Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROSPECT SPORTS CLUB - PDP230009 - CORRESPONDENCE - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS 1 Community Development Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6689 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com June 6, 2023 Response to Comments June 03, 2022 Rebecca Spears RB+B Architects, Inc. 315 East Mountain Ave. Suite 100 Fort Collins, CO 80524 Re: Prospect Sports – Limited Indoor Recreation Facility Description of project: This is a request for the development of an indoor basketball/volleyball facility at 1601 Sharp Point Dr. (Parcel # 8720212005). The applicant is requesting to build a 3-court basketball venue. This venue will rent courts for youth and adult league practice, games and occasional tournaments. It is not intended for other uses classified as assembly. It may contain a partial mezzanine. Access is taken from a shared access drive on Sharp Point Dr. to the east. The site is directly south of E Prospect Rd and approximately 0.40 miles east of S Timberline Rd. The property is within the Employment District (E) zone district and is subject to Planning & Zoning Commission (Type 2) Review. Please see the following summary of comments regarding Prospect Sports – Limited Indoor Recreation Facility. The comments offered informally by staff during the Conceptual Review will assist you in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. If you have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, please contact your Development Review Coordinator, Tenae Beane via phone at 970-224-6119 or via email at tbeane@fcgov.com. Comment Summary Development Review Coordinator Contact: Tenae Beane, 970-224-6119, tbeane@fcgov.com 1. I will be your primary point of contact throughout the development review and permitting process. If you have any questions, need additional meetings with the project reviewers, or need assistance throughout the process, please let me know and I can assist you and your team. Please include me in all email correspondence with other reviewers and keep me 2 informed of any phone conversations. Thank you! 2. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 2 (Planning and Zoning Board) review and public hearing with Addition of Permitted Use (APU). See Planning Comments for more details. The applicant for this development request is required to hold a neighborhood information meeting prior to formal submittal of the proposal. Neighborhood meetings offer an informal way to get feedback from your surrounding neighbors and discover any potential hiccups prior to the formal hearing. Please contact me, at 221-6750, to assist you in setting a date, time, and location. I and possibly other City staff, would be present to facilitate the meeting. Response: (BHA) A neighborhood meeting was held on Thursday January 12, 2023. 3. I will provide you a roadmap specific to your development review project, helping to identify each step of the process. For more detailed process information, 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. 4. I will provide a Project Submittal Checklist to assist in your submittal preparation. Please use the checklist in conjunction with this comment letter and the Submittal Requirements located at: http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php. If you have questions regarding items in the checklist, or the applicability of an item to your project, please reach out to me. 5. As part of your submittal you will respond to the comments provided in this letter. This letter is provided to you in Microsoft Word format. Please use this document to insert responses to each comment for your submittal, using a different font color. When replying to the comment letter please be detailed in your responses, as all comments should be thoroughly addressed. Provide reference to specific project plans or explanations of why comments have not been addressed, when applicable. Response: (BHA) Responses to comments are included in this document in blue. Items marked ‘Information’ are indicated in grey and do not have responses. 6. Please follow the Electronic Submittal Requirements and File Naming Standards found at https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/files/electronic submittal requirements and file naming standards_v1_8 1 19.pdf?1566857888. File names should begin with the file type, followed by the project information, and round number. Example: UTILITY PLANS_PROJECT NAME_PDP_Rd2.pdf File type acronyms may be appropriate to avoid extremely long file names. Example: TIS for Traffic Impact Study, ECS for Ecological Characterization Study. Reach out to me if you would like a list of suggested names. *Please disregard any references to paper copies, flash drives, or CDs. Response: (BHA) Noted and submitted files are intended to meet these standards. 7. All plans should be saved as optimized/flattened PDFs to reduce file size and remove layers. Per the Electronic Submittal Requirements AutoCAD SHX attributes need to be removed from the PDF’s. AutoCAD turns drawing text into comments that appear in the PDF plan set, and these must be removed prior to submittal as they can cause issues with the PDF file. The default setting is "1" ("on") in AutoCAD. To change the setting and remove this feature, type "EPDFSHX" (version 2016.1) or “PDFSHX (version 2017 and newer) in the command line and enter "0". Read this article at Autodesk.com for more tips on this topic: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Drawing- 3 text-appears-as-Comments-in-a-PDF-created-by-AutoCAD.html Response: (BHA) Noted and submitted files are intended to meet these standards. 8. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/fees.php. I will provide estimated fees, which are due at time of project submittal for formal review. This is an estimate of the initial fees to begin the development review process based on your Conceptual Review Application. As noted in the comments, there are additional fees required by other departments, and additional fees at the time of building permit. The City of Fort Collins fee schedule is subject to change – please confirm these estimates before submitting. If you have any questions about fees, please reach out to me. Response: (BHA) Thank you. 9. Payments can be made by check or credit card. If paying by check, make payable to City of Fort Collins. This is accepted at the Development Review Center, 281 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524 by mail or can be placed in the blue drop box located at the west side of the building. Please mark it to my attention and reference the project it is associated with. If paying by credit card, I can process the payment over the phone with you. Credit card payments include a convenience fee of 2% + $0.25 added to all payments under $2,500.00, and 2.75% added to all payments over $2,500.00. Response: (BHA) Owner will follow our submittal with payment of application fees. 10. Submittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being the cut-off for routing the same week. Upon initial submittal, your project will be subject to a completeness review. Staff has until noon that Friday to determine if the project contains all required checklist items and is sufficient for a round of review. If complete, a formal Letter of Acceptance will be emailed to you and the project would be officially routed with its initial round of review, followed by a formal meeting. As you are preparing to submit your formal plans, please notify me with an anticipated submittal date. Applications and plans are submitted electronically to me by email or secured file sharing applications. Pre-submittal meetings can be beneficial to ensure you have everything for a complete submittal. Please reach out and I will assist in those arrangements. 