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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY CAMPUS - PDP - PDP170040 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS1 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 April 03, 2017 Mark Belford Belford Watkins Group Architects P.O. Box 1306 Fort Collins, CO 80521 RE: 2000 E Horsetooth Rd - Platte River Power Authority, PDR170006, Round Number 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, Ted Shepard, at 970-221-6343 or tshepard@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Katie Andrews, 970-221-6501, kandrews@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit. Please contact Kyle Lambrecht at 221-6566 if you have any questions. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For additional information on these fees, please see: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev-review.php Response: Included in the submittal. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be replaced or restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense prior to the acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. 2 Response: Noted. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: All public sidewalk, driveways and ramps, existing or proposed, adjacent or within the site, need to meet ADA standards. If they currently do not, they will need to be reconstructed so that they do meet current ADA standards as a part of this project. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at: http://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm Response: Noted. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary or required by the City for this project. Most easements to be dedicated need to be public easements dedicated to the City. This shall include the standard utility easements that are to be provided behind the right-of-way (15 foot along an arterial, 8 foot along an alley, and 9 foot along all other street classifications). Information on the dedication process can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php For this project, considering the potential for several easement dedications and vacations, it may be preferable to replat the property rather than execute a large number of dedications/vacations by separate document. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Detached sidewalks (per City standard) should be maintained/implemented along Horsetooth and Timberline with this development, routing behind trees as necessary. Response: Detached sidewalks are provided along Horsetooth and Timberline. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is finalized. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: As of January 1, 2015 all development plans are required to be on the NAVD88 vertical datum. Please make your consultants aware of this, prior to any surveying and/or design work. Response: Noted. 3 Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: The development/site cannot use the right-of-way for any Low Impact Development to treat the site’s storm runoff. We can look at the use of some LID methods to treat street flows – the design standards for these are still in development. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Bike parking required for the project cannot be placed within the right-of-way and if placed just behind the right-of-way need to be placed so that when bikes are parked they do not extend into the right-of-way. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: In regards to construction of this site: the public right-of-way shall not be used for staging or storage of materials or equipment associated with the Development, nor shall it be used for parking by any contractors, subcontractors, or other personnel working for or hired by the Developer to construct the Development. The Developer will need to find a location(s) on private property to accommodate any necessary staging and/or parking needs associated with the completion of the Development. Information on the location(s) of these areas will be required to be provided to the City as a part of the Development Construction Permit application. Response: Noted. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: Generally an Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) is required by City of Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC) Section 3.4.1 (D)(1) when a site is within 500 feet of known natural habitat features (Foothills Channel; wetlands; aquatic features). In particular there is a higher (urban) biodiversity site located within Southmoor Village East development along the Power Trail that hosts many birds and butterflies. However, there are intervening parcels between the natural habitat features and the boundaries of this proposed project thus the ECS is waived. Native and natural-like landscape aesthetic and function is encouraged. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: This project might be an excellent candidate for partnerships to 4 leverage resources. In particular, myself and Liesel Hans, Water Conservation Manager with City of Fort Collins Utilities, have been discussing opportunities to facilitate and promote the addition of a SITES Certified development within the City of Fort Collins Growth Management Area. The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) is administered by Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI). SITES is a sustainability-focused framework with a scorecard and certification levels, similar to the available levels in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, however, SITES is landscape-focused. Some design goals of a SITES-certified project include: reducing water demand; filtering and reducing stormwater runoff; providing wildlife habitat; reducing energy consumption; increasing outdoor passive and active recreation opportunities. If interested in discussing further please reach out to myself (SBlochowiak@fcgov.com) or Liesel Hans (LHans@fcgov.com). Response: SITES is not being pursued at this time. