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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
January 13, 2023
Kristin Turner
TB Group
444 Mountain Avenue
Berthoud, CO 80513
RE: Willox Farm, PDP220008, Round Number 3
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of Willox Farm. If you have questions about any comments, you
may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through your Development
Review Coordinator, Todd Sullivan via phone at 970-221-6695 or via email at
tsullivan@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Todd Sullivan, 970-221-6695, tsullivan@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/21/2022: 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 correspondence
with other reviewers and keep me informed of any phone conversations. Thank you!
Comment Number: 2
06/21/2022: 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.
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Comment Number: 3
06/21/2022: 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
06/21/2022: 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-AutoCAD.html
Comment Number: 5
06/21/2022: 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: 7
06/21/2022: 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
06/21/2022: FOR HEARING:
All "For Hearing" comments need to be addressed and resolved prior to
moving forward with scheduling the Hearing. Staff will need to agree the project
is ready for Hearing approximately 4 to 8 weeks prior to the hearing.
Comment Number: 10
06/21/2022: FOR HEARING:
This proposed project is processing as a Type 2 Development Plan. The
decision maker for Type 2 is the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission. For
the hearing, we will formally notify surrounding property owners within 800 feet
(excluding public right-of-way and publicly owned open space). Staff will need
to agree the project is ready for Hearing approximately 3-5 weeks prior to the
hearing. I have attached the P&Z schedule, which has key dates leading up to the hearing.
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Department: Planning Services
Contact: Clark Mapes, 970-221-6225, cmapes@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
1/10/2022: FOR HEARING: Modifications are needed for the 8.5 du/acre within
the "cluster"; and for the 33% open space for purposes of clustering. See
comment below about not counting Tracts C and D in the %. For discussion and
followup: omit Lot 8 on the south side of Saint Joseph, to increase the setback
area along Willox? It looks like the pertinent Modification criteria will be "equal
or better" and possibly "nominal and inconsequential" under code subsection 2.8.2(H).
RESPONSE: Per discussion with Clark Mapes, a modification for open space has been submitted. A
modification for density has not been submitted as the cluster density is 5.3 du/ac. Lot 8 has not been
removed and Tracts C & D were not included in the calculations.
Comment Number: 4
09/20/2022: Thank you for the collaboration on the landscape along Willox.
Comment Number: 5
09/28/2022: FOR HEARING: We need to be prepared with a couple of
numbers for the UE clustering and density, and the numbers will require
modifications of UE standards. This was fully anticipated in the previous
rezoning discussion. I see 38% of the land listed as landscape area. For the
purposes of clustering, please measure those areas separately from the
perimeter landscape areas, just so we can have that number. And then also
there is the standard for density within the cluster (5/acre). Staff does not find
these numbers to be critical determining factors in findings, but we need to have
the info and modification requests for the P&Z package. Contact me any time
to coordinate on this as we assemble the package.
RESPONSE: Per discussion with Clark Mapes, a modification for open space has been submitted. A
modification for density has not been submitted as the cluster density is 5.3 du/ac. Lot 8 has not been
removed and Tracts C & D were not included in the calculations. The clustering numbers have been
included on sheet 1 of the site plan set as well.
Comment Number: 6
09/28/2022: QUESTION: Is the swale along the west edge, on the grading plan,
the #10 ditch water that has been mentioned?
RESPONSE: Yes.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: John Gerwel, , jgerwel@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/03/2023: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
RESPONSE: Discussions with NCWA are ongoing – We will update our plans and include a LOI upon
reaching an agreement with them (before hearing).
09/08/2022: FOR HEARING - UPDATE:
North Colorado Water Association needs to approve of the ROW and
easements being dedicated that overlaps their easement. This requires a
signature block on the plat and utility plans from a representative of their
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organization. The NoCO easement running parallel to Willox is also not clearly
shown or labeled in the utility plans or the street plans and profile plans. The
applicant must be clear on where this easement is located in relation to the
plans. Please reach out to North Colorado Water Association to obtain a letter
of intent (LOI) and to find out who would need to sign off on it. The LOI will be
needed for the hearing.
06/21/2022: FOR HEARING:
On the north and west side of the development, there are several overlapping
easements and ROW being dedicated where there are existing easements.
