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DATE: December 5, 2016
TO: Ryan Mounce – Project Planner
City of Fort Collins Community Development
RE: 321 Sherwood St. Group Home
Conceptual Letter Response Letter
Here are written responses to go along with attached drawings:
City Review Comments
Stormwater Engineering:
Item Responses
1 No new habitable space is being proposed, only a covered patio and new
flatwork.
2 This is not a critical facility by definition as noted.
3 Based on valuations and appraisals the improvement will not exceed 50% of the
existing value.
4 A floodplain use permit will be obtained for flatwork.
5 See Utility plan set with grading information.
6 N/A.
7a. The Old Town Master Drainage Plan was used for Stormwater criteria.
8. Permeable pavers are used in the proposed parking area for detention and water
quality.
9 A drainage report by Quality Engineer has been complete.
10 Permeable pavers are used in the proposed parking area for detention and water
quality.
11 Permeable pavers are used in the proposed parking area for detention and water
quality.
12 This is provided in the Drainage report.
13 See Utility plan set for area of new impervious area.
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Fire Authority:
Item Responses
1 The building already contains fire sprinklers. The new scope of the remodel also
includes replacing the current sprinkler heads with new quick response type.
2. The building already contains fire sprinklers. The new scope of the remodel also
includes replacing the current sprinkler heads with new quick response type.
3. The building already contains fire sprinklers.
4. There is a fire hydrant at the north central intersection of Sherwood, Canyon and
Magnolia and is within 300 feet of the properties.
Environmental Planning:
Item Responses
1. We are using Littleleaf Mountain Mahogany shrubs which are native to Colorado
and low water consumption. They are placed in rock mulch beds.
2. No trees are planned on being removed.
3. Our improvements will not include the Green Building Program, Solar Energy Program
or Urban Agriculture Program.
Engineering:
Item Responses
1. Impact fees will be paid at time of building permit.
2. The TDRF will be provided at time of submittal.
3. Any damage to public streets and or sidewalks will be repaired prior to C.O.
4. All existing public sidewalks and driveways meet ADA requirements and any proposed
pieces will too.
5. Parts of the proposed parking area do not meet LCUASS and after discussion with
the planner during design we are moving forward with a variance for the deficient
area.
6. Our Utility plan set includes drawings for improving the alley to Magnolia.
7. No additional right-of-ways or easements have been included.
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8. Utility Plans and a Development Agreement will be recorded once finalized.
9. A DCP will be obtained prior to site work.
10. Quality Engineering coordinated with the utilities.
11. Parts of the proposed parking area do not meet LCUASS and after discussion with
the planner during design we are moving forward with a variance for the deficient
area.
12. No proposed encroachments are shown in the right-of-way.
13. No rain gardens are proposed.
14. No bike parking is proposed within the right-of-way.
15. No parking or staging of construction materials will be within the right-of-way.
Planning Services:
Item Responses
1. We are proceeding with an administrative Type 1 review.
2. We are not adding any additional square footage and are hoping for Staff support of
the modifications to allowable square footage.
3. Faith Family Hospitality is working through proposed resident counts.
4. During review we are hopeful that staff will support our Group home as well as the
Summitstone home near Oak and Whitcomb.
5. Our proposed parking area in the rear of the property includes six new spaces as well
as one in each of the existing driveways for a total of eight spaces.
6. Parts of the proposed parking area do not meet LCUASS and after discussion with
the planner during design we are moving forward with a variance for the deficient
area. Side setbacks are met as well as screening with existing fencing.
7. Rolling carts will be stored behind the fencing with pick up happening in the alley.
8. This has been resolved by FFH.
9. This has been resolved by FFH.
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10. Flow chart has been seen and utilized.
11. Article 3 of the Fort Collins Land Use Code has been complied with.
12. We plan on using existing alley/parking lighting; if not sufficient we’ll need to request
a modification of standard.
13. We’ve received the submittal requirements and checklist.
14. The Development Review Fee’s will be paid at time of submittal.
15. An appointment has been made for plan submittal.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me.
Kind Regards,
Kris Lee,
Principal Architect
LEED AP