HomeMy WebLinkAboutMONTAVA - PHASE G & IRRIGATION POND - BDR210013 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 3 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS
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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
June 03, 2022
August 24, 2022
Angela Milewski
BHA Design Inc.
111 S. Meldrum #110
Fort Collins, CO 80521
RE: Montava - Phase G and Irrigation Pond, BDR210013, Round Number 2
Response to Comments
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of Montava - Phase G and Irrigation Pond. If you have
questions about any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your
questions through your Development Review Coordinator, Tenae Beane via phone at
970-224-6119 or via email at tbeane@fcgov.com.
** Please note: due to the complexity of this project compared to a typical BDR and the
preliminary level of detail provided in this submittal, staff has done their best to identify all
outstanding issues, however due to the nature of this review, additional issues may come to
light through subsequent reviews.**
Comment Summary:
Department: Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Tenae Beane, 970-224-6119, tbeane@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/11/2022: 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
Comments in Grey were shared for information only, or were answered in the
previous round, so no response is provided
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correspondence with other reviewers and keep me informed of any phone
conversations. Thank you!
Comment Number: 2
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
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.
Comment Number: 3
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
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.
*Please disregard any references to paper copies, flash drives, or CDs.
Comment Number: 4
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
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
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
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 with as much advanced notice as possible.
Comment Number: 6
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
Temporary Service Changes - City of Fort Collins Development Review
In order to continue providing thorough reviews and giving every project the
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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).
Comment Number: 7
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
Please resubmit within 180 days, approximately 6 months, to avoid the
expiration of your project.
(LUC 2.211 Lapse, Rounds of Review).
Comment Number: 8
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
The Director shall issue a written decision to approve, approve with conditions,
or deny the development application based on compliance with the standards
referenced in Step 8 of the Common Development Review Procedures
(Section 2.2.8).
The written decision shall be mailed to the applicant, to any person who
provided comments during the comment period and to the abutting property
owners and shall also be posted on the City's website at www.fcgov.com.
Previous response: Understood.
Comment Number: 9
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
If the project is approved by the Director, there is a two-week- appeal period
from the date of the decision. The project is not able to be recorded until it is
confirmed there are no appeals.
Previous response: Understood.
Comment Number: 10
01/11/2022: 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.
Previous response: Understood.
Comment Number: 11
01/11/2022: The City of Fort Collins Development Review and Building Permit
Fee schedule has been updated as of January 1, 2022. Please visit our web
page for more information: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/fees.php.
Please note, any additional rounds of review outside of 3 rounds may be subject to a fee.
Previous response: Understood.
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Department: Planning Services
Contact: Jenny Axmacher, jaxmacher@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
05/25/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - UPDATED: Please include a note on
the site plan that states ADU's are permitted in this phase subject to Section 5.9
of Montava Uses, Densities, and Development Standards (MUDDS) and
require a Type 1 review. ADUs also require additional parking calculations.
Response: Note has been added to the Site Plan.
01/11/2022 : FOR APPROVAL: Will this phase include any accessory dwelling
units (ADUs)? ADUs are subject to Section 5.9 of Montava Uses, Densities,
and Development Standards (MUDDS) and require a Type 1 review. ADUs
require additional parking calculations, as well.
Previous response: (BHA) Phase G will not include any accessory dwelling units at this time.
Should a future homeowner elect to pursue an ADU, we understand they will be subject to Type 1
review and the additional required parking. The note above has been added to the Site Plan.
Comment Number: 4
05/25/2022 FOR FINAL APPROVAL - UNRESOLVED: Staff is envisioning this
information to be included all together in a table summary on one of the initial
sheets in the site plan set and provide information on all transects included in
the phase. Staff is happy to have further discussions to help address this item.
Response: (BHA) A summary table has been added to the Site Plans.
01/11/2022 : FOR APPROVAL: Summarize the PUD standards as applicable
to this phase as notes on a site plan sheet. Identify information such as the
transect, allowed uses, densities, civic space types, and noteworthy, applicable
development standards.
Previous response: We have included a Transect diagram in the Site Plan sheets indicating the
applicable Transects for Phase G. The uses requested in Phase G include Single Family
Detached, Single Family Attached, Two-Family Dwellings, and Townhomes (Multi-Family up to 14
units per building). All of these land uses are permitted in Transects T4 and T5 under Basic
Development Review. These uses have been indicated in the Site Plans on Sheet S1 – Housing
Diagram. Civic space types have been indicated in the Landscape Plans. We hope this helps to
delineate how the Phase G plans meet the key PUD requirements.
Comment Number: 5
05/25/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - UPDATED: Please include more
details on this calculation on the cover sheet, including the number of dwelling
units. Do not include the future multifamily phase in the calculation. If you wish,
you can include a separate calculation for future density at build out. The
minimum density must be met in each application.
Response: (BHA) Additional details have been provided with the Site Plans.
01/11/2022 : FOR APPROVAL: Include a net density calculation on the cover
sheet of site plan set. The minimum density is 10 du/acre. Additional density of
3 du/acre is applicable for ADUs.
Previous response: Net density for Phase G has been indicated on Site Plan Cover Sheet.
Comment Number: 8
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05/25/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - UPDATED: Based on Staff's review,
while much of Article 3 was replaced by MUDDS, section 3.5.D, appears to still
be applicable. Let's discuss further to clarify what is and is not applicable.
Please provide dimensions on the site plan, or another exhibit, that illustrates
compliance with this standard, if applicable.
Response: We have included a diagram indicating maximum distances to nearest street
sidewalks and locations of address signs on the Site Plans.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: Block 2 Lot 6 and Block 1 Lots 8-13 appear to
violate section 3.5.2 D of the Land Use Code. Please either alter the front
sidewalk so it meets the definition of a major walkway spine or reduce the
distance from a street sidewalk to less than 200 feet.
Previous response: Chapter 5 of the MUDDS replaces the standards of Article 3 of the LUC.
However, we feel that the plan complies with the standard identified. No unit is more than 200ft
from a street sidewalk. And those that do not orient directly to a street sidewalk, have entries
connecting to a walkway which connects to a street sidewalk. Almost all of the greenways connect
at both ends to a street sidewalk. Only those along the western edge connect at one end, however
these are less than 200ft long and the other end connects to a multi-use trail.
Comment Number: 9
05/25/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - UPDATED: Please update the setback
label in the legend to state MINIMUM SETBACK.
Response: The legend has been updated with this notation.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: Confirm the setbacks lines on site plan show
the minimum setback. Is it possible to also note the maximum setback where
Applicable?
Previous response: We’ve indicated maximum setback lines on the lot typicals with this
resubmittal. Please note that setback standards allow certain building elements like roof
overhangs, trim, and similar architectural features, porches, stoops, and similar elements to
encroach into the setback areas.
Comment Number: 10
05/25/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - UPDATED: Please note somehow on
the plan set that the minimum setbacks are shown inclusive of easements to
eliminate confusion.
Response: This note has been added.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: Why are the rear setbacks not consistently
shown as zero which is the Transect 4 requirement? Is it due to utilities or
something else? If so, note why they are different than PUD requirement.
Previous response: (DPZ) The PUD standards state a minimum rear setback which is 0ft or 15ft
from the alley centerline, whichever is greater. Because we have a number of properties serviced
by alley utilities, the rear setback varies. In some places there is just the 15ft from alley centerline
setback. In some places there are 2 story buildings which have alley utility service but a smaller fire
lane. In others there are three story buildings which require alley aerial fire access and therefore
different rear setbacks. So there is variation, however, all are consistent with the minimum setback
requirements in the MUDDS.
Comment Number: 12
05/26/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - UNRESOLVED:
Response: We do not interpret the access between a garage and alley as a driveway if it is
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less than 20ft in length. A note has been added to the Site Plan indicating 12’ maximum
except in these conditions where wider drive areas are needed to accommodate vehicle
turning.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: Add note that the maximum driveway width is
12’ unless the driveway is providing access to more than 4 units.
Comment Number: 18
01/11/2022: INFORMATION ONLY: Consider opportunities for public art in
roundabouts and other landscape areas.
Previous response: We would like to include public art throughout Montava. Any art planned within
public right-of-way (such as within a roundabout) will be indicated on the plans for city review. But
art may also be added within the private shared community spaces and will be subject to approval
by the HOA or Metro District.
Comment Number: 20
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Provide a design detail, including
materials, for the “soft trail connections” and other items such as seating areas,
playgrounds, etc.
Response: (BHA) More detail has now been provided with the final level plans.
Comment Number: 21
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Please include species diversification
calculations and include minimum tree size specifications on the next submittal.
Response: (BHA) This information has been added to the plant list now with the final level
plans.
Comment Number: 22
05/31/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - UPDATED: Discussions regarding
model approval are on-going. Additional details, including building materials
and color schemes will be needed for final approval of the single family attached product.
Response: The PUD MUDDS outlines very detailed architectural requirements and replaces
this requirement from the Land Use Code. However, to help illustrate the planned
architectural character we have included concept elevations for all housing types in the
submittal plans.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: The single family detached home architectural
elevations will be reviewed as part of the building permit process. All other
building elevations will be reviewed and approved as part of this BDR. Please
submit a full package of elevation drawings, including all sides of the building
and all of the proposed different models with the next submittal so a thorough
review can be completed.
Previous response: Building elevations for the townhome buildings are included in this second
submittal. These buildings have not been fully designed at this point in time. We have included
site plans and elevations that details our intended designs, including some variations. Those final
building designs will be completed by our builders, along with their single family detached homes,
which are all subject to internal review from the Montava development team. We intend the final
designs to be similar to those submitted in this set, with potential for minor variation and site-
specific considerations. The development timeline separates the horizontal and vertical
components. Architectural design and construction drawings will progress while we begin the long
process of constructing infrastructure, roads, and grading.
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Comment Number: 23
05/31/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - UPDATED: Include dimensions to
show how the typical designs comply with frontage yard requirements in
MUDDS 5.8.3 and 5.8.4 or provide a note stating the requirement and that the
requirement will be met at the time of building permit.
Response: Summary table for MUDDS has been added to aid with building permit review.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: REVISED Provide a consistent lot typical for
each housing type to show how it will fit on an average lot, meet setbacks, and
comply with occupation/coverage requirements. Include dimensions to show
how the typical designs comply with frontage yard requirements in MUDDS
5.8.4. Provide a lot typical for both corner and interior lots.
Previous response: Typical lot plans are included in this second submittal, detailing how each housing type
will fit on average lots. There are three single family detached types, categorized by size: cottage,
small, and medium.
Comment Number: 24
05/31/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - UPDATED: Discussions regarding
model approval are on-going.
Response: See previous response below. In addition, we will provide an approval letter from
the Montava Design Review entity with each building permit application.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: How will housing model variation be achieved
as described in MUDDS 5.13.7?
Previous response: In Chapter 12 of the MUDDS, LUC housing model variation is replaced by the
standards of Chapter 5 of the MUDDS, along with justification pointing to the variety of market
segments being targeted in each phase, lot size variation, and other means of variation in the plan.
However, we are providing additional model variety through the internal design review process and
use of multiple builders. Phase G will include 3 different builders for which designs are being
prepared. Variation in model is pursued principally in the form of building elevation, and secondarily
by the mixture of 4 housing type categories: cottages, small and medium single family, and
townhomes which include multiple models. Additionally, our builders are interested in providing
variation within each category. From the design perspective, our team will be working between
builders and designers to compose housing models and elevation styles for variety. However, we
seek harmony in design, not variety for the sake of variety.
Comment Number: 27
05/26/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - UNRESOLVED:
Response: The applicant is under contract with the Poudre School District to swap land
parcels immediately upon the applicants closing of the AB land. There will be no
development on the property until and after the AB property is exchanged with
PSD. Both AB and PSD are well aware of the platting work going on now and letters of intent
indicting such can be provided to the City is required. To clarify, the irrigation will not be
located on current PSD land, it is going on land currently owned by AB, but that will be
purchased by applicant before any construction. We are aware of the need to have the
current landowners executing the final approved plan set.
01/11/2022: IRRIGATION POND - FOR APPROVAL: REVISED Please provide
proof of ownership of the land proposed to be developed as the irrigation pond
or documentation from Poudre School District stating the applicant can proceed
with the development on their property. Staff would recommend providing a
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letter of intent from the school district. The property owner will need to sign the
final, approved plan set.
Comment Number: 29
01/11/2022: IRRIGATION POND FOR- APPROVAL: Per Exhibit C of the PUD
Master Plan, Section 3, Condition 5 (on the top of the last page of the exhibit), if
a shared irrigation pond is agreed upon between the City and the Developer
and/or Poudre School District, the pond must be located proportionally on
Developer and/or Poudre School District property, in addition to park property.
Please clarify how can this pond be constructed prior to an agreement with the
other entities, if it must be sited proportionally between the users.
Previous response: The original intent of this language was to assure that City Parks was not
overburdened by this pond being located on their property or taking away from the Community
Park experience. We fully agree with that, and the pond is planned now completely off of City
Parks property. It is possible if necessary to have parks own a small portion of the pond if that is
needed for any reason, but it is not unfairly taking up land from the future Community Park.
Assuming staff agrees and if needed we can clarify this language with a minor amendment to the
PUD.
Comment Number: 30
01/11/2022: IRRIGATION POND - FOR APPROVAL: Fencing around the pond
is strongly encouraged for safety. The fence should be aesthetically attractive in
nature while adequately restricting access to the pond area.
