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Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6689 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov.com
January 15, 2021
Cathy Mathis
Fort Collins, CO
Re: 5811 S College Ave Vehicle Sales
Description of project: This is a request to construct a vehicle sales establishment at the
northwest corner of Crestridge St and S College Ave (parcel #9611100003) to replace the
current Nissan dealership located directly to the south at 5811 S College Avenue. The
existing dealership will be rebranded as a KIA sales establishment. The proposed use
includes approximately 330 parking spaces for vehicle display, 46 parking spaces for
employees and fleet parking, and 10 customer parking spaces. The site is directly west of
S College Ave and would be accessed via Crestridge St to the south. The site is within the
General Commercial (CG) zone district and is subject to Planning and Zoning Board (Type
2) Review.
Please see the following summary of comments regarding 5811 S College Ave Vehicle
Sales. The comments offered informally by staff during the Conceptual Review will assist you
in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions
to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. If you have any
questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, please contact
your Development Review Coordinator, Tenae Beane via phone at 970-224-6119 or via
email at tbeane@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary
Development Review Coordinator
Contact: Tenae Beane, 970-224-6119, tbeane@fcgov.com
1. 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!
2. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 2 (Planning and Zoning Board)
review and public hearing. The applicant for this development request is required to hold a
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neighborhood information meeting prior to formal submittal of the proposal. Neighborhood
meetings offer an informal way to get feedback from your surrounding neighbors and
discover any potential hiccups prior to the formal hearing. Please contact me, at
221-6750, to assist you in setting a date, time, and location. I and possibly other City staff,
would be present to facilitate the meeting.
3. I will provide you a roadmap specific to your development review project, helping to identify
each step of the process. For more detailed process information, see the Development
Review Guide at www.fcgov.com/drg . This online guide features a color coded flowchart
with comprehensive, easy to read information on each step in the process. This guide
includes links to just about every resource you need during development review.
4. I will provide a Project Submittal Checklist to assist in your submittal preparation. Please
use the checklist in conjunction with the Submittal Requirements located at:
http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php.
The checklist provided is specific to this Conceptual project; if there are any significant
changes to this project, please let me know so we can adjust the checklist accordingly. I
can send an updated copy of the Submittal Checklist to ensure you are submitting the
correct materials.
5. As part of your 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.
6. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/fees.php.
I will provide estimated fees, which are due at time of project submittal for formal review.
This is an estimate of the initial fees to begin the development review process based on
your Conceptual Review Application. As noted in the comments, there are additional fees
required by other departments, and additional fees at the time of building permit. The City
of Fort Collins fee schedule is subject to change - please confirm these estimates before
submitting. If you have any questions about fees, please reach out to me.
7. Submittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being the cut-off for
routing the same week. Upon initial submittal, your project will be subject to a
completeness review. Staff has until noon that Friday to determine if the project contains all
required checklist items and is sufficient for a round of review. If complete, a formal Letter
of Acceptance will be emailed to you and the project would be officially routed with a
three-week round of review, followed by a formal meeting.
8. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with me at
least 24 hours in advance. Applications and plans are submitted electronically in person
with initial fees.
Pre-submittal meetings can be beneficial to ensure you have everything for a complete
submittal. Please reach out and I will assist in those arrangements.
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Planning Services
Contact: Jason Holland, 970-224-6126, jholland@fcgov.com
1. Building Standards:
The building design must demonstrate compliance with the standards in code sections
3.5.1 and 3.5.3. This provides standards for variation in massing and façade treatment.
Building design shall contribute to the uniqueness of the Fort Collins community with
predominant materials, elements, features, color range and activity areas tailored
specifically to the site and its context. Please depict building design elements such as
material selections that are unique to the community and demonstrate that the
“standardized prototype design” is modified as necessary to be unique.
RESPONSE: See attached elevations.
2. SCCP:
The property is in the South College Corridor Plan area (SCCP). This plan encourages
high quality architecture and materials, and also enhancing the “public realm” with public
plazas, multi-layered landscaping, rock and wall features and other details to enhance the
corridor.
RESPONSE: This detail will be provided with the PDP.
3. Covered Parking with solar facilities:
I want to pass along the idea of providing carports in the parking lot that could also be
approved as a solar facility.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Thank you.
4. Building location:
The proposed site plan requires a Modification to the build-to line standard (3.5.-C-2)
which requires pedestrian-oriented streetfronts with no vehicle use area between building
faces and the streets, and a connecting walkway that does not cross vehicle areas.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. A Modification will be provided at PDP submittal.
5. Street Section:
Commercial Local 72’ cross section: I think this includes protected bike lanes? This would
be great to include.
RESPONSE: Yes, this road section would have bike lanes.
6. Parking/vehicle use area setbacks:
There may be issues with the site plan’s landscaped setbacks for vehicle use areas,
which would be measured from the right-of-way/property lines.
LUC 3.2.2 requires a 15’ minimum average landscaped setback area along S. College
(5’ minimum at any point. Along the other streets, this requirement is a 10’ minimum
average landscaped setback area (and 5’ minimum at any point).
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. The landscape buffer is 15’ on College Avenue.
7. Trash/recycling enclosure standards:
A plan view detail and elevations are required. Please see LUC 3.2.5 for standards.
RESPONSE: This will be provided with the PDP.
8. Landscape islands:
LUC 3.2.1 requires landscape islands every 15 stalls. Parking lot interior and perimeter
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landscaping standards also apply. In addition to any pedestrian refuge areas, each
landscaped island shall include one or more canopy shade trees, be of length greater
than eight feet in its smallest dimension, include at least eighty square feet of ground area
per tree to allow for root aeration, and have raised concrete curbs. Landscaped islands
shall be evenly distributed to the maximum extent feasible. At a minimum, trees shall be
planted at a ratio of at least one canopy shade tree per one hundred fifty square feet of
internal landscaped area with a landscaped surface of turf, ground cover perennials or
mulched shrub plantings.
Additionally, Vehicle display lots for vehicle sales and leasing that abut an arterial or
collector street shall feature landscaped islands along the street at an interval not to
exceed every fifteen vehicles or one hundred thirty-five feet, whichever is less.
RESPONSE: There is a landscape island on the concept plan that has a landscape island every 15’.
