HomeMy WebLinkAboutNORTH COLLEGE MARKETPLACE, SECOND FILING - PDP - 43-08 - REPORTS - PLANNING OBJECTIVES• A grouping of native and non-native trees exists throughout the site. Many of the
existing trees are undesirable species such as Siberian Elms, White Poplars and
Russian Olives. Existing trees will be protected, removed and/or mitigated along with
the Phase-2 improvements. Additional evaluation of the exiting trees is to be
coordinated with the City Forester.
(iii) Proposed ownership and maintenance of public and private open space areas.
• It is anticipated that lots 1-7 will be individual owned including the common area
within the particular lot boundary. The common area within each lot will be
managed by A Common Area Maintenance Association for the entire development.
This association will also maintain the landscaping on the east side of College
Avenue and north side of Willox Lane exclusive of the trees planted in the ROW that
the City of Ft. Collins will maintain.
• Outlot B, north and east of lot 1(approximately 8.3 acres of open space with 7 acres
of detention/wetland areas associated with Phase-1) will be owned and maintained by
the City of Ft. Collins following a three-year term. The developer is responsible for
the maintenance and establishment of the wetland/detention areas for the initial three
years.
(iv) Estimate of Number of Employees for Commercial and Industrial Uses
Phase -2
• Number of employees will relate to the final uses of the retail pads and as the retail
pad sites develop in the future.
(v) Description of rationale behind assumptions and choices made by the applicant
• The North College Marketplace project is moving ahead in accordance with the
adopted Agreement between the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority and the
Developer. Additional information regarding the rationale and decisions made are
outlined in the September 16, 2008 Urban Renewal Authority —Agenda Item
Summary.
(vi) Variances
• None.
(vii) How Conflicts Between Land Uses are Being Avoided
• Landscape and buffer requirements will be followed to minimize conflicts between land
uses and impacts on open spaces.
(viii) Neighborhood meeting
• After neighborhood meeting minutes are prepared and received from the City, a
narrative addressing public concerns will be provided for the 2"d round of review.
(ix) Project name and previous project names.
• Phase-2 PDP submittal project name is North College Marketplace — Phase 2
• Other names include: North College Market Place, North College Market Place (King
Soopers), King Soopers shopping center
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(ii) Open Space, Buffering, Landscaping, Circulation, Transition Areas, Wetlands and Natural
Areas
Open Space:
• Landscaped open space areas are provided throughout the project surrounding
proposed buildings and breaking -up parking areas. Pedestrian enhanced spaces and
urban plazas are integrated into the main entrances from East Willox Lane and North
College Avenue.
Buffering:
• Screening of parking lot automobiles and the gas station will be provided with
extensive continuous planting beds to include medium sized shrubs and evergreen
trees.
• Buffering is provided in Phase-1 to screen the existing north wetland in Outlot B from
Lot 1 (Supermarket parking area).
Landscaping:
• Attractive landscape treatment, through the use of trees, shrubs and colorful
perennials, will be provided along East Willox Lane and North College Avenue
reinforcing a positive image for both frontages.
• The pedestrian experience is enhanced by the gracious tree lined walks and plazas
and enhanced by pedestrian lights and a variety of street furniture. Ornamental
plantings to include large free-standing planters with flowering annuals will support the
pedestrian experience.
Circulation:
• Access will be provided on North College via a new 3/4 movement at the north end of
the site and a new right -in / right -out at the mid -point of the site. Major access at
Willox will be provided via a new full movement round -about, a full movement service
entry and a right -in / right -out.
Bicycle lanes will be provided at both College and Willox. And, both the North
College and Willox frontage will be improved with new curb and gutter, tree lawns
and detached walks.
• Two existing businesses will remain at the major corner and will be provided access
from new drives within the development.
Wetlands and Natural Areas:
• Existing Phase-2 wetlands are to be mitigated with newly created wetlands at a 1 :1
mitigation rate in Phase-1 construction and will follow recommendations in the
"Wetland Mitigation Plan for the North College Marketplace Project" prepared by
Cedar Creek Associates, Inc.
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LEED
The development is based on environmentally friendly practices recognized by LEED. Included
among these are the following:
1 . Retention and enhancement of existing wetlands.
