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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASPEN HEIGHTS STUDENT HOUSING - PDP - PDP110018 - CORRESPONDENCE - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEWCity of Fort Collins Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 appropriate development review process by City staff and affected outside reviewing agencies. Also, the required Transportation Development Review Fee must be paid at time of submittal. 12. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with Community Development and Neighborhood Services at (970)221-6750. Pre -Submittal Meetings for Building Permits Pre -Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design, that new multi -family projects are on track to comply with all of the adopted City codes and Standards listed below. The proposed project should be in the early to mid -design stage for this meeting to be effective and is typically scheduled after the Current Planning conceptual review meeting. Applicants are advised to call 416-2341 to schedule a pre -submittal meeting. Applicants should be prepared to present site plans, floor plans, and elevations and be able to discuss code issues of occupancy, square footage and type of construction being proposed. Construction shall comply with the following adopted codes as amended: 2009 International Building Code (IBC) 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ` 2009 International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2009 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2009 International Plumbing Code (/PC) as amended by the State of Colorado 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI All 17.1-2003. Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF. Frost Depth: 30 inches. Wind Load: 100- MPH 3 Second Gust Exposure B. Seismic Design: Category B. Climate Zone: Zone 5 Energy Code Use 1.Single Family; Duplex; Townhomes: 2009 IRC Chapter 11 or 2009 IECC Chapter 4. 2.Multi-family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2009 IECC Chapter 4. 3.Commercial and Multi -family 4 stories and taller: 2009 IECC Chapter 5. 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov. corn 13 Fo t Collins Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 4. After the extension of two public streets into and through the site, the development may be allowed to be served by the soon -to -be -adopted Street - Like Private Drive. Please be aware that an important revision to the Land Use Code was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on July 21, 2011 and will be considered by City Council on August 16, 2011. This revision creates a new definition of a private roadway called the street -like private drive. (Please refer to the hand-out.) Buildings may front on these streets in lieu of a public street. Such streets may be named and buildings may be addressed off these streets in accordance with the Poudre Fire Authority and LETA street -naming criteria for local streets. 5.Overall, the site planning approach must provide the buildings with a clear street address and clear connections to the rest of the community so that visitors, residents and emergency service providers can easily find their way. Public streets and street -like private drives must be arranged to tie this project and the surrounding area together in a town -like pattern. 6.Where buildings face Conifer Street and Redwood Street, there must be a connecting walkway to the public sidewalk. 7. Please see the Development Review Guide at www.fcgov.com/drg. This online guide features a color -coded flowchart with comprehensive, easy to read information on each step in the process. This guide includes links to just about every resource you need during development review. 8. This development proposal will be subject to all applicable standards of the Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC), including Article Three General Development Standards. The entire LUC is available for your review on the web at: hftp://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/landuse/begin.htm. 9. If this proposal is unable to satisfy any of the requirements set forth in the LUC, a Modification of Standard Request will need to be submitted with your formal development proposal. Please see Section 2.8.2 of the LUC for more information on criteria to apply for a Modification of Standard. 10. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at: http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php. 11. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule that is available in the Community Development and Neighborhood Services office. The fees are due at the time of submittal of the required documents for the 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com 12 Ckyof Community Development and F6r! Collins 81 North College Services v J 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com Electric Engineering Contact: Bruce Vogel, 970-224-6157, bvogel(a)fcgov.com 1. Power is available from existing facilities in Conifer Street, Redwood Street, and Blondel Street. 2. The units that are directly under the Platte River Power Transmission overhead line ( 115,000 volts) along Redwood Street will need to be relocated due to the power line easements that are in place along the O.H. line route. 3. Would highly recommend blanket utility easements and a utility coordination meeting as the site plan appears to be very tight for adequate space and separation for all utilities. 4. Will need to coordinate meter and transformer locations. 