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Conclusion
This memorandum documented the transportation impacts associated with the Colorado
Iron and Metal relocation project. The project is located at 903 Buckingham in Fort
Collins, Colorado. Based on the analyses, investigations, and findings documented in the
various sections of this Transportation Impact Study, the following can be concluded.
• The project will not present a significant impact to the surrounding roadway
system.
• The project will produce similar trips to the FedEx use that was previously
occupying the site.
• The project is expected to produce approximately 497. During the morning peak
hour, 60 trip ends can be expected and 70 trip ends can be expected from the
project during the afternoon peak hours. It is likely that the trips produced by
Colorado Iron and Metal are less than the previous use on the site.
• Level of service is acceptable at the key intersections
• Level of service will continue to be acceptable at the key intersections with the
implementation of the project
• No new auxiliary lanes are required with the project
• Pedestrian LOS will not be achieved with the project due to the gaps in continuity
in the system to both the east and west of the site. The gaps are on undeveloped
property outside the control of the developer.
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Mr. Kent Garvin, Colorado Iron & Meta oQ- Je cC G<; %`) I
FROM: Eric L. Bracke, P.E., P.T.O.E 0;
DATE: October 4, 2008
SUBJECT: Colorado Iron & Metal Relocation — Tra pact
Memorandum
This memorandum addresses the transportation impacts of the proposed Colorado Iron and
Metal Relocation Project. The project also entails developing a recycling drop-off center.
The current location of the business is 1400 East Mulberry in Fort Collins. The proposed
location is in an existing structure located at 903 Buckingham. The proposed site was once
the location of the FedEx distribution center. A vicinity map of the new location is
displayed in Figure 1 on the following page.
Colorado Metal & Iron is a local business that specializes in metal recycling as well as
metal and steel fabrication. The business has 32 employees.
A meeting was held with the City Traffic Engineer to determine the scope of the
transportation impact study. It was agreed that the project will have relatively minor
impact to the surrounding street system and that a memorandum would be sufficient to
address the related transportation impacts. The following intersections would be examined
during the normal peak hours:
• Lemay and Buckingham
• Buckingham and Linden
It was agreed that a short-term (year 2010) analysis
examination of alternative modes of transportation.
transportation study can be found in Appendix A.
ELB Engineering. LLC
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Fort Collins. CO 60? 28
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Dear Resident:
Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
tcgov.com/currentplanning
On Monday, April 26, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as possible), in
Conference Room A at 281 North College Avenue", Fort Collins, CO., the City of Fort
Collins Hearing Officer will conduct an Administrative Public Hearing to consider a
development proposal in your neighborhood. A decision on the proposal will result
from this public hearing. Please access the building by the public door at the east
end of the building, adjacent to North College Avenue.
This is a request to replat parts of Lot 1, 2 and 3 of Vanworks Subdivision, Lot 3 of Odell
Subdivision, Lot 23 of a Replat of North Lemay Subdivision, and Lot 1 of Second Replat
of North Lemay Subdivision. The proposal also includes the addition of heavy industrial
uses and two additional buildings on the proposed lot. The property is in the I, Industrial
Zone District. The proposed use and replat is permitted in the zone district subject to an
administrative review and public hearing.
The list of affected property owners for this public meeting is derived from official
records of the Larimer County Assessor. Because of the lag time between occupancy
and record keeping, or because of rental situations, a few affected property owners may
have been missed. Please feel free to notify your neighbor of this pending meeting so
all neighbors may have the opportunity to attend.
Sincerely,
Emma McArdle
City Planner
*The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City .
services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements
for persons with disabilities. Please call 970.221.6750 for assistance.
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C. Transportation Level of Service -- Section 3.6.4
Buckingham Street is classified as a two lane collector by the Fort Collins Master
Street Plan.
The Transportation Impact Study has been reviewed and evaluated by the Traffic
Operations and Transportation Planning Departments. The project provides
vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle facilities necessary to maintain the adopted
transportation Level of Service standards as contained in Part II of the City of
Fort Collins Multi -modal Transportation Level of Service Manual.
The T.I.S. concludes that the future Level of Service at the key intersections will
be acceptable.