11. Upon the scheduling of a Neighborhood Meeting, or initial review of the formal Development Review Application, a Development Review sign will be posted on the property. This sign will be posted through the final decision and appeal process. A request for the removal of signs will be made by the Development Review Coordinators at the appropriate time. 12. TEMPORARY SERVICE CHANGES - CITY OF FORT COLLINS DEVELOPMENT REVIEW In order to continue providing thorough reviews and giving every project the attention it deserves, the City of Fort Collins is implementing temporary changes in how we serve our development customers. As you may be aware, we are experiencing staff shortages in a number of key departments, which has begun to impact the timeliness of our reviews. We recognize that development and construction play a critical role in our community’s vibrancy and economic recovery, and we have been exploring options for mitigating impacts to our customers. As a result, we will be making some temporary service changes. Beginning Monday May 10, 2021, one additional week of review time will be added to all 1st and 2nd round submittals (increase from 3 weeks to 4 weeks). 13. Once your project has been formally reviewed by the City and you have received comments, please resubmit within 180 days, approximately 6 months, to avoid the expiration of your project (LUC 2.211 Lapse, Rounds of Review). 4 Planning Services Contact: Clark Mapes, 970-221-6225, cmapes@fcgov.com 1. Re: building height question: there is a code standard that limits the height of a story to 25'. A Modification of the Standard would be required, and staff would support that as a simple matter based on the 4-story height limit in the Employment zone district. The 30' building would seem to be "as good as" a building with a 25-foot story, and also be nominal and inconsequential when considered from the perspective of the whole development plan. Response: (BHA) A standalone Modification of Standards was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 18, 2023. The approved modification allows a building height of 40’ maximum. The submitted PDP complies with this approved modification. 2. The use is not listed as a permitted use in the Employment zone district. The way to enable this is to include the 'Addition of a Permitted Use' in the plan. That provision is Section 1.3.4 in the Land Use Code. I can discuss this with you as is helpful. As mentioned at the meeting, staff would support the APU. Response: (BHA) An APU request is included with this application. 3. The parking at the corner would require a Modification of a standard that requires buildings to be placed at street corners, without parking between the building and the streets. Staff would also support this based on the logical extension of the existing parking; the facility being destination that is a low pedestrian-generating land use; and the context of the district generally. Response: (BHA) A standalone Modification of Standards was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 18, 2023. The approved modification allows the building to be located outside of the Build-To Lines in Section 3.5.3(C)(2). The submitted PDP complies with this approved modification. 4. Engineering can confirm that the access in fact NEEDS to be shared with Advanced Energy next door if at all possible. For Tuesday, I didn't take the time to find the plat (likely a replat) for A/E to see if per chance that was anticipated in the past. Its part of the Prospect Park East PUD. Response: (United) An access easement currently exists on the Advanced Energy property and will be utilized for site access. 5. 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/landuse/begin.htm. 6. 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. Response: (BHA) Three standalone Modification of Standards were submitted separately and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 18, 2023 including building height, building location, and minimum parking requirements. The submitted PDP complies with these approved modifications. Department: Historic Preservation Contact: Jim Bertolini, 970-416-4250, jbertolini@fcgov.com 5 1. NO HISTORIC REVIEW REQUIRED: This proposal does not require historic review because there are no designated historic resources on the site and the nature of the project does not impact any historic resources that may lie on the development site or within 200 feet of the site. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: John Gerwel, jgerwel@fcgov.com 1. SITE SPECIFIC: Please include all existing right-of-way and easement lines and their dimensions in current site plans and utility sheets in future submittals. Based on provided plat, the dedicated ROW along Prospect is 100 feet. Current LCUASS standards for a 4-lane arterial is 115 feet, an addition 7.5 feet of ROW will need to be dedicated along Prospect. Sharp Point Dr will require a dedicated ROW of either 69 or 77 feet, depending on whether or not there are plans to add a left turn lane. This will need to be coordinated with traffic, since the right hand side is currently fixed by the Poudre trail. Response: (United) Right of ways and easement lines have been included in the submittal documents. Refer to the Traffic Impact Study regarding need for additional right-of-way and/or intersection recommendations. 2. SITE SPECIFIC: The current minimum distances between the driveway and the intersection of the alley and Sharp Point Dr would need to be 175 feet as per LCUASS table 7.3. Currently, the proposed parking lot driveway is 85 feet from Sharp Point Dr. If there is no better way to orient the lot, a variance request will need to be submitted, explaining why this layout would be the most beneficial for the lot and surrounding area. Response: (United) The site layout has been revised adjusting the access further west of Sharp Point. 3. SITE SPECIFIC: In regards to question three from the applicant documentation- of a written agreement should be acceptable. Response: (United) Question 3, regarding a shared parking agreement, is no longer applicable. 4. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Transportation Capital Expansion Fees are due prior to issuance of building permit. For more information, please visit https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/tcef.php. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. 5. 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. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. 6. 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: (United) From survey information, existing public sidewalks appear to meet ADA standards. Further review and documentation of sidewalk conditions will be provided with 6 subsequent submittals. 7. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at: https://www.larimer.org/urban-area-street-standards-2021 Response: (United) Noted, thank you. 8. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary or required by the City for this project (i.e. drainage, utility, emergency access). 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, as well as deed templates, can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php Response: (United) A 15’ UE exists along Prospect Road and an 8’ UE exists along Sharp Point Drive. Proposed easements for utilities and emergency access will be provided during final compliance via separate documents. 9. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is finalized. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. Utility plans (Civil Construction Plans) have been provided with the PDP submittal. 10. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. 11. LCUASS parking setbacks (Figure 19-6) apply and will need to be followed depending on parking design. Response: (United) The site has been revised and parking setbacks from Sharp Point are being met. 12. All fences, barriers, posts or other encroachments within the public right-of-way are only permitted upon approval of an encroachment permit. Applications for encroachment permits shall be made to the Engineering Department for review and approval prior to installation. Encroachment items shall not be shown on the site plan as they may not be approved, need to be modified or moved, or if the permit is revoked then the site/ landscape plan is in non-compliance. Response: (United) No encroachments are currently proposed within public right of way. 13. 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: (United) Noted, thank you. A variance has been requested and submitted for revised LID requirements for this project. 