9. Walkway and driveway landscaping:
Connecting walkways through parking lots shall have one canopy shade tree per forty
lineal feet of such walkway planted in landscape areas within five feet of such walkway.
Driveways through or to parking lots shall have one canopy shade tree per forty lineal feet
of and along each side of such driveway, in landscape areas within five feet of such
driveway.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. This will be provided on the PDP landscape plans.
10. Parking lot interior and perimeter landscaping standards apply:
Please provide a table with the landscape plan depicting compliance with the interior and
perimeter landscaping standards.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. This will be provided on the PDP landscape plans.
11. Screening:
Landscape and building elements shall be used to screen areas of low visual interest or
visually intrusive site elements (such as trash collection, open storage, service areas,
loading docks and blank walls) from off-site view. Such screening shall be established on
all sides of such elements except where an opening is required for access. Required
screening shall be provided in the form of new or existing plantings, walls, fences, screen
panels, topographic changes, buildings, horizontal separation or a combination of these
techniques.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. This will be provided on the PDP landscape plans.
12. Off-street parking:
Minimum and maximum required off-street parking is typically based on the use --
“Vehicle sales and Outdoor Storage” in the commercial parking table in LUC 3.2.2.
Vehicle dealerships are not specifically listed as a category under this standard. The
most equivalent category would be for Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance which
establishes a minimum of two spaces and a maximum of five spaces per 1,000 square
feet of gross leasable area.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. This will be provided on the PDP site plans.
13. Parking lot Dimensions (standard, HC and long-term spaces):
Please see LUC 3.2.2 for parking lot dimensional requirements. Long-term parking shall
mean parking which has limited turnover during a normal working weekday, and could
include employee-type parking or vehicle sales parking (car storage). These spaces
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could be 8.5 x 18.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. This will be provided on the PDP site plans.
14. Bicycle parking:
This would also be based on the Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance use which requires
at least four fixed bicycle spaces.
RESPONSE: This will be provided on the PDP site plans.
15. This development proposal will be subject to all applicable standards of the Fort Collins
Land Use Code (LUC), including Article 3 General Development Standards. The entire
LUC is available for your review on the web at
http://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/landuse/begin.htm.
RESPONSE: This will be provided on the PDP site plans.
16. If this proposal is unable to satisfy any of the requirements set forth in the LUC, a
Modification of Standard Request will need to be submitted with your formal development
proposal. Please see Section 2.8.2 of the LUC for more information on criteria to apply
for a Modification of Standard.
RESPONSE: This will be provided during PDP if necessary.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Spencer Smith, 970-221-6603, smsmith@fcgov.com
1. The street cross section for Crestridge Drive should be a commercial local with a 72'
ROW. This will accommodate bike lanes, parking and a future left turn lane.
Engineering would be open to considering the developer not constructing the west side
parkway and sidewalk, however Planning and Forestry would need to approve as well. If
approved, the details of the payment in lieu that would be required would be finalized
with the Development Agreement during the FDP process.
RESPONSE: Additional information and coordination regarding the construction of the street section will be
completed with the PDP application.
2. Any required offsite easements or Right-of-Way will need to be dedicated by separate
document. Please show the limits of easements and label them as "Easement by
Separate Document" on the Utility Plans. In order to be scheduled for a P&Z hearing,
you would need to provide letters of intent from each property owner that would be
dedicating the ROW and/or easements.
RESPONSE: A subdivision plat will be provided to dedicate lots and easement with the PDP application.
3. The following comment will apply if the proposed College Ave. access locations/types
are not approved by the City and/or CDOT, and Crestridge Dr. will have to be realigned.
If the proposed permanent RIRO at Crestridge is approved and there will be no
realignment, then the comment will not apply. The realignment of Crestridge Drive will
involve the vacation of ROW. This process will need to City Council with 2 readings. The
timing of the Crestridge realignment will be extremely important to ensure that the
existing dealership and other properties to the west, have access during construction.
There will also need to be coordination and planning prior to final approval as to how the
timing of the various ROW vacations and dedications, etc. are going to work with the
existing dealership and the new site.
RESPONSE: The current intent is to vacate Crestridge Drive and provide a new connection for Venus Drive to
College Avenue. This will be coordinated further with the PDP submittal.
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4. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are
necessary or required by the City for this project. Most easements to be dedicated need
to be public easements dedicated to the City. This shall include the standard utility
easements that are to be provided behind the right-of-way (15 foot along an arterial, 8
foot along an alley, and 9 foot along all other street classifications). Information on the
dedication process can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php. An
additional 0.5' of ROW may be needed on College Avenue to meet the minimum.
Please have your engineering or surveying consultant confirm with Engineering staff
prior to any official submittals to the City.
RESPONSE: Noted, ROW dedications with be handled during the PDP application.
5. FYI for final design: A portion of the lanes adjacent to the right-in, right-out splitter island
will need to be concrete. Also, final splitter island design will need to be sufficient to
prevent left turns out to College.
RESPONSE: Noted, this will be reviewed during the PDP application.
6. The project will be responsible for constructing the 8’ sidewalk along the S. College Ave.
frontage, including the frontage of the existing Tynan’s parcel. Please refer to the CDOT
“US 287 Loveland to Fort Collins, Colorado Environmental Overview Study” for the
proposed typical section and other design parameters for S. College Ave. Southbound
right turn lanes will likely be required for Crestridge and the proposed Venus Dr.
intersections with College.
RESPONSE: The sidewalk and turn lanes are conceptually shown on the plans.
7. Please coordinate with the Development Review Coordinator to set up a meeting with
City staff to discuss the potential closing of the Crestridge access to College. This will
be a discussion that will require input from multiple City departments and upper
management.
RESPONSE: We have coordinated with several departments throughout the design process and development of
the traffic impact analysis. After the City has reviewed the materials included with the PDP application we
would like to have that larger meeting with all staff and upper management.
8. The proposed locations of the site accesses to the proposed Venus Dr. extension may
need to be adjusted for sight distance. Please consider sight distance when laying out
the site and adjust access locations if needed.
RESPONSE: Access points along Venus Dr. have been revised since the initial submittal and will be further
evaluated with a PDP submittal.
9. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Transportation Expansion Fees are due at the
time of building permit. Please contact Kyle Lambrecht at (970)-221-6566 if you have
any questions
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, thank you.
