Montava Development Proposal

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City Council approved the Montava Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan and Overlay on February 18, 2020. This page will continue to be a resource for future phases of Montava as they are submitted to the City. If you are interested in receiving email updates, please enter your email address under the "Stay Informed" banner on the right-hand side of this page

Montava is a proposed development for a section of rural and agricultural land next to the Anheuser-Busch facility in northeast Fort Collins. The 860-acre proposal is modeled off of Traditional Neighborhood Development (TDN) or village-style development because of the wide variety of land uses. The development would include a variety of housing, amenities and public spaces. The proposal calls for a complete, connected community with new neighborhoods, parks, schools, a town center, urban agriculture, businesses, and transportation connections.

This site is meant to supplement the information provided at public outreach sessions and neighborhood meetings. Comments made here will be shared with the City staff members who are reviewing the project and will be shared with project decision-makers if/when phases of the project go to a public hearing. Our goal is to post all pertinent public information regarding the project as it is submitted, including but not limited to, site plans, traffic studies, staff comments and event announcements. You are also encouraged to reach out directly to staff listed on this site if you have other specific questions or concerns.

Participate below to share ideas and ask questions. Then, subscribe to this page to stay in the know about what happens next.

Learn more about the Montava Development Proposal here


Phases Currently in Development Review:

Phase G (BDR210013): This is a request for a Basic Development Review (BDR) for the development of Phase G and a non-potable irrigation pond in association with the Montava PUD Master Plan. Phase G falls within the T4 and T5 transect districts of the PUD Master Plan and the site is currently undeveloped and is farm land.

Phase E (BDR220003): This is a request for a Basic Development Review (BDR) for the development of Phase E, the Town Center in association with the Montava PUD Master Plan. Phase E is approximately 47-acres and falls within the T4 and T5 transect districts of the PUD Master Plan and the site is currently undeveloped and is farm land.

Neighborhood Meeting: View the Recording here

Date: November 2, 2022, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: HYBRID

City Council approved the Montava Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan and Overlay on February 18, 2020. This page will continue to be a resource for future phases of Montava as they are submitted to the City. If you are interested in receiving email updates, please enter your email address under the "Stay Informed" banner on the right-hand side of this page

Montava is a proposed development for a section of rural and agricultural land next to the Anheuser-Busch facility in northeast Fort Collins. The 860-acre proposal is modeled off of Traditional Neighborhood Development (TDN) or village-style development because of the wide variety of land uses. The development would include a variety of housing, amenities and public spaces. The proposal calls for a complete, connected community with new neighborhoods, parks, schools, a town center, urban agriculture, businesses, and transportation connections.

This site is meant to supplement the information provided at public outreach sessions and neighborhood meetings. Comments made here will be shared with the City staff members who are reviewing the project and will be shared with project decision-makers if/when phases of the project go to a public hearing. Our goal is to post all pertinent public information regarding the project as it is submitted, including but not limited to, site plans, traffic studies, staff comments and event announcements. You are also encouraged to reach out directly to staff listed on this site if you have other specific questions or concerns.

Participate below to share ideas and ask questions. Then, subscribe to this page to stay in the know about what happens next.

Learn more about the Montava Development Proposal here


Phases Currently in Development Review:

Phase G (BDR210013): This is a request for a Basic Development Review (BDR) for the development of Phase G and a non-potable irrigation pond in association with the Montava PUD Master Plan. Phase G falls within the T4 and T5 transect districts of the PUD Master Plan and the site is currently undeveloped and is farm land.

Phase E (BDR220003): This is a request for a Basic Development Review (BDR) for the development of Phase E, the Town Center in association with the Montava PUD Master Plan. Phase E is approximately 47-acres and falls within the T4 and T5 transect districts of the PUD Master Plan and the site is currently undeveloped and is farm land.

Neighborhood Meeting: View the Recording here

Date: November 2, 2022, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: HYBRID

  • Montava Phase E Submitted

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    On Aug. 19, 2022, Montava submitted their application for their second phase of development, Phase E of the Montava PUD Master Plan. Phase E is the residential portion of the proposed Town Center and includes approximately 205 single-family attached and 41 single-family detached residential units. The multi-family and mixed-use areas would be included in the overall planning for this area and would be platted as parcels for future development.

