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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECKERD DRUG, COLLEGE & DRAKE - PDP/FDP - 25-03 - CORRESPONDENCE - (11)D. The parking stall setbacks from the Frontage Road would be between 40 and 50 feet. The T.I.S. would establish the volume of traffic on the Frontage Road and the estimated number trips at the driveway. This information would then determine the parking stall setback, as measured from the flowline. E. A sidewalk, with street trees, would have to be constructed along the Frontage Road. F. There may be an issue as to exactly where the right-of-way for the Frontage Road terminates south of Sinclair. G. Stormwater Utility will "grandfather -in" existing impervious surface and not require additional on -site stormwater detention. The Utility will not waive, however, the requirement to provide water quality for extended detention (40 hours). H. The building should be shifted so that it fronts on the Frontage Road without an intervening drive aisle. Please see First Bank at the southwest corner of College and Columbia where building placement provides an attractive streetscape and high visibility for the bank. Northeast Corner of North College Avenue and Willox Lane: A. The drive aisle on the east'edge of the site is designated on the North College Access Control Plan as a collector street. The function of this street is to act as a re -circulator for North College much in the same was as McClelland/Mason Streets function on South College. This "rearage" road is part of the parallel roadway system that is envisioned to serve North College from Vine to Highway One. The intersection with Willox will be full -turning. For further information regarding the adopted Access Control Plan, please contact Kathleen Reavis, 221- 6140. B. The two College Avenue curb cuts may be reduced to one. It will be limited to right-in/right-out only. CDOT roadway separation requirements of 450 may mean that the allowable curb cut would the one to the north. Both short and long term plans for the North College improvements call for a raised median in front of this site. C. If the right-in/right-out driveway generates more than 25 trips per hour, then a deceleration lane, with taper, would be required. This would involve dedication of additional right-of-way along the frontage of the subject property and, perhaps, along the neighboring property to the south. D. At the College/Willox intersection, a westbound right -turn lane would be required. E. As designed, the building is an island surrounded by vehicular drives. The approved P.U.D. indicates a north -facing multi -tenant retail building but with pedestrian amenities facing south and west to enhance the connectivity with the anchor tenants within the center. In order to meet the pedestrian connectivity standards, a plaza would have to be provided near the entrance. Minimum features within the plaza are planters, seat walls, benches, light bollards and weather protection. This plaza should face south/west . F. The Code requires that drive -through lane serving retail can only be ten feet wide. G. The directional arrows on the drive -through would put the driver on the opposite side of the building. H. The architecture of the building, materials, color and accent features must complement the shopping center. I. Retail cannot have more than four parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. (It could possibly be argued that as a "shopping center," the site could have up to five spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. If this extra parking is desired, then an analysis of the entire shopping center would need to be provided, including the overflow parking for the theatre. Since the proposal indicates a self-contained pad, it may be difficult to justify the higher parking ratio. A break in the parking row on the west would be provide cross access without having get out onto the main drive. K. As part of an existing center, the drainage must comply with the existing parameters of the Drainage Report and Grading and Drainage Plan. New sub - basins should not be created. For further information, please contact Glen Schlueter, Civil Engineer, 221-6700. L. The request would be processed as a Major Amendment. Since it is part of a shopping center, the request would be subject to review by the Planning and Zoning Board. 2. Southeast Corner of College Avenue and Drake Road: A. A Demolition Permit would be needed for the hotel and out -building. B. It would be doubtful that the proposed 3/-turn movement at the Drake/driveway intersection would be approved as it is too close to the intersection with College. C. The City would prefer that the right-in/right-out driveway on College be closed. Both the City and CDOT discourage access points on the State highway system that serve only a private drive. The contact person at CDOT is Ms. Tess Jones. F CONCEPTUAL REVIEW STAFF COMMENTS City of Fort Collins ITEM: Three Sites for 14,000 Sq.Ft. Drug Store With Drive -Through MEETING DATE: October 14, 2002 APPLICANT: Mr. Dillon Tidwell, Hunt -Douglas Company, 301 W. Georgia Avenue, Phoenix, AZ., 85013 c/o Mr. Bruce Hendee, BHA Design, 4803 Innovation Drive, Fort Collins, CO. 80525 LAND USE DATA: Request for a 14,000 square foot retail drug store with drive -through lane located potentially on three sites. COMMENTS: 1. Harmony Village — Southeast Corner East Harmony Road and Timberline Road: A. Access to the center is established. Internal access would be gained by private drives and therefore does not impact public streets. Still, a Transportation Impact Study is required and must address all modes. For further information, please contact Ward Stanford, Traffic Operations Engineer, 221-6820. B. Bicycle and pedestrian mobility must be provided both internally among various shopping center tenants and externally to Harmony Road. A sidewalk connection with the bank to the east has been provided and must be continued in a logical and direct manner on the subject site. Where this connection crosses a drive aisle, special provisions for pedestrian safety must be provided. For further information, please contact Mark Jackson, Transportation Planner, 416-2029. C. A repay may be due for the improvements along Harmony Road. If a significant number of easements need to vacated and re -dedicated, then a replat may be more expedient. Be aware that there is significant grade change between the subject site and the lot to the east. For further information, please contact Katie Moore, Development Review Engineer, 221-6605. D. Poudre Fire Authority will need a minimum of 14 feet of vertical clearance at the drive -through lane. A 14,000 square foot building must be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system. For further information, please contact Ron Gonzales, Assistant Fire Marshal, 221-6570. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970) 221-6750 CURRENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT Commt y Planning and Environmental vices Current h,unning City of Fort.Collins October 15, 2002 Mr. Bruce Hendee BHA Design 4803 Innovation Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 Dear Mr. Hendee: For your information, attached is a copy of the Staff's comments for the Three Sites for a 14,000 square foot Retail Drug Store which was presented before the Conceptual Review Team on October 14, 2002. The comments are offered by staff to assist you in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. If you should have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, please feel free to call me at 970-221-6750. Sincerely, Ted Shepard Chief Planner cc: Project Planner File 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020