HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 7/6/2021 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 084, 2021, AMENDIN Agenda Item 7
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY July 6, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Brad Buckman, Manager, Civil Engineering
Marc Virata, Civil Engineer
Claire Havelda, Legal
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 084, 2021, Amending Chapter 24 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to
Adopt the Updated 2021 Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards by Reference.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 15, 2021, adopts an updated 2021 version of
the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (2021 LCUASS). These updates occur on a periodic basis.
LCUASS guides the design of both private developments and public engineering capital projects within the City
and in the growth management areas of the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland. The LCUASS are also
referenced and used as part of other local jurisdictions road standards. LCUASS was originally adopted on
January 2, 2001, by Ordinance No. 186, 2000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
ATTACHMENTS
1. First Reading Agenda Item Summary, June 15, 2021 (w/o attachments) (PDF)
2. Ordinance No. 084, 2021 (PDF)
Agenda Item 9
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY June 15, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Brad Buckman, Manager, Civil Engineering
Marc Virata, Civil Engineer
Claire Havelda, Legal
SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 084, 2021, Amending Chapter 24 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to
Adopt the Updated 2021 Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards by Reference.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to adopt an updated 2021 version of the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards
(2021 LCUASS). These updates occur on a periodic basis. LCUASS guides the design of both private
developments and public engineering capital projects within the City and in the growth management areas of
the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland. The LCUASS are also referenced and used as part of other local
jurisdictions road standards. LCUASS was originally adopted on January 2, 2001, by Ordinance No. 186, 2000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Background
LCUASS is a comprehensive, urban-level, set of engineering design and construction standards used within the
city limits and growth management areas of the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland. The standards represent a
collaborative effort between Larimer County, Fort Collins, and Loveland and allow the application of a consistent
set of engineering design standards in the region. They are implemented through intergovernmental agreements
between the County and Fort Collins and Loveland.
LCUASS is intended to be a living document that requires periodic amendments and revisions to keep it current
with jurisdictional policy changes, latest technology, and industry standards. The 2021 LCUASS revisions
proposed for adoption pursuant to this Ordinance will replace the existing Standards in their entirety effective
August 1, 2021.
Revision Need and Process
It has been over 5 years since the last technical revisions to the Standards in 2016 and 14 years since the last
major revision in 2007 that also included policy revisions. With the changes in industry standards, design tools,
software, and jurisdictional policies since the last major update, the partnering jurisdictions collaborated for a
more comprehensive update to reflect these changes and to resolve additional housekeeping and clean up
items.
The current revision process began in 2019 and has included a representative from each jurisdiction who have
met in monthly coordination meetings to review in detail all 24 chapters and associated appendices. All three
entities have been gathering public input and have been working with their organizations and technical advisory
groups (subject matter experts) on the changes to ensure accuracy and general support.
ATTACHMENT 1
Agenda Item 9
Item # 9 Page 2
Summary of Revisions
Most of the document applies consistently to all three entities. There are, however, some sections and
appendices that only apply to one or more of the entities due to differing policies, requirements, interests and/or
viewpoints.
A summary of the modifications is attached. (Attachment 1). The redlined versions of the changes to each
chapter, appendices, figures, and drawings can also be found on the LCUASS website at
http://www.larimer.org/lcuass-adoption and with the Fort Collins City Clerk’s office. The final versions (no
redlines) can be found at https://www.larimer.org/engineering/standards-and-guides/urban-area-street-
standards and at the City Clerk’s office.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The proposed LCUASS revisions were and are scheduled to be presented to the following Boards and
Commissions as part of the formal approval process:
04/05/21 - City of Loveland Transportation Advisory Board
04/14/21 - Larimer County Planning Commission & Board of County Commissioners
04/21/21 - City of Fort Collins Transportation Board
04/26/21 - City of Loveland Planning Commission
04/26/21 - City of Fort Collins Bicycle Advisory Committee
04/28/21 - City of Loveland Construction Advisory Board
05/14/21 - City of Fort Collins Planning & Zoning Work Session
05/18/21 - City of Loveland City Council (Resolution)
05/19/21 - Larimer County Planning Commission
06/15/21 - City of Fort Collins City Council (Ordinance 1st Reading)
06/28/21 - Larimer County Board of County Commissioners
07/06/21 - City of Fort Collins City Council (Ordinance 2nd Reading)
The Transportation Board and Bicycle Advisory Committee and Planning & Zoning Commission have reviewed
the 2021 LCUASS, but provided no recommendations.
The effective date of the revisions is August 1, 2021, to allow time for completion of the scheduled hearings.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Extensive efforts were made to provide key stakeholders and the public information on the proposed changes
to gather input and comments.
The public outreach effort on the proposed changes included:
Information on the proposed changes was kept up to date on the County Engineering website under the
LCUASS web page. The “Spot Lights” and “Hot Topics” Sections were used to highlight the effort.
There is a subscription to the LCUASS where interested parties can receive emails on any updates or notices
regarding the Standards. There are currently 174 registered users that include public and private planners
and engineers, consultants, developers, and contractors.
Regular notifications regarding the revisions were emailed to the registered users of the LCUASS with links
to the changes and requests for review and comments through email messages or by phone.
Information was sent out in the Development Center Newsletter.
Two Open Houses (In a virtual format due to COVID19 protocols) were conducted.
