HomeMy WebLinkAboutWILLOX FARM - PDP220008 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 5 - 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 March 17, 2023
Kristin Turner
TB Group
444 Mountain Avenue
Berthoud, CO 80513
RE: Willox Farm, PDP220008, Round Number 4
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!
Response: Acknowledged.
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.
Response: 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.
Response: Acknowledged.
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/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Drawing-tex
t-appears-as-Comments-in-a-PDF-created-by-AutoCAD.html
Response: Acknowledged.
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.
Response: Acknowledged.
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).
Response: Acknowledged.
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.
Response: Acknowledged.
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
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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.
Response: Acknowledged.
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 and email from Clark Mapes on 4.26.23, this comment has been resolved.
Comment Number: 4
09/20/2022: Thank you for the collaboration on the landscape along Willox.
Response: Acknowledged.
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 and email from Clark Mapes on 4.26.23, this comment has been resolved.
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. This swale directs the #10 ditch water south.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: John Gerwel, jgerwel@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/03/2023: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
Response: In the process of obtaining the LOI.
09/08/2022: FOR HEARING - UPDATE:
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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 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 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: 12
06/21/2022: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Please correct all redlines shown, but not specifically commented on.
Response: Acknowledged. Responses have been added to the redlines.
Comment Number: 16
03/14/2023: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
This easement is a private easement that was conveyed from the western property to this property
(20150068972). The easement will need to be depicted on the plat and identified as to be vacated. The
western property owner will have to sign the plat. For the hearing, we will need a LOI from the western
property owner. This will ultimately require the developer and the property owner to the west to negotiate and
find some sort of resolution. Otherwise, this easement derails the design in its current iteration.
Response: LOI is in the process of being obtained. Easement has been called out to be vacated on the plat
and utility plans.
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.
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: 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.
Response: This has been revised. Easements between the plat and utility plans should be the same.
Comment Number: 31
03/02/2023: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
The plat in round 1 shows the easement running through the additional 12 feet of ROW dedicated along
Willox. This seems to be the accurate depiction of the easement based on the legal language of the original
easement dedication. Mountain States has senior right to the ROW being dedicated and should be
shown/labeled and retained on the plat. (For final plan) The LUC does require overhead utilities to be
undergrounded as well, so you will need to work with them on undergrounding that line.
Response: LOI has been obtained. Mountain States is now Lumen. We are working with Lumen on putting
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the overhead utilities underground.
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.
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 must be specified. Private easements to be vacated need
signature blocks from the affected parties.
Response: Plat has been updated to show the appropriate existing easements.
Comment Number: 35
03/01/2023: FOR HEARING:
Per response on sheet 24 of utility plans: Based on the logic laid out for keeping the K-value on O'Boyle at
20 rather than 26, I would support the variance. Please email me the request so I can review it and send it to
the City Engineer. Keep in mind that any approved variances must be included in General Note #48 on the
final plan submittal.
Response: We have come up with a solution that allows for the K-Value to be above 26. A variance will not
be applied for.
Comment Number: 36
03/15/2023: FOR FINAL PLANS:
LCUASS Appendix E has a checklist for final plan submittal requirements. Please review those requirements
for the FDP submittal.
Response: Acknowledged.
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: Symbols will be updated on the Final Plan Submittal.
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.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Steve Gilchrist, 970-224-6175, sgilchrist@fcgov.com
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Topic: General
Comment Number: 6
09/26/2022: FOR FINAL PLAN
Further signing and striping comments will be provided during final. You will need to 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. These will be added for the Final Plan Submittal.
Department: Stormwater Engineering – Erosion Control
Contact: Andrew Crecca, acrecca@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 25
03/02/2023: "Information Only:
This project is located within the City's MS4 boundaries and is subject to the erosion control requirements
located in the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual (FCSCM), Chapter 2, Section 6.0. A copy of those
requirements can be found at www.fcgov.com/erosion. This project was evaluated based upon the submittal
requirements of FCSCM. Based upon the provided materials we were able to determine a total disturbed
area. Based upon the area of disturbance or this project is part of a larger common development, State
permits for stormwater will be required should be pulled before Construction Activities begin.
