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281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6689
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov.com/developmentreview
August 18, 2023
Mary Taylor
Russel + Mills Studios
506 S College Ave
Unit A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
RE: 209 Cherry Street - Mixed Use, PDP230006, Round Number 2
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing agencies
for your submittal of 209 Cherry Street - Mixed Use. If you have questions about any comments,
you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through your Development Review
Coordinator, Brandy Bethurem Harras via phone at
970-416-2744 or via email at bbethuremharras@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Brandy Bethurem Harras bbethuremharras@fcgov.com 970-416-2744
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
04/03/2023: 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: Thank you.
Comment Number: 2
04/03/2023: SUBMITTAL:
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. Comments requiring action
should NOT have a response such as noted or acknowledged. You will need to
provide references to specific project plans, pages, reports, or explanations of
why comments have not been addressed [when applicable].
Response: Thank you.
Comment Number: 3
08/08/2023: SUBMITTAL - UPDATED:
Our Electronic Naming Conventions document has recently been updated.
Please be sure you are following the current standard. Thank you.
Response: Understood, thank you.
04/03/2023: SUBMITTAL:
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.
*Please disregard any references to paper copies, flash drives, or CDs.
Response: Understood, thank you.
Comment Number: 4
04/03/2023: SUBMITTAL:
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" (version 2016.1) or “PDFSHX (version 2017 and
newer) in the command line and enter "0".
Read this article at Autodesk.com for more 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
Response: Understood, thank you.
Comment Number: 5
04/03/2023: SUBMITTAL:
Resubmittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being
the cut-off for routing the same week. When you are preparing to resubmit your
plans, please notify me with an expected submittal date with as much advanced
notice as possible.
Response: Understood, thank you.
Comment Number: 6
04/03/2023: INFORMATION:
Please resubmit within 180 days, approximately 6 months, to avoid the
expiration of your project.
Response: Understood, thank you.
Comment Number: 7
04/03/2023: INFORMATION:
ANY project that requires four or more rounds of review would be subject to an
additional fee of $3,000.00.
Response: Understood, thank you.
Comment Number: 8
04/03/2023: 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: Understood, thank you. This is final submittal prior to hearing.
Comment Number: 9
04/03/2023: 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).
Response: Understood, thank you.
Comment Number: 10
04/03/2023: INFORMATION:
If the Project Development Plan is approved at hearing, please apply for Final
Development Plan within three years of the date of approval to avoid the
expiration of the PDP Approval.
Response: Understood, thank you.
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Clark Mapes cmapes@fcgov.com 970-221-6225
Topic: General
Comment Number: 5
08/15/2023: Thank you for the discussion about Tract A. We agreed that that
will not be resolved for hearing.
Response: Understood, thank you.
Department: Historic Preservation
Contact: Jim Bertolini jbertolini@fcgov.com 970-416-4250
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
03/30/2023: INFORMATION:
This proposed project has one historic resource, the Fort Collins Municipal Railway
Trolley Barn at 330 North Howes, within the 200’ area of adjacency for the project.
Since both properties rest on their respective corners of this city block, staff is considering
the alley separating the two parcels as a side alley for
the purposes of applying LUC 3.4.7.
Response: Per discussion with planning staff, Tract A is not within the property extents. See drawings for
extents of project and adjacent property. This was discussed at Round 2 staff review and acknowledged in
the comment above from Clark Mapes.
Comment Number: 2
08/14/2023 REVISED: FOR HEARING - HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION:
Correction from comment response - this step has NOT been completed -
conceptual comments from the HPC were given but no formal recommendation.
The applicant is required to seek a recommendation to the decision maker (the
Planning & Zoning Commission) for development sites that contain historic
resources or have historic resources within 200 feet. The recommendation
addresses compliance of the development with Section 3.4.7 of the land use
code. This project completed a conceptual review with the HPC on November
16 at which preliminary feedback was provided regarding setbacks, materials,
and reference features (see detailed comment below).
Prior to final hearing with P&Z, a formal recommendation for the project from the
HPC is required. Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm.
Submission materials are typically due 3.5 weeks prior to the meeting (Monday
at 5pm).
Response: Understood, thank you. We are scheduled for HPC Hearing in October 2023.
