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Regular Hearing
August 15, 2024
6:00 PM
Julie Stackhouse, Chair City Council Chambers - City Hall West
Adam Sass, Vice Chair 300 Laporte Avenue
Russell Connelly Fort Collins, Colorado
David Katz
Shirley Peel Virtual (Zoom or Telephone)
Ted Shepard 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/95037938312 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 August 15, 2024. 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: 950 3793 8312.
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 mmatsunaka@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 mmatsunaka@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 mmatsunaka@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 June Regular Hearing
The purpose of this item is to approve the draft minutes of the June 20, 2024, Planning and Zoning
Commission hearing.
2. Proposed Soil & Xeriscape Landscape Standard Updates
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
This is a request for the Planning and Zoning Commission to provide a
recommendation to City Council regarding proposed changes and
seeking feedback on landscape standards regarding xeriscape, soil
amendments, and irrigation.
APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins
300 Laporte Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
STAFF ASSIGNED: Katie Collins, Water Conservation Specialist, Utilities
Kathryne Marko, Environmental Regulatory Affairs Manager, Utilities
Heather Jarvis, Assistant City Attorney
• DISCUSSION AGENDA
3. Water Supply Requirement Fee, Excess Water Use Surcharges and Non-Residential
Allotments
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
This is a request for the Planning and Zoning Commission to provide a
recommendation to City Council regarding proposed changes and seeking
feedback on staff’s analysis and potential options for Water Supply Requirement
and Excess Water Use fees. As water has become more expensive, the price to
buy into the Utilities water rights and infrastructure has also grown. Utilities is
evaluating the best way to charge future redevelopment and new development.
APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins
300 Laporte Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
STAFF ASSIGNED: Jen Dial, Water Resources Manager
Jill Oropeza, Interim One Water Director
• OTHER BUSINESS
• ADJOURNMENT