Response: We don’t want to fence the pond, we instead have low walls
designed along the pond edge for safety.
Comment Number: 36
05/25/2022: OVERALL OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT - FOR
INFORMATION: A Neighborhood meeting is not required for this submittal, but
community engagement is recommended as part of the review process.
Outreach should seek to understand potential impacts to existing residents of
the area, inform the broader community, and engage with potential future
residents. City staff coordinates closely with applicants on public engagement
efforts, and will provide support to notify community members, facilitate inclusive
participation, and promote transparency. The Neighborhood Development
Liaison is available for consultation on engagement in the development review
Process.
Response: We agree and are willing to provide materials for website updates or host/assist
in an open house if preferred. We’ll work with you to support the City’s public engagement
plan for the project.
Comment Number: 37
05/25/2022: OVERALL OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT - FOR
INFORMATION: For the proposed phase, staff recommends hosting (1) a virtual
project update with general Q&A and (2) at least one targeted event with the
immediately adjacent neighborhoods (Maple Hill and Storybook in particular).
At this time, Neighborhood Services continues to recommend virtual events to
prevent transmission of COVID 19. These events would not be required prior to
submittal, but should occur prior to the next round of submittal. Mailed notice
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would be required two weeks in advance of any neighborhood meeting or event.
Response: We’ve continued our design and submittal, but now that key design issues are
better clarified (direction from ditch company on extent of piping No. 8 canal, more specific
design and studies supporting the bicycle-priority design of Timberline Road) we agree that
a virtual project update and a neighborhood event would be beneficial. We will work with
Planning and Neighborhood Services to organize these updates.
Comment Number: 38
05/25/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Once this submittal is at final plan level,
or 100% drawings it must comply with the City's Development Review Submittal
Requirements found here
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/files/dev-review-submittal-requirements_v3-3-31
-2021.pdf?1641507328 and the City's Electronic Submittal Requirements found here:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/files/electronic-submittal-requirements-and-file-
naming-standards_v1_8-1-19.pdf?1641507328. The plans currently do not comply.
Response: We have provided additional detail now with the final level and believe we
comply with these requirements.
Comment Number: 39
05/25/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: The will serve letter from ELCO for this
project is expired. A new letter will be required prior to building permit approval.
Response: This has been requested and ELCO has responded that they will provide a new letter.
We will forward this to the City as soon as received.
Comment Number: 40
05/25/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - IRRIGATION POND: Include
architectural details of the pump house and water treatment facility. Include a
narrative describing any noise or waste that will be generated by the treatment
system and how these, and any other externalities, will be addressed.
Additional screening of these items from adjacent development could be required.
Response: We are no longer proposing a centralized AQUA 4D unit, so a separate narrative
regarding this system is not included. The architectural design will need to comply with the
MUDDS standards with approval by the Montava Design Review entity prior to application
for building permit.
Comment Number: 41
05/25/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: The lot typicals get grainy when you
zoom in, making it difficult to read the dimensions. Please provide a higher
resolution drawing.
Please provide a legend for the lot typicals describing what each of the colors
on the typical represent. Is grey building? yes Is light grey, uncovered parking? Yes,
driveways/parking What
does the cream color represent? Likely walkways and patio spaces Is fencing shown? Yes,
shown and labelled now
Response: We have added labels to the lot typical site plans to better clarify.
Comment Number: 42
05/25/2022: FOR INFORMATION: Maintain 5’ side setback to avoid additional
fire rating or sprinkler requirements for single family detached product.
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Response: The lot typical plans now indicate these minimum setbacks.
Comment Number: 43
05/31/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL - IRRIGATION POND:
Could the pond be constructed in phases to correspond to water availability and
water need as development comes online?
Response: No, this is not feasible and the plan is to construct the entire pond initially.
Provide written confirmation from WSSC that WSSC shares can be used as
proposed.
Response: We have included a copy of the agreement with WSSC.
Provide a copy of an agreement with the Baker Lateral for use of the lateral as
described in the design memo.
Response: After further analysis, it has been determined that the Baker Lateral is not
adequate to serve the Montava needs nor those of the future FC Community Park. We are
pursuing other alternatives and will share these with the City when complete.
Provide written confirmation from NPIC that the NPIC shares can be uses as
proposed.
Response: We are not proposing to use NPIC shares for this pond.
Provide documentation on the ownership of the various wells and whether the
applicant has agreements in place to acquire ownership of any of the wells.
Response: All well rights are transferring with the property. Here is a link to the well documentation
information:
HFM Well Research.zip
Describe how the ponds would work if use of the Baker Lateral is not acquired
or if there is not enough physical capacity in the lateral for a period of time.
Confirm the ponds would be empty until the Water Court Case is complete due
to the current lack of storage rights.
Response: We will be bringing water to the pond from other sources and will share details once
complete
Provide additional information on the actual volume and flow rates of water
demand and supply.
Response: This information has already been provided.
In the Non-Potable Irrigation System Report, Appendix B, the well names on the
map should correspond to decreed names for reference to limits on amount and
place of use. Tie the names to those on Table 1 of Appendix G.
Response: Report and tables have been updated.
Comment Number: 44
05/31/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Staff has evaluated the need for
amendments to the PUD as part of this submittal. The following areas have
been identified for further discussion:
Piping of the #8 Ditch The ditch company has now confirmed with us they will require the
No. 8 canal to be piped through the Phase G and Phase E areas (Mountain Vista to Country
Club), and we have included plans for this design. Since the PUD language anticipated that
the ditch may be piped in some locations but the extents were not known at that time, we
understand that a PUD amendment is not necessary and that the details and extent of the
ditch design should be determined with each development phase.
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Current Conditions of Approval including configuration of the irrigation pond and
at-grade trail crossings Grade-separated crossings were conditioned in the PUD to apply
where the ditch is not piped, so no amendment should be needed. Regarding the
configuration of the irrigation pond, the original intent of this language was to assure that
City Parks was not overburdened by this pond being located on their property or taking
away from the Community Park experience. As such the pond is planned now to be located
completely off of City Parks property. It is possible if necessary to have parks own a small
portion of the pond if that is needed for any reason, but it is not unfairly taking up land from
the future Community Park. We do not believe a PUD amendment is required but could
include this in a Minor Amendment to clarify if needed.
Roadway master plan updates We understand that with the more detailed design of Phases
G and E that: 1. the two roundabout intersections (Mountain Vista/Timberline and at Country
Club/Timberline) and 2. The change of classification of Timberline north of Mtn Vista from
an arterial to collector; may require an update to the roadway master plan to be led by City
staff. We have provided traffic study information to support these and will continue to
support staff as needed, but since these are both results of the more detailed PDP design
levels we don’t anticipate that a PUD Master Plan amendment is required.
Water systems At this time we believe our water system is consistent with the PUD Master
Plan, but if additional clarification within the PUD is required let’s discuss.
Review procedures including building elevation review. Building design standards and
requirements are detailed in the MUDDS document. In addition, we have provided concept
elevations for each of the building types to share the overall design character and intent. To
support city staff at time of building permit reviews, we will provide an approval letter from
the Montava Design Review entity with each building permit application. Based on these
and our discussions we do not believe a PUD amendment is required.
Response: Thank you for the continued discussions on these items. At this time, we understand
that based on above responses that there may be no PUD amendments required for the above
items, and the road master plan updates will be led by COF.
In responding to comments with final plans for Phase G, there are two minor items that we may
wish to be clarified with a Minor Amendment to the PUD Master Plan. They include:
1. Driveway maximum 12’ width and/or what is defined as a driveway (see our Phase G response
to this comment), and
2. Sec 3.5.1. (D)(1) distance to public way. While we have demonstrated compliance with this LUC
code section for Phase G (houses that face onto greens) with our resubmittal. However, we
know that with the higher density T5 areas such as in Phase E we will have alternate ways to
comply with this LUC section for these more urban and mixed use building types. Let’s discuss
if this would be best to address with a Minor Amendment to the PUD Master Plan.
Department: Historic Preservation
Contact: Jim Bertolini, 970-416-4250, jbertolini@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
05/17/2022: NO HISTORIC REVIEW REQUIRED: This proposal does not
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require historic review because there are no designated historic resources, or
resources that are at least 50 years old and would require evaluation, on the
development site or within 200 feet of the development site.
Response: Understood.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Tim Dinger, tdinger@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3
05/25/2022: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATED: The termination of Longwood
Drive at the dead-end at the west end of the road will require a temporary
turnaround, per LCUASS 7-26. The temporary turnaround is not shown on the
current plans and needs to be shown on the next submittal.
Response: A turnaround has been designed and included for the termination of Longwood
Drive.
01/11/2022: The termination of Road D (Sherell Drive?) to the west as a dead
end street would be required to have a temporary turnaround constructed with a
diameter of 100 feet.
Comment Number: 11
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATED: An encroachment permit will be
required for any place where the irrigation line crosses the right-of-way.
Response: Understood. Encroachment permit(s) will be prepared for any remaining areas
following Final Design reviews.
01/11/2022: The irrigation line is considered a private improvement and is
depicted in various locations to be under the public street system and not
generally outside of right-of-way. The design should be looking to minimize
placement of the line in right-of-way, and in general crossings in right-of-way
would need an encroachment permit. We would need to coordinate initial
conversations with our City Engineer, Brad Buckman on the acceptability of the
irrigation line design's location and to consider what are the permitting and
approval processes necessary.
Previous response:The No. 8 irrigation pipe has been re-aligned to minimize
encroachment within ROW. Encroachment permits will be coordinated where the line
requires crossing ROW. The non-pot irrigation system has been located outside of ROW
where possible. In addition, per coordination with Public Works encroachment permits will
not be required for the non-potable irrigation system as it was determined that irrigation
pipes less than 8” diameter would not require permits for encroachment into ROW. Non-
potable irrigation lines within Phase G are primarily 4” with some 6” diameter.
Comment Number: 12
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATED: Utility easement requirement
discussions behind the right-of-way (ROW) are ongoing, with reference to
franchise agreements between the City and Comcast, as well as with other
external utility providers. Per the needs of City of Fort Collins Light and Power
Department, the standard 15-foot width utility easements for arterial roads will
be required adjacent to the Timberline Road ROW.
Response: The plat has been updated with applicable utility easements as coordinated with
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on-going discussions and meetings with Light and Power as well as the city.
Discussions have also occurred with Comcast and Xcel Energy and at the time of this
submittal neither of these utility providers will provide service to Phase G.
01/11/2022: The plat does not indicate the dedication of any utility easements
along the interior public street system, where typically a 9 foot utility easement is
provided. I'm noting that the typical dry utility layout on Sheets 5.9 and 5.10 do
not depict natural gas as a utility and perhaps this speaks to the lack of utility
easements. I believe a utility coordination meeting to confirm the lack of utility
easements along the public streets should be conducted. With electric, phone,
cable, broadband potentially needing raised pedestals/transformers along the
public street system, there may be general concerns as these are not allowed in
the parkway between the sidewalks and the street, and the utility easement
behind the sidewalk is typically where these are situated.
Previous Response: These utility coordination calls have taken place through the PUD Master Plan
and have been continuing since we received this first round review. We have coordinated utility
placement with providers. We are not providing gas service in Phase G as a sustainability
commitment. With other providers, we have agreed to provide space in the right of way and in
alleys to accommodate their needs, not within easements on properties, aside from pocket
easements where necessary. This is a key feature allowing us to provide unique housing and a
special quality of the street space.
Comment Number: 13
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATED: Sight distance triangles should be
provided with the 100% submittal where walls, fences and landscaping
installation is planned close to the intersection.
Response: Sight distance triangles have been designed and included with this submittal.
01/11/2022: With the public sidewalk system intersecting at right angles and not
curving around the corner in more typical new developments, we'll want to
ensure that the intersection of the sidewalks fully meet ADA and City standards
with respect to a proper landing with no more than 2% cross slope in any
direction. A variance was granted as part of the PUD that generally allowed
fences and walls to be as close as 4 inches to the back of sidewalk. This wasn't
necessarily contemplated at the time that at intersections there may be
fences/walls that come to a point and I'm wondering about potential accessibility
concerns and sight distance concerns for vehicles at intersections. Might there
be consideration toward providing a view corridor and further set back for
fences and walls at intersections? This concern to potentially consider may be
more pronounced at intersections such as Road C approaching Road D with
sight distance to the west around the curve, and also Road F approaching Road
D with sight distance around the curve to the east. Please look at intersection
sight distance requirements.
Response: Typical sidewalk conditions in historic development patterns in Fort Collins, the US, and
worldwide follow this pattern consistently. Any fencing will be subject to site distance requirements
should there be an intersection where it is an issue. Typically sight distance is an issue when there
is a small or non-existent tree lawn. We have provided tree lawns which will tend to negate site
distance problems. From DPZ, we have built many communities which have fences exactly at the
rear of the sidewalk at 90-degree intersections which have been a benefit to the community.
Because sidewalks are 5ft as a minimum, they provide sufficient maneuverability at corners for
ADA and other users. We do not anticipate that every property will have a fence either. Those
details have not been determined at this point, but they will take sight distance into consideration.
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Comment Number: 16
05/27/2022: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATED: We will look for the Timberline
right-of-way to be dedicated by the final plat. We will look for dedication of the
Mountain Vista right-of-way by separate document. Both of these items must be
included in the Round 3 submittal.
