HomeMy WebLinkAbout3516 S MASON MEDICAL AND RETAIL MARIJUANA STORE - BDR200011 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEWFort Collins
Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
lcgov.com
September 13, 2019
with applicant responses as of 7/21/2020
Final —Comment Letter Combined Responses-3516 S Mason St w-Applicant Responses 2020.07.21
David Eisenstein
Re: 3516 S. Mason St.
Description of project: This is a change of use request to convert the vacant retail space
in unit 1, 2 and 3 to a medical marijuana center and retail marijuana store at 3516 S.
Mason St. (parcel #9726414015). The existing business in unit 4 on the property will
remain with no alterations. The site currently has 21 off-street parking spaces. Access is
taken from S. Mason St. to the east. The property is within the General Commercial (CG)
zone district and is subject to Basic Development Review.
Please see the following summary of comments regarding the project request referenced
above. 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 direct your
questions through the Development Review Coordinator, Tenae Beane, at 970-224-6119 or
tbeane@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary
Department: Development Review Coordinator All general comments below are acknowledged.
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 Basic Development Review. The
decision maker for your project will be the Development Review Manager and/or
Director of Community Development and Neighborhood Services. All documents
submitted to the City in association with your Basic Development Review project are
available to the public through our website. Formal public notice of your project is at the
reasonably feasible. This meeting should occur prior to first round PDP.
Tope Landscape Response: Per site visit and coordination with City Forestry, there are
no existing trees to protect. This is documented on the Existing Landscape Plan.
2. 9/11/2019: 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 Molly Roche (mroche@fcgov.com)
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
Tope Landscape Response: The landscape plans incorporate City of Fort Collins
requirements and notes.
3. 9/11/2019: 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, street lights 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
20-40' between street trees and stop signs
Tope Landscape Response: The landscape plan incorporates required tree/utility
separation distances.
4. 9/11/2019: 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
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justification letter detailing the reason for tree removal. 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 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.
Tope Landscape Response: Per site visit and coordination with City Forestry, there are
no existing trees to protect. This is documented on the Existing Landscape Plan.
5. 9/11/2019: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP
Depending on City Engineering's recommendation to provide either an attached or
detached walk along Mason Street, please provide street trees in a parkway strip
(detached sidewalk scenario) or place trees behind the walk in a uniform pattern to act
as street tree -like trees (attached sidewalk scenario).
Tope Landscape Response: Proposed street trees have been placed behind the
sidewalk in locations providing separation from existing underground utility lines and
outside the proposed utility easement.
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com
1. Existing Water Infrastructure (site specific comment):
There is an existing 8-inch water main in Mason St, with an existing 3/4-inch water
service to the site. This site is currently metered and billed by the Fort Collins Loveland
Water District (FCLWD) but is within the City of Fort Collins' water service area. Any
development on this site will be required to switch to City water service. When you are
ready, please contact water utilities to discuss. Acknowledged
2. Existing Sewer Infrastructure (site specific comment):
There is an existing 8-inch sanitary sewer main in Mason St., with an existing sanitary
sewer service to the site. Acknowledged.
3. Service abandonment (standard comment):
Any existing water and sewer services that are not planned to be re -used with this
project will be required to be abandoned at the main. Acknowledged.
4. Sewer discharge (standard comment):
Please note that all City of Fort Collins Utility Customers are subject to City Code
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requirements for wastewater. These requirements include Section 26-306 Wastewater
Discharge Permit Requirements and Section 26-332 Prohibitive Discharge Standards.
A permit may be required depending on activities on the site; however, discharge
standards apply to every customer, both large and small, regardless of what activities
take place on the site. Please contact Industrial Pretreatment, (970) 221-6900, to
discuss these requirements and how they apply to this development. Acknowledged.
5. 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 Acknowledged.
6. Additional Water Supply Needs (standard comment)
Please document that the existing 3/-inch water service for the building is sufficient for
the proposed uses.