5. Normal electric development charges will apply. Current Planning Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard�fcpov.com 1. Please carefully review Section 3.5.2 [C] — Relationship of Dwellings to Streets and Parking and the definitions of Connecting Walkway and Major Walkway Spine. These standards Work in conjunction with Section 3.6.3 — Street Pattern and Connectivity Standards. Combined, these standards call for residential housing complexes to be arranged in the traditional manner of homes along neighborhood streets. In general, taken as a whole, the Land Use Code requires a fabric of streets and blocks. 2. In order to comply with the above -referenced standards, Blondel Street should continue as a public local street through the property and intersect with Conifer Street in alignment with Blue Spruce Drive. 3. Current Planning would like to emphasize the comment made by Development Review Engineering that a public local street stub needs to be made at the west property line. Lupine Drive should strongly be considered as this east -west public local street. Combined, Blondel and Lupine would form the basis for the basis for the neighborhood streets. Fort Collins Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 imagine it as was done south of this site the trail shall be placed along the west side of the property and serve as the sidewalk for the west side of the street as well as a trail. The exact relocation of the trail is up to Parks. 9. Redwood and Conifer Streets are considered Collector streets on the MSP. As such, upon construction of improvements along these roads the developer will be eligible for street oversizing reimbursement for the oversized portion of the roadways that are constructed by this development. 10. Upon construction of Redwood the developer can file a repay for the portion of the east side of the road that this development constructs adjacent to undeveloped property. (for the east curb and local portion on the east side). 11. Vine Drive is considered an Arterial Roadway on the MSP. As such, upon construction of improvements along this road the developer will be eligible for street oversizing reimbursement for the oversized portion of the roadway that is constructed by this development to ultimate standards. Interim improvements are not eligible for reimbursement. 12. Since there is not a median in Lupine Street the access point proposed across from this street is not allowed to have a median in it at where it intersects Redwood Street. The access point needs to match Lupine. Further into the site the driveway can widen out and a median can be placed. 13. The proposed access point onto Vine Drive will most likely be a right -in right -out access point only. This will need to be noted as such on the site and utility plans. 14. If for some reason Vine or Redwood is not extended through to other streets temporary turnarounds will need to be provided at the end of any street that doesn't connect through. 15. In accordance with Section 3.6.3(F) of the Land Use Code this - development needs to provide local street connections along the west property line at spacing not to exceed 660 feet. This is currently not being accommodated. 16. It appears that sight distance easements will need to be provided at the Conifer/ Redwood intersection, and Lupine/Redwood intersection. 17. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is finalized. 18. This site is adjacent to CDOT roadway and the applicant may need to obtain access permits from CDOT. 19. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site. 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com 10 City of Community Development and FO■ t Collins Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Engineering Development Review Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenbergerC&-fcgov.com 1. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit. Please contact Matt Baker at 224-6108 if you have any questions. 2. The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For additional information on these fees, please see: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev-review.php 3. 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. 4. Please contact the City's Traffic Engineer, Joe Olson (224-6062) to schedule a scoping meeting and determine if a traffic study is needed for this project. In addition, please contact Transportation Planning for their requirements as well. The TIS will help to determine what off -site improvements are needed to serve this site and meet Level of Service requirements. 5. Any public improvements' must be designed and- built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at: http://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm 6. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary for this project. Additional right-of-way maybe necessary to accommodate the detached sidewalk along Conifer and Redwood Streets. Right-of-way for the unbuilt portions of Redwood Street and Vine Drive shall be dedicated with this project. 7. Improvements to Conifer Street, Redwood Street, and Vine Drive adjacent to the site and any off -sites needed for the site to meet Level of Service requirements will need to be constructed with 'this project. The frontage adjacent to the pond at the NW comer of Redwood Street and Vine Street are also considered this properties responsibility as per Stormwater the adjacent property surrounding the pond is also responsible for this. This project is responsible for the design and construction of these improvements. 