10. The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of
submittal. For additional information on these fees, please see:
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev-review.php
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, these will be provided at the time of the PDP application.
11. Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets,
sidewalks, curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of
this project, shall be replaced or restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the
Developer's expense prior to the acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior
to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.
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RESPONSE: Acknowledged, thank you.
12. All public sidewalk, driveways and ramps, existing or proposed, adjacent or within the
site, need to meet ADA standards. If they currently do not, they will need to be
reconstructed so that they do meet current ADA standards as a part of this project.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, this will be further documented with the PDP application.
13. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer
County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at:
http://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, LCUASS will be followed for subsequent designs.
14. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the
project is finalized.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, thank you.
15. This site is adjacent to CDOT roadway and all access to the site is governed by an
access control plan. The access control plan will need to be followed and implemented
with any project. Plans will be routed to CDOT for review and approval and the applicant
may need to obtain access permits from CDOT. The existing head in parking is also
subject to CDOT review. It is possible CDOT may require this to be removed.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, thank you.
16. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any
work on the site.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, thank you.
17. A utility coordination meeting on this site is suggested. Utility coordination meetings, if
requested, are typically scheduled after the preliminary submittal of the project, but can
be scheduled prior to submittal upon request. Please provide a site plan with a
preliminary utility layout for routing with the meeting notice. If you are interested in having
a utility coordination meeting, please contact the development review engineer for
scheduling.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, a utility coordination meeting will be requested following the initial PDP
application.
18. LCUASS parking setbacks (Figure 19-6) apply and will need to be followed depending
on parking design.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, parking setbacks will be followed.
19. All fences, barriers, posts or other encroachments within the public right-of-way are only
permitted upon approval of an encroachment permit. Applications for encroachment
permits shall be made to the Engineering Department for review and approval prior to
installation. Encroachment items shall not be shown on the site plan as they may not be
approved, need to be modified or moved, or if the permit is revoked then the site/
landscape plan is in non-compliance.
RESPONSE: At this time no encroachments are requested. This will be further coordinated (if necessary)
during the PDP application.
20. The development/site cannot use the right-of-way for any Low Impact Development to
treat the site’s storm runoff. We can look at the use of some LID methods to treat street
flows – the design standards for these are still in development.
RESPONSE: All LID treatment facilities will be located outside public ROW.
21. With regards to construction of this site, the public right-of-way shall not be used for
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staging or storage of materials or equipment associated with the Development, nor shall
it be used for parking by any contractors, subcontractors, or other personnel working for
or hired by the Developer to construct the Development. The Developer will need to find
a location(s) on private property to accommodate any necessary staging and/or parking
needs associated with the completion of the Development. Information on the
location(s) of these areas will be required to be provided to the City as a part of the
Development Construction Permit application.
RESPONSE: The public ROW will not be used for staging or storage of materials or equipment.
Department: Traffic Operations
Contact: Steve Gilchrist, 970-224-6175, sgilchrist@fcgov.com
1. TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY: The development of this property into a car dealership will
require a Traffic Impact Study according to Chapter 4 of the Larimer County Urban Area
Street Standards. Please contact Traffic Operations to set up a scoping meeting.
RESPONSE: A TIS is included.
2. FOR SUBMITTAL: The proposed intersections along College deviate from the South
College Access Control Plan that identifies the expected access locations and
allowable movements. This plan calls for the realignment of Crestridge with Smokey
and a potential traffic signal to be installed. The access at the Venus/Bueno and
College intersection is planned to be right-in/right-out only, while your plan suggests this
be full movement with a potential traffic signal. Further conversations and analysis within
the Traffic Impact Study will be needed to determine if these changes are feasible.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. See TIS updates for street alignments.
3. FOR INFORMATION: The Traffic Study for the Overall Development Plan recommends
the installation of a traffic signal early on within the development of these three
properties in order to minimize the potential impacts added traffic will have on the
neighborhood to the south. A warrant analysis will be needed.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. See TIS updates for street access.
4. FOR INFORMATION: You will need to work with Engineering on the required
improvements that will be need along the streets frontages. We will also need to review
the potential improvements needed along College including an evaluation for the need
of potential right turn lanes at Venus and Crestridge.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. See TIS updates.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com
13. Master plan and criteria compliance (site specific comment):
The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the ‘Fossil Creek
Basin’ Master Drainage Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual
(FCSCM). The stormwater criteria manual is available on our website here:
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-gu
idelines-regulations/stormwater-criteria
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, the drainage design does meet the Fossil Creek Basin Master Drainage Plan.
14. Documentation requirements (site specific comment):
A drainage report and construction plans are required and must be prepared by a
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Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. The drainage report must
address the four-step process for selecting structural BMPs.
RESPONSE: PDP level plans and drainage report have been provided. Further drainage report and
construction plans will be provided with subsequent submittals.
15. Stormwater outfall (site specific comment):
The existing site appears to drain in three separate directions toward: Lang Gulch
(west), College Avenue (east), and Fossil Creek (north). The stormwater outfall options
for the developed site will need to be investigated in more depth and discussed with
Stormwater Development Review and Stormwater Master Planning groups. There are
different challenges associated with each outlet location listed above. Point discharges
to either creek will need to provide stream stabilization in the vicinity of the stormwater
outlet.
RESPONSE: Further meetings/conversations have been had with City staff and the plan currently shows that
all three outfalls are continuing to be utilized for drainage runoff. These outfalls will continue to be analyzed with
subsequent submittals.
Please contact the following staff to discuss further:
Matt Simpson (Stormwater Development Review) may be contacted at
WaterUtilitiesEng@fcgov.com
Dan Evans (Stormwater Master Planning Manager) may be contacted at
daevans@fcgov.com
16. Stormwater Master Planning Requirements (site specific comment):
There are several Stormwater Master Plan improvements along Lang Gulch and Fossil
Creek near this development parcel. Described briefly as follows:
- Lang Gulch is a tributary to Fossil Creek and the Basin Master Plan has specified
regional detention storage and stream rehabilitation upstream of the railroad tracks,
west of this site.
- Fossil Creek also has stream rehabilitation specified to the north of this site.
- There is a Stream Erosion Buffer along both streams, any work inside of this buffer
will require a stability assessment of the creek in that vicinity.