Response: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 26
03/02/2023: For Approval or Final Plan:
Based upon the supplied materials, site disturbs more than 10,000 sq. ft. and/or meets one of the other
triggering criteria (sensitive area, steep slopes, or larger common development) that would require Erosion
and Sediment Control Materials to be submitted. Please provide an erosion control plan for 'Final Plan or
Approval Submittal'. This project disturbs 5 or more acres so erosion control phasing materials will need to
be provided in the erosion control plans, reports and escrow. Please ensure that the Erosion Control Plans,
Escrows, and Reports include phasing requirements (FCSCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.3, 6.1.4, & 6.1.5) Based upon
the supplied materials, site disturbs more than 1 acre or is part of a larger common development that
requires Erosion and Sediment Control Report to be submitted. Please submit an Erosion Control Report to
meet City Criteria (FCDCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.4) at time of Final Plan or Approval Submittal. Based upon the
supplied materials, an Erosion Control Escrow Calculation will need to be provided. Please submit an
erosion Control Escrow / Security Calculation based upon the accepted Erosion Control Plans to meet City
Criteria (FCDCM Ch 2 Section 6.1.5) at time of Final Plan or Approval Submittal
Response: Acknowledged. This will be provided for the Final Plan Submittal.
Comment Number: 27
03/02/2023: 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. Based on the proposed site
construction associated with this project we are assuming 67 lots, 19.01 acres of disturbance, 4 years from
demo through build out of construction and an additional 3.00 years till full vegetative stabilization due to
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seeding. Which results in an Erosion Control Fee estimate of $5,605.35. 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. The Stormwater Inspection Fees are based on the number of LID/WQ Features that are designed
for this project. Based on the plans we identified 0 number of porous pavers, 1 number of bioretention/level
spreaders, 0 number of extended detention basins, and 0 number of underground treatments, results in an
estimate of the Stormwater LID/WQ Inspection fee to be $ $315.00. 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. "
Response: Acknowledged. We do not believe there are any changes required at this time.
Department: Stormwater Engineering – Water Utilities
Contact: Stephen Agenbroad, sagenbroad@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 23
03/10/2023: FOR FINAL COMPLIANCE - REMINDER:
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: This will be provided for the Final Plan Submittal.
Comment Number: 24
03/10/2023: FOR FINAL COMPLIANCE - REMINDER
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: This will be provided for the Final Plan Submittal.
Comment Number: 25
03/13/2023: FOR HEARING:
We noticed that there was some grading occurring at the edge of the western water quality pond for the park.
It looks to be added cover for the proposed sewer alignment. Is this reducing the required water quality
volume?
Response: No, this is not reducing the required WQ volume of the existing pond. The grading should be
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outside the limits of the WQ volume.
Comment Number: 26
03/13/2023: FOR FINAL COMPLIANCE:
The city requires that all swales have a minimum of 0.5% while using concrete pans. It appears that a section
of the eastern lot line swale is at 0.2%, please revise. It appears that the northern section of the swale is
steeper, if this were reduced it would help increase the slope of the 0.2% section.
Response: Acknowledged. This will be provided for the Final Plan Submittal.
Comment Number: 27
03/14/2023: FOR HEARING:
There is a private drainage easement dedicated along the western boundary. Please coordinate with the
owner to west to determine if they would allow the private drainage easement to be vacated and replaced
with a public drainage easement. We will need to see a LOI of this before hearing.
Response: LOI is in the process of being obtained. The City is also reaching out to the owner to the west to
change this from a private to a public easement. For now, we have stated on the plat that this easement will
be vacated. We will update the plans accordingly once we hear back from the City on this discussion.
Department: Stormwater Engineering – Water Utilities
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 5
03/10/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING - REMINDER:
As the drainage will be conveyed through both parks and natural areas property, an easement will be required
from both entities. As Natural Areas will be taking lead on this a single LOI, that addresses the needs of both
Parks and NA, will be required before this project can progress to hearing. There is still internal discussions
to the length of the easement needed for natural areas.
