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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
October 01, 2021
Jessica Tuttle
Watermark Apartments
111 Monument Circle, Suite 1500
Indianapolis, IN 46204
RE: The Quarry by Watermark, FDP210016, Round Number 2
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of The Quarry by Watermark. If you have questions about any
comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions thro ugh your
Development Review Coordinator, Todd Sullivan via phone at 970 -221-6695 or via email at
tsullivan@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Todd Sullivan, 970-221-6695, tsullivan@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/13/2021
I will be your primary point of contact throughout the development review and
permitting processes. If you have any questions, need additional meetings with
the project reviewers, or need assistance throughout the process, please let me
know and I can assist you and your team. To best serve you, please include me
in all email correspondence with other reviewers and keep me informed of any
phone conversations. Thank you!
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
Temporary Service Changes - City of Fort Collins Development Review
To best provide thorough reviews and give every project the attention it
deserves, the City of Fort Collins is implementing temporary changes in how we
serve our development customers. As you may be aware, we are experiencing
staff shortages in a number of key departments, which has begun to impact the
timeliness of our reviews. We recognize that development and construction play
a critical role in our community’s vibrancy and economic recovery, and we have
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been exploring options for mitigating impacts to our customers. As a result, we
will be making some temporary service level adjustments.
Currently, one additional week of review time will be added to all 1st and 2nd
round submittals (increase from 3 weeks to 4 weeks). Lengths of subsequent
rounds of review will be considered after each round of review. Also,
Completeness Checks will be performed on all initial and Round 2 submittals
during this time. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/13/2021
As part of your resubmittal, you will respond to the comments provided in this
letter. This letter is provided to you in Microsoft Word format. Please use this
document to insert responses to each comment for your submittal, using a
different font color. When replying to the comment letter please be detailed in
your responses, as all comments should be thoroughly addressed. Provide
reference to specific project plans or explanations of why comments have not
been addressed, when applicable, avoiding responses like noted or
acknowledged.
Resubmittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being
the cut-off for routing the same week. When you are ready to resubmit your
plans, please notify me advanced notice as possible.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
All "FOR FINAL APPROVAL / FOR APPROVAL" comments need to be
addressed and resolved prior to moving forward with the final documents and
recording of this project. I will provide a recording checklist and process
information when we are closer to this step.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
Please follow the Electronic Submittal Requirements and File Naming
Standards found at https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/files/electronic
submittal requirements and file naming standards_v1_8 1 19.pdf?1566857888.
Files are to be named PLAN NAME_PROJECT NAME_REVIEW TYPE_ROUND NO.
Example: UTILITY PLANS_MY PROJECT_PDP_RD1.pdf
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
LUC 2.211 Lapse, Rounds of Review: Applicants, within one hundred eighty
(180) days of receipt of written comments and notice to respond from the City
on any submittal (or subsequent revision to a submittal) of an application for
approval of a development plan, shall file such additional or revised submittal
documents as are necessary to address such comments from the City. If the
additional submittal information or revised submittal is not filed within said
period of time, the development appl ication shall automatically lapse and
become null and void.
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Department: Planning Services
Contact: Kai Kleer, 970-416-4284, kkleer@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 09/24/2021
09/24/2021 FOR APPROVAL:
Regarding the groundmounted a/c units please add returns to the screen walls.-
Two points of conversation:
There are some a/c condensers that are extremely close to walkways, can
these be rotated so that they are closer to the building? Redlines highlight the
units of concern.
Regarding the approximately 72 groundmounted- condensers in-between
multifamily buildings 4&5, staff is concerned with the amount of combined -
noise these units will produce. Is there any way to use a unit that is integrated
into the wall or on the roof rather than pad mount? Seems that this area between
two buildings will bounce a lot of sound between the buildings and make the
outdoor space unusable. What sound mitigation techniques or alternatives
have been explored?
Watermark: The following notes have been added on sheet L02
5. Where possible, AC condensers shall be placed so the long side is parallel with the building to allow more separation from
walks.