There needs to be coordination and documentation of how this will work.
Comment Number: 5
01/04/2023: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Downgrading to final plan. I still think this could use some cleaning up,
specifically, the demolition plan. There is a lot going on in such a small space
that it is difficult to review. This can be a post hearing discussion item.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged – we will coordinate and update/revise/clean up as necessary to ensure
clarity.
09/21/2022: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED
What is happening on Willox is very confusing. There are no sawcut callouts or
hatching on Willox in the demolition plans. If you are having trouble with making
the hatching on Willox look good - you don't need easement labels in the
demolition plan. You could freeze the easement linework too, unless you feel
that the information is relevant for demolition.
Sheet 26 shows sawcut boundaries falling well short of waterline connection you
are proposing to make to the east.
RESPONSE: Linework has been updated to show sawcut boundaries – we will coordinate as needed as
per the comment/response above.
06/21/2022: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Saw cuts will need to be shown and called out for installing utilities in existing
public ROW. This is primarily regarding Hickory St, but applicable elsewhere.
Comment Number: 9
01/03/2023: FOR HEARING:
(To be clear, the cross sections are not needed until after hearing, but the
k-values have to be resolved prior to hearing) Upgrading comment to be
needed prior to hearing since variance requests need to be approved before
hearing. Applicant response: "The existing Willox Lane CL does not meet
LCUASS standards. The South Flowline and the Ultimate CL have been
designed to meet LCUASS standards. The proposed condition would feature a
combination of the existing CL and proposed south FL as our scope for this
project includes improving the southern half of Willox fronting the project
property. If the proposed condition, as described above, will require a variance
request, we will draft one." I am wondering why the southern flowline is not able
to meet the minimum sag k-value of 96 while the centerline is. If the southern
flowline is unalterable due to site constraints, then a variance request will be
required. Varying from standards due to existing conditions is generally
supported, we just need to know why it wouldn't work.
RESPONSE: The proposed south FL was mistakenly designed to Collector standards as opposed to
Arterial standards previously, which is the cause for confusion in our previous response – apologies for that. The proposed condition
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south FL has been revised to feature a sag K-value of 96 – the proposed condition will then feature the existing CL and the
proposed south FL. Please advise if further discussion on this item would help.
09/07/2022: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Cross sectional profiles are required for arterial and collector streets every 50
feet. If these changes cause too much incompatibility with the existing road, then
we would want to get as close as we can while meeting the cross section
requirements from LCUASS. LCUASS App E-4(VI & XXI) has a consolidated
list of what those requirements will need to be for the final plan submittals. Note
that we only need to see cross sections every 50 feet for Willox.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged – cross-sections will be included at Final.
06/21/2022: FOR HEARING:
West Willox Lane does not meet the LCUASS standards for k-values in roads
(see LCUASS table 7.3). If this cannot be met, please submit a variance request.
Comment Number: 10
01/03/2023: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
RESPONSE: That waterline is a City of Fort Collins waterline that services AB, and it is not in an easement
since it is within the ROW.
09/07/2022: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
We need to at least see the reception number and the easement for the AB
waterline somewhere in the plans so we can verify that it is not an exclusive
easement. Have you been in contact with AB about this development? Without
having that reception number, I can't say for certain, but I would assume you
would also need a letter of intent (LOI) and signatures on the offsite easement
dedication and the utility plans.
06/21/2022: FOR HEARING:
It might be helpful to include the water and sanitary plan and profiles in the utility
plans at this stage. Mainly to address that they will be going under or over the
Anheuser-Busch water main. Has there been any communication with them
regarding this development?
Comment Number: 12
06/21/2022: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Please correct all redlines shown, but not specifically commented on.
RESPONSE: Most recent redlines have been addressed.
Comment Number: 16
01/03/2023: FOR HEARING: - UNRESOLVED:
The sanitary easement is not noted in the plat. It'll need the reception number
and a note specifying that it is to be abandoned.
ESPONSE: We are still verifying the reception number and details of this easement – we will update the
plat as soon as that is verified. Based on previous discussions with Staff, our assumption is that this easement is City owned and an
LOI will not be required, and that the easement details can be added at Final since it does not affect the site plan or design.
