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Sheri Langenberger - Re: Vern's Custom Countertop Site Plan
From:
Sheri Langenberger
To:
Matthew Johnson
Date:
Monday, June 25, 2007 1:02:52 PM
Subject:
Re: Vern's Custom Countertop Site Plan
Matt
Thanks for the info
I am not as concerned about how the landscape traffic will be split if the other two lots need to be residential. So I
agree it would be good just to have them provide some sort of documentation to show the difference and what they are
expecting. I will let you all figure out if there are 2 or 3 lots. I just noticed that the plans showed three and the county
assessor documents only show two.
More than likely the drainage reports went to stormwater. I can get a copy from them if I need it. If they don't have
one we will let you know and get a copy from you.
Thanks
Sheri
>>> "Matthew Johnson" <mjohnson@larimer.org> 06/25/07 12:46 PM >>>
Sheri -
On the # of lots, if in fact there are 3 lots which conflicts with the county's parcel map, only the northern most lot can
be commercial based on zoning. Matt Lafferty recalls seeing documentation showing 3 lots. But in any event, the north
lot is where the countertop business will be. The other 2 could have residential (1 home each) or annex into the city
and develop accordingly. Supposedly, the countertop site will generate less trips than the old landscaping business and
with only one house possible on the middle property (if the property lines are adjusted without creating a new lot), my
thought is that they are not unfairly using up the existing traffic numbers to get out of improvements. But I haven't
seen any traffic info myself yet on this either.
Matt Lafferty had 1 extra drainage report and plan if you would like to review it. He thought 7 copies were sent to the
city, but maybe stormwater got them??? Feel free to let me know though.
I haven't been out to this site yet, but I am planning on verifying the existing drainage patterns. Their current plan is to
decrease total site runoff, so the county typically has a difficult time requiring drainage improvements in cases like this.
If the city requires curb/gutter/sidewalk along Cairnes, then I agree that runoff should not flow over the access
approach and into the street.
I will make sure the final plans have city signature blocks and will check on the sight distance when I visit the site
Thanks,
Matt
>>> "Sheri Langenberger" <slangenberger@fcgov.com> 06/25/2007 11:09 AM >>>
Matt
It does look like both streets are within the City limits.
All I received was a site plan, so my comments will be based on what I see on that plan and the county aerial photo.
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Sheri Langenberger- Verns
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From: Sheri Langenberger
To: jim@loonanengineering com
Date: Thursday, December 20. 2007 2,35:31 PM
Subject: Verns
Jim
Here are my comments - I was waiting on any comments that Basil might have before forwarding these
on, but I do not know where he is in his review and I wanted to get these out to you.
The northern driveway If you are going to install a swale to carry the water so it does not occur against
the pavement that is great, but a concrete pan, curb or something needs to be extended south of this
northern driveway so that there is protection from undermining the driveway cut and the corner doesn't
become a muddy mess as vehicles drive over it.
The typical street section on sheets 8 and 9 please add in connector - it is considered a Residential
Connector Local Street.
Section 13+44.76 This section does not show the swale that you are planning to carry the drainage flows.
Please make sure this section reflects what is intended to be built regarding the grading and swale to the
east of the pavement edge.
Please let me know if you have any questions I will be in the office tomorrow and Monday, but then will
be out the office from Dec 25 until Jan 2.
Sheri
CC: Basil Harridan, Matthew Johnson
From: "Matthew Johnson" <mjohnson@larimer.org>
To: "Sheri Langenberger" <slan enber er fc ov.com>, < 9 g @ 9 jim@loonanengineering.com>
Date:
Monday, January 14, 20084:05:46 PM
Subject: Re: Verns
Jim and Sheri,
I've attached my review comments below for your use. Please let me know if there are any questions.
Thanks,
mattj
498-5724
>>> "Sheri Langenberger" <slangenberger@fcgov.com> 01/11/2008 3:54 PM >>>
Jim
I wanted to forward comments that I have received from Basil
His comments are
Sheet 3A
* Grass lined swale A how far south does section A extend to?
