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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOLLINWOOD NORTH, MAJOR AMEND. - 24-07 - MINUTES/NOTES - CORRESPONDENCE-NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING (3)31. Comment: (Resident) It currently is very difficult to get from the east side to the west side of Lemay Avenue. Response: No response given at the meeting. 32. Comment: (Resident) Timing/sequencing of the lights on Lemay Avenue is not good. Response: No response given at the meeting. 33. Question: (Resident) What will the impact of this development be on property values in the area? Answer: (Applicant) We do not know what the effects will be. Certainly a well designed, attractive site and building will help property values. 34. Question: (Resident) The proposed 1-story building appears to be a pretty tall 1-story, with tall elements to the back. Why is this? Answer: (Applicant) The plat height is 19', with maybe another 12' of height for sloped roofs. 35. Question: (Resident) Is a Site Plan available for people not here at the meeting tonight? Answer: (Applicant) Yes, a Site Plan can certainly be made available. 0 24. Question: (Resident) What is the size of the remaining area on the west side of Collinwood that could possibly contain future development? Answer: (Applicant) There is approximately 2 - 3 acres, excluding the storm water detention on -site, that could possibly contain some kind of future development. 25. Comment: (Resident) If you want any of us on the east side of Lemay Avenue to patronize your development you better provide some safe way to get us there. Response: No response given at the meeting. 26. Question: (Resident) Where will you put trash enclosures? Answer: (Applicant) One will be on the west side of the parking lot and one will be at the south end of the parking lot. 27. Comment: (Resident) The possible location for employee parking is of concern. They may want to park in our neighborhood. Response: No response given at the meeting. 28. Question: (Resident) Shouldn't there be minimum parking requirements for this development, not maximums? Answer: (City Planner) Non-residential land uses have maximum parking allowances, not minimums, as set forth in the City's Land Use Code. Changing this would require City Council action. 29. Comment: (Resident) There is concern about the amount of available parking in the area. Response: No response given at the meeting. 30. Question: (Resident) Where is the closest bus stop to this site? Answer: (Applicant) The closest stop is at Harmony Road and Lemay Avenue. 5 18. Question: (Resident) Is the new parking going to be connected to the existing parking for Collinwood? Answer: (Applicant) Yes, there will be a direct driveway connection between the new and the existing parking. 19. Question: (Resident) Will there be a non-smoking area in this new development so that smokers will not come into our neighborhood to smoke? Answer: (Applicant) We can certainly look into that. 20. Question: (Resident) Is it fair to ask for additional berming or landscaping along the west property line adjacent to -the Cottages at Miramont? Answer: (Applicant) That is something that we can take into consideration. 21. Comment: (Resident) It would be good to look at landscaping in both locations, along the parking lot as well as along the west property line. Response: No response given at the meeting. 22. Comment: (Resident) Living right across Lemay Avenue to the east, I want to know how much existing landscaping is to be retained or removed. Response: (Applicant) We will save as much of the existing landscaping (deciduous and evergreen trees) as possible. 23. Question: (Resident) How many employees could possibly be included in the new building and how will this affect the parking for customers and clients? Answer: (Applicant) The employee base is still to be determined. It will depend on the mix of tenants. 4 11. Comment: (Resident) We have a concern about parking in the area. Overflow parking from the Miramont Health Club already comes into our neighborhood. Response: (Applicant) We will be maximizing our parking and we do feel that it is enough to accommodate the needs of this development. 12. Comment: (Resident) In a 30,000 square foot building there could be numerous tenants of different natures. Response: No response given at the meeting. 13. Question: (Resident) This development proposal will be a Planning & Zoning Board review and decision? Answer: (Applicant) Yes, it will be. 14. Question: (Resident) From a marketing standpoint, how can this project be justified? Answer: (Applicant) Market research has been done and the proposed personal service uses can be supported here. 15. Question: (Resident) What kind of landscaping is being proposed for the west side of this development proposal? Answer: (Applicant) The Landscape Plan is still being developed and that is negotiable. 16. Comment: (Resident) I live on Rule Drive on the east side of Lemay Avenue and am concerned about overflow parking in our neighborhood. Response: (Applicant) There is already a large amount of parking on the Collinwood Assisted Living site and sufficient parking will be provided for the new development. 17. Question: (Resident) Who is the developer of this project? Answer: (Applicant) Bethesda, the current owner of the Collinwood Assisted Living Community. 3 4. Question: (Resident) Could you please define Personal Services? Answer: The definition of Personal & Business Service Shops in the City's Land Use Code was read to the attendees by the Applicant. 5. Question: (Resident) What will the hours of operation be for these personal services? Answer: (Applicant) That is not yet determined and it is not defined in the City's Land Use Code. 6. Question: (Resident) What are the hours of delivery to these shops going to be? Answer: (Applicant) Some stores in the area have deliveries at 5:00 a.m. 7. Question: (Resident) Are you trying to serve the retirement community? Answer: (Applicant) Yes, that is the focus for the development. 8. Question: (Resident) Is there a sidewalk along the east side of this property? Answer: (Applicant) Yes, there is an existing sidewalk. 9. Question: (Resident) What kind of signage and lighting will be on this development? Answer: (Applicant) There will be limited signage, subject to the City's Sign Code, and the lighting will be limited to down - directional, cutoff style fixtures. 10. Question: (Resident) Based on the original plan, how many buildings and square footage is still available? Answer: (City Planner) Based on the most current approved plan, there are 2 additional buildings containing up to 30,000 square feet that have not yet been constructed. 2 Planninb, Development and Transportatiu_. Services Planning and Zoning City of Fort Collins NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING PROJECT: Collinwood Personal Services Building DATE: July 12, 2007 APPLICANT: Angie Milewski BHA Design CITY PLANNER: Steve Olt Current Planning The applicants are proposing a new 30,000 square foot (+/-) L-shaped building known as the Collinwood Personal Services Building. The new building would be on about 3 acres of the existing Collinwood Assisted Care campus. It would be located at the southwest corner of South Lemay Avenue and Rule Drive. Parking would be located to the west of the building, with access to Rule Drive and to the existing parking for the Collinwood Assisted Care facility. The property is in the HC - Harmony Corridor Zoning District. A conceptual site plan was presented by the applicant at the neighborhood meeting. ................. QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS, RESPONSES ................. 1. Question: (Resident) Are you proposing 1 or 2 buildings? Answer: (Applicant) We are proposing 1 L-shaped building. 2. Question: (Resident) Will this project be like a strip mall? Answer: (Applicant) No, it will be in -line personal service shops with parking internal to the site. 3. Question: (Resident) Will the personal services be open and available to the public? Answer: (Applicant) Yes, absolutely. 1 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020