HomeMy WebLinkAboutAIRPARK VILLAGE - ODP - 16-05A - REPORTS - PLANNING OBJECTIVESChannel under both interim and final conditions. The drainage report by QED and Associates
provided detailed analysis of both the interim condition and the final conditions. Modeling
analysis was performed, and it was determined that detention would not be required, however
water quality ponds will be required. See the submitted ODP Drainage Report for more detail.
v) Issues from Neighborhood Meeting
A neighborhood meeting was conducted in May 2007. In a conversation with Ted Shepard on
September 7, 2007, Ted stated that his summary notes were not as of yet completed, and that we
should go ahead and submit without them.
vi) Name of Project as Well as and Previous Names the Project may
have been Know by
The project has always been referred to as "Airpark Village."
vii) Mitigation and Avoidance of Conflicts Between Land Uses
• Upon initial annexation, we voluntarily agreed to a zoning restriction for our residential
component of the project to have mixed -use residential as the only type of residential
allowed in the Employment zone portion of the project.
• Residential is designed to be on upper floors of mixed use buildings, which are to be
oriented toward the new boulevard, rather than toward adjacent properties.
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• 529,967 square feet of "secondary use" commercial square footage.
Primary Commercial Uses: Offices, Financial Services, Clinic, Research Labs, Light Industrial
Uses, Public & Private Schools.
Secondary Commercial Uses: Clubs & Lodges, Child Care Centers, Standard or Fast Food
Resturants, Health & Membership Clubs, Lodging Establishments, Bed and Breakfast
Establishments, Funeral Homes, Bars/Taverns, Workshops, Indoor Recreation Establishments,
Personal & Business Services Shops, Artisan & Photo Studios & Galleries, Convience Shopping
Centers ( which can include: Retail Stores, Convenience Retail Stores with Fuel Sales, Liquor
Sales, Beauty or Barber Shops, Dry Cleaning, Equipment Rental without Outdoor Storage, Pet
Shops), Food Catering, Veterinary Facilities and Small Animal Clinics, Convention and
Conference Centers, Print Shops, Workshop & Custom Small Industry Uses, Places of Worship
or Assembly.
Assuming 3 employees per 1000 square feet of commercial area, Airpark Village will have
approximately 4,155 employees.
iv) Rationale Behind the Assumptions and Choices Made by the
Applicant
Site Drainage Plan
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The drainage plan, shown above, proposes site grading to promote drainage toward Dry Creek
and water quality ponds to tread development runoff prior to discharge into Dry Creek Connector
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Achieved: Because the Airpark Village ODP proposed a more intensive land use
than was originally anticipated in the East Mulberry Corridor Plan, the Master
Street Plan is in need of being amended. Our application includes a request to
amend the Master Street Plan using the process set forth in Appendix C of City
Plan.
PRINCIPLE ED-1: Employment Districts will be major employment centers in the community.
These districts will also include a variety of complementary uses to meet the needs of employees,
such as business services, convenience retail, lodging, child care, recreation, housing and
restaurants. By design, they will encourage non -auto travel, car and van pooling, telecommuting
and transit use. Their attractive appearance should allow them to locate adjacent to residential
neighborhoods and along primary entryways into the community.
Achieved: The Airpark Village ODP proposes a mix of uses (jobs, housing, services)
within a single neighborhood, all within walking distance from one another thereby
encouraging non -auto travel.
Policy ED-1.5 Walkable Destinations. Secondary and supporting uses in an Employment District
will be accessible to and located within easy walking distance of major employment
concentrations.
Achieved: The Airpark Village ODP proposes a mix of uses (jobs, housing, services)
within a single neighborhood, all within walking distance from one another.
Policy ED-2.2 Parking. Parking and other vehicle use areas will be located in the interior of
blocks, or in other secondary areas, so that they do not interfere with pedestrian connections.
Trees and other landscaping will be provided within parking lots, along with pedestrian paths
connecting buildings. Parking areas will be screened from adjacent streets with berming and
landscape planting.
Achieved: The Airpark Village ODP proposes a main spine , boulevard going
through the project designed with buildings fronting and opening directly onto the
street sidewalk. The sidewalk is proposed to mimic the character of the sidewalks in
Downtown Fort Collins, including shade trees, landscaped medians, street furniture,
and on -street parking. Parking lots intended to serve these street fronting buildings
are intended to be located behind the buildings.
ii) Existing and Proposed Open Space, Buffering, Landscaping,
Circulation, Transition Areas, Wetlands and Natural Areas
Please see the submitted ODP sheet 5 of 5.
m) Estimate of Number of Employees for Commercial and Industrial
Uses
At build -out of the Airpark Village ODP, it is anticipated that the project will have
approximately:
• 854,892 square feet of "primary use" commercial square footage; and
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Achieved: The Airpark Village ODP proposes a mix of uses (jobs, housing, services)
within a single neighborhood, all within walking distance from one another thereby
reducing need for excessive vehicle miles to be traveled.
Policy CAD-1.3 Streetscape Design. All new streets will be functional, safe and visually
appealing. Shade trees, landscaped medians and parkways, public art, and other amenities will be
included in the streetscape.
