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April 9, 2025
Community Development and Neighborhood Services
Brandy Bethurem Harras
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
bbethuremharras@fcgov.com
Re: SWC Drake College, BDR240018—Response to Round #2 Comments
Dear Ms. Bethurem Harras,
Thank you for your coordinated review of the SWC Drake/College BDR submittal, the
comments for which we received on March 25, 2025. The comments have been
addressed in the resubmittal materials attached, please see our team’s written
responses to staff and referral agency comments in the following pages. We look
forward to continuing to work with you and your colleagues at the City of Fort Collins.
Sincerely,
Norris Design
Ryan McBreen
Principal
COMMENT SUMMARY
Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Brandy Bethurem Harras, 970-416-2744, bbethuremharras@fcgov.com
Comment 1
01/14/2025 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 Brandy.
Comment 2
01/14/2025 SUBMITTAL:
As part of your submittal, a response to the comments provided in this letter and a
response to plan markups is required. The final letter is provided to you in Microsoft
Word format. Please use this letter to insert responses to each comment for your
submittal, using a different font color. Please use the markups to insert responses to
each comment on plans. Please do not flatten markup responses.
Provide a detailed response for any comment asking a question or requiring an
action. Any comment requesting a response or requiring action by you with a
response of noted, acknowledged etc. will be considered not addressed. You will
need to provide references to specific project plans, pages, reports, or
explanations of why comments have not been addressed [when applicable].
Response: We believe we have provided thorough responses within this document
and associated redlines as part of this resubmittal.
Comment 3
01/14/2025 SUBMITTAL:
Correct file naming is required as part of a complete submittal. Please follow the
Electronic Submittal Requirements and File Naming Standards found here:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/files/electronic submittal requirements
and file naming standards_v1_8 1 19.pdf?1703783275
File names should have the corresponding number, followed by the file type prefix,
project information, and round number. For example: 1_SITE PLAN_Project
Name_FDP_Rd1.
A list of numbers and prefixes for each file can be found at the link above.
Response: We believe everything has been named per the requested naming
convention.
Comment 4
01/14/2025 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/sfdcarticl
es/sfdcarticles/Drawing-text-appears-as-Comments-in-a-PDF-created-by-AutoCAD.
html
Response: All items have been optimized, as requested.
Comment 5
01/14/2025 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 6
01/14/2025 INFORMATION:
Please resubmit within 180 days, approximately 6 months, to avoid the expiration of
your project.
Response: Understood. Thank you.
Comment 7
01/14/2025 NOTICE:
A Development Review sign will be posted on the property. This sign will be posted
through the final decision and appeal process. A request for the removal of signs will
be made by your Development Review Coordinator at the appropriate time.
Response: Understood. Thank you.
Comment 8
01/14/2025 FOR RECORDING – PLAT AND PLANNING SET:
Could you please update the City signature blocks on the Plat and Planning Set?
Instead of using "this _______ day of ______A.D., 20____," could you opt for "on this
day, ____________" for the date? This alternative format facilitates smoother date
input with digital signatures.
Please update the Signature Line, from "Director" to CDNS Director or Designee OR
Director of Community Development and Neighborhood Services or Designee.
Response: This has been updated as requested on the Plat and BDR
Planning Services
Contact: Jill Baty, jbaty@fcgov.com
Comment 1
03/18/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
Please see markups on the plan set.
Response: Thank you. Please included redlines with responses to provide
comments.
Engineering Development Review
Contact: Sophie Buckingham, sbuckingham@fcgov.com
Comment 1
03/17/2025 FOR APPROVAL-UPDATED:
What is the status of Lumen's objection to the Right-of-Way Vacation? If there are
facilities that need to be relocated from the ROW vacation area, we can explore
the possibility of a conditional ROW vacation.
Response: The Kimley-Horn Team met with Lumen at the project site on 03/31 to
discuss the existing Lumen pedestal. The lines from the pedestal appear to only
serve the existing building(s) to the north that will be demolished. Lumen notified KH
team on 04/08 that the approval of vacation/removal of this copper line was sent to
the discontinuance team, and Lumen anticipated a 60-90 day timeframe on
approval of this removal.