* Table labeled Predeveloped should be labeled Pre -Redevelopment since it is not really reflective of the
situation before the last land use.
* Add City signature block to this sheet and all others that stormwater will be signing.
* Please provide a cross section for the swale along the east side of the new building (that has the
concrete pan in it).
* Add a note stating that No grading shall occur on neighboring properties.
* Provide a x-section for the shallow swale that you are now going to be providing along Cairnes Dr.
As a recap these are what my comments were that I had sent you before Christmas:
* The northern driveway. If you are going to install a swale to carry the water so it does not occur against
the pavement that is great, but a concrete pan, curb or something needs to be extended south of this
northern driveway so that there is protection from undermining the driveway cut and the corner doesn't
become a muddy mess as vehicles drive over it.
* The typical street section on sheets 8 and 9 please add in connector - it is considered a Residential
Connector Local Street.
* Section 13+44.76 This section does not show the Swale that you are planning to carry the drainage
flows. Please make sure this section reflects what is intended to be built regarding the grading and swale
to the east of the pavement edge.
I also have Basil's redlined plans if you would like to pick those up.
Sheri
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Post Office Box 1190
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-1190
(970)498-5700
FAX (970) 498-7986
MEMORANDUM
TO: Matt Lafferty, Latimer County Planning Department
FROM: Matt Johnson, Development Review Services
DATE: January 15, 2008
SUBJECT: Vern's Custom Countertops Site Plan - P Review
Project Description/Background-
This is a site plan review for a new 4,900 square foot building and conversion of an existing residential
building to a commercial/sales and assembly use for countertops. The property is located on the southeast
corner of Cairnes Drive and Countryside Drive, approximately 500 feet south of the State Highway 14
and Timberline Road intersection. It should be noted that the portions of Caimes Drive and the majority
of Countryside Drive that this proposal is adjacent to are within the City of Fort Collins.
The project site lies within the City of Fort Collins Growth Management Area (GMA) and will therefore
need to comply with the requirements contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between
Latimer County and the City of Fort Collins.
Review Criteria:
The materials submitted need to provide adequate information to accurately assess the drainage and
transportation aspects for the site and how these aspects may impact the surrounding area. Latimer
County Engineering Department development review staff members have reviewed the materials that
were submitted to our office under these guidelines and per the criteria found in the Latimer County Land
Use Code (LCLUC), Latimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS), Latimer County
Stormwater Design Standards (LCSDS), and pertinent Intergovernmental Agreements.
Remaining Comments:
1. Once these remaining items listed below have been addressed and the applicable plans have been
signed by the City staff members, this office recommends that the applicant coordinates the final
submittal with Matt Lafferty of the County Planning Department for approval and signatures.
2. A detail for the proposed 3 foot wide concrete pans in Cairnes Drive would be beneficial.
3. For informational purposes, this office's previous comments indicated that the civil drawings need to
show, call out, and detail the gate that is proposed (on the site plan) along the emergency access in
accordance with the Poudre Fire Authority's requirements. Although, the civil drawings still lack this
information, Staff is willing to approve the site plan with a condition that states a certificate of
occupancy will not be issued until a gate is installed and meets PFA's standards.
4. The Misc. Details Plan Sheet I 1 shows the Standard Temporary Dead End Barricade Drawing 1413,
but the plans do not indicate the proposed location for a barricade. It seems a temporary barricade is
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no longer necessary and the standard detail can be removed from the plans, since the sidewalk ends at
the new access drives.
Fees & Permits:
1. Engineering Staff would like to notify the applicant that Transportation Capital Expansion Fees
(TCEFs) will be required at the time of building permit issuance in accordance with duly enacted
TCEF regulations then in effect (LCLUC Section 9.5 and 9.6). This office has prepared an estimated
TCEF calculation for this site plan and used a 4,900 square foot general light industrial building plus
1,392 square feet for the existing modular that is to be used for countertop showroom sales and office
space as an example. A landscaping business recently occupied this site and as a result, this office
can likely apply a TCEF credit totaling $8,684 for that previous use. Based on these assumptions, the
total estimated TCEF for this site equals $3,768.
