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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
October 21, 2016
Re: East Ridge - Residential
Description of project: This is a request to develop 306 residential units on Tracts A, B,
and C of the East Ridge ODP. Tract A would contain 96 multi-family units and 120 single-
family attached units.
Tract B would contain 76 single-family attached units. Tract C would contain 14 single-family
attached
units. The site is located in the Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN) zone
district. This proposal 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, Pete Wray, at 970-221-6754 or pwray@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Zoning
Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2338, mglasgow@fcgov.com
1. LUC 3.5.2(E) The
setbacks for LMN are:
From arterial street
30'
From non arterial street 15'
Rear 8'
Side 5'
Response: Noted, Thank You
2. On initial submittal, indicate typical building setbacks for all building types on site plan.
Response: Noted, Thank You
3. The residential building standards found in 3.5.2 will apply.
Response: Noted, Thank You
4. LUC 3.2.5 All development shall provide adequately sized conveniently
located, accessible trash and recycling enclosures. This will need to be
provided on initial submittal.
Response: Noted, Thank You
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5. LUC 3.8.30(E)(3) The setbacks for Multi-Family are:
From arterial street 15' From non arterial street 9'
Response: Noted, Thank You
6. Commercial build-to lines can be found in LUC 3.5.3(C)(2 LUC 3.2.2(C)(4) Commercial,
industrial, civic, employment and multi-family residential uses shall provide bicycle facilities to
meet the following standards: Space Requirements %Enclosed/ % Fixed Rack
Multi-Family Residential 1 per bedroom 60%/40%
Response: Noted, Thank You
7. Please refer to parking lot requirements under LUC 3.2.2 (K) and LUC 3.2.2(L) to include
handicap parking with van-accessible space.
Response: Noted, Thank You
8. LUC 3.2.2(K) Multi-family Parking requirements.
One or less bedrooms per unit requires 1.5 parking spaces per unit
Two bedrooms per unit requires 1.75 parking spaces per unit
Three bedrooms per unit requires 2 parking spaces per unit
Four and above bedrooms per unit requires 3 parking spaces per unit
Response: Noted, Thank You – The MF component of this project is not being
submitted.
9. LUC 3.2.1 (D) (2) Planting of street trees shall occur in the adjoining street right-of-way in
connection with the development
Response: Noted, Thank You
10. LUC 3.2.4 (C) Lighting plan is required, this should include a photometric site plan with
catalog cut-sheets of the fixtures.
Response: Noted, Thank You
11. LUC 3.5.2(C)(2)(a) Single Family Attached buildings containing more than two (2) dwelling
units shall comply to the following requirements:
For any such development containing more than five (5) buildings (excluding
clubhouses/leasing offices), there shall be at least three (3) distinctly different building
designs. For all developments, there shall be no similar buildings placed next to each other
along a street or street-like private drive. Building designs shall be considered similar unless
they vary significantly in footprint size and shape.
Response: Noted, Thank You
12. LUC 3.8.30(F) Design standards for Multi-Family Dwellings will apply.
Response: Noted, Thank You
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com
1. This project is located within the ELCO Water District and the Boxelder Sanitation District.
Please contact them for development requirements.
Response: Noted, Thank You.
Department: Traffic Operations
Contact: Nicole Hahn, 970-221-6820, nhahn@fcgov.com
1. Please provide information on how this development is within the reserved capacity at Vine
and Lemay. If it is not within the reserved capacity a traffic study and APF evaluation will be
required.
Response: Please see the planning objectives for explanation of how this filing is within the
reserve capacity.
Department: Technical Services
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Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
1. No comments.
Response: Noted. Thank You. Please note the benchmarks are the same as East Ridge Second
Filing following that format.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Heather McDowell, 970-224-6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com
1. This site is part of the East Ridge Second Filing Development and must conform to the
drainage design of those approved development plans. In addition, 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 Criteria Manual
Response: Noted, Thank You
2. Any detention volume, standard water quality volume or LID requirements for these parcels
that aren’t already accounted for in the large detention basin in Tract AA of the East Ridge
Second Filing will need to be provided within the tracts associated with this development
project.
