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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4900 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE PDP, CHANGE OF USE - 3-06 - CORRESPONDENCE - CORRESPONDENCE-NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING (5)Neighborhood Information Meeting Project: yg00 Meeting Location: vrcil Date: � / 13 10 (o PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Name Address Zip Phone Email to receive a copy of meeting summary (via email) xn / 35 i� �h, �- �C S d S - 3253 - o t/ ? C2 If FC ' CLUde pekwelicl -3,6, it 11, a 1 �1 r�- E052S. ZZ3-3`y (f�w &,Ve eh� V05 f - Al-e Jlevwz X�'6 303 -3f )- 7a 0 C'oNre 9 • vocational and technical training 9. Comment: (Resident) This neighborhood has problems with compatibility to the commercial zoning district to the west. The neighborhood was there long before the commercial zoning, and seems to get the bad end of the bargain when it comes to dealing with those business owners and the City. 10. Question: (Planner) Do the residents of the neighborhood have any problems with the proposed car rental facility, or are the concerns generally stemming from the undetermined tenants in the rest of the building? What sort of timeline is the owner on to fill these spaces? Do you have any potential leads? Response: (Resident) The car rental facility seems to bean acceptable use, we are just nervous about what other uses will occupy the building. Response: (Owner) We are hoping to fill the spaces as soon as possible. It is most likely that the remaining space will be used for general office or personal/business service uses and not retail, automotive or restaurant activities. 11. Comment: (Resident) The applicant and owners need to be aware of the Fairway Estates First Filing Covenants and architectural standards. 4 this proposal. 6. Comment: (Resident) U-turns in this area are problematic and I would like to have those added into the traffic study. 7. Question: (Resident) What are the proposed hours of operation? Response: (Applicant) The car rental will be open from 7:30 am until 6:30 pm Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm Saturday, and 8:30 to 3 pm on Sundays. We deliver a large majority of cars to the clients, so that may even decrease the number of trips that have been estimated for this type of use. 8. Comment: (Resident) There is general distrust for businesses in this area due to promises made in the past that were overturned. For example, there have been many problems resulting from a neighboring restaurant and alternative school, and we hope that those types of uses do not locate here. Specifically, we do not want to see restaurants, retail or automobile repair. Response: (Applicant) The Type I uses that are proposed for this facility in addition to the car rental could include the following: - Public facilities - Places of worship or assembly - Personal and business service shops - Offices, financial services and clinics (includes medical/dental offices) - Artisan and photography studios and galleries - Retail establishments - Retail stores with vehicle servicing - Vehicle minor repair, servicing and maintenance establishments - Equipment rental establishments - Health and membership clubs - Veterinary facilities and small animal clinics - Print shops - Public and private schools, including colleges, universities, 3 Access Plan? Will there be a rearage road on this site? Where is that proposed road going to be located? Response: (City Troffic Engineer) At this point, the proposed easement will go on the eastern edge of the property, but this may change after our meeting on Thursday. The implementation of this corridor plan is not on any timeline yet, and this rear "road" will not go in until major changes occur on Highway 287. This project will be need based, and will not happen for many years. Follow-up Response: (Planner) The location of the easement has been determined, and will be 20 feet wide on the west side of the trail easement. This may change with the implementation of the corridor plan, but at this point in time, this seems like an appropriate location for the easement. 3. Question: (Resident) Will the bridal path be affected by this development? Response: (Applicant) The path and the trail easement will remain as they currently exist. 4. Question: (Resident) How wide will the road behind the building be? Response: (Planner) At this point there are no plans for a true road, but rather it will be a 20 foot access easement to connect this parking lot and drive aisle to other properties. The design of the South College Access Plan has not really begun, so this is to be determined when that plan is implemented. 5. Question: (Resident) How is the traffic data gathered? Do you have traffic counts or just models? Response: (Applicant's Traffic Engineer) The Trip Generation Manual was used to approximate trip generation for these uses. This is a model, but we also have historical traffic counts for the area, and a few current counts for the key intersections related to 2 CommL_.ty Planning and Environmental -,rvices Current Planning City of Fort Collins PROJECT DATE: APPLICANT: OWNER CITY PLANNER NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING 4900 South College Avenue Change of Use March 13, 2006 Amy Lopp, VF Ripley Associates (for Avis Car Rental) Loveland Commercial LLC. Shelby Sommer PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicants are proposing a change of use for the existing office building at 4900 South College Avenue. The former use was a claims office for the State Farm Insurance agency and the change of use request is to allow for rental car facility and other Type I permitted uses, which have not - been specified at this time. The site will remain predominantly as it currently is, with the addition of landscaping to current City standards, and an updated west - facing fa4ade. ...........................QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS, RESPONSES........................... 1. Question: (Resident) What are the traffic impacts with this proposal? Response: (Applicant's Traffic Engineer) The proposed use is very similar to the former use and there will not be a significant change in the number of trips generated. Traffic should be about the same as when this building operated as an insurance claims office. 2. Question: (Resident) How does this project fit in with the South College 1 281 North College Avenue • PO. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020