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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTH PARKING LOT EXPANSION - SPAR - SPA130004 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSr 4t IW Appendix A: Species sightings in Clarendon Hills neighborhood 1. Red fox 2. Gray fox 3. Raccoon 4. Striped skunk 5. Red fox squirrel 6. Coyote 7. Bats 8. Cottontail rabbits 9. Field mice 10. Voles 11. Mule deer 12. Bobcat 13. Mountain lion 14. Common garter snake 15. Plains garter snake 16. Bull snakes 17. Prairie rattlesnakes 18. Crayfish 19. Western tanagers 20. Broad tailed hummingbirds 21. Rufous hummingbirds 22. Black -chinned hummingbirds 23. Grackles 24. Red -winged blackbirds 25. Blue jays 26. Scrub jays 27. Flickers 28. Downy woodpeckers 29. Chickadees 30.Juncos 31. Warblers 32. Mourning doves 33. American kestrels 34. Red tailed hawks 35. Swainson's hawks 36. Sharp -shinned hawks 37. Coopers hawks 38.Ravens 39. Crows 40. Lazuli buntings 41. Bald eagles 42. Prairie falcons 43. Mallard ducks 44.Canada geese 45. Nuthatches 46. Great blue heron 47. Rock doves 48. Magpies 49. Meadowlark 50. Nighthawks 51. Cedar waxwings 52. Great horned owls ~ r r Hello Clarendon Hills, Clarendon Hills FRCC Expansion, impact on wildlife corridor Petition to Preserve and Protect Wildlife Diversity in Clarendon Hills Front Range Community College is rapidly moving towards the construction of a parking lot on the north side of the irrigation ditch located in the empty field South of the College We are concerned about the impact this will have on our neighborhood wildlife, and more regionally, on the biodiversity of south Fort Collins wildlife. The goal of this petition is to drive the parking lot as far north as possible and simultaneously preserve as much of the area in its natural state as possible. A wildlife corridor is defined as an area of natural habitat that serves as a conduit for wildlife movement between known wildlife reservoirs that have been fragmented by human activities. We have a large wildlife reservoirjust to the west of Shields in the Cathy Fromme Prairie. The wildlife is drawn into Clarendon Hills from the Cathy Fromme Prairie via Fossil Creek. They utilize the cover and food sources provided by the irrigation canal and detention ponds. Significant wildlife activity can be seen along the irrigation canal south of FRCC all the way to Ridgeview Park and beyond. Disruption of this corridor, or failure to preserve a wide swatch of natural landscape, will disrupt local wildlife movement, detract from the beauty of our neighborhood, and diminish the biodiversity of our wild visitors. Clarendon Hills has many environmental experts and wildlife enthusiasts. From amateur birdwatchers and nature photographers to professional wildlife biologists, naturalists, and veterinarians; our neighborhood values these natural visitors. The sheer number of bird feeders, butterfly gardens, and wildlife -friendly yards reinforce this fact. We have reports of a very diverse and healthy wildlife population in this area. (See Appendix A overleaf) We fear that the expansion of FRCC will greatly diminish, if not eliminate, this amazing biodiversity and quality of life in our neighborhood. This petition documents Clarendon Hills' desire to preserve as much of the property south of FRCC in its natural state as possible and to protect and preserve the wildlife corridor. By signing this petition you are stating your desire to support and minimize the impact of the planned FRCC parking lot development to our wild visitors. Thank you for your support. Please protect the wildlife corridor on the vacant lot south of FRCC. Address Signed: Printed Name: Signed: Printed Name: Date: Date: November 6, 2013 Dear Lindsay and Seth, I would like to include the Clarendon Hills petition to Preserve and Protect the Wildlife Corridor in the public record for the property being purchased by FRCC. As of today, 292 neighbors of the Clarendon Hills subdivision have signed this petition with a desire to support and protect the amazing biodiversity of the wildlife corridor and the value and enjoyment this corridor brings to the homeowners in Clarendon Hills. Thank you, Ingrid Layman Communications Liaison Clarendon Hills HCA & Wildlife Corridor Team Seth Lorson Subject: FW: FRCC - Detention pond From: sbevans5Calmsn.com rma i Ito: sbevans5(amsn.com] Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 5:06 PM To: Ingrid Layman Subject: Detention pond Good afternoon, Ingrid, I am sending you some of our concerns we have over the intended detention pond at FRCC that we discussed at our last meeting We have ground movement on our properties, just behind FRCC (Bob and Pat's fence is on the verge of failing down) and with the depth of the pond, we're concemed that more and more of our property will fall away. From the diagram, you showed me, it looks like the pond will be very close to the ditch, which is where the big Cottonwood trees stand (one having the owls' nest) - are they taking them out, or taking the chance that the trees won't be falling into their pond (due to our ground movement)?? Before FRCC had the trees trimmed, one of the Cottonwoods slowly leaned over into our.property until its branches were touching the ground. There is also a concern about the water table - we have been pumping our sump a good portion of this year (and in years past). There has been water seeping out of the ground over by Bob and Pat's fence (to the west) as well as other water seeping over near the owl tree. Will this water be sitting in the pond to stale and become stinky? If they claim this is to be a "dry" pond, then I don't think they've taken into consideration the depth of the water table in this area. One of our other concerns is what the pond will be made of, will it be cemented, will it be grass, or will it be rock? And how is it going to be maintained? Will we need to put up with an eyesore??? I understand FRCC needs to have somewhere for the storm water, from the parking lot, to flow to, but this pond's situation is going to be a bit higher than most of the proposed lot - how is the water going to be directed into the pond, and most importantly, how is it to flow out? I'm afraid with all these changes, that FRCC is making to the area, we will be losing our wildlife visitors - which is one of the reasons we love about living here. It is really sad that FRCC is taking every bit of "green" space to build and cover with asphalt. Definitely not "Eco" friendly. Becky The Urban Ecosystem Other comments on the proposed development list the diverse wildlife that has been observed in Clarendon Hills and its neighboring communities. Urban ecosystems are not, and cannot be, natural ecosystems; in fact urban ecosystems support many non native species, in part owing to the abundant tree and shrub cover of the urban landscape. Although the local ecosystem is disturbed from what would naturally occur, it is nevertheless an intact, functioning, and diverse ecosystem that provides a robust food web and includes apex predators. Fences, large roads, and other cultural features fragment the landscape, diminish genetic diversity and biodiversity, and ultimately populations of species that are not well adapted to the urban environment. Maintenance of wildlife friendly corridors is the only defense against habitat fragmentation. Appreciation of wildlife in this corner of Fort Collins is beyond dispute: more than 250 signatures have been applied to a petition stating support for maintenance of the wildlife corridor at FRCC. Summary and Conclusions There are already many significant barriers to wildlife movement around the FRCC campus and its surrounding neighborhoods. The objective now cannot realistically be to provide ideal wildlife corridors, but rather to maintain and improve the bits and pieces of corridors that remain. The benefits that can be realized by maintaining these corridors are: • diminished animal -vehicle collisions (benefit to animals and motorists) • more frequent animal sightings in neighborhoods (cultural and educational value) • maintenance of biodiversity (ecological value). East -west travel corridors are particularly lacking in the area; without these, animals that move relatively freely from the foothills and the Cathy Fromme Prairie, east toward the railroad tracks, and then north along the west side of the tracks, are in a travel cul-de-sac. Exits across Harmony Rd to the north and the busy travel corridors to the east are deadly. With additional opportunities to move west, some animals will find their way south to the relatively safe corridor along Fossil Creek, to the undeveloped areas to the northwest of the Harmony -Shields intersection, or through the few unfenced gaps into Westbury and thence along the Trilby Lateral Ditch. The community of Clarendon Hills invests large sums to maintain its east -west open space corridor. This effort has not been made specifically for wildlife, but animals frequent this corridor and benefit from it, and residents benefit from frequent wildlife sightings. Clarendon Hills residents encourage FRCC and the City of Fort Collins not only to maintain the current wildlife corridor along the south edge of the FRCC campus, but to improve it. Additional plantings that provide concealment would simultaneously improve habitat value and esthetic appeal. A corridor of at least 100 foot width would be an asset to FRCC and to the community. u f surface ditch that bisects the property proposed for purchase and development by FRCC. This flow goes underground again briefly, and re-emerges farther east on the FRCC campus, then goes underground again through Coventry and Ridgeview Park. All natural watercourses, along with associated flood plains and riparian zones, comprise de facto wildlife corridors. Existing Corridors across Developed Land The band of unpaved land along the south margin of the current FRCC campus, which is partly bounded by a ditch, forms a significant east -west corridor. On the east end, this corridor gives way to a pathway through Coventry, although the total distance between structures there is as little as 50 ft., which is narrow enough to diminish its corridor value. At the west end, this corridor leads to Shields St and continuous walls and fences except for a small gap at Westbury Drive. To the east, the corridor ends at Ridgeview Park, which is bounded on its east side by homes on Crest Rd, about half of which have unfenced yards. Typical gaps between homes on Crest Rd are 20 feet, which is less than optimal for wildlife passage. Clarendon Hills maintains a significant east -west corridor that contains a chain of spring fed ponds (Map 3). Natural vegetation along this corridor has generally been replaced by park -like landscaping. The average width measured on the six cross sections shown on Map 3, is 129 feet; the minimum width is 84 feet; the length is 1945 feet; and the area is approximately 6 acres. The lack of natural vegetation, which would provide concealment and add habitat value, is partially compensated by the near absence of fences behind homes adjacent to this common area. Thus, animals using this corridor can find concealment on adjacent private properties. On the west end, there is an additional pond on the west side of Clarendon Hills Dr, and then cul-de- sac streets ending at fences along Shields St (these fences have gaps that allow wildlife passage). The west end of the Clarendon Hills common area is not what one would intentionally design for a wildlife corridor, because it creates another habitat cul-de-sac on a small scale, but the unimpeded corridor east of Clarendon Hills Dr nevertheless adds considerable east -west movement possibilities. Rail fences at the east end of this corridor give wildlife access to the large fields along the west side of the railroad tracks. The corridors through the Clarendon Hills common area and along the south margin of the FRCC campus have one significant hazard zone at their western termini: Shields Street, with its high traffic volumes and speeds. Ashford and Hinsdale, the streets crossed by these corridors, have curves, stop signs, and radar speed monitoring close to potential wildlife crossing areas; slow traffic speeds and generally low volumes limit the potential for animal -vehicle collisions. The net effect is to provide wildlife friendly passage for well over half the distance between the open fields along the BNSF railroad tracks and the large habitat areas of the Cathy Fromme Prairie and Fossil Creek. f Dogs and cats, common in all neighborhoods, are hazards to many wildlife species and are generally avoided by wild animals. Many species also exhibit aversion to humans, although humans generally do not pose a direct threat. Landscape permeability offers escape routes when there are encounters between wild animals and domestic animals or humans. The great reservoir of wildlife habitat in the area is the Cathy Fromme Prairie, which extends substantially farther to the south and west than shown on Map 1, and connects directly to the foothill ridges and valleys. Animals of all sizes can move freely across the low density, rail fenced subdivisions of Scenic Knolls and Applewood toward the Redtail Grove Natural Area and into the fields along the west side of the BNSF railroad tracks. Animals that move in this pattern are then in a habitat cul-de-sac, hemmed in by dense, solidly fenced developments and busy roads on the west, north, and east sides. East -west pathways through the neighborhoods of Clarendon Hills, Coventry, Westbury, and Le Jardin thus provide two benefits: (1) pathways for wildlife to move in both directions between the open fields along the west side of the railroad tracks, and the large natural areas to the west and southwest; and (2) opportunities for residents to view and appreciate wildlife. Water Streams and ditches, along with their associated riparian vegetation corridors, are particularly important because wet areas have higher biological diversity than the broader landscape. Dense vegetation provides concealment that is important to many terrestrial species, and types of food that are unavailable in drier zones. Numerous bird species use riparian zones either principally (e.g. for nesting), intermittently for food and water, or as migratory habitat. The principal watercourse in the area is Fossil Creek (Map 2), with headwaters in the Cathy Fromme Prairie and running from there eastward to Redtail Grove Water is added to Map 2. Shows watercourses in more detail, although many small irrigation ditches are omitted. Fossil Creek and its tributaries are blue; ditches are turquoise; the stormwater and spring -fed wetland through the FRCC campus is green (at its eastern end this is much disturbed Mail Creek); and the chain of ponds through Clarendon Hills is red (cross hatching of this feature is explained below). Railroad tracks along the east margin are magenta . Fossil Creek by the Trilby Lateral Ditch, which runs north to south through Westbury and then adds flow to Fossil Creek via a natural tributary that crosses the southwest corner of Clarendon Hills. A diversion from the Trilby Lateral in Le Jardin feeds an underground culvert that runs east to emerge on the east side of Shields Street, where it forms the It Focus of Report: Ground Dwelling Animals Roads and fences inhibit movement of terrestrial (ground dwelling) animals and focus wildlife occupancy and movement patterns into corridors —zones where barriers to movement are minimized and concealment is maximized. In contrast, birds inhabit and move with an entirely different set of considerations and constraints. This report focuses on factors that influence terrestrial animals, and on opportunities to maintain and enhance populations and movement of terrestrial wildlife across the area. Landscape Context In order to appreciate the value of wildlife -friendly corridors on the campus of FRCC and the surrounding neighborhoods, it is helpful to look at the FRCC setting in a larger development context (Map 1). There are two landscape factors to consider: (1) the ease or difficulty that animals experience in moving through a particular part of the landscape (landscape permeability); and (2) hazards to wildlife. Shields St and Harmony Rd, the two major roads adjacent to the area, are relatively impervious to animal movement owing to long segments that are solidly fenced or walled. These roads also present hazardous crossings for animals of all sizes. Animals certainly cross both roads, particularly at night, using barrier gaps at Pyrenees, Westbury, and Starflower streets. The fences on the Clarendon Hills (east) side of Shields are relatively more permeable, as there is a gap in fencing at the end of each Clarendon Hills cul-de-sac. Clarendon Hills, Westbury, and Coventry have high internal densities of solid fencing that inhibits movement of larger mammals, particularly mule deer; smaller mammals (amphibians, rodents, skunks, raccoons, and foxes) move more readily through a maze of fencing gaps. Le jardin, Applewood, and Scenic Knolls, the neighborhoods that border on the Cathy Fromme RNI p`�.�.��.aa� Puupm,u„viG;;tmfc,gpuuuulp .: �� / �•• Yip/I �� ►i�a �'�r �' • \•�•� I� N/ •..., /I1j. III �`• •�-cam. —... ��.a�� ■U �. �� .� fl:� ;►�i ��, .. un u,lJ L►fin . � � IM Foal 11 •. �1��1 Cathy Fromme Prairie M U ' 7 !• 53 :r Prairie, generally have split rail fences that present little movement resistance for animals of all sizes. Terrestrial Wildlife Corridors near Front Range Community College, Larimer Campus in a Landscape Context A Report for the Clarendon Hills Wildlife Group and a Public Comment on the Proposed Parking Lot Development on a Parcel Adjacent to the Southwest Perimeter of Front Range Community College by Raymond D. Watts, Ph.D. 815 Langdale Drive, Fort Collins 80526 October 2013 X .. , Stickies 9/30/13 4:29 PM To all concerned: supporting comments and explanations Under the law there are several types of WATER 1) Rain that falls on your roof and land belongs to the land and cannot be diverted or used in Colorado. 2) Tap water you use in your house belongs to you and can be used any, way you want. 3) Deep well irrigation like for crop land circle systems is regulated by aquifer and government entities through state wide commissions. 4) Rivers and streams have for years been claimed as water rights. These flows have been diverted to the original land owners, stored in reservoirs, and delivered through canals and irrigation ditches state wide. Companies are formed and deal with these water rights by certificate similar to the deeds you have on your house/ property, which are bought and sold on the open market. Brookwood Homeowners legally own the water flowing in the: lateral ditch from Pleasant Valley and Lake Canal headgate #136.' It is piped through the subdivision west of Shields and 1.under Shields with two head gates located there, it crosses the "church" property diagonally to the edge of Clarendon subdivision' where it is piped to the south edge of FRCC property and over to the edge of McGraw street where it enters a 'V and is piped under Coventry Subdivision_ and McGraw School property. It is not a creek, it is a legal irrigation ditch with utility easement rights. It runs on a schedule controlled by Pleasant Valley and —Lake Canal supervised by the Fisher law offices and Ed Wendell ditch rider. 