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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
December 15, 2021
Mike Mcbride
MMLA Landscape + Planning
2339 Spruce Creek Drive
Fort Collins, CO
RE: SweetWater Brewing - Beer Garden, MJA210004, Round Number 3
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of SweetWater Brewing - Beer Garden. If you have questions
about any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions
through your Development Review Coordinator, Brandy Bethurem Harras via phone at
970-416-2744 or via email at bbethuremharras@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Brandy Bethurem Harras, 970-416-2744, bbethuremharras@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
09/02/2021: INFORMATION:
I will be your primary point of contact throughout the development review and
permitting process. 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. Please include me in all email
correspondence with other reviewers and keep me informed of any phone conversations. Thank you!
Comment Number: 2
12/14/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
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.
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Comment Number: 3
12/14/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
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.
File names should begin with the file type, followed by the project information, and round number.
Example: UTILITY PLANS_PROJECT NAME_PDP_Rd2.pdf
File type acronyms maybe appropriate to avoid extremely long file names.
Example: TIS for Traffic Impact Study, ECS for Ecological Characterization
Study. Reach out to me if you would like a list of suggested names.
*Please disregard any references to paper copies, flash drives, or CDs.
Comment Number: 4
12/14/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
All plans should be saved as optimized/flattened PDFs to reduce file size and remove layers.
Per the Electronic Submittal Requirements AutoCAD SHX attributes need to be removed from the PDF’s.
AutoCAD turns drawing text into comments that appear in the PDF plan set,
and these must be removed prior to submittal as they can cause issues with the
PDF file. The default setting is "1" ("on") in AutoCAD. To change the setting
and remove this feature, type "EPDFSHX" in the command line and enter "0".
Read this article at Autodesk.com for more tips on this topic:
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarti
cles/sfdcarticles/Drawing-text-appears-as-Comments-in-a-PDF-created-by-Aut oCAD.html
Comment Number: 5
12/14/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Submittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being
the cut-off for routing the same week. Upon initial submittal, your project will be
subject to a completeness review. Staff has until noon that Friday to determine if
the project contains all required checklist items and is sufficient for a round of
review. If complete, a formal Letter of Acceptance will be emailed to you and the
project would be officially routed with its initial round of review, followed by a formal meeting.
As you are preparing to submit your formal plans, please notify me with an
anticipated submittal date. Applications and plans are submitted electronically
to me by email or secured file sharing applications.
Comment Number: 6
09/02/2021: INFORMATION:
Temporary Service Changes - City of Fort Collins Development Review
In order to continue providing thorough reviews and giving 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 been exploring options for mitigating impacts to our
customers. As a result, we will be making some temporary service changes.
Beginning Monday May 10, 2021 one additional week of review time will be
added to all 1st and 2nd round submittals (increase from 3 weeks to 4 weeks).
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Comment Number: 8
12/14/2021: FOR HEARING - UPDATED:
We are anticipating this project will be presented at the January 2022 P&Z Hearing.
09/02/2021: FOR HEARING:
This proposed project is processing as a Type 2 Development Plan. The
decision maker for Type 2 is the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Board. For the
hearing, we will formally notify surrounding property owners within 800 feet
(excluding public right-of-way and publicly owned open space). Staff would
need to be in agreement the project is ready for Hearing approximately 3-5
weeks prior to the hearing.
Comment Number: 10
12/14/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/fees.php.
I will provide estimated fees, which are due at time of project submittal for
formal review. This is an estimate of the initial fees for Final Development Plan.
As noted in the comments, there are additional fees required by other departments, and
additional fees at the time of building permit. The City of Fort Collins fee
schedule is subject to change – please confirm these estimates before
submitting. If you have any questions about fees, please reach out to me.
Final Development Plan Fee - $21,575.00
Poudre Fire Authority Review Fee - $TBD
Comment Number: 11
12/14/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Payments can be made by check or credit card.
If paying by check, make payable to City of Fort Collins. This is accepted at the
Development Review Center, 281 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524 by
mail or can be placed in the blue drop box located at the west side of the
building. Please mark it to my attention and reference the project it is associated with.
If paying by credit card, I can process the payment over the phone with you.
Credit card payments include a convenience fee of 2% + $0.25 added to all
payments under $2,500.00, and 2.75% added to all payments over $2,500.00.
Comment Number: 12
12/15/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
LUC 2.211(D) Project Development Plan. Following the approval of a project
development plan and upon the expiration of any right of appeal, or upon the
final decision of the City Council following appeal, if applicable, the applicant
must submit a final plan for all or part of the project development plan within
three (3) years... If such approval is not timely obtained, the project development
plan (or any portion thereof which has not received final approval) shall
automatically lapse and become null and void.