09/21/2022: FOR HEARING:
There is an existing sanitary sewer easement shown in the demolition plan that
is not shown anywhere else. Do you have any additional details about that
easement? Is it going to be abandoned? Is it a private easement?
Comment Number: 18
12/30/2022: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
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RESPONSE: Redlines addressed.
There were two labels missed on sheet 24. See redlines.
09/21/2022: FOR HEARING:
Please update street names on any relevant labeling. See redlines for examples.
Comment Number: 20
01/03/2023: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
Applicant response: "Sight distance has been checked but has not historically
been included in Plan and Profile sheets in an effort to keep the plan view
legible." Per LCUASS Appendix E-4(IV)(M), site distance triangles need to be
included. That's fine if you don't want to include them in the plan & profile to
avoid crowding, they can have dedicated sheets if you like. But they need to be
somewhere so we can verify that the stopping sight distance is compliant with
LCUASS Table 7.3. I am mostly concerned with sight distance for entering
Willox from Saint Therese and the curvature along Saint Joseph. Lots 9-13 in
Block 5 in particular.
RESPONSE: Sight distance triangles have been added to street sheets.
09/21/2022: FOR HEARING:
Please include sight distance triangles in the street plan and profiles.
Comment Number: 22
01/04/2023: FOR HEARING: - UPDATED:
Thank you for fixing this. But there are minimum vertical lengths based on the
design speed. See LCUASS Figures 7-17 and 7-18. Based on my
measurements and assuming a design speed of 30mph, the minimum vertical
curve length is about 90 feet, give or take a few feet.
RESPONSE: We have been designing to a 25-mph design speed as per LCUASS standards for a
residential local street. It seems like the streets internal to the neighborhood do not meet the definition of local connector streets, but
let us know if that needs to be discussed further.
09/21/2022: FOR HEARING:
There are several grade breaks on the proposed streets that exceed the
maximum 0.4% difference in breaks. See redlines.
Comment Number: 29
09/21/2022: FOR HEARING:
There are easements not being consistently shown across the plans or the plat.
Please revise. See redlines on sheets 28 and 30.
Comment Number: 31
01/04/2023: FOR HEARING:
There is now an easement from Mountain States along Willox. Is this a public or
private easement? If private, we also need a LOI from them. Does it terminate
at the property line? We will need a callout and reception number on the plat.
RESPONSE: The easement terminates at the property line as per our research. We are assuming it is
acceptable that details will be added to the Plat for Final as it does not affect the site plan/design.
Comment Number: 32
01/04/2023: FOR HEARING:
All existing easements on the property must be shown on the plat, labeled with a
name and reception number (or book and page). If they are to be vacated, that
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must be specified. Private easements to be vacated need signature blocks
from the affected parties.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, any additional easement details that are required will be added to the Plat
prior to hearing or at Final if there is no effect to the site plan/design.
Comment Number: 33
01/04/2023: FOR FINAL PLAN:
The landscape plan is showing a native seed mix overlapping with the
proposed asphalt.
RESPONSE: I believe I found the native seed overlapping the asphalt, but if appears that this is still
unresolved, please let us know.
Comment Number: 34
01/10/2023: INFORMATION:
I don't mean to keep throwing new issues at this development, I'm just
commenting on the plans as they evolve. One tool that might be helpful is
LCUASS Appendix E. This is a checklist of what is needed by hearing and what
is needed for FDP approval after hearing.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Spencer Smith, 970-221-6820, smsmith@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4
09/26/2022: FOR FINAL PLAN UPDATE
The plans show two different symbols for the railroad marking stencil. Please
use one. The railroad stencil should be moved east further outside the
intersection. The bottom of the X in the stencil should be 460 feet from the stop
bar, and looks like it could be moved 5-6 feet. The railroad advance sign will
need to be adjacent to the stencil.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, will be included at Final
06/21/2022: FOR FINAL PLAN
We will want to see the existing railroad crossing pavement symbols/markings
and signs on the plans, to see how the proposed Willox Ln. access location may
impact them. If the existing markings and signs need to be relocated, the
applicant will need to work with the railroad to determine the appropriate
location for those to meet railroad and MUTCD standards.