Response: The plat has been updated to include dedication of Timberline to the northern
boundary of Phase G. A portion of Mountain Vista has also been dedicated by the plat that
resides within the property boundary.
01/11/2022: The plat appears to demonstrate that abutting Timberline Road
and Mountain Vista Drive rights-of-way are not being dedicated by plat, but are
to be dedicated by separate document. Dedications by separate document are
subject to the newer deed of dedication fees under the 2022 fee schedule as
linked here:
https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/files/engineering-services-fee-intake-form_v
1.pdf?1640212430
If the conveyance can occur via plat instead of separate document, the fees
referenced above would not apply.
Previous response: At this time, 60% progress submittal, it is shown that both Mountain Vista and
Timberline Road are to be submitted by separate document. However, additional internal
discussions are being held to expand the plat boundary and include Timberline ROW within the
plat and will be included in the next plat submittal. As Mountain Vista requires additional ROW
outside of the ownership boundary, we are planning to proceed dedication of ROW for Mountain
Vista by separate document. That said, we are open to additional input and feedback from the
city.
Comment Number: 17
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATED: Per offline conversations with the
applicant team, the irrigation pond will be platted as a tract or outlot along with
the Phase G plat. This comment will be resolved once the plat has been
resubmitted to include the irrigation pond.
Response:The plat has been updated to include dedication of tracts which include the
location of the irrigation pond.
01/11/2022: Irrigation Pond
Additional conversations are needed on the determination of whether there is a
need to establish the pond legally in some manner, if it is not needed to be
platted at this time. It seems inherent that there’s a need to make the irrigation
“permanent” in some manner since it’s presumably needed for Phase G and
other phases in the west half of Montava as an irrigation source.
Typically since the pond is a permanent and presumed required improvement,
we would typically look for the construction of public infrastructure abuttng the
pond or to collect a payment-in-lieu for frontage improvements but this is
perhaps a bit nebulous since there is no platted infrastructure happening
concurrently. The intent of the construction or payment-in-lieu would be to ensure
that future phases of Montava aren’t left “holding the bag” for the improvements
not happening with the pond being built.
Ultimately I'm looking to wrap my head around the premise of whether the pond
is inherently part of the BDR approval such that it should be part of the land
that’s encompassed in the development agreement boundary for Phase G, or
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can it be “floating” as an off-site improvement of Phase G that doesn’t need to
be part of the legal boundary of the D.A. for Phase G? It seems at a minimum a
legal description of the pond would be needed.
Previous response: The pond area and access will be shown as a Tract or Outlot on the Phase G
plat with future submittals
Comment Number: 18
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATED: This comment may or may not still
apply pending the Timberline Road design that will come with the 100%
complete plans.
Response: The sidewalk along the west side of Timberline has been revised to a detached
sidewalk with a planter/amenity zone separating the roadway and sidewalk.
01/11/2022: The general typical section for Timberline Road shows an
attached 6 foot sidewalk along the west side of the street. There is general
concern with the design of an attached sidewalk, from the comfort of the
pedestrian directly abutting a vehicular travel lane (with no adjoining parking or
bike lane on street that provides further buffer from vehicular travel lanes) to also
the additional burden on the City to plow Timberline and not burden the
sidewalk with snow clearing operations indirectly accumulating on the sidewalk.
We would want to look towards a more typical section with a detached
sidewalk. I'm noting that the Timberline Road cross section in general with its
non-standard cross section has not had much vetting since initial conversation
pertaining to the Dutch roundabout and should be discussed further and
potentially culminate in a variance request to document the non-standard cross
Section.
Comment Number: 19
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATED: This comment will be resolved
after a full review of the Timberline/Mountain Vista plans.
Response:The roundabout at Moutain Vista/Timberline material type is now shown as
concrete within the circulating roadway.
01/11/2022: I'm noting that the Timberline/Mountain Vista roundabout is
required to be constructed in concrete under LCUASS requirements for
concrete roundabouts, and concrete arterial/arterial intersections in general.
Comment Number: 21
05/27/2022: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATED: The roadway plans for Mountain
Vista and Timberline were not submitted with this round. Just noting that there
has been offline conversation regarding alternative pavement design. If Montava
pursues the alternative pavement design, further coordination will be needed,
which is different from the typical process of approving a pavement design
report at the time of roadway construction.
Response: Noted, and if materials discussions are needed small group meetings will be
setup to continue previous conversations. On the typical section sheet preliminary
pavement sections are detailed primarily for contractor bidding purposes and a note is
included to clarify that the final pavement designs are determined in construction during
roadway subgrade preparation.
01/11/2022: I'm noting that the roadway plans specify pavement type and
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depths in some of the drawings. These exact designs are not specified on the
plans and determined at the time of construction and roadway prep, with the
approval occurring with a pavement design report at that time.
Comment Number: 23
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATED: The TIS and 100% roadway plans
will be fully reviewed with the next submittal, and we will revisit this comment at
that time.
Response: Noted and updated TIS and plans are included for review.
01/11/2022: We're looking to confirm what is the applicant's intended scope of
total infrastructure being proposed to be constructed that would be associated
with Phase G, and how the TIS provides these considerations as well for the
extent of off-site improvements.
Comment Number: 26
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATED: Utility easement requirement
discussions behind the right-of-way (ROW) are ongoing, with reference to
franchise agreements between the City and Comcast, as well as with other
external utility providers. Per the needs of City of Fort Collins Light and Power
Department, the standard 15-foot width utility easements for arterial roads will
be required adjacent to the Timberline Drive ROW.
Response:The plat has been updated with applicable utility easements as coordinated with
on-going discussions and meetings with Light and Power as well as the city. Discussions
have also occurred with Comcast and Xcel Energy and at the time of this submittal neither
of these utility providers will provide service to Phase G.
01/11/2022: We will need to get an understanding on the overall need for offsite
easements/right-of-way that would need approvals from other parties, offsite
landowners, relevant utility providers, ditch owners, and other existing interests.
An exhibit that would identify these parties in conjunction with the improvements
depicted would be helpful.
Comment Number: 27
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATED: The next submittal is the first time
we will be seeing a 100% design for Phase G and the Irrigation Pond, as well
as Timberline and Mountain Vista Road designs. Additional comments will be
made as discussions and reviews take place.
Response: Comment noted and understood.
01/11/2022: In general a thorough review could not be completed with the time
and complexity on the project. It is likely that additional comments will be made
as further discussions and reviews take place.
Comment Number: 28
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL: The following items must be included in the
next submittal, which will be the first 100% complete plan set submittal: Platted
tracts for Phase E (to allow overlot grading), platted tract(s) for the irrigation
pond and non-potable irrigation distribution system, full roadway designs for
both Timberline Road and Mountain Vista Drive, supporting materials for the
proposed roundabout to take to City Council, and an analysis of how the
ovalshaped roundabouts will work. This list is not -all inclusive-, and other
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departments and their comments from this round may require additional items.
Response:The plat has been updated to include tracts outside of the boundary of Phase G
to accommodate the required overlot grading activities and construction of the irrigation
pond. Roadway designs including the roundabouts have been included with this
submittal.
Comment Number: 29
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL: More details need to be provided for the
boardwalks over the rain gardens and easements. How are they going to be
constructed? What is their height over the rain garden surface? If utility or rain
garden maintenance is needed, will the boardwalks have to be deconstructed?
No permanent structures can be constructed over easements, are you leaving
easement exclusions for the piers of the boardwalk? The plat will need to be
updated if there are easement exclusions. It would be helpful if the pier locations
of the boardwalks were shown on one of the plans or on their own detail sheet possibly.
Response: The final plans now are indicating more detail for the planned boardwalks and
rain garden plantings. The boardwalks are now more narrow to allow for rain garden
maintenance access but still providing pedestrian access from house-to-house across the
drainage areas. If easement exclusions are required for each pier we will provide this detail
with the next plat submittal.
Comment Number: 30
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL: Flowline profiles are required for both sides of
the street for the final approval of all streets. Alleys that drain to center have
equivalent centerline and flowline profiles, so no additional profiling needed for
the alleys. Please see the Utility Plan checklist for a complete listing of
requirements for the final plans.
Response: All roadways have been designed with centerline profiles to meet Fort Collins
Criteria for minimum slopes and K-Values for vertical curves. Flowline profiles shall be
included with the next submittal for the portions of roadways where cross-slopes are not
the typical 2% crown (transitions approaching intersections and around on-street parking
bulb-outs). For Mountain Vista and Timberline flowline/edge of pavement profiles are
included for the intersections with roundabouts or unique design features (informally refer
to as “kidney beans.”
Comment Number: 31
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL: Signage and striping information for all streets
will be required for approval.
Response: Noted. Signage and striping plans have been included.
Comment Number: 32
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL: Per the Submittal Checklist and LCUASS, a
subsurface hydrology study is required.
Response: The geotechnical report for Phase G has been included with the submittal
documents. Ground water elevations are discussed based on boring locations and analysis.
Comment Number: 33
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL: All sidewalk must be within either the
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right-of-way or a public access easement. The north side of Summerside Drive
and the east side of Peachleaf Street have sidewalks that are partially out of the
ROW and no public access easement is provided. The sidewalk along the east
side of Tract E must be in a Public Access Easement. Please ensure all
sidewalk is within either ROW or Public access easement.
Response: All sidewalks have been adjusted to be within ROW.
Comment Number: 34
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL: What does the "Trail" easement allow? Can it
be used for sidewalk similar to a public access easement? Tract K on the plat
does not call for public access easement, but has sidewalk within the tract.
Response: This area has been revised to indicate a Drainage and Public Access Easement
to allow for both drainage and the planned sidewalk.
Comment Number: 35
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL: Sight distance easements will be required
where the alleys connect to the ROW of another roadway. Please see LCUASS
Figure 7-11F, detail 2. We will not require that the triangles be dedicated as
ROW, but can be dedicated as easement instead. Please show these
easements on the plat with the next submittal.
Response:Sight distance triangles have been added to the signage and striping plans.
Comment Number: 36
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL: The 28' width residential local street is the only
street width that has been vested by the PUD. None of the connector local
sections have been vested. Variance requests for all unvested street sections
will need to be submitted with the 100% submittal.
Response: The residential local street cross sections have been revised accordingly to the
approved PUD.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Nicole Hahn, 970-221-6820, nhahn@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 25
06/03/2022: INFORMATION ONLY
These comments pertained to the old traffic study submitted for this project
(prepared by Rollins Consult LLC, dated 12/23/2021). New comments for the
updated study prepared by Kimley Horn, dated May 2022 have been added.
Response: Additional information and analysis will be provided for bike and pedestrians
and how these facilities within Montava tie into the surrounding street system. Graphics
will also be provided identifying bike and pedestrian facility plans within Montava.
Improvements were previously recommended in the Phase G & E traffic study for the
intersections of Country Club Road/Lemay Avenue and Mountain Vista Drive/Timberline
Road to be converted to roundabout control and these two intersections now meet
operational standards with these improvements. The I-25 Northbound Ramp and Mountain
Vista Drive intersection is expected to have all movements operating with LOS E or better
during the peak hours in 2027. Additional coordination or a project meeting can be set up
with the City to discuss potential improvement options if desired. The improvements
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associated with Phase G & E will be clearly identified in a table of improvements in the
revised Phase G & E traffic study.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
The traffic impact study was received and reviewed.
Overall: Please provide more detail on the proposed bike and pedestrian LOS,
and how Montava will connect into the larger network. We recognize there are
significant system gaps. Please also provide a summary of the bike and
pedestrian network on site. Some of this can be pulled from the Master TIS,
and refined for this phase of development.
APF: The overall short term pm peak hour LOS for the intersections at Lemay
and Country Club, Timberline Rd at Mountain Vista, and the NB ramps at
Mountain Vista and I-25 do not meet Adequate Public Facilities requirements in
the Land Use Code. Improvements need to be made to meet LOS E in the
short-term total that are feasible / proportional to impact, or an Alternative
Mitigation Strategy can be negotiated. We can schedule a meeting to discuss
this in more detail.
Improvements: A list of improvements was included in the Master TIS. Please
update this study with what will be included with this phase, and what will remain
for future phases.
Comment Number: 26
06/03/2022: INFORMATION ONLY
These comments pertained to the old traffic study submitted for this project
(prepared by Rollins Consult LLC, dated 12/23/2021). New comments for the
updated study prepared by Kimley Horn, dated May 2022 have been added.
Response: We will follow up to schedule a meeting to discuss the Mountain Vista at
Timberline intersection with City staff if the continued conversations in June, July and
August haven’t addressed the City’s remaining questions.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
The roundabout proposed for Mountain Vista and Timberline will work from an
operational perspective. We would like to meet and discuss this intersection in
more detail with your team.
Contact: Spencer Smith, 970-221-6820, smsmith@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Response: The design team was previously thinking a phased approach would be
necessary. However, based on the TIS we see no benefits to not building the final
roundabout configuration. The ultimate roundabout design is included in the revised plan
set.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
Depending on what is proposed for the roundabout, Timberline and Mountain
Vista improvements, we may need interim and ultimate designs submitted that
clearly show what is proposed in the interim condition and what is an ultimate
condition. It looks like the roundabout shown at Timberline and Mountain Vista
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is tying into existing Timberline to the south, for example. We would also need
to see an ultimate design for this area.