6. AC units between buildings 4 and 5 will utilize a sound suppression blanket .
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 09/24/2021
09/24/2021 FOR APPROVAL:
It appears that the street fixture nearest the cul -desac- is creating a lot of off-site
light spill beyond the .1 maximum measured at 20'. Please relocate pole or
lower fixture height and update lighting plan to show the property boundary and
20' distance from the edge of the property the - main area of concern being the
point around the cul-desac-.
Ripley Design Response: The light location has been moved.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 09/28/2021
09/28/2021 FOR APPROVAL:
Please connect the internal walkway south of Building 6 to the Shields sidewalk
System.
Ripley Design Response: Internal sidewalk south of Building 6 is connected to Shields sidewalk system.
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 09/30/2021
09/30/2021 INFORMATION ONLY:
Regarding "Building Code Review Only", planning staff is comfortable signing
off on this request. This process requires 100% CDs at the time of submittal
and will only include review for compliance with building code. Other
departments are not activated in this workflow and will not be activated until the
project is fully recorded.
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If the project is at 50% CDs, our building services team offers a "Presubmi ttal-
Meeting" for the architect team to help catch any significant compliance issues
earlyon-.
Please work with the Development Review Coordinator to schedule or apply for
the aforementioned processes.
Watermark: Noted, thank you for signing off on the request.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/27/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
The plat depicts the extension of Stuart Street as a private drive, I believe the
indication of "W. Stuart St." might be taken literally on the plat and would
suggest it be specifically indicated as "Stuart Street".
08/10/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
The status of the naming of the private drives within the project was originally
sought to be addressed with the PDP was requested to be deferred until Final
Plan The plat and plans should be updated to address the private street naming
and be coordinated also with GIS and PFA. The plat typically involves
establishing tracts to define the limits of the particular street name with
"(Private)" listed after the street name(s).
NE Response: Plat has been updated to call this out as “Stuart Street”
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/27/2021: FOR APPROVAL (unresolved):
The plans were not updated with the details provided. I've included them again
in the redlines folder.
08/10/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
Please ensure that for any named private drives that the private street sign
detail provided in the redlines is reflected in the details in the civil set.
NE Response: Details added to plan set (flow fill on C806, private street signs on C809)
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/27/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
Verify if coordinated with utilities, not shown on civil plans?
08/10/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
There are existing City sanitary sewer lines that are being indicated as being
encapsulated in either a 48' utility easement (site plan), 48' sanitary sewer
easement (civil plan), or 48' maintenance, construction access & utility
easement (plat). The labelling of this area needs to be consistent across all the
documents and more importantly, the official determination of the legal right to
this area has to be understood by all the utility providers, with particular attention
to City Utilities with the existing facility in place. It may be that there are
concerns with legal ability for other utility providers to be within the same easement.
NE Response: Easement called out as sanitary sewer easement on plat to match plans
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Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/27/2021: INFORMATION:
First reading on the ordinance is now scheduled for October 5th.
08/10/2021: INFORMATION:
The drafting of the ordinance for the vacation of rights -of-way internal to the site
has been provided to the City Attorney's Office for initial review. Coordination on
timing to go to City Council can be better affirmed upon completion of that initial review.
NE Response: Acknowledged, thank you
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 09/27/2021
09/27/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
With the existing City interests that exist within the platted boundary, the City is
requesting that a title commitment on the property be provided. This would aid
the City in finalizing how to monument these interests moving forward through
their re-establishment on the plat and referenced in the development agreement.
Watermark: A title commitment has been provided with this resubmittal
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Steve Gilchrist, 970-224-6175, sgilchrist@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/27/2021
09/27/2021: FOR FINAL: Striping relines have been provided for the Stuart
and Shields intersection.
NE Response: Striping redlines have been addressed
Department: Stormwater Engineering – Erosion and Sediment Control
Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-222-1801, bhamdan@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/24/2021
9/24/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL [UPDATED]:
Thank you for addressing most of my comments from the previous round .
Please see redlined plans for remaining issues.
