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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPIRIT AT THE RIVER - FDP180015 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 4 - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONFt. Collins, CO 80525 (970) 405-3249 (970) 231-0214 www.hiredgunweedcontrol.com Lawn Doctor of Fort Collins Inc. Mathern Services (970) 221-0441 Paul Mathern www.lawndoctor-fortcollins.com 538 Springwood Ct Windsor, CO 80550 Cell: (303) 588-5659 Resource Logic, LLC Simplot Grower Solutions Dale Thompson David Kothe (970) 629-9979 (970) 484-4610 resourcelogicllc@gmail.com 5701 E Harmony Rd Fort Collins, CO 80528 Sipes Land Prep Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care Jack and Joan Sipes Scott Arnett 400 WCR 66E 1805 E. Lincoln Avenue, Unit A-3 Fort Collins, CO 80524 Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970)222-0305 (970)221-1287 970 568-3687 Western Hydroseed and Landscape LLC 1704 W. Trilby Fort Collins, CO Contact: Frank Dowling (970) 223-3784 List of Herbicide Applicators, Mowers, Seeding, Equipment Sales, and Management Lonsultants. Source: Lorimer County Weed District, Colorado. 2019 Applicators, Consultants, Mowers, Seeding, Equipment Sales and Seed Companies. Available at: httRs://www.larimer.org/naturairesources/weeds/applicators Accessed March 6, 2019 • Performance Standard — To effectively manage and control weeds such that no more than 10 percent of the total plant cover is comprised of weeds. If it is determined that no more than 10 percent of the total plant cover within the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone is comprised of weeds following the three year post construction weed management and control period, conditions and performances standards of this Weed Control Plan will be considered successfully achieved and Spirit At The River property manager will discontinue weed management described within this Weed Control Plan. References: Fort Collins, Colorado Municipal Code. 2017. Article III, section 20-41. Available at: https://Iibrary.municode.com/CO/fort collins/codes/municipal code?nodeld=CH2ONU ARTIIIEX PRMA. Accessed March 6, 201 Larimer County Weed District, Colorado. 2019a Herbicide Applicators, Mowers, Seeding, Equipment Sales and management Consultants List. Available at: https://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/weeds/applicators Accessed March 6; 2019. Larimer County Weed District, Colorado. 2019b. weed Law Summary and Weed Lists. Available at: https://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/weeds/law . Accessed March 6, 2019. Anderson Services Deep Root Tree Care Rodney Anderson Brian Kolokowsky 15415 Hwy 14 970-238-6505 Ault, CO 80610 deeprootcare@omaiI.com (970)227-4661 Cell: (970) 290-6255 Email: rodsdirtworks@gmail.com Apex Weed Control Courtesy Lawn and Tree Care Inc. Sam Doughty 504 Camino Del Mundo 970-222-5489 Ft —Collins, CO 80524 Email: apexweedcontrol@mail.com (970) 352-7265 Back 40 Land Management LLC AAA Weed Control David Cummings Lee Frudden 970-222-4624 (970)222-4688 Email: back40land@cimaii.com Email: Ifrudden@comcast.net Foothills Vegetation Management Fort Collins Tree Care Mike Wilkinson (303) 697-5424 Richard McCulloch 19394 Silver Ranch Rd (970) 484-3084 Conifer, CO 80433 301 E. Douglas Rd. Ft. Collins, CO 80524 www.fctreecare.com Front Range Landscape LLC Hired Gun bare spots of ground lager than on square foot, and survival rate of all planted shrubs and trees is equal to or greater than eighty percent (80%). E. Weed Management Plan Spirit At The River Natural Habitat Buffer Zone Weed Control Plan This guidance document presents the basis for development and implementation of Weed Control Plan for the Spirit At The River Natural Habitat Buffer Zone. As general guidance, it is recommended that no more than 10 percent of the plant cover within the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone be comprised of weeds as defined by Article 1 11, Section 20-451 of the Code of the City. In an effort to maintain compliance with these recommendations, weeds should be identified, routinely managed, and maintained for a three-year period following construction by qualified personnel. The Spirit At The River Weed Control Plan will be submitted to the City of Fort Collins Environmental Planner, as required for project review and approval. Furthermore, the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone will be subject to routine site inspections by City of Fort Collins Environmental Staff during the three-year period following construction to ensure that weeds are controlled within the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone. Following construction and prior to implementation of any on -site weed management, the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone will be subject to a one-time site -specific assessment by a Licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator (LCPA) and the city's environmental planner. The selection of the LCPA will be completed by the property manager. A list of Qualified LCPAs has been included in this Weed Control Plan in Attachment 1; however, this list may change over time. An updated list of LCPAs could be obtained through the staff at the City of Fort Collins or through the Larimer County website (Larimer County 2017a). Following construction, The LCPA will conduct a site -specific assessment to document site conditions, routes of access, weedy species present, the proximity of wetlands to the proposed treatment areas, potential sources of run-on and run-off, and any other factors relevant to the weed control within the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone. The LCPA should provide the property manager a list and location of weeds identified during the site -specific assessment within the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone, proposed method of weed treatment, and proposed cost of weed treatment. Following the site -specific assignment, weed control and management activities will be, planned, scheduled; and approved with the Spirit At The River property manager. Weed control and management will entail control and/or eradication of weeds within the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone using a variety of