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HomeMy WebLinkAboutROCKY MOUNTAIN ARCHERY - PDP - 21-09A - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESAdministrative Public Hearing Sign -in Project: &::%e i JL a vAvl-1,;I.j it/t y Meeting Location: Syr N- GULCEGE�� Date: -I U 6 a r 7 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Rocky Mountain Archery — 4518 Innovation Drive — Project Development Plan #21-09A Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision August 24, 2009 Page 6 of 6 SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS A. The Planning and Zoning Board granted an Addition of a Permitted Use to allow Unlimited Indoor Recreation on this parcel in the Harmony Corridor district. B. The P.D.P. is in substantial compliance with the site plan, landscape plan and architectural character as depicted at the time of the granting of the Addition of a Permitted Use. C. The P.D.P. complies with the applicable standards of the Harmony Corridor district and the General Development Standards with one exception. D. A Modification to Section 3.5.3(B)(2)(b) has been requested to allow the building to be placed 50 feet from the front property line along Innovation Drive versus 15 feet. E. The Hearing Officer finds that the Modification complies with the criteria of Section 2.8.2(H) (1) in that the P.D.P. is not detrimental to the public good and that the plan will promote the general purpose of the standard equally well or better than would a plan that complies with the standard because the plan preserves the existing contextual setback and character of the area. DECISION The Rocky Mountain Archery - 4518 Innovation Drive - Project Development Plan # 21-09A is hereby approved by the Hearing Officer without condition. Dated this 24th day of August, 2009, per authority ranted by Sections 1.4.9(E) and 2.1 of the Land Use Code. /7 I Steven J. Dush, AICP Current Planning Director Rocky Mountain Archery — 4518 Innovation Drive — Project Development Plan #21-09A Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision August 24, 2009 Page 5 of 6 D. The staff report identifies the existing context of buildings that have a building setback line more similar to the requested 50 foot setback and by requiring the building to be constructed at the build -to -line, the block rhythm would be interrupted and would make the development pattern look awkward and based upon the context, adherence to the standard does not forward the public good. Therefore, in accordance with the findings pursuant to Section 2.8.2(H) (1), the Hearing officer finds that the granting of the modification would not be detrimental to the public good. 6. Public Comment Summary There was not any public comment regarding opposition, only support for the application. Rocky Mountain Archery — 4518 Innovation Drive — Project Development Plan #21-09A Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision August 24, 2009 Page 4 of 6 3. Harmony Corridor Sub -Area Plan and Zone District: The site is located within the Harmony Corridor and within the sub -area known as the Basic Industrial Non -retail Employment Activity Center (BINREAC). The land use, Unlimited Indoor Recreation, has been determined by the Planning and Zoning Board to be a permitted use, subject to Administrative Review, that will contribute to the mix of land uses envisioned for this area of the Harmony Corridor. 4. Compliance with Applicable General Development Standards: There are no components of the proposed PDP causing the development to fail to comply with the General Development Standards with the exception of Section 3.5.3(B)(2)(b) — Relationship of Buildings to Streets, Walkways and Parking. The evaluation of this standard is outlined in section 5 of this report. 5. Modification of Standard — Section 3.5.3(13)(20) — Relationship of Buildings to Streets, Walkways and Parking: A. The Standard at Issue (2) Orientation to Build -to Lines for Streetfront Buildings. Build - to lines based on a consistent relationship of buildings to the .street sidewalk shall be established by development projects for new buildings and, to the extent reasonably feasible, by development projects for additions or modifications of existing buildings, in order to form visually continuous, pedestrian - oriented streetfronts with no vehicle use area between building faces and the street. (b) Buildings shall be located no more than fifteen (15) feet from the right-of-way of an adjoining street if the street is smaller than a full arterial or has on -street parking. B. Description of the Modification The building is setback from the front property line along Innovation Drive (which allows on -street parking) by 50 feet instead of being placed at the build -to line of 15 feet. C. Summary of the Hearing Officer's Evaluation of this Modification Request Rocky Mountain Archery — 4518 Innovation Drive — Project Development Plan #21-09A Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision August 24, 2009 Page 3 of 6 Hillary King, 37126 Soaring Eagle, Windsor, CO 80550 Derrick King, 2237 Wakefield Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80526 Barb & Matt Clayton, 1001 Fossil Creek Parkway, Fort Collins, CO 80525 Written Comments: None FACTS AND FINDINGS The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows 1. Background: The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows N: H-C; Wholesale Distribution (Farmer Brothers Coffee) S: H-C; Wholesale Distribution (Colotex Electric) E: H-C; Union Pacific Railroad and Electrical Substation W: H-C; Wholesale Distribution (Grainger Industrial Supply) 2. Zoning History: • The property was annexed in 1977 and zoned I-P, Industrial Park. The property is Lot 10 of the Golden Meadows Business Park approved in August of 1978. • Prior to the adoption of City Plan and the Land Use Code in 1997, the property was zoned I-P, Industrial Park. • In 1997, with the adoption of the Land Use Code, the property was placed into the new H-C, Harmony Corridor District. • On June 18, 2009, the Planning and Zoning Board granted an Addition of a Permitted Use to allow Unlimited Indoor Recreation for this parcel, subject to Administrative Review. Rocky Mountain Archery — 4518 Innovation Drive — Project Development Plan #21-09A Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision August 24, 2009 Page 2 of 6 SUMMARY OF HEARING OFFICER DECISION: Approval ZONING DISTRICT: H-C, Harmony Corridor District STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Evidence presented to the Hearing Officer established no controversy or facts to refute that the hearing was properly posted, legal notices mailed and notice published. PUBLIC HEARING The Hearing Officer, presiding pursuant to the Fort Collins Land Use Code, opened the hearing at approximately 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2009 in Conference Room A at 281 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. HEARING TESTIMONY, WRITTEN COMMENTS AND OTHER EVIDENCE: The Hearing Officer accepted during the hearing the following evidence: (1) Planning Department Staff Report; (2) application, plans, maps and other supporting documents submitted by the applicant and the applicant's representatives to the City of Fort Collins; (3) a sign up sheet of persons attending the hearing; and (4) a tape recording of the hearing. The LUC, the City's Comprehensive Plan (City Plan), and the formally promulgated policies of the City are all considered part of the evidence considered by the Hearing Officer. The following is a list of those who attended the meeting: From the City: Ted Shepard, Chief Planner From the Applicant: Stewart King Tricia Kroetch, Northstar Design From the Public: Dan Bernth, 338C Pitkin Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Rocky Mountain Archery — 4518 Innovation Drive — Project Development Plan #21-09A Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision August 24, 2009 Page 1 of 6 CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER TYPE I ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING DATE PROJECT NAME: CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: OWNER: HEARING OFFICER: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: August 17, 2009 Rocky Mountain Archery 4518 Innovation Drive Project Development Plan 21-09A Kodiak Construction c/o Mr. Stewart King 37126 Soaring Eagle Circle Windsor, CO 80550 Brinkman Properties 3003 E. Harmony Road, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80528 Steve Dush Current Planning Director This is a request to develop the vacant property at 4518 Innovation Drive in the Harmony Corridor zone district. Specifically, the proposed use is an indoor archery range. As proposed, the request is for an 11,727 square foot building containing an indoor archery range and pro shop. The maximum height of the building would be 28.25 feet. The site is 27,600 square feet in size located on Lot 10 of the Golden Meadows Business Park. The request includes a Modification to Section 3.5.3(B) (2) (b) of the Land Use Code. This standard requires that the front of the building be located no more than 15 feet behind the front property line along Innovation Drive. The applicant is requesting that the building be placed 50 feet from the front property line. arof t Collins August 24, 2009 Planning, Development and Transportation Services Current Planning 281 N. College Ave. PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 970.221.6750 970.224.6134 - fax fcgov. com/currentplanning Attendee of the Rocky Mountain Archery (4518 Innovation Drive) Project Development Plan Public Hearing, Please find attached to this letter a copy of the Type I Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions and Decision for the Rocky Mountain Archery (4518 Innovation Drive) Project Development Plan, # 21-09A. This final decision of approval may be appealed to the City Council in accordance with Section 2-48 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins which is generally outlined below. The appellant must submit written notice of appeal, reasons for the appeal, and a filing fee of $100 to the City Clerk's Office within 14 days of the date of final action by the Hearing Officer. The City Clerk will place the item on the Council agenda for hearing as expeditiously as possible. Written notice of an appeal from a final decision of the Hearing Officer to the City Council is given by the City Clerk to the appellant, the applicant and to all other parties -in -interest 14 days prior to the date set for the hearing. An appeal of the Hearing Officer's final decision is based on the minutes of the proceedings at the Administrative Hearing and any other materials received by the Hearing Officer. New evidence will not be considered on an appeal. The City Council may uphold, overturn, or modify the decision of the Hearing Officer. If you have specific questions about the appeal process, please contact me at 221-6765. :eevenJ. Dush, AICP Director of Current Planning