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281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6689
970.224.6134 ‑ fax
fcgov.com
December 14, 2018
James Ohlson
Fort Collins, CO
Re: Dutch Bros Drive‑Thru
Description of project: This is a request to build a new Dutch Bros drive‑thru coffee shop on
a portion of the property located north of Jiffy Lube (same parcel) at 121 Kensington Dr
(parcel #9735443001). The new coffee shop will front S College Ave to the east and
Kensington Dr to the north. Access is taken from the alley off Kensington Dr. Twelve
parking spaces will be provided. The proposed project is located in the General
Commercial (CG) zone district and is subject to Planning and Zoning Board (Type 2) 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, please direct your
questions through your Development Review Coordinator, Brandy Bethurem Harras, at 970.416.2744
or bbethuremharras@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Planning Services
Contact: Pete Wray, 970‑221‑6754, pwray@fcgov.com
1. BY HEARING: LUC Section 3.5.3 (E) (1) ‑ Site Specific Design. The building architecture
should reflect the uniqueness of community, utilizing local building materials, colors and
other design features to support high quality design. Standardized prototype design
should be modified to comply with these standards.
RESPONSE: The building materials reflect local quality by using brick, and wood and block panels.
2. BY HEARING: Be sure that the east elevation facing S. College Avenue is as
architecturally detailed and as articulated as the elevation facing Kensington. For these
very small drive‑through buildings, we have had problems with the misplacement of utility
meters, outdoor condensing units, trash and recycling containers, containers for waste
coffee and filters, rooftop mechanical and other various appurtenances that are not fully screened.
All of these things must be on the south side of the building, or rooftop.
RESPONSE: The mechanical equipment is mounted on the roof. There is one RTU unit and a condenser located
there. On the north elevation, there is a gas meter and electrical meter and gear. They can’t be located on the
south side of the building due to the layout of the floor plan and the location of the drive-thru window. The
meters and equipment will be painted to match the building.
3. BY HEARING: Site/Landscape Plans. Plan needs to show appropriate screening of
headlights from east‑facing vehicles in the stack lane to avoid shining out onto S. College
Avenue. This will require a potential combination of low screen wall and landscape
planting for year‑round effectiveness.
RESPONSE: We have provided screening with Isanti Dogwood shrubs, which get 4’ wide and 4’ tall.
4. BY HEARING: A site coordination meeting is recommended with Forestry to determine
location of sidewalk improvements along S. College frontage (10' walk) and Kensington
Drive (4.5' walk). Any new sidewalk improvements should work around existing mature
trees to protect trees and root systems. This may involve realignment of sidewalks in
these areas. See Engineering comments on this.
RESPONSE: An on-site meeting was conducted and site design has been based on the outcome of that
meeting.
5. BY HEARING: The proposed sidewalk along north side of drive thru isle may be a good
alternative to sidewalk location along Kensington to avoid existing trees, see redline. Add
sidewalks connecting building to directly connect to street sidewalks on Kensington and College.
RESPONSE: As discussed during our site meeting, the walk will be widened from 4’ to 7’ in locations where it
was feasible and where the walk would not be too close to the existing trees.
6. BY HEARING: Need to show how location of building and signage setbacks relate to
required ROW dedication and easements along Kensington and College. The minimum
setback for an arterial street is 15 feet and 9 feet for non‑arterial.
RESPONSE: The building is set back from the future College Avenue right-of-way 18’ and the Kensington right-
of-way 9’.
7. BY HEARING: Drive‑thru restaurants are subject to a Type II Review and a neighborhood
meeting is required. Please coordinate with staff to set date for this meeting prior to
submittal of PDP.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. We will need to re-schedule the meeting.
8. 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. We will need to re-schedule the meeting.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at:
http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
13. 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.
14. 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.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Morgan Uhlman, 970‑416‑4344, muhlman@fcgov.com
1. Site Specific: This project will need to dedicate an additional 6' of right‑of‑way along the Kensington
Drive frontage and a 9' utility easement to meet the cross‑section for an industrial local
street (Figure 7‑7F). The following link will take you to the detail for this cross‑section
(https://www.larimer.org/sites/default/files/fig_701_713_fc_2016.pdf).
RESPONSE: The plat dedicates 6’ of right of way. To save the trees, we request that the walk remain attached
and be rebuilt to ADA standards.