Contact: Steve Gilchrist, 970-224-6175, sgilchrist@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 6
09/26/2022: FOR FINAL PLAN
Further signing and striping comments will be provided during final. You will
need signs internal to the development within the Utility Plans. Stop signs will
also need to be placed on the Landscape Plans, and trees should not be
planted within 50 feet on the approach to them.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, will be included at Final
Department: Stormwater Engineering
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Contact: Stephen Agenbroad, , sagenbroad@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 20
01/09/2023: FOR FINAL COMPLIANCE:
Horizontal spacing between the outlet of the detention pond and trees must be
at least 10 ft for large trees or 8 ft for ornamental trees. Please remove the trees
that are located on top of the detention pond outlet
RESPONSE: Now showing 10’ separation.
Comment Number: 21
01/09/2023: FOR FINAL COMPLIANCE:
The eastern swale looks to have some trees proposed in the flowline, and a
concrete pan is needed for Criteria. Spacing from the tree to the concrete pan
should be 6-10 ft of horizontal separation.
RESPONSE: - Trees have been moved out of flowline and off of concrete pan (which is now showing).
Comment Number: 22
01/09/2023: FOR HEARING:
It appears that Appendix C in the drainage report was not updated with the
newly proposed drainage plan for round 3. To ensure the drainage report is
complete and consistent for the hearing please revise this section to match the
newly proposed drainage plan.
RESPONSE: Appendix C has been updated for current design.
Comment Number: 23
01/12/2023: FOR FINAL COMPLIANCE:
After discussions with stormwater field managers, the city does not want an
inverted siphon on the 30-inch storm sewer. The city would prefer a conflict
manhole at this location depending on the existing storm sewer inverts. Early in
final plan review, please coordinate with city utilities on design.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, we will coordinate to finalize this design as Final plans take shape.
Comment Number: 24
01/12/2023: FOR FINAL COMPLIANCE:
In order to provide more spacing for the sanitary sewer line, the city would like to
look into potential modifications to the existing set of 8-inch storm lines that run
through the parking lot.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged – we assume the most recent discussions with staff has produced an
acceptable design but will continue to coordinate as needed.
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 5
01/09/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING - Update:
To be approved for hearing, the city needs to receive a Letter of Intent regarding
the offsite drainage easement through the park. This Letter of Intent should be
signed by the proper authorities in order to be approved.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged – LOI will be provided prior to hearing.
09/23/2022: PRIOR TO HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
Please contact Wes Lamarque at City Utilities for information on why this is required.
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06/21/2022: PRIOR TO HEARING:
The Applicant is required to obtain an offsite drainage easement in Soft Gold
Park for the drainage outfall to a natural drainage way.
Comment Number: 15
01/09/2023: FOR FINAL COMPLIANCE - UPDATE
The swale to the east should at least be 0.5%, we noticed that the eastern swale
was recorded as 0.4%. Please add concrete pans to the swales that are less than 1%.
RESPONSE: Concrete pans have been added to swales under 1% slope.
09/23/2022: FOR FINAL COMPLIANCE:
Discussion will be needed on whether a pan is desirable or not. Swales with
0.5% do require a concrete pan, per the City Stormwater Criteria. The city
highly recommends swales with a minimum of 1%.
Comment Number: 19
09/23/2022: FOR FINAL COMPLIANCE:
Please see redlines for the Preliminary Drainage Report.
RESPONSE: Most recent redlines have been addressed.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Stephen Agenbroad, , sagenbroad@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 12
01/09/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING:
The proposed grading on the water line profile and the sanitary sewer profile
seem to differ at the southern portion of the park. Please clarify or revise once
the exact utility alignment is determined.
RESPONSE: This portion of the utilities and grading has been revamped – please review and advise if
further discussion/clarification is needed surrounding this area.
Comment Number: 13
01/09/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING:
The City would rather have the proposed 8-inch water line to be above the AB
water line and the storm line, with a minimum of 12-inches of separation.
RESPONSE: Utility layout has been revised, please review.