Staff has provided an option to take a conditional vacation to City Council, and we
continue to be open to this option. Ultimately, we would follow the course of action
that would allow the project to continue with the fewest speedbumps. We believe
the best course is the conditional vacation due to the longer timeline anticipated by
Lumen. The project team will of course update City staff once we learn more from
Lumen.
01/13/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
Thank you for applying for a Right of Way Vacation for the alley dedicated by the
Ghent Subdivision. The ROW vacation is under review by City staff and external utility
providers. If I receive any feedback from impacted parties after this Round 1
comment letter is delivered, I will reach out to your team over email. The ROW
vacation will need to be approved by City Council before the plat for this project
can be approved and recorded.
Comment 4
03/13/2025 FOR APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED:
As discussed via email on January 23, the new geotechnical report will be required
before the project can be approved, and if groundwater is encountered less than 5
feet below ground surface, a subsurface hydrologic report would also be required
before the project could be approved.
Response: Understood. The Geotech is being updated as requested and will be
shared with Staff as soon as complete.
01/13/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
The geotechnical report is outdated. With Round 2, please submit either a new
geotechnical report or a letter from the geotechnical engineer who stamped the
2018 report stating that the report is still valid.
Comment 6
03/17/2025 FOR APPROVAL-UPDATED:
This variance request has been routed to the applicable utility providers for review.
Once I have received the feedback from the utility providers, I will determine if the
variance request is ready for a decision by the City Engineer, and I will notify the
applicant team of the decision.
Response: Noted, please let us know if there is anything additional needed from the
Project team in the meantime!
01/13/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
The variance request for the easement width does not meet the criteria of LCUASS
1.9.4. and therefore is not ready for review by the City Engineer. Please see my notes
on the variance request, revise and resubmit with Round 2.
Comment 7
03/14/2025 INFORMATION:
The variance request for access spacing has been approved by the City Engineer
on March 14, 2025.
Response: Thank you.
01/14/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
A variance request will be required for the proposed access locations onto Drake
and College. The proposed locations are supported by City staff as right in right out
access points, but they do not technically meet the LCUASS minimum driveway
spacing of 460 feet along an arterial street. Please submit the variance request with
Round 2. The variance request will need to explain how the Drake access point will
be restricted to right in right out movements.
Comment 8
03/17/2025 FOR APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED:
Additional design information is needed for the bus lane and bus stop. This bus stop
will be a Type 3, which includes a bus shelter. The utility plan needs to include cross
sections showing how the cross slope of the bus lane and asphalt patch ties into the
cross slope of the driving lane. The bus pad needs to be designed with reinforced
concrete. Please review the construction drawing titled Bus Stop Pedestrian Pad
Requirements. If this standard design will work for the site, please include it in your
detail sheets. If the standard design will not work, you will need to provide a
customized design that will work for the site.
Response: The ultimate condition of the bus lane and bus stop are shown within the
Utility Plans and are based on coordination with City of Fort Collins staff regarding
the Drake Redevelopment Project. Cross-sections of bus stop area has been added
to the Utility Plans. Note that the bus pad detail from the Bus Stop Pedestrian Pad
Requirements is also included within the Utility Plans.
01/14/2025 FOR APPROVAL-REVISED:
The demolition sheet within the utility plan shows the existing bus stop on Drake
being removed. You must design and construct the ultimate condition of the bus
pull out lane and bus stop. The design needs to be based on the Transfort Bus Stop
Design Standards and Guidelines, please email me if you need a copy of these
standards. You will also need to provide cross sections showing how the bus pull out
will tie into existing conditions. If you would like to discuss the design with City staff,
email Brandy and me to request a meeting.
Comment 10
03/17/2025 INFORMATION:
City staff are working on draft language for the DA. Once the City Attorney's Office
has reviewed the draft, I will email it to the applicant team.
Response: Thank you.