Comment Number: 13
12/15/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Once your project has been formally reviewed by the City and you have received
comments, please resubmit within 180 days, approximately 6 months, to avoid
the expiration of your project (LUC 2.211 Lapse, Rounds of Review).
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Department: Planning Services
Contact: Will Lindsey, , wlindsey@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 6
11/12/2021: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
Thank you for the updated lighting plan for the entire site. Light spillover 10 ft
from the property lines is in compliance with the 0.3 allowance in the LC2 area.
However, the BUG ratings for lighting fixtures AA and CC do not comply with the
BUG rating allowed in the LC2. AA light fixtures are allowed a rating of
B0/U1/G0 due to their less than 0.5 mounting height from the property lines.
Lighting fixture CC cannot have a Glare rating that exceeds G1. Please adjust
the fixtures selected for ones that will meet the BUG rating requirements.
Per the standards found in 3.2.4.(D)(5) Applicants for major amendments and
changes of use pursuant to 2.2.10(B) shall submit a lighting plan for the entire
development site that meets the requirements of this Section 3.2.4 and, if
necessary to meet such requirements, complete a site lighting retrofit for the
entire development site. The next submittal will need to reflect the entire site and
demonstrate compliance with the new lighting code.
There appear to be several issues with the plans demonstrating compliance
with the new lighting code (Section 3.2.4). Please provide details on the next
lighting plan that demonstrate the existing and proposed lighting is compliant
with the maximum BUG (Backlight-Uplight-Glare) ratings allowed in the Lighting
Context area (LC2 for this project). Information on these maximums can be
found in Tables 3.2.4-2, 3.2.4-3, and 3.2.4-4.
Please provide a site lumen calculation using the Hardscape Area Method
(Table 3.2.4-7). The total installed initial luminaire lumens are calculated as the
sum of the initial luminaire lumens for all luminaires. Base Allowance: LC2: 2.5 lumens per SF of hardscape
Appears to be a footcandle light level issues along the abutting property line.
Light Trespass Limitation: LC2 context area; 0.3 max horizontal illuminance;
calc points no further than 10’ apart; “For property boundaries that abut public
rights-of-way, private streets, private drives, public alleys, and public and private
parking lots, the backlight rating, glare rating and illuminance values provided in
Tables 3.2.4-2, 3.2.4-3 and 3.2.4-4 respectively, shall be measured ten (10) feet from the
property boundary. For all other property boundaries, values shall be measured at the property boundary.”
09/21/2021: FOR HEARING:
Lighting Plan - Please provide a Lighting Plan for review with the next submittal.
The Lighting Plan must meet the standards found in LUC Section 3.2.4 – Exterior Site Lighting
Response: Lighting Plan has been updated.
Comment Number: 7
09/21/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
For any development provided water within the City, an irrigation plan shall be submitted to and
approved by the Director prior to the issuance of the building permit, or if no building permit is
required, then prior to commencement of construction. As determined by the Director, minor redevelopment
or change of use projects may not be required to submit an irrigation plan; in such cases, a written
statement shall be submitted describing the type of irrigation system proposed. The irrigation plan
shall incorporate the City of Fort Collins Irrigation System Standards for Water Conservation set
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forth below. In addition, the irrigation system must be inspected for compliance with the approved
irrigation plan before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Response: Irrigation Plan has been provided in the FDP submittal.
Department: Erosion Control
Contact: Chandler Arellano, (970) 420-6963, carellano@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1
11/15/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN - UPDATED:
Please see additional redlines to the Erosion Control Plan.
09/16/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Please provide erosion control escrow cost estimate calculations for the
proposed site construction activities.
Please ensure that the Erosion Control Plans provided include a sequence
chart in accordance with (FCDCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.3.2)
Response Number: 1
Response: Both an erosion control escrow cost estimate and a sequence chart in accordance with
FCDCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.3.2 have been added to the submittal package.
Please provide protection at the nearest inlet location on Lincoln Avenue and show on plans.
Comment Number: 2
11/15/2021: INFORMATION - UPDATED:
Based upon the updated materials and information provided since the last
review comments, we have recalculated an Erosion Control Inspection fee
of $1116.04 and a Stormwater LID/WQ Inspections fee of $315. A copy of the
calculation spreadsheet will be provided. The fee will need to be provided at the
time of erosion control escrow.
09/16/2021: INFORMATION:
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 this project we are
assuming 1 lot, 0.91 acres of disturbance, 1 years from demo through build out
of construction and an additional 3 years till full vegetative stabilization due to
seeding. Which results in an Erosion Control Fee estimate of $1116.04.
Based on 1 bioretention/level spreaders the estimate for the Stormwater
LID/WQ Inspection fee is $315.
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.
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Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 7
12/14/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN – UPDATED:
Floatable mulch is not allowed in rain gardens. Please plan to fully vegetate.