    A non-potable irrigation (raw water) delivery system is also planned for the Montava development, and this phase would utilize the pond that is proposed to be designed and constructed concurrent with Phase G, currently under review.

    Also included in Phase E is the tract of land that is planned for a future city recreation center which is still under discussion with the City. The recreation facility would align with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan but would also be subject to further review at the time of future development.

    This project will be subject to the Basic Development Review (BDR) process. The BDR process does not include a public hearing. Application documents are available at our Development Proposals Under Review website, with Public Records including site plans available here. For more information, or to submit comments, email devreviewcomments@fcgov.com.

  • Montava Phase G & Irrigation Pond Submitted

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    On December 15th, Montava submitted their applications for Phase G and a non-potable irrigation pond. Phase G includes approximately 200 housing units, including townhomes, duplexes, and single-family homes. An irrigation pond is planned as part of the non-potable irrigation delivery system for the development. This pond will be located adjacent to the planned City of Fort Collins community park, a future elementary school site, and other planned Montava development areas. It is sized and envisioned to serve all three of these entities with shared non-potable irrigation through a distributed system if the City and PSD choose to do so. These projects will be subject to the Basic Development Review (BDR) process. The BDR process does not include a public hearing. Application documents will be available soon at our Development Proposals Under Review website. For more information, or to submit comments, email devreviewcomments@fcgov.com.

  • Montava Preliminary Design Review Scheduled (Phase E, Phase G, and Farm)

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    A new Preliminary Design Review (PDR) has been submitted for Montava Phases Phase E, Phase G, and Farm. The Preliminary Design Review meetings between City staff and the applicant team will take place on Wednesday, August 25th and Wednesday, September 1st. If you would like to review the documents submitted for the PDR, click here.

    What is a PDR?

    A Preliminary Design Review (PDR) is a meeting with City staff who review development projects. The intent of the meeting is to identify key issues or requirements that will need to be incorporated into a development application. The PDR meeting is conceptual in nature and is not a formal development application. You can find more information about conceptual review and PDR meetings on the City's Development Review Center website.

    What is being proposed?

    Phase E

    Phase E includes the northern half of Montava’s main street and extends north to Timberline Road, opposite the future Community Park. Phase E is one of the most dense portions of Montava, providing housing in close proximity to businesses. Phase E includes approximately 70,000 sf of non-residential uses along the main street in single-use and mixed-use buildings, multi-family, and approximately 220 homes including flexible live-work units, townhomes, duplexes, and single-family homes. The flexible live-work units include a ground floor space that may be used for business, facing the sidewalk. The multi-family areas will be platted as parcels but are not intended for review at this time. The multi-family areas are located along the portion of Timberline Road that is classified as a 2-lane arterial. Additional multi-family will be provided above some of the main street buildings. The total multi-family unit count is not yet determined but may be approximately 300 units in multiple buildings and properties. Phase E is expected to go through Basic Development Review and Administrative (Type 1) Review.

    Phase G (formerly Phase 1a)

    Phase G is located in the southwest portion of the PUD Master Plan area west of the Town Center and is anticipated to include approximately 200 housing units. This neighborhood is located along Mountain Vista Drive between North Timberline Road and the existing Storybrook neighborhood. It is planned as a mixed-density neighborhood including approximately 200 units of townhomes, duplexes, cottages, and small- and medium-single family homes. The multi-family areas (anticipated at approximately 160 units) will be included in the overall planning for this area and will be platted as parcels for future development but are not planned to be included for review at this time. Phase G is expected to go through a Basic Development Review.

    Farm (formerly Phase 1b)

    The Farm will begin concurrently with these initial housing phases and will develop additional amenities over time as Montava continues to develop. The farm is expected to go through an Administrative (Type 1) Review.

    What Happens After the PDR Meeting?

    An update will be posted here and sent to the Montava email list when a formal development application is received for the first phase. Notification will be provided for any voluntary neighborhood meetings as well.