01/14/2025 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT-REVISED:
A Development Agreement will be required for this project. Please fill out and submit
the DA Information form with Round 2. If you would like to request a scoping
meeting to discuss major topics to be included in the DA, please email Brandy and
me.
Comment 13
03/18/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
The future private sidewalk along Private Drive B should be included in the public
access easement. Even if the sidewalk is being constructed with future
development of the lots, the easement should be dedicated now.
Response: Noted, the public access easement has been updated to include the
future sidewalk. Please see revised Utility Plans.
Comment 14
03/18/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
What is the applicant team's intended timing for remediating the contamination on
the property? It might be possible for the remediation to begin under an excavation
permit while the project is still in the City's Development Review Process.
Response: This is an item that is still being determined. The Applicant plans to reach
out and discuss this item further with Staff during this review.
Comment 15
03/24/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
Please coordinate with Engineering and Traffic staff regarding the bike and
pedestrian connectivity between the College Ave multi use path and the Frontage
Road stub. There will need to be a safe and functional interim condition until the
City constructs a capital project to remove the Frontage Road stub and complete
the multi use path along this block.
Response: The project has been updated based on the coordination call with
Engineering and Traffic Staff. Thank you taking the time to meet with us!
Traffic Operation
Contact: Steve Gilchrist, sgilchrist@fcgov.com, 970-224-6175
Comment 1
03/14/2025 FOR APPROVAL-UPDATED:
See comments in ODP regarding updates to the TIS. We will continue to coordinate
with your Traffic Engineer as this progresses.
Response: Thank you. Please see subsequent TIS comment responses.
01/14/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
The Transportation Impact Study has been received and is being reviewed in
conjunction with the TIS for the ODP. See subsequent comments. We would like to
schedule a meeting to go over the findings with your Traffic Engineer.
Comment 2
03/05/2025 FOR APPROVAL-UPDATED:
Please include any correspondence that you have had with CDOT regard updated
access permit requirements. If changes are required within the TIS to meet their
standards we would like to have this addressed prior to approval.
Response: Kimley-Horn Staff has included City of Fort Collins Traffic Staff on
coordination with CDOT. Based on the latest CDOT email received on 04/08, there
appear to be no additional changes needed to the TIS. Kimley-Horn team will
continue to coordinate with CDOT regarding the required access permits.
01/14/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
This project will need to be routed to the Colorado Department of Transportation
CDOT for review and required access permitting. Please contact Tim Bilobran and
Allison Young, Region 4 Access Management. Tim Bilobran
<timothy.bilobran@state.co.us>, Young CDOT, Allyson allyson.young@state.co.us
Comment 4
03/05/2025 FOR HEARING-UPDATED: MOVED FROM ODP
See redlines provided for the restriping and delineators that will need to be installed
on Drake to restrict that access to a right in/right out. Please reach out if there are
any questions.
Response: Thank you for providing these redlines. This incorporated language for this
configuration has been into the traffic study.
01/14/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
The City of Fort Collins Capital Improvement project has plans to eliminate the
westbound/northbound left turn from the Drake access with the addition of a
median. Taking into consideration the Capital Project is not funded and moving
forward, we will need to discuss how to restrict this access point. In addition, we may
need to further discuss adjacent frontage improvements that might be required,
such as ADA accessibility and the dedicated right turn lane that was partially
funded with the King Soopers Project at College and Drake.
Comment 6
03/11/2025 FOR APPROVAL-UPDATED: MOVED FROM ODP
The sidewalk connectivity on the south side of the College access may need to be
addressed further. There are concerns with the way this is depicted and we want to
make sure the sidewalk ties into the existing sidewalk along the businesses to the
south. This will affect the final signing and striping plan.
Response: Thank you for taking the time to review our proposed design solutions and
work through the options with our team. Per our discussion, the trail will cross the
Project’s College access from north to south, where pedestrians and bicyclists will
then access the existing frontage road. Signage denoting the end of the roadway for
vehicles and bike/pedestrian signage has been included. The team will be happy to
discuss any additional signage that staff feels is appropriate.