Comment Number: 14
01/09/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING:
The proposed alignment of the water and sewer main crosses a detention pond
to the west of the parking lot. To avoid crossing the detention pond, the
proposed alignment of utilities should follow the concrete path and run through
the parking lot.
RESPONSE: See above.
Comment Number: 15
01/09/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING:
Once the final alignment of utilities is determined, the irrigation and water
service for the park should branch off the mainline at a 90-degree angle.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, layouts have been revised.
Comment Number: 16
01/09/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING:
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There is a water service on the existing line that serves the property to the south
and a may be affected by the relocation of the hydrant. Please determine where
this service line is and how it will be altered with the new alignment proposed.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, layouts have been revised.
Comment Number: 17
01/09/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING:
The newly proposed hydrant location will have to cross the existing sewer main
and an ELCO water main. Please show the crossings on the utility plan and
reach out to ELCO Water District to determine their requirements for crossing
of utilities. ELCO’s contact information is (970) 493-2044.
I have checked with the PFA and they have no concerns with moving the fire
hydrant up into the park.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, layouts have been revised.
Comment Number: 18
01/12/2023: FOR HEARING:
The city desires a 12-inch clearance between the proposed sanitary sewer and
the AB water line. The city would allow minima if any clearance of the existing
set of 8-inch storm lines. When realigning the water and sanitary sewer out of
the detention pond, please adjust elevations accordingly.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Please see the revised design that incorporates results of recent discussions
with Staff and let us know if any additional discussion/coordination needs to occur on the layouts in the area.
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4
01/09/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
RESPONSE: The trail running through Soft Gold Park is 12’ wide per requirements, but the trail along the
east side of the Willox property is 8’ wide.
09/23/2022: PRIOR TO HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
It appears that the concrete path is 12 feet wide, but is labeled as 8 ft. Please
revise label.
06/21/2022: PRIOR TO HEARING:
Maintenance access is required for the water and sewer mains in Soft Gold
Park. This needs to be a 12-foot wide access with a hard surface that can
support HS20 loading.
Comment Number: 7
01/09/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING - UPDATE
The city is coordinating with field ops to determine if there are concerns with the
newly proposed alignment. All comments regarding the newly proposed
alignment will be included with the final draft of the comment letter.
RESPONSE: See responses to Engineering comments – hopefully the revised layouts are acceptable to
staff after the most recent discussions/coordination - let us know if further coordination in that area is necessary.
09/23/2022: PRIOR TO HEARING – REMINDER
06/21/2022: PRIOR TO HEARING:
There is some inconsistencies with the sewer and water main locations south of
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Soft Gold Park compared to our system maps. Additional coordination is required with
the city to address the best connection configuration for both water and sewer.
Comment Number: 9
01/09/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING - UPDATE:
Please determine who the sanitary sewer easement is dedicated to so that the
proper authorities approve the vacation of the sanitary easement.
RESPONSE: We are still verifying this information and will update the plat/plans with relevant information
once we can verify (as well as obtain a LOI as needed).
09/23/2022: PRIOR TO HEARING:
There is a sanitary sewer easement that runs directly through the site. What is
this for? If you plan to vacate this easement it will need to be proven that it is no
longer necessary. Or if this is used for the adjacent property, you will need to
provide an alternative means to serve them.
Comment Number: 11
01/09/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING - UPDATE:
RESPONSE: See previous comment response.
09/23/2022: PRIOR TO HEARING:
Please see redlines on the piping profiles.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Cody Snowdon, 970-416-2306, csnowdon@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 9
09/27/2022: FOR FINAL:
Please provide AutoCAD files for Light & Power to get a power design created
and included within the Final Utility Plan Set.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged – we will coordinate with L&P after hearing to get design created for Final.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Christine Holtz, , choltz@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 19
01/09/23 FOR FINAL – UPDATED
Catalpa and hackberry are at 13% and 12% diversity, and both exclamation
plane tree and Kentucky coffeetree are at 10% or above. Please consider
adding a couple of additionally shade tree species to the plan such as Triumph
elm, American linden, shumard oak, or chinkapin oak.
RESPONSE: Trees have been added; all biodiversity numbers are less than 10%.