08/05/2021: INFORMATION ONLY:
The City Manager’s development review fee schedule under City Code 7.5-2
was updated to include fees for Erosion Control and Stormwater Inspections.
As of January 1st, 2021, these fees will be collected on all projects for such inspections.
The Erosion Control fees are based on the number of lots, the total site disturbance,
the estimated number of years the project will be active and the Stormwater Inspection
Fees are based on the number of LID/WQ Features that are designed for on this project.
Based on the proposed site construction associated with th is project we are
assuming 25 lots, 22.57 acres of disturbance, 2 years from demo through build
out of construction and an additional 4 years till full vegetative stabilization due
to seeding. Which results in an Erosion Control Fee estimate of $3,38 3.11.
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Based on 1 bioretention/rain garden, 2 extended detention basins, and 2
underground treatments facilities the estimate of the Stormwater LID/WQ
Inspection fee to be $1,645.
Please note that as the plans and any subsequent review modifications of the
above-mentioned values change the fees may need to be modified. I have provided
a copy of the spreadsheet used to arrive at these estimates for you to review.
These fees will need to be paid prior to the issuance of a Development
Construction Permit for this site
FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
There needs to be protection and construction control measures along the
banks of Spring Creek and the Canal Importation Channel for construction
activities that are occurring in close proximity to these natural features.
Since the site is going to construct a storm outlet pipe into the Canal Importation
Channel and a storm sewer adjacent to Spring Creek, the report and the plans need
to address this issue and provide the appropriate measures and protection.
Revegetation of the areas disturbed by such construction activities should also
be addressed. The plans and the report fail to show any measures and ignore
the issue of revegetation. The revegetation should be done in close
coordination with the City’s Natural Resources planner.
Please indicate whether the development is intended to be built in one phase. If
the project is to be phased, then please provide phasing plans, and calculate
escrow based on these plans.
Please address all redlines and comments provided on the Erosion Control
Plan and the SWMP report. NE Response: Thank you for the information, additional comments have been addressed.
Department: Stormwater Engineering – Floodplain
Contact: Claudia Quezada, (970)416-2494, cquezada@fcgov.com
Topic: Floodplain
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/28/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - UPDATED:
Please address remaining redlines.
08/10/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
Please address redlines.
NE Response: Redlines have been addressed
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/28/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - UPDATED:
See redlines for grading plans with unlabeled BFEs/cross-sections.
08/10/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
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Since BFEs and cross-sections are shown and labeled on Historic Drainage
Exhibit (C700), they can be removed from the grading plan(s). Otherwise,
please label them on the grading plan(s). NE Response: BFEs and cross-sections removed from grading plans
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/29/2021: FOR APPROVAL – UPDATED
The rain garden detail and BSM sand media mix are missing from the Utility
Plan set.
08/10/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
Rain Garden - Please add the City’s LID details for the bioretention and the
BSM sand media mix. Please make sure a rain garden seed mix (of your
choice) is shown on the landscape plans.
Ripley Design Response: Raingarden seed mix is shown on landscape sheets.
NE Response: Rain garden detail added to plan set
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/29/2021: FOR APPROVAL – UNRESOLVED:
Please review the grading plans and add HP and LP to each High Point or Low
Point spot elevation. I do not see many o f these labeled on the plans.
08/10/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
Grading - Please add HP and LP to each High Point or Low Point spot
elevation on the detailed grading plans.
NE Response: Per conversation with City staff, this comment primarily pertains to the crown transition occurring at the Shields
entrance and has been addressed with additional labeling
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/29/2021: FOR APPROVAL – UNRESOLVED:
I am not finding the inflow rates to the detention ponds clearly documented in the
drainage report. See redlines for more information
08/10/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
Detention Pond 2 - In the drainage report, please document the total inflow rate
to the detention pond 2. The overflow channel should be sized for the full
(non-attenuated inflow rate). Please confirm which calculation corresponds to
this location.
NE Response: Updated drainage report to specify pond inflow rates and resized the overflow channel per SWMM inflow values.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/29/2021: FOR APPROVAL – UPDATED:
Thank you for the weir and channel calculations. I am not finding the inflow rates
to the detention ponds clearly documented in the drainage report. See redlines
for more information.
