HomeMy WebLinkAboutCLEAN ENERGY COLLECTIVE RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN - Filed CS-COMMENT SHEETS - 2016-06-09Planning Response Letter to Round 1 Comments
Original comments are listed in plain font and responses are in ALL CAPS AND BOLD,
Riverside Community Solar Garden, PDP140013, Round Number 1
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970.224-6180, rmounoWcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08119/2014
08/19/2014: Landscaping is needed along all the fences that face or are viewable from Riverside
Avenue, with additional plantings necessary along the edges of the Phase 2-fencing that do not
directly face the river. It would also be beneficial to incorporate several different types of species
interspersed with one another or as clusters to avoid creating a monoculture.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Given the unique conditions of the site and the solar garden use, and requirements for
non-traditional landscaping (e.g. no trees), lets discuss submitting an alternative compliance request
to document these aspects and the alternatives proposed.
ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE REQUEST LETTER COMPETED AND SUBMITTED TO RYAN
MOUNCE FOR REVIEW.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: The site plan note that the location of the transformer and inverter equipment may
change leaves a lot of ambiguity. I'd like to pin down a definite location for this equipment as soon as
possible so this note can be removed, or add additional documentation that landscaping or
screening is required if this equipment is moved and will be visible from the public right-of-way.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Additional labels and clarifications are needed for the site plan:
• Please add a lot coverage table showing the total area (SF) of Phase 1, Phase 2 and the
remainder of the parcel.
• ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
• Please show the location of the remnant asphalt along the top of the river slope and add a note
whether this will be removed or remain.
• ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
• Please add a note that the building is to be demolished.
• ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
• Please add a label that the eastern fence is existing chain -link fencing with barbed wire for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
• The cover sheet will need signature blocks for Owner's Authorization and Direction of Planning
approval. Please let me know if you need examples or sample language.
• ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Clean Energy Collective, LLC - Riverside Solar Project - Response to view Comments
Q-eur� 1
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Doug Martine, 970-224-6162, dmartine@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/08/2014
08/08/2014: No comments.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/16/2014
09/16/2014: SECURITY GATES
I've included appropriate code language pertaining to the gate access to assist with the rest of your
site plan. The gate width is required to be 20' minimum which is what it appears to be on your plans.
A swinging gate with a simple padlock is satisfactory as long as we can cut it.
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.
COMPLETE - NOTED
Gates securing fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all 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.
COMPLETE - NOTED
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/15/2014
09/15/2014: This project seems unique and will need to describe/calculate the total disturbed area to
see if erosion control materials need to be submitted per City Design Standards. If the total disturbed
area is >10,000 sq-ft then Erosion Control material will need to be submitted and reviewed per City
Standards. If >1 acre then State stormwater construction permits will need to be pulled per State
Regs. Some concern about the longterm erosion impacts of storm water running off the Solar arrays
might cause sediment transportation from the site. How is this to be prevented / addressed? 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
DISTURBANCE AND EARTHWORK NOTED ON UTILITIES PLAN SET. SEPARATE
DRAINAGE PLAN SUBMITTED.
Contact: Mark Taylor, 970-416-2494, mtaylor@fcgov.com
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Topic: Floodplain
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/25/2014
08/25/2014: On the Site Plan, please show and label the Poudre River 100-year floodplain and
floodway boundaries.
COMPLETE
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/25/2014
08/25/2014: Since the site plan now may require paved entrance and a paved sidewalk system,.
conveyance needs to be documented and shown to meet City criteria as well as providing water
quality mitigation for the new impervious area.
FLOW WILL BE CONVEYED PER HISTORIC THROUGH CURB AND GUTTER IN WATER
RECLAMATION FACILITY DRIVE TO INLET. SEE NOTES ON PLAN SETS.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/19/2014
09/19/2014: Please provide standard asphalt paving for the access drive up to the security gate
where the grades are steep.
COMPLETE
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/19/2014
09/19/2014: Please provide the amended soil mix that is to be used in the bio-swale and show on
the landscape plan.
COMPLETE
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/19/2014
09/19/2014: Please revise the cross-section of the drive per discussions in the staff meeting
regarding forcing drainage to flow in the middle of the drive.
COMPLETE
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6688, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
09/15/2014: There is text that needs to be masked. See redlines.
08/14/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
CORRECTED
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 09/15/2014
09/15/2014: The lighter text shown will not scan or reproduce. Please darken it up. See redlines.
CORRECTED
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
09/15/2014: Please remove one of the "Of' in the sub -title. See redlines.
08/14/2014: Please add "City Of Fort Collins" to the sub -title on sheet 1. See redlines.
CORRECTED
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
09/15/2014: This has not been corrected. The abbreviated legal description from the County
Assessor is not acceptable. Please use a legal from a deed, and provide a copy of the deed used.
08/14/2014: The legal description on sheet 1 is not acceptable. We require an accurate verified
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description of the property.
CORRECTED
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
09/15/2014: There is text that needs to be masked. See redlines.
08/14/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
CORRECTED
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
09/15/2014: These still need to be cleaned up.
08/14/2014: Please improve the quality of the PV Array Racking System & Typical Mesh Fence
details. See redlines.
CORRECTED
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
09/15/2014: These have not been corrected.
08/14/2014: Please sharpen up the text in the Inverter Pad details. It is very pixelated and hard to
read. See redlines.
CORRECTED
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 09/15/2014
09/15/2014: Please improve the quality of the Owner Certification/Planning Approval signature
blocks. See redlines.
CORRECTED
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 09/15/2014
09/15/2014: The lighter text shown will not scan or reproduce. Please darken it up. See redlines.