4. Findings of Fact/Conclusion
In evaluating the Colorado Iron and Metal PDP, Staff makes the following findings of
fact:
A. The PDP contains permitted uses and complies with the applicable land
development standards of the I — Industrial Zone District in accordance
with Article 4 of the Land Use Code.
B. The PDP complies with the applicable General Development Standards of
Article Three of the Land Use Code.
C. The PDP complies with the applicable procedural and administrative
requirements of Article Two of the Land Use Code.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Colorado Iron and Metal Project Development Plan
# 20-09.
ATTACHMENTS:
Vicinity/Zoning/Aerial Map
Full sized plan set
Statement of planning objectives
Excerpts of Transportation Impact Study, dated October 2008
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ii. Handicap Parking [Section 3.2.2(K)(5)]: The total number of
parking spaces in the project is 69. Section 3.2.2(K)(5)(d)
specifies that for this number, a minimum of 3 handicap
accessible spaces must be provided. Five handicap parking
spaces are provided. These spaces are located conveniently to
the main entry doors of the two buildings that customers will be
accessing.
iii. Parking Space Dimensions: [Section 3.2.2.(L)] The parking
dimensions indicated on the plans meet the minimum
dimensions required.
e. Site Lighting [Section 3.2.4] — Proposed site lighting mostly meets
our lighting standards. All of the specified light sources appear to
be concealed, down -directional luminaires. The only place that
light spills from the sight beyond 1.0 foot-candle is on the very
back section, into another industrial used site.
f. Trash and Recycling Enclosures [Section 3.2.5]—Trash
enclosures have been sized appropriately to accommodate trash
and recyclables. Trash enclosure elevations are consistent with
the materials and colors proposed for the buildings.
B. Building Standards — [Division 3.5]
1) Architectural Character, Building Size, Mass and Scale and Building
Materials [Section 3.5 (B), (C) and (E)] — The existing structure on this
site is a tan metal building with no architectural detail. The applicant is
proposing the addition of a clerestory window, a modern style entry
feature and new windows to the front of the building. The entry feature
lacks articulation for the entrance doors, Staff will work with the applicant
during Final Compliance to make this facade more defined. The two new
accessory structures are proposed as tan metal structures to match the
existing building. The building to the west will be screened from view by
a planting bed along the public view and the building to the rear of the
site is interior to the site and out of the public's view. The modern
features proposed are compatible with the surrounding industrial
neighborhood that has a very modern/industrial character to it, especially
noticeable in the newer building stock (Odell's Brewery and New Belgium
Brewery). The neighboring property to the west, is very similar to the
existing metal building. The proposed materials, colors, scale and
character are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
2) Outdoor Storage Areas/Mechanical Equipment [Section 3.5.1 (1)]—All
trash and recycling areas are at least 20 feet from public walks and are
screened from view according to Section 3.2.5 of the Land Use Code.
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v. Transportation Impact Study: [Section 3.2.2(C)(8)] A scoping
meeting was held to determine the extent of study necessary for
this proposal, and a Transportation Impact Memorandum
determined to be sufficient. The Transportation Impact
Memorandum was performed and submitted with this proposal.
This proposal is not expected to present a significant impact to
the surrounding roadway system. The report is attached for
further review.
b. Access and Parking Lot Requirements [Section 3.2.2 (D)]:
i. Pedestrian/Vehicle Separation: [Section3.2.2.(D)(1)]
Pedestrians and vehicles are separated to the maximum extent
feasible on this infill and redevelopment site. The pedestrian
connection to the front of the building crosses a drive aisle
through the parking lot, but is delineated by a raised walk.
ii. Access: [Section3.2.2.(D)(2)] All off-street parking spaces have
unobstructed access to and from public streets. All off-street
parking is contained onsite.
c. Parking Lot Layout [Section 3.2.2 (E)-(J)]: The parking lot is
designed with clear and logical circulation routes for vehicles,
trucks, and also for bicycles and pedestrians. The pedestrian
connection into the site is delineated by a raised walk through the
parking lot. Most landscaped islands are defined with curbs, the
plan has left out curbs in some locations, Staff will work with the
applicant to make sure this is represented correctly during final
compliance.
d. Parking Lots [Section 3.2.2 (K)]:
Non-residential parking requirements: [Section 3.2.2(K)(2)] Non-
residential parking requirements have a maximum number of
parking spaces allowed. This proposal has been considered a
"Low intensity retail" use for the parking requirement, rather
than "industrial," because this facility is expected to generate
approximately 401 trips from customers daily for recycling drop
offs. The "industrial" parking maximum is only accounting for
employee parking, which would limit the facility to 24 parking
spaces. This number will not accommodate the parking for
customers, therefore, Staff supports the applicant's request to
be considered a "low intensity retail" use for the parking
standards, this use limits the parking to 74 spaces. The
proposal includes 69 spaces, which is in compliance with the
standards for a "low intensity retail" use.
