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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWHITMAN STORAGE FACILITY II PDP AND APU - PDP130031 - CORRESPONDENCE - STAFF'S PROJECT COMMENTSFort Collins October 14, 2015 Dennis Messner Dennis R. Messner, P.E. 1355 N. Cleveland Ave., Ste #1 Loveland, CO 80537 Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins. CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov. corn/developmentreview RE: Whitman Storage Facility II and Addition of a Permitted Use, PDP130031, Round Number 3 Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of the above referenced project. If you have questions about any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through the Project Planner, Clay Frickey, at 970-224-6045 or cfrickey@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Planning Services Contact: Clay Frickey, 970-224-6045, cfrickey()fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/27/2015 10/08/2015: Please submit a paint chip sample for the fence. Staff would prefer a color that blends into the surroundings better. 01/27/2015: For the fence, staff recommends painting the metal siding a desert tan to help with the fence blending more into the surrounding landscape. The slightly darker paint on the panels that are setback is supported by staff, please provide the proposed color shade for evaluation. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 01/27/2015 10/08/2015: The revised submittal does not address this issue. An irrigation plan would be useful to show how you plan on establishing and maintaining the proposed landscaping. 01/27/2015: Staff is concerned about the establishment of the proposed landscape plants. How will these plants be irrigated? Is note #2 on the landscape plans correct? In addition to the landscaping that is proposed, placing boulders or large landscape rocks in the setback areas is also suggested, particularly on the east and south sides to help with aesthetics. Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex(cDfcgov.com Topic: General Page 1 of 8 Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/27/2015 01 /27/2015: One of my final concerns about the APU is the transition from the outdoor storage to the Natural Area to the south. Please work with the City's Environmental Planner to design an appropriate buffer, with associated trees, shrubs, etc. to achieve a very strong buffer between these land uses. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenberger65�fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/16/2013 09/16/2013: The project owes an additonal $905 for the PDP TDRFees. Per the site plan the site is 6.82 acres not 3.2 as indicated on the application. Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tsiegmund(a)fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 01/28/2015: For Final: Please submit the easement dedication documents to dedicate the emergency access and drainage easements by separate document. 10/01/2013: It appears the utility and drainage easements referenced on the site and grading plans are existing. Do any additional easements need to be dedicated as part of this project for the detention ponds ect.? There is a process to dedicate easements by separate document. Please contact me for information about dedicating easements by separate document or visit http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php. for additional information. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 10/01/2013: Per the existing Development Agreement for Whitman Storage, section D.3 identifies the developers responsibility for construction of the local street portion of the public streets adjacent to the property, prior to the issuance of the first building permit. The developers responsibility for Aaron St and Cherylen St at the rear of the property still remain but will not be built or designed as part of this project approval. A new development agreement will need to be recorded as part of this project to identify the developers responsibility of the public streets adjacent to the site but design and construction of the public streets will be delayed until such time as the City deems the improvements necessary or with additional changes to the property that will require issuance of a building permit. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex(cDfcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 REBECCA EVERETTE 10/13/2015: It does not appear that this comment has been addressed. Please include a response in your next submittal. 10/01/2013: How will adverse impacts, e.g., from fuel spills, be addressed on the site so as not to impact the Prairie Dog Meadows Natural Area? Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette(a)fcgov.com Topic: General Page 2 of 8 Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 10/13/2015 10/1312015: As noted in the Planning Services comments, please use a color for the fencing that blends into the landscape better, such as desert tan. Please provide a color sample for review. Consider varying the height of each section of fence (e.g., 9-ft alternating with 8-ft) to visually break up the mass and improve compatibility with the adjacent natural area. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 10/13/2015 10/13/2015: Please label the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone on the landscape plan. Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-2401, sblochowiak0fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/27/2015 REBECCA EVERETTE 10/13/2015: It does not appear that utility plans have been submtited yet. Please reference this comment for any future submittals of utility plans. 01/27/2015: Please add an Environmental Planner signature to all utility plans that show the natural habitat buffer zone. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/27/2015 REBECCA EVERETTE 10/13/2015: This still needs to be addressed. 