14. Doors are not allowed to open out into the right-of-way. Response: (United) Noted, no doors open into the right-of-way. 15. 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-ofway-. Response: (United) Noted, bike parking is not located within the right-of-way. 16. In regard to construction of this site, the public right-of-way shall not be used for staging 7 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: (United) Noted, thank you. A staging area within the site and out of public right of way is currently shown on the Civil Construction Plans. Department: Traffic Operations Contact: Spencer Smith, 970-221-6820, smsmith@fcgov.com 1. A Traffic Impact Study will need to be prepared and submitted in accordance with the LCUASS Chapter 4. Have your traffic engineering consultant contact me to scope the traffic study. Response: A traffic study is included with the submittal based on the scoping meeting with Traffic Operations. Department: Fire Authority Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2869, marcus.glasgow@poudre-fire.org 1. INFORMATION - 2021 IFC CODE ADOPTION Poudre Fire Authority will be adopting the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) in the upcoming months. Future development plans and building plan reviews shall be subject to the adopted version of the fire code as amended. The following codes are the current adopted 2018 IFC amendments. Once the 2021 IFC has been adopted, the approved amendments will be available online. - Copies of our current local amendments can be found here: https://www.poudre-fire.org/programs-services/community-safety-services-fire-preventio n/fire-code-adoption - Free versions of the IFC can be found here: https://codes.iccsafe.org 2. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS Fire access is required to within 150 feet of all exterior portions of any building, or facility ground floor as measured by an approved route around the perimeter. For the purposes of this section, fire access cannot be measured from an arterial road (Prospect Rd). 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. In addition, aerial apparatus access requirements are triggered for buildings in excess of 30' in height. Code language and fire lane specifications provided below. Response: (United) Fire access and fire lanes (with appropriate emergency access easements) to the building have been provided and reviewed with PFA personnel prior the initial PDP submittal. 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 8 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 Response: (United) Fire access and fire lanes (with appropriate emergency access easements) to the building have been provided and reviewed with PFA personnel prior the initial PDP submittal. Is the drive aisle to the south of the proposed site an Emergency Access Easement? An emergency cross access easement would be required to access from south property. When measuring from proposed parking drive aisle to the existing south drive aisle, the building would be approx 260 feet out of access. Response: (United) There is an existing access easement in the property to the south that the proposed project will utilize. This access easement specifically calls out emergency services for the benefit of Lot 5. 3. 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, located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building or as otherwise approved by the fire marshal. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. Dead end access roads shall have a minimum width of 30 ft. Parapet heights greater than 4' in height do not support ladder truck operations. There is currently no drive aisle that would meet aerial access requirements. Response: (RB+B) Multiple meetings have occurred between the design team and Marcus Glasgow since the Conceptual Review. The current site plan was shown to Mr. Glasgow during a meeting on March 30, 2023. Mr. Glasgow found that because the lower roof is highly accessible on all sides of the building and because ladders would provide access from the lower roof to the higher roofs, aerial access requirements would not need to be met. The high roofs will not have any equipment on them, and the only penetrations through the high roofs will be for roof drains. 4. 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: -Fire lanes established on private property shall be dedicated by plat or separate document as an Emergency Access Easement. -Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot minimum overhead clearance. Where road widths exceed 20 feet in width, the full width shall be dedicated unless otherwise approved by the AHJ. -Access roads with a hydrant are required to be 26 feet in width. -Additional fire lane requirements are triggered for buildings greater than 30' in height. Refer to Appendix D105 of the International Fire Code. -Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons. 9 -Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved turnaround area for fire apparatus. -Dead-end roads shall not exceed 660 feet in length without providing for a second point of access. -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. -Dedicated fire lanes are required to connect to the Public Way unless otherwise approved by the AHJ. Fire lane to be identified by red curb and/or signage, and- maintained unobstructed at all times. -Fire lane sign locations or red curbing should be labeled and detailed on final plans. Refer to LCUASS detail #1418 & #1419 for sign type, placement, and spacing. Appropriate directional arrows required on all signs. Response: (United) Fire lane signs will be provided on future submittals and in accordance with LCUASS details 1418 and 1419. 5. ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS An approved access walkway leading from fire apparatus access roads to the main egress door of the building shall be provided on this site. The walkway shall be capable of providing access for emergency personnel and equipment. Please provide details on site plan for the access walkway. Response: (United) Walkways have been provided along the perimeter of the building capable of providing access for emergency personnel. 6. PREMISE IDENTIFICATION: ADDRESS POSTING & WAYFINDING Where possible, the naming of private drives is usually recommended to aid in wayfinding. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. The address numerals for any commercial or industrial buildings shall be placed at a height to be clearly visible from the street. They shall be a minimum of 8 inches in height unless distance from the street or other factors dictate larger numbers. Refer to Table 505.1.3 of the 2018 IFC as amended. If bronze or brass numerals are used, they shall only be posted on a black background for visibility. Monument signs may be used in lieu of address numerals on the building as approved by the fire code official. Buildings, either individually or part of a multi- building complex, that have emergency access lanes on sides other than on the addressed street side, shall have the address numbers and street name on each side that fronts the fire lane. Response: (RB+B) Approved address identification will be provided. Please note there is a discrepancy between the address on the property’s title documentation and the address on FCMaps. The title documents state the address is 1600 Prospect Road, and that is what we intend to post on the building. 7. FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS Fire alarm systems and smoke detection shall be installed as required by IFC Section 907.2.1 through 907.2.23. and provide occupant notification in accordance with IFC Section 907.5 Response: (RB+B) The required systems will be installed. 8. AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM - Group A-3 Occupancy 10 IFC 903.2.1.3: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-3 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 Square Feet; 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. Response: (RB+B) An automatic sprinkler system will be installed. 9. FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSE CONNECTION - 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 will be reviewed at construction and the sprinkler system permit. Response: (RB+B) Noted, thank you. 10. KEY BOXES REQUIRED - IFC 506.1 and Poudre Fire Authority Bureau Policy P-13-8.11: Poudre Fire Authority requires at least one key box ("Knox Box") to be mounted in an approved, exterior location (or locations) on every new or existing building equipped with a required fire sprinkler or fire alarm system. The box shall be positioned 3 to 6 feet above finished floor and within 10 feet of the front door, or closest door to the fire alarm panel. Exception can be made by the PFA if it is more logical to have the box located somewhere else on the structure. Knox Box size, number, and location(s) to be determined at building permit and/or by time of final CO. All new or existing Knox Boxes must contain the following keys as they apply to the building: - Exterior Master - Riser room - Fire panel - Elevator key if equipped with an elevator The number of floors determines the number of sets of keys needed. Each set will be placed on their own key ring. - Single story buildings must have 1 of each key - 2-3 story buildings must have 2 of each key - 4+ story buildings must have 3 of each key For further details or to determine the size of Knox Box required, contact the Poudre Fire Authority. Response: (RB+B) Noted, thank you. 11. WATER SUPPLY Hydrant spacing and flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. A fire hydrant capable of providing 1500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure is required within 300 feet of any commercial building as measured along an approved path of vehicle travel. For the purposes of this code, hydrants on the opposite side of arterial roadways are not considered accessible to the site. Assuming the drive aisle to the north of Advanced Energy is a Fire Lane, the nearest hydrant measured along an approved path of travel is located at the Northeast corner of the Advanced Energy Building (parking lot island). This hydrant is located within 300 feet of the nearest point of the proposed building. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. There is also an existing hydrant at the SE corner of Sharp 11 Point and Prospect that is closer to the building and within 150’ of the proposed FDC. 12. EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COMMUNICATION - AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM TEST 2018 IFC 510 & 1103.2 New and existing buildings require a fire department emergency communication system evaluation after the core/shell but prior to final build out. For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not be used to define separate buildings. Where adequate radio coverage cannot be established within a building, public-safety radio amplification systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with criteria established by Poudre Fire Authority. The installation of required ERRC systems shall be reviewed and approved under a separate permit process through PFA. LOCAL EXCEPTION: PFA will waive the testing requirement and system installation in all buildings less than 10,000 sq. ft. and any Type V construction building less than 15,000 sq. ft. PFA policy P15-510.1 Response: (RB+B) Noted, thank you. 13. PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL When you submit for your building permit though the City of Fort Collins please be advised Poudre Fire Authority is an additional and separate submittal. The link for Poudre Fire Authority’s plan review application can be found at https://www.poudre-fire.org/online-services/contractors-plan-reviews-and-permits/new-b uilding-plan-review-application. Response: (RB+B) Noted, thank you. Department: Floodplain Contact: Claudia Quezada, (970)416-2494, cquezada@fcgov.com 1. A portion of this property is currently located in the FEMA d-esignated, 100-year and 500-year Poudre River floodplain and must comply with the safety regulations of Chapter 10 of City Municipal Code. A FEMA Flood Risk map is attached. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. Floodplains have been labeled on the plans and the proposed project will adhere to the appropriate City codes. 2. FEMA is remapping the Poudre River, the project is called RiskMAP, and new regulatory mapping is tentatively planned to be effective June 2023. (Date is subject to change and could be postponed by months). Any development will be subject to the floodplain map and regulations effective at that time. Property owners near the river need to be aware that the floodplain may be remapped and may change on their property. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. 3. Critical Facilities are prohibited within the 100-year floodplain. Critical facilities include: 1. Essential services facilities (police, fire, emergency medical, etc.) 2. At-risk population facilities (day cares, schools, elder care, nursing home, assisted living facilities, day camps, before and after school care, etc.) 3. Hazardous materials facilities (laboratories, gasoline storage or sales, warehouses storing hazardous materials, etc.) 4. Government services facilities (community administration and maintenance facilities, etc.) Essential services critical facilities and at-risk population critical facilities are also 12 prohibited in the 500-year floodplain. Before-school and after-school care facilities and summer day-camp facilities are considered at-risk population critical facilities and therefore, are prohibited based on both the effective and proposed RiskMAP floodplain mapping. Response: (RB+B) It was confirmed by Floodplain Management in July 2022 that the proposed building program complies with Fort Collins floodplain regulations. The proposed facility is a 3- court venue that will be used for basketball and volleyball training. It is not intended for other uses classified as assembly. This facility is not intended to be comparable to an after-school care facility or a summer camp facility. The users will typically be older (junior high to adult-age) and would spend two hours or less in the building. It’s common for youth to be dropped-off at facilities like this by parents/guardians, but it is also just as common for parents/guardians to stay and observe training. 4. Construction of a nonresidential structure is allowed in the Poudre River 100-year floodplain, as long as the lowest finished floor of the building, and all duct work, heating, ventilation, electrical systems, etc. are elevated 24-inches above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). This elevation is known as the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation (RFPE). RFPE = BFE + 24-inches. An approved FEMA Elevation Certificate, completed by a licensed surveyor or civil engineer and showing that the addition is constructed to the required elevation, is required prior to a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) being issued. Response: (RB+B) Noted, thank you. 5. Since the structure is a non-residential structure, there is the option to floodproof instead of elevate. Please see Section 10-38 of City Code for floodproofing standards. A pre- and post-construction floodproofing certification would be required. Please also see the various floodproofing guidance documents on our website: https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/flooding/forms-documents Response: (RB+B) Noted, thank you. 6. Floatable materials including trash dumpsters, vehicles, trailers, equipment, supplies, outdoor furniture (i.e., benches, tables), etc. related to non-residential uses are prohibited in the 100-year floodplain. All floatable materials, must be stored inside a building, be anchored per an approved engineered design or be located outside of the 100-year floodplain. This restriction does not apply to employee and customer vehicles parked on the site during business hours with an owner onsite to move the vehicle. No overnight parking of vehicles is allowed. Response: (United) A note is included on the utility plans noting that all floatable items must be anchored. 