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Regular Hearing
November 16, 2023
6:00 PM
David Katz, Chair City Council Chambers - City Hall West
Julie Stackhouse, Vice Chair 300 Laporte Avenue
Michelle Haefele Fort Collins, Colorado
Adam Sass
Ted Shepard Virtual (Zoom or Telephone)
Samantha Stegner Cablecast on FCTV Channel 14 on Connexion &
York Channels 14 & 881 on Comcast
Planning and Zoning Commission
Hearing Agenda
Participation for this hybrid Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will be available online, by phone, or in
person.
Public Participation (In Person): Individuals who wish to address the Planning & Zoning Commission in person may
attend the meeting located in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave.
Public Participation (Online): Individuals who wish to address the Planning & Zoning Commission via remote
public participation can do so through Zoom at https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/97463918249. Individuals participating
in the Zoom session should also watch the meeting through that site.
The meeting will be available to join beginning at 5:45 p.m. on September 21, 2023. Participants should try to sign
in prior to 6:00 p.m. if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand”
button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all
participants have an opportunity to address the Commission.
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• ROLL CALL
• AGENDA REVIEW
• PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Individuals may comment on items not specifically scheduled on the hearing agenda, as follows:
• Those who wish to speak are asked to sign in at the podium if they are in person
• The presiding officer will determine and announce the length of time allowed for each speaker.
• Each speaker should state their name and address and keep their comments to the allotted time.
• Any written materials should be provided to the Secretary for record-keeping purposes.
• In person participates will hear a timer beep once and the time light will turn to yellow to indicate that
30 seconds of speaking time remains and will beep again and turn red when a speaker’s time to speak
has ended.
• CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is intended to allow the Planning and Zoning Commission to quickly resolve items that
are non-controversial. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Agenda. Anyone may request that an
item on this agenda be “pulled” for consideration within the Discussion Agenda, which will provide a full
presentation of the item being considered. Items remaining on the Consent Agenda will be approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission with one vote.
The Consent Agenda generally consists of Commission Minutes for approval, items with no perceived
controversy, and routine administrative actions.
Public Participation (Phone): If you do not have access to the internet, you can call into the hearing via phone.
Please dial: 253-215-8782 or 346-248-7799, with Webinar ID: 974 6391 8249.
The meeting will be available beginning at 5:45 p.m. Please call in to the meeting prior to 6:00 p.m., if possible. For
public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak
at that time – phone participants will need to hit *9 to do this. Staff will be moderating the Zoom session to ensure
all participants have an opportunity to address the Committee. Once you join the meeting: keep yourself on muted
status. If you have any technical difficulties during the hearing, please email smanno@fcgov.com.
Documents to Share: If residents wish to share a document or presentation, City Staff needs to receive those
materials via email by 24 hours before the meeting. Please email any documents to smanno@fcgov.com.
Individuals uncomfortable or unable to access the Zoom platform or unable to participate by phone are encouraged
to participate by emailing general public comments you may have to smanno@fcgov.com . Staff will ensure the
Commission receives your comments. If you have specific comments on any of the discussion items scheduled,
please make that clear in the subject line of the email and send 24 hours prior to the meeting.
As adopted by City Council Ordinance 143, 2022, a determination has been made by the chair after consultation
with the City staff liaison that conducting the hearing using remote technology would be prudent.
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1. Draft Minutes for the P&Z September Regular Hearing
The purpose of this item is to approve the draft minutes of the September 21, 2023, Planning and Zoning
Commission hearing.
2. Draft Minutes for the P&Z September Extra Hearing
The purpose of this item is to approve the draft minutes of the September 27, 2023, Planning and Zoning
Commission extra hearing.
3. CSU Phemister Trail – Site Plan Advisory Review (SPAR)
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
This is a request for a Site Plan Advisory Review (SPAR) for the CSU Phemister
trail project. The SPAR process allows the Planning and Zoning Commission to
provide comments on the plan to the governing body (Board of Governors of the
Colorado State University) per State statutes.
APPLICANT: David Hansen
University Landscape Architect
Colorado State University
601 S Howes St, 4th Floor
Fort Collins, CO 80521
STAFF ASSIGNED: Kristie Raymond, Environmental Planner
4. 2023 Three-Mile Plan Update
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
This is a request for a Recommendation to City Council regarding adoption of
the 2023 Three-Mile Plan Update.
APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
STAFF ASSIGNED: Ryan Mounce, City Planner
5. Traffic Operations Xeriscape
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
This is a request for a Minor Amendment to the City of Fort Collins Traffic
Operations facilities located at 626 Linden Street (parcel #9712222905). The
proposal is to remove 7,400 square feet of turf and sprinkler heads on the west
side of the building, not including the parkway, and to then install native, low-
water plants, mulch and boulders in a xeriscaped bed. This update will lower
water use and enhance the visual screening of the work yard from the street.
APPLICANT: Tyler Stamey
Sandra Aragon
City of Fort Collins
626 Linden St
Fort Collins, CO 80524
STAFF ASSIGNED: Jill Baty, Associate Planner
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6. Planning & Zoning Work Plan
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Review of the 2023 Planning & Zoning Commission projects and a review of the
2024 Work Plan.
• DISCUSSION AGENDA
7. East Mulberry Plan Recommendation
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
This is a request for the Planning and Zoning Commission to provide a
recommendation to City Council for the adoption of the East Mulberry Plan.
APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins
300 Laporte Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80521
STAFF ASSIGNED: Megan Keith, Senior City Planner
Ryan Mounce, City Planner
Shawna Van Zee, City Planner
Janelle Guidarelli, Associate Planner
8. Willox Farms
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
This is a Project Development Plan (PDP) for a residential cluster development
in the Urban Estate (UE) zone district. The plan includes two modification
requests.
APPLICANT: Kristin Turner
TB Group
444 Mountain Ave
Berthoud, CO 80513
STAFF ASSIGNED: Clark Mapes, City Planner
9. 209 Cherry St Multi-Family Development
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
This Project Development Plan (PDP) proposes to develop a seven-story
residential building with structured parking. The plan includes requests for two
modifications of standards. Staff recommends two conditions of approval.
APPLICANT: Mary Taylor
Russel + Mills Studios
506 S. College Ave, Unit A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
STAFF ASSIGNED: Clark Mapes, City Planner
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10. Polestar Village
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
This is a request for a mixed neighborhood development on a 20-acre infill
property. The plan includes a variety of housing types and a neighborhood
center comprising a community building with upstairs B&B rooms, a mixed-use
building with small commercial spaces, a place of assembly, and an agriculture
support building for community gardens and landscape maintenance. The plan
provides stormwater detention facilities in coordination with a larger regional City
system, and a natural area buffer along an irrigation canal that forms the
southwestern portion of the property boundary. The plan includes two
modifications of standards.
APPLICANT: Ken Merritt
JR Engineers and Planners
2900 S College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
STAFF ASSIGNED: Clark Mapes, City Planner
• OTHER BUSINESS
• ADJOURNMENT