HomeMy WebLinkAboutOBSERVATORY PARK 730 WEST PROSPECT ROAD - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2004-07-22CITY OF FORT COLLINS
PARKS & RECREATION - FORESTRY DIVISION
Ted Shepard
City Planner
Dear Ted,
W23M
May 23, 1989
Ms. Pat Graham called our office on April 26, 1989, and asked us
to evaluate possible construction damage to existing trees on her
property at 730 West Prospect. I visited the property on April 28
and met with Pat on site. She would like to make her house into
a bed and breakfast establishment. Her major concern was that she
may be required to pave her drive -way to meet City code
specifications, and that this would damage or kill several large
old trees.
In going through the property, and looking at the trees in
question, I counted nine (9) large blue spruce and one (1) American
sycamore that would be negatively impacted by drive -way
construction. The roots of all 10 of these trees extend throughout
the current drive area. My recommendation would be to add an
attractive gravel to level the drive -way, but to leave it unpaved.
This should leave all the roots intact and functioning.
If you have any further questions please give me a call. Thank you
for your time.
Sincerely,
Rom, 3eA'�-
Assistant City Forester
FORESTRY DIVISION
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Planning; and Zoning Board --�
FROM: Ted Shepard, Project Planner f
DATE: July 21, 1989
RE: Graham Bed and Breakfast P.U.D. Condition of Approval
The request by Ms. Graham for a P.U.D. to allow a bed and breakfast facility has
triggered a requirement for a dedication to the City for 20 feet of additional
right-of-way along; Prospect Road. This additional right-of-way would bring this
property into conformance with the standard for an arterial street.
Also, a 15 foot utility casement adjacent to the additional right-of-way is required
to accommodate future utility needs should Prospect Road be widened to the arterial
standard.
Since the
Graham
P.U.D. request did not
include a subdivision
plat, a separate deed
must be
executed
in order
to accomplish
these dedications. As of this writing, Ms.
Graham
has not
submitted
the necessary
documents. Staff,
therefore, recommends
that the
approval
of the
Graham P.U.D.
be conditioned on
the submittal of the
necessary
documents.
Staff
suggests the condition of approval
could read as follows:
Approval of the Graham P.U.D. is subject to the dedication of 20 feet of additional
right-of-way and a 15 foot utility easement along Prospect Road in the form legal
documents that are acceptable to the City of Fort Collins.
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request _erja1,4ng sidewalks.
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ent Services
Planning Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mike Herzig, Development Engineer
Rick Richter., Development Engineer
Paul Eckman, Deputy City Attorney
FROM: Ted Shepard, Project Planner
RE: Response to Pat Graham Letter Dated July 24, 1989
DATE: July 28, 1989
Ms. Pat Graham, applicant in the Graham Bed and Breakfast P.U.D., wrote to the
Planning Department: requesting her item be removed from the July 24, 1989 P & Z
agenda. In her letter, Ms Graham takes issue with the requirement that 20 feet of
her property be dedicated for future widening of Prospect in addition to 15 feet
for utility easement. The dedication for the right-of-way alone equals 3,120 square
feet.
Ms. Graham states in her letter "... the City is asking me to donate property worth
several thousand dollars if purchased and that dedication has no relationship to the
use I propose for my property." In effect, Ms Graham is stating that the "rational
nexus" test, which is the legal framework for applying municipal fees and exac-
tions, is not met and, therefore, the exaction represents an unjust taking.
In a memo from Paul Eckman to myself regarding Riverbend Stables P.U.D., dated
July 27, 1989, the Planning Department is strongly encouraged to exercise caution
when determining exactions. Based on this memo, it is my opinion that the exac-
tion required for a four -guest bed and breakfast facility may have overstepped the
legality of the "rational nexus" test.
Ms. Graham has indicated that she would like to take her case to the Planning and
Zoning Board. As she stated to me over the phone: "... I want to hear it from the
Board that I have to give up this amount of land." It seems to me that Staff
needs to prepare a response. I suggest we meet to discuss the impact of the
proposed P.U.D. and how the exaction meets the "rational nexus" test. It is my
preference that this issue be resolved as soon as possible due to the increase in all
our workloads the closer we get to P & Z.