Response: Noted, Thank You
3. A drainage report and construction plans are required and they must be prepared by
a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. The drainage report
must address the four-step process for selecting structural BMPs.
Response: Noted, Thank You
4. The erosion control report requirements are in Section 1.3.3, Volume 3, Chapter 7 of the Fort
Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. If you need clarification concerning this section, please
contact the Erosion Control Inspector, Jesse Schlam at 224-6015 or jschlam@fcgov.com.
Response: Noted, Thank You. Erosion control plans will be submitted with the FDP submittal
and an addenda to the existing East Ridge SWMP will be provided. Herman emailed Jesse a
signed copy of the original East Ridge SWMP on July 29, 2016.
5. If standard water quality for these parcels was not already provided for in the large detention
basin in Tract AA, the following is required: fifty percent of the site runoff is required to be
treated using the standard water quality treatment as described in the Fort Collins
Stormwater Manual, Volume 3-Best Management Practices (BMPs).
(http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-guideli
nes-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: Noted
6. If LID for these parcels was not already provided for in the capacity of the LID systems in
Tract AA, the following is required: Low Impact Development (LID) requirements are required
on all new or redeveloping property which includes sites required to be brought into
compliance with the Land Use Code. If for some reason, the building were to be completely
demolished and replaced, the LID ordinance would take effect, requiring a higher degree of
water quality treatment with one of the two following options:
a. 0% of the newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID
techniques and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious.
b. 5% of all newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID techniques.
Response: Noted
7. There will be a final site inspection of the stormwater facilities when the project is complete
and the maintenance is handed over to an HOA or another maintenance organization.
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for on-going maintenance of all onsite drainage
facilities will be included as part of the Development Agreement. More information and links
can be found at:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/stormwater-quality/low-impact-develo
pment
Response: Noted, Thank You.
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8. Per Colorado Revised Statute §37-92-602 (8) effective August 5, 2015, criteria regarding
detention drain time will apply to this project. As part of the drainage design, the engineer will
be required to show compliance with this statute using a standard spreadsheet (available on
request) that will need to be included in the drainage report. Upon completion of the project,
the engineer will also be required to upload the approved spreadsheet onto the Statewide
Compliance Portal. This will apply to any volume based stormwater storage.
Response: Noted, Thank You
9. The 2016 city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $8,217/acre for new impervious
area over 350 sq.-ft., and there is a $1,045.00/acre 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 at:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-developme
nt-fees or contact Jean Pakech at 221-6375 for questions on fees. There is also an erosion
control escrow required before the Development Construction permit is issued. The amount
of the escrow is determined by the design engineer, and is based on the site disturbance
area, cost of the measures, or a minimum amount in accordance with the Fort Collins
Stormwater Manual.
Response: Noted, Thank You
Department: Park Planning Contact: suzanne Bassinger
1. The Fort Collins 2013 Paved Recreational Trail Master Plan (“Trails Master Plan”)
includes an exhibit (“Map 1: Parks & Trails Map”) that indicates a proposed off-street regional
trail following the approximate route of Timberline Road north of Highway 14 (connecting to
the existing Poudre River Trail) and continuing north of Vine Drive. The trail location to the
east of Timberline Road will impact the west side of the proposed East Ridge project. Further
coordination with Park Planning & Development is needed prior to subsequent planning of the
site to discuss easement, design and construction requirements for the future trail. The Trails
Master Plan includes design guidelines for recreational trails that can be discussed at this
meeting. The Trails Master Plan can be found at fcgov.com/parkplanning/pdf/2013-paved-
recreational-trail-master-plan-3-3-14.pdf
Response: Noted, Thank You
Department: Fire Authority
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
1. AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Multi-family and single-family attached residences will require automatic fire sprinkler
systems. Please contact Assistant Fire Marshal, Joe Jaramillo with any fire sprinkler related
questions at 970-416-2868.
