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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/developmentreview
September 28, 2018
Katy Thompson
Ripley Design Inc
419 Canyon Ave Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80521
RE: Waterfield Fourth Filing ODP, ODP180001, Round Number 2
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of the above referenced project. If you have questions about
any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through
the Development Review Coordinator, Todd Sullivan, at 970-221-6695 or tsullivan@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Ripley Design, Northern Engineering, Thrive, APS, Delich Associates, Mike Phelan
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Ted Shepard, 970-221-6343, tshepard@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/08/2018
09/28/2018: The response to the comment does not address the issue of
re-assessing the need for two canal crossings in close proximity. In discussing
this issue with Aaron Iverson, please continue to show Conifer coming in from
the west as a collector street. Do not show a Conifer alignment that crosses the
canal. Instead, show Conifer connecting to Street B. Add a note that states that
the alignment of the connection between Conifer and Street B will be
determined at the Project Development Plan level.
08/08/2018: Also, regarding Conifer, please verify with Aaron Iverson whether
or not Conifer Street will still be needed to cross the Larimer Weld Canal now
that Turnberry Road will be expected to also cross this canal a short distance to
northwest. Two canal crossings in close proximity may be redundant.
Response: The site plan has been revised to remove the Conifer canal crossing. A note has been added stating the
future extension of Conifer will be determined at PDP level.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/08/2018
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09/28/2018: Thank you for adding the pedestrian icons. Such an icon,
however, is not provided for access to the school site from the east where all the
homes are. The concrete trail that connects Street B (to the east) to the wetland
(on the west) must continue and remain concrete to serve the school site. A
crusher fines path can be located along side. After connecting to the school
site, the connection can revert back to crusher fines. Bike and pedestrian
access to the school site should not be an issue as this condition can be found
at multiple existing schools.
Response: An icon has been added to the site plan showing the future potential connection to the school site. The
applicant desires to maintain a crusher fines trail around the wetland in order to preserve the natural setting within the
wetland.
08/08/2018:Staff is concerned about overall lack of integration among the
proposed development, the future school site and the future park site. Section
2.3(H)(4) requires that the overall development plan shall provide for the location
of transportation connections to adjoining properties in such manner as to
ensure connectivity into and through the overall development plan site from
neighboring properties for vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle movement, as
required pursuant to Section 3.6.3(F) and Section 3.2.2(C)(6).
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/08/2018
09/28/2018: As noted, providing a bicycle and pedestrian path to a school site
is found in multiple locations. A quick perusal reveals that the following schools
have such an access: Werner, Kinard, Trout, Preston, Werner, Blevins, Olander,
Bauder, Johnson, Webber, Tavelli. Also, several schools are bounded by
multiple streets.
Response: Per the conversation with Brenden Willits with PSD regarding a connection to the school site, a future
connection may be desired by school, and will be provided by PSD at the time of development, which is likely 10+ years
out. PSD did not have a preference in material choice for the trail in which they will connect into.
08/08/2018:Given the high rate of elementary school students that are driven to
school by their parents, please consider two local street connections to the
school site. One should be from an extension of Street B on the north side of
the school site and one should be from Street F on the east side. Although we
typically do not show streets below the collector classification on the O.D.P., the
P.D.P. is far enough along that local street connections to the school site should
be indicated on the O.D.P. Also, please explore off-street walkways to the
school site to allow elementary-aged students to ride their bikes without being
on a street.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/08/2018
09/28/2018: Please refer to the aforementioned comment about providing a
continuous concrete surface between Street B and the future school site.
Response: See previous response.
08/08/2018: Regarding the park site, the location is unusual in that it is
separated from the neighborhood by the wetland. Access for neighborhood
residents would be improved if the path that circumnavigates the were
constructed out of concrete. I cannot tell by the graphic what the surface of this
path is. If it is intended to be a soft path, this would be unacceptable given how
the park site is separated from the neighborhood. Please be sure to upgrade
this path to concrete if not already done so. Please verify with the Parks
Planning and Development as to the best width for a path that connects a
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neighborhood to a public park. The width of this connecting path should be
eight feet.
Response: The trail around the wetland is designed as a 6’ crusher fines trail and is located right against the property
line so that future uses may connect directly into the trail.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/08/2018
09/28/2018: The path gets a bit lost in all the line work. Please use different
line weight and add a label calling out the path.
Response: The trail linework has been updated to a zig-zag line and labels have been added for clarity.
08/08/2018: Please show and label the that path that circumnavigates the
wetland.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/08/2018
08/08/2018: Please show and label the Xcel natural gas pressure regulating
station.
Response: Labels added.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 08/08/2018
09/28/2018: There is line work in the southwest corner that appears to be the
Lake Canal. Please call out the Lake Canal if this is indeed the case.
Response: Label added. Note that while the canal itself is located outside of the property boundaries, the buffer does
encroach slightly into Parcel A. This is now reflected on the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone plan included with the PDP
submittal.
08/08/2018: It¿s possible that the Lake Canal cuts across the southwest corner
of the site. If so, please show and label on the O.D.P. Also, please investigate
whether or not a natural habitat buffer zone will be required along this canal.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 08/08/2018
08/08/2018: Please specifically label and use larger font and heavier line to
depict the existing overhead electrical transmission line.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 09/28/2018
09/28/2018: Please schedule an appointment to meet with staff prior to
re-submitting revised plans.
Response: A pre-submittal meeting was held on Thursday, November 1st.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/25/2018
09/25/2018: PRIOR TO HEARING: The APF section in the TIS is now out of
date. THe TIS does not need to be re-done, but please provide a memo that
indicates the changes.
Response: A memo will be provided.
Contact: Tim Tuttle, 970-221-6820, TTUTTLE@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/07/2018
09/25/2018: PRIOR TO HEARING: The site plan shows the location and type
of accesses. Please provide information on number and spacing of accesses,
and discussion of how spacing requirements are met. Of specific interest is
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the access location of the Park to Turnberry, and it's proximity to Suniga.
08/07/2018: More information is needed regarding accesses. The ODP
should address how access spacing requirements are met and the overall ODP
plan should indicate types of allowed movements.
Response: Dimensions have been added to the ODP depicting minimum separation distances for access points along
Suniga and Turnberry.
Department: PFA
Contact: Andrew Rosen, 970-416-2599, arosen@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/21/2018
09/21/2018: PFA does not have comments specific only to the ODP. Please
refer to PDP180009 comments for further information.
Response: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/07/2018
09/21/2018: Revisions to the Plat will be required in response to PDP
comments.
Response: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/07/2018
09/21/2018: The project shall plan to meet hydrant separation distances within
the development as well as along all bordering roads associated with this
project to include Suniga Drive, Old Vine Drive, Timberline Road, Conifer
Street, Street E (Merganser), and any road bordering the western limits of the
ODP.
Response: Acknowledged.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/06/2018
08/06/2018: All comments are included and attached to the PDP submittal.
Response: Acknowledged.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/25/2018
09/25/2018: Environmental Planning is ready for project Hearing.
Response: Acknowledged.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Luke Unruh, 9704162724, lunruh@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/06/2018
08/06/2018: Electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges, and any necessary
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system modification charges will apply at owners expense. Please see the
Electric Estimating Calculator and Electric Construction Policies, Practices &
Procedures at the following link:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers
Response: Acknowledged.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/07/2018
09/26/2018: Please put ODP back in the title.
08/07/2018: Please revise the title as marked. See redlines.
Response: Title has been updated.