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(3-7-2012)
Building Permit Pre -Submittal Meeting
Pre -Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design, that
the new commercial or multi -family projects are on track to complying with all of the adopted City codes
and Standards listed below. The proposed project should be in the early to mid -design stage for this
meeting to be effective and is typically scheduled after the Current Planning conceptual review meeting.
Applicants of new commercial or multi -family projects are advised to call 416-2341 to schedule a pre -
submittal meeting. Applicants should be prepared to present site plans, floor plans, and elevations and be
able to discuss code issues of occupancy, square footage and type of construction being proposed.
2009 International Residential Code (IRC)
2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
2009 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
2009 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
2009 International Plumbing Code (/PC) as amended by the State of Colorado
2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI Al 17.1-2003.
Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF.
Frost Depth: 30 inches.
Wind Load: 100- MPH 3 Second Gust Exposure B.
Seismic Design: Category B.
Climate Zone: Zone 5
Eneroy Code Use
1. Single Family; Duplex; Town homes: 2009 IRC Chapter 11 or 2009 IECC Chap 4.
2. Multi -family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2009 IECC Chapter 4.
3. Commercial and Multi -family 4 stories and taller: 2009 IECC Chapter 5.
Fort Collins Green Code Amendments effective starting 1-1-2012. A copy of these requirements can be
obtained at the Building Office or contact the above phone number.
Elizabeth and City Park, Proiect specific concerns:
1. Local code amendment 903.1 requires any new building more than 5000 sq.ft. must have a fire -
sprinkler system or achieve fire -containment.
City of Fort Collins
Building Services
Plan Review
416-2341
Department: Zoning
Contact: Noah Beals, 970.416-2313, nbeals(a)fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/21/2012
03/21/2012: Land Use Code (LUC) 3.2.1(E)(5) This section requires at least 6% of the interior of
the parking lot to be landscaped. This does not not include perimeter landscaping. To help
comply with this section it is suggested the proposed 4 ft painted buffer separating 90 degree
parking spaces with parallel parking spaces be landscaped. This can be designed also to
create a Low Impact Development (LID) for stormwater treatment.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/21/2012
03/21/2012: Mechanical/Utility equipment need to be screened/painted. Please include the
locations of such equipment on the elevations and site plan with a note on how it is to be
screen/painted.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 03/21/2012
03/21/2012: LUC 3.2.1(D)(2) Street trees shall be planted in the ROW in connection of the
proposed development. Currently no street trees have been proposed.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Ward Stanford, 970.221-6820, wstanford(a)fcgov.com
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
04/10/2012: South access width is also very wide for a 1-way access. This access should be
redesigned to encourage desired traffic flow and safety at the access.
Department: Transportation Planning
Contact: Emma McArdle, 970.221.6197, emcardle(fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/29/2012
03/29/2012: For your information this corridor was identified as an enhanced travel corridor in
the City's Transportation Master Plan. It is anticipated that someday the Elizabeth corridor will
provide a strong transit connection between the Mason Bus Rapid Transit Enhanced Travel
Corridor, CSU, the Campus West area and the CSU Research Campus. Special transit routing
could be offered to Hughes Stadium for special events.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/29/2012
03/29/2012: A bus stop is existing east of the intersection of West Elizabeth Street and City
Park Avenue. No bus stop improvements are required of this site at this time.
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Roger Buffington, 970.221.6854, rbuffington(7gfcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 1
04/10/2012: At final, label all fittings, valves, pipe lengths, etc.
Comment Number: 2
04/10/2012: Show and label curb stop.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
04/10/2012: Provide additional information on how the proposed sewer service connection at
the manhole will relate to the existing service in terms of elevation and direction. How will the
manhole be modified while maintaining watertightness and structural integrity?
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
04/10/2012: Add note(s) to the demolition plan to coordinate with Water Utilities (416-2165) on
the abandonment of the existing 1" water service.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
04/10/2012: Is the existing gas service being used as is? If yes, how much separation
between this lilne and the propiosed water service?
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
04/10/2012: HDPE is allowed for 1.5" water services. If interested, material specs can be
provided. In addition, PVC is allowed on fire lines. If used, tracer wire terminating in a locator
station is required.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970.221-6588, icounty(a)fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 04/09/2012
04/09/2012: No comments.
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 04/09/2012
04109/2012: No comments.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/09/2012
04/09/2012: There is a line over text issue.