970-226-4795 City Parks and recreation'owns a large share of this same water and it is supervised by Mr Steve Hopkins, 970-222=3209 R Bruce Heath Brookwood Homeowners representative - 4920 Crest Rd rheathdvm@aol.com 970-226-355§ Brookwood on Mail Creek Homeowners Association 5020 Crest Road Ft Collins, Co 80526 3 Oct 2013 To FRCC Board members Planned unit developerCity Planning Department Seth Lorson Clarendon Hills Homeowners Assoc Mark Layrnon RE: Front Range Community College Larimer Campus- Corner of Shields and Harmony Dear Slirs'.. The irrigation lateral ditch flowing through the proposed FRCC building lot (former Church property) serves t ' he city parks service m6the subdivision Brookwood on Mail Creek. It is vital to almost 70 acres of irrigated land on Crest Road and the City Parks behind McGraw School. It has been inexistence since Ward Smith ftrmed this section of Larimer County.. We have used it since 1976 and have tried to be good neighbors to both the school , and the neighboring developments., When this, utility easement was, buried, under Coventry subdivision, city standards, required 24 inch concrete culvert, d pro and structures proper 100 foot manhole spaciing, an .per easements from buildings ar in case se : it needs to 6b re -dug I d r Imostcontinuously - an, and/or repaired. The ditch runs a during the summer months, from Pleasant Valley head date 136. It should be easy to bury and not interfere in any way with the proposed development of buildings and parking. Brookwood and the City Parks service currently, clean and maintain the ditch and its flow. This annually takes a lot of hand shovel Work and occasionally asionally a backhoe and/or chainsaws to remove large items.. Putting the ditch in a large culvert would save a lot of this type work and facilitate cleaning what the neighborhood kids play with'in this ditch. The. rest of the ditch as it travels east along the south edge of Front Range CC could also be considered for the same concrete culvert which would save even. more, maintenance and cleaning on FRCC campus property. We are available to aid in any way to facilitate and advise this development and ditch maintenance. Sincerely .Bob Underhill Pres Brookwood HOA 970-226-2573 5020 Crest Road Ft Collins, Co 80526 bcunderhill@gmail.com 908 Langdale Drive Fort Collins, CO 80526 Vehicle headlights and parking lot lighting n 4. Environmental: , - Noise pollution - pneumatic and industrial tools, HVAC, parking, trash services, engines running with and without mufflers, and outdoor activities/classes. - Heat pollution - parking lots, buildings. - Light, pollution — lighted parking lots & buildings,, vehicle headlights. - Storm water drainage and soil erosion. - Storage and use of hazardous materials. - Affect on City water and sanitary systems. - Ecological impact on the plants and animals in the 8-acre vacant lot. 5. Fact -track of this project needs to go through a Fort Collins City review/approval process as well as input from the surrounding neighborhoods. - 7. Futuro FRCP growth: - We need a plan that legally protects our neighborhood from future FRCC growth and ensures their compliance with the Warranty Deed. - FRCC has suggested a second building on this site. What process will that project go through? We ask the Council to please intercede on our behalf by requiring FRCC to comply with the Warranty Deed, have appropriate time for review (Community, Zoning, etc.), and to support the Clarendon Hills neighborhood to maintain our property values and quality of life in this beautiful community. Clarendon Hills considers this matter to be urgent. We have received significant feedback from our neighbors regarding the industrialized change and the impacts to the quality of the overall area. We look forward to your earliest reply. We are available at the phone numbers and email addresses below. Sincerely, Mark and Ingrid Layman Clarendon Hills - FRCC Expansion Communications Liaisons Mark (970) 231-8543 Email: mark.layman(@hp.com Ingrid (970) 231-8615 Email: rid layman(@aastarshio.com zoning change. FRCC has also told us that they will break ground as soon as they close on the property in August so that they can finish the first building in time for the 2014 Fall Semester. We are very concerned by the speed at which this development is being processed and would like the City's involvement via a site plan advisory review. Of special note, is that this property is bound by a Warranty Deed set forth in 1991. The Deed stipulates that "No building or other structure shall be erected, placed or altered on the herein — described property until plans and specifications of the building and landscaping have been approved by the Architectural Control Committee of the Clarendon Hills Subdivision." See Deed attached. Our HOA committee has not received nor approved FRCC's improvement plans. An illustration of our concern is that, according to an FRCC pencil drawing, FRCC's "Phase 1" of construction includes an initial 28,806 Sq. Ft., single level Integrated Technology Building. This industrial building will house the Automotive Tech, Welding, and Clean Energy programs. The building will have 6+ automotive bays, welding machines; and solar panel assembly facilities --all facing away from the main campus toward the Clarendon Hills neighborhood. FRCC says that the building will have 14' ceilings to accommodate lifts and 8-10' tall solid white metal fencing which will provide security for Auto/Welding assets including automobiles, which will be stored outside. In contrast, the north side of the building, which faces the rest of the college and away from our neighborhood, will contain staff offices, student space, and two classrooms. The remainder of the property will be assigned to parking lots and possibly an additional building in the future. The impact to our neighborhood is that it moves Clarendon Hills into an industrial setting -- significantly increasing sound pollution, introduces hazardous emissions, and brings an industrial setting to a quality residential neighborhood. 1. Zonine: Currently Residential. Proposed use: industrial. - 6+ automotive bays, a racking system, pneumatic lifts and tools as well as a fleet of cars parked outside surrounded by an 8-10 ft. white metal fence. - Welding and fabrication - Solar panel assembly facility Decibel levels of automotive, welding, solar tools and fabrication Hours of operation 2. Parking Expansion: Includes additional parking covering multiple acres, situated within feet of homes and perimeters of the adjoining Clarendon Hills neighborhood. - Impact of the increase of students and vehicles parking in our neighborhood. Ingress/egress of vehicles via Clarendon Hills Dr. or Langdale Dr. Community College plan. Front Range has agreed to voluntarily review their project through a city process. This will ensure a neighborhood meeting will be held and that neighbors comments and concerns will be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board for consideration. I should note, however that the Planning and Zoning Board's review is advisory in nature. However, as I have met with representatives from Front Range Community College, I believe they are interested in responding to the concerns expressed by neighbors. By sending this email you will be notified of any further meetings and of the process Front Range will be required to follow by Mr. Seth Lorson, who is the planner assigned to this project. I know a lot of communications regarding this project have occurred since you wrote this to us and I am uncertain whether I need to communicate additional information or if you have heard information in other meetings, so please let me know if you would like to visit further on this. I can be reached at 221-6765. Mark and Ingrid Layman 908 Langdale Drive Fort Collins, CO 80526 July 30, 2013 RE: FRCC purchase and development of Peak Community Church property Dear Council Members, We are the designated liaisons for the Clarendon Hills neighborhood concerning an impending purchase and development by Front Range Community College (FRCC), 4616 5 Shields St., Fort Collins, CO 80526. For the past 17 years, we have lived in the neighborhood at 908 Langdale Drive. Our home adjoins an 8-acre parcel of vacant land located at Shields Street and Clarendon Hills Drive, south of the FRCC campus. When we bought our home we did so knowing that the vacant land was owned by the Peak Community Church, formerly the First Church of God, and zoned residential. Currently, the Peak Community Church is in the process of selling this property to FRCC which plans to develop the land with additional school buildings and parking lots. This property will expand FRCC's campus by 20%. We are gravely concerned about this new development activity, the impact to our neighborhood, and the manner in which it is being conducted. We have had two meetings between ourselves, 2 to 3 members of our HOA, and FRCC. We have been told generalities of the FRCC plan for the property, but very little acknowledgement of the needs of our neighborhood. FRCC has communicated to Clarendon Hills that it is not required to go through the City's zoning or planning processes, since it is affiliated with the State. However, we have heard that they plan on requesting a Jr Hello Seth, What is the current status of FRCC's SPAR process? Have they submitted their plans? If not, have they indicated when they will? Do you have'a schedule for working thru the different steps of the SPAR? Thank you, Mark Layman 908 Langdale Drive Fort Collins, Co 80526 HM: 970-223-4321 From: Seth Lorson (mailto:slorson(afcgov.com] Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 5:03 PM To: Laurie Kadrich; 'Ingrid.layman@aastarship.com'; Layman, Mark C (PCGBU TCE&Q) Cc: Gerry Horak; Steve Roy; Darin Atteberry; Karen Cumbo Subject: RE: FRCC Greetings Mark, Nice speaking with you. I'm looking forward to our meeting on Monday where we can walk through the neighborhood's concerns. And by then, I should have a schedule coordinated with Front Range Community College for their Site Plan Advisory Review (SPAR) process with the City of Fort Collins, which I can share with your team. Again, the meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 12, at 3 P.M., at 281 N. College in the NS Venti Room. Best regards, Seth Seth E. Lorson, AICP I City Planner City of Fort Collins 281 N. College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.224.6189 slorson@fcaov.com From: Laurie Kadrich Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 4:.12 PM To: 'Ingrid.layman@aastarship.com'; 'mark.layman@hp.com' Cc: Seth Lorson; Gerry Horak; Steve Roy; Darin Atteberry; Karen Cumbo Subject: FRCC Dear Mark and Ingrid, I am forwarding your concerns to the planner assigned to review the Front Range Red Cloud 26.8 23.0 Mt Antero 10.0 11.4 Blanca Peak 15.0 October 2012 plan 81.8 63.2 Campus Growth % 43% 33% Allied Health 45 45 Total Growth 126.8 108.2 Campus Growth % 66% 56% Mark Layman 908 Langdale Drive Fort Collins, Co 80526 HM: 970-223-4321 From: Seth Lorson [mailto:slorson@fcgov.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 8:32 AM To: Layman, Mark C (PCGBU TCE&Q); 'Ingrid.layman@aastarship.com' Cc: Laurie Kadrich Subject: RE: FRCC Hi Mark, I am planning a conference call between FRCC and Peak Community Church to discuss a coordinated process to subdivide the church lot and process the FRCC SPAR. I do not yet have details regarding the proposal but I have heard that they are not planning to develop the applied technology education building on the church lot. I will update you after our conference call. Best regards, Seth Seth E. Lorson, AICP I City Planner City of Fort Collins 281 N. College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.224.6189 clnrsnnafcnov.com From: Layman, Mark C (PCGBU TCE&Q) fmailto: Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 3:40 AM To: Seth Lorson; 'Ingrid.layman@aastarship.com' Cc: Laurie Kadrich Subject: RE: FRCC From: Layman, Mark C (PCGBU TCE&O) To: Seth Larson Cc: Laurie Kadrich: "Inadd.lavman(alaastarship.mm" Subject: RE: FRCC Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 7:38:04 AM Attachments: FRCC Facilities Master Plan Update Larimer Campus October 2012.odf Seth, Thank you very much for you and your office's engagement and leadership with the FRCC expansion SPAR. We have shared the news of this development with the community and have received positive feedback. Thanks also for the status update. Please keep us informed as substantive progress is made. My sense is that within this SPAR, FRCC's overall plan will be discussed. In October 2012 FRCC updated their Facilities Master Plan (attached). Of special note is that FRCC's Larimer campus currently has 191,428 gross sq. ft. of facilities. FRCC's updated master plan details adding 82,000 sq. ft. of new construction, a 43% increase in facilities. FRCC has also discussed adding a 45,000 sq. ft. building for their Allied Health program. Adding the combined total of 127,000 sq. ft. of new facilities will enlarge FRCC's capacity by 66%. Additionally, FRCC's master plan notes, "The amount of parking will be a major concern. If adding facilities requires additional faculty, staff, and students, parking demand will increase. Parking and building space are already beginning to compete for land use." As you move forward with FRCC I would like you to discuss with them whether the campus is maxed out in terms of facility/building space and parking. The Larimer campus is fairly unique in the Colorado Community College System given that it is closely surrounded by residential communities on all sides, i.e. residentially land -locked. As other Colorado Community Colleges have done, FRCC may be better served to develop and expand into a new campus. Located elsewhere in the city, this new location could provide FRCC with room to expand and the opportunity to serve a geographically different segment of the market. Please find attached FRCC's Facilities Master Plan Update Larimer Camp is Oct 2012 document. Note this can also be found on the State Board of Community Colleges and Occupational Education website at: http://www.cccs-edu/SBCCOE/sbccoe.html The Master plan can be found at: htto://www.cccs.edu/SBCCOE/Minutes.html ** Please see the minutes from November 14, 2012 Oct 2012 April 2013 Master Building K sq ft. Plan Plan Main Campus 191.4 192.4 New Construction IntTech 30.0 28.8 From: Access Fort Collins To: scolorosa(lhotmail.com Cc: Ward Stanford; Seth Lorson Subject: RE: City of Fort Collins case number 24023 Date: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 1:05:18 PM Sara, Your comment was forward to the Zoning Department, but Zoning really isn't involved in this issue. I have reassigned this to Ward Standford (Traffic) and Seth Lorson (Planning). Peter Barnes Due to the traffic at FRCC on Harmony and Starflower, I would like to recommend adding a left turn light for north and south - bound traffic on Starfl0wer. There are many times that as I leave my neighborhood, I have to sit through three and four lights in order to turn onto Harmony. The traffic coming out of FRCC do not obey traffic laws, by not using their turn signals. In addition, with the proposed addition to the FRCC campus, there may be an increase in traffic coming from the parking lot. Please keep the students and neighborhood safe. Installing turn signals are a simple fix. From: ioyce carroll To: Seth Lorson; Lindsay Ex Date: - Friday, October 11, 2013 12:13:19 PM As to the FRCC expansion, I would like you both to take a look at the school's track record. Their last expansion was a parking lot on the south side of campus. They put up landscaping intended to screen the houses in Clarendon Hills and the nature trail. In this so called buffer zone, a number of the trees have died and have not been replaced. The quality of the trees they put was marginal and not the type that would give residents and trail users any sort of screening. In addition, the trees were spaced so far apart, they will never be able to provide the necessary buffer effect. At the recent meeting, they mentioned that heaviest use of the parking lot is during the school year and not in the summer. So why did they put in deciduous trees, that only leaf out in the summer? Why aren't they all evergreen trees that would give year round coverage ? Many of us have no trouble seeing the parking lot from our windows. In addition, can also hear the cars' radios, yes, even in the winter.(the students do love turning up the bass) If they had fuller, thicker, evergreen trees like the ones they put to the west of this area it would not only block people seeing the parking lot, but also hearing it in their houses. Why did they choose not to continue those trees ? Are there any regulations for types of trees that should be used for buffers or can FRCC once again put in any low grade trees they wish and call it good? Could FRCC be persuaded to put the appropriate trees in this area as well as the new area that is under discussion? They did mention they want to be good neighbors and appropriate plantings would go a long way towards that stated goal. Thank you for your time and consideration, Joyce Carroll Y From: Edlyn Merinaolo To: Seth Lorson Subject: Front Range Community College - SPAR Submittal for SW parking Lot Date: Friday, October 18, 2013 12:30:47 PM Dear Mr. Lorson, I attended the Oct. 2, 2013 community meeting and just received the meeting minutes. One of the many issues with the proposed parking lot plan was specifically related to the increase in traffic and potential traffic accidents . One of the citizens at the meeting mentioned that her daughter riding a bike was hit by a FRCC student. During the past week, the Coloradoan has had articles.about the increase in bicycle/ car accidents There were 3 in 1 day this week. I am concerned that the proposed parking lot to include 425 new spaces once its built out will have a detrimental and potential dangerous impact on our citizens. There are plans to expand the Fossil Creek bike trail from College to Shield. This will bring more people riding their bike up and down Shields and crossing the entry road to the proposed parking lot. Please consider these issues in your review. Thanks You, Edlyn Meringolo 5112 Abbey Road Clarendon Hills K � / From: Barb Ridalev To: Seth Larson Subject: FRCC Expansion Date: Thursday, October 03, 2013 11:11:34 PM I was at the neighborhood meeting last night regarding the expansion of Front Range Community College. Along with the points made last night, I wanted to add a few thoughts It was said in the meeting "We don't expect to continue to expand this campus indefinitely". I believe that Front Range Community College plays a good role in the community. I also see this campus continuing to grow, as Northern Colorado population increases. I saw proposals to build at least 3 new buildings and to expand others. Why doesn't FRCC pursue buying land for a new campus and build these new buildings on the new land in an area where they can expand and grow? It doesn't make sense to keep adding to a campus that is bound on all sides by residential neighborhoods. I also think that in this computer era — FRCC needs to begin looking at expanding its Online classes, so less students need to commute to campus on a daily basis. I don't really want to look over a.sea of asphalt parking lots every time I walk down Clarendon Hills Drive and Langdale Drive. Being an IT professional working at HP, I am aware of so many new technologies that allow for great training of students virtually. Although I realize that that some things just can't be taught remotely (i.e. automotive and welding), I know math, science, Information Technology, art classes, and business all have classes that would work remotely. I work from my home, my team is virtual, we are spread all over the world. We hold meetings, conference calls, and work together. My point is that it works — it works for businesses, and it should be considered for colleges as well. I am in agreement with the majority of the speakers last night, in that I don't believe the current campus is a good place to put the new Integrated Technology building. It needs to be in a light. industrial zoned area, not in a low density housing area. The concern raised about Interference is a concern for the people of Coventry. I would be furious if I lived 65 feet from that building and had no way to connect to my personal wireless router! Thanks for listening. Barb Ridgley 930 Alexa Way Fort Collins, CO 80526 From: Edwin T. Neset To: Seth Lorson Cc: swRc.connected(a)vahoo.mm Subject: FRCC Development Review Date: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 8:45:49 AM We live in Clarendon Hills and are going to be out of town tomorrow. I thought I would pass on my thoughts regarding the proposed expansion of the Front Range Community College: 1. If they expect to dramatically increase their enrollment over the next few years then they should find another location for their campus. There is just not enough room to keep expanding at the current location. 2. The initial plan to put an auto workshop in the expanded site would be a dramatic change for the bad for the Clarendon Hills residents living in the area. Noise and pollution would definitely increase. 