01/14/2025 INFORMATION:
Any existing signs and pavement markings removed during construction will be the
responsibility of the developer to replace. Please coordinate with our Signs and
Pavement Markings Manager, Rich Brewbaker if signs need to be removed by the
City. rbrewbaker@fcgov.com
Erosion Control
Contact: Basil Hamdan, bhamdan@fcgov.com, 970-222-1801
Comment 1
03/20/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
Please see/address updated redlines on the Utility Plans and the Erosion Control
Security Estimate.
Response: The security estimate has been updated based on the provided redlines.
01/09/2025 FOR APPROVAL OR FINAL PLAN:
Please review the redlines on the Erosion Control Plans within the Utility Plan Set, The
Erosion Control Report and The Erosion Escrow Calculation for required corrections.
Contact acrecca@fcgov.com with any questions.
Comment 2
03/20/2025 DCP:
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 4 lots, 6.83 acres of disturbance, 1 year from demo through build out of
construction and an additional 3 years until full vegetative stabilization due to
seeding. Which results in an Erosion Control Inspection Fee estimate of $1,381.44.
The Stormwater Quality Inspection Fee is based on the number of LID/WQ Features
that are designed for on this project. Based on the plans we identified 1
underground treatment system which results on an estimate of the Stormwater
LID/WQ Inspection fee of $415.
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 your
review. The fee will need to be paid prior to commencing any construction on the
site.
Response: Thank you for the information. As a reminder, this project will only
construct the infrastructure for the parcels, while the actual design for each of the
four lots will be done as part of future development applications. We don’t believe
this changes the calculation you provided, but wanted to be clear on how the
project is expected to proceed.
Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Derek Lutz, dlutz@fcgov.com, 970-221-6339
Comment 1
01/14/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
Please review, address, and respond to the Water Utilities markups on the Utility
Plans.
Response: Noted, responses were added to the Utility Plan markups.
Comment 4
01/14/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
Please review, address, and respond to the Water Utilities markups on the Drainage
Report.
Response: Noted, responses were added to the Utility Plan markups.
Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Derek Lutz, dlutz@fcgov.com, 970-221-6339
Comment 1
03/18/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
Please review, address, and respond to the Water Utilities markups on the Utility
Plans.
Response: Noted, responses were added to the Utility Plan markups.
Light and Power
Contact: Luke Unruh, lunruh@fcgov.com, 970-416-2724
Comment 1
01/16/2025 FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UPDATED:
L&P must have a plan in place to re feed the exiting lots that will remain, due to the
electric that will be demoed as part of your development. This could require
easements that will need to be established at 2631 & 2631 W Thunderbird to re feed
the existing transformers. I will need these easements in place before I can approve
this project.
The system modifications and easements will be the developers reasonability. Please
reach out to me for a meeting
Response: Kimley-Horn (KH) Team has been in coordination with Light and Power
regarding the electric utilities for the Project. Based on email coordination, Light and
Power indicated that staff was going to check the feasibility of the electrical routing
(proposed by KH) the week of 04/07. KH Team plans to keep the existing transformer
in place, with new routing to the existing transformer. This layout does not anticipate
any off-site disturbances or coordination.
Comment 3
01/16/2025 INFORMATION:
Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and any system
modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this development.
Please contact me to discuss development fees or visit the following website for an
estimate of charges and fees related to this project:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders and developers/plant-investment-
development-fees
Response: Thank you for this information and we will reach out as needed.
Comment 4
INFORMATION:
Any existing electric infrastructure that needs to be relocated or modified as part of
this project will be at the expense of the developer. Please coordinate relocations
with Light and Power Engineering.
Response: Kimley-Horn (KH) Team has been in coordination with Light and Power
regarding the electric utilities for the Project. KH Team plans to keep the existing
transformer in place, with new routing to the existing transformer. This layout does
not anticipate any off-site disturbances or coordination.
Comment 5
01/16/2025 INFORMATION:
All utility easements and required permits (crossing agreements, flood plain, etc.)
needed for the development will need to be obtained and paid for by the
developer. L&P may need a utility easement obtained from the lots to the south east
to feed the proposed development.
Response: Noted. Proposed utility easements are shown within the Utility Plan set.