Comment Number: 2
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Response:The section has developed further from the previous section and now includes a
detached sidewalk along the west side of Timberline. Please review and if needed a
separate meeting can be setup to discuss other elements the City desires.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
There will need to be some discussion about the proposed Timberline section
north of Mountain Vista. The City would prefer to see a section that is
consistent with LCUASS. Perhaps the City would be okay with a different
section, but it would likely need to incorporate some items such as detached
walk on the west side of the roadway, for example.
Comment Number: 3
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Response: Several intersection and mid-block raised pedestrian crossings have been
included in the plans along the Timberline alignment to allow for connectivity. Additional
details and striping have been added for wayfinding, please review and if additional
discussion is needed a separate meeting can be setup.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
Has there been any thought as to how/where pedestrians and bikes will get from
the east side of Timberline to the west side along this phase and/or at the future
City park? I think we would want to discuss this further and see how to
accommodate cycle track users getting the park, along with pedestrians, etc.
We would like to work with you to determine the overall bike and pedestrian
network through the site. Regarding the cycle track we would like to better
understand the details of how the bike and pedestrian traffic is handled at the intersections.
Comment Number: 4
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED
Response:To allow the design to move forward the design team has taken on the task of
designing the roundabout. However, we welcome feedback and clarification from the City
on design, construction and the cost sharing process.
01/11/2022: PRIOR TO NEXT SUBMITTAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
It sounds like the responsibility for the Timberline/Mountain Vista
intersection/roundabout is still up in the air. Depending on who is responsible
for design, construction, funding, etc., there may be additional comments or
revisions to these comments. This may also impact the utility plan set that is
submitted to the City for review and approval. This should be all figured out
prior to a next submittal.
Comment Number: 5
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06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Response: Grading is inherently detailed on the roadway profiles and the contours speak
to that design. We can remove this detail but when done this way it often adds a layer of
confusion for the contractors as the contours then only live on the erosion control plans. It
is our preference to show contours on the plan and profile sheets for clarity and to
minimize errors and design busts that can easily identified when contours are visible.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
It may be helpful to not include grading on the street plan and profile sheets. I
think the sheets will be much cleaner and easier to review.
Comment Number: 6
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Response:Existing edge of pavement is typically only shown on the existing/demo plan
sheet and not shown again in the plan set if being demolished. However, where tying to
existing the lane widths for existing and proposed will be labeled.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
Please clearly show and call-out/label all existing and proposed laneage, edge
of asphalt, etc. on street plan and profile sheets.
Comment Number: 7
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Response: Key maps are being utilized, where we think clarity is needed. If the City thinks
additional sheets need a key map please comment on the specific sheets.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
Please utilize key maps on all sheets, where applicable.
Comment Number: 8
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Response: Roadway names have been added to the plans.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
Not all roadway naming is consistent. Roads "B" and "C" are also referred to
as Road "5" and Road "7".
Comment Number: 9
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Response: The splitter island currently extends a few feet west of the curb return. If
additional length is desired, please give us a specific length to design to.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
The median at the Road "C" and Mountain Vista intersection should extend
west a bit more to more fully restrict left turns out of Montava Phase G.
Comment Number: 10
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06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Response: Descriptions have been corrected.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
The splitter island descriptions on sheet R3.11 both incorrectly reference "West Splitter Island".
Comment Number: 11
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Response: Depending on the location the widths do change for the cycle track versus the
multi-use trail.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
Does the width of the proposed cycle track purposefully change? I see it
labeled as 12 feet and also as 10 feet wide on different sheets.
Comment Number: 12
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Response:Intersection detail plan sheets are included for all intersections. However, if
desired information is not included, please comment on specific elements missing.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
We will need to see more detail on the intersection details for Timberline and
Mountain Vista site access intersections, with subsequent submittals.
Comment Number: 13
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Response: Bike lanes striping added to plans and sign legend included.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
A more thorough signing and striping plan review will be performed once we
receive more detailed plans. Some initial comments: There should be bike lane
symbology on Mountain Vista and potentially Timberline, depending on it's final
proposed section. I'd like to see the specific MUTCD street sign images shown
on the signing and striping plans. I can share examples of other plans that we
have approved in the past, for reference.
Comment Number: 14
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Response: Callouts will be added to the plans for clarity.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
Please show the pedestrian underpass more clearly on all pertinent plan sheets.
Comment Number: 16
05/31/2022: FINAL APPROVAL
I did not see the AutoTurn exhibits submitted with this round of review. It sounds
like you may have submitted them directly to PFA? They should probably be
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included in your official submittals.
Response: AutoTurn exhibits have been included with this submittal.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Roadway Autoturn Exhibits
It looks like the movement is incorrectly labeled as "exiting" on Exhibit 6 of 7.
Comment Number: 18
05/31/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
If your solution is to use striping/signage to prevent alley encroachment, you will
need to show and detail this on signing and striping plans, which I don't believe
have been submitted yet.
Response: Signage and striping plans have been included in the submittal which provides
design layout to prevent alley encroachment.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Phase G Plans
There are many areas where alleys intersect public streets with on-street
parking. How are you proposing to prevent vehicles from blocking alley
intersections or parking too close to the corner and limiting accessibility?
Should there be bulb outs at these intersections that keep vehicles from parking
too close?
Comment Number: 27
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Response: The taper rates have been revised and detailed on the plans.
01/14/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans
The transitions from 2 lanes to 1 on the outgoing legs of the roundabout should
be extended. Please take a look at a couple of other roundabouts in
neighboring jurisdictions for examples: Boyd Lake/Lost Creek in Loveland (just
north of Hwy 34 and west of I-25) and CR5/CR32 in Windsor (north of Hwy 392
on CR5).
Comment Number: 30
06/03/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Regarding the comment on page 4 related to a local road section with volumes
of 1,500 veh/day- it is our experience that this volume is generally on the high
end for a residential local roadway. Our typical planning level for local
roadways is about 1000 veh/day based on livability. The cross section of 30'
with no driveways on Chesapeake might not operate very well with these
volumes. We recommend a cross section of at least 34' to the west, and 36'
along multi family.
Response: The May 2022 version of the Phase G & E traffic study did not incorporate the
long-term 2045 analysis as the supplement to the Master Traffic Impact Study was still
being finalized to include all development areas of Montava. The 1,200 vehicles per day
along Chesapeake Drive is expected to be a temporary condition and estimated to reduce
when the overall development is complete in which it is estimated that Chesapeake Drive
will have approximate 800 vehicles per day. It is believed that the local residential street
can support 800 vehicles per day. The decrease in daily volumes is due to multi-use urban
trip generation rates being utilized for the overall development and additional capture once
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other parcels are developed. Standard urban trip generation rates were used for the Phase
G & E study as other parcels will not be developed at that time and mixed-use rates won’t
be realized until future development takes place. A more recent version of the Phase G & E
traffic study was completed in June 2022 including a 2045 horizon analysis and full
development of Montava.
Comment Number: 31
06/03/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
The eastbound left turn lane at Mountain Vista Drive/Giddings Road was
identified in the traffic study as a needed improvement based on Mountain Vista
Drive being an arterial roadway at the Mountain Vista Drive/Giddings Road
(#10) intersection. We would like to discuss implementation of this
improvement with you.
Response: Discussion needed as this intersection is outside of the current limits of
improvements proposed for Phase G.
Comment Number: 32
06/03/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
At Timberline and Vine, NB and SB left turns will be added with the capital
improvement project planned at this intersection.
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 33
06/03/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
On page 4 there is a statement that The City of Fort Collins is planning to
improve the intersection of CCR and Lemay with a roundabout. There is not a
funded capital project programmed at this location, currently- please revise.
Response: This intersection will not be identified as a City of Fort Collins planned improvement
project in the revised traffic study.
Comment Number: 34
06/03/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Regarding Country Club Road and Lemay Ave. this intersection does not meet
our LOS standards and we would like to work with you to determine a project
proportional contribution towards improvements at this intersection.
Response:The project team will work with the City to determine a proportional contribution
for the proposed improvements to the intersection of Country Club Road and Lemay
Avenue.
Comment Number: 35
06/03/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
Please further develop the bicycle analysis in the traffic study. We would like to
better understand how the project will connect into existing infrastructure.
Please also include a diagram showing locations of bike lanes on site.
Response:Additional information and analysis will be provided for bike facilities within
Montava and how they tie into the surrounding street system. Graphics will also be
provided identifying bike facility plans.
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Comment Number: 36
06/03/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
On page 62 there is reference to placing two RRFB crossings on Timberline
Rd. We would like to understand anticipated pedestrian volumes in these
locations. Please include this analysis in your study.
Response:Pedestrian volume estimates will be provided for the recommended RRFB
crossings within Montava in the revised traffic study.
Comment Number: 37
06/03/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
On page 62 you note the need for installing a raised pork chop median to limit
access to a RI/RO and we agree.
Response: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 38
06/03/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL
The Bloom development TIS was not included in this study. Please include, as
this will impact the analysis of Timberline/Vine intersection. A copy of the
Bloom study will be included with the redline files for this round of review.
Response: We have incorporated traffic volumes from other more recent development projects as
available. The city has offered to share addition updates for newer/current developments under
review and we will include those once received.
Department: PFA
Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2869, marcus.glasgow@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3
06/02/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR APPROVAL
Response: Updated autoTurn exhibits and signage & striping plans have been provided
with the submittal. Sight distance triangles have also been included to identify limits of No
Obstructions.
01/03/2022: FOR APPROVAL:
The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of
25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. Most all corners do not meet this
requirement and provided autoturn exhibit shows overhang outside of the
corners. In order to meet the requirement, the corners must meet the required
dimensions or provide an autoturn exhibit with no overhang into areas with
Obstructions.
Comment Number: 5
06/02/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR APPROVAL
Response: We have indicated tree species now on the plans and have attempted to balance
EAE requirements while still having canopy trees in other areas where also needed to meet
city requirements.
01/03/2022: FOR APPROVAL:
The proposed Landscape Plan indicates the possibility of tree canopy
diameters that may encroach on the fire lane over time. PFA would like to
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ensure the integrity of the EAE remains intact as trees mature and a canopy
develops. The EAE shall be maintained unobstructed to 14' in height. This
comment is aimed at preserving both trees and fire apparatus. Please be
mindful when selecting tree species.
Comment Number: 6
06/02/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR APPROVAL
Response: Comment noted. We anticipate that individual building addresses for homes
that face public streets will be reviewed at time of building permit. For the homes that do not
face onto public streets, address signs are indicated at block ends on the Site Plans.
01/04/2022: FOR APPROVAL:
Where possible, the naming of private drives is usually recommended to aid in
wayfinding. Addresses shall be posted on each structure and where otherwise
needed to aid in wayfinding. Code language provided below.
- IFC 505.1: New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers,
building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is
plainly legible, visible from the street or road fronting the property, and posted
with a minimum of eight-inch numerals on a contrasting background. Where
access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from
the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to
identify the structure and best route.
IFC 505.1.8: Address shall be clearly visible on approach from any street, drive
or fire lane that accesses the site. Buildings that are addressed on one street,
but are accessible from other streets, shall have address numbers on the side
of the building fronting the roadway from which it is addressed. Buildings that
are addressed on one street, but are accessible from other drives or roads,
shall have the address numbers AND STREET NAME on each side that is
accessible from another drive or road.
Comment Number: 7
06/02/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR APPROVAL
Response: Fire lane signage has been added to the signage and striping plans.
01/04/2022: FOR APPROVAL
Fire lane signage will be required in any private streets or alleys that are to be
used as fire access. Public roads shall have fire lane signage in any areas that
parking would obstruct a fire lane. Fire lane sign locations should be indicated
on future plan sets. Refer to LCUASS detail #1418 & #1419 for sign type,
placement, and spacing. Appropriate directional arrows required on all signs.
Posting of additional fire lane signage may be determined at time of fire
inspection. Code language provided below.
- IFC D103.6: Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access
roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING - FIRE LANE signs
complying with Figure D103.6. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12
inches wide by 18 inches high and have red letters on a white reflective
background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus
road as required by Section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2.
Comment Number: 8
06/02/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR APPROVAL
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Response:An overall fire hydrant plan has been provided as a separate document for
review/comment
01/04/2022: FOR APPROVAL
Please provide an overall hydrant plan.
Hydrants are required to provide 1,000 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure,
spaced not further than 400 feet to the building, on 800-foot centers thereafter
as measured along approved emergency access routes.
The hydrants located in the alleys used as access roads will require the alley to
be at least 26 feet wide as part of IFC D103.1
Hydrants will also need to be installed along Timberline Rd. and Mountain Vista
as part of this phase or future phases.
Comment Number: 10
05/26/2022: FOR APPROVAL
The street section for Connector Local Alt-3 (Chesapeake Dr) is showing only
16 feet of unobstructed travel lane. The required unobstructed width for fire
access is 20 feet if this street is to be used as access.
Response: The street cross section and total unobstructed travel lane has been revised per
discussions with the city and PFA.
Department: Erosion Control
Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970-218-2932, jschlam@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1
05/26/2022: Fee Information:
Based upon the updated materials and information provided since the last
review comments, we have recalculated an Erosion Control Inspection fee
of $17807.36 and a Stormwater LID/WQ Inspections fee of $2705. A copy of
the calculation spreadsheet will be provided. The fee will need to be provided at
the time of erosion control escrow.
Response: Understood and final fees will be paid at that time.
01/05/2022: For Final: (Revised Estimate Based upon provided response)
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 202 lots, 35.13 acres of disturbance, 13 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
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Fee estimate of $17807.36.
