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City of
Fort Collins
Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins. CO 80522
970.221 .6750
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov.com
December 10, 2014
Mike Cooper
Century Communities
8390 E Crescent Parkway
Suite 650
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Re: Prospect Gateway - Residential
Description of project: This is a request to construct a series of single-family attached and detached units (parcel #s
8716400001 and 8716400010). The site will be comprised of 396 lots at the northwest corner of 1-25 and Prospect.
The site is located in the Employment (E) and Low Density Mixed-Use (LMN) zone districts. This project will be
subject to Planning & Zoning Board (Type II) review.
Please see the following summary of comments regarding the project request referenced above. The comments
offered informally by staff during the Conceptual Review will assist you in preparing the detailed components of the
project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this
project. If you have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, you may
contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through the Project Planner, Clark Mapes, at 970-221-6225
or cmapes@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Zoning
Contact: Gary Lopez, 970-416-2338, glopez@fcgov.com
1. No Comment
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221-6854, rbuffington@fcgov.com
1 . Water and wastewater services in this area are provided by the ELCO Water District (493-2044) and the
Boxelder Sanitation District (498-0604).
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Traffic Operations
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
1. A full traffic study will be needed. The study will need to address (and analyze) the access to the
development (proposed as a roundabout), as well as, at a minimum, the intersection of the Frontage Road
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and Prospect.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. A TIS has been provided with this ODP/APU submittal.
2. Multi-modal level of service will need to be evaluated with the TIS, especially since this area does
not yet have good bike and ped connections.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
3. Review the approved North 1-25 EIS to ensure that this development doesn't preclude those future
improvements.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
4. Close coordination with COOT will be important (they will need to provide access permits).
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Mark Taylor, 970-416-2494, mtaylor@fcgov.com
1. Floodplain Comments:
A significant portion of this property is in the FEMA-regulatory 100-year Boxelder and Cooper Slough
Floodplains and must comply with the safety regulations of Chapter 10 of City Municipal Code. A FEMA
Flood Risk Map is attached.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
2. Residential and mixed-use buildings may not be constructed in a FEMA-regulated floodway.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
3. Non-residential structures are allowed in the floodway, provided that they are proven by a registered
professional engineer (P.E.) to cause no change in the base flood elevation (BFE) and no change to
the floodway boundary, all as documented by technical analysis. New non-residential structures
must also be either elevated 18-inches above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE), or floodproofed to that
same elevation.
That elevation is known as the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation (RFPE = BFE + 18").
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
4. Nonstructural development (fences, detention ponds, hard surface paths, fill, driveways, parking
areas, vegetation, etc.) is allowed within the floodway as long as it can be proven by a P.E. that the
development will not cause a change to the BFE or a change to the floodway or flood fringe
boundaries. All technical analyses must be prepared using modeling and mapping techniques
consistent with current floodplain modeling guidelines and standards.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
5. Residential, non-residential and mixed use structures are allowed in a FEMA-regulatory 100-year
flood fringe, as long they are elevated to the RFPE. Non-residential structures may be
floodproofed in lieu of elevation.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
6. Basements may not be constructed below the RFPE in a residential structure within the flood fringe.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
7. Nonstructural development is not restricted within the flood fringe.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
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8. In addition to the floodplain restrictions for this property, Boxelder Creek has an erosion buffer zone
along the adjacent banks. That buffer is shown on the attached Flood Risk Map. New residential, non-
residential and mixed-use structures may not be constructed within the buffer. Utility construction,
fencing, trails, walkways, bridges, grading and vegetation must be designed under current Chapter 10
standards and specifications. Prohibited uses in the erosion buffer include detention ponds, water
quality ponds, fill, outdoor storage, driveways and parking areas. Any work within the buffer zone must
be preceded by a channel stability analysis prepared by a P.E.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
9. Any construction activities in the 100-year flood fringe---structures, fencing, paving, sidewalk, curb &
gutter, utility installation or relocation, landscaping, etc.---must be preceded by an approved floodplain
use permit, and the appropriate permit application fees. Permit forms, as well as no-rise certification
forms for work in the floodway, can be found at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/flooding/forms-documents.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
10. Development review checklists for floodplain requirements can be obtained at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/flooding/forms-documents. Please utilize these
documents when preparing your plans for submittal. Please contact Shane Boyle of Stormwater Master
Planning at sboyle@fcgov.com for floodplain CAD line work as required per the floodplain development
review check list.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
11. Please contact Mark Taylor, 970.416.2494, mtaylor@fcgov.com with any questions.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
12. Stormwater Development Review Comments:
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 224-6015 or jschlam@fcgov.com.
