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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFORT COLLINS DISCOVERY MUSEUM - PDP - 6-10 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTFort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 16 visually contiguous, pedestrian -oriented streetfronts with no vehicle use area between building faces and the street. In this instance the nature of, and programming for, the facility necessitates the building to be set back further from the streets to visually relate to the Cache La Poudre River, Lee Martinez Community Park, forest and wetlands that are to the north and west. If parking were located between the building and these adjacent features the purpose of the Discovery Museum would be compromised. Also, as previously stated, are several existing easements that preclude the ability to locate the building closer to the streets. Therefore, staff has determined that the request for a modification of standard is justified based on the criteria in Section 2.8.2(H)(3) of the Land Use Code. 4. The Project Development Plan complies with applicable Land Use and Development Standards contained in ARTICLE 4, Division 4.20 of the Land Use Code. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request for a Modification of Standard in Section 3.5.3(B)(2) of the Land Use Code. Staff recommends approval of the Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10. Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 15 located at the northeast corner of Cherry Street and Mason Court. A neighborhood meeting is required for a Type 2 use and a meeting was held on February 9, 2010. There were 6 affected property owners and , interested parties present at the meeting, along with the developer, the developer's consultants, and the City's project planner. Concerns of note expressed at the meeting include: 1) expand the notification area to include more of the Martinez neighborhood; 2) minimize traffic on Mason Court, the private street portion between Mason Street North and Sherwood Street; 3) have other, potentially better, sites for this facility been considered; 4) from a parking standpoint, how are summer softball teams and retail businesses (such as Dazbog Coffee) being accommodated; 5) please work towards a negative carbon footprint; 6) how to plug the purpose/function of this facility into the historic Martinez neighborhood, how to create a sense of "buy in"; 7) how to make this facility accessible to most/all citizens, based on financial ability to pay; 8) pedestrians crossing Cherry Street. The notes taken at the neighborhood meeting are attached to the staff report. FINDINGS OF FACT/CONCLUSIONS After reviewing the Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan, staff makes the following findings of fact and conclusions: 1. The proposed land use is permitted in the POL, Public Open Lands District. 2. The proposed land use is permitted in the CCR, Community Commercial — Poudre River District. 3. The Project Development Plan complies with applicable General Development Standards contained in ARTICLE 3 of the Land Use Code, with the following exception: Section 3.5.3(B)(2) Orientation to Build -to Lines for Streetfront Buildings. The proposed museum building does not comply with the "build -to" line standards as set forth in Subsection 3.5.3(B)(2). The majority of the on -site parking for the Fort Collins Discovery Museum facility is located on the south side between the building and Cherry Street. Section 3.5.3(B)(2) states that build -to lines based on a consistent relationship of buildings to the street sidewalks shall be established for new buildings in order to form Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 14 c. Section 3.5.3(C) Variation in Massing. The Fort Collins Discovery Museum, PDP satisfies the requirements in this section. d. Section 3.5.3(D) Character and Image. The Fort Collins Discovery Museum, PDP satisfies the requirements in this section. E. DIVISION 3.6, TRANSPORTATION and CIRCULATION 1. Section 3.6.4(B), General Standard This section states that all development plans shall adequately provide vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle facilities necessary to maintain the adopted transportation Level of Service standards contained in Part II of the City of Fort Collins Multi -modal Transportation Level, of Service manual for the following modes of travel: motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian. The PDP provides adequate facilities for these modes of travel and, therefore, this section is satisfied. 2. Section 3.6.4(C), Transportation Impact Study This section states that in order to identify those facilities that are necessary in order to comply with these standards, development plans may be required to include the submittal of a Transportation Impact Study, to be approved by the Traffic Engineer, consistent with the Transportation Impact Study guidelines as established in Chapter 4 of the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). A Traffic Impact Study for the Fort Collins Discovery Museum, PDP was submitted to the City for review. The Traffic Engineer has reviewed the study and determined that it is consistent with and satisfies the guidelines established in LCUASS. 5. NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING The Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan contains a proposed land use that is permitted as Type 2 use, subject to a Planning & Zoning Board review, in the POL, Public Open Lands District. The proposal is for a community facility (one building) on an 11 acre site Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 13 STAFF'S ANALYSIS: The Fort Collins Discovery Museum property will have no frontage on North College Avenue and is separated from that arterial street by a distance of approximately 125' and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Therefore, it is not necessary nor feasible to satisfy the "build -to" line standards set forth in Section 3.5.3(B)(2) as they would relate to North College Avenue. Regarding the ability to satisfy the "build -to" line standards as they relate to Cherry Street and Mason Court, there is an access easement for the existing City -owned trail along the east side of Mason Court and an existing Burlington Northern Railroad easement along the north side of Cherry Street that preclude the building placement to meet the standards. The exception to the build -to line standards set forth in Section 3.5.3(13)(2)(d)4 (stating that "if a larger or otherwise noncompliant front yard area is required by the city to continue an established drainage channel or access drive, or other easement") applies to the Cherry Street and Mason Court building setbacks. The majority of the on -site parking for the Fort Collins Discovery Museum facility is located on the south side between the building and Cherry Street. Section 3.5.3(B)(2) states that build - to lines based on a consistent relationship of buildings to the street sidewalks shall be established for new buildings in order to form visually contiguous, pedestrian -oriented streetfronts with no vehicle use area between building faces and the street. In this instance the nature of, and programming for, the facility necessitates the building to be set back further from the streets to visually relate to the Cache La Poudre River, Lee Martinez Community Park, forest and wetlands that are to the north and west. If parking were located between the building and these adjacent features the purpose of the Discovery Museum would be compromised. Also, as previously stated, are several existing easements that preclude the ability to locate the building closer to the streets. Therefore, staff has determined that the request for a modification of standard is justified based on the criteria in Section 2.8.2(H)(3) of the LUC. Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 12 easements and rights of way. There is a 24" north weld transmission line right of way crossing the site in an east -west direction, a railroad right of way crossing diagonally across the southeast corner of the site, and a utility easement roughly paralleling this railroad right of way. All of these easements prevent placement of the building in accordance with the build to line requirements of Section 3.5.3(B)(2). Similar to the approach to College outlined above, it is our position that Exception 4 of Section 3.5.3(B)(2)(d) would allow for a deviation from the build to line standard because of the easements. Mason Street: Mason is a two lane minor arterial roadway to the west of our site. Our site engages Mason Street for a limited distance at the southwestern corner. Due to the easements described in the above paragraphs, this is the only street that can be used for vehicular access to our site. The vehicular access is limited by the need to maintain a safe distance from the Cherry/Mason intersection, which limits the available street frontage for our building. This requirement, when coupled with the easements that exist in this region of the site prohibit any development of a street frontage along Mason with our building. Again, we contend that this is subject to Exception 4 of Section 3.5.3(B)(2)(d) which allows for a deviation from the build to line standard because of the easements. In summary, the easements and parameters outlined above present limited options with regard to building placement on the site, and prevent the opportunity for our project to comply with LUC Section 3.5.3(B)(2). We are requesting relief from this requirement on all street frontages based on the exceptions listed above. Because of the situations outlined above, this request appears to be justifiable under LUC Section 2.8.2(H)(3) which cites "exceptional physical conditions or other extraordinary and exceptional situations, unique to such property" that cause the strict application of the standard to cause "unusual and exceptional practical difficulties, or exceptional or undue hardship upon the owner of such property". Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 11 purposes of the Land Use Code as contained in Section 1.2.2. " The Applicant has proposed that the modification of the standard would not be detrimental to the public good and that it meets the requirements of Section 2.8.2(H)(3) of the LUC. APPLICANT'S REQUEST and SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION: As we have discussed in prior meetings, the easements and other constraints on the site for the Fort Collins Museum are not conducive to compliance with the city standard in Section 3.5.3(B)(2) which requires that street front buildings be oriented to build to lines. This letter is submitted to document the rationale behind our building's placement on the site relative to this requirement, and to request a modification of standard to allow this configuration pursuant to the LUC Section 2.8.2. Our site has a relationship with three streets: College Street to the east, Cherry Street to the south, and Mason Street to the west. This document will address each street and its associated challenges separately. A reduced scale copy of the plat has been included for ease of reference related to the discussions below. College Street: College street is a 4 lane major arterial roadway to the east of our site. The museum site is physically separated from this street by the railroad right of way and a strip of commercial land that fronts College. Based on LUC Section 3.5.3(B)(d)4, exceptions are permitted to the build to line when a "larger or otherwise noncompliant front yard area is required by the city to continue an established drainage channel or access drive, or other easement". Because our property is separated from College by the railroad right of way, it is our position that this exception would apply, and therefore the build to line requirement would not be required along this roadway. Cherry Street: Cherry street is a 2 lane collector roadway to the south of our site. The southern end of the museum site contains a variety of Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 10 As specified in Section 2.8.2 Modification Review Procedures, (H) (Standards), the decision maker may grant a modification of standards only if it finds that the granting of the modification would not be detrimental to the public good, and that: (1) the plan as submitted will promote the general purpose of the standard for which the modification is requested equally well or better than would a plan which complies with the standard for which a modification is requested; or (2) the granting of a modification from the strict application of any standard would, without impairing the intent and purpose of this Land Use Code, substantially alleviate an existing, defined and described problem of city-wide concern or would result in a substantial benefit to the city by reason of the fact that the proposed project would substantially address an important community need specifically and expressly defined and described in the City's Comprehensive Plan or in an adopted policy, ordinance or resolution of the City Council, and the strict application of such a standard would render the project practically infeasible; or (3) by reason of exceptional physical conditions or other extraordinary and exceptional situations, unique to such property, including, but not limited to, physical conditions such as exceptional narrowness, shallowness or topography, or physical conditions which hinder the owner's ability to install a solar energy system, the strict application of the standard sought to be modified would result in unusual and exceptional practical difficulties, or exceptional or undue hardship upon the owner of such property, provided that such difficulties or hardship are not caused by the act or omission of the applicant; or (4) the plan as submitted will not diverge from the standards of the Land Use Code that are authorized by this Division to be modified except in a nominal, inconsequential way when considered from the perspective of the entire development plan, and will continue to advance the Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 9 STAFF'S ANALYSIS: Staff agrees with the analysis provided in the Special Height Review Request for the portions of the building in excess of 40' in height. The views to and through the site will be minimally impacted, with the view of only one small area of foothills from properties east of North College Avenue that will be impacted. The shadows from the building will be completely contained on - site with the exception of 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on December 21st. In the morning there will be shadows cast over natural areas to the west and north of the building fora short period of time; and, in the afternoon there will be shadows cast over a short stretch of railroad tracks, off -site to the east, for a short period of time. On -site lighting will be sensitive to the surrounding natural areas environment and no other buildings will be adversely affected by the shadows cast by the Discovery Museum building. The building will be in scale with the surrounding neighborhoods and privacy will not be compromised by this facility. 2. Section 3.5.3, Mixed -Use, Institutional and Commercial Buildings a. Section 3.5.3(B)(1) Orientation to a Connecting Walkway sets forth the requirement that at least one (1) main entrance of any commercial building shall face and open directly onto a connecting walkway with pedestrian frontage. The front (south) side of the Fort Collins Discovery Museum building contains 2 entries that open directly onto a sidewalk in front of the building that provides a pedestrian connection between the building and the public sidewalk on Cherry Street; therefore, the PDP complies with the requirements set forth in this section. b. Section 3.5.3(B)(2), Orientation to Build -to Lines for Streetfront Buildings sets forth the requirements that build -to lines based on a consistent relationship of buildings to the street sidewalks shall be established for new buildings in order to form visually contiguous, pedestrian -oriented streetfronts with no vehicle use area between building faces and the street. In the case of the Fort Collins Discovery Museum the primary parking lot is located between the building and Cherry Street. Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 8 views to both the natural and urban areas of the city, which will work in conjunction with the museum exhibits. View analysis: Included with this submittal are before and after views of our building superimposed on the site. From these images, it is clear that the limited extent of the vertical tower does not have a negative impact on views to or through the site. The height of the building is similar in scale to the height of the existing trees to the west, and therefore, does not reduce any views to the foothills. The height of the tower allows the desired visibility from Cherry and College without overpowering the intersection. Light and shadow: Because of the footprint of our building, the majority of shadow cast by this tower falls on the roof of the facility. As indicated in the attached documentation, there is a limited amount of additional shadow cast on the eastern side of the building beyond what is cast by the remainder of the building in this area. This shadow falls primarily on the service road and rail right of way, and does not bring a negative impact to the site. Because the building is not located in close proximity to the property boundaries, the shadow cast by this tall element has no impact on any of the neighboring properties. Privacy and Neighborhood scale: All in all, our project will not be as tall as some of the neighboring structures, but the tower element will maintain a similar height to the Aztlan center and the adjacent residential development to the west. The character of the adjacent structures is not such that a specific form or proportion is dictated, and it is our position that the building as designed does not detract from the overall character of the area. Because our site is primarily surrounded by open space and parks, we do not see this facility affecting the privacy of any of the neighboring properties. In summary, our building has been designed to fulfill the goals of the museum. The information presented above supports our assertion that this project will not have a negative impact on views, light and shadow patterns, privacy or neighborhood scale. Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 7 f. Section 3.5.1(G) Building Height Review sets forth the requirement that all buildings or structures in excess of 40' in height shall be subject to special review for impacts on views, light & shadow, privacy, and neighborhood scale as they relate to the surrounding neighborhood. Although the main body of the building will range from 21'-6" to 31'-3" in height from grade, the "tower" element on the building will range from 49'-0" to 58'-6" in height from grade. The applicant has submitted the required Special Height Review/Modifications documentation set forth in Section 3.5.1(G)(1), as follows: APPLICANT'S ANALYSIS: As described on our building elevations, the height of the tower element on the southeast corner of our proposed building extends to approximately 49' above the average finished grade around the building. This tower element will also host an elevator overrun and stair tower, which will bring the total height of our structure at its tallest point to 58'-6" above average finished grade. While there are no development standards to define a maximum building height listed in division 13 of article 14 of the Land Use Code, we recognize the requirement indicated in section 3.5.1 (G) (1) requiring a special height review for buildings over 40' in height. This letter is intended to describe our rationale behind this design element, and to summarize our findings related to our study of the building's impact on views, light and shadow, privacy and neighborhood scale. Design Rationale: Our building is designed to interface between the natural areas to the north, and the urban areas to the south. To support this goal, the massing tapers in height as the building extends north and west. Visibility to the building from College and Cherry is also an important goal of the museum, as the facility needs to attract and invite visitors, and should be a visible resource for the community. For this reason, the decision was made to place the tallest mass to the southeast corner of the building. This tall massing is also necessary to serve the museum guests and enhance the visitor experience. The roof of this tower element will be used for visitor experiences, and will allow for Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 6 2-, and 3-story commercial and residential buildings surrounding this site. The building footprint will be more compatible with government buildings to the south in the Downtown — Civic Center District. The general height of the building mass will not exceed heights of existing and proposed buildings in the area, although the proposed "tower" element will reach upwards to 58'-6" in height. This will not exceed the proposed and approved future building in Penny Flats, which is across Cherry Street to the south. b. The proposal satisfies the criteria set forth in Section 3.5.1(C) Building Size, Height, Bulk, Mass, Scale. The new commercial building in this PDP (Discovery Museum) will generally have a larger building footprint than many buildings