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Home My WebLink AboutOTTER BOX CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS (209 S. MELDRUM ST.) - PDP - 35-09 - MINUTES/NOTES - CORRESPONDENCE-NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGN EIGHBORHOOD IY 7RM aTION MEETIi ,s $-e k/s �- Z �O Did You Rcccive Written Notification of this meeting? �Corrcct .address. Name Address Z?p l Yes I No I Yesl No ILvtd rnm 2 zs se i I I l i lywie, af� . b _ F� R<J54, O—p4 4 q 3o J So. Ag�C oA"IJS Pr spy SNOWoa-, C�vN CNewf mcam" zoo S. ULU C i b Ni l l l I I I I i II I i I I I II � I III III NEW HEADQUARTERS FOR OTTER PRODUCTS 209 SOUTH MELDRUM STREET NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING PROJECT STATISTICS LAND AREA BUILDING FLOOR AREA (BASEMENT EXCLUDED) BASEMENT FLOOR AREA BUILDING HEIGHT BUILDING COVERAGE (FOOTPRINT ON GROUND) PARKING AREA (ASPHALT) LANDSCAPED AREA PAVED WALKS, CURBS, PATIO, ETC. 27 AUGUST 2009 BEFORE AFTER 38,000 SF 38,000 SF 13,300 SF 38,000 SF 0 SF 6,900 SF 1 3/4 STORIES, 23 FT 3 STORIES, 43 FT 8,365 SF 12,139 SF 21,700 SF 17,270 SF 4,559 SF 4,853 SF 3,375 SF 3,738 SF NEW HEADQUARTERS FOR OTTER PRODUCTS _ tter 209 SOUTH MELDRUM STREET ""X NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING 27 AUGUST 2009 Who is OtterBox? Ott�r As a leader in the Fort Collins community, OtterBox, innovator of *4* protective solutions for the leading global handheld manufacturers, wireless carriers and distributors, currently employs 99 people locally. Starting with a simple waterproof box line in 1996, OtterBox's innovative and entrepreneurial spirit has evolved the company into a designer of protective cases for today's hottest technology including iPod®, iPhoneTm, BlackBerry®, Palm® and more. The company experienced 96 percent growth between 2005 and 2008 with projected growth of 180 percent just this year. Over the next five years, OtterBox plans to increase staff by another 300 people. Expanding on both a national and international scale, the company now has presence in over 29 countries. The success hasn't gone unnoticed, OtterBox was recently recognized as a Colorado Company to Watch, as one of the top 50 private growth -stage companies in the state, ranked 29th on the Mercury 100 list for fastest growing companies in the Northern Colorado Business Report, as well as placing 2,918 on the 2009 Inc 5000 list, Inc. Magazine's annual ranking of the fastest -growing private companies in America. What is the history of the Property? The property includes a 13,300 SF building originally built by Public Service Company in 1974. The building served as the administrative offices for the utility, and many residents have recalled visiting the building to pay their utility bill. The building was most recently occupied by engineering firm Stantec until 2008. Since that time, the property has been vacant. What are the goals of the Proposed Project? OtterBox's goals for the Project proposed this evening are: • To remodel and add to the existing building at 209 South Meldrum Street to provide a high quality work environment for the administrative and engineering staff of OtterBox. • To provide a significantly improved property that adds to the quality of the neighbor- hood now and in the future. Thank you for participating in this Neighborhood Meeting. We look forward to sharing our project plans with you this evening and hearing your comments. C'rty of ` Ins 5. Question: Does the City have a parking requirement? Answer: The City has a maximum parking requirement not a minimum parking requirement. 6. Question: There is 2 hour parking on one side of the street and open on the opposite side, why? Answer: We are looking into possibly having that changed. 7. Question: Would there be sales at this site? Answer: No. 8. Question: Will this building accommodate future growth? Answer: The current building Otterbox corporate headquarters is located in is full, this site will give us some room to grow but if needed we would like all future expansion to be in the Old Town area. 9. Question: How many employees will be at this site? Answer: Approximately 60. 10. Question: Are these 'White collar" jobs for the most part? Answer: Yes, mostly. 11.Question: What are the uses allowed for this site (NCB zone district) Answer: The Land Use Code has a variety of uses allowed in the zone district. See http://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/landuse/article4.htm#div4d9. 12.Question: Where is the sewer line? Is it shared with the Chamber? Answer: They are separate lines. 13.Question: Will existing garage's access be hindered by any improvements planned for the alley? Answer: A landscape buffer is planned between the site and the alley, it is intended to be an amenity to the neighborhood. 14. Question: Does the existing lighting bother the neighborhood? Answer: No, the trees are so dense the lighting is screened. 15. Question: How many employees did the previous business have that was located at this site? Answer: Approximately 40. 16. Comment: Overall the neighborhood is supportive of local business retention and expansion and like the idea of this development proposal. 17. Comment: Neighbors are concerned about the parking impacts this project could have on the neighborhood and about its use fitting in with the neighborhood. 18. Comment: Chamber supports the project. City Collins NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING PROJECT: Otterbox Corporate Headquarters DATE: August 27, 2009 APPLICANT: Don Bundy and Stuart MacMillian CITY PLANNER: Emma McArdle, CDNS Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov. com/currentplanning The potential development is known as 209 Meldrum Street — Otter Products Corporate Headquarters. The applicant proposes enlarging an existing building located at 209 Meldrum Street. This site is in the Neighborhood Conservation Buffer (NCB) Zone District. The existing 1.5 story building is approximately 14,000 square feet and the proposed addition would be 3 stories with approximately 38,000 square feet. The addition will preserve the majority of existing parking spaces and the applicant plans to lease parking in nearby private parking facilities. The proposed use is considered an office use with structural additions, which is subject to Planning and Zoning Board Review. Approximately, ten (10) neighbors and interested parties, the applicant, their associates and 2 City Staff attended the meeting. There were 387 notification letters sent to Affected Property Owners with in 800 feet of the property. QUESTONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS AND RESPONSES 1. Question: How do you expect this project to fit in with the historic character of the neighborhood? Answer: It is tough to find a balance but the site is being designed to fit in as best we can make it. The City's Historic Preservation Staff encourages design that complements the historic structures rather than imitating them. 2. Question: Does this proposed building meet setback requirements? Answer: The existing building does not meet setback requirements. The proposal also extends into setbacks. This would require a Modification of Standards in the City's Land Use Code (LUC). 3. Question: Why is the building placed on the site as it is? Answer: The LUC requires the majority of the building sit on the front '/2 of the lot. 4. Question: What variances will be needed? Answer: The design is not finalized yet so it is hard to say.