required between water, sewer and storm water facilities, and a minimum of 3 ft separation is required between Natural Gas. Please show all electrical routing on the Utility Plans. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/02/2020 01/02/2020: FOR APPROVAL: If a transformer is required to be placed on the property, the location will need to be coordinated with Light & Power. Transformers must be placed within 10 ft of a drivable surface for installation and maintenance purposes. The transformer must also have a front clearance of 10 ft and side/rear clearance of 3 ft minimum. Please show proposed transformer locations on the utility plan. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/02/2020 01/02/2020: FOR APPROVAL: 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. https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/imq/site specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStanda rds FINAL 18November2016 Amendment.pdf Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/02/2020 01/02/2020: FOR DCP: Light & Power will require AutoCAD files of the Site Plan, Utility Plans, and Landscape Plans prior to the Entitlement Process approval. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/02/2020 01/02/2020: FOR INFORMATION: If any existing electric infrastructure needs to be relocated or underground as part of this project, it will be at the expense of the developer and will need to be relocated within Public Right -of -Way or a dedicated easement. Please coordinate relocations with Light and Power Engineering. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 01/02/2020 01/02/2020: FOR INFORMATION: 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: htto://www.fcaov.com/uti I ities/business/bu i Ide rs-and-deve lope rs/plant-investm e n t-development-fees Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/02/2020 01/02/2020: FOR INFORMATION: For additional information on our renewal energy programs please visit the website below or contact John Phelan ophelan@fcgov.com) https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/go-renewable N