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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLONGVIEW MARKETPLACE @ SHENANDOAH - PDP - 47-95B - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTLongview Marketplace (King Soopers), PDP, #47-95B October 16, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 14 first meeting and approximately 30 were in attendance at the second meeting. Copies of the Neighborhood Meeting Notes are attached to this staff report. FINDINGS OF FACT/CONCLUSIONS After reviewing the Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), Project Development Plan, staff makes the following findings of fact and conclusions: 1. The proposed land uses are permitted in the NC — Neighborhood Commercial District. 2. The Project Development Plan complies with the applicable General Development Standards contained in Article 3 of the Land Use Code, with the exception of Section 3.5.3(B)(1) Orientation to a Connecting Walkway as it applies to the proposed Bank Building. The requested Modification of Standard in Subsection 3.5.3(B)(1) of the LUC for the Longview Marketplace PDP is subject to review by the Planning and Zoning Board. Granting the requested modification would not be detrimental to the public good nor would it impair the intent and purposes of the Land Use Code. The plan as submitted will advance or protect the public interests and purposes of the standards for which the modifications are requested equally well than would a plan which complies with the standards for which modifications are requested. The layout of the Bank Building and the Fuel Station function better as two separate sites from a traffic circulation standpoint. The mingling of traffic for these two sites is considered to be incompatible. Because of this, the bank site must provide a one-way drive that circulates its traffic from the drive-thru lanes back into the main parking lot area and ultimately to a full movement drive intersection with Avondale Road. 3. The Project Development Plan complies with all applicable district standards of Section 4.19 of the Land Use Code, NC Zoning District. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested Modification of Standard in Subsection 3.5.3(B)(1) Orientation to a Connecting Walkway as it applies to the proposed Bank Building in the Longview Marketplace. Staff recommends approval of the Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), Project Development Plan - #47-95B. Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), PDP, #47-95B October 16, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 13 f, The development plan complies with Section 3.5.4(C)(3)(d) in that the neighborhood service (shopping) center site provides direct and safe street crossings to the adjacent land uses. g. The development plan complies with Section 3.5.4(C)(4) Pedestrian Circulation in that it provides a network of sidewalks and pedestrian walkways, both internal and external, that are at least 8' in width and constructed of scored concrete material, distinguishing them from the vehicular ways. The walkways will provide direct connections to the building entries and the sidewalks give adequate and consistent pedestrian connections around the site and to surrounding properties. h. The development plan complies with Section 3.5.4(C)(5) Central Features and Community Space in that a gathering place, containing a pedestrian plaza with benches and a window shopping walkway, is being incorporated into the large retail establishment portion of the development (see item 1.b under Section 3 - Division 4.19 of the Land Use Code — Neighborhood Commercial District of this staff report). The primary, central gathering place for the shopping center will be plazas in front of Building B, general retail uses, that is just north of the supermarket. This is the town center component of the center. D. Division 3.6, Transportation and Circulation Section 3.6.4, Transportation Level of Service Requirements The proposal complies with the requirements set forth in Section 3.6.4(C) Transportation Impact Study. The applicant provided a Transportation Impact Study (TIS) to the City with the PDP submittal documentation. The City's Traffic Engineer has reviewed the TIS and has determined it to be acceptable. 5. Neighborhood Information Meetings The Longview Marketplace (King Soopers) - PDP contains at least one proposed land use that is permitted in the NC — Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District subject to a Planning and Zoning Board (Type II) review. The proposed use is a neighborhood service (shopping) center. The LUC requires that a neighborhood meeting be held for a Type II development proposal and two City -facilitated neighborhood meetings were held, on August 19, 2002 and February 10, 20031 to discuss this proposal. Approximately 50 residents were in attendance at the Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), PDP, #47-95B October 16, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 12 the ability to provide main entrances that open directly onto a walkway that connects with sidewalks (pedestrian ways) along the private drives that tie this small "town center' component of the shopping center together. The Longview Marketplace PDP will combine direct connectivity from the main entrances of the buildings to pedestrian walkways (both standard widths and enlarged widths) with enhanced, pedestrian -oriented crosswalks across the private drives and drive curb cuts into the parking lots.. 3. Section 3.5.4, Large Retail Establishments The proposal complies with the Land Use and Development Standards and requirements set forth in this section, more specifically: a. The development plan complies with Section 3.5.4(C)(1)(a)1 in that all building elevations for the supermarket and Building A (General Retail) provide the required wall plane projections and/or recesses (of at least 3% of the length of any fagade) that extend for at least 20% of the length of any