Achieved: The Airpark Village ODP proposes a main spine boulevard going
through the project designed with buildings fronting and opening directly onto the
street sidewalk. The sidewalk is proposed to mimic the character of the sidewalks in
Downtown Fort Collins, including shade trees, landscaped medians, street furniture,
and on -street parking.
Policy HSG-1.1 Land Use Patterns. The City will encourage a variety of housing types and
densities, including mixed -used developments that are well -served by public transportation and
close to employment centers, services, and amenities. In particular, the City will promote the
siting of higher density housing near public transportation, shopping, and in designated
neighborhoods and districts.
Achieved: Upon build -out, Airpark Village is intended to integrate a large quantity
of mixed -use residential units located on upper stories of mixed -use buildings, with
employment, restaurant and retail uses on upper floors. This mixture of jobs,
shopping and housing it a dense development pattern will be conducive to being
served by transit.
Policy ENV-2.1 Actions on Vehicle Miles Traveled. The City will slow the growth of vehicle -
miles of travel by employing strategies that reduce vehicle trip rates, reduce vehicle trip length,
and increase vehicle occupancy.
Achieved: The Airpark Village ODP proposes a mix of uses (jobs, housing, services)
within a single neighborhood, all within walking distance from one another thereby
reducing need for excessive vehicle miles to be traveled.
Policy ENV-2.1 Actions on Vehicle Miles Traveled. The City will slow the growth of vehicle -
miles of travel by employing strategies that reduce vehicle trip rates, reduce vehicle trip length,
and increase vehicle occupancy.
Achieved: The Airpark Village ODP proposes a mix of uses (jobs, housing, services)
within a single neighborhood, all within walling distance from one another thereby
reducing need for excessive vehicle miles to be traveled.
PRINCIPLE GM-8: The City will promote compatible infill and redevelopment in areas within
the Growth Management Area boundary.
Achieved: The Airpark Village project is actually the redevelopment of a former use
(airport), and is entirely surrounded by existing development.
PRINCIPLE GM-11: The City will amend City Plan and elements thereof as necessary to
respond to new and/or changing conditions, notable events, significant trends, and periodic
review, as described in Appendix C of City Plan.
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i) City Plan Principles and Policies Achieved by the ODP
PRINCIPLE LU-1: Growth within the City will promote a compact development pattern within a
well-defined boundary.
Achieved: The Airpark Village ODP proposed a compact development pattern.
LU-1.1 Compact Urban Form. The desired urban form will be achieved by directing future
development to mixed -use neighborhoods and districts while reducing the potential for dispersed
growth not conducive to pedestrian and transit use and cohesive community development.
Achieved: The Airpark Village ODP proposes a mix of uses (jobs, housing, services)
within a single neighborhood, all within walking distance from one another.
Policy T-1.1 Land Use Patterns. The City will implement land use patterns, parking policies, and
demand management plans that support effective transit, an efficient roadway system, and
alternative transportation modes. Appropriate residential densities and non-residential land uses
should be within walking distance of transit stops, permitting public transit to become a viable
alternative to the automobile.
Achieved: The Airpark Village ODP proposes a mix of uses (jobs, housing, services)
within a single neighborhood, all within walking distance from one another. The
proposed land use intensities of Airpark Village ODP would be concentrated along a
new boulevard, which would be conducive to the future integration of a transit
route.
Policy T-4.2 System Design. The City will design a city-wide system of on- and off -road bicycle
transportation facilities according to adopted standards while maximizing safety, convenience and
comfort for bicyclists of all ages and skill levels in conformance with accepted design criteria.
Bicycle facility design will also include retrofitting older, existing streets with bike lanes in
conjunction with capital improvement and maintenance projects, where feasible. System design
will also provide for enjoyable and scenic bicycling routes. Off-street multi -use trails will be
implemented to complement the on -street network and improve transportation mobility, while
mitigating impacts on wildlife and plant communities.
Achieved: The East Mulberry Corridor Plan identifies a bicycle path/trail to be
located along the future dry creek flood channel. The Airpark Village ODP
provides land for this,trail.
Policy T-5.1 Land Use. The City will promote a mix of land uses and activities that will
maximize the potential for pedestrian mobility throughout the community.
Achieved: The Airpark Village ODP proposes a mix of uses (jobs, housing, services)
within a single neighborhood, all .within walking distance from one another.
Policy T-9.1 Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). The City will continually strive to reduce the
growth rate in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by implementing a VMT reduction program that
strives to meet or exceed the performance of similar programs in comparable cities.
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Planning Objectives
Airpark Village ODP
4/1/2008
Contents
i) City Plan Principles and Policies Achieved by the ODP ........ 2
ii) Existing and Proposed Open Space, Buffering, Landscaping, Circulation,
Transition Areas, Wetlands and Natural Areas ......................... 4
iii) Estimate of Number of Employees for Commercial and Industrial Uses .... 4
iv) Rationale Behind the Assumptions and Choices Made by the Applicant ... 5
Site Drainage Plan ................................................... 5
v) Issues from Neighborhood Meeting ................................ 6
vi) Name of Project as Well as and Previous Names the Project may have been
Knowby ....................................................... 6
vii) Mitigation and Avoidance of Conflicts Between Land Uses ............ 6
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