I will be checking schedules to meet sometime during the week of July 31st.
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Planning Department
Citv of Fort Collins
July 31, 1989
Ms. Pat Graham
730 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO. 80526
Dear Ms. Graham:
The Planning Department has received your letter dated July 24, 1989 in which
you discussed the right-of-way dedication issue as the reason for tabling the Bed
and Breakfast P.U.D. request. Accordingly, the P.U.D. request has been rescheduled
for the August 28, 1989 Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
Aside from the rescheduling, the Planning Department has re-examined the request
for 20 feet of additional right-of-way and 15 additional utility easement along your
Prospect Road frontage. It is now the opinion of the Staff that this initial request
was beyond the scope of your proposal and that the impacts associated with a
four -guest bed and breakfast do not justify the dedication.
Staff, however, is still of the opinion that the there are pedestrian impacts
associated with the bed and breakfast request and that the sidewalk be constructed
and the driveway apron be improved. According to Dick Valdez, City Engineer,
you have already made arrangements to participate in the City's Sidewalk Improve-
mcnt Program.
Since the sidewalk is the only public improvement mandated by your P.U.D.
request, the amount of right-of-way required to be dedicated should now be
reduced to include the sidewalk only. As such, the limit of the new dedication
would be a line just behind the future sidewalk.
As we have discussed over the phone, the mechanism for dedicating this right-of-
way is a deed, accompanied by a legal description, and certified as to ownership
by a registered attorney. If there are any questions about this procedure, please
call the Planning Department at 221-6750.
It is my hope that this revised dedication requirement will be met favorably and
that the P.U.D. request can proceed to the Planning and Zoning Board on August
28, 1989 without any outstanding issues.
Sincerely:
Ta-(_
Ted Shepard,
Project Planner
.✓xc: Mike Herzig, Development Engineer
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Develop nt Services
Planning Department
Citv of Fort Collins
October 18, 1989
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of City Council
FM: Tom Peterson, Planniug't.V07n=r_.--
Gary Diede, Director of EngineeringP,`
TH: James M. Davis, Director of Development Services
RE: Graham Bed and Breakfast PUD - Case #26-89
Preliminary and Final - Sidewalk
Attached, for your information, in response to several questions raised at last night's
City Council meeting, is a copy of the staff report for the Graham Bed and Break-
fast Pt' (rase #26-89).
The only site improvement required by
the Planning and
Zoning Board was for the
constructien of a sidewalk along
the property
frontage on
Prospect Road. A number
of potential requirements, such
as the
paving of the driveway
parking area and
dedication of additional Prospect
Road
right-of-way, were
not mandated by the P&Z
Board because of the nature and
extent
of the land use.
The sidewalk along Prospect Road was installed in conjunction with the City's
annual Concrete Improvement Program, with the City and the property owner split-
ting the cost of the improvements. Normally, this cost -sharing approach would not he
used for a development project, but staff believed it was appropriate in this
particular instance.
The existing use would have allowed up to three non -related individuals to occupy
the house. The conversion to a bed and breakfast makes it possible for four guests
to stay in the residence. It is difficult to say that the impact of this minor change
by itself is enough to require the sidewalk construction.
The purpose of the annual Concrete Improvement Program is to encourage lan-
downers to construct or repair sidewalk adjacent to their property. Ms. Graham
could have participated in this program two years, a year, or even a month before
she decided to convert the property to a bed and breakfast. The very minor impact
of the land use change did not seem significant enough to deny her the benefit of
participating is the Concrete Program.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
xc: Sanford Kern, Planning and Zoning Board Chairman
Laurie O'Dell, Planning and Zoning Board member
Mike Herzig, Development Coordinator
Joe Frank, Assistant Planning Director
Jody Kole, Assistant to the City Manager
Peter Barnes, Zoning Administrator
Citv of Fort Collins
Dever., went Services
Planning Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of City Council
FROM: Tom Peterson, Plana re for
VIA: James M. Davis, Development Services Director
RE: Graham Bed and Breakfast P.U.D., Additional Clarification
DATE: November S. 1989
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to respond to questions from City
Council regarding the Graham Bed and Breakfast P.U.D. Specifically, the
memo addresses the P.U.D. planning process, the evaluation of the P.U.D.
request, and the sidewalk along Prospect Road.