2. The County has adopted a Development Construction Permit (DCP) and this application will be
subject to the DCP fees and associated conditions (Section 12.5 of the LCLUC). According to
current regulations, Staff estimates the DCP fee for this development to be $400 ($400 per 1 lot).
3. The City of Fort Collins will need to issue the permits and inspect for any work (utility cuts, driveway
installation, roadway improvements, etc) within the Cairnes Drive or Countryside Drive right-of-way.
Staff Recommendation:
Once the remaining items listed above have been addressed and the applicable plans have been signed by
the City staff members, this office recommends that the applicant coordinates the final submittal with
Matt Lafferty of the County Planning Department for County approval and signatures.
Please feel free to contact me at (970) 498-5724 or e-mail me at mjohnson@Dlarimer ore if you have any
questions. Thank you.
cc: Kirk and Kenda Weigand, 1024 West Prospect, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Freeman Architects, Attn: John Freeman, 2026 Blue Mesa Court, Loveland, CO 80538
Loonan and Associates, Attn: Jim Loonan, 1435 North Cleveland Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538
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Selected Issues Report
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5/22/2008 Date:
Vern's Custom Countertops Site Plan Review
SELECTION CRITERIA: Status = All
ISSUES:
Department: Engineering Issue Contact: Sheri Langenberger
Topic: General
Number:1 Created:6/25/2007 Resolved
[6/25/07] Is this being platting this into 3 lots? Seem to be showing 3 lots where the county
records indicate that there are just two right now.
Number:2 Created:6/25/2007 Resolved
[6/25/07] Please provide traffic information regarding the proposal on the north lot and the
other two lots as well if they are a part of this submittal.
Number:3 Created:6/25/2007 Pending
-As indicated by Matt Johnson, curb and gutter should be placed along the full length of
Carnies due to the increase in drainage being added to the roadway and the possible
impacts it could have. [6/25/07] The development should be improving the roadways along
the frontage of the property(ies) with curb, gutter, and sidewalk.
Number:4 Created:6/25/2007 Resolved
[6/25/071 Does this property still have the solid fence up around the corner? With the fence
this is a pretty blind corner. Does the proposed driveway meet the sight distance
requirements the county would require?
Number:5 Created:6/25/2007 Resolved
[6125/071 Any drainage out to the roadways needs to be thru a curb chase and not out the
driveway per Larimer County Urban Area Design Standards.
Number:6 Created:6/25/2007 Resolved
[6/25/07] If drainage does go out to the street ( I only have a site plan for review which
doesn't provide me with grades) how does the drainage flow down the street without
impacting the roadway and the properties and then transition back into the curb and gutter
section (most applicable if the installation of curb and gutter is not required with this project.
Number:7 Created:6/25/2007 Pending
[6/25/07] Please add the City's signature block to the utility plans. The City will need to sign
the plans as we will need to permit and inspect any work within the street right-of-way (utility
cuts, driveway installation, and curb, gutter and sidewalk).
Number:8 Created:6/25/2007 Pending
[6/25/07] Are there easements in place for the drainage?
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Number:9 Created:6/25/2007 Resolved
[6/25/071 We may also need to sign the grading and drainage plans. Refer to City
stormwater comments on this.
Number:15 Created:11/12/2007 Pending
[11/12/07] -Needto show the pavement patches for the driveways (both), new curb and
gutter section, and the utility connection.
Number:16 Created:11/12/2007 Pending
[11/12/07] -Need to include the standard note regarding limits of street patching - Limits of
street cut are approximate. Final limits are to be determined in the field by the City
Engineering Inspector. All repairs to be in accordance with City street repair standards.
Number:17 Created:11/12/2007 Pending
[11112/07] -Remove any indication as to the asphalt design for the street. That will be
determined with the final soils report and pavement design when the project is ready to
pave. If you feel like something needs to be on the plans — can indicate the minimum
design that the City allows for that type of street, but it clearly needs to be indicated that
design is only preliminary and that a final pavement design report shall be submitted prior to
construction and final pavement design approved by the City prior to construction.