08/10/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
The Detention Pond 1 overflow weir needs calculations showing the width and
depth of flow. This needs to be sized for the full inflow rate to the pond. Please
also provide normal depth calculation along the flow path following the access
road to Spring Creek.
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NE Response: Updated drainage report to specify inflow rates to the pond. Resized the ermergency spillway for the SWMM inflow
values.
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/29/2021: FOR APPROVAL – UPDATED:
Provide more information about outlets to Canal Importation Channel. It
appears the design will be removing a grouted boulder toe to install pipe
outlets. More detail is needed for the construction of these. This will likely
require discussion with Stormwater Master Planning and Field Services Manager.
08/10/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
Outlet scour protection needs to be provided at the main outlet to Canal
Importation Channel. Please design adequate protection and show on plans. If
there is already protection, then you will need to provide documentation of what
currently exists and confirm this is sufficient protection for the project.
NE Response: Detail has been added to display how the pipes will be installed with headwalls formed into the existing boulders at
the outfall locations.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/29/2021: FOR APPROVAL – UNRESOLVED:
I did not find an exhibit (map) showing this in the report. Please provide with the
next submittal.
**Updated - I have redlined the map that was sent over on Wednesday.
08/10/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
Surface flows - I am struggling to understand how surface flows and pipe flows
interact across the site. Especially for the 2yr capacity storm systems. Please
provide an exhibit(s) showing the pipe system flows, surface overflows, and
surface flow paths. For the pipe hydraulic profiles, please create and exhibit
showing where each system is located.
NE Response: Provided responses to redlines on exhibit and sent back to Matt offline.
Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/29/2021: FOR INFORMATION ONLY - UPDATED:
The City is interested in receiving Tracts A and B in the future. It was agreed
that this should be part of a separate land transfer process after development
has been completed. The Stormwater department will require that all trees
deemed to be hazards by the Forestry department have been mitigated before
ownership transfer.
08/10/2021: FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
Is the developer still interested in conveying Tracts A and B to the City? We are
continuing discussions on our end and will likely end up needed focused
meetings with the development team to discuss how this may play out. Please
let me know and stay tune for more updates from us.
NE Response: Acknowledged, thank you.
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 09/29/2021
09/29/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
Provide dimensions and specs for the scour protection on the plans.
NE Response: Scour stop dimensions added to utility sheets
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 09/29/2021
09/29/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
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See Utility Plans redlines for more comments including:
- Add detention pond depth gauge detail
- Provide access to rain garden for maintenance.
- Resolve conflict between outlet pipe and boulders in detention pond 1
- Add ADS storm tech details.
- Add forebay detail
- Sheet C 806 is missing.
- Detail for stormtech flow splitter weir and manhole.
NE Response: Added detention pond depth gauge, Stormtech plans/details provided with next submittal, forebay detail added,
Sheet C806 is included, stormtech manhole detail added.
Comment Number: 22 Comment Originated: 09/29/2021
09/29/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
See Drainage Report redlines for more comments including:
- Pipe analyses need to consider the stormtech weir elevations as a hydraulic control.
- Concerns about drainage design at DP D3 – see redlines for more Information.
- Pond 2 extended detention needs to be calculated for 120% of the WQCV.
- Discrepancies in the rain garden WQCV calculation and report documentation.
- Revisions to Stormtech sizing calcs.
NE Response: Per discussion with City staff, grading at DP D3 will be updated with
grade break. Pond 2 extended detention basin WQCV updated to
120%.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/28/2021: FOR APPROVAL – UPDATED:
Water service sizing calculations must be provided prior to approval of FDP.
08/10/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
Water service and meter sizing calculations need to be provided for all services
(except for the duplex units). This must be provided for FDP round 2.
NE Response: See worksheets provided with the submittal
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/28/2021: FOR APPROVAL – UPDATED:
Please include a “flow fill crossing detail” on the plans, this should be similar to
the example detail I provide you with the redlines.