3. If the college now plans to put just parking in the area then they should put a buffer zone of a fence and trees/shrubs between the parking area and the neighborhood. 4. There should be NO access to the parking area from the Clarendon Hills residential area. We already have problems getting in and out of the area from Hinsdale onto Harmony Road and if students are allowed to access the parking lot from Clarendon Hills Drive, it will just create more problems to access the residential areas (not factoring in the safety and noise concerns). Terry and Anita Neset 5130 Abbey Road Fort Collins, CO 80526 t f Appendix A: Species sightings in Clarendon Hills neighborhood 1. Red fox 2. Gray fox 3. Raccoon 4. Striped skunk 5. Red fox squirrel 6. Coyote 7. Bats 8. Cottontail rabbits 9. Field mice 10. Voles 11. Mule deer 12.Bobcat 13. Mountain lion 14. Common garter snake 15. Plains garter snake 16. Bull snakes 17. Prairie rattlesnakes 18. Crayfish 19. Western tanagers 20. Broad tailed hummingbirds 21. Rufous hummingbirds 22. Black -chinned hummingbirds 23. Grackles 24. Red -winged blackbirds 25. Blue jays 26. Scrub jays 27. Flickers 28. Downy woodpeckers 29. Chickadees 30.Juncos 31. Warblers 32. Mourning doves 33. American kestrels 34. Red tailed hawks 35. Swainson's hawks 36. Sharp -shinned hawks 37. Coopers hawks 38. Ravens 39. Crows 40. lazuli buntings 41. Bald eagles 42. Prairie falcons 43. Mallard ducks 44. Canada geese 45. Nuthatches 46. Great blue heron 47. Rock doves 48. Magpies 49. Meadowlark 50. Nighthawks 51. Cedar waxwings 52. Great horned owls C f Hello Clarendon Hills, Clarendon Hills FRCC Expansion, impact on wildlife corridor Petition to Preserve and Protect Wildlife Diversity in Clarendon Hills Front Range Community College is rapidly moving towards the construction of a parking lot on the north side of the irrigation ditch located in the empty field South of the College We are concerned about the impact this will have on our neighborhood wildlife, and more regionally, on the biodiversity of south Fort Collins wildlife. The goal of this petition is to drive the parking lot as far north as possible and simultaneously preserve as much of the area in its natural state as possible. A wildlife corridor is defined as an area of natural habitat that serves as a conduit for wildlife movement between known wildlife reservoirs that have been fragmented by human activities. We have a large wildlife reservoir just to the west of Shields in the Cathy Fromme Prairie. The wildlife is drawn into Clarendon Hills from the Cathy Fromme Prairie via Fossil Creek. They utilize the cover and food sources provided by the irrigation canal and detention ponds. Significant wildlife activity can be seen along the irrigation canal south of FRCC all the way to Ridgeview Park and beyond. Disruption of this corridor, or failure to preserve a wide swatch of natural landscape, will disrupt local wildlife movement, detract from the beauty of our neighborhood, and diminish the biodiversity of our wild visitors. Clarendon Hills has many environmental experts and wildlife enthusiasts. From amateur birdwatchers and nature photographers to professional wildlife biologists, naturalists, and veterinarians; our neighborhood values these natural visitors. The sheer number of bird feeders, butterfly gardens, and wildlife -friendly yards reinforce this fact. We have reports of a very diverse and healthy wildlife population in this area. (See Appendix A overleaf) We fear that the expansion of FRCC will greatly diminish, if not eliminate, this amazing biodiversity and quality of life in our neighborhood. This petition documents Clarendon Hills' desire to preserve as much of the property south of FRCC in its natural state as possible and to protect and preserve the wildlife corridor. By signing this petition you are stating your desire to support and minimize the impact of the planned FRCC parking lot development to our wild visitors. Thank you for your support. Please protect the wildlife corridor on the vacant lot south of FRCC. Address: Signed: Printed Name: Signed: Printed Name: Date: Date: No Text C >' 8 71 Deer mouse 72 Gray fox* 73 Mountain lion* 74 Mule deer* 75 Raccoon 76 Red fox 77 . Red fox squirrel 78 Striped skunk 79 Meadow vole AQUATIC SPECIES 80 Crayfish 81 Aquatic beetles 82 Hemipterans (water striders, etc.) 83 Tiger salamander *: Species with asterisks are seen less frequently Bird list primarily compiled by Alan Godwin, 4801 Langdale Ct., using the City of Fort Collins "CHECKLIST OF LOCAL BIRDS" format. File: BirdListl0-15-2013 Additional bird, mammal and herptile species compiled by: neighbors bordering the property, wildlife biologists, ecological researchers and consultants, wildlife veterinarians, environmental engineers, and master birders who are homeowners in Clarendon Hills; Colorado Parks and Wildlife; and Front Range Community College Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources Department. Please contact Dr. Nicole Vieira or Mark Vieira for further information: Dr. Nicole Vieira, Assistant Professor Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Department Nicole.vieira@colostate.edu Mark Vieira, Wildlife Biologist Colorado Parks and Wildlife Mark.vieira@state.co.us 7 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 House sparrow Killdeer Lazuli bunting Mallard Meadowlark Mountain chickadee Mourning dove Nighthawk Northern flicker Red -breasted nuthatch Red -winged blackbird Ring -billed gull Rock pigeon Rough -legged hawk Rufous hummingbird Sandhill crane (flyover) Scrub jay Steller's jay Townsend's solitaire Tree swallow Turkey Vulture Western Kingbird Western meadowlark Western tanager White -breasted nuthatch White -crowned sparrow Yellow warbler HERPETOFALINA 61 Bull snakes 62 Common garter snake 63 Plains garter snake 64 Prairie rattlesnake* MAMMALS 65 Big brown bat 66 Other bat species ' 67 Black bear 68 Bobcat* 69 Cottontail rabbit 70 Coyote 0 I APPENDIX A: SPECIES LIST ON THE PROPERTY AVIFAUNA (Raptors) 1 Great horned owl (nesting pair for the last decade) 2 Swainson's hawk (nesting pair, until nest pruned out) 3 Sharp -shinned hawk 4 Coopers hawk 5 Prairie falcon* 6 Bald eagle (winter perch, flyovers) 7 Merlin falcon 8 American kestrel 9 Red-tailed hawk (Residents and migratory passerines) to American crow 11 American goldfinch 12 American robin 13 American tree sparrow 14 American white pelican (flyover) 15 Barn swallow 16 Black -billed magpie 17 Black -capped chickadee 18 Blue jay 19 Bohemian waxwing 20 Broad -tailed hummingbird 21 Canada goose (nesting) 22 Cedar waxwing 23 Common grackle 24 Common nighthawk (flyover) 25 Common raven 26 Dark -eyed junco 27 Downy woodpecker 28 Eurasian collared dove 29 European starling 30 Great blue heron (flyover) 31 Hairy woodpecker 32 Horned lark 33 House finch. 5 GREENBELT are an EXTENSION of this WILDLIFE CORRIDOR. The proposed development site is not a stand-alone site, as the ECS contends. 3. Actions needed to protect the corridor and local biodiversity: Disruption of this wildlife corridor, and failure to preserve the special and significant habitat features associated with this corridor, will disrupt local wildlife movement and diminish the localized biodiversity of surrounding neighborhoods and of FRCC property. As such, we ask the City of Fort Collins to work with FRCC on buffer rules and best practices for development and timing of construction to minimize development disturbance along this corridor. FRCC has already demonstrated good faith with proposed buffer widths, providing a 100 ft buffer from the center of the ditch to protect wildlife use (reduced physical impacts). These buffers need to be adjusted to run from the ditch edge, not the center of the ditch, to be consistent with City recommendations. The FRCC should also consider directional parking lot lighting to reduce interference of nocturnal use of the corridor. In addition, construction activities should be limited to periods that do not interfere with raptor nesting behaviors. Specifically, construction should not occur within 200 meters of the owl nests from January 1 through June to allow for successful mating, brooding, fledging and post fledge activities. Finally, we ask FRCC and the City of Fort Collins to work jointly with the Clarendon Hills and Coventry neighborhoods to preserve this unique urban wildlife corridor which adds value to all entities and to the public. Specifically, we ask that the City designate the area as having special habitat features for wildlife (the large trees, snags and downed woody debris) and that the FRCC work with CHHOA to maintain (or even improve!) these habitat features for long-term wildlife use. Respectfully submitted by the Clarendon Hills Wildlife Team, on behalf of the Clarendon Hills Home Owners Association and homeowners, including 289 petitioners to protect the corridor. October 29, 2013 Lead contact for CHHOA: Ingrid and Mark Layman, Ingrid.Layman@aastarship.com 4 1.) When were the observations of species use made? No dates are provided, so it is unclear how many visits were made, and what the environmental conditions were during those visits. PLEASE PROVIDE DATES AND WHETHER MIGRATORY SPECIES WOULD HAVE BEEN OBSERVED IN THOSE SAMPLE DATES. 2.) Was staff from FRCC's own Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources consulted in regards to the habitat quality and wildlife use of the ditch? This department and its students have conducted a number of observational studies on the nature trail and on the nesting owls. PLEASE PROVIDE A LIST OF CONTACTS CONSULTED TO ASSESS WILDLIFE USE. 3.) There is no mention that the proposed development site is currently under MAJOR disturbance due to the pipeline staging area that Xcel Energy has constructed on the south side of the ditch. IF WILDLIFE OBSERVATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS WERE MADE DURING A PERIOD OF DISTURBANCE, THIS MUST BE NOTED. Otherwise, there is no context to the limited findings presented in the ECS. 4.) The ECS states "There are no known raptor nests on the development site or adjacent areas" (Section 3.1). PLEASE CORRECT THIS TO REFLECT THE FACT THAT TO DATE, THERE HAVE BEEN NESTING RAPTORS (great horned owls) annually nesting along the corridor. Owls (Strigiformes) are classified as raptors by both state (Colorado Parks and Wildlife) and federal (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) agencies. 5.) The ECS states: "The unnamed.south irrigation ditch provides a narrow wildlife movement corridor that is generally limited to the development site" (Section 3.2). An analysis of wildlife movement potential shows that animals can move from the Cathy Fromme Prairie, through the irrigation ditch corridor and CH neighborhood, and back to Cathy Fromme (see "Terrestrial Wildlife Corridors near Front Range Community College, Larimer Campus in a Landscape Context", 2013, Dr. R. Watts). THE ECS SHOULD ACKNOWLEDGE THAT the FRCC's OWN NATURE TRAIL and 3 for 21-28 days post hatch, fledging occurs 40-50 days post hatch, and then post fledge dependency to the nest occurs for another 7-14 days (D. Klute, CPW). A recommended buffer zone for these and.other urban raptors is 200 meters during nesting activities (BLM Guide to Raptor Conservation in the western United States, pg. 61). However, since this owl species is more urban -adapted than many other raptors, a smaller buffer could potentially be tolerated. Due to regular wildlife use of the habitat features on the property, especially the irrigation ditch and the FRCC nature trail along this ditch, CHHOA and the City of Fort Collins both agree that the development property is a wildlife corridor. A wildlife corridor is defined as an area of natural habitat that serves as a conduit for wildlife movement between known wildlife reservoirs that have been fragmented by human activities. We have a large wildlife reservoir just to the west of Shields in the Cathy Fromme Prairie. The wildlife is drawn into Clarendon Hills (CH) from the Cathy Fromme Prairie via Fossil Creek. They utilize the cover and food sources provided by the irrigation canal and retention ponds within the CH neighborhood. Significant wildlife activity can be seen along the irrigation canal south of FRCC all the way to Ridgeview Park and beyond. A map has been submitted to the City showing the connectivity and is included here by reference (Dr. Raymond Watts, "Terrestrial Wildlife Corridors near Front Range Community College, Larimer Campus in a Landscape Context", 2013). In essence, the wildlife corridor runs through the proposed development property and also along the FRCC nature trail. 2. Comments on the Ecological Characterization Study: The ecological characterization study (ECS) conducted by Wildland Consultants, Inc. was done at the request and initiative of FRCC. CHHOA greatly appreciates this exercise, which was not a City of Fort Collins requirement, but was in keeping with the intentions of the CHHOA and the warranty deed that restricts development and use on the proposed property. We appreciate that the ECS acknowledges the irrigation ditch as an urban wildlife corridor. We have specific comments and requests that should be addressed for the ECS to be a robust and interpretable assessment of the property's ecological value. 2 remarkable given surrounding development, and has included mega -fauna such as black bear, mountain lions, bobcats and coyotes. Special attention should be directed to the significant quality of tree and woody debris habitats along the ditch and FRCC nature trail, and the heavy use of these habitats by raptors and migratory bird species. These special habitat features support nesting birds, including but not limited to raptors. A pair of nesting great horned owls, dubbed "Athena and Hermes" by FRCC students, have been nesting in one of these trees for over a decade. Signs are posted by FRCC during mating, nesting and fledging periods to insure that the owls do not abandon the nest. Owlets are frequently seen using the grassy open areas along the CHHOA fences and in the proposed development property. Small mammals in the seeded pasture habitat, as well as doves and pigeons in the property and on campus, provide primary forage for the owls and other raptors. Important dates to protect these owls are included in the following table, compiled by FRCC faculty and students in the 2013 nesting season: Female first on nest: 1/29-1/30 Incubation period: 28-35 days Eggs Hatch Fledge* 1. 2/5-2/11 1. Aprx 3/12 1. 4/23 2.2/12-2/18 2. Aprx 3/19 2. 4/30-5/1 3. 2/15-2/21 3. Aprx 3/22 3. 5/3 4. 2/18-2/24 4. Aprx 3/25 4. 5/6 *Note: Egg and hatch dates are estimates based on fledge dates, as these events were not directly observable. Owlets are estimated to be six weeks old at time of fledge. These dates are consistent with literature provided by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) which suggests that courtship of great horned owls occurs in January, and then nesting activity occurs from February through June (Raptor Monitoring Guidebook, CPW). Great horned owls brood TO: City of Fort Collins FROM: Clarendon Hills Home Owners Association, Wildlife Team RE: FRCC Ecological Characterization Study for the proposed developments on the land parcel adjacent to Clarendon Hills DATE: October 29, 2013 ATTACHEMENTS: (Appendix A: species list, Appendix B: petition) To whom it may concern, The Clarendon Hills Home Owners Association (CHHOA), through the Wildlife Team, submits these comments regarding Front Range Community College's (FRCC) proposed development of the approximately 8 acre parcel adjacent to Clarendon Hills, with specific emphasis on the ecological value of the land as a wildlife corridor. We also provide specific comments and requests for clarification on the Ecological Characterization Study conducted by Wildland Consultants, Inc. on behalf of FRCC. 1. The development property is a wildlife corridor with significant habitat features that support nesting raptors: The CHHOA has compiled a list of observed species in the proposed development property, with observations occurring primarily along the irrigation ditch that cuts through the property and extends along the FRCC's nature trail along the college's southern border (Attachment A). CHHOA is fortunate to have professional wildlife biologist, ecologists, wildlife veterinarians, environmental engineers/consultants, and master birders in its community. The 83 taxa in the attached list have been verified by at least two observers over the last 10 years. Nine species of raptors have been documented, including an annual nesting of a pair of great horned owls. A nesting pair of Swainson's hawks existed in the half-dead cottonwood on the south side of the property until the nest branch was pruned out by the current property owners (without mitigation or consultation with the City regarding protection for this sensitive species). A significant number of migratory bird species frequent the trees along the ditch during the summer. The diversity of mammals that use this property as a wildlife corridor is also t Brookwood on Mail Creek Homeowners Association 5020 Crest Road Ft Collins, Co 80526 3 Oct 2013 To FRCC Board and planned unit developer City Planning Department Seth Lorson Clarendon Hills Homeowners Assoc RE: Front Range Community College Larimer Campus Corner of Shields and Harmony Dear Sirs, The irrigation lateral ditch flowing through the proposed FRCC building lot (former Church property) serves the city parks service and the subdivision Brookwood on Mail Creek. It is vital to almost 70 acres of irrigated land on Crest Road and the City Parks behind McGraw School. It has been in existence since Ward Smith fanned this section of Larimer County. We have used it since 1976 and have tried to be good neighbors to both the school and the neighboring developments. When this utility easement was buried under Coventry subdivision, city standards required 24 inch concrete culvert, proper 100 foot manhole spacing and proper easements from buildings and structures, in case it needs to be re -dug and/or repaired. The ditch runs almost continuously during the summer months, from Pleasant Valley head gate 136. It should be easy to bury and not interfere in any way with the proposed development of buildings and parking. Brookwood and the City Parks service currently clean and maintain the ditch and its flow. This annually takes a lot of hand shovel work and occasionally a backhoe and/or chainsaws to remove large items. Putting the ditch in a large culvert would save a lot of this type work and facilitate cleaning what the neighborhood kids play with in this ditch. The rest of the ditch as it travels east along the south edge of Front Range CC could also be considered for the same concrete culvert which would save even more maintenance and cleaning on FRCC campus property. We are available to aid in any way to facilitate and advise this development and ditch maintenance. Sincerely Bob Underhill Pres Brookwood HOA 970-226-2573 5020 Crest Road Ft Collins, Co 80526 bcunderhill@gmail.com We ask the Council to please intercede on our behalf by requiring FRCC to comply with the Warranty Deed, have appropriate time for review (Community, Zoning, etc.), and to support the Clarendon Hills neighborhood to maintain our property values and quality of life in this beautiful community. Clarendon Hills considers this.matter to be urgent. We have received significant feedback from our neighbors regarding the industrialized change and the impacts to the quality of the overall area. We look forward to your earliest reply. We are available at the phone numbers and email addresses below. Sincerely, Mark and Ingrid Layman Clarendon Hills - FRCC Expansion Communications Liaisons Mark (970) 231-8543 Email: mark.layman@hp.com Ingrid (970) 231-8615 Email: Ingrid.layman@aastarship.com 908 Langdale Drive Fort Collins, CO 80526 3 neighborhood, will contain staff offices, student space, and two classrooms. The remainder of the property will be assigned to parking lots and possibly an additional building in the future. The impact to our neighborhood is that it moves Clarendon Hills into an industrial setting -- significantly increasing sound pollution, introduces hazardous emissions, and brings an industrial setting to a quality residential neighborhood. Clarendon Hills Neiehborhood current concerns reeardine FRCC expansion: 1. Zoning: Currently Residential. Proposed use: industrial. - 6+ automotive bays, a racking system, pneumatic lifts and tools as well as a fleet of cars parked outside.surrounded by an 8-10 ft. white metal fence. - Welding and fabrication - Solar panel assembly facility - Decibel levels of automotive, welding, solar tools and fabrication - Hours of operation 2. Parkine Expansion: Includes additional parking covering multiple acres, situated within feet of homes and perimeters of the adjoining Clarendon Hills neighborhood. Impact of the increase of students and vehicles parking in our neighborhood. ingress/egress of vehicles via Clarendon Hills Dr. or Langdale Dr. Vehicle headlights and parking lot lighting 3. Destruction of orooertv values in Clarendon Hills. 