Comment Number: 3
03/30/2023: FOR HEARING – HPC CONCEPTUAL NOTES UNDER 3.4.7:
On November 16, 2022, the HPC provided preliminary comments related to this
project to assist the applicant. Those notes covered the following items
regarding compliance with design compatibility requirements in LUC 3.4.7(E),
Table 1, Column A.
1) Footprint, Massing – Appears compliant.
2) Stepbacks – The overall building makes good use of stepbacks between
the 2nd and 3rd floors. On the northwest corner, the HPC recommended an increase
from 3’ to the depth of the stepback, if practical. The HPC noted that the large space
between the new building and the Trolley Barn (75’)
accomplishes most of the intent of this standard.
3) Quality materials – The HPC found this standard met.
4) Predominant materials – The HPC generally found this standard met through
the use of brick masonry on much of the 1st and 2nd floor building exterior, but
encouraged simplification of the material palette (i.e., increase brick use and
decrease corrugated metal use) to align with simple material pallete of the
Trolley Barn, which is almost exclusively brick.
5) Window compatibility – The HPC found this standard met.
6) Reference lines – The HPC recommended stronger alignment between
horizontal features on the Trolley Barn (such as roofline) and dominant horizontal
elements on the new construction.
7) Visibility – The HPC found this standard met, as the Trolley Barn will remain
highly visible from most directions, excepting from the east down Cherry Street.
Response: Understood, thank you. We look forward to HPC Hearing in October 2023.See drawings for
current architectural design.
Comment Number: 4
08/16/2023: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (added 8-16-2023):
The applicant is required to seek a recommendation to the decision maker from
the HPC for development sites that contain historic resources or have historic
resources within 200 feet. The recommendation addresses compliance of the
development with Section 3.4.7 of the land use code. Staff has the discretion to
waive that requirement and provide staff comments that note that all
requirements have been met and the project has only minor or no impact on
historic resources.
Response: Understood, thank you.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: John Gerwel jgerwel@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 3
08/08/2023: FOR FINAL PLAN - UPDATED :
Downgrading to final plans. Still want the reception number for the existing
easements on the plans.
Response: Understood, thank you.
04/03/2023: FOR HEARING:
The ROW and easement lines are not depicted as they are in the legend, or
being masked by other linework. ROW and easements need to be clearly
shown in the Utility Plans and called out in the utility sheets as either existing or
proposed. If the easement is existing, a reception number needs to be provided
if there is no intention to replat.
Comment Number: 5
08/08/2023: FOR HEARING - UPDATED:
I apologize, I meant the northwest. See redlines.
Response: The manhole is an access manhole to the box culvert. There are no pipes going in or out of
this access manhole.
04/03/2023: FOR HEARING:
There is a stormwater manhole to the northeast of the site. Are there no
connecting pipes, or is there incomplete information for the stormwater layout?
Comment Number: 9
08/15/2023: INFORMATION:
I would still recommend beefing up the concrete outside of the trash enclosure.
Applicant stated that the trash trucks will stay on the perpendicular alley to the
south and roll out the trash bins. I would say that behavior is not a guarantee and
having some thicker concrete may help you all out with maintenance in the long
run.
Response: Understood, thank you.
Comment Number: 10
08/15/2023: FOR HEARING:
After coordination with Light and Power, we feel that the drive approach on the
NW of the site would be better off being replaced by rollover curb. We do not
want pedestrians to be using that approach as a crossing point, nor do we want
vehicles unfamiliar with the area to be utilizing it.
Response: Per coordination during staff review, a roll over curb is provided.
Comment Number: 11
08/15/2023: FOR HEARING:
(Clean up item) The bike racks on the SW of the site are differing between the
site plans and utility plans. Please clarify. Item is for hearing because it could
affect Light and Power's access to the transformers.
Response: Bike racks have been updated on the civil plans.
Comment Number: 12
08/15/2023: FOR FINAL PLAN:
The entrance at the NE corner needs to be a public access easement since it is
not within the ROW.
Response: This legal will be written at final.
Comment Number: 13
08/15/2023: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Proposed easements will need to be submitted, reviewed, recorded and have
the reception numbers reflected on the Utility Plans prior to recording.
Response: Understood, Thank you.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Steve Gilchrist sgilchrist@fcgov.com 970-224-6175
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
08/14/2023: FOR HEARING - UPDATED :
The Transportation Impact Study was received, see comments regarding
content.