These items will impact the stormwater outfall requirements depending on selected
outlet location. To discuss these requirements in more detail, please contact Dan
Evans (Stormwater Master Planning Manager) at daevans@fcgov.com.
RESPONSE: This information was provided to us through Wes Lamarque. Thank you.
17. Detention requirements (site specific comment):
Onsite detention is required for the runoff volume difference between the 100-year
developed flow rate and the 2-year historic release rate. In the Fossil Creek basin, the
2-year historic release rate is 0.2 cfs/acre.
Please note that the City has landscaping requirements for stormwater detention ponds.
These requirements can be found in the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual,
Chapter 8, Section 3.0 and in Appendix B (Landscape Design Standards and
Guidelines for Stormwater and Detention Facilities).
RESPONSE: The release rate and landscaping requirements are noted, have been conceptually utilized for
the ODP documents and will continue to be used with subsequent submittals.
18. Water Quality and Low Impact Development requirements (standard comment):
All new or modified impervious areas require stormwater quality treatment. In addition,
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the City requires the use of Low Impact Development (LID) methods to treat stormwater
quality on all new or redeveloping property, including sites required to be brought into
compliance with the Land Use Code. There are two (2) categories of LID requirements;
the development will need to meet one of the two following options:
1. LID with Permeable Pavers: When using the permeable pavers option, 50% of the
new or modified impervious areas must be treated by LID methods. Of the new or
modified paved areas, 25% must be pervious.
2. LID - without Pavers: 75% of all new or modified impervious areas must be treated
by LID methods. This typically consists of a rain garden or bioretention system, but other
options are allowed.
The remainder of the water quality treatment can be accomplished ‘standard’ or LID
water quality methods. Accepted methods are described in the Fort Collins Stormwater
Criteria Manual (FCSCM), Chapter 7:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-gui
delines-regulations/stormwater-criteria
RESPONSE: LID will be provided throughout the site and will be further documented with the PDP application.
19. Imperviousness documentation (standard comment):
It is important to document the existing impervious area since drainage requirements
and fees are based on new impervious area. An exhibit showing the existing and
proposed impervious areas with a table summarizing the areas is required prior to the
time fees are calculated for each building permit.
RESPONSE: Existing impervious areas will be documented with the PDP application.
20. Detention drain times (standard comment):
Per Colorado Revised Statute §37-92-602 (8) that became effective August 5, 2015,
criteria regarding detention drain time will apply to this project. As part of the drainage
design, the engineer will be required to show compliance with this statute using a
standard spreadsheet (available on request) that will need to be included in the
drainage report. Upon completion of the project, the engineer will also be required to
upload the approved spreadsheet onto the Statewide Compliance Portal. This will
apply to any volume-based stormwater storage, including extended detention basins.
RESPONSE: Compliance with the state statute will be provided during subsequent applications.
21. Erosion control requirements (standard comment):
The erosion control report requirements are in Chapter 2, Section 6 of the Fort Collins
Stormwater Criteria Manual (December 2018, www.fcgov.com/erosion). If you need
clarification concerning this section, please contact the Erosion Control Inspector, Jesse
Schlam at 224-6015 or jschlam@fcgov.com.
RESPONSE: Erosion control documentation will be provided with subsequent applications.
22. Inspection and maintenance (standard comment):
There will be a final site inspection of the stormwater facilities when the project is
complete and the maintenance is handed over to an HOA or another maintenance
organization. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for on-going maintenance of all
onsite drainage facilities will be included as part of the Development Agreement. More
information and links can be found at:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/stormwater-quality/low-impact-dev
elopement
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RESPONSE: Acknowledged, thank you.
23. Fees (standard comment):
The 2021 city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $9,730/acre of new impervious
area over 350 square feet and there is a $1,045/acre of site review fee. No fee is
charged for existing impervious area. These fees are to be paid at the time each
building permit is issued. Information on fees can be found at:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-develo
pment-fees or contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416-4252 for
questions on fees. There is also an erosion control escrow required before the
Development Construction permit is issued. The amount of the escrow is determined by
the design engineer, and is based on the site disturbance area, cost of the measures, or
a minimum amount in accordance with the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual.
Monthly fees - http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/rates
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, thank you.
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com 1. Other service district (site specific comment):
This project site is located within the Fort Collins Loveland Water District and the South
Fort Collins Sanitation District for water and sewer service. Please contact them at
(970) 226-3104 for development requirements.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, thank you.
2. Water conservation (standard comment):
The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on
these requirements can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, thank you.
Department: Erosion Control
Contact: Chandler Arellano, (970) 420-6963, carellano@fcgov.com
1. Information Only:
The site disturbs more than 10,000 sq. ft. and/or meets the criteria for
a need 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, erosion control materials will be submitted with subsequent applications.
2. For Final:
Please submit an Erosion Control Plans to meet City Criteria.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, erosion control materials will be submitted with subsequent applications
3. For Final:
Please submit an Erosion Control Report to meet City Criteria.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, erosion control materials will be submitted with subsequent applications
4. For Final:
Please submit an Erosion Control Escrow / Security Calculation based
upon the accepted Erosion Control Plans to meet City Criteria.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, erosion control materials will be submitted with subsequent applications
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5. Information only:
Based upon the area of disturbance, State permits for stormwater will
be required since the site is over an acre and should be pulled before
Construction Activities begin.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, thank you.
6. For Final:
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,
fees will be collected on projects for these inspections. The Erosion Control fees are
based off; the number of lots, the total site disturbance, the estimated number of years
the project will be active and the Stormwater Inspection Fees are based off the number
of LID/WQ Features that are designed for on this project. Based upon the materials
submitted we are assuming 1 lot, 7.8 acres of disturbance, 1.5 years from demo through
build out of construction and an additional 3 years till full vegetative stabilization due to
seeding. Which roughly estimates an Erosion Control Fee of $1,637.75. Please
respond to this comment with any changes to these assumed estimates and why, so that
we may have a final fee estimate ready for this project. The fee will need to be provided
at the time of erosion control escrow.
We could not make any assumptions at this time for the number of LID and WQ features,
each porous pavers will be $365.00, each bioretention $315.00, each extended
detention basins $250.00, and each underground treatment will be $415.00. Stormwater
LID/WQ Inspections to be $TBD.
