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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
September 03, 2019
Cathy Mathis
TBGroup
444 Mountain Ave
Berthoud, CO 80513
RE: Rennat, PDP190011, Round Number 1
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of the above referenced project. If you have questions about
any comments, please contact your Development Review Coordinator Brandy Bethurem Harras at
970.416.2744 or bbethuremharras@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Brandy Bethurem Harras, 970-416-2744, bbethuremharras@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
09/03/2019: INFORMATION ONLY:
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
09/03/2019: INFORMATION ONLY:
The proposed development project is subject to a Type 1 Review. The decision
maker for your project will be an Administrative Hearing Officer at a public
hearing. For the hearing, we will formally notify surrounding property owners
within 800 feet (excluding public right-of---way and publicly owned open space).
As your Development Review Coordinator, I will assist with preparing the mailing and
coordinating the hearing date with your team.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
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Comment Number: 3
09/03/2019: INFORMATION ONLY:
As part of your next submittal 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.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 4
09/03/2019: INFORMATION ONLY:
Additional round submittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday
at noon being the cut-off for routing the same week. If complete the project
would be routed with a three-week round of review, followed by a formal
meeting. When you are ready to submit your next round plans, please let me know.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Pete Wray, 970-2216754-, pwray@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
LMN Housing Types. Please add typical detail for 4th type (SF attached - front
loaded garage). Noted a request for modification of standard is needed for additional type.
RESPONSE: A typical lot layout for this lot type has been added to Sheet 2. The Modification
Request was submitted in August, but an updated one is included with this submittal.
Comment Number: 2
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
Neighborhood Commercial Center. Site Plan summary table show NC zoning
data including use, and document area included in NC on Rennat property, and
percent of overall NC area. This can be accomplished by including separate
overall plan for the NC district and how mix of uses are integrated together.
Please verify NC areas in Rennat and Hansen properties.
- The plan needs to show how it contributes to the overall mix of land uses in
NC. What is shown supports the LMN project but not a viable NC district. It
needs to demonstrate that the plan contributes to a cohesive, continuous,
visually related and functionally linked pattern within the contiguous NC area in
terms of street and sidewalk layout, building siting, and character and site design.
- Land use boundaries and density changes in the Neighborhood Commercial
District shall occur at mid-block locations to the maximum extent feasible, rather
than at streets (so that similar buildings face each other).
- Each development within the NC needs to to be developed as a series of
complete blocks bounded by streets (public or private). The SF attached units
in the LMN portion can be one block, and NC uses in another block. This may
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require a North/south street along east edge of center.
- At least 40% of each block side or 50% of total block frontage needs to be
building frontage, plazas or other functional open space.
RESPONSE: As discussed in subsequent meetings since this comment letter, we believe we have
resolved the NC zone area with the addition of blocks, street-like private drives and an urban plaza
area. We will work directly with Pete on the plaza design in off-line meetings.
Comment Number: 3
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
For SF attached alley loaded unit entrances near and in NC need to connect to
street or street like private drive of less than 200', or to a major walkway spine,
without crossing a parking lot or drive/alley. The units in center island do not
meet this standard.
Block requirements. The SFA in the LMN portion need to be bounded by
streets or St-like private drives to form separate block per LUC 3.8.30 (D) (1).
This will also distinguish two zone districts for LMN and NC areas.
For SFA with more than three buildings there needs to be at least two distinctly
different building designs.
RESPONSE: As discussed above, we have added blocks and street-like private drives to better
meet the intent of the NC zone.
Comment Number: 4
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
Tract R. Please include sidewalk to connect thru this tract.
RESPONSE: We have a sidewalk connecting through the alley to the sidewalk on Rosen.
Comment Number: 5
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
With path connections to west open space area, a trail or path should extend in
this area and stub out to connecting path to regional trail along northwest edge of development.
RESPONSE: A trail has been added around the wetlands buffer area.
Comment Number: 6
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
Please coordinate drainage easement and agreement with property to south of
Rennat for storm drainage outfall onto Rennat wetland area. How will this work with site layout?
RESPONSE: A tract has been added to the plans to allow for drainage from the property to the
south.