Response: Understood, thank you. Comment responses are below.
04/03/2023: PRIOR TO NEXT ROUND:
The requested Transportation Impact Study has not been received at the time of this review.
This will be required within the submittal of the next round of review
or it will be not be accepted.
Comment Number: 2
08/14/2023: FOR HEARING - UPDATED:
The TIS did not analyze the bike and pedestrian facilities directly adjacent to
this site on Cherry as requested in the Base Assumption Form. The
Multi-Modal Level of Service will be needed to try and understand why a
crosswalk was added to the west side of the Cherry and Mason intersection.
The north/south pedestrian crossing utilizes a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
on the east leg of the intersection, but you are just showing a crosswalk
on the west leg.
04/03/2023: FOR HEARING:
Multi Modal Level of Service: Based on what is provided in the Utility Plans, it
looks as though there are no planned improvements for the pedestrian
crossings on Cherry. We will need to have further discussions to see if the Multi
Modal Level of Service Evaluation supports this.
The landscaping within the pedestrian refuge island for the midblock crossing
west of Mason should be redone. The current plantings have been an issue with
sight distance, as they get overgrown. With greater access to this crossing, it
should be evaluated.
Response: Per coordination with Steve Gilchrist, planning staff, engineering staff, and our traffic engineer
(Sean Keller), a proposed crosswalk with a rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) is shown at the NE corner of the
site. This design will be integrated with the existing RRFB at the east side of this intersection of Cherry/
Mason. The plans show the location of the new crosswalk and ADA ramp locations. Design of the RRFB
and crosswalk will be coordinated with COFC staff at FDP.
Comment Number: 6
08/14/2023: FOR FINAL PLAN:
The exit to the parking garage will need to provide some details as to how this
will be signed and marked as a right turn only. This will be needed for Final
Approval.
Response: Per coordination with Steve Gilchrist and Rafer Nichols (BNSF), a “pork chop” is now provided
at the garage. See plans for location. This method has been accepted by BNSF, traffic, and engineer via
email on September 11, 2023.
Department: Erosion Control
Contact: Andrew Crecca acrecca@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 8
08/11/2023: INFORMATION:
Thank you for acknowledging Erosion comments from PDP Round 1. We
understand the the changing conditions that occur during preliminary review.
We will look for Erosion Control plans, report and escrow calculation at FDP.
Please refer to the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual Chapter 2 Section 6
for submittal requirements.
Response: Understood, thank you.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque wlamarque@fcgov.com 970-416-2418
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4
08/15/2023: FOR HEARING - UPDATED:
Is there no access lid?
Response: Manhole has been added to the drawings.
04/04/2023: FOR HEARING:
Please show the existing storm sewer and manhole from box culvert to existing
storm grates along the south side of Cherry Street.
Comment Number: 6
08/15/2023: FOR HEARING - UPDATED:
The City has accepted the variance request of treating only 79% of the site for
water quality.
Response: Thank you.:
04/04/2023: FOR HEARING
The payment in lieu option to mitigate water quality is not an option anymore for
this site. The development will need to treat 100% of the site's impervious area
for water quality with at least 50% being LID. This percent is 50%, rather than
75%, because there is no vehicular impervious area proposed. The paver
requirement becomes void.
Comment Number: 9
08/15/2023: FOR HEARING - REVISED:
The City looked into the proposed trees and their proximity to the storm sewer
regarding species and root mass and is OK with this species of tree and the
separation distance provided to the storm sewer.
Response: Thank you.
The City is looking into the proposed trees and their proximity to the storm
sewer regarding species and root mass.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque wlamarque@fcgov.com 970-416-2418
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
08/15/2023: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
04/04/2023: FOR HEARING:
The proposed sanitary sewer main is proposed to serve one (1) building and
the City has no plans to use this main for any other public entities. The City's
policy on situations like this is for a "private" sewer service be extended to the
building from the existing main. This should be on private property. The original
utility plans for Penny Flats showed a private sewer service extending north as
well.
Response: The sewer service has been located and we are working on discussing with the neighbor.
Comment Number: 2
08/15/2023: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
Also, want to add there is a 4-ft separation requirement to any structure as well.
Response: Understood, thank you.
04/04/2023: FOR HEARING:
The meter vault for the 3-inch domestic water service is located is an area in
conflict with many other utilities, including a fiber optic bank. This vault needs to
be located on private property outside of utility corridors. Typically, a notch in
the building would be provided to make room for the vault.
