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Home My WebLink AboutAVONDALE COTTAGES - PDP - PDP140003 - CORRESPONDENCE - (3)Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com/developmentreview May 13, 2014 Terence Hoaglund Vignette Studios P.O. Box 1889 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Comment Summary: Department: Current Planning Contact: Clark Mapes, 970-221-6225, cmapes@fcgov.com Topic: General 05/13/2014: From Comcast: any facility needing relocation will be at owners expense. A CATV line is shown on a map along the north side of the day school, and crosses into the southern protrusion of this project's property line, south of the southern-facing parking spaces. It does not appear to be a conflict with anything other than landscaping. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/13/2014 Topic: Landscape Plans 05/06/2014: Some minor redlines will be provided for discussion at the meeting regarding possible adjustments to shrub beds and tree planting. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 Topic: Site Plan From Fort Collins-Loveland Water District & South Fort Collins Sanitation District, Terry Farrill: "the water and sanitary sewer lines are to be re-configured to minimize fitting and crossings. The water service, sanitary sewer services and the meter pits need to be shown. The meter pits are to be located one foot inside the ROW in a non-traffic, non-pedestrian area. The District will require another review due eto the nature of the above comments. Please do not hesitate to contact Terry Farrill at 226-3104 x 104. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 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, Clark Mapes, at 970-221-6225 or cmapes@fcgov.com. RE: Avondale Cottages, PDP140003, Round Number 1 Page 1 of 8 05/06/2014: Where the central spine walkway meets the entry drive walkway, use a larger radius to better accommodate pedestrian movement. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Andrew Gingerich, 970-221-6603, agingerich@fcgov.com Topic: General 05/07/2014: Engineering has not seen a payment sheet for the TDRF fees for this project. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/07/2014 05/07/2014: It appears that offsite easements will need to be dedicated and a letter of intent would be required for these prior to hearing. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/07/2014 05/07/2014: Comment Number: Comment Originated: 05/07/2014 Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex@fcgov.com Topic: General 04/29/2014: No comments. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/29/2014 Department: Forestry Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans 05/07/2014: Tree Protection and Mitigation: Add the tree protection specifications found in LUC 3.2.1 G 1-7 including the table for number 7. Provide two upsized mitigation trees for the pine and the 6 inch diameter honeylocust shown to be removed. These two mitigation trees should be sized as follows: Shade Trees 3.0 inch caliper or Ornamental Trees 2.5 inch caliper or Evergreen trees 8 feet height Provide a labeled symbol for evergreen tree to remain and protect and deciduous tree to remain and protect. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/07/2014 05/07/2014: What is the process for specifying and planting the trees by home owners? Should these be planted by the development? Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/07/2014 05/07/2014: Is it feasible to provide an off - site replacement tree in the vicinity where the off –site 6 inch honeylocust is shown to be removed. Coordinate approval for the removal of this off – site tree with the adjacent property owner. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/07/2014 Department: Internal Services Page 2 of 8 Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Page 3 of 8 04/30/2014: 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. 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) 2009 International Plumbing Code (IPC) 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 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: 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. Project specific concerns: 1. Fire-sprinkler systems are required. A new code amendment effective in Aug 1-2014 will require a sprinkler system in all property-line townhomes and duplexes. 2. New Green Code requires: a. Upgraded insulation is required for buildings using electric heat or cooling. b. Low-flow Watersense plumbing fixtures (toilet, faucets, shower heads) are required. c. Special combustion safety requirements for natural draft gas appliances. d. Low VOC interior finishes. City of Fort Collins Building Services Plan Review 416-2341 Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/30/2014 Page 4 of 8 Department: Light And Power Contact: Rob Irish, 970-224-6167, rirish@fcgov.com Topic: General 05/06/2014: Coordinate transformer locations with Light & Power Engineering within 10' of a paved surface. These will need to be along the private drives within the utility easement. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: Coordinate the electric meter locations for the units with Light & Power Engineering. L&P will want to see the meters ganged together for for the duplex units. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: Just an fyi that L&P does not light private drives. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: Electric Development charges and system modification charges will apply. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: Any relocation or modification to existing electric facilities will be at the owners expense. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org Topic: General 05/07/2014: The 20' width of the Private Drive equals the required width of the fire lane. Fire lanes shall be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. As such, no on-street parking will be allowed within the project. I will need to see a plan for marking and designating the fire lane in this development to prevent parking in the street. IFC503.3 Marking. Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs or notices shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times ad be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. IFC503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/07/2014 Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Page 5 of 8 05/07/2014: The erosion control requirements are in the Stormwater Design Criteria under the Amendments of Volume 3 Chapter 7 Section 1.3.3. The current Erosion Control Materials Submitted do not meet requirements. See redlines for corrections in the Erosion Control Plans perimeter protection on the North and West Sides of the site and a sequence chart, Erosion Control Details should also be included with this plan submitted. The Erosion Control Report (Stormwater Management Control) submitted was incomplete and not current neither for City Erosion Control Requirements nor for State SWMP requirements. The Site will also have to supply new Erosion Control Escrow Calculations. If you need clarification concerning this section, or if there are any questions please contact Jesse Schlam 970-218-2932 or email @ jschlam@fcgov.com Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/07/2014 Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com Topic: General 05/06/2014: In the text of the drainage report please state that the current detention requirement is being met with the existing rainfall criteria. Calculations may be provided to prove this. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: Rain gardens have a maximum depth of 1 foot. If the 3-foot deep water quality pond were to be used, the sand filter design would need to be used. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: At final design a more detailed grading plan is required with spot elevations. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/09/2014: The above comments were addressed for a PDP level submittal and may proceed to a public hearing. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/09/2014 Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations 05/06/2014: Please change the title to read Duplex Elevations, rather than Site Plans. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 Topic: Construction Drawings 05/06/2014: Please add an equation to sheets 1 & 2, to get from NAVD 88 to NGVD 29 Unadjusted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: There are line over text issues on sheet 3. See redlines. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: There are text over text issues on sheet 3. See redlines. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 Topic: Landscape Plans 05/06/2014: Please change the title to read Landscape Plan, rather than Site Plans. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: There are line over text issues. Please mask all text. See redlines. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 Page 6 of 8 Topic: Plat 05/06/2014: Please adjust the titles to match. See redlines. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: Please check the square footage. It differs from the Ridgewood Hills plat. See redlines. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: Is there a Lienholder? Please add a placeholder block, unless you know for sure there are no Lienholders. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: Please revise the Vacation Statement accordingly. See redlines. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: Please explain the "sole owners in fee of the easements" in the Vacation Statements. See redlines. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: Please adjust ROW & easement dimensions as marked. See redlines. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: Please add bearings as marked. See redlines. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines. Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: Please check that all data matches the Ridgewood Hills plat. See redlines. Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 05/06/2014: Please provide current acceptable monument records for the aliquot corners shown for control. Email these directly to Jeff County at jcounty@fcgov.com. Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 Topic: Site Plan 05/06/2014: Please add "Avondale Cottages Subdivision" to the legal description before "Being a replat of...". Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com Topic: General 05/06/2014: Submitted traffic memo is sufficient so that no additional traffic related information is needed. No further comments anticipated. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/06/2014 Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffington@fcgov.com Topic: General Page 7 of 8 05/09/2014: Water and wastewater services for this site are provided by the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District and the South Fort Collins Sanitation District. The Districts can be contacted at (970) 226-3104. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 05/09/2014 Department: Zoning Contact: Peter Barnes, 970-416-2355, pbarnes@fcgov.com Topic: Site Plan 04/30/2014: The units on lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 appear to be attached single-family dwelling units. Are these what you're calling duplexes? If so, the housing type needs to be changed to attached single-family and this needs to be reflected in the land use table. Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 04/30/2014 04/30/2014: Minimum building setbacks from lot lines will be 15' from any pulbic street right-of-way line, 8' rear, and 5' side (except that the attached single-family side can be zero on one side). Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 04/30/2014 Page 8 of 8