8. Currently there is a Trail within the unbuilt portion of Redwood Street. I 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com O Collins of Community Development and FV■ CRYt C81 North College Services (,J 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6760 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com Environmental Planning Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex(a-)_fcgov.com 1. An Ecological Characterization Study is required by Section 3.4.1 (D)(1) as the site is within 500 feet of a known natural habitat (riparian forests, prairie dog colonies, and potential habitat for raptors and burrowing owls, etc.). Please note the buffer zone standards of 50' for patches of riparian forest. 2. Within the 50' buffer zone (or as determined per the performance standards), according to Article 3.4.1(E)(1)(g), the City has the ability to determine if the existing landscaping within the buffer zone is incompatible with the purposes of the buffer zone. Please ensure that your ECS discusses the existing vegetation and identifies potential restoration options. If it is determined to be insufficient, then restoration and mitigation measures will be required. The ECS should also discuss options for addressing the site's population of prairie dogs (protection, relocation, etc.) and any other species associated with this population, e.g., burrowing owls. 3. With respect.to lighting, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2.4(D)(6) requires that "natural areas and natural features shall be protected from light spillage from off -site sources." Thus, lighting from the parking areas or other site amenities shall not spill over to the buffer areas. 4. The applicant should make note of Article 3.2.1(C) that requires developments to submit plans that "...(4) protects significant trees, natural systems, and habitat". Note that a significant tree is defined as a tree having DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) of six inches or more. As several of the trees within this site appear to have a DBH of greater than six inches, a review of the trees shall be conducted with Tim Buchanan, City Forester (221-6361) to determine the status of the existing trees and any mitigation requirements that could result from the proposed development. 5. The City's green building program has many programs that may benefit your project. Resources are available at the Green Building web page: hftp://www.fcgov.com/greenbuilding/. Of particular interest may be the Integrated Design Assistance Program, which offers financial incentives and free technical support to those interested in delivering high-performance buildings that exceed building code requirements for energy performance. Gary Schroeder (970-221-6395) is the contact person for this program. This is the direct link to the web page for this program: hftp://www.fcgov.com/conservation/biz-idap.php. 6. With respect to landscaping and design, Section 3.2.1 (E)(2)(3), requires that you use native plants and grasses in your landscaping or re -landscaping and reduce bluegrass lawns as much as possible. Reveille Bluegrass is one option for having bluegrass lawns and using less water. 6 Fort Collins Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com - Have appropriate maintenance agreements that are legally binding and enforceable. - Be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. - Maintain the required minimum width of 20 feet throughout the length of the fire lane (26 feet on at least one long side of the building when the structure is three or more stories in height),If the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire -sprinkler system, the fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet.2006 International Fire Code 503.1.1, 503.2.3, 503.3, 503.4 and Appendix D; FCLUC 3.6.2(L) 4. STREET NAMES Street names shall be reviewed and verified by LETA (Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority) prior to being put in service. PLEASE NOTE: This project will probably require that the private drives be named. 2006 International Fire Code 505.2 5. WATER SUPPLY Fire hydrants, where required, must be the type approved by the water district having jurisdiction and the Fire Department. Hydrant spacing and water flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. Minimum flow and spacing requirements include: - Residential within Urban Growth Area, 1,000 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 400 feet to the building, on 800-foot centers thereafter These requirements may be modified if buildings are equipped with automatic fire sprinkler systems.2006 International Fire Code 508.1 and Appendix B 6. TURNING RADII The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. 2006 International Fire Code 503.2.4 and Appendix D 103.3 7. ADDRESS NUMERALS Address numerals shall be visible from the street fronting the property, and posted with a minimum six-inch high numerals on a contrasting background. (Bronze numerals on brown brick are not acceptable). If the numerals are mounted on a side of the building other than the side off of which it is addressed, the street name is required to be posted along with the numerals. PLEASE NOTE: Some residences may be required to install address numerals on both the front and rear of the structures. 2006 International Fire Code 505.1 F rt Collins Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Contact information is: Lake Canal Reservoir Company - Don Magnuson, Superintendent (352-0222); Rodney Nelson, President, 6312 E. Harmony, Fort Collins CO 80525 (482-4108); Dale Trowbridge, Office Manager, (352-0222). 11. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Dry Creek Master Drainage Plan as well the City's Design Criteria and Construction standards. 