HomeMy WebLinkAboutKINGDOM HALL - PDP - 18-05B - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESiv. Description of rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the
applicant.
The site is oriented on what could be considered a major intersection. Tile major
access point is oriented along Kechter Road, along the eastern boundary. The
circulation pattern extends northerly, with an internal connection to the adjacent
property to the north. A limited access is proposed along the western boundary
(Timberline Road) to improve the overall circulation within the site. It is expected that
the Timberline access would be abandoned when the adjacent properties develop and
provide an adequate secondary access to the site. The natural topography of the site
suggests the placement of a storm water detention pond on the southern boundary of
the property. The building will be situated along Timberline, with parking "tucked"
behind the building central to the property, to limit visibility.
Written narrative addressing each issue raised at the neighborhood meeting, if
a meeting was held.
A neighborhood meeting was not held. Instead, the Director of Planning approved a
neighborhood mailing that described the project insufficient detail. To date 3 persons
have called to inquire about the project. None of those called expressed concern or
had issue with the project
vi. Name of the project as well as any previous name the project may have been
known by.
The project is known as The Kingdom Hall PDP associated with The Kingdom Hall
Addition and Kingdom Hall ODP
vii. A narrative description of how conflicts between land uses are being avoided
or mitigated.
The properties adjacent to the site have not yet developed. They are essentially single-
family residences on agricultural properties, with a "rural" character. The Kingdom
Hall site is also relatively residential in character, with a single -story structure and
substantial open areas.
Planning Objectives
Kingdom Hall PDP
Kingdom Hall
Project Development Plan June, 2005
Planning Objectives
Statement of appropriate City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the
proposed overall Development Plan.
The 4.0-acre Poudre Valley Congregation of Jehovah's Witness site is located at the
northeast corner of South Timberline and Kechter Roads. The site is currently located
outside the Fort Collins City limits, and well within the Fort Collins Urban Growth
Boundary. The site is currently zoned FA-1 Farming as designated by the Larimer
County Land Use Code. Annexation and Zoning is pending approval.
The overall purpose of this project is to build a place of worship, a permitted use in the
UE zoning district. A 5,000 square foot church building, (Kingdom Hall) is proposed
at the site long with a caretaker apartment.
This project will integrate a place of worship into the surrounding city structure. The
project will provide vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle access, and provide for roadway
improvements as planned in the Fort Collins Transportation Plan. The proposed PDP,
as presented is consistent with the principles and policies of the Fort Collins City
Structure Plan which includes opportunities for interconnected transit systems, new
activity center, a system of interconnected open lands, and is well within the designated
growth management area boundary. Multiple means of travel is represented by
roadways, bike lanes and pedestrian sidewalks that connect through and adjacent to
the site.
ii. Description of existing and proposed, open space, buffering, landscaping,
circulation, transition areas, wetlands and natural areas.
The applicant intends to landscape the development site area using a combination of
drought tolerant and native tree and shrub species. Turf areas will be concentrated as
much as possible to maximize the "open -space" effect. A storm water detention pond
will be required on the south side of the property along Kechter Road, which will
further buffer the site, and provide a sense of openness to the development. There is an
existing irrigation ditch along the eastern boundary of the site that will not be affected
by this development. Though the corridor is not significant habitat or wildlife corridor,
the vegetation could be pruned and improved to provide a natural buffer between the
PDP site and the adjacent property. There are no wetlands present on the site.
iii. Estimate of number of employees for commercial and industrial uses. N/A
Planning Objectives
Kingdom Hall PDP