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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
October 2nd, 2019
Natalie Yoder
1205 Columbine Ct
Fort Collins, CO 80521
RE: Stodgy Brewing, PDP190012, Round Number 1- COMMENT RESPONSE
Please find responses to each comment in red text below.
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, please direct your
questions through the Development Review Coordinator, Tenae Beane, at 970-224-6119 or
tbeane@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Jason Holland, 970-224-6126, jholland@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR HEARING: LUC 3.2.2(D)(3)(c) Pavement. All open off-street parking and vehicular use
areas shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete or other material in conformance with city specifications.
Staff will support a modification request to allow the employee parking area to be gravel, however the main
parking lot to the west is a concern. Hard surface paving or a permeable paver system is recommended in
this area. We are proposing TrueGRID Permeable Paver. They have a 40% imperviousness the same as
a gravel lot. The TrueGRID is more sturdy than gravel and a maintenance program will be implemented.
Please also look at the driveway approach transition at the east parking lot and make sure that gravel will
not spill onto the concrete drive approach at Laporte Avenue. Please label this area as employee only
parking on the site plan. OK
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR HEARING: 3.2.2(K)(5)(d) Each parking lot shall contain at
least the minimum specified number of handicap spaces as provided in the table below. Regardless of the
number of handicap spaces required, at least one (1) such space shall be designated as a van-accessible
space, and must be a minimum of eight (8) feet wide and adjoin a minimum eight-foot-wide access aisle.
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Please extend the paving for the van accessible parking space to include the 8 foot wide access aisle. OK
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR HEARING: LUC 3.2.2(E)(4) Parking Lot Layout --
Landscaped Islands. To the maximum extent feasible, landscaped islands with raised curbs shall be used
to define parking lot entrances, the ends of all parking aisles and the location and pattern of primary internal
access drives, and to provide pedestrian refuge areas and walkways.
Staff recommends that the parking lot islands and the south side of the parking exit be defined with
concrete curbing. A modification to this code section could be supported by defining these areas with a
handful of large sandstone boulders. We have decided to do raised curbs on the islands as well as the
south side of the parking area. All other areas we will use rock to define the edges. Edging details for the
TrueGRID pavers are in the Grading details. See picture 2 below for example.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR HEARING: 3.2.2(J) Setbacks. Any vehicular use area
containing six (6) or more parking spaces or one thousand eight hundred (1,800) or more square feet shall
be set back from the street right-of-way and the side and rear yard lot line (except a lot line between
buildings or uses with collective parking) consistent with the provisions of this Section, according to the
following table: Along an arterial street:
Minimum Average of Entire Landscaped Setback Area (feet) 15’
Minimum Width of Setback at Any Point (feet) 5’
Along a lot line: Average: 5’ Minimum: 5’
Staff is supportive of the reduced setback along Laporte. A modification request is needed using one or
more of the criteria in Division 2.8 of the code. OK
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR HEARING: 3.2.2(L) Parking Stall Dimensions (and drive aisle dimensions). Off-street
parking areas for automobiles shall meet the following minimum standards for long- and short-term parking
of standard and compact vehicles:
Two Modifications to the code are needed:
1) Reducing the short-term (commercial) parking spaces to 15 feet x 8 feet.
2) Reducing the drive aisle width from 24 feet to 22 feet and 20 feet. OK
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: INFORMATION: Parking lot interior landscaping:3.2.2(M) Landscaping. The following
minimum standards shall apply to all parking lot landscaping plans: (1) Landscaping Coverage. At least six
(6) percent of the interior space of any parking lot containing at least one thousand eight hundred (1800)
square feet and containing not less than six (6) or more than one hundred (100) spaces…
3.2.1(E)(5) Interior parking lot landscaping requirements are met:
Parking lot interior areas provided:
290 + 170+170+133 = 763 sf. provided
Min. required:
6,557 * 6% = 394 sf. required
1 tree per 150 sf required. = 2.6, round up to 3; 3 are provided. Great
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR HEARING / FOR FINAL: 3.2.1(E)(4) Perimeter parking lot landscaping provided is
supportable. At final please provide details showing the design and construction of the low screen wall or
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screen fence. For hearing, provide general design information on the plan – height, material. A design
elevation would also be helpful.
