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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
December 04, 2020
Cathy Mathis
TB Group
444 Mountain Avenue
Berthoud, CO 80513
RE: Block 23-Morningstar, FDP200027, Round Number 1
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of Block 23-Morningstar. If you have questions about any
comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through your
Development Review Coordinator, Todd Sullivan via phone at 970-221-6695 or via email at
tsullivan@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Jason Holland, 970-224-6126, jholland@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020:
FOR APPROVAL -- Parking Garage:
A. With the amended parking garage design, there are portions of the garage
with what appears to be painted concrete, and also a taller façade along
Cherry? This is isn’t consistent with the approved hearing plans. Please provide
perspective views of the proposed changes so that I can discuss the design
changes and the issue of consistency with the approved hearing plans.
Response: Please see added sheets A18 and A19 showing additional 3D views of the garage from the
surrounding area.
which provides additional viewpoints of the garage from Mason St and Cherry St. The referenced wall is
an interior concrete ramp wall that is can be seen in the aerial views, but not from grade. This wall is
planned to be unfinished cast-in-place concrete.
B. The garage panel design -- there was design variation discussed with the
P&Z hearing condition of approval – unclear how this is addressed.
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Response: Please see updated elevation views on A2 showing panels A and B as well as the panels that
are omitted occasionally to create a break in the grid pattern.
C. How are the surface parking spaces paved? There is a different hatch
symbol shown but a material is not indicated.
Response: The surface parking will be on a 5” concrete slab on grade. The hatch has been removed for
clarity.
D. Columns shown inside the new proposed parking garage design may be a
compliance issue because they reduce the depth of the stalls.
RESPONSE: Columns impact a total of 32 parking stalls and could be classified as compact in
accordance with Fort Collins land use Code section 3.2.2 (L) (2) 40% 32/163= 20% and allowable ratios.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020:
FOR APPROVAL -- Building plans:
A. The comment response submitted for the interior access door doesn’t
comply with the P&Z condition. Please add notes and callouts to the site plans
indicating that interior common space access will be provided inside the
commercial building to the interior door of the trash room. Please also draw the
interior common access hallway design on the plans to clarify compliance with
this standard. What is needed is a common area hallway shown inside the
building.
Response: Additional notation has been added to the plan to depict the interior access corridor which will
have common access by tenants into the trash room. See Sheet A3 detail B1 for additional notes.
B. The window redesign is not shown on the sheet A5 elevations for the Cherry
Street elevations. Windows don’t line up and also the (assumed) PTAC units
should be placed to be consistent with the College design.
Response: See Elevations on Sheet A5 showing PTAC unit louvers will be painted to match surrounding
material.
C. Need more information with the plans for the PTAC units.
Clarify with notes and callout how the PTAC units will be finished. They show up
as black symbols, these are assumed to be PTAC units?
Response: Please see updated elevation views with notes showing that the mechanical louvers are painted
to match the surrounding cladding material.
D. There is concern that the FC-2 color is too dark. We will review the paint
samples and comment further.
Response: Paint samples were forwarded to Jason Holland from Benjamin Moore for additional review.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020:
FOR APPROVAL -- Site Plans:
A. Staff isn’t comfortable with the design change and relocated bicycle parking
in the parking garage. The previous location was more convenient and easily
accessible from the entrance. Also, there is not enough room for ingress/egress
into the bike parking area.
RESPONSE: Bike racks have been relocated to be near the elevator and main entrance.
B. Please update the land use table to reflect the condition of approval for the
bicycle parking.
RESPONSE: Note has been added to the Land Use Table.
C. Please provide general FDP construction design details and general
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specifications in the TB site plan/landscape plan set for all hardscape elements
– all paving, benches, steps, planters, bicycle racks and walls.
Response: Details have been added to sheet LS-6.
D. Sidewalk areas along College don’t clarify general specs for colored
concrete per the P&Z condition of approval. Please clarify with the plan view
and details.
Response: Notes have been added to the streetscape detail on sheet LS-4 clarifying the aforementioned
items.
E. Linework in the alley TB site plan is labelled as a roof overhang and utility
Easement.