12. The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $6,313.00/acre ($0.1449/sq.ft.) for new impervious area over 350 sq.-ft., and there is a $1,045.00/acre ($0.024/sq.ft.) review fee. No fee is charged for existing impervious area. These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is issued. Information on fees can be found on the City's web site at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investm ent-development-fees or contact Jean Pakech at 221- 6375 for questions on fees. There is also an erosion control escrow required before the Development Construction permit is issued. The amount of the escrow is determined by the design engineer, and is based on the site disturbance area or erosion control measures shown on the site construction plans. Fire Authority Contact: Carle Dann, 970-219-5337, CDANN(a)poudre-fire.org 1. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION AND FEE Poudre Fire Authority assesses development review fees for submitted projects. Please contact Carie Dann for more information, at cdann@poudre-fire.org 3. REQUIRED ACCESS Fire access roads (fire lanes) shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the PFA's jurisdiction when any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. This fire lane shall be visible by painting and signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to the design criteria already contained in relevant standards and policies, any new fire lane must meet the following general requirements: - Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface (asphalt or concrete) capable of supporting fire apparatus weights. Compacted road base shall be used only for temporary fire lanes or at construction sites. 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com I City of Fort Collins Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov. com 6. Where will bicycle parking be located? Please consider both short-term visitor and long-term resident parking needs. The ideal location is on a hard surface, well -lit, near the main building entrance, secure, and protected from the elements. This can include both indoor and outdoor bike parking. Stormwater Engineering Contact: Glen Schlueter, 970-224-6065, gschlueter(COCgov.com 1. Portions of this property in the south east comer of the lot are located in the 100-year FEMA regulatory flood fringe and floodway of the Dry Creek basin, and are subject to the requirements of Chapter 10 of City Code. 2. An approved floodplain use permit is required prior to mobilization for any site work in the floodplain such as detention ponds, bike paths, sidewalks, roadway, utilities, landscaping, culverts etc. 3. No -rise certification is required for all site work within the floodway. Re -certification of no -rise is required for as -built conditions. 4. No storage of materials or equipment shall be allowed in the floodway. Whether temporary (during construction) or permanent. 5. Any change to the floodway boundary will require approval of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) by FEMA. 6. The floodplain Administrator for the Dry Creek basin and this project is Marsha Hilmes-Robinson, 970-224-6036, mhilmesrobinson@fcgov.com. 7. A drainage and erosion control report and construction plans are required and' they must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. 8. The Stormwater Utility and the URA purchased 9.425 acres of the site for a regional detention pond as part of the NECCO project. As part of the sale, Lagunitas Companies purchased an easement that will allow temporary retention (at 2 times the total 100 year runoff volume) on the site for this development. The applicant was given information on the NECCO project. 9. Water quality treatment is also required as described in the Urban Storm Drainage Criteria Manual, Volume 3 - Best Management Practices (BMPs). (http://www.udfcd.org/downloads/down critmanual_vollll.htm) A temporary retention pond with a pump would qualify as extended detention if it meets the 40 hour drain time. 10. Since the NECCO project is not built the site will need to drain to a temporary retention pond that needs to drain in 72 hours to meet state requirements. A pumping system will be needed drain the pond to the Lake Canal. There would need to be an agreement with the canal company. Fort Collins Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov. com 2. Sewer depths in this area range from 5.5 to 7.5 feet deep depending on location. This may present some challenges to getting sewer service to portions of the site unless significant fill is placed. 3. There is an ELCO water main in Conifer which may limit the access to the sanitary sewer in Conifer. 4. A 12-inch water main will be required in re -aligned Vine Drive which is bordering the south side of the site with a connection to the 8-inch main in Blondel. 5. A utility coordination meeting is strongly encouraged early in the site layout process to insure that adequate space is provided for all underground utilities. 6. The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these requirements can be found at: hftp://www.fcgov.com/standards 7. Development fees and water rights will be due at building permit. 8. Separate water and sewer services will be required for each duplex unit. Transportation Planning Contact: Matt Wempe, 970-416-2040, mwempe(cDfcgov.com 1. Realigned Vine Drive is designated as a four -lane arterial and enhanced travel corridor on the Master Street Plan. Redwood Street is designated as a collector street on the Master Street Plan. Please see the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards for necessary right-of-way and designs. 