HomeMy WebLinkAboutNORTH COLLEGE MARKETPLACE - ODP - 42-08 - REPORTS - PLANNING OBJECTIVESDevelopment Phasing Schedule
North College Marketplace — ODP
Development of the wetlands (Phase-1) to include wetland mitigation, earthwork and utility
work is tentatively scheduled to begin in early 2009 and work impacting the Lorimer and Weld
Canal to be finished in the spring of 2009 before the ditch becomes operational for the
season.
Development of Phase-2 will begin in May -June with earthwork and installation of utilities with
the goal of turning the anchor pad site over to King Soopers in early 2010.
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• Approximately 8.3 acres of open space associated with Phase-1 which includes
approximately 7 acres of detention/wetland area and 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 -1
• Not Applicable.
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 2nd round of review.
(ix) Project name and previous project names.
• ODP submittal project name is North College Marketplace — ODP
• 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 will be provided throughout the project surrounding
proposed buildings and breaking -up parking areas.
Buffering:
• Screening will be provided along the perimeter of the site where needed to enhance
views from the public ROW.
• Buffering will be provided in Phase-1 to screen the detention/wetland areas from
commercial development in Phase-2.
Landscaping:
• Attractive landscape treatment, through the use of trees, shrubs and colorful
perennials, will be provided throughout the site and along East Willox Lane and North
College Avenue reinforcing a positive image for both frontages.
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.
Wetlands and Natural Areas:
• Existing wetlands are to be mitigated with newly created wetlands at a 1:1 mitigation
rate and will follow recommendations in the "Wetland Mitigation Plan for the North
College Marketplace Project" prepared by Cedar Creek Associates, Inc.
• 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. 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 commercial lots 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.
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Statement of Planning Objectives
North College Marketplace — ODP (Phase -1 & Phase-2)
North College Market Place will bring a comprehensively designed retail development to the
East Willox Lane and North College Avenue intersection helping to reinvigorate a key corner
in north Fort Collins. The project site is currently zoned Community Commercial North
College (CCN). 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. Commercial development in Phase-2 is to
include a major supermarket anchor with associated retail spaces, banks, restaurants, drive-in
restaurants and one gas station. Phase-1 will include newly created wetland/detention areas
along with the protection and enhancement of existing wetlands.
Proposed subdivision plats to be provided for both the Phase-1 and Phase-2 PDP submittals.
(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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