Note that these easements provide potential space for dry utilities. Conduit for these
future electrical lines are also shown in Utility Plan set.
Comment 6
01/16/2025 INFORMATION:
Please document the size of the electrical service(s) that feeds the existing property
prior to demolition of the building to receive capacity fee credits.
Response: Noted. Thank you.
Comment 7
01/16/2025 INFORMATION:
You may contact Luke Unruh with project engineering if you have questions.
lunruh@fcgov.com.
You may reference Light & Power’s Electric Service Standards at:
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/electricservicestandards.
pdf?1645038437
You may reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our fee
estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders and developers
Response: Thank you for this information. We will reach out as needed.
Comment 8
01/16/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
If the new road through the site is a public street the follow applies:
L&P does not light private drives. Streetlights will be placed along public streets. 40 ft
separation on both sides of the light is required between canopy trees and
streetlights. 15 ft separation on both sides of the light is required between
ornamental trees and streetlights.
Please coordinate the light placement with Light & Power. Please reach out to me
before the first round of the Final Development Plan so I can provide a streetlight
layout. The City of Fort Collins street lighting requirements can be found at:
http://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/Ch15_04_01_2007.pdf
Response: This road is not a public street.
Environmental Planning
Contact: Kristie Raymond, kraymond@fcgov.com
Comment 1
01/14/2025 FOR SUBMITTAL:
Please provide the details of the Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
(ESA) that has been done for this site. Businesses that deal with automotive
maintenance (past use on site) often use hazardous materials that could cause soil
and/or groundwater contamination, even if the business followed regulations for
disposal. The proposed development project would need to address LUC 1.2.2(J),
LUC 5.6.2 and LUC 5.6.6, included here.
Response: A Phase II report is included as part of this resubmittal. The Applicant
intents to reach out and discuss this item with Staff.
Comment 2
02/27/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
Contaminants (chloroform and ethylbenzene) have been identified on site from a
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for this site. The Phase II report should be
completed for hearing for this project, and a remediation plan approved by the
state with a development plan. Language will be included in the Development
Agreement noting the requirement for remediation on site for the contaminants.
Response: A Phase II report is included as part of this resubmittal. The Applicant
intents to reach out and discuss this item with Staff.
Comment 3
02/27/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
Please provide seed mix notes to the plan to assure proper seed bed prep, seeding,
and maintenance.
Response: Seed mix notes have been added.
Comment 4
02/27/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
Please note the total annual water use should not exceed 15 gallons/square foot
over the site, including all hydrozones used on the landscape plan. Please update
your plan accordingly to account for this. It is suggested to replace the proposed
irrigated turf with a native, water saving alternative
Response: Thank you. Our original gallons/sf/year was 13.8 and is now at 8 (sheet
LP-002) after revising the ground cover.
Comment 5
03/18/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
Please find a better alternative to Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass.
Tahoma 31’s spreading habit may potentially make it invasive requiring additional
need to edge and monitor it to prevent creeping.
Additionally, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code [Article 5.10.1 (D)(2)(c)] only
allows the use of turfgrass in high-traffic areas where it is functional as defined in the
LUC. Right of way (ROW) locations are not considered functional, and irrigated turf is
not advised. Although this project was submitted before these LUC changes went in
to effect, it is still suggested to replace the proposed irrigated turf with a native,
water saving alternative. Some of the ROW locations already demonstrate this, and
it is advised to do this for all ROW areas.
Response: Noted. A seed mix has been selected that has been vetted in the City of
Brighton as a roadway mix. This should meet the requirements for water
conservation.
Forestry
Contact: Freddie Haberecht, fhaberecht@fcgov.com
Comment 8
03/18/2025 FOR APPROVAL:
American plum while a great plant tends to sucker and is not suitable as a street
tree. Please use another tree species.
Response: The species has been changed to Thunderchild Crabapple.
