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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHEARTSIDE HILL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - FDP230007 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 4 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS Page 1 of 7 Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6689 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com/developmentreview July 14, 2023 Cathy Mathis TB Group 444 Mountain Avenue Berthoud, CO 80513 RE: Heartside Hill Residential Development, FDP230007, Round Number 3 Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of Heartside Hill Residential Development. If you have questions about any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through your Development Review Coordinator, Todd Sullivan via email at tsullivan@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Development Review Coordinator Contact: Todd Sullivan tsullivan@fcgov.com 970-221-6695 Topic: General Comment Number: 1 03/14/2023: INFORMATION: 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 informed of any phone conversations. Thank you! Comment Number: 2 03/14/2023: SUBMITTAL: As part of your resubmittal, 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. Comments requiring action should NOT have a response such as noted or acknowledged. You will need to provide references to specific project plans, pages, reports, or explanations of why comments have not been addressed [when applicable]. Page 2 of 7 Comment Number: 3 03/14/2023: SUBMITTAL: 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 maybe 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. Comment Number: 4 03/14/2023: SUBMITTAL: 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 on this topic: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarti cles/sfdcarticles/Drawing-text-appears-as-Comments-in-a-PDF-created-by-Aut oCAD.html Comment Number: 5 03/14/2023: SUBMITTAL: Resubmittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being the cut-off for routing the same week. When you are preparing to resubmit your plans, please notify me with an expected submittal date with as much advanced notice as possible. Comment Number: 6 03/14/2023: INFORMATION: Please resubmit within 180 days, approximately 6 months, to avoid the expiration of your project. Comment Number: 7 03/14/2023: INFORMATION: ANY project that requires four or more rounds of review would be subject to an additional fee of $3,000.00. Comment Number: 8 03/14/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: All "For Final Approval / For Approval" comments need to be addressed and resolved prior to moving forward with the final documents and recording of this project. I will provide a recording checklist and process information when we are closer to this step. Comment Number: 9 03/14/2023: INFORMATION: LUC 2.211 Lapse, Term of Vested Right: Within a maximum of three (3) years following the approval of a final plan or other site-specific development plan, the Page 3 of 7 applicant must undertake, install and complete all engineering improvements (water, sewer, streets, curb, gutter, streetlights, fire hydrants and storm drainage) in accordance with city codes, rules and regulations. The period of time shall constitute the "term of the vested property right." Failure to undertake and complete such engineering improvements within the term of the vested property right shall cause a forfeiture of the vested property right and shall require resubmission of all materials and reapproval of the same to be processed as required by this Code. All dedications as contained on the final plat shall remain valid unless vacated in accordance with law. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Dave Betley dbetley@fcgov.com 970-221-6573 Topic: General Comment Number: 23 7/12/23: FOR APPROVAL: The latest response to this comment states that this is an old comment. This comment is not old. It has been left in because it has not been resolved. In recent conversations with Light and Power, their facilities will need to be located within the right of way which renders the utility easement useless with the exception of wet utilities for the site (Sewer and Strom Drain). This issue has been a continual discussion since the PDP and has not been correctly resolved, thus the reason why it has remained active. The applicant will need to resolve this issue before final approval. 