4. Environmental: - Noise pollution - pneumatic and industrial tools, HVAC, parking, trash services, engines running with and without mufflers, and outdoor activities/classes. - Heat pollution - parking lots, buildings. - Light pollution — lighted parking lots & buildings, vehicle headlights. - Storm water drainage and soil erosion. - Storage and use of hazardous materials. - Affect on City water and sanitary systems. - Ecological impact on the plants and animals in the 8-acre vacant lot. 5. Fast -track of this nroiect needs to go through a Fort Collins City review/approval process as well as input from the surrounding neighborhoods. 6. Contractual reauirements of the Warranty Deed. 7. Future FRCC Lyrowth: - We need a plan that legally protects our neighborhood from future FRCC growth and ensures their compliance with the Warranty Deed. - FRCC has suggested a second building on this site. What process will that project go through? Mark and Ingrid Layman 908 Langdale Drive Fort Collins, CO 80526 July 30, 2013 RE: FRCC purchase and development of Peak Community Church property Dear Council Members, We are the designated liaisons for the Clarendon Hills neighborhood concerning an impending purchase and development by Front Range Community College (FRCC), 4616 S Shields St., Fort Collins, CO 80526. For the past 17 years, we have lived in the neighborhood at 908 Langdale Drive. Our home adjoins an 8-acre parcel of vacant land located at Shields Street and Clarendon Hills Drive, south of the FRCC campus. When we bought our home we did so knowing that the vacant land was owned by the Peak Community Church, formerly the First Church of God, and zoned residential. Currently, the Peak Community Church is in the process of selling this property to FRCC which plans to develop the land with additional school buildings and parking lots. This property will expand FRCC's campus by 20%. We are gravely concerned about this new development activity, the impact to our neighborhood, and the manner in which it is being conducted. We have had two meetings between ourselves, 2 to 3 members of our HOA, and FRCC. We have been told generalities of the FRCC plan for the property, but very little acknowledgement of the needs of our neighborhood. FRCC has communicated to Clarendon Hills that it is not required to go through the City's zoning or planning processes, since it is affiliated with the State. However, we have heard that they plan on requesting a zoning change. FRCC has also told us that they will break ground as soon as they close on the property in August so that they can finish the first building in time for the 2014 Fall Semester. We are very concerned by the speed at which this development is being processed and would like the City's involvement via a site plan advisory review. Of special note, is that this property is bound by a Warranty Deed set forth in 1991. The Deed stipulates that "No building or other structure shall be erected, placed or altered on the herein — described property until plans and specifications of the building and landscaping have been approved by the Architectural Control Committee of the Clarendon Hills Subdivision." See Deed attached. Our HOA committee has not received nor approved FRCC's improvement plans. An illustration of our concern is that, according to an FRCC pencil drawing, FRCC's "Phase 1" of construction includes an initial 28,806 Sq. Ft., single level Integrated Technology Building. This industrial building will house the Automotive Tech, Welding, and Clean Energy programs. The building will have 6+ automotive bays, welding machines, and solar panel assembly facilities --all facing away from the main campus toward the Clarendon Hills neighborhood. FRCC says that the building will have 14' ceilings to accommodate lifts and 8-10' tall solid white metal fencing which will provide security for Auto/Welding assets including automobiles, which will be stored outside. In contrast, the north side of the building, which faces the rest of the college and away from our 24.Comment: (Citizen) I work for FRCC; it provides an excellent education, but is now maxed out. The new building would provide indoor storage. 25.Comment: (Citizen) I live in Coventry. FRCC has seen remarkable growth, and just about maxed out. I thought FRCC would buy the northwest corner of Harmony and Shields, where there is lots of acreage. My son attended Wyoming Tech, which has uses such as this in an industrial area. 26. Comment: (Citizen) I am an electrical engineer, and would like to note that welding causes electromagnetic interference with electronics. The interference should be examined. Also, could the building be placed on the pie -shaped parking area on the west side of campus, away from Coventry and Clarendon Hills? 27.Comment: (Applicant) I am a welding instructor, and we are concerned about separating the program from campus. The ability to access the library, clubs, etc. would be harmed with an off -campus location. VA 18.Question: (Citizen) I would like to see more development off of the main FRCC campus as the campus becomes full. I would like to express my concern about the irrigation ditch, as is a wildlife corridor and a drainage basin. I'm particularly concerned about Phase 2, if the parking lot is expanded to the south. Response: (Staff) There are regulations for ditches that serve as wildlife corridors. An environmental characterization study (ECS) will be required because the ditch has been identified as a wildlife corridor. 19.Comment: (Citizen) I would like to note that there is a dedicated irrigation ditch (some of it underground) that runs behind Coventry. This canal is used to water city parks as well as other uses. Response: (Staff) The City process will require a buffer from the irrigation ditch, and provides regulations about plantings and maintenance. 20.Question: (Citizen) I am a new resident, live very close to the proposed building, and am not happy about the plans. You mention that you plan to build a new building just because renovating the old one is too disruptive. What happens to the old building? Response: (Applicant) The vacated building will be used to expand the art program, which is currently underserved. Renovating the existing auto/welding building cannot be done in the same footprint, and the area is constrained around it. Also, students in the program would miss a year while renovation occurred. 21.Comment: (Citizen) I live in Coventry, and am a former student. When I walked past the integrated technology building as a student, the facility smelled (like eggs). I'm concerned about possible odors for Coventry neighbors if the facility is moved to the east. If it is not ok for Clarendon, why it is ok for Coventry? I would suggest placing the nursing program next to the housing, and put the automotive use on the northwest corner of campus. 22.Comment: (Citizen) I teach wildlife biology at CSU. FRCC offers good programs, and some have run out of space. CSU has brought its less impactful programs to the edge of campus. Why can't FRCC do the same to reduce its impact on its neighbors? 23.Comment: (Citizen) I'm concerned about the location of the auto/welding building, and the noise that will go toward Coventry. Could the offices and classrooms be placed to the east? Also, please keep in mind kids biking to the library and to Webber — you will be shifting traffic from the north entrance to the west entrance of campus. 0 15.Question: (Citizen) How often do state inspectors come in to inspect the stormwater drainage, and is there a public review of the stormwater plan? Response: (Staff) We will provide information in the neighborhood meeting notes. Response: (Staff, post -meeting) The City, at some point, will be audited by the State and they will look at one or more of our stormwater facilities. The State is behind on auditing MS4 programs but that is just a part of the audit process. They will look at whether it was designed and built according to our standards, that it has not been altered unless planned and approved, and that it is functioning as designed. They will also look at our inspection and enforcement program to see that we are ensuring these things, as well. The City Council requires updates every year and has been reviewing our plans in more detail the last couple of years under what they call "Stormwater repurposing". There has been numerous special sessions and hearings with City Council. Plus Stormwater puts out brochures and has open houses for every project and every master plan update for public comment. Also last year we switched from our own manual to using the Urban Drainage manual which is constantly updated. We had public input on the criteria manual from citizens and local engineering firms besides all the boards and commissions reviewed and commented on them. Staff contacts for further questions: Glen Schlueter, Stormwater Engineer, 970-224-6065, Aschlueter(@fcgov.com Susan Strong, Environmental Regulatory Specialist, 970-416- 2325, strong(cDfcgov.com 16. Response to several questions about relocating the integrated technology programs to an off -campus location: (Applicant) We have looked at off -site alternatives, but they are much more expensive and more difficult to manage. The integrated technology programs are a training environment, not a production/industrial environment. 17.Comment: (Citizen) I'm concerned about Phase 2 and Phase 3. I'm concerned about a Wal-Mart-type parking lot and buildings with many students. I think FRCC may need to go elsewhere for future expansions, as it is landlocked where it is. 5 Response: (Applicant) The building was initially designed for the eastern location, and was planned for the eastern side until the church land came up for sale. At that point, we considered placing it on the church parcel, but when this concept was rejected by Clarendon Hills, we shifted it back to the east. 8. Question: (Citizen) I understand the need to expand, but how much might FRCC grow beyond estimates? The plans seem inward looking vs. outward looking (considering neighbors). Why is FRCC locating automotive and welding, programs next to a residential area rather than an area zoned for light industrial . uses? Is there another area in Fort Collins that would be more appropriate? 9. Comment: (Citizen) I'm a former student and instructor at FRCC. The integrated technology building in that location is unacceptable; it doesn't belong in a residential area. I believe it should be located in an area zoned for this use. 10. Comment: (Citizen) The pictures of the existing building show FRCC is not being a good neighbor. The motorcycle classes have also been moved closer to the neighborhood. This proposal increases the impact. 11.Question: (Citizen) I support FRCC's mission in educating people in our community. Might there be a location in the Mason Corridor where quasi - industrial uses like this? Could underground parking be considered? For shielding, I'd like to see berms, not just plants. How large are the trees and shrubs? Size might make a big difference. 12. Comment: (Citizen) What type of EPA rating do you have for the automotive shop? Response: (Applicant) Exact EPA rating is not known, but we have about 30 gallons of used oil that is pumped out monthly. 13. Comment: (Citizen) Is there a filter bag for the welding shop? Response: (Applicant) There are individual hoods at each welding station; the air is cleaned and blown back in to the building. 14.Question: (Citizen) Will there be an increase in students with the new building? Response: (Applicant) This expansion not intended to increase enrollment, but to service the present enrollment properly. Currently, we have seven car bays. The new building would have six tandem bays (six doors but twelve stations), and about 30% more space overall for the automotive program. Waste should not increase. 4 Response: (City) The City keeps statistics on accidents, and can look at the design of the intersection as well as facilitating education and information to FRCC students. - 4. Question: (Citizen) What is the plan if this doesn't go through? I'm concerned that you are providing setbacks and elevation drawings for the parking lot, but not for the integrated technology building, where the berms are small. I'm concerned about impacts on special needs kids (asthma). Why not place the offices on the east, and point the auto bays toward the interior of campus? Will additional water be channeled onto Harmony? I'm concerned about the abandoned cars near the current building (circulated pictures), and that they will be placed near the neighbors of the new building as well. I'm concerned about a potential 70% increase in traffic. Response: (Applicant) We will be channeling water to a detention pond at the northeast corner of the site. All welding activities will take place inside. There will be building filtration on the northwest edge of the building, and we are addressing the acoustic impacts of this filtration system. Response: (City) This proposal does not increase student enrollment. Traffic impacts would be examined with the next project or the master plan. 5. Comment: (Citizen) I live in Clarendon Hills and would like to thank FRCC for their work with the neighborhood to buffer the parking, to not provide access to the parking lot from Clarendon Hills Drive, and to continue to work to mitigate the impacts on neighbors. 6. Question: (Citizen) What happens to the gray area at the bottom of the map (southern part of the property currently owned by church)? Response: (Clarendon Hills resident) The warranty deed survives the purchase of the property, so any plans for development would be required to be submitted to the Clarendon Hills architectural review committee. Response: (Applicant) We do not have a plan for the area south of the canal. Initially we looked at placing the integrated technology building on the parcel, but we stopped consideration of this because of our meetings with Clarendon Hills. The eight -acre parcel is owned by a church; the entire parcel requires Clarendon Hills HOA architectural review. 7. Question: (Citizen) I believe you will need to re -engineer the intersection on Shields with the additional parking near that intersection. What are the hours of operation? The integrated technology building appears to be a "square peg" that is not friendly to the community on the east. 3 Additional information about the parking lot: • FRCC has not yet purchased the parcel from the existing owner, a local church • Parking will be developed in two phases; only the first phase is funded. Development is planned on the northern part of the parcel at this time. . • Lot will be gated, unlit in the summer, and open 30 weeks per year • No access will be provided from the parcel onto Clarendon Hills Dr. • FRCC has met with the Clarendon Hills HOA; there are deed restrictions on the parcel that require Clarendon Hills HOA review of development on the parcel. Seth Lorson then opened the meeting for questions. QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS AND RESPONSES: Comment: (Citizen) I'm interested to hear what residents of Coventry, Westbury and others have to say. I'm glad FRCC is going through the Site Plan Advisory Review process. The site plan has much surface parking, and wonder if FRCC would consider more transit strategies, including MAX, as an alternative to more surface parking. 2. Question: (Citizen) Where is MAX located and where are connections to public transportation? Response: (City) MAX is just under one mile to the east. Existing transit stops were pointed out (on Shields and near intersection of Westbury and Starflower). Some changes may occur in the future. Response: (Applicant) We have tried at all our schools to encourage students to use public transit. It is difficult for students to use public transit because of school, work, and bus schedules. Transfort service is not very frequent. With Phase 1, we will have the same number of parking spaces as now. We do not expect a huge increase in our welding and automotive programs (perhaps 20 more to the existing 700 per quarter). 3. Question: (Citizen) I'm a resident of Clarendon Hills and am concerned about traffic safety at intersections. My 12-year old daughter was hit on her bicycle at Clarendon Hills & Shields by a FRCC student; others have been hit as well. The exit at Harmony Library is unsafe as is. I'm concerned about safety for kids going to Harmony Library and Webber Middle School. Response: (Applicant) We were unaware of accidents involving FRCC students and neighborhood children, and are concerned. We can explore providing additional info to our students. PA NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING PROJECT: Front Range Community College (FRCC) Expansion DATE: October 2, 2013 LOCATION: Front Range Community College APPLICANT: Front Range Community College CITY PLANNER: Seth Lorson Seth Lorson opened the meeting by introducing himself and Laurie Kadrich, Director of Community Development and Neighborhood Services; Sarah Burnett, Neighborhood Development Review Liaison; and Lindsay Ex, Senior Environmental Planner and by providing an explanation of the Site Plan Advisory Review process as well as an overview of the neighborhood meeting agenda. The project will be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board Andy Dorsey, President of FRCC, presented information about FRCC's growth over the years and its proposed master plan. The master. plan includes three major changes: (1) replacement of the existing integrated technology building from the 1970's with a one- story, 28,000 square foot integrated technology building on the east side of Starflower Dr., (2) addition of a 465 space parking lot on the south side of Westbury Dr. near Shields St., and (3) addition of a three-story, 30,000 square foot allied health building at the northwest corner of the site. The allied health building is planned for a few years from now; the integrated technology building and the parking lot would be implemented in the near future. Additional information about the integrated technology building: • Major functions of the building are proposed as follows: welding program (east side), auto program (south side), classrooms (west side), and offices (north side). • Materials would match the existing campus and have similar horizontal banding • Outdoor work and storage will be reduced by 99%; no welding will occur outdoors. • An eight -foot fence with opaque metal panels will be placed along the south side • Welding exhaust is on the north side; FRCC is working with an acoustic consultant • City staff has recommended examining rotating the building to reduce its impact on the neighboring homes in the Coventry neighborhood; FRCC is actively considering this option. i YA- EXHIBIT - - (Deed Conveying Property from Clarendon Hills Associates _ to First Church of God) aECHITSCTVRAL STANDARDS Z- w._ilAinn or other structure shall be erected, plated or altered on the harem -described property until plan OL"A tnsci- ficeticos of the building and landaospinq have bean approved by the Architectural Control Committee of Clarendon Nille Babdivi- sion, hereinafter sC®ittee' The approval process shall be . governed by Article III and applicable definitions of the —_ Declaration and Covenants for Clarendon 9111s Subdivision, being a subdivision located adjacent to the property described in this `•+ '+- Dead of Conveyance, as modified and supplemented by the follow- _. t ,. y 1. When the owner, or prospective owner, of the property%{-�- described in thin Deed of Conveyance anticipates constructing any building, structure or improvement on the property, such - request for approval shall be submitted to the Committed for - review following the procedures set forth in the Covenants for ;•`,3�-' Clarendon Hills Subdivision. If construction is contemplated in rug �- -. phases, the request for such phase construction shall he pre- ;,_ �Y_'-�"�.