Response: Noted, Thank You
2. FIRE LANES
Fire access is required to within 150' of all exterior portions of any building, or facility as
measured by an approved route around the perimeter. For the purposes of this section, fire
access cannot be measured from an arterial road (Timberline Rd). Any private alley, private
road, or private drive serving as a fire lane shall be dedicated as an Emergency Access
Easement (EAE) and be designed to standard fire lane specifications. In addition, aerial
apparatus access requirements are triggered for buildings in excess of 30' in height. Code
language and fire lane specifications provided below.
Response: Noted, Thank You
> IFC 503.1.1: Approved fire Lanes shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a
building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus
access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150
feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the
building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
When any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the
building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access, the fire code official is
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authorized to increase the dimension if the building is equipped throughout with an approved,
automatic fire-sprinkler system.
Response: Noted, Thank You
3. DEAD-END FIRE LANES
! IFC 503.2.5, Appendix D, and FCLUC 3.6.2(B)2006: 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: Noted, Thank You
4. STRUCTURES EXCEEDING 30' IN HEIGHT
! IFC Appendix D; Poudre Fire Authority Administrative Policy 85-5: In order to
accommodate the access requirements for aerial fire apparatus (ladder trucks), 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 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned
parallel to one entire side of the building.
! Response: Noted, Thank You
5. 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.
Sign locations or red curbing should be labeled and detailed on final plans.
> Additional access requirements exist for buildings greater than 30' in height. Refer
to Appendix D of the 2012 IFC or contact PFA for details.
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: Noted, Thank You
6. WATER SUPPLY
Hydrant spacing and flow must meet minimum requirements based on type of occupancy. A
hydrant is required within 300' of any Commercial Building (Multi-Family) or 400' of any
Residential Building (Single Family) as measured along an approved path of vehicle travel.
Code language provided below.
Response: Noted, Thank You
> IFC 507.5 and PFA Policy: COMMERCIAL REQUIREMENTS: Hydrants to provide 1,500
gpm at 20 psi residual pressure, spaced not further than 300 feet to the building, on 600-foot
centers thereafter.
> IFC 507.5 and PFA Policy: 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.
Response: Noted, Thank You
7. PREMISE IDENTIFICATION & WAYFINDING
Where possible, the naming of private drives is usually recommended to aid in wayfinding.
Addresses shall be posted on each structure and where otherwise needed to aid in
wayfinding. Code language provided below.
Response: Noted, Thank You
! 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,
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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: Noted, Thank You
8. FIRE LANE SIGNS
The limits of the fire lane shall be fully defined. Fire lane sign locations should be indicated on
future plan sets. Code language provided below.
Response: Noted, Thank You
! IFC D103.6: Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be
marked with permanent NO PARKING - FIRE LANE signs complying with Figure D103.6.
Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches wide by 18 inches high and have red
letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the
fire apparatus road as required by Section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2.
! Response: Noted, Thank You
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette@fcgov.com
1. An Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) was completed for this site in March 2015 and
is still relevant. An update to this study is not needed, and the recommendations from that
study remain applicable to this phase of the development. In particular:
Response: Acknowledged
1. An unoccupied raptor nest was previously observed on the property. Please conduct a
nesting survey between February 15 and July 15, 2017 and submit the results of the survey
to the City. Additional protection requirements or construction timing restrictions may apply if
the nest is in active use at that time. RMS Response: Acknowledged
2. A songbird nesting survey should be conducted between February 1 - July 31 prior to
construction to ensure that there are no active nests in the project area. If there are
activesongbird nests on the property, additional protection requirements or construction
timing restrictions may apply.