preventative, cultural, chemical, mechanical, and biological weed control methods. All proposed weed control management requiring chemical treatment/application of herbicide will be completed by an LCPA. While the site -specific weed management has yet to be identified, the following schedule should serve as minimum guidance for implementing an effective weed control and management plan for the three- year period following construction. • One-time preliminary post construction site specific assessment — completed within the growing season. • Annual late -spring weed management/control (late May to early June) • Annual late -summer weed management/control (late August to early September) • Annual late fall mowing to manage grasses and future infestation in the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone understory (October to November) Spirit At The River SOP Plan Project Area Goal(s) BMPs NHBZ north of crusher fines • Vary by on -site location, • Seed mix called for on plans is applied to no more Poudre River Trail desired aesthetic and than Yz inch in depth and at the most suitable time intended use. of the year to provide best chances of germination • Visual landscape variety. success. • Low water maintenance • Re -seed as necessary for proper establishment. compared to traditional • Mow once or twice per year maximum, at the end turf. of the growing season, and not during hot and dry • Cover and nutritional conditions. resources for local and • Do NOT mow over shrubs or damage tree trunks. migratory wildlife include • Actively manage list A,B,C and Watch List Colorado native and non-native Noxious Weeds Species. pollinators and songbirds. • Spot spray, hand pull, or weed -whip weeds. • Increased species diversity • Trash, litter and debris removal with native and non-native • No disturbance or storage of materials during herbaceous and woody construction activities. species. • Install correct species and sizes of shrubs and • Low water use and other according to planting specs on plan, clear weed or maintenance practices grass growth around shrubs and necessary. long-term • Reasonable mowing, thinning or trimming to manage • Native and non-native weed species, overgrowth and maintain trails, grass and forb species paths, and maintenance access points. growth. • Allow native grasses to grow to at least 6-8 inches • Native-esque landscape in height or more; ideally no mowing at all. aesthetic. • Reasonable management of wildlife pest species as • Nature viewing needed if and when necessary. opportunities. • Re -seed as necessary to establish native and non - Soil stabilization and native non -weedy grasses and forbs. reduce erosion and storm- • Initial temporary irrigation as needed to encourage water runoff seed germination and woody plant establishment and stabilization. Once seed has germinated ween plant material from irrigation. • Majority of area not mowed or disturbed long-term to ensure habitat for ground nesting wildlife including native and non-native pollinator species. D. Success Criteria The landscape project area will be monitored by City Staff for a minimum of three years, beginning in the first full growing season past initial installation, or until the landscape project area is accepted by the City's Environmental Planner. Monitoring may include photo -point monitoring and vegetation density and transect data collection. Success criteria will be met for the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone when species are equal to or less than ten percent (10%), the total ground cover vegetation contributed by all grass, forb, shrub and tree species present in the project area (planted and volunteer species) is equal to or greater than seventy -percent (70%), there is no evidence of detrimental erosion due to rills, gullies or Spirit at the River Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) for Natural Resources and Landscaping A. Purpose The purpose of requiring landscape elements for development projects includes but is not limited to the following factors [City of Fort Collins Land Use Code Article 3.2.1 ]: • Contributes to the visual within and among developments and neighborhoods. • Ensure significant canopy shading to reduce glare and heat build-up. • Enhance the pedestrian environment. • Reduce erosion, decrease storm water runoff, and mitigate air pollution. The of incorporating landscape elements that are significant departures from typical residential, commercial, or civic landscapes into the urban setting include, but are not limited to, the following factors [City of Fort Collins Land Use Code Articles 3.2.1 and 3.4.1 ]: • Ensure water conservation. • Avoid reliance on excessive maintenance. • Create visual variety and species diversity. • Provide functional habitats for people, plants and wildlife. In order for natural resources and landscaping SOPS to be most effective, implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) is highly recommended. B. Best Management Practice (BMPs) To achieves success criteria, it is essential to align landscape management practice with landscape projects area goals. For less typical landscape elements in particular, proper installation and maintenance is crucial for establishment. To achieve success, maintenance tasks and schedules must be appropriately matched to the project area type and intended function. Maintenance includes routinely scheduled activities, as well as non -routine activities resulting from weather conditions or other unforeseen events. Identifying entities, roles and responsibilities for maintenance is critical for achieving vegetation establishment and long-term success. The privately -owned areas described in Section C below are to be established and maintained by the Developer. C. Site -Specific SOPs The following Spirit At The River landscape project area subject to SOP requirements: • Area delineated as Natural Habitat Buffer Zone "NHBZ" north of crusher fines Poudre River trail. The location of the landscape project area above can be found on the approved Plans for the Spirit At The River project. SOP Maintenance Summary Table Landscape Project Area Ownership/Responsibility Maintenance Intensity Estimate Delineated NHBZ north of crusher Private High initially then low once fines Poudre trail established.