RESPONSE: Thank you, LID features and disturbed areas will be further documented with subsequent
application.
Department: Floodplain
Contact: Claudia Quezada, (970)416-2494, cquezada@fcgov.com
7. Information Only:
A portion of this property is currently located in the City-regulated, 100-year Fossil
Creek floodplain/floodway and erosion buffer and must comply with the safety
regulations of Chapter 10 of City Municipal Code. A FEMA Flood Risk map is attached.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, subsequent submittals will comply with Chapter 10 of City code.
8. Information Only:
Any construction activities in the floodplain (e.g. grading, structures, sidewalk or curb &
gutter installation/replacement, roads, utility work, landscaping, etc.) must be preceded
by an approved floodplain use permit, the appropriate permit application fees, and
approved plans.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, this will be addressed with subsequent submittals.
9. Information Only:
Any construction activities in the regulatory floodway must also include a no-rise
certification prepared by a Professional Engineer licensed in Colorado.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, this will be addressed with subsequent submittals.
10. Information Only:
Critical facilities as defined in Chapter 10 of City Code, are prohibited in the 100-year
floodplain. Critical facilities include essential services facilities, hazardous materials
facilities, at-risk population facilities, and government services facilities.
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RESPONSE: Acknowledged, thank you.
11. Information Only:
Please utilize development review checklist for floodplain requirements when preparing
your plans for submittal.
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/fp-checklist100-2018-update.p
df?1522697905
RESPONSE: Acknowledged, this will be addressed with subsequent submittals.
12. Information Only:
Please show the boundaries of the floodplain, floodway, and erosion buffer on site
drawings as applicable even though development appears to be out of the
floodplain/floodway. Contact Beck Anderson of Stormwater Master Planning at
banderson@fcgov.com for floodplain CAD line work.
RESPONSE: Boundaries are shown on the PDP plans but additional information will be provided with the PDP
application.
Department: Fire Authority
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
1. INFORMATION - 2018 IFC CODE ADOPTION
Poudre Fire Authority and the City of Fort Collins have adopted the 2018 International
Fire Code (IFC). Building plan reviews shall be subject to the adopted version of the fire
code as amended.
2. FIRE CONTAINMENT vs. AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Any proposed building exceeding 5,000 square feet shall be sprinklered or fire
contained; however, the size and scope of the building would suggest that fire
containment is not possible.
> Please locate the fire service line on utility plans.
> Please locate the Fire Department Connection (FDC) on utility plans.
> At least one key box ("Knox Box") to be mounted in an approved, exterior location (or
locations) on every new or existing building equipped with a required fire sprinkler or fire
alarm system.
3. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS
Fire access is required to within 150 feet of all exterior portions of any building, or facility
ground floor as measured by an approved route around the perimeter. For the purposes
of this section, fire access cannot be measured from an arterial road (i.e. College Ave).
> The previous concept review for this site incorporated a fire lane; however, that plan
needs to be revised.
Fire lane specifications provided below.
RESPONSE: More defined access requirements will be provided with the PDP application.
4. FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS
A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to the
design criteria already contained in relevant standards and policies, any new fire lane
must meet the following general requirements:
> Fire lanes established on private property shall be dedicated by plat or separate
document as an Emergency Access Easement.
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> Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot minimum
overhead clearance. Where road widths exceed 20 feet in width, the full width shall be
dedicated unless otherwise approved by the AHJ.
> Additional fire lane requirements are triggered for buildings greater than 30' in height.
Refer to Appendix D105 of the International Fire Code.
> Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons.
> Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an
approved turnaround area for fire apparatus.
> Dead-end roads shall not exceed 660 feet in length without providing for a second
point of access.
> The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25
feet inside and 50 feet outside. Turning radii shall be detailed on submitted plans.
> Dedicated fire lanes are required to connect to the Public Way unless otherwise
approved by the AHJ.
> Fire lane to be identified by red curb and/or signage. Fire lane sign locations or red
curbing should be labeled and detailed on final plans. Refer to LCUASS detail #1418 &
#1419 for sign type, placement, and spacing. Appropriate directional arrows required
on all signs.
Gating of a fire lane requires separate review and approval.
RESPONSE: Fire lanes will be provided with the PDP application.
5. WATER SUPPLY
A fire hydrant capable of providing 1500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure is required
within 300 feet of any commercial building as measured along an approved path of
vehicle travel, and on 600 ft centers thereafter along a fire access road.
Hydrants for the site and infill along the new streets will be required.
RESPONSE: Fire hydrant locations will be provided with the PDP application.
6. ADDRESS POSTING
New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or
approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible, visible from
the street or road fronting the property, and posted with a minimum of eight-inch
numerals on a contrasting background.
> Due to the size and scope of project, address posting will be required at multiple
locations. TBD.
> Per local amendment, building setback distances from road may trigger upsizing the
size of the posted address.
7. AST & UST STORAGE TANKS
The installation or removal of an Above Ground (AST) or Underground Storage Tank
(UST) requires a separate plan review and permit from Poudre Fire Authority. Tanks
shall be protected from damage and have secondary containment. All tanks shall be UL
listed. Please contact Assistant Fire Marshal Sarah Carter at 970-416-2864 with any
questions.
RESPONSE: At this time, no ASTs or USTs will be removed or installed. This will be further investigated
and documented as necessary during the PDP application
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8. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - GENERAL STANDARD
If any use on the development site may entail the use or storage of hazardous materials
(including hazardous wastes) on-site, the project shall be designed to comply with all
safety, fire and building codes for the use and storage of the hazardous materials
involved. Adequate precautions shall be taken to protect against negative off-site
impacts of a hazardous materials release, using the best available technology. An HMIA
impact study may be required. Contact Poudre Fire Authority for details, specific
requirements, or assistance.
RESPONSE: At this time, no hazardous material usage/storage is anticipated. This will be further
investigated and documented as necessary during the PDP application.
9. EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COMMUNICATION - AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM
TEST
New & existing buildings require a fire department, emergency communication system
evaluation after the core/shell but prior to final build out. For the purposes of this section,
fire walls shall not be used to define separate buildings. Where adequate radio
coverage cannot be established within a building, public-safety radio amplification
systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with criteria established by the
Poudre Fire Authority. The installation of required ERRC systems shall be reviewed and
approved under a separate permit process through PFA.