CORRECTED
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 09/15/2014
09/15/2014: Please change the font style on the elevations. You can not read these. See redlines.
CORRECTED
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
09/16/2014: The trail is now shown at 10 ft, but it is unclear how the eastern end connects to the
sidewalk along Mulberry.
08/19/2014: Transportation Planning staff notes that the trail shown along the SW border of the
property needs to be 10 feet wide, a hard surface, and the eastern end needs to connect to the
existing sidewalk along Mulberry.
CORRECTED
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/16/2014
09/16/2014: The trail is shown to be construct'by others'. Will this be built at the same time as the
solar garden or at a later time? How is this envisioned to be built (and by whom) in the future?
CLEAN ENERGY COLLECTIVE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSTRUCTING THE
SIDEWALK/MULTIMODAL TRAIL, BUT FORT COLLINS UTILITIES WILL REIMBURSE CLEAN
ENERGY COLLECTIVE FOR THE DESIGN AND BUILD EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
TRAIL AS WELL AS THE LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR THE HABITAT BUFFER ZONE AREA.
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Michelle Zimmerman
Clean Energy Collective, LLC
3005 Center Green Drive, Suite 205
Boulder, CO 80301
RE: Riverside Community Solar Garden, PDP14OO13, Round Number 1
Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6760
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov. coWdevelopmentre view
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, Ryan Mounce, at 970-224-6186 or
rmounce@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970.224.6186, rmounce(a)fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014: Additional landscaping will be needed along the fence that will be visible from Riverside
Avenue for Phase 2. The proposed service berries are a great native choice for screening and
wildlife, but would suggest adding in additional species to avoid creating a monoculture.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Given the unique conditions of the site and the solar garden use, and requirements for
non-traditional landscaping (no trees), lets discuss submitting an alternative compliance request to
document these aspects and the alternatives proposed.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014: Additional landscaping or screening will be required if the inverter and transformer pads
are moved and will be visible from the public right-of-way. When will the ultimate locations for this
equipment be known?
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Comment Number: 4 Commer Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014: Additional details & labels are needed for the site plan:
along the to of the river bank be removed? If so lease dhow and
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add a label that this will be removed.
Is the existing structure going to be demolished? If so, please add a note that it will be removed.
Are you still tying the new fence into the existing chain link fence on the east? If so, please add a label
that the eastern fence is chain link and already exists.
The cover sheet will need signature blocks for Owner's AUthorization and Direction of Planning
approval. Please let me know if you need examples or sample language.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-221.6501, tsiegmund(&fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014: Please add the standard note to the site plan:
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
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014: Per the approved CDOT access control plan, a 10ft bike/pedestrian sidewalk is to be
installed along the Riverside frontage of the property. Current submittal is showing a future 6ft sidewalk
to be installed by others. Typically, development projects are required to build all public infrastructure
as part of the current project.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014: The new sidewalk along Riverside will need to extend to the southeast and connect to the
existing sidewalk along E Mulberry St. The sidewalk alignment will also need to extend to Mulberry St
ROW line. See redlines.
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014: The existing handicap ramp along E Mulberry St, adjacent to the site, does not comply
with current ADA standards. Replacement of the deficient ramp to current standards will need to be
completed with this project
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014: A grading plan may be necessary to determine the layout of the sidewalk along the
Riverside frontage of the property. Maximum cross slope on sidewalk is 2%. Are you planning on
sloping the sidewalk NE, away from the railroad tracks?
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014: Please add a type III barricade where the sidewalk ends at the NW property line.
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Comment Number: 7
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014: COFC Engineering and CDOT have concerns regarding the proposed access point off of
the COFC Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) driveway. The access needs to move north, out of
CDOT right-of-way. This will involve coordination with COFC WWTP. An access easement or letter
from the COFC WWTP will be needed to obtain access from a separate parcel.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Kate Rentschlar, 970.224.6086, krentschlar@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014:
Instead of the current drawing on the site/landscape plan, a top of bank line needs to be added for the
Poudre River and some style of hatching can be used to show existing vegetation. Both the line and
the hatching need to be labeled on the landscape/site plan.
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014:
The natural habitat buffer zone needs to be delineated and labeled on the site/landscaping plan.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014:
Please add the following statement to the notes on the site and landscape plans, and on any sheets
that show the habitat buffer: Please see Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code for allowable uses within
the buffer zone.
Comment Number: 9
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014:
Was an assessment ever performed to look at the possibility of removing the asphalt along the upper
bank?
Comment Number: 10
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014:
If the building is going to be demolished - please ensure the interior is surveyed prior to demolition to
make sure bats or owls are not utilizing the building.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014:
Please add a note to the landscape plan stating: The objective of the buffer zone is to protect the
ecological character of the natural habitat from the impacts of the activities associated with
development and should be maintained as a native landscape.
Comment Number: 5
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014:
Section 4.17(D)(1)(a) of the Land Use Code calls for a "continuous landscape buffer along the River.
To help meet this, additional native shrubs should be planted in a natural manner between the
development and the River.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014: Areas within the habitat buffer that are bare or disturbed will need to be re -seeded.
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Comment Number: 8
08119/2014: Species in the seed mixes need to be provided.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014:
Please show the distance between the fence and the top of bank where it is nearest.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Doug Martine, 970.224.6152, dmartine cgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
08/08/2014: No comments.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970.416.2418, wiamarque -,fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
08/19/2014: No comments.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221.6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1
08/14/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 2
08114/2014: There are text over text issues. See redlines.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Originated: 08/08/2014
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
08114/2014: Please add "City Of Fort Collins" to the sub -title on sheet 1. See redlines.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
08114/2014: Please remove the "0" (zeros) from the numbering in the index on sheet 1. See redlines.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
08114/2014: The legal description on sheet 1 is not acceptable. We require an accurate verified
description of the property.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
08114/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
08114/2014: Please improve the quality of the PV Array Racking System & Typical Mesh Fence
details. See redlines.
