HomeMy WebLinkAboutWILLOW AND PINE MULTI-FAMILY - PDP - PDP180006 - CORRESPONDENCE - RESPONSE TO APPLICANTFort of
Date: March 30, 2018
To: Ryan Sadowy, Director of Development, CA Ventures
Katy Candau, Senior Associate, Oz Architecture
Planning, Development and
Transportation
Planning Services
281 North College Ave.
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov.com/Currentp/anning
Thru: Tom Leeson, Community Development and Neighborhood Services Director,
City of Fort Collins
From: Stephanie Blochowiak, Environmental Planner, City of Fort Collins
Jason Holland, City Planner, City of Fort Collins
RE: Additional Environmental Information Request for Potential Willow and Pine
Multifamily Project Development Plan (PDP) Submittal
Mr. Sadowy and Ms. Candau,
This additional environmental information request serves as a follow-up to the environmental
coordination meeting held on March 8, 2018, for the potential Willow and Pine Multifamily
development project at the southwest corner of Pine and Willow Streets in Fort Collins, CO. The
potential development project includes Schrader Oil parcels 9712210010, 9712207025 and
9712207018. As discussed at the coordination meeting, the Schrader Oil site has known
subsurface contamination.
In September 2002, an oily sheen was observed and reported near the south bank of the
Cache La Poudre River in Fort Collins. Investigation revealed a non -aqueous phase
liquid (NAPE) "plume" and associated concentrations of organic compounds that exceeded soil
and groundwater quality criteria and other ecological screening values. It was determined the
plume originated on the former gas plant property, located on what is now the Schrader
property, and extended under Willow Street to the Cache La Poudre River.
In November 2004, a Removal Action under the Federal Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) was initiated by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The City of Fort Collins, Public Service Company of
Colorado (PSCo), EPA, and Schrader Oil were identified as stakeholders: PSCo and Schrader
Oil were identified as responsible parties, liable for cleanup of the site.
In 2004 the City, Schrader Oil Company, PSCo and the EPA entered into an Administrative
Order on Consent (the "AOC"), which allocated responsibility for cleanup costs and set forth
legal responsibilities and commitments of the parties. In order to maintain the integrity of the
AOC required remediation and to protect human health and the environment, the Schrader Oil
Willow and Pine Multifamily Development Submittal Requirements for
City of Fort Collins Environmental Compliance Review
Unless specifically stated otherwise, all items listed are to be submitted at first round PDP.
1. Copy of notification letter sent to all beneficiaries of the Covenant to Restrict Use of
Property, Larimer County Clerk and Recorder Reception #2004-0118593, regarding
potential development. (Electronic copy received by City on March 21, 2018).
2. Documentation confirming beneficiaries have no objections to the proposal and
provided prior to scheduling a project Hearing with the City Planning and Zoning Board.
3. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and Limited Subsurface Assessment,
Schrader Shop, 223 Willow Street, dated November 14, 2016 using ASTM Practice E
1527-13 and AAI in 40 CFR 312. (Electronic copy received by City on March 14, 2018).
4. Maps of Geographic Extent of Subsurface Contamination:
a. At first round PDP, if not before, submit professionally mapped diagrams of the soil
and groundwater contamination investigated during the Limited Subsurface
Assessment that demonstrate the geographic extent of subsurface contamination
exceeding applicable land use screening levels. These maps (e.g., benzene and
naphthalene groundwater plumes) were not included in the original ESA November
2016 report, but will be needed to ensure the safety of construction and utility
workers and for planning purposes (e.g., designing stormwater infrastructure).
5. Soil Characterization and Management Plan that is specific to this site and potential
development and per all applicable requirements.
6. Environmental Compliance Action Plan:
a. Narrative statement of opinion, prepared by a qualified environmental professional,
addressing how the project complies with each City Action, restrictions and
requirements in the AOC.
b. Statement regarding subsurface mapping and exploration.
i. With the initial development application, provide an executive summary
document and supporting narrative that provides an overview addressing all
Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I and II) and subsurface exploration
reports provided with the development application, with a statement of
opinion, prepared by a qualified professional, that the scope of the
exploration provided is sufficient for the proposed development project to
meet LUC 3.4.2 and 3.4.9. This summary document should include a map
depicting current site characterization information regarding subsurface soil
and groundwater contamination.
ii. The executive summary should also address: 1) whether additional
subsurface exploration is recommended, and 2) any potential gaps in
knowledge of the extent and volume of subsurface contamination at this
potential development site.
8. Signed Developer Statement Indicating Understanding:
a. That if the City of Fort Collins will need its own and independent professionally
qualified environmental consultant to assist in the technical review and evaluation of
the potential Willow and Pine Multifamily development project environmental studies,
sampling results, technical information and site and building design protection
proposals, that this is a cost the developer shall bear.
b. That should extra time for development review cycles be necessary in order to
include time necessary to consult the City's outside experts, this will impact timing
and steps going forward in the entitlement process.
* Per LUC 2.2.3(C)(1), additional information may be requested during the development review
process as needed in order to provide a recommendation to the decision maker (City Planning
and Zoning Board) or to comply with other relevant public agency requirements. Additional City
review time may be required at submittals in order to process and thoroughly review the
proposed development application for any project proposed at this site.
CC:
Cameron Gloss, Planning Manager, City of Fort Collins
Rebecca Everette, Senior Environmental Planner, City of Fort Collins
Brad Yatabe, Assistant City Attorney, City of Fort Collins