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Home My WebLink AboutEVERGREEN PARK, BLOCK 4, LOT 13 - PDP - 9-04 - DECISION - FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & DECISIONt 7✓ yea �(33� Evergreen Park, Block 4, Lot 1,5 PDP Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision July 8, 2004 Page 5 of 5 C. Division 3.5, Building Standards The proposed architecture and building materials are compatible with the established character of the surrounding predominantly industrial area. The primary building material is to be a painted CMU, with horizontal lap siding on the gable ends. Roofing material is to be an asphalt shingle. SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS A. The Evergreen Park, Block 4, Lot 13 Project Development Plan is subject to administrative review and the requirements of the Land Use Code (LUC). B. The Evergreen Park, Block 4, Lot 13 Project Development Plan satisfies the development standards of the I zoning district. C. The Evergreen Park, Block 4, Lot 13 Project Development Plan complies with all applicable General Development Standards contained in Article 3 of the Land Use Code. DECISION The Evergreen Park, Block 4, Lot 13 Project Development Plan, #9-04, is hereby approved by the Hearing Officer without condition. Dated this 12th day of July 2004, per authority granted by Sections 1.4.9(E) and 2.1 of the -Land Use Code. eron Gloss Current Planning irector Evergreen Park, Block 4, Lot io PDP Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision July 8, 2004 Page 4 of 5 1. Section 3.2.1, Landscaping and Tree Protection This request satisfies the applicable requirements set forth in this section of the LUC. A mix of deciduous and evergreen shrubs is being provided along the base of the existing 8' high solid metal fence along the north and east sides of the property adjacent to the streets. Street trees at a spacing of 40' will be provided in a 5' wide parkway between back of curb and 4.5' wide sidewalk along Blue Spruce Drive. 2. Section 3.2.2, Access, Circulation and Parking This request satisfies the applicable requirements set forth in this section of the LUC. The vehicular access to the site will be from Blue Spruce Drive at the northeast corner of the property. There will be an asphalt drive entirely around the building to provide access to the overhead doors for the 14 lease units in the building. An outside storage area, with a gravel surface, is proposed between the building and the west property line. This area will be enclosed on the west, north, and south sides by a 6' high solid wood fence for screening. There will be 6 parking spaces along the east side of the drive on the east side of the building. These spaces will be separated from the street sidewalk along Blue spruce Drive by the detention and properly screened with plant materials, satisfying the requirement set forth in Section 3.2.2(J). There are 6' wide landscaped setback areas along the north and south property lines adjacent to the on -site vehicular use areas, satisfying the requirement set forth in Section 3.2.2(J). A new 4.5' wide detached sidewalk is being constructed along the east side of the property adjacent to Blue Spruce Drive. B. Division 3.3, Engineering Standards 1. 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. The property was previously platted and no changes to the subdivision plat are needed or required with this request to bring the uses on the property into compliance with City Code. Evergreen Park, Block 4, Lot 1.s PDP Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision July 8, 2004 Page 3 of 5 FACTS AND FINDINGS 1. Site Context The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: I; existing office & food distribution (Food Bank for Larimer County) S: I; existing vehicle repair, servicing and maintenance (Fort Collins Foreign Car Services) E: I; existing industrial uses (Colorado Frame Mfg., DH Wholesale Signs) W: I; existing industrial use The property was annexed into the City in November, 1972 as part of the Pine Tree Park Annexation. The property was platted as Lot 13, Block 4 of Evergreen Park in 1973. The property was platted as Lot 13, Block 4 of the Replat (No. 1) of Evergreen Park. This subdivision plat was approved by City Council in March, 1974. 2. Compliance with Article 4 and the I Zoning District Standards: The proposed light industrial and warehouse uses are permitted uses within Section 4.23 of the Land Use Code subject to Administrative Review. Further, the dimensional, building design, site design and storage area design standards of Section 4.23 are met. The proposed one story building would be 24'-6" to the top of the peak of the hipped roof, running west to east, which is substantially lower than four story maximum permitted. Storage, loading and major work operation areas are site and oriented such that these higher intensity areas are furthest from the public street and are adequately screened from view. As required a landscaped front yard area at least 30 feet deep (42 foot depth proposed) is provided. 3. Compliance with Article 3 of the Land Use Code — General Development Standards The PDP complies with all applicable General Development Standards, more specifically as follows: A. Division 3.2, Site Planning and Design Standards Evergreen Park, Block 4, Lot i s PDP Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision July 8, 2004 Page 2 of 5 properly posted, legal notices mailed and notice published. PUBLIC HEARING The Hearing Officer, presiding pursuant to the Fort Collins Land Use Code, opened the hearing at approximately 4:15 p.m. on July 8, 2004 in Conference Rooms C and D at 281 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. HEARING TESTIMONY, WRITTEN COMMENTS AND OTHER EVIDENCE: The Hearing Officer accepted during the hearing the following evidence: (1) Planning Department Staff Report; (2) application, plans, maps and other supporting documents submitted by the applicant and the applicant's representatives to the City of Fort Collins; (3) a sign up sheet of persons attending the hearing; and (4) a tape recording of testimony provided during the hearing. The LUC, the City's Comprehensive Plan (City Plan), and the formally promulgated policies of the City are all considered part of the evidence considered by the Hearing Officer. The following is a list of those who attended the meeting: From the City: Steve Olt, City Planner From the Applicant: Mark Langel From the Public: William C. Cooper, 1219 Blue Spruce Drive Written Comments: None. City of Fort Collins Comm. _,y Planning and Environmental rvices Current Planning CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER TYPE I ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING DATE: PROJECT NAME: CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: OWNER: HEARING OFFICER: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: July 8, 2004 Evergreen Park, Block 4, Lot 13 Project Development Plan #9-04 Stewart & Associates c/o Jack Blake 103 South Meldrum Street Fort Collins, CO 80521 JMS, LLC Mark Langel & Mike Sutton 211 West Myrtle Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 Cameron Gloss Current Planning Director The Applicant has submitted a request to construct a 13,775 square foot building to be divided into 14 interior bays, each with walk-in and overhead doors, with the expressed intended use for light industrial & warehouse space, primarily to be rented by small building trade vendors. SUMMARY OF HEARING OFFICER DECISION: Approval ZONING DISTRICT: I, Industrial STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Evidence presented to the Hearing Officer established no controversy or facts to refute that the hearing was 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020