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Gulley Duran Subdivision – Parcel #9610400006
Comment Summary:
Department: Zoning
Contact: Missy Nelson, mnelson@fcgov.com
1. Future guest home will be subject to Building Permit process (no other development review
process).
Future guest home will be submitted through the Building Permit process at time of construction.
2. Building setbacks are as follows: front ‐ 30', rear ‐ 25', side ‐ 20'.
All building setbacks will be greater than recommended distances – at least 100’ from property
line (due to criteria set forth by Environmental Planning).
3. Maximum building height is 3 stories.
Design for main residence is a one story ranch‐style home that will be well under the 3 story
maximum.
4. Maximum accessory building size is 2,500 square feet.
Requirements noted
5. Please note the residential building standards in section 3.5.2. 3.5.2(E)(2)(a) ‐ Porches and
Entry Features, 3.5.2(D) ‐ Relationship of Dwellings to Streets and Parking, 3.5.2(F) ‐
Garage Doors, https://library.municode.com/co/fort_collins/codes/land_use?
nodeId=ART3GEDEST_DIV3.5BUST_3.5.2REBUST
Requirements noted
Department: Water‐Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970‐416‐2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
1. Other service district (site specific comment):
This project site is located within the Fort Collins Loveland (FCLWD) Water District and the South
Fort Collins Sanitation District for water and sewer service. Please contact them for
development requirements.
The project location falls outside the limits of public sanitary sewer service (greater than 400’ to
the nearest public sewer), so will use an on‐site wastewater treatment system OWTS –
engineered septic system. All OWTS regulations set forth by the Larimer County Department of
Health and Environment will be followed, and the system shall be constructed by a licensed
installer.
Department: Traffic Operations
Contact: Tim Tuttle, TTUTTLE@fcgov.com
1. No comments from Traffic Operations.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970‐218‐2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
1. Erosion control requirements (standard comment): 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.
Requirements noted
2. Master plan and criteria compliance (site specific comment):
The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Fossil Creek Master
Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual.
Requirements noted
3. Documentation requirements (site specific comment):
A drainage letter and a grading plan are required and they must be prepared by a Professional
Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. The drainage letter must address the increase in
impervious area, water quality, and the site drainage outfall locations.
Requirements noted; the drainage letter will document that the impervious area added due to
the single family residence is less than 15% of the total site.
4. Detention requirements (site specific comment):
Onsite detention is not required if the impervious ratio for the site is less than the assumed
impervious ratio in the Fossil Creek Drainage Master Plan.
Requirements noted and will be addressed in the drainage letter (mentioned above).
5. Erosion control requirements (standard comment):
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.
Requirements noted
6. Fees (standard comment):
The 2017 city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $8,217/acre for new impervious area
over 350 square feet and there is a $1,045/acre of site 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 our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416‐4252 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.
Requirements noted
Department: Historical Preservation
Contact: Cassandra Bumgarner, 970‐416‐2990, cbumgarner@fcgov.com
1. No effect on historic resources.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Molly Roche, mroche@fcgov.com
1. If there are plans to include landscaping and trees as a part of this improvement, please provide
a landscape plan that meets the Land Use Code and 3.2.1 requirements. This should include, but
is not limited to, including the City of Fort Collins General Landscape Notes, Tree Protection
Notes, and Street Tree Permit Note, providing a detailed Plant List – species, quantity, size,
method of transplant, and species percentage, and including current and proposed utility lines
as well as proper tree separation requirements. Please contact Molly Roche
(mroche@fcgov.com) if you have any questions.
There are no existing trees or shrubs on site to protect, and there is also no requirement for
street trees (as the site is not adjacent to a public street). Additional requirements noted for
landscape plan and plant list.
Department: Fire Authority
Contact: Andrew Rosen, arosen@fcgov.com
3‐12‐2018 CONCEPTUAL REVIEW MEETING UPDATE
After further review the following points should be noted:
>The Fire Lane from the entrance at Shields Street is required to be 20ft wide through the entire
Gulley Greenhouse facility to its west edge and shall comply with the Fire lane Specifications in
point 2 below. Full signage will be required to maintain compliance.