• -- seated to the Committee. 2. The Committee shall review the building and/or land- soaping request to insure compatibility with existing buildings located on and/or proposed for Clarendon Hills Subdivision. - 3. There shall be no requirement that all construction on.- - -.-. the subject parcel be of the same type material, color or design~• - in order to effectuate the purpose of the Declaration or this - - Architectural Standard. _ 4. The Committee may refuse permission to construct or alter any building or structure on the property which the Committee determines, after considering the criteria met forth + in this Architectural Standard, is not compatible with the for Clarendon , existing boildings located on and/or proposed _-;- ----• _= Hills Subdivision, except that refusal may not be on the basis"-' that the building is to be used as a church. '. ai�'r:•"'.-.c'si S. Notwithstanding any provision contained in the Decla- ration to the contrary, in the event the Committee disapproves the plane, or any part of such plans, the owner or prospective - r �•.:-_.'�.'--- = owner may notify the Committee, within thirty (30) days after such disapproval, that they wish to have the issue determined by = . -- arbitration. Within 15 daps after receipt by the Committee of �'• - -`—' - the notice requesting arbitration, the Committee and the re- questing party shall select an architect in Larimez County,. = Colorado, wbo is not affiliated or in any way has dealt with - Clarendon Hills Associates, its partners, or the owner or prospective owner of the property, as an independent arbitrator. -- Plans, specifications, and information required by the arbitra- tor @ball be submitted by the Committee and the requesting party to the arbitrator. The parties to the arbitration shall abide -.. -_ by the decision of the arbitrator, and any fees required for the arbitration shall be borne equally by the Committee and the requesting party. 6. To the extent the provisions of this standard are inconsistent with the provisions of Article III or any part of - the Declarations, this standard shall control. - M1 11)1113] T 'A' That portion of the pest half of Section 2. Township 6 North, Range 69 Nest of the 6th Principal ((eridian, City of Fort Collins, County of Lorimer, State of Colorado being more particularly described as follows: - considering the Nest line of s8id Section 2 as hearing North 00 degrees 09131' East and with all coarings contain.; s - relativw theretot - Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Section 2) thence along said West line of Section 2 North 00 degrees 09931" Past 4004.26 feet to the North line of the South one-half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 2 and the TRUE POINT CO? BEGINNING; thence along said North line North 89 degrees 3j1 15' East $52.29 feet to the Northwest corner of Clarendon Hills Third Piling taccording to the final plat thereof), City of Port Collins, Colorado; thence along the Masterly and Northerly lines of said Clarendon GilIe Third riling the following three (3) courses and distanccst South 25 degrees 30.0n' Wet 155.00 feet; South 166.33 feet to a point on a curve being concave to the Southeast having a central angle of 28 degrees 24140' and a radius of 450.00 feet, the long chord of which bears South 55 degrees 42120' pest a distance of 220.86 feet; thence along the arc of said curve 223.14 feet to a point an the boundary of Clarendon HiIIs First Piling (according to the final plat thereof), City of Fort Collins, Cudorador thence tangent from said curve and along said boundary line and Northerly right of way Of Langdale. Drive and the Northerly right of way of Clarendon Hills Drive (according to the final plat of said Clarendon Bills First Piling) the following five courses and distances: South 41 degrees 30.00' tics[ 130.35 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave to the North having a central angle of 8n degrees 00.20' and a radius of 15.9a feet, the tong chord of which bears South 81 degrees 30' 10' Best a distance of 19.29 feet; thence along the are of maid curve 20.95 rent to the beginning of a reverse curve concave to the South having a central angle of 31 degrees 20.49' and a radius of 469.00 foot, the long ebnrd of•whlch boars North 74 degrees 10, 05' West a distance of 253.41 feet; thence along the are of said curve 256.59 feet; thence tangent from said curve North 89 degrees 50829" best 190.00 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve-wonave to the Northeast having a central angle of 90 degrees 00'00' and a radius of 15.00 feet, the long chord of which bears North 44 degrees 50129" West a distance of 21.21 feet; thence along the are of said curve 23.56 feet; thence continulag along the Northerly boundary of said Clarendon Bills First Filing North 89 degrees 50'29' West 50.00 feet to a point on the West line of said Section 2; thence along said West line North 00 degrees 09'31" Bast 440.a0 feet. more or less; to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. - i t r a.; .v • fna9273 10107H1 16:01100 s PAQ88 - 3 M - $15.00 )rJECODDa, Lr1sp= COUNTY CO sTM9 DOC 71B — $17.50 ViABNANCIC DIM TNL9 DEEAda,e.rs -PA and October .n 91. b"'OtO CLAREIM HILLS ASSOCIATES, a Colorado limited partnership co.mfet Lariner -..--itOUCub1EMAR1 FIRST CHURCH OF GOD IN FOAL COLLINS. a Colorado nonprofit (� corporation q . $Wd.ammd. 500 Matthews. 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TMZ= s) d.a aad• 01%"RANT AM MUNEA D[FEM oftepLd ga its 6e6,.vfm-,pt a•+•+tla,atee ehwn"wmwHm"..m.x.—oln. s neaWd Ws deed, SLUE @CGLORADO -"-"-- - W' N--74 tams Lartaer yaJ�;.:i69T d.astm.Yd�d bea,e meat % mot October president of Nordic Construction 8 Development, Inc., general Htils Assactates, a Colorado hafted partnership. puBL C ✓�.<� �r� _:� w.aue,.aa+. ,e>ervrra®ah,weo.w.s,m,a nan,.. �.� I ECS Checklist Glossary of Terms ' Natural features shall mean (a) natural springs, (b) areas of topography which, because of their steepness, erosion characteristics/geologic formations, high visibility from off -site locations and/or presence of rock outcroppings, and (c) view corridors which present vistas to mountains and foothills, water bodies, open spaces and other regions of principal environmental importance, provided that such natural features are either identified on the city's Natural Habitats and Features Inventory Map, or otherwise meet the definition of natural area as contained in this Article. Native vegetation shall mean any plant identified in Fort Collins Native Plants: Plant Characteristics and Wildlife Value of Commercial Species, prepared by the City's Natural Resources Department, updated February 2003. Top of bank shall mean the topographical break in slope between the bank and the surrounding terrain. When a break in slope cannot be found, the outer limits of riparian vegetation shall demark the top of bank. 'v Sensitive or Specially Valued Species are defined as the following species: Federally Threatened and Endangered Species; State of Colorado Threatened and Endangered Species; State of Colorado Species of Concern as identified in the document, Colorado's Natural Heritage: Rare and Imperiled Animals, Plants and Natural Communities, April 1996, Volume 2, No. 1, Animals and Plants of Special Concern and/or any other species identified as in need of protection in the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Policy Plan (see Division 5 of the Land Use Code). Special habitat features shall mean specially valued and sensitive habitat features including key raptor habitat features, such as nest sites, night roosts and key feeding areas as identified by the Colorado Division of Wildlife or in the Fort Collins Natural Areas Policy Plan (NAPP); key production areas, wintering areas and migratory feeding areas for waterfowl; key use areas for wading birds and shorebirds; heron rookeries; key use areas for migrant songbirds; key nesting areas for grassland birds; fox and coyote dens; mule deer winter concentration areas as identified by the Colorado Division of Wildlife or NAPP; prairie dog colonies over fifty (50) acres in size as included on the Natural Areas Inventory Map; key areas for rare, migrant or resident butterflies as identified in the NAPP; areas of high terrestrial or aquatic insect diversity as identified in the NAPP; remnant native prairie habitat; mixed foothill shrubland; foothills ponderosa pine forest; plains cottonwood riparian woodlands; and any wetland greater than one- fourth ('/4) acre in size. Page 4 ECS Checklist Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) Requirements and Evaluation —Se ion 3.4.1 D of the Land Use Code Yes No N/A Comments Are the general 0 ❑ Yes, the site generally serves as an urban wildlife corridor. ecological functions of the site described? Are there any issues 0 A pre -construction survey shall be conducted to ensure that regarding development development activities are as buffered away from the active related timing that nest as possible, e.g., if construction occurs between should be addressed? February 15 and July 15. As no trees within the corridor are proposed to be removed, the most important element will be to minimize impacts to any active nests. Are any measures 0 El High Priority Recommendations: needed to mitigate -Li htin — Please extend the photometric plan to the top of adverse impacts the bank or include the buffer line on the plan set. Please projected by the illustrate how there is no lighting spilling over into the buffer development? zone. -ACOE permit — Can the City be provided a copy of the ACOE permit once it is available? -Grading — it is difficult to tell on the grading plan how the natural berm will be kept in place — can the existing berm be left in place to the maximum extent feasible? -Landscaping — Please provide the labeling of top of bank on the north side of the south irrigation ditch; If the ditch company needs 15' of space on this side for maintenance, please illustrate that area as well. Between the parking lot and 15' maintenance area, please increase the buffering between the parking lot and the ditch through increased trees and shrubs. Also, it is difficult to assess which species are which — are there native plants proposed or exotic species within the buffer zone? Are there trees within the proposed detention area that can be preserved? What is the seed mix proposed for this area? Additional Recommendations: -Tree Maintenance - The majority of the value of the wildlife corridor is in the large, mature trees and woody debris that is left on the site. As FRCC maintains the trees in this area, can woody debris be left on the site? In addition, can FRCC work with their naturalist program to ensure that tree maintenance does not affect nesting species? -ECS Update — can the ECS please document the date of the site visit and comment on whether the Xcel construction staging area would impact the ECS recommendations or findings? Has the author checked with the FRCC Naturalist program regarding raptor's nest? They may have additional information on this issue. Page 3 ECS Checklist Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) Requirements and Evaluation — Section 3.4.1 D of the Land Use Code Yes No N/A Comments Are there wetlands [Jj ❑ ❑ Yes, there are wetlands present at the base of both ditches. present? If yes, have A formal delineation has not been provided, though the the boundaries and applicants have indicated that any Army Corps of functions been Engineers permits will be acquired for the crossing of the described? north ditch that is required to construct the parking lot (pg. 1,2, and 4) The general functions are generally described as serving as a wildlife corridor (pg. 3). Are there any ❑ 21 ❑ While there are views to the foothills from the project site, prominent views from the ECS notes the already developed nature of the area or across the site? and that offsite views will be altered by project construction (pg-4) Are the pattern, 0 ❑ ❑ The significant trees along the site are generally within the species, and location south corridor and are described. The significant trees are of significant native largely plains cottonwood (Populus deltoides) (pg. 2). trees and vegetation" These trees contribute significantly to the value of the described? wildlife corridor. Are the pattern, ❑ ❑ 2 The pattern of non-native trees is not described, as no species, and location significant non-native trees are present on the site, e.g., of significant non- there are no bands of Russian olives or Siberian elms native trees and within the ditch corridors. vegetation described? Is a stream or ❑ ❑ The two ditches are located on the site, but the buffer perennial body of water measurements are currently from the center of the ditches. present? If yes, is top These measurements will need to be updated (pg. 4). of bank"' located? Are Sensitive or ❑ ❑ No, there are not any endangered or threatened species Specially Valued within the project area or known to be present in this area Species'" present? If of Fort Collins. yes, are the areas of use identified? Are other special ❑ ❑ While no special habitat features were observed during the habitat features" ECS field visit, the trees in the area have supported nesting located on the site? sites for Great Homed Owl, as documented by the FRCC Naturalist Program and the neighbors (see Attachment X). A pre -construction survey shall be conducted to ensure that development activities are buffered as far away from the active nest as possible, e.g., if construction occurs between February 15 and July 15. Does the site contain 0 ❑ ❑ The area clearly serves as an urban wildlife corridor, wildlife movement though the ECS notes that the ditches go underground just corridors? east of the FRCC property and then west of S. Shields Street, indicating the fragmented nature of the corridor. The south ditch is noted as a more functional wildlife corridor than the north ditch (pg. 3). Page 2 F, &of t Collins Ecological Characterization Study Community Development Review & Neighborhood Services Project Name: FRCC SPAR Project Planner: Seth Lorson ECS Consultant: Wildland Consultants, Inc. Review Date: October 22, 2013 Project Description: This is a Site Plan Advisory Review (SPAR) request for a parking lot on the southwest corner of the Front Range Community College (FRCC) property, on approximately 3.37 acres. There will be approximately 400 parking spaces in the lot. Environmental Planner Summary. In accordance with Colorado State Statutes, the advisory review is limited to the location, character, and extent of a project. In keeping with those statutes, this summary and overall review focuses largely on these three issues. There are two ditches on the site, a north and south ditch. The southern ditch serves as a more intact corridor and will not be disturbed through this proposal, though construction will come as close to approximately 25from the ditch. Enhanced landscaping and not allowing any light to spillover onto the buffer zone associated with these ditches are critical recommendations by staff to support these areas' ecological value. Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) Requirements and Evaluation — Section 3.4.1 D of the Land Use Code Yes No N/A Comments Is the project within 21 ❑ 11 Yes, the project is within 500' of a Natural Habitat or 500' of a Natural Feature. Though not mapped on the 1999 survey, there are Habitat or Feature`? If two irrigation ditches on the property that serve as a wildlife yes, which features? corridor, and both of these ditches contain wetlands within the ditch bottom (pg. 1, 2). Is the wildlife use and ❑ The ECS describes 26 species that would use the irrigation value of the area ditches and overall area (pg. 3) described? In addition to these species, neighbors adjacent to the property have provided evidence (both anecdotal and pictorially) of species observed in the ditches. These species include, but are not limited to bear, bats, bobcat, fox, coyotes, deer, raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, snakes, toads, and over 51 species of birds that were submitted (see attached list). It should be noted that neighbors have observed raptors nesting in the trees along the ditch, though thick leaf cover prevented such an observation during the field visit (pg. 3) ECS Review — Front Range Community College SPAR 254 Pat king Space° Storm Water Ponds: 9 dW \� dp dr xv m �� Photo 13. View to east across site from near NW site boundary. Photo la. View to east along north drainage and wetland from near NW site boundary. 13 Photo 11. View to south along Shields from near SW site corner. Photo 12. View to east across center of site from west boundary. 12 No Text Photo 7. View of south drainage to the west, from near site center. Photo 8. View to east of south drainage from west side. 10 Photo 5. View of wetland vegetation and riparian vegetation south drainage. Photo 6. View of wetland and riparian vegetation, south drainage. Photo 3. View of south drainage from east site boundary, culvert where drainage Pt ry. Attachment A Site Photographs, Site Map, Site Aerial, Natural Habitats and Features Map Pt :r. City of Fort Collins. 2013. City of Fort Collins Natural Habitats & Features Inventory Map. GIS Data City of Fort Collins. 2013. City Code Section 3.4.1. Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife. 2013. NDIS GIS Data. Fertig, W. 2000. Status Review of the Colorado butterfly plant (Gattra neomexicana ssp. coloradensis). Report prepared for the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Wyoming Game and Fish. Department by the Wyoming Natural Diversity Database, Laramie, WY. Fitzgerald, J.P., C.A. Meaney, D.M. Armstrong. 1994. Mammals of Colorado. Denver Museum of Natural History and University Press of Colorado. 467pp. Hammerson, G.A.' 1999. Amphibians and Reptiles in Colorado: Colorado Division of Wildlife. Denver, CO. 130pp. NationalWetland Inventory Mapping. 2013. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NWI GIS Data. O'Kane, S.L. 1988. Colorado's rare flora. Great Basin Naturalist 48(4):434-484. Spackman, S., B. Jennings, J. Coles, C. Dawson, M. Minton, A. Kratz, and C. Spurries. 1997. Colorado Rare Plant Field Guide. Colorado Natural Heritage Program. rol example) may use the area with less frequency. No impacts to regional wildlife movement in southwest Fort Collins are anticipated with project construction. Development buffer zones from the south drainage ditch will protect existing vegetation and habitat. Rare Species - The project is not expected to impact any Federally listed, or special status wildlife or plant species. The site provides poor potential habitat to the Federally listed Preble's meadow jumping mouse. Impacts are not expected to occur to the Preble's meadow jumping mouse with project construction. No impacts to the Ute ladies' tresses orchid and Colorado butterfly plant are expected to occur with project construction. The drainages provide marginal potential habitat for these species. No nearby locations for these species are present. No trees would be removed that provide potential nesting sites for passerine birds along the south drainage ditch. 6.0 Conclusion, Proposed Mitigation Project construction would result in the conversion of approximately 3.37 acres of seeded grassland/pasture to urban uses. The developer proposes the following general mitigation measures for the project. These will be refined for later submittals: The ACOE will be consulted to determine if the north drainage on the site is jurisdictional. Appropriate permits will be obtained if needed from the ACOE. If needed .wetland mitigation will be completed according to ACOE and the City of Fort Collins requirements. • The south irrigation ditch will buffered from the edge of the parking lot (buffer zone of 22 -75 feet). The north drainage will remain undisturbed in an existing FRCC open space corridor. The south drainage buffer will remain a natural area with no formal landscaping. Additional seeding of appropriate upland grasses will be completed as needed. Additional plantings of native shrubs and trees will be completed in this area. • All trees and shrubs along the north drainage will remain intact, except for. removal at the 2 road crossings. 