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Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6689
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov.com/developmentreview
August 14, 2020
May 28, 2021 response to comments (with attachments)
Refer to bottom of letter for list of attachments
Tito Moreira
1132 Sawtooth Oak Ct
Fort Collins, CO 80525
RE: Voice of Truth Tabernacle, PDP200011, Round Number 1
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of Voice of Truth Tabernacle. If you have questions about any
comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through your
Development Review Coordinator, Todd Sullivan via phone at 970-221-6695 or via email at
tsullivan@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Historic Preservation
Contact: Maren Bzdek, 970-221-6206, mbzdek@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/06/2020
08/06/2020: I have reviewed recent photos of the buildings on this site that
were submitted by the applicant and can confirm that no further historic review
or historic survey is required.
R. Acknowledged. Thank you.
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Will Lindsey, , wlindsey@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: INFORMATION ONLY:
The proposed use, place of worship with a footprint <25,000 square feet, is subject
to review and approval by an Administrative Hearing Officer, Type 1 review.
R. Acknowledged.
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Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: INFORMATION ONLY:
PDP does not accommodate a phased development. You may propose the project
in entirety then phase the construction.
R. Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: INFORMATION ONLY:
The proposed use is required to provide 1 parking space per 4 seats (180/4=45)
for a minimum requirement of 45 parking spaces.
A minimum of 2 handicap parking spaces shall be provided.
R. A total of 50 parking spaces are provided including 2 handicap parking spaces. Also
2 motorcycle spaces are provided. Total 52.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020:
FOR HEARING: In the LMN Zone the following shall apply: "The minimum pitch
of any sloped roof shall be 6:12. Buildings containing more than four thousand
(4,000) square feet of gross floor area shall have at least three (3) roof planes
that are directly related to building facade articulations."
R. All roof pitches are 6:12 and are now indicated as such on the plans.
R The building has three (3) separate roof planes.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020:
FOR HEARING: In the LMN Zone the following shall apply: "(e) Building
Massing. No building permitted by this Section shall have a single
undifferentiated mass with a footprint over ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
For any building with a footprint in excess of ten thousand (10,000) square feet,
walls that are greater than seventy-five (75) feet in length shall incorporate
recesses or projections created by wall plane returns of at least thirty (30) feet;
any such building shall be differentiated into multiple sections of mass in order
to achieve proportions that are compatible in scale with adjacent residential neighborhoods."
R. The building footprint is less than 10,000 SF (+6,000 SF proposed).
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020:
FOR HEARING: In the LMN Zone the orientation of the building shall have the
entrance toward the local street: "(f) Orientation. Building entrances shall face
and open directly onto the adjoining local street with parking and any service
functions located in side or rear yards and incorporated into the development
according to the provisions of this Code."
R. In our Thursday, September 3, 2020 meeting with Planning, we wre advised that staff
would support building orientation with the entrance facing east. A follow-up
Thursday, September 3, 2020 3:48 PM e-mail from Will Lindsey confirmed that
“building can face east”. Modification request to the standard is provided with this re-
submittal
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Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020:
FOR HEARING: Per LUC Sec. 3.5.3(C) the build-to line along N. Timberline is
10' - 25'. A modification of standard is required to build outside these build-to
lines. Please consider a request for modifications per LUC Sec. 2.8. OR
consider constructing the church within the build-to area, and plan the future
addition to the rear of the building.
R. Modification request to the standard is provided with this re-submittal
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020:
FOR HEARING: Per LUC Sec. 3.5.3(E) Character and Image: “(1) Building
design shall contribute to the uniqueness of a zone district, and/or the Fort
Collins community with predominant materials, elements, features, color range
and activity areas tailored specifically to the site and its context… A
standardized prototype design shall be modified as necessary to comply with
the requirements of this subsection.” The existing design needs additional
refinement to ensure that it meets the minimum standards if this subsection.
Specifically, the treatment of the façade, entrances, awnings, and the base and
top treatments are all lacking in architectural interest. Additionally, a materials
legend and/or palette should be provided with the next submittal that better
illustrates the materials being proposed, the colors, etc. of the structure.
R. The building elevations have been enhanced. Material and color selections will be
provided prior to hearing..
