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Home My WebLink AboutMAGNUM MOTORS OF LOVELAND (5900 S. COLLEGE AVE.) - PDP/FDP - FDP130016 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTMagnum Motors of Loveland #FDP130016 July 18, 2013 Page 6 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Statement of Planning Objectives 2. Site Plan Set 3. Landscape Plan Set 4. Neighborhood Meeting Staff Summary/Notes Magnum Motors of Loveland #FDP130016 July 18, 2013 Page 5 C. Division 3.6 — Transportation and Circulation 1) 3.6.4 Transportation Level of Service Requirements: • The Traffic Operations department waived the requirement for a Transportation Impact Study as the previous use (convenience store) was determined to generate as much, or more traffic than the proposed use of automotive sales. 4. Neighborhood Meetinq A neighborhood meeting was held for the proposed project on Wednesday, December 12, .2012, and a staff summary of the neighbor's concerns and applicant's responses are attached. Three people attended the neighborhood meeting and had a few general questions regarding the development. The question centered around hours of operation and the nature of the automobile use. 6. Findings of FacVConclusion In evaluating the request for the Magnum Motors of Loveland Combined Project Development Plan/ Final Plan, Staff makes the following findings of fact: A. The project complies with process located in Division 2.2 — Common Development Review Procedures for Development Applications of Article 2 — Administration. B. The project complies with relevant standards located in Article 3 — General Development Standards. C. The proposed use, Vehicle sales and leasing establishment, is permitted in the General Commercial District (Division 4.21). D. The project complies with relevant standards located in Division 4.21, General Commercial (C-G) of Article 4 — Districts. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Magnum Motors of Loveland, FDP130016 s Magnum Motors of Loveland #FDP130016 July 18, 2013 Page, 3 A new building is not proposed with this development. The existing building will be adaptively re -used and is one story, well under the 4 story maximum height. C. Section 4.21(E)(2) — Site Design As previously stated, the Applicant is proposing to adaptively reuse the existing site. The area in front of the proposed auto dealership will be displaying automobiles and will be constructing a sidewalk along Saturn Drive, providing pedestrian linkage.. 3. Compliance with Article 3 of the Land Use Code — General Development Standards The project complies with the applicable General Development Standards; with the following relevant comments provided: A. Division 3.2 — Site Planning and Design Standards 1) 3.2.1 Landscaping and Tree Protection: • Two street trees exist behind the proposed attached sidewalk along Saturn Drive. Additionally, there are two canopyItrees existing in the landscape island between the frontage road and the building. • Vehicle use areas including the inventory space in the rear, will be screened with additional landscaping along the perimeter. Additional canopy trees on the northwest portion of the site are unable to be accommodated due to utility conflicts. • In accordance with section 3.2.1(E)(7), the site has a landscape island with canopy trees west of the building in between South College Avenue and the building. • All existing trees will be preserved on -site pursuant to the tree protection requirements contained in Section 3.2.1 (F). 2) 3.2.2 Access, Circulation and Parking: • New attached sidewalks will be provided with this proposal along Saturn Drive. In order to preserve existing trees, the sidewalk will be attached and range between 4 foot 6 inches to 6 feet wide. Currently, a sidewalk does not exist along South College Avenue frontage and the development is 3 5r� Magnum Motors of Loveland #FDP130016 July 18, 2013 Page 4 ,responsible for providing funds -in -lieu of its construction. This obligation will be included in the Development Agreement and issuance of a certificate of occupancy will be tied to the payment of the sidewalk funds - in -lieu. • The project is providing 4 new bicycle parking spaces meeting the bicycle parking requirements contained in Section 3.2.2.(C)(4)-of the Land Use Code. • The Code permits 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of building for this use. As proposed, the project would be allowed up to 35 customer/employee parking spaces. The project proposes 31 parking spaces, some of which will be used for inventory parking. Included in the 31 parking spaces, two handicapped parking spaces are provided, meeting the handicapped parking space requirement. 3) 3.2.4 Site Lighting: • There will be no additional lighting proposed with this project. The project will upgrade all light fixtures attached to the building to be fully shielded and down directional. The existing canopy lighting will remain but will not be utilized. The proposed hours of operation are from 9 a.m. — 6 p.m. on the weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. 4) 3.2.5 Trash and Recycling Enclosures: • The project will provide a trash enclosure east of the existing building. This trash enclosure will be large enough to accommodate recycling and will have pedestrian access. B. Division 3.5 — Building Standards 1) 3.5.1Building and Project Compatibility • The existing building will be retained and adaptively re -used. No new buildings are proposed with this project. • Conduit, meters, vents and other equipment attached to the building will be screened and painted to match surrounding building surfaces. 2) 3.5.3 Mixed -Use, Institutional and Commercial Buildings • The existing building is adaptively reused and, given the existing infrastructure and building, it was not feasible for the build -to lines to be met without demolishing the entire site. 4 Magnum Motors of Loveland #FDP130016 July 18, 2013 Page 2 COMMENTS: 1. Background: The subject property was part of the Kel Mar Strip Second Filing Subdivision and was annexed as part of the Southwest Enclave Annexation Phase One in October, 2006. The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: General Commercial (C-G) S: General Commercial (C-G): E: General Commercial (C-G): W: General Commercial (C-G) Commercial; 287 Liquor Store Commercial; Just Brakes, Antiques Commercial; Fossil Creek Center offices Commercial; mini -storage 2. Compliance with Article 4 of the Land Use Code General Commercial (C-G): The project complies with all applicable Article 4 standards as follows: A. Section 4.21(A) and (B) — Purpose and Permitted Uses The General Commercial District is intended to be a setting for development, redevelopment and infill of a wide range of community and regional retail uses, offices and personal and business services. Secondarily, it can accommodate a wide range of other uses including creative forms of housing. While some General Commercial District areas may continue to meet the need for auto -related and other auto -oriented uses, it is the City's intent that the General Commercial District emphasize safe and convenient personal mobility in many forms, with planning and design that accommodates pedestrians. Vehicle sales and leasing establishments with outdoor storage are permitted subject to review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Board. B. Section 4.21(D) — Land Use Standards 2 ITEM NO 2 MEETING DATE 7/18/13 STAFF _Levingston PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PROJECT: Magnum Motors of Loveland #FDP130016, APPLICANT: John Beggs Russell + Mills Studios 141 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 OWNER: Beth Aly 805 Linden Avenue Boulder, CO 80304 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a combined PDP and Final Plan request for a change of use from a convenience store with fuel sales to an automobile dealership. With this proposal, no exterior changes or additional buildings are proposed. The existing 7,007 square foot building and 690 square foot outbuilding, will be adaptively reused on the 1.24 acre lot located at 5900 South College Avenue. This change of use will be only for vehicle sales/leasing; no repairs or oil changes will take place on the site. The site is zoned General Commercial and automobile dealerships are a permitted use in this zone district. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Magnum Motors of Loveland Combined Project Development Plan and Final Plan, #FDP130016. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The approval of Magnum Motors complies with the applicable requirements of the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC), more specifically: • The P.D.P./F.D.P complies with process located in Division 2.2 - Common Development Review Procedures for Development Applications of Article 2 — Administration. • The P.D.P./F.D.P complies with relevant standards located in Article 3 — General Development Standards. 'n • The P.D.P./F.D.P complies with relevant standards located in Division 4.21, General Commercial District (C-G) of Article 4 — Districts. Planning Services 281 N College Ave — PO Box 580 — Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 970.221 fft