Comment Number: 7
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING.
Plat. See comments for NC design, which will result on a change to plat for this area.
RESPONSE: Changes incorporated on the Plat.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Morgan Uhlman, 970-416-4344, muhlman@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
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There is high groundwater anticipated on portions of this property. Page 17 of
the soils report shows an exhibit where these areas were identified. There are
streets proposed in this area and they may constitute a subsurface water
investigation. See LCUASS section 5.6 for more information on this:
https://www.larimer.org/sites/default/files/ch05_2007.pdf
RESPONSE: Supplemental subsurface exploration and groundwater report is provided with
this submittal.
Comment Number: 2
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
Some of the easements that were dedicated by separate documents are
missing labels on the plat. Please label them to clarify what they are.
RESPONSE: Rec. No. Will be added once documents are recorded
Comment Number: 3
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
Please add the Mail Creek Ditch signature to the plat.
RESPONSE: Added New Mercer Irrigation Canal Company signature block. They own and
operate the Mail Creek Ditch.
Comment Number: 4
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
A letter of intent from New Cingular Wireless should be obtained prior to
hearing that they intend to vacate the easement that runs through the property.
RESPONSE: This was discovered not to be an easement but a tie reference to the beginning
of the easement. Plans and plat have removed this linework.
Comment Number: 5
09/05/2019: FOR HEARING: - UPDATED:
After some conversations after our Wednesday meeting we determined that
Tract K is okay to dead end if the planning department is okay with that
because it is a private alleyway. Regarding Street C, the code would allow this
street to dead-end if the lots next to it do not require it for access. Please
confirm that the driveways for these lots will not be constructed on this street.
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
The roadway on Tract K and Street C appear to dead-end, LUC 3.6.2.(E) states
that roadways are not allowed to dead-end unless they are designed to connect
with future streets. If this roadway will connect to a street in the future a
temporary turn around will need to be constructed with this project.
RESPONSE: Driveway access restriction added to plans and plat.
Comment Number: 6
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
The parkways in the utility plans and site plan are shown incorrectly, please adjust those measurements.
RESPONSE: Street section on cover of Utility plans updated.
Comment Number: 7
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
The 5' walk that meanders through the subdivision does not have any curb
ramps where it intersects the street. In some cases there are storm inlets that
would conflict with curb ramps if they were needed. Please resolve these
conflicts and add the curb ramps to the sidewalk system.
RESPONSE: Ramps added, trails rerouted
Comment Number: 8
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09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
Please provide sight distance triangles for Street A and Rosen Drive where they intersect Zephyr Rd.
RESPONSE: Sight distance triangles added based on a Design Speed of 30 mph (assumed
25 mph posted) due to reduced centerline radius.
Comment Number: 9
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
Please see my redlines for my comments regarding the street designs.
RESPONSE: Responses added to redlines
Comment Number: 10
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
During the conceptual review we spoke about how the centerline radius of
Zephyr did not meet our standards and a variance request was needed. This
submittal did not provide a variance request for this design standard, please
provide one with the next submittal.
RESPONSE: Variance Request added to this submittal
Comment Number: 11
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
Please see my redlines for minor comments and for clarification on my written comments.
RESPONSE: Responses added to redlines
Comment Number: 12
09/03/2019: INFORMATION ONLY:
There is a repayment due to Crowne at Timberline for constructing Rosen Drive
along the properties frontage.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 13
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
Please confirm how many trips are coming out of the single-family attached
section of this plan onto Rosen. It appears that this might be considered a
high-volume driveway and would need to meet our spacing requirements.
RESPONSE: The total trip generation for the single-family attached is estimated to be 416
across 2 access points, resulting in less than 350 for the west approach. However, the
spacing for the west approach is at 150’, sufficient for high-volume. See Variance Request
for other access point spacing.
Comment Number: 14
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
Please show how the ultimate intersection design of Zephyr and Rosen will look
like. It appears that slightly more right-of-way will be needed on the west side of
Zephyr on this property to accommodate a curb return.