RESPONSE: Labels have been updated.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020:
FOR APPROVAL -- Landscape plans:
A. Please extend the foundation plant bed in the area along Cherry where the
door had been located to the parking garage.
Response: Bike racks have been added in this area. Therefore concrete is now shown.
B. Two rock mulch sizes are listed in the legend for the same symbol. Please
clarify and revise.
Response: Mulch sizes have been revised and hatching added to the LS plan.
C. Streetscape configuration options are shown. Please clarify which option is
being constructed and remove the other options from the plans. If the other
options are needed this could be addressed with amended plans. If a detail
sheet is shown for the streetscape design, please tie the detail sheet to the
design shown on the main site plan with detail references.
Response: One option is now shown with details corresponding to the detail on sheet LS-4.
D. Light pole locations appear to be shown on the TB site plan pages, but not
on the lighting plan, and there is no information provided for the symbols.
Response: Light poles have been added to the photometric, but are not included in the calculations as
they are not on our property.
E. Please include a hydrozone table.
Response: Table has been added to sheet LS-2
F. Please remove the rock mulch edge that is proposed along the back of curb
in the turf parkways.
Response: rock edge has been removed.
G. Please clarify the proposed mulch for all of the planting areas on the
landscape sheets LS-1 and 2 and provide refence labels to details as
necessary.
Response: Hatching has been added and corresponds to the legend.
H. Please include a section planting detail which shows how the finish grade of
planting beds and turf parkways meet with the curb and sidewalk, with the top of
the mulch contained within the planting area but also not too low to cause a trip
hazard.
Response: Details have been added to sheet L-6.
I. Please indicate the proposed landscape design for the blank area west of the
parking garage around the planter walls.
Response: These areas are sand filters and cannot be landscaped.
J. For the area west of the rail line, there is a native seed label but the extent of
the seeding is not indicated.
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Response: Native seed areas is labeled and delineated.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Spencer Smith, 970-221-6603, smsmith@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: INFORMATION ONLY
Please continue to coordinate with the City and railroad regarding approvals,
permitting, etc. for work within RR ROW and in the vicinity of the tracks. Brad
Buckman with the City is working on coordinating an on-site meeting with
Amber Stoffels to discuss the project.
RESPONSE: We will continue to coordinate with RR. There is a phone call scheduled with the
railroad and the City: Brad Buckman & Spencer Smith this week to review next steps.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
I'd like to discuss the grading at the southeast corner of the site in more detail.
I'm concerned with the drainage across that corner into the pedestrian ramp
adjacent to College Ave., the varying slopes and slope directions, the varying
step heights, etc. in what will be a very busy pedestrian corner. I'm hoping we
can come up with some ways to make it as safe and pedestrian -friendly as possible.
RESPONSE: A top step height of 6” will be maintained throughout the stairs and the bottom step
will taper and tie into upper step. There will be no taper from angle point to angle point. Planters
will be placed on the tapered stairs to limit usage.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
I think there is some additional striping that may need to be shown on the plans.
The Horizontal Control Plan is already pretty busy. Perhaps just a signing and
striping sheet added to the plans would be a good idea.
RESPONSE: Added signing and striping plan
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
See redlines for comments regarding proposed sawcut/asphalt removal limits
and standards.
RESPONSE: Updated sawcut lines per redlines and ensured min. 2’ width
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Please ensure that all hatching, linetypes, symbols, etc. are included in the
legend.
RESPONSE: Updated Legend
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
There may be a missing asphalt removal area for the sanitary sewer line in
Maple St. See redlines.
RESPONSE: Added sawcut and hatching for sanitary sewer
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Please shoot for a 2 percent max. cross-slope on all proposed sidewalk.
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RESPONSE: Went through and adjusted grading to maintain 2% slope
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
The small concrete pan near the existing railroad cabinet adjacent to Cherry
Street appears to drain onto the sidewalk. This will not be allowed. Also,
please label the slope of the pan.
RESPONSE: Added sidewalk chase and curb cut to drain water around railroad cabinet
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Please include spot elevations on all pedestrian ramps per the proposed
LCUASS exhibit included with these redlines/comments. Also, some slope
labels on ramps and on the flowlines of Maple, Cherry and College would be
helpful too.