09/27/2022: FOR FINAL:
Thank you for staying below the 15% maximum percent diversity for each tree
species listed on the landscape plan. Both catalpa and hackberry are at 13%,
and both exclamation plane tree and Kentucky coffeetree are at 10% or above.
Please consider adding a couple of additionally shade tree species to the plan
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such as Triumph elm, American linden, shumard oak, or chinkapin oak.
Comment Number: 24
FOR FINAL - UNRESOLVED
09/28/2022: Please consider finding additional locations to plant large shade
trees. Round one proposed 249 trees, and round two only 237. The southwest
corner where trees 36, 37, 38, 40, and 41 are proposed to be removed could
benefit from additional plantings.
RESPONSE: Additional trees have been provided. 247 trees total.
Department: Parks
Contact: Missy Nelson, , mnelson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3
01/10/2023: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
The City would like to have the existing NCWA easement transferred. The City
will need the same width and if the existing is vacated, it may be difficult to get
the adjacent properties that the easement is also located to sign off on a new
easement. The GBP, LLC property will probably need to also sign off on a new
easement that extends south until the full 30' easement can move onto the Willox
Farm property to continue south to the park property.
RESPONSE: The owner’s legal team is in discussions with NCWA currently regarding that easement and
we will coordinate with and will loop in the City as needed. Further, the current plan as per discussions with Staff is that Staff will
follow up on this item with Pete Robertson – please keep us apprised of any developments/changes from your end and we will do
the same!
09/27/2022: UNRESOLVED - UPDATED
Parks has determined that we would prefer to have our irrigation lateral piped to
our irrigation pond facility on Soft Gold Park property. We will require an
irrigation easement along the west property line for this purpose. Currently,
there is an ‘Existing 20’ Drainage Esmt.’ and an ‘Existing 30’ ROW Esmt.’
Please show the Proposed Ditch Easement on the appropriate plans.
06/06/2022: FOR HEARING
Parks has water rights to the Ditch #10 and will require a ditch pipe to convey
the water to Soft Gold Park. There is a future intent to run Ditch #10 water to
Soft Gold Park, but no current funding. Parks does not need the pipe right
away, but what we do need is the easement to be able to install it in the future.
That being said, please show a 15’-20’ ditch easement running along the
western property boundary on the plans. Please coordinate with the Parks
Department on this need and alignment.
Comment Number: 20
01/10/2023: FOR HEARING - UPDATED:
Parks will need to review the drainage easement onto and through the park
property. If water flows to the adjacent Natural areas then an easement will be
needed there as well. Once all the easements are finalized, Park Planning will
need the total square footage of all easements on the park property. The
numbers are needed to calculate the price of the easements. Please work with
me if you have any questions!
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, we are planning to dedicate those easements by separate document –see
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the memo sent by Andy Reese to Missy directly for more information.
09/27/2022: FOR HEARING:
A Drainage Easement is required for changes to the historical drainage
patterns from this property through Soft Gold Park. Please identify the area
required for the drainage easement on Soft Gold Park on the Site Plan and Plat.
Comment Number: 21
01/10/2023: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
RESPONSE: See the memo sent by Andy Reese to Missy directly for more information.
09/27/2022: FOR HEARING:
With a Letter of Request, please describe in detail, the two easements, the
Drainage Easement and the Utility Alignment through Soft Gold Park, that will
be required. We need the purpose, length, width, and total acreage being
requested for these easements so we evaluate the cost of land.
Comment Number: 23
01/10/2023: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
Please see the Council Memo that Jill/Aaron provided and use as a template.
Drafting in this way will help speed the process. We need detailed
documentation of all encumbrances. Detailing exactly what can be done in the easement.
On the park property, the extra/width and thickness of the trail will increase the
perpetual maintenance cost.
RESPONSE: We are hoping that recent discussions with Staff have resolved this item, please advise
otherwise. The extension of the storm lines allows us to lay out the other wet utilities as they are.
09/27/2022: FOR HEARING:
09/27/2022: FOR HEARING:
Please clarify the intent of the ‘Proposed Extension of Existing 8" Storm Lines’
on Soft Gold Park detention pond. Please show and label the restoration of
disturbed areas on park land. parks will need to review and approve seed
mixes and/or sod that will be used to correct construction.
