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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROSPECT STATION II - PDP - PDP150021 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 -1 Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com/developmentreview May 22, 2015 Cathy Mathis TB Group 444 Mountain Ave. Berthoud, CO 80513 RE: Prospect Station Phase 2 - Preliminary Design Review, PDR150008 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, Rebecca Everette, at 970-416-2625 or reverette@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Planning Services Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/15/2015 05/15/2015: This site is located in the Employment (E) zone district (See LUC Section 4.27). Multi-family dwellings are permitted subject to review by the Planning & Zoning Board (Type 2 review). A neighborhood meeting will be required prior to submittal. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Mixed use buildings (if proposed instead of a strictly multi-family building) are permitted subject to review by an administrative hearing officer (Type 1 review), which does not require a neighborhood meeting. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. This building will not have a mixed-use component. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/15/2015 05/15/2015: This development is subject to the standards in LUC Section 3.10 (Transit-Oriented Development Overlay Zone). Please reference the site planning, streetscape, and character and image standards when preparing your submittal. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/15/2015 05/15/2015: Residential uses are considered secondary uses in the E district. LUC Section 7.27(D)(2) 2 specifies that no more than 25% of the gross area of the development plan shall be occupied by secondary uses. The exception is mixed use dwellings where the residential units are stacked above a primary use on the ground floor, which is considered a primary use. The current proposal does not meet this requirement. A modification of standard could be requested if you continue with the current proposal. Otherwise, the plan would need to be modified to include an adequate percentage of primary uses. RESPONSE: A modification of standard is included with this PDP submittal. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/15/2015 05/15/2015: The project should comply with the Prospect Corridor Design (adopted March 2015): http://www.fcgov.com/planning/pdf/Adopted_WestCentralAreaPlan_without_appendices_lowres.pdf RESPONSE: The project will dedicate ROW pre the West Central Area Plan in build the 10’ shared bike/ped path in its correct location: Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/15/2015 05/15/2015: The maximum building height in the E district is 4 stories. The current proposal appears to comply with this standard. RESPONSE: The proposed building is three stories. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 05/15/2015 05/15/2015: The current proposal meets the minimum average density of 7 dwelling units per net acre in the E district. RESPONSE: The proposed density is 34.6 d.u. per acre. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 05/15/2015 05/15/2015: LUC Section 4.27(D)(7) requires residential development to be located within 1/4 mile of a park, central feature, or gathering place. Please demonstrate how this project meets the standard in your submittal. 3 RESPONSE: The project is within 1500 feet of Lilac Park, which is a small area located on the Spring Creek Trail, between The Gardens on Spring Creek and the CSU Ropes Course. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 05/15/2015 05/15/2015: Bike Parking: For multi-family development, one bike parking space is required per bedroom. Of these, at least 60% must be provided as enclosed bike parking, with the remaining 40% as fixed racks. As noted in the PDR submittal, 42 enclosed spaces and 28 fixed rack spaces will be required for this proposal. RESPONSE: 54 spaces are required; 18 are located in fixed racks and 36 spaces will be located within the breezeways. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 05/15/2015 05/15/2015: Will the units be rented by the bedroom? If so, the amount of required parking is different than if they are rented by the unit. If rented by the unit, then the parking calculations provided appear to comply with the parking standards in LUC 3.2.2(K)(1). If any of the parking has already been committed to the first Prospect Station project, then a minor amendment to that plan may be needed to ensure the parking needs of both projects are met. RESPONSE: The units will not be rented by the bedroom. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 05/15/2015 05/15/2015: Utilizing the existing building on the site, rather than demolishing it, is preferred in accordance with LUC 3.4.7. Please consider options for retaining and including the Griffin Building as part of the development plan. RESPONSE: It is not feasible to retain the existing building in any way. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 05/15/2015 05/15/2015: How will lighting be handled on the site? Any site lighting should comply with the standards in LUC 3.2.4. RESPONSE: A photometrics plan is included with the PDP submittal and meets the standards in 3.2.4. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 05/15/2015 05/15/2015: How will trash and recycling be handled? Reference LUC 3.2.5 for standards for trash and recycling enclosures. RESPONSE: There is one trash enclosure on the site that is adequately sized for both trash and recycling. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 05/15/2015 05/15/2015: A number of code sections provide guidance on building design and compatibility. Reference LUC 3.5.1 for requirements related to bulk, mass, scale, color, materials, and other design considerations. LUC 3.5.2 provides guidance specific to residential buildings. LUC 3.10 provides additional guidance relevant to the TOD Overlay District. LUC 3.8.30 specifies requirements for multi-family buildings. RESPONSE: The building has been designed with articulation of massing, scale and materials that comply with LUC section 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.10 and 3.8.30. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenberger@fcgov.com Topic: General 4 Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit. Please contact Matt Baker at 224-6108 if you have any questions. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For additional information on these fees, please see: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev-review.php RESPONSE: Acknowledged Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be replaced or restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense prior to the acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: All public sidewalk, driveways and ramps existing or proposed adjacent or within the site need to meet ADA standards, if they currently do not, they will need to be reconstructed so that they do meet current ADA standards as a part of this project. The existing driveway will need to be evaluated to determine if the slopes and width will meet ADA requirements or if they need to be reconstructed so that they do. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: We would want to see the sidewalk along the frontage of the property widened and detached. RESPONSE: The proposed 10’ walk meets the West Central Area Plan. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at: http://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm RESPONSE: Acknowledged Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary for this project. Known dedications: Right-of-way for Prospect Road. RESPONSE: The proposed ROW meets the West Central Area Plan. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is finalized. RESPONSE: Acknowledged 5 Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: LCUASS parking setbacks (Figure 19-6) apply and will need to be followed depending on parking design. As proposed I see no concerns with the parking layout. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: Bike parking requirements will need to be provided for outside of the public right-of-way. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Kelly Kimple, kkimple@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/14/2015 5/14/2015: An Ecological Characterization Study would normally be required by Section 3.4.1 (D)(1) as the site is within 500 feet of a known natural habitat (Spring Creek and surrounding grasslands). However, as there is an intervening parcel and the standard buffer would not extend to this project's parcel, the ECS is waived for this site. However, please consider the use of native plants and grasses to compliment the natural features, in accordance with Article 3.2.1 (E)(2)(3) of the Land Use Code. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Thank you. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/14/2015 05/14/2015: Article 3.2.1(C) requires developments to submit plans that "...(4) protect significant trees, natural systems, and habitat." Note that a significant tree is defined as a tree having DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) of six inches or more. The applicant has indicated that they will meet with Tim Buchanan, City Forester (221-6361) to determine the status of the existing trees and any mitigation requirements that could result from the proposed development. RESPONSE: The applicant’s landscape architect held an on-site meeting with the City Forester on September 28. The existing trees were inventoried and the trees that are being removed and required mitigation are identified on the landscape plan. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/14/2015 05/14/2015: With respect to landscaping and design, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2.1 (E)(2)(3), requires that you use native plants and grasses in your landscaping or re landscaping and reduce bluegrass lawns as much as possible. RESPONSE: Per City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2.1 (E)(2)(3) To the extent reasonably feasible, landscape plan is designed to incorporate water conservation materials and techniques in order to comply with each of the Xeriscape landscaping principles listed. A Hydrozone chart is provided indicating such practices. Department: Historical Preservation Contact: Josh Weinberg, 970-221-6206, jweinberg@fcgov.com 6 Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/15/2015 05/15/2015: While the existing building at 303 West Prospect is not old enough to require review under LUC 3.4.7, nor Municipal Code Section 14, it has been surveyed for historic significance as part of an inventory of post-WWII architecture. The building was determined to be both eligible for listing as a Fort Collins Landmark, and on the state register of historic places. Staff strongly encourages the applicant to explore alternative designs for this project, which would ensure retention of this historically significant building. More information on the history and significance of the building can be found here: http://www.historitecture.com/pdf/prospectrdw0303.pdf RESPONSE: The applicant looked at this with their architect and it was determined that trying to retain or incorporate the existing building is not feasible. Department: Light And Power Contact: Coy Althoff, CAlthoff@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 05/19/2015: There is an existing electrical service feeding the current (Griffin Office Building.) This service runs along the West and South side of the complex. There is also a 120/208 3-phase transformer that feeds this building. If this electrical service needs to be re-located or modified, system modification charges will apply. RESPONSE: We plan to leave the transformer, some lines may need to be rerouted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 