fagade. There are no uninterrupted fagade lengths exceeding 100 horizontal feet. Also, the west elevation of this large retail building (18' to 25' in height) faces a 17' - 19' high retaining wall that is approximately 30' to 60' (horizontally) from the building face. b. The development plan complies with Section 3.5.4(C)(1)(c) in that the building facades will incorporate 3 detail features required (color change, texture change, material module change). c. The development plan complies with Section 3.5.4(C)(1)(d) in that it contains parapet walls that conceal flat roofs and screens rooftop mechanical from public view. d. The development plan complies with Section 3.5.4(C)(1)(e) in that the primary exterior building materials will consist of 2 colors of split -face C.M.U. block, 1 color of ground -face C.M.U. block, and 2 colors of a vertical, pre -finished architectural cement panels. e. The development plan complies with Section 3.5.4(C)(2)(a) in that it will provide, as a minimum, 7 distinct architectural elements associated with the customer entrances to the supermarket and attached retail building. Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), PDP, #47-95B October 16, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 11 d. the strict application of the standard sought to be modified would result in unusual and exceptional practical difficulties or exceptional or undue hardship upon the owner of the property. Subsection 3.5.3(B)(1) Orientation to a Connecting Walkway sets forth the requirement of the LUC that at least one (1) main entrance of any commercial or mixed -use building shall face and open directly onto a connecting walkway with pedestrian frontage. Staff has determined that: • Granting the requested modifications would not be detrimental to the public good and would not impair the intent and purposes of the Land Use Code. • Section 2.8.2(H)(1) - The plan as submitted will advance or protect the public interests and purposes of the standards for which the modifications are requested equally well than would a plan which complies with the standards for which modifications are requested. The layout of the Bank Building and the Fuel Station function better as two separate sites from a traffic circulation standpoint. The mingling of traffic for these two sites is considered to be incompatible. Because of this, the bank site must provide a one-way drive that circulates its traffic from the drive-thru lanes back into the main parking lot area and ultimately to a full movement drive intersection with Avondale Road. b. Section 3.5.3(B)(2)(b) Orientation to Build -to Lines. for Streetfront Buildings In Section 3.5.3(13)(2)(b) it states that: Buildings shall be located no more than 15' from the right-of-way of an adjoining street if the street is smaller than a full arterial or has on -street parking. The developers, their applicant, and City staff have met on several occasions and have come to the conclusion that the private drive system in the area of the relatively small general retail, restaurant, and fast food buildings (Buildings B, C, D, and E) will function adequately with the projected traffic volumes in the area. All four buildings have Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), PDP, #47-95B October 16, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 10 pedestrian to walk across parking lots or driveways, around buildings or around parking lot outlines which are not aligned to a logical route". The request is for a modification to the connectivity standard for the proposed bank building. Applicanfs Justification In order t meet the strict application of the code, the drive-thru exit traffic would have to be routed directly to Avondale Road. The potential for vehicular conflicts with the cars entering and exiting the fueling station are high. Furthermore, the City has indicated that the access from the fueling station to Avondale Road must be a right-in/right-out, thereby making it difficult for bank customers who want to exit the drive-thru and then go east on Avondale Road. By separating the two areas and having the bank traffic exit to the south and east of the bank building, the proposed solution will serve the standard equally well or better than would a plan that strictly complies with the standard. In addition, a crosswalk that places the emphasis on the pedestrian will be provided at the drive-thru exit location. Staffs Analysis of the Modification Request In reviewing the proposed alternative plan for purposes of determining whether it accomplishes the purposes of this section as required, the Planning and Zoning Board shall take into account whether the proposed plan demonstrates innovative design and best meets the intent of the Land Use Code. Section 2.8.2(H) of the LUC specifies that the Planning and Zoning Board shall only grant a modification for the following reasons: a. granting a modification of standard would neither be detrimental to the public good nor impair the intent and purposes of the Land Use Code; and b. the modification would result in the project addressing the purposes of the standard equally well or better than a plan that complies with the standard; or c. the modification would result in a substantial benefit to the city; or Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), PDP, #47-95B October 16, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 9 (3) by reason of exceptional physical conditions or other extraordinary and exceptional situations, unique to such property, including, but not limited to, physical conditions such as exceptional narrowness, shallowness or topography, or physical conditions which hinder the owner's ability to install a solar energy system, the strict application of the standard sought to be modified would result in unusual and exceptional practical difficulties, or exceptional or undue hardship upon the owner of such property, provided that such difficulties or hardship are not caused by the act or omission