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: FOR HEARING: Full tree stocking on this site is required per Sec. 3.2.1(D)(1)
(c): "(c) "full tree stocking" shall be required in all landscape areas within fifty
(50) feet of any building or structure as further described below. Landscape
areas shall be provided in adequate numbers, locations, and dimensions to
allow full tree stocking to occur along all high use or high visibility sides of any
building or structure. Such landscape areas shall extend at least seven (7) feet
from any building or structure wall and contain at least fifty-five (55) square feet
of nonpaved ground area, except that any planting cutouts in walkways shall
contain at least sixteen (16) square feet. Planting cutouts, planters or other
landscape areas for tree planting shall be provided within any walkway that is
twelve (12) feet or greater in width adjoining a vehicle use area that is not
covered with an overhead fixture or canopy that would prevent growth and maturity.
Full tree stocking shall mean formal or informal groupings of trees planted
according to the following spacing dimensions:
Tree Type Minimum/Maximum Spacing
Canopy shade Trees 30'-40'
Coniferous evergreens 20'-30'
Ornamental trees 20'-30'
Exact locations and spacings may be adjusted at the option of the applicant to
support patterns of use, views and circulation as long as the minimum tree
planting requirement is met. Canopy shade trees shall constitute at least fifty
(50) percent of all tree plantings. Trees required in subparagraphs (a) or (b)
above may be used to contribute to this standard."
R. In response to our discussions, additional tree and shrub plantings are now proposed
for North, South and Southeast boundaries and adjacent to existing building.
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Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Morgan Stroud, 970-416-4344, mstroud@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
08/11/2020: For Hearing:
Please provide a variance request using LCUASS section 1.9.4 for guidance
for the access spacing of the proposed driveway in comparison to the existing
driveway for 1108 N Timberline Road property.
R. A variance request has been completed and is provided with this re-submittal. Please
note that General Note 48 on the Project Notes Sheet with the Utility Plans has been
updated to reference this variance request.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
08/11/2020: For Hearing:
The existing fencing that will be in the Timberline right-of-way will need to be
removed or relocated with this project so it is not in the right-of-way.
R. The existing fence will be removed and will not be replaced.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
08/11/2020: For Hearing:
Please see my redlines for additional and minor comments.
R. Redline comments have been either accommodated or discussed in this response letter.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
08/11/2020: For Final:
As discussed previously, we will accept a payment-in-lieu for the ultimate
frontage improvements for the Timberline frontage improvements. We will need
to enter into a Development Agreement and I will have the cost for you once we
are ready to finalize the plans for construction. To see current amount for a
payment-in-lieu, please visit this website: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/tcef.php
R. Thank you for the payment-in-lieu cost of $233.00/LF provided in your Thursday,
August 13, 2020 8:37 AM e-mail. As we understand it, this cost per foot may be
increasing again. We would request that update as soon as it is available.
Comment from redlines Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
08/11/2020: For Final:
It would be helpful to note what is not being constructed at this time regarding Timberline frontage
improvements.
R. We have added a new sheet that clarifies just those improvements anticipated for the
project at this time with the assumption that Waterfield Fourth will not be constructed.
Another words, no improvements to North Timberline Road. See sheet 6A, (Interim For
Construction).
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 07/31/2020
07/31/2020: Please work with the engineering department on adjacent street
frontage improvements, roadway widening, or the submittal of a variance if
there is justification for not making improvements at this time.
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R. We are coordinating adjacent street frontage improvements with with Engineering
Development Review.
Topic: Traffic Impact Study
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/31/2020
07/31/2020: It has come to our attention that there could also be a pre-school
operating on this site. Could you confirm that and provide details as to the daily
staffing and number of students, along with days of operation? While it is
unlikely this additional traffic will exceed the threshold of requiring a full Traffic
Impact Study, we will need to document all the daily trips that will be generated
in order to make this determination.
R. We are not sure where the pre-school idea came from but this project will not be
proposing a pre-school operation.
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/07/2020
08/07/2020: FOR HEARING
FIRE ACCESS - The fire lane plan provides adequate access to the proposed
church and existing residence to the south; however, it does not take into
account the existing building on the NE corner of the site, currently shown as
1,770 sq. ft. with a 1,149 sq. ft. proposed addition. Unless designated as a
Group-U Occupancy (eg. barn or agricultural support building), the fire access
plan will need to be revised so as to bring this building into compliance.