We could not make any assumptions at this time for the number of LID and
WQ features, each porous pavers will be $365.00, each bioretention/level
spreaders $315.00, each extended detention basins $250.00, and each
underground treatment will be $415.00. Stormwater LID/WQ Inspections to be
$TBD.
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.
Please respond to this comment with any changes to
these assumed estimates and why, so that we may have a final
fee estimate ready for this project. The fee will need to be provided at the time
of erosion control escrow.
Comment Number: 2
05/26/2022: For Final Acceptance:
The plan provided on this project was reviewed against the City Criteria
(FCDCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.3). The erosion control plan is missing key
components to meet City Criteria. Please review the provided comments and
redlines and address them accordingly.
The report provided on this project was reviewed against the City Criteria
(FCDCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.4). The erosion control report was missing key
components to meet City Criteria. Please review the provided comments and
redlines and address them accordingly.
The escrow calculation provided on this project was reviewed against the City
Criteria (FCDCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.5). The erosion control escrow calculation
was missing key components to meet City Criteria. Please review the provided
comments and redlines and address them accordingly.
Response:Erosion control plans have been updated per comments received.
01/05/2022: For Final:
Erosion Control Plans, Reports and Escrows have be initially reviewed and
provided returned redlines for revision. Will look for correction upon next submittal.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 5
05/31/2022: Reminder for next submittal.
Response: Detailed area grading plans were provided with the previous submittal and are
included in the subsequent submittal.
01/11/2022: FOR PLAN APPROVAL:
Detailed grading plans are required, including for the single family lots.
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Comment Number: 6
05/31/2022: Reminder for next submittal.
Response: Storm sewer has been revised accordingly.
01/11/2022: FOR PLAN APPROVAL:
The storm sewer at the northeast corner of the site needs to be located within
the roadway section and may need to be adjusted.
Comment Number: 11
05/31/2022: Reminder for next submittal.
Response: Detailed rain garden plans were provided with the previous submittal and are
included in the subsequent submittal.
01/11/2022: FOR PLAN APPORVAL:
Please show detail grading and design information for the rain gardens with all
necessary detail. The City does have a standard rain garden detail.
Comment Number: 13
01/11/2022: FOR PLAN APPROVAL:
There are many locations where the City's minimum separation distances are
not being met between storm water infrastructure and trees. The minimum
separation requirement is 10 feet from trees. Please revise.
Response: M/M has coordinated with landscape to maintain 10 feet minimum center of tree
to center of storm sewer, where possible. Where this criteria cannot be met, trees will be
omitted.
Comment Number: 14
06/01/2022: FOR PLAN APPROVAL:
The storm sewer alignment needs some adjusting. There are locations where
separations are not being met with other utilities. 10 feet is the standard for
separation. Also, generally speaking, the alignments need to be parallel to the
roadway which will result in a few manholes being added. A meeting is
suggested to go over the alignment and identify all issues.
Response: Storm sewer alignment has been updated to maintain 10ft horizontal clearance
with adjacent utilities.
Comment Number: 15
06/01/2022: FOR PLAN APPROVAL:
The rain gardens need to be located outside of any road side utility easements.
This appears to be the case, but want to confirm.
Response: Correct, rain gardens are located outside of road side utility easements.
Comment Number: 16
06/01/2022: FOR PLAN APPROVAL:
Please label all storm sewers as "Private" or "Public" on the storm sewer plan
and profile sheets. This is best done on the profiles for each pipe section
between manholes/inlets.
Response: Storm sewers have been labeled accordingly.
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Department: Light And Power
Contact: Austin Kreager, 970-224-6152, akreager@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 16
01/12/2022: Prior to approval:
We look forward to a utility coordination meeting to determine where utility
easements are needed as well as if your proposed routing for your irrigation
lines are viable.
Response:Thank you, the on-going coordination and file sharing has been very helpful.
Comment Number: 17
01/12/2022: INFORMATION:
Please research Colorado's laws as they relate to a private utility owner and
ensure that there is a plan in place to locate your irrigation lines in the event that
a utility locate request is made.
Response: Hines recommends utilizing a tracer wire or equivalent to provide future locates
compatibility, and will include this in their final plans/details for these utilities.
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tsiegmund@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
Light and Power has electric facilities existing along Mountain Vista Dr that will
need to be extended to feed the site.
Response: Comment noted. The site electrical design has been updated per the layout
design by Light and Power.
Comment Number: 2
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and any system
modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this development.
Please contact me to discuss development fees or visit the following website for
an estimate of charges and fees related to this project:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment -development-fees
Response: Understood and we’ll continue to track fees required as the plans progress.
Comment Number: 3
05/31/2022: UPDATED - FOR APPROVAL:
Please locate our primary electric lines in the middle of the parkway for phase G
and along both sides of Timberline as it extends north. The proposed irrigation
line will need to move out of the parkway location on Timberline Rd.
Response:Electrical layout and alignments have been discussed with Light and Power and
have been updated.
01/11/2022: SITE SPECIFIC:
Please show the primary electric routing on the utility plans. We will provide
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redlines of the electric routing for the second submittal following a utility
coordination meeting.
Comment Number: 4
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
During utility infrastructure design, please provide adequate space along the
public roads and private drives to ensure proper utility installation and to meet
minimum utility spacing requirements. 10ft minimum separation is needed
between all water, sewer, storm water, and irrigation main lines. Light and
Power has a 3ft minimum separation requirement from all utility
Lines/infrastructure.
Response: Electrical layout and alignments have been discussed with Light and Power and
have been updated.
Comment Number: 5
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
Transformer locations will need to be coordinated with Light & Power.
Transformers must be placed within 10 ft of a drivable surface for installation
and maintenance purposes. The transformer must also have a front clearance of
10 ft and side/rear clearance of 3 ft minimum. When located close to a building,
please provide required separation from building openings as defined in
Figures ESS4 - ESS7 within the Electric Service Standards. Please show all
proposed transformer locations on the Utility Plans.
Response: Electrical layout and alignments have been discussed with Light and Power and
have been updated.
Comment Number: 6
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
Any existing electric infrastructure that needs to be relocated as part of this
project will be at the expense of the developer. Please coordinate relocations
with Light and Power Engineering.
Response: Comment noted. Relocations of existing infrastructure will be further
coordinated with Light and Power.
Comment Number: 7
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
All utility easements and required permits (crossing agreements, flood plain,
etc.) needed for the development will need to be obtained and paid for by the developer.
Response: Comment noted.
Comment Number: 8
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
Any existing and/or proposed Light and Power electric facilities that are within
the limits of the project must be located within a utility easement.
Response: Comment noted. Easements have been provided as applicable.
Comment Number: 9
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
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A commercial service information form (C-1 form) and a one line diagram for all
commercial meters, multifamily buildings, and duplexes will need to be
completed and submitted to Light & Power Engineering for review. A link to the
C-1 form is below:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-
Forms-guidelines-regulations
Response: There are no commercial or multi-family buildings in Phase G. For the
townhomes, the C-1 forms will be completed by the builders once they are designed, prior
to application for building permit. Current electrical needs for these future homes are
unknown at this time. As a reminder, all homes in Montava will be “all electric” and Zero
Energy Ready. Transformers and electrical facilities should be located between attached
unit buildings and not on internal property lines. The footprints of the buildings are shown
in the Lot Typical plans (Architectural Elevations and Lot Typicals Plan Set).
Comment Number: 10
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
Streetlights will be placed along public streets. 40 ft separation on both sides of
the light is required between canopy trees and streetlights. 15 ft separation on
both sides of the light is required between ornamental trees and streetlights. A
link to the City of Fort Collins street lighting requirements can be found at:
http://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/Ch15_04_01_2007.pdf
Response: Street light locations have been coordinated and are shown within the plans.
Comment Number: 11
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
Electric meter locations will need to be coordinated with Light and Power
Engineering. Each residential unit will need to be individually metered. For
townhome and duplex products, please gang the electric meters on one side of
the building, opposite of the gas meters. All residential units larger than a
duplex and/or 200 amps 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.
Response: Comment noted. We will continue to coordinate with Light and Power regarding
placement of electric meters.
Comment Number: 12
01/11/2022: INFORMATION:
This project will need to comply with our electric metering standards. Electric
meter locations will need to be coordinated with Light and Power Engineering.
Reference Section 8 of our Electric Service Standards for electric metering
standards. A link has been provided below.
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStanda
rds_FINAL_18November2016_Amendment.pdf
Response: Comment noted. We will continue to coordinate with Light and Power regarding
placement of electric meters.
Comment Number: 13
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01/11/2022: 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
Response: Thank you. Comment noted.
Comment Number: 14
01/11/2022: 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.
Response: We have been working with Connexion and our intent is to strategically include
this service in our neighborhoods.
Comment Number: 18
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL:
It appears that some of the electric design did not make it on the plans as
designed. A meeting is requested with the consulting engineers to review and
correct details of the electric design.
Response:Electrical design has been further coordinated with Light and Power and plans
have been updated accordingly.
Comment Number: 19
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL:
Some primary and secondary vaults are shown in sidewalk locations. All electric
vaults will be placed in the parkway locations and outside of sidewalks in the
green space locations.
Response: Electrical vault locations have been updated and removed from all sidewalk
locations.
Comment Number: 20
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL:
With the proposed irrigation main line and the ditch along Timberline, the
right-of-way appears to be getting tight. Please keep in mind that Light and
Power will need to be located in the parkway on both sides of Timberline with
the possibility of setting above grade facilities in the easement behind
Right-of-way.
Response: Comment noted. Horizontal space has been preserved on both side of the
proposed Timberline roadway section for potential of Light and Power electrical alignments
and equipment.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Scott Benton, (970)416-4290, sbenton@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 14
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL: No. 8 DITCH AND WETLANDS: I appreciate
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the background provided detailing the conflict of the No. 8 ditch as an amenity
vs. as a liability that is driving the push to pipe the ditch. There are still some
outstanding requirements, questions, and concerns regarding the issue:
-Please provide a letter of intent or other sufficient documentation from the
Eaton Ditch Company stating they are satisfied with the No. 8 ditch being
piped;
Response: We have been in regular communication with the ditch company on the design
requirements for their canal. We’ve also requested that they reach out directly to Jenny
Axmacher with the city with either a letter or email indicating these preferences.
-If the No. 8 ditch is piped, by what City process will the PUD Master Plan be
amended?;
Response: The ditch company has now confirmed that they will require the No. 8 canal to be
piped through the Phase G and Phase E areas (Mountain Vista to Country Club), and we
have included plans for this design. The PUD Master Plan language anticipated that the
ditch may be piped in some locations but the extents were not known at that time. We don’t
believe a PUD amendment is necessary.
-If the No. 8 ditch is piped, mitigation for the wildlife movement corridor and its
buffer is still required. This approach is consistent with other developments in
the City that have piped ditches. The greenways and pollinator paths depicted
on the Landscape Plan offer a solid base on which to base the required
mitigation, although they would have to dedicated as Natural Habitat Buffer
Zones (NHBZs) to ensure their protection in perpetuity. NHBZs can serve
multiple purposes as well (paths/walkway locations, stormwater features, etc.).
A table will be needed indicating the required buffer area and provided buffer
area;
Response: Since the ditch company is requiring the canal to be placed in a pipe, we’ve
instead developed plans for Phases G and E to bring natural spaces into the
neighborhoods; intentionally incorporating rain gardens, pollinator paths, and green
connectors with native plants creating a richer and vastly more diverse system than the
current canal which is devoid of plants. We have indicated the locations and details for
these spaces within our plans, and have demonstrated that that the areas in s.f. for the
newly incorporated spaces offset the area that would be assigned to the 50’ buffer.
-The jurisdictional status of wetlands can only be determined by the Corps of
Engineers (COE). If the Eaton Ditch Company disagrees with a jurisdictional
determination, then they need to appeal the determination with COE. Please
provide documentation of the efforts and COE’s responses in order to satisfy
LUC 3.4.1 (O), Proof of Compliance;
Response: the COE has issued a revised jurisdictional determination indicating the
wetlands are non-jurisdictional. We’ve included the COE documents with the submittal.
-The City requires buffering and mitigation of all wetlands regardless of COE
jurisdictional status. Therefore, should the No. 8 ditch be piped, mitigation and
buffering of the 0.139 ac of wetlands is still required. Mitigation within Phase G
is preferred but can be explored elsewhere in the development given
satisfactory assurances within the Development Agreement;
Response: We have indicated areas of wetland mitigation within the Phase G limits for the
wetlands associated with the canal bottom that will be removed when the ditch is piped. We
also have commitments to create a significant regional natural area and drainage
conveyance system for the Montava and NE FC community along the east edge of Montava
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in future phases.
-If mitigation is pursued within Phase G or the Irrigation Pond (which is
preferrable to the City – north of Longwood Dr seems a likely location), then a
mitigation and restoration plan with all pertinent details will be required for
approval of this BDR. Such details include showing the location and quantity of
the mitigation wetland(s), demonstrates that adequate hydrology is available,
and defines establishment/maintenance/monitoring procedures and plans,
provides seed mixes and planting plans, etc. Abbreviated versions of
restoration and weed management plans will also be required on the Landscape Plans.
Response: We have indicated areas of wetland mitigation within the Phase G limits for the
wetlands associated with the canal bottom that will be removed when the ditch is piped. In
discussions with our drainage engineers this will be the most likely area for consistent
hydrology and can also be a neighborhood natural feature.
