Week of November 17 - November 21

Monday

• Development Review Neighborhood Meeting

Tuesday

• City Council Regular Meeting and Work Session

Wednesday

• Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting

Thursday

• Conceptual Design Reviews
• Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

More details on this week's events can be found in the segments below:

Review Changes to the Land Use Code

City staff have been working to update portions of the Land Use Code related to commercial corridors and centers. The draft has been posted and is open for public review. Using the link below, scroll down to see each article and a summary of the proposed changes for each. At the bottom of the page, there is a form where the public can submit their questions or comments.

The Land Use Code will go to City Council for second reading on December 2, 2025

Email the Neighborhood Development Liaison at devreviewomments@fcgov.com with questions

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Conceptual Design Reviews (CDRs) are like a free consultation for anyone considering applying for Development Review. The applicant can get initial staff feedback on their idea before investing in a formal application. they must occur before a neighborhood meeting can be scheduled or an application can be submitted for Development Review

There are two (2) conceptual design reviews this week on THURSDAY

Mixed-Use at 6605 S College Avenue, CDR250078 - 9:15 a.m.

This is a request to develop multi-tenant commercial and residential uses at 6605 S College Ave. The applicant is proposing a variety of uses such as restaurant, retail, mixed-use dwelling units, and drive-through restaurants. Access can be taken from S College Ave. The site is directly south of W Trilby Rd and west of S College Ave. The property is located in the Limited Commercial District (CL) and is the project is subject to a Planning & Zoning Commission (Type 2) Review.

Assisted Living at Rigden Farms, CDR250079 - 10:15 a.m.

This is a request to establish an assisted living facility use at 2350 Limon Dr. The applicant is proposing to convert approximately 48 units to assisted living. No exterior site changes are proposed. Access can be taken from Kansas Dr and Limon Dr. The property is directly south of E Drake Rd and approximately 0.18 mi east of Timberline Rd. The site is located in the Neighborhood Commercial District (N-C) and Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood and is subject to an Addition of Permitted Use (APU) project review.

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To Participate: Conceptual Reviews are held virtually and are open for the public to attend. Please email the devreviewcomments@fcgov.com for attendance instructions.

Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) serve as initial conversations between an applicant and City staff to determine whether a proposal aligns with the Land Use Code and prepare for a Development Review process. PDRs are for more complex proposals and the applicant pays a fee for them, unlike CDRs. Like CDRs, they occur before any neighborhood meetings and applications for Development Review.

There are zero (0) preliminary design reviews this week

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To Participate: Preliminary Design Reviews are not open for the public to attend. A record of comments from PDRs is available to the public. Please email  devreviewcomments@fcgov.com with questions.

Neighborhood Meetings are required for some proposals between their PDR or CDR and when they submit an application for Development Review. They are an opportunity for the public to learn about the proposal, ask questions about the proposal and make comments which will be provided to the decision makers at the end of Development Review. Watch recordings of previous neighborhood meetings on the City's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com

There is one (1) neighborhood meeting this week on MONDAY

Fort Collins-Loveland Water District Office Expansion - 6-7:30 p.m.

Expansion of the water district campus including office expansion and parking, a new garage building, service yard facilities and storage bins, and landscaping and fencing.  This proposal will require a review and public hearing by the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z)

In-Person Attendance Instructions

In-Person will be held at the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District office at 5150 Snead Drive

Virtual Attendance Instructions:

Participants who want to attend virtually are invited to join at 5:50 p.m. for an on-time start and will be admitted into the meeting at 6 p.m.

     Online: visit https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjkxZDYyNzQtYmNlMS00YTI0LTk4ZWYtN2UyODA5MWU2Nzdj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2247fa2f5f-0d0a-4a68-b431-6d1a27b66660%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2232836ccd-4acd-4f30-992e-98a78b1c2ff1%22%7d 

     In the Teams app: Enter Meeting ID:  225 281 526 415 3 and Passcode: R6qV2RU2

If you have questions, contact Em Myler at devreviewcomments@fcgov.com.

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To Participate: Neighborhood meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format unless otherwise indicated. Community members can choose to come to the location or participate via a Microsoft Teams meeting. To participate virtually, a Teams link and meeting ID will be posted at fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Please email the Neighborhood Development Liaison at devreviewcomments@fcgov.com with questions.