RESPONSE: All of the above information will be provided with the PDP.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Scott Benton, sbenton@fcgov.com
1. FOR SUBMITTAL: The specific requirements for Environmental Planning and scale of
required work depends on whether work will be completed west of Venus Ave. Please
note that an Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) is required for both courses of
action. The ECS is due a minimum of 10 working days prior to PDP submittal. Please
contact the Development Review Coordinator to schedule an onsite meeting.
Additionally, please keep me informed of meetings and/or further discussions had with
Stormwater. Online LUC link:
https://library.municode.com/co/fort_collins/codes/land_use
RESPONSE: An ECS will be submitted with the PDP.
2. FOR SUBMITTAL: If all work is limited to the eastern side of the Venus Ave extension,
then a 2-3 page memo-based Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) would be
required since there is substantial intervening distance between Redtail Grove Natural
Area and the site. The ECS would need to assess North Louden Ditch’s current
condition and value as a wildlife movement corridor, as well as delineate the ditch’s
top-of-bank as per LUC 3.4.1(D)(1). Note the buffer standard of 50ft for ditches as you
proceed with your site design process.
RESPONSE: Work is being done west of realigned Venus Avenue.
3. FOR SUBMITTAL: If work will extend west of Venus Ave, a full ECS is required as the
site is within 500 feet of several LUC-defined natural habitats and features (wetlands,
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Fossil Creek, riparian forest, North Louden Ditch, areas of geological/paleontological
interest). Please note the buffer zone standards range from 50-100ft for these features.
The ECS should address all items (a)-(l) of LUC 3.4.1(D)(1) available for view online. In
addition, ensure that the study identifies feature(s) size, the "top of bank" of any stream
or ditch, the edge(s) of wetlands, and whether jurisdictional wetlands may be impacted
by the proposed project. The City has a Paleontological Resource Impact Evaluation
from 2015 on file, and given the nature of such resources, would not need to be
repeated. If prairie dogs are onsite or within 500ft, the ECS should specifically address
the presence of active prairie dogs including estimate of number of individuals, the
entire size of the colony within the project area, and mitigation options.
RESPONSE: Work is being done west of realigned Venus Avenue. There are no prairie dogs on the site.
4. INFORMATION ONLY: If work extends west of Venus Ave provide a copy to City
Environmental Planner of request sent to Army Corps of Engineers for jurisdictional
determination and permitting prior to Hearing. Potential stormwater outfall to Fossil
Creek/Lane Ditch? has the potential to impact wetlands and/or Waters of the US under
federal regulation, thus a jurisdictional letter from the United States Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) needs to be submitted.
Prior to Final Plan Approval a copy of the USACE jurisdictional determination letter
must be submitted to the City Environmental Planner. Refer to LUC 3.4.1(O)(1) Proof of
Compliance: If a proposed development will disturb an existing wetland, the developer
shall provide to the city a written statement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that
the development plan fully complies with all applicable federal wetland regulations
established in the federal Clean Water Act.
5. FOR SUBMITTAL: If applicable, information from the ECS informs design of a "natural
habitat buffer zone" or "NHBZ". Within any Natural Habitat Buffer Zone(s) that may be
designated on this site, the City can determine if existing landscaping within the zone is
incompatible with the purposes and intent of the buffer zone [LUC 3.4.1(E)(1)(g)].
Please ensure the ECS discusses existing vegetation on-site and identifies potential
restoration options. If existing vegetation is determined to be insufficient, then
restoration and mitigation measures may be required.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
6. FOR HEARING: Regardless of work occurring west of Venus Ave or not, the City of Fort
Collins Land Use Code, Section 3.2.4(D)(6), requires that "natural areas and natural
features shall be protected from light spillage from off-site sources." Thus, lighting from
vehicle sales and leasing lots (3.2.4(D)(9)), parking areas, or other site amenities shall
not spill over into any natural features or natural habitat buffer areas. A site photometric
plan and luminaire schedule is required prior to Hearing. All lighting shall have a nominal
correlated color temperature (CCT) of no greater than three thousand (3,000) degrees
Kelvin [see LUC 3.2.4(D)(11)] and light sources shall be fully shielded and
down-directional to minimize up-light, spill-light, glare and unnecessary diffusion on
adjacent property.
RESPONSE: A lighting plan will be provided with the PDP.
7. INFORMATION ONLY: City of Fort Collins Land Use Code [Section 3.2.1 (E)(3)],
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requires that to the extent reasonably feasible, all plans be designed to incorporate
water conservation materials and techniques. This includes use of low-water-use plants
and grasses in landscaping or re-landscaping and reducing bluegrass lawns as much
as possible. Native plants and wildlife-friendly (ex: pollinators, butterflies, songbirds)
landscaping and maintenance are also encouraged. Please refer to the Fort Collins
Native Plants document available online and published by the City of Fort Collins Natural
Areas Department for guidance on native plants is:
http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/nativeplants2013.pdf. Also see the City of Fort
Collins Plant List : https://www.fcgov.com/forestry/plant_list.pdf.
8. FOR SUBMITTAL: Contact the assigned Development Review Coordinator (DRC) prior
to PDP submittal if trees will be impacted. A review of trees shall be conducted by City
Environmental staff to determine the status of existing trees and any mitigation
requirements that could result from the proposed development. The site visit can be
conducted in tandem with Forestry’s site visit. Please contact assigned Development
Review Coordinator directly at 970-221-6689 or email DRCoord@fcgov.com to
schedule a tree inventory site visit. Please plan for at least two weeks to get an onsite
meeting scheduled, especially during April - October.
RESPONSE: A tree inventory site walk was held with Forestry.
9. FOR SUBMITTAL: Contact the assigned Development Review Coordinator for the
project prior to the submittal if fence design, easements or other relevant issues need to
be coordinated with City Natural Areas. This proposed project is adjacent to public open
lands. LUC Sections 3.4.1(L) and 3.4.1(M) requires developments to be designed to be
compatible with management of natural areas or conserved lands and to include such
easements and rights-of-way as are necessary. Please contact assigned Development
Review Coordinator directly at 970-221-6689 or email DRCoord@fcgov.com to be
connected with appropriate Natural Areas staff.
