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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNORTHERN COLORADO FEEDERS SUPPLY - Filed CS-COMMENT SHEETS - 2016-08-17Community Development and Neighborhood services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com April 18, 2014 Dennis Nater Northern Colorado Feeder Supply 359 Linden St Fort Collins, CO 80524 Re: 300 Hickory St — Light Industrial/Retail Description of project: This is a request to utilize existing buildings located at 300 Hickory Street (Parcel # 97021-00-023) for light industrial and retail use. Potential site upgrades include resurfacing the northem-most building, an addition to the middle interior structure and new fencing and landscaping along the southern and eastern edges. The site is located in the Service Commercial (C-S) Zone District. Please see the following summary of comments regarding the project request referrenced above. 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, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through the Project Planner, Ryan Mounce, at 970-224-6186 or rmounce@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: JVA Response W2W2014 Department: Zoning Contact: Ali van Deutekom, 970.416.2743, avandeutekomilkh v.com 1. It is not yet clear if this will be a change of use, we need more information on the previous user and proposed uses of this property. Barton Supply may have had retail sales but we need documentation from them regarding the extent of the sales to determine if their retail use was a principal use or an accessory use. If it was accessory, then this would definitely be a change of use. If it was principal, we still need additional information regarding all aspects of their operation at this site. Your letter indicates you'd use the site for light manufacturing. Can you explain what you'd be manufacturing? There is no change of use of the property. 2. If it's determined that your use in not a change of use and that an abandonment period of less than 12 months has occurred, then no site upgrades or platting requirements are necessary until such time that you want to either expand the existing building by more than 25% or remove it and build a new building. At that time, a Type 1 public hearing process will be required. Proposed improvements include demolition of the existing building and construction of a new retail sales office, therefore a plat and Type 1 hearing are both required. provide samples. Signature blocks added. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/1212014 08/12/2014: Additional alterations and notes are needed to the planning document sheets to increase clarity and legibility prior to recording. Please see detailed redlines and handout for a list of changes. Redlines have been addressed accordingly. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970.221.6501, tsleg_mund@fcgov.com Topic: General 08/12/2014: The existing sidewalk along the frontage of the property is deficient and does not appear to be compliant with current ADA standards and does not meet our current sidewalk width standards. Per code, development projects are required to bring all existing infrastructure adjacent to the property up to current codes and standards. To meet current sidewalk standards for a collector road (Hickory St) a detached 5ft sidewalk and an 8ft landscaped parkway is required along the frontage of the property. It is possible to keep the sidewalk attached to the curb and gutter at this location to save existing trees but a minimum 6ft wide sidewalk is typical at attached locations. Both drive approaches appear to be out of ADA compliance, exceeding the 2 percent maximum cross slope for pedestrian facilities. The sidewalk and drive approach issues will need to be addressed as part of this project. The existing deficient sidewalk is now being replaced with an ADA-compliant 6 foot wide attached sidewalk with 10' landscaped parkway. Driveways will be re -poured as well, see utility plans. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/15/2014 08/12/2014: Please add our standard language/notes to the Plat: Maintenance guarantee language Repair guarantee language Notice of other documents language Notice box language Covenants note Please contact me for a word document of the missing notes. The plat has been revised accordingly. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/15/2014 08/12/2014: Please update the Statement of Ownership and Subdivision statement and the Certificate of Dedication statement on the plat. You can contact me for an updated version of these statements. Statements updated. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/15/2014 08/12/2014: When designing the new driveways into the site please extend concrete to the property line. Refer to LCUASS standard driveway approach drawing 706. Driveway replacement extends to the property line. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970.224.6143, lex&fcgov.com Topic: General Page 3of7 Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08101/2014 08/01/2014: No comments. Department: Forestry Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970.221.6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Originated: 08I1312014 Comment Number: 1 08/13/2014: Please clearly delineate the boundary of the sidewalk and planting bed and show clearly on the plan the actual location of the sidewalk. Comment noted. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: For shrubs to be planted close to the trees please specify as one gallon to minimize root damage with excavation of the planting hole. Comment noted. 08/13/2014: Evaluate modifying the note that says to limb up crown to 8 feet to the following: Trees to be pruned by a certified and City of Fort Collins licensed arborist. Lower tree canopy to be elevated to approximately 8 feet following professional arboricultural practices. Comment noted. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: Please evaluate height and spread of proposed shrubs in reference to the dimensions of the planting bed where they will be placed. Autumn Amber is a new and smaller form of three -leaf sumac. Comment noted. Department: PFA Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970.416.2869, Mynxwilergi)-poudre-fire.org Topic: General Comment Number: 1 08/15/2014: FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS Comment Originated: 08/15/2014 Pertinent fire lane specifications for this project: > Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. > Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot minimum overhead clearance. > Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons. > The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. > Be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. Fire lane has been included on plans as specified. PFA to work with owner during construction to coordinate proper signage. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/15/2014 08/15/2014: SECURITY GATES IFC 503.6: The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all Page 4 of 7 Comment times. Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 Gates securing fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. The minimum gate width for vehicle access shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with an unapproved padlock, or chain and padlock, unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the key(s) to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Gate design and locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official prior to installation. Fire access drives will have manual gates with Knox Boxes. Owner to coordinate with PFA prior to installation. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218.2932, jschlagg fcgov.com Topic: Erosion Control 08/12/2014: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq-ft, therefore Erosion and Sediment Control Materials need to be submitted for FDP. The erosion control requirements are in the Stormwater Design Criteria under the Amendments of Volume 3 Chapter 7 Section 1.3.3. Current Erosion Control Materials Submitted dose not meet requirements. Please submit; Erosion Control Plan with the corrected redlines, Erosion Control Report, and an Escrow / Security Calculation. If you need clarification concerning this section, or if there are any questions please contact Jesse Schlam 970-218-2932 or email @ jschlam@fcgov.com Erosion Control Plan has been revised accordingly. See Erosion Control Report included with the FDP submittal package. Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416.2418, wlamargueNccgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/12/2014 08/12/2014: Additional water quality treatment/LID mitigation is required for the sub -basins that drain south. The City recommends routing the roof drains of the new office building into the proposed landscaped areas. Comment noted. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/12/2014 08/12/2014: The ponding areas along the southern boundary of the site should be mitigated with a positive outfall if this is economically feasible. Comment noted. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221.6588, lcountt@Lcgov.com Topic: Building Elevations Page 5 of 7 Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: There is a line over text issue on sheet A1.5. See redlines. Comment noted. Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: The City has moved to the NAVD 1988 vertical datum. Please show elevations for both datums, state the project datum, and provide an equation to get from NAVD88 to NGVD29 Unadjusted, i.e. NAVD88 = NGVD29 Unadjusted + Datum note and conversion equation added to cover sheet. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: Please change the Basis Of Bearings to match the Subdivision Plat. Basis of bearings corrected. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: Please remove the Landscape Plans from the set. Landscape plans removed from utility plan set. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: Please darken up the lighter background text & linework. See redlines. Comment noted. Topic: Landscape Plans Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: Please darken up the lighter background text & linework. See redlines. Comment noted. Topic: Plat Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: The legal description does not match the boundary. Plat has been revised accordingly. 08/13/2014: Please update the plat language. Plat has been revised accordingly. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: Are there any Lienholders? Please add a signature block if there are, or if there are none add a note stating there are none. Comment noted. Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: Please add an area for Lot 1. Comment noted. Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08113/2014: All curves must have radius, central angle, arc length, chord bearing & distance. See redlines. Comment noted. Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: Please label the aliquot corners. See redlines. Page 6 of 7 0 Comment noted. Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: Please provide current acceptable monument records for the comers shown. Comment noted. Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 08/13/2014 08/13/2014: Please remove "Land Survey Plat" from the title block. See redlines. Comment noted. Department:. Traffic Operation Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221.6887, mwilkinsonfUcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/12/2014 08/12/2014: Please coordinate with Transportation Planning and the Engineering Department on extent (if any) of improvements to the sidewalk along Hickory (since the existing conditions do not meet current standards. Sidewalk will be replaced in order to meet standards, see utility plans. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/12/2014 08/12/2014: No traffic operations related comments Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221.6854, rbuffing_tonV-fcgov.com Topic: Construction Drawings Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/01/2014 08/01/2014: Show/label curb stop on the utility plan. Curb stop must be within R.O.W. or utility easement. Curb stop now shown, see utility plans. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/01/2014 08/01/2014: Will the water meter be in a meter pit near the curb stop or in a mechanical room inside the building? Water meter will be located inside the new building, note added to plans. Page 7 of 7 Northern Colorado Feeder Supply August 13, 2014 Tyler Siegmund Ryan Mounce General: 1. The existing sidewalk along the frontage of the property is deficient and does not appear to be complaint with current ADA standards and does not meet our current sidewalk width standards. Per code, development projects are required to bring all existing infrastructure adjacent to the property up to current codes and standards. To meet current sidewalk standards for a collector road (Hickory St) a detached 5ft sidewalk and an 8ft landscaped parkway is required along the frontage of the property. It is possible to keep the sidewalk attached to the curb and gutter at this location to save existing trees but a minimum 6ft wide sidewalk is typical at attached locations. Both drive approaches appear to be out of ADA compliance, exceeding the 2 percent maximum cross slope for pedestrian facilities. The sidewalk and drive approach issues will need to be addressed as part of this project. Plat: 1. Please add our standard language/notes to the Plat: Maintenance guarantee language Repair guarantee language Notice of other documents language Notice box language Covenants note Please contact me for a word document of the missing notes. 2. Please update the Statement of ownership and Subdivision statement and the Certificate of Dedication statement on the plat. You can contact me for an updated version of these statements. Northern Colorado Feeders Supply Project Development Plan — Final Review Property Fencing and Gates Narrative December 12, 2014 The applicant proposes to install a 6 foot tall ornamental metal fence along the front of the property in order to increase the level of security on site. The facility contains multiple open and unsecured warehouse and storage structures that would be vulnerable to theft if there is no perimeter fencing. Additionally, the property has previously had issues with occupation of its warehouses by homeless individuals looking for a place to camp. A tall fence with lockable gates (while still providing access for emergency personnel) will efficiently and safely solve these security concerns on site. Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Contact: Roger Buffington, 970.221.6854, rbuffington(a fcaov.com 1. Existing water mains and sanitary sewers in this area include a 6-inch water main and an 8-inch sewer in Hickory. The sewer is at the southeast comer of the site. Comment noted. 2. The existing water service is a 3/4-inch service. Comment noted. 3. The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these requirements can be found at http://www.fcgov.com/standards Comment noted. 4. If a larger water service is needed, development fees and water rights will be due at building permit. Existing water service to remain. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Glen Schlueter, 970.224.6065, gschlueter0fcgov.com 1. It is important to document the existing impervious area since drainage requirements and fees are based on new impervious area. An exhibit showing the existing and impervious areas with a table summarizing the areas is required prior to the time fees are calculated for each building permit. Impervious area exhibit included as an attachment to the project drainage letter. 2. Since the existing buildings are to remain, a drainage letter should be sufficient to document the existing drainage patterns and to discuss the water quality measures being provided. The drainage letter needs to address the four -step process for selecting structural BMPs. Also standard operating procedures (SOPs) must be prepared for each of the BMPs being used on the site. They must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. A project drainage letter has been prepared and copies have been supplied with the Project Development Plan application. 3. When a site is redeveloped the standard requirement is to provide onsite detention with a 2 year historic release rate for water quantity. However a variance to the detention requirement may be justified if the site has been paying fees for a higher imperviousness. Please contact Jean Pakech at 221-6375 to determine the present Stormwater fees and runoff coefficient category. Comment noted. 4. If the site is required to meet present Land Use Code requirements, onsite water quality treatment of the runoff is required. Water quantity treatment methods are described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Volume 3 — Best Management Practices (BMPs). A method that could be used on an existing site is to direct the downspouts to a landscape area. Another is if perimeter landscape buffers or parking lot medians are required, they could be used to treat the runoff in bio-retention areas or rain gardens. (http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-guidelines-regulation s/stormwater-criteria) Comment noted. 