R. The Fire Lane has been revised to meet Poudre Fire Authority truck template
movements and e-mail directives and was approved in your Tuesday, September 22,
2020 e-mail.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/07/2020
08/07/2020: FOR HEARING
OCCUPANCY GROUP CLASSIFICATION - Expanding on the last comment,
the occupancy classification of the existing building on the NE corner of the site
shall be determined by the Building Department; however, from the project
narrative the building appears it will be used as a Group A or E occupancy with
youth activities (or day care?). Please be aware that based upon that
information, not only will the fire lane need to be extended, other fire code
requirements shall apply to the assigned occupancy. For example, more than
one exit is required with an occupant load greater then 49 and a fire sprinkler
requirement will apply to a Group-A with an occupant load of 100 or more. More
information is required in order to detail code specific requirements.
R. The existing building was determined to be occupancy group classification B. Several
exits are provided.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/07/2020
08/07/2020: NOT FOR HEARING
FINAL PLANS - FIRE LANE SIGNAGE
> Fire lane to be identified by red curb and/or signage, and maintained
unobstructed at all times.
> Fire lane sign locations or red curbing should be labeled and detailed on final
plans. Refer to LCUASS detail #1418 & #1419 for sign type, placement, and
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spacing. Appropriate directional arrows required on all signs.
> Please add LCUASS detail #1418 to plan details.
R. The requested fire lane and signage revisions have been made. The LCUASS details
noted have been added. Thank you for reviewing and approving the revisions with your
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 e-mail.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/07/2020
08/07/2020: NOT FOR HEARING
FINAL PLANS - FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
> Fire Department Connections shall be located on the street side of buildings,
fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department
vehicle access. The location of fire service lines and FDC(s) shall be approved
by the fire department and the location labeled on Utility Plans.
R. The Fire Department Connection (FDC) is located on the street side of building and
labeled on the Utility Plans.
> KEY BOXES REQUIRED - Poudre Fire Authority requires at least one key
box ("Knox Box") to be mounted in an approved, exterior location on every new
or existing building equipped with a required fire sprinkler or fire alarm system.
The box shall be positioned 3 to 7 feet above finished floor and within 10 feet of
the front door, or closest door to the fire alarm panel.
R. A key box (“Knox Box”) has been added to the plans and located near the front door
per Poudre Fire Authority requirements.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/07/2020
08/07/2020: INFORMATION ONLY - NOT FOR HEARING
2018 IFC CODE ADOPTION - Poudre Fire Authority and the City of Fort Collins
have since adopted the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC). Building plan
reviews shall be subject to the adopted version of the fire code as amended at
time of plans submittal.
R. Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/07/2020
08/07/2020: INFORMATION ONLY - NOT FOR HEARING
FIRE ALARM & DETECTION SEYSTEMS (Group A) - A manual fire alarm
system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with
Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies when the occupant
load of the assembly occupancy is 300 or more.
R. Acknowledged.
Department: Stormwater Engineering – Erosion and Sediment Control
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/06/2020
08/06/2020: For Final:
Erosion Control Plan and Report were well prepared and easy to get through,
thank you. Please review redline comments mostly minor items to have revised.
Please update the erosion control escrow based upon any redline changes.
Please let me know if you have questions pertaining to any of the review comments.
R. The Erosion Control redlines have been addressed and the erosion control escrow has
been updated. Please see our written responses to comments 2 and 3 with the redline
PDF that you provided that is included with this submittal.
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Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/06/2020
08/06/2020: 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.
R. State permits for stormwater will be pulled.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: The variance for not treating the full required amount of LID is not
granted at this time. The City would like the development team to explore
additional design options to achieve the full LID requirement.
R. Our opinion is that the LID provided is more than enough considering the site location
relative to the length of the outfall path through undeveloped ground and an existing
sump condition to the east of the site. Refer to the Offsite historic drainage exhibit
attached. We respectfully request that our variance request be granted.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: A sand filter was proposed as the LID technique, however the
bioretention LID option may be better suited in this specific case. Generally, the
sand filter is used when horizontal space is limited, and vertical depth is more
available. In this case, vertical depth is limited due to the higher outfall.