Response: LOI is in the process of being obtained. Natural Areas has not provided directions on where they
would like this easement to be located. Once we have this information from the City, we will add the easement
to our plat and utility plans.
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.
09/23/2022: PRIOR TO HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
Please contact Wes Lamarque at City Utilities for information on why this is required.
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.
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Comment Number: 15
03/10/2023: FOR FINAL COMPLIANCE - UPDATE:
Swale A5 has a slope between 0.5% and 1%; therefore, a concrete pan is required to help adequately convey
flows.
Response: Acknowledged. This will be provided for the Final Plan Submittal.
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%.
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
03/13/2023: FOR HEARING:
Please see redlines on utility plan.
Response: Redlines have been addressed and responded to.
09/23/2022: FOR FINAL COMPLIANCE:
Please see redlines for the Preliminary Drainage Report.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Stephen Agenbroad, sagenbroad@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 13
03/10/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
The city would like the proposed 8-inch water main in the southern boundary of the park to run over the AB
water line and stormwater line. Please show this in the Water Line A profile.
Response: Acknowledged. The water main has been revised to run over the water line and stormwater line.
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.
Comment Number: 17
03/10/2023: FOR FINAL COMPLIANCE:
Please move the hydrant up into the park to reduce the amount of utilities in the intersection. I have
checked with the PFA and they have no concerns with moving the fire hydrant up into the park.
Response: Acknowledged. The fire hydrant location has been revised.
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.
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Comment Number: 18
03/10/2023: FOR HEARING - UPDATE:
The 12-inches of clearance was not provided between the sanitary sewer and the AB line. The sanitary line
seems to have a very shallow slope, is it possible to get the 12-inches of clearance? If not, some sort of
mitigation will need to be done.
Response: 12-inches of clearance cannot be provided in this location. Mitigation has been called out on the
plans. The SSMH A1 has been placed 15ft (edge of pipe to edge of structure) from the AB water line. This
was discussed with Stephen via email.
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.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 9
03/10/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING - REMINDER:
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: The sanitary sewer easement was provided in a Farm Development agreement (Reception#
20150068972 and Reception#: 20150068974) for this parcel (Willox Farms) and the parcel to the west
(Garden Sweets). The agreement states:
“Owners of parcel 2 will grant and record for the benefit of the owner(s) of parcel 1 an easement
through parcel 2 to connect to the sewer located in the parcel to the east of parcel 2 (the trailer park).
This easement will be 20 feet wide and have a provision stating that the easement will terminate only
if a sewer becomes available on West Willox Lane on or adjacent to parcel 1. This easement will be
prepared and recorded by JR Engineering and will be located as indicated in the attachment to this
agreement.”
The proposed plan is to vacate this easement and provide a sanitary sewer manhole within the right of way
and adjacent to the Garden Sweets property line. This allows the Garden Sweets parcel to connect to a
sanitary sewer mainline. A LOI has been obtained.
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
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03/10/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING - UPDATE:
01/09/2023: PRIOR TO HEARING - UPDATE:
09/23/2022: PRIOR TO HEARING:
Please see redlines.
Response: Redlines have been addressed and responded to.
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. This will be provided for the Final Plan Submittal.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Kristie Raymond, kraymond@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 12
03/09/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Multiple seed mixes will be needed to meet the intended uses
(detention basin, upland areas, parkway strips, rain garden, etc.). Rain gardens typically utilize a designed
soil mixture with a high proportion of sand. The standard Detention Basin seed mix would not perform ideally
for those edaphic conditions; a tailored seed mix is more appropriate. There are several options: Mile High
Flood District rain garden mix, a mix specific to this site, etc. Although not required by City code, rain gardens
are excellent opportunities to plant as pollinator resources with a high diversity of species to promote bloom
times across the growing season. Some could use a seed mix while others are vegetated with perennials.
Please coordinate with myself and Stormwater.
Response: A unique hatch has been added to the plans for the raingarden areas and we are calling out the
MHFD Rain Garden Mix. Any additional details or adjustments to the mix will be provided at FDP.