Social Media postings were provided.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Summary of Revisions (PDF)
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ORDINANCE NO. 084, 2021
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS TO
ADOPT THE UPDATED 2021 LARIMER COUNTY
URBAN AREA STREET STANDARDS BY REFERENCE
WHEREAS, the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (the “LCUASS”) is a
comprehensive, urban level, set of engineering design and construction standards resulting from a
cooperative effort of Fort Collins, Loveland, and Larimer County for development and
construction of streets and related improvements within Fort Collins city limits and the growth
management areas of the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland; and
WHEREAS, on January 2, 2001, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 186, 2000
initially adopting the LCUASS; and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2016, the current version of the LCUASS was adopted by City
Council through Ordinance No. 166, 2016, with more limited updates on July 17, 2018 (Ordinance
No. 092, 2018) and September 4, 2018 (Ordinance No. 110, 2018); and
WHEREAS, the LCUASS and policy level amendments thereto applicable in both
jurisdictions were concurrently adopted by the City of Loveland and Larimer County; and
WHEREAS, City staff, in collaboration with staff from the City of Loveland and Larimer
County, has prepared proposed amendments to the LCUASS resulting in a new set of standards
dated August 1, 2021, on file with the City Clerk (the “2021 LCUASS”), which will replace the
previous versions of LCUASS in their entirety; and
WHEREAS, certain additional changes to City Code are required so that the 2021
LCUASS and City Code correspond; and
WHEREAS, final approval of the 2021 LCUASS requires formal adoption by the City of
Loveland and Larimer County in addition to the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Charter, Article II, Section 7, City Council may enact any
ordinance which adopts any code by reference in whole or in part provided that before adoption of
such ordinance the Council shall hold a public hearing thereon and notice of the hearing shall be
published twice in the newspaper of general circulation, published in the city, one (1) of such
publications to be at least eight (8) days preceding the hearing and the other at least fifteen ( 15)
days preceding the hearing; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with City Charter, Article II, Section 7, the City Clerk
published in the Fort Collins Coloradoan such notice of hearing on June 20, 2021, and June 27,
2021, prior to the hearing held on the second reading of this Ordinance on July 6, 2021; and
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WHEREAS, the attached Exhibit "A" is a copy of the text of the Notice of Public Hearing
that was so published and which the Council hereby finds meets the requirements of City Charter,
Article II, Section 7; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 1-14, at least one copy of the 2021 LCUASS
shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk available for public inspection, and one copy
shall be kept in the office of the chief enforcement officer thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Board and Bicycle Advisory Committee have both been
briefed and input was invited on the 2021 LCUASS at their meetings on April 21, 2001 and April
26, 2021, respectively, although no formal action was taken since updating the LCUASS does not
require a recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission was briefed, and input was invited on
the 2021 LCUASS at its Work Session on May 14, 2021, although no formal action was taken
since updating the LCUASS does not require modification of the City’s Land Use Code (LUC);
and
WHEREAS, public outreach on the LCUASS modifications throughout the process,
included regularly updating information on a dedicated LCUASS website
(https://www.larimer.org/engineering/standards-and-guides/urban-area-street-standards), a
subscription update service via email to 174 registered users, two open houses (virtual format),
social media and newsletter outreach; and
WHERAS, the Council has determined that the 2021 LCUASS comport with the principles
and policies contained in City Plan, the Transportation Master Plan, and the Bicycle Master Plan
and are in the best interests of the City and should be adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes any and all determinations and findings
contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the 2021 LCUASS on file with the City Clerk is hereby approved and
adopted by reference, to be effective August 1, 2021.
Section 3. That all current and previous versions of the LCUASS, except for the 2021
LCUASS adopted herein by reference, are repealed in their entirety.
Section 4. That Chapter 24 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby amended
by the addition of a new Section 24-4, to read as follows:
Sec. 24-4. Adoption of Standards.
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(a) Pursuant to the power and authority conferred by C.R.S. Section 31-16-202 and
Article II, Section 7 of the Charter, there is hereby adopted by reference the 2021
Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards on file with the City Clerk as the
comprehensive, urban level, set of engineering design and construction standards
resulting from a cooperative effort of Fort Collins, Loveland, and Larimer County
for development and construction of streets and related improvements within the
Fort Collins’ city limits and growth management areas of the Cites of Fort Collins
and Loveland.
(b) One copy of the 2021 Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS)
shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for public
inspection during regular business hours.
(c) LCUASS may be amended as set forth therein, with technical revisions or policy
revisions or both. Upon adoption of any revisions, the City Engineer shall provide
to the City Clerk documentation of such revisions specifying the date upon which
they become effective.
Section 5. That effective August 1, 2021, all references in the City Code and the Land
Use Code to the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards or LCUASS shall be deemed to
refer to the 2021 LCUASS.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of
June, A.D. 2021, and to be presented for final passage on the 6th day of July, A.D. 2021.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 6th day of July, A.D. 2021.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given of a public hearing to be held before the City Council of the City
of Fort Collins, Colorado, on the 6th day of July, A.D., 2021 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as
the matter may come on for hearing, in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 300 LaPorte
Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado for the purpose of considering an ordinance adopting by reference
the 2021 Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS), prepared by City of Fort
Collins, City of Loveland, and Larimer County staff.
Not less than one (1) copy of said Manual has been, and now is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk of the City of Fort Collins and is available for public inspection.
The purpose of the 2021 Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards adopted by said
ordinance is to serve as the governing comprehensive, urban level, set of engineering design and
construction standards for development and construction of streets and related improvements
within Fort Collins’ city limits and the growth management areas of the Cities of Fort Collins and
Loveland.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services,
programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with
disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance.
This notice is given and published by order of the City of Fort Collins,
Colorado. Dated at Fort Collins, Colorado this 20th day of June, A.D. 2021.
Rita Knoll
Chief Deputy City Clerk