RESPONSE: We have me with the Natural Ares folks on-site.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Molly Roche, 224-616-1992, mroche@fcgov.com
1. 1/11/2021: PRE-SUBMITTAL: Forestry Tree Inventory
Please schedule an on-site meeting with City Forestry (mroche@fcgov.com) to obtain
tree inventory and mitigation information. Please note that these existing significant
trees should be retained to the extent reasonably feasible. This meeting should occur
prior to first round of formal submittal. Forestry recommends scheduling the on-site tree
inventory as early in the design process as possible.
RESPONSE: An on-site walk was held.
2. 1/11/2021: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP
Trees provide many environmental and socioeconomic benefits including reduced
cooling expenses, providing natural wind breaks, improving air quality, and increasing
property values.
Existing significant trees shall be preserved to the extent reasonably feasible. Will there
be construction within the critical root zone of any of the existing trees on your property?
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The critical root zone is defined as 12 inches in radius per one inch in diameter at 4.5 ft
above the ground. If so, please consider how the construction will impact the health of
the nearby trees and consider alternate scenarios to preserve them. Additionally,
please add a detail outlining the critical root zones of each existing tree. More
information on how to show the critical root zone can be found in Land Use Code 3.2.1
(G).
3. 1/11/2021: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP
Please provide a landscape plan that meets the Land Use Code 3.2.1 requirements.
This should include the existing tree inventory, any proposed tree removals with their
locations clearly noted and any proposed tree plantings (including species, size,
quantity, and method of transplant). The plans should also include the following City of
Fort Collins notes:
General Landscape Notes
Tree Protection Notes
Street Tree Permit Note, when applicable.
These notes are available from the City Planner or by following the link below and
clicking on Standard Plan Set Notes:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php
Required tree sizes and method of transplant:
Canopy Shade Tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped
Evergreen tree: 6.0’ height balled and burlapped
Ornamental tree: 1.5” caliper balled and burlapped
Required mitigation tree sizes:
Canopy Shade Tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped
Evergreen tree: 8.0’ height balled and burlapped
Ornamental tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped
4. 1/11/2021: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP
Please include locations of utilities on the landscape plan including but not limited to
water service/mains, sewer service/mains, gas, electric, streetlights, and stop signs.
Please adjust tree locations to provide for proper tree/utility separation.
10’ between trees and public water, sanitary, and storm sewer main lines
6’ between trees and water or sewer service lines
4’ between trees and gas lines
10’ between trees and electric vaults
40’ between canopy shade trees and streetlights
15’ between ornamental trees and streetlights
5. 1/11/2021: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP
If applicable, please provide an “Existing Tree Removal Feasibility Letter” for City
Forestry staff to review. Proposals to remove significant existing trees must provide a
justification letter with specific details of the reasons for removal. For example, tree X
removed due t grading; grading proposed to enhance storm water flow in this section of
the development. This is required for all development projects proposing significant tree
removal regardless of the scale of the project. The purpose of this letter is to provide a
document of record with the project’s approval and for the City to maintain a record of all
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proposed significant tree removals and justifications. Existing significant trees within the
project’s Limits of Disturbance (LOD) and within natural area buffer zones shall be
preserved to the extent reasonably feasible. Streets, buildings, and lot layouts shall be
designed to minimize the disturbance to significant existing trees.
(Extent reasonably feasible shall mean that, under the circumstances, reasonable efforts
have been undertaken to comply with the regulation, that the costs of compliance clearly
outweigh the potential benefits to the public or would unreasonably burden the proposed
project, and reasonable steps have been undertaken to minimize any potential harm or
adverse impacts resulting from noncompliance with the regulation.) Where it is not
feasible to protect and retain significant existing tree(s) or to transplant them to another
on-site location, the applicant shall replace such tree(s) according to City mitigation
requirements.
6. 1/11/21: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP
According to Land Use Code 3.2.1.(D)(c), canopy shade trees shall constitute at least
(50%) of all tree plantings.
7. 1/11/21: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP
If the project is responsible for frontage improvements along Crestridge St and/or S
College Ave, please incorporate new street trees within the right of way.
Department: Park Planning
Contact: Suzanne Bassinger, 970-416-4340, sbassinger@fcgov.com
1. INFORMATION ONLY: The South College Corridor Plan (SCCP) adopted March 3,
2009 by the City of Fort Collins indicates the conceptual location of the Skyridge Trail
on the western portion of the property, extending from the north to south boundary of the
parcel. This trail will ultimately connect to the north to the recently completed Fossil
Creek Trail in the Redtail Grove Natural Area and provide connectivity for southwest Fort
Collins to the City’s existing 40-mile trail system.
2. INFORMATION ONLY: The SCCP calls out this segment of trail to be City
constructed and maintained. The developer weill be required to dedicate adequate
easement for construction of the trail. Site design should also include a conceptual trail
design including a centerline profile and cross-sections. Site development is required
to complete rough grading and landscaping in the easement. There is no current
schedule for City construction of this portion of the trail. Construction is scheduled as
funds become available. Partnerships for cost-sharing between the site developer and
the City for trail construction along with site improvements may allow construction to
occur in a more timely, cost effective manner. Park Planning & Development would be
interested in developing such a partnership.
3. INFORMATION ONLY: Park Planning and Development must approve the trail
alignment and design.
4. INFORMATION ONLY: A 50-foot trail easement along the west parcel boundary should
be adequate for the alignment and construction of the trail. The easement shall be
identified on the plat, utility and site plans as a “Public Access and Trail Easement”. The
easement cannot encroach on the railroad Right-of-Way.
5. INFORMATION ONLY: A minimum paved surface width of 10’ is required to reduce
conflicts between multi-use trail users, including bicycles, pedestrians, and
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mobility-challenged individuals using assistance such as walkers and wheelchairs.
6. INFORMAITON ONLY: On-site access to the Skyridge trail from an internal
bike/pedestrian system should be provided at limited and defined access points to
avoid multiple trail user conflicts. Connecting walkways between buildings and the Trail
are prohibited.
7. INFORMATION ONLY: Trails shall be constructed to conform with the American
Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for cross slopes between 1-2% and a maximum
centerline profile grade of 5%. Construction documents should include trail profiles and
cross sections to demonstrate the ability to meet ADA standards.