RESPONSE: A drainage report, erosion control report and construction plans will be provided
at PDP and FDP.
13. The standard requirement for onsite detention is to detain for the runoff volume difference between the 100
year developed inflow rate and the 2 year historic release rate. However due to the location of this site with
respect to being adjacent to Box Elder Creek and being close to the confluence of the creek with the Cache
La Poudre river there is the full spectrum detention option available. This might be the only location in all of
the Fort Collins drainage basins where full spectrum detention can be applied. Normally all of the basins
rely on the 2 year historic release rate in sizing the conveyances in the basin but, in that is not the case for
this site. The applicant's engineer will need to run the basin model with the site improvements added to it to
prove it is not having a negative effect on the stream. Another option that was being considered in the past
was a multi-staged release to mimic the existing site released into the stream by controlling the 2, 10, 50
and 100 year storm flows. However that was before Urban Drainage added the full spectrum detention to the
criteria Manual.
RESPONSE: Full Spectrum detention is proposed with this site.
14. Fifty percent of the site runoff is required to be treated using the standard water quality treatment as
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described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Volume 3 - Best Management Practices (BMPs).
(http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-guidelines-regulations/
stormwater-criteria) Extended detention is the usual method selected for water quality treatment; however the
use of any of the BMPs is encouraged.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
15. Low Impact Development (LID) requirements are now required when the impervious area is increased or a
site is required to be brought into compliance with the Land Use Code. These require a higher degree of
water quality treatment for 50% 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: http://water.epa.gov/polwaste/green/bbfs.cfm?
goback=.gde_ 4605732_member_219392996.
LID design information can be found on the City's web site at:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-guidelines-regulations/
stormwater-criteria.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
16. The outfall for the site is Boxelder Creek.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
17. Please contact Jay Rose, jmrose@fcgov.com, ph. 224-6106 at Utilities Capital Projects to discuss the
proposed Boxelder Bridge Replacement and Stormwater Overflow Channel project near Prospect Road
and Boxelder Creek.
RESPONSE: The applicant and Northern Engineering has been in contact with Jay Rose and
will continue to coordinate at the project plans and construction progress.
18. The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $7,817/acre ($0.1795 sq.-ft.) for new impervious
area over 350 sq.-ft., and there is a $1,045.00/acre ($0.024/sq.-ft.) review fee. No fee is charged for
existing impervious area. These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is issued.
Information on fees can be found on the City's web site at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-development-fees
o
r contact Jean Pakech at 221- 6375 for questions on fees. There is also an erosion control escrow
required before the Development Construction permit is issued. The amount of the escrow is
determined by the design engineer, and is based on the site disturbance area, cost of the measures,
or a minimum amount in accordance with the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
19. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Boxelder/Cooper Slough
Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
20. At the conceptual review meeting the applicant had asked where this site was on the priority list for
stream rehabilitation and it is actually #35 on a list of 61 projects. As a result of this development
proposal the Stormwater Master Planning division is now considering moving it up in the priority list
and possibly include it with the improvements being designed for the proposed Boxelder Bridge
Replacement and Stormwater Overflow Channel project.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Fire Authority
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
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1. FIRE LANES
Fire Lanes shall be provided to within 150' of all portions of all buildings, as measured by an approved
route around the exterior of the building.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
2. FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS
A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to the design criteria
already contained in relevant standards and policies, any new fire lane must meet the following
general requirements:
> Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement.
> Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 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 150 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 25 feet inside and 50
feet outside. Turning radii shall be detailed on submitted plans.
> Be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times.
International Fire Code 503.2.3, 503.2.4, 503.2.5, 503.3, 503.4 and Appendix D; FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006
and Local Amendments.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
3. DEAD-END FIRE LANES
FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006; 061FC 503.2.5 and Appendix D: Dead-end fire apparatus access roads cannot
exceed 660 feet in length. Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided
with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
4. CUL-DE-SACS
FCLUC 3.6.2(B): Cul-de-sacs are permitted only if they do not exceed 660 feet in length and have a
turnaround at the end with a minimum outside turning radius of 50 feet (100 foot diameter).
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
5. TURNING RADII
20121FC 503.2.4 and Local Amendments: The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be
a minimum of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
6. WATER SUPPLY
Hydrant spacing and flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy.
061FC 508.1 and Appendix B: RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Within the Urban Growth Area,
hydrants to provide 1,000 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 400 feet to the
building, on 800-foot centers thereafter. Outside the Urban Growth Area, hydrants to provide 500 gpm
at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 400 feet to the building, on 800-foot centers
thereafter.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
7. SECOND POINT OF ACCESS
Dead-end roads in excess of 660' are required to have second point of access. When a second point of
access is required, the access points shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of
the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area being developed. Although the
constraints of this site are recognized, the secondary access point proposed is too close to the primary
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access point. At the discretion of the fire marshal, the proposed plan may be acceptable if all
residences are provided with residential fire sprinkler systems. Further discussion is advised. Refer to
2012 IFC Appendix D104.3 and D107 for more information.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
8. PREMISE IDENTIFICATION
A plan for street naming and numbering shall be submitted for review and approval. For identification
purposes, residences fronting a private drive (alley, etc.) shall be named.
2012 IFC 505.1: New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers
or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible, visible from the street or
road fronting the property, and posted with a minimum of six-inch numerals on a contrasting
background. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the
public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970-224-6143, lex@fcgov.com
1. An Ecological Characterization Study is required by Section 3.4.1 (D)(1) as the site is within 500 feet
of a known natural habitat (canals, Boxelder Creek, and grasslands). Please note the buffer zone
standards range from 50-100' for these features, as identified in Section 3.4.1(E) of the Land Use
Code, as you proceed with your site design process. Please note that the Ecological
Characterization Study is due a minimum of 10 days prior to the PDP submittal.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
2. Within the buffer zone, according to Article 3.4.1(E)(1)(g), the City has the ability to determine if the
existing landscaping within the buffer zone is incompatible with the purposes of the buffer zone.
Please ensure that your ECS discusses the existing vegetation and identifies potential restoration
options. If it is determined to be insufficient, then restoration and mitigation measures will be required.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
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.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
4. 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.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
5. Please be aware, the creation or enforcement of covenants that prohibit or limit xeriscape or drought-
tolerant landscapes, or that require primarily turf-grass are prohibited by both the State of Colorado and
the City of Fort Collins.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenberger@fcgov.com
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1. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit.
Please contact Matt Baker at 224-6108 if you have any questions.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
2. The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For
additional information on these fees, please see: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev-review.php
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
3. Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks,
curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be
replaced or restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense prior to the
acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of
Occupancy.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
4. Please contact the City's Traffic Engineer, Martina Wilkinson (221-6887) 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.
RESPONSE: The scoping meeting was held on 2/11/16, attended by Martina Wilkinson and
Sheri Langenberger (City of Fort Collins), and Gloria Hice-Idler, CDOT. This was followed by
submission of a base assumptions packet dated 2/17/16.
5. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban
Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at:
http://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
6. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary for this project.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
7. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the project is finalized.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
8. This site is adjacent to COOT roadway and all access to the site off of the frontage road is subject to
COOT approval. Plans will be routed to COOT for review and approval and the applicant may need to
obtain access permits from COOT.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
9. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
10. LCUASS parking setbacks (Figure 19-6) apply and will need to be followed depending on parking design.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
11. Improvements to the Frontage Road (classified as a Collector on the Master Street Plan) and Prospect
Road (a 4-lane arterial) will be required at the time of development of the property. All developments
are required to have an improved connection to the arterial roadway system based on where the traffic
will be going, so even if this project doesn't have physical frontage on Prospect Road, improvements will
be needed to meet this standard. Per Section 3.3.2(F) the LUC requires that all developments must
have adequate access to
the City's Improved Arterial Street Network. Currently the stretch of Prospect Road between Summit
View and the Interstate is not considered Improved.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
12. If there is the ability to connect to the development to the West then the LUC would identify that all
existing street stubs should be connected to. This would be connections to Surrey Ln, Boxelder Dr,
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Kenwood Dr, and Locust St. These areas are currently in the County they maintain their own streets.
As such the neighborhoods may have concerns with additional traffic on streets that they maintain.
RESPONSE: A connection to existing roads to the west will not be possible for this
development as the existing neighborhood to the West purchased a permanent open space
buffer between the Gateway at Prospect site and their neighborhood.
13. The LUC identifies that street connections need to be made to adjacent developable property. Since
this proposal does not look to be including all the land within the proposal connections to the
adjacent developable parcels it looks like street connections would need to be provided to the north
and the south. The road shown along the east edge of this site would serve as a connection to this
parcel.
RESPONSE: Due to the permanently dedicated open space between this property and the
neighborhood to the east, no vehicular connections are proposed to the east. Pedestrian
connections are proposed to the north. Street connections are shown to Prospect Road and
the Frontage Road.
14. Any additional off-site improvements that may be needed to be Level of Service standards, COOT
standards or City standards will need to be designed and completed with this project and may
include off-site work.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
15. As shown the site is one big cul-de-sac and does not meet the LUC requirements for maximum cul-de-
sac length, LCUASS for interconnectivity, and one access point may not be able to physically support
this amount of traffic.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. A specific street/lot layout will be provided with future
entitlement packages.
16. When this site has been looked at before it appeared that most likely off-site row along Prospect to the
west of the site would be needed in order to accommodate the widening needed on Prospect to provide
for the left turn lane into the site.
RESPONSE: Associated street widening and grading required for the left turn lane will
generally fit within the existing ROW. Additional grading easements may be required for tie
into existing.
17. It is unlikely that the access point into the site off of Prospect would ever be signalized. The spacing of
the access point would not meet typical spacing needs.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
18. In the layout provided there are some areas identified as alley lots. Public alleys cannot be used as
this development would not meet the criteria for utilizing them, but private drives can be used. As
shown some of the street layout may not meet standards and will need to be modified so that
standards can be met.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. This is not applicable to the ODP submittal but will be
considered for future entitlement packages.
Department: Electric Engineering
Contact: Jim Spaulding, 970·416·2772, jspaulding@fcgov.com
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1. Please include locations of any pumps, if necessary.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. These will be provided with future entitlement packages.
2. We will need one-line diagrams and meter locations for all multi-family units.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. These will be provided with future entitlement packages.
3. Light & Power requires 3' of separation from gas utilities and prefers meters to be on opposite
sides of buildings.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. These will be provided with future entitlement packages.
4. Services are required to be metered on the same side of the stubbed conduit.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. These will be provided with future entitlement packages.
5. Streetlighting design requires 40' of separation from large canopy trees and 15' from small ornamental trees.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. These will be provided with future entitlement packages.
6. Please contact Light & Power Electrical Engineering at 221-6700 if you have any questions.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. These will be provided with future entitlement packages.
7. Normal development charges will apply.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Planning Services
Contact: Clark Mapes, 970·221·6225, cmapes@fcgov.com
1. Context Is Crucial. A first task in any further planning for this property is to show proposed
development in context, with a plan showing relationships to adjacent properties, a direct and integral
street connection to the Neighborhood Center, Boxelder Road connection to Prospect,
floodplains/floodways, natural area buffers, future employment uses, the concept of a park to the
north, and so on.