of the applicant." The applicant has proposed that modification of the standards would not be detrimental to the public good and that they meet the requirements of Section 2.8.2(H)(1) of the LUC. Applicant's Modification Request This request is for a modification to the "orientation to a connecting walkway" requirements as outlined in the Fort Collins Land Use Code. The modification being requested is from section 3.5.3 (B)(1), Relationship of Buildings to Streets, Walkways and Parking. This regulation reads that: "At least one main entrance of any commercial or mixed -use building shall face and open directly onto a connecting walkway with pedestrian frontage. " Applicant's Project Description and Modification The proposed Bank Building is located south and west of the grocery store. The bank contains a drive-thru facility. A direct pedestrian connection will link the grocery store and retail building to the bank via wide walkways and raised crosswalks. This connection also continues to the sidewalk along College Avenue. Although the bank has direct access to this pedestrian walkway, it does not have direct access to the public street sidewalks on Avondale Road or College Avenue. Before the walkway reaches the public street sidewalk on College Avenue, it crosses the drive-thru exit lane. Under the Terms and Definitions section of the LUC, a connecting walkway shall mean "(1) any street sidewalk, or (2) any walkway that directly connects a main entrance of a building to the street sidewalk without requiring Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), PDP, #47-956 October 16, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 8 Relationship of Buildings to Streets, Walkways and Parking standard, set forth in Section 3.5.3(B)(1) Orientation to a Connecting Walkway, because a request for modification to the standard was reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on February 20, 2003. However, the current proposal for the Bank Building (not being part of the Large Retail Establishment) does not satisfy this standard and the applicant has submitted a request for a modification to the standard. In order to separate the traffic circulation for the bank from the adjacent Fuel Center facility, the applicant is proposing a one-way drive that . circulates the bank traffic from the drive-thru lanes back into the main parking lot area and ultimately to a full movement drive intersection with Avondale Road. As specified in Section 2.8.2 Modification Review Procedures, (H) (Standards), the Planning and Zoning Board shall review, consider, and approve, approve with conditions or deny an application for a modification based upon: "... the granting of the modification would neither be detrimental to the public good nor impair the intent and purposes of this Land Use Code, and that. (1) the plan as submitted will advance or protect the public interests and purposes of the standard for which the modification is requested equally well or better than would a plan which complies with the standard for which a modification is requested, or (2) the granting of a modification from the strict application of any standard would result in a substantial benefit to the city by reason of the fact that the proposed project would substantially address an important community need specifically and expressly defined and described in the City's Comprehensive Plan, adopted policy, ordinance or resolution (such as, by way of example only, affordable housing or historic preservation) or would substantially alleviate an existing, defined and described problem of city- wide concem(such as, by way of example only, traffic congestion or urban blight), and the strict application of such a standard would render the project practically infeasible; or Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), PDP, #47-95B October 16, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 7 unobstructed and protected pedestrian walkways running east to west along the north edge of and through the middle of the large parking field in front of the supermarket. d. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.2(K)(2)(a) in that the project will provide parking at a ratio of 5.16 spaces per 11*000 square feet of leasable floor area for the proposed neighborhood service (shopping) center. The parking to be provided is based on the maximum parking allowance for the occupancy of specified uses in the buildings. • Supermarket ..... 67,251 s.f. @ 6/1,000 s.f. = 403 spaces • General Retail ... 34,500 s.f. @ 4/1,000 s.f. = 138 spaces • Restaurant ......... 7,200 s.f. @ 10/1,000 s.f. = 72 spaces • Fast Food .......... 6,000 s.f. @ 15/1,000 s.f. = 90 spaces • Bank ................. 5,970 s.f. @ 3.5/1,000 s.f. = 20 spaces Total Allowed = 723 spaces The buildings will contain 120,921 square feet of supermarket, general retail, bank, restaurant, and fast food uses. There will be 625 parking spaces on -site. e. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.2(K)(5) in that it provides 24 handicapped parking spaces (of the total of 625 spaces on -site) with accessible ramps directly in front of the buildings. A minimum of 13 handicapped spaces is required by the LUC (2% of the total spaces). B. Division 3.3, Engineering Standards 1. Section 3.3.5, Engineering Design Standards The proposal complies with the design standards, requirements, and specifications for the services as set forth in this section. C. Division 3.5, Building Standards 1. Section 3.5.3, Mixed -Use, Institutional and Commercial Buildings a. Section 3.5.3(B)(1) Orientation to a Connecting Walkway The proposal for Buildings B, C, D, and E (not being part of the Large Retail Establishment portion of this development) satisfies the Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), PDP, 447-95B October 16, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 6 parkway along the private entry drive into the shopping center from South College Avenue. c. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.1(D)(3) in that no one species of the proposed 303 new trees on the development plan exceeds 15% of the total trees on -site, or 45 trees. The most of any one species is 45 Marshall's Ash trees. d. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.1(E)(4)(a) in that trees are being provided at a ratio of 1 tree per 25 lineal feet in the parking lot setback areas along South College Avenue. e. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.1(E)(4)(b) in that the on -site parking areas will be screened from South College Avenue to the east and Longview Drive to the north with deciduous and evergreen shrub plantings that and extend along at least 70% of the street frontage along the parking areas. Potential residential uses in the MMN District to the north will be screened from the parking area by a 6' high fence and landscaping that will block at least 75% of the vehicle headlights. f. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.1(E)(5) in that it provides approximately 10.5% interior landscaping in the parking areas (containing more than 100 parking spaces), satisfying the minimum requirement of 10%. 2. Section 3.2.2, Access, Circulation and Parking a. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.2(C)(4)(a) in that it provides adequate, secure, and convenient bicycle parking located near the entrance to the buildings. Each of the 7 - 8 racks in the shopping center will accommodate at least 5 bicycles, equaling a total of 35 - 40 spaces, which exceeds the minimum of 32 spaces required. b. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.2(C)(5)(a) in that it provides direct, safe, and continuous walkways and bicycle connections to major pedestrian and bicycle destinations in the surrounding area. c. The proposal complies with Sections 3.2.2(D)(1) & (2) in that it provides for pedestrian and vehicle separation, to the maximum extent feasible, via direct walkways from the South College Avenue, Avondale Road, Longview Drive, Strasburg Drive, and sidewalks along the private drives to the building entrances. There are three relatively Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), PDP, #47-9513 October 16, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 5 c. Integration of the Transit Stop. The development plan complies with Section 4.19(E)(1)(c) in that it provides for a transit stop to be located along the west side of South College Avenue, just south of the private drive entry into the shopping center. This location would serve the neighborhood service (shopping) center and the residential neighborhoods in the area. 2. Section 4.19(E)(2) Block Requirements. a. Block Structure. This development plan complies with Section 4.19(E)(2)(a) in that it is surrounded by dedicated public streets and an irrigation ditch on all four sides. b. Block Size. This development plan, containing a supermarket, is 18.1 net acres in size. It, is bounded by streets on the east, south, and partially on the north. There is an existing irrigation ditch meandering through the property that will be relocated along the west property line. A modification of the standard set forth in Section 4.19(E)(2)(b), limiting blocks that contain supermarkets to a maximum of 10 acres, was granted by the Planning and Zoning Board on February 20, 2003. c. Minimum Building Frontage. A modification of the standard set forth in Section 4.19(E)(2)(c) was granted by the Planning and Zoning Board on February 20, 2003. 4. Article 3 of the Land Use Code — General Development Standards The Project Development Plan complies with applicable General Development Standards, more specifically as follows: A. Division 3.2, Site Planning and Design Standards 1. Section 3.2.1, Landscaping and Tree Protection a. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.1(D)(1)(c) in that it provides "full tree stocking" within 50' of the buildings, according to the standards set forth in this section. b. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.1(D)(2)(a) in that canopy shade (street) trees are provided at a 40' spacing in the landscape parkways along South College Avenue, Avondale Road, and Longview Drive. Also, there are shade trees at a 35' - 40' spacing in a landscape Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), PDP, #47-95B October 16, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 4 • Lot 5 ... Building B ... general retail uses • Lot 6 ... Building C ... general retail or fast food restaurant uses • Lot 7 ... Building D ... restaurant uses • Lot 8 ... Building E ... general retail or fast food restaurant uses The supermarket and in -line general retail spaces are considered to be one single, large retail ("big box") building by the Building Code. 3. Division 4.19 of the Land Use Code — Neighborhood Commercial District The proposed neighborhood service (shopping) center use is permitted in the NC Zoning District subject to a Planning and Zoning Board review. The PDP meets the applicable Development Standards, more specifically: 1. Section 4.19(E)(1) Site Planning. a. Overall Plan. This development proposal complies with Section 4.19(E)(1)(a) in that the development plan does contribute to a cohesive, visually related, and functionally linked pattern within existing and planned developments within the contiguous Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood District area in terms of street and sidewalk layout, building siting, and character of design. b. Central Feature of Gathering Place. The development plan complies with Section 4.19(E)(1)(b) in that it provides several outdoor gathering places (plazas) associated with multiple buildings. • There will be a plaza at the southeast corner of Building A, general retail uses, that is attached to the supermarket. • There will be a plaza in front of the supermarket. There will be a plaza on the north side of the bank building. • There will be plazas in front of Building B, general retail uses, that is north of the supermarket. These plazas will serve as the "central" gathering place for the town center component of the shopping center. • There will be a plaza between Buildings C & E, general retail uses or fast food restaurants. Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), PDP, #47-95B October 16, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 3 COMMENTS: 1. Background The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: MMN; planned and existing mixed -use development (Shenandoah PUD) S: FA, FA1 in Larimer County; public open space (Longview Farm) E: FA in Larimer County; existing single family residential (Victoria Estates) W: MMN; vacant land The property was annexed into the City in June, 1981, as part of the Trilby Heights Second Annexation. The subject property was designated as Office / Research & Development uses on the Del Webb Property Master Land Use Plan that was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board in October, 1984. It remained as Office / Research & Development uses on the Ridgewood Hills ODP (an Amendment to the Del Webb Property Master Land Use Plan) that was approved by the Board in June, 1994. The uses on the subject property were changed to Neighborhood Service Center and Business Services with the Amendment to the Ridgewood Hills ODP that was approved by the Board in July, 1996. All of these master plans / ODP's have since expired. 2. The Project The proposed Longview Marketplace center will contain a 67,251 square foot supermarket (identified as a King Soopers), a'supermarket (King Soopers) fuel station, a 5,970 square foot bank, and 47,700 square feet of associated general retail and restaurant (standard and fast food w/o drive-thru) uses. • Approximately 11,000 square feet of the floor area will be in -line general retail uses attached to the south end of the supermarket. The subdivision plat for this PDP identifies 8 lots for the 7 buildings: • Lot 1 ... the bank • Lot 2 ... the supermarket fuel station • Lot 3 ... Building A ... the in -line general retail uses attached to the south end of the supermarket 9 Lot 4 ... the supermarket Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), PDP, #47-95B October 16, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 2 standards located in Division 4.19 Neighborhood Commercial (NC) of ARTICLE 4 — DISTRICTS. Supermarkets are permitted in the NC — Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District, subject to a Planning and Zoning Board (Type II) review. The purpose of the NC District is: "..... intended to be a mixed -use commercial core area anchored by a supermarket or grocery store and a transit stop. The main purpose of this District is to meet consumer demands for frequently needed goods and services, with an emphasis on servicing the surrounding residential neighborhoods typically including a Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. In addition to retail and service uses, the District may include neighborhood -oriented uses such as schools, employment, day care, parks, small civic facilities, as well as residential uses. This District is intended to function together with a surrounding Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood, which in turn serves as a transition and a link to larger surrounding low -density neighborhoods. The intent is for the component zone districts to form an integral town -like pattern of development with this District as a center and focal point; not merely a series of individual development projects in separate zone districts." This proposal complies with the purpose of the NC District as it provides a supermarket - based shopping center that is part of a large overall planned development area for commercial and residential uses west of South College Avenue and north of Carpenter Road. The overall development plan links together the NC District with MMN - Medium ` Density Mixed -Use and LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Districts to the north and west by a planned network of streets and trails. This shopping center will also serve future development in MMN and LMN Districts and existing low density residential development to the south and east. This proposed new development will be on a vacant parcel of land and will tie into and utilize existing roadways, utilities, and services in the area. ITEM NO. 3 MEETING DATE 10/16/03 STAFF Steve Olt Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Longview Marketplace (King Soopers), Project Development Plan - #47-95B APPLICANT: VF Ripley Associates, Inc. c/o Linda Ripley 401 West Mountain Avenue, Suite 201 Fort Collins, CO. 80521 OWNER: Quadrant Properties, LLC 16253 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 220 Chesterfield, MD. 63017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for a neighborhood service (shopping) center on 18.1 net acres. There will be a total of 120,921 square feet of supermarket, retail, and commercial uses in 7 buildings. A total of 625 parking spaces will be provided on the shopping center site. The property is located at the northwest corner of South College Avenue and Carpenter Road (County Road 32). It is in the NC — Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This Project Development Plan (PDP) complies with the applicable requirements of the Land Use Code (LUC), more specifically: the process located in Division 2.2 - Common Development Review Procedures for Development Applications of ARTICLE 2 - ADMINISTRATION; " standards located in Division 3.2 - Site Planning and Design Standards, Division 3.3 - Engineering Standards, Division 3.5 - Building Standards, and Division 3.6 - Transportation and Circulation of ARTICLE 3 - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, with the exception of Section 3.5.3(B)(1) Orientation to a Connecting Walkway as it applies to the proposed Bank Building; COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box580 Fort Collins, CO80522-0580 (970)221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT