HomeMy WebLinkAbout220 E. OLIVE ST. - MODIFICATIONS OF STANDARDS - 27-07 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning & Zoning Board
October 18, 2007
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concern, he believes, is he thinks the structure is too flat and too big. He believes that impression
comes from the review of the elevation drawings. He believes with a better understanding of the
complexity of the elements of design, some of his concerns will be allayed. They want to be good
neighbors and will do their best meeting with their architects to reconfigure. It will be a challenge,
given the areas for which reductions might be considered are the bedrooms and bathrooms. His goal,
however, is to make the neighbor a fan and not an opponent of the project.
Public Input
None.
Member Schmidt made a motion the Planning & Zoning Board approve the six modification of
standards for 220 E. Olive Street, #27-07, including the two conditions including the one being
the approval of all affected utilities at the time of the review of the P.D.P and at the time of
submittal for P.D.P., the architectural elevations for the west elevation shall demonstrate
compliance with Section 3.5.1(G) — Building Height Review and Section 3.5.1(H) — Land Use
Transition. Member Smith seconded the motion.
Motion was approved 5:0.
Project: East Skyway Rezoning and Structure Plan Amendment,
# 19-07
Description: This is a request to amend the City Plan Structure Plan Map, and i9efezone two
properties on East Skyway Drive, initiated by City staff. The PI amendment
will change the existing land use designation for two properti from Urban
Estate to Commercial and LoXst
ty Residential. The r oning change is as
follows:
The first property is locateEast Skyway ive and the existing
oning is Urban Estate. Tosed zonin cludes achangeto
mercial on the west 2e prope and a change to Low Density
Resi tial on the east 1/prop2. The seco property is loEast Skyway Drive, with an existing
zoning of Ur n Estate. Tosed zoning is a change to Low Density
Residential on north 1property and retains the remaining south
2/3 of the r)ror)ertv Urbte.
Recommendation: Approval
Senior City Planner Pete Wra eported this is a City staff initiated ac ' . The Plan amendment
would change the existing ructure Plan designation for the subject prop ies from Urban Estate to a
combination of Comm ial and Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood, alon ith partial retention of
Urban Estate. Th rresponding rezoning changes are as follows: 1) the first p erty is located at
209 E. Skywa rive. Existing zoning is Urban Estate. Proposed zoning is a comb tion of
Commercia n the west 2/3 of the property and Low Density Residential on the east 1%thast,
property )The second property, at 225 East Skyway Drive, abuts the first property owith
existi zoning of Urban Estate. The proposed zoning is a combination of Low Densityal on
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Project: 220 East Olive Street-- Modification of Standards, # 27-07
Project Description: This is a request for six stand-alone Modifications of Standard in conjunction
with a pending multi -family redevelopment Project located at 220 East Olive
Street. All six Modifications relate to density, lot coverage and height standards
in the Neighborhood Conservation Buffer, N-C-B zone district. The parcel is
located at the northwest corner of East Olive Street and Mathews Street.
Recommendation: Approval subject to two conditions --one condition relating to preserving the
integrity of underground utilities and at the time of submittal for P.D.P., the
architectural elevations for the west elevation shall demonstrate compliance
with Section 3.5.1(G) — Building Height Review and Section 3.5.1(H) — Land
Use Transition.
Hearinq Testimonv. Written Comments and Other Evidence
Chief Planner Ted Shepard reported this request is for six stand-alone Modifications in conjunction
with a pending Project Development Plan located at 220 East Olive Street. All six Modifications relate
to development standards in the Neighborhood Conservation Buffer, N-C-B zone district.
The pending P.D.P. would be a request for a multi -family redevelopment project at the northwest
corner of Olive and Mathews Streets across from Library Park. The existing structure would be razed.
The proposal consists of constructing a new four-story building consisting of 14 dwelling units with
parking below -grade. The fourth story would be stepped back from the first three stories except along
a portion of the north facade. The first floor units would offer an option for live -work potential. Access
to the underground parking would be from the alley along the west property line. This west property
line is also the boundary line between the Downtown zone and the N-C-B zone. The lot measures 90'
x 140' for a total of 12,600 square feet.
Staff has been contacted by an abutting property owner to the west at 230 Remington Street. The
owner had indicated that he has concerns with the building achieving a height of four stores along a
portion of the west elevation. The owner, who was unable to attend the public hearing, is concerned
about the height and mass of the west elevation. While he supports the overall intent and design
concept of the project, his particular concerns are as follows:
1. The height and mass of the building's west elevation could be mitigated increasing the
step back of the fourth floor from the third floor.
2. The height and mass of the building's west elevation could be mitigated with further
architectural embellishment and detail.
Both the applicant and architectural consultant have discussed these issues with the adjoining owners
and all parties agree to continue to meet in order to resolve these design issues.
Jeff Fleischer of Vaught -Frye Architects presented slides that showed space and site plans,
elevations, and building cross sections that highlighted the reduced square footage on each of the
four building levels.
Member Wetzler asked if they'd had conversations with the adjoining property owner. Owner Jay
Stoner reported that he'd had an extended conversation with the owner who lives in Boulder. The
Chairperson Lingle called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m
Roll Call: Lingle, Rollins, Schmidt, Smith, and Wetzler
Excused Absences: Campana, Stockover
Staff Present: Gloss, Eckman, Shepard, Wray, Jackson, Leavitt, and Sanchez -Sprague
Agenda Review. Director Gloss reviewed the Consent and Discussion Agendas. Of special note —
staff has requested Item # 2, 220 E. Olive Street -Modification of Standards # 27-07 be pulled and an
additional condition added (it will be read into the record later.) There were two errors on Item # 3, the
Three -Mile Plan for the City of Fort Collins --the adoption dates for the Timnath Comprehensive Plan
was June 2007 and the Loveland Comprehensive Plan was 2005. Item # 4, East Skyway Rezoning &
Structure Plan Amendment was continued from the September 20`h meeting. Item # 6, 1225
Redwood Street Minor Amendment would normally be an administrative review by staff but because
of its potential compatibility issues with the neighborhood, it has been referred to the Board.
Citizen participation:
None
Chair Lingle ask members of the audience and or the Board if they wanted to pull any items off the
consent agenda. No additional items were moved from the Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda:
1. Minutes from the September 20, 2007 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing
3. Three -Mile Plan for the City of Fort Collins
Discussion Items:
2. 220 E. Olive Street— Modification of Standards, # 27-07
4. East Skyway Rezoning and Structure Plan Amendment, #19-07
5. Interstate 25 —State Highway 392 Interchange Improvement Plan
6. 1225 Redwood Street — Minor Amendment, # 30-02B
Member Schmidt moved for the approval of the Consent Agenda, which includes Minutes from
the September 20, 2007 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing and Three Mile Plan for the City of
Fort Collins. Member Wetzler seconded the motion.
Motion was approved 5:0.