immediately surrounding this facility. However, it will be similar to existing government buildings 1 to 2 blocks south. There is building articulation in the massing, both in height and how the building is to be compartmentalized. c. The proposal satisfies Section 3.5.1(D) Privacy Considerations. This building is separated from existing mixed -use buildings to the west by Mason Court and a distance of about 250' - 300'; from the closest buildings in the North College Avenue commercial corridor by the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and a distance of about 130' — 150'; and, from existing and proposed mixed -use buildings in the Downtown — Civic Center by Cherry Street and a distance of about 400' — 500'. There are no privacy issues associated with this new commercial development. d. The proposal satisfies the criteria set forth in Section 3.5.1(E) Building Materials. The siding materials for the new Fort Collins Discovery Museum in this PDP will be predominantly precast . concrete, with an applied trellis system to support plant growth, and stucco for the main body of the building. The "tower" element will have a metal panel siding. These materials can be found on existing buildings in the surrounding area. e. The proposal satisfies the criteria set forth in Section 3.5.1(F) Building Color. The color of the metal siding is gray. The color of the stucco siding is yet to be determined. The color of the precast concrete panels with an applied trellis system to support plant growth will be mostly green shades. Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 5 b. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.2(C)(5) in that it provides direct, safe, and continuous walkways and bicycle connections to major pedestrian and bicycle destinations in the surrounding area. c. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.2(D) in that it provides for safe, convenient, and efficient bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular movement to and through the site. Vehicular access will occur via a curb cut from Mason Court to the parking areas on -site. B. DIVISION 3.3, ENGINEERING STANDARDS 1. Section 3.3.1, Plat Standards The proposal complies with the general plat requirements as set forth in this section. 2. Section 3.3.5, Engineering Design Standards The proposal complies with the design standards, requirements, and specifications for the services as set forth in this section. C. DIVISION 3.4, ENVIRONMENTAL, NATURAL AREA, RECREATIONAL and CULTURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS 1. Section 3.4.1, Natural Habitats and Features The proposal satisfies the natural habitat, features, and buffer zone requirements set forth in this section. D. DIVISION 3.5, BUILDING STANDARDS 1. Section 3.5.1, Building and Project Compatibility a. The proposal satisfies the criteria set forth in Section 3.5.1(B) Architectural Character. This new development will occur on a transitional property between the commercial corridor on North College Avenue and the Mason Street North mixed -use development, River Rock commons, and the Martinez neighborhood to the west and southwest. There are existing 1-, Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 4 4. ARTICLE 3 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS of the Land Use Code The Project Development Plan complies with all applicable General Development Standards as follows: A. DIVISION 3.2, SITE PLANNING and DESIGN STANDARDS 1. Section 3.2.1, Landscaping and Tree Protection a. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.1(D)(1)(c) in that it provides "full tree stocking" within 50' of the proposed Discovery Museum building, according to the standards set forth in this section. b. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.1(D)(2)(a) in that canopy shade (street) trees are provided at a 35' - 40' spacing in the parkways along Cherry Street and Mason Court. c. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.1(E)(4)(a) in that trees are provided at a ratio of at least 1 tree per 25 lineal feet along Cherry Street and Mason Court, being public streets. d. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.1(E)(4)(b) in that the on - site parking areas will be screened from Cherry Street to the south, Mason Street to the west, and North College Avenue to the south with appropriate shrub plantings. e. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.1(E)(5) in that it provides at least 6% interior landscaping in the parking areas (containing less than 100 parking spaces), satisfying the minimum requirement. 2. Section 3.2.2, Access, Circulation and Parking a. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.2(C)(4)(a) in that it provides secure and conveniently located bicycle parking in the amount of 42.3% of the total number of automobile parking spaces on -site (30 bicycle, 71 automobile), more than satisfying the minimum requirement of 5%. Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 3 2. DIVISION 4.13 PUBLIC OPEN LANDS DISTRICT of the Land Use Code Community facilities are permitted in the POL District, subject to a Planning & Zoning Board review. The purpose of the POL District is: For large publicly owned parks and open lands which have a community -wide emphasis or other characteristics which warrant inclusion under this separate designation rather than inclusion in an adjoining neighborhood or other District designation. This proposal complies with the purpose of the POL District as it is a community facility intended to provide services and programs designed for the entire community of Fort Collins, as well as the northern Colorado and southern Wyoming regions. 