2. Site Specific: After a field visit to this site it was determined that the sidewalk along Kensington Drive
does not meet ADA requirements. The ultimate cross‑section for Kensington identifies a
6.5' parkway and a 4.5' sidewalk. There may be conflicts with existing grades and trees
that can make it difficult to detach the sidewalk to its ultimate condition the entire length
of Kensington. The final layout of the sidewalk will need to be a collaboration between
the applicant and the City.
RESPONSE: See proposed attached walk layout on the plans.
3. Site Specific: The Midtown in Motion plan calls for a 10'‑12' detached sidewalk along College Ave,
this project will need to replace the existing sidewalk along College with a 10' sidewalk.
RESPONSE: The existing 8’ walk is shown to be widened to 10’ on the plans.
4. 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.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: Acknowledged.
8. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer
County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at:
https://www.larimer.org/engineering/standards‑and‑guides/urban‑area‑street‑standards
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
9. This project is responsible for dedicating any right‑of‑way and easements that are
necessary or required by the City for this project. This shall include 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). No easements could
be found on this property in the country recorders files. The following easements will
need to be dedicated on the plat or separate document. Information on the dedication
process can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php
RESPONSE: Easements are dedicated per LCUASS – the site is being platted as a blanket utility and drainage
easement in excess of the requirements.
10. Utility plans will be required and if needed a Development Agreement will be recorded
once the project is finalized.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
11. For final plat submittal requirements, please follow this link:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/pdf/electronic_final_plat_submittal_req.pdf? 1526073805
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
12. This site is adjacent to CDOT roadway and all access to the site is governed by an
access control plan. The access control plan will need to be followed and implemented
with any project. Plans will be routed to CDOT for review and approval and the applicant
may need to obtain access permits from CDOT. The existing head in parking is also
subject to CDOT review. It is possible CDOT may require this to be removed.
RESPONSE: The parking near the CDOT ROW is not changing. The only work in the ROW is the widening of
the sidewalk.
13. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
14. LCUASS parking setbacks (Figure 19‑6) apply and will need to be followed depending on parking design.
RESPONSE: All parking is off of the private drive to the west.
15. 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: No ROW encroachments are proposed.
16. The development/ site cannot use the right‑of‑way for any rain gardens to treat the 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: No LID is proposed in the ROW.
17. Doors are not allowed to open out into the right‑of‑way.
RESPONSE: No doors are adjacent to the ROW.
18. 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: Bike parking is not proposed in the ROW.
19. In regard 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.
RESPONSE: Staging will not be needed in the ROW.
Department: Traffic Operations
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970‑221‑6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
1. The anticipated change in traffic volume is expected to meet the threshold of requiring a
Traffic Impact Study. As detailed in Chapter 4 of the Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards (LCUASS), The level of study will be based upon the expected amount of
additional traffic. Please have your traffic engineer contact me to scope the study.
RESPONSE: A TIS is provided with the PDp submittal.
2. The adopted Midtown plan shows a 10 ft sidewalk / path along College Avenue.
Properties that are redeveloping all along College are being asked to build the path.
RESPONSE: A 10’ walk is proposed.
3. The closure of the driveway on Kensington close to College is very helpful. Thank you.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
4. The standards would require a detached walk along Kensington. Work with the
engineering department and transportation planning on the most appropriate way to
accomplish the intent of that. Perhaps the new sidewalk shown along the drive thru lane
could be meandered and tied in at each end to serve as an alternate detached option to
the existing attached sidewalk.
RESPONSE: To save the trees, we propose leaving the 4’ attached walk (with the cross slopes fixed) and having
two widened passing areas between trees.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Molly Roche, 224‑616‑1992, mroche@fcgov.com
1. 12/5/18: BY FIRST ROUND PDP:
Please contact City Forestry to obtain tree inventory and mitigation information. Existing
significant trees should be retained to the extent reasonably feasible. This meeting should occur prior to first
round PDP regardless if trees will be impacted by construction or not.
RESPONSE: As discussed during our site meeting, the walk will be widened from 4’ to 7’ in locations where it
was feasible and where the walk would not be too close to the existing trees
2. 12/5/18: BY FIRST ROUND PDP:
Will any landscaping be added to this site? If so, 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.
RESPONSE: Landscape Plan included.
Required tree sizes and method of transplant:
Canopy Shade Tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped
Evergreen tree: 6.0’ height balled and burlapped
Ornamental tree: 1.5” caliper balled and burlapped
If any mitigation is required, trees must be upsized to the following dimensions:
Canopy Shade Trees: 3.0" caliper balled and burlap or equivalent.
