HomeMy WebLinkAboutPEDERSEN AUTO PLAZA - PDP/FDP - 26-97 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning and Zoning Board
Meeting of April 2, 1998
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extensions of walkways, defined pedestrian areas and more crosswalks.
Glen Colton expressed that he did not feel that the modifications made met the
guidelines as set forth in the Land Use Code.
Moved by Weitkunat, seconded by Craig: To approve the Pedersen Auto
Plaza Project Developmental Plan 26-97. Motion passed with "no" votes
being cast by Colton and Bell.
Project: Fort Collins Good Samaritan Village - Overall
Development Plan, #27-96A
Project Description: Request for an Overall Development Plan on
approximately 13.89 acres. The property is located at
the northwest corner of W. Trilby Road and
Constellation Drive and is zoned MMN, medium
density mixed -use neighborhood.
Staff Recommendation: Approval of the requested modifications of standards
and approval of the Overall Development Plan.
Hearing_ Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence:
Mike Ludwig, City Planner gave the staff presentation.
A presentation was made by the administrator of the existing Good Samaritan
Village outlining the visions for the Village. The first phase is the proposed
addition of 34 to 36 duplex units, targeting more active seniors. In the next five
to seven years, the Village development would include 50 to 60 apartments with
ancillary space and services available on site, converting the four floors of
existing Tower to assisting living apartments. In seven to ten years, the goal will
be to add a special care unit. The administrator, Sherri Friesen, explained the
goal of Good Samaritan Village was to be a continuum of care, allowing senior
citizens to age in place, advancing to levels of care within the campus itself.
Ken Merritt, planning engineer for the project, explained the development for
proposed Phase I which included the addition of the duplex units, expansion of
parking, development of a therapy center and civic space.
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Moved by Alex Chapman, seconded by Jerry Gavaldon to approve the Consent
Agenda with the exception of Item No. 1, minutes for May 12 not to be included
in approval, and Item No. 3 Resolution PZ983 easement vacation not be
included in approval. Motion passed unanimously.
Project: Pedersen Auto Plaza Subdivision - Project
Development Plan u -R?
Project Description: Request for a 3-story, 30,000 s.f. building on 3.51
acres; located on the west side of South Mason
Street just north of Kensington Drive. This facility
would provide for auto servicing and maintenance,
and includes auto showroom and sales. The property
is zoned C, Commercial.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence:
Steve Olt, City Planner gave the staff report recommending approval.
The applicant presented modified plans including additional internal pedestrian
circulation as requested by the Planning and Zoning Board members at the
March 19 meeting. The architect, Dana Lockwood, presented modifications.
Additional sidewalks were included in the plans with a defined pedestrian
courtyard leading into the showroom area. The single entry to the site will be off
Mason. Customers will park in a single area with their vehicles taken by
technicians to specific areas such as the service department. Automobiles are
commonly used among dealerships to define and barricade areas for pedestrian
foot traffic only. Signs will be posted to limit customer traffic. There was no
public input.
Jerry Gavaldon expressed his appreciation for the demonstration of a managed
lot. He questioned the architect on a particular area of concern and was advised
that the area would be used for a very small number of display cars which would
be set off from the parking area by islands and grassy areas for safety. A
spokesperson for the city confirmed that the crosswalk across Mason was a city
project to be completed in conjunction with the development.
The Board expressed thanks to the developer for acting on their concerns for