Number:18 Created:11/12/2007 Pending
[11/12/07] -Saw cuts for patching will need to be on a lane line or the center of a travel lane.
Thus the narrowest patch will be a cut on the bike lane line, which would be 8 feet from the
flowline.
Number:19 Created:11/12/2007 Pending
[11/12/07] -When you are adding the new curb and gutter— the x-slope of the patch cannot
be less than the existing x-slope. See Section 7.4.2.C.
Number:20 Created:11/12/2007 Pending
[11/12/07] -Should be providing sidewalk along the full frontage of the site that is adjacent
to the city limits. It can transition to attached as it goes around the corner to try and avoid
impacting the trees. When attached it should be 5 feet if possible.
Number:21 Created:11/12/2007 Pending
[11/12/07] -Where ever the sidewalk ends a type III barricade needs to be installed.
Number:22 Created:11/12/2007 Pending
[11/12/071 -Is this project dedicating row along the property to reach the full width of the
roadway? Or are you planning on dedicating an easement to accommodate the sidewalk?
Need to provide something.
Number:23 Created:11/12/2007 Pending
[11/12/07] -Need to provide a copy of the standard roadway section (local connector) on the
plans. The x-section page would be a good place. To show what the standard section for
this roadway should be and what type of roadway it is considered.
Number:24 Created:11/12/2007 Pending
[11/12/07] -Need to provide the following details on the plans —
701 — vertical curb
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1602 — shows detached sidewalk grades
709 — sidewalk chase detail
1413 — type III barricade for end of walk
1601 — sidewalk and driveway thickness
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Are they platting this into 3 lots? They seem to be showing 3 lots where the county records indicate that there are just
two right now.
If they are making this into 3 lots do they need to address the traffic changes and generation that will be for all three of
these parcels? It maybe that the north lot traffic generation will be less than the landscape business, but what about
the middle lot - it was part of the landscape business as well. When it wants to develop will it then be considered all
new traffic trips? It doesn't seem fair that the north lot gets to use all the existing trip numbers to justify no change and
as such get out of improvements. What are your thoughts on this and how do you work this?
Overall - yes we would like to see them improve the frontage along this lot. Primarily would like to see them install the
sidewalk along the frontage of the property (along Countryside and then south on Cairnes Drive to the Driveway).
When the other two lots change use or develop they should improve their frontage then.
Does this property still have the solid fence up around the corner? With the fence this is a pretty blind corner and
although they have moved the driveway as far south on their lot and partially onto the next lot it may still have pretty
poor visibility. Does it meet the sight distance requirements the county would require?
I don't have a grading plan, but you indicated that they are planning on taking the drainage out to the roadway and into
an inlet. First comment on this - they can not take the drainage out the driveway to the street. They should be
installing a curb chase to get it out to the street. Second comment How is the drainage flowing down the street
without impacting the roadway and the properties out there without curb and gutter on the street. How does the flow
transition from swale into the curb and gutter (I am assuming that any inlet is in the curb and gutter section of the
roadways).
The City will need to sign the plans as we will need to permit and inspect any work within the street right-of-way (utility
cuts, driveway installation, and hopefully curb, gutter and sidewalk). Because of this we probably do have a bit of
leverage regarding the improvements.
We may also need to sign the grading and drainage plans since the drainage will be Flowing thru the City Natural Area.
I believe that the drainage easements across the natural area were just granted to the small housing development to
the south of this project that was developed in the City, so there maybe an issue with this developments water flowing
across easements that are owned by the other development. I have copied Glen on this as he may have some info on
that and can provide better comments on the drainage issues.
Hope this helps. I have also provided an electronic copy of the comments I have written up that will go in the letter
Let me know your thoughts.
Sheri
Sheri Langenberger
Development Review Manager
City of Fort Collins, Engineering Dept
970-221-6605
>>> "Matthew Inhnsnn" <minhncnn nn inrimor nrn� nf177/n7 v•ci DM ---
Hi Sheri,
I am reviewing this site plan which is adjacent to Cairnes Drive and Countryside Drive (southeast of the
Mulberry/Timberline intersection). It looks like Cairnes Drive and Countryside are both within city limits as well. This
site used to be a landscaping business, but now the owner is removing the greenhouses and building a 4900 SF building
to manufacture countertops. The office will be in the existing residential building.
