Week of February 16 - February 20

Monday

• City offices closed for Presidents' Day

Tuesday

• City Council Regular Hearing

Wednesday

• Neighborhood Meeting
• Historic Preservation Commission Regular Hearing

Thursday

• Conceptual Reviews
• Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Hearing

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

Conceptual Design Reviews have found a new home online on our Citizen Access Portal.

Visit https://accela-aca.fcgov.com/CitizenAccess/Cap/CapHome.aspx?module=Planning&TabName=Planning&TabList=HOME%7C0%7CBuilding%7C1%7CEnforcement%7C2%7CPlanning%7C3%7CEngineering%7C4%7CZoning%7C5%7CCurrentTabIndex%7C3

Under the Planning/Development Review tab, you can search for development proposals using a variety of fields. The dropdown menu for "Project Type" now includes an option for Conceptual Reviews. Use the date fields to search within a specific timeframe. 

Conceptual Design Review packets will no longer be posted online, but are available upon request. Please email devreviewcomments@fortcollins.gov for more information. 

Note: Applicant contact information is no longer displayed on the public facing portal to prevent scammers from using it to target them. The applicant contact information provided on Development Review forms is still public information.

Goodbye FCGov.com, hello Fortcollins.gov

You may have noticed a change in the City's website. Our municipal website, FCGov.com, is now Fortcollins.gov. Our central communications office has been hard at work to limit disruptions in service. Links to the previous site should automatically reroute to a corresponding page on the new site. However, the organization of the new website is slightly different from the old one. For Development Review, the largest change will be how the public can find information on current development proposals. Instead of building a new webpage for this, we are directing residents to use our Citizen Portal to search for any proposal under review, including Conceptual and Preliminary Design Reviews. 

New staff emails

The domain on city and staff emails have also changed. For example, rather than emailing devreviewcomments@fcgov.com, you can send an email to devreviewcomments@fortcollins.gov. Staff will still have access to their old email addresses for the time being while we transition to the new ones. The new email address formula for staff inboxes is first initial+last name@fortcollins.gov (e.g. emyler@fortcollins.gov)

Reporting Issues

As with any major change, there are bound to be problems. You can report issues with the new website or get help from staff in finding information by emailing devreviewcomments@fortcollins.gov

Email the Neighborhood Development Liaison at devreviewcomments@fortcollins.gov 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 take place before a neighborhood meeting or an application for Development Review.

There are three (3) conceptual design reviews this week on THURSDAY

Duplex at 1619 S Lemay Avenue, CDR260012 - 9:15 a.m.

This is a request to convert a single-unit dwelling into a two-unit dwelling at 1619 S Lemay Ave. The applicant is proposing to convert the existing home into a duplex with no exterior changes. Access is taken from S Lemay Ave. This site is directly west of S Lemay Ave and approximately 0.05 mi south of E Prospect Rd. The property is located in the Neighborhood Commercial District (N-C) zone district and the project is subject to a Administrative (Type 1) Review.

ADU at 6802 Colony Hills Lane, CDR260013 - 10:15 a.m.

This is a request to develop an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 6802 Colony Hills Lane. The applicant is proposing to convert the existing attached garage to an attached ADU. Access can be taken from the alley off Benson Lane. The site is approximately 0.04 miles west of Brittany Drive and approximately 0.22 miles south of East Trilby Road. The property is located in the Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN) zone district and the project is subject to a Basic Development Review (BDR).

Single-Unit Detached Dwelling at 226 W Magnolia Street, CDR260014 - 11:15 a.m.

This is a request to reestablish the original single-unit detached dwelling use of the existing structure at 226 W Magnolia Street. No exterior or site changes are proposed. Access can be taken from W Magnolia Street. The site is approximately 0.10 miles north of W Mulberry Street and approximately 0.01 miles east of S Howes Street. The property is located in the Canyon Avenue subdistrict of the Downtown (D) zone district and the project is subject to an Addition of Permitted Use (APU) review.

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To Participate: Conceptual Reviews are held virtually and are open for the public to attend. Please email the devreviewcomments@fortcollins.gov 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@fortcollins.gov 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 WEDNESDAY

Neighborhood Meeting: Ewing Annexation CDR250084

Proposed annexation and zoning of Ewing Outdoor Supply at 3501 E. Prospect Rd, including rezoning of one existing parcel from the Community Commercial, Poudre River (CCR) District. Construction of 12,000 square foot, one-story building for use as wholesale distribution. 