7.0 References Andrews, R. and R. Righter. 1992. Colorado Birds. Museum of Natural History, Denver, CO.442pp. Armstrong, D.M., M.E. Bakeman, N.W. Clippinger, A. Deans, M. Marguiles, C.A. Meaney, C. Miller, M. O'Shea -Stone, T.R. Ryon, and M. Sanders. 1987. Report on Habitat Findings of the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse. Presented to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Colorado Division of Wildlife. 3.3 Rare Wildlife Species The site provides poor potential habitat to Federally Listed Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei). The nearest quality potential habitat is present along the Cache la Poudre River. Preferred habitat for the Preble's meadow jumping mouse includes thick shrubby riparian habitat along area streams and rivers (Armstrong et al. 1997). The nearest occupied habitat for the Preble's mouse is along the Cache la Poudre River upstream of LaPorte. Bald eagles (delisted but protected by the Bald Eagle Protection Act) may be present foraging in the general area during the winter periods. The area is mapped as part of overall bald eagle winter range (Colorado Division of Wildlife 2013). Bald eagle winter concentration areas are mapped along the Cache la Poudre River. There are no nests or bald eagle winter roost sites on or near the proposed development. 4.0 Views The area surrounding the site is already heavily developed with commercial and residential properties bordering all sides of the development. The proposed development will be visible from surrounding roads. Offsite views towards the mountains from the south and east will altered by project construction. 5.0 Project Impacts Project construction would result in the conversion of approximately 3.37 acres of pasture land to urban uses. Wetlands and Riparian Zones - The south drainage ditch would remain undisturbed (Attachment A -Site Plan). Buffer zones of approximately 22 feet to 75 feet are proposed from the ditch center to the edge of parking curb. The north drainage would remain undisturbed (except for 2 road crossings) within an existing FRCC open space/park area. Prior to any work in the drainage channels the ACOE would be consulted regarding jurisdictional status. If needed a formal wetland delineation would be completed, and appropriate permits would be obtained from the ACOE. All trees and shrubs along the south drainage would be preserved. Wildlife - Project construction would result in the conversion of approximately 3.37 acres of seeded pasture to a parking lot. The wetland vegetation (including trees and shrubs) along the south drainage would remain intact. Urban adapted wildlife species would be expected to continue to use the drainage. Species more sensitive to human disturbance (raptors for 0 3.0 Wildlife Description 3.1 Species and Habitat The project area provides habitat to wildlife species adapted to pasture/grasslands, and urban areas. Wildlife species likely -to use the area periodically include: red fox, coyote, raccoon, striped skunk; a variety of small mammals (deer mouse, meadow vole, house mouse, cottontail rabbit); a variety of birds (meadow lark, mourning dove, American robin, common grackle, common flicker, yellow warbler, house finch, English sparrow, black -billed magpie, starling, American kestrel, great horned owl, great blue heron, and many others); a few reptiles (western terrestrial garter snake, gopher snake) and amphibians (tiger salamander, plains spadefoot toad) (Andrews and Righter 1994, Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife 2013, Fitzgerald et al. 1998, Hammerson 1999). The site does not include any mapped key or important wildlife habitats (Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife 2013). The south drainage ditch does provide potential nesting habitat to a variety of passerine bird species. The wetland and limited riparian vegetation associated with the south drainage ditch provides a wildlife habitat area.in an urban environment. Wildlife species or signs of species observed on the site during a fall 2013 field reconnaissance included: English sparrow, yellow warbler, common flicker, black - capped chickadee, starling, magpie, mourning dove, American kestrel, great_homed owl, deer mouse, meadow vole, raccoon, striped skunk, cottontail rabbit, and red fox. The development site does not support a black -tailed prairie dog colony. There are no known raptor nests on the development site or adjacent areas. However, thick leaf cover during the field review prevented a definitive search for raptor nests. Great blue herons may forage occasionally along the unnamed south drainage ditch. 3.2 Wildlife Corridors The unnamed south irrigation ditch provides a narrow wildlife movement corridor that is generally limited to the development site. Raccoons, skunks and other urban adapted species use the drainage to move through the site. The south irrigation ditch does not continue above ground upstream to the west. The ditch goes underground at the east edge of the site (as a result of the existing Clarendon Hills Development). The ditch does appear again about 370 feet to the northeast after being fragmented by the subdivision. From here the ditch runs along the south side of the FRCC campus before disappearing again. The north drainage ditch is landscaped and supports a narrow wetland of 2-3 feet wide. This north drainage is paralleled by a concrete trail. The ditch runs through the developed FRCC campus. This ditch provides a limited wildlife movement corridor because of landscaped vegetation and intensive human use. It is believed the ditch connects with Mail Creek. The north drainage ditch runs through the FRCC campus and it believed connects with Mail Creek. The south irrigation ditch support a narrow strip of wetland vegetation (approximately 3- 5 feet wide). Dominant plants include: cordgrass (Spartina pectinata), reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), plains cottonwood (Populus deltoides), peach leaf willow (Salix amygdaloides) and a few other species. Woody riparian vegetation is present along the south and western sections of the ditch. Upland species adjacent to the channels included smooth brome, and other grasses and forbs. The north drainage ditch supports cordgrass, reed canary grass and a few stands of cattails., Wetland hydrology is evident in the ditch and drainage channel. Flowing and. standing water are present. Wetland soils are also present within channel bottoms (low chroma colors, soil mottling, high organic matter). Water sources include irrigation flows and drainage flows. The jurisdictional status (are these channels under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE)) is not known. However, the drainages likely do meet the vegetation, soils and hydrology characteristics to be classified as wetlands. No wetlands or natural features are mapped on the site by the City of Fort Collins (City of Fort Collins 2013). However, mapping on the Natural Habitat and Features map is not entirely accurate in this area (See Attachment A Site Aerial). 2.1 Rare Plant Species The wetland zones along the unnamed drainages provide marginal/poor potential habitat for the Ute ladies' tresses orchid (Spiranthes diluvialis) and Colorado butterfly plant (Guara neomexicana). The orchid has been documented in areas with seasonally wet . soils and wet meadows near springs, lakes, or perennial streams and their associated flood plains below 6,500 feet above sea level in the South Platte River Drainage (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1992). The Colorado butterfly plant typically grows on sub - irrigated alluvial soils in floodplains and drainage bottoms and in depressions along slow - moving streams (Fertig 2000, O'Kane 1988). Because these drainages are manmade, and vegetation along the drainages has been controlled (by mowing or herbicides) in the past it is unlikely that either rare plant species is present. In addition, there are no known populations of these plants located nearby within the City of Fort Collins. WCI . ecologists did not observe either species on the site during the September field reconnaissance. NA Ecological Characterization Study — Front Range Community College Parking Improvements 1.0 Introduction The Front Range Community College (FRCC) Parking Improvement project is located in southwest Fort Collins, Colorado. The proposed parking lot project is located on a total of approximately 3.37 acres. Open space/park areas are proposed for buffers for streets, adjacent housing, and the irrigation ditch bordering the south side of the property. The site is bounded on the north by existing parking for the FRCC campus, the south by an unnamed irrigation ditch, and the west by South Shields Street. The development site is surrounded by existing residential and commercial development. Current land uses on the site include open space and pasture. A Site Plan, Aerial Site Map, and Natural Areas and Features Map are provided in Attachment A. The Fort Collins Land Use Code (Section 3.4.1) recommends that an Ecological Characterization Study be completed for projects that are within 500 feet of any natural habitat or feature mapped on the Natural Habitats and Features Inventory Map. There are no natural habitats or features or designated Natural Areas within 500 feet of the project (Attachment A, Natural Aras and Features Map). The Ecological Characterization study is also recommended if the site includes areas of unique plant life or wildlife habitat (City of Fort Collins, 2013). The 3.37 acre development site includes an irrigation ditch that supports woody vegetation and narrow wetlands. The Ecological Characterization study was completed by Mr. Eric Berg of Wildland Consultants, Inc. (WCI). Mr. Berg is a Certified Wildlife Biologist and Certified Professional Wetland Scientist. 2.0 Vegetation and Wetland Description Vegetation on the site is dominated by seeded pasture that was used historically for hay and grazing. Dominant plants include seeded species like smooth brome grass (Bromus inermis), crested wheatgrass (Agropryon cristatum).and a few other species. Weedy species including field bindweed (Convolvuhis arvensis), prickly lettuce (Lactuca serulia), alfalfa (Medicago sativa), sunflower (Helianthus annuus), and Canada thistle (Cirsium arvensis) are present. There are no native plant communities present on the development site. Site photos are included in Attachment A. A formal wetland delineation has not been completed on the site. NWI mapping does not show any wetlands within the development boundaries (NWI 2013). However, the field review of the site found narrow wetlands present associated with the south unnamed irrigation ditch and along a drainage ditch adjacent to the north site boundary (See Attachment A Site Photos, Site Aerial Map). The south irrigation ditch goes underground at the east site boundary and comes above ground at the west site boundary. f Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction............................................................................. 1 2.0 Vegetation and Wetlands............................................................. 1 2.1 Rare Plant Species..................................................................... 2 3.0 Wildlife Description................................................................... 3 3.1 Species and Habitats................................................................... 2 3.2 Wildlife Corridors...................................................................... 3 3.3 Rare Wildlife Species.................................................................. 3 4.0 Views..................................................................................... 4 5.0 Project Impacts ........................................ .............................. 4 6.0 Conclusions, Proposed Mitigation.................................................... 5 7.0 References...................................................................I............ 5 Attachment A- Site Photographs, Site Plan, Aerial Site Map, Natural Habitats and Features Map Ecological Characterization Study Front Range Community College Parking Improvement Project Prepared for: OZ Architecture 3003 Larimer Street Denver, CO 80205 Prepared by: Wildland Consultants, Inc. 1001 Jefferson Drive Berthoud, Colorado 80513 September 2013 Adolfson FRCC Larimer Campus Projects 1 & Peterson South West Parking Lot me Construction Preliminary Construction Schedule ID ask Nam % a Duretlan Stan I Finish _ _ 201,3_ __. _ Dec Loeb I Me[ I ABr I May Jun � Jul � _ 20td ��Aln_ I May Jun 1 Jul l A_ - i Aqu !—$e Oyl_Igq_vLDec n 2B2 Light Pula Bases 0% 4 deyr Tue 2/25/14 Fri 2120/14 2125 © 212E 287 Permanenl Curb & Gutter 0% 6 days Mon 3/3/14 Wed 3/12/14 3/3 M 3112 284 AsphaB Prep 0% 3 days) Thu 3113114 Mon 3117114 '', 3113 p 3117 28E- Asphalt 0%:, 5 days: Too 3118/14 Mon=04 : 3118 p 3124 280 Permanent Light Flalures - 0%' - 2 days TUG 3125/11 Watl 3Y28N4 � 3/26 p 3/26 287 Permanent Signage 016 2 days Too 3MS/14 Weal 3126114. 3125 Q 3126 288 Striping 0% 2tlays Thu 3127/14 Fri 3/26/14 3127 0 3128 280 Final Grade Site 5 Detention Pond 0% 2tlays Mon 3/31114 Tue 411114 3/31 p 411 290 Irrigation 0%. 3days sued 4J2J14 Fri 414114 412 B 414 Landscape 0% 3 days Mon 417114 Wed 419/14 4O a 4/9 B7 2-02 Native Seed Distorted Soils 0% 2tlays Thu V10114 Fit VI1/14 4110 3 4111 Zi)8� Punch List Parking Lot Complete 0% 0% 5 days Mon 4/14/14 0 days Fit 4/18114 Fri 4/18/14 Fri 4/1B/14I 4/14 1) 4118 2B4 Project: FRCC Construction Projects- Normal Task Milestone ♦ Summary 900,MMMMMMMW FRCC South West Parking Lot Data: Mon 1017/13 Page 2 Schedule Subject to Change FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE f Adolfson & Peterson MLW Construction 2 1 FRCC Technology Building 260 FRCC South West Parking Lot & Improvement 201 SPAR Process Milestones Conceptual Review Meeting Neighborhood Meeting —2 Submit SPAR 265 Staff Review Meeting 256 Planning and Zoning Hearing 267 Pre -Construction 265 Schemata; Design a SPAR 280 CD Drawings 270 FRCC Closes on Land 271 Ran Ravbw 6 Pricing 2 Notice to Proposal 7i0 Release Contracts Construction - 273 Layout '-.2.76 OwdotGrading 2 Over -ex and Re -compact 276 Culvurts 6 Storm Piping 270 UMargraunal Eledrlcal 250 Initiation Sl"Ang 211 Stomnyeter Detention Pond Shaping FRCC Larimer Campus Projects South West Parking Lot Map Preliminary Construction Schedule eg9n StanRnuh 2013 01n u..I nnn ten I Fwh : Mar Anr I Mav i Jun I JUI � Ann 1, sop n,t 14— 1) l�n I :L M:a A, M, .tun _ Jin A.ul_ 9% 464 days Tue IIMI12 Wed W27114 0% 146 drys Mon 0123/13 Fri WI W14 i>s MEMMMEW 0% 43 days Mon 9123113 Thu 11121113 0% 00 s Man 912L13 Mon 923/13 • i ay 0% 0 days: Wed 19/2/13 Wed 10/2/13 0% 0 days Tue 10/6113 Tue 10MI12 0% 0 days wad 10130113 weal 10rsu13 � 0%. 0 days Thu 11/21/13 Thu 1121117 0% es days Wed 102113 Fr11131J141 0% 35 days Wed 11312113 Toe 11/19/131 0% 25 days Thu 1121113 Wed 111114 0% 0days Fri 12/6M3 Fri IVIII13 0% 11 days Thu 11V14 Thu lnaie 0% 0 days Thu 1116114 no 1116114 0% 11 days Fri 1/17/14 Fit 1131/14 0% 55 days Mon 213114 Fri 4N11114 0% 2 days Man 213114 Tue 2/4114 0% 3 days Wed 215)14 Fn 217114 li 0% 3 days Mon 2110/14 Wed 2112114 0% 5 days Thu 2113114 Weal 7JIW14 0% 4 days Man W10114 Thu VIW14 0%. 2 days Man 2/10/14 Tue 2/11114 0% 3 days. Thu 220114 Mon 212404 Project: FRCC Consumption Projects- I Normal Task Milestone ♦ Summery 9� FRCC South Weal Perking Lot Date: Mon 1017A 3 102 � 11/19 11121 112 M 1116 1117 0 1131 v3 1 W4 216 0 22 2110 0 L12 W13 13 2119 2110 0 2113 2/10 1 W11 2120 B 2/24 PaOe 1 Schedule Subject to Change FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Front Range Community College Southwest Parking Lot SPAR Submittal — City of Fort Collins EXHIBIT A DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE 1o/8/zoi3 Page a of u P:\2012l812021.00 FRCQProject Manage mentICity of Fort Collins Development Review1131008 -SPAR Submlttal�W ritten Doc nnentsjA Statement of Planing Objective s.docx Front Range Community College Southwest Parking Lot SPAR Submittal — City of Fort Collins Architectural Elevations: These are not included with this submittal as they are not applicable; however we have included some site landscaping sections to help demonstrate the intent of screening of the new parking lot. Transportation Impact Study: Per previous discussions with the City a transportation impact study is not required. See attached letter in lieu of study included with SPAR Submittal Package. Utility Plans: At this time the utility plans for this site are in development and will be submitted on 3.o/i5. Preliminary Drainage Report: At this time the drainage report forthis site are in development and will be submitted on io/i5. Soils Report: At this time the soils report for this site needs revisions as the site development is only a parking lot. Summary pages from the original report are included but these will be revised are in development and will be submitted on io/15. Hazardous Materials Impact Analysis: This is not applicable to this development and is not included. Explanation of any known Modifications: This is not applicable to this development. Requests for any known engineering variances: This is not applicable to this development. Letters of Intent: This is not applicable to this development. Other Information and data: This is not applicable to this development. We look forward to meeting with you and your staff to review our proposed development on October 301h Sincerely, OZ Architecture, Inc. Rebecca Greek Project Architect 101812023 Page 9of as P:j20u�812011.00 FRCCjProject Manage men gCity of Fort Collins Development Review�ipoo8 -SPAR Submittal\Written Documents A Statement of Planing Objectives.doa -♦ m FA Front Range Community College Southwest Parking Lot SPAR Submittal - City of Fort Collins 4. The Clarendon Hills HOA has requested that the minimum foot-candle of i.o as required in the Land Use Code be a maximum for the proposed parking lot. FRCC is currently working with the HOA to come to an agreement on light levels in the parking lot that will minimize the impact to the adjacent neighbors, yet still provide a safe environment for students and staff that will use the lot. The current designed lighting is well below the max levels the city allows. S. What is the phasing plan for the parking lot? When will it get paved? Summer 203.4? Please see informationin development scheduled included as Exhibit A 6. The Clarendon Hills HOA is requesting a ioo' buffer from their neighborhood on the southeast corner of the parking lot. Noted 7. Provide bike parking as required in 3.2.2(C)(4) of the Land Use Code. Apparently the entire campus needs to be upgraded, please confirm whether that is accurate. N/A -this submittal is just for new parking lot to compensate for parking spaces lost with other development. There are multiple existing bike parking options on campus. These numbers will be verified with development of areas central to the campus as it is not logical to provide bike parking on the perimeter of campus. 8. Timeline: The neighborhood meeting is scheduled for Oct z.; if the SPAR is submitted by Oct. 8, then the staff review meeting will occur on Oct 3o and the proposal will be heard by the Planning and Zoning Board on Nov. zi. Noted (g) Legal description of the site. Northwest quarter of section 2, township 6 North, Range 69 West of 6th P.M., City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer, State of Colorado. (h) The name and address of each owner of property within the boundaries of the development plan area. PEAK Community Church, aka First Church of God, Soo Mathews Street, Fort Collins, CO 8o524 (i) A list of names of all general and limited partners (if a partnership), all managers and directors (if a limited liability company) and/or officers and directors (if a corporation) involved as either applicants or owners of the project development plan. PEAK Community Church is not a Partnership, LLC or Corporation, but we have three officers of the Church Council: Ronald A. Kechter- Chairman, John Daharsh -Vice Chairman, and Mike Dalrymple- Secretary 0) A development schedule indicating the approximate date when construction of the project, or stages of the same, can be expected to begin and be completed, including the proposed phasing of construction of public improvements and recreational and common space areas. Please find attached in Exhibit A, the project development schedule. In addition to addressing the planning objectives we have additional notes for the items listed below. Site Plan Drawings: The plan submitted is preliminary. Final site plans will be submitted on io/3.5. Subdivision Plat: This is not included with this submittal as it is not applicable. 