City staff, led by the Planning Department, review development proposals to make sure they follow the City's Land Use Code and other standards. To view all development proposals currently in review by the City, visit https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals#under-review. You can search for a specific proposal by type, status or sign number, or use the search box to find proposals by name, street name/address, or of the information provided on each proposal, including:

• Project name
• Project number (including a link to the proposal's workflow tracking page)
• Sign number
• Type
• Status
• Public Records (including a link to all documents in the submittal)
• Staff Contact
• Location, including parcel numbers and street address or cross streets
• Applicant name and contact
• Project description

Please note: Only submitted proposals will appear in this table. Projects which are scheduled for a Preliminary Design Review, Conceptual Review or Neighborhood Meeting have not been submitted to the City yet and will be listed on the same webpage but in their own tables.

• Conceptual and Preliminary Design Reviews: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals#cb-36494-6243
• Neighborhood Meetings: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals#cb-36495-6243 

Commenting on Development Proposals Under Review

A public comment can be submitted on any proposal in review any time by emailing devreviewcomments@fcgov.com

Type 1 Administrative Hearings are the final decision making step for proposals which can be approved by a hearing officer. Hearing officers are individuals which are not City staff but have knowledge of the City's Land Use Code. They will see the proposal, hear staff analysis and consider public feedback in a formal hearing, then issue a decision within 10 days. 

There are zero (0) administrative hearings this week

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2025 Type 1 Hearing Decisions

• Gilmartin Single-Unit Dwelling with ADU, FDP250005 - Approved
• Prospect Ridge Mixed-Use - Lot 4, PDP250003 - Approved

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To Participate: Administrative hearings are being conducted remotely.  You can participate over the phone, on the internet, or through the Zoom app on a smartphone, tablet, or computer.  Virtual participation information and information about the project being heard are both available at https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals at least 48 hours before the hearing.

Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) hearings are the final decision step for development proposals which require approval by a quasi-judicial commission. P&Z is a group of volunteer residents appointed by City Council who review land use proposals to make sure they follow the rules in our Land Use Code. They also make recommendations to the City Council regarding zoning, annexations, major public and private projects and any long range planning activities (such as City Plan or subarea plans). Watch recordings of previous P&Z Hearings at https://www.fcgov.com/fctv/video-archive 

Next Regular Meeting: November 20 at 6 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom

November Hearing Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA - These items will be considered by the commission together and voted on all at once. There will be no discussion or public comment time on these items

1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 21, 2025
2. 2025 THREE-MILE PLAN UPDATE

DISCUSSION AGENDA - These items will be considered individually by the commission, with time for discussion and public comment. Anyone at the hearing may request an item be moved from the consent agenda to the discussion agenda at the beginning of the hearing

1. 2024 BUILDING CODE ADOPTION- LAND USE CODE UPDATE FOR LANDSCAPING IN THE WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE AREA
2. SONDERS VILLAGE – PDP230012

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To Participate: Residents may attend and comment in-person or via Zoom at Planning and Zoning Commission meetings, and can watch work sessions. Zoom participation instructions will be posted at https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals 48 hours before the meeting. For questions about participation in Planning and Zoning meetings or work sessions, or to submit a written comment email devreviewcomments@fcgov.com

City Council is a group of elected officials who make decisions on City policy. For Planning and Development Review, part of their role is to approve rezonings, annexations and additions of permitted use requests as well as hearing appeals to the decisions made by the Planning and Zoning Commission or a hearing officer. They also make decisions on policy related to planning such as changes to the Land Use Code or City Plan. Watch recordings of previous City Council meetings at https://www.fcgov.com/fctv/video-archive

Next Regular Meeting: November 18, 6 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom 

Next Work Session: November 18, 7 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom 

November 18 Regular Meeting

• Items Relating to Development Contributions to Transportation Capital Projects
• Adopting the 2026 Larimer County Regional Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Schedule

December 2 Regular Meeting

• The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers: Land Use Code Updates and Proposed Changes to Harmony Corridor Plan.
• Adoption of the 2024 Building Codes and amendments
• 2024 International Fire Code Clean Up
• Adopting Update to Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards on "Streetscape Standards" for City

December 16 Regular Meeting

• Approving the 2024 Three-Mile Plan Update

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To Participate: Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Residents may comment in-person or via Zoom at City Council Meetings and can watch work sessions. Pre-Registration to comment is required at https://www.fcgov.com/council/councilcomments. Zoom participation instructions will be posted at fcgov.com/council/councilcomments 48 hours before the meeting. For questions about participation in City Council meetings or work sessions, or to submit a written public comment, email CityLeaders@fcgov.com.