7. Because this project is located in the Poudre River floodplain, the developer will be required to have an Emergency Response Preparedness Plan complying with Section 10-48 of the Fort Collins City Code, approved prior to starting construction. Response: (United) Per communications with City personnel, this plan (if required) is not required until prior to building permit issuance and has not been submitted with the initial PDP submittal. 8. Any construction activities in the floodplain (e.g. structure(s), sidewalk or curb & gutter installation/replacement, utility work, landscaping, etc.) must be preceded by an approved floodplain use permit, the appropriate permit application fees, and approved plans. Response: (United) Noted, a floodplain use permit will be provided prior to construction. 13 9. Development review checklists for floodplain requirements can be obtained at https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/fp-checklist100-2018-update.p df?1522697905. Please utilize these documents when preparing your plans for submittal. Response: Thank you. 10. Please show the boundaries of the floodplain on site drawings as applicable. Visit the FEMA clearing house for floodplain CAD line work. Response: (United) Floodplain line work, as well as FEMA floodplain sections, have been provided on the utility plans. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-305-5989, dmogen@fcgov.com 11. Master plan and criteria compliance (site specific comment): The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Cache La Poudre River Basin Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual (FCSCM). The stormwater criteria manual is available on our website here: https://www.fcgov.com/utility-development This site is also part of Prospect East Business Park development and must conform to the drainage design of the approved development plans. Response: (United) The site complies to both drainage plans/designs; however, through communications with City personnel, revisions to the drainage of this lot has been altered to drain east due to restrictions associated with the existing lots to the south. Additionally, a stormwater variance related to LID and water quality aspects of the project has been submitted for review. 12. Documentation requirements (site specific comment): A drainage report and construction plans are required and must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. The drainage report must address the four-step process for selecting structural BMPs. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. A preliminary drainage report has been provided with the PDP submittal and includes the process mentioned. 13. Stormwater outfall (site specific comment): The stormwater outfall for this site appears to be adjacent curb and gutter along Prospect and Sharp Point. The Prospect Park East PUD development plans may contain more information about an alternate outfall, possibly directing runoff to the pond to the south; however, these details were not readily seen in available documents. Any available drainage easements, flow path, or detention volume would need to be researched and clarified as part of this development. Response: (United) Further research has shown that no existing drainage easements exist south of the property to the existing pond. Additionally, through communications with the south property owner, it was determined that no easements would be allowed on the lot to the south. Due to this, and through communications with City personnel, the project has been designed to outfall to the property across Sharp Point to the east (also owned by the Prospect Sports owner). Additionally, a stormwater variance related to LID and water quality aspects of the project has been submitted for review. 14. Detention requirements (site specific comment): Onsite detention is required for the runoff volume difference between the 100-year developed inflow rate and the 2-year historic release rate. 14 Please note that the City has landscaping requirements for stormwater detention ponds. These requirements can be found in the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual, Chapter 8, Section 3.0 and in Appendix B (Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines for Stormwater and Detention Facilities). Response: (United) Per communications with City personnel, it was determined that the south detention pond was planned for detention of the site and ultimately drains to the existing lake/pond east of Sharp Point. Due to restrictions associated with the existing lots to the south, the site has been designed to drain, undetained, to the existing lake/pond east of Sharp Point. This property east of Sharp Point is also owned by the same owner developing the Prospect Sports Club. 15. Water Quality and Low Impact Development requirements (standard comment): All new or modified impervious areas require stormwater quality treatment. In addition, the City requires the use of Low Impact Development (LID) methods to treat stormwater quality on all new or redeveloping property, including sites required to be brought into compliance with the Land Use Code. There are two (2) categories of LID requirements; the development will need to meet one of the two following options: 1. LID with Permeable Pavers: When using the permeable pavers option, 50% of the new or modified impervious areas must be treated by LID methods. Of the new or modified paved areas, 25% must be pervious. 2. LID - without Pavers: 75% of all new or modified impervious areas must be treated by LID methods. This typically consists of a rain garden or bioretention system, but other options are allowed. The remainder of the water quality treatment can be accomplished ‘standard’ or LID water quality methods. Accepted methods are described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual (FCSCM), Chapter 7: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-gui delines-regulations/stormwater-criteria Response: (United) Water quality and LID have been provided onsite; however, a stormwater variance related to LID and water quality aspects of the project has been submitted for review. 16. Imperviousness documentation (standard comment): The existing and proposed impervious areas need to be documented in the drainage report. Drainage requirements and development fees are based on new impervious area. An exhibit showing the existing and proposed impervious areas with a table summarizing the areas is required with the first project submittal. Response: (United) Existing and proposed impervious areas have been documented within the drainage report for the project. 17. Detention drain times (standard comment): Per Colorado Revised Statute §37-92-602 (8) that became 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: (United) Onsite detention is not being proposed on the site per communications with 15 City personnel. Rather, the project is proposing to utilize an existing pond/lake as the stormwater outfall east of the Sharp Point. 18. Inspection and maintenance (standard comment): 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-impact-dev elopement Response: (United) Noted, thank you. 19. Fees (standard comment): The 2022 city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $10,109/acre ($0.23207/ sq. ft.) of new impervious area over 350 square feet. No fee is charged for existing impervious area. This fee is 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-investment-develo pment-fees or contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416-4252 or UtilityFees@fcgov.com for questions on fees. Monthly fees - http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/rates Response: (United) Noted, thank you. 20. Offsite Stormwater Flows (standard comment): The development will need to accept and pass any existing offsite flows. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. No offsite flows appear to be conveyed through the site. Department: Erosion Control Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com 21. "Information Only: This project is located within the City's MS4 boundaries and is subject to the erosion control requirements located in the Stormwater Design Criteria, Chapter 2, Section 6.0. A copy of those requirements can be found at www.fcgov.com/erosion Information Only: Based upon the supplied materials, site disturbs more than 10,000 sq. ft. and/or meets one of the other triggering criteria (sensitive area, steep slopes, or larger common development) that would require Erosion and Sediment Control Materials to be submitted. Information Only: Based upon the area of disturbance or this project is part of a larger common development, State permits for stormwater will be required since the site is over an acre and should be pulled before Construction Activities begin. 22. For Final: 16 Please submit an Erosion Control Plans to meet City Criteria (FCDCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.3) Please ensure that the Erosion Control Plans provided include a sequence chart in accordance with (FCDCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.3.2) For Final: Please submit an Erosion Control Escrow / Security Calculation based upon the accepted Erosion Control Plans to meet City Criteria. (FCDCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.5) For Final: Please submit an Erosion Control Report to meet City Criteria. (FCDCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.4) 23. Fees: The City Manager’s development review fee schedule under City Code 7.5-2 was updated to include fees for Erosion Control and Stormwater Inspections. As of January 1st, 2021, these fees will be collected on all projects for such inspections. The Erosion Control fees are based on; the number of lots, the total site disturbance, the estimated number of years the project will be active and the Stormwater Inspection Fees are based on the number of LID/WQ Features that are designed for on this project. Based on the proposed site construction associated with this project we are assuming 1 lots, 2.88 acres of disturbance, 2 years from demo through build out of construction and an additional 3 years till full vegetative stabilization due to seeding. Which results in an Erosion Control Fee estimate of $1974.06. We could not make any assumptions at this time for the number of LID and WQ features, each porous pavers will be $365.00, each bioretention/level spreaders $315.00, each extended detention basins $250.00, and each underground treatment will be $415.00. Stormwater LID/WQ Inspections to be $TBD. Please note that as the plans and any subsequent review modifications of the above-mentioned values change the fees may need to be modified. I have provided a copy of the spreadsheet used to arrive at these estimates for you to review. Please respond to this comment with any changes to these assumed estimates and why, so that we may have a final fee estimate ready for this project. The fee will need to be provided at the time of erosion control escrow. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. Documentation of revisions of the above assumptions will be provided during final compliance as site design items (including WQ and LID features) are finalized. Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-305-5989, dmogen@fcgov.com 1. Existing Water Infrastructure (site specific comment): There are existing water mains around the site – Sharp Point (12-inch), Prospect 17 (16-inch), along western boundary (6-inch), and on the property to the south. The potential for water service stubs to the property is currently under investigation, and an update will be provided. The water main along the western boundary will need to be located, easement dedicated (if not already completed), and a minimum of 15-feet of separation from the building/foundation will be required. Please contact me for additional information/mapping. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. The main on the western boundary is within an existing easement and there will be no issue with the proposed building and new site layout. 2. Existing Sewer Infrastructure (site specific comment): There is an existing 8-inch sanitary sewer main in Sharp Point (terminal manhole is approximately at the southeast corner of the site). There is also a 42-inch main along the western boundary. It appears there is an existing 4-inch sanitary sewer service stubbed to the property from the manhole in Sharp Point. The main along the western boundary will need to be located, easement dedicated (if not already completed), and a minimum of 15-feet of separation from the building/foundation will be required. This main is west of the water main and may be on the adjacent property. Please contact me for additional information/mapping. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. The main on the west side of the site is located within the adjacent property and within an existing utility easement. 3. Notice of Changes to Domestic Water Fees and Irrigation Service Requirements (standard comment): On Oct. 5, 2021 Council adopted changes to Fort Collins Utilities Water Supply Requirements and Plant Investment Fees. In general developments that use more water may pay more and developments that use less water may pay less. The City will also require a separate irrigation tap for all multi-family and commercial developments that use more than 30,000 gallons of water a year. These changes are to be implemented 1/1/2022; specific information can be found at www.fcgov.com/wsr-update. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. 4. Service sizing (standard comment): 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: (United) Noted, thank you. A justification letter will be provided with future submittals. 5. Service abandonment (standard comment): Any existing water and sewer services that are not planned to be reused with this project will be required to be abandoned at the main. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. From comment #2, there is a sanitary service stubbed from the manhole in Sharp Point which will not be utilized. This service will be abandoned at the main. 6. Landscape Plan and Hydrozone Table (standard comment): For final plan, the Landscape Plan will need to include a hydrozone table for outdoor irrigation that is broken out per tap. This is used to document the outdoor water budget and determine water allotment requirements. For more information, please see this webpage: www.fcgov.com/wsr-update 18 Response: (BHA) A preliminary hydrozone table has been included on the Landscape Plans. 7. Fees (standard comment): Development and water supply requirement (WSR) fees and will be due at the time the building permit is issued. Please contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416-4252 or UtilityFees@fcgov.com for more information or questions. Information on fees can also be found at: www.fcgov.com/development-fees 8. Water conservation (standard comment): The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these requirements can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards 9. Sewer discharge (standard comment): 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, Industrial_Pretreatment@fcgov.com or (970) 221-6900, to discuss these requirements and how they apply to this development. Department: Electric Engineering Contact: Connor Kovacs, ckovacs@fcgov.com 1. INFORMATION ONLY: Light and Power has 3 phase electric facilities at the southeast corner of the proposed site. This can be accessed to provide single phase or 3 phase power to the site. 2. INFORMATION ONLY: A commercial service information form (C-1 form) and a one line diagram for all commercial meters will need to be completed and submitted to Light & Power Engineering for review. A C-1 form can be found here: https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-gu idelines-regulations 3. INFORMATION ONLY: Light & Power will need AutoCAD files of the site plan, utility plans, and landscape drawings once plans are approved. 