This will be documented with the fixture count at time of building permit submittal.
7. Fees (standard comment):
If there are changes to the existing water and sewer services, there may be
development fees.
Development fees and water rights will be due at building permit. 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/bu ilders-and-developers/plant-investment-develo
pment-fees or contact our Utility Fee and Rate Specialists at (970) 416-4252 for
questions on fees. Acknowledged.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com
No site improvements. (site specific comment):
If there are no site improvements that require grading or an increase in impervious area,
there are no Stormwater requirements. Please contact Water Utilities Engineering if
site improvements are anticipated.
There is no increase in impervious area. The impervious area is being
decreased. The only grading will be in conjunction with replacing the
parking on the east and west sides of the building with landscaping and
pedestrian hardscape. The final grades in those areas will match up to
existing grades.
Department: Electric Engineering All comments below are acknowledged.
Contact: Austin Kreager, 970-224-6152, akreager@fcgov.com
1. INFORMATION:
My interpretation of your project description leads me to believe that this project is not
anticipating requiring an increase in electric capacity for the building. If this is an
incorrect understanding, please let me know as this project moves forward.
2. INFORMATION:
This property is currently being serviced by single phase power from a transformer to the
northeast of the building. Three phase power would require significant system
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modifications to install for this building.
3. 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.
4. INFORMATION:
You may contact Austin Kreager, project engineering if you have questions. (970)
224-6152. You may reference Light & Power's Electric Service Standards at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStandards_FI NA
L_18November2016_Amendment.pdf
You may reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our fee
estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers.
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. Acknowledged.
2. A portion of 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.
A replat is included with this submittal.
3. The building appears to be crossing a lot line. Addressed in the replat.
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discretion of the Development Review Manager, including a posted sign, mailing to
surrounding neighbors and/or published notice elsewhere.
3. 1 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. 1 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.
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.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Katie Andrews, 970-221-6501, kandrews@fcgov.com
1. In accordance with Section 24-95 of the City Code, the property is obligated for the
design and construction of adjacent road frontage upon development or redevelopment.
For Mason Street, the asphalt, curb, and gutter are installed but there does not appear
to be sidewalk adjacent to the property along Mason. Although the standard is detached
walk with a parkway between the walk and curb, Engineering is OK with an attached
walk to match the adjacent sidewalk.
JVA Response: Noted. Sidewalk will be provided along Mason Street to match the
existing sidewalk on adjacent properties.
2. 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.
JVA Response: All public sidewalk, driveways, and ramps will be designed in
accordance with ADA standards.
3. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are
necessary or required by the City for this project (i.e. drainage, utility, emergency
access). This shall include the standard utility easements that are to be provided behind
the right-of-way (9 foot along Mason). ROW may need to be dedicated to the back of the
new sidewalk if the existing ROW is insufficient. Information on the dedication process
can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php
JVA Response: JVA plans will include a 9' utility easement behind the right-of-way.
The proposed sidewalk will be within the existing ROW. Therefore, no ROW will need
to be dedicated.
4. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Transportation Expansion Fees are due at the
time of building permit. Please contact Kyle Lambrecht at 221-6566 if you have any
questions. Acknowledged.
5. 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 Acknowledged.
6. 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.
JVA Response: Noted. Our plans show damaged curb and gutter to be replaced,
and it is noted in our general notes.
7. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer
County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at:
https://www.larimer.org/engineerinq/streets
JVA Response: Noted. LCUASS Details have been added and called out.
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8. Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement will be recorded once the
project is finalized.
JVA Response: Utility Plans will be provided for all submittals for review and construction.
9. 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. Acknowledged.
10. A Development Construction Permit (DCP) will need to be obtained prior to starting any
work on the site. Acknowledged.
11. LCUASS parking setbacks (Figure 19-6) apply and will need to be followed depending
on parking design.
