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Mason Street Infrastructure | Project Development Plan
Project Narrative
May 24th, 2023
Past Meeting Dates:
Preliminary Design Review: October 12th, 2022
Neighborhood Meeting for ODP: May 5th, 2023
Applicant: 1311 N. College, LLC.
General Information:
The Mason Street Infrastructure Project Development Plan (PDP) is located in the North College Corridor along
Mason Street between Hibdon Court and Hickory Lane. The site currently exists as two parcels, one of which is
owned by 1311 N College LLC, and the other, City of Fort Collins. The existing zoning for the two parcels is
Community Service District (C-S), and no changes to the zoning are being proposed. The package is focused on the
design of Mason Street only, with no on-site, or use-specific improvements proposed. In parallel with this
infrastructure package, an Overall Development Plan (ODP) is being proposed and submitted by the same applicant.
Transportation Improvements
The infrastructure package will provide design and construction details of Mason Street along the property frontage.
Currently, Mason Street exists as a paved driveway with a 24’ Right-of-Way Access Easement. With this proposal, 71’
of Right-of-Way (R.O.W) will be dedicated to Mason Street adjacent to Lot 2. The ultimate R.O.W will accommodate
a widened sidewalk, a tree lawn, a designated bike lane, and two vehicular drive lanes. A traffic study was conducted
and is submitted with this proposal.
Neighborhood Meeting Summary:
A neighborhood meeting is not required for a Type 1 review, but it should be noted that Mason Street design came
up as part of the discussion during the required Mason Street ODP neighborhood meeting. Several people attended
the meeting both in-person and virtually, and the tone was that of curiosity and general interest. Most comments
related to detention and tie-in to the surrounding infrastructure and how Mason Street would be aligned in the
future. Specific comments related to Mason Street along our property frontage noted a desire for a bicycle and
pedestrian friendly street section.
Mason Street Design:
Mason Street was designed following Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards. The proposed centerline
alignment follows the existing centerline alignment. Curb and gutter will be installed along the western side of the
Mason Street for the portion that is directly adjacent to Lot 2. The eastern side of Mason Street will not be built to
the ultimate condition. At the time Lot 3 develops that development will be responsible for installing the rest of the
asphalt, curb and gutter, and sidewalk. A 12” sanitary line will be installed from the intersection of Mason Street
and Hibdon Court to an existing sanitary manhole that is roughly 100’ east from Lot 2’s southern boundary line and
located in a utility easement. An 8” water line will be installed in Mason Street from Hickory Street to Hibdon Court.
Lastly, an interim regional pond will be designed and installed in collaboration with City Stormwater to improve
downstream infrastructure.
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Comment Response Letter:
A copy of the letter received at Preliminary Design Review in October is submitted along with this package. The
comment responses reflect those that are specific to this infrastructure PDP, and the proposed Overall Development
Plan. Any comments related to buildings and site-specific design will be addressed when subsequent PDPs are
submitted.