8. INFORMATION ONLY: The City of Fort Collins 2013 Multi-Use Recreational Trail Master
Plan (Trail Master Plan), along with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards
(“LCUASS”), Chapter 16 Pedestrian Facilities and Chapter 17 Bicycle Facilities
provide design guidelines for multi-use regional recreational trails.
9. INFORMATION ONLY: Once the trail construction is completed the Parks Department
would be responsible for trail maintenance, to include snow plowing and mowing
immediately adjacent to the trail surface. The underlying landowner would remain
responsible for all landscaping and/or irrigation within the easement.
10. INFORMATION ONLY: Trail easements may be co-located with Natural Habitat Buffer
Zones with the approval of the Environmental Planning Department. A trail easement
may not be located within a ditch easement unless the applicant provides written
approval from the ditch company.
Department: Electric Engineering
Contact: Tyler Siegmund, 970-416-2772, tsiegmund@fcgov.com
1. INFORMATION:
Light and Power has electric facilities existing along the frontage of the current
dealership that will need tp be extended north (under Crestridge St) to feed the
proposed site.
2. 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-develo
pment-fees
3. INFORMATION:
Transformer locations will need to be coordinated with Light & Power. 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.
4. INFORMATION:
All Light and Power infrastructure will need to be within dedicated utility easements
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5. INFORMATION:
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. A link to the City
of Fort Collins street lighting requirements can be found at:
http://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/Ch15_04_01_2007.pdf
6. INFORMATION:
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. A link to the C-1 form is below:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-
forms-guidelines-regulations
7. INFORMATION:
Light & Power will need AutoCAD files of the site plan, utility plans, and landscape
drawings once plans are approved.
8. INFORMATION:
For additional information on our renewal energy programs please visit the website
below or contact John Phelan (jphelan@fcgov.com).
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/go renewable
9. INFORMATION:
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.
10. INFORMATION:
Please contact Tyler Siegmund with Light & Power Engineering if you have any
questions at 970.416.2772 Please reference our policies, construction practices,
development charge processes, electric service standards, and use our fee estimator at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers
Department: Building Code Review
Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com
1. Construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended. Current adopted codes are:
2018 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments
2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with local amendments
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with local amendments
2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with local amendments
2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with local amendments
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with local amendments
2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado
2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
Copies of current City of Fort Collins code amendments can be found at
fcgov.com/building.
Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017.
Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF.
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Frost Depth: 30 inches.
Wind Loads: Risk Category II (most structures):
· 140mph (Ultimate) exposure B or
· Front Range Gust Map published by The Structural Engineer's Association of
Seismic Design: Category B.
Climate Zone: Zone 5
Energy Code: 2018 IECC commercial chapter.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
· 10% of all parking spaces must be EV ready (conduit in place)
· This building is located within 250ft of a 4 lane road or 1000 ft of an active railway,
must provide exterior composite sound transmission of 39 STC min.
· Commercial occupancies must provide 10ft setback from property line and 20 feet
between other buildings or provide fire rated walls and openings per chapter 6 and 7 of
the IBC.
· City of Fort Collins amendments to the 2018 IBC require a full NFPA-13 sprinkler
system per IBC chapter 9 or when building exceeds 5000 sq.ft. (or meet fire
containment requirements).
· Prescriptive energy compliance with increased insulation values is required for
buildings using electric heat.
· A City licensed commercial general contractor is required to construct any new
commercial structure.
Building Permit Pre-Submittal Meeting:
Please schedule a pre-submittal meeting with Building Services for this project.
Pre-Submittal meetings assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design,
that the new projects are on track to complying with all of the adopted City codes and
Standards listed below. The proposed project should be in the early to mid-design stage
for this meeting to be effective. Applicants of new projects should email
rhovland@fcgov.com to schedule a pre-submittal meeting. Applicants should be
prepared to present site plans, floor plans, and elevations and be able to discuss code
issues of occupancy, square footage, type of construction, and energy compliance
method being proposed.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
1. As of January 1, 2015, all development plans are required to be on the NAVD88 vertical
datum. Please make your consultants aware of this, prior to any surveying and/or design
work. Please contact our office for up to date Benchmark Statement format and City
Vertical Control Network information.
RESPONSE: The plans will be provided using the NAVD88 vertical datum.
2. This property is not platted. If submitting a Subdivision Plat for this property/project,
addresses are not acceptable in the Plat title/name. Numbers in numeral form may not
begin the title/name. Please contact our office with any questions.
RESPONSE: A subdivision plat will be submitted with the PDP application and the title will not include
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addresses.
Pre-Submittal Meetings for Building Permits
Pre-Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early in the
design, that new commercial or multi-family projects are on track to complying with all of the
adopted City codes and Standards listed below. The proposed project should be in the early
to mid-design stage for this meeting to be effective and is typically scheduled after the
Current Planning PDP submittal. Applicants should be prepared to present site plans, floor
plans, and elevations and be able to discuss code issues of occupancy, square footage, type
of construction, and energy compliance method being proposed. Applicants of new
commercial or multi-family projects should contact their Development Review Coordinator to
schedule a pre-submittal meeting.
Construction shall comply with the following adopted codes and standards as
amended:
2018 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments
2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with local amendments
2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with local amendments
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with local amendments
2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with local amendments
2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with local amendments
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with local amendments
2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado
2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017.
Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF.
Frost Depth: 30 inches.
Wind Loads:
Risk Category ll (most structures):
* 140mph (Ultimate) exposure B or
* Front Range Gust Map published by The Structural Engineer's Association of
Colorado
Risk Category l: 130mph (Ultimate) exposure B
Risk Category lll & lV: 150mph (Ultimate) exposure B
Seismic Design: Category B.
Climate Zone: Zone 5.
Energy Code Use:
1. Single Family; Duplex; Townhomes: 2018 IRC Chapter 11 or 2018 IECC Chapter 4
Residential Provisions
2. Multi-family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2018 015 IECC Chapter 4 Residential
Provisions.
3. Commercial and Multi-family 4 stories and taller: 2018 IECC Chapter 4 Commercial
Provisions.
Current codes and amendments are effective as of January 12, 2019. Copies of the code
amendments can be obtained at www.fcgov.com/building/codes.php or at the Building
Services office.