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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGOLDEN MEADOWS BUSINESS PARK - PDP - 14-03 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESPrinciple CAD-2: Public spaces, such as plazas, civic buildings, outdoor spaces, parks, and gateway landscapes should be designed to be functional, accessible, attractive, safe and comfortable. Policy CAD-2.3 Entryways There will be a wide walkway all along the front of the building and a plaza on the west side. Principle CAD-6: Artistic enrichment and cultural opportunity are vital to community values, quality of life, and economic and social wellness. The City will promote, encourage and stimulate the growth of cultural development and participation. Policy CAD-6.3 Acquisitions The site architecture is inspired and designed after Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School style. Principle ENV-3: Drinking water provided by the City's Water Utility will meet or exceed customer expectations for quality, quantity, and reliability. Water conservation will be strongly encouraged. Policy ENV-3.3 Water Demand Management Policy The landscape plan for the project will utilize the following xeriscape principles Plant material with low to moderate water requirements Limited turf areas Effective use of soil amendments An efficient irrigation system Appropriate maintenance Principle UGE-1: The City's development will be contained by well-defined boundaries. Policy UGE-1.1 Community Growth Management Area Boundary The site is infill within the growth management area. City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan include: Principle LU-1: Growth within the city will promote a compact development pattern within a well-defined boundary. Policy LU-1.1 Compact Urban Form The project is located within the urban growth boundary providing convenience services to those who work nearby. Principle LU-2: The city will maintain and enhance its character and sense of place as defined by its neighborhoods, districts, corridors and edges. Policy LU-2.1 City -Wide Structure The site lies at the highly visible intersection of Harmony and McMurray. The architecture and landscaping will add much character to the intersection. Principle T-1: The physical organization of the city will be supported by a framework of transportation alternatives that maximizes access and mobility throughout the city, while reducing dependence upon the private automobile. Policy T-1.5 Targeted Areas There will be 8' wide sidewalks along Harmony Road and bike lanes along southern and western property boundaries. These elements will help to encourage alternative modes of transportation. Principle T-4: Bicycling will serve as a viable alternative to automobile use for all trip purposes. Policy T-4.1 Bike racks are included on the site to encourage bicycling. Principle T-5: The City will acknowledge pedestrian travel as a viable transportation mode and elevate it in importance to be in balance with all other modes. Direct pedestrian connections will be provided and encouraged from place of residence to transit, schools, activity centers, work and public facilities. Policy T-5.2 Connections The project provides sidewalk connections along Harmony and McMurray to help complete the pedestrian circulation around that intersection. IT ELEMENT*RY SCHOOL I REPLAT OF j'13-16, AND :18 10.8 acres q •�% N•��. OFFICE..... LOT 1, 2 & 3 2.1 acres INGER as MANUFACTURING REPLAT OF L13-16, AND 18 6.0 acres DISTRIBUTION - 1 LOT 9 & 10 1.4 acres ELECTRIC Q j LOT 12 4.7 acres ELECTRIC Q j LOT 11 1.1 acres '2z`1 z3u"0IVYROAD G GOLDEN MEADOWS BUSINESS PARK GOLDEN MEADOWS BUSINESS PARK: 31.3 ACRES GOLDEN MEADOWS LOT 4 & 5: 1.9 ACRES PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL: 6% Development Phasing Schedule This project will be developed in one phase. March 11, 2003 Steve Olt City of Fort Collins 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80521-0580 RE: Planning Objectives for Golden Meadows Lot 4&5, Project Development Plan. Dear Steve Olt, The Golden Meadows Lot 4 & 5 site is 1.9 acres in size. The project is to be built in one phase. The site is located at the northeast corner of Harmony Road and McMurray Avenue, east of the Safeway Shopping Center. There is an existing office building to the north and Grainger to the east. Golden Meadows Lot 4 & 5 was platted as part of the Golden Meadow Business Park. Originally there were 18 lots platted, as can be referenced on the recorded document. The total acreage of the business park is about 31.3 acres (See attached map). According to the landuse code, it is required that there are no more than 25% of secondary uses allowed in the Golden Meadows Business Park. The convenience shopping center classification can be found in the secondary use section. As shown in the attached plat of the business park, Golden Meadows Lot 4 & 5 account for only 6% of the Golden Meadows Business Park acreage. All of the other uses in the business park are considered primary uses. p The Golden Meadows site is zoned HC, Harmony Corridor. This project is proposing a VI; 21,000 square foot convenience shopping center building with a parking lot for 79 spaces. Per the landuse code, the building will have at least 4 businesses, each with its own exterior entrance and be managed as a single unit. Additionally, the businesseJ within the building will comply with the permitted use allotments. IM The site entrance drive is off of McMurray Avenue. A sidewalk will run along the west edge of the site parallel to McMurray with two direct pedestrian connections to the building. There are other sidewalk connections throughout the site. A trash enclosure and bike parking is also being provided. A patio area is located on the west side as well. The landscaping for Golden Meadows will serve to enhance the area and the existing streetscape while also screening the parking areas from the streets. Deciduous trees, evergreens trees, and ornamental trees, as well as foundation plantings shall be utilized to add visual interest year round. Species will be clustered for compact and uniform stands of plant material. Plant selection shall compliment the surrounding landscaping and the recommendations in the Harmony Corridor Plan.