The access road to the site shall be constructed with a minimum width of 16’, increasing to 20’
width at all residential structures for approximately 200’ (to allow for space to work and park
equipment). The access road shall end in a turnaround with a minimum radii of 25’ inside and 50’
outside. Turning radii to be detailed on submitted plans. The access road will not be required to
be paved, but will be shown to be constructed of material and a cross‐section capable of
supporting 40tons. Access road must maintain an all‐weather surface. Signage according to code
will be erected at intervals along the road to maintain compliance. PLEASE SEE UTILITY PLANS
FOR FIRE LANE LAYOUT AND REQUIRED FIRE LANE SIGNAGE.
>The Fire Lane from the Facility to the proposed residence may be reduced in width and road
base material allowed after a final design plan is submitted for the automated residential
sprinkler and cistern system.
The main residential house as well as the future guest house will both be designed with a
residential sprinkler system; system design will need to be approved by PFA. The sprinkler design
plan will be submitted for PFA approval at Building Permit phase.
>A Fire Lane maintenance plan will be required including upkeep and snowplowing
A maintenance plan for the Fire Lane will be required to ensure that it is usable and there is a
plan for snow removal and general upkeep. Fire lane signs will be required so it remains
unobstructed. Any gates across the Fire Lane will require approved Knox switches or Opticom
activation. PLEASE SEE FIRE LANE MAINTENANCE PLAN.
>An addressing plan for all the residences serviced by the Fire Lane should be submitted for
approval.
Wayfinding address/monument signs will be required to guide emergency crews to the residence
location and shall be designed according to IFC 505.1. PLEASE SEE ADDRESSING PLAN.
1. ACCESS
Fire access is required to within 150ft of all portions of the outside perimeter of all buildings or
residences. This proposed residence, the barn and the future guest house are out of compliance
for this requirement and are located approximately 3,000ft from Shields St. This out of
compliance condition could be mitigated by a dedicated Fire Lane from Shields St.
Code language follows:
> 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 authorized to
increase the dimension if the building is equipped throughout with an approved, automatic fire‐
sprinkler system.
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 or by separate document as an Emergency Access Easement.
The east‐west fire lane west of Gulley’s Greenhouse will be within existing right‐of‐way limits.
Refer to Shear Utility Plans for typical street sections. Our preference would be to dedicate the
emergency access easement on the property after driveway improvements and prior to certificate
of occupancy.
> 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 roads shall not exceed 660' in length without providing for a second point of access.
> 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 red curb and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. Sign locations
or red curbing should be labeled and detailed on final plans. Refer to LUCASS detail
#1418 & #1419 for sign type, placement, and spacing. Appropriate directional arrows required
on all signs.
> In remote rural applications, fire lane standards may be modified with the approval of the fire
marshal; examples would be a reduction in road width or road surface.
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.
3. WATER SUPPLY
A hydrant is required within 400ft of all residences. This proposed residence is located over
3,000ft from the nearest hydrant at South Shields and Midway Dr. Code language follows:
> IFC 507.5 and PFA Policy: 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.
4. AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
It is possible that part or all of the out of compliance conditions for access and hydrant location
could be mitigated by the installation of an approved automated sprinkler system. This plan
would require approval of the Fire Marshal.
5. ADDRESSING/WAYFINDING
To assist prompt emergency response, all residences are required to be clearly identified with
their address number. This proposed residence is 3000ft from the Shields Street entrance so will
require an approved means of wayfinding signs at the entrance at Shields St and along the Fire
Lane. The other existing residences and structures long this route could be incorporated into
this wayfinding plan. Code language follows:
> 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 eight‐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.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970‐416‐4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
1. Please note this parcel is very close to the City‐regulated 100‐yr Fossil Creek floodway (floodway
is adjacent to parcel on south side).
The single family home is planned to be built on the higher northwest corner of the parcel (the
farthest distance from the floodway) so historic drainage patterns will not be disturbed.
2. An Ecological Characterization Study is required by Section 3.4.1 (D)(1) as the site is within 500
feet of multiple known natural habitats and features as defined by City Land Use Code. These
features include: wetlands, Smith Creek (a tributary of Fossil Creek), native grasslands, Cathy
Fromme Prairie Natural Area (directly adjacent to north and west sides of parcel) and Hazaleus
Natural Area (across S Shields St to the east). The project will need to be designed in a way that
is sensitive to these natural features. The buffer zone standards range from 50 to 300 feet for
these features, as identified in Section 3.4.1(E) of the Land Use Code. At a minimum, currently
the proposed site design would require a move of the proposed barn and house further east,
away from the western parcel boundary and border with Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area.