Response: Acknowledged
3. If any prairie dogs inhabit portions of the site to be developed, they must be eradicated or
relocated by the developer using City-approved methods prior to construction activities.
Response: Acknowledged
4. Night lighting from houses should be shielded and directed away from open space areas.
Response: Acknowledged
2. In regard to LED light fixtures, cooler color temperatures are harsher at night and cause more
disruption to circadian (biological) rhythms for both humans and wildlife. Please consider a warmer
color temperature (warm white, 3000K or less) for your LED light fixtures. Please also consider
fixtures with dimming capabilities so that light levels can be adjusted as needed. Site light sources
shall be fully shielded and down-directional to minimize up-light, light spillage and glare [see LUC
3.2.4(D)(3)]. For further information regarding health effects please see: http://darksky.org/ama-
report-affirms-human-health-impacts-from-leds/
Response: Acknowledged
3. City of Fort Collins Land Use Code [Section 3.2.1 (E)(3)], requires that to the extent reasonably
feasible, all plans be designed to incorporate water conservation materials and techniques. This
includes use of low-water-use plants and grasses in landscaping or
re-landscaping and reducing bluegrass lawns as much as possible. Native plants and wildlife-
friendly landscaping and maintenance are also encouraged. Please refer to the Fort Collins
Native Plants document available online and published by the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas
Department for guidance on native plants is:
http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/nativeplants2013.pdf.
Response: Acknowledged
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In addition, this property is located within migratory/movement corridors for 4 bird and butterfly
species that are considered "key indicator species" by the City's Nature in the City program:
Western Kingbird, Red-winged Blackbird, Orange Sulphur butterfly, and Painted Lady butterfly.
Please consider incorporating native plants in your landscaping that provide habitat and forage for
these species, including trees that offer nesting opportunities, fruiting trees and shrubs, flowering
perennials, and tall grass areas that provide cover. Please let me know if you would like more
information on landscaping practices that could benefit these bird and butterfly species, or if you
would like more information on partnering with the Nature in the City program.
Response: Acknowledged
4. Please note LUC Section 3.2.1(C) requiring developments to submit a landscape and tree
protection plan, and if receiving water service from the City, an irrigation plan, that: "...(4) protects
significant trees, natural systems, and habitat, and (5) enhances the pedestrian environment.”
Note that a significant tree is defined as a tree having DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) of six
inches or more. If any of the trees within this site have a DBH of greater than six inches, a review
of the trees shall be conducted with Tim Buchanan, City Forester (970-221-6361 or
tbuchanan@fcgov.com) to determine the status of the existing trees and any mitigation
requirements that could result from the proposed development.
Response: Acknowledged
5. If tree removal is necessary, please include the following note on the tree mitigation plan and/or
landscape plan, as appropriate: “All tree removal shown shall be completed outside of the
songbird nesting season (Feb 1 - July 31) or a survey will be conducted of the trees to be removed
to ensure that no active nests are present."
Response: All trees have been removed per the Second Filling submittal.
If any raptor nests are present on the site, consultation with Colorado Parks & Wildlife and
additional protection standards may be necessary.
6. 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: All trees have been removed per the Second Filling submittal.
7. Our city has an established identity as a forward-thinking community that cares about the quality
of life it offers its citizens now and generations from now. Thus, the City of Fort Collins has many
sustainability programs and goals that may benefit this project. Of particular interest may be:
Response: All trees have been removed per the Second Filling submittal.
Green Building Program: fcgov.com/enviro/green-building.php, contact Tony Raeker at
970-416-4238 or traeker@fcgov.com Solar Energy: www.fcgov.com/solar, contact Norm
Weaver at 970-416-2312 or nweaver@fcgov.com
1) Integrated Design Assistance Program: http://fcgov.com/idap, contact Gary Schroeder at
970-224-6003 or gschroeder@fcgov.com
2) Nature in the City Strategic Plan: http://www.fcgov.com/natureinthecity/, contact
Justin Scharton at 970-221-6213 or jscharton@fcgov.com
3) Urban Agriculture: http://www.fcgov.com/urbanagriculture, contact Spencer Branson at
970-224-6086 or sbranson@fcgov.com. In addition, the Northern Colorado Food Cluster is
sponsored and supported by the City of Fort Collins. The executive Director, Brad
Christensen, can be reached at director@nocofoodcluster.org.