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diversity meets the standards of this section, with no tree species
exceeding 25% of the total.
2) Landscape standards: All non -paved areas of the site plan are
acceptable landscaped areas including turf, shrubs, ornamental trees,
flower beds and foundation plantings. Screening of parked cars from the
property to the north will be achieved with a dense planting of trees,
mixed plantings of shrubs and ornamental trees and a decorative 30"
wrought iron screening fence. Parking lots are sufficiently landscaped.
Landscaped islands are provided at least every 15 parking spaces.
Standard plan notes have been included on the landscape plan to cover
landscape materials, maintenance and replacement. Staff will review
these notes in final plan review to ensure that they are complete and
accurate. Appropriate separation distances from traffic signals, City
street lights, underground and overhead utility lines have been provided.
Staff will continue to work with the applicant on these separations as
plans finalize. Appropriate sight distances have been maintained at all
drive cuts for safety.
3) Access, Circulation and Parking [Section 3.2.2]
a. Development Standards [Section 3.2.2 (C)]:
Safety Considerations: [Section 3.2.2 (C)(1)]— Pedestrians,
bicycles and vehicles are separated to the maximum extent
possible in this proposed plan. Public sidewalks and walkways
connect to streets, parking lots and building entrances for a
coordinated and functional pedestrian network throughout the
site. The existing building has a sidewalk connection to the
public sidewalk through the parking lot in front of the building,
which is delineated by a raised walk through the drive aisle.
ii. Curb cuts and ramps [Section 3.2.2 (C)(2)] Curb cuts and ramps
are provided for the most part throughout the site. Some
locations are missing details on the plan, Staff will work with the
Applicant to refine the plans during Final Compliance.
iii. Site Amenities and Bicycle Facilities: [Section 3.2.2 (C)(3) and
(4)] Bicycle parking is provided meeting the standards of this
section. Bike racks are provided on a hard surface near the
main entrance and walkways for clear and direct access to the
main entrance.
iv. Walkways: [Section 3.2.2(C)(5)] Walkways within this site
directly and continuously connect pedestrian points of origin and
destination.
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C. Land Use Standards: [Section 4.28 (D)] Dimensional Standards: The
proposed buildings and addition to the existing building meet the height
requirements. The existing main building is two (2) stories, the proposed
clerestory addition and entry feature will increase the height from 28' 3'/"
to 39' 5", which is in compliance with the height requirements. The two
new buildings are one story each meeting the height requirements. The
structures are both less than 50,OOOsf.
D. Development Standards: [Section 4.28(E)]
1) Building Design: [Section 4.28(E)(2)]
a. Applicability of Section 3.5. The uses proposed do not require
the structures meet the standards of Section 3.5.3 per Section
4.28(E)(2)(a) of the LUC.
b. Orientation. The orientation of the building meets the standards of
this section, as it is facing the street, does not have a blank fagade
and has landscaping along 30% of the building.
c. Building character and color. The addition to the existing
building and new structures are proposed to be neutral colors to
complement the existing structure and meet the standards of this
section.
2) Site Design: [Section 4.28(E)(3)]
a. Screening. The proposed site does not abut any residential uses,
Buckingham is not an arterial street and is not a district boundary,
and therefore, this screening section does not apply.
b. Storage and Operational Areas. The loading dock, located on
the east side of the site, is buffered from the street by a stucco
stone wall and landscaping. This site is an internal industrial zoned
site and the front of the site is reserved for less intensive
automobile parking, as oppose to the side and rear that will be
used for loading, moving of equipment, etc., which is in compliance
with this section of the LUC.