2. Providing a local street connecting Blondel Street and Blue Spruce Drive would bepreferable to the internal driveway network given the size of the property and the need for vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian connections across Vine Drive and north to Larimer County social service providers. 3. Realigned Vine Drive is designated as an enhanced travel corridor. There is the potential for a transit stop in this area. Please coordinate with Kurt Ravenschlag, Transfort, kavenschlag@fcgov.com, 970.221.6386, on any necessary transit improvements. 4. An internal bicycle and pedestrian network will be necessary to meet level of service standards within the property. The network will need to provide connections to adjacent streets at various points and nearby existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities. 5. A bicycle and pedestrian level of service analysis will be required as part of the traffic impact study. Please contact Matt Wempe, Transportation Planner, mwempe@fcgov.com, 970.416.2040, to scope the study. Fort Collins Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com at least 15' (30' from an arterial street). If the proposed 10' setback is along a local or collector street, then that can only be approved through the alternative compliance described in Sec. 3.5.2(13l)(2)(a). In the phone conversation with the applicant, it was disclosed that they are proposing to plat The site as one large lot, rather than as one lot per building. The code would allow just the one large lot, and required building setbacks would only apply to the perimeter lot lines of the lot. 3. Required parking for the Extra Occupancy Rental Houses is .75 spaces per occupant. Required parking for the duplexes is based on bedrooms (1.5 spaces per one bedroom unit, 1.75 spaces per two bedroom unit and 2 spaces per three bedroom unit. Please be aware that Section 3.2.2(K)(1)(b) allows for parking along public or private streets that are internal to the project may be counted to meet minimum parking requirements. 4. Where parking and/or driveways are located adjacent to a perimeter side or rear lot line, a minimum 5' wide landscape buffer area is required along the lot line. Where a drive or parking is adjacent to the perimeter lot line along Conifer or Redwood, the required landscape area is a minimum of 10'. If the parking lot contains more than 100 spaces, at least 10% interior parking lot landscape islands is required. If the parking lot contains less than 100 spaces, then the amount is 6%. 5. The project must provide trash enclosures and bike racks. 6. Handicap parking spaces required. The number of such spaces is based on the total number of parking spaces provided (see table in Sec. 3.2.2(K)(5) of the LUC. 7. Per Section 3.5.2(B) of the LUC, the project must have at least 4 different types of housing models (i.e. different floor plans, exterior materials, roof lines, footprint, etc). Water -Wastewater Engineering Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffington(c_fcgov.com 1. Existing water mains and sanitary sewers in the area include an 8-inch water main and a 10-inch sewer in Conifer and a 12-inch water main and a 15-inch sewer in Redwood. Cky. Of Community Development and ces Flirt 81 North College a Avenue CollinsJ 281 North College Avenue PO Box 560 Fort Collins, CO 60522 Meeting Date: Item: Applicant: Land Use Data: CONCEPTUAL REVIEW STAFF COMMENTS August 1, 2011 Aspen Heights Student Housing Deanne Frederickson 7711 Windsong Rd. Windsor, CO deanne@tfgcolorado.com 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov. com This is a request to develop a student housing complex on 31 acres south of Conifer Street, west of Redwood Street and north of Old Town North subdivision. The development features 247 dwelling units divided between 33 single family detached units and 214 two-family dwellings (duplexes). All single family detached dwellings would include four bedrooms and would be classified as Extra Occupancy Rental Houses. For the two-family dwellings, there would be a mix of two and three bedroom options. There would be a total of 702 bedrooms. All buildings would be two -stories. All internal drives are proposed to be private. Comments: Zoning Contact: Peter Barnes, 970-416-2355, pbarnes(&-fcgov.com 1. In a phone conversation with the applicant, it's my understanding that the single family homes are actually going to be Extra Occupancy Rental Houses, intended for occupancy by 4 or 5 people. In the CCN zone, this use is allowed by Basic Development Review. However, the duplexes are allowed subject to a Type 1 Review. Therefore, the entire project must be processed as a Type 1, Administrative public hearing review. The site data table needs to clearly state the intended land uses. 2. Residential building setbacks for this zone are regulated by Sec. 3.5.2(D) of the LUC. The 'prototypical lot layout' shows a 10' front setback. Per Sec. 3.5.2(D)(2), a front setback (building setback to a street right-of-way line) must be I 2 F6t`t'rCollins August 2, 2011 Deanne Frederickson 7711 Windsong Rd. Windsor, CO RE: Aspen Heights Student Housing Dear Deanne, Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com Attached, please see a copy of Staffs comments concerning the request referred to as the Aspen Heights Student Housing, which was presented before the Conceptual Review Team on August 1, 2011. The comments offered informally by staff during the Conceptual Review will assist you in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. If you should have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, please feel free to contact me at 970-221-6343. Sincerely, Ted Shepard Chief Planner