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Comment Number: 8
Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
08114/2014: Please sharpen up the text in the Inverter Pad details. It is very pixelated and hard to
read. See redlines.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221.6887, mwilkinsonAfcoov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014: Please coordinate with the engineering department and CDOT on the appropriate location
for the access drive to connect to the access drive for the treatment plant. It will likely need to be
outside CDOT ROW.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Transportation Planning staff notes that the trail shown along the SW border of the property
needs to be 10 feet wide, a hard surface, and the eastern end needs to connect to the existing
sidewalk along Mulberry.
Comment Number: 3
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014: Based on very limited additional traffic to be generated by the use, any requirement for a
traffic impact study is waived.
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Roger Buffington, 970.221.6854, rbuffington .fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08119/2014: A note on the landscape plan indicates that "Irrigation to be provided by existing
abandoned on -site irrigation system". Is an irrigation tap needed? What is the water source for this
system?
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Original comments are italicized and responses are in ALL CAPS AND BOLD.
The request is from Clean Energy Collective to construct a solar energy collection facility at 500 Riverside
Avenue (Parcel # 97124-00-907). The facility would consist of ground -mounted solar panels generating
333 kW with an additional potential phase of 192 kW for a 525 kW size array. The site is located in the
River Downtown Redevelopment (R-D-R) Zone District.
Comment Summary:
Department., Zoning
Contact: Gary Lopez, 970-416-2338, glopez@fcgov.com
1. Planning is presently writing and proposing regs. for solar fields which should address Zoning
concerns. See Ryan Mounce's Planning comments.
WE HAVE BEEN UPDATED ON SOLAR REGS AND ALL NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS WILL BE MET.
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffington@fcgov.com Department: Water -Wastewater
Engineering
1. There is an existing 4-inch water main between the points where Magnolia and Cowan intersect with
Riverside. In addition, there is a 10-inch sanitary sewer in Riverside southeast of the intersection
with Magnolia.
2. The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these
requirements can be found at: httP.11www.fcaov.com/standards
3. If water or sewer service is needed, there maybe credits available from the time the pickle factory
was located at this site.
NO WATER OR SEWER SERVICE IS NEEDED AND OTHER COMMENTS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Glen Schlueter, 970-224-6065, gschlueter@fcgov.com
1. Floodplain Comments: A small portion of this lot is located in the FEMA-regulatory Poudre River 100-
year floodplain, and the proposed project must satisfy all safety requirement of Chapter 10 of City
Code. A FEMA Flood Risk Map is attached. THE PROPOSED ARRAY IS NOT IN THE FLOODPLAIN.
2. The majority of this property is elevated 30 - 40 feet above the Poudre River, and is not located in any
portion of the floodplain. The proposal submitted for this review indicates that all development will
take place on the elevated part of the lot and not in the floodplain. As long as all development is
confined to that elevated portion of the lot that is not in the floodplain, there will be no floodplain
construction standards for development.
3. The Floodplain Administrator for the Poudre River Floodplain is Marsha Hilmes-Robinson;
970.224.6036, mhilmesrobinson@fcgov.com. Please contact her with any questions.
4. Development Review comments: The existing impervious area should be documented including the
area of the building recently removed from the site. This impervious area is grandfathered so can be
used to reduce or eliminate drainage fees should the project cause an increase in impervious area.
CEC MET ON SITE WITH MR. SCHLUETER TO DISCUSS STORMWATER CONCERNS REGARDING
INSTALLATION OF THE RACKING AND THE ACCESS ROAD AND ALL CONCERNS ARE BEING
ADDRESSED. ADDITIONAL IMPERVIOUS AREA WILL CONSIST OF A SHELTERED CONCRETE
Clean Energy Collective, LLC - Riverside Solar Project - Response to Conceptual Review Comments
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated; 08/20/2014
08/20/2014: At a future time, further notes or details may need to be added to the site and landscape
plan as we learn more about a potential Art in Public places component to the project.
CEC WILL WORK WITH FORT COLLINS TO ADDRESS THAT COMPONENT AT THAT TIME.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 9104221-6501, tologmund@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated; 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Please add the standard note to the site plan:
Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to oonstruction, as well as streets, sidewalks,
curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be
repladed or mstored to City of Fort Collins standattia at the Developer's expense prior to the
acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of
Occupancy,
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS,
Comment Numbers 2 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Per thW approved CDOT access control plan, a 10ft bike/pedestrian sidewalk is to be
installed along the Riverside frontage of the properly. Current submittal is showing a future 6ft
sidewalk to be installed by others. Typically, development projects are required to build all public
infrastructure as part of the current project.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: The new sidewalk along Riverside will need to extend to the southeast and connect to
the existing sidewalk along E Mulberry St. The sidewalk alignment will also need to extend to
Mulberry St ROW line, See redlines,
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014; The existing handicap ramp along 5 Mulberry St, adjacent to the site, does not comply
with current ADA standards. Replacement of the deficient ramp to current standards will need to be
completed with this project.
THE LEASE BOUNDARY DOES NOT EXTEND SOUTH TO MULBERRY STREET AND THE
PROPOSED PROJECT NOES NOT IMPACT, AFFECT, OR ADDRESS ANY RAMPS. NO
ACCESS WILL BE ALLOWED AS IT IS NOT A PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT OR SITE SO ADA
STANDARDS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT,
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: A grading plan may be necessary to determine the layout of the sidewalk along the
Riverside frontage of the property. Maximum cross slope on sidewalk is 2%. Are you planning on
sloping the sidewalk NE, away from the railroad tracks?