03/15/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Based on the conversation during review, the storm drain line located south of the intersection of Brittany Lemay will need further review to make sure there is space for all of the dry and wet utilities at this location. RESPONSE: For clarification, the comment originated on 3/15/23 and a response was provided with the 5/9/23 submittal. The comment was not updated with the following submittal review, and it was assumed to be an old comment. Coordination has occurred with all utility providers and acknowledged there is no current or future utility conflicts. Please reference the included email chain and updated utility plan (showing preliminary gas layout) and plat (showing the 10’ utility easement along Brittany). Comment Number: 24 07/05/2023: FOR INFORMATION: The applicant does not have the LUCASS detail in the plans. The trenching detail from the FC\Loveland Water District. This often times causes confusion if the trench is partially located in the right of way. The FC\Loveland Water district detail does not address the compaction criteria required for the roadway surface. This often times can lead to confusion for the contractor. The right of way inspectors have the final authority on the trenching requirement for the right of way. It will help lessen confusion in the field. RESPONSE: LCUASS Detail 2201 is added to sheet 25. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Basil Hamdan bhamdan@fcgov.com 970-222-1801 Topic: Erosion Control Page 4 of 7 Comment Number: 3 05/26/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL [UPDATED]: The Erosion Control Estimate should include seeding and mulching for areas that are graded for future lots. 03/14/2023: Please provide phased calculations for the Erosion Control Security estimate. All areas that will be initially graded with Phase 1 construction and be later constructed need to be seeded and mulched in the interim period. RESPONSE: Seeding and mulching cost estimate is included. Topic: Fees Comment Number: 4 05/26/2023: 03/14/2023: INFORMATION: 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 building permits, the total site disturbance, the estimated number of years the project will be active. Based on the proposed site construction associated with this project we are assuming 17 building permits, 8.43 acres of disturbance, 4 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 Inspection Fee estimate of $3,747.02 . The Stormwater Quality Inspection Fee is based on the number of LID/WQ Features that are designed for on this project. Based on the plans we identified 2 rain gardens/bioretention and 1 extended detention basin which results in an estimate of the Stormwater LID/WQ Inspection fee of $ 880.00. Please note that as the plans and any subsequent review modifications of the above-mentioned values change the fees may need to be adjusted. I have provided a copy of the spreadsheet used to arrive at these estimates for your review. These fees will need to be paid prior to the issuance of a building permit on this site. Topic: General Comment Number: 1 07/05/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL[UPDATED]: Not providing an easement for the rain garden is not acceptable. 05/26/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL[UPDATED]: Please provide a drainage easement for north rain garden 03/14/2023: It is preferred to have a separate drainage easement for drainage facilities rather than a blanket drainage easement covering all the areas that are outside of building envelopes. Page 5 of 7 PREVIOUS RESPONSE: There is high potential that there will be a minor amendment to adjust the rain garden per discussions with the church. Due to the schedule impacts, the rain garden is not being adjusted now. Understanding there is likely a change, the team elected to not dedicate just to vacate in the near future. UPDATED RESPONSE: We discussed the potential of the rain garden adjusting and it was suggested to add a note to the utility plans to identify the area of the rain garden as “AREA RESERVED FOR STORMWATER FACILITIES”. Please see sheets 6, 9, 14, & 15. Comment Number: 2 07/05/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please resubmit the drainage report. The redlined utility plans were not submitted, please submit these with any future submittal. 03/14/2023: FDP230007 Please address all the relined comments provided on the redlined plans and reports for both stormwater and Erosion Control. RESPONSE: The Final Drainage Report is included. Comment Number: 5 05/26/2023: The Landscape Plan shows the detention pond to just have a grass mix, please add trees and shrubs to the basin so that it can be an amenity to the site in compliance with the City's Detention Pond Landscape Standards which is part of the City's stormwater criteria. RESPONSE: Additional trees and shrubs have been added to the pond. Department: Light And Power Contact: Rob Irish rirish@fcgov.com 970-224-6167 Topic: General Comment Number: 1 07/07/2023: FOR APPROVAL - Updated: Electric easement has been changed to 6 feet. Thank you for that. It appears the Plat is still indicating a 5 foot easement. Please update the Plat. 05/30/2023: FOR APPROVAL - Updated: A 5 foot easement is proposed for the electric facilities. Could this be upsized to a 6 foot easement? 