The Ecological Characterization Study was submitted to the City on Friday, 6/29/18. Locations of
all structures will be a minimum of 100’ from all property lines, in accordance with the Land Use
Code, to ensure sensitivity to natural areas of the neighboring parcels.
3. City staff (Kai Kleer, Project Planner, and Stephanie Blochowiak, Environmental Planner)
completed a site visit at 10:30am on Wednesday 3/7/2018. Based on site conditions and context
it was determined a memo‐style (2‐4) page ECS would be sufficient and appropriate for this site
and smaller potential development project. The ECS is due a minimum of 10 days prior to formal
development project submittal.
A professional third party ecological consultant or firm will need to be hired to complete the
memo‐style ECS. Please contact CDNS Environmental Planning staff if you would like to discuss
the scope and requirements of the ECS further. A list of consultants having submitted ECS
documents to the City in the past can be provided. Note that the Ecological Characterization
Study is due a minimum of 10 days prior to a Project Development Plan submittal. The ECS
informs design of a ¿natural habitat buffer zone.
The Ecological Characterization Study was submitted to the City on Friday, 6/29/18.
4. The project site is adjacent (on two sides) to the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area, a
significant area preserving wildlife habitat and natural features. Sections 3.4.1(E)(1)(b) and (i)
refer to fencing and compatibility with adjacent natural areas and/or features and habitat.
As such, the fence design and buffering between the house and the natural area will be
important for this proposed development project.
Requirements noted; if fencing is added or amended to enclose livestock pasture, all new
boundary fencing will be wildlife friendly, 3‐4 strand smooth wire fences. If decorative fencing is
erected near the adjacent Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area, the fence design will complement
the character of existing fencing found in and around the Natural Area.
Section 3.4.1(L) Compatibility with Public Natural Areas or Conserved Land. If the project
contains or abuts a publicly owned natural area or conserved land, the development plan shall
be designed so that it will be compatible with the management of such natural area or
conserved land. In order to achieve this, the development plan shall include measures such as
barriers or landscaping measures to minimize wildlife conflicts, setbacks or open space tracts to
provide a transition between the development and the publicly owned natural area or
conserved land, and educational signage or printed information regarding the natural values,
management needs and potential conflicts associated with living in close proximity to such
natural area or conserved land. Note that one consideration included when regarding
compatibility with Public Natural Areas are noise issues and their relationship to preserving the
quality of habitat for these areas.
The proposed landscape plan will introduce some trees and shrubs, none of which currently exist
on site. Several dense stands of trees will be planted to provide natural separation and screening
for the residence, and will provide increased habitat for birds and other prairie dwelling species.
A minimum 100 foot buffer is necessary from parcel boundaries of Cathy Fromme Prairie
Natural Area, while a 300 foot buffer would be most ideal.
The site design will show a 100’ buffer from all structures to property lines. Using a 300’ buffer
puts the project too close to the natural drainage topography on the site and would be highly
disruptive during construction.
Please contact Mark Sears, Natural Areas Manager, directly regarding Natural Area setbacks,
fence requirements, and any easements that might be associated with the potential
development project. Mark Sears, 970‐416‐2096, msears@fcgov.com
We spoke with Mark Sears via phone, and he also mentioned to maintain ‘wildlife friendly’
fencing, 3‐4 strand smooth wire. He recommended to have a more ‘secure’ fenced in area
immediately adjacent to the house to minimize contact between wildlife and household pets. He
suggested that the access road be built in roughly the same place as the existing dirt road
running through the site to minimize disturbance to the landscape.
5. Due to adjacency to Cathy Fromme Natural Area, note Land Use Code 3.4.1(I) addressing
proposed project "Design and Aesthetics." Projects in the vicinity of large natural habitats
and/or natural habitat corridors shall be designed to complement the visual context of the
natural habitat. Techniques such as architectural design, site design, the use of native
landscaping and choice of colors and building materials shall be utilized in such manner that
scenic views across or through the site are protected, and manmade facilities are screened from
off‐site observers and blend with the natural visual character of the area. These requirements
shall apply to all elements of a project, including any aboveground utility installations. Projects
shall be designed to minimize the degradation of the visual character of affected natural
features within the site and to minimize the obstruction of scenic views to and from the natural
features within the site.