This only needs to be applied to crossings with large storm over the 30 -inch
watermain. PVC sewer crossings are not required to follow this detail.
08/10/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
For all crossings over the 30-inch water main, we will require flowfill along the
water main from springline to springline, 10-feet each side of the crossing. This
will also require wrapping of the water main. We have an example detail of this I
have included in the redlines.
NE Response: Flow fill crossing detail added to plans
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 08/13/2021
09/28/2021: FOR APPROVAL – UNRESOLVED
08/13/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
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For the irrigation service(s) please determine the tap and meter sizing and
confirm the estimated peak flow and estimate of annual water usage.
Ripley: Below is the data requested
• Tap and meter size: 1.5-inch
• Flow: 50 gpm max
• Pressure: 75 PSI (minimum required)
• Annual water requirement – 975,500 gal
Comment Number: 17 Comment Originated: 08/13/2021
09/29/2021: FOR INFORMATION ONLY UPDATED-:
If approved by City Council, the City’s domestic water fees for commercial
services will change from being based on tap size to actual usage based on
business type. The City will also require a separate irrigation tap for all
multi-family and non-residential developments. These changes are anticipated
to be implemented 1/1/2022; specific information can be found at
www.fcgov.com/wsr-update.
09/28/2021: FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
FYI the water supply fee structure and irrigation fee structure will be changing in
2022. Please follow up with us later this fall to request a fee estimate and to
discuss other changes to the requirements.
Watermark: Noted, we have the new 2022 fees in our budget
Comment Number: 18 Comment Originated: 08/13/2021
09/28/2021: FOR INFORMATION:
For the Development Agreement (supplied at FDP round 2) we had discussed
several additional items during PDP related to the 30inch water main -
easement. Here is a draft of this item, please review and let us know if you
have any concerns with.
“Within the Water Transmission Main Easement, if the City needs to remove
any trees, landscaping, concrete curbing, or concrete paving for the purposes of
maintenance, repair, or replacement of the watermain, these items would be
replaced at the developer/owner's cost and not at the City’s.”
Watermark: We accept this language
Comment Number: 19 Comment Originated: 09/28/2021
09/28/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
Please include the following note, regarding the water main easement, on the
Plat, the Utility Plan, and the Landscape Plan:
"Improvements within the 33foot Waterline Easement will be maintained by the -
Developer and subsequent owners. If for the purposes of maintenance, repair,
or replacement of the watermain, the City needs to remove any trees,
landscaping, concrete curbing, concrete paving, or other surface improvements
within the watermain easement, these items wou ld be replaced at the
Developer/Owner's expense and the City would not have any financial obligation."
Watermark: We accept this language
Comment Number: 20 Comment Originated: 09/28/2021
09/28/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
*REVISED COMMENT*
On the Plat, please remove the utility easement cutouts from the exclusive water
and sewer easements. Instead, add the following notes to the plat:
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-“Public or private utilities may cross the exclusive water easement in a
perpendicular manner but shall not be installed parallel to the water main inside
of the easement.”
-“Public or private utilities may cross the exclusive sanitary sewer easement in a
perpendicular manner but shall not be installed parallel to sewer main inside of
the easement.”
NE Response: Cut outs have been removed and notes have been added
Comment Number: 21 Comment Originated: 09/28/2021
09/28/2021: FOR INFORMATION:
Will this site benefit from temporary irrigation to establish nonirrigated - native areas?
Ripley: Native areas will be irrigated with rotors
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tsiegmund@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
08/10/2021: INFORMATION:
Light and Power has existing electric facilities along the north side of Hobbit St
and the east side of Shields St that will need to be extended into the property to
provide power to the site.
There is an existing high voltage duct bank running north and south along the
east side of Shields St adjacent to the project.
NE Response: Acknowledged, thank you
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/28/2021: INFORMATION:
Thank you for submitting preliminary C-1 forms. Please note that all residential
units larger than a duplex and/or 200 amps total for the building is considered a
customer owned service, therefore the owner is responsible to provide and
maintain the electrical service from the transformer to the meter(s). There are
proposed changes to code to consider all buildings other than single family
detached homes to be customer owned electric services to the meter.
