Week of September 28 - October 2

Tuesday

• City Council Regular Meeting

Thursday

• Conceptual Design Reviews

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

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 two (2) conceptual design reviews this week on THURSDAY

ADU at 310 Whedbee Street, CDR260076 - 9:15 a.m.

This is a request to convert the existing structure into an ADU. The applicant is proposing the existing storage space above the detached garage in the rear portion of the lot. Access can be taken from Whedbee St. The property is approximately 0.15 mi north of E Mulberry St and approximately 0.15 mi west of Riverside Ave. The site is located in the Old Town District, Medium (OT-B) zone district and the project is subject of a Basic Development Review (BDR).

Data Center at 2120 Midpoint Drive, CDR260077 - 10:15 a.m.

This is a request to develop a data center at 2120 Midpoint Dr (parcel # 8720207002). The applicant is proposing to convert a portion of the existing self-storage facility to a data center. This will provide low-latency inference services to nearby users, using up to 20 megawatts of electricity. A closed loop system will be used for cooling, housed internal to the existing building envelop, and will not discharge processed water. No public water or sewer service would be required for cooling or operation. Access can be taken from Midpoint Dr and Specht Point Rd. The property is approximately 0.05 mi south of E Prospect Rd and approximately 0.10 mi east of S Timberline Rd. The site is located in the Employment (E) zone district and the project is subject to an Addition of Permitted Use (APU).

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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 upon request. 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 - Approved
• Bank of America on S. College, 4/22/26 - Approved
• The Edison, 8/12/26 - 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.fortcollins.gov/Business/Building-and-Development/Development-Review#NeighborhoodMeetings at least 48 hours before the hearing. After the hearing, decisions will be posted at the same location.

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: October 9 at 12 p.m. IN-PERSON at 281 N. College Ave or VIRTUAL on Zoom

Next Regular Meeting: October 15 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 Regular Hearing: October 6, 6 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom

Next Work Session:  October 13, 6 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue or VIRTUAL on Zoom 

October 6 Regular Meeting

• Ordinance - 2nd Reading: Amending the Landmark Designation of the J.M. Morrison House and Carriage House
• Ordinance - 2nd Reading: Amending the Landmark Designation of the Marsh/Geist House and Garage
• Ordinance - 2nd Reading: Land Use Code Updates: Review Level of Certain Residential Uses to Basic Development Review
• Ordinance - 1st Reading: Annexing the Property Known as the Strauss Lake Annexation
• Ordinance - 1st Reading: Annexation Agreement between the City of Fort Collins and Cottonwood Land and Farms LLLC Regarding Strauss Lakes Annexation 
• Ordinance - 1st Reading: Strauss Lake Annexation Zoning

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: October 14, 5:30 p.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall CIC Room, 300 Laporte Ave

Next Meeting: October 21, 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

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

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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.