RESPONSE: Spot elevations added on pedestrian ramps and more slope label along curb and gutter
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
See sheet G4 for comments regarding the proposed steps at the southeast
corner of the site.
RESPONSE: Responses added to redlines
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Please review the LCUASS standard drawings/details and make sure that all
pertinent details are included in the plan set.
RESPONSE: A few additional details added
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
We will need to have access easements dedicated for all areas where the walk
in the alley is not within the ROW or an access easement.
RESPONSE: Access easement added. We did not have time to make any last second adjustments. If you
have some adjustments, we can make them and send to you separately if needed.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Steve Gilchrist, 970-224-6175, sgilchrist@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/23/2020
11/23/2020: FOR INFORMATION:
This was noted during PDP but want to carry it forward just for reiteration.
High-rise construction in the downtown area is challenging. We'll need to
coordinate with you early in the construction planning process to minimize
impacts, adjacent street/sidewalk closures. Work Area Traffic Control Permits
will be required for any work completed in the public right of way.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 11/23/2020
11/23/2020: FOR INFORMATION:
In order to meet the terms from CDOT to forgo a permit, the City designates
and restricts the pull out on College Avenue for emergency use only.
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Loading/unloading and parking for any duration will not be permitted. The
developer has planned for the placement of No Parking Fire Lane Signs to
identify this restriction.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Scott Benton, , sbenton@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/24/2020
11/24/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: The cutsheets for two of the exterior
sconces, Twilight and Pandora, have both up and down illumination. Please
either replace with only down directional lights or demonstrate how up lighting
will be eliminated.
RESPONSE:
Department: Forestry
Contact: Nils Saha, , nsaha@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL
The two trees on Cherry St that are proposed for removal are still shown on
sheet 2 of the site plan. Since these are slated to be removed, please omit
them from this sheet.
RESPONSE: Trees have been removed on plan.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL
Please see the following notes on the landscape schedule and address accordingly.
1. Honeylocusts are overplanted in the City of Fort Collins. This site already
has existing honeylocusts. In order to prevent against insects/diseases, no
additional honeylocusts should be planted. Please substitute with another
suitable species (ex: Kentucky coffeetree, shumard oaks, chinkapin oaks etc.).
Response: Honey locusts have been replaced with Chinkapin Oaks
2. There seems to be only four London plane trees shown on the plan. The
plant schedule lists five. Response: List has been updated
3. Gingko biloba ‘Princeton sentry’ have a mature canopy width between 20-30
feet. As proposed, the nine trees proposed along the railroad tracks are less
than 8’ apart. Please provide additional space in between these trees to ensure
they have enough room to grow into maturity.
Response: Trees have been enlarged per to 12’ spacing as list in the plant manuals that we use.
4. There seems to be six goldspire gingkos shown on the plan. The plant
schedule lists nine. Response: this has been updated
5. As it stands, gingkos exceed the minimum species diversity requirements.
RESPONSE: This has been revised.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL
What medium are the streetspire oaks and the gingkos being planted in?
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Please ensure it is included in the materials legend and hatching is shown
accordingly on the plan.
RESPONSE: The trees will be planted in amended soil and gravel mulch will be used in planting bed.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL
Forestry would like to review an irrigation plan. A site visit must be scheduled
with the irrigation/landscaping company prior to any installation of drip irrigation
around existing trees. Please add the note above to the landscaping plan.
RESPONSE: A plan will be provided at time of building permit.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL
Please add the tree inventory to sheet EX1 of the utility set.
RESPONSE: Prefer to add the tree Inventory to the end of the plan set as a reference. We have concerns
about duplicating information between agencies and mistakes between the two plan sets.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL - UNRESOLVED
9/24/2020: FOR FINAL
Thank you for providing the details for the tree cutouts. Will there be cutouts for
trees #9 and #11? Response: Cut outs have been added.