Sparse rock for decertation or scour protection is acceptable.
Response: Rain garden has been designed to be fully vegetated. No mulch is proposed in the rain
garden.
11/16/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN – UPDATED:
The rain garden needs to be completely vegetated, or as close as possible.
Please remove rock and replace with vegetation of your choice.
09/22/2021:
Please clarify the vegetation proposed in the rain garden. Shrubs should be 6-ft
min. from underdrain. No trees in a rain garden this size. See redlines on
landscape plans.
Comment Number: 10
12/14/2021: INFORMATION ONLY:
11/16/2021: INFORMATION ONLY:
The rain garden will require an amended (or new) development agreement.
Comment Number: 12
12/14/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
11/16/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
09/22/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
The rain garden will require forebays at all inlet locations with concentrated inflow.
Response: A forebay has been added to the inlet location of the rain garden.
Comment Number: 13
12/14/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
11/16/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Please clarify the drainage patterns and proposed grading along the west and
northern property lines. If runoff will flow onto an adjacent property, please
confirm a) there is a drainage easement there, or b) that it historically has drained this way.
Response: An exhibit detailing out the existing drainage patterns and original design intent while also
showing that the area historically drains offsite.
Comment Number: 14
12/14/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
11/16/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
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Please confirm if you are intending to line the rain garden with an impermeable
liner (less common) or simply use geotextile fabric (more common).
Response: An impermeable liner is being proposed for the rain garden due to the future plans to have a
structure with columns in the rain garden. Details for the impermeable liner can be found on sheet C5.01.
Comment Number: 16
11/16/2021: Stormwater is ready for Hearing!
Comment Number: 17
12/14/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Please see the redlines of the Utility Plan for more comments. Please provide
a comment-response to these redlines with the next submittal.
Response Number: 17
Response: Redlines have been completed. See attached comment responses for the redlines.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 8
12/14/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Please read and respond to the comment below.
A separate irrigation tap will NOT be required of this project.
The hydrozone table will need to include the whole site.
The Preliminary Irrigation Plan (PIP) only needs to address the revised areas of the site.
Response: Thanks for the clarification on the irrigation tap. Hydrozone table has been provided on the
landscape plan. Preliminary Irrigation Plan has been provided in the FDP submittal.
11/16/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
*Notice of Changes to Domestic Water Fees and Irrigation Service Requirements*
On Oct. 5, 2021 Council adopted changes to Fort Collins Utilities Water Supply
Requirements and Plant Investment Fees. In general developments that use
more water may pay more and developments that use less water may pay less.
These changes are to be implemented 1/1/2022; more information can be
found at:www.fcgov.com/wsr-update
*For Final Plan the following items will be required for this development:
- **A separate irrigation tap may be required, this would need to be shown on
the Utility and Site Plans. Further discussion is needed regarding the
application of this requirement to this site.**
- Preliminary Irrigation Plan:
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities//img/site_specific/uploads/wsr-calc_irrigation.pdf?1614887246
- Water budget and peak flow per irrigation tap. (this should be shown on the Preliminary Irrigation Plan)
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- Hydrozone table on the Landscape Plan will need to be updated to match the
2022 City hydrozones. See this page for more information:
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/wsr-update
Comment Number: 10
11/16/2021: Water/ Wastewater is ready for Hearing!
Comment Number: 11
12/14/2021: FOR INFORMATION:
A separate irrigation service will not be required of this project.
Response: Noted
11/19/2021: FOR INFORMATION:
Following up on Comment 8, regarding a separate irrigation water service: I
am going to discuss this situation with the decision maker about this new code
and policy - and whether it applies to this project. Stay tuned in December for
an update on this.
Comment Number: 12
12/14/21: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Please see the redlines of the Utility Plan for more comments. Please provide
a comment-response to these redlines with the next submittal.
Response Number: 12
Response: Redlines have been completed. See attached comment responses for the redlines.
Department: PFA
Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2869, marcus.glasgow@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 5
09/17/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
FIRE LANES - Fire lanes shall be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving
surface capable of supporting 80,000lbs. A note shall be added to the civil
plans indicating compliance.
Response Number:
Response: A note including the information above has been included on the Horizontal Control/Paving
plan.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Dave Betley, 970-221-6573, dbetley@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 6
12/12/2021: INFORMATION:
Any work within the right of way will need the proper permitting.
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Response: Noted
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
12/14/2021: INFORMATION ONLY:
Unless required during MJA, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP.
Response: Noted
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 2
12/14/2021: 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
Response: Noted
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
10/25/2021: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Please describe in detail how the existing irrigation system will be adjusted to
accommodate the additions and landscape adjustments. Provide an irrigation
legend identifying where and how the existing system will be adjusted, notes
can be made to the existing plans. Irrigation additions must follow the
requirements 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
Response: Noted