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Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6689 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com/developmentreview
January 31, 2025
Cathy Mathis
444 Mountain Avenue
Berthoud, CO 80513
RE: Strauss Lakes Annexation, ANX240002, Round Number 1
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of Strauss Lakes Annexation. 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 email at tsullivan@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Todd Sullivan tsullivan@fcgov.com 970-221-6695
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
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
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
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explanations of why comments have not been addressed [when applicable].
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 3
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-requiremen
ts-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: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 4
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: The PDF has been flattened.
Comment Number: 5
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: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 6
INFORMATION:
Please resubmit within 180 days, approximately 6 months, to avoid the expiration of your project.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 7
INFORMATION:
ANY project that requires four or more rounds of review would be subject to an additional fee of $3,000.00.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 8
NOTICE:
A Development Review sign will be posted on the property. This sign will be
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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: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 9
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
PRIOR TO INITIATING RESOLUTION:
For the City Clerk's Office, I will need to receive four paper copies of the signed
annexation map at minimum, two weeks prior to the initiating resolution with City
Council. These will be delivered to my attention at the Development Review Center, 281 N College Ave.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 11
FOR NEXT SUBMITTAL:
The Annexation Petition submitted is inaccurate with the zoning designation(s) and is not dated (see
markups). A new petition will need to be included with the next submittal to be accepted.
RESPONSE: Provided.
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Kim Meyer kimeyer@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/28/2025:
FOR HEARING: There is an outstanding Land Use Code interpretation that was
requested by the Applicant related to the need (or not) for a Minor Amendment
to City Plan to update the Structure Plan. Staff continues to work on this
interpretation of code, in collaboration with the City Attorney’s office. That will be
provided separately, outside the Development Review process, as soon as that is available.
RESPONSE: The Land Use Code interpretation has been received. However, the northern parcel of
the project, to which the Land Use Code interpretation was relevant, has been removed from the application.
Comment Number: 2
01/28/2025:
FOR HEARING: MMN zoning is typically within easy walking distance of a
commercial district, supported by transit, and serves as a transition and a link
between surrounding neighborhoods and the commercial core. The central
MMN area seems appropriately situated; while the northern MMN (Parcel A) is
less connected overall. The northern parcel may also prove challenging to develop at higher
densities given some site constraints that may limit transportation and utility connections. Please
be prepared to address that concern if the public or PZC brings that up at hearing.
RESPONSE: The northern parcel has been removed from the application.
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Comment Number: 3
01/28/2025:
FOR HEARING: The densities identified in the accompanying PUD (Sheet 1 –
see redlines) do not fall into the density ranges of the proposed zone districts.
Given that we are starting from scratch on this site with new zoning, that may
cause unnecessary confusion. Congruent zoning with the PUD intent would be more logical.
RESPONSE: See responses to the PUD document. This comment does not affect the annexation
map.
Comment Number: 4
01/28/2025:
FOR HEARING: Verify city signature blocks with Engineer for the maps - the
rezone map has no approving signature block for the City.
RESPONSE: Signature blocks have been updated.
Comment Number: 5
01/28/2025:
FOR HEARING: The petition needs minor changes, and a final date and
signature. You may want to strategize on when you want to move to Council
hearings on the Annexation & Zoning, and provide those updates sets with the
appropriate date at that time as City Staff & Clerk must schedule hearings
within a certain period of time of receiving the final petition.
RESPONSE: Updated.
Department: Historic Preservation
Contact: Jim Bertolini jbertolini@fcgov.com 970-416-4250
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
INFORMATION – HISTORIC SURVEY - WAIVED:
At conceptual review, the applicant is responsible for working with City staff to
determine if any structures on the development site and, when relevant, within
200 feet of the development site, are designated historic resources or are
eligible for historic designation [LUC 3.4.7(B)(2) - new LUC 5.8.1(C)(2)].
Structures subject to this requirement must be at least 50 years old. This
process involves ordering historic property surveys if no such documentation
has been produced for the property in the last five years.