5. Low Impact Development (LID) requirements are now required when the impervious area is increased or a site is required to be brought into compliance with the Land Use Code. These require a higher degree of water quality treatment for 50% of the new impervious area and 25% of new paved area must be pervious. Please contact Basil Harridan at 224-6035 or bhamdan@fcgov.com for more information. There is also more information on the EPA website at: http://water.epa.gov/polwaste/green/bbfs.cfm?goback=.gde_4605732_member_219392996. Comment noted. 6. The drainage engineer will need to identify the drainage outfall for the since we have no documentation on where the water goes when it leaves the site. It might drain to the east in Hickory St. As long as there is not an increase in impervious area the present outfall can be used unless it has problems and needs some improvements to meet present standards. Comment noted. Please see the project drainage letter. 7. The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $7,817/acre ($0.1795 sq.-ft.) for any impervious area over 350 sq.-ft., and there is a $1,045.00/acre ($0.024/sq.-ft.) review fee. No fee is charged for existing impervious area. These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is issued. Information on fees can be found at the City's website at http://fcgov.com/utilitiesibusiness/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-development-fees or contact Jean Pakech at 221-6375 for questions on fees. There is also an erosion control escrow required before the Development Construction permit is issued. The amount of the escrow is determined by the design engineer, and is based on the site disturbance area, cost of the measures, or a minimum amount in accordance with the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual. Comment noted. 8. The design of the site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Dry Creek Master Drainage Plan as well as the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. Comment noted. Department: Park Planning Contact: Craig Foreman, 970.221.6618, cforeman@aoudre-fire.ore 1. 1.4/08/2014: No comments Department: Fire Authority Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970.416-2869, Hynxwilerfpoudrefire.org 1. CHANGE OF USE AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS If the property is occupied under the same allowable use and no changes are made to the existing structures or hard surface areas, there are no PFA comments. However, if a change of use is required to operate at this location or significant changes are being made to the site, the site and all new buildings shall meet 2012 International Fire Code requirements. Code requirements to be met at that time include: FIRE CONTAINMENT. New building exceeding 5000 square feet shall be sprinklered or fire contained. If containment is used, the containment construction shall be reviewed and approved by the Poudre Fire Authority prior to installation. New building is less than 500 square feet. FIRE LANES. 061FC 503.1.1: Fire Lanes shall be provided to within 150' of all portions of the building, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building. When fire lanes cannot be provided, the fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet if the building is equipped throughout with an approved, automatic fire -sprinkler system. 20 foot wide fire lane provided, see utility plans and plat. FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS > Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. > Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot minimum overhead clearance. > Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons. >Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. > The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. Turning radii shall be detailed on submitted plans. > Be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. 2006 International Fire Code 503.2.3, 503.2.4, 503.2.5, 503.3, 503.4 and Appendix D; FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006 and Local Amendments. Comments noted. 2. DUST PRODUCTION The production of dust, as by-product of the manufacturing process, is regulated by the fire code. As maybe applicable to your operation, a plan for dust mitigation shall be reviewed and approved by the fire authority. Comment noted. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970.224.6143, IeXVfcgov.com 1. An Ecological Characterization Study is required by Section 3.4.1 (D)(1) as the site is within 500 feet of a known natural habitat (wetland to the NE). However, there is an intervening parcel between the canal and this property, and the standard buffer (50' from the edge of the wetland) would not extend to this project's parcel, the ECS is waived for this site. However, please consider the use of native plants and grasses to compliment the natural feature, in accordance with Article 3.2.1 (E)(2)(3) of the Land Use Code. Comment noted. 2. The applicant should make note of Article 3.2.1(C) that requires developments to submit plans that "...(4) protects significant trees, natural systems, and habitat". Note that a significant tree is defined as a tree having DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) of six inches or more. If any of the trees on this site have a DBH of greater than six inches, a review of the trees shall be conducted with Tim Buchanan, City Forester (221 6361) to determine the status of the existing trees and any mitigation requirements that could result from the proposed development. Tree mitigation plan provided in the landscape plans. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slandenbergerMcgov.com 1. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit. Please contact Matt Baker at 224-6108 if you have any questions. Comment noted. ■ 2. The Clty's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For additional information on these fees, please see: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev-review.php Comment noted. 3. Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be replaced or restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense prior to the acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. It will need to be verified that the sidewalk along the frontage of the property meets ADA standards, if it doesn't those portions that do not meet standards will need to be repaired/replaced. In most cases attached sidewalk crossing driveway will not meet ADA requirements. The project contractor, Empire Carpentry, has verified that portions of the sidewalk are not in compliance with ADA standards. At this time, the owners have decided to move forward with their development plan without replacing those portions of the sidewalk. EKvv4 Svt (M 4. Please contact the City's Traffic Engineer, Joe Olson (224-6062) to schedule a scoping meeting and determine if a traffic study is needed for this project. In addition, please contact Transportation Planning for their requirements as well. Comment noted. Transportation Impact Study requirement waived per comment number 5 by City Planning. 5. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at: http://www.ladmer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm Comment noted. 6. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary for this project. Right-of-way along Hickory Street to meet the collector standard will need to be dedicated and provided with the project. This will likely require the fence to be relocated. Additional right of way has been dedicated with the proposed plat to meet Collector street standards. Proposed new fencing will be located further back, adjacent to the existing neighboring fencing. 7. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is finalized. Comment noted. Department: Electric Engineering Contact: Justin Fields, 970-224.6150, jfieldWcgov.com 1. Contact Light & Power Engineering, 970-221-6700, if the electric service needs to be upgraded. Coordination of electric service upgrade has been initiated. Current Planning Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970-224.6186, rmoun . ceov.com 1. Information is still being verified with the previous business operating at the site to confirm that no change of use would be occurring. If there is no change of use, no site upgrades are needed at this time. There is no change of use of the property. 2. Platting and site upgrades would occur if it's determined a change of use is taking place, any new or 0 replacement buildings are planned, or for any expansion of an existing building by more than 25% of its current floor area. Comment noted. 3. If platting of the property becomes necessary, it will be subject to Administrative (Type 1) review, and certain site upgrades will be required. Some of these upgrades include: LUC 3.2.5 An enclosure for trash & recycling collection, located at least 20' from Hickory Street. A trash enclosure has been proposed toward the rear of the site. See architectural plans. LUC 3.5.1(1) Fencing and screening around any planned areas of outdoor storage. No areas of outdoor storage are proposed at this time. LUC 3.2.2 Upgrades to the parking area, including landscaping along Hickory Street, a designated van -accessible handicap space, striping of parking lot spaces and accommodations for bicycle parking. Van -accessible space provided, as well as striping for 9 standard parking spaces and accommodations for a minimum of 4 bicycles. Existing landscaped areas along Hickory Street to be enhanced and re -planted. See the landscape plans. LUC 3.5.3(C) A walkway from the Hickory Street sidewalk to the retail sales structure. Pedestrian sidewalk access with gate proposed. 4. Financial assistance to property owners and business tenants seeking to renovate their commercial storefronts and building facades may be available as part of the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority Storefront Improvement Program. Please contact Megan Bolin, 970-224-6342 or mbolin@fcgov.com, to learn more. Comment noted. 5. TRAFFIC OPERATIONS — Given limited change of use and limited traffic generation, it appears the project meets requirements of LCUASS 4.2.3D and the Traffic Impact Study (TIS) requirement can be waived. Multi -modal improvements such as sidewalks will still need to be evaluated during the process. Comment noted. Pre -Submittal Meetings for Building Permits Pre -Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design, that the new commercial or multi -family proiects 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 and is typically scheduled after the Current Planning conceptual review meeting. Applicants of new commercial or multi -family proiects are advised to call 416-2341 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 and type of construction being proposed. Construction shall comply with the following adopted codes as amended: 2009 International Building Code (IBC) 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) 2009 international Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2009 International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2009 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2009 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado Accessibility : State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI Al17.1-2003. Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF I Ground Snow Load 30 PSF. Frost Depth: 30 inches. Wind Load:100- MPH 3 Second Gust Exposure B. Seismic Design: Category B. Climate Zone: Zone 5 Energy Code Use 1. Single Family; Duplex; Townhomes: 2009 IRC Chapter 11 or 2009 IECC Chapter 4 2. Multi -family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2009 IECC Chapter 4. 