The architectural character selected for the single family residence is a modest, one story ranch‐
style house with earth berm walls on two of the four sides. The berm walls will be to the
northwest and northeast sides of the house to protect the residence from the harsh winter winds
coming from that direction, while windows to the southwest will allow passive solar heating
which will reduce the need for conventional heating. The berm walls will also allow the residence
to fit seamlessly into the natural prairie environment found on the site. When viewed from the
adjacent Cathy Fromme prairie, the majority of what someone will see will be the earth berm
walls and landscape plantings / tree screening. The landscape will be designed to enhance the
natural features of the prairie, while camouflaging the residence so that neighbors will not lose
their views of the foothills.
The City acknowledges that a portion of the prominent views includes views to and from the
currently active Larimer County Landfill site off of Taft Hill Road.
The project will site the house strategically, and will use screening with trees and shrubs to block
views of the active Larimer County Landfill.
6. Note that within any Natural Habitat Buffer Zones that may be designated on this site, the City
has the ability to determine if the existing landscaping within the zone is incompatible with the
purposes and intent of the buffer zone [Section 3.4.1(E)(1)(g)]. Please ensure the ECS discusses
existing vegetation on‐site and identifies potential restoration options. If existing vegetation is
determined to be insufficient, then restoration and mitigation measures may be required.
Please see Ecological Characterization Study submitted to the City on Friday, 6/29/18. Mitigation
and species recommendations in the ECS will be noted and followed.
7. With respect to lighting, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, Section 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 buildings, parking areas, outdoor facilities or other site amenities shall
not spill over into any natural features or natural habitat buffer areas.
Especially for LED light fixtures, cooler color temperatures are harsher at night and cause more
disruption to circadian (biological) rhythms for both humans and wildlife. Warmer color
temperature (warm white, 3000K or less) for any LED light fixtures is preferred. Please also
consider fixtures with motion‐sensing or 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)]. Thank you in advance for supporting City of Fort
Collins Night Sky Objectives.
Requirements noted, lights will be selected and located to best support the Night Sky Objectives.
8. 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 (ex: pollinators,
butterflies, songbirds) 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. Also see the City of Fort Collins
Plant List : https://www.fcgov.com/forestry/plant_list.pdf.
Requirements noted, native plants will be used in the landscape. Since it is a harsh site the native
varieties will be the best survivors!
9. A landscape and tree protection plan is required 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 Ralph Zentz, Interim City Forester (970‐221‐6302 or rzentz@fcgov.com) to
determine the status of the existing trees and any mitigation requirements that could result
from the proposed development.
There are no existing trees on site.
Incorporation of evergreen trees on west side of parcel would be a strategic landscape plan
serving multiple facets of project design including visual screening, wind‐break function and
noise buffering.
The project will incorporate a screen of evergreen trees on the northwest side of the project as
recommended to take advantage of screening opportunities and wind‐break.
10. 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 interest may be:
1) ClimateWise program: http://fcgov.com/climatewise, contact Heidi Wagner at 970‐416‐2230
or climatewise@fcgov.com
2) Green Building Program: http://fcgov.com/greenbuilding contact Tony Raeker at 970‐416‐
4238 or traeker@fcgov.com
3) Solar Energy (residential and commercial): www.fcgov.com/solar, contact Rhonda Gatzke at
970‐416‐2312 or rgatzke@fcgov.com
4) Integrated Design Assistance Program: http://fcgov.com/idap, contact Gary Schroeder at 970‐
224‐6003 or gschroeder@fcgov.com
5) Nature in the City Program: http://fcgov.com/natureinthecity, contact Justin Scharton at 970‐
221‐6213 or jscharton@fcgov.com
6) Bike Share Program: http://fcgov.com/bikeshare, contact Stacy Sebeczek at Bike Fort Collins
at stacy@bikefortcollins.org or 970‐481‐5577
7) Urban Agriculture: http://fcgov.com/urbanagriculture, contact Spencer Branson at 970‐224‐
6086 or sbranson@fcgov.com. In addition, the Northern Colorado Food Cluster (NCFC) is
sponsored and supported by the City of Fort Collins. Kevin Cody, Executive Director of the NCFC
can be reached at 970‐829‐1030 or 970‐351‐4618.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Katie Andrews, 970‐221‐6501, kandrews@fcgov.com
1. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Transportation Expansion Fees are due at the time of
building permit. Please contact Kyle Lambrecht at 221‐6566 if you have any questions.
