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Notes included with the Gardens on Spring Creek Amended
Plan (See sheet LS003 of the Site Plan)
DRAFT 3-23-2016
THE FOLLOWING GENERAL OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT STANDARDS SHALL
REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR ALL FUTURE GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK EVENTS.
GENERAL EVENT STANDARDS:
1. ALL EVENTS, INCLUDING MUSIC CONCERT EVENTS OR GENERAL EVENTS
SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL CODE NOISE
STANDARDS OF CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE II: SOUND SHALL BE LIMITED TO 55
dB(A) FROM 7 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. AND 50 dB(A) FROM 8:00 P.M. TO 7:00 A.M. AT
THE GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK PROPERTY LINE ADJACENT TO THE LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-L) ZONE DISTRICT, AND SHALL BE LIMITED TO 70
dB(A) FROM 7 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. AND 65 dB(A) FROM 8:00 P.M. TO 7:00 A.M. AT
THE GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK PROPERTY LINE ADJACENT TO THE
EMPLOYMENT (E) ZONE DISTRICT.
2. THERE SHALL BE A MAXIMUM OF (8) MUSIC CONCERT EVENTS PER YEAR WITH
AN ATTENDANCE CAP OF 1,500 PERSONS. THE MAXIMUM ATTENDANCE SHALL
BE MANAGED AND REGULATED THROUGH TICKET SALES. ALL MUSIC CONCERT
EVENTS SHALL BE TICKETED.
3. THERE SHALL BE NO MULTI-DAY MUSIC CONCERT EVENTS SUCH AS MUSIC
FESTIVALS.
4. A GENERAL EVENT SHALL BE DEFINED AS ANY EVENT WHICH USES ALL OR A
PORTION OF THE GARDENS, OTHER THAN DAY-TO-DAY ATTENDANCE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF VIEWING THE GARDENS, IN WHICH ATTENDANCE IS ANTICIPATED
TO BE MORE THAN 100 PERSONS FOR THE EVENT. GENERAL EVENTS INCLUDE:
GARDEN OF LIGHTS TOUR, SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND
TOURS, ARTICULTURE/SCULPTURE IN THE GARDEN, SPRING PLANT SALE,
YOGA IN THE GARDENS, GARDEN A’FARE, NATURE’S HARVEST FEST,
HALLOWEEN ENCHANTED GARDEN. ADDITIONAL EVENTS MAY BE
CONSIDERED. THERE SHALL BE NO ATTENDANCE CAP FOR GENERAL EVENTS.
SUCH EVENTS MAY PROVIDE AMPLIFIED MUSIC IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
MUNICIPAL CODE.
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5. PRIVATE EVENTS SHALL BE ADDRESSED IN THE GARDEN’S OPERATIONS AND
MANAGEMENT PLAN. PRIVATE EVENTS INCLUDE ALL PRIVATE RENTALS SUCH
AS WEDDINGS, BIRTHDAYS, ETC. PRIVATE EVENTS SHALL NOT HAVE DJ’S AND
ANY PROPOSED MUSIC MUST BE APPROVED BY GARDENS STAFF.
ALL EVENTS SHALL FOLLOW STANDARDS AS DESCRIBED BELOW.
TIME LIMITATION STANDARDS:
1. ALL MUSIC AND ANY ASSOCIATED SOUNDS GENERATED FROM ANY EVENT
SHALL CONCLUDE NO LATER THAN 8PM.
2. EGRESS FOR ALL VISITORS DURING MUSIC CONCERT EVENTS SHALL BEGIN AT
8 P.M. AND CONCLUDE NO LATER THAN 9 P.M. NO PERFORMANCE RELATED
SOUNDS SHALL BE GENERATED DURING THIS TIMEFRAME.
3. ALL EVENT OPERATIONS PERSONNEL SHALL EXIT THE GARDENS ON SPRING
CREEK PREMISES NO LATER THAN 10 P.M.
4. ALL GENERAL EVENTS SHALL CONCLUDE BY 9 P.M. AND ALL PERSONNEL
SHALL EXIT THE GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK PREMISES NO LATER THAN 10
P.M.
5. ALL PRIVATE EVENTS SHALL CONCLUDE BY 8 P.M. WITH EVERYONE OFF-SITE
BY 9 P.M.
SOUND MONITORING STANDARDS:
1. DURING ALL AMPLIFIED MUSIC CONCERT EVENTS, A PROFESSIONAL SOUND
ENGINEER SHALL BE PRESENT ON SITE AND ACTIVELY MONITOR AND
REGULATE SOUND LEVELS TO MEET THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL
CODE NOISE STANDARDS. SOUND MONITORING LOCATIONS WILL BE TIED TO
CENTRAL OVERRIDE SYSTEM AT THE MIXING STATION.