Location: along the west side, recommend location the wall as close to the west property line as possible.
Parking lot perimeter requirements (underlined for emphasis):(a) Trees shall be provided at a ratio of one
(1) tree per twenty-five (25) lineal feet along a public street and one (1) tree per forty (40) lineal feet along a
side lot line parking setback area. Trees may be spaced irregularly in informal groupings or be uniformly
spaced, as consistent with larger overall planting patterns and organization. Perimeter landscaping along a
street may be located in and should be integrated with the streetscape in the street right-of-way.
(b) Screening. Parking lots with six (6) or more spaces shall be screened from abutting uses and from the
street. Screening from residential uses shall consist of a fence or wall six (6) feet in height in combination
with plant material and of sufficient opacity to block at least seventy-five (75) percent of light from vehicle
headlights. Screening from the street and all nonresidential uses shall consist of a wall, fence, planter,
earthen berm, plant material or a combination of such elements, each of which shall have a minimum
height of thirty (30) inches. Such screening shall extend a minimum of seventy (70) percent of the length of
the street frontage of the parking lot and also seventy (70) percent of the length of any boundary of the
parking lot that abuts any nonresidential use. Openings in
the required screening shall be permitted for such features as access ways or drainage ways. Where
screening from the street is required, plans submitted for review shall include a graphic depiction of the
parking lot screening as seen from the street. Plant material used for the required screening shall achieve
required opacity in its winter seasonal condition within three (3) years of construction of the vehicular use
area to be screened. We will install a split rail fence and shrubs, see picture 3 and 4.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR HEARING: 3.2.1(5)(c): (c) Landscaped Islands. In addition to any pedestrian refuge
areas, each landscaped island shall include one (1) or more canopy shade trees, be of length greater than
eight (8) feet in its smallest dimension, include at least eighty (80) square feet of ground area per tree to
allow for root aeration, and have raised concrete curbs.
This standard is met through Alternative Compliance for the reduced parking island width. Please note on
the plan the alternative compliance request. Provide a callout on the site/landscape plan for the island, in
lieu of a formal request letter. See LUC 3.2.1(N) for Alternative Compliance section. Alternative compliance
comment has been added on the notes section of the site plan.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR HEARING / Final: Bike parking- please provide more information for structure proposed.
There may be issues with locating this in the utility easement? See picture 5 and site plan
LUC 3.2.2(C)(4): Required Types of Bicycle Parking. To meet the minimum bicycle parking requirements,
the development must provide required bicycleparking for both Enclosed Bicycle Parking (covered)/ Fixed
Bicycle Racks (not covered).
Bars, Taverns and Nightclubs 1/500 sq. ft., minimum of 4 0%/100%
General Office 1/4,000 sq. ft., minimum of 4 20%/80%
All covered bike parking is OK. Technically, for the office use, one bike space needs to be enclosed
(covered). This could just be a space accommodated inside the building. OK, This has been added to the
landuse table on the site plan cover sheet.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
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09/10/2019: FOR HEARING: Modification request summary:
1) Reducing the short-term (commercial) parking spaces to 15 feet x 8 feet.
2) Reducing the drive aisle width from 24 feet to 22 feet and 20 feet.
3) Gravel parking surface for the east employee parking area.
4) Reducing the front parking ROW setback from 15 feet average/5 feet minimum at any point to a
lesser average (TBD).
Please provide a modification request for these three items. OK. Modification request summary will be sent
prior to hearing.