On the east side of both trees, the edge of the sidewalk is proposed less than 3
feet from the trunks. At the very least, the interior critical root zones of these two
trees should be protected. Please incorporate similar curved cutouts for these
two trees to provide additional space around the trunks.
Response: Cut outs have been added.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL – UNRESOLVED
Please provide a preliminary construction plan. The goal of this comment is for
the applicant team to begin thinking about construction access, location and
placement of scaffolding, cranes etc. and work with city forestry to proactively
determine tree protection strategies and make any necessary modifications. If
any pruning of street trees is required, a site visit will need to be scheduled with
the contracted licensed arborist and forestry.
Forestry can provide a template of the construction access plan.
An onsite meeting with Forestry will required prior to construction to further
discuss tree protection and construction access.
9/20/2020: FOR FINAL
Please provide a construction plan and work with city forestry to determine
strategies to adequately protect trees throughout the construction process.
Please schedule a site visit with Forestry prior to any construction work adjacent
to existing trees. Response: Construction work plan is included with this submittal.
8/24/2020: FOR HEARING
It appears that the building face is approximately 10-12’ from the trunks of
existing trees on Cherry St, ~15’ on Maple St and ~20’ on College.
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Please provide a construction access plan and detail how the applicant intends
to protect the large mature street trees during building construction. Forestry
wants to ensure that these trees are protected throughout the construction
process, including when the foundation is set, during any crane work and for any
scaffolding that may be installed.
RESPONSE: This has been provided with the resubmittal.
Department: Stormwater Engineering – Erosion and Sediment Control
Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-222-1801, bhamdan@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/20/2020
11/20/2020:
INFORMATION ONLY:
The City has The City has instituted temporary and permanent water quality
inspection fees that will take effect starting in January of 2021. These are based
on development type and the number of permanent stormwater control
measures that need to be inspected. An estimate of these fees will be provided
prior to Final approval of FDP and these fees will be included in the
Development Agreement associated with this site.
FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
Please address all redlines provided on the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
and adjust the Erosion Control Cost Estimate accordingly.
RESPONSE: Responses added to redlines
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
Rain Garden 4 is labeled as Rain Garden 1 on the Utility Plan. Please revise.
RESPONSE: Fixed Label
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
On sheet G3, please label the grate elevation for the rain gardens, as well as
the sand filter.
RESPONSE: Grate elevations updated on all rain garden and sand filter basins
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
Rain Garden 3 has different slopes for each of the two underdrains, which may
cause positioning issues with the aggregate layer. Please clarify and revise.
RESPONSE: updated all underdrain slope to 0.2%
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
It appears some of the grate elevations for the rain gardens are flush with the
bottom of the rain garden rather than 1 foot above.
RESPONSE: Fixed the elevation on rain garden structures
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
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12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
Please label the elevation for the WQ weir on sheet ST5.
RESPONSE: Weir elevation added to the label
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
Please add/show inspection ports on sheet ST5 for the Stormtech chambers.
RESPONSE: Added inspection ports and labels
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
For the Stormtech underdrain, please label which section is perforated and
which section is solid.
RESPONSE: Added label for section of underdrain that is perforated
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
Please add a rain garden underdrain cleanout detail. Detail 403 may not be the
best option as perforations are not needed, it can be 4-inches rather than
6-inches, and the intended use is not really for a cleanout and may be harder for
a contractor to use with no elbow.
RESPONSE: Detail 403 will be used for storm tech underdrain. I updated the detail names to help clarify
that detail 409 should be used for area drains & rain gardens and detail 403 for stormtech
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
Please label which Stormtech chambers are isolator rows on sheet ST5.
RESPONSE: Isolator row labeled on sheet
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
The sand filter WQ volume calculations show 3 feet of WQ depth. There is only
a little over 2 feet shown on the storm sewer profiles and the outlet structure
detail. Please revise.
RESPONSE: Sand filter WQ volume calculations updated and depth updated on plan set
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 12/04/2020
12/04/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
A sedimentation forebay/energy dissipater is needed at the entrance into the
sand filter. Please provide a detail as well. Also, energy dissipation is needed
at the entrance into the rain gardens.