Bioretention can have a ponding depth of up to 1 foot, where sand filters can be
designed with 3 feet of ponding depth.
R. The problem with both LID devices is the required depth of the filter media, not the
ponding depth. The Bio-Retention LID does not help this situation because the filter
media depth is even greater than the Sand Filter media depth.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: This site is required to treat 75% of it's impervious area using a
LID technique if porous pavers are not being proposed. In the Drainage Report,
it states the intent was to design only for 50%. Please revise.
R. The drainage report is addressing the criterion set for this project by Heather
McDowell in her original comments (shown below) that 50% of the site runoff must be
treated using standard water quality treatment. This is separate from the LID 75%
treatment requirement.
The drainage report goes on to discuss the vertical geometry difficulties encountered
when trying to accommodate the LID 75% treatment volume. The report states to offset
this shortage, the standard water quality design goes beyond the project 50%
requirement and treats 100% of the site runoff in the detention pond with Extended
Detention.
Heather McDowell 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…”
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Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: A letter of intent is required for the off-site drainage easement that
is needed to release the drainage to the historic outfall to the east.
R. We are still working with George Holter on the detention pond outfall drainage path.
We have met Mr. Holter’s conditions to release to the historic path that directs runoff
to the Lateral 10 ditch and to the farm to the south. We have the letter of intent drafted
and have provided to Mr. Holter. We have not received a signed copy back yet but will
provide to you as soon as we receive it. A copy of that letter of intent is attached for
immediate reference.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: The proposed outfall has to be proven no negative impacts will
occur to downstream properties. The outfall needs to be investigated down to a
public drainage facility to determine if the outfall is adequate.
R. All runoff from the Voice of Truth Tabernacle Subdivision has been historically
directed east to the east end of Outlot A of the Dix Amended Plat. There is an existing
sump condition at the east end of Outlot A of the Dix Amended Plat. From the existing
sump condition, runoff travels Southeasterly to the Lateral 10 ditch, then south through
the existing farm south of the Lateral 10 ditch. All property east of the Voice of Truth
Subdivision between North Timberline Road and the existing Burlington Northern
Railroad is currently undeveloped. The remaining runoff to east that is not intercepted
by the Lateral 10 ditch continues southeasterly to a 33"x26" CMP Arch culvert. Runoff
then turns south through Buderus Exemption and under Vine Drive through a 24"
diameter CMP culvert to the south side of Old Vine Drive. All land between the Voice
of Truth Subdivision and the outfalls discussed are currently undeveloped. There will
be no negative impacts on downstream properties. Refer to historic drainage exhibit
included with this response to comments letter.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: No comments.
R. Acknowledged.
Department: Outside Agencies
Contact: Todd Sullivan, 970-221-6695, tsullivan@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/12/2020
08/12/2020: FOR HEARING:
BOXELDER SANITATION DISTRICT - Brian Zick, District Manager,
970.498.0604
Please see comments provided from the district included as a separate
document. Review of revisions addressing these comments and approval from
the district is required prior to hearing.
R. Acknowledged. Comments from the Boxelder Sanitation District have been
accommodated and Boxelder Sanitation District approval block is included on the
Utility Plans.
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Department: Light And Power
Contact: Austin Kreager, 970-224-6152, akreager@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
08/11/2020: INFORMATION:
Thank you for proposing a transformer location. In principle, this location is
satisfactory.
R. Acknowledged.
. Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
08/11/2020: FOR FINAL:
Is this proposed transformer going to be single phase or three phase? 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
R. A 208 volt/3-phase electrical service is required
R. A one line diagram and a C-1 form
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
08/11/2020: INFORMATION:
Electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges and any system modification
charges necessary will apply to this development.
R. Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
08/11/2020: INFORMATION:
Light and Power would like to remind you that all of our facilities must have a ten
foot clearance away from all water, wastewater, and storm sewer facilities. We
also require a three-foot clearance away from all other utilities with the exception
of communication lines.
R. Acknowledged. Thank you for coordinating the proposed transformer location.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
08/11/2020: INFORMATION:
You may contact Austin Kreager, project engineering if you have questions.
(970) 224-6152. You may reference Light & Power’s Electric Service
Standards at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStandar
ds_FINAL_18November2016_Amendment.pdf
You may reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our
fee estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers.