Comment Number: 15
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL: POLLINATOR MASTER PLAN: Thank you
identifying the pollinator paths and greenways for Phase G. A master plan is still
needed to demonstrate how the pollinator paths of Phase G fit into the overall
pollinator pathway plan and resources, the spacing, the conceptual content (in
terms of bloom variety and timeline) and detailing the maintenance across the
entirety of the Montava development.
Response: We have indicated these items within the current submittal.
Comment Number: 16
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL: WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN: The Weed
Control Plan Summary on page L12 of the Landscape Plan is a format that has
been used on City projects in the past but is not useful. More clear guidance is
needed that addresses weed management activities prior to, during, and post
construction. I can provide you with examples.
Response: We have revised and updated plans and notes with this more final level
submittal for your review.
Comment Number: 17
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL: NATIVE SEED MIXES: Seed mixes should be
further tailored and/or diversified to meet the desired needs of the areas in
terms of the anticipated use, visibility, level of maintenance, desired goals, etc.
Response: We have provided additional seed mixes with these final level plans based on
anticipated use and desired goals and look forward to your feedback.
Department: Parks
Contact: Aaron Wagner, aawagner@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 5
05/31/2022: FOR INFORMATION
Parks Department Planning staff can help with any questions you may have
regarding these comments. Please contact Jill Wuertz (jwuertz@fcgov.com),
970-416-2062, or Parks Planning Technician, Aaron Wagner
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(aawagner@fcgov.com) 970-682-0344, 413 S. Bryan Ave, Fort Collins, CO
80521 regarding the Parks’ Department’s interest.
Comment Number: 6
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL
Please provide adequate details for the other 2 options of shared irrigation
pond scenarios that were included with the approved PUD to determine the
feasibility of each option.
Response: Discussions are on going and our preferred and most flexible option for
potential users (City, PSD) is shown in the current plans.
Comment Number: 7
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL
Due to the offsite and private storm water management nature of the raingarden
located in the SE corner of the park land, Parks will not maintain the Rain
Garden. Please remove from city owned Park land and reallocate the land to
ensure that the park is 80 AC as specified in the approved PUD.
Response: The storm drainage, conveyance, rain gardens and detention pond shown north
of Longwood Drive are not entirely private but instead serve shared stormwater and water
quality needs for the Community Park as well. They provide detention and water quality for
the north half of Longwood Drive and the west half of Timberline Road and include the
construction of a larger detention pond at the low point of the park site that is sized to serve
the anticipated needs of the future park. We are offering to construct and maintain these
drainage and landscape features until the park is completed. Understanding that the
Community Park will be developed at some point in the future, we would like to continue to
partner with the city to design for the current and future infrastructure needs with a system-
wide approach and to construct shared infrastructure anticipated the future park, not to
reduce the park dedication area. The intent remains for 80 acres of park dedication as
planned with the PUD Master Plan, and this area is indicated as Tract EE on the plat.
Comment Number: 8
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL
Regarding the dog park and New Maintenance facility, please provide
information about parks' maintenance responsibility for the dog park and
facility? Will the city own the land and thus be a part of the park? Does this
factor into the 80 AC if so?
Response: The irrigation pond will encompass the majority of Tract FF so a separate dog
park is not planned for this location. The 80 acre park dedication area is indicated as Tract
EE on the plat and includes the west park site and the site north of the pond where a
maintenance facility is envisioned.
Comment Number: 9
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL
Who will own and maintain the area around West Pond, City or Montava? Does
this factor into the 80 AC park if city owned?
Response: Tract FF including the irrigation pond is intended to be owned and maintained by
the Montava Metro District.
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Comment Number: 10
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL
Additional coordination will be required for the trails, underpasses, and areas to
be turned over to Parks (West Pond?, Dog park, Maint Facility, streetscapes,
etc) for long term maintenance. Each area will need to be reviewed and
approved by the Parks Dept. to ensure they meet our standards. A complete
list of areas to be turned over to Parks will need to be created. Parks will
provide comments to each area under the comment heading FOR APPROVAL.
Please coordinate with the Parks dept. in creating this list and providing
detailed plans for each area for us to review and approve.
Response: Now that final design plans are further developed for Timberline Road and other
infrastructure area, we would like to coordinate with you on the appropriate split for long-
term maintenance. Initially, we would anticipate that the City of Fort Collins maintain the
plantings as is typical for arterial roads; which in this case includes the plantings within the
Timberline/Mountain Vista roundabout. Since the extension of Timberline north of Mountain
Vista has been reclassified as a collector street, we anticipate that the landscaping would
be maintained by the Developer along with all other streets in Phase G. We also anticipate
that the City of Fort Collins would be responsible for long-term maintenance of the areas
within the Community Park dedication area (Tract EE) although the Developer is planning to
construct and maintain the shared storm drainage, detention and associated landscape
improvements until the park is completed. We look forward to continuing these discussions
with you.
Comment Number: 11
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL
Please clarify the intent of why a neighborhood park being proposed adjacent to
a community park and existing neighborhood park (Crescent Park)? Wouldn’t it
make more sense to make the neighborhood park a portion of the Regional
park, and include the Maintenance facility and dog park as components of the
Regional park too? See Redlines.
Response: We’re planning a community garden at the intersection of Longwood Drive and
Timberline Road which we believe is a nice complement to the planned Community Park
across the street. Other smaller parks, greens and green connectors are located within the
neighborhood to complement the planned uses and block patterns and meeting the Civic
Space requirements of the PUD Master Plan.
Comment Number: 12
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL
Regarding the parcel of the park that has been bisected by the road to the south
of the park, Parks is questioning if it makes sense to keep this parcel a part of
the community park?
Response: This configuration is consistent with the PUD Master Plan and is still supported
by the planned neighborhood development areas for Phase G.
Comment Number: 13
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL
Please specify that the cross-connection condition between the East & West
Ponds is ‘Normally Closed’.
Response: There is no planned cross-connection in the current design plans.
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Comment Number: 14
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL
Please double check the non-pot conveyance route connection to Crescent
park, it looks inconsistent with existing conditions
Response: This correction has been made in the non-potable system report
Comment Number: 15
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL
Parks has many questions about the Non-Potable Irrigation System that require
additional input from the City Attorney’s Office in regards to water rights, mixing,
storm water for irrigation, watering schedules, wells, ownership and
maintenance of irrigation components, and others that still require an intensive
coordinated effort.
Response: We have made progress on each of these topics and appreciate the ongoing
discussions. We will continue to work with you to achieve a workable solution.
Department: Park Planning
Contact: Aaron Wagner, aawagner@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/10/2022 : FOR INFORMATION
Parks Department Planning staff can help with any questions you may have
regarding these comments. Please contact Jill Wuertz (jwuertz@fcgov.com),
970-416-2062, or Parks Planning Technician, Aaron Wagner
(aawagner@fcgov.com) 970-682-0344, 413 S. Bryan Ave, Fort Collins, CO
80521 regarding the Parks’ Department’s interest.
Comment Number: 2
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR APPROVAL
Response: Response: Now that final design plans are further developed for Timberline
Road and other infrastructure area, we would like to coordinate with you on the appropriate
split for long-term maintenance. Initially, we would anticipate that the City of Fort Collins
maintain the plantings as is typical for arterial roads; which in this case includes the
plantings within the Timberline/Mountain Vista roundabout. Since the extension of
Timberline north of Mountain Vista has been reclassified as a collector street, we anticipate
that the landscaping would be maintained by the Developer along with all other streets in
Phase G. We also anticipate that the City of Fort Collins would be responsible for long-term
maintenance of the areas within the Community Park dedication area (Tract EE) although
the Developer is planning to construct and maintain the shared storm drainage, detention
and associated landscape improvements until the park is completed. We look forward to
continuing these discussions with you.
01/10/2022 : FOR APPROVAL
Please clarify if the roundabout(s), streetscape, underpasses, medians, and
other ROW improvements will be publicly or privately maintained. Parks needs
a good understanding of areas that we will be taking over for budgeting purposes.
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Comment Number: 3
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR APPROVAL
Response: Based on the continued discussions over the last year and requirements of the
ditch company, the No. 8 canal will be piped from Mtn Vista to Country Club Rd, and
Timberline Road is being designed as a unique pedestrian and bicycle-focused road
through the Phase G, Phase E, Town Center and Community Park areas. The result is a trail
underpass planned at Mountain Vista Drive, and the bike-priority at-grade crossings north
of this to Country Club Rd. The plans now along with our preliminary submittal for Phase E
show the design for these features as a bicycle- and pedestrian-focused system.
01/10/2022 : FOR APPROVAL
Please clarify how the trail system, ditch system, future park, PSD school needs
and irrigation pond all fit together. Additionally, we need to see how the trail,
ditch, roundabout and all the pedestrian networks will fit together.
Comment Number: 4
06/03/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR APPROVAL
Response: Understood and see response to Comment 2 above for our understanding of
maintenance responsibilities.
01/10/2022 : FOR APPROVAL
Please refer to the 2013 Streetscape Standards for landscape requirements for
streetscapes, medians and other publicly maintained areas. Please coordinate
with the Parks and PP&D on these areas. Additional review or coordination
may be required for areas that Parks will be taking over for maintenance.
https://www.fcgov.com/planning/pdf/streetscapedoc.pdf-?
Comment Number: 5
06/02/2022 UPDATE:
Parks has a tentative meeting with the manufacturers rep. for the product being
proposed to remove the salinity. We will provide a response for the use of this
product after we have had a chance to meet.
Response: We appreciate the ongoing discussions and feel we have a good solution. See
more detailed responses above to Comment 43 by Planning Services. Also, we are no
longer proposing a centralized AQUA 4D unit.
01/10/2022 : UNRESOLVED - FOR APPROVAL
Pond Issues:
Please clarify how the water quality be addressed for the multiple entities that
will have a stake in the irrigation pond?
Please clarify how water volumes will be accommodated for the multiple entities
that will be relying on the irrigation pond. Parks needs to keep the run time in
mind as this is a WSSC share and will require us to fill the pond at intervals for
use. How will Parks water needs be balanced with the needs of the other water users?
Comment Number: 6
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06/02/2022: UNRESOLVED - FOR APPROVAL
Thank you for providing information on a potential shared irrigation system. All
of the information provided is based on Option #1 of the shared system.
Please provide adequate details for the other 2 options of shared irrigation
pond scenarios that were included with the approved PUD to determine the
feasibility of each option.
Response: In our subsequent meetings with staff we have settled on the most suitable and
flexible option for the City which includes constructing a shared pump house structure(s)
with the City having separate equipment or opting out altogether if needed. Discussions are
ongoing.
01/10/2022 : FOR APPROVAL
Parks needs further detail. Is the pond shown on the plans sized for a
partnership with the city? Please clarify the intent of the pond, is it sized with the
city partnership in mind or are you contingent upon the city for moving forward?
Contact: Kyle Lambrecht, 970-221-6566, klambrecht@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 7
01/11/2022: INFORMATION: The Park Planning & Development Department is
available to discuss the following comments in more detail. Please contact Kyle
Lambrecht, PE at 970-4164340, klambrecht@fcgov.com-.
Comment Number: 14
01/11/2022: INFORMATION: Park Planning and Development must approve the
trail alignment and design. Recreational trails do not function as widened
sidewalks adjacent or within street rights-of way-.
Response: We have appreciated the creative discussions and are excited about the forward-
thinking approach for the pedestrian- and bicycle-focused roads and the trail corridor
connecting the Town Center and future Community Park among the unique constraints for
this development.
Comment Number: 15
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL – UNRESOLVED:
Thank you for providing additional irrigation system information and your
commitment to providing the highest water quality possible. Please work with
the City to develop criteria/parameters for acceptable water quality to be used
for irrigation purposes. In addition, please provide information on how water
quality will be ensured as well as if water quality does not meet agreed to
parameters.
Response: Water quality measures will be taken in the pond and pump station by ensuring
adequate depth of intake pipe and filter screening within the pump house.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: The City is interested in continuing discussions
on a shared non-potable irrigation system. If available, can you share current
water quality data for the proposed nonpotable- irrigation system?
Comment Number: 16
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05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL – UNRESOLVED:
Thank you for the additional information provided all the work to detail an
irrigation option that describes a single irrigation pond and three independent
pumps for the three entities (Montava, Poudre School District, and City of Fort
Collins). The submittal has been reviewed with the understanding that this is
one of three water delivery options being discussed. At this point in the review
process, the City would not like to discount the options where Montava serves
as a water provider and where the City provides its own water. The City would
appreciate an in-person meeting to discuss the system.
Response: Coordination is ongoing and we agree an in person meeting would be a helpful next
step.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: The City would also like to discuss the
availability of water, when the water can be accessed, and general operations
of the pond to better understand the proposed system.
Comment Number: 18
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL – UPDATED:
Thank you for all the irrigation pond information provided. Agree. Let’s plan to
discuss if a feasibility study is still necessary as part of our follow up meeting.
Response: Additional information has been provided and we look forward to continuing the
discussions to resolve any concerns.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: The City feels a feasibility study for the three
options proposed for the irrigation pond would be beneficial for both the
applicant and the City. Please complete a high level study on the economics of
water sharing, maintenance, and water quality issues as a part of the feasibility
study(ies). The following options have been discussed: 1. Shared
system/partnership between Montava and the City, 2.) Montava serving as a
water provider, and 3.) Two separate systems.