Evergreen Trees: 8' height balled and burlap or equivalent.
Ornamental Trees: 2.5" caliper balled and burlap or equivalent.
RESPONSE: There is a tree inventory and mitigation sheet included in the submittal.
3. 12/5/18: BY FIRST ROUND PDP:
If applicable to this site, please include locations of any water or sewer lines on the
landscape plan. Please adjust street tree locations to provide for proper tree/utility separation.
10’ between trees and public water, sanitary, and storm sewer main lines
6’ between trees and public water, sanitary, and storm sewer service lines
4’ between trees and gas lines
RESPONSE: Both existing and proposed water, sewer and storm lines are shown on the Landscape Plan.
Tress meet the separation requirements. Due to an exiting storm pipe, no new trees can be located along the
College Avenue frontage.
Department: Water‑Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Heather McDowell, 970‑224‑6065, hmcdowell@fcgov.com
1. Existing Water Infrastructure (site specific comment):
There is an existing 6‑inch water main located in the site and along the drive aisle west
of the site. There is an existing ¾‑inch domestic service and a 6‑inch fire service to the
Jiffy Lube building and a 1‑inch domestic service to the car wash building. The
proposed site plan will need to account for the existing waterline and will need to
dedicate a 20’ wide utility easement for the existing waterline if it doesn’t already exist.
RESPONSE: Blanket easement is provided in excess of 20’ for this watermain.
2. Existing Sewer Infrastructure (site specific comment):
There is an existing 8‑inch sanitary sewer main in Kensington and in the drive aisle west of the site.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
3. Service separation (standard comment):
Separate water and sewer services will be required to service the new use at the site. In
addition, if the existing services to the Jiffy Lube building are to be maintained in their
current location, and if the Dutch Bros is going to be on a separate platted lot, an
easement for these utility services will need to be put in place for Jiffy Lube utility
services across a separate lot.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
4. Service abandonment (standard comment):
All existing water and sewer services that are not planned to be re‑used with this project
will be required to be abandoned at the main.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
5. Service sizing (standard comment):
The water service and meter for this project site will need to be sized based on the
AWWA M22 manual design procedure. A sizing justification letter that includes demand
calculations for maximum flows and estimated continuous flows will need to be provided
as a part of the final submittal package for this project.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
6. Water conservation (standard comment):
The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on
these requirements can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
7. Fees (standard comment):
Development fees and water rights will be due at building permit. 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‑development‑fees or contact
our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416‑4252 for questions on fees.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970‑218‑2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
1. INFORMATION ONLY:
The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq. ft. and therefore Erosion and
Sediment Control Materials need to be submitted. The erosion control
requirements can be located in the Stormwater Design Criteria under the
Amendments of Volume 3 Chapter 7 Section 1.3.3. a copy of the erosion
control requirements can be found at www.fcgov.com/eroison
RESPONSE: This will be addressed at Final.
2. FOR FINAL: Please submit an Erosion Control Plans to meet City Criteria.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
4. Development Agreement: Please submit an Erosion Control Escrow / Security Calculation based upon
the accepted Erosion Control Plans to meet City Criteria.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
5. Master plan and criteria compliance (site specific comment):
The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Mail Creek
Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual. This site is a
part of the Gateway at Harmony Road PUD Filing 1 and will also need to meet the
existing release rate requirement of 0.50 cfs/acre stated in that approved drainage
report, but the detention basin sizing will need to be based on current rainfall standards.
RESPONSE: Detention meeting the standard is proposed within the voids of the pavers.
6. Documentation requirements (site specific comment):
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: Acknowledged.
7. Stormwater outfall (site specific comment):
The stormwater outfall options for this site is the inlet located at the east end of the site.
RESPONSE: The existing outfall pipe will continue to be used.
8. Imperviousness documentation (standard comment):
It is important to document the existing impervious area since drainage requirements
and fees are based on new impervious area. An exhibit showing the existing and
proposed impervious areas with a table summarizing the areas is required prior to the
time fees are calculated for each building permit.
RESPONSE: See drainage report.
9. Standard water quality requirements (standard comment):
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‑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.
10. LID requirements (standard comment):
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. These require a higher degree of water quality treatment with one of the two following options:
1. 50% of the newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID
techniques and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious.
RESPONSE: This is the approach in the drainage report.
2. 75% of all newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID techniques.
RESPONSE: The plan is to use pavers.