Department: Water Conservation
Contact: Emma Pett epett@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
03/29/2023: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Please provide a landscape plan with a water budget and hydrozone map. Your
water budget must be under 15 gallons/square foot for the property annually.
Response: Understood, thank you. A preliminary water budget chart has been provided on the landscape
plan.
Comment Number: 2
03/29/2023: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Preliminary irrigation plans (PIP) are required for review at Final Development
Plan (FDP), Final irrigation plans are required prior to issuance of building
permit but we encourage you to submit them earlier. The irrigation plans must
comply with the irrigation requirements outlined in Section 3.2.1(J) of the Land
Use Code.
Response: Understood, thank you.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Cody Snowdon csnowdon@fcgov.com 970-416-2306
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
08/15/2023: FOR HEARING - UPDATED:
Please relocate the bike racks as shown on the Utility Plan at the southwest
corner of the building along the pedestrian spine to allow for maintenance of the
transformers power this building.
Response: Bike rack locations have been updated on the utility plans.
04/04/2023: FOR HEARING:
Transformer location will need to be coordinated with Light & Power and needs
to be shown on the Utility Plans. 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.
Comment Number: 3
08/15/2023: FOR HEARING - UPDATED:
Please show the primary electric routing on the utility plans. Please see
markups.
Response: See updated utility plans.
04/04/2023: FOR HEARING:
Depending on the proposed power routing, please provide adequate space of
service and main lines internal to the site to ensure proper utility installation and
to meet minimum utility spacing requirements. A minimum of 10 ft separation is
required between water, sewer and storm water facilities, and a minimum of 3 ft
separation is required between Natural Gas. Please show all electrical routing
on the Utility Plans.
Comment Number: 4
08/15/2023: FOR HEARING - UNRESOLVED:
04/04/2023: FOR HEARING:
Streetlights will need to be installed along Cherry Street. A 40 feet separation
on both sides of the light is required between canopy trees and streetlights. A
15 feet separation on both sides of the light is required between ornamental
trees and streetlights. Please coordinate the light placement with Light &
Power. A link to the City of Fort Collins street lighting requirements can be found
below:
https://www.larimer.org/sites/default/files/ch15_2007.pdf
Response: Understood, thank you. Per coordination with Cody and RMS, a proposed streetlight at the NW
corner of the site is shown on the plans. This will be finalized at FDP per our phone conversation.
Comment Number: 5
04/04/2023: FOR FINAL PLAN:
A Customer Owned Service Information Form (C-1 Form) and a one-line
diagram for all commercial meters will need to be completed and submitted to
Light & Power Engineering for review prior to Final Plan. Due to the density of
the site and the scale of the building, a preliminary C-1 Form will be required
before hearing to ensure multiple transformers are not required. A link to the
C-1 Form is below:
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/c-1_form.pdf?159767
7310
Response: Understood, thank you.
Comment Number: 6
04/04/2023: FOR FINAL PLAN:
On the one-line diagram, please show the main disconnect size and meter
sequencing. A copy of our meter sequencing can be found in our electric
policies practices and procedures below.
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-fo
rms-guidelines-regulations
Response: Understood, thank you.
Comment Number: 7
04/04/2023: FOR FINALPLAN:
This project will need to comply with our electric metering standards. Electric
meter locations will need to be coordinated with Light and Power Engineering.
Residential units will need to be individually metered. Please gang the electric
meters on one side of the building, opposite of the gas meters. 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: Understood, thank you.
Comment Number: 8
04/04/2023: INFORMATION:
If any existing electric infrastructure needs to be relocated or underground as
part of this project, it will be at the expense of the developer and will need to be
relocated within Public Right-of-Way or a dedicated easement. Please
coordinate relocations with Light and Power Engineering.
Response: Understood, thank you.
Comment Number: 15
04/04/2023: 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 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-investmen
t-development-fees
Response: Understood, thank you.
Department: PFA
Contact: Marcus Glasgow marcus.glasgow@poudre-fire.org 970-416-2869
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
03/27/2023: FOR HEARING:
AERIAL ACCESS
An alternative method of compliance for aerial access has been submitted to
the Fire Marshal for review. Once approved, this comment will be resolved.