01/27/2015: Please add the following statement to the notes on any sheets that show the Habitat Buffer: Please see Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code for allowable uses within the buffer zone. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/27/2015 REBECCA EVERETTE 01/27/2015: A note should be added to the site, landscape, utility, grading, and storm sewer plan that the natural habitat area buffer is meant to be maintained in a native landscape. This will help preserve the intention behind the buffer zones and the natural features into the future. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/27/2015 REBECCA EVERETTE 10/13/2015: Will additional lighting be provided on site? If so, please submit a lighting plan that addresses the comment below. 01/27/2015: With respect to lighting, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2.4(D)(6) requires that "natural areas and natural features shall be protected from light spillage from off site sources." Thus, lighting from parking areas or other site amenities shall not spill over to the buffer areas. Page 3 of 8 Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/27/2015 REBECCA EVERETTE 10/13/2015: Please describe how the project complies with this standard in your response to comments with your next submittal. 01/27/2015: This project must also comply with the following standard, as it is adjacent to the Prairie Dog Meadow Natural Area, Section3.4.1(L) Compatibility with Public Natural Areas or Conserved Land. If the project contains or abuts a publicly owned natural area or conserved land, the development plan shall be designed so that it will be compatible with the management of such natural area or conserved land. In order to achieve this, the development plan shall include measures such as barriers or landscaping measures to minimize wildlife conflicts, setbacks or open space tracts to provide a transition between the development and the publicly owned natural area or conserved land, and educational signage or printed information regarding the natural values, management needs and potential conflicts associated with living in close proximity to such natural area or conserved land. The Land Use Code requires that whenever a project abuts a Natural Area, then compatibility with and reasonable public access to that Natural Area is required. See Section 3.4.1(L)(M) for more information. Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970416-2869, ilynxwiler(a)poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 01/24/2015: FIRE LANES The load limits of the culvert have not been disclosed or confirmed that the road will support 40 tons at this location. The EAE does not provide access to all portions of the outdoor storage area as required by code. The proposed EAE contains a 380' dead-end without a turnaround. Refer to prior comments from 10/01 /2013 for additional information. 10/01/2013: FIRE LANES The proposed RV storage building remains out of fire access. It is not clear if the proposed fire lane will provide access to all portions of the outdoor storage area. Further access details are requested including vehicle turn around and bridge load limits. > IFC 503.1.1: Fire Lanes shall be provided to within 150' of all portions of the building, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building. When fire lanes cannot be provided, the fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet if the building is equipped throughout with an approved, automatic fire -sprinkler system. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 01/24/2015: GENERAL FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS > Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. > Shall be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons. Road base (meeting minimum loads of 40 ton) is approved for outside storage areas. > Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. > Bridges shall be rated to carry fire apparatus. The load limits shall be posted on the bridge. > Shall be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. International Fire Code 503.2.3, 503.2.4, 503.2.5, 503.3, 503.4 and Appendix D; FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006 and Local Amendments. Page 4 of 8 Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 01/24/2015: SECURITY GATES Gate access remains an unresolved comment from 10/01/2013. Gates securing fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. The minimum gate width for vehicle access shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with an unapproved padlock, or chain and padlock, unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the key(s) to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Gate design and locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official prior to installation. 10/01/2013: SECURITY GATES IFC 503.6: The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/01/2013 01/24/2015: PREMISE IDENTIFICATION Buildings not visible from the public road shall have signage at the street to indicate their location on -site. Code language is provided below: > IFC 505.1: New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible, visible from the street or road fronting the property, and posted with a minimum of six-inch numerals on a contrasting background. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. 10/01/2013: PREMISE IDENTIFICATION O6 IFC 505.1: New and existing buildings shall be plainly identified. Address numbers shall be visible from the street fronting the property, plainly visible, and posted with a minimum of six-inch numerals on a contrasting background. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/24/2015 01/24/2015: FIRE CONTAINMENT The proposed vehicle storage building exceeds 5000 square feet and shall be fire contained or sprinklered.. If containment is used, the containment construction shall be reviewed and approved by the Poudre Fire Authority prior to installation. