HomeMy WebLinkAboutAVENIR MUSEUM EXPANSION - SITE PLAN ADVISORY REVIEW - SPA130003 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning & Zoning Board
October 10, 2013
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Chair Smith noted CSU projects are similar to those of other governmental entities. The Planning and
Zoning Board is limited to a Site Plan Advisory Review under criteria including location, character and
extent of the development.
Board discussion
Member Hart conceded area parking difficulties but to disregard this project will contribute to
neighborhood parking issues.
Member Hatfield made a motion to approve the expansion of the Avenir Museum of Design and
Merchandising at the University Center for the Arts Complex, Colorado State University — 216 E.
Lake Street, Site Plan Advisory Review, #SPA130003. Member Schneider seconded the motion.
The motion was passed 4:0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Laurie Kadrich, CDNS Director Andy Smith, Chair
Planning & Zoning Board
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Chair Smith stated bicycle connections should be safe, direct, and convenient and off the road if
possible. He supported the Plan and stated the trail system should be an integral part of future City
planning.
The motion passed 5:0.
Project: Expansion of the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising at the University
Center for the Arts Complex, Colorado State University — 216 E. Lake Street, Site
Plan Advisory Review, #SPA130003
Project Description: This is a request to expand the existing Avenir Museum of Design and
Merchandising by 10,750 square feet to the east side of the Annex of the old Fort Collins High School
building that faces Lake Street. The expansion will be one-story and feature a prominent entry facing
Lake Street. The existing driveway off Lake Street would be shifted 120 feet to the east. There would be
a reduction in size of the dog park by approximately 25%. The C.S.U. University Center for the Arts
comprises the whole block bounded by Remington Street, East Pitkin Street, Peterson Street and East
Lake Street. The parcel is zoned N-C-L, Neighborhood Conservation Low Density.
Recommendation: Approval
Member Kirkpatrick recused herself from the discussion of this item due to a conflict of interest.
Director Kadrich stated staff just received a written comment from an audience member who wished to
remain anonymous.
Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence
Fred Haberecht, Assistant Director, Landscape and Planning, Facilities Services Center, Colorado State
University, stated this project is a 10,500 square foot addition to the annex building at the old Fort Collins
High School site. He noted there will be no additional staff or students associated with the addition and
the plan attempts to make the exterior of the addition as similar as possible to the existing building with
additional brick pattern texture which will represent the textile program. Mr. Haberecht noted two trees
will be transplanted as part of the project and the addition will eliminate 22 daytime faculty spaces, of
which only three are occupied on a daily basis. He stated this expansion will be funded almost entirely
from one private benefactor.
Public Input
Secretary Lori Bichler read a letter from an audience member expressing concern regarding parking
issues and stating the addition offers no public relevance. Mr. Haberecht replied this addition will have
exhibits open to the public and noted parking is an issue throughout the area. He stated a resident
parking permit program could be considered.
End of Public Input
Board Questions
Member Hart asked about the exterior lighting hours. Mr. Haberecht replied the University complies with
State and City lighting requirements regarding exterior lighting and stated safety lighting needs to be on
at all times.
Chair Andy Smith called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call: Hart, Hatfield, Kirkpatrick, Smith and Schneider
Absent: Carpenter and Heinz
Staff Present: Kadrich, Eckman, Foreman, Shepard, and Bichler
Agenda Review
Chair Smith provided background on the board's role and what the audience could expect as to the order
of business. He described the following processes:
• Citizen Participation is an opportunity for citizens to address the board on non -agenda related
items.
• Consent agenda items are considered items which have no known opposition. They are
approved collectively at the beginning of the meeting unless a board member, staff or audience
member requests an item is pulled and moved to the discussion agenda.
• Discussion agenda items will include an applicant presentation, a staff presentation, and public
comment.
• At the time of public comment, he asked that you come to the podium, state your name and
address for the record, and sign -in. He asked that the speaker clearly state their position. He
encouraged speakers to share comments relevant to the topic under discussion.
• Responses by applicant and staff will follow public comment.
• The board will deliberate and reach a decision once a motion has been made and a vote taken.
• He will begin each new item with a description of the development type being considered. The
board will do their best not to use acronyms or jargon.
Director Laurie Kadrich reviewed the items on both the Consent and Discussion agendas. Deputy City
Attorney Eckman noted the item regarding the Avenir Museum is a question of approval or disapproval;
however, the Colorado State University Board of Governors can overrule a disapproval with a 2/3
majority vote.
Citizen participation:
Brian Schumm, 5807 Ballina Court, suggested the South College Corridor Plan should be used in
reviewing projects in the area. He discussed the enclave annexation in the South College area and
noted that annexation brought forth several issues. Mr. Schumm went on to discuss the staff report
issued as an update regarding the Plan and noted the importance of the South College Access Plan as
well. He stated both Plans should be used and project appearance and design should be of utmost