JVA Response: JVA hereby requests a variance to this requirement. The existing
development and all surrounding developments on this street are not in accordance
with LCUASS parking setbacks (Figure 19-6). We are proposing to remove 11 spaces
from the existing site that are in violation of this requirement. This will be an
improvement to the existing conditions and will lessen the impact of street parking
on Mason as identified in comment 4 by Traffic Operations.
12. In regard to construction of this site, the public right-of-way shall not be used for 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. Acknowledged.
Department: Traffic Operations
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcgov.com
1. Please provide information on the expected amount of traffic for the proposed use.
How many employees, and how many customers per day? What are the expected hours
of operation? We'll need that information to determine whether additional traffic review
such as traffic impact study will be needed.
This following information was provided to Martina Wilkinson on October 16, 2019:
Number of Employees: 5
Customers per day: approximately 100
Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, subject to more restrictive hours of
operation as may be mandated by Fort Collins licensing, if any.
2. The site frontage along Mason does not have sidewalk. Work with the Engineering
Department on what types of frontage improvements are needed.
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JVA Response: As previously coordinated by the architect, we will be closing the northern access point
and providing ADA accessible 4' sidewalk to match existing sidewalks located on adjacent properties.
3. Typically we look to have each property only have one access. If there's an option to
close one of the two accesses, that would be great, and add a few more parking spaces
along Mason.
JVA Response: The northern access will be closed. Providing only one access.
4. Note that parking along Mason is heavily used, and has resulted in numerous complaints
in the past few years. There is not much parking availability on the street. Acknowledged.
Planning Services
Contact: Shawna Van Zee, 970-224-6086, svanzee@fcgov.com
1. Only a portion of this parcel is platted. Thus, a replat will be required as part of this project.
Proposed subdivision replat is submitted with these application materials.
2. Is there on -site trash and recycling? How will your trash and recycling be managed?
Please reference Land Use Code Section 3.2.5 for standards and contact Jonathon
Nagel at 970-416-2701 or jnagel@fcgov.com for design guidance. We have been in contact
with Caroline Mitchell and have addressed these items on the detail sheet in the plan set.
3. How much of the existing parking is allocated to the automotive center? How will the
shared parking be managed?
The automotive center will be vacating the property prior to the
commencement of the new use. The new user will be using all the parking.
4. One designated handicapped parking space will be required. Please reference Land Use
Code Section 3.2.2(K)(5) for standards. One is provided.
5. A minimum of four bicycle parking spaces are required with 20% enclosed and 80%
fixed. Please reference Land Use Code Section 3.2.2(C)(4) for standards.
6 total spaces are provided, 2 covered and 4 uncovered.
6. The streetscape and pedestrian connections will need to be brought into compliance with
current Land Use Code standards in Section 3.10.4 and Section 3.5.3(C). This will
include a sidewalk along S. Mason St., a landscape area with street trees, and a
connecting sidewalk to the building entrances from the street. These sidewalks will need
to be ADA compliant.
Tope Landscape Response: A landscape area with street trees has been added along
South Mason Street. The connecting sidewalk to the building entrances are designed
to be ADA compliant.
7. Thank you for providing additional landscaping on site. Additional perimeter and interior
landscaping will be required. A 10' minimum average landscape setback between the
public right-of-way and the parking is required. Please reference Land Use Code Section
3.2.2(J) for setback standards. A landscaping and tree protection plan will be required.
Tope Landscape Response: Landscape plan is provided. Per site visit and coordination
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with City Forestry, there are no existing trees to protect. This is documented on the
Existing Landscape Plan.
8. Will you be proposing any lighting changes? A photometric plan will be required as part of
this submittal. Please reference Land Use Code Section 3.2.4 for standards.
Yes. A photometric plan is provided.
9. The points of entry should be clearly defined. Please reference Land Use Code Section
3.5.3(E) for standards. The one point of entry is defined.
10. Please provide more information about the existing automotive center use that is currently
on site. Staff has been unable to find any information regarding this automotive use being
established on this site. An important first step will be identifying if this is a legal use on
the property.