The electric services to the duplex products will be considered customer owned
and maintained.
08/10/2021: INFORMATION (For Approval):
A customer service information form (C 1 form) and a one -line diagram for each
building 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/developmentforms guidelines regulations
NE Response: C1 diagram was provided with last submittal
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
08/10/2021: INFORMATION:
Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and system
modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this development.
Please contact me to discuss a preliminary estimate of fe es or visit the
following website for information on our charges and fees related to
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development projects:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders and developers/plant investment development fees
NE Response: Acknowledged, thank you.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
08/10/2021: INFORMATION:
For additional information on our renewal energy programs please visit the
website below or contact John Phelan (jphelan@fcgov .com).
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/go renewable
NE Response: Thank you
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
08/10/2021: INFORMATION:
The City of Fort Collins now offers gig-speed fiber internet, video and phone
service. Contact Brad Ward with Fort Collins Connexion at 970 -224-6003 or
bward@fcgov.com for commercial grade account support, RFPs and bulk
Agreements.
NE Response: Thank you.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
08/10/2021: 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
NE Response: Thank you
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/28/2021
09/28/2021: FOR APPROVAL:
By adding the utility easement exclusion areas on the plat for the existing
waterline and sewer lines, it is not clear how dry utilities can feed the site as
proposed. Please add a note to the plat that dry utilities may cro ss the
Waterline and Sanitary Sewer Easements.
NE Response: Updated on plat
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Kelly Smith, , ksmith@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
08/10/2021: SAME COMMENT: FOR FINAL
Language for the Natural Resources section of the Development Agreement will
been provided to Engineering. The following items must be submitted prior to
FDP approval:
1. A cost estimate for landscaping in the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone (including
plant material, labor and irrigation)
2. A cost estimate for three years of monitoring and annual reporting of
landscape establishment in the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone
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3. A weed management plan
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/29/2021
09/29/2021: FOR FINAL
It appears there will be impacted wetlands along the stormwater channel from
the installation of a stormwater outlet. As mentioned early in the process,
impacted wetlands shall be mapped and a jurisdictional determination from the
Corps is required. Prior to Final Plan Approval I will need the following:
1. Wetlands mapped
2.Jurisdictional letter from the Corps
3.Letter from the Corps that the project complies with federal regulations
4.Wetland restoration plan for disturbed areas
5.Finer details on the disturbance in the area (grading and limits of disturbance)
Refer to LUC 3.4.1(O)(1) Proof of Compliance: If a proposed development will
disturb an existing wetland, the developer shall provide to the city a written
statement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that the development plan
fully complies with all applicable federal wetland regulations established in the
federal Clean Water Act.
Watermark: We will be submitting for a nation wide permit. The disturba nce is less than a tenth of an acre and will not require
mitigation.
Department: Parks
Contact: Aaron Wagner, , aawagner@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 08/11/2021
UPDATE: 09/27/2021: FOR FINAL
To continue the discussion from (4/13/21) of the Wallenberg bridge
improvements, Parks would like to discuss a 50/50 cost sharing option for
replacing the bridge across the Canal Importation Channel (CIP). This would
include cost sharing on design and construction, and it would be Parks
preference to see the bridge constructed by the developer due to efficiencies of
construction and to align timelines. Parks believes improvements to this
access point would greatly enhance The Quarry development . Please reach out
to Todd to schedule a time that we can begin to have these conversations and
come to an agreement.
08/11/2021: FOR FINAL
Thank you for proposing to replace the bridge to Wallenberg Dr., this
improvement will be greatly appreciated. Parks and PP&D will need to review
and approve the bridge design. Please coordinate with us as you move into the
design of this connection.
UPDATE 8.11.2021: Parks appreciates the easement that will be given to the
city. We will continue to discuss this arrangement as this project progresses
and look forward to the partnership. We approve of the development retaining
the Wallenberg Spur as a separate component.
a. Please clarify what your thoughts on the bridge replacement timing? Parks
would prefer to construct a new bridge in tandem with construction of the
project, to ease access into the CIP area.
b. Who will be responsible for designing and constructing the project? Please
coordinate with Parks so there is a firm und erstanding of how this piece might move forward.