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 04/09/2012
04/09/2012: No comments.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated:
04/09/2012
04/09/2012: Please correct the sheet numbers in the sheet index.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated:
04/09/2012
04/09/2012: Please correct the "City" in General Notes V.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated:
04/09/2012
04/09/2012: Please correct the typo in the legal description.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated:
04/09/2012
04/0912012: There is a line over text issue.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated:
04/09/2012
04/09/2012: Please label all easements as proposed or existing, and shown how existing
easements were dedicated.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Ward Stanford, 970-221.6820, wstanford(a)fcgov.com
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
04/1012012: The middle access scales about 30' wide. This is very wide for 1-way traffic. How
are you going to control it to a 1-way in only access? This access should be redesigned to
encourage desired traffic flow and safety at the access.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
04/10/2012: The width of the middle access will allow motorists to enter into the diagonal
parking area in front of the liqour store at higher speeds which can be problematic for peds and
cyclists or other patrons in the parking lot. The access should be redesigned to promote
movement control and safe movements in and around the access and parking lot.
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Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970.416.2418, wlamaroue@fcgov.com
Topic: Floodplain
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 04/12/2012
04/12/2012:
1. Please note all red -lined comments on the drainage report, site plan and utility plans, and
make corrections as indicated.
2. Please refer to the City's Floodplain Review Checklist 100% Development Review
Submittals' in preparation of the plans. It can be found at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stromwater/flooding/forms-documents.
3. In the drainage report, please include wording describing the foundation type (e.g.
slab -on -grade).
4. Also in the drainage report, include a table with the City BFE, RFPE, lowest floor elevation,
and HVAC elevation.
5. Use NGVD29 datum when referring to elevation within the drainage report.
6. If the floodplain use permit and no -rise certification will be applied for at the time of the
application for the building permit, as opposed to being completed as part development
review process, please note that in the drainage report as well as on the grading and drainage
plan.
7. Add a discussion of Chapter 10 compliance to the drainage report.
8. Include wording in the drainage report that a FEMA elevation certificate must be completed
and approved prior to a C.O. being issued for the building.
9. In the drainage report, discuss the floodplain waiver, why it is needed, how it will be
obtained, how it will be used, etc.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 04/11/2012
04/11/2012: Please document how the roof drains for the minor and major storms. Can the roof
piping handle the 100-year storm or will these flows be directed in a different direction.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 04/11/2012
04/11/2012: The rain garden should not be deeper than 1 foot per Urban Drainage. Is the wq
volume calculated assuming deeper than 1 foot?
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/12/2012
04/12/2012: Pleaes document the WQ volume required for the site and compare with what is
proposed.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221.6588, icountvna.fcgov.com
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Department: Light And Power
Contact: Doug Martine, 970-224.6152, dmartine@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/20/2012
03/20/2012: The landscape plan shows a row of 4' tall feather reed grass on the north and
south sides of the proposed transformer location. Clearance requirements are 8 ft.
unobstructed clearance on the front (south) side of the transformer, and 3 ft. unobstructed on the
other 3 sides, as measured from the edge of the transformer pad. The likely transformer pad
for this building will be 79 inches wide by 56 inches deep. The landscaping plan will need to
be adjusted to provide the necessary clearances.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/20/2012
03/20/2012: The builder will need to coordinate power requirements and electric development
and system modification costs with Light & Power Engineering (221-6700).
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 03/21/2012
03/21/2012: After the site plan is final, an AutoCad drawing (version 2008) needs to be sent to
Terry Cox at TCOX@FCGOV.COM.
Department: Park Planning
Contact: Craig Foreman, 970.221.6618, cforemannnfcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/16/2012
03/16/2012: No comment
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970.416.2418, wlamargue(affcgov.com
Topic: Floodplain
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex(a)fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
04/05/2012: No comments.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970.221.6361, tbuchanan(7afcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 04/05/2012
Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
04/10/2012: Please contact the City Forester to review at an onsite meeting the tree currently
shown to be removed along Elizabeth. Existing trees need to be retained to the extent
reasonably feasible or mitigated.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
04/11/2012: Incorporate street trees along City Park Drive and Elizabeth at 30- 40 feet spacing
(3.2.1 D 2). If the sidewalk is wide enough along Elizabeth trees might be sited in cut outs with
grates. Underground utility tree separation needs to be evaluated. Along City Park Drive
explore placing trees in the planting bed behind the walk. Since this planting location is close
to the building it may be more suitable to use ornamental trees at a closer spacing by the
building. Canopy shade trees would be most suitable in areas not too close to the building, for
example on either side of the entrance to the parking lot off City Park Drive.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/1012012
04/11/2012: Please add comment # 3 -5 to to the landscape notes.