The automotive center will vacate the property and the automotive use will
cease prior to the commencement of the new use.
11. This project is located within the TOD Overlay District referenced in Section 3.10.4 which
does not allow off-street parking between the street and the front of the building.
JVA Response: The existing off-street parking between the street and front of the building
will be removed by the proposed improvements of this project.
12. Any mechanical equipment that is visible from the right-of-way must be screened. Acknowledged.
Department: Fire Authority
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jynxwiler@poudre fire.orq
1. FIRE CONTAINMENT
Should the fire area of the existing building exceeds 5,000 square feet, it shall be
sprinklered or fire contained. The building is 4,459 s.f.
2. FIRE ACCESS
Fire apparatus access is required to within 150' of all exterior portions of the building as
measured by an approved path around the perimeter. The existing building is out of
access as measured from South Mason Street. If a fire lane has not be previously
dedicated on the site, one will be required at this time. Fire lane specifications provided
below.
JVA Response: Per conversation with Jim Lynxwiler a sign has been added to designate
a "No ParkingFire Lane" referencing LCUASS Details 1418 to accommodate this comment.
3. 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.
> Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot minimum
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overhead clearance.
> Be designed as a flat, hard, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons.
> 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.
> Be visible by red curb and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times. 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. See response to #2 above.
4. WATER SUPPLY
A fire hydrant capable of providing 1500 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure is required
within 300' of the building, as measured along an approved path of vehicle travel. An
existing hydrant on the corner of S Mason and Horsetooth is approximately 390' away.
Another hydrant on W Monroe is also 390' away. As the building is pre-existing and no
increase in building area is being proposed, the non -compliant condition is considered
acceptable; however, the applicant should be aware that further development or
redevelopment of the site may trigger the addition of another hydrant along S Mason.
Acknowledged.
5. ADDRESS POSTING
The building address shall be posted in a location that is plainly legible, visible from the
street fronting the property, and posted with a minimum of eight -inch numerals on a
contrasting background. Individual units shall be posted with a minimum of four -inch
numerals on a contrasting background.
We are proposing to put the address on the concrete bench facing the street on the
west side of the building.
Department: Building Inspection
Contact: Katy Hand, khand@fcgov.com
1. This will NOT be considered a change of occupancy (retail use only - no cultivation or
processing) Acknowledged.
2. All new work must comply with current code. Please visit our website for a list of current
adopted building codes and local amendments:
https://www.fcgov.com/building/codes.php Acknowledged.
3. any existing 5,000 sf fire areas within the building must be maintained or the building
must be sprinkled. The building is 4,459 s.f.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-4164290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
An Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) is required by City of Fort Collins Land Use
Code (LUC) Section 3.4.1 as the site is within 500 feet of LUC defined natural habitats
and features (Larimer Canal No 2). Note the buffer standard of 50ft for ditches as you
proceed with your site design process. A memo -based ECS can be submitted for this
proposed project. The ECS should address LUC 3.4.1(D)(1) available for view online
and identify "top of bank" of the ditch. If fringe wetlands exist along the ditch then edge
of wetlands should be delineated in the ECS and on submitted plans. Please contact
me to discuss the scope and requirements of the ECS further and/or to schedule an
onsite meeting. The ECS is due a minimum of 10 days prior to PDP submittal
Online LUC link: https://Iibrary.municode.com/co/fort collins/codes/land use
The ECS prepared by ERO Resources Corp. was submitted to Kelly Smith
and Tenae Beane by email sent 2/5/2020 and a copy of the ECS is included
with this submittal.
2. Information from the ECS informs design of a "natural habitat buffer zone" or "NHBZ".
The approach will be to the extent reasonably feasible to incorporate into existing site
design and enhance through addition of clustered native plants providing nutritional
resources and cover for local small wildlife such as birds and butterflies.
Tope Landscape Response: The landscape plan incorporates the recommendations of
the ECS including seed mix, trees, and shrubs compatible with the NHBZ.