CONTACT FORT COLLINS UTILITIES FOR SPECIFICS ON ANY SIDEWALK OR TRAIL
CONSTRUCTION OR DEVELOPMENT PLANS. THIS PROJECT ALLOWS FOR AN ALIGNMENT,
BUT FUTURE SIDEWALK OR TRAIL WILL BE COMPLETED BY FORT COLLINS UTILITIES.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Please add a type III barricade where the sidewalk ends at the NW property line.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Clean Energy Collective, LLC - Riverside Solar Project - Response to Conceptual Comments
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EQUIPMENT PAD AND WILL NOT IMPACT DRAINAGE OR STORMWATER ON THE SITE. THE ACCESS
DRIVE WILL BE GRAVEL OR UNPAVED AND LESS THAN 150'.
5. A drainage letter should be sufficient to document the existing and proposed drainage patterns. The
drainage letter needs to address the four -step process for selecting structural BMPs. Also if water
quality features are being built onsite standard operating procedures (SOPS) must be prepared for
each of the BMPs being used. They must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in
Colorado. DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL LETTER IS ATTACHED SEPARATELY.
6. There is no indication that the land will be disturbed but if it will be there will need to be a grading
plan prepared by a PE. There isn't an indication of the proposed surface treatment of the land. Is it
to be reseeded? THERE IS NOT A GRADING PLAN FOR THE SITE. MINIMAL TRENCHING WILL OCCUR
BY UTILITIES TO THEIR TRANSFORMER AND BETWEEN ROWS AND TO THE EQUIPMENT PAD FOR
THE SOLAR ARRAY; ALL SPOILS WILL BE RETURNED AFTER WIRE IS BURRIED. SURFACE TREATMENT
WILL BE AGREED UPON WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND WILL CONSIST
OF REVEGETATION. MOWING OR MECHANICAL CUTTING WILL OCCUR ON THE SITE AS NEEDED TO
AVOID SHADING FROM TALL GRASSES.
7. If the solar panels are to be pole mounted with no concrete pad below them the site drainage should
be similar to the existing condition. There may be a slight increase in impervious area with the
control or electric transformer boxes. Also some of the drawings submitted show additional
buildings on the site. The "Looking West" rendering more clearly shows an additional structure that
the others. The panels may produce a possible erosion concern below the bottom edge similar to a
roof line without gutters. This should be addressed in some way. I believe there is at least one
concentrated drainage outfall draining toward the river that flows through the sewage treatment
plant. That outfall and any others will need stabilization and if any new ones are proposed as part of
the grading plan, an offsite drainage easement would be required. DISCUSSED DURING SITE VISIT
AND ALLEVIATED CONCERNS WITH PANEL EDGE RUNOFF.
8. The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $7,817/acre ($0.1795 sq. ft.) for new impervious
area over 350 sq.-ft., and there is a $1,045.00/acre ($0.024/sq. ft.) 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 on the City's web site at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-development-
fees or contact Jean Pakech at 221- 6375 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.
9. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Cache la Poudre River
Master 9. Drainageway Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual.
Department: Historical Preservation
Contact: Josh Weinberg, 970-221-6206, jweinberg@fcgov.com
The remaining building on the site was determined not individually eligible for designation as a Fort
Collins Landmark per the process outlined in Municipal Code Section 14-72. Therefore, there is no further
Historic Preservation review of its demolition.
Department: Fire Authority
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
1. FIRE LANES
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The fire code requires a fire lane be provided to within 150' of the remaining portion of the old pickle
plant building. Should the building remain as part of the final site plan, its intended use and/or
contents would influence how the code would be applied to this site. Further discussion is
recommended. FIRE LANE DISTANCE, TURNING RADII, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS WERE
DISCUSSED IN A MEETING WITH CEC AND MR. LYNXWILER AND ARE BEING MET.
061FC 503.1.1: Fire Lanes shall be provided to within 150' of all portions of the building, as measured
by on approved route around the exterior of the building. When fire lanes cannot be provided, the
fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet if the building is equipped
throughout with an approved, automatic fire -sprinkler system.
2. 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. A turnaround within the Solar Energy Facility would be needed. > When a
turnaround is required, the required turning radii of afire 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 signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. 2006 International Fire Code 503.2.3, 503.2.4,
503.2.5, 503.3, 503.4 and Appendix D; FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006 and Local Amendments. ADDRESSED.
3. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS
The Poudre Fire Authority is poised to adopt the 20121FC and as such, the installation of SPV systems
shall be required to comply with the 2012 edition. 121FC 605.11: Solar photovoltaic power systems
shall be installed in accordance with Sections 605.11.1 through 605.11.4, the International Building
Code and NFPA 70. A clear brush -free area of 10 feet shall be required for ground -mounted
photovoltaic arrays. IFC AND OTHER CODE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ADDRESSED AND MET.
4. PREMISE IDENTIFICATION
While the preliminary address is shown as 500 Riverside Ave., the point of access to the site suggests
the property should be addressed off of Mulberry. Further discussion will determine address details
including how and where the address is posted. ADDRESS MAY NEED TO CHANGE TO MULBERRY IF
ACCESS FOR FIRE IS OFF MULBERRY. ADDRESS NUMBERS WILL BE POSTED AT THE ACCESS DRIVE.