Park Planning
Contact: Missy Nelson, mnelson@fcgov.com
Comment 1
03/18/2025 FOR APPROVAL: Please add the following to the Landscape Plan:
The Developer, or its successor(s) in interest, shall be responsible for the ongoing
irrigation and maintenance of the landscaping located within the public
right-of-way along the portion of W. Drake Rd. and S. College Ave. that abuts the
Property as shown on the Final Development Plan Documents. This obligation may
be assigned to a home owners association duly constituted pursuant to Colorado
state law, however, should such home owners association be dissolved, the
obligation shall become that of the Developer or its successor(s) in interest.
Response: This note has been added to sheet LP-001.
PFA
Contact: Marcus Glasgow, marcus.glasgow@poudre-fire.org, 970-416-2869
Comment 3
03/17/2025 Fire lane signage shall be shown on streets dedicated as EAE.
Response: Fire lane signage has been added to the plans along the EAE route.
Please see updated Utility Plans.
01/14/2025 OBSTRUCTION OF FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS-IFC503.4
Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the
parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section
503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times.
The local access roads proposed are wide enough for fire lane requirements but
parking on either side of the street would obstruct the fire lane. No parking fire lane
signage would be required on both sides of the these streets.
Response: Noted. No parking fire lane signage has been added to both side of the
street.
Comment 4
03/17/2025 Fire lane signage shall be shown on streets dedicated as EAE.
Response: Fire lane signage has been added to the plans along the EAE route.
Please see updated Utility Plans.
01/14/2025 FIRE LANE SIGNS
The limits of the fire lane shall be fully defined and fire lane sign locations should be
indicated on future plan sets. Refer to LCUASS detail #1418 & #1419 for sign type,
placement, and spacing. Appropriate directional arrows required on all signs.
Posting of additional fire lane signage may be determined at time of fire inspection.
Code language provided below.
-IFC D103.6: Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads
shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING-FIRE LANE signs complying with Figure
D103.6. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches wide by 18 inches high
and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one
or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by Section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2.
-IFC D103.6.1; ROADS 20 TO 26 FEET IN WIDTH: Fire lane signs as specified in Section
D103.6 shall be posted on both sides of fire apparatus access roads that are 20 to 26
feet wide.
-IFC D103.6.1; ROADS MORE THAN 26 FEET IN WIDTH: Fire lane signs as specified in
Section D103.6 shall be posted on one side of fire apparatus access roads more
than 26 feet wide and less than 32 feet wide.
Response: Fire lane signage has been added to the plans along both sides of the
EAE route(s). Please note that we have limited the signage due to the unknown
access points to the individual lots. It is our assumption that additional signage will
be added as needed when the future development applications are made.
Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, jcounty@fcgov.com, 970-221-6588
Plat
Comment 1
03/18/2025 FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UPDATED:
Please make changes as marked in the Technical Services (TS) markup PDF. 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 markups, please contact John Von Nieda at 970 221 6565 or
jvonnieda@fcgov.com
Response: All comments have been addressed per comments.
Site Plan
Comment 3
03/18/2025 FOR FINAL APPROVAL-UNRESOLVED:
Some of the sheet numbers in the sheet index do not match the noted sheets. See
markups.
Response: This has been revised as noted.
Transportation Planning
Contact: Seth Lorson, slorson@fcgov.com, 970-416-4320
Comment 1
03/17/2025 BUS STOP:
Upon construction of the Drake Road frontage, a Type 3 bus shelter is required to be
installed. Please see the Transfort Bus Stop Design Standards and Guidelines for
details:
http://www.ridetransfort.com/img/site_specific/uploads/Final_Design_Standard
s.pdf)To coordinate purchase and installation of the shelter, please contact
Gretchen Gramling <ggramling@fcgov.com>.
Response: The ultimate condition of the bus lane and bus stop are shown within the
Utility Plans and are based on coordination with City of Fort Collins staff regarding
the Drake Redevelopment Project. Note that the detail from the Bus Stop Pedestrian
Pad Requirements is also included within the Utility Plans.
Water Conservation
Contact: Eric Olson, eolson@fcgov.com, 970-221-6704
Comment 2
03/18/2025 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
irrigationdr@fcgov.com
Response: Understood. Thank you.