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR HEARING: If it can be accomodated, staff recommends that the walkway to the building
be 6 feet in width. Does not need to include the ramp unless this is also feasible. Technically, a walkway
less than 6 feet is a modication to the code. OK, this has been modified on site plan
LUC3.3.3(C) (5) Walkways. (a) Directness and Continuity. Walkways within the site shall be located and
aligned to directly and continuously connect areas or points of pedestrian origin and destination, and shall
not be located and aligned solely based on the outline of a parking lot configuration that does not provide
such direct pedestrian access. Walkways shall be unobstructed by vertical curbs, stairs, raised landscape
islands, utility appurtenances or other elements that restrict access and shall link street sidewalks with
building entries through parking lots. Such walkways shall be raised or enhanced with a paved surface not
less than six (6) feet in width. Drive aisles leading to main entrances shall have walkways on both sides of
the drive aisle.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR HEARING, Plan suggestions:
Is fencing required for the turf area? We want to include ornamental fencing but haven’t decided on what
style yet. Hoping to come up with something that also mitigates sounds from Laporte ave traffic as well.
Reduce length of parking islands to increase maneuverability? OK.
Wheel stops if no perimeter curb is provided. Will do, see picture 2, we want to use concrete versions.
Concrete curbing at islands and south exit (or sandstone boulders if allowed). Does something like picture
2 count?
Line up perimeter parking trees with parking stripes. OK
Heavy duty metal posts and metal panels for the trash enclosure; or split faced masonry. OK
More organic shape for bike parking area? What is the bike parking surface? Mulch under trees, some bike
parking will be next to building on concrete/asphalt, some will be on existing pavers near deck. We are
showing a zone for bike parking on the plans but in reality it will be a much more organic shape.
Department: Environmental Services
Contact: Jonathon Nagel, 970-416-2701, jnagel@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: INFORMATION ONLY: The Community Recycling Ordinance (No. 109 2016) requires that all
new business and multifamily complexes subscribe to recycling service that is at minimum 1/3 of their
overall service capacity (total bin capacity x number of weekly pickups, include both trash and recycling
when calculating overall service capacity). In general recycling containers must be at least 50% the size of
proposed trash containers to meet this requirement. Please make sure proposed containers meet this
requirement and that adequate space is provided in all enclosures. Our recycling container will be the same
size as the trash.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
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09/10/2019: BY HEARING: Please show all proposed trash and recycling containers on the plan
enlargement for the trash and recycling enclosure. Please label the capacity and usage of each container,
i.e. "4 cubic yard recycle" or "3 cubic yard trash" See picture 6.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Per standard 3.2.5 of the City's Land
Use Code trash and recycling enclosures are required to be constructed of masonry, metal or other durable
material. Wood fencing is not considered to be a durable material in this application. Wood can be used to
finish the exterior of the enclosure to compliment the development to which it is associated, but the
structure needs to be made of more durable materials. We will have a steel frame with wood siding (to
match the building), see plans.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: BY HEARING: The main service gates for trash and recycling enclosures are required to
provide a 10' opening and be constructed of metal or other durable material. Please label the
materials/opening widths on the plan enlargement or elevations for the trash and recycling enclosure. Ok,
see plans.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Depending on the container sizes used for trash and recycling
bollards may not be the most appropriate method to protect the interior walls. For large containers that are
serviced directly by the truck 6 cubic yard or larger bollards are a great choice. For smaller, wheeled
containers angle iron secured to the pad or curbing that stops the wheels before the container hits the walls
on both sides is a more effective method. OK, our engineers have designed and included these details in
the plans.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR HEARING: the concrete service pad for the trash and recycling enclosure is required to
extend beyond the front of the enclosure the width of the service gates, plus the width of the widest
dumpster and an additional 2' OK, this has been updated.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/11/2019
09/11/2019: FOR HEARING: The tree located adjacent next to the trash and recycling enclosure should be
relocated. Service vehicles require 20-25' of overhead clearance when servicing the container (exact
clearance needed depends on container size). Gallegos does not need that clearance for our 3 cu yd
dumpsters, however, if they need clearance in the future this tree is very tall and will be easily trimmed to
provide this clearance.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Katie Andrews, 970-221-6501, kandrews@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: INFORMATION ONLY: Thank you for the work that you put into the Laporte Ave. frontage
improvement design and for coordinating with staff on the design – the currently proposed design is what
we are looking for at PDP. At the time of final plan, and upon further completion of the Laporte capital
project design, some alterations may be requested. We will continue to be in contact with you all as the
projects move forward. Ok. Thanks.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: BY HEARING:
Please clarify on the landscape plan which trees/shrubs are existing and which are proposed. City
Engineering is OK with shrubs in the parkway, but we want to ensure that there’s enough visibility for
pedestrians. Please also note that it is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain the landscaping
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adjacent to the public walk so that it does not interfere with the public’s use of the walk. OK, please see
updated tree inventory table and updated landscape plan.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: BY HEARING/INFO ONLY:
It appears that the sidewalk is being routed around existing trees in order to preserve them. If Forestry's
comments cause a change to which trees remain in these areas, the back of walk should be aligned with
the ROW as possible. Ideally, the back of walk would align with the ROW for the entire frontage, but
Engineering understands the importance of keeping certain trees, so we can be flexible on this
requirement. OK, none of the trees that are changing the sidewalk path are being removed, but we will
update this is forestry changes anything.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: BY HEARING:
Thank you for calling out the modified ped ramp at the driveway – is this
configuration necessary due to existing trees or utilities? ADA compliance will
be evaluated at FDP. OK, this has been updated as our walk to the front entrance is widened per Jason’s
comment 14
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: BY HEARING:
The eastern driveway was approved for low volume use – this drive approach
should be constructed as a low volume driveway with rollover curb rather than
the curb radius design. Please see LCUASS detail 706.1-706.2. OK, this has been redesigned.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: BY HEARING:
It appears that the parking lots are surface draining to the roadway. If this configuration remains, please
note that no more than ~750 sq ft of surface drainage is allowable through the driveway. A chase drain
could be used to prevent too much water from flowing across the driveway. Updated, see drainage report.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: BY HEARING:
Please note that your LID system can't be in the 15 foot utility easement. OK.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: BY HEARING: Plat: the plat should dedicate the additional 12 feet of right of way as well as
the 15-foot utility easement, emergency access, drainage, and any other necessary
easements. OK.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: BY HEARING:
Plat: Frey Avenue, although physically signed as Avenue, should be Frey Street. Noted, let’s get that street
sign fixed!
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: BY HEARING:
Plat: sight distance note is included on the cover, but there are no sight distance easements shown on the
plat – are sight distance easements being proposed? This has been removed from the Sub. Plat. Sorry for
the confusion.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: BY HEARING:
Please add the following note to any plan sheets which show the limits of street cut:
“Limits of street cut are approximate. Final limits are to be determined in the field by the City of Fort
Collins Engineering Inspector. All repairs to be in accordance with City street repair standards.” OK
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Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: BY HEARING:What is the sign that appears to be in the middle of the parkway almost directly
between the two drive approaches? An old existing sign, it will be removed.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: BY HEARING:
Format: Thank you for adding construction notes to the plans, please add LCUASS Appendix E General
Notes to the utility plans. Please add a date (month, year) under the legal description on the cover sheet.
Please include the typical Laporte Avenue cross section on the cover sheet. Please reference the drainage
report in General Note 19 and Construction Note D2. OK
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: BY HEARING:
Format: Please add City of Fort Collins Utility Plan Approval block to the lower right-hand corner of each
plan sheet in the utility plan set. Let me know if you need this sent to you. OK
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/09/2019: FOR FINAL:At final, please include spot elevations which show that the public walk and
ramps meet ADA criteria. This will be addressed in our grading plan at final.
Comment Number: 16 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/09/2019: FOR FINAL:
Thank you for including LCUASS construction details with the PDP submittal. At final we will check that the
correct and most recent LCUASS construction details are included. OK
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR INFORMATION
As noted in a previous submittal, given the transportation narrative provided when the previous approved
use is compared to the new use, the additional traffic does not meet the threshold of requiring a traffic
impact study (TIS). The need for a TIS is waived. Great, thanks
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR INFORMATION
Note that the access locations to this private property are not guaranteed to remain full movement in the
future (i.e. allowing left turns). If / when roadway improvements are made, it is possible that a future
median will restrict access to a right-in, right-out function. Noted
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR HEARING
Please make the eastern driveway smaller to reflect that it is not a 'regular' or 'major' access. It must look
and feel like a back access that is for delivery and staff only. Done, see site plans.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR HEARING
Please make sure that the curb line along LaPorte is in a location that is ok with the Engineering
Department and will support a center turn lane and bike lane. AgPro is confirming with Dan Woodward in
the engineering department at the city and this may not be fully addressed until FDP when Dan’s Laporte
Plans are more solidified.