11. Inspection and maintenance (standard comment):
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‑development
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
12. Fees (standard comment):
Stormwater Development Fees include two components: Plant Investment Fees (PIFs)
and Review Fees.
1. PIFs (2017) are $8,217/acre of new impervious area over 350 square feet ($8,217 x
% imperviousness x site acreage)
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
2. Review Fees are $1,045/acre of new impervious area and based on the impervious
area rate factor (i.e. $1,045 x rate factor (based on % imperviousness) x site acreage)
Fees are to be paid at the time of the issuance of the first building permit. There are no
fees charged for existing impervious areas. Stormwater Development Fees for parking
lots or other projects that do not require a building permit are due prior to project
approval. The fees are calculated the same as for project sites with buildings. More
information on stormwater fees can be found at:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders‑and‑developers/plant‑investment‑development‑fees or contact
our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416‑4252 for questions on fees.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970‑416‑4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
1. 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.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
2. If trees may be impacted then a review of trees shall be conducted with Ralph Zentz,
Senior Urban Forester (970‑221‑6302 or rzentz@fcgov.com) to determine the status of
existing trees and any mitigation requirements that could result from the proposed
development. LUC Section 3.2.1(C) requires 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 one having DBH
(Diameter at Breast Height) of six inches or more.
RESPONSE: An on-site meeting was held and the existing trees were inventoried.
3. If tree removal is necessary, please include the following note on the tree mitigation plan
and landscape plan, as appropriate:
"NO TREES SHALL BE REMOVED DURING THE SONGBIRD NESTING SEASON
(FEBRUARY 1 TO JULY 31) WITHOUT FIRST HAVING A PROFESSIONAL
ECOLOGIST OR WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST COMPLETE A NESTING SURVEY TO
IDENTIFY ANY ACTIVE NESTS EXISTING ON THE PROJECT SITE. THE SURVEY
SHALL BE SENT TO THE CITY ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER. IF ACTIVE NESTS
ARE FOUND, THE CITY WILL COORDINATE WITH RELEVANT STATE AND
FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES TO DETERMINE WHETHER ADDITIONAL
RESTRICTIONS ON TREE REMOVAL AND CONSTRUCTION APPLY."
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
4. Please submit a site photometric plan and luminaire schedule. In regard to outdoor
lighting, especially 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. For further
information regarding health effects please see:
http://darksky.org/ama‑report‑affirms‑human‑health‑impacts‑from‑leds/
RESPONSE: A photometric plan is included.
5. Our city has an established identity as a forward‑thinking community that cares about the
quality of life it offers its residents 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:
1) ClimateWise Program: http://fcgov.com/climatewise, contact climatewise@fcgov.com or Kelsey Doan at
KDoan@fcgov.com, 970‑416‑2410
2) Zero Waste Plan and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Assistance Program
(WRAP): http://fcgov.com/recycling/wrap.php, contact Jonathon Nagel at 970‑416‑2701 or jnagel@fcgov.com
3) Utilities Building Energy Scoring:
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/building‑energy‑scoring, contact Kirk Longstein
at 970‑416‑4325 or klongstein@fcgov.com
4) Solar Rebate Program: www.fcgov.com/solar, contact Rhonda Gatzke at
970‑416‑2312 or rgatzke@fcgov.com
5) Integrated Design Assistance Program: http://fcgov.com/idap, contact Gary
Schroeder at 970‑224‑6003 or gschroeder@fcgov.com
6) Nature in the City Program: http://fcgov.com/natureinthecity, contact Justin Scharton at
970‑221‑6213 or jscharton@fcgov.com
7) Bike Share Program: http://fcgov.com/bikeshare, contact Stacy Sebeczek at Bike
Fort Collins at stacy@bikefortcollins.org or 970‑481‑5577
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Fire Authority
Contact: Andrew Rosen, 970‑416‑2599, arosen@poudre‑fire.org
1. 2018 IFC CODE ADOPTION : Poudre Fire Authority and the City of Fort Collins
(Town of Timnath, Larimer County) are in the process of adopting the 2018 International
Fire Code. Code adoption is anticipated in early 2019. Building plan reviews shall be subject
to the adopted version of the fire code in place at the time of plan review submittal and permit application.
ACCESS: Access is required to within 150ft of all portions of the exterior perimeter of this building.
