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Home My WebLink AboutTRAILHEAD NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - BDR200002 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 3 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS1 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 March 27, 2020 Response submitted on May 13, 2020 Greg Oakes City of FC Park planning and Development 215 N Mason St - 3rd Floor Fort Collins, CO 80524 RE: Trailhead Neighborhood Park, BDR200002, Round Number 2 Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of Trailhead Neighborhood Park. If you have questions about any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through your Development Review Coordinator, Tenae Beane via phone at 970-224-6119 or via email at tbeane@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Spencer Smith, 970-221-6603, smsmith@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 02/07/2020 03/18/2020: INFORMATION ONLY Please see Utility Plan redlines for additional comments (sheets C0.5, C1.2, C1.4, C2.0, C3.0). JVA Response: Utility Plan redlines have been addressed. 02/07/2020: INFORMATION ONLY Please see redlines for additional comments. JVA Response: Utility Plan redlines have been addressed. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 03/18/2020 03/18/2020: INFORMATION ONLY I would recommend limiting slopes to 4:1, particularly adjacent to the public sidewalks around the perimeter of the site (see grading plan redlines). JVA Response: Slopes have been adjusted to be 4:1. 2 Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 03/18/2020 03/18/2020: FOR APPROVAL Please provide a detail of the ADA/accessible pull-out on Greenfield. A blown up view of that area with spot elevations, slopes, flow arrows, etc. would be helpful. JVA Response: Blowups have been added to sheets C1.4 and C3.0 to detail the ADA/accessible pull-out on Greenfield. Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 03/18/2020 03/18/2020: INFORMATION ONLY I think the plans should clearly identify the various surface types/materials (such as concrete vs. crusher fines, etc.). At least show this clearly on the Horizontal Control Plan please. If it is shown on that sheet of the utility plan set, that should be sufficient. JVA Response: The various surface types have been identified on sheet C3.0. Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 03/18/2020 03/18/2020: INFORMATION ONLY Engineering would be ready for hearing at this point as long as the last few minor comments are addressed. JVA Response: Noted. Minor comments were addressed prior to hearing documents. Department: Erosion Control Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-222-1801 bhamdan@fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/19/2020 03/19/2020: INFORMATION ONLY: Thank you for providing a preliminary Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and Report. The plans and report are sufficient and adequate for this round of submittal, please note final ESC plans and report are required prior to BDR approval. JVA Response: Final ESC plans and reports have been included with this re-submittal. 02/06/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq. ft. and/or meets the criteria for a need for Erosion and Sediment Control Materials to be submitted. The erosion control requirements are located in the Stormwater Design Criteria in Chapter 2 Section 6.0 a copy of the requirements can be found at www.fcgov.com/erosion These Erosion Control Materials should be submitted at about 80% final construction plans and should allow about a month lead time to submit the materials get an adequate review of the materials, of note these reviews can take one or two iterations to ensure that the Erosion Control Materials on this project meet the City Criteria. To prevent delays please plan accordingly as projects are not allowed to go to construction until erosion control materials meet the City Criteria. FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please submit an Erosion Control Plans to meet City Criteria. JVA Response: Erosion Control Plans have been updated to meet the City Criteria. 3 FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please submit an Erosion Control Report to meet City Criteria. FOR INFORMATION ONLY: Based upon the area of disturbance, State permits for stormwater will be required since the site is over an acre and should be pulled before construction activities begin. FOR FINAL APPROVAL: The SWMP Report seems to be using the 2011 standards please make sure to follow the 2019 ESC standards as in the City's Stormwater criteria and include all relevant sections. A Final Erosion Control Report will be needed prior to approval of the BDR, which in this case will be equivalent to an FDP level review. Please address all redlines on the submitted Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. JVA Response: An Erosion Control Report has been included with this submittal. The SWMP Report has been updated to the 2019 ESC Standards. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 03/24/2020 03/24/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Will Western Slope Gas Company and/ or Excel allow the proposed storm drain in the existing gas easement? Note, there also appears to be proposed buildings in this easement. You stated in the comment meeting that the deed or description for this easement is fairly flexible. Would you supply these documents to us? Thanks! Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 03/24/2020 03/24/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please check that the proposed storm pipe has 10 feet of separation between trees (min.) and 15 feet of separation from buildings (min.) in all locations. Also check that there is 10-feet of separation from other utilities - including electric as we had discussed in the meeting. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or specific locations that are challenging. JVA Response: All separation requirements for utility lines have been met. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 03/24/2020 03/24/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please label on the plans that the proposed storm pipes will be maintained by Parks. JVA Response: Note 7 in the “Grading and Drainage Notes” on sheet C1.0 has been added to include this statement. Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/10/2020 03/24/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: 4 There is a utility crossing of proposed 12 inch storm and an existing high pressure gas line. Please present information showing the vertical separation at this crossing. If you believe you have enough vertical flexibility to avoid a conflict, please explain. At minimum, add a callout to the plans at the crossing location, instructing the contractor to locate the gas line before construction and contact design engineer if a conflict is anticipated. JVA Response: A callout has been added to Sheet C1.3 stating the approximate invert elevation of the 12” high pressure gas line. Showing our storm line is well below the gas line. 02/10/2020: Please provide a detailed grading plan documenting the grading for the site and a complete Drainage Plan documenting sub-basins and drainage paths. JVA Response: a detailed drainage plan documents sub-basins and drainage paths has been included in the Final Drainage Report Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 02/10/2020 03/24/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: For the proposed LID – vegetated buffers and swales: Please delineate the water quality areas (vegetated buffers and swales) on both the site and utility plans. More thorough documentation of how this project is meeting the City’s LID requirements is needed. The treatment train approach, using vegetated buffers and swales, makes sense for this site – however we need to see more detailed documentation. Specifically: -Please submit a figure (map) and tabulation showing the LID treatment areas and respective impervious area draining to each LID. JVA Response: The LID treatment areas are delineated on Figure 2: Drainage Plan Proposed with a table that lists the grass buffer areas and the contributing imperviousness area for each. -Review and update as necessary the overall site LID tabulation (PDF pg 14 of the drainage report). The “added or modified impervious area” did not make sense to me. JVA Response: Noted, please see revised LID tabulation page 6 of 12 of the rational calculations in Appendix B of the Drainage Report. -Focus on how stormwater quality treatment is being provided for areas of concentrated imperviousness (such as the basketball court, bathroom areas, and other paved courtyards) and areas that may have higher erosion potential (such as soft surface rec trails and gardens areas). JVA Response: Noted, please see Drainage Facility Design section in the drainage report. -Water quality for the concrete path, internal to the park, can be provided more ‘loosely’ by explaining as “disconnected impervious area” with “non-formal vegetated buffers” adjacent to the path throughout the park area. JVA Response: Noted, please see Drainage Basins and Historic Runoff section in the drainage report. Please feel free to contact us to discuss any questions. If may be helpful to review the Vegetated Buffer criteria, in Ch 7, Section 6.7, of the FCSCM: 5 https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-f orms-guidelines-regulations/stormwater-criteria 02/10/2020: Please design the proposed rain garden into the site. Please show the location and all appurtenances and connection into the storm sewer system. JVA Response: The site has been designed using grass buffers instead of a rain garden. Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/10/2020 02/10/2020: This site is not served by City of Fort Collins Utilities. Noted Department: Light And Power Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tsiegmund@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/06/2020 02/06/2020: INFORMATION: There is currently no electrical service to the site. There is an existing 4” conduit at the southern corner at the intersection of Roaring Creek Drive and Yule Trail Drive that is capable to provide single phase power to the site. There is also single-phase power on the western side of Wagon Trail Road, but this would require crossing Wagon Trail Road to service the site. Noted Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/06/2020 03/23/2020: SITE SPECIFIC: The internal sidewalk from the Wagon Trail/Roaring Creek Dr to the transformer location will need to be a minimum 10" thick concrete and at least 10ft wide so Light and Power crews/trucks can access the proposed transformer. Please add a note on the utility plans specifying these requirements. PP&D Response: Plans have been updated to provide this access to the transformer 02/06/2020: Transformer location 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 proposed transformer location on the Utility Plans. PP&D Response: Plans have been updated and the transformer location has nee coordinated with CoFC Light and Power Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 02/06/2020 02/06/2020: INFORMATION: Electric meter locations will need to be coordinated with Light and Power Engineering. Reference Section 8 of our Electric Service Standards for electric 6 metering standards. A link has been provided below. Noted https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStanda rds_FINAL_18November2016_Amendment.pdf Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 02/06/2020 02/06/2020: INFORMATION: 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 prior to Final Plan. A link to the C-1 form is below: Noted http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1Form.pdf Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 02/06/2020 02/06/2020: INFORMATION: Please contact Tyler Siegmund with Light & Power Engineering if you have any questions at (970) 416-2772. Please reference our policies, construction practices, development charge processes, electric services standards, and fee estimator at Noted http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Kelly Smith, ksmith@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/31/2020 01/31/2020: Reminder: Prior to construction, a nesting survey will need to be conducted by a qualified wildlife biologist or ecologist to determine whether the raptor nest is still active. PP&D Response: Comment will be addressed prior to construction and documented. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 03/12/2020 03/12/2020: FOR APPROVAL: Please work with your lighting engineer to reduce the lumens of light fixtures. The maximum footcandle allowed around the buildings and along sidewalks should range between .5-10. Keep in mind, 10 is pretty bright, particularly for a park surrounded by residential. PP&D Response: The lumes of the proposed light fixtures have been reduced Department: Forestry Contact: Nils Saha, nsaha@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 03/23/2020 3/23/2020: Please provide additional details for the asphalt path that is proposed between trees #35 and #34. The path is proposed ~4 and 6 feet away from a 22” ponderosa pine and 14” spruce tree. During our field visit, we discussed various options to minimize root compaction and potential damage, including an elevated boardwalk. If that option is still 7 being explored, is it possible to include a detail of the boardwalk design and/or include a notation on the plans indicating that this stretch of the path will be elevated? PP&D Response: We are exploring options for this. At this point there are no decisions, but our intent is to work closely with Forestry on any decisions as to the type of footing. As stated on the plans “prior to construction design drawings need to be reviewed and approved by CoFC Forestry Department” Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 03/23/2020 3/23/2020: There are some tree/utility separation conflicts. Please see redlines. PP&D Response: Comment addressed 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 Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 02/11/2020 02/11/2020: Please include the tree inventory and the Tree Protection Notes on the demo plans. JVA Response: The Demo Sheet (Sheet C0.5) has been updated to include the tree inventory and Tree Protection Notes. Department: Building Services Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com Topic: Building Insp Plan Review Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/10/2020 02/10/2020: Each structure will require a building permit and review. PP&D Response: Noted Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 02/12/2020 03/17/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED: There are line over text issues. See redlines. PP&D Response: The line over text issues have been resolved. 02/12/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are line over text issues. See redlines. PP&D Response: The line over text issues have been resolved. Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 02/12/2020 8 03/17/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UPDATED: Please revise the legal description in the sub-title. See redlines. 02/12/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please revise the legal description in the sub-title. See redlines. JVA Response: The line over text issues have been resolved. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 02/12/2020 03/17/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED: Please revise the Benchmark Statement as marked. See redlines. 02/12/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please revise the Benchmark Statement as marked. See redlines. JVA Response: The line over text issues have been resolved. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 02/12/2020 03/17/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UPDATED: There are line over text issues. See redlines. 02/12/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are line over text issues. See redlines. JVA Response: The line over text issues have been resolved. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 03/17/2020 03/17/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are text over text issues. See redlines. JVA Response: The line over text issues have been resolved. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 02/12/2020 03/17/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED: Please revise the legal description as marked. See redlines. 02/12/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please revise the legal description as marked. See redlines. PP&D Response: Comment addressed Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 02/12/2020 03/17/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED: There are line over text issues. See redlines. 02/12/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are line over text issues. See redlines. PP&D Response: The line over text issues have been resolved. Topic: Site Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 02/12/2020 03/17/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED: Please revise the legal description as marked. See redlines. 02/12/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please revise the legal description as marked. See redlines. PP&D Response: Comment addressed Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/12/2020 03/17/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED: 9 There are line over text issues. See redlines. 02/12/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are line over text issues. See redlines. PP&D Response: The line over text issues have been resolved. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 02/12/2020 03/17/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines. 02/12/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines. PP&D Response: Comment addressed Department: Outside Agencies Contact: Randy Siddens, ELCO, 970-493-2044, randys@elcowater.org, Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 02/11/2020 UPDATED 3/10/20: See attached for ELCO redlines. 02/11/2020: See attached sheets for ELCO redlines. PP&D Response: Comment addressed Department: Water Conservation Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/30/2020 01/30/2020: 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 PP&D Response: Noted