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HomeMy WebLinkAboutELEVATIONS CREDIT UNION - PDP - PDP160021 - CORRESPONDENCE - REVISIONSComment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 8/03/2016: The parking fixture AA at the northwestern most corner is causing some concern for the neighboring home. Can we look at alternative locations or possibly doing a wall mounted fixture to throw light out rather than from above? Response: The wall will not allow a light fixture to be mounted at a height that would throw light out enough to adequately light the parking spaces. It would also produce a glair issue for vehicles pulling into the parking space. The pole mount fixture wattage has been reduced and the mounting height has been adjusted from 20' down to 16'. The fixture will also have a back light shield to address the concern. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: On the site and landscape please the label the proposed property line and not the existing property line. Response: Will be revised. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: For final: please make a note on the Parking table of the Alternative Compliance request. Response: Note has been added. Page 14 of 13 Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Nicole Hahn, 970-221-6820, nhahn fcaov.com Topic: Traffic Impact Study Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08/02/2016: The submitted traffic study information has been reviewed and the conclusions accepted. Response: Acknowledged. Department: Water Conservation Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson fcaov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Irrigation plans are required no later than at the time of building permit. The irrigation plans must comply with the provisions outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Code. Direct questions concerning irrigation requirements to Eric Olson, at 221-6704 or eolson@fcgov.com Response: Acknowledged. Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamaroue anfcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: On the demolition plan, please add a note stating the existing water service to be abandoned at the main and to coordinate abandonment with the City of Fort Collins Water Utilities, 221-6700. Response: The existing water service needs to be removed not just abandoned. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: The plans show the existing water main to be 6-inches. Our records show 8-inches. Response: Size callout has been adjusted Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: The proposed easement for the existing sanitary sewer near the north property line should be 30 feet wide and centered around the sewer main. Response: A 30' wide easement is now centered around the sewer main. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Please specify and label the type of connection for the proposed 1- inch water service. Response: A wet tap has been assumed. New verbiage on the utility sheet makes this clearer. Department: Zoning Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals fcaov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: The trash enclosure requires a walk-in access separate from the main service gate. Response: The trash enclosure will have a 3'-0" wide walk-in access gate that operates separate from the main service gate. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Where are the meter locations are they screened? Response: The meters will be located on the south elevation of the building and will be screened with vegetation from the planting beds. Page 13 of 13 Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: The symbol at the northwest corner is not centered on the corner. If a found pin not on the corner, record & measured bearings & distances are required. If a graphical oversight, please correct. See redlines. Response: Revised. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: There are spelling issues. See redlines. Response: Revised. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: The Waterline Easement (B988, P351 & B1394, P760) needs a width & location where is crosses the southwest corner of Lot 1. See redlines. Response: Easement has sufficient room for the main line and proposed fire hydrant. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Please label the Point Of Beginning. Response: Added. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: The Sidewalk & Electrical Access Easement (Rec. #87041080) will self -extinguish when the additional ROW is dedicated with this plat. The remaining portions of this easement need to be labeled. See redlines. Response: Revised. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: All easements must be labeled & locatable. See redlines. Response: a v Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Please add dedication information for all street rights of way. See redlines. Response: Revised Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Please show the right of way lines on the opposite side of all adjacent streets. See redlines. Response: Added Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Please label all surrounding properties with "Unplatted" or the subdivision name. This includes properties across right of ways. See redlines. Response: Revised Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Some of the sheet titles in the sheet index do not match the sheet titles on the noted sheets. See redlines. Response: Revised Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Please add "Lot 1, Elevations Credit Union" to the legal description as marked, and revise to match the Subdivision Plat. See redlines. Response: Revised Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: There are spelling issues. See redlines. Response: Revised Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Please remove the address, and replace with "Lot 1, Elevations Credit Union". See redlines. Response: Revised Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Response: Revised. Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: There is text that needs to be rotated 180 degrees. See redlines. _ _s Revised. Page 12 of 13 08/01/2016: There are spelling issues. See redlines. Response: Revised. Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 Comment Number: 24 08/01/2016: Please remove the address, and replace with "Lot 1, Elevations Credit Union". See redlines. Response: Revised. Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 27 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08/02/2016: The sub -title needs to match the Subdivision Plat. Response: Revised. Comment Number: 28 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08/02/2016: Please remove the address from the sub -title. Response: Revised. Comment Number: 29 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08/02/2016: Make sure the right of way & easement labels shown match what is shown on the Subdivision Plat. Response: Revised. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Response: Revised. Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: There are spelling issues. See redlines. Response: Revised. Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 Comment Number: 20 08/01/2016: Please remove the address, and replace with "Lot 1, Elevations Credit Union". See redlines. Response: Revised. Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines. Response: Revised. Topic: Lighting Plan Comment Number: 25 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Response: Revised. Comment Number: 26 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: The sheet title does not match the title in the title block. See redlines. Response: Revised. Topic: Plat Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Please provide current acceptable monument records for the aliquot corners shown. These should be emailed directly to Jeff at jcounty@fcgov.com Response: Provided. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Right of way cannot be vacated by plat, only by Council through an ordinance. Response: Noted. Page 11 of 13 Drainage Report. The changes are saved to the disk labeled fpadmin, and included in the red -lined plans returned to the engineer. Response: Redlines found on page 3 and 7 have been addressed. Topic: Floodplain Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08/02/2016: On the site plan, please label the floodplain boundary "FEMA 100-year floodplain boundary." Response: Done. Topic: General Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08/02/2016: On the plat, please remove the word 'approximate' from the description of the floodplain boundary and replace it with the word 'FEMA'. If needed, we can supply the CAD line work of the floodplain upon request. Response: Revised. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08/02/2016: On Sheets C400 and C401 of the Utility Plans, please add cross -sections along with stationing and BFE elevations (NAVD88). Response. Cross -sections have been added along with stationing and BFE elevations. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08/02/2016: On Sheets C400 and C401 of the Utility Plans, please add the typical floodplain notes that are always required for work in a FEMA-regulatory 100-year flood fringe. Response: These notes are now included on sheets C400 and C401. Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wiamaraueOfcaov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: The rain gardens are required to be in a drainage easement. Response: The rain gardens are now in a drainage easement. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: In the drainage report, please revise the water quality and isolator row calculations per the email on 7/26/16 by Northern Engineering. Response: Water quality and isolator row calculations have been updated. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08/02/2016: Stormwater is ready for a hearing. At final, design details will be required for the underground detention chambers and pipe network system. Response: Noted. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, icounty fcaov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Response: Revised. Comment Number: 23 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 Page 10 of 13 It looks like 2-3 more trees are needed along the north property line and one along the west property line. Please provide interior landscape calculations as per Figure 1 in Section 32.1(E)(4-5). Response: A requirement table has been added which shows compliance with this requirement This number does not include the 10 Skyrocket Junipers provided for screening along the north portion of the retaining wall. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Please provide details of the retaining wall, seat walls, planters, and plaza area. Response: Details have been provided. Topic: Lighting Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Please show the proposed property line (after ROW dedication) on the lighting plan. And keep in mind that Sec. 3.2.4(D)(8) requires "Light levels measured twenty (20) feet beyond the property line of the development site (adjacent to residential uses or public rights -of -way) shall not exceed one -tenth (0.1) foot-candle as a direct result of the on -site lighting." Response: Acknowledged. Topic: Modification of Standard Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Staff supports your request for alternative compliance to construct an additional 7 parking spaces which exceeds the maximum permitted in 3.2.2(K) of the Land Use Code. Response: Acknowledged. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: To make the site plan more readable, please remove the underground water quality/detention. Response: Removed. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Please show a details of the bike racks. Response: Details have been added. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: The sidewalk along Spring Court need to be 5 foot wide and detached from the street with a 6 foot parkway. It can meander in order to preserve the large Maple(?) tree and attach back to the existing sidewalk to the north and accommodate the ramp at the corner of Spring Court and Arthur. Response: Per discussions with engineering and planning, the walk will remain attached, but has been widened to 6'. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Basil Harridan, 970-224-6035, bhamdan(&fcaov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: No Erosion Control Plans or report were submitted with this initial PDP submittal, these will be requires at FDP level. Please refer to comments submitted at PDR as these still apply. Response: Erosion Control Plans are being provided with this FDP submittal. Contact: Mark Taylor, 970-416-2494, mtaylor(&fcaov.com Topic: Drainage Report Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08/02/2016: Please make the red -lined changes indicated on Pages 3 and 7 of the Page 9 of 13 Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: The TOD Overlay requires buildings to be a minimum of 20 feet in height with a clearly defined base and step backs at upper portions above 2 stories with the purpose of preserving sunshine patterns and enhancing pedestrian experience (3.10(F)(2-3)). Also, a minimum glazing for pedestrian level is 60% and 40% on upper levels. The proposed building does not meet the minimum height. Please provide calculations indicated the amount of glazing. Response: The building parapet has been raised to meet the 20 feet minimum height The building glazing percentages will be sent to Seth Lorson as a separate document per our conversation on Aug. 18t" regarding the building elevation comments. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Please remove the signs from the elevation drawings - they are permitted separately. Response: Building signage has been removed from the elevation drawings. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Per Section 3.10.5(B) [TOD Overlay] "Flat -roofed buildings shall feature three- dimensional cornice treatment on all walls facing streets or connecting walkways". Response: A two piece parapet cap cornice detail has been designed for the parapet. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Please provide perspective color renderings of the building. Response: Perspective color renderings have been provided. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Per Section 3.10.5(C) [TOD Overlay] "Predominant exterior building materials shall be high quality materials, including, but not limited to, brick, sandstone, other native stone, tinted/textured concrete masonry units, stucco systems or treated tilt -up concrete systems. All building facades shall incorporate stone, stone veneer, brick, brick veneer, stucco, corrugated metal, wood and/or equivalent accent material in a manner that highlights the articulation of the massing or the base and top of the building." "Exterior building materials shall not include smooth -faced concrete block, untreated or unpainted tilt -up concrete panels or prefabricated steel panels." Response: Per our conversation with Seth Lorson and Ted Shepard on Aug. 18`", the fiber cement siding being proposed is acceptable as a predominant exterior building material. The fiber cement will be used in multiple colors and finishes to emphasize the different masses, and help articulate the exterior of the building. The cast in place concrete stem wall that will act as the base of the building will receive a "heavy" sandblast treatment This treatment was also found acceptable during our conversation. Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: FYI — The proposed project site is zoned General Commercial (CG), for which Offices and Financial Services are approved through an administrative public hearing in front of a Hearing Officer (Type 1). Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Section 3.2.1(E)(4-5) provides requirements for parking lot perimeter landscaping and screening (1 tree per 25 lineal feet along a street and 40 lineal feet in the parking setback) and interior landscaping (6% of interior spaces). Page 8 of 13 Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Single phase power is serving the existing facility. 3-phase power is not currently available to this property without significant system modifications such as boring a 4" underground conduit and pulling new primary cable to the site. Response: The current building design will utilize single phase power. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Any changes to the existing electric capacity and or location will initiate electric development and system modification charges. Please coordinate power requirements with Light and Power Engineering at 221-6700. Acknowledged. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Contact Light and Power Engineering to coordinate the transformer and electric meter locations, please show the locations on the utility plans. Response: Acknowledged. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: Please provide a one line diagram and a C-1 form to Light and Power Engineering. The C-1 form can be found at: hftp://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1 Form.pdf Response: The One -Line Diagram will be developed during the design / permitting phase of the project. The C-1 form can be completed after the design ! permitting phase. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/01/2016 08/01/2016: 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, ilvnxwiler0ooudre-fire.ora Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: PUBLIC -SAFETY RADIO AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM TEST Update to previous comment: As the building has now been decreased in size, the radio amplification text may no longer be required. Code language provided below. > IFC 510: 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. LOCAL EXCEPTION: PFA will waive the testing requirement and system installation in all buildings less than 10,000 sq. ft. and any Type V construction building less than 15,000 sq. ft. PFA policy P15-510.1 Response: This project is a Type V construction building less than 15,000 sq. ft. Department: Planning Services Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-224-6189, slorson fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Page 7 of 13 as rain gardens and won't have the depth of planting medium, it is requested that we use a smaller ornamental species, such as the Adirondack Crabapple for it's narrow, upright growth habit, smaller size, spring bloom color and disease resistance. Department: Internal Services Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland0fcoov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/28/2016 07/28/2016: Building Permit Pre -Submittal Meeting: Pre -Submittal meetings are required 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. Construction shall comply with the following adopted codes as amended: 2012 International Building Code (IBC) 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2012 International Plumbing Code (]PC) as amended by the State of Colorado 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado Fort Collins has amendments to most of the codes listed above. See the fcgov.com web page to view them. Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009. 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 Energy Code Use 1. Single Family; Duplex; Townhomes: 2012 IRC Chapter 11 or 2012 IECC. 2. Multi -family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2012 IECC residential chapter. 3. Commercial and Multi -family 4 stories and taller: 2012 IECC commercial chapter. Plan Review 970-416-2341 Response: These codes and amendments are being are being considered in the design of the project Department: Light And Power Contact: Coy Althoff, , CAlthoff fcaov.com Page 6 of 13 08/05/2016: The following two trees were identified for removal at the 8-4-16 site meeting. Existing north most ash along College to remove due to the weakened condition of the tree and the threat of Emerald Ash Borer. Add a canopy shade tree close to this location to function as a street tree. Second ash tree to the west on Arthur drive to remove due to root impact, weakened condition and the threat of Emerald Ash Borer. Add a replacement tree close to this location. Response: As discussed, these trees are shown as removed and are being replaced with mitigation trees as shown on the plans. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/05/2016 08/05/2016: Forestry will discuss the option of having a 6 foot parkway and 9 foot walk with Engineering and advice applicant. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/05/2016 08/05/2016: Provide no more than 2 street trees in the parkway along College for improved line of site. Position them further to the north with a wider spacing. Forestry will set an on -site meeting with Traffic Engineering and the Landscape Architect to further evaluate the site distance for vehicles pulling from Author Drive onto College Avenue. This meeting could determine how many street trees between the sidewalk and curb can be provided on the plan. Response: Trees have been placed per this discussion and additional discussion is welcome. Update: On a site visit attended by Ralph Zentz and CS Design, an existing storm line was discovered that runs under the existing sidewalk along College Ave. Street trees will not be permitted in this area due to this conflict (as this becomes our parkway area). Further discussion is needed on how to address this. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/05/2016 08/05/2016: Provide direct labeling of all trees on the final plan. Email a landscape plan with trees identified to the City Forester for review. Response: Labels have been added. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/05/2016 08/05/2016: Provide the total required number of upsized mitigation trees on the project. Additional mitigation trees will need to be provided for the two addition ash to be removed. Response: Total mitigation trees have been provided on site and mitigation trees were added for the additional two shown as removed. Update: Due to the storm line conflict mentioned above (comment 3), the landscape plan is short one mitigation tree. The landscape plan will need to be updated per future discussions. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/05/2016 08/05/2016: Refinement of the discussion about species selection along Spring Court below the wall is that Forestry suggests the for the use of American Sentry Linden and Columnar Colorado Spruce Picea pungens Iseli Fastigiate'. Response: The tree species suggested were used as discussed. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/05/2016 08/05/2016: Evaluate using the a fairly large ornamental tree with upright form for the three trees along the front of the building to help offset reduction in street tree numbers. Could Chanticleer pears be considered for these locations? Response: The Chanticlear Pear is a good choice for this area, however, as these areas will be designed Page 5 of 13 Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Thank you for providing a photometric plan with this PDP submittal. Due to the low ecological value of the habitat associated with the Sherwood lateral and presence of road in-between the lateral and the project site, a formal, delineated "natural habitat buffer zone" of 50ft will not be applied along the ditch. Light spillage into the a natural habitat buffer area is not of concern at this site at this time. Response: Acknowledged. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Regarding site lighting and light fixtures, however, please note that The American Medical Association (AMA) and International Dark -Sky Association (IDA) both recommend using lighting that has a corrected color temperature (CCT) of no more than 3000 degrees Kelvin, in order to limit the amount of blue light in the night environment. Blue light brightens the night sky and creates more glare than any other color of light. Both LED and metal halide fixtures contain large amounts of blue light in their spectrum, and exposure to blue light at night has been shown to harm human health and endanger wildlife, in part through influence on circadian rhythms. Therefore, use of warmer color temperature (warm white, 3000K or less) for light fixtures is preferred in addition to fixtures with dimming capabilities. For further information regarding health effects please see: http://darksky. org/ama-report-affirms-h uman-health-i mpacts-from-leds/ Response: 3000k LED lamping will be specified. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Add the following note to the landscape plans: "All tree removal shown shall be completed outside of the songbird nesting season (Feb 1 - July 31) or a survey will be conducted of the trees to be removed to ensure that no active nests are present." Response: This is note #9 on sheet L1. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/0312016: Our city has an established identity as a forward -thinking community that cares about the quality of life it offers its citizens now and into the future. Thus, the City of Fort Collins has many sustainability programs and goals that may benefit this project. Of particular interest may be the: 1) ClimateWise program: fcgov.com/climatewise/ 2) Zero Waste Plan and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Assistance Program (WRAP): fcgov.com/recycling/pdf/_20120404_WRAP_ProgramOverview.pdf, contact Caroline Mitchell at 970-221-6288 or cmtichell@fcgov.com 3) Green Building Program: fcgov.com/enviro/green-building.php, contact Tony Raeker at 970-416-4238 or traeker@fcgov.com 4) Solar Energy: www.fcgov.com/solar, contact Norm Weaver at 970-416-2312 or nweaver@fcgov.com 5) Integrated Design Assistance Program: fcgov.com/idap, contact Gary Schroeder at 970-224-6003 or gschroeder@fcgov.com 6) Nature in the City Strategic Plan: http://www.fcgov.com/natureinthecity/, contact Justin Scharton at 970-221-6213 orjscharton@fcgov.com Please consider City sustainability goals and ways this development can engage with these efforts. Let me know if I can help connect you to these programs. Resp,cnse: Natea: Department: Forestry Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchananDfcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 1 Page 4 of 13 Comment Originated: 08/05/2016 shrubs, grasses & perennials have been used on site. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Ensure all mitigation tree and street tree plans are reviewed by Tim Buchanan, City Forester, and align with landscape requirements including parking lot screening requirements. Cross-reference note from Seth Lorson, project Planner regarding screening and Land Use Code Section 3.2.1(E). Response: Tim has been involved and feedback/comments from him have been incorporated into plans. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: On plant list separate shrubs into the following categories: large deciduous shrubs; medium deciduous shrubs; small deciduous shrubs, evergreen shrubs. Response: Shrubs have been separated into deciduous and evergreen categories, but not by size. All shrubs are small to medium. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Provide details on what is to be included in the areas labeled "Perennials/Ornamental Grasses," including both common and scientific names. Response: Perennials and ornamental grasses have been added to the landscape plan as well as the plant schedule. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Prior to Hearing and Final Plan provide full updated landscape plans. Note the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code requires that to the extent reasonably feasible, all plans be designed to incorporate water conservation materials and techniques [3.2.1 E(3)]. This includes use of low- water -use plants and grasses in landscaping or re -landscaping and reducing bluegrass lawns as much as possible. Native plants and wildlife -friendly (ex: pollinators; songbirds) landscaping and maintenance are highly encouraged, plantings should include appropriate native vegetation, species diversity and variety in vertical structure and mirror existing vegetation and habitat in adjacent areas. Refer to the Fort Collins Native Plants document available online and published by the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department for guidance on appropriate native plants for this area; the link is: hftp://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/nativeplants20l3.pdf. Response: Noted. Landscape plans now show a complete plant schedule, quantities, species and water use of plant material. A diverse plant pallet has been provided which includes native and low water use plant material. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Note that in approving the required Landscape Plan, the decision maker shall have the authority to determine the optimum placement and interrelationship of required landscape plan elements such as trees, vegetation, turf, irrigation, screening, buffering and fencing, based on the following criteria outlined in LUC Section 3.2.1(H): 1) protecting existing trees, natural areas and features; 2) enhancing visual continuity within and between neighborhoods; 3) providing tree canopy cover; 4) creating visual interest year round, 5) complementing the architecture of a development; 6) providing screening of areas of low visual interest or visually intrusive site elements; 7) establishing an urban context within mixed -use developments; 8) providing privacy to residents and users, 9) conserving water; 10) avoiding reliance on excessive maintenance; 11) promoting compatibility and buffering between and among dissimilar land uses, 12) establishing spatial definition. Response: Noted. Page 3 of 13 08/02/2016: The ADA crossing behind the driveway should be within an access easement. Please adjust the plat. Response: An access easement has been dedicated for the ADA crossing behind the driveway. Comment Number: 6 08/02/2016 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016: The ADA crossing behind the driveway should be concrete. Please refer to LCUASS Drawing 707.2. Response: The ADA crossing has now been hatched with concrete. A paving plan will be submitted with final plans. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08/02/2016: Please remove the directional ramp crossing at College Avenue. Response: The directional ramp crossing College Ave. has been removed. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08/02/2016: Will it be possible for the drive crossing to the north be detached and align the back of the walk to the ROW line? Another option could continue the wider walks at these points. Response: The back of walk now aligns with the ROW Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08/02/2016: Please verify high points at the one way drive to the north. It appears that the allowable drainage offsite across the walk is over the limit. Please provide spot elevations to verify. Response: High points have been called out in grading plan. Area of drainage is less than 750 sq. ft. (See Drainage Map for the exact area) Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08/02/2016: Will the retaining walls along College Avenue have a structural component? More information will be needed to determine if they will be allowed within the Utility Easement. Response: The walls are less than 3 feet high so there should be no need for a structural component. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak6fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 Thank you for providing an Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) as required by Land Use Code (LUC) Section 3.4.1 (D)(1), as the site is within five hundred feet (500 ft)) of known natural features (seasonal wetland; Sherwood lateral). Buffer standards range from fifty to one hundred feet (50 - 100 ft) for these features [LUC 3.4.1(E)]. Memo -based ECS received from Blue Mountain Consulting, LLC, and reviewed. Mitigation measures included in ECS: utilize both native deciduous and evergreen shrubs to improve pollinator, small bird and mammal cover, habitat and foraging resources; use of drought -tolerant grasses and forbs. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/03/2016 08/03/2016: Due to the low ecological value of the habitat associated with the Sherwood lateral and presence of road in-between the lateral and the project site, a formal, delineated "natural habitat buffer zone" of 50ft will not be applied along the ditch, however, landscape plans will be scrutinized for wildlife and habitat value associated with the suggested plantings in addition to water conservation measures. For example, on current plans, there is more opportunity along Arthur Dr to further reduce use of sod. Response: Sod area has been reduced and native Page 2 of 13 City of Fort Collins 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/deveiopmentreview August 05, 2016 Cara Scohy CS DESIGN, INC. 2519 S SHIELDS ST #129 Fort Collins, CO 80526 RE: Elevations Credit Union, PDP160021, 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, Seth Lorson, at 970-224-6189 or slorson@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Marc Ragasa, 970.221.6603, Comment Number: 1 08/02/2016 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016: Show the limits of sidewalk and curb/gutter removal on the Demolition Plan for the proposed driveway. Response: Saw cut lines have been placed and labeled so where we are proposing sidewalk removal should be very clear now. Comment Number: 2 08/02/2016 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016: The Hollywood curb/gutter/sidewalk needs to be replaced with vertical curb and gutter. The portion of sidewalk along Spring Court will need to meet the cross section for a commercial local street which have 6' parkways and 5' detached walks. Detached walks can start at the new directional ramp to the south and transition back to the attached walks to the north. Response: Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016 08102/2016: Show all easements on the Utility Plan. Response: All easements are now shown on the Utility Plan Comment Number: 4 08/02/2016 Comment Originated: 08/02/2016: The rain gardens along College Avenue should be in Drainage Easements. Response: An 8.50' drainage easement has been dedicated for the rain gardens Comment Number: 5 08/02/2016 Comment Originated: Page 1 of 13