HISTORY
Mrs. Graham owns a large, two story house at 730 West Prospect Road.
On April 24, 1989, Mrs. Graham appeared before the City's Conceptual
Review team proposing a conversion of her single family home into a four
room bed and breakfast facility. A bed and breakfast facility is not
allowed as a "use by right" in the R-L, Low Density Residential zone dis-
trict. In order to reconcile her request with the existing zoning, Sirs.
Graham faced the option of rezoning the property to R-H, High Density
Residential, or apply for a Planned Unit Development. Mrs. Graham
elected to apply for a P.U.D.
As is typically required for P.U.D.'s which are anticipated to have an
impact on surrounding properties, the bed and breakfast request was
presented to the neighborhood for review and comment. A neighborhood
meeting was held on June I, 1989 to obtain citizen input and comment about
the proposal. A copy of the neighborhood meeting minutes is attached.
On June 5, 1989, the Graham Bed and Breakfast P.U.D. was submitted to
the Planning Department for formal review.
SITE INSPECTION
During the review process, the site was inspected by the Planning Depart-
ment, the Engineering Department, and the Forestry Division of the Parks
and Recreation Department. The purpose of these inspections was to conduct a
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comprehensive review of the property, determine the character of the surround-
ing area, investigate the extent of the public improvements, and evaluate the
condition of the existing landscaping. Based on this review, the following was
concluded:
The driveway was not paved, but had sufficient space for four park-
ing spaces.
2. The landscaping was bountiful and mature with several significant
trees located in a landscaped island in the middle of the driveway.
3. There was no sidewalk in front of the home.
SITE EVALUATION
Staff evaluated the bed and breakfast request for impacts on the surrounding
area and on the existing public improvements. During these deliberations, Mrs.
Graham was consulted for further explanation. It was revealed that her
"market riche" was to capture those travelers who had a preference for small.
cozy, home -like accommodations versus the larger, impersonal hotel. Further,
Mrs. Graham impressed upon the Staff that her guests would likely be partici-
pating in events held at either the Holiday Inn on West Prospect Road or the
C.S.U. campus. Since these destinations were within walking distance of the
bed and breakfast, the guests would, in all likelihood, walk rather than drive.
Based on these assertions and the site inspections, the Staff concluded the
following:
The driveway would not have to be paved, and remain in gravel.
2. No additional landscaping would have to be provided
3. A sidewalk would be required in front of the home.
4. Dedication of 20 feet additional right-of-way for the future widening
of Prospect Road to arterial standards.
According to Section 29-679 of the Zoning Code, required public improve-
ments shall be required to be installed prior to the issuance of a certifi-
cated of occupancy or a change in occupancy via the P.U.D. process.
Sidewalks are required along arterial streets. The pedestrian nature of
the proposed use led Staff to conclude that a sidewalk should be installed
in front of the proposed P.U.D. to assist patrons to their likely dcstina-
tions. It was later found that for this type of development, the Citv
Attorncv did not believe it was justified to require the right-of-way dedi-
cation based on impact of the development. Therefore, the requirement
for dedication was dropped.
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PARTICIPATION
Normally, the sidewalk would have been constructed by Mrs. Graham at
her cost. However, in this case, the applicant had contacted the Engi-
neering Department to sign up and participate in the 1989 Sidewalk
Improvement Program. This program is designed to assist property owners
in the construction of sidewalks in the older portions of the community
where there may be gaps in the sidewalk system or where sidewalks are
non-existent. Mrs. Graham signed up for both the subject P.U.D. prop-
erty at 730 West Prospect Road and the property to the east, 720 West
Prospect, also under her ownership.