Traffic info for the new countertop business was not included in the submittal. After talking with Jim Loonan, it sounds
like the trips would be less than the previous landscape business though. He said customers rarely visit and do not
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come to "kick tires". Apparently, orders are generally received from builders/contractors, manufactured onsite, and then
taken to the buyers home or wherever - if that makes sense. If that's the case then I told him he will need to submit a
description of new site traffic compared to old landscaping and how it meets LCUASS 4.2.3.D TIS waiver criteria.
The Drainage Report also proposes to decrease imperviousness and runoff reporting directly south to the Riverbend
Condos. However, the west site basin will increase runoff slightly to Cairnes Drive. Apparently there is a sidewalk chase
further south in Cairnes Drive that can handle the increase. As a result, they do not propose detention. I thought that
all sounded reasonable.
Having said all that, do have any comments regarding ROW dedications, adjacent half street improvements (there are
none along Cairnes at least), access permits, city signature blocks on plans, etc?
I suppose it is difficult to determine if they trip the warrants for 1/2 street improvements without traffic info. but maybe
we say something to the effect that this requirement is pending on the requested traffic info.??? Also, the waiver
criteria in LCUASS 1.9.2.0 for adjacent 1/2 street improvements can only be applied in GMAs. In this case, the road is in
the city though and they will likely need a City access permit. So, is this a case where the city would have "leverage" to
get the improvements?
Thanks,
Matt Johnson
498-5724
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Verns Custom Countertops June 25, 2007
Is this being platting this into 3 lots? Seem to be showing 3 lots where the county records
indicate that there are just two right now.
Please provide traffic information regarding the proposal on the north lot and the other two lots
as well if they are a part of this submittal.
The development should be improving the roadways along the frontage of the property(ies) with
curb, gutter, and sidewalk.
Does this property still have the solid fence up around the corner? With the fence this is a pretty
blind corner. Does the proposed driveway meet the sight distance requirements the county
would require?
Any drainage out to the roadways needs to be thru a curb chase and not out the driveway per
Larimer County Urban Area Design Standards.
If drainage does go out to the street ( I only have a site plan for review which doesn't provide
me with grades) how does the drainage flow down the street without impacting the roadway and
the properties and then transition back into the curb and gutter section (most applicable if the
installation of curb and gutter is not required with this project.
Please add the City's signature block to the utility plans. The City will need to sign the plans as
we will need to permit and inspect any work within the street right-of-way (utility cuts, driveway
installation, and curb, gutter and sidewalk).
Are there easements in place for the drainage?
We may also need to sign the grading and drainage plans. Refer to City stormwater
comments on this.
c
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LARIMER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
COUNTY
Post Office Box 1190
_ Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-1190
i 0 00
COMMITTED i0 EXCELLENCE FAX (970) .
98-7986
MEMORANDUM
TO: Matt Lafferty, Larimer County Planning Department
FROM: Matt Johnson, Development Review Services
DATE: June 28, 2007
SUBJECT: Vern's Custom Countertops - Site Plan Review
Project Description/Back round
This is a site plan review for a new 4,900 square foot building and conversion of an existing residential
building to a commercial/sales and assembly use for countertops. The property is located on the
southeast comer of Cairnes Drive and Countryside Drive, approximately 500 feet south of the State
Highway 14 and Timberline Road intersection. It should be noted that the portions of Caimes Drive and
the majority of Countryside Drive that this proposal is adjacent to are within the City of Fort Collins.
The project site lies within the City of Fort Collins Growth Management Area (GMA) and will therefore
need to comply with the requirements contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between
Latimer County and the City of Fort Collins.
Review Criteria:
The materials submitted need to provide adequate information to accurately assess the drainage and
transportation aspects for the site and how these aspects may impact the surrounding area. Latimer
County Engineering Department development review staff members have reviewed the materials that
were submitted to our office under these guidelines and per the criteria found in the Larimer County
Land Use Code (LCLUC), Latimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS), Larimer County
Stormwater Design Standards (LCSDS), and pertinent Intergovernmental Agreements.