The soil in all landscape areas, including parkways and medians, shall be thoroughly loosened
to a depth of not less than eight (8) inches and soil amendment shall be thoroughly
incorporated into the soil of all landscape areas to a depth of at least six (6) inches by tilling,
discing or other suitable method, at a rate of at least three (3) cubic yards of soil amendment
per one thousand (1,000) square feet of landscape area.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
04/11/2012: A permit must be obtained from the City forester before any trees or shrubs as
noted on this plan are planted, pruned or removed on the public right-of-way. This includes
zones between the sidewalk and curb, medians and other city property. This permit shall
approve the location and species to be planted. Failure to obtain this permit may result in
replacing or relocating trees and a hold on certificate of occupancy.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
04/11/2012: The developer shall contact the City Forester to inspect all street tree plantings at
the completion of each phase of the development. All trees need to have been installed as
shown on the landscape plan. Approval of street tree planting is required before final approval
of each phase. Failure to obtain approval by the City Forester for street trees in a phase shall
result in a hold on certificate of occupancy for future phases of the development.
Department: Light And Power
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Andrew Gingerich, 970-221.6603, agingerich(a)fcaov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 04/11/2012
04/1112012: Sheet 4 — At the corner the traffic signal pole provides a pinch point for the
sidewalk. Provide additional sidewalk around the back of the signal pole to allow for better
pedestrian circulation at this corner. Additional Right of Way may need to be dedicated at the
corner to include the additional sidewalk.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated:
04/11/2012
04/11/2012: Sheet 4 — Verify that no more than 750 square feet drains across the sidewalk and
driveway access off of City Park Avenue.
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated:
04/11/2012
04/11/2012: Sheet 4 — It was unclear how the drainage and proposed contours work along the
western property line adjacent to the proposed building. Is drainage spilling onto the property
to the west or draining across the sidewalk and proposed access ramp on the northwest
corner?
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated:
04/11/2012
04/1112012: Sheet 4 — The driveway must maintain a 2% cross slope adjacent to the proposed
sidewalk on City Park Avenue.
Topic: Reports - Soils, Subdrain
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated:
04/11/2012
04/11/2012: No Comments
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated:
04/11/2012
04/11/2012: LS 1.0 - It is unclear from the site plan or building elevation but it should be noted
that no steps, extensions of railing, retaining walls, etc. may exist in public right of way.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated:
04/11/2012
04/1112012: LS 1.0 - Per 19.6 LCUASS the parking setback based on traffic volumes requires a
50' setback from City Park flowline to the first parking stall. Engineering has a concern with
traffic movement in and out of the parking lot relative to the proposed 20' setback proposed.
Similar projects have requested less of a setback than the required 50' but a variance request
with justification will need to be submitted and reviewed.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 04/11/2012
04/11/2012: LS 1.0 — The emergency access easement proposed exists on the property to the
south. This portion of the easement will need to have a legal description that includes only the
portion existing on the south property. A separate legal description will need to be prepared
for the proposed lot.
Topic: Traffic Impact Study
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/11/2012
04/11/2012: The subtotal shown for the Coffee/Donut Shop on page 10 appears to be
incorrectly entered.
Department: Environmental Planning
Department: Current Planning
Contact: Courtney Levingston, 970-416-2283, clevingston(a)fcgov.com
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/13/2012
04/1312012: Please clearly lable the limits of this development. While the Campus West Liquor
Depot building context is appreciated, we want to make sure it is clear what is part of this site
plan/development and what is not.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Andrew Gingerich, 970.221.6603, agingerich(a)fcaov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 04/11/2012
04/11/2012: Sheet 1 — Replace Local Entity with City of Fort Collins in the indemnification
statement.
Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 04/11/2012
04/11/2012: Sheet 2 — The Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter along City Park Avenue is a uniform
pour with no curb head. Removing the sidewalk will require a remove and replace of curb and
gutter as well and possibly additional street cuts to tie and for demolition.
Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 04/11/2012
04/1112012: Sheet 2 — The curb head along Elizabeth and near the existing handicap ramps at
the corner of City Park and Elizabeth is in need of repair. These sections of curb head will
need to be removed and replaced as necessary.
Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 04/11/2012
04/11/2012: Sheet 2 — If the limits of demolition will occur on or affect an adjacent property
owner then a temporary construction easement or agreement will be required. Proof of this
agreement or easement will be required prior to hearing.
Comment Number: 10
Comment Originated: 04/11/2012
04/11/2012: Sheet 2 — Show more clearly the limits of the existing driveway access on the
north side of the property and the proposed vertical curb on the following sheets.
Comment Number: 11
Comment Originated: 04/11/2012
04/11/2012: Sheet 3 — Is the proposed storm sewer public or private and is it intended to be
located within the proposed 7 foot utility easement?
Comment Number: 12
Comment Originated: 04/11/2012
04/11/2012: Sheet 3 — It would be helpful to see a standalone sketch exhibit showing
proposed and existing easements, easements to be abandoned and right of way to be
dedicated.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 04/11/2012
04/11/2012: Sheet 4 — Handicap parking should be located as close to building access as
possible.
Department: Advance Planning
Contact: Clark Mapes, 970-221.6225, cmaaes(a)fcgov.com
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
04/10/2012: City Park frontage: This street frontage should have a wider sidewalk with street
trees. 12-foot width, with 3 trees in cutouts/grates 5x5, would suffice. The purpose is to shape
the pedestrian space with more of a sense of separation from the street. This is per LUC
3.2.1(D)(2)
Department: Current Planning
Contact: Courtney Levingston, 970.416-2283, clevingston(a)fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 04/11/2012
04/11/2012: Please remove utilities from the site plan (keep on landscape plan). It is difficult to
read and evaluate with the utilities information included. Thanks!
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/13/2012
04/13/2012: Please provide a detail table regarding percentage of landcaping and
corresponding square footages on the landscape plan (LUC 3.2.1.(E)(5))
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/13/2012
04/13/2012: Per LUC 3.2.1 (E)(5)(a), please replace the 8 potentilla shrubs with something
under 24" (sight distance triangle concerns).
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 04/13/2012
04/13/2012: How is LUC 3.2.1(E)(5)(d) being met?
Topic: Lighting Plan
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/30/2012
03/30/2012: The photometric plan must be calibrated such that the light loss factor is 1.00. If
not done so already, this may require resubmitting the photometric plan next round so that it is
properly calibrated.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/30/2012
03/30/2012: Per LUC 3.2.4(D), parking areas are required to meet a minimum lighting
requirement as follows: building surrounds (nonresidential)1.0 foot-candle, sidewalks .9
foot-candle, loading and parking areas 1.0 footcandle. As proposed, the project does not meet
this requirement.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 04/13/2012
04/13/2012:1 am assuming the fast food restaurant will be the western most tennant and the
7-Eleven (retail) will be on the corner. Is this correct? Could the square footages of each of the
"units" be labled and the use be labled as well on the site plan? Additionally, Please remove
the zoned CC from the building.
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April 13, 2012
Cathy Mathis
The Birdsall Group
444 Mountain Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80521
RE: Elizabeth & City Park Corner Redevelopment, PDP120008, Round Number 1
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, Courtney Levingston, at
970-416-2283 or clevingston@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Advance Planning
Contact: Clark Mapes, 970.221-6225, cmaues@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Elevations
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 04/10/2012
04110/2012: Re the corner tower and projecting modules on the north elevation along Elizabeth
Street: The effect of these projections, and the overall legibility of the building, are diminished
by the division of those modules into horizontal strips, with masonry below and stucco system
above. The effect would be much greater with full -height finishes on these massing modules.
This includes the returns, to define those architectural modules. The sills could remain to add
interest to the masonry walls. This is per LUC 3.5.1
Most of the windows lack any definition with lintels. Wherever windows occur in masonry or
stucco walls, lintels should be added for this definition. This comment doesn't apply where
windows occur in metal wall cladding. The metal joinery in those locations can be different to
reflect the difference between the masonry and metal cladding.
Can the steel kicker brackets on the tower feature be thicker, for a stronger effect more in
proportion to the cornice and roof?
LUC 3.5.1, LUC 3.5.3
Topic: Site Plan