With the construction of sidewalks for both these properties, a sidewalk
connection would be established from the bed and breakfast to the inter-
section with Whitcomb Street, a logical route to the campus. Please refer
to the attached map illustrating this connection. The cost to the property
owner who volunteers to participate in the program is 50% of the total
sidewalk construction cost. The program is open to both residential and
commercial properties.
The Planning Staff believed that Mrs. Graham's participatio❑ in the Side-
walk Improvement Program was a win -win situation. As a condition of the
P.U.D., only the frontage of 730 West Prospect was required to be
improved. As a result of the Sidewalk Improvement Program, Mrs. Graham
also elected to improve the frontage of 720 West Prospect, her adjoining
rental property. The result was an increased intensity of land use
through the P.U.D. process for Mrs. Graham, a required sidewalk in front
of 730 West Prospect, a volunteer sidewalk in front of 720 West Prospect,
assisted by an established program set up for the very purpose of con-
structing sidewalks in older neighborhoods.
Staff viewed the requirement of the sidewalk and method of payment as three
distinct issues. First, the sidewalk was required because Mrs. Graham placed
a heavy emphasis on the fact that the majority of her guests would be pedes-
trian -oriented towards the conference facilities at C.S.U. and the Holiday Inn.
As a result, the requirements of the Parking Lot Development section of the
Zoning Code were waived by the Planning Department and did not require the
parking and driveway to be paved.
Secondly, the sidewalk in front of 730 West Prospect would provide pedestrian
access along the north side of the arterial. It is anticipated that the
sidewalk will be eventually completed and connect from Whitcomb to
Shields. Again, please refer to the enclosed map for an illustration. The
opportunity afforded by the P.U.D. application allowed for the installation
of a sidewalk so that, over time, Prospect Road, as with all City streets,
will have sidewalks for safe pedestrian travel.
Third, we believed that it was fair and equitable that Mrs. Graham have the
same opportunity as any other resident to participate in the Sidewalk Improve-
ment Program. Her eligibility to participate was not jeopardized by the fact
that the improvement was a requirement of the P.U.D.
Dale R. Carlson
2111 Linden Lake Road
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
May 25, 1989
Mr. Ted Shepard
City of Fort Collins
Post Office Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-0580
Dear Mr. Shepard
I received your letter concerning the neighborhood information
meeting concerning the Pat Graham Bed & Breakfast, 730 West Prospect
Road. I will be unable to attend the meeting, and yet I would like to
express a couple of my opinions.
First of all, taking into consideration that I do not have all of
the details, I can not understand someone wanting to put in more over-
night rooms for rent with the Holiday Inn so close, and Prospect Plaza
Apartments adding on their motel rooms. Granted a bed and breakfast is
different than a motel or hotel room, but this bed and breakfast will
only be offering four rooms. I guess the point I am getting to is that
I am concerned about the quality of this Bed and Breakfast Inn. If it
Will be a house fixed up with four nice rooms, and quality service, or
is it a house -hat has a few extra bedrooms they just want to rent out
for extra income. The effort seems poorly planned out, and very un-
stable.
This section of. Prospect Road is already not the most desirable in
incu. [ am also concerned about extra vehicles parkin); in this ar0,1,
trash, and the appearance of the Bed and Breakfast Inn.
Sincerely
Dale R. Carlson
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To summarize, we believed that assisting Mrs. Graham in the construction of
the sidewalks was appropriate. In addition, careful consideration was given to
waiving the parking lot paving requirement. The Planning and Zoning Board
addressed the issue of the sidewalk requirement and agreed with Staff that it
was a reasonable requirement. The Board did not address funding techniques.
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ITEM PAT GRAHAM BED & BREAKFAST
NUMBER 26-89
Citv of Fort Collins
Development Services
Planning Department
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES
PROJECT: Graham Bed and Breakfast P.U.D., 730 West Prospect Road
MEETING LOCATION: Plymouth Congregational Church
DATE: June I, 1989
APPLICANT/OWNER: Pat Graham
PROJECT PLANNER: Ted Shepard
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS
1. Will there be any employees?
RESPONSE: No. Barb Crowfoot is a profit sharing partner but not an employee.