Boards & Commissions Related to Development Review:

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is tasked with the local landmark designation of historic properties and the review and approval of plans for exterior changes to them.

Next Meeting: November 19, 5:30 p.m. IN-PERSON at 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUALLY on Zoom

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HISTORIC DEMOLITION NOTICES AND SURVEYS

Notices of Demolition are intended to notify neighbors of a change near them, as well as allow residents the opportunity to nominate the property for landmark designation. To learn more about how to submit a petition to nominate a property scheduled for demolition as a landmark, visit https://www.fcgov.com/historicpreservation/demolition-review 

Historic Surveys indicate when a property is being considered for landmark designation. If you have information about the history of any of these properties that could be incorporated into the survey, or if you would like a copy of any completed survey, please contact preservation@fcgov.com. After a determination of Landmark eligibility is made through the finalization of the survey, any Fort Collins resident or property owner may file an appeal within 14 days to challenge the determination and schedule a public hearing with the HPC. 

Current Notices of Demolition

The City of Fort Collins requires notification prior to demolition of single-unit dwellings over 50 years of age.  If three or more residents of the city believe that any properties are eligible for City Landmark designation, they may choose to submit an application for designation preservation@fcgov.com

• Standalone Demolition Notification (demo of commercial property with no development currently proposed) - 1513 N. College Ave. (K-Bar-D/Budget Host Motel), built 1946-1973 (multiple buildings)

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Current Historic Surveys

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To Participate: 

Historic Preservation Commission meetings and work sessions are being conducted in-person with public participation during meetings available in person and online. Comments may be made by speaking either in-person or virtually, or by sending a written comment to preservation@fcgov.com

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The Land Use Review Commission is made up of volunteer residents who can approve variances from the requirements of the Land Use Code and hear appeals from any decision made by an administrative official pertaining to a specific property.

Next Meeting: December 11, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave 

November meeting agenda

Approved - APPEAL ZBA250030, 525 Maple St - This is a request for a proposed 154 square-foot covered porch to be built 4.1 feet from the front (west) property line. The existing front entry to the home is 16 feet from the front property line. The minimum required front setback for this property in the OT-B Zone District is 15 feet. The request is to therefore encroach into the minimum required front setback by 10.9 feet

Approved with Conditions - APPEAL ZBA250031, 2332 Nancy Gray Ave - This is a request for a proposed home occupation business (machining shop) to be conducted from one third (200 square feet) of an existing 3-car detached garage. Per Section 4.3.1(E)(1)(a), home occupation use shall be conducted entirely within a dwelling

Approved - APPEAL ZBA250032, 209 N Taft Hill Ave - This is a request for a proposed home occupation business (personal training studio) to be conducted from a detached garage. Per Section 4.3.1(E)(1)(a), home occupation use shall be conducted entirely within a dwelling.

Denied - APPEAL ZBA250033, 216 Wood St - This is a request for a proposed 226 square-foot addition to a partially demolished detached accessory structure (garage) to be built 1.1 feet from the side (north) property line. The minimum required side setback for this property in the OT-B Zone District is 5 feet. The request is to therefore encroach into the side setback by 3.9 feet.

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To Participate: LURC hearings are being conducted in-person only. Members of the public are able to participate by coming to the meeting location. 

How to Subscribe 

Visit fcgov.com/DevelopmentReview/ and click "Newsletters" under the page heading to bring up a list of Planning-related newsletters you can subscribe to weekly and monthly

For more information about specific projects, or to provide feedback or public comment, please email devreviewcomments@fcgov.com, visit fcgov.com/DevelopmentReview or call 970-224-6076. 

This service is provided to keep community members informed about potential development projects and related policy discussions.