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Home My WebLink AboutB07-0307 submittal comment letter਍ഀ ਍ഀ ਍ഀ ਍ഀ ਍ഀ ਍ഀ ਍ഀ ਍ഀ ਍ഀ ਍ഀ October 26, 2007 ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Fritzlen Pierce Architects ਍ഀ Attn: Bill Pierce ਍ഀ 1650 E. Vail Valley Drive ਍ഀ Fallridge, Unit C-1 ਍ഀ Vail, CO. 81657 ਍ഀ ਍ഀ RE: Bridge Street Building – Building Permit Submittal Comments ਍ഀ File No. B070307 ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Bill, ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Planning Staff has completed a review of your submittal for a building permit for the ਍ഀ Rucksack building and has identified the following issues and concerns relative to the ਍ഀ overall completeness of the submittal. Specifically, certain required information is either ਍ഀ missing from the submittal, or is requested in order to allow Staff to carry out an ਍ഀ adequate and complete review of the plans and all final detailing for the proposed ਍ഀ building. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Issues/Information Requested ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Site Plan ਍ഀ ਍ഀ While different sheets of the plans depict general existing and proposed site ਍ഀ improvements, please be reminded that the Site Plan should include all existing and ਍ഀ proposed site improvements, property lines, easements, utility routing, spot elevations ਍ഀ and proposed hardscape materials. Specifically: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Label all proposed hardscapes and specify proposed materials; provide details as to ਍ഀ limits of disturbance, as well as the transition from existing streetscape ਍ഀ improvements to proposed improvements. ਍ഀ - Provide legend/key for all proposed line weights and symbols, as well as general ਍ഀ notes for all proposed site work. ਍ഀ - Revise the plan to insure that proposed structural walls at the east side of the ਍ഀ building for new stairwell and stair support are within the property boundary (i.e. ਍ഀ remove encroachment of wall and any helical pier from Tract G). ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Architectural Plans ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet DR200: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Verify status of “existing storm drain” located to the north of the existing Rucksack ਍ഀ Building; Staff is of the understanding that this drain is non-functional and does not ਍ഀ tie into TOV storm sewer. ਍ഀ - Clarify drainage plan on south side of property at roof and deck; where is drainage ਍ഀ from scuppers being routed? ਍ഀ - Clarify drainage plan for north side of property; will gutters be added at eave of ਍ഀ existing and proposed roof sections overhanging adjacent property to north? ਍ഀ rd ਍ഀ - Clarify drainage plan/details for new “deck in roof” for 3 Floor residential unit; where ਍ഀ is drainage being routed? ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet A200: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Revise plan to eliminate encroachment of structural wall and/or helical piers at east ਍ഀ side of property from Tract G. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet A201: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Clarify extent of demo/remodel; provide greater details and/or notes on plans ਍ഀ specifying locations of new and existing construction to match details and/or notes to ਍ഀ be provided on elevations and demo plans. ਍ഀ - Label all exterior materials (per key provided) and provide notes/call-outs for all ਍ഀ dimensions. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet A202: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Clarify extent of demo/remodel; provide greater details and/or notes on plans ਍ഀ specifying locations of new and existing construction to match details and/or notes to ਍ഀ be provided on elevations and demo plans. ਍ഀ - Label all exterior materials (per key provided on elevation sheets) and provide ਍ഀ notes/call-outs for all dimensions; specifically, provide information on materials and ਍ഀ construction method for proposed storage closets located on south side of deck. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet A203: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Clarify details (materials and slope of roof) for proposed storage closets located on ਍ഀ south side of deck. ਍ഀ - Clarify on plans where snow shed protection is located over decks, balconies and ਍ഀ other areas of pedestrian activity, if applicable. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet A204: No comment ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet A205: No comment ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet A206: No comment ਍ഀ 2 ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet A301: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Make application for “Changes to Approved Plans” for addition of stucco at northeast ਍ഀ corner of building. ਍ഀ - Show all proposed gutters and downspout locations/routing. ਍ഀ - Clarify extent of demo/remodel; provide greater details and/or notes on plans ਍ഀ specifying locations of new and existing construction. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet A302: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Make application for “Changes to Approved Plans” for revisions to south façade deck ਍ഀ wall enclosure; wall height and design has been modified. ਍ഀ - Revise apparent detailing conflict between proposed ridge beam and arched stucco ਍ഀ detail at main entry to second level. ਍ഀ - Clarify extent of demo/remodel; provide greater details and/or notes on plans ਍ഀ specifying locations of new and existing construction. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet A303: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Make application for “Changes to Approved Plans” for revisions to east façade ਍ഀ exterior materials (addition of stucco). ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet A304: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Clarify structural support detailing (wood corbel) and detailing of underside of ਍ഀ cantilevered balcony at northwest corner of building on second level; structural plans ਍ഀ (Sheet S4) call out “10x Lookout” in this location. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet A800: Provide details and/or sections as follows: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - “New Deck in Roof”; section should be provided detailing construction of new deck in ਍ഀ roof. ਍ഀ - Decorative hand rail/new balcony construction; detailing for proposed rail ਍ഀ connections, specifically at 90 degree angle at northwest corner of balcony at second ਍ഀ level. ਍ഀ - Rake detail; clarify detailing for exposed ridge and shoulder beams relative to ਍ഀ rake/fascia detail. ਍ഀ - Window and door assemblies; detail all proposed window and door (wall) ਍ഀ assemblies, inclusive of header, sill and trim details for windows and doors proposed ਍ഀ in stucco and wood exterior walls. ਍ഀ - Trash enclosure and elevator door assemblies; detail door assemblies, inclusive of ਍ഀ header and trim details. ਍ഀ - Stucco-to-wood siding detail/transition wrapping northeast corner of building; show ਍ഀ transition from proposed stucco to existing wood siding. ਍ഀ - New wood post and beam “trellis”; provide details for construction of trellis structure. ਍ഀ - Column supports at west façade, at existing stairwell to Joe’s Deli. ਍ഀ - Arched entry (stucco) detail; clarify detailing/assembly for arched stucco detail at ਍ഀ main entry on second level. ਍ഀ - New balcony at northwest corner of second level; provide detailing for underside ਍ഀ assembly of proposed balcony and clarify use of 2x6” T&G; soffit details provided on ਍ഀ Sheet A801 show 1x4” T&G. ਍ഀ 3 ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Storage closet construction and assemblies; provide more details regarding exterior ਍ഀ materials, roof assembly. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet A801: Provide details and/or revisions as follows: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Revise section 5; show detail/section of cut stone band within column, as well as ਍ഀ detail/section of proposed signage for “Retail Listings” element. ਍ഀ - Provide new detail/section showing column-to-balcony assembly and detailing. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Structural Plans ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet S1: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Clarify placement of helical piers within existing “Trash” storage area at landing of ਍ഀ existing stairwell to Joe’s Deli; demonstrate how placement of proposed piers will not ਍ഀ compromise existing trash storage. ਍ഀ - Revise plan to eliminate encroachment of structural wall and/or helical piers at east ਍ഀ side of property from Tract G. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet S4: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Clarify detailing/finish of “10x Lookout” proposed underneath cantilevered balcony on ਍ഀ northwest corner of building on second level. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet S5: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Clarify proposed “Detail J”; is this detail to match “wood corbel” shown on ਍ഀ elevations? If so, ensure that structural and architectural plans match. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Sheet E201: ਍ഀ ਍ഀ - Clarify proposed finish for fixtures ‘D’ and ‘E’ ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Additional Issues and Concerns ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Pedestrian Bridge ਍ഀ Regarding the required Site Plan, Staff suggests that further details are needed to ਍ഀ adequately assess the appropriateness of any proposed pedestrian bridge over West ਍ഀ Mill Creek. As these improvements are shown to comply with applicable building and/or ਍ഀ fire code(s), more detailed information will be required prior to any further review ਍ഀ pertaining to construction of the proposed bridge at or near the identified 100-year ਍ഀ floodplain, as well as details of how such pedestrian connection will integrate with ਍ഀ existing grades on the east side of Mill Creek. In this regard, please also address the ਍ഀ viability of providing enhanced and/or required egress over portions of Lots A, B, and C ਍ഀ to the north of Parcel 1. ਍ഀ 4 ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Changes to Approved Plans ਍ഀ In addition to submitting an application for “Change to Approved Plans” for items listed ਍ഀ within this document, please be advised that any and all changes made by the Applicant ਍ഀ in response to Town of Vail Building and/or Fire Department comments made regarding ਍ഀ plans dated 9/06/07, which affect the use, bulk, mass, height or exterior appearance of ਍ഀ the building, will require an application for “Change to Approved Plans”. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Please don’t hesitate to contact me at (970) 477-3551 or shunn@vailgov.com if you ਍ഀ have any questions regarding these comments or require clarification of submittal ਍ഀ requirements. ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Regards, Cc: Warren Campbell ਍ഀ Highland Builders ਍ഀ File ਍ഀ ਍ഀ Scot Hunn ਍ഀ Senior Planner ਍ഀ 5 ਍ഀ