061FC 505.1: New and existing buildings shall be plainly identified. Address numbers shall be visible
from the street fronting the property, plainly visible, and posted with a minimum of six-inch numerals
on a contrasting background.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Kate Rentschlar, 970-224-6086, krentschlar@fcgov.com
1. An Ecological Characterization Study is required by Section 3.4.1 (D)(1) as the site is within 500 feet
of a known natural habitat (Poudre River). COMPLETED BY CEDAR CREEK ASSOCIATED, INC. AND
SUBMITTED ON 6/27/2014.
2. Projects in the River Downtown Redevelopment District are required to establish, preserve or
improve a continuous landscape buffer along the River as an integral part of a transition between
development and the River" as per Section 4.17(D)(1)(a) of the Land Use Code. On this site we would
like to see the removal of the pavement that runs along the trees on the river and native plantings
between the river and the northern fence line. PLANTINGS WILL BE AGREED UPON BY CEC AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AS A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. REMOVAL OF ASPHALT MAY OR
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MAY NOT BE ADVISABLE DUE TO BANK STABILIZATION CONCERNS AS WELL AS DISTANCE OF
LEASED PREMISE FROM NORTH END OF SITE.
3. If the new solar regulations are approved, and landscaping is required to screen the facility from
major roads, glare or heat build-up, then the landscaping should consist of native plantings in
accordance with Section 3.4.1(1)(1) which requires projects within the vicinity of the Poudre River to
"be designed to complement the visual context of the natural habitat. "ANY LANDSCAPING WILL BE
APPROVED AND AGREED UPON WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
4. The Land Use Code requires that whenever a project abuts a Natural Area, then compatibility with
and reasonable public access to that Natural Area is required. Please ensure your ECS addresses this
code requirement, see Section 3.4.1(L) and (M) for more information. SEE ECS.
5. The applicant should make note of Article 3.2.1(C) that requires developments to submit plans that
"...(4) protects significant trees, natural systems, and habitat." Note that a significant tree is defined
as a tree having DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) of six inches or more. A review of the trees shall be
conducted with Tim Buchanan, City Forester (221-6361) to determine the status of the significant
existing trees and any preservation or mitigation requirements as the result of the proposed
development impacts. CEC MET WITH THE CITY FORESTER AND WE HAVE ATTACHED A TREE
INVENTORY TABLE AND MAP INDICATING REMOVAL OF ONE TREE FOR SITE ACCESS AND CANOPY
ELEVATION (PRUNING OR LIMING). MITIGATION TREES ALONG THE EXISTING SHORT WOODEN
FENCE IS INDICATED ON THE LANDSCAPE PLAN AS WELL. ALL PRUNING OR REMOVAL SHALL BE
PERFORMED BY A LICENSED ARBORIST WITH THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS.
yneortment: Engineering
tact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenberger@fcgov.com Development Review
Lorimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit.
lease contact Matt Baker at 224-6108 if you have any questions. FEES WILL BE DISCUSSED AND
COORDINATED THROUGH RYAN MOUNCE IN PLANNING.
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.fcaov.comlenaineerina/dev-
review.php SEE NOTE ABOVE
3. 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. NOTED AND WILL BE ADDRESSED IF NECESSARY.
4. Please contact the City's Traffic Engineer, Joe Olson (224-6062) to schedule a scoping meeting and A
determine if a traffic study is needed for this project. In addition, please contact Transportation
Planning for their requirements as well. MARTINA WILKINSON WAS CONTACTED AND SENT AN
EMAIL SAYING NO TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY WAS NEEDED FOR THIS PROJECT.
5. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Lorimer County Urban
Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at:
http•llwww larimer.oralengineeringlGMARdStdslUrbonSt.htm
6. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary for this
project. WORK IS UNDERWAY WITH REAL ESTATE AND WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY TO OBTAIN
AN AGREED UPON ACCESS EASEMENT AT THE SOUTH END OF THE PROJECT.
7. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is
finalized. CEC IS WORKING WITH DOUG MARTINE ON UTILITY NEEDS AND INTERCONNECTION.
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8. This site is adjacent to CDOT roadway and all access to the site is governed by an access control plan.
The access control plan doesn't show where access to the site will occur, but per prior discussions
with CDOT access would likely be allowed off of the Mulberry Frontage since it is unlikely that an
agreement with the Railroad for a crossing out to Riverside would occur. Plans will be routed to
CDOT for review and approval and the applicant may need to obtain access. CDOT HAS BEEN
CONTACTED AND THEY HAVE INDICATED WE DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT.
9. In accordance with the approved access control plan, a 10 foot bike and pedestrian trail is to be
installed on the north side of the railroad tracks on this property. This is will serve as the sidewalk
along this portion of Riverside since a sidewalk cannot be placed between the back of the curb and
the railroad tracks due to the close proximity of the tracks to the street. This trail will need to be
constructed with the property and an access easement provided for this sidewalk. THE SIDEWALK
PROJECT WILL BE TAKEN ON AS A FUTURE PROJECT BY FORT COLLINS UTILITIES. A TRAIL
ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN ALLOCATED ON THE SITE PLAN FOR THE PROJECT.
10. A Development Construction Permit will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site.
Department. Electric Engineering
Contact: Justin Fields, 970-224-6150, jfields@fcgov.com
1. Electric development and system modification will apply. Contact Light and Power Engineering, 970-
22E-6700, for an estimate of these charges. CEC IS WORKING WITH DOUG MARTINE IN UTILITIES
FOR COORDINATION AND COSTS TO SET THE NECESSARY TRANSFORMER.
Current Planning
Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970-224-6186, rmounce@fcgov.com
1. Fort Collins is currently crafting new solar energy system Land Use Code standards. These standards
are yet to be formally adopted and still require a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Boad
and approval by City Council. The standards listed below are subject to change. NEW SOLAR REGS
HAVE BEEN ADOPTED AND COMMUNICATED WITH CEC.