RESPONSE: Provided ROW radius on west side to mimic east side.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
08/20/2019: FOR HEARING:
The TIS has been received and reviewed at a cursory level. The conclusion
discusses the 'recommended geometry'. Can you please provide information
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on what needs to change to get to the recommended geometry? What is
existing, what is proposed with the Timberline capital project, and what needs to be built by Rennat?
RESPONSE: See exhibit provided by Delich
Comment Number: 2
08/20/2019: FOR HEARING:
It appears that the roadway cross section for streets A, B,C,D, Fallen Branch
and F si the narrow, 30 ft curb to curb. This section can only be used in areas
with single family detached homes and driveways (not alleys). The SFD create
less on street parking, and the driveways allow for two cars to pass one another.
RESPONSE: Widened streets C and B2 based on phone conversation with Martina
Comment Number: 3
08/20/2019: FOR FINAL PLAN:
We'll need to review / finalize signing and striping at final.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 4
08/20/2019: INFORMATION ONLY:
Further comments may be forthcoming prior to the final comment letter on September 6th.
RESPONSE: Did not receive any additional comments
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
09/03/2019: RD2 PDP NEEDED:
Environmental Planning needs another round of PDP review.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 2
09/03/2019: PRIOR TO RD2 PDP:
It appears the Figure 1 shown in the ECS is the Preliminary Design Review
proposal and not the latest Round 1 PDP submittal. Please update or remove.
The main map needed in the ECS report is the data generated from the field
and showing the delineated wetland, location of test pits, and with wetland data sheets attached.
RESPONSE: A revised figure showing the delineated wetland, locations of test pits is being
provided with the wetlands data sheets.
Comment Number: 3
09/03/2019: PRIOR TO RD2 PDP:
I need a digitized map in the ECS report showing the wetland delineation and
location of the test pits – I believe the consultant used GPS to walk the
perimeter and record the edge of wetlands. Please include this in the updated
ECS and ensure this map and data from the consultant has been used to to
show proximity of proposed lot lines to the wetlands.
RESPONSE: Wetlands boundaries were surveyed by a licensed surveyor, and the revised Figure 1
shows the wetlands delineation and the locations of the data point test pits
Comment Number: 4
09/03/2019: PRIOR TO RD2 PDP:
The Rennat site plan should have used and designed around the GPS
delineation data line completed by the ecological consultant to identify the edge
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of wetlands – please verify that this occurred – that the line shown on the
submitted plans is from the data the consultant collected in the field and that the
100-ft was drawn from that line.
RESPONSE: Yes, the wetlands line shown on the submitted plans is from the data the consultant
collected in the field and the 100ft buffer zone was drawn from that line.
Comment Number: 5
09/03/2019: PRIOR TO RD2 PDP:
The wetlands at this location are some of the highest ecological quality in an
urban setting in Fort Collins. Remove all proposed lots from the 100-ft
quantitative wetland buffer for wetlands greater than one-third acre as outlined in
the buffer table shown in LUC 3.4.1. Maintain the 100-ft wetland buffer as
measured from field-verified edge of wetlands.
RESPONSE: As discussed, the lots at the north end of the wetlands were moved out of the 100’
buffer.
Comment Number: 6
09/03/2019: PRIOR TO RD2 PDP:
The wetlands at this location are some of the highest ecological quality in an
urban setting in Fort Collins. Maintaining the health and function of the wetlands
can be achieved, in part, by directing stormwater flows towards the feature if
and only if the water quality is treated prior to its entry into the protected wetland
and buffer area. The pre-treatment for water quality should occur prior to the
water entering the 100-ft wetland buffer.
RESPONSE: Pre-treatment for water quality provided prior to entering wetlands.
Comment Number: 7
09/03/2019: INFORMATION ONLY:
Pet waste stations should be planned for earlier than later and at strategic
locations throughout the natural habitat buffer area and other common open
space areas. The pet waste stations are to be maintained by the Home Owner's Association.
RESPONSE: Pet waste stations will be located at Final.