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Watermark: We met with Parks staff on October 18th. Watermark will develop language for the DA to be reviewed by the City
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 09/27/2021
09/27/2021: FOR FINAL
After internal discussion regarding the naming conventions of easements, we
would like to include a special designation for the easements related to
Stormwater, Parks and Forestry’s needs. The easement definition language
shall be included on the Plat. The city is drafting this language and will be
sending to the applicant team as soon as we are able.
NE Response: Waiting on language from parks – may need to be addressed with the next submittal
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 09/27/2021
09/27/2021: FOR FINAL
With the existing City interests that exist within the platted boundary, the City is
requesting that a title commitment on the property be provided. This would aid
the City in finalizing how to monument these interests moving forward through
their re-establishment on the plat and referenced in the development agreement.
Watermark: A title commitment has been provided with this submittal
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 09/27/2021
09/27/2021: FOR INFORMATION
Please convert the existing Parks tap into an ADA accessible Drinking
Fountain in a suitable location. A drinking fountain would be an amenity for both
The Quarry and the nearby Spring Creek Trail. Design and construction would
need to be approved by Parks.
Watermark: Watermark is willing to work with Parks on the placement of the drinking fountain during construction utilizing the new
irrigation tap provided south of Stuart Street. We would like to separate it out form entitlement approvals to keep on sched ule.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Christine Holtz, , choltz@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 09/27/2021
09/27/2021: INFORMATION FOR APPROVAL
Landscape sheet L12 there are two trees with missing labels in the north east
corner along Wallenberg dr. Please add them.
Ripley Design Response: Acknowledged, the trees described have been labeled.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 09/27/2021
09/27/2021: INFORMATION FOR APPROVAL
Please add the size of the evergreen trees on the Plant List. Evergreens being
used as mitigation trees need to be 8’. Non-mitigation evergreens need to be a
minimum of 6’.
Ripley Design Response: Sizes of evergreen trees have been added to the plant schedule on sheet L17.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 09/27/2021
09/27/2021: INFORMATION FOR APPROVAL
If the dedication to the City of tracts A and B goes forward, Forestry will require
the mitigation and removal of several trees located in tract B.
Watermark: If the dedication does proceed, Watermark will work with Forestry on the removal of the trees
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Department: Internal Services
Contact: Lauren Wade, 970-302-5962, lwade@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/23/2021
09/23/2021: GIS has no comments at this time.
Ripley Design Response: Acknowledged.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/27/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
08/10/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
NE Response: Redlines have been addressed
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/27/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are text over text issues. See redlines.
08/10/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: There are text over text issues. See redlines.
NE Response: Redlines have been addressed.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 09/27/2021
09/27/2021: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
The titles need to match on all plan sets. Please change all plan titles so they all
read The Quarry By Watermark. NE Response: Titles on plat and plans read “The Quarry by Watermark”
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/10/2021
09/27/2021: 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. If you have any specific questions about the redlines, please contact John
Von Nieda at 970-221-6565 or jvonnieda@fcgov.com
08/10/2021: 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. If you have any specific questions about the redlines, please contact John
Von Nieda at 970-221-6565 or jvonnieda@fcgov.com
NE Response: Thank you.
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
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Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 07/21/2021
07/21/2021: Irrigation plans are required no later than at the time of building
permit. The irrigation plans must comply with 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
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 09/28/2021
09/28/2021: A landscape plan shall contain accurate and identifiable
hydrozones, please correct and re-calculate the landscape water budget chart
for the entire site. The annual Irrigation Water Requirements (IWR) for Kentucky
blue grass are 18 gallons per square foot (GPSH). Please refer to the
provisions outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land Use Cod e for details. Direct
questions concerning irrigation requirements to Eric Olson, at 221 -6704 or
eolson@fcgov.com
Ripley Design Response: The landscape water budget chart has been updated for the entire site.