Please consider City sustainability goals and ways this development can engage with these
efforts. Let me know if I can help connect you to these programs.
8. City Code and the Land Use Code require that any prairie dogs inhabiting a site must be
relocated or humanely eradicated prior to development activities (see Section 3.4.1(N)(6) of
the Land Use Code). Additionally, should this project gain approval and proceed to
construction, a burrowing owl survey, in accordance with the Division of Parks and Wildlife
standards, shall be conducted prior to construction by a professional, qualified wildlife
biologist
Response: Noted, Thank You. Signing and Striping plans will be provided with the FDP.
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Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenberger@fcgov.com
1. Marc Ragasa mragasa@fcgov.com or 221-6603 will be the Engineer assigned to
this project. Please contact him if you have further questions regarding the
engineering comments or requirements.
Response: Noted, Thank You.
2. 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: Noted, Thank You.
3. 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: Noted, Thank You.
4. 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: Noted, Thank You.
5. All public sidewalk, driveways and ramps existing or proposed adjacent or within the site
need to meet ADA standards, if they currently do not, they will need to be reconstructed so
that they do meet current ADA standards as a part of this project.
Response: Noted, Thank You.
6. 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: Noted, Thank You.
7. Any improvements necessary to accommodate and support the project will need to be
designed and constructed with this project. The TIS will be instrumental in determine what
these would be.
Response: Noted, Thank You.
8. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary
or required by the City for this project. Most easements to be dedicated need to be public
easements dedicated to the City. This shall including the standard utility easements that are
to be provided behind the right-of-way (15 foot along an arterial, 8 foot along an alley, and 9
foot along all other street classifications). Information on the dedication process can be
found at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php
Response: Noted, Thank You.
9. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the
project is finalized. As of January 1, 2015 all development plans are required to be on
the NAVD88 vertical datum. Please make your consultants aware of this, prior to any
surveying and/or design work.
Response: Noted. Thank You. Please note the benchmarks are the same as East Ridge
Second Filing following that format.
10. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work
on the site.
Response: Noted, Thank You
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11. LCUASS parking setbacks (Figure 19-6) apply and will need to be followed depending on
parking design.
Response: Noted, Thank You
12. The development shown in this proposal is dependent on infrastructure associated with East
Ridge approval and will not be able to proceed until the phase(s) adjacent to these sites have
been built and initial acceptance obtained. This dependence on the other project will be
identified in the Development Agreement and will limit the ability of the project to start
construction. This project would also have the ability to incorporate the design for the
infrastructure (roads, access, utilities, and drainage) needed to support these proposals into
their plans so it could be independent from East Ridge 2nd Filing.
Response: Noted, Thank You
13. The irrigation line design to get the irrigation line to the park will cut through what is shown as
Tract B aligning with the pedestrian connection between Comet St and Crusader St. The
building placement will need to accommodate this easement and alignment.
Response: Noted, Thank You
14. Driveway spacing and size will need to meet requirements and will be reviewed at the time of
submittal.
Response: Noted, Thank You
15. If you are wanting to modify the sidewalk design along Timberline Road. Now is the time to
look at that before it is installed. We are generally okay with a meandering sidewalk. The
minimum 10 foot parkway will need to be maintained so any meandering will be to the east.
We will need to review the design and access easements for the sidewalk location outside of
the ROW will need to be dedicated.
Response: Noted, Thank You. The Tract designation will allow access. What has been
constructed is being confirmed.