3. Commercial and Multi -family 4 stories and taller: 2009 IECC Chapter 5. Fort Collins Green Code Amendments effective starting 1-1-2012. A copy of these requirements can be obtained at the Building Office or contact the above phone number. City of Fort Collins Building Services Plan Review 416-2341 /0 *� Fort Collins August 15, 2014 Jim Cox Architecture Plus 318 E Oak St Fort Collins, CO 80524 RE: Northern Colorado Feeders Supply, PDP140010, Round Number 1 Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov. com/developmentreview Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies for your submittal of the above referenced project. If you have questions about any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through the Project Planner, Ryan Mounce, at 970-224-6186 or rmounce@fcgov.com. Comment Summary: JVA Response 12/12/2014 Department: Planning Services Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970-224.6186, rmounceffcgov.com Topic: General Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/12/2014 08/12/2014: The new building will need to be situated no more than 15' from the front property line to meet "build -to" line standards along non -arterial streets. An alternative to the build -to line standard can be met by providing an outdoor patio, plaza or gathering space between the building and sidewalk. To formalize such a space, on the site and landscape plans be sure to show the varying types of materials and landscape materials being used and features of the area, such such as benches or picnic tables. A plaza area has been provided in the proposed landscaped area in front of the building, see landscape plans. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/12/2014 08/12/2014: 1f any formal parking areas are provided on the site, the following interior and perimeter parking landscaping requirements apply: - Screening at least 70% of the parking lot perimeter with shrubs, fences or walls at least 30 inches tall along side and front property lines. In addition, one tree must be planted for every 40' of the length of the parking area. - Define the beginning and ending of parking aisles with raised landscaped islands. - If the parking lot is over 6 spaces or 1,800 square feet, at least 6% of the interior space of the parking Page 1 of 7 lot must be landscaped. Parking lot islands can be used to help meet this requirement. - Parking lots also require a minimum of 1 foot candle of illumnation of lighting at night. No formal parking (with the exception of a dedicated van accessible space) will be provided on site. Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/12/2014 08/1212014: The existing asphalt area on the site is considered a vehicle use area, with requirements for a minimum 5' landscaped strip between side and rear property lines and vehicle use areas. Along the eastern property line, this will require the removal of several feet of asphalt and the installation of some kind of landscape or planting material. One suggestion would be to utilize a low-water and low -maintenance native grass within this strip. Along the western property line, if a 5' landscape strip is not provided, a modification of standard should be requested. A 5' landscape strip has been provided along the western property line, see utility and landscape plans. Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/12/2014 08/12/2014: A modification of standard is not needed to increase the height of the front -yard fence to 6' if there is a demonstrated security need for the fencing. Please provide a narrative describing the reason the fencing and gates are needed. Rationale can include the existing warehouse structure that is open and unsecured and your previous experience with homeless individuals camping on site. Narrative has been provided with this letter, see attached. Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/12/2014 08/12/2014: There is a requirement for a minimum of 10' of landscaping between the front property line and vehicle use areas (the existing asphalt). The landscape plan currently shows a proposed 10' area for new and existing landscaping that will meet this standard, but the site plan shows this areas as only being 8' -- please update the site plan to show the full 10' area. Site plan has been revised to show 10' landscape strip at the front property line. Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/12/2014 Parking lots and building surrounds require a minimum of 1 foot-candle of illumination at night. Please provide a photometric lighting plan to show compliance with this requirement. As you select lighting for the buildings and site, be aware that the lighting will need to be fully -shielded and down directional. A photometric plan has been provided to the City electronically prior to the public hearing on October 23. Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/12/2014 08/12/2014: Since no trash enclosure is being constructed, trash and recyclable materials will need to be stored intemally within a structure and out of public view. Please add the following note on the site plan: "Trash and recyclable materials will be stored inside an existing building and out of public view prior to disposal." Note added. Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/12/2014 08/12/2014: Please add a view of a section of the new front yard fence to the elevation sheets and dimension the height. Fence detail added to landscape plans. Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/12/2014 08/12/2014: A planning approval signature block and owner's authorization signature block will need to be added to the site plan. If you need examples of these blocks, please let me know and I can Page 2 of 7