3. DIVISION 4.20 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL — POUDRE RIVER DISTRICT of the Land Use Code Community facilities are permitted in the CCR District, subject to an Administrative review. The purpose of the CCR District is: For downtown fringe areas in the Cache La Poudre River corridor with both public street frontage and river frontage. This District provides locations for redevelopment or development of moderate intensity uses that are supportive of Downtown, subject to floodplain restrictions. Such redevelopment or development shall be compatible with the scenic, cultural, natural and historical context of the River and Downtown. A main purpose of the District is to foster a healthy and compatible relationship between the River, the Downtown and surrounding urban uses. Any significant redevelopment shall be designed as part of a master plan for the applicable group of contiguous properties. This proposal is in conformance with the purpose of the CCR District as it contains a small, triangular -shaped piece of land located at the southeast corner of the property that is bounded by North College Avenue, Cherry Street, and the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. However, this portion of the property that is in the CCR District has no river frontage and is planned to contain only street trees and other trees to be used as a visual buffer between the Discovery Museum and the adjacent streets. Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 April 15, 2010 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing Page 2 standards located in DIVISION 3.2 - SITE PLANNING and DESIGN STANDARDS, DIVISION 3.3 - ENGINEERING STANDARDS, DIVISION 3.4 - ENVIRONMENTAL, NATURAL AREA, RECREATIONAL and CULTURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS, DIVISION 3.5 — BUILDING STANDARDS, and DIVISION 3.6 - TRANSPORTATION and CIRCULATION of ARTICLE 3 - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, with the following exceptions: - Section 3.5.3(B)(2) Orientation to Build -to Lines for Streetfront Buildings. The proposed museum building does not comply with the "build -to" line standards as set forth in Subsection 3.5.3(B)(2). The applicant has submitted to the City, for review, a request for a modification of this standard. district standards located in ARTICLE 4 - DISTRICT STANDARDS, DIVISION 4.13 POL, PUBLIC OPEN LANDS DISTRICT and DIVISION 4.20 CCR, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL — POUDRE RIVER DISTRICT. Community facilities are permitted in the POL District, subject to a Planning & Zoning Board (Type 2) review. Community facilities are permitted in the CCR District, subject to an Administrative (Type 1) review. However, if any portion of a proposed development plan is subject to a Type 2 review then the entire plan must go through a Type 2 review, with the decision -maker being the Planning & Zoning Board. COMMENTS: BACKGROUND The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: POL, CCR; natural area, Cache La Poudre River E: CCR; Union Pacific Railroad, North College Avenue S: D; vacant retail buildings, undeveloped land (Block 23) W: POL, LMN; existing park, mixed -use development (Lee Martinez Community Park, Mason Street North) The property was part of the Original City of Fort Collins. The property was platted as Blocks 24 & 25, Map of the Town of Fort Collins in January, 1873. F Collins 1 EM NO MEETING DATE io STAFF PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PROJECT: Fort Collins Discovery Museum, Project Development Plan - #6-10 APPLICANT: OZ Architecture c/o David Schafer 1805 29th Street, #2054 Boulder, CO. 80302 OWNER: City of Fort Collins 200 Mathews Street Fort Collins, CO. 80521 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for a community facility on approximately 11.5 acres. There will be one building, which will be primarily 21'-6" to 31'-3" in height from grade. There will be a "tower" element that will be 49'-0" to 58'-6" in height from grade. A total of 71 on -site surface parking spaces (cars and buses) will be provided. The property is located at the northeast corner of Cherry Street and Mason Court, just west of North College Avenue. The Union Pacific Railroad tracks run along the east side, between the property and North College Avenue. The Cache La Poudre River is just to the north of the property. There is a City -owned natural area and Lee Martinez Community Park to the west of the property. Vehicular access to the site will be from Mason Court. The property is in the POL, Public Open Lands District and the CCR, Community Commercial - Poudre River District. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This Project Development Plan (PDP) complies with the applicable requirements of the Land Use Code L( UC), more specifically: the process located in DIVISION 2.2 - COMMON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES for DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS of ARTICLE 2 - ADMINISTRATION; Current Planning 281 N College Av PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 fcgov.com/currentplanning 970.221.6750