05/19/2015: The existing Prospect Station to the East is currently being fed with 3-phase power. If phase II will require 3-phase power, please note that the load side of the transformer will need to be installed by the owner (same as phase I/ East Prospect Station Building.) RESPONSE: Acknowledged Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 05/19/2015: Please contact Light & Power Engineering if you have any questions at 221-6700. Please reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our fee estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers RESPONSE: Acknowledged Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: FIRE LANES A fire lane shall be provided to within 150' of all portions of the building. Fire access cannot be measured from Prospect Ave (an arterial) and an Emergency Access Easement will be needed which connects to the public way. When buildings exceed 30' in height, additional fire access requirements shall apply (see comment no. 2). Code language and fire lane specifications are provided below: RESPONSE: The parking lot and fire lane layout were worked out with Jim this summer. 7 > IFC 503.1.1: Approved fire Lanes shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to the design criteria already contained in relevant standards and policies, any new fire lane must meet the following general requirements: > Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. > Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot minimum overhead clearance. > Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons. > Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. > The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. Turning radii shall be detailed on submitted plans. > Be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. > Additional access requirements exist for buildings greater than 30' in height. Refer to Appendix D of the 2012 IFC or contact PFA for details. 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. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: BUILDINGS OVER 30 FEET IN HEIGHT AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - WHERE REQUIRED 1012 IFC D105.1: Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For purposes of this section, the highest roof surface shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater. RESPONSE: Access complying with section 1012 IFC D105.1 is provided on the east side of the building off the access drive from Prospect. An additional roof access hatch with a ships ladder will be added to the west breezeway to provide additional roof access per our previous request. AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - WIDTH 2012 IFC D105.2; FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006; and Local Amendments: Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 30 feet, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. RESPONSE: The access drive from Prospect is 30' wide. AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - PROXIMITY TO BUILDING 2012 IFC D105.3: At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. 8 RESPONSE: The access drive from Prospect meets this requirement to the east side of the building. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM This building will require an automatic fire sprinkler system under a separate permit. Please contact Assistant Fire Marshal, Joe Jaramillo with any fire sprinkler related questions at 970-416-2868. RESPONSE: Comment acknowledged. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/18/2015 05/18/2015: PUBLIC-SAFETY RADIO AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM New buildings require a fire department, emergency communication system evaluation after the core/shell but prior to final build out. For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not be used to define separate buildings. Where adequate radio coverage cannot be established within a building, public-safety radio amplification systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with criteria established by the Poudre Fire Authority. Poudre Fire Authority Bureau Admin Policy #07-01 RESPONSE: Comment acknowledged. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/11/2015 05/11/2015: 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. Please submit; Erosion Control Plan, Erosion Control Report, and an Escrow / Security Calculation. As a result of the last phase's construction, this phase will need to take proactive/additional steps to prevent materials from being allowed to leave site, the Erosion Control Materials need to be sumbitted with a section discussing how the Developer plans to ensure that the site will not be discharging with this phase. Also as a result of the last phase 'Straw Wattle' will not be accepatable with this project due to how tight this site is and the likelihood of discharge along prospect. 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 RESPONSE: Acknowledged Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sboyle@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 05/19/2015: A drainage report, erosion control report, and construction plans are required and they must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. The drainage report must address the four-step process for selecting structural BMPs. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all onsite drainage facilities need to be prepared by the drainage engineer and there is a final site inspection required when the project is complete and the maintenance is handed over to an HOA or another maintenance organization. The erosion control report requirements are in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Section 1.3.3, Volume 3, Chapter 7 of the Fort Collins Amendments. If you need clarification concerning this section, please contact the Erosion Control Inspector, Jesse Schlam at 224-6015 or jschlam@fcgov.com. 9 RESPONSE: Acknowledged Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 05/19/2015: Onsite detention is not required as long as the site meets the assumed percent impervious modeled as part of the Mason Street Outfall report. If the development exceeds the assumed percent impervious, detention will be required for the runoff volume difference between the 100-year developed inflow rate and the 2-year historic release rate. The outfall for this site is Spring Creek. The design of the Mason Street Outfall did not account for drainage from this site. RESPONSE: The site meets the requirements of the Mason Outfall Report. The site is shown to drain south to the existing pond and we plan to continue that pattern. Water quality is proposed on site with 100% of the required volume in the voids in the pervious pavers. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 05/19/2015: Fifty percent of the site runoff is required to be treated using the standard water quality treatment as described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Volume 3-Best Management Practices (BMPs). (http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-guidelines-regulati ons/stormwater-criteria) Extended detention is the usual method selected for water quality treatment; however the use of any of the BMPs is encouraged. This site was not included in the design of the Mason Street Outfall water quality pond and no water quality treatment is currently provided for this site. RESPONSE: Water quality is proposed on site with 100% of the required volume in the voids in the pervious pavers. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 05/19/2015: Low Impact Development (LID) requirements are required on all new or redeveloping property which includes sites required to be brought into compliance with the Land Use Code. These require a higher degree of water quality treatment for 50% of the new impervious area and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious. More information and links can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/stormwater-quality/low-impact-development RESPONSE: Both requirements will be met with the pavers. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 05/19/2015: The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $7,817/acre ($0.1795 sq.-ft.) for new impervious area over 350 sq.-ft., and there is a $1,045.00/acre ($0.024/sq.-ft.) review fee. No fee is charged for existing impervious area. These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is issued. Information on fees can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-development-fees or contact Jean Pakech at 221-6375 for questions on fees. There is also an erosion control escrow required before the Development Construction permit is issued. The amount of the escrow is determined by the design engineer, and is based on the site disturbance area, cost of the measures, or a minimum amount in accordance with the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 05/19/2015: The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Spring Creek Basin Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual. 10 RESPONSE: Acknowledged Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/13/2015 05/13/2015: No comments. Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/20/2015 05/20/2015: We'll need a traffic study - likely at least a memo. Please contact me to scope the study, but at a minimum it will need to address the appropriate movement type from Prospect, any needed auxiliary turn lanes etc. RESPONSE: We will be providing a memo. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/20/2015 05/20/2015: Make sure you review the adopted West Central Area Plan with its recommendations for Prospect Road in this area. RESPONSE: The ROW and improvements meet the requirements of the West Central Area Plan. Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sboyle@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 05/19/2015: Existing water mains in the vicinity include 8" mains in Prospect and in the drive aisle to the east of the site. Existing sewer mains include an 8" main in the drive aisle to the east and a 10" main in Prospect. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 05/19/2015: There is an existing 1" domestic water service from the main in prospect and a 4" fire line from the main in the drive aisle with a 1" irrigation service teed off the fire line. It is unclear where the sewer service currently enters the site so some investigation by the developer's engineer will be needed. All services will need to be used with this development or abandoned at the main. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 05/19/2015: If there will be a commercial component in the building separate water and sewer services will be required to serve the residential and commercial uses. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 05/19/2015: The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information 11 on these requirements can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards RESPONSE: Acknowledged Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 05/19/2015: Development fees and water rights will be due at building permit. RESPONSE: Acknowledged Department: Zoning Contact: Ali van Deutekom, 970-416-2743, avandeutekom@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 LUC 3.5.1 (I) (6) All mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view from both above and below by integrating it into building and roof design to the maximum extent feasible RESPONSE: Comment acknowledged. Topic: Lighting Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 Light sources shall be concealed and fully shielded and shall feature sharp cut-off capability so as to minimize up-light, spill-light, glare and unnecessary diffusion on adjacent property RESPONSE: Comment acknowledged. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/19/2015 Will the trash enclosure be location inside the building like phase 1? RESPONSE: The trash enclosure is located in the southeast corner of the parking lot.