This requirement has been waived based on staff review of easily available
historical information such as aerial imagery of the site, showing a high degree
of disturbance. It has also been waived based on consultation with other City
staff. Both the Box Elder Ditch and the nearby section of the GSL&P Railroad
have already been documented and determined Eligible for listing in the
National Register of Historic Places.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 2
01/09/2025: RECOMMENDED – TRIBAL MONITORING - HISTORIC SURVEY:
Please note that this comment is a recommendation only, and the City’s Land
Use Code does not require tribal monitoring. There are no known cultural
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resources on the development site, and much of the north and east portions of
the site have been heavily disturbed by gravel mining on this location since
1975. However, the development site is in proximity to known, significant
archaeological and indigenous cultural sites. Monitoring during site
preparation/excavation, although not Code-required in this instance, is
recommended, especially for the comparatively less disturbed southwest
portion of the site. Preservation staff are available to assist with securing any
tribal monitoring professionals, and can coordinate any necessary paperwork
with the local repository of record (the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery).
Please contact Preservation staff if electing to pursue this recommendation – a
collections agreement would need to be on file with the Museum prior to
initiating any monitoring.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Comment Number: 3
01/09/2025: INFORMATION – STATE LAW RELATED TO INADVERTENT
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERIES ON PRIVATE LAND:
While the expected likelihood of discoveries is lower due to site disturbance,
the site is in close proximity to areas of cultural importance to this region’s
indigenous people. City staff would note that in the event of the Inadvertent
exposure or disturbance of human remains, objects of cultural significance or
patrimony, sacred objects, or associated or unassociated funerary objects, the
City shall comply with the requirements of the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C.A. § 3001 or the State Unmarked
Burial Process C.R.S. §§ 24-80-1301, whichever jurisdictional authority applies.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Tim Dinger tdinger@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/08/2025: Engineering has no comments on this annexation.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Steve Gilchrist sgilchrist@fcgov.com 970-224-6175
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/28/2025: INFORMATION: The annexation and zoning in and of itself does
not generate trips/traffic which would not require the submittal of a
Transportation Impact Study. However, transportation impacts are being
reviewed within the Planned Unit Development project for this site which is current in review.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
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Department: Erosion Contol
Contact: Basil Hamdan bhamdan@fcgov.com 970-222-1801
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1
01/21/2025:
No comment from Erosion Control on Annexation and Zoning, comments will be
provided at PDP/FDP level.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Derek Lutz dlutz@fcgov.com 970-221-6339
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/28/2025: INFORMATION ONLY:
Please be aware that any future development following annexation will be
required to meet all current City Stormwater Criteria including the Master
Drainage Plans for the various drainage basins.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Derek Lutz dlutz@fcgov.com 970-221-6339
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/28/2025: INFORMATION ONLY:
There are no changes to water or wastewater associated with the annexation as
current water and sewer district areas remain the same. Any future
development will be required to meet applicable district Water and Wastewater
Design Criteria, which is also the case currently prior to annexation.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Austin Kreager akreager@fcgov.com 970-224-6152
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/27/2025: Light and Power has no comments on this annexation.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Internal Services
Contact: Russell Hovland rhovland@fcgov.com 970-416-2341
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1
01/13/2025: No comments
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Technical Services
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Contact: Jeff County jcounty@fcgov.com 970-221-6588
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1
01/28/2025: INFORMATION ONLY:
We have no comments, but will need to see any future submittals.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Department: Outside Agencies
Contact: Donna George, Xcel Energy, 303-571-3306,
Donna.L.George@xcelenergy.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
01/31/2025: Xcel Energy: - See Letter included with Markups
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Contact: Traci Shambo, Larimer County Engineering,
tshambo@larimer.org970.498.5701
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
01/31/2025: The Larimer County Engineering Department has the following comment:
• All the properties associated with the development application shall be
annexed. Specifically, the annexation needs to include the full width of road
right-of-way across the property frontages and extend to the eastern limits of the
timber bridge over the Fossil Creek Reservoir Inlet Ditch. We would like
confirmation that the annexation will include the full width of road right-of-way
across the frontage of the small parcel (shown as attachment) at 3000 Ziegler
Road, which has the same ownership as the two larger parcels.
Can you please confirm that the annexation limits will include the full width of
road right-of-way and the entire structure over the Fossil Creek Reservoir Inlet Ditch?
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
Traci
RESPONSE: This annexation does include the full width of the Horsetooth Road Right-of-way. The west half of the timber
bridge over the Fossil Creek Reservoir Inlet Ditch has already been annexed with the Strauss Lakes Development
Annexation and the east half of the bridge will be annexed with this Strauss Lakes Annexation.