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Home My WebLink AboutPEDERSEN AUTO PLAZA - PDP/FDP - 26-97 - CORRESPONDENCE - (17)9 H "...Modification to build -to line needed..." This Modification Request (request for variance) was provided with the original submittal. However, we will provide it again. "... may be too much parking?... " Currently proposed for this site, excluding display and handicapped spaces, are 130 parking spaces. As per LUC section 3.2.2(K)(2), 141 spaces should be allowed for this facility (see calculations below). Use Showroom Service Write-up, Shop, Cashier, Parts Body Shop Offices, Lockers,Traini ng TOTALS Sq.Ft. Max Parking 2,440 4/ 1000 9.76 16,693 5/1000 83.45 7,469 5/1000 37.35 3,547 3/1000 10.64 30,149 141.19 "3.5.1 G) requires mechanical screening, period. Not "to the maximum extent feasible" as stated in note #7" The note has been changed to read: "All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened to the maximum extent feasible," This is consistent with LUC Section 3.5.10)(5). I believe we have addressed all concerns known to us. Truly, Dam-W. Lockwood, AIA Comment response, page 4 of 4 control is to be given special consideration. Screening - The building is located 120' from the west property line. There is a 6' landscape strip and several landscaped islands between the building and property line. There are numerous trees combined with lower shrubs providing an adequate buffer and screen as required by the Land Use Code. d. "...additional screening (landscaping) is needed on Mason Street" This has been provided. 4. Zoning "...need one more H.C. parking Space..." We have provided one additional space to the rear of the building for employee use. It is in very close proximity to three exterior entrances. 2. "...bldgenvelope dimensions..." This has been provided. 3. "Show bench placement... " This has been provided. 4. "... add trees to provide proper spacing on Mason Street..." This has been provided. 5. "...add trees at south /at line..." An alternative compliance for the landscape requirement for this area is being requested. See Request For Alternative Compliance. 6. "...add trees at north lot line..." This has been provided. 7. "...building elevation signs... This has been provided. Comment response - Pedersen Auto Plaza, page 3 of 4 These items have been coordinated. e. "... existing ditch lateral ... substantiate abandonment or Ditch Company will have to sign plat and utility plans..." We have obtained and recorded a quit claim deed from New Mercer Ditch Company, which conveys any ditch company rights on this lateral and abandons any right and use of the structure. A copy of the Quit Claim Deed is attached for your information. We have not included New Mercer Ditch Company as a signatory on the plat or utility plans. 3. Planning Department a. "...curb stops at parking spaces south of building... " This site must accommodate snow removal and the movement of vehicles, which includes the moving of customer cars to and from the building interior. It is currently not desirable to install wheel stops at these parking spaces. b. ...access to small property at southwest corner?..." This has been discussed with staff. No access easement is required. The parcel can be accessed through this project. There are adequate traffic lanes in parking areas to allow all weather access, better than is provided currently. A property owner cannot be denied access to his property. A future access across a utility easement from the development's paved parking area is provided. C. "...lighting, potential noise, and screening relating to residential neighborhoods..." We have spoken to a representative of a neighborhood group to the west. Concerns were as mentioned above. Explanations of issues are as follows: Lighting - the site lighting fixtures are mounted on 24' poles. The fixtures are a forward throw, metal halide, reduced envelope device. The light fixtures on the western portion of the property are directed away from residential properties. The light levels from these sources will spill less the one half (1 j2) foot candle of light at the center of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. Potential Noise - The biggest concern is noise from public address systems. This project has no control over adjacent businesses (lumber yard) or other existing facilities that are currently using PA systems in the area. This development will require an external PA system for communicating with employees, however, careful consideration of speaker placement (directional away from residences) and volume Comment response - Pedersen Auto Plaza, page 2 of 4 3 March 1998 Planning & Zoning Board c/o Planning Dept. 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 Project: Pedersen Auto Plaza LOCKWOOD RESPONSE TO STAFF COMMENTS For clarification, the following is my response to comments received from the City Staff dated February 4, 1998, relating to revised documents submitted for Pedersen Auto Plaza, Project Development Plan and Final Compliance. Stormwater Utility a. "...insufficient on -site detention..." Our engineers have discussed this issue with the Stormwater Utility and are confident our calculations are correct. b. "...water quality..." The Land Use Code, Section 3.4.3, states that water runoff from the site be treated in accordance with criteria set forth in the Storm Drainage Design Criteria and Construction Standards. There are no criteria for Water quality in the Design Criteria. We understand the importance of this environmental issue, therefore, water quality structures have been incorporated into the site design. 2. Engineering Department a & b. "...12' wide public access easement along southern property line..." This has been provided. C. "...improvements located inside public access easement... This has been resolved by redesigning the site plan to relocate improvements outside of this easement, and by requesting an alternative compliance for landscaping and screening. As proposed the implementation and construction of the future trail is provided for witha minimum of obstacles. d. "...need to coordinate berming, drainage weirs, and landscaping..." ❑ 420 S. Hawes St, Ste. 101 B Fort Collins, CO 80521 0 970.493.1023 0 fax: 970.493.6765 0 Member Amerio Institute of Architects 0 3 March 1998 Steve Olt, Planner Extraordinaire Planning Department City of Fort Collins 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 Re: PEDERSEN AUTO PLAZA Dear Steve: LOCKWOOD nQcHnrEcTs As per our discussion today, I double checked your concerns in two areas of the Landscape Plan. On both issues the revised Landscape Plan meets the Land Use Code requirements as best as I can interpret the code. Concern 1: LUC Section 3.2. 1 (E)(4)(a) "...are there enough trees on the Mason Street frontage to satisfy this section?" This concern is on the Mason Street frontage where there is approximately 4701f of streetfront. The code requires one tree for every 251f (470/25= 18.8). This works out to 18.8 trees required. Including street trees, 20 are provided in our plan. Concern 2: LUC Section 3.2. 1 (E)(4)(b) "...is the landscape screening provided on Mason Street enough to satisfy the 70% required by this section?" The code requires 70% screening at parking lots, your concern was on the Mason street frontage where there is approximately 4701f of streetfront. After subtracting the 30' curbcut from the frontage (470-30=440) we are left with 440 If of parking to be screened. The shrub plantings indicated on the Landscape Plan total approximately 312 If, which equals 71 % of the parking frontage. I feel the Landscape Plan as presented satisfies the LUC. Any questions call. T Lockwood, AIA 0 420 S. Hawes St, Ste. 1 OI B FOrt Collins, CO 60521 0 970.493. 1023 0 fax: 970.493.6765 0 Member Avmerican Intl¢ Of Architects 0