Site Improvement Comments:
1. The plans indicate a new location for the south property line - "new property line after lot lines
adjust". The applicant should be aware that they will need to coordinate the lot line adjustment with
the County Planning office. The process and application to adjust the lot line will be separate from
this current site plan application.
2. With the next submittal, a description comparing the new site traffic to the traffic generated by the
previous landscaping business is needed. This should include daily trip generation volumes, 4 of
employees, customers, deliveries, etc. The traffic information needs to also describe if this site's use
meets the LCUASS Section 4.2.3.1) - TIS waiver criteria.
3. The City of Fort Collins has commented on this proposal as the adjacent streets are within City
limits. As a result, the City will require this development to improve the road along the property
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frontage with curb, gutter, and sidewalk. The new gutter flowline should align with the existing
Cairnes Drive flowlines beyond this project's limits.
4. There does not appear to be adequate space for emergency vehicles to maneuver and/or turn around
in the parking area. Therefore, with the next submittal, written documentation is needed from the
Poudre Fire Authority which confirms that the building and internal parking lot layout is adequate for
their purposes.
5. LCUASS Figure 7-16 requires 210 feet of available sight distance for accesses onto public roads.
Based on a site visit conducted by this office, it appears that the fence, trees, and home obstruct the
required sight distance to the north for the proposed access location. Also, County records show that
there is one owner for each of the properties between the Riverbend Condos and this site. In effort to
consolidate access points as well as maximizing sight distance, this office recommends that a shared
access and easement be created for these properties. Otherwise, sight distance should be maximized
for this project by shifting the new access as far south as possible within this property's boundaries.
6. The LCLUC Section 8.6.3 provides the following parking space guidelines for wholesale commercial
uses as I space per every 200 square feet of building office area and 1 space per every 350 square
feet of gross floor area or 1 space for every 2 employees of manufacturing activities. These are
guidelines and not requirements, but this office requests documentation describing why the proposed
8 spaces will be adequate for this site since the LCLUC parking guidelines recommend nearly 21
spaces.
7. Based on a site visit, it does not appear that drainage from the east site basin can actually flow to the
existing inlet in the Riverbend Condos cul-de-sac. It appears small ponding occurs throughout the
site and a fence along the Riverbend Condos boundary blocks flows to the existing inlet as well.
Although this project proposes to decrease imperviousness and peak runoff, site plans are still
required to demonstrate that legally and physically adequate paths of flow exist for downstream
conveyances (LCLUC Section 8.1.3). If drainage from the new building will eventually flow to the
existing inlet in the Condos cul-de-sac, then the Drainage Report should demonstrate that the inlet
and system was sized for these offsite flows and that there is an easement in place to accept this
runoff across the properties and into the inlet. Another option that would require City approval
would be to redirect all site flows into Cairnes Drive and into the existing chase to the south.
8. Horizontal control information such as line and curve information and northings/eastings should be
provided on the plans for construction staking purposes. The control information is needed for all
new site improvements including, but not limited to curbs, edges of pavement, concrete pans, PCRs,
utility structures, etc.
9. The site plan drawing contains information that will be useful during construction of the
improvements (dimensions and handicap sign/ramp details) and should therefore be included in the
plan set. However, it should be confirmed that the site plan is consistent with the civil drawings.
The design engineer will ultimately certify that the site was built to plan, so this office recommends
the engineer confirms that the site plan information corresponds with the rest of the civil plans.
10, The construction plans should provide a recommended pavement section for the new paved parking
area. The LCLUC Section 8.6.3.0 requires parking areas within GMAs to be paved with asphalt or
concrete. Also, the site plan appears to show a curb around the parking lot, but the civil drawings
seem to only show edge of pavement. The plans should be consistent and standard details will be
needed for any curb and gutter.
11. The plans should provide recommendations for subgrade preparation underneath the new pavement
in the parking/drive areas. For example, a note could state the depth of scarification, any moisture
control, and any recompaction specifications, etc.