03/12/2023: FOR APPROVAL: All proposed existing and proposed Light & Power facilities that will remain within the limits of the project must be located within a Utility easement. The proposed transformer locations and the future primary routing to feed the transformers does not appear to be in a proposed utility easement. The proposed 35 foot utility easement doesn't look to be large enough for all the utilities. Please work directly with me to determine the primary electric routing and transformer locations and incorporate them in an easement. Please see redline for reference. Page 6 of 7 RESPONSE: The plat label is corrected. Comment Number: 3 07/07/2023: INFORMATION ONLY: C-1 Forms will need to be completed in full at time of DCP. 05/30/2023: FOR APPROVAL - Updated: Please submit a C-1 Form and One-line diagram for each transformer for the multi-family buildings and any additional commercial meters. Any change to the number and/or size of proposed transformers could require site plan modifications. 03/12/2023: For Approval: A Customer Information Form (C-1 form) and a One-line diagram will need to be submitted to Light & Power Engineering for all proposed multi-family buildings and any proposed commercial meters. A link to the C-1 form is below: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-guidelines-regulations Comment Number: 5 07/07/2023: FOR APPROVAL - Updated: This comment is referring to the single-family dwelling units along Brittany. 05/30/2023: FOR APPROVAL - Updated: No gas facilities are shown on the plan set. Electric primary is proposed in the parkway with electric secondary behind the walk in the utility easement. If gas is installed and any conflicts arise, site plan modifications or easements could be necessary. 03/12/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Will gas be installed for the single-family lots along Brittany? With the existing street trees in the tree lawn, it may be necessary for Light & Power to install the electric in the utility easement. This is normally where gas routing would be. Please work with me to determine the best route for electric. Depending on the answer, one alternative would be to install the electric in the rear of the single-family homes taking access of the private drive. If this location is determined to work the best, the proposed utility easement will need to be modified to allow for electric installation. RESPONSE: Coordination has occurred with Xcel. The easement has been updated to be a 10 ft utility easement along the south side of Brittany to provide additional space for the gas service/main. Comment Number: 12 07/07/2023: FOR APPROVAL: Please label the 2 transformers for the multi-family buildings XR1, XR2 or TR1, TR2. This will make it easier for coordination with the C-1 Forms and One-lines. Thank you. RESPONSE: The transformers have been labeled accordingly. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County jcounty@fcgov.com 970-221-6588 Topic: Plat Page 7 of 7 Comment Number: 1 07/11/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UPDATED: Please make changes as marked. If changes are not made or you disagree with comments, please provide written response of why corrections were not made. Please provide any responses on redlined sheets and/or in response letter. If you have any specific questions about the redlines, please contact John Von Nieda at 970-221-6565 or jvonnieda@fcgov.com 05/26/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UPDATED: Please make changes as marked. If changes are not made or you disagree with comments, please provide written response of why corrections were not made. Please provide any responses on redlined sheets and/or in response letter. If you have any specific questions about the redlines, please contact John Von Nieda at 970-221-6565 or jvonnieda@fcgov.com 03/13/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please make changes as marked. If changes are not made or you disagree with comments, please provide written response of why corrections were not made. Please provide any responses on redlined sheets and/or in response letter. If you have any specific questions about the redlines, please contact John Von Nieda at 970-221-6565 or jvonnieda@fcgov.com RESPONSE: Please reference plat for all updates and comment resolution. Department: Water Conservation Contact: Emma Pett epett@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 07/10/2023: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATED: 05/22/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please provide a preliminary irrigation plan that includes your water budget and a hydrozone map.Your water budget must be under 15 gallons/square foot for the property annually. Preliminary irrigation plans (PIP) are required for review at Final Development Plan (FDP) and final irrigation plans are due prior to issuance of building permit. The requirements for the PIP must comply with the irrigation requirements outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Code. Direct questions concerning irrigation requirements to Emma Pett or Eric Olson. RESPONSE: A hydrazone map is included. Contact: Eric Olson eolson@fcgov.com 970-221-6704 Topic: General Comment Number: 1 03/03/2023: Irrigation plans are required no later than at the time of building permit. The irrigation plans must comply with the provisions outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Code. Direct questions concerning irrigation requirements to Eric Olson, at 221-6704 or eolson@fcgov.com