Department: Park Planning
Contact: Suzanne Bassinger, 970-416-4340, sbassinger@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
8/29/2019: FOR HEARING:
The City of Fort Collins Land Use Code Section 3.4.8 “Parks and Trails”
addresses compliance with the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan (“Master
Plan”). The Master Plan indicates the general location of all parks and regional
recreational trails. Parcels adjacent to or including facilities indicated in the
Master Plan are required to provide area for development of these facilities.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 2
8/29/2019: FOR HEARING:
The 2008 Parks and Recreation Policy Plan identifies a 7-acre neighborhood
park in the immediate area. The Rennat development must provide a minimum
of one-half of this required park area adjacent to the park site dedicated on the
Hansen development site. The plat indicated the Tract C as a future park at
2.188 acres. The site plan indicated a future park at 2.35 acres. A minimum
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park site of 3.5 acres must be provided in this area, and must be consistently
labeled on the plat and all other plans. The park site could be extended west
along Block 12 to increase the park size.
RESPONSE: The acreage of the park is now larger and four lots were removed. The new park size
is 3.08 acres.
Comment Number: 3
8/29/2019: FOR HEARING:
Please label the future park site "Future City Park" on the plat and site and utility
plans. The site will be reserved for future purchase and development by the
City. Until the site is purchased by the City the landowner is responsible for all
maintenance of the tract. Park development typically follows buildout of the surrounding area.
RESPONSE: Added to plans and plat as “Future Public Park”, similar terminology as Hansen Farm.
Comment Number: 4
8/29/2019: FOR HEARING:
Please identify and label the 200' Public Access and Trail Easement on the plat
as shown on Sheet U1. This easement would allow placement of approach
ramps to a railroad overpass for a multiuse trail connection to the Power Trail
(west of the railroad). Scheduling for construction of the railroad overpass for a
multi-use trail has not been determined.
RESPONSE: Easement labeled on plat
Comment Number: 5
8/29/2019: INFORMATION ONLY:
The Park Planning & Development Department is available to discuss these
comments in more detail. Please contact Suzanne Bassinger at
970-416-4340, sbassinger@fcgov.com. Thank you.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, thank you
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Basil Hamdan, 970-224-6035, bhamdan@fcgov.com
Topic: Erosion Control
Comment Number: 1
08/29/2019: FOR FINAL PLAN APPROVAL:
The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq. ft. and meets the criteria for
Erosion and Sediment Control Materials to be submitted.
The erosion control requirements are located in the Stormwater Design
Criteria in Chapter 2 Section 6.0 a copy of the requirements can be
found at www.fcgov.com/erosion
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, to be provided at Final
Comment Number: 2
08/29/2019: FOR FINAL PLAN:
Please submit an Erosion Control Escrow / Security Calculation based
upon the accepted Erosion Control Plans to meet City Criteria.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, to be provided at Final
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
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The water quality and LID requirements are not currently being met per City
requirements. All standard water quality and LID treatment will need to be
designed before storm water flows enter the protected wetland.
RESPONSE: WQ and LID designed separately from wetland area
Comment Number: 3
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
Please document that the outfall flow path has existing drainage easements
once the flows leave the railroad property and onto the subdivision to the west.
Drainage easements are required until the outfall is either in public right-of-way
or a major drainage way like Fossil Creek.
RESPONSE: We are preparing the Alignment Exhibit based on recent discussions with Keith
Hansen.
Comment Number: 4
09/06/2019: The outfall for the site to the south has been planned to flow into
the wetland located on this site. Please plan for this in the design of this development.
RESPONSE: Outfall for site to the south added to plans.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Wes Lamarque, 970-416-2418, wlamarque@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
09/03/2019: INFORMATION ONLY:
This development will be served by Fort Collins-Loveland Water District and
South Fort Collins Sanitation District.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Luke Unruh, 9704162724, lunruh@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
09/03/2019: INFORMATIONAL:
There is existing 3-phase along Timberline that could be used to service the
neighborhood and Community Center. There is also 3-phase along Rosen
Drive that could also be used to service the neighborhood and Community
Center. Light and Power can provide service to the property from that location,
but all off-site easements or crossing agreements (railroad, ditch, flood plain,
etc.) required to route power from that location to the site will need to be acquired by the applicant.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 2
09/03/2019: INFORMATIONAL:
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. For the Single-Family
Attached, the electric meters need to be 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
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RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 3
09/03/2019: INFORMATIONAL:
The services to the Single-Family Attached units would be commercial services;
therefore, the applicant would be responsible for installing the secondary
service and would own and maintain that service.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 4
09/03/2019: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
Streetlights will be placed along all public streets. 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.
