HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOLORADO IRON & METAL EXPANSION (REPLAT) - PDP/FDP - FDP120002 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTColorado Iron and Metal Expansion #PDP/FDP120002 August 19, 2012 Administrative Hearing
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 in a later phase
(5) an addition of a clerestory window that will be encased in tan stucco. 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 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 (I)] —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.
4. Findings of Fact/Conclusion
In evaluating the Colorado Iron and Metal Expansion #PDP/FDP 120002, Staff makes the
following findings of fact:
A. The PDP contains permitted uses and complies with the applicable land
development standards of the 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
3 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 Expansion
#PDP/FDP 120002
ATTACHMENTS:
Approved Site Plan — Colorado Iron and Metal (5.72 acres)
Proposed Plan Set — Colorado Iron and Metal Expansion (5.72 + 3.015 = 8.739 acres)
Proposed Plat — Colorado Iron and Metal Expansion
Statement of planning objectives
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c. 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.
d. 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.
e. Parking Lots [Section 3.2.2 (K)]:
i. 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 52 spaces, which is in compliance with the standards for a
"low intensity retail" use.
ii. Handicap Parking [Section 3.2.2(K)(5)1: The total number of parking
spaces in the project is 52. Section 3.2.2(K)(5)(d) specifies that for
this number, a minimum of 3 handicap accessible spaces must be
provided. Four handicap parking spaces are provided.
f. Site Lighting [Section 3.2.4] — Proposed site lighting meets our lighting
standards. Based on the provided fixture cut sheets, all of the specified
light sources are concealed and down -directional luminaires.
g. 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]
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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. Appropriate
separation distances from traffic signals, City street lights, underground and
overhead utility lines have been provided. 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)]:
i. 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.
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.
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.
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1) Building Design: [Section4.28(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. The project, nevertheless,
is proposing a significant fence to screen the industrial activities.
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 — Article 3
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 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
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East: I; Industrial Existing Vanworks Service Garage and Mini Storage facility
West: I; Industrial 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 Industrial (I) Zone District Standards — Division 4.28
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 workplaces 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 light industrial uses and two
new structures on a new lot that is to be aggregated with an already approved
facility. The proposal is consistent with the purpose of the Industrial District.
B. Permitted Land Uses: [Section 4.28 (B)] The proposed addition of use is for light
industrial and recycle facility which is permitted in this zone district, subject to an
administrative review and approval (Type I).
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' S", 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)]
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PROJECT: Colorado Iron and Metal Expansion, #PDP/FDP 120002
APPLICANT/OWNER: Kent Garvin, Colorado Iron and Metal, Inc.
C/O Troy Jones, MTA Planning and Architecture
903 Buckingham Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This request to plan an adjacent 3.015 acres and aggregate with the existing approved Colorado
Iron and Metal (a recycling and light industrial steel fabrication facility) lot of 5.72 acres,
combining both lots for a total of 8.739 acres. The existing 5.72 acre site currently contains a
30,000 sq. ft. building and is approved, per #FDP 110005, to add 1,050 square feet to the existing
building, and construct a 4,000 square foot scrap operations building and a 2,000 square foot
recycling facility. This proposal will move the approved 4,000 and 2,000 square foot buildings
on to the added 3.015 acres. The development is proposed to be constructed over five phases.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The PDP for the recycle center and steel fabrication facility, the platting of the 5.72 acre lot, and
the improvements described above were reviewed and approved by a hearing officer on April 26,
2010. The FDP was approved in February of 2012. The application for this expansion of 3.015
acres more was submitted in March of 2012. The expansion provides more area for the
operations of the facility and an expanded stormwater retention pond. The proposed use of light
industrial, recycling and steel fabrication facility is subject to an administrative review and
approval by a hearing officer (Type I). Staff finds that the proposed development is in
conformance with the required findings in Article 3 and Article 4 of the Land Use Code (LUC).
COMMENTS:
Background:
und:
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
North: I; Industrial Existing New Belgium Brewery
South: I; Industrial Existing Point Five Windows Manufacturing and Sales