This can be achieved by measuring from Kensington Dr because it is classified as a collector street. No further
action required on this.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
2. HYDRANT: A hydrant producing 1500gpm at 20psi residual pressure is required within 300ft of this
building. The hydrant at the facility entrance is appropriately located. However, it is the
Applicant's responsibility to verify the output of this hydrant with the appropriate water department.
RESPONSE: We will need the water department to confirm the hydrant capacity on Kensington.
3. ADDRESSING/WAYFINDING
>The address shall be clearly visible from Kensington Dr in no less than 8" tall numerals
on a contrasting background.
>To assist with prompt emergency response a separate address for this new building
would be preferable. Should this not be possible, then a separate Unit identifier such as
A or B should be used
> Both the existing Jiffy Lube and the proposed Dutch Bros shall have the full address,
including street name, clearly visible on the elevations facing College Avenue. Code
language follows for reference:
>IFC 505.1.8: Buildings that are addressed on one street, but are accessible from other
streets, shall have the address numbers AND STREET NAME on each side that is
accessible from another street.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
4. REPLAT 12‑13‑2018 Update
The project team discussed dividing this into two Lots so Jiffy Lube and Dutch Bros
would be located on separate Lots. Should this occur then appropriate access shall be
provided to each Lot.
RESPONSE: Blanket easement is provided so that there is legal emergency access from Kensington to Jiffy
Lube.
Department: Electric Engineering
Contact: Austin Kreager, 970‑224‑6152, akreager@fcgov.com
1. INFORMATION: The property is currently being served with a 75kVA 120/208v transformer.
This can only provide you with three phase power. If this installation requires single phase power,
significant system modification may be required.
RESPONSE: The project will need single-phase power and will install a new transformer on Lot 1, location to be
determined.
2. INFORMATION: The existing transformer and primary line on Jiffy Lube's property must be
located within a utility easement if you plan to connect to this shared facility.
RESPONSE: No, this transformer is three-phase power.
3. FOR FINAL: Please provide a one-line diagram and a C‑1 form to Light and Power Engineering. The
C‑1 form can be found at:
http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils‑procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C‑1Form.pdf
RESPONSE: Noted.
4. INFORMATION: Development charges, electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges and any system
modification charges necessary will apply to this development.
RESPONSE: Noted.
5. INFORMATION: You may contact FCU Light & Power, project engineering if you have questions. (970)
221‑6700. You may reference Light & Power’s Electric Service Standards at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStandards_FINAL_18November2016_Am
endment.pdf
You may reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our fee
estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders‑and‑developers.
RESPONSE: Noted.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970‑221‑6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
1. 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. Please contact our office for up to date Benchmark Statement format and City
Vertical Control Network information.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
2. If submitting a replat for this property/project, addresses are not acceptable in the
Subdivision Plat title/name. Numbers in numeral form may not begin the title/name.
Please contact our office with any questions.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Pre‑Submittal Meetings for Building Permits
Pre‑Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the
design, that new commercial or multi‑family projects are on track to complying with all of the
adopted City codes and Standards listed below. The proposed project should be in the early
to mid‑design stage for this meeting to be effective and is typically scheduled after the
Current Planning conceptual review meeting.
Applicants of new commercial or multi‑family projects should call 970‑416‑2748 or email
scarter@fcgov.com to schedule a pre‑submittal meeting. Applicants should be prepared to
present site plans, floor plans, and elevations and be able to discuss code issues of
occupancy, square footage, and type of construction being proposed.
Construction shall comply with the following adopted codes as amended:
2015 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments
2015 International Residential Code (IRC) with local amendments
2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with local amendments
2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with local amendments
2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with local amendments
2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado
2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
Current codes and amendments are effective as of July 17, 2017. Copies of the code
amendments can be obtained at www.fcgov.com/building/codes.php or at the Building Services office.
Accessibility: State Law CRS 9‑5 & ICC/ANSI A117.1‑2009.
Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF.
Frost Depth: 30 inches.
Wind Load: 129vult or 100mph 3 Second Gust Exposure B.
Seismic Design: Category B.
Climate Zone: Zone 5.
Energy Code Use:
1. Single Family; Duplex; Townhomes: 2015 IRC Chapter 11 or 2015 IECC Residential Provisions
2. Multi‑family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2015 IECC Chapter 4 Residential Provisions.
3. Commercial and Multi‑family 4 stories and taller: 2015 IECC Chapter 4 Commercial Provisions.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
City of Fort Collins
Building Services
Plan Review
970‑416‑2748
scarter@fcgov.com