Streetlights must be shown on the utility and landscape plans before final
approval. 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: Preliminary streetlight locations are shown on plans.
Comment Number: 5
09/03/2019: INFORMATIONAL:
The service to the Community Center would be a commercial service; therefore,
the applicant would be responsible for installing the secondary service and
would own and maintain that service.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 6
09/03/2019: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
Transformer locations for the Community Center will need to be coordinated
with Light & Power. Transformers must be placed within 10 feet of a drivable
surface for installation and maintenance purposes. The transformer must also
have a front clearance of 10 feet and side/rear clearance of 3 feet minimum.
Please show proposed transformer locations on the utility plan.
RESPONSE: Wait until after the first utility coordination meeting
Comment Number: 7
09/03/2019: INFORMATION ONLY:
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 a dedicated easement. Please coordinate relocations with Light and Power Engineering.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 8
09/03/2019: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
A commercial 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. A link to the C-1 form is below:
http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1Form.pdf
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, to be provided at Final.
Comment Number: 9
09/03/2019: INFORMATIONAL:
Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and any system
modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this development.
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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-investment-development-fees
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 10
09/03/2019: INFORMATIONAL:
I recommend that a utility coordination meeting be held to discuss utility
alignments after L&P is shown on the utility plans due to site constraints along
the alleys and private drives. Please adhere to all other utility separation
requirements from L&P facilities. L&P’s separation requirements are 3 ft.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 11
09/03/2019: INFORMATIONAL:
Ditch crossing agreements may be necessary to serve the proposed
development. The developer is responsible for obtaining all crossing
agreements at their expense.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 12
09/03/2019: FOR HEARING:
Please show an electric line on both sides of public streets in the parkway and
on both sides of the alleys in the utility easements.
RESPONSE: Electric lines added along parkway
Comment Number: 13
09/03/2019: FOR FINAL APPROVAL:
L&P’s electric design, vaults and streetlight layout will need to be shown on the
utility plans before final approval.
RESPONSE: Shown on plans, will be modified after first utility coordination meeting
Department: PFA
Contact: Andrew Rosen, 970-416-2599, arosen@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
09/04/2019:
UPDATED
>Tract R is confirmed as an Alley
>PFA will be included in future discussions regarding street and alley widths
and parking to ensure approved access to all areas of the development.
>It is understood that the area at the south-east of the project may be
redesigned and the project team agreed to show orientation of the future
residences in this area for clarification of access and addressing.
>The project team agreed to move the hydrant to the entrance of Tract K from
Rosen Drive. Thank you.
08/28/2019: FOR FINAL PLAN APPROVAL:
PERIMETER ACCESS-
>Access is required to within 150f of all portions of the exterior perimeter of the
first floor of each residence. This can be measured and achieved from the proposed network of streets.
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>Tract K will provide this access for the single family attached residences south
of Zephyr Rd and will be named.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged – hydrant relocated
Comment Number: 2
08/28/2019: INFORMATION ONLY:
HYDRANTS-
>The hydrants shown on Sheet OU1 dated 7-31-2019 are appropriate for this project.
>PFA requests that the hydrant shown on Tract K and Rosen Drive be moved to
the entrance of Tract K to achieve best overall neighborhood coverage.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged – hydrant relocated
Comment Number: 3
08/28/2019: FOR FINAL PLAN APPROVAL:
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM -
>Single family detached residences will not require fire sprinkler systems
>All single family attached residences will be designed with a residential fire
sprinkler system. Please call PFA at 970-416-2891 with any fire sprinkler related questions.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 4
08/28/2019: FOR FINAL PLAN APPROVAL:
ADDRESSING - An overall addressing and wayfinding plan will be required for FDP approval.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. An addressing/wayfinding plan will be provided with the FDP package
for review/comment.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Nils Saha, nsaha@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 1
8/28/2019: FOR HEARING:
Thank you for including the tree inventory and mitigation information. Forestry
will revisit the site and provide information for tree #29.