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: All landscape plans are to be designed to incorporate water conservation materials and techniques to the extent reasonably feasible [ LUC 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 also encouraged. Resources included here. City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department Native Plants List: http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/nativeplants2013.pdf City of Fort Collins Plant List: http://www.fcgov.com/forestry/plant_list.pdf Colorado Native Plant Society Suggested Native Plants: https://conps.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Suggested-Native-Plants_0408. Pdf Response: Noted. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: There are a number of significant, mature trees on the site and several are shown to remain. Please contact Tim Buchanan, City Forester (221-6361) to determine the status of the existing trees, especially the health status of those to remain, and any mitigation requirements that may result from the proposed development. LUC Section 3.2.1(C) requires developments to submit plans that "...(4) protect significant trees, natural systems, and habitat;” in the City of Fort Collins a tree is defined as significant if it has DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) of six inches or more. Response: A tree walk was conducted with Tim and Ralph and mitigation values assigned are included in the tree mitigation plan. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: In regard to lighting, especially LED light fixtures, cooler color (e.g. 5 blue, white) temperatures are harsher at night and cause more disruption to circadian (biological) rhythms for humans and wildlife. Warmer color temperature (warm white, 3000K or less) for any LED light fixtures are preferred in addition to those having dimming capabilities so that light levels can be adjusted as needed. Site light sources shall be fully shielded and down-directional to minimize up-light, light spillage and glare [see LUC 3.2.4(D) (3)]. Several departments within the City of Fort Collins have been working together to address this issue; they are referred to as the City’s Night Sky team. Results of the work can currently be viewed on the City Public Records website in Resolution 2016-074, a summary of City of Fort Collins City Council Intent and General Policy Regarding Night Sky Objectives. For further information regarding health effects please see: http://darksky.org/ama-report-affirms-human-health-impacts-from-leds/ Response: Noted. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: Recommend keeping overall site walkability and connectivity to regional trails in mind. This aligns with several City initiatives and goals including those outlined in the Nature in the City Strategic Plan. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: Our city has an established identity as a forward-thinking community caring about the quality of life it offers its citizens now and into the future. Thus, the City of Fort Collins has many 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 5) Integrated Design Assistance Program: http://fcgov.com/idap, contact Gary Schroeder at 970-224-6003 or gschroeder@fcgov.com 6) Nature in the City Program: http://www.fcgov.com/natureinthecity/, contact Justin Scharton at 970-221-6213 or jscharton@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 6 programs. Response: Referenced Fort Collins programs will be utilized to the best of our ability Department: Light And Power Contact: Luke Unruh, 9704162724, lunruh@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Light and Power has electric facilities accessible to provide power to the proposed development Response: Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges, and any necessary system modification charges will apply at owner’s expense. Please see the Electric Estimating Calculator and Electric Construction Policies, Practices & Procedures at the following link: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers Response: Noted. Department: PFA Contact: Cal Sheesley, 970-416-2599, csheesley@poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: 2015 IFC CODE ADOPTION The Poudre Fire Authority and the City of Fort Collins are in the process of adopting the 2015 International Fire Code. Building plan reviews shall be subject to the adopted version of the fire code in place at the time of plan review submittal and permit application. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: WATER SUPPLY Hydrant spacing and flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. A hydrant is required within 300' of any Commercial Building as measured along an approved path of vehicle travel. An exception to this rule pertains to buildings equipped with a standpipe system which require a hydrant within 100' of any Fire Department Connection (FDC). Hydrants on the opposite sides of major arterial roadways are not considered accessible. Be advised, spacing requirements (600') apply to the frontage along Horsetooth and Timberline. There appear to be several hydrants within the site, further comments may be warranted as the development takes shape, us the code language below to build the hydrant layout to the correct standards. > IFC 507.5 and PFA Policy: COMMERCIAL REQUIREMENTS: Hydrants to provide 1,500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 300 feet 7 to the building, on 600-foot centers thereafter (EXCEPTION: In buildings equipped with standpipe systems, a hydrant is required within 100' of the Fire Department Connection). CLEAR SPACE AROUND HYDRANTS > IFC 507.5.5: A 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants except as otherwise required or approved. PHYSICAL PROTECTION > IFC 507.5.6: Where fire hydrants are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, guard post or other approved means shall comply with section 312. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM vs FIRE CONTAINMENT Buildings exceeding 5,000 square feet and shall be sprinklered or fire contained. If containment is used, the containment construction shall be reviewed and approved by the Poudre Fire Authority prior to installation. As this development will most likely use an automatic fire sprinkler system under a separate permit, contact Assistant Fire Marshal, Joe Jaramillo with any fire sprinkler related questions at 970-416-2868. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: FDC As development moves forward for the site, PFA will help determine the appropriate locations for the FDC. Code language follows: > IFC 912.2: Fire Department Connections shall be installed in accordance with NFPA standards. Fire department connections shall be located on the street side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access. The location of the FDC shall be approved by the fire department. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: PUBLIC-SAFETY RADIO AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM TEST PFA requires BDA testing, a requirement for an amplification system will be triggered depending on the test results. Code language follows: > 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 8 installed in accordance with criteria established by the Poudre Fire Authority. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: FIRE LANES Fire access is required to within 150' of all exterior portions of any building, or facility as measured by an approved route around the perimeter. For the purposes of this section, fire access cannot be measured from an arterial road (Horsetooth or Timberline). Any private alley, private road, or private drive serving as a fire lane shall be dedicated as an Emergency Access Easement (EAE) and be designed to standard fire lane specifications. Code language and fire lane specifications provided below. > IFC 503.1.1: Approved fire Lanes shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. When any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access, the fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension if the building is equipped throughout with an approved, automatic fire-sprinkler system. FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to the design criteria already contained in relevant standards and policies, any new fire lane must meet the following general requirements: > Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. > Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot minimum overhead clearance. > Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons. > Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. > The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. Turning radii shall be detailed on submitted plans. > Be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. Sign locations or red curbing should be labeled and detailed on final plans. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: STRUCTURES EXCEEDING 30' IN HEIGHT > IFC Appendix D; Poudre Fire Authority Administrative Policy 85-5: In order to accommodate the access requirements for aerial fire apparatus (ladder trucks), 9 required fire lanes shall be 26 foot wide minimum on at least one long side of the building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS Buildings over 30' in height trigger additional fire lane requirements in order to accommodate the logistical needs of aerial apparatus (ladder trucks). The intent of the code is to provide for rescue operations and roof access via ladder trucks when ground ladders cannot reach upper floors. Aerial access should therefore be available on at least one long side of the building to allow flexibility in affecting successful fire ground operations. Parapet heights greater than 4' in height do not support ladder truck operations. WHERE REQUIRED > IFC D105.1: Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For purposes of this section, the highest roof surface shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: PREMISE IDENTIFICATION & WAYFINDING Addresses shall be posted on each structure and where otherwise needed to aid in wayfinding. Code language provided below. > IFC 505.1: New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible, visible from the street or road fronting the property, and posted with a minimum of six-inch numerals on a contrasting background. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: SECURITY GATES The use of security gates are allowed but trigger some additional requirements to guarantee emergency access. Code language follows: > IFC 503.6: The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. > IFC D103.5: Gates securing fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all 10 of the following criteria: 1. The minimum gate width for vehicle access shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with an unapproved padlock, or chain and padlock, unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the key(s) to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Gate design and locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official prior to installation. 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - GENERAL STANDARD Further details may be required based upon the specific type and quantity of hazardous material. Contact Assistant Fire Marshal Ron Gonzales at 970.416.2864 with questions. > FCLU 3.4.5(B): If any use on the development site may entail the use or storage of hazardous materials (including hazardous wastes) on-site, the project shall be designed to comply with all safety, fire and building codes for the use and storage of the hazardous materials involved. Adequate precautions shall be taken to protect against negative off-site impacts of a hazardous materials release, using the best available technology. Response: Noted. No hazardous materials are anticipated at this time. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: STORAGE - GENERAL Further information is requested regarding the planned storage. Specific stored material may trigger additional requirements per the 2015 IFC and PFA's standards. Response: Noted. Additional information on stored materials will be provided. Department: Planning Services Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com Topic: General 11 Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: As indicated at the PDR meeting, the intent is to secure access on the north side of the campus but circulation between the north and south sides will be accommodated by controlled gates allowing authorized personnel full access throughout the site. Be sure that there is sufficient signage in the southern public parking lot that instructs the public accordingly to avoid confusion. Response: Noted. Signage will be provided. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: It seems odd that a perfectly good parking on the north by Danfield Court is planned to be removed. I can see how some of the original buildings may become functionally obsolete over time but how does a parking lot become obsolete especially one that is already landscaped and shaded? Is this parking lot not a component of LSI? If this parking is removed, does LSI run the risk of having too little parking or falling below a required minimum? An amendment to the LSI approved plan is needed. Response: The existing parking lot will remain. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: A connecting walkway out to Timberline is required that ties directly to the closest building main entrance. The looping walkway around the pond, which appears to stop abruptly, should tie into this walkway out to Timberline Road to complete the circumnavigation around the pond. Response: A connecting walkway to Horsetooth Road has been provided. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Please try to preserve, or transplant onsite, as many trees as possible. The narrative indicates that trees along the railroad will remain but these are not shown on the plans for the proposed improvements. The narrative also mentions “Memorial Trees.” Hopefully, these can be preserved. Response: Significant efforts have been made to retain existing trees. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Tree mitigation per 3.2.1(F) will need to be addressed for trees that are to be removed. Please contact city foresters Tim Buchanan, 221-6361 or Ralph Zentz, 221-6302 to arrange for an inspection to determine tree values. Response: Tree walk has been conducted and a tree mitigation plan and table has been provided. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Staff is concerned about the architectural character of the two office buildings. The list of exterior materials provided in the narrative does not distinguish among the various buildings. Staff would be further concerned about too much reliance on “metal panels” if used on the office buildings. Section 3.5.3(E) requires that new office buildings provide a distinct base, middle and top. Staff recommends that south-facing windows include some form of shade protection to minimize heat gain (which may be provided but it’s hard to see). Response: Material descriptions have been provided in the submittal. 12 Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Please note that all roof top mechanical equipment be screened from view from the two public streets. Mechanical screens must be of sufficient height to block the full extent of the equipment and be constructed out of materials that are compatible with the exterior of the building. Response: Mechanical screening has been provided. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017:It appears that outside storage areas are screened from view from public streets. Be sure that as trees are removed, per the City Forester’s Tree Mitigation Plan, that any such removal does not render the outside storage areas more visible than the existing condition. Also, be sure that outside storage areas are screened from the Power Trail as well. Response: Existing screening along the power trail has been retained. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Depending on the extent that the north-south drive is shared with the adjoining property, additional landscaping may be needed along the east side of the drive. Response: Given that the property line is on the east side of the road, direction may be needed as far as screening this road. Consider that the road does exist in this condition today. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: PFA may have issues with access with how the proposed covered walkway between HQ and the Pool Car Garage prevents access between the north and south portions of the project. Response: Covered walkway has been removed. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Be sure to clearly label the communication tower on future plans. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: If the north-south access drive is to be shared, please identify who it will be shared with (LSI Building) and include the shared property on an enlarged site plan for context. The narrative seems to place an emphasis on security needs (hence, no vehicular connection between the north and south parts of the campus) but yet, on the other hand, the north-south access drive is meant to be shared. Please provide a letter or copy of an Easement or Agreement that describes the sharing relationship of this access drive between two property owners. Response: The north-south drive is a shared drive but it is outside the secure perimeter. A copy of the shared access agreement will be provided. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Since the site is a campus, it would seem beneficial to provide for the employees an outdoor gathering area or patio for outdoor lunch breaks, or other organizational activities, and it seems like a location around the pond 13 would be the most ideal. Perhaps a shade structure such as a pergola would make such an area more attractive. Response: Plazas on the east and south sides of the building are provided for employee use. Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Please label the features between the two office buildings and Timberline Road. Are these retaining walls? Response: Those retaining walls have been removed. Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Regarding the proposed wind turbines, is there sufficient wind at this location, in town, at grade, for these to be effective? Or, if these are to be sculptural representations of wind turbines, please indicate. Response: Wind turbines didn’t make it through the pricing exercise. Sculptural wind turbines could be a future addition. Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 03/28/2017 03/28/2017: Floor plans are not needed for a P.D.P. submittal. Response: Noted. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/20/2017 03/20/2017: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq. ft., therefore Erosion and Sediment Control Materials need to be submitted for FDP. The erosion control requirements are in the Stormwater Design Criteria under the Amendments of Volume 3 Chapter 7 Section 1.3.3. Current Erosion Control Materials Submitted do not meet requirements. Please submit; an Erosion Control Plan, an Erosion Control Report, and an Escrow / Security Calculation. Also, based upon the area of disturbance State permits for stormwater will be required since the site is over an acre. If you need clarification concerning the erosion control section, or if there are any questions please contact Jesse Schlam 970-218-2932 or email @ jschlam@fcgov.com Response: Erosion control plan and report have been provided. Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sboyle@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Foothills Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: A drainage report, erosion control report, and construction plans are required and they must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. The drainage report must address the four-step process for 14 selecting structural BMPs. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: The erosion control report requirements are in Section 1.3.3, Volume 3, Chapter 7 of the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. If you need clarification concerning this section, please contact the Erosion Control Inspector, Jesse Schlam at 224-6015 or jschlam@fcgov.com. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: There are multiple existing detention ponds onsite that, based on the proposed Site Plan, will be modified and/or removed with this development. Onsite detention is required for the runoff volume difference between the 100-year developed inflow rate and the 2-year historic release rate for the entire development area. This development must also continue to accept, detain for, and treat drainage from adjacent roadways consistent with the current condition. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: Fifty percent of the site runoff is required to be treated using the standard water quality treatment as described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Volume 3-Best Management Practices (BMPs). (http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-f orms-guidelines-regulations/stormwater-criteria) Extended detention is the usual method selected for water quality treatment; however the use of any of the BMPs is encouraged. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: Low Impact Development (LID) requirements are required on all new or redeveloping properties. These require a higher degree of water quality treatment with one of the two following options: A. 50% of the newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID techniques and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious. B. 75% of all newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID techniques. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: There will be a final site inspection of the stormwater facilities when the project is complete and the maintenance is handed over to an HOA or another maintenance organization. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for on-going maintenance of all onsite drainage facilities will be included as part of the Development Agreement. More information and links can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/stormwater-quality/low-im pact-development Response: Noted. 15 Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: Per Colorado Revised Statute §37-92-602 (8) effective August 5, 2015, criteria regarding detention drain time will apply to this project. As part of the drainage design, the engineer will be required to show compliance with this statute using a standard spreadsheet (available on request) that will need to be included in the drainage report. Upon completion of the project, the engineer will also be required to upload the approved spreadsheet onto the Statewide Compliance Portal. This will apply to any volume based stormwater storage, including extended detention basins. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: The 2017 city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $8,217/acre for new impervious area over 350 sq. ft. and there is a $1,045.00/acre review fee. No fee is charged for existing impervious area. These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is issued. Information on fees can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investmen t-development-fees or our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416-4252 for questions on fees. There is also an erosion control escrow required before the Development Construction permit is issued. The amount of the escrow is determined by the design engineer, and is based on the site disturbance area, cost of the measures, or a minimum amount in accordance with the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual. Response: Noted. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: As of January 1, 2015 all development plans are required to be on the NAVD88 vertical datum. Please make your consultants aware of this, prior to any surveying and/or design work. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: If submitting a replat for this property/project, addresses are not acceptable in the Subdivision Plat title/name. Response: Noted. Department: Traffic Operation Contact: Nicole Hahn, 970-221-6820, nhahn@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/31/2017 03/31/2017: Please provide an overview of the planned changes as they relate to traffic. Is there a change in number of employees, or total square footage? These metrics will help us to determine what level, if any, traffic study will be 16 needed. We would also like to work with you on potential safety improvements at Automation Way. Response: Number of employees will stay the same, square footage will actually decrease slightly due to more efficient building layout and the combination of multiple buildings into one headquarters. Once you’ve had a chance to review the plans please let us know how we can help with Automation Way. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/31/2017 03/31/2017: Renderings showed attached walks, please work with engineering to scope street frontage improvements. Response: Sidewalks along the street frontage will remain as is. Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Shane Boyle, 970-221-6339, sboyle@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: Water to the existing site is provided by a private water main connected to the 16-inch City main in Timberline and a 6-inch City main that runs along the western edge of the property from Horsetooth. The City would prefer to remove the 6-inch main into the site or have PRPA take over ownership of this section of main. A plan showing how the new buildings will be served will be required. All existing services will either need to be reused or abandoned at the main. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: Sewer service for the site is from an 8-inch main in Timberline. All existing services will either need to be reused or abandoned at the main. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: The water service and meter for this project site will need to be sized based on the AWWA M22 manual design procedure. A sizing justification letter that includes demand calculations for maximum flows and estimated continuous flows will need to be provided as a part of the final submittal package for this project. Response: Noted. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: Please note that all City of Fort Collins Utility Customers are subject to City Code requirements for wastewater. These requirements include Section 26-306 Wastewater Discharge Permit Requirements and Section 26-332 Prohibitive Discharge Standards. A permit may be required depending on activities on the site; however, discharge standards apply to every customer, both large and small, regardless of what activities take place on the site. Please contact Industrial Pretreatment, (970)221-6900, to discuss these requirements and how they apply to this development. Response: Noted. 17 Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these requirements can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards Response: Noted. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 03/29/2017 03/29/2017: Development fees and water rights will be due at building permit. These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is issued. Information on fees can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investmen t-development-fees or contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416-4252 for questions on fees. Response: Noted. Department: Zoning Contact: Ryan Boehle, 970-416-2401, rboehle@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: All developments shall establish groves and belts of trees along all streets, and parking lots, and in all landscape area within 50 feet of all buildings or structures. Screening the parking lots and drives within the development with plant material will be critical along both the south and to the west sides of the development. Response: Most mature trees along street frontages will remain. Parking lot screening has been provided. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: Bicycle parking will need to be provided throughout the site. The warehouse will need to provide a minimum of 4 spaces for employees and the office area will need to provide 1 space for every 4000 sq. ft., 20% of which must be enclosed, and 80% must be fixed. Response: Bicycle parking has been provided. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: Parking will need to be sufficient for both employees and visitors in both the warehouse and office use. General office parking needs to meet the minimum 1space/1000 sq. ft. to the maximum 3spaces/1000 sq. ft. The Warehouse will need to provide parking to meet the .05/per employee to .75/employee as per LUC 3.2.2(K)(2)(a) Response: Parking tables have been provided. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: Handicap spaces shall be provided to the development depending how many total parking spaces are provided as per 3.2.2(5)(d). Regardless of the number of handicap spaces provided, at least one shall be designated as van accessible and must be 8' wide and have an adjoining 8' 18 wide access aisle. Response: Handicap parking spaces have been provided. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 03/27/2017 03/27/2017: Trash enclosures will be needed as per 3.2.5, The development shall provide adequate sized, conveniently placed trash and recycling enclosures. Design needs to include a separate walk in access separate to the main access. Response: Trash enclosure has been provided.