    The residential uses proposed with Phase E are subject to a Basic Development Review (BDR) process. The decision maker for a Basic Development Review is the Director of Community Development & Neighborhood Services for the City of Fort Collins. The Basic Development Review does not require a neighborhood meeting or public hearing, though staff is always willing to meet with individuals and groups to answer questions and understand concerns. Public comments will be fully considered in the final decision.

    Phase G and the Farm would be subject to a Type 1 administrative hearing process. The decision maker for Type 1 projects is an Administrative Hearing Officer, and public hearing is required.

    Questions?

    If you have any questions about Montava, please reach out! You can submit a question to the Q&A on this site at any time. You can also contact City staff directly:


    • Jenny Axmacher (jaxmacher@fcgov.com) - Senior City Planner
    • Alyssa Stephens (astephens@fcgov.com) - Neighborhood Development Liaison
  • Montava Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Submitted

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    A Preliminary Design Review (PDR) has been submitted for Montava Phases 1a and 1b. The Preliminary Design Review meeting between City staff and the applicant team will take place on Wednesday, March 25. If you would like to review the documents submitted for the PDR, click here. These documents have also been added to the document library on the right-hand side of this page.

    What is a PDR?

    A Preliminary Design Review (PDR) is a meeting with City staff who review development projects. The intent of the meeting is to identify key issues or requirements that will need to be incorporated into a development application. The PDR meeting is conceptual in nature and is not a formal development application. You can find more information about conceptual review and PDR meetings on the City's Development Review Center website.

    What is being proposed?

    Phase 1a is anticipated to include approximately 200 units in the southwest portion of the PUD Master Plan (adjacent to Storybook), and would include townhomes, cottages, small to medium single-family homes, and space for future multi-family housing.

    Phase 1b would include the farm, support buildings, farm stand, and community gathering area.

    What Happens After the PDR Meeting?

    An update will be posted here and sent to the Montava email list when a formal development application is received for the first phase. Notification will be provided for any voluntary neighborhood meetings as well.

    The residential uses proposed with Phase 1a are subject to a Basic Development Review (BDR) process. The decision maker for a Basic Development Review is the Director of Community Development & Neighborhood Services for the City of Fort Collins. The Basic Development Review does not require a neighborhood meeting or public hearing, though staff is always willing to meet with individuals and groups to answer questions and understand concerns. Public comments will be fully considered in the final decision.

    Phase 1b, the farm, would be subject to a Type 1 administrative hearing process. The decision maker for Type 1 projects is an Administrative Hearing Officer, and public hearing is required.

    Questions?

    If you have any questions about Montava, please reach out! You can submit a question to the Q&A on this site at any time. You can also contact City staff directly:

  • Press Release - Montava PUD Master Plan and Overlay Approved

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    Contact: Meaghan Overton, Senior City Planner, City of Fort Collins, 970-416-2283, moverton@fcgov.com

    Rebecca Everette, Development Review Manager, City of Fort Collins, 970-416-2625, reverette@fcgov.com

    Date: Feb. 19, 2020

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Montava PUD Master Plan and Overlay Approved

    The Fort Collins City Council gave final approval to the Montava Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan and Overlay following a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

    Montava is a long-term development project that covers a land area of 999 acres in northeast Fort Collins. The Montava PUD Master Plan proposes a phased approach to achieve buildout of the Montava community, which is planned to include about 4,200 dwelling units and 450,000-750,000 square feet of commercial, industrial, and/or employment uses. Montava is expected to be developed in phases over 25 or more years.

    To ensure that communication about key development milestones for the Montava project is consistent and comprehensive over this extended time frame, City staff have proposed a range of different methods to keep the public informed. The City’s Land Use Code already requires certain kinds of notice related to development – for example, mailed notice, sign posting, and published notice for neighborhood meetings and public hearings. In addition to these legally required notices, the City will also provide web updates, e-mail notification, and social media postings for each future phase of the Montava project.

    Members of the public who are interested in following future phases of the Montava development are encouraged to visit the Montava website at https://ourcity.fcgov.com/Montava to sign up for project updates.

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