RESPONSE: Forebay detail added included in plan set. Note added to plans saying that every downspout
in rain gardens and sand trap shall have forebay.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
Please revise the 3-inch tap connection to the water main to be a 4-inch tap with
a 4-inch gate valve. A 3-inch reducer can then be connected directly to the
4-inch gate valve. Please also add a thrust block.
RESPONSE: upsized to 4 inch and added reducer to 3 inch
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Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
The sewer service location is in conflict with a proposed shade tree. Please
provide 10 feet of separation.
RESPONSE: Sanitary sewer adjusted.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
Please coordinate with the City on the location of the fiber optic line that is in
conflict with the 3-inch meter pit once exact location is known and a relocation
plan is discussed with the fiber line owner.
RESPONSE: Water meters adjusted to meet separation requirements from fiber optic line. CenturyLink has
been contacted and they are currently trying to determine exactly where the fiber line is located. We are still
trying to determine if fiber crosses the southeast corner of the building and if it needs to be relocated.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/04/2020
12/04/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
Additional clarification is required on the Water Usage calculations to
determine if the water meter sizing's are adequate for the proposed uses of
Assisted Living and Retail. There was quite a large difference between the
two (2) sizing methods.
RESPONSE: MDP is working off-line directly with Wes to provide this information.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/04/2020
12/04/2020: FOR APPROVAL:
The City is now instituting a yearly allotment of water usage associated with the
size of the water meter. This will allow for a certain Gallon usage for the year.
Any usage above this limit will trigger a large surcharge for any additional water
usage that year. The allotments are: 2-inch meter - 2,577,480 gallons, 3 &
4-inch meters - Based on Use. Different uses would produce different
allotments; restaurant vs. retail.
RESPONSE: MDP is working off-line directly with Wes to provide this information.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: ALTERNATIVE METHODS PLAN
The applicant team and PFA continue to work offline to resolve alternative
methods of fire code compliance with regards to IFC D105 and Aerial
Apparatus Access.
RESPONSE: An initial meeting was held on Friday, Dec 4th at 10am to review the project and begin the
alternative method proposal process. Application development is the next step.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: CANOPY HEIGHT ON ALLEY SIDE
Please ensure canopy height on west side of building at drop off/ pick up area
is designed for a minimum of 14 feet clearance.
RESPONSE: The min. Clearance is 14’. This dimension was added to the elevation drawings.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
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12/01/2020: UNDERGROUND STORMTECH CHAMBERS
Please ensure the structural capacity of this area (fire lane) is designed to
support a minimum of 40 tons.
RESPONSE: Per Stormtech specifications, chambers designed to the minimum requirements meet the
AASHTO recommended design factors for HS-20 vehicular live loads. If more information is needed, we can
reach out to stormtech.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
Poudre Fire Authority is currently looking to acquire a commercial property to
use for a major emphasis drill. Training can be tailored to be non-destructive in
nature or as allowed, opportunities to practice advanced fireground skills are
always welcomed. Those operations could include doors, walls or ceilings
breeched, water flow, etc. Please contact me if your site may be willing to
pursue a discussion along this line and I will put you in touch with our training
division chief. Thank you.
RESPONSE: We are interested. The fire department should contact JD Padilla, land owner for
opportunities.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tsiegmund@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: INFORMATION:
Any existing electric infrastructure that needs to be relocated and/or removed as
part of this project will be at the expense of the developer.
There may be overtime labor charges to relocate our existing switch cabinet in
the alley. The multifamily building to the west is currently fed from this switch
cabinet and will need to be on an outage to relocate the switch cabinet as
proposed with your plan.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Thanks,
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: INFORMATION:
Electric fees, development fees, building site charges and any system
modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this development.
Please contact me to discuss a preliminary estimate or visit the following
website for an estimate of charges and fees related to this project:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investmen t-development-fees
RESPONSE: Thank you.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: PRIOR TO APPROVAL:
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. A link to the C-1 form is below:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-
forms-guidelines-regulations
RESPONSE: MDP will prepare the C-1 form and will get that directly to you.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
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12/01/2020: INFORMATION:
For additional information on our renewal energy programs please visit the
website below or contact John Phelan (jphelan@fcgov.com).
