Week of October 12 - October 16

Tuesday

• City Council Work Session

Wednesday

• Historic Preservation Commission Work Session

Thursday

• Conceptual Design Reviews
• Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

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 three (3) conceptual design reviews this week on THURSDAY

Foothills Redevelopment, CDR260081 - 9:15 a.m.

This is a request to redevelop Foothills Mall at 215 E Foothills Pkwy (parcel #s 9725335001, 9725336910, 9725335002). The applicant is proposing to repurpose a significant portion of the interior of the site for large, landscape pedestrian corridors and gathering spaces. Access can be taken from E Foothills Pkwy and S College Ave. The property is directly east of S College Ave and is approximately 0.20 mi north of E Horsetooth Rd. The site is located in the General Commercial District (C-G) zone district and the project is subject to a Minor Amendment (MA).

ADU at 630 Blue Mesa, CDR260082 - 10: 15 a.m.

This is a request to develop a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 630 Blue Mesa Ave (parcel # 9726323026). The applicant is proposing a detached ADU to the rear of the property. Access can be taken from Blue Mesa Ave. The site is located approximately 0.30 mi north of W Horsetooth Rd and approximately 0.35 east of S Shields St. The property is located in the Low-Density Residential District (R-L) zone district and the project is subject to a Basic Development Review (BDR).

Multi Unit at W Prospect, CDR260083 - 11:15 a.m.

This is a request to develop an affordable housing multi-unit development at 640 & 714 W Prospect Rd (parcel #s 9714300003, 9714300034). The applicant is proposing a 6-story multi-unit project with 8 parking spaces. Access can be taken from W Prospect Rd. The site is directly north of W Prospect Rd and approximately 0.35 mi east of S Shields St. The property is located in the High Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (HMN) zone district 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 is one (1) preliminary design review this week on Wednesday

Crowne on Drake, PDR260013

This is a request for an affordable housing multi-unit development at 2407 and 24 W Drake Rd (parcel #s 9728100021 and 9728100028). The applicant is proposing 9 multi-unit buildings to total 209 units with a garage and clubhouse. Access can be taken from W Drake Rd. The property is directly south of W Drake Rd and approximately 0.27 mi west of S Taft Hill Rd. The site is located in the Low Density- Mixed Use Neighborhood (LMN) zone district and the project is subject to a Basic Development Review (BDR).

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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

October Meeting Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA - These items will be considered and voted on together with no discussion or public comment

• CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2026

DISCUSSION AGENDA - These items will be considered and voted on individually after discussion and public comment

• MARIPOSA PARK – BDR260003 - This is a request for a Basic Development Review (BDR) to develop  Sykes Drive Park; a neighborhood park located at the intersection of Sykes Drive and Dassault Street (parcel #8708163902) in Fort Collins. The project proposes development of a neighborhood park with pedestrian and bicycle access provided from Sykes Drive and Dassault Street, including a primary entrance on the north side of the site and additional connections to surrounding streets. The site is approximately 0.17 miles east of North Timberline Road and approximately 0.27 miles south of East Vine Drive. The property is located in the Low-Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN) Zone District and as a City of Fort Collins project the Planning and Zoning Commission is the decision maker.
• LAND USE CODE UPDATE – COMPLIANCE WITH SB 26-040 AND HB 23-1304 - To align with the State’s definition of affordable housing, this request amends the Land Use Code to include an affordability standard for ownership units, requiring projects to make at least 50% of units available to households at 120% of AMI.
• LAND USE CODE UPDATE – SAFE PARKING PILOT PROGRAM - The Land Use Code includes a list of permitted uses through varying development reviews. To allow a Safe Parking Pilot program, this proposed amendment would require an applicant to apply for a license to participate in the program.

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

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

October 20 Regular Hearing

• Ordinance - 1st Reading: Land Use Code Update: Align with State for Affordable Housing
• Ordinance - 1st Reading: Data Center (25 MW)  6-Month Moratorium
• Ordinance - 2nd Reading/Resolution: Annexing the Property Known as the Strauss Lake Annexation
• Ordinance - 2nd Reading: Annexation Agreement between the City of Fort Collins and Cottonwood Land and Farms LLLC Regarding Strauss Lakes Annexation 
• Ordinance - 2nd 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: November 12 at 8:30 a.m. IN-PERSON at City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave

October Hearing Agenda

• Approved - APPEAL ZBA260019, 122 Jackson Ave - There are three requests associated with this variance application:
  1. A request for a proposed 77 square-foot addition to an existing detached accessory structure (garage) to be constructed along the rear property line of the property. The east wall of the existing detached accessory structure is located on the rear (east) property line, and the proposed addition will extend along the zero lot line for an additional 7 feet. The request is for the proposed addition to encroach 15 feet into the 15-foot required rear setback. 2. A request to exceed the maximum allowable floor area for the rear half of the lot. The maximum allowable rear half floor area for this property in the Old Town District (OT-A) Zone District is 925 square feet. Based on the existing conditions and building orientation on this parcel, the current rear half floor area for this property is 1,340 square feet, and the resulting rear half floor area including the proposed addition will be 1,417 square feet. The request is to therefore exceed the maximum allowable rear half floor area by 442 square feet. 3. An after the fact request for an existing detached accessory structure (gazebo) to be located within the rear setback. The existing structure is located approximately 8 feet from the rear (east) property line. The minimum required rear setback for this property in the Old Town District (OT-A) Zone District is 15 feet. The request is for the structure to encroach 7 feet into the 15-foot minimum rear setback.
• Approved with Conditions - APPEAL ZBA260024, 1726 W Mulberry St - This is a request for a proposed 1,380 square-foot detached accessory structure (garage) to be built at the rear of the subject property. The maximum allowable floor area for a detached accessory building for this property in the Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood (LMN) zone district is 800 square feet. The request is for the proposed structure to exceed the maximum allowable floor area by 580 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. 

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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.