2. At 3.58ac, the solar energy system would be classified as a Medium -Scale Solar Energy System,
subject to Administrative (Type 1) review in the River Downtown Redevelopment (R-D-R) Zone Dist.
3. To the extent reasonably feasible, building and accessory structure materials, textures and colors
should complement and blend into the nearby area and existing environment. NOTED AND
INVERTER/EQUIPMENT SHELTER WILL BE DESIGNED TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS.
4. The perimeter fencing should have a maximum height of 7 feet. The fencing should include knox
boxes and keys for emergency personnel access and appropriate warning signage should be placed
along the perimeter and at the entrance. FENCE DESIGN IS UNDER DISCUSSION WITH PLANNING
AND CEC TO MEET DESIRED AESTHETICS, COLOR, ALLOWANCES FOR TRAIL ALIGNMENT,
ACCOMDATIONS FOR ART IN PUBLIC PLACES IF NEEDED, ETC.
5. Perimeter fencing along Riverside Avenue and Mulberry Street should also be made visually
interesting with additional landscaping, varied alignments or integrating architectural elements.
Fencing and landscape screening will also play an important part in reducing potential impacts of
glare and heat build-up on adjacent properties. SEE NOTE ABOVE.
6. As the proposal progresses, we can also work with Art in Public Places to incorporate public art and
design into aspects of the project given the site's location as a gateway feature to the community
and downtown. SPACE WILL BE ALLOCATED FOR ART IN PUBLIC PLACES AS SOON AS FEEDBACK IS
OBTAINED FROM ELLEN MARTIN IN THAT OFFICE.
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te; high saline soils are likely present
7. Consider the current environmental quality I'BEEN ASSESSED AND ARE ATTACHED even the
past use as a pickle plant. SOIL CONDITIONS HAVE
SEPARATELY TO THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SUBMITTAL.
8. The lot will also need to be platted as part of the development review CEC IS WORKING
WITH REAL ESTATE FOR A SUBDIVISION PLAN AND ACCESS EASEMENT
9. TRAFFIC OPERATIONS: Please contact Word
ANDscuss traDOES NOfT ic HAVE ANY
aspects of
the project. MARTINA WILKINSON IN TRAFFIC HAS BEEN CONTACTED
REQUIREMENTS.
10. TRAFFIC OPERATIONS: Applicant should contact Gloria Hice-Idler at 970-350-2198, regarding the
access point on Mulberry as it is a state highway. GLORIA SAYS NO ACCESS PERMIT IS NEEDED.
11. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 1 review and public hearing, the decision
maker for Type 1 hearings is an Administrative Hearing Officer. The applicant for this development
request is not required to hold a neighborhood meeting for a Type 1 hearing, but if you would like to
have one to notify your neighbors of the proposal, please let me know and 1 can help you in setting a
date, time and location for a meeting. Neighborhood Meetings are a great way to get public
feedback and avoid potential hiccups that may occur later in the review process. NEIGHBORHOOD
MEETING WAS HELD ON 7.8.14. CONCERNS WERE DISCUSSED AT THE MEETING AND FOLLOW UP
CONCERNS THAT NEED TO BE ADESSED ALIGNM NT ARTFIN PUBLIC PLACES, AND OTHER COMMENTS
THE PLANNING DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
INCLUDE FENCING DESIGN
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CAPTURED IN THE MINUTES FROM THE MEETING.
12. Please see the Development Review Guide at www.fcgov.com/drg. This online guide features a color
coded flowchart with comprehensive, easy to read information on each step in the process. This
guide includes links to just about every resource you need during development review.
13. This development proposal will be subject to all applicable standards of the Fort Collins land Use
Code (LUC), including Article 3 General Development Standards. The entire LUC is available for your
review on the web at http //www colocode com/ftcollins/landuseZbeain.htm.
14. If this proposal is unable to satisfy any of the requirements set forth in the LUC, a Modification of
Standard Request will need to be submitted with your formal development proposal. Please see
Section 2.8.2 of the LUC for more information on criteria to apply for a Modification of Standard.
15. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at:
http //www fcgov com/developmentr?view/applications. h .
16. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule that is available in the
Community Development and Neighborhood Services office. The fees are due at the time of
submittal of the required documents for the appropriate development review process by City staff
and affected outside reviewing agencies. Also, the required Transportation Development Review Fee
must be paid at time of submittal. THE HOUSE BILL 11-1199 CONCERNING LIMITS ON FEES FOR THE
APPROVAL OF INSTALLATION OF SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES. THE BILL STATES THAT A MUNICIPALITY
INSTALL AN ACTIVE
SHALL NOT CHARGE PERMIT, PLAN REVIEW, OR OTHER FEES THAT ONE THOUSAND DOLLARSOFOR A NONRESIDENTIAL
ELECTRIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM
APPLICATION.
17. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with Commubity
Development and Neighborhood Services at (970)221-6750.
18. Save the Poudre has requested to be contacted whenever a project is proposed within 800' of the
Poudre River. Please add thefollowing s,
Wockner, PO Box 20, Fort Co CO 80522-0020. SAVE THE POUDRE WAS CONTACTED VIA PHONE
AND EMAIL AND ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS WERE DISCUSSED.
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Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: COFC Engineering and CDOT have concerns regarding the proposed access point off
of the COFC Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) driveway. The access needs to move north, out
of CDOT right-of-way. This will involve coordination with COFC WWTP. An access easement or
letter from the COFC WWTP will be needed to obtain access from a separate parcel.