Find more meeting information and attendance instructions at https://www.fortcollins.gov/Business/Building-and-Development/Development-Review/Development-Review-Meetings/Neighborhood-Meeting-Ewing-Annexation-CDR250084

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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 https://www.fortcollins.gov/Business/Building-and-Development/Development-Review#section-6. Please email the Neighborhood Development Liaison at devreviewcomments@fortcollins.gov with questions.

During Development Review, City staff 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://accela-aca.fcgov.com/CitizenAccess/Welcome.aspx.

Clock on the Planning and Development Review tab to search for development proposals. The portal will provide several fields to search by including: 

• Project number
• Project name
• Project address
• Project type
• Project Status

Click "Search additional criteria" to find many more fields to search by. Sign number search is in this section

You do not need to fill out all the fields in order to search!

Commenting on Development Proposals Under Review

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

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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2026 Type 1 Hearing Decisions

• Front Range Storage, 1/29/26 - 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://reflect-vod-fcgov.cablecast.tv/internetchannel/gallery/6?site=1

Next Work Session: February 13 at 12 p.m. IN-PERSON at 281 N. College Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom 

Next Regular Meeting: February 19 at 6 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom

February Meeting Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA - These items will be considered together and voted on with a single vote. There is no public participation for items on the consent agenda. Anyone at the hearing may request that an item be moved to the discussion agenda if they would like to comment on it. 

• CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16, 2025
• CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2025

DISCUSSION AGENDA - These items will be considered and voted on individually. Public comment time is included in the series of events for each item.

• FCLWD SNEAD CAMPUS EXTENSION SPAR - SPA250003 - This is a request for a Site Plan Advisory Review (SPAR) for an office building expansion, new outbuilding, and expanded parking with service yard areas at the Fort Collins Loveland Water District (FCLWD) Campus. The site expansion improvements include modernization of workspaces, construction of a new outbuilding, removal of modular structures and replacement with permanent facilities, reconfiguration of parking and yard operations, and landscape and site enhancements.

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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.fortcollins.gov/Government/Boards-and-Commissions/Planning-and-Zoning-Commission 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@fortcollins.gov

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://reflect-vod-fcgov.cablecast.tv/internetchannel/gallery/3?site=1

Next Regular Meeting: February 17, 6 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom

Next Work Session: February 24, 6 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom

February 17 Regular Meeting

• Resolution:  Transfer of City Owned Real Estate in Support of Affordable Housing
• Ordinance - 1st Reading: Appropriation: Natural Areas' funds for River Restoration and Parking at Arapaho Bend

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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.fortcollins.gov/Government/City-Council/Council-Meetings#CouncilMeetingParticipation. For questions about participation in City Council meetings or work sessions, or to submit a written public comment, email CityLeaders@fortcollins.gov.

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 Work Session: CANCELED 

Next Meeting: Feb. 18, 5:30 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall Council Chambers, 300 Laporte Ave, or VIRTUALLY on Zoom.

To Participate: 

Historic Preservation Commission work sessions are being conducted in-person and the public is invited to attend at the meeting location, but there is no public comment time. Meetings 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@fortcollins.gov

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HISTORIC DEMOLITION NOTICES AND SURVEYS

Notices of Demolition let neighbors know when an historic property near them may be developed, as well as give residents the opportunity to nominate the property for landmark designation. City staff do Historic Surveys on these properties and provide the information they find to the Historic Preservation Commission, who can decide whether the property is eligible to become a landmark.

Current Notices of Demolition

• None

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Current Historic Surveys

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: February 12 at 8:30 a.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave 

February Meeting Results

1. Postponed to March meeting - 505 Gordon St, ZBA260001 - This is a request to exceed the maximum allowable rear lot square footage for a proposed addition. The existing house is 1,592 square feet of floor area, of which 1,053 square feet is located on the rear half of the lot. The maximum allowable floor area for the rear half of this lot is 1,419 square feet. The applicant is proposing an 808 square-foot addition to the existing house, to be located entirely on the rear half of the lot. The proposed addition would therefore exceed the maximum allowable square feet for the rear half of the lot by 442 square 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.