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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAGNUM MOTORS OF LOVELAND (5900 S. COLLEGE AVE.) - PDP/FDP - FDP130016 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESSnow Removal The property owner will perform all snow removal. Trash The existing trash enclosure on site will be retrofitted to accommodate a gate and allow for pedestrian access. 4. ESTIMATE OF NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES FOR BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL USES. 15 5. DESCRIPTION OF RATIONALE BEHIND THE ASSUMPTIONS AND CHOICES MADE BY, THE APPLICANT. The project maintains its existing framework and will be brought up to current land use code. 6. EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION FOR APPLICABLE CRITERIA. N/A 7. 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. There are no conflicts between land uses -surrounding properties are all general commercial. All existing trees are proposed to be protected. 8. WRITTEN NARRATIVE ADDRESSING EACH CONCERN/ISSUE RAISED AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING(S), IF A MEETING HAS BEEN HELD. In general, the project received a positive response at the neighborhood meeting. See concern/issues below: Concern/Issue/Question: WHAT HOURS THEY WILL BE CONDUCTING BUSINESS. Resolution/Answer: Hours will be from (MON-FRIDAY 9-6 SAT 9-5) 9. NAME OF THE PROJECT AS WELL AS ANY PREVIOUS NAME THE PROJECT MAY HAVE HAD DURING CONCEPTUAL REVIEW. This project shall be titled 5900 South College Development Plan. The project has previously been titled 5900 South College Avenue — Vacant Convenience Store for Conceptual Review. 5900 South College Avenue Project Development Plan Page 3 of 3 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 11 May 2013 Existing structures are oriented to the roadways LIV 22.8 - Reduce the Visual Prominence of Garages and Driveways The existing structure will remain - and fits into the surrounding context of the zone district LIV 22.9 - Form Neighborhood Edges Existing neighborhood connections will be maintained. LIV 23.1- Provide Neighborhood Parks and Outdoor Spaces Outdoor spaces include a large sloped area to the east with mature trees. LIV 23.2 - Integrate Natural Features All existing trees will be protected - including the large stand of existing trees on the east side of the property. LIV 26.3 - Promote Compatibility of Uses All adjacent land use is general commercial. LIV 30.2 -Connect to Surrounding Neighborhoods All roadway and pedestrian connections will be maintained. LIV 30.3 - Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Access By maintaining the existing circulation along with the new tenant - bicycle and pedestrian access will be improved by less traffic adjacent to the property. 2. 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. The plan is maintain all existing trees on site. This includes an open space/buffer yard area to the east of the property. Additional trees will be proposed to fill in where additional bufferyard requirements need to be fulfilled. 3. PROPOSED OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OPEN SPACE AREAS In general, the property owner or tenant shall perform all maintenance. In addition, the property owner, or tenant shall maintain all sidewalks and landscaped parkways within the ROW The City of Fort Collins shall only be responsible for typical ROW maintenance of infrastructure and snow removal within the roadway. Storm water infrastructure Landscape maintenance and trash removal within storm water infrastructure including detention ponds, swales, culverts, inlets, etc. shall be the responsibility of the owner. This maintenance shall include all required mowing, weeding cleanout, removal of trash and debris and other typical maintenance required in order to ensure storm water infrastructure and features function according to their designed intent. Landscape All landscape maintenance will be the responsible of the owner. 5900 South College Avenue Project Development Plan Page 2 of 3 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 11 May 2013 5900 South College Avenue Preliminary Development Plan Statement of Proposed Planning Objectives 5.1.2013 Project Overview This 1.24 acre parcel is within the General Commercial Zone District. Improvements will include minor site changes to bring the property into compliance with current land use code. Existing circulation and parking will remain. The new tenant will be a small/local car dealership. No car repair, including oil changes, will occur on site - only car sales. Storm -water drainage will be directed to the east utilizing existing drainage patterns and depressions for detention. Improved water quality will occur by adjusting and retrofitting new water quality measures at the existing outlet structure to the southeast of this parcel. 1. CITY PLAN PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES ACHIEVED BY THE PROPOSED PLAN ENV 4.3 - Improve Water Quality and Detention Storm water facilities will be retrofitted at the existing storm outlet structure to the southeast of the parcel. LIV 4: Development will provide and pay its share of the cost of providing needed public facilities and services concurrent with development. All cost associated with the public facilities will be provided. LIV 6.2 - Seek Compatibility with Neighborhoods The existing building is to remain - this fits the surrounding context of the existing commercial area. LIV 10.1- Design Safe, Functional, and Visually Appealing Streets Landscape improvements along the frontage road and Saturn Drive will help to showcase the new tenant and business improvements. LIV 11.2 - Incorporate Public Space Public spaces will include existing on site - entry areas will be enhanced with updated planting and provide more of a pleasant public experience. LIV 14.1- Encourage Unique Landscape Features Unique landscape features include updated planting along frontage road, which creates a better entry and showcase for the new tenant. LIV 14.2 - Promote Functional Landscape All planting will be designed with native/adaptive plants, emphasizing xeric upland planting. LIV 14.3 - Design Low Maintenance Landscapes Native and adaptive planting and a minimized turf area. Shrub beds will be maintained without excessive pruning or'snow-balling' of shrubs. LIV 21.2 - Establish an Interconnected Street and Pedestrian Network The existing street and pedestrian circulation network will remain and be improved upon where applicable. LIV 22.4- Orient Buildings to Public Streets or Spaces 5900 South College Avenue Project Development Plan Page 1 of 3 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 11 May 2013