3. Within any Natural Habitat Buffer Zone(s) that may be designated on this site, the City
has the ability to 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. Addressed in the ECS.
4. Contact the assigned Development Review Coordinator (DRC) prior to PDP submittal
for the project if trees may be impacted. A review of trees shall be conducted by City
Forestry staff to determine the status of existing trees and any mitigation requirements
that could result from the proposed development. LUC Section 3.2.1(C) requires
developments to submit a landscape and tree protection plan, and if receiving water
service from the City, an irrigation plan, that: "...(4) protects significant trees, natural
systems, and habitat, and (5) enhances the pedestrian environment. " A significant tree
is defined as one having DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) of six inches or more. 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.
Tope Landscape Response: Per site visit and coordination with City Forestry, there are
no existing trees to protect. This is documented on the Existing Landscape Plan.
5. City of Fort Collins Land Use Code [Section 3.2.1 (E)(3)], 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/naturalareaslpdf/nativeplants20l3.pdf. Also
see the City of Fort Collins Plant List: https://www.fcgov.com/forestry/plant list.pdf.
Tope Landscape Response: Native and adapted low -water -use plants consistent with City
of Fort Collins standards and recommendations have been specified on the landscape plans.
6. Site light sources shall be fully shielded and down -directional to minimize up -light,
spill -light, glare and unnecessary diffusion on adjacent property [see LUC 3.2.4(D)(3)].
Please submit a site photometric plan and luminaire schedule.
A photometric plan and luminaire schedule have been provided.
7. 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)]. Please also consider
fixtures with motion -sensing or dimming capabilities so that light levels can be adjusted
as needed. Regarding outdoor lighting, cooler color temperatures are harsher at night
and cause more disruption to biological rhythms for humans and wildlife. The American
Medical Association (AMA) and International Dark -Sky Association (IDA) both
recommend using lighting that has a CCT of no more than 3000K to limit the amount of
blue light in the night environment. Thank you in advance for supporting City of Fort
Collins Night Sky Objectives. For further information regarding health effects please see:
http://darksky.org/ama-report-affirms-human-health-impacts-from-leds/ Acknowledged.
8. Our city has an established identity as a forward -thinking community that cares about the
quality of life it offers its residents now and generations from now. Thus, the City of Fort
Collins has many sustainability programs and goals that may benefit this project. Of
particular interest may be:
1) ClimateWise Program: http://fcgov.com/climatewise, contact
climatewise@fcgov.com or Kelsey Doan at KDoan@fcgov.com, 970-416-2410
2) Zero Waste Plan and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Assistance Program
(WRAP): http://fcgov.com/recycling/wrap.php, contact Jonathon Nagel at 970-416-2701
or jnagel@fcgov.com
3) Utilities Building Energy Scoring:
hftps://www.fcgov.com/utilities/b us in ess/bu i Id in g-energy-sco ring , contact Kirk Longstein
at 970-416-4325 or klongstein@fcgov.com
4) Solar Rebate Program: www.fcgov.com/solar, contact Rhonda Gatzke at
970-416-2312 or rgatzke@fcgov.com
5) Integrated Design Assistance Program: http://fcgov.com/idap, contact Gary
Schroeder at 970-224-6003 or gschroeder@fcgov.com
6) Nature in the City Program: http://fcgov.com/natureinthecity, contact Julia Feder at
jfeder@fcgov.com
7) Bike Share Program: http://fcgov.com/bikeshare, contact Stacy Sebeczek at Bike
Fort Collins at stacy@bikefortcollins.org or 970-481-5577
Acknowledged and these programs will all be considered.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Molly Roche, 224-616-1992, mroche@fcgov.com
1. 9/11/2019: PRE -SUBMITTAL: Forestry Tree Inventory
There appear to be existing trees on the property. What are the anticipated impacts to
the trees? Please schedule an on -site meeting with City Forestry to obtain tree inventory
and mitigation information. Existing significant trees should be retained to the extent
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