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HomeMy WebLinkAboutREPEAT BOUTIQUE - PDP - 13-07 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESAQA#jNjSrRATIVG PROJECT HEARING DATE ld.0 Repeat Boutique PDP Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision June 26, 2007 Page 4 of 4 C. The Repeat Boutique Project Development Plan complies with all applicable General Development Standards contained in Article 3 of the Land Use Code. DECISION The Repeat Boutique Project Development Plan, #13-07 is hereby approved by the Hearing Officer. Dated this 27th day of June 2007, per authority granted by Sections 1.4.9(E) and 2.1 of the Land Use Code. Z--,\ Cameron Gloss Planning and Zgning Director Repeat Boutique PDP Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision June 26, 2007 Page 3 of 4 E: NCL; (existing residences and fraternities) Like many buildings in this area, it was originally occupied as a residence but has since been converted to other uses. The house was built in 1925 and functioned as a single family house until sometime in the 1980's when it was illegally converted in to a boarding house. In 1991, the owner brought the property into compliance with standards and it became a legal boarding house. In May of 2006, this property went through a Minor Amendment process to change the use to a salon/day spa. Since the project is subject to a Type I review and there was no known controversy surrounding the change in use, a neighborhood meeting was not required or held. 2. Compliance with Article 4 and the CC — Commercial Zoning District Standards: The Project Development Plan complies with all applicable requirements of Article 4 and the CC zone district. The Staff Report summarizes the PDP's compliance with these standards and no specific evidence was presented to contradict or otherwise refute the compliance with Article 4 or the CC District Standards. In particular, the proposed retail and office uses are permitted within the CC zone district subject to an administrative review. The proposed building and site meet the applicable district -wide design standards. 2. Compliance with Article 3 of the Land Use Code — General Development Standards The Project Development Plan also complies with other applicable requirements of Article 3 and no evidence was presented to contradict the statements and conclusion of the staff report concerning compliance or to other refute the compliance with Article 3. SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS A. The Repeat Boutique Project Development Plan is subject to administrative review and the requirements of the Land Use Code (LUC). B. The Repeat Boutique Project Development Plan complies with all applicable district standards of Section 4.18 of the Land Use Code, (CC) Community Commercial zone district. Repeat Boutique PDP Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision June 26, 2007 Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC HEARING The Hearing Officer, presiding pursuant to the Fort Collins Land Use Code, opened the hearing at approximately 4:00 p.m. on June 26, 2007 in Conference Room A, 281 N. College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. HEARING TESTIMONY, WRITTEN COMMENTS AND OTHER EVIDENCE: The Hearing Officer accepted during the hearing the following evidence: (1) Planning Department Staff Report; (2) application, plans, maps and other supporting documents submitted by the applicant and the applicant's representatives to the City of Fort Collins; and (3) a tape recording of the public hearing. The LUC, the City's Comprehensive Plan (City Plan), and the formally promulgated policies of the City are all considered part of the evidence considered by the Hearing Officer. The following is a list of those who attended the meeting: From the City: Anne Aspen, City Planner From the Applicant: Laura Green From the Public: None. Written Comments: None. FACTS AND FINDINGS 1. Site Context/Background Information N: NCL; Existing CSU Plant Selection Garden; and existing NCL (existing residences) and CC (existing residences and businesses) beyond; NW: CC; (existing CSU Visitor Center and administrative offices); W: CC; (CSU and CSURF offices and private offices in converted houses) with CSU main campus beyond; S: CC, Commercial; (existing commercial establishments and offices in converted houses) and NCL (existing residences); Commul. j Planning and Environmentalices Current Planning CITY OF FORT COLLINS City of Fort Collins ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER TYPE I ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING DATE PROJECT NAME: CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT/OWNER: HEARING OFFICER: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: June 26, 2007 Repeat Boutique Project Development Plan P.D.P. # 13-07 Laura Green 3612 Soderburg Drive Fort Collins, CO 80526 Cameron Gloss Current Planning Director The Applicant has submitted a request to convert a spa to retail/commercial use. Exterior building changes will be limited to replacement of the garage door with a wall and adding residential -style exterior lighting. The site is located at the southeast corner of Lake Street and College Avenue. SUMMARY OF HEARING OFFICER DECISION: Approval ZONING DISTRICT: CC — Community Commercial STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Evidence presented to the Hearing Officer established no controversy or facts to refute that the hearing was properly posted, legal notices mailed and notice published. 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020