RESPONSE: This application is for an ODP and APU. Additional information will be
provided with future entitlement packages.
2. Employment Uses. The proposed plan appears to indicate a reduction in land for employment uses,
which are already constrained by Boxelder Creek. In showing the plan in context, viable employment
sites should be considered as part of a mixed use area. It appears that detention, Boxelder Creek
floodplain and
buffers, and street connections are constraints that appear to be disproportionately allocated in employment
portions of the ODP.
RESPONSE: Per this ODP, employment is maintained with the exception of some areas where
secondary uses, permitted per the LUC within the E district are show. These areas do not exceed
the maximum area permitted for secondary uses per the LUC.
3. 'Boxelder Road'. Access from the 'Boxelder Road' access point on Prospect Road appears to be very
important for a number of reasons as a second point of access to the neighborhood other than the Interstate
Frontage Road; as part of improving direct access to the Neighborhood Center, and generally adding an
interconnection to the street network.
RESPONSE: A connection to Boxelder Road will not be possible for this development as the
existing neighborhood to the West purchased a permanent open space buffer between the
Gateway at Prospect site and their neighborhood.
4. Neighborhood Center Access. Multimodal access from the housing to the Neighborhood Center should
consist of a much more direct street connection that is shown on the concept plan. This is integral with the
comment about Boxelder Road.
RESPONSE: A connection from the multi-family housing to the neighborhood center has been
noted on the ODP. Additional details will be provided with future entitlement packages.
5. 'Secondary Access'. As shown, this appears to consist of a rear, indirect driveway rather than a direct street
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connection. This should be a more direct and formative component of the plan.
RESPONSE: A ¾ access from Prospect Road have been provided, per this ODP along the
western boundary of the property. Per multiple meetings with City Staff, it was agreed that the
access locations provided are appropriate, particularly since connections to existing adjacent
streets will not be possible.
6. Locust Street. A connection may be required. This needs further consideration with Land Use Code
Section 3.6.3(F) as a key consideration.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Per multiple meetings with City Staff, we expect strong
opposition from the existing neighborhood to the west and have therefore not shown a
connection at that location. In addition, a ditch crossing could be very difficult. We have
included a pedestrian connection in this location in order to be aligned with the intent of the
LUC.
7. Housing Types. Four are required, the plan appears to show three.
RESPONSE: N/A. The appropriate number of housing types will be provided at the time of PDP.
8. Model Variety. At least three different models will be required for single family detached houses and
townhouses. The emphasis should be on entrances and other features for pedestrian interest.
RESPONSE: N/A. The appropriate number of housing types will be provided at the time
of PDP.
9. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 2 (Planning and Zoning Board) review and public
hearing. The applicant for this development request is required to hold a neighborhood information meeting
prior to formal submittal of the proposal. Neighborhood meetings offer an informal way to get feedback from
your surrounding neighbors and discover any potential hiccups prior to the formal hearing. Please contact
me, at 221-6750, to assist you in setting a date, time, and location. I and possibly other City staff, would be
present to facilitate the meeting.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
10. Please see the Development Review Guide at www.fcgov.com/drg. This online guide features a color
coded flowchart with comprehensive, easy to read information on each step in the process. This guide
includes links to just about every resource you need during development review.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
11. This development proposal will be subject to all applicable standards of the Fort Collins Land Use Code
(LUC), including Article 3 General Development Standards. The entire LUC is available for your review on
the web at http://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/landuse/begin.htm.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
12. If this proposal is unable to satisfy any of the requirements set forth in the LUC, a Modification of Standard
Request will need to be submitted with your formal development proposal. Please see Section 2.8.2 of the
LUC for more information on criteria to apply for a Modification of Standard.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
13. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at:
http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
14. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule that is available in the Community
Development and Neighborhood Services office. The fees are due at the time of submittal of the required
documents for the appropriate development review process by City staff and affected outside reviewing
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agencies. Also, the required Transportation Development Review Fee must be paid at time of submittal.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
15. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with Community
Development and Neighborhood Services at (970)221-6750.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.