Comment Number: 13
03/09/2023: FOR FINAL APPROVAL: Add the following language to the Native Grass Seed Notes on page
15 of the landscape plan: "THE TIME OF YEAR SEEDING IS TO OCCUR SHOULD BE OCTOBER
THROUGH EARLY MAY."
Response: Added.
Department: Forestry
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Contact: Christine Holtz, choltz@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 25
03/14/2023: For Final
With the addition of water and sewer lines in FDP please ensure proper separation requirements are met
from all of the street trees. Water and sewer lines must be 6 ft from trees. Please do not eliminate trees, but
shift if necessary. Most of the trees are 40 ft apart, and they are able to be 30 ft apart, so there is room to
shift.
Response: Plants have been adjusted to meet separation requirements.
Contact: Missy Nelson, mnelson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
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: A drainage easement is still being decided by Natural Areas. Once this has been confirmed, we
can add the drainage easement to the plat and utility plans. NE will continue to coordinate with Park Planning
on the final numbers.
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: Letter of Request has been provided to explain the two easements and items impacted in the
park.
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
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done in the easement. On the park property, the extra/width and thickness of the trail will increase the
perpetual maintenance cost.
Response: Acknowledged. A Letter of Request has been provided to explain these items.
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: 1. INFORMATION: Both Park Planning & Development and Parks department comments will be
provided by Missy Nelson | mnelson@fcgov.com
Response: Acknowledged.
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: 19
03/15/2023: FOR FINAL: Pages U2 and U3 of the utility plan set still shows 8' trail. Please revise to 12'.
Also, the trail linework gets a little lost on these pages, especially as it moves down to U4. Can you please
find a way to make it more clearly defined?
Response: Acknowledged. This has been updated throughout the site.
Comment Number: 20
03/15/2023: FOR FINAL: Can you please add a separate page in the civil set for the trail detail? Please also
note that the Parks department will be contacted and involved on site for the construction phase (or something
to that effect).
Response: Acknowledged. This will be provided for the Final Plan Submittal.
Comment Number: 21
03/15/2023: Please note, Natural Areas will be the point contact for the drainage alignments through both
the Soft Gold Park property and Magpie Meander Natural Area to consolidate into one process.
Response: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 22
03/15/2023: FOR HEARING:
Timeframe for installing the "future" irrigation pipe will be when this development breaks ground, or soon
thereafter.
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- Please show the future pipeline on the landscape plans so that appropriate clearances can be determined.
Note, the pipe will need to be located in the center of the easement. Parks will get the pipe engineered but
would like to see it on the plans along with a hydraulic analysis of pipe (capacity after
hearing). This is important to make sure this location, spacing etc. will work for the Parks department.
- Please add the irrigation easement to the plat. 20' minimum in the areas where the spacing is tight and
widen to 30' in the tracts where spacing is not an issue.
- Please add the irrigation line page that was created to the utility plan as well as show the pipe on the utility
plans, shown centered in the easement. You can call it future City of Fort Collins Parks Department irrigation
line.
Thank you!
Response: Irrigation line has been added to the plan set and called out. The easement has been added to
the plat and utility plans. NE will continue to work with the Parks Department prior to final submittal.
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Lauren Wade, 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: Revised. The street’s name has changed to Moller Street.
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
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· 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
03/14/2023: INFORMATION ONLY:
Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP.
Response: Acknowledged.
01/06/2023: INFORMATION ONLY:
Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP.
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:
Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP.
Department: Technical Services
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1
03/14/2023: FOR HEARING-UPDATED:
Please make changes as marked. If changes are not made or you disagree with comments, please provide
a 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: Acknowledged. Individual responses are provided on redlines.
01/06/2023: FOR HEARING-UPDATED:
Please make changes as marked. If changes are not made or you disagree with comments, please provide
a written response of why corrections were not made. Please provide any responses on redlined sheets
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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
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: Emma Pett, epett@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3
03/02/2023: Please provide a water budget and hydrozones for your landscape plan. Your water budget must
be under 15 gallons/square foot for the property annually.
Response: Per email confirmation from Emma Pett on 5.30.23, the hydrozone plan is due/will be provided at
FDP.
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. PIP’s will be submitted with FDP.
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.