Week of March 9 - March 13

Tuesday

• City Council Work Session

Wednesday

• Historic Preservation Commission Work Session

Thursday

• Land Use Review Commission Regular Meeting
• Conceptual Design Reviews 

Friday

• Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session

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

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

Multi-Use at Hansen Farms, CDR260017 - 9:15 a.m

This is a request to develop a multi-use development at the SW intersection of Zephyr Rd and S Timberline Rd. The applicant is proposing a coffee shop, drive-thru, and car-wash. Access can be taken from Rosen Dr and Zephyr Rd. The property is directly south of Zephyr Rd and directly west of S Timberline Rd. The site is located in the Neighborhood Commercial District (NC) zone district and the project is subject to an Administrative (Type 1) Review.

Multi-Unit at 608 E Drake Rd, CDR260018 - 10:15 a.m.

This is a request to develop a duplex and multi-unit at 608 E Drake Rd. The applicant is proposing a duplex and fourplex for transitional housing. Access can be taken from Drake Rd. The site is directly north of E Drake Rd and directly west of Stover St. The property is located in the Low Density Residential District (RL) and the project is subject to an Addition of Permitted Use (APU).

ADU at 521 Whedbee St, CDR260019 - 11:15 a.m.

This is a request to convert an existing detached structure into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 521 Whedbee St. The applicant is proposing to convert the hobby shop into an ADU. Access can be taken from Whedbee St and an alley. The site is approximately 0.06 mi south of E Mulberry St and approximately east of S College Ave. The property is located in the Old Town District, Medium (OT-B) and the project is subject to a Basic Development Review (BDR).

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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 are zero (0) neighborhood meetings this week

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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.

Click 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
• QuikTrip at Drake and College, 2/24/26 - Pending

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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: March 13 at 12 p.m. IN-PERSON at 281 N. College Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom 

Next Regular Meeting: March 25 at 6 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom

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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 Work Session: March 10, 6 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom

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

March 10 Work Session

• Work Session Discussion: Regional Housing Needs Assessment
• Work Session Discussion: Affordable Housing Capital Funding Plan

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: March 11, 5:30 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall Council Chambers, 300 Laporte Ave.

Next Meeting: Canceled due to anticipated lack of quorum

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

March Agenda

1. APPEAL ZBA260001, 505 Gordon St - 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.

2. APPEAL ZBA260002, 124 Whitcomb St - This is a request for a proposed 167 square-foot attached carport structure to be constructed 1.5 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 allow for the proposed structure to encroach 3.5 feet into the required 5- foot side setback

3. APPEAL ZBA260003, 3304 Laredo Ln - There are two requests associated with this variance application: 1. A request for a proposed 384 square-foot deck to be constructed 5 feet 8 inches from the rear property line. The minimum required rear setback for this property in the RL Zone District is 15 feet. The request is to therefore allow for the proposed structure to encroach 9 feet 4 inches into the required 15-foot rear setback. 2. A request for a proposed 384 square-foot deck to be constructed 12 feet 4 inches from the side property line. The minimum required corner lot side setback for this property in the RL Zone District is 15 feet. The request is to therefore allow for the proposed structure to encroach 2 feet 8 inches into the required 15-foot corner lot side setback.

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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.