4. FOR FINAL PLAN: Transformer locations will need to be coordinated with Light & Power. Transformers must be placed within 10 ft of a drivable surface for installation and maintenance purposes. The transformer must also have a front clearance of 10 ft and side/rear clearance of 3 ft minimum. When located close to a building, please provide required separation from building openings as defined in Figures ESS4 - ESS7 within the Electric Service Standards. Please show all proposed transformer locations on the Utility Plans. Response: (United) The transformer location, including proximity of storm sewer, has been coordinated offline with the City; however, it is expected that additional coordination is required with City once loading information is provided to the City. 5. INFORMATION ONLY: Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and any system modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this development. Please contact me to discuss development fees or visit the following website for an estimate of charges and fees related to this project: 19 http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-develo pment-fees 6. INFORMATION ONLY: All utility easements and required permits (crossing agreements, flood plain, etc.) needed for the development will need to be obtained and paid for by the developer. 7. INFORMATION ONLY: Any existing and/or proposed Light and Power electric facilities that are within the limits of the project must be located within a utility easement or public right-of-way. 8. INFORMATION ONLY: Meter location(s) will need to be coordinated with Light and Power. Please show proposed meter location on the utility plan. Reference Section 8 of our Electric Service Standards for electric metering standards. A link has been provided below. https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStandards_FIN AL_18November2016_Amendment.pdf 9. INFORMATION ONLY: This project will need to comply with our electric metering standards. Electric meter locations will need to be coordinated with Light and Power Engineering. Residential units will need to be individually metered. Please gang the electric meters on one side of the building, opposite of the gas meters. Reference Section 8 of our Electric Service Standards for electric metering standards. A link has been provided here: https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStandards_FIN AL_18November2016_Amendment.pdf 10. INFORMATION ONLY: The City of Fort Collins now offers gig-speed fiber internet, video and phone service. Contact John Stark with Fort Collins Connexion at 970-207-7890 or jstark@fcgov.com for commercial grade account support, RFPs and bulk agreements. 11. INFORMATION ONLY: For additional information on our renewal energy programs please visit the website below or contact John Phelan (jphelan@fcgov.com). https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/go renewable 12. INFORMATION ONLY: You may contact Connor Kovacs with project engineering if you have questions. (970)416-2622. You may reference Light & Power’s Electric Service Standards at: https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/electricservicestandards.pdf?1 645038437 You may reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our fee estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Ben Oesterling, boesterling@fcgov.com 1. FOR SUBMITTAL: The City of Fort Collins is designated as a bird sanctuary for the refuge of wild birds (Municipal Code Chapter 4, Division 8 - Wild Birds: https://library.municode.com/co/fort_collins/codes/municipal_code? nodeId=CH4ANIN_ARTIIAN_DIV8WIBI) and in order to satisfy the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act requirements, it is prohibited for any person at any time in the City to abuse 20 or injure any wild bird or damage a nest with eggs or injure the young of any such bird. A professional ecologist or wildlife biologist is required to complete the nesting survey linked below 5-7 days before conducting tree removal or trimming. If tree removal or trimming is planned, please include the following note on the tree mitigation plan and landscape plan, as appropriate: "NO TREES SHALL BE REMOVED DURING THE SONGBIRD NESTING SEASON (FEBRUARY 1 TO JULY 31) WITHOUT FIRST HAVING A PROFESSIONAL ECOLOGIST OR WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST COMPLETE A NESTING SURVEY 5-7 DAYS BEFORE TREE REMOVAL OR TRIMMING TO IDENTIFY ANY ACTIVE NESTS EXISTING ON THE PROJECT SITE. THE SURVEY SHALL BE SENT TO THE CITY ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER. IF ACTIVE NESTS ARE FOUND, THE CITY WILL COORDINATE WITH RELEVANT STATE AND FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES TO DETERMINE WHETHER ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON TREE REMOVAL AND CONSTRUCTION APPLY." The Songbird Nesting Survey document will be provided with the comment letter for you to fill out. Response: (BHA) Note has been added to the Landscape Plans under the tree protection notes and on the Tree Mitigation Plans. 2. INFORMATION ONLY: City of Fort Collins Land Use Code [Section 3.2.1 (E)(3)], requires that to the extent reasonably feasible, all plans be designed to incorporate water conservation materials and techniques. 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, butterflies, songbirds) landscaping and maintenance are also encouraged. Please refer to the Fort Collins Vegetation Database at https://www.fcgov.com/vegetation/ and the Natural Areas Department’s Native Plants document for guidance on native plants: http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/nativeplants2013.pdf. 3. INFORMATION ONLY: Please clarify specific turf species on the Landscape Plan and the blend percentages to ensure the project water budget chart gets adequately calculated. 4. INFORMATION ONLY: The City of Fort Collins has many sustainability programs and goals that may benefit this project. Of particular interest may be: 1) Zero Waste Plan and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Assistance Program (WRAP) provides communication materials and on-site assessments to support recycling program. Also provides rebates for new compost programs: http://fcgov.com/recycling/wrap.php, contact Waste Reduction and Recycling Team at recycling@fcgov.com. 2) Solar Rebate Program offers up to $50,000 in rebates to Fort Collins Utility customers for the installation of solar PV: www.fcgov.com/solar, contact Rhonda Gatzke at 970-416-2312 or rgatzke@fcgov.com 3) Integrated Design Assistance Program offers financial incentives and technical support for new construction and major renovation projects. Must apply early in the design phase: http://fcgov.com/idap, contact David Suckling at 970-416-4251 or dsuckling@fcgov.com 21 Department: Forestry Contact: Christine Holtz, , choltz@fcgov.com 1. PRE-SUBMITTAL: Forestry Tree Inventory Please schedule an on-site meeting with City Forestry (choltz@fcgov.com) to obtain tree inventory and mitigation information. Please note that these existing significant trees should be retained to the extent reasonably feasible. This meeting should occur prior to first round of formal submittal. Forestry recommends scheduling the on-site tree inventory as early in the design process as possible. Response: (BHA) The plans include tree mitigation information based on the on-site meeting held on May 22, 2023. While the building and parking have been located to try to protect existing trees, not all trees can be protected with the lot’s development. The existing trees within the perimeter landscape areas along East Prospect Road and Sharp Point Drive are the highest priority for tree protection, with only trees impacted by required site access and utility connections impacted. A large group of cottonwoods near the middle of the property will be required to be removed and mitigated. An Existing Tree Removal Feasibility Letter is included with the submittal for review. 2. : INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP Trees provide many environmental and socioeconomic benefits including reduced cooling expenses, providing natural wind breaks, improving air quality, and increasing property values. Existing significant trees shall be preserved to the extent reasonably feasible. Will there be construction within the critical root zone of any of the existing trees on your property? The critical root zone is defined as 12 inches in radius per one inch in tree diameter measured at 4.5 ft above the ground. If so, please consider how the construction will impact the health of the nearby trees and consider alternate scenarios to preserve them. Additionally, please add a detail outlining the critical root zones of each existing tree on the landscape plans. Response: (BHA) While not all existing trees on the property can be protected with the lot’s development, the building and parking have been located to try to protect the existing trees within the perimeter landscape areas along East Prospect Road and Sharp Point Drive. The critical root zones of trees to remain and be protected near the limits of construction are indicated on the landscape plans. 3. INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP Please provide a landscape plan that meets the Land Use Code 3.2.1 requirements. This should include the existing tree inventory, any proposed tree removals with their locations clearly noted and any proposed tree plantings (including species, size, quantity, and method of transplant). The plans should also include the following City of Fort Collins notes: General Landscape Notes Tree Protection Notes Street Tree Permit Note, when applicable. These notes are available from the City Planner or by following the link below and clicking on Standard Plan Set Notes: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php 22 Required tree sizes and method of transplant: Canopy Shade Tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped Evergreen tree: 6.0’ height balled and burlapped Ornamental tree: 1.5” caliper balled and burlapped Required mitigation tree sizes: Canopy Shade Tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped Evergreen tree: 8.0’ height balled and burlapped Ornamental tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped 4. INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP Please include locations of utilities on the landscape plan including but not limited to water service/mains, sewer service/mains, gas, electric, streetlights, and stop signs. Please adjust tree locations to provide for proper tree/utility separation. 10’ between trees and public water, sanitary, and storm sewer main lines 6’ between trees and water or sewer service lines 4’ between trees and gas lines 10’ between trees and electric vaults 40’ between canopy shade trees and streetlights 15’ between ornamental trees and streetlights 5. INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP If applicable, please provide an “Existing Tree Removal Feasibility Letter” for City Forestry staff to review. Proposals to remove significant existing trees must provide a justification letter with specific details of the reasons for removal. For example, tree X removed due to grading; grading proposed to enhance storm water flow in this section of the development. This is required for all development projects proposing significant tree removal regardless of the scale of the project. The purpose of this letter is to provide a document of record with the project’s approval and for the City to maintain a record of all proposed significant tree removals and justifications. Existing significant trees within the project’s Limits of Disturbance (LOD) and within natural area buffer zones shall be preserved to the extent reasonably feasible. Streets, buildings, and lot layouts shall be designed to minimize the disturbance to significant existing trees. (Extent reasonably feasible shall mean that, under the circumstances, reasonable efforts have been undertaken to comply with the regulation, that the costs of compliance clearly outweigh the potential benefits to the public or would unreasonably burden the proposed project, and reasonable steps have been undertaken to minimize any potential harm or adverse impacts resulting from noncompliance with the regulation.) Where it is not feasible to protect and retain significant existing tree(s) or to transplant them to another on-site location, the applicant shall replace such tree(s) according to City mitigation requirements. Response: (BHA) An Existing Tree Removal Feasibility Letter is included with the submittal for review. 6. INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP According to Land Use Code 3.2.1.(D)(c), canopy shade trees shall constitute at least (50%) of all tree plantings. Please note that the City of Fort Collins’ urban forest has reached the maximum percentage of the Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthose: ‘Shademaster’, ‘Skyline’, etc), Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa), and Chanticleer Pear (Pyrus calleryana). 23 Department: Building Code Review Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com 1. Construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended. Current adopted codes are: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with local amendments 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with local amendments 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with local amendments 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with local amendments 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with local amendments Colorado Plumbing Code & state amendments (currently 2018 IPC) 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado Copies of current City of Fort Collins code amendments can be found at fcgov.com/building. · Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017. · Snow Live Load: Ground Snow Load 35 PSF. · Frost Depth: 30 inches. · Wind Loads: Risk Category II (most structures): · 140mph (Ultimate) exposure B or Front Range Gust Map published by The Structural Engineer's Association of Colorado · Seismic Design: Category B. · Climate Zone: Zone 5 · Energy Code: 2021 IECC commercial chapter. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: · Commercial occupancies must provide 10ft setback from property line and 20 feet between other buildings or provide fire rated walls and openings per chapter 6 and 7 of the IBC. · City of Fort Collins adopted International Fire Code (IFC) and amendments to the 2018/2021 IFC require a full NFPA-13 sprinkler system per IBC chapter 9 or when building exceeds 5000 sq.ft. (or meet fire containment requirements). · Buildings using electric heat, must use heat pump equipment. · A City licensed commercial general contractor is required to construct any new commercial structure. · Plans must be signed and stamped by a Colorado licensed architect or engineer and must be included in the permit application. · Electric vehicle parking spaces are now required per local amendment to the IBC. See section 3604. Building Permit Pre-Submittal Meeting: Please schedule a pre-submittal meeting with Building Services for this project. Pre-Submittal meetings assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design, that the new projects are on track to complying with all of the adopted City codes and Standards listed below. The proposed project should be in the early to mid-design stage for this meeting to be effective. Applicants of new projects should email rhovland@fcgov.com to schedule a pre-submittal meeting. Applicants should be prepared to present site plans, floor plans, and elevations and be able to discuss code issues of occupancy, square footage, type of construction, and energy compliance 24 method being proposed. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com 1. 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. Please contact our office for up to date Benchmark Statement format and City Vertical Control Network information. Response: (United) The design has been based on a topographic survey provided in the NAVD 88 datum with appropriate benchmark labeled on the cover sheet of the Civil Construction Plans. 2. If submitting a replat is required for this property/project, addresses are not acceptable in the Subdivision Plat title/name. Numbers in numeral form may not begin the title/name. Please contact our office with any questions. Response: (United) No platting is proposed with this project. Easement will be dedicated via separate documents. 3. Closure reports will be required for all Subdivision Plats & Easements submitted for review. Response: (United) Noted, thank you. Closure reports will be provided with final easement documentation.