2. Use of recycled materials in site work where applicable.
3. Extension of bike lanes.
4. Introduction of walks both at the perimeter and interior to the center to encourage
pedestrian access to the Marketplace.
5. Introduction of new pedestrian / bike bridge north of site at the Larimer and Weld
Canal to provide more pleasant, direct and safe access to and from residences to
the north.
6. Introduction of on -site bioswales to naturally filter smaller storm events.
7. Introduction of the Willox roundabout to provide continual access while avoiding
traffic signals and pollution caused by idling vehicles.
(i) Statement of appropriate City Plan Principals and Policies
The proposed project is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan as per the following
• Development of the commercial area will adopt city-wide structure of commercial
corridors and districts as they relate to achieving the goals of compact development
and creating identifiable spaces. The project will serve as a commercial gateway into
northern Fort Collins and serve the surrounding residential areas.
• North College Marketplace will provide attractive and functional public outdoor
spaces and plazas integrated with both of the College and Willox gateway
landscapes. Additionally, outdoor patio spaces will be pedestrian friendly and
orientate towards the urban plazas.
Additional Items
• The property is located within the Community Commercial North College (CCN) zone
district. Division 4.19 lists Commercial as a permitted use subject to administrative
review.
• The Fort Collins Planning & Zoning Board approved item #23-08 to add drive-in
restaurants and a gasoline station as an addition of permitted uses in the North
College Marketplace project. The addition of permitted uses was approved on August
21, 2008. The project will follow the conditions of approval as outlined in the
Planning & Zoning Board August 21, 2008 Minutes.
• North College Marketplace Phase-2 will proceed under the guidance of the
agreement between the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority and the Developer.
Resolution No. 011 approving an Agreement between the Fort Collins Urban Renewal
Authority and 1908 North College, LLC to provide financial assistance for the North
College Marketplace project was adopted by the Fort Collins City Council on
September 16, 2008.
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Statement of Planning Objectives
North College Marketplace — (Phase -2)
North College Market Place will bring a comprehensively designed retail development to the
North College and Willox intersection helping to reinvigorate a key corner in north Fort
Collins. More specifically, Phase-2 of the project is generally located west and south of the
existing and proposed wetland areas shown as Phase- 1. The overall development will total
approximately 175,000 S.F. on 28 acres with 7-acres preserved and enhanced as wetlands
while also providing a buffer to existing residential north, northeast, and east of the site. This
second phase is to include a major supermarket anchor with associated retail spaces, banks,
restaurants, drive-in restaurants and one gas station.
A proposed subdivision plat for Phase-2 (Tract A as described in a Phase-1 subdivision plat)
will create seven separate Lots (Lots 1-7) for a total of 16.881 acres.
Architecture
The project is to be anchored by a new retail concept, a 123,000 S.F. Kings Sooper's
Marketplace. This store will be one of the first to be developed in the state of Colorado and
provide one of the largest arrays of grocery products in the region including both processed
and natural foods.
Buildings are brought to the North College frontage in an urban manner creating a gateway
at the major right -in / right- out. This gateway is created by a cluster of 3 buildings about two
pedestrian plazas which will be wonderful areas for outdoor gathering and dining. The urban
manner of this gateway is further enhanced by the incorporation of diagonal parking and a
trellis element which embraces a major walkway into the site as well as serving to screen an
adjacent parking area from view.
The anchor tenant is located interior the site and a liner building is introduced between it and
Willox. The shops contained within the liner building will invigorate the Willox frontage and
provide a pleasant walkway connection over a bioswale paralleling the street, and leading to
the anchor tenant. In addition to this walk two other east west walks bi-sect the site bringing
shoppers from North College to the Anchor.
The concept of the Marketplace is to create a comprehensive architectural theme throughout
the development with interesting elements appropriate to both the major anchor and outlying
shops. Bold masonry wing walls, accompanied by gable roofs, announce major entries at the
anchor as well as create key focal points in adjacent shop buildings. The masonry elements
are contrasted by flat roofed stucco shops and arcades creating a differentiation in both
texture and color. The Architectural expression is enhanced by suspended ornamental metal
canopies at the gable elements while the stucco shops are accented by a variety of canvas
awnings.
In addition to the varied architecture additional individuality of tenant spaces will be
accomplished through the use of varied stucco field colors.
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