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As a recognized leader
in the Fort Collins
community, OtterBox, an innovator of protective solutions for
leading global handheld manufacturers, wireless carriers and
distributors, locally employs 200 people. Starting with a simple
waterproof box line in 1998, OtterBox's innovative spirit has
evolved into specializing in protective cases for today's hottest
technology including iPhone®, iPadT", iPod®, BlackBerry®,
Palm®, HP, HTC, LG, Motorola, Nokia®, Samsung® and more.
OtterBox has experienced rapid growth and plans to hire
an additional 75 people by the end of 2010. The expansion
and success hasn't gone unnoticed, recently ranked #1 on
Northern Colorado Business Report's 2010 Mercury 100 List
as the fastest growing company in the region; named the
2010 Better Business Bureau "Torch Award for Business Ethics"
winner, for outstanding commitment to business practices
that benefit customers, suppliers, shareholders, employees
and the surrounding community; and recognized as the
"Bravo Entrepreneur — Fort Collins" by Northern Colorado
Business Report, for creativity and drive to construct profitable
businesses while giving back to the community. The company
continues to make progress not only from a business
standpoint, but also by supporting and contributing to the
Fort Collins community.
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A. Our daily activity is primarily with UPS and Fed Ex. They
normally conclude their daily operations between 5:30 and 6:00
p.m. Monday through Friday. There will not be any truck activity
after those hours. Periodically, we will receive a semi trailer on
an infrequent basis, and during normal business hours.
2. My second concern is the appearance of the east elevation of the new
warehouse addition as it is perceived from our project. Is there any
possible way this elevation could be softened? Could additional
landscaping be added to mitigate the mass and scale?
A. Yes, we can add some evergreen trees along our eastern
property line to soften the view. We will work with our design
team to select the proper species, perhaps Austrian Pine, and
place in strategic locations to help mitigate the appearance of
the east elevation.
3. Thank you very much. Both my wife and I support the project and look
forward to having Otter Box as our new neighbor. We will pass this
information on to our residents in our next monthly newsletter. Please
keep us apprised of your construction schedule so we can also pass
this information along.
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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING SUMMARY
PROJECT: Otter Box Warehouse Expansion — Addition of a
Permitted Use and P.D.P.
DATE: July 29, 2010
APPLICANT: Mr. and Mrs. Curt and Nancy Richardson, Otter Box,
1 Old Town Square, Fort Collins, CO 80524
CONSULTANTS: Linda Ripley, Ripley Design, Inc.
Damon Holland, Ripley Design, Inc.
Nick Haws, Northern Engineering
Kevin Brazelton, Northern Engineering
CITY PLANNER: Ted Shepard, Chief Planner, City of Fort Collins
The meeting began with a description of the proposed project. This is a request
to expand the existing facility by adding 50,385 square, feet. With the existing
warehouse facility consisting of 31,194 square feet, the proposed addition would
bring the total building up to 81,579 square feet. The primary purpose of the
expansion is for storing product inventory in bulk and then shipping smaller units
to customers. In addition, a new retail component of approximately 500 square
feet will be added to the facility. An additional 29 parking spaces will be provided
for customers and employees for a new total of 74 spaces.
The original warehouse facility was approved by Larimer County in 2002. The
Interchange Business Park was annexed into the City of Fort Collins in 2005.
The site is zoned C, Commercial. This zone normally does not allow Light
Industrial as a permitted use. The Zoning Code, however, allows for the Addition
of a Permitted Use process for ultimate consideration by the City of Fort Collins
Planning and Zoning Board. The purpose of the meeting is to allow any
interested party to comment on this proposal prior to the Planning and Zoning
Board hearing.
Questions, Concerns, Comments
I am the developer and owner/manager of the Sunflower Active Adult
Community located to the east across Boxelder Creek. I have two
concerns. First, what is the expected level of activity associated with
the truck dock and loading zone? Will it be active over night?