RESPONSE: We will update this information once it is provided by Forestry.
Comment Number: 2
8/28/2019: FOR HEARING:
Please confirm that tree #24 is to remain. If so, update the existing tree schedule (reason for removal).
RESPONSE: #24 will be removed. The tree inventory sheet has been updated to reflect this and 2
additional mitigation trees have been added to the plans. The feasibility letter has also been
updated.
Comment Number: 3
8/28/2019: FOR HEARING:
As you are able, please show the locations of the driveways. This has a significant impact on
tree placements, numbers etc.
RESPONSE: Per the discussion during staff review, it is not possible for us to include driveway
locations. A builder has not been selected, models for each lot have not been selected resulting in
lack of information of driveway location. A typical detail has been provided showing the required
setbacks from utilities, lights and driveways.
Comment Number: 4
8/28/2019: FOR HEARING:
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While the proposed trees meet diversity requirements per LUC 3.2.1, there are
several species that have reached maximum percentage in the city’s urban
forest. Please reduce the proposed numbers of the following species:
Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthose: ‘Shademaster’, ‘Skyline’, etc), Bur Oak
(Quercus macrocarpa), and Chanticleer Pear (Pyrus calleryana).
Please refer to the list below for alternative species: https://www.fcgov.com/forestry/approved-street-trees
RESPONSE: These trees have been replaced with the following species: Catalpa, Shumard Oak
and the Korean Wild Pear.
Comment Number: 5
8/28/2019: FOR HEARING:
City Traffic Engineering has indicated that trees planted 20 feet from stop signs
do not provide adequate visibility for motorists. City Forestry and Traffic
Engineering recommends increasing that distance to 50 feet. Please update
the landscape plans to show street trees at least 50 feet from stop signs.
RESPONSE: Trees were located 50’ from stop signs for the first submittal. I have double checked
the plan and the trees appear to be the correct distance but please let me know if there is a specific
location of concern. Please note – the distance between sign/tree on Street F is 38’. Per previous
meetings with Traffic, they gave direction that there was some flexibility with the dimension but 50’
was preferable. If this tree were to be removed there would be a 77’ stretch between sign/tree.
Please advise if you would like this tree removed or if 38’ in this specific location is acceptable.
Comment Number: 6
8/28/2019: FOR HEARING:
Please provide the following separation from main storm drains:
10 feet between shade trees and main storm sewer
6 feet between shade trees and water and sewer service lines
6 feet between ornamental trees and main storm sewer
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Appropriate separations have been provided.
Department: Building Services
Contact: Katy Hand, khand@fcgov.com
Topic: Building Insp Plan Review
Comment Number: 1
09/03/2019: BUILDING PERMIT:
Please visit our website for a list of current adopted building codes and local
amendments: https://www.fcgov.com/building/codes.php
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 2
09/03/2019: BUILDING PERMIT:
New homes must be EV / PV ready (conduit in place).
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Comment Number: 3
09/03/2019: BUILDING PERMIT:
It appears that many of the setbacks are 5ft for detached homes. Be aware that
if the exterior walls of the house are to be located at 5ft from the property line,
roof overhangs and other projections at 5ft or less must be fire protected per table R302.1(1)
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
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Comment Number: 4
09/03/2019: BUILDING PERMIT: Attached units must be sprinkled (P2904 min)
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Department: Connexion
Contact: Julianna Potts, 970-207-7890 jpotts@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
The City of Fort Collins now offers gig-speed fiber internet, video and phone service. Contact
Julianna Potts with Fort Collins Connexion at 970-207-7890 or jpotts@fcgov.com for commercial
grade account support, RFPs and bulk agreements.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, to be discussed closer to Final approval.
Department: Outside Agencies
Contact: Anna Dancer, aldancer@up.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
08/29/2019: INFORMATION ONLY:
Please see accompanying letter from Union Pacific Railroad Company.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, thank you
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
09/03/2019: INFORMATION ONLY:
Unless required during PDP, a complete review of all plans will be done at FDP.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged
Topic: Plat
Comment Number: 1
09/03/2019: FOR APPROVAL:
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.
RESPONSE: Responses added to redlines