2. FOR ALL OTHER EVENTS, GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK STAFF SHALL BE
PRESENT ON SITE AND ACTIVELY MONITOR AND REGULATE SOUND LEVELS TO
MEET THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL CODE NOISE STANDARDS.
3. MORE SPECIFIC MONITORING OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT AND
ENFORCEMENT THAT MAY BE REQUIRED SHALL BE OUTLINED IN THE GSC
OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT PLAN.
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SECURITY AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
1. DESIGNATED SECURITY STAFF SHALL BE PRESENT AT THE GARDENS ON
SPRING CREEK ENTRY POINTS AND PERIMETER OF THE PREMISES DURING
ALL MUSIC CONCERT EVENTS. DESIGNATED SECURITY STAFF SHALL CONSIST
OF EITHER GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK STAFF OR A PRIVATE SECURITY
COMPANY CONTRACTED THROUGH THE GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK.
2. EGRESS LIGHTING CONSISTING OF LOW LIGHT LEVEL, FULL CUT-OFF
PEDESTRIAN LEVEL LIGHTS SHALL BE USED TO FACILITATE EGRESS FROM ALL
MUSIC CONCERT EVENTS. ALL EGRESS AND EVENT-RELATED LIGHTING SHALL
BE TURNED OFF NO LATER THAN 10 P.M.
3. CROSSING ASSISTANTS SHALL BE PRESENT AT CENTRE AVENUE TO
FACILITATE CROSSING FROM THE N.R.C.S. PARKING LOT DURING ALL MUSIC
CONCERT EVENTS, UNLESS A SIGNALIZED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IS
CONSTRUCTED AT THIS LOCATION IN THE FUTURE.
ADDITIONAL GENERAL STANDARDS:
1. ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SOLD DURING EVENTS SHALL REQUIRE A
PROFESSIONAL CONCESSIONAIRE TO SERVE AND FOLLOW ALL ASSOCIATED
REGULATIONS AND MONITORING AS REQUIRED WITH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
SALES AT OTHER COMMUNITY FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS.
MORE SPECIFIC ALCOHOL OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE
DEVELOPED WITH THE GSC OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT PLAN.
2. “NO PUBLIC ON-STREET PARKING” SHALL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED FOR GSC
EVENTS AND DAY-TO-DAY GSC OPERATIONS ON CENTRE AVENUE AND ON
STREETS IN THE WINDTRAIL AND SHEELY NEIGHBORHOODS. MORE SPECIFIC
PARKING MANAGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES SHALL BE OUTLINED
IN THE GSC OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT PLAN.
3. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS: ANTICIPATED MINIMUM OFF-STREET
PARKING QUANTITIES FOR GARDENS USES ARE SHOWN ON THE LAND USE
TABLE ON SHEET LS100. THE PARKING QUANTITIES SHOWN ON LS100
REPRESENT ANTICIPATED MINIMUMS, AND SHALL BE ADJUSTED TO MEET THE
PARKING DEMANDS FOR EVENTS IF NEEDED. PARKING LOCATIONS ARE
SHOWN ON SHEET LS002. AGREEMENTS FOR OFF-SITE PARKING LOCATIONS
SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND SHALL BE ADJUSTED, IF NEEDED, TO MEET
PARKING DEMANDS FOR ALL GARDENS EVENTS.
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4. THE PROJECT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND
CONDUCT ALL OPERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL PLANS. ANY
MODIFICATIONS TO THESE PLANS SHALL REQUIRE A PLAN AMENDMENT TO BE
REVIEWED AND APPROVED.
5. THE OPERATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT STANDARDS NOTED WITH THESE
PLANS REPRESENT THE GENERAL STANDARDS FOR THE PROJECT. IN
ADDITION TO THE GENERAL STANDARDS OUTLINED HERE, GSC SHALL
DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT PLAN THAT
SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSES POLICIES AND ACTIONS THAT WILL BE
ADMINISTERED FOR ALL EVENTS AND COMMUNITY FACILITY ACTIVITIES.
NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVES SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE
DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE OPERATIONS
AND MANAGEMENT PLAN. THE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT PLAN MAY BE
PERIODICALLY AMENDED WITHOUT AMENDING THESE PLANS, PROVIDED THAT
SUCH AMENDMENTS REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GENERAL STANDARDS
OUTLINED WITH THIS FINAL PLAN. THE GSC OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
SHALL AT A MINIMUM ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:
a) CREATION AND ON-GOING ENGAGEMENT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMITTEE.
b) PARKING MANAGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT.
c) SOUND/NOISE MANAGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT.
d) MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ALL OUTDOOR
PRIVATE EVENTS, INCLUDING LIMITATIONS FOR MUSIC AND INSTRUMENT
AMPLIFICATION AND VOCAL PERFORMANCES.
e) ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDURES FOR EVENT IMPACTS THAT MAY OCCUR
INCLUDING: LOITERING, DAY-CAMPING AND LITTERING.
f) MANAGEMENT OF ALCOHOL SALES AT ALL EVENTS.
g) THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD HOTLINE FOR THE
COORDINATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF GSC IMPACTS THAT MAY OCCUR.
h) COORDINATION OF GSC EVENTS WITH NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS.
REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO THIS PLAN APPROVAL:
1. USE AND OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: THE DESIGNATED USE PER THE CITY
LAND USE CODE FOR THE GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK IS A COMMUNITY
FACILITY, WHICH IS DEFINED AS A PUBLICLY OWNED OR PUBLICLY LEASED
FACILITY OR OFFICE BUILDING WHICH IS PRIMARILY INTENDED TO SERVE THE
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RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, ADMINISTRATIVE OR
ENTERTAINMENT NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. SPECIFIC TO THE
APPROVAL OF THIS COMMUNITY FACILITY, ALL PROPERTY ASSOCIATED WITH
THIS PLAN SHALL REMAIN IN OWNERSHIP AND BE OPERATED DIRECTLY BY
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS. ANY REQUEST TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR
MANAGEMENT OF THE FACILITY TO AN ENTITY OTHER THAN THE CITY SHALL
BE CONSIDERED A CHANGE OF USE REQUIRING A MAJOR AMENDMENT TO
THESE PLANS WHICH MUST BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO ANY
SUCH TRANSFER.
2. LILAC PARK: PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF THE SPRING
CREEK TRAIL SHALL BE RESERVED FOR THE EXPANSION OF LILAC PARK AND
SHALL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS A SEPARATE AMENDMENT TO THESE
PLANS.
FLOODPLAIN NOTES:
1. PORTIONS OF THIS PROPERTY ARE LOCATED IN THE FEMA REGULATORY 100-
YEAR FLOODPLAIN AND FLOODWAY FOR SPRING CREEK.
2. ALL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE FLOODPLAIN MUST COMPLY WITH THE
FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER 10 OF CITY OF FORT COLLINS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
3. NON-STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT (FENCES, DETENTION PONDS, HARD
SURFACE PATHS, FILL, DRIVEWAYS, PARKING AREAS, VEGETATION, ETC.) IS
ALLOWED WITHIN THE 100 YEAR FLOODWAY, PROVIDED THE DEVELOPMENT
WILL NOT CAUSE A RISE IN THE BASE FLOOD ELEVATION OR A CHANGE TO
THE FLOODWAY OR FLOOD FRINGE BOUNDARIES. NON-STRUCTURAL
DEVELOPMENT IS NOT RESTRICTED IN THE FLOOD FRINGE. REFER TO THE
PROJECT’S FLOODPLAIN USE PERMIT AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND RESTRICTIONS.
4. ALL STRUCTURES PROPOSED IN THE FLOODPLAIN SHALL BE PERMANENLTY
ANCHORED AND SHALL MEET ALL CITY STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS. REFER
TO THE PROJECT’S FLOODPLAIN USE PERMIT AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
PLAN FOR STRUCTURE DETAILS, RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.
NATURAL AREA BUFFER REQUIREMENTS:
1. STANDARDS FOR PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION - THE DIRECTOR
SHALL ESTABLISH A "LIMITS OF DEVELOPMENT" ("LOD") LINE(S) TO ESTABLISH
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THE BOUNDARY OF THE PROJECT OUTSIDE OF WHICH NO LAND DISTURBANCE
ACTIVITIES WILL OCCUR DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT.
2. ALL AREAS WITHIN THE SPRING CREEK, SHERWOOD LATERAL AND WETLAND
AREA BUFFER ZONES SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A NATIVE LANDSCAPE. SEE
SECTION 3.4.1 OF THE LAND USE CODE FOR ALLOWABLE USES WITHIN THE
BUFFER ZONES.
3. CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE ORGANIZED AND TIMED TO MINIMIZE THE
DISTURBANCE OF SENSITIVE SPECIES OCCUPYING OR USING ON-SITE AND
ADJACENT NATURAL HABITATS OR FEATURES, INCLUDING THE SPRING CREEK
CORRIDOR, SHERWOOD LATERAL DITCH AND WETLAND AREAS.
4. CONSTRUCTION OF BARRIER FENCING SHALL BE PROVIDED AT THE LIMITS OF
THE DEVELOPMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION.
STANDARD PLAN NOTES AND REQUIREMENTS:
1. REFER TO FINAL UTILITY PLANS FOR EXACT LOCATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION
INFORMATION FOR STORM DRAINAGE STRUCTURES, UTILITY MAINS AND
SERVICES, PROPOSED TOPOGRAPHY, STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
2. REFER TO THE SUBDIVISION PLAT AND UTILITY PLANS FOR EXACT LOCATIONS,
AREAS AND DIMENSIONS OF ALL EASEMENTS, LOTS, TRACTS, STREETS,
WALKS AND OTHER SURVEY INFORMATION.
3. ALL CONSTRUCTION WITH THIS DEVELOPMENT PLAN MUST BE COMPLETED IN
ONE PHASE UNLESS A PHASING PLAN IS SHOWN WITH THESE PLANS.
4. ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROVIDED SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOOT-CANDLE
REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 3.2.4 OF THE LAND USE CODE AND SHALL USE A
CONCEALED, FULLY SHIELDED LIGHT SOURCE WITH SHARP CUT-OFF
CAPABILITY SO AS TO MINIMIZE UP-LIGHT, SPILL LIGHT, GLARE AND
UNNECESSARY DIFFUSION.
5. FIRE HYDRANTS MUST MEET OR EXCEED POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
STANDARDS. ALL BUILDINGS MUST PROVIDE AN APPROVED FIRE
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM.
6. ALL BIKE RACKS PROVIDED MUST BE PERMANENTLY ANCHORED.
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7. ALL SIDEWALKS AND RAMPS MUST CONFORM TO CITY STANDARDS.
ACCESSIBLE RAMPS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL STREET AND DRIVE
INTERSECTIONS AND AT ALL DESIGNATED ACCESSABLE PARKING SPACES.
ACCESSABLE PARKING SPACES MUST SLOPE NO MORE THAN 1:48 IN ANY
DIRECTION. ALL ACCESSIBLE ROUTES MUST SLOPE NO MORE THAN 1:20 IN
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL AND WITH NO MORE THAN 1:48 CROSS SLOPE.
8. 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.
GENERAL LANDSCAPE NOTES:
1. MAINTENANCE: TREES AND VEGETATION, IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, FENCES,
WALLS AND OTHER LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS WITH THESE FINAL PLANS SHALL
BE CONSIDERED AS ELEMENTS OF THE PROJECT IN THE SAME MANNER AS
PARKING, BUILDING MATERIALS AND OTHER SITE DETAILS. THE APPLICANT,
LANDOWNER OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST SHALL BE JOINTLY AND
SEVERALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF ALL
LANDSCAPING ELEMENTS IN GOOD CONDITION. ALL LANDSCAPING SHALL BE
MAINTAINED FREE FROM DISEASE, PESTS, WEEDS AND LITTER, AND ALL
LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES SUCH AS FENCES AND WALLS SHALL BE REPAIRED
AND REPLACED PERIODICALLY TO MAINTAIN A STRUCTURALLY SOUND
CONDITION.
2. THE FOLLOWING SEPARATIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED BETWEEN
TREES/SHRUBS AND UTILITIES:
40 FEET BETWEEN CANOPY TREES AND STREET LIGHTS
15 FEET BETWEEN ORNAMENTAL TREES AND STREETLIGHTS
10 FEET BETWEEN TREES AND PUBLIC WATER, SANITARY AND STORM SEWER MAIN
LINES
6 FEET BETWEEN TREES AND PUBLIC WATER, SANITARY AND STORM SEWER SERVICE
LINES.
4 FEET BETWEEN SHRUBS AND PUBLIC WATER AND SANITARY AND STORM SEWER
LINES
4 FEET BETWEEN TREES AND GAS LINES
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3. THE FINAL LANDSCAPE PLAN SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH ALL OTHER FINAL
PLAN ELEMENTS SO THAT THE PROPOSED GRADING, STORM DRAINAGE, AND
OTHER DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENTS DO NOT CONFLICT WITH NOR
PRECLUDE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS ON
THIS PLAN.