Response: Alternative Method of Compliance has been reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshall view
email on 08/28/23.
Comment Number: 2
03/27/2023: FOR FINAL PLAN:
FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSE CONNECTION - IFC 912.2
Fire Department Connections shall be installed in accordance with NFPA
standards. Fire department connections shall be located on the street side of
buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire
department vehicle access. If the location of the FDC is located near the bike
racks, please provide adequate clearance. The location of the FDC will be
reviewed at construction and the sprinkler system permit.
An underground fire line permit is required by the Poudre Fire Authority. As per
Colorado state law (8 CRR 1507-11), individuals or companies installing
underground supply lines from public water supplies to fire sprinkler system
risers, standpipes, and other fire protection systems must be registered with the
State of Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) as a “FIRE
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM CONTRACTOR – UNDERGROUND”. Permit
applications should include a current business name and registration number.
As per DFPC records, currently registered individuals and companies can be
found here:
https://dfpc.colorado.gov/sites/dfpc/files/2021%20Suppression%20Contractor
%20Registrations.pdf
Additional information regarding requirements of Colorado state law can be
found here:
https://dfpc.colorado.gov/fire-suppression-system-contractors
Response: Understood, thank you.
Comment Number: 3
03/27/2023: FOR FINAL PLAN:
PREMISE IDENTIFICATION: ADDRESS POSTING & WAYFINDING – IFC
section 505.1.1 amendment
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 2021 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: Understood, thank you.
Comment Number: 4
03/27/2023: FOR FINAL PLAN:
ROOFTOP AMENITIES & LANDSCAPING
A plan for rooftop amenity areas shall detail floor and furnishing plan with
vegetation, fixed grills, fireplace fixtures, etc. (as is applicable).
- A plan for rooftop amenities shall include an egress plan from any assembly
occupancy in compliance with IFC 1006.3.
- Gas fire pits & grills fueled by natural gas may be allowed in association with
multi-family buildings with prior approval of the fire marshal. Wood burning or
smoke producing fire pits & grills are strictly prohibited. Fire pits & grills shall be
located in a permanent/fixed location, such as a built-in kitchen or fireplace with
UL fixtures as appropriate; or as otherwise limited by manufacturer's installation
guidelines. Connections shall have hard pipe, not flex pipe and be equipped
with an emergency shut off. Fire pits and grills fueled by natural gas shall have a
10' separation to combustible construction and/or vegetation. This distance is
measured both horizontally and vertically from the fire source.
- Landscaping on roofs shall be shown to comply with IFC 317.
- Access to the interior courtyard is required. The maximum hose lay from the
interior standpipe within 200 feet of all portions of the courtyard shall be
provided.
Response: Understood, thank you.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Kristie Raymond kraymond@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 5
07/24/2023: INFORMATION:
We appreciate that you are including xeriscaping and pollinator gardens. to this
project. Green infrastructure is another item that could be considered in this
planning stage that has many benefits. Green roofs can help regulate a
building’s internal temperature, reduce stormwater runoff, and mitigate the
urban heat island effect. Green roofs offer significant economic benefits,
including a longer roof life and heating and cooling energy savings. Green roofs
also provide an opportunity for urban food production, and increasing urban
biodiversity. If well-designed and cared for, green roofs can offer people the
psychological benefits of nature.
Response: Understood, thank you.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County jcounty@fcgov.com 970-221-6588
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
08/11/2023: INFORMATION ONLY:
Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at
FDP.
Response: Understood, thank you.
Department: Outside Agencies
Contact: Rafer Nichols, BNSF Railway, rafer.nichols@bnsf.com, 303-480-6586
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Response: Per email from Rafer Nichols on 10/03/2023, there are no outstanding BNSF comments. The
comments below are from round 1 review.
03/15/2023: FOR HEARING:
Provide traffic analysis to ensure left turns into parking garage from NB Mason
street won’t cause queuing across the track.
Comment Number: 2
03/15/2023: FOR HEARING:
Add BNSF Call Before you Dig number to the notes. 1-800-533-2891.
Comment Number: 3
03/15/2023: FOR HEARING:
Work with BNSF property management team (JLL) below to clear any title
BNSF may have to this property from predecessor railroads.
Comment Number: 4
03/15/2023: FOR HEARING:
Please send us transportation sheets to review any signing and striping
changes near tracks.