Requirements noted
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
Requirements noted
3. This project is responsible for dedicating any easements that are necessary or required by the
City for this project. Information on the dedication process can be found at:
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php
Requirements noted
4. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement may be recorded once the project is
finalized.
Requirements noted
5. 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.
Requirements noted
6. Please coordinate with Engineering department regarding any construction permits that may be
required for this project.
Requirements noted
7. 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.
Requirements noted; all construction staging and parking needs will be satisfied on site.
Department: Electric Engineering
Contact: Clint Reetz, 970‐221‐6326, creetz@fcgov.com
1. A Single Phase transformer is at the dead end pole 1000' east of the property line for the
proposed development. Another transformer will be needed at the property within 200' of the
dwelling and garage buildings to be powered.
Currently the Electrical service to the dead end pole is provided by Poudre Valley REA. We have
contacted Clint about several options. One would be to secure an ‘Invasion Agreement’ from the
City of Fort Collins so that Poudre Valley REA can serve the site. The other would be for the City
to make improvements to the entire chain of service (from South Shields in through the Gulley
Greenhouse site) so that the project could be served by City of Fort Collins power. As of 6/28/18,
Clint was in the process of putting together a project estimate for approval from his manager,
hoping to hear results in two weeks.
2. Any relocation or modification to existing electric facilities will be at the expense of the
owner/developer. If Light & Power, existing electric facilities are to remain within the limits of
the project they must be located within a utility easement.
Requirements noted, a utility easement will be obtained to the site.
3. A commercial service information form (C‐1 form) and a one line diagram will need to be
submitted to Light & Power Engineering for all proposed buildings greater than 200amps. A link
to the C‐1 form is below:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders‐and‐developers/development‐forms‐guidelin
es‐regulations
Commercial power will not be necessary for this project.
4. Transformer locations need to be within 10’ of an asphalt surface accessible by a line truck.
A minimum clearance of 8’ must be maintained in front of the transformer doors and a
minimum of 3¿ on the sides Transformer and meter locations will need to be coordinated with
Light & Power Engineering. Certain building materials and or building design may require more
clearance. Please adhere to all clearance requirements in the Electric Service Standards at the
following link.
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders‐and‐developers/development‐forms‐guidelin
es‐regulations
Requirements noted
5. Electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges, and any system modification charges necessary will
apply to this development. Please contact Light & Power Engineering if you have any questions
at 970‐221‐6700. Please reference our Electric Service Standards, development charges and fee
estimator at the following link:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders‐and‐developers
Requirements noted
Planning Services
Contact: Kai Kleer, 970‐416‐4284, kkleer@fcgov.com
1. The tract of land is unplatted. As part of the submittal you will be required to survey the land
and submit a certified plat.
Requirements noted, we have obtained a land survey and certified plat.
2. There was mention of livestock and fencing as part of this development. Please take note of our
standards under 3.8.11(B)(1). The code requirement speaks to the electrically charged fences in
relation to voltage and amperage maximums.
Requirements noted, we will most likely stay away from electric fencing but will keep
requirements in mind.
3. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 1 review and public hearing, the
decision maker for Type 1 hearings is an Administrative Hearing Officer. The applicant for this
development request is not required to hold a neighborhood meeting for a Type 1 hearing, but
if you would like to have one to notify your neighbors of the proposal, please let me know and I
can help you in setting a date, time and location for a meeting. Neighborhood Meetings are a
great way to get public feedback and avoid potential hiccups that may occur later in the review
process.
No Neighborhood Meeting necessary, we have very few neighbors and know most of them!
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at:
http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php.
8. 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.
9. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with Community
Development and Neighborhood Services at (970)221‐6750.