COMMUNICATION WITH THE WWTP IS UNDERWAY. IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED THAT AN
EASEMENT WILL NOT BE REQUIRED, BUT RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENTS WILL BE
ESTABLISHED.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Kate Rentschler, 970-224.6086, krentschlor@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014:
Instead of the current drawing on the site/landscape plan, a top of bank line needs to be added for
the Poudre River and some style of hatching can be used to show existing vegetation. Both the line
and the hatching need to be labeled on the landscape/site plan.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: The natural habitat buffer zone needs to be delineated and labeled on the
site/landscaping plan.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Please add the following statement to the notes on the site and landscape plans, and on
any sheets that show the habitat buffer: Please see Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code for
allowable uses within the buffer zone.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Was an assessment ever performed to look at the possibility of removing the asphalt
along the upper bank?
SEE ENGINEER'S LETTER FROM AUGUST 29, 2014 REGARDING THE SOUTH BANK
CONDITIONS INSPECTIONS REPORT FOR THE SOUTH BANK AT THE 500 RIVERSIDE AVE
SITE.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: If the building is going to be demolished - please ensure the interior is surveyed prior to
demolition to make sure bats or owls are not utilizing the building.
BEING MANAGED BY FORT COLLINS AS THE LEAD ENTITY DOING THE BUILDING
REMOVAL.
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Please add a note to the landscape plan stating: The objective of the buffer zone is to
protect the ecological character of the natural habitat from the Impacts of the activities associated
with development and should be maintained as a native landscape.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
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Comment Numbers 6 Comment Originated: 08/10/2014
08/19/2014: Section 4.17(D)(1)(a) of the Land Use Code calls for a "continuous landscape buffer
along the River". To help meet this, additional native shrubs should be planted in a natural manner
between the development and the River.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/10/2014
08/19/2014: Areas within the habitat buffer that are bare or disturbed will need to be re -seeded.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENT'S.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated, 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Species in the seed mixes need to be provided.
ADDRESSED IN SECtOND SUBMITTAL D OCUMeNTA,
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/1912014
08119/2014: please show the distance between the fence and the top of bank where it is nearest.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS:
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 910-221.6861, tbuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape plans
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/20/2014
08/20/2014: The second site meeting with the applicant indicated that the entry drive would be
revised and not cross CDOT right of way. The new route presented appears to have very small tree
impact, but will need to be reviewed at next round of review.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated. 08/2012014
08/20/2014: Along Riverside wide grouping of Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry are shown. Consider
using the native chokecherry or another native drought tolerant shrub in place of the A.B.
Serviceberry as the native choke cherry has much better xeric adaptation. A substantial water
berm/basin around these plants would help for establishment. Please provide landscape note that
describes how these plants will be irrigated to establishment.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS,
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Doug Martine, 970-224-6162, dmartine@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/08/2014
08/08/2014: No comments.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwilera@poudre4ire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: FIRE ACCESS
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Poudre Fire Authority is working with the project team to resolve fire access needs to the site,
Further comments are withheld pending site plan redesign.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416.2418, wismarquoWcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014; No comments.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970.2214588, JcountyQfcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plane
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/1412014
08/14/2014: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS,
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated; 08/14/2014
08/14/2014: There are text over text issues. See redlines.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
08/14/2014: Please add "City Of Fort Collins" to the sub -title on shoot 1. See redlines.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL. DOCUMENTS.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
08/1412014: Please remove the "0" (zeros) from the numbering in the index on sheet 1. See redlines.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
08/14/2014: The legal description on sheet 1 is not acceptable. We require an accurate verified
description of the property.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
08/14/2014: There are line over text Issues. See redlines.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
08/14/2014: Please improve the quality of the PV Array Racking System 6 Typical Mesh Fence
details. See redlines.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/14/2014
08/14/2014: Please sharpen up the text in the Inverter Pad details. It is very pixelated and hard to
read. See redlines.
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
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Department., Trade Operation
Contact; Martina Wilkinson, 8704214887, rnwilklneah@fcgov,corn
Topic: General
Comment Number I Comment Originatedi, 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: please coordinate with the engineering department and DDOT on the appropriate
location for the access drive to connect to the access drive for the treatment plant. It will likely need
to be outside CDOT ROW
ADDRESSED IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS,
Comment Number 2 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014' TrahtpOrtaflon Planning stoff rotes thAt the trail shown Along the $W border of the
property needs to be 10 feet wide; a hard surface, and the eastern end needs to connect to the
existing sidewalk along Mulberry:
ADDR98860 IN SECOND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
Comment Nuimbor I Comment originated: 08/ 1€12014
08/19/ 01# used on very limited additional tree to be generatod by the use, any requirement for
a traffic impact study is waived,
Deportment, tl ater=HkMestewater Engineering
Contact., Roger gluitfington; 070g 21-48 , rbiuffington f`gov.Com
Topic: Landseape plans
Comment Number: I Comment originated', 08/19/2014
08110/2014; A note on the iendsoape plan indicates that"Irrigation to be provided by existing
abandoned on-aite irrigation system is an irrigation top hoi Wed? What is the water source for this
systeml
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Comment Summary:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970-224-6186, rmounce@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
09/16/2014: The landscaping provided along the fence should still be varied with several types of
species to avoid creating a monoculture and to add depth and variety to the overall field of view. A
prior suggestion was to replace some of the serviceberry with chokecherries.
ADDED MORE CHOKECHERRIES AND REPLACED SERVICE BERRY
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/20/2014
08/20/2014: At the final plan stage, further notes or details may need to be added to the site and
landscape plan as we learn more about a potential Art in Public Places component to the project.