Department: Park Planning
Contact: Missy Nelson, , mnelson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/10/2023: INFORMATION UPDATED: Both Park Planning & Development and
Parks department comments will be provided by Missy Nelson | mnelson@fcgov.com
06/21/2022: INFORMATION: The Park Planning & Development Department is
available to discuss these comments in more detail. Please contact Kyle
Lambrecht, PE at 970.416.4340, klambrecht@fcgov.com.
Comment Number: 8
01/10/2023: FOR HEARING - UPDATED: Please remove the notes and
information regarding the color of the trail being Yosemite Brown. Neither the
trail through in the park, nor the trail on private property should be colored.
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Apologies for the confusion.
RESPONSE: Note has been removed.
09/30/2022: FOR HEARING UPDATED:
Trail should comply with City trail standards, including integral colored concrete,
Yosemite Brown Color. Please coordinate with Park Planning & Development
for standard trail detail and specifications. Language in the Development
agreement required regarding PPD oversight during trail construction.
06/21/2022: FOR HEARING: The trail shown within the parcel is not considered
a component of the regional trail system. The Developer is responsible for the
construction and maintenance of the trail within the development. The width of
the community trail shall be a minimum of 8’. Additional width will be required if
the trail will accommodate heavy equipment accessing utilities. Construction of
the trail improvements must be completed and accepted by the City prior to the
issuance of any building permits.
Comment Number: 9
01/10/2023: FOR HEARING UNRESOLVED-:
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, tract that includes trail has been revised to include blanket “Access
Easement” usage.
06/21/2022: FOR HEARING: Although this trail will be privately built and
maintained, the trail will be available for public use. Please add appropriate
language to the plat to clarify this as well as add appropriate easements
authorizing public use.
Comment Number: 10
01/10/2023: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
RESPONSE: See previous comment response.
06/21/2022: INFORMATION: Please plan to coordinate with the Park Planning
and Development staff to determine an appropriate Public Access and Trail
easement. Typical trail easement width is 50’. The location of the easement
must be approved by Park Planning & Development and shown on the plat.
Comment Number: 11
01/10/2023: FOR HEARING UPDATED-: See comment 8 and revise any applicable notes.
RESPONSE: Revised.
09/30/2022: FOR HEARING - UPDATED:
See City redlines regarding trail alignment. Additional information required in
the Development agreement regarding trail details, specifications, construction
oversight, maintenance, etc.
06/21/2022: FOR HEARING: Thank you for the preliminary layout of the trail
connection through your parcel. Park Planning and Development (PPD) staff
would like to meet with you to refine the layout and to discuss connections to
Soft Gold Park and potential connections heading north from your site. Please
plan to include Parks staff in these discussions.
Comment Number: 15
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01/10/2023: INFORMATION: How is this confirmed?
RESPONSE: Per discussions with staff about the limitations on data for the 10-yr floodplain, this
information cannot be provided.
09/30/2022: FOR HEARING - UPDATED:
Confirm trail is accessible during 10-year flood event.
06/21/2022: FOR HEARING: The trail shall be designed so that it is clear and
accessible during a 10-year flooding event. Please provide documentation in
your drainage report that this can be accomplished.
Comment Number: 17
01/10/2023: FOR HEARING: Please add note below to site and landscape
plans, including that the trail is privately owned and maintained, but available for public access.
RESPONSE: Note has been added. Ref site sheet 1, under 'site plan notes', #19. It's on landscape sheet 15, under 'general
landscape notes', #17.
06/21/2022: INFORMATION: The Developer is responsible for the long-term
maintenance of the community 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. Please coordinate
with the City’s Parks Department on the landscaping design. Landscaping shall
be designed in accordance with all applicable City codes. Spray irrigation, if
required, shall be designed and maintained to avoid spray on the trail.
Comment Number: 18
01/10/2023: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED: I still don't see this comment.
RESPONSE: Ref note landscape sheet 15, general landscape notes #16 and site sheet 1, site plan notes
#20.
09/30/2022: FOR HEARING - UPDATED:
Identify where this clarification is noted on drawing set. Additional detail may be
provided in the development agreement.