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Dan Mogen, , dmoaen(&fcaov.com Topic: General Page 5 of 8 Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/26/2015 10/13/2015: Old comments still apply. It does not appear that anything new was received - I don't see a grading plan, drainage report, or anything new to review. 01/26/2015: Comments from 10/4/2013 still apply. Please address prior to hearing. Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamargue(a)fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013 10/05/2015: Repeat, will look for it on FDP round 01 /20/2015: Repeat, will look for it on FDP round 09/17/2013: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq-ft, therefore Erosion and Sediment Control Materials need to be submitted for FDP. The erosion control requirements are in the Stormwater Design Criteria under the Amendments of Volume 3 Chapter 7 Section 1.3.3. (Requirements added to the packet of Materials from Stormwater) Current Erosion Control Materials Submitted does not meet requirements. Please submit; Erosion Control Plan, Erosion Control Report, and an Escrow / Security Calculation. If you need clarification concerning this section, or if there are any questions please contact Jesse Schlam 970-218-2932 or email @ jschlam@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013 10/04/2013: The storm sewer along the north side of the property is very shallow and currently damaged. This conveyance, which is required to convey 87 cfs needs to be improved to City standards. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013 10/04/2013: Please include forebays in the drainage and detention design. Please coordinate with the City on the design of these forebays. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/04/2013 10/04/2013: Please discuss the drainage of off -site basin 2 and how it is conveyed through the site in the text of the drainage report. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, icountv(&fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 1 10/12/2015: This has not been corrected. 01/27/2015: There are line over text issues 10/02/2013: No comments. Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 See redlines. Comment Originated: 01/27/2015 10/12/2015: This has not been corrected. 01/27/2015: There is text (marked) that is too small. See redlines. Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 10/12/2015: No plans were provided for review, so we cannot verify this was addressed. 01127/2015: No plans were provided for review, so we cannot verify this was addressed. 10/02/2013: The titles of sheets 4 & 5 shown in the index on sheet 1, do not match the titles on each of those sheets. See redlines. Page 6 of 8 Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 10/12/2015: No plans were provided for review, so we cannot verify this was addressed. 01/27/2015: No plans were provided for review, so we cannot verify this was addressed. 10/02/2013: Benchmark 48-94 is no longer in the Vertical Control Network. Please replace it with another benchmark. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 10/12/2015: No plans were provided for review, so we cannot verify this was addressed. 01/27/2015: No plans were provided for review, so we cannot verify this was addressed. 10/02/2013: There are line over text issues on sheets 2, 3, 4 & 5. See redlines. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 10/12/2015: No plans were provided for review, so we cannot verify this was addressed. 01/27/2015: No plans were provided for review, so we cannot verify this was addressed. 10102/2013: There is text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees on sheets 2, 3, 4 & 5. Text should be read from the bottom and/or the right side of the plan sheets. See redlines. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 10/12/2015: No plans were provided for review, so we cannot verify this was addressed. 01/27/2015: No plans were provided for review, so we cannot verify this was addressed. 10/02/2013: There are text over text issues on sheet 3. See redlines. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 10/12/2015: This has not been corrected. 01/27/2015: There are still line over text issues. See redlines. 10/02/2013: There are line over text issues on sheets 2, 4 & 5. See redlines. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 10/12/2015: This has not been corrected. 01/27/2015: There is still text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees. See redlines. 10/02/2013: There is text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees on sheet 4. Text should be read from the bottom and/or the right side of the plan sheets. See redlines. Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 01/27/2015 10/12/2015: This has not been corrected. 01/27/2015: There is text (marked) that is too small. See redlines. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 10/12/2015: This has not been corrected. 01127/2015: There are still line over text issues. See redlines. 10/02/2013: There are line over text issues on sheet 1. See redlines. Page 7 of 8 Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 10/02/2013 10/12/2015: This has not been corrected. 01/27/2015: There is still text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees. See redlines. 10/02/2013: There is text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees on sheet 1. Text should be read from the bottom and/or the right side of the plan sheets. See redlines. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/27/2015 10/12/2015: This has not been corrected. 01/27/2015: Please correct the legal description on sheets 1 & 2. See redlines. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 01/27/2015 10/12/2015: This has not been corrected. 01/27/2015: There is text (marked) that is too small. See redlines. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 01/27/2015 10/12/2015: This has not been corrected. 01/27/2015: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines. Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson(&fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 10/07/2015 10/07/2015: no comments Page 8 of 8