NOTED
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/16/2014
09/16/2014: In addition to the scattered site plan notes, we may wish to a table summarizing the
public improvements to be installed, the responsible entity, and the timeline or phasing of each
improvement. We will continue to discuss this item internally for possible implementation at the Final
Plan stage or in the development agreement.
TO BE INCLUDED IN EITHER FINAL PLAN SET OR AS A SEPARATE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT PER RYAN MOUNCE EMAIL CORRESPONDANCE FROM 10.1.14.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/16/2014
09/16/2014: Other general planning sheet typos/fixes:
- Sheet 2, General Note 2: change "places" to "placed."
- Sheets 1, 2 & 4: Please change the wording from "planning development boundary" to "project
development boundary" and expand this area to include all of the main parcel and those other areas
outside the main parcel where improvements will be included.
- Sheet 3: The fencing detail should be updated to reflect the split -rail style of fencing, rather than the
game fence. Wherever possible, lines drawings should be substituted for photos in the detail
sections as these typically do not record well from mylar sheets at low resolutions.
- Sheet 4: In the plant schedule 3 chokecherry's are shown to be planted, but I don't see their
location or symbols on the landscape plan. Can we double-check on this?
- Sheet 4: There is a hatching artifact partially obscuring the tree auger clearance table.
ALL EDITS UNDER COMMENT 7 HAVE BEEN COMPLETED
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-221-6601, teegmund@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Please add the standard note to the site plan:
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
REPLACED NOTE 6 WITH THIS LANGUAGE
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
09/17/2014: Please depict the new handicap ramp on the site plan
COMPLETE
08/19/2014: The existing handicap ramp along E Mulberry St, adjacent to the site, does not comply
with current ADA standards. Replacement of the deficient ramp to current standards will need to be
completed with this project
COMPLETE
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/17/2014
09/17/2014: Please add the standard city signature block to the plan and details sheet.
COVER SHEET ONLY — COMPLETE
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 09/19/2014
09/19/2014: Please separate the planning documents (site plan, landscape plan, etc.) from the utility
plan documents (sheet 5, site details, etc.). The all-weather access drive plan, profile and detail
need to be removed from the site plan and incorporated into the utility plan docs. Please add a cover
sheet for the utility plan (sheet 5) and a general notes sheet. Please contact me to discuss
TWO SETS OF PLANS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED: PLAN SET AND UTILITY SET
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 09/19/2014
09/19/2014: An alignment will needed for the sidewalk along Riverside.
COMPLETE — SEE UTILITY PLAN SET
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 09/19/2014
09/19/2014: The minimum standard for a public sidewalk is 6 inches thick. The multimodal path
cross section shows 4 inches. Please revise.
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Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 09/19/2014
09/19/2014: The access ramp detail on sheet 5 is blurry and will not scan well when the plans are
recorded. I can provide a pdf of the detail if needed.
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Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 09/19/2014
09/19/2014: A development agreement and letter of understanding for the sidewalk will need to be
executed at final, prior to approval of the project.
TO BE COMPLETED AT FINAL SUBMITTAL OR AS A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Kate Rentschlar, 970-224-6086, kentschlar@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Was an assessment ever performed to look at the possibility of removing the asphalt
along the upper bank?
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Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: If the building is going to be demolished - please ensure the interior is surveyed prior to
demolition to make sure bats or owls are not utilizing the building.
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Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
09/17/2014: We are meeting with City staff on Friday to determine how to meet this Code section.
RECEIVED NOTES AND MADE CHANGES TO PLAN SET
08/19/2014: Section 4.17(D)(1)(a) of the Land Use Code calls for a "continuous landscape buffer
along the River". To help meet this, additional native shrubs should be planted in a natural manner
between the development and the River.
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Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Areas within the habitat buffer that are bare or disturbed will need to be re -seeded.
ADDED NOTE TO LANDSCAPE PLAN
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/19/2014
08/19/2014: Species in the seed mixes need to be provided.
SEED MIX PROVIDED BY KATE. NATIVE SEED MIX SEE LEGEND
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/20/2014
08/20/2014: Along Riverside wide grouping of Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry are shown. Consider
using theMnative chokecherry or another native drought tolerant shrub in place of the A.B.
Serviceberry as the native choke cherry has much better xeric adaptation. A substantial water
berm/basin around these plants would help for establishment. Please provide landscape note that
describes how these plants will be irrigated to establishment.
ADDED CHOKECHERRIES
08/20/2014: Along Riverside wide grouping of Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry are shown. Consider
using the native chokecherry or another native drought tolerant shrub in place of the A.B.
Serviceberry as the native choke cherry has much better xeric adaptation. A substantial water
berm/basin around these plants would help for establishment. Please provide landscape note that
describes how these plants will be irrigated to establishment.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/19/2014
09/19/2014: Forestry recommends that native chokecherry be used in place of the Autumn Brilliance
Serviceberry. Please change Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry to native chokecherry as the latter is
much more adapted to xeric conditions.
The planting detail should show the 3 inch to 5 inch water saucer around the individual plants.
Please show in the planting detail the distance between the concrete sidewalk and center of plant as
5 feet instead of 2 feet minimum to allow for the potential 10 foot spread of chokecherry. Remove
reference to juniper in the shrub planting detail.
Please add additional information to general note number 1 that says in effect the following. All
shrubs and trees shall be hand watered to establishment for a minimum of three years. The
frequency and amount of irrigation water applied shall following the recommendations of a qualified
landscape horticulturist. The qualified horticulturist shall make inspections of trees and shrubs during
the three year establishment period and may advise increased irrigation frequency or extra years of
irrigation to ensure establishment.
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