HomeMy WebLinkAboutALPINE BUSINESS PARK - PDP - 2-07 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVES(ix) Name of the project as well as any previous name the project may have come
through conceptual review with.
The project went to Preliminary Design Review in 2006, and was referred to as "Alpine
Business Park." A portion of the property was platted as lot 2 of the Human Bean
subdivision.
(h) Description of proposed open space, wetlands, natural habitats and features,
landscaping, circulation, transition areas, and associated buffering on site and in the
general vicinity of the project.
This property does not have any wetlands or natural habitats and features on site. The
property is across the Union Pacific Railroad tracks from a City Natural Area.
(iii) Statement of proposed ownership and maintenance of public and private open
space areas; applicant's intentions with regard to future ownership of all or portions of
the project development plan.
The Alpine Business Park buildings and lot will be owned by Gara LLC.
(iv) Estimate of number of employees for business, commercial, and industrial uses.
The Rocky Mountain Quick Lube has approximately 4 employees per shift.
(v) Description of rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant.
The City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan (City Plan) states that promoting infill over
the development of virgin farmland at the periphery of the community is a goal of the
City. This project is on an infill site. We see this project as a win -win between the
developer and the City.
(vi)The applicant shall submit as evidence of successful completion of the applicable
criteria, the completed documents pursuant to these regulations for each proposed use.
The Planning Director may require, or the applicant may choose to submit, evidence
that is beyond what is required in that section. Any variance from the criteria shall be
described.
As you can see, our submittal addresses the applicable criteria in the Land Use Code,
the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards, the City Code, and the City's
Stormwater regulations.
(vii) Narrative description of how conflicts between land uses or disturbances to
wetlands, natural habitats and features and or wildlife are being avoided to the
maximum.extent feasible or are mitigated.
According to Natural Resources Department, the Preliminary Design Review state that
there are no conflicts with this proposed development and the nearby Natural Area.
(viii) Written narrative addressing each concemfissue raised at the neighborhood
meeting(s), if a meeting has been held.
It is a type 1 project , therefore a neighborhood meeting isn't required.
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Statement of Planning Objectives —
Alpine Business Park P.D.P.
(i) Statement of appropriate City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed
plan.
Principle LU-1: Growth within the city will promote a compact development pattern with a
well-defined boundary.
This project is filling a currently underutilized area in the city, giving new function
to a deteriorated and deteriorating property along North College Avenue.
Principle T-5: The City will acknowledge pedestrian travel as a viable transportation
mode and elevate it in importance to be in balance with all other modes. Direct
pedestrian connections will be provided and encouraged from place of residence to
transit, schools, activity centers, work and public facilities.
The project is providing street sidewalks on College Avenue and on Alpine. We
are encouraging pedestrians to walk to and from the adjacent coffee shop.
Principle GM-8. The City will promote compatible infill development in targeted areas
within the Community Growth Management Area boundary.
Alpine Business Park PDP is an infill project within the Community Growth
Management Area boundary.
Principle CD-1: The size and scale of businesses within Commercial Districts will vary.
New development and redevelopment will include a mix of uses — avoiding large, single -
use buildings and dominating parking areas.
This project will provide a new uses along this segment of College Avenue as
well as a variation in scale.
Principle CD-2: The design of Commercial Districts should provide for convenient
access, efficient and cost effective pedestrian and vehicular circulation, and a
comfortable pedestrian environment in selected nodes.
The project closes off an antiquated curb cut onto College Avenue, and instead
provides access off the side street, Alpine. Street sidewalks and a plaza provide
a comfortable pedestrian environment.
Policy CD-2.2 Pedestrian Access. Pedestrian environments within Commercial Districts
will be supported by connecting them to adjoining uses. Buildings should be oriented
both to public streets and to internal streets, with parking areas located internally on the
property, or behind buildings when possible.
Buildings orient to the street, and encourage walking to the neighboring
properties on the street sidewalks. Parking is tucked away behind the building.
Principle CD-3: Commercial Districts will be accessible by all modes of travel, including
transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and automobiles.
This project will be equally accessible by vehicles and pedestrians. Furthermore,
the site is located very near a Transfort bus stop, and is easily accessible by
public transportation.
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