HomeMy WebLinkAboutPENNY FLATS - MAJOR AMENDMENT - 19-09 - CORRESPONDENCE - (5)Be sure and return all of your redlined plans when you re -submit.
If you have any questions regarding these issues or any other issues related to this project,
please feel free to call me at (970) 221-6750.
Sincerely:
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Ted Shepard
Chief Planner
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Number: 9 Created: 5/14/2009
FIRE PUMP: You will need to ensure that the current fire pump can meet the hydraulic
demand of the additional building height. Every standpipe is required to supply at least 100
psi to the top.floor.
Number: 10 Created: 5/14/2009
EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENT: The designated EAE must remain unobstructed at all
times.
Department: Stormwater-Water-Wastewater Issue Contact: Roger Buffington
Topic: Water/Wastewater
Number: 11 Created: 5/15/2009
[5/15/09] Provide information and calculations to show that,the water and sewer service
sizes will work for the additional units.
Department: Zoning Issue Contact: Jenny Nuckols
Topic: Zoning
Number: 2 Created: 4/24/2009
[4/24/09] Please note the building heights on the elevation drawings.
Number: 3 Created: 4/24/2009
[4/24/09] Note the building heights on the elevation drawings.
Comments from Historic Preservation Planning:
This project is reviewed under Section 3.4.7 of the Fort Collins Land Use Code.
The new construction must be compatible with nearby historic structures "to the maximum
extent feasible."
Building 3, which is adjacent to the historic Fort Collins Trolley structure should not be
increased in height. The code states: "To the maximum extent feasible, the height, setback
and/or width of new structures shall be similar to those of existing historic structures...." The
design of building 3 should maintain its horizontality "to strengthen the visual ties among
buildings" so that the new structure fits in with the historic.
The pedestrian spine should be pedestrian -friendly at walking level. The new proposal for
building 3 with a parking level at pedestrian height on the spine should be avoided. The
spine should be articulated and animated for pedestrians and avoid blank walls.
Comment from Current Planning:
Here are City of Fort Collins staff that have working knowledge with B.N.S.F. Railroad:
Mike Herzig, Engineering Department - (970) 221-6583
Wally Muscott, Surveying Department - (970) 221-6235
Craig Foreman Parks Planning Department - (970) 221-6618.
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STAFF PROJECT REVIEW
City of Fort Collins
DANIEL R ROTNER Date: 5/20/2009
COBURN DEVELOPMENT INC
1811 PEAL ST
BOULDER CO 80302
Staff has reviewed your submittal for PENNY FLATS MAJOR AMENDMENT - TYPE I, and
we offer the following comments:
ISSUES:
Department: Current Planning Issue Contact: Dana Leavitt
Topic: General
Number: 5 Created: 5/13/2009
[5/13/09] The work done with Gary Schroeder during the original PDP process should be
revisited for the changes to buildings 3 & 4. You can contact Gary at 970-221-6395. Also
contact Norm Weaver at 970-416-2312 to explore new options for solar applications.
Department: Engineering Issue Contact: Marc Virata
Topic: Engineering
Number: 4 Created: 5/12/2009
[5/12/09] Engineering does not have any comments under the assumption that the
construction plans do not require any changes as a result of this major amendment; it
doesn't appear an amendment to the development agreement is required as well. Should
the drawings or documents require changes, additional comments may result.
Department: Light & Power Issue Contact: Doug Martine
Topic: Utility Plan
Number: 1 Created: 4/23/2009
[4/23/091 Increasing the building sizes will likely require increased electric service sizes
which may result in the need for larger (or more) transformers. All electric transformers
(regardless of size) can accommodate a maximum of 48 service wires (12 per leg), not to
exceed 500 kCm each. It appears this may already be a problem which could be
compounded by an increase in electric service capacity.
Department: PFA Issue Contact: Carie Dann
Topic: Fire
Number: 8 Created: 5/14/2009
HIGH-RISE BUILDING: Buildings with a floor used for human occupancy located more than
75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access are high-rise structures and
are required to meet all applicable provisions set forth in the 2006 IFC for emergency
voice/communication system, fire command center, smoke control and emergency
generator, as well as other fire -protection requirements.
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