06/21/2022: FOR HEARING: The Developer shall notify PPD staff immediately
if any damage to existing infrastructure in Soft Gold Park not identified in the
development construction plan set occurs during construction. The developer
shall be responsible to restore damaged infrastructure at their cost. PPD staff
must inspect and accept all restored/re-built infrastructure prior to acceptance.
Please add this note to your general notes.
Department: PFA
Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2869, marcus.glasgow@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
09/23/2022: UPDATED FOR FINAL
Thank you for adding the note for 13D systems on the Utility plans. Please add
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the note to the site plan as well.
RESPONSE: Note was added to site plans.
06/20/2022: FOR HEARING
ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
- IFC D107.1: Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number
of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved
fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or
private emergency access road not exceeding 1320 feet in length and all
dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
This current submittal is only providing one point of access and exceeds 30
dwelling units with a single access road that does not exceed 1320 feet
measured to the furthest point. In order to approve the submitted plans, all
single family dwellings shall contain a 13D fire sprinkler system due to only 1
point of access. If you chose to use this exception, please add a note to the
plans that all dwellings require 13D systems.
Comment Number: 5
06/20/2022: FOR FINAL
PREMISE IDENTIFICATION: ADDRESS POSTING & WAYFINDING
Where possible, the naming of private drives is usually recommended to aid in
wayfinding. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved
address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in
a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address
identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers
shall be arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled
out. The address numerals for any commercial or industrial buildings shall be
placed at a height to be clearly visible from the street. They shall be a minimum
of 8 inches in height unless distance from the street or other factors dictate
larger numbers. Refer to Table 505.1.3 of the 2018 IFC as amended. The
address numbers for one- and two-family dwellings shall be a minimum of 4” in
height with a minimum ½” stroke and shall be posted on a contrasting
background. If bronze or brass numerals are used, they shall only be posted on
a black background for visibility. Monument signs may be used in lieu of
address numerals on the building as approved by the fire code official.
Buildings, either individually or part of a multi- building complex, that have
emergency access lanes on sides other than on the addressed street side, shall
have the address numbers and street name on each side that fronts the fire lane.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Lauren Wade, GIS, 970-302-5962, lwade@fcgov.com
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1
01/11/2023: GIS- The street name "O'BOYLE AVE" is not a valid street name
because apostrophe names are not permitted for street names. Please provide
an alternative name for this street.
RESPONSE: Now updated to ‘Moller Street’.
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Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1
06/21/2022: A permit is required for this project and construction shall comply
with adopted codes as amended. Current adopted codes are:
· 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with local amendments
· Colorado Plumbing Code (currently 2018 IPC) with local amendments
· 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.
· Please read the residential permit application submittal checklist for complete requirements.
· Snow Live Load: Ground Snow Load 35 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 Colorado
· Seismic Design: Category B.
· Climate Zone: Zone 5
· Energy Code: 2021 IECC residential chapter
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.
· Fire separation of 10ft between dwellings is required.
· Bedroom egress windows (emergency escape openings) required in all
bedrooms.
· For buildings using electric heat, heat pump equipment is required.
· 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/res-requirements.php.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3
01/06/2023: INFORMATION ONLY:
Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
09/27/2022: INFORMATION ONLY:
Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP.
06/21/2022: INFORMATION ONLY:
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Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP.
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1
01/06/2023: FOR HEARING-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 revised.
09/27/2022: FOR HEARING-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
06/21/2022: FOR HEARING:
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
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, 970-221-6704, eolson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
06/16/2022: FOR FINAL:
Preliminary irrigation plans (PIP) are required for review at Final Development
Plan (FDP), prior to issuance of building permit. The requirements for the PIP
must comply with the provisions outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land Use
Code. Direct questions concerning irrigation requirements to
irrigationdr@fcgov.com or Eric Olson eolson@fcgov.com
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 2
06/16/2022: FOR FINAL / BUILDING PERMIT:
Irrigation plans are required no later than at the time of building permit. The
irrigation plans must comply with the provisions outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of
the Land Use Code. Direct questions concerning irrigation requirements to Eric
Olson, at 221-6704 or eolson@fcgov.com
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.