12. The proposed alignment for the ductile iron storm pipe runs through a bush or tree. Therefore,
verification is needed that the actual location of the bush will not interfere with the new pipe.
13. Plan Sheet 2A calls out the existing gravel areas to be removed. As a result, the plans should identify
what type of material and/or seeding/vegetation/landscaping is to replace the gravel areas.
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14. All General Notes and Construction Notes for Latimer County that are applicable to this project need
to be provided on the civil plans. These notes can be found in Appendix E of the LCUASS and
should replace the notes currently shown on Sheets 1 and 2 of the plans. Also, General Note 18 on
Sheet I refers to a variance that does not seem applicable to this project.
15. City signature blocks are needed on any plans which show impacts to City right-of-way.
16. Any applicable LCUASS Appendix A Standard Drawings should be provided in the plans. For
example, a drive approach detail will be needed in accordance with the City's recommendations as
the access will be taken from their right-of-way.
Fees & Permits:
I. After a written description of this site's anticipated traffic generation is received, Engineering Staff
would like to notify the applicant that Transportation Capital Expansion Fees (TCEFs) may be
required at the time of building permit issuance in accordance with duly enacted TCEF regulations
then in effect (LCLUC Section 9.5 and 9.6). If the applicant would like to have an estimate
computed, please contact Paula Gamble with this office at 970-498-5726.
2. The County has adopted a Development Construction Permit (DCP) and this application will be
subject to the DCP fees and associated conditions (Section 12.5 of the LCLUC). According to
current regulations, Staff estimates the DCP fee for this development to be $400 ($400 per 1 lot).
3. The City of Fort Collins will need to issue the permits and inspect for any work (utility cuts,
driveway installation, etc.) within the Cannes Drive or Countryside Drive right-of-way.
Staff Recommendation:
I. The Larimer County Engineering Department can not recommend approval of this proposal until the
comments stated above have been addressed and our department has reviewed and approved the
additional information.
2. In addition, the applicant shall provide written responses to the above comments on the next
submittal.
3. The applicant should be aware that our department has based the comments on the submitted
information and once the additional information has been submitted, we may have additional
comments.
Please feel free to contact me at (970) 498-5724 or e-mail me at miohnson!ailarimer org if you have any
questions. Thank you.
cc: Kirk Weigand, 1024 West Prospect, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Freeman Architects, Attn: John Freeman, 2026 Blue Mesa Court, Loveland, CO 80538
Loonan and Associates, Attn: Jim Loonan, 1435 North Cleveland Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Post Office Box 1190
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-1190
(970) 498-5700
FAX (970)498-7986
MEMORANDUM
TO: Matt Lafferty, Larimer County Planning Department
FROM: Matt Johnson, Development Review Services
DATE: October 19, 2007
SUBJECT: Vern's Custom Countertops Site Plan - 2id Review
Project Description/Background-
This is a site plan review for a new 4,900 square foot building and conversion of an existing residential
building to a commercial/sales and assembly use for countertops. The property is located on the southeast
corner of Cairnes Drive and Countryside Drive, approximately 500 feet south of the State Highway 14
and Timberline Road intersection. It should be noted that the portions of Cairnes Drive and the majority
of Countryside Drive that this proposal is adjacent to are within the City of Fort Collins.
The project site lies within the City of Fort Collins Growth Management Area (GMA) and will therefore
need to comply with the requirements contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between
Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins.
Review Criteria:
The materials submitted need to provide adequate information to accurately assess the drainage and
transportation aspects for the site and how these aspects may impact the surrounding area. Larimer
County Engineering Department development review staff members have reviewed the materials that
were submitted to our office under these guidelines and per the criteria found in the Larimer County Land
Use Code (LCLUC), Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS), Larimer County
Stormwater Design Standards (LCSDS), and pertinent Intergovernmental Agreements.
Site Improvement Comments:
I. The traffic information included in this submittal appears to meet the LCUASS Section 4.2.3.D —
Traffic Impact Study waiver criteria. As a result, a TIS will not be required for this site plan.