Department: PFA
Contact: Andrew Rosen, 970-416-2599, arosen@poudre-fire.org
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Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/03/2019
09/03/2019: FOR FDP APPROVAL
ACCESS
>Both the east and west fire lanes are appropriately located. They shall be either shown on the Plat as
emergency access easements or dedicated by separate legal document. OK, see new Fire Exhibit
>PFA suggests that the fire lane shown in the west access from Laporte Ave be dedicated across the full
24ft of the driveaisle to avoid confusion as to its extent. OK, see new Fire Exhibit
>As previously discussed, gates will be required in any fences to provide the full access to Buildings A and
B. We are now proposing connecting the buildings and only having one building (A). Only a small fence on
the east of the new building exists and it has a gate.
>Pathways will be required from the east parking lot to provide clear access to all portions of the exterior
perimeter of Building B Pathways are already existing on all sides of that building.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/03/2019
09/03/2019: FOR FDP APPROVAL
FIRE CONTAINMENT
>Building A is shown as approximately 5,700sqft. The applicant has stated that the building will be
redesigned with approved fire area separation to reduce any fire area to less than 5,000sqft. YES, see new
Fire Exhibit
>The applicant has stated that there will be no milling operations on site and that the proposed grain
crushing will not produce any dust finer than 420 microns. The crushing room will be designed with 2hr fire
separation. YES, see new Fire Exhibit
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/03/2019
09/03/2019: FOR FDP APPROVAL
HYDRANT Please contact Fort Collins Utilities for assistance with the hydrant flow verification OK
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/11/2019
09/11/2019:
As discussed today at the staff review meeting, please note the proposed location of the fire separation and
any proposed Assembly areas including the deck. This should be provided at time of FDP or next round.
Please note for this project: OK, see new Fire Exhibit
>An occupant load of 50 persons or greater will require two approved egress doors/gates We have that.
>An occupant load of 100 persons or greater will require an approved fire sprinkler system.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/04/2019
09/04/2019: INFORMATION ONLY. Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) received. Thank you. The
ECS mentions existing green ash trees along the ditch. Please prepare for treatment or removal of these
trees once Emerald Ash Borer arrives in Fort Collins. For more information please visit:
https://www.fcgov.com/forestry/emerald-ash-borer- We are prepared to treat our large valuable ash and will
plant nursery trees near our other Ash so we have a replacement tree ready when the borer hits Fort
Collins.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/04/2019
09/04/2019: PRIOR TO HEARING. In the past there has been an existing and actively-used red-tailed
hawk nest within 500ft of this site. A temporary 450ft buffer into this proposed project area might apply and
should be shown on site plans with the note: 450' temporary limit of development for active red-tailed hawk
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nest during nesting season FEB 15 - JUL 15. Essentially that no construction work to be completed within
the 450ft buffer during active nesting season and if the nest is actively used by a red-tailed hawk. The
identified nest is farther than 450ft away from our property line. See picture 7.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/04/2019
09/04/2019: PRIOR TO HEARING. See the Salud Family Health Center PDP Rd2 submittal Site and
Landscape Plan sheet 2 of 5 for approximate location of the red-tailed hawk nest. This can be viewed
online using the City of Fort Collins public records website. http://citydocs.fcgov.com/Specifically:
http://citydocs.fcgov.com/?cmd=convert&vid=185&docid=2808015&dt=PLANS This nest is over 450 ft
away. See picture 7.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/04/2019
09/04/2019: PRIOR TO HEARING. The top of ditch bank needs to be delineated and labeled on the site,
grading, utility, and landscape plans. OK, see all plans for delineation.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/04/2019
09/04/2019: PRIOR TO PDP RD2. Please add a table to the site plan that includes the following
information: - amount of buffer area that would be required by a 50' buffer from the ditch
- amount of buffer area provided on these plans
- minimum buffer distance
- maximum buffer distance
- average buffer distance This table has been included on the site plan.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/04/2019
09/04/2019: PRIOR TO PDP RD2. Please add the following note on all sheets of the site, landscape and
utility plans that show the Habitat Buffer: "The Natural Habitat Buffer Zone is intended to be maintained in a
native landscape. Please see Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code for allowable uses within the Natural