R. Acknowledged.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Molly Roche, 224-616-1992, mroche@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
8/10/2020: FOR HEARING
A tree inventory for the site was conducted and a table including existing
inventory and mitigation information was provided to the applicant. This table
should be included on the landscape plans. Existing trees should be surveyed,
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labeled, and shown to remain or to be removed. Trees to be removed should be
shown we a X over the symbol. Forestry prefers existing trees and inventory
information to be shown on its own sheet so that it is easier to read.
R. Existing Tree Inventory is provided on Tree Mitigation Plan (sheet L-3).
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
8/10/2020: FOR HEARING
Please include the correct City of Fort Collins General Landscape, Tree
Protection, Street Tree, and Street Tree Permit Notes on the landscape plan.
The Landscape Notes on sheet L-2 and L-3 are not correct and need to be
removed and replaced with the City notes which are available from Forestry
staff (forestry@fcgov.com).
R. Updated Notes now appear on the Landscape Plan
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
8/11/2020: FOR HEARING
What is the proposed ground material for the parking lot islands? Irrigated turf
or mulch is preferred over rock cobble. All trees in planting beds and parking lot
islands should receive direct drip irrigation.
R. Parking lot ground cover is 1.5” tan rock to match other areas. Trees in these beds will
have wood mulch tree rings as described in Landscape Notes and drip irrigation.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
8/11/2020: FOR HEARING
Please refer to redlines for additional tree planting locations in the detention
area.
R. Per discussion with Planning, additional trees and shrubs are proposed for boundaries
(see pg.3, #9)
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
8/11/2020: FOR HEARING
Please include the City of Fort Collins Tree Protection Notes on the utility plans.
R. The City of Fort Collins Tree Protection Notes have been added to the utility plans
on Sheet 3
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
8/11/2020: FOR HEARING
Please include the species diversity percentages in the plant list.
R. Species diversity percentages have been added to the Plant List.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
8/11/20: FOR HEARING
There are several existing tree symbols shown along Timberline Road. Were
these included in the tree inventory? If not, they will need to be surveyed and
accounted for with an additional tree inventory.
R. Survey locations appear on the Tree Mitigation Plan (Sheet L-3). The trees along
Timberline Road were included in the tree inventory.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
8/11/20: FOR HEARING
Please clarify how the trees on Lot 2 will be protected. These were not
inventoried during the original Forestry site visit. If there is a chance that these
trees may be impacted by grading or other site work, please schedule a
follow-up site visit with City Forestry to obtain inventory and mitigation
information.
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R. There is one tree on lot 2 that will be protected and saved, per City Tree Protection
Notes, when trees on the front of that lot are removed for grading and utilities. See Tree
Mitigation Plan (sheet L-3).
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
8/11/2020: 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.
R. Existing Tree Removal Feasibility Letter is included in current submittal and attached
to this response to comments
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Kelly Smith, , ksmith@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: FOR HEARING
Please include a water budget chart with the next submittal that identifies all
hydrozones and total annual water use on the site, per LUC section 3.2.1(E)(3).
Total annual water use should not exceed 15 gallons/square foot over the site,
including all hydrozones used on the landscape plan.
R. Water budget chart and Smart Controller Data Chart appear on the Irrigation Plan
(sheet L-4) Hydrozone areas appear on Landscape Plan (sheet L-1).
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: FOR HEARING
If any trees will be removed, please add the following note to the landscape
plans:
“If tree removal is necessary, please include the following note on the tree
mitigation plan and/or 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
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ARE FOUND, THE CITY WILL COORDINATE WITH RELEVANT STATE AND
FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES TO DETERMINE WHETHER ADDITIONAL
RESTRICTIONS ON TREE REMOVAL AND CONSTRUCTION APPLY.”
R. This note appears on the Tree Mitigation Plan (L-3).
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: FOR HEARING
Please ensure all light sources do not produce footcandle measurements above
10fc, although even that amount of light is excessive for this land use. The
photometric plan and fixtures indicate light spill that exceeds city standards.See
section 3.2.4 for more information. Also please indicate the color temperature
of all fixtures. The city requires 3000k or less. Finally, please ensure the bollards
are down directional and fully shielded.