Comment Number: 19
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL - UPDATED:
Thank you for the additional information provided in your response. Lets plan to
include the below as part of our future discussion as the size and location of the
pond will likely depend on the water delivery partnership.
Response: Please refer to the Non-Potable Water Analysis Memo that has been submitted.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: Per the project narrative, the irrigation pond has
been sized to serve irrigation needs for Montava, the future 80 Acre, City of Fort
Collins Community Park, and a future Poudre School District elementary school
site. If the pond ultimately only serves the Montava development, will the overall
footprint/location of the pond change? The City is interested in additional
discussions with the Applicant to better understand when a non-potable
irrigation water agreement must be finalized and how this relates to the
Applicant’s development schedule.
Comment Number: 20
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL – UPDATED:
Thank you for the clarification provided in your response. Park Planning is
interested in an overall exhibit which clarifies the interaction of the future park,
the irrigation pond, the maintenance facility, the regional trail, and the
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detention/LID system. Understanding that details for several components of the
exhibit are still being finalized, the City looks forward to coordinating with you on
the development of this exhibit.
Response: We appreciate the ongoing discussions and have indicated the 80-acre park
dedication area on the revised plat and more details of planned improvements for the pond,
roads and trails in the Phase G plans. We hope to continue these discussions with reviews
of these more detailed plans.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: Thank you for providing the water demand table
on page 3 of the Utility Plans for the Non-potable Irrigation System. Per the
water demand table, the size of the community park is defined as 77.01 acres.
The Montava PUD Master Plan identifies the size of the future Community Park
as roughly 80 acres. Please provide clarification or an exhibit which defines the
ultimate size of the Community Park, the role the pond plays in the park’s total
acreage, and if roadway frontage is included in the total acreage calculation.
Comment Number: 21
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL – UPDATED:
Thank you for your submittal and all the work to detail an irrigation option that
describes a single irrigation pond and three independent pumps for the three
entities (Montava, Poudre School District, and City of Fort Collins). The
submittal has been reviewed with the understanding that this is one of three
water delivery options being discussed. At this point in the review process, the
City would not like to discount the options where Montava serves as a water
provider and where the City provides its own water.
The Park Planning would appreciate an in person meeting to discuss the
following:
Irrigation System
- Additional details are needed on how water quality will be ensured and
addressed if water quality cannot support landscaping.
- Please clarify water window allotment, timing, and water decree usage.
- What is the function of the infiltration pit?
- Please clarify the Interaction of stormwater, WSSC water, and well water
- Feasibility of connecting the west and east ponds for emergency use. What
constitutes an emergency? Is this allowed under water laws?
- Where is the water treatment system?
- How does the water treatment measure, what are the metrics, and does the
system self-adjust to changing water conditions?
- Is the system noisy? What is the by product? Does it function at all times or
only when needed?
- Long term maintenance and who is responsible for this will need to be
determined.
- Would this system be tied into City’s drought management plans?
- Will the water treatment system function at all times or just during the
shoulder seasons when WSSC shares are being supplemented with well
water?
Pond Design
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- In general, will the pond be accessible to pedestrians? If so, please
consider the pond design with pedestrian safety in mind. Park Planning would
be happy to meet with your project team to discuss ideas; including fencing,
terracing, defined overlooks, etc.
- Park Planning would like to better understand the integration of stormwater
into the irrigation pond. Where does stormwater come into the pond? Is the
typical water surface elevation of the pond lower so it can accommodate
stormwater? What are the impacts to long term maintenance if stormwater is
integrated into the pond?
- Please include erosion control on the pond banks to protect it from
northwest and southeast winds.
Response: A meeting was held on 6/8/22 for coordination of several items. We have also
provided additional information on water shares (see Planning Services Comment 43
responses). Let us know if additional meetings are needed.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: Please provide the location of the non-potable
water pump house, mainline, and other major distribution infrastructure. This
includes stub outs for future expansion, metering systems, flow measuring
systems, and other safety systems to ensure the integrity of the system.
Comment Number: 22
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL – UPDATED
Thank you for your willingness to have additional discussions regarding the
irrigation pond. Park Planning staff has appreciated the coordination and
discussions to date.
Response: Agreed.
01/11/2022: FOR HEARING: Please continue to coordinate with the City to
determine the longterm- ownership of the pond and its infrastructure.
Comment Number: 23
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL – UNRESOLVED:
Thank you for all the work to date on the regional trail and additional multimodal
connectivity both within the Montava development and for northeast Fort Collins.
Park Planning staff is looking forward to additional discussions on these
connections.
Response: Agreed and additional plans and traffic reports have been shared based on the
current pedestrian/bicycle prioritized design direction.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: Thank you for including a preliminary layout of
the trail underpass at the Mountain Vista/Timberline Road intersection in the
infrastructure Roadway and Utility Plans. This is an important crossing for the
regional trail. Please plan to develop a trail plan and centerline profile design
for this section of the regional trail as segments of the trail will need to be
constructed with this intersection. This shall include engineering design for the
underpass. Plans must indicate that the final grade within the easement can
provide a trail alignment that meets the American Disabilities Act (ADA)
standards for cross slopes between 1 and 2% and a maximum centerline profile
grade of 5%. Trail cross sections shall also be developed and included with
the plan and profile design.
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Comment Number: 24
01/11/2022: INFORMATION: Thank you for providing the geotechnical report for
the Phase G area as part of this submittal. Groundwater levels appear to be
roughly 24’ to 29’ below existing grade in the general vicinity of the trail
underpass. As final engineering plans for the underpass are developed, please
plan to coordinate with the City on means to mitigate groundwater infiltration (if
applicable) and stormwater runoff into the underpass.
Response: Comment noted. Updated infrastructure plans have been included for review.
Comment Number: 25
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL – UPDATED:
As noted in comment #20, Park Planning is interested in an overall exhibit
which clarifies the interaction of the future park, the irrigation pond, the
maintenance facility, the regional trail, and the detention/LID system.
Response: We appreciate the ongoing discussions and have included more details of
planned improvements for the pond, roads and trails in the Phase G plans. We hope to
continue these discussions with reviews of these more detailed plans.
01/11/2022: FOR APPROVAL: As there are improvements being discussed
and proposed that are departures from the improvements defined in the PUD,
can you develop and provide a high-level exhibit that demonstrates the
interactions between the regional trail, the Community Park, proposed
roundabouts (Mountain Vista/Timberline, Mountain Vista/Turnberry, Country
Club/Timberline), and other multimodal improvements? The City would like to
use this exhibit to further discuss connectivity for the Montava Development
understanding the Applicant’s and City’s goals for a safe and connected
multimodal network for this development.
Comment Number: 28
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL – UPDATED:
Thank you for the additional information provided in your response. Please plan
to coordinate with Park Planning staff on the cross-sectional design of the trail if
it is to used for maintenance access.
Response: We have been in regular communication with the ditch company on the design
requirements for their canal. They have now confirmed with us they will require the No. 8
canal to be piped through the Phase G and Phase E areas (Mountain Vista to Country Club),
and we have included plans for this design. They are also requesting a 60’ easement to
accommodate the ability for future repairs or modifications, but not for regular frequent
access so we don’t believe a special cross-section is needed. We have included more
detailed plans for the ditch pipe, alignment, and planned improvements in this area
including the trail. We would like to share the trail within the ditch easement and will
continue to support the ability to do this based on your needs and the needs of the ditch
company.
1/11/2022: INFORMATION: A trail easement may not be located within a ditch
easement unless the applicant provides written approval for the trail easement
within the ditch easement from the ditch company. The paved trail surface
cannot function as a ditch access road if heavy equipment will use or cross the
trail to maintain the ditch.
Comment Number: 30
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01/11/2022: INFORMATION: The City is responsible for the long-term
maintenance of the regional trail within the development. Maintenance consists
of snowplowing of the paved surface, occasional seasonal mowing 2-3’
adjacent to the trail surface, repairing/replacing surface damage of the trail, and
all other landscaping maintenance within the easement.
Comment Number: 31
01/11/2022: INFORMATION: Landscaping within the trail easement shall be
provided in accordance with all applicable City codes and will remain the
responsibility of the underlying landowner. Landscaping must provide
acceptable clearances from the trail surfaces as specified in the Trail Master
Plan. Spray irrigation, if required, shall be designed and maintained to avoid
over spraying onto the trail.
Response: We have included more detail for the trail and other features in both the Phase G and
Phase E plans and look forward to your comments.
Comment Number: 32
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL:
Thank you for your submittal and all the work to detail an irrigation option and its
relationship to an adjacent dog park space and City of Fort Collins maintenance
facility. Please see the following questions regarding these two items:
Dog Park Space
- Please provide clarification on the location and size of the dog park. Is what
is shown for conceptual purposes only?
The irrigation pond will encompass the majority of Tract FF so a separate dog park is not
planned for this location.
- How will this space be accessed?
- PPD would like to better understand the gathering space between the pond
and the City maintenance facility. Is this part of the future park or part of the neighborhood?
The 80 acre park dedication area is indicated as Tract EE on the plat and includes the west
park site and the site north of the pond where a maintenance facility is envisioned
Maintenance Facility
- Please coordinate with City Parks on the layout and working space for the
regional maintenance facility. For comparison purposes, the East Community
Park Maintenance Facility is roughly 6,500 square feet and the yard is 55,500 square feet.
- Does the maintenance facility need to be adjacent to the irrigation pond?
This is our suggested location but we are open to ideas based on the planned Community Park
needs.
If so, to access the park, maintenance crews will need to cross Country Club
Road, currently identified as a collector level street. Please verify City Parks is
ok with this scenario.
The 80 acre park dedication area is indicated as Tract EE on the plat and includes the west
park site and the site north of the pond where a maintenance facility is envisioned. Based
on the above space requirements the area envisioned for the maintenance facility is
significantly larger than these and could also accommodate other park uses.
Park Planning staff is looking forward to additional discussions regarding the
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above and how they relate to the irrigation pond and future community park.
Agree.
Comment Number: 33
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL:
Please coordinate with Park Planning to include utility connections for water and
sanitary to the future park site. If this phase does not make the most sense to
include these connections, please plan to include these in a future phase. Thank you.
Response: Please let us know if you have plans to indicate utility connections needed for the park
and we can incorporate these into the plan phases affected.
Comment Number: 34
05/31/2022: INFORMATION:
Thank you for the note regarding additional information on the regional trail,
detention, and LID treatment being submitted as part of round 3. PPD staff is
looking forward to continued discussions on the above.
Response: More final plans are now included for review.
Comment Number: 36
05/31/2022: INFORMATION:
Again, thank you for all the information submitted as part of this round. Please
keep in mind, additional review and comments may be necessary depending
on additional/new/revised information provided in future submittals.
Response: Understood.
Comment Number: 35
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL:
Please continue to coordinate with the City regarding the detention pond and
LID features located within the future park site. As you continue to design these
improvements, please consider the following:
- Can the LID feature be increased to accommodate additional paved areas
associated with future parking lots?
Response: Unfortunately this is not possible since the LID features are being designed and
reviewed based on the known drainage amounts entering them from the planned road
improvements for Phase G. However, future LID features could be designed and co-located
near these features once the plans for the park and its additional impervious surface needs
are known.
- Is there an interim condition for the detention pond?
Response: The detention pond indicated could be considered an interim condition. It has
been designed to accommodate not only the current requirements (which includes the north
half of Longwood Drive and the west half of Timberline Road), but has been sized to also
accommodate the anticipated detention requirements for the development of the
Community Park based on typical impervious surface estimates for a park. We’ve located
the pond at the lowpoint of these areas west of Timberline Road so detention can be shared.
As the final plans for the park progress the pond area and shape could be reconfigured to
accommodate park uses and needs accordingly.
- Long term maintenance considerations.
Response: We are equally interested in the appearance and maintenance of these features,
and have refined the designs with adequate forebays, access, and aesthetic plantings.
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Department: Forestry
Contact: Molly Roche, 224-616-1992, mroche@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
5/31/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED
Please include and label locations of utilities on the landscape plan including
but not limited to water service/mains, sewer service/mains, gas, electric,
streetlights, and stop signs. Please adjust tree locations to provide for proper
tree/utility separation.
Street Light/Tree Separation:
Canopy shade tree: 40 feet
Ornamental tree: 15 feet
Stop Sign/Tree Separation:
Based on feedback from Traffic Operations, it is preferred that trees be planted
at least 50 feet from the nearest stop sign in order to minimize conflicts with
regulatory traffic signs.
Driveway/Tree Separation:
At least 8 feet from edges of driveways and alleys.
Utility/Tree Separation:
10’ between trees and public water, sanitary, and storm sewer main lines
6’ between trees and water or sewer service lines
4’ between trees and gas lines
10’ between trees and electric vaults
Response: We have now submitted more final level plans with these details included and
look forward to your comments. We have one location on Gollings Drive where a 7’
separation is shown from the ELCO water line due to the tight spacing in this street but are
hoping to still have street trees here.
Comment Number: 2
05/31/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED
Please label tree species with their species abbreviation and update the plant
list accordingly. Please include species diversity percentages for review.
Standard LUC standard for Tree Species Diversity states that in order to
prevent insect or disease susceptibility and eventual uniform senescence on a
development site or in the adjacent area or the district, species diversity is
required and extensive monocultures are prohibited. The following minimum
requirements shall apply to any development plan:
Number of trees on site Maximum percentage of any one species
10-19 50%
20-39 33%
40-59 25%
60 or more 15%
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The City of Fort Collins’ urban forest has reached the maximum percentage of
the following species. Ash (Fraxinus), Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthose:
‘Shademaster’, ‘Skyline’, etc), Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa), and Chanticleer
Pear (Pyrus calleryana).