101812013 Page 8 of 11 P:1e012i812011.ao FRCQProje<t Ivlanagement\City of Fort Collins Development Review\131008 -SPAR Submittal\Written Documents\A Statement of Planing ObjectivesAoa a --46. so Front Range Community College Southwest Parking Lot SPAR Submittal — City of Fort Collins 3. 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 Noted 4. Civil construction plans are required with any needed public infrastructure installed in City right-of-way. If no infrastructure in City right-of-way is being installed, ideally a civil construction plan set is still submitted for approval to aid in documentation purposes for the general public. Noted 5. If public infrastructure in City right-of-way is to be installed, either a Development Construction Permit (DCP) or City Excavation Permit will need prior to starting any of the associated work. Noted 6. The City constructed road improvements to Harmony Road and Shields Street that abut the property. Typically, the City requires repayment from development/redevelopment of the local street portion of the abutting improvements, tied to a building permit. As the proposal under the SPAR process does not require this, City Engineering would still be interested in obtaining a repay for the infrastructure and would find interest in this being included in any IGA between FRCC and the City. Noted Department: Electric Engineering, Contact: Justin Fields i. Electric development and system modification charges will apply. Contact Light and Power Engineering, 970- 221-6700, for an estimate of these charges. Noted a. A C-1 form and i-line diagram will need to be submitted for each new and upgraded service. The C-i form is available athttp://www.fcoov.com/utilities/img/site specificluploads/c-i form.pdf. N/A —this submittal is just for new parking lot. New parking lot lighting will be tied to existing campus lighting. 3. New transformer and meter locations will need to be coordinated with Light and Power Engineering. N/A —this submittal is just.for new parking lot. New parking lot lighting will be tied to existing campus lighting. Current Planning, Contact: Seth Lorson i. The integrated tech building should be turned go degrees so that the garage doors/bays face away from the neighborhood to the east. N/A —this submittal isjust for new parking lot. z. Please add additional space and landscaping between the integrated tech building and the parking lot and the neighborhood to the east (along the entire east side of the parking lot). This should have been done when this parking lot was developed. N/A —this submittal isjust for new parking lot. 3. With the SPAR submittal, please provide detailed landscape plans that include berms and walls/fences; and a lighting plan that shows fixtures and poles with cut sheets and,a photometric plan. Noted taf8no.3 Page 7 of u P{20121812011.00 FRCQProject Management`City of fart Collins Development RevievQa3too8 - SPAR SubmlttaPlW ritten Documents�A Statement of Planing Objectives.dou Front Range Community College Southwest Parking Lot SPAR Submittal — City of Fort Collins Be advised, the Poudre Fire Authority and the City of Fort Collins are currently in the process of reviewing the 2012 International Fire Code in preparation for its adoption in 2014. Building plan reviews shall be subject to the adopted version of the fire code in place at the time of plan review submittal and permit application. Per the letter sent to Seth Lorson from Julia Fitzpatrick with FRCC, on September 16t" 2013, this project will be permitted through the State Buildings Programs which have adopted newer codes. We will be design our development to those codes. Department: Environmental Planning, Contact: Lindsay Ex i. An Ecological Characterization Study is required by Section 3.4.3. (D)(i) as the site is within Soo feet of a known natural habitat (irrigation ditch that serves as a wildlife corridor). Please note the buffer zone standard forthis feature is So', as identified in Section 3.4.i(E) of the Land Use Code, as you proceed with your site design process. We can have a separate discussion for scoping what should be included in this ECS. Please note that the Ecological Characterization Study is due a minimum of io days prior to the PDP submittal. Included in SPAR submittal. z. Within the buffer zone, according to Article 3.4.z(E)(i)(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. See landscape plan included in the submittal. The intent is to the leave the existing natural vegetation in place within.the buffer zone adjacent to the irrigation ditch. 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. Noted 4. The applicant should make note of Article 3.2.i(C) that requires developments to submit plans that ".-A) 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 may have a DBH of greaterthan six inches, a review of the trees shall be conducted with Tim Buchanan, City Forester (zzi 636i) to determine the status of the existing trees and any mitigation requirements that could result from the proposed development. Noted s. With respect to landscaping and design, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 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. Noted Department: Engineering Development Review, Contact: Marc Virata, i. 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. Noted z. Please contact the City's Traffic Engineer, Joe Olson (224-6o62) 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. Noted - see information in memo form for Traffic Study included with SPAR submittal. 201812013 Page 6 of u P:\zorta\Baaoia.00 FRCQProject Manage ment\Cityof Fort Collins Development Review\131008 -SPAR Submittal\Written Documents�A Statement of Planing C bjecdves.doa �a Front Range Community College Southwest Parking Lot SPAR Submittal — City of Fort Collins z. WATER SUPPLY o6lFC 5o8.i and Appendix B: Hydrant spacing and flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. Commercial hydrants to provide i,5oo gpm at zo psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 300 feet to the building, on 600-foot centers thereafter. N/A 3. FIRE CONTAINMENT Buildings exceeding 5000 square feet shall be sprinklered or fire contained. If containment is used, the containment construction shall be reviewed and approved by the Poudre Fire Authority prior to installation. N/A 4. PUBLIC -SAFETY RADIO AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM New buildings or building additions that cause the building to be greater than 5o,000 square feet will require afire department, emergency communication system evaluation after the core/shell but prior to final build out. For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not be used to define separate buildings. Where adequate radio coverage cannot be established within a building, public -safety radio amplification systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with criteria established by the Poudre Fire Authority. Poudre Fire Authority Bureau Admin Policy #07-01 N/A S. FDC Fire Department Connections shall be installed in accordance with NFPA standards. Fire department connections shall be located on the street side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access. The location of the FDC shall be approved by the fire department. 2oo6 International Fire Code 912.2 N/A 6. KEY BOXES REQUIRED Poudre Fire Authority requires at least one key box ("Knox Box") to be mounted in approved location(s) on every new building equipped with a required fire sprinkler orfire alarm system. The top shall not be higher than 6 feet above finished floor. 20o6 International Fire Code 5o6.i and Poudre Fire Authority Bureau Policy 88-2o N/A 7. PREMISE IDENTIFICATION New and existing buildings shall be plainly identified. Address numbers shall be visible from the street fronting the property, plainly visible, and posted with a minimum of six-inch numerals on a contrasting background. 20o6 International Fire Code 5o5.i N/A 8. SECURITY GATES The installation of security gates across afire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. 20o6 International Fire Code 503.6 Noted —Any gates installed at access points to the new parking lot will be reviewed with the PFA and will provide appropriate emergency operation. 9. 2012 IFC CODE ADOPTION IOJBlzoz3 Page Sof u P:\2=kSssoni.00 FRCgProject Manageme tgCity of FortCollins Development ReviovvzBmo8-SPAR Sub mittahWritten DocumentAA Statement of Planing Objectives.doa Front Range Community College Southwest Parking Lot SPAR Submittal — City of Fort Collins Management Practices (BMPs). (http://v ww.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and- developers/development-forms-guidelines-regulations/stormwater-criteria) Extended detention is the usual method selected for water quality treatment; howeverthe use of any of the BMPs is encouraged. Noted 5. Also Low Impact Development (LID) requirements went into effect March 1.1, 203-3. These require a higher degree of water quality treatment for 5o% of the new impervious area and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious. Please contact Basil Hamdan at 224-6035 or bhamdan@fcgov.com for more information. There is also more information on the EPA web site at: httpJ/water.epa.gov/polwaste/green/bbfs.cfm?goback=.gde 46os7-4z member zig-Agzgg6 Noted 6. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Mail Creek Master Plan Update as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual. Noted Department: Fire Authority, Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, FIRE LANES i. It would appear that adequate fire lanes are not currently provided in all areas of this expansion project. Also, please advise if any of the expansion projects will result in buildings over 30' in height as additional code requirements apply (see below). o61FC 503.1.3.: Fire Lanes shall be provided to within i5o' of all portions of the building, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building. When fire lanes cannot be provided, the fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of i5o feet if the building is equipped throughout with an approved, automatic fire -sprinkler system. The revised scope for the SPAR review doesn't include any structures. It is difficult to determine which of these comments are directed at the parking lot. We are making assumptions that most of the comments are regarding the new building. Please advise if there are areas of concern from the fire authority with regard to the parking lot only. FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS Afire 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: > Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement. > Maintain the required zo foot minimum unobstructed width* & i4 foot minimum overhead clearance. > Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons. > Dead-end fire access roads in excess of i5o feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. > The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of z5 feet inside and 5o feet outside. Turning radii shall be detailed on submitted plans. > Be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. 20o6 International Fire Code 503•2.3, 503•2.4, 503•2.5, 5033, 503.4 and Appendix D; FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2oo6 and Local Amendments. *STRUCTURES EXCEEDING 30' (OR THREE OR MORE STORIES) IN HEIGHT In orderto accommodate the access requirements for aerial fire apparatus (laddertrucks), required fire lanes shall be 30 foot wide minimum on at least one long side of the building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of i5 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. 2oo6 International Fire Code Appendix D; Poudre Fire Authority Administrative Policy 85-5 101812013 Page 4 of n P:\2oss\8nov:oo FRCC\Project Management�City of Fort Collins Development Review\131008 - SPAR Submittal�W ntten Docvments`A Statement of Planing Objectives.doa Front Range Community College Southwest Parking Lot SPAR Submittal — City of Fort Collins FRCC is calling this project the Southwest Parking Lot. When the original conceptual review was submitted it was titled FRCC Campus Master Plan. Afterthe initial concept review meeting with city staff, we reduced the scope to only include the southwest parking lot and the new Integrated Tech Building. After the neighborhood review meeting on October 2"d 2013, FRCC decided that we would only be pursuing SPAR review of the southwest parking lot at this time. The College will submit the proposed Integrated Technology Building in a subsequent SPAR package. Response Letter addressing each of the applicable issues raised in the conceptual review letter. Department: Zoning, Contact: Peter Barnes 3.. The new parking lot should comply with the landscape and design standards in Sections 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 of the Land Use Code. If parking lot lighting is proposed, the lighting plan should comply with Sec. 3.2.4 of the Land Use Code. Noted Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering, Contact: Roger Buffington 1. Water and wastewater services for this site are provided by the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District and the South Fort Collins Sanitation District. The Districts can be contacted at (970) n6-3104. Noted Department: Transportation Planning, Contact: Seth Lorson 1. TRAFFIC: FRCC master plan No TIS is required as the changes are not expected to increase existing traffic Please provided a memo providing that the changes are not expected to generate additional traffic. Noted see memo within this document. Department: Stormwater Engineering, Contact: Glen Schlueter i. Since the FRCC only requires a Site Plan Advisory Review the process is a little different than normal development within the City. However since FRCC has indicated they want to comply with the drainage requirements and the drainage does enter into the City's drainage system I will give some of the same comments as for any development site in the City. Noted . z. If FRCC pays Stormwater fees, the fees will be adjusted as more impervious area is added to the site. It would be good to document how much impervious are there is now on an exhibit showing the areas and listing them in a table on the exhibit. FRCC as a state entity is not responsible for these fees. 3. FRCC does have a drainage master plan so it will need to be updated. Normally a drainage report, erosion control report, and construction plans are required and they must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. The drainage report must address the four -step process for selecting structural BMPs. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all onsite drainage facilities need to be prepared by the drainage engineer and there is a final site inspection required when the project is complete and the maintenance is handed over to an HOA or another maintenance organization. The erosion control report requirements are in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Section 1.3.3, Volume 3, Chapter 7 of the Fort Collins Amendments. If you need clarification concerning this section, please contact the Erosion Control Inspector, Jesse Schlam at 224-6oi5 orjschlam�a fcgov.com. Noted 4. Onsite detention and water quality treatment requirements do apply and have already been discussed with your drainage consultant. Fort Collins does normally require fifty percent of the site runoff to be treated using the standard water quality treatment as described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Volume 3 — Best aa/8hoi3 Page 3 of u P:�2012�812011.00 FRCgProject ManagemengCity of Fort Collins Development Review�i3wo8 - SPAR SubrmttaliW ritten Documents1A Statement of Planing Dbjectives.doa 0 1. Front Range Community College Southwest Parking Lot SPAR Submittal — City of Fort Collins Description of proposed open space, wetlands, natural habitats and features, landscaping, circulation, transition areas, and associated buffering on site and in the general vicinity of the project. The proposed plan includes a substantial buffer of natural habitat space on either side of the existing irrigation ditch that runs through the site of the proposed parking. Additionally ioo foot setbacks are being provided from the adjacent residential properties to the east. This set back will include some dense landscape vegetation and land berming to screen the neighbor's view of the new parking lot. The site south of the ditch will remain in its natural state. There are many existing mature trees adjacent to the ditch that will remain as well. Improvements will be made to the existing unimproved foot path that runs along the east edge of the property and connects to existing improved paths on the FRCC campus. The development will follow city plan use code along shields and provide the required screening and vegetation planting along Shields Street. Statement of proposed ownership and maintenance of public and private open space areas; applicant's intentions with regard to future ownership of all or portions of the project development plan. FRCC will be the primary owner of the public and private open space areas and there are currently no other intentions with regard to ownership. The campus will maintain the new development and existing natural vegetation to remain on the site. Estimate of number of employees for business, commercial, and industrial uses Front Range Community College's Larimer Campus currently employs 267 full time faculty and staff and also has 548 part time employees. The current enrollment forthe fall semester is 6,364 students, the previous summer semester enrollment was 1,779 students and last spring semesterthey had 6,673 students. Description of rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant. The current campus is developed with most of the buildings located on the north side of the campus, centered east -west. The campus has little room to grow and in order to develop the campus to meet current space deficiencies, existing parking lots will be constructed over. This is to help preserve existing open space buffers within the campus. Narrative description of how conflicts between land uses or disturbances to wetlands, natural habitats and features and or wildlife are being avoided to the maximum extent feasible or are mitigated. The development anticipates a substantial buffer on either side of the existing irrigation ditch to help reduce any impacts this parking lot may have on the ditch. All existing mature trees on the site will be preserved to reduce impacts of wildlife that may be present in them. Landscaped buffers adjacent to the new parking lot will provide areas of natural habitat to encourage wildlife habitation. Written narrative addressing each concern/issue raised at the neighborhood meeting(s), if a meeting has been held. At this time we haven't received the formal meeting notes on the comments provided at the neighborhood meeting. The biggest concerns with regards to the parking lot expansion were landscape buffering to the residences and screening the parking lot. This has been addressed by following the city plan use code requirements for screening of parking lots, and minimum setbacks have been exceeded. The other concern with regard to the parking lot was the environmental impacts of the development. An ecological characterization study of the site is included in this submittal. The mindful development around the existing ditch, providing the buffers and protecting the existing trees all help to reduce the impacts on the existing features. Additionally, a drainage study has been completed to help provide guidance for managing storm water retention and drainage on site. Name of the project as well as any previous name the project may have had during Conceptual Review. 2018/zoa3 Page x of n P:\2012\812011.00 FRCC\Project Management\City of Fort Collins Development RevievAi3aoo8 -SPAR Submittal\Written Documents\A Statement of Planing Objectives.do« ARCHITECTURE URBAN DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN October 8th 2013, Seth Lorson City Planner City of Fort Collins 283. N. College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 8o522 RE: SPAR Submittal - Front Range Community College — Southwest Parking Lot Dear Mr Lorson: On behalf of Front Range Community College, we are submitting a proposed development plan for a new parking lotjust southwest of the existing campus parking. The new lot will provide approximately 415 additional parking spaces for the Front Range Community College's (FRCC) Larimer Campus. The proposed development will happen in two phases. The initial phase one will provide approximately 250 parking spaces to account for existing spaces lost on the campus when the new Integrated Technology Building is constructed over existing parking. The second phase of parking is only anticipated to be needed when the school gets funding for additional facilities to meet the balance of the space deficiencies identified in the 2012 Master Plan Update. In this letter and the appropriate plans and documents included with this submittal, we are providing the information requested for the SPAR Submittal. STATEMENT OF PLANNING OBJECTIVES: Statement of appropriate City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan: To meetthe changing needs of our students and the community, Front Range Community College has developed a Larimer Campus facilities master plan with multiple goals. Some of these goals are to create efficiency with physical resources (more sustainable), be safe, maintain a secure clean and comfortable campus, and create sense of place. These goals and others closely align with the City Plan Principals and Policies. In addition, the campus employs local residents and promotes the economic health of the community by educating over io,000 students each year, the majority of whom are Fort Collins residents and many of whom become key members of the local workforce. The college has strong relationships with the public schools in the area, including providing technical training to 40o high school students each year, and maintains strong partnership's with businesses within the community. FRCC also values the open space they have on the campus, and they see the value that those spaces provide to their community FRCC has carefully considered expanding parking on to newly purchased land rather than developing on the small amounts of oper, space on the existing campus property.. The campus maintains a storm water management strategy and is mindful of the impacts of their development on the city infrastructure which is in line with the city plan environmental policies. FRCC's development of the new 8 acre property encourages infill within the developed area and growth management of its campus. The school encourages pedestrian and bicycle traffic on the paths along the perimeter of the site. The campus creates an inviting destination for community members to gatherwith its nature path and library on campus. FRCC promotes a safe campus for its students and staff. 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THENCE ALONG THE ARE OF SAID CURVE 255.69 FEET; THENCE TANGENT FROM SAID CURVE NORTH N'SV29' WEST 100.00 FEET TO THE BEGINNING DA A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST MVING A CENTRAL MOLE OF RONMTKC AND A RADIUS OF 1S FEET. THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH GEMS NOHYII 44'SO'29- WEST A DISTANCE OF 21.21 FEET: THENCE ALONG THE AND OF SAR3 UWE 23.56 FEET: THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID CLARENDON HILLS FIRST FILING NORTH SO-SO'29' WEST MOD FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION E: THENCE &ONG SAID WEST LINE NORTH 00-CU-31` EAST M0.80 FEET. MORE OR LESS, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT RIGHT OF WAY AS DECIDATED JANUARY 12, 108T AT RECEPTIONNO.87002180. TONING RL ,AND USE PARKING tOTAL FLOOR SPACE AR NA UAXIMUM BLDO.I IT. NA RET 393,WOOF IBMCI GROSS 410.68UF(9.4AC) TOTAL LAND AREA ACRES I SQ. FEET % OPENSPACE LANDSCAPE 5.32AC 231.013 OF 55% UUILDINOCOVEMGE U.MC O.OSF LATIVEWAYBPARUNG 3.74AC 102.0583E 40% RIGMOFWAY 0.3WC 12,0549E 4% ACTIVE RECREATION& USE O.MC 0.0 SF TOTAL LAID AREA 9AAC 410.BIG .1 155% PARKING DATA QUANTITY DIMENSIONS STANDARD 305 184 HAMDICAP ACCESSIBLE 0 t9'al3' VANACCESSIBLE 0 1b'a1S TOT& AUTO SPACES 30 CARPOOL 0 NA 01CYCLE 0 NA BUSORV 0 NA NOTE: ILL ACCESSIBLE SPACES ARE LOCATED ON THE CA US OUSTING PNTKNO LOTS. DENGIMTEO BICYLIE PARKING AREAS ARE LDMTEC M VICINITY MAP GCNERAL SITE NOTES 1. NO CRI FICAL FACILITIES ALLOWED IN THE IN YEAR OR ON YEAR FLOWIN 2. REFER TO SECTION 3A.100 OF ME LAND USE CODE FOR ALLOWABLE USES IN A BUFFER ZONE. FOUND ALIQUOT MONUMENT AS DESCRIBED FOUND MONUMENT AS DESCRIBED SET TEMPORARY BENCHMARK AS DESCRIBED (III AS MEASURED AT TIME OF SURVEY (I AS PER RECORD INFORMATION I _. 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WAIEDIN SFM SUOMITTAL 3R10 TITLE: 3M Plan 9 E: 3fPLTMAMER SP1.1 FRCC SW Parking Lot, SPAR #130004 Planning & Zoning Hearing 11-21-2013 Page 7 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Front Range Community College Southwest Parking Lot — 4616 South Shields Street - Site Plan Advisory Review #SPA130004 ATTACEUdENTS: 1. Site and Landscape Plans 2. Photometric Plans 3. Project Narrative and Planning Objectives 4. Ecological Characteristic Study and ECS Checklist 5. Clarendon Hills HOA — Warranty Deed 6. Neighborhood Meeting Notes, October 2, 2013 7. Public Comments FRCC SW Parking Lot, SPAR #130004 Planning & Zoning Hearing 11-21-2013 Page 6 Public Outreach In addition to the neighborhood meeting, staff met with eight neighbors on October 22, 2013 to review the project's Ecological Characterization Study, the City's Land Use Code standards, and staff s recommendations for the project. During this discussion, the neighbors expressed concern about lighting, landscaping, site grading, landscaping, construction timing, and tree maintenance, all of which are addressed in the staff recommendations associated with the Natural Habitats and Features section of this staff report. Neighborhood Meeting: A neighborhood information meeting was held on October 2, 2013. A summary of this meeting is attached. The majority of the questions and comments were in regard to the Integrated Technology Building that is not a part of this proposal. Originally, the parking lot and building were being proposed together but, due to community concerns with the building, FRCC has postponed the submittal of the building to consider design alternatives. Some concerns regarding the parking lot addressed storm water standards and the wildlife corridor. FRCC and the City have worked with concerned citizens to address their questions and concerns. Findings of Fact/Conclusions: A. The proposed parking lot triggers review by the City of Fort Collins as a Site Plan Advisory Review. The construction of a new parking lot for a public community college complies with State Statute Section 31-23-209, C.R.S., in that the location, character, and extent of the proposed parking lot conform to the adopted Master Plan (City Plan) of the City of Fort Collins. B. The location of the proposed parking lot directly abuts the existing FRCC campus and is the logical area to expand campus facilities. C. The character of the proposed parking lot is sensitive to the adjacent neighborhood in that it provides substantial interior and exterior landscaping, a 100 foot landscape buffer, and fully shielded, down directed lighting. D. The extent of the proposed parking lot is limited to the northwest side of the 100 foot - wide landscape buffer from the Clarendon Hills Subdivision and the 100 foot wide -wide wildlife corridor that bisects the undeveloped parcel directly south of FRCC campus. E. The Site Plan Advisory Review complies with the applicable General Development Standards of Article Three. FRCC SW Parking Lot, SPAR #130004 Planning & Zoning Hearing 11-21-2013 Page 5 both of which contain small wetlands. The site's existing habitat value is largely contained along the southern irrigation ditch. This area contains large, mature trees that have housed numerous wildlife species over the years (see the ECS Checklist, Attachment 4; and public comment, Attachment 7). Outside of the southern and northern ditches, the overall site is largely characterized as seeded pasture, e.g., smooth brome, as the site was historically used for grazing and hay production. To meet the standards associated with Section 3.4.1, the project has proposed to buffer the southern irrigation ditch that serves as a wildlife corridor from the parking lot by preserving all of the existing large, mature trees and by increasing the vertical structure along the corridor through additional landscaping with trees, shruhs, and native grasses adjacent to the ditch. For the Site Plan Advisory Review, staff is working with Front Range Community College (FRCC) on the following recommendations: o Li tin — Staff is working with FRCC to ensure no light spills over into the proposed buffer zone. o Wetland fill — Staff is working with FRCC to be provided a copy of the Army Corps of Engineers permit for the filling of the wetlands for the entrance road that crosses the north drainage ditch. As the wetland in this area is approximately 1-2' feet -wide, it is anticipated the impacts would not be greater than 200 square feet of wetland loss. Staff will work with FRCC to ensure that these wetlands are appropriately mitigated. o Grading — The steep grade adjacent to the southern irrigation ditch helps to buffer the wildlife corridor from the proposed development. Maintaining this separation is a key, design goal, and staff will continue to work with FRCC to maintain this grade to the maximum extent feasible. o Landscaping — Staff is working with FRCC to maximize the vegetative screening and wildlife value of the southern irrigation ditch. Staff is also working with FRCC to select appropriate plant species for the buffer zone and to maximize the width of the buffer while still maintaining access for the ditch company. o Construction Timing — In addition to the above -mentioned recommendations, a pre - construction survey should be conducted to ensure that development activities are conducted as far away from any active nests as possible, if construction occurs between February 15 and July 15. If Red-tailed or Swainson's Hawks nests are found, the City standards call for a 450' temporary Limits of Development around the nest. This standard should also be extended to other species, if other raptors, e.g., Great Horned Owls, are found to be nesting in the area at the time of construction. o Tree maintenance - As the majority of the wildlife corridor's value is in the large, mature trees and the woody debris that remains on site, staff recommends working closely with the College's naturalist program during tree maintenance to maximize the wildlife value of the corridor, e.g., by leaving woody debris in the corridor as refuge and nesting habitat for wildlife species. FRCC SW Parking Lot, SPAR #130004 Planning & Zoning Hearing 11-21-2013 Page 4 6. Compliance with Applicable General Development Standards of the Land Use Code: A. Section 3.2.1 -Landscaping and Tree Protection. 3.2.1(D)(2) Street Trees. Street trees are being provided at 30 - 40 foot increments in the planting strip along Shields Street. 3.2.1(E)(4-5) Parking Lot (Perimeter and Interior) Landscaping. The interior area of parking lots greater than 100 spaces are required to provide at least 10% landscape areas. Phase 1 of construction provides. 11 % of the interior area as landscape islands, and phase two provides 10%. Perimeter landscaping is provided with a significant berm along the southeast edge and along Shields Street. B. Section 3.2.2 -Access, Circulation and Parking. 3.2.2(K)(1)(h) Schools are required to provide a minimum of 1 parking space per 1,000 square feet of floor area. The FRCC campus currently has 223,646 square feet of floor area which requires a minimum of 224 parking spaces. The campus currently has 1,895 surface parking spaces and is proposing to add 404 spaces for a total of 2,299 parking spaces. C. Section 3.2.4 - Lighting New lighting will be fully shielded with house -side shields and down -directional to ensure there will not be light spillover into the adjacent wildlife corridor or Clarendon Hills Subdivision. D. Section 3.5.1 — Building and Project Compatibility The proposed parking lot will have lighting that will be fully shielded and the photometric plan shows 0.0 foot-candle levels at the adjacent single-family neighborhood (Clarendon Hills). The parking lot is separated from the neighborhood by a 100 foot -wide landscape buffer that contains a six foot high berm with a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees. Additionally, the parking lot will be graded to a lower elevation than that of the neighborhood and, because the wildlife corridor and irrigation ditch is located on a natural high area of the site, it will then serve as an additional buffer. E. Division 3.4 — Environmental, Natural Area, Recreational and Cultural Resource Protection Standards 3.4.1 Natural Habitats and Feature. The project's Ecological Characterization Study reports that the site contains several natural habitats and features, predominately the southern irrigation ditch that serves as a wildlife corridor and the northern drainage ditch, FRCC SW Parking Lot, SPAR #130004 Planning & Zoning Hearing 11-21-2013 Page 3 Planning and Zoning Board shall communicate its findings to the School District. The disapproval of the Planning and Zoning Board may be overruled by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education by a vote of not less than two-thirds of its membership. Under Section 31-23-209, C.R.S., the Planning and Zoning Board should make a fording as to the location, character, and extent of the public building relative to the adopted Master Plan (City Plan) of the City. Such findings help ensure that the proposed project conforms to the adopted plan of the City of Fort Collins. 3. Location: The FRCC Larimer Campus is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of South Shields Street and East Harmony Road. The proposed parking lot is located on a parcel, zoned Low Density Residential (R-L), directly abutting the FRCC Larimer Campus. It is the only vacant land that abuts the campus. The 8.22 acre lot is bound by the FRCC Campus access to the north, Shields Street to the west, and Clarendon Hills Drive to the south. Clarendon Hills Subdivision abuts the proposed improvements along approximately 160 feet of the southeast property line. 4. Character: The proposed 404 space parking lot takes vehicular access from of the existing FRCC Larimer Campus and is separated from the Clarendon Hills Subdivision with a 100 foot -wide landscape area which includes a landscape berm and a nature trail; a 15 foot landscape berm from the Shields Street ROW (30' from the curb); and a 100 foot -wide wildlife corridor buffer spanning both sides of the irrigation ditch. The parking lot contains several landscape islands and areas of permeable pavers. The lighting is proposed to be fully shielded and down cast to ensure that no light will spill over into the wildlife corridor or the Clarendon Hills neighborhood. 5. Extent: The parking lot is proposed to extend from the existing campus to the north buffer of the wildlife corridor and within 100 feet of the Clarendon Hills Subdivision. The area south of the wildlife corridor is proposed to remain undeveloped for the time being. FRCC SW Parking Lot, SPAR #130004 Planning & Zoning Hearing 11-21-2013 Page 2 The FRCC Larimer Campus and the property containing the proposed parking lot are both zoned Low -Density Residential (R-L). RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Site Plan Advisory Review complies with State Statutes as to the location, character and extent of the project. Further, the project complies with the applicable General Development Standards, Zone District Standards and is in conformance with City Plan. COMMENTS: Background: The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: r Direction � Zone District ~ -a Ex�shn )Lau`d.Uses - North Medium Density Mixed -use Multi -family residential and Single-family Neighborhood (M-M-N) and residential. Low Density Residential (R-L) South Low Density Residential (R-L) Single-family residential (Clarendon Hills) East I Low Density Residential (R-L) Single-family residential (Coventry) West Low Density Mixed -use Single-family residential Neighborhood (L-M-N) and Low Density Residential (R-L) Right of Advisory Review: Colorado Revised Statutes provide two specific references which allow the City to review the planning and location of.public facilities: A. Section 22-32-124, C.R.S., as amended, addresses the right of a public school to construct facilities within a municipality and the location or manner of construction of such schools. The statutes specifically limit the municipalities' participation in the process to a limited right of review and appeal to the charter school governing body, the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education. B. Section 31-23-209, C.R.S. provides that no public building shall be constructed or authorized in a city until the "location, character and extent thereof"has has been submitted for approval by the Planning and Zoning Board. In the case of disapproval, the n City of Fort Collins ITEM NO MEETING DATE November 21, 2013 STAFF Seth Lorson PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PROJECT: Front Range Community College Southwest Parking Lot - 4616 South Shields Street - Site Plan Advisory Review #SPA130004 APPLICANT: Front Range Community College, Latimer Campus, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80526 OWNER: Same PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to develop a new 404 space surface parking lot on the property directly south of the existing Front Range Community College (FRCC), Latimer Campus. FRCC is proposing the parking lot to accommodate parking demand from the existing overcrowded facility. The parking lot is to be constructed in two phases: phase one will be 250 spaces to replace those lost with the development of a new building (Specifically, FRCC plans to develop a new Integrated Technology Building [SPAR for P&Z review in Dec. 2013] in the east parking lot for which this new parking lot will replace the spaces lost to the new building.). Phase two will be the remainder of the parking lot that will be constructed if and when new funding becomes available for new facilities. The new parking lot is proposed to be located on only the south half of the 8.22 acres that is naturally divided by an irrigation ditch that has been determined to be a wildlife corridor. FRCC proposes a 100 foot setback from the Clarendon Hills Subdivision in which a 6' landscape berm and a nature trail are to be located; a 15 foot landscape berm from the Shields Street ROW (30' from the curb); and a 100 foot wide wildlife corridor buffer spanning both sides of the irrigation ditch. The subject property is currently under contract for purchase by FRCC from First Church of God in Fort Collins (Peak Community Church). A warranty deed is attached to the property that requires that any proposed development receive the approval of the Architectural Control Committee of the Clarendon Hills Subdivision Home Owners Association (Clarendon Hills Subdivision is located directly to the south of FRCC and the proposed parking lot.). FRCC has worked with the Clarendon Hills HOA for several months to arrive at a mutually acceptable design; City Staff expects a determination by the HOA by November 18 and a revised landscape plan which will be forwarded to P&Z prior to the hearing. Planning Services fcgov.com/developmentieview/ 281 N College Ave - PO Box 580 - Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 970.221.6750