16. An off-site sidewalk connection from Tract A across the commercial site along Conquest
Way will likely be required in order to meet pedestrian level of service requirements.
Response: Noted, Thank You
17. All fences, barriers, posts or other encroachments within the public right-of-way are only
permitted upon approval of an encroachment permit. Applications for encroachment permits
shall be made to Engineering Department for review and approval prior to installation.
Encroachment items shall not be shown on the site plan as they may not be approved, need
to be modified or moved, or if the permit is revoked then the site/ landscape plan is in
non-compliance.
Response: Noted, Thank You
18. Any rain gardens within the right-of-way cannot be used to treat the development/ site storm
runoff. We can look at the use of rain gardens to treat street flows – the design standards for
these are still in development.
Response: Noted, Thank You
19. Bike parking required for the project cannot be placed within the right-of-way and if placed
just behind the right-of-way need to be placed so that when bikes are parked they do not
extend into the right-of-way.
Response: Noted, Thank You
20. In regards to construction of this site. The public right-of-way shall not be used for staging or
storage of materials or equipment associated with the Development, nor shall it be used for
parking by any contractors, subcontractors, or other personnel working for or hired by the
Developer to construct the Development. The Developer will need to find a location(s) on
private property to accommodate any necessary Staging and/or parking needs associated
with the completion of the Development. Information on the location(s) of these areas will be
required to be provided to the City as a part of the Development Construction Permit
application.
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Response: Noted, Thank You
Department: Electric Engineering
Contact: Coy Althoff, , CAlthoff@fcgov.com
1. 3-phase and single phase power will be available to this area as part of the East Ridge
Subdivision project which is currently under construction.
Response: Acknowledged
1. Development charges, electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges and any system modification
charges necessary will apply to this development.
Response: Acknowledged
2. Multi family buildings are treated as commercial services; therefore a(C 1) form must be filled
out and submitted to Light & Power Engineering. All secondary electric service work is the
responsibility of the developer and their electrical consultant or contractor. C-1 forms can be
downloaded at the following link:
http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1Form.pdf
Response: The MF component has been removed from this filing.
3. As your project begins to move forward please contact Light and Power Engineering to
coordinate the streetlight, transformer and electric meter locations, please show the
locations on the utility plans.
Response: Acknowledged
4. Please contact Light & Power Engineering if you have any questions at 221-6700. Please
reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our fee estimator at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers.
Response: Acknowledged
Planning Services
Contact: Pete Wray, 970-221-6754, pwray@fcgov.com
1. Consistent with the ODP, a 3rd street connection to Timberline in middle of Tract B is
needed. A modification should be considered if not providing this connection. Without this
connection a lot of the development traffic will be loading onto Timberline primarily at Sykes
and also Crusader streets.
Response: The 3rd street connection was removed per City staff request. A ped/bike
connection is planned in lieu of the street connection.
2. Tract A contains more than 50 multi-family dwelling units (96) subject to a Type II
Planning and Zoning Board review.
Response: The multi-family portion of this project is not being submitted with this
Filing.
3. Multi-family and single-family attached buildings need to front on and face a street
or street-like private drive. All buildings need to have a direct sidewalk and
pedestrian connection to the street.
Response: All units either front on or face a street or have a direct sidewalk
connection.
4. In looking at off-site pedestrian improvements, the sidewalk along Timberline may need to be
extended to the International Blvd. intersection acting as a connection to other destinations to
the south.
Response: This sidewalk connection will need to be further examined.
5. 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
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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: Since the MF component has been removed from this filling, this will be
reviewed as a Type 1 review.
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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: A modification request has been submitted – it pertains to the rear lot
setback. The request for 6’ instead of 8’
9. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist
at:
http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.p
hp.
Response: Acknowledged
10. 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 agencies. Also, the required Transportation
Development Review Fee must be paid at time of submittal.
Response: Acknowledged
11. 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