HomeMy WebLinkAboutCITY OF FORT COLLINS SOUTHWEST WATER PUMP STATION - PDP - 40-03 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTSince the structure is, by necessity, secured and not open to the public,
there is no sidewalk or connecting walkway.
D. Section 3.2.2(D)(3)(a) — Location/Pavement
The access is gravel. This is considered an acceptable surface given the
park setting, the non-public aspect of the operation and the low number of
trips needed to.serve and monitor the pump station.
E. Section 3.2.4 — Site Lighting
There will be no new pole -lighting. The only new lighting will be building -
mounted fixtures that are designed be down -directional and sharp cut-off.
F. Section 3.5.1— Building and Project Compatibility
The proposed pump station will match the existing irrigation pump house
operated by Parks and Recreation staff. This building contains the pumps
for distributing raw water from the irrigation pond to the turf sprinkler
system. This building is constructed of ground and split -face concrete
block with a metal roof with fire retardant cedar shingles as the horizontal
siding below the roof peak. The new building will match these materials
and colors.
G. Section 3.6.6 — Emergency Access
The access drive will be constructed out of road base capable of
supporting fire fighting equipment. The emergency access has been
reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshal of the Poudre Fire Authority.
4. Findings of Fact/Conclusion:
A. The land use is considered a public facility and is permitted in the P-O-L
zone district, subject to administrative review.
B. The P.D.P. complies with the applicable General Development Standards
of Article Three.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the City of Fort Collins Southwest Pump Station,
P.D.P., #40-03.
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COMMENTS:
1. Background:
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: P.O.L; Existing Cottonwood Glen Park
N: R-L; Existing Residential Subdivision (Quail Hollow)
E: P.O.L.; Existing Cottonwood Glen Park
W: P.O.L.; Pine Ridge Open Space/Natural Area
2. Compliance with Applicable Article Four P-O-L Land Use:
The pump station is considered a "public facility' and is permitted in the P-O-L
zone district, subject to administrative review. There are no land use or
development standards in the P-O-L zone.
3. Compliance with Applicable Article Three General Development
Standards:
The P.D.P. complies with the following applicable General Development
Standards:
A. Section 3.2.1(C)(D) — Landscaping and Tree Protection
Two existing trees will be transplanted adjacent to accommodate the
proposed structure. Four new trees will be planted around the north, east
and south sides of the facility.
B. Section 3.2.1(K) — Utilities
The landscape and utility plans are coordinated such that there are
minimum required separations between trees and underground water and
electrical lines. There is no sanitary sewer, phone, cable t.v. or storm
sewer lines associated with the project. Since the necessary water and
electrical lines enter the building from the west, the transplanted and new
trees remain clear of this area.
C. Section 3.2.2(B) — Access Circulation and Parking
The facility will be served by a gravel access drive which is considered
sufficient to accommodate the estimated one trip per day by Utility staff.
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ITEM NO. 2
MEETING DATE 1t.?ffl)t6JF
STAFFE 44 D
Citv of Fort Collins HEARING OFFICER
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: City of Fort Collins Southwest Water Pump Station, P.D.P.,
#40-03
APPLI CANT: City of Fort Collins Utilities
C/o B.H.A. Design
4803 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
OWNER: City of Fort Collins
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a request by the City of Fort Collins Utilities to construct a small building
to house up to three water pumps for pumping treated water through the
southwest distribution system. The building would be 987 square feet in size.
The building is located on the southwest portion of Cottonwood Glen Park south
of the existing parking lot and south of the existing irrigation pump house. The
area of the pump house and access drive is 4,760 square feet. The entire park is
zoned P.O.L, Public Open Land.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The land use is considered a public facility and is permitted in the P-O-L zone,
subject to administrative review. The building would be constructed out of the
same materials, color and design character as the existing irrigation pump house.
A 12-foot wide roadbase driveway would be constructed to serve the pump
house and for fire access. The pump station would be an unmanned facility. A
Utility crew would inspect and monitor the pump station approximately once per
day for a short period of.time. Inspections would be less in the winter and more
in summer. Two pumps would be constructed initially with the potential for a third
in the future. The P.D.P. complies with the applicable General Development
Standards of Article Three.
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