HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAGNUM MOTORS OF LOVELAND (5900 S. COLLEGE AVE.) - PDP/FDP - FDP130016 - REPORTS - 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.
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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.
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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 cieanout, 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.
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5900 South College Avenue Preliminary Development Plan
Statement of Proposed Planning Objectives
5.1.2013
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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 tf
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
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