3. Compliance with Applicable General Development Standards
A. Site Planning and Design Standards [Division 3.2]
1) Landscaping and Tree Protection: [Section 3.2.1 ] — The Project
Development Plan provides a full tree stocking and street trees
throughout the project site. Street trees are shown to be 30 to 40 feet
apart on center, where possible, in landscaped parkways. The species
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COMMENTS:
Background
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: I, Industrial; Existing New Belgium Brewery
E: I; Existing Point Five Windows Manufacturing and Sales
S: I; Existing Vanworks Service Garage and mini storage facility
W: I; Vacant Property owned by Odell Investments
The property was annexed into the City in June, 1974 as part of the Northeast
Consolidated Annexation.
The subject property was originally platted in the North Lemay Subdivision, Second
Filing in September, 1981. The majority of the site was re -platted as Lots 1 — 3 of
Vanworks Subdivision, Second Filing' in April, 1997.
2. Compliance with Applicable I — Industrial Zone District Standards
A. Purpose: The purpose of the Industrial District is as follows:
"The Industrial District is intended to provide a location for a variety of work
processes and work -places such as manufacturing, warehousing and distributing,
indoor and outdoor storage, and a wide range of commercial and industrial
operations. The Industrial District also accommodates complementary and
supporting uses such as convenience shopping, child care centers and housing.
While these Districts will be linked to the city's transportation system for multiple
modes of travel, some may emphasize efficient commercial trucking and rail
traffic as needed. Industrial and manufacturing processes used in this District
may, by necessity, be characteristically incompatible with residential uses. "
The proposed project site is located in the center of a cluster of Industrial
zoned properties. The PDP is proposing the addition of "Heavy Industrial"
uses and two new structures in addition to the already approved "Light
Industrial" and "Office" uses. "Recycling Facility' uses have not been
approved yet, but are currently under review by Staff, in the Minor
Amendment mentioned in the Executive Summary.
B. Permitted Land Uses: [Section 4.28 (B)] The proposed addition of use is
for heavy industrial, which is permitted in this zone district, as a Type I .
(Administrative) use.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicants have brought this site through the minor amendment process two times
in the last two years and a stand-alone Modification of Standard was brought to an
administrative hearing officer on March 24, 2010 to allow the Colorado Iron and Metal
operation to be relocated onto this site from its original East Mulberry site.
The first minor amendment, completed in late 2008, was a change of use for the
existing building from "warehouse and distribution" to "light industrial (steel fabrication)
and office." The second minor amendment, which is currently in process, is an addition
of use for "recycling facilities" both inside and outside of the existing building. This
minor amendment also includes the addition of 1000 square feet of pavement, a truck
scale, fencing around the site and landscaping to buffer the outdoor use. The stand-
alone Modification of Standard, which was submitted concurrently with the second
Minor Amendment, was to Section 3.8.11(C) Fences or Walls of the Land Use Code
(LUC). This section refers to the requirement that "fences or walls shall be no more
than four (4) feet high between the front building line and front property line." The
Modification of Standard was approved by a hearing officer on March 30, 2010. The
fencing that was approved as part of that decision will be removed for the overall PDP
that this Staff Report describes.
This Project Development Plan (PDP) and Staff Report is specifically for the re -plat of
the property, two new buildings and the addition of "heavy industrial' uses on the site.
The proposed use and re -plat are permitted subject to a Type 1, administrative, review
and public hearing. This PDP complies with the applicable Administrative and General
Development standards and the standards of the I Industrial Zone District outlined in
the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code.
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MEETING DATE 2_U9110
STAFF
PROJECT: Colorado Iron and Metal, PDP - #20-09
APPLICANT: Troy Jones
MTA Planning and Architecture
238 Walnut Street, Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80524
OWNER: GTG Investments
903 Buckingham Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
HEARING OFFICER
This is a request to re -plat parts of Lot 1, 2 and 3 of Vanworks Subdivision, Lot 3 of
Odell Subdivision, Lot 23 of a Re -plat of North Lemay Subdivision, and iLot 1 of Second
Re -plat of North Lemay Subdivision. The proposal also includes the addition of heavy
industrial uses and two additional buildings on the proposed lot. The property is in the I,
Industrial Zone District. The proposed use and re -plat is permitted in the zone district
subject to an Type 1 (administrative) review and public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
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