Please note that additional species might join this list as we work through the
review process.
Response: We have now submitted more final level plans with these details included and look
forward to your comments.
Comment Number: 3
05/31/2022: FOR APPROVAL UNRESOLVED
Per Land Use Code 3.2.1.(D)(c), canopy shade trees shall constitute at least 50
percent of all tree plantings.
Response: Understood. We have now submitted more final level plans and believe we are meeting
this requirement.
Comment Number: 4
05/31/2022: INFORMATION ONLY-UNRESOLVED
Please adhere to the updated LUCASS standards and include proper parkway widths.
Response: We believe we are meeting the requirements of the LUCASS or the Montava PUD Master
Plan approved cross-sections where they differ.
Department: Urban Renewal Authority
Contact: Clay Frickey, 970-416-2517, cfrickey@fcgov.com,
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
05/17/2022: Include a note on the last sheet of the lot layouts indicating that all
single-family attached and detached homes have meet the Zero Energy Ready
Home standard per Section I(F) of the Public Benefits Agreement.
Response: This note has been added to the plans.
Comment Number: 2
05/17/2022: Perhaps there could also be a note on the last sheet of the lot
layouts that none of the units are contributing to the affordable housing
requirements of Section I(H) of the Public Benefits Agreement? We will need to
document somewhere how many market rate units Montava has built so we can
keep track of the affordable housing requirement and when/if we need to
withhold building permits.
Are any of these units used to satisfy the workforce housing in the Public
Benefits Agreement?
Response: This note has been added to the plans.
Comment Number: 3
05/17/2022: For the non-potable system, we should include Section I(G)(2)-(4)
as notes so that way we are all aware of the nonpotable-water requirements.
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Response: We have submitted non-potable plans and reports that are being reviewed for
compliance with these and other requirements which we believe most directly illustrates
compliance. However, if beneficial to add these notes from Section I, please let us know
where they will provide the most value for future reviewer: Within these plans/reports? Or
on the Site Plans?
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: Construction Drawings
Comment Number: 9
05/30/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED:
PHASE G ROADWAY & INFRASTRUCTURE: No plans were provided for
review. We will need to review before plans are filed.
Response: More detailed roadway and infrastructure plans for final design are now included
for review.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
PHASE G ROADWAY & INFRASTRUCTURE: Please provide the following
information for the Benchmark Statement in the EXACT format shown below.
PROJECT DATUM: NAVD88
BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PLAN SET IS USING NAVD88 FOR A VERTICAL
DATUM. SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENTS HAVE USED NGVD29
UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS DATUM) FOR
THEIR VERTICAL DATUMS.
IF NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DATUM) IS REQUIRED FOR ANY PURPOSE, THE FOLLOWING EQUATION
SHOULD BE USED: NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF
FORT COLLINS DATUM) = NAVD88 DATUM X.XX-’.
Comment Number: 10
05/30/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED:
PHASE G ROADWAY & INFRASTRUCTURE: No plans were provided for
review. We will need to review before plans are filed.
Response: More detailed roadway and infrastructure plans for final design are now included
for review.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
PHASE G ROADWAY & INFRASTRUCTURE: There is missing data on sheet
R1.2.
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Comment Number: 11
05/30/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED:
PHASE G ROADWAY & INFRASTRUCTURE: No plans were provided for
review. We will need to review before plans are filed.
Response: More detailed roadway and infrastructure plans for final design are now included
for review. Text overlaps have been updated.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
PHASE G ROADWAY & INFRASTRUCTURE: There are text over text issues.
See redlines.
Comment Number: 12
05/30/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED:
PHASE G ROADWAY & INFRASTRUCTURE: No plans were provided for
review. We will need to review before plans are filed.
Response: Text has been updated to be masked.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
PHASE G ROADWAY & INFRASTRUCTURE: There is text that needs to be
masked. Mask all text in hatched areas. See redlines.
Comment Number: 13
05/30/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED:
PHASE G ROADWAY & INFRASTRUCTURE: No plans were provided for
review. We will need to review before plans are filed.
Response: Text conflicts have been updated.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
PHASE G ROADWAY & INFRASTRUCTURE: There are line over text issues.
See redlines.
Comment Number: 14
05/30/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED:
PHASE G UTILITY PLANS: Please provide the following information for the
Benchmark Statement in the EXACT format shown below.
PROJECT DATUM: NAVD88
BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PLAN SET IS USING NAVD88 FOR A VERTICAL
DATUM. SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENTS HAVE USED NGVD29
UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS DATUM) FOR
THEIR VERTICAL DATUMS.
IF NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DATUM) IS REQUIRED FOR ANY PURPOSE, THE FOLLOWING EQUATION
SHOULD BE USED: NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF
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FORT COLLINS DATUM) = NAVD88 DATUM - X.XX’.
Response: Benchmark information has been updated.
01/12/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
PHASE G UTILITY PLANS: Please provide the following information for the
Benchmark Statement in the EXACT format shown below.
PROJECT DATUM: NAVD88
BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
BENCHMARK # w/ DESCRIPTION
ELEVATION:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PLAN SET IS USING NAVD88 FOR A VERTICAL
DATUM. SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENTS HAVE USED NGVD29
UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS DATUM) FOR
THEIR VERTICAL DATUMS.
IF NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DATUM) IS REQUIRED FOR ANY PURPOSE, THE FOLLOWING EQUATION
SHOULD BE USED: NGVD29 UNADJUSTED DATUM (PRIOR CITY OF
FORT COLLINS DATUM) = NAVD88 DATUM X.XX-’.
Comment Number: 15
05/30/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED:
PHASE G UTILITY PLANS: There is missing data on some General Notes
sheets.
Response: Data has been updated.
01/12/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
PHASE G UTILITY PLANS: There is missing data on sheets C1.2 & C1.4.
Comment Number: 17
05/30/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL_UNRESOLVED:
PHASE G UTILITY PLANS: Please mask all text in profiles. See redlines.
Response: Text masks have been added to the labels.
01/12/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
PHASE G UTILITY PLANS: Please mask all text in profiles. See redlines.
Comment Number: 18
05/30/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED:
PHASE G UTILITY PLANS: There are text over text issues. See redlines.
Response: Text masks have been added to the labels.
01/12/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
PHASE G UTILITY PLANS: There are text over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 19
05/30/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED:
PHASE G UTILITY PLANS: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
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Response: Text conflicts have been updated.
01/12/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
PHASE G UTILITY PLANS: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 22
05/30/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
PHASE G UTILITY PLANS: Some of the sheet titles & sheet numbers in the
sheet index do not match the noted sheets. See redlines.
Response: Comment has been updated.
Comment Number: 23
05/30/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
PHASE G UTILITY PLANS: There are cut off text issues. See redlines.
Response: Redlines have been addressed accordingly.
Topic: General
Comment Number: 21
05/26/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
LOT TYPICALS: A lot of the text is small, fuzzy & grainy. Please increase text
sizes if possible & clean up the quality.
Response:Lot Typical detail has been adjusted for clarity.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 2
05/26/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UPDATED:
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: Plat has been updated per comments received.
01/11/2022: 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
Topic: Site Plan
Comment Number: 4
05/27/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UPDATED:
There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Response: Text overlaps have been updated.
01/11/2022: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
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Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1
12/28/2021: A permit is required for this project and construction shall comply
with adopted codes as amended. Current adopted codes are:
2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with local amendments
2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado
2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
Copies of current City of Fort Collins code amendments can be found at
fcgov.com/building.
Important: Fort Collins will be adopting the new 2021 Building Codes in mid
march of 2022.
Please read the residential permit application submittal checklist for complete
requirements.
Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF.
Frost Depth: 30 inches.
Wind Loads: Risk Category II (most structures):
· 140mph (Ultimate) exposure B or
· Front Range Gust Map published by The Structural Engineer's Association of
Seismic Design: Category B.
Climate Zone: Zone 5
Energy Code: 2018 IRC chapter 11.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
· 5ft setback required from property line or provide fire rated walls & openings
for non-fire sprinkled houses per chap 3 of the IRC. 3ft setback is required for
fire sprinkled houses.
· Bedroom egress windows (emergency escape openings) required in all
bedrooms.
· Prescriptive energy compliance with increased insulation values is required for
buildings using electric heat.
· A passing building air tightness (blower door) test is required for certificate of
occupancy.
Stock Plans:
When the same residential buildings will be built at least three times, a stock
plan design or master plan can be submitted for a single review and then built
multiple times with site specific permits. More information can be found in our
Stock Plan Guide at fcgov.com/building/resrequirements.php-.
Response: Noted.
Comment Number: 2
12/28/2021: Construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended.
Current adopted codes are:
2018 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments
2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with local amendments
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2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with local amendments
2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with local amendments
2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with local amendments
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with local
amendments
2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado
2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
Copies of current City of Fort Collins code amendments can be found at
fcgov.com/building.
Important: Fort Collins will be adopting the new 2021 Building Codes in March
2022.
Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017.
Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF.
Frost Depth: 30 inches.
Wind Loads: Risk Category II (most structures):
· 140mph (Ultimate) exposure B or
· Front Range Gust Map published by The Structural Engineer's Association of
Seismic Design: Category B.
Climate Zone: Zone 5
Energy Code:
· Multi-family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2018 IECC residential chapter.
· Commercial and Multi-family 4 stories and taller: 2018 IECC commercial
chapter.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
· 10% of all parking spaces must be EV ready (conduit in place)
· This building is located within 250ft of a 4 lane road or 1000 ft of an active
railway, must provide exterior composite sound transmission of 39 STC min.
· R-2 occupancies must provide 10ft setback from property line and 20 feet
between other buildings or provide fire rated walls and openings per chapter 6
and 7 of the IBC.
· City of Fort Collins amendments to the 2018 IBC require a full NFPA-13
sprinkler system in multifamily units with an exception to allow NFPA 13R
systems in buildings with no more than 6 dwelling units (or no more than 12
dwelling units where the building is divided by a 2 hour fire barrier with no more
than 6 dwelling units on each side).
· Bedroom egress windows required below 4th floor regardless of fire-sprinkler.
All egress windows above the 1st floor require minimum sill height of 24”.
· Prescriptive energy compliance with increased insulation values is required for
buildings using electric heat.
· A City licensed commercial general contractor is required to construct any new
multi-family structure.
Stock Plans:
When residential buildings will be built at least three times with limited
variations, a stock plan design or master plan can be submitted for a single
review and then built multiple times with site specific permits. More information
can be found in our Stock Plan Guide at
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fcgov.com/building/res-requirements.php.
Building Permit Pre-Submittal Meeting:
Please schedule a pre-submittal meeting with Building Services for this project.
Pre-Submittal meetings assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the
design, that the new projects are on track to complying with all of the adopted
City codes and Standards listed above. The proposed project should be in the
early to mid-design stage for this meeting to be effective. Applicants of new
projects should email rhovland@fcgov.com to schedule a pre-submittal
Meeting.
Response: Noted.
Department: Outside Agencies
Contact: Heidi Jenson, Boxelder Sanitation, 970-498-0604,
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4
05/31/2022: Please see attached comments for Montava Phase G & Irrigation Pond.
Response:Comments have been addressed for Montava Phase G sanitary sewer design.
2/16/2022: See updated utility plan comments.
01/25/2022: Please see attached comments from Boxelder Sanitation.
Contact: Don Kapperman, Comcast, don_kapperman@comcast.com,
Topic: General
Comment Number: 5
05/31/2022: I do not see any front or rear lot utility easements.
Comcast would need a 6’ rear lot utility easement or 9’ front lot easement to
protect their infrastructure.
If you have any questions please reach out to Jon Lehmann with Comcast
(jon_lehmann@comcast.com)
Response: At this time Comcast is not providing utility services for Phase G.
Contact: Randy Siddens, ELCO, 970-493-2044,
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3
05/31/2022: See attached for ELCO comments. There is also a separate document regarding
the utility layout – which includes concerns for where we have identified two general
scenarios, one where the meter is behind the sidewalk, one where it is in front of the
sidewalk.
Response: ELCO comments have been addressed.
01/25/2022: See attached comments from ELCO.
Contact: Ryan Donovan, Lawrence Custer Grasmick Jones & Donovan, LLP,
Larimer and Weld Irrigation Co. 970-622-8181
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
05/31/2022: Please find attached a letter and attachments thereto on behalf of
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Larimer and Weld Irrigation Company, Larimer and Weld Reservoir Company,
and WRCC, Inc. in relation to Montava’s Phase G & Irrigation Pond BDR. We
appreciate the opportunity to provide further comments on this proposed project.
Response: Understood.
01/11/2022: Attached is a letter on behalf of our clients, the Larimer and Weld
Irrigation Company, the Larimer and Weld Reservoir Company, and WRCC,
Inc. We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments, particularly related to
the No. 8 Ditch. Please reach out with any questions.
Contact: Sarah Brucker, Division of Water Resources, 303-866-3581, sarah.brucker@state.co.us,
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
05/31/2022: The Division of Water Resources does not have any additional
comments for Round 2 of this referral.
Response: Understood.
01/11/2022: See attached comments from the Colorado Division of Water
Resources.