Habitat Buffer Zone." This will help preserve the intention behind the buffer zones and the natural features
into the future. Added to all plans
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/04/2019
09/04/2019: PRIOR TO FINAL PLAN. Please add an Environmental Planner signature to all utility plans
that show the natural habitat buffer zone. The Signature block has been added.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/04/2019
09/04/2019: PRIOR TO HEARING. The natural habitat buffer zone needs to be delineated and labeled on
the site, grading, utility, and landscape plans. Updated.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/04/2019: PRIOR TO HEARING. Clean up items needed and standard landscape plan formatting and
notes needed. Examples and standard notes can be provided by City staff. Cross-reference with Forestry
comments on this topic. Formatting will be updated to match standard notes and examples.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 09/11/2019
09/11/2019: PRIOR TO FINAL PLAN APPROVAL. Luminaire schedule appears to show LED lights with
4000K CCT. The maximum allowed is 3000K and please adjust accordingly in next submittal. All lighting
shall have a nominal correlated color temperature (CCT) of no greater than three thousand (3,000) degrees
Kelvin [see LUC 3.2.4(D)(11)]. Please also consider fixtures with motion-sensing or dimming capabilities so
that light levels can be adjusted as needed. Regarding outdoor lighting, cooler color temperatures are
harsher at night and cause more disruption to biological rhythms for humans and wildlife. The American
Medical Association (AMA) and International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) both recommend using lighting
that has a CCT of no more than 3000K to limit the amount of blue light in the night environment. 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/ This has been
changed to 3000K. Thank you.
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Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 09/11/2019
09/11/2019: PRIOR TO FINAL PLAN APPROVAL. Per discussion in August 2019 with applicant - a bat
roost was uncovered inside existing buildings and City staff directed applicant to reach out to Colorado
Parks and Wildlife staff. What was the response from CPW and recommended next steps? CPW is helping
us encourage the bats to leave and locate spots for bat hotels.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 09/11/2019
09/11/2019: PRIOR TO DCP. Invasive species removal needed within natural habitat buffer zone
proposed area including noxious weeds. This should be included in NHBZ installation, weed management
and monitoring plan submitted and with securities prior to issuance of Development Construction Permit
(DCP). OK
Department: Forestry
Contact: Nils Saha, nsaha@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: FOR HEARING
Thank you for including the tree inventory and mitigation information. On page 2 of the Tree Inventory and
Mitigation plan, please update the table to clearly indicate whether each tree listed is to be retained,
removed or transplanted. This should be reflected in the status column. Done, these are updated and the
tree plan has been modified to be more comprehensive
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: FOR HEARING
As a follow up to comment #1, on page E-1, please label trees that are designated for removal with the
corresponding ID numbers from the table. Done
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
9/9/2019: FOR HEARING
The plant list on page 3 of the Tree Inventory and Mitigation Plan shows:
a) additional existing trees beyond those inventoried
b) Shows three trees to be mitigated.
Please combine information about existing trees in one table and clarify which trees are to be removed,
retained or transplanted, as requested in comment #1. It appears that there are additional trees that need
to be inventoried due to potential impact (including for diameter, condition and mitigation). Please contact
Nils Saha (nsaha@fcgov.com). This table should be separate from any proposed plantings on site. All tree
have been inventoried by Nils and now existing trees are all in the tree mitigation table, the plant list on the
landscape plan only has NEW trees and plants to be planted.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: FOR HEARING
The Tree Protection Notes on G-2 and LS-1 are missing the diameter chart (#8). Please include. Contact
Nils Saha (nsaha@fcgov.com), if needed. This has been added on the landscape plan.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: FOR HEARING
The locations of the existing and proposed utilities should be shown and labeled on the landscape plan.-
We had existing utilities located and we have added existing water, proposed sewer (there is currently no
sewer line) and proposed electrical 3-phase power.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: For new tree plantings, the required sizes and method of transplant are below, per LUC 3.2.1:
Required tree sizes and method of transplant:
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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: 2.0" caliper balled and burlap or equivalent.