2. The proposed Cairnes Drive access is located on another property to the south. As a result, the south
property line must be adjusted by the time the site plan application is approved so that the access
drive is entirely within this site or an access easement will be required with the next submittal.
3. This office will require the City's signatures on all applicable plan sheets prior to approving the site
plan.
4. City acceptance of the Drainage Plan is required since this proposal nearly doubles the contributing
drainage basin area to Cairnes Drive compared to the area which currently reports to Cairnes Drive.
If the City accepts the proposed Drainage Plan, then it seems that a conveyance element such as curb
and gutter should be extended further south to allow this site's drainage to adequately flow to the
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existing chase without undermining the existing pavement in Cairnes Drive. The applicant should
coordinate this issue with the City and provide a response to this office with the next submittal.
5. The Larimer County signature block can be removed from the plan sheets as the Planning office will
manually stamp the plans with a signature block for both departments' signatures. This comment
applies only to construction plan sets for County Site Plan applications. Staff apologizes for any
inconvenience this may have caused.
6. The Demolition Plan needs to show and call out the removal of any existing features, landscaping, or
fencing necessary to obtain adequate sight distance to the north along Cairnes Drive.
7. The civil drawings need to show, call out, and detail the gate that is proposed along the emergency
access in accordance with the Poudre Fire Authority's requirements. Also, the "Do not enter" sign
should also include a "No parking — Fire Lane" sign per LCUASS Standard Drawing 1418.
8. Detail drawings are needed for the 2 foot curb cuts, 12 inch sidewalk chase, swale, wattle filter, and
18 inch concrete pan. The design engineer should confirm with the City to determine if they will
require a temporary sidewalk barricade at the north end of the new Cairnes Drive sidewalk. Standard �V
LCUASS details should be used for the sidewalk chase (Drawing 709) and sidewalk barricade
(Drawing 1413).
9. LCUASS standard details are needed for the different types of curb and gutter that are proposed with
this site. The plans should call out the type of curb and gutter that will be used in the different
locations (spill vs. catch gutter, I foot vs. 2 foot gutter, etc.).
10. Spot elevations do not need to be shown on the Erosion Control Plan and can be removed for clarity.
Fees & Permits:
1. Engineering Staff would like to notify the applicant that Transportation Capital Expansion Fees
(TCEFs) will most likely be required at the time of building permit issuance in accordance with duly
enacted TCEF regulations then in effect (LCLUC Section 9.5 and 9.6). This office has prepared an
estimated TCEF calculation for this site plan and used a 4,900 square foot general light industrial
building plus 1,392 square feet for the existing modular that is to be used for countertop showroom
sales and office space as an example. Based on these assumptions, the total estimated TCEF for the
site equals $12.452. This office is also aware that the site was previously used as a landscaping
business. However, TCEF credits can only be given for previous uses that were considered legal uses
and were still in operation within 1 year of the new site plan proposal. Therefore, more
documentation will be needed for this office to consider applying TCEF credits.
2. The County has adopted a Development Construction Permit (DCP) and this application will be
subject to the DCP fees and associated conditions (Section 12.5 of the LCLUC). According to
current regulations, Staff estimates the DCP fee for this development to be $400 ($400 per I lot).
3. The City of Fort Collins will need to issue the permits and inspect for any work (utility cuts, driveway
installation, roadway improvements, etc) within the Cairnes Drive or Countryside Drive right-of-way.
Staff Recommendation:
The Larimer County Engineering Department can not recommend approval of this proposal until the
comments stated above have been addressed and our department has reviewed and approved the
additional information. The applicant should be aware that our department has based the comments on
the submitted information and once the additional information has been submitted, we may have
additional comments. Please feel free to contact me at (970) 498-5724 or e-mail me at
miohnsonnlarinier.org if you have any questions. Thank you.
cc: Kirk Weigand, 1024 West Prospect, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Freeman Architects, Attn: John Freeman, 2026 Blue Mesa Court, Loveland, CO 80538
Loonan and Associates, Attn: Jim Loonan, 1435 North Cleveland Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538
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