R. Light fixture type and locations have been adjusted to have a maximum footcandle
measurement of 9.6 at any point on the site. The fixtures are all specified as 3000k
color temperature. See new specifications on sheet E200. The bollards as specified
are down directional and fully shielded. Light levels 20 feet beyond the property line
have been reduced to 0.1 fc adjacent to residential uses off site and adjacent to the
ROW. There are some areas that are beyond 20 feet to the north that according to the
lighting program are less than 0.1 but the software automatically rounds up. Being
located in a low density mixed use zoning we request this be acceptable.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: FOR INFORMATION
Given the land use has little nighttime activity, the city encourages the use of
automatic shut-off controls for after hours to conserve energy and reduce
impacts to the night sky.
R. Confirmed. For conformance with IECC requirements energy usage, automatic
lighting controls will be implemented to reduce the light levels. Typical controls reduce
light fixture output with the exception of those fixtures near the building at designated
off hours for safety reasons. This will be further address with building permit review
of detailed electrical drawings.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
08/11/2020: FOR INFORMATION
While not required, temporary irrigation (by hand or irrigation system) will
accelerate the establishment period for native seed areas. This will help
achieve erosion control's vegetation establishment criteria for escrow/securities
release.
R. Temporary irrigation for native seeding is specified in Native Seeding Notes on sheet
L-2, and also in Irrigation Notes on the Irrigation Plan (sheet L-4).
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/11/2020
08/11/2020: FOR HEARING
All trees placed in non-irrigated turf are required to receive supplemental drip
irrigation.
R. All trees in non-irrigated turf receive drip irrigation.
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Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/12/2020
08/12/2020: All trees within the project site are required to have irrigation
provided. Trees located within non-irrigated or native grass areas are required
to have drip irrigation from the irrigation system. Please refer to the provisions
outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Code for details. Direct questions
concerning irrigation requirements to Eric Olson, at 221-6704 or
eolson@fcgov.com
R. All trees in non-irrigated or native grasses will have drip irrigation.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/12/2020
08/12/2020: The irrigation plan looks good. The turf area nozzles will require a
4 gpm nozzle for the heads covering 180 degrees to balance the water
application for the 90-degree heads applying 2 gpm. Direct questions
concerning irrigation requirements to Eric Olson, at 221-6704 or
eolson@fcgov.com
R. The nozzle sizes have been revised as requested.
Department: Building Code
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/03/2020
08/03/2020: The new commercial building should schedule a building code
pre-submittal meeting with Russ at 416-2341.
R. The Owner will schedule a building code pre-submittal meeting with Russ.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: INFORMATION ONLY:
Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at
FDP.
R. This is our second submittal.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/10/2020
08/10/2020: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
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.
R. Plat revisions have been made according to provided plat redlined comments. Refer to
attached redlined comments with responses.
Page 14 of 14
Attachments
Redlined responses to the redlined plat (by Intermill)
Redlined responses to the redlined Utility Plans (Engineering)
Redlined responses to the redlined Utility Plans (Erosion Control)
Offsite historic drainage exhibit
Tree Removal Feasibility Letter
Letter of intent to dedicate
DONE.
OK WITH THIS. RGP.
DONE.
CLARIFIED. USE WILL BEFOR ALL UTILITIES.
YES.
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Erosion Control Report
Voice of Truth Tabernacle Subdivision; Fort Collins, Colorado
To prevent slurry from discharging offsite, contractors will use the
minimum amount of water needed to prevent dust and blades from
overheating. Cutting slurry will be collected via vacuum or allowed to
dry out and be scraped and swept up after the cutting has finished (saw
cutting).
o. Ground Water Dewatering – No – Based upon the geotechnical data,
ground water was not encountered 5'-15' below existing grade.
However, if encountered, dewatering activities may be required.
Groundwater has in most excavations mixed with the dirt and as they
are pumped, they will add an increased velocity coming out of the out-
flow end contributing to erosion and speeding the transport of the
suspended sediment particles. Also, construction dewatering activities
must be identified in the Erosion Control Report if they are to be
infiltrated on site. If the material is anticipated to be pumped to a
stormwater conveyance the proper Construction Dewatering Permit
must be pulled from the State of Colorado. If pumping activities are to
occur on the site, the use of rock packs on the intake end of the pump
will be used and a silt bag will be used on the outflow end of the pump
to reduce the silt and sediment from leaving the activity. If this will be
under a Dewatering Permit water samples will be collected in
accordance with that permit.
III. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL SEQUENCE OF CONTROL MEASURES
1. The following temporary BMP’s measures are specified on the
Sediment/Erosion Control and Water Quality Plan (Interim). Refer to
sequence schedule on this plan for the installation and removal of these
control measures.
a. Wattles (Site Mobilization – Completion of Landscaping) Wattle
installations shall be installed to reduce erosion prior to runoff reaching
adjacent undisturbed areas. Wattles shall be installed in general
compliance with the installation detail on the Detail Sheet. Wattles shall
be inspected and maintained on biweekly basis and within twenty-four
(24) hours of a storm event. Wattles shall remain in place until
contributing drainage areas are sufficiently stabilized.
Page 9
Erosion Control Report
Voice of Truth Tabernacle Subdivision; Fort Collins, Colorado
b. Vehicle Tracking Pad (Site Mobilization – Completion of Flat work)
All vehicle tracking control pads shall be installed prior to any
Construction Activity (stockpiling, stripping, grading, etc.) being used
during any of the future construction phases. Vehicle tracking control
pads are to be installed prior to site excavation or earthwork activities.
Tracking pads shall be removed once activities that require going from
dirt to hardscape stop on the project. Vehicle tracking control pads shall
be installed in general compliance with the installation detail on the
Detail Sheet.
c. Concrete Washout Area (Concrete Foundation Installations –
Completion of Concrete Foundations and Flat work) Washout location
is shown on the Sediment/Erosion Control and Water Quality Plan
(Interim) and the installation detail is shown on the Detail Sheet. This
location is a suggestion and can be relocated at the discretion of the
Contractor while keeping it away from drainage courses.
d. Rock Sock Protection (Site Mobilization – Completion of Landscaping)
Rock Sock Protection installations shall be installed to reduce sediment
contribution to adjacent undisturbed areas. Curb Sock installation detail
is shown on the Detail Sheet.
IV. FINAL VEGETATION AND STABILIZATION AND EROSION CONTROL
ESCROW
1. Exposed dirt in areas that contain Hardscapes, Buildings, and Rock bed will
be considered to be stabilized immediately upon installation and would
prevent future Erosion to those areas. Those areas where sod will be installed
as per design, will require soil amending in accordance with §12-132 and
irrigated as a permanent feature to the project. Upon installation of those sod
areas they will be considered stabilized and will prevent further Erosion to
those areas. Those areas would then be under warranty. All areas to be seeded
as outlined in the Landscape Plan, or required by the City in the disturbance
of other properties, will have the area amended in accordance with §12-132
of City Municipal Code and be seeded based upon the specifications called
out in the Landscape Plan. A copy of the Landscape Plan is attached to the
report. All seeded areas will be crimped and mulched same day or next day
after seeding in accordance with the Temporary and Permanent Seeding
Details associated with this project as seen in the appendix, and in accordance
with the City of Fort Collins Erosion Control Criteria. Once installed there
will be no temporary irrigation system so all seeding will be monitored until
the site has reached a vegetative cover (density) of 70%. It is anticipated that
this site will be seeded in the spring of 2021 and will be fully established in
the fall of 2021.
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Printed: 06/24/2020
All floodplain boundaries
are approximate.
This information is based on the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and the City of
Fort Collins Master Drainageway Plans. This letter does not imply
that the referenced property will or will not be free from flooding or
damage. A property not in the Special Flood Hazard Area or in a
City Designated Floodplain may be damaged by a flood greater
than that predicted on the map or from a local drainage problem
not shown on the map. This map does not create liability on the
part of the City, or any officer or employee thereof, for any damage
that results from reliance on this information.
City Flood Risk Map
FEMA Flood Risk Map
Moderate Risk
May include:
- Areas of FEMA 500-year floodplain (FEMA Zone X-shaded).
- Areas of FEMA or City 100-year floodplain (sheet flow) with
average depths of less than 1 foot.
- Areas protected by levees from the 100-year flood.
May include:
- Areas of FEMA 500-year floodplain (FEMA Zone X-shaded).
- Areas of FEMA or City 100-year floodplain (sheet flow) with
average depths of less than 1 foot.