Evergreen Trees: 8' height balled and burlap or equivalent.
Ornamental Trees: 2.0" caliper balled and burlap or equivalent.
The eastern redbud and bigtooth maples do not meet minimum size requirements as mitigation trees.
Additionally, per LUC requirements, proposed trees must be balled and burlapped. Due to our dry climate,
bare root trees have a lower survival rate. Please ensure all proposed trees are balled and burlapped. We
have applied for alternative compliance for tree planting size.
Please add a column to the plant list that indicates method of transplant. We are no longer proposing any
transplanting of trees.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: FOR HEARING
Please provide an “Existing Tree Removal Feasibility Letter” for City Forestry staff to review. Proposals to
remove significant existing trees must provide a justification letter detailing the reason for tree removal. This
is required for all development projects proposing significant tree removal regardless of the scale of the
project. The purpose of this letter is to provide a document of record with the project’s approval and for the
City to maintain a record of all proposed significant tree removals and justifications. Existing significant
trees within the project’s Limits of Disturbance (LOD) and within natural area buffer zones shall be
preserved to the extent reasonably feasible. Streets, buildings and lot layouts shall be designed to minimize
the disturbance to significant existing trees. (Extent reasonably feasible shall mean that, under the
circumstances, reasonable efforts have been undertaken to comply with the regulation, that the costs of
compliance clearly outweigh the potential benefits to the public or would unreasonably burden the proposed
project, and reasonable steps have been undertaken to minimize any potential harm or adverse impacts
resulting from noncompliance with the regulation.) Where it is not feasible to protect and retain significant
existing tree(s) or to transplant them to another on-site location, the applicant shall replace such tree(s)
according to City mitigation requirements. – Attached to application.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
9/9/2019: INFORMATION ONLY
Please note that for a two-lane arterial, the minimum parkway width should be 10 feet.- We are modifying to
keep existing trees and minimize tree removal on site. Engineering is ok with this, let me know if you need
additional information.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
9/9/2019: INFORMATION ONLY
Please note the following minimum/maximum spacing for street trees:
Canopy shade trees: 30-40 feet
Ornamental trees (only permitted when space is limited): 20-30 Ok.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tsiegmund@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
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09/10/2019: INFORMATION: 1800, 1802 & 1804 Laporte Ave. are currently fed with from a single-phase
transformer on the South side of LaPorte Ave. The majority of existing electric facilities are running along
the South side of Laporte Ave. Any increase/change to the existing electric capacity may require the
crossing of LaPorte Ave. and the installation of a transformer on the site. It will, we need 3 phase power
please.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: INFORMATION: Any relocation or modification to existing electric facilities needed for this
project will be at the expense of the owner/developer. Understood.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: INFORMATION: Any existing and/or proposed Light & Power electric facilities that will remain
within the limits of the project must be located within a utility easement. OK.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR HEARING: Light and Power would like to see the proposed transformer location moved
to the north end of the eastern parking lot. The route to this transformer from the public right-of-way will
need to be within a utility easement.- As per the discussion in person we chose a better location together
(see utility plan). The issue is tree roots since the property is heavily forested.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: INFORMATION: If a 3phase service is needed for this project then modification fees will apply
to extend 3phase power to the site. Light and Power will have to intercept existing 3phase facilities along
the south edge of Laporte Ave, set a new 3phase vault and trench/bore from the south side of Laporte Ave
to the transformer location on the site. Please contact me for an estimate of modification fees to provide
3phase service to the site. OK. We do indeed need 3phase.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: INFORMATION:Please send power requirements to Light and Power Engineering for review
once known. A commercial service information form (C-1 form) and a one line diagram for all commercial
meters will need to be completed and submitted to Light & Power Engineering for review. A link to the C-1
form is below:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-guidelines-regulations
Ok. Once we decide on out electrical engineer we will get you this form.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: PROJECT APPROVAL: Please show the proposed electric meter location on the utility
plans.- Currently keeping the meters in the existing location. See utility plan.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: INFORMATION: Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and any
system modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this development. Please contact me
or visit the following website for an estimate of charges and fees related to this
project:http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-development-fees
OK
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: INFORMATION :Please contact Tyler Siegmund with Light & Power Engineering if you have
any questions at 970.416.2772 Please reference our policies, construction practices, development charge
processes, electric service standards, and use our fee estimator at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers OK
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-224-6035, bhamdan@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
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Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 09/09/2019
09/09/2019: Information Only: The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq. ft. and/or meets the criteria for a
need for Erosion and Sediment Control Materials to be submitted. The erosion control requirements are
located in the Stormwater Design Criteria in Chapter 2 Section 6.0 a copy of the requirements can be found
at www.fcgov.com/erosion
For Final: Please submit an Erosion Control Report to meet City Criteria.