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/go renewable
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Thanks,
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: INFORMATION:
The City of Fort Collins now offers gig-speed fiber internet, video and phone
service. Contact Julianna Potts with Fort Collins Connexion at 970-207-7890 or
jpotts@fcgov.com for commercial grade account support, RFPs and bulk
agreements.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Thanks,
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: INFORMATION:
Please contact Tyler Siegmund with Light & Power Engineering if you have any
questions at 970.416.2772 Please reference our policies, construction
practices, development charge processes, electric service standards, and use
our fee estimator at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 4
Response: All noted overline text issues have been updated and are reflected in the submitted drawings.
Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
There are cut off text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 5 Comment
Response: All noted overline text issues have been updated and are reflected in the submitted drawings.
Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
There are text over text issues. See redlines.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 6 Comment
Response: All noted overline text issues have been updated and are reflected in the submitted drawings.
Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
Please provide the following information for the Benchmark Statement in the
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EXACT format shown below.
PROJECT DATUM: NAVD88
BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PLAN SET IS USING NAVD88 FOR A VERTICAL
DATUM. SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENTS HAVE USED NGVD29
UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS DATUM) FOR
THEIR VERTICAL DATUMS.
IF NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DATUM) IS REQUIRED FOR ANY PURPOSE, THE FOLLOWING EQUATION
SHOULD BE USED: NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF
FORT COLLINS DATUM) = NAVD88 DATUM - X.XX’.
RESPONSE: Format updated in construction plans
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
The title does not match the Plat & other plan set titles.
RESPONSE: Title updated to match plat
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
Some of the sheet titles in the sheet index do not match the sheet titles on the
noted sheets. See redlines.
RESPONSE: Updated sheets to match cover sheet index
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
There are line over text issues. See redlines.
RESPONSE: Responses added to redlines
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
There are text over text issues. See redlines.
RESPONSE: Responses added to redlines
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 12/01/2020
Response: Revised as noted.
12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 1 Response: Revised as noted.
Comment
Originated: 12/01/2020
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12/01/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Response: Revised as noted.
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 11/30/2020
11/30/2020: Construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended.
Current adopted codes are:
2018 International Building Code (IBC) 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
2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado
2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
Copies of current City of Fort Collins code amendments can be found at
fcgov.com/building.
Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017.
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
Seismic Design: Category B.
Climate Zone: Zone 5
Energy Code:
· Multi-family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2018 IECC residential chapter.
· Commercial and Multi-family 4 stories and taller: 2018 IECC commercial
chapter.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
· 10% of all parking spaces must be EV ready (conduit in place)
· This building is located within 250ft of a 4-lane road or 1000 ft of an active
railway, must provide exterior composite sound transmission of 39 STC min.
· R-2 occupancies must provide 10ft setback from property line and 20 feet
between other buildings or provide fire rated walls and openings per chapter 6
and 7 of the IBC.
· City of Fort Collins amendments to the 2018 IBC require a full NFPA-13
sprinkler system in multifamily units with an exception to allow NFPA 13R
systems in buildings with no more than 6 dwelling units (or no more than 12
dwelling units where the building is divided by a 2-hour fire barrier with no more
than 6 dwelling units on each side).
· Bedroom egress windows required below 4th floor regardless of fire-sprinkler.
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All egress windows above the 1st floor require minimum sill height of 24”.
· Prescriptive energy compliance with increased insulation values is required for
buildings using electric heat.
· A City licensed commercial general contractor is required to construct any new
multi-family structure.
Comment Number: 2
Response: Noted
Comment Originated: 12/02/2020
12/02/2020: A full demo permit and an environmental assessment is required
to remove existing buildings. If asbestos is present, then a state demo permit is
required also.
In addition, a clean out of the automotive repair shop sand trap with a vacuum
truck, properly dismantle an underground hydraulic lift system and test
surrounding soils for contamination, and properly remove suspected
asbestos-containing materials.
Response: Abatement of the underground lift and any aesbestos present is being handled by the landowner
and is underway. It is expected that the abatement will be complete and a full demo permit will follow.