- Areas protected by levees from the 100-year flood.
Low Risk
Areas outside of FEMA and City mapped 100-year and 500-year
floodplains. Local drainage problems may still exist.
City Flood Fringe - May Include:
- Areas of FEMA 100-year floodplain (FEMA Zones A, AE, AO, and AH)
- Areas of City 100-year floodplain including ponding areas and sheet
flow areas with average depths of 1-3 feet.
There is a 1% annual chance that these areas will be flooded.
FEMA Flood Fringe - May Include:
- Areas of FEMA 100-year floodplain (FEMA Zones A, AE, AO, and AH)
- Areas of City 100-year floodplain including ponding areas and sheet
flow areas with average depths of 1-3 feet.
There is a 1% annual chance that these areas will be flooded.
High Risk
City Floodway - Area of 100-year floodplain with greatest depths and
fastest velocities.
FEMA Floodway - Area of 100-year floodplain with greatest depths and
fastest velocities.
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To: Molly Roche, City of Fort Collins Forestry
From: Tim Briggs
Date: May 24, 2021
Re: Existing Tree Removal Feasibility / Voice of Truth Tabernacle
The following trees (listed by mitigation tree number on Tree Mitigation Plan, sheet L-3) are proposed to
be removed from site located at 1108 North Timberline Road Fort Collins.
No mitigation is required for lot 1. There is mitigation required for the trees being removed from lot 2.
Mitigation is detailed on the Tree mitigation Plan, sheet L-3. One Honeylocust tree is to be preserved and
protected in place per the Tree Protection Notes on sheet L-2 of the Landscape Plan.
Lot 1
1. Siberian Elm (5”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed building and parking
lot.
2. Siberian Elm (7”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed building and parking
lot.
3. Siberian Elm (2-4”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed building and
parking lot.
4. Siberian Elm (3”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed building and parking
lot.
5. Siberian Elm (2-9”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed building and
parking lot.
6. Siberian Elm (2”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed building and parking
lot.
7. Siberian Elm (2-8”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed building and
parking lot.
8. Siberian Elm (3”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed building and parking
lot.
9. Mulberry (2”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed building and parking lot.
970-217-9169
www.sitedesign-llc.com
P.O. Box 51 Loveland, CO 80539
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Lot 2
10. Russian Olive (11”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed grading and
utilities.
11. Juniper– (15,8,13”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed grading and
utilities.
12. Siberian Elm (11”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed grading and
utilities.
13. Siberian Elm (42”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed grading and
utilities.
14. Cottonwood (9.9”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed grading and
utilities.
15. Honeylocust (21”) This tree is to be preserved and protected in place per the Tree Protection
Notes on sheet L-2.
16. Siberian Elm (35”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed grading and
utilities.
17. Siberian Elm (24”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed grading and
utilities.
18. Siberian Elm (10”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed grading and
utilities.
19. Siberian Elm (35”) This tree is proposed for removal due to conflict with proposed grading and
utilities.
May 28, 2021
City of Fort Collins Stormwater Engineering
700 Wood Street
Ft. Collins, Colorado 80521
Attn: Wes Lamarque
Re: Lot 1, Voice of Truth Tabernacle Subdivision (replat of Tract 2, Dix Amended Plat);
Fort Collins, Colorado
Dear Mr. Lamarque,
This letter is to provide you with our intent to accept runoff from the Voice of Truth project. We
have coordinated with Shear Engineering Corporation on all outfall alternatives. Our
understanding is that historic runoff is conveyed over our property (Outlot A, Dix Amended Plat)
east of the Voice of Truth site to a sump condition on the east end of Outlot A, Dix Amended Plat.
Runoff then continues southeasterly to the existing Lateral No: 10 ditch and south from an existing
irrigation structure through the farm to the south.
We will accept the runoff from the Voice of Truth detention pond outfall point, with the
understanding that this runoff continues to travel east to the sump condition on the east side of
Outlot A, Dix Amended Plat.
If you have any questions, please call (970) 566-5438.
Sincerely,
George A. Holter
Timberline Farm Limited Partnership
GAH / bws
cc: Tito Moreira; Voice of Truth Tabernacle
Brian W. Shear, P.E.; Shear Engineering Corporation