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CSU Challenge Ropes Course @ C.A.T. PDP
Administrative Hearing
Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
May 8, 2003
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DECISION
The Colorado State University Challenge Ropes Course @ the Centre for Advanced
Technology Project Development Plan, #53-85BB, is hereby approved by the Hearing
Officer.
Dated this 9th day of May 2003, per authority granted by Sections
1.4.9(E) and 2.1 of the Land Use Code.
Cameron G196S
Current Plarining Director
CSU Challenge Ropes Course @ C.A.T. PDP
Administrative Hearing
Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
May 8, 2003
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There was no evidence introduced at the hearing to contradict the Staff Report;
therefore, the Hearing Officer finds that the PDP is in conformance with the
applicable requirements found in Article 4 of the Land Use Code.
3. Compliance with Article 3 of the Land Use Code — General Development
Standards
A. Section 3.2.2 — Access, Circulation and Parking
Access, circulation and parking for all modes of transportation have been
provided consistent with the requirements of this Section. Secure and
conveniently -located bicycle parking has been provided in number that satisfies
the standard. Direct, safe and continuous walkways and bicycle connections are
made to major pedestrian and bicycle destinations in the surrounding area.
Vehicular access, circulation and parking meeting the standards has been
provided.
B. Section 3.3.5 — Engineering Design Standards
The proposal complies with the design standards, requirements and
specifications as set forth in this Section.
C. Section 3.4.1— Natural Habitats and Features
The natural habitat buffer zone between the development and Arthur Ditch has
been maintained consistent with the requirements of this Section.
There was no evidence introduced at the hearing to contradict the Staff Report;
therefore, the Hearing Officer finds that the PDP is in conformance with the
applicable requirements found in Article 3 of the Land Use Code.
SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS
A. The Colorado State University Challenge Ropes Course @ the Centre for
Advanced Technology Project Development Plan is subject to administrative
review and the requirements of the Land Use Code (LUC).
B. The Colorado State University Challenge Ropes Course @ the Centre for
Advanced Technology Project Development Plan satisfies the development
standards of the E zoning district.
C. The Colorado State University Challenge Ropes Course @ the Centre for
Advanced Technology Project Development Plan complies with all applicable
General Development Standards contained in Article 3 of the Land Use Code.
CSU Challenge Ropes Course @ C.A.T. PDP
Administrative Hearing
Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
May 8, 2003
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FACTS AND FINDINGS
1. Site Context
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: E; CSU Married Student Housing South and parking lot
S: E; undeveloped land (Centre for Advanced Technology)
E: E; undeveloped land (Centre for Advanced Technology)
W: E & RL; Centre for Advanced Technology and existing residential
(Sheeley Subdivision)
The property was annexed into the City in September 1965 as part of the Fourth
College Annexation.
There have been several overall development plans approved for this property
and the immediately surrounding parcels. It was identified as Parcel `J' of the
Center for Advanced Technology Overall Development Plan approved by
Planning and Zoning Board in September 1983 and designated for open
space/recreational uses. Subsequently, the Planning and Zoning Board
approved Overall Development Plans in 1988, 1994 and 1999 that identified the
property as Parcel W. The last amendment to the Overall Development Plan was
approved by Planning and Zoning Board in February 2003 and identified the
property as Parcel `D'; no land uses were defined as part of that approval.
The property has not been previously platted or approved as a PDP or other site
specific development plan.
2. Compliance with Article 4 and the E Zoning District Standards:
The PDP complies with the standards found under Article Four of the Land Use
Code. The applicant's request to plat the parcel complies with the following
standards:
A. Section 4.22 (13)(2) — Permitted Uses
The proposed challenge ropes course is considered a "community facility", which
is a permitted use within the E zone district.
CSU Challenge Ropes Course @ C.A.T. PDP
Administrative Hearing
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May 8, 2003
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ZONING DISTRICT: E -Employment
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Evidence presented to the Hearing Officer established
no controversy or facts to refute that the hearing was
properly posted, legal notices mailed and notice
published.
The Hearing Officer, presiding pursuant to the Fort Collins Land Use Code, opened the
hearing at approximately 4:45 on May 8, 2003 in Conference Room A at 281 North
College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado.
HEARING TESTIMONY, WRITTEN COMMENTS AND OTHER EVIDENCE:
The Hearing Officer accepted during the hearing the following evidence: (1) Planning
Department Staff Report; (2) application, plans, maps and other supporting documents
submitted by the applicant and the applicant's representatives to the City of Fort Collins;
and (3) a tape recording of testimony provided during the hearing. The LUC, the City's
Comprehensive Plan (City Plan), and the formally promulgated policies of the City are
all considered part of the evidence considered by the Hearing Officer.
The following is a list of those who attended the meeting:
From the City:
Steve Olt, City Planner
From the Applicant:
Bill Conn, CSU Facilities Management
Mike Doyle, CSU Recreational Sports
Lance L. Newman, CSU Recreational Sports
From the Public:
None
Written Comments:
Commun..y Planning and Environmental S vices
Current Planning
Citv of Fort Collins
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER
TYPE I ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING DATE: May 8, 2003
PROJECT NAME:
CASE NUMBER:
OWNER:
APPLICANT:
HEARING OFFICER:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Colorado State University Challenge
Ropes Course @ the Centre for
Advanced Technology Project
Development Plan
#53-85BB
Colorado State University
Utility Management
c/o Jim White & William Conn
251 Edison Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Colorado State University Research
Foundation
601 South Howes Street, Room 410
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Cameron Gloss
Current Planning Director
The Applicant has submitted a request to construct a "challenge ropes course". The
facility will be surrounded by an 8 foot -high chain link fence and will contain fourteen
ropes course elements, offering teambuilding and experimental education programs to
CSU and the community. The site is located west of Centre Avenue, north of Spring
Creek, east of South Whitcomb Street, and south of CSU Married Student Housing
South.
SUMMARY OF HEARING OFFICER DECISION: Approval
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