For Final: Please submit an Erosion Control Escrow / Security Calculation based upon the accepted
Erosion Control Plans to meet City Criteria.
Information only: Based upon the area of disturbance, State permits for stormwater will be required since
the site is over an acre and should be pulled before Construction Activities begin. OK
Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-305-5989, dmogen@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/30/2019
08/30/2019: FOR HEARING: Clarification is needed about the proposed changes to impervious area
(what new/modified areas are being added with this project) in order to determine Stormwater requirements
for water quality and low impact development (LID). As currently proposed, the TrueGrid system does not
meet LID requirements - full cross-section and underdrain would be needed. Our drainage plans have been
updated.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/30/2019
08/30/2019: FOR HEARING: Please see redlines. I encourage you to reach out to go thru redlines and
review any questions or potential revisions, and I’d be happy to set up a meeting or conference call to do
so. Done, we met in person to discuss redlines.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/30/2019
08/30/2019: INFORMATION:
Please note that additional comments may be forthcoming upon future submittals as additional details are
discovered. OK.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-305-5989, dmogen@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/30/2019
08/30/2019: FOR HEARING: There are currently a number of questions about the proposed water and
sewer configuration and what is shown in the plans - please see redlines. I encourage you to reach out to
go thru redlines and review any questions or potential revisions, and I’d be happy to set up a meeting or
conference call to do so. This has been changed significantly by both the site and utility plans. We are
connecting 1800 and 1802 to make it one building.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/30/2019
08/30/2019: INFORMATION:
Please note that additional comments may be forthcoming upon future submittals as additional details are
discovered.OK
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/12/2019
09/12/2019: The irrigation plan is incomplete. Please refer to the provisions outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of
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the Land Use Code. Create an irrigation legend identifying components for the irrigation system. A master
valve, pressure reducing heads with check valves, nozzles and a smart controller with a weather station are
necessary, refer to the provisions outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Code. Direct questions
concerning irrigation requirements to Eric Olson, at 221-6704 or eolson@fcgov.com –I followed up with call
and email and now have the guildelines for doing the irrigation plan myself. This will be turned in with
FDP.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: INFORMATION ONLY: Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be
done at FDP. OK
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/10/2019
09/10/2019: FOR FINAL: Please make changes as marked. If changes are not made or you disagree with
comments, please provide written response of why corrections were not made. Please provide any
responses on redlined sheets and/or in response letter. OK
Picture 1
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Picture 2
Pictured 3, example screening elevation (from google photos)
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Picture 4, example screening elevation- designed and installed by Natalie Yoder
Picture 5, U-style bike racks, 9 bike. Installed in the soil with concrete.
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87” length. http://www.parkitbikeracks.com/park-it-galvanized-bike-racks-9-bike-rack-surface-mount?st-
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Picture 6, Gallegos 3 yard dumpster for both recycling and trash
Picture 7, Hawk nest with 450’ line of sight.