2. Will rooms be for rent to students by week or month?
RESPONSE: No. The business will be registered with the Bed and Breakfast
Association of the Rocky Mountains. It will function as such and not as a
student rental situation.
3. What is the typical length of stay for a guest?
RESPONSE: A typical stay is overnight. However, guests may stay longer and
the longest stay would be one week. It is anticipated that most guests will be
associated with a function at C.S.U. Another typical guest would be someone
attending a large family gathering (wedding, graduation, holiday) where there
is not enough room at the family member's house. These spillover guests find
it more personal to stay in a bed and breakfast rather than a hotel or motel.
4. What would the price be?
RESPONSE: It is estimated that the price would be $30 per day. This price
could fluctuate depending on recommendations from the Bed and Breakfast Asso-
ciation and market demand.
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5. Will there be enough business to sustain the operation on an annual basis?
RESPONSE: Spring, Summer, and Fall are expected to be busy but winter may be
slow.
6. Will there be a signage?
RESPONSE: The impulsive "drop -by" guest will not be solicited. The objective of
signage is to identify the residence for someone who has already shopped around
via the Association's guidebook. A bed and breakfast customer does not typically
drive around looking for a spot. Since the home is on Prospect Road, some form
of identification will be necessary for the out of town guest not familiar with the
territory.
7. Will a sidewalk. be built along Prospect?
RESPONSE: The City Engineering Department will evaluate the need for a side-
walk at this location and make a determination during the plan review process.
8. Will the garage remain?
RESPONSE: The garage will remain but will not be accessible for guest parking.
Four parking spaces are allotted in the circular drive for guests. The garage will
be for private use.
9. Will there be any additional streetlighting or other exterior lighting?
RESPONSE: No. There will be no additional exterior lighting as a result of
the Bed and Breakfast.
10. Will there be any new construction? Will there be a new patio on the
north side of the house?
RESPONSE: No. The front porch is a very attractive sitting area and will be
the primary outdoor amenity for the guests. Nothing new will be constructed.
11. Does the P.U.D. approval run with the land or owner/operator?
RESPONSE: The P.U.D. approval would run with the land.
12. Could the neighborhood request that the approval run with the owner rather
than the land?
RESPONSE: This request could be made to the Planning and Zoning Board but
please keep in mind that such a request could potentially undermine the poten-
tial market value created by the applicant. A successful Bed and Breakfast
operation that meets the requirements of the Planned Unit Development should
not be unduly penalized in the market place. The Planning and Zoning Board
governs land use. As long as the land use is in compliance, successive opera-
tors should not have to be re -reviewed.
13. There is a concern that a successive operator may not exhibit such a high
level of citizenship as the present applicant. What assurances are there that
the Bed and Breakfast would not be subverted into a long term student rental
situation?
RESPONSE: This would become an enforcement issue. As is customary in Fort
Collins, any change in use would have to brought to the attention of the Zoning
Administrator. After an investigation, the illegal use would have to cease
within 30 days of receiving written notice.
14. Does the Zoning Administrator have the ability under the Code to differ-
entiate between bed and breakfast guests and long term student rentals? Is
there sufficient language or definitions that would make a clear and distinct
difference so the Zoning Administrator is not hampered by imprecise or vague
language?
RESPONSE: The Zoning Code is silent on what constitutes a "tourist home".
Therefore, in the eyes of the Zoning Administrator, the only difference between
the bed and breakfast guest and the long term student rental is the length of stay.
It may be that after a complaint is filed by citizen regarding the length of stay of
a guest/renter, the Zoning Administrator would ask the complaining citizen to keep
a log of the situation so as to generate a record on which to base a violation
notice.
The Zoning Administrator has recommended that a definition of a tourist home be
attached to the Bed and Breakfast P.U.D. to lay the ground work for what con-
stitutes an expecvcd length of stay of a typical guest. This definition would
not replace the need to investigate and log any alleged violation of either the
P.U.D. or the Zoning Code. Any allegation would follow standard enforcement
procedures.
information for Conceptual Hearing with Fort Collins City
Planning Department/ April 24. 1989
Request by: Pat Graham
730 West Prospect Road. Fort Collins. CO 80526
493-036.5
ie(juest for: 7o allow Bed and Breakfast operation at 730 West
Prosoect Road.
Site location: Home ;s on approximately one acre of ground with
mature iandscapirng on the north side or Prospect. between the
Holiday Inn on Center and Shields St. Neighbors on the westside
are Scott and Barbara Goff: on the east, a single family
residence. aiso owned by Graham and used as a rental property: on
the north by Farmhouse fraternity; and to the south, various
single family rental properties. mostly occupied by students.Two
doors west of Larico. 720 West Prospect on the east and 730 share
a c.rci- drive owned by 730 and there is ample off-street parking
availabi . (See rougn araw:ng of property lay -out).
The n use was built after the turn of the Century. probably about
i9i5. and was known for a time as ''the old Harris House.'' For
,r,ore than 40 years, it was occupied by the Art Quinlan family.
Mr. __)1_ir.lan owned and managed the Armstrong Hotel, whicn is now
"he Empire. Mr. Quinlan also raised labrador retrievers and games
birds in the backyard at 7.30 West Prospect.The William Spencer
farm':,,,, occupied the home for about 5 years before the current
owner purchased it in 1978.
Although located on a busy arterial in a transitional
neighborhood, tine home is well -protected from noise and other
intrusions by set -back. lawn and trees. It is well -maintained.
Proposal: Since 1978 when I was in graduate school at CSU. I have
rented rooms to students, mostly graduate women. They have
appreciated being in a pleasant. "real home'' atmosphere within
walking distance of the campus. I now want to convert the
residence into a B&B or "guest house" instead.
Changing the mode of operation will involve some household re-
ordering, but no remodeling or additions.
iSee rough drawings of floor plans).
Basically, the upstairs, with four bedrooms, a sitting room, and
full bath with be available to guests. The guests will also have
full access to the living room and dining room.
As you can see from the floor plan of the first floor, there are
rooms along the northside of the house that can easily be set
aside for orivate use. These rooms include my office or study.
the utility room , the pantry, and a bedroom and bath.
Amenities include a stainglass window in the living room, Cable
TV and VCR, and a dining room with a fireplace (which i
anticipate will be converted to natural gas logs within the
year).
r_her information: _ am currently a tenure -track assistant
professor of economics at the University of Northern Colorado in
<reelaV. I commute. but not every day. and use my home office
extensively. 1 have a friend who is going to assist me for times
am not availabie on site.
anticipate most cf my guests will be visitors with business at
CSU or in sewn •«ho ;re looking for a cozy. inexpensive
alternative to conventional accomodations. I plan to join the Bed
and Breakfast Assn. of the Rocky Mountains which is headquartered
in Colorado Springs (not the association headquartered in Boulder
which doesn't think anyone warts to come to Fort Collins!). This
association must visit and approve of the location before listing
it and requires. among other things. that I have a smoke alarm in
each room.
Until I confer with association representatives on site. I will
not set my rates. which i anticipate will be in the $30 range.
Although there are four rooms available. I do not anticipate all
the rooms will be rented at one time. except rarely in the case
_,f a family visiting friends in Fort Collins during a holiday
time. etc. The operation will only serve as supplemental income,
to enable me to maintain the home in good order and be able to
purchase services (such as lawn mowing).
I am a board member of the Prospect -Shields Neighborhood Assn. I
have not discussed the proposal formally with the association.
although I have discussed it informally with neighbors and board
members. The initial reaction has been that it is a use well -
suited to our transitional neighborhood. The most common concern
in our neighborhood is additional traffic and I believe this
"peration will generate less traffic in terms of cars and load
than I now have with full-time rentals.
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