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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIMBERLINE VILLAGE - HARMONY SCHOOL SHOPS, 4TH FILING - PDP - 10-03 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVES231 X) i. Screen walls were removed from the site plan to allow for a more visually open detention area. The more open the area is, the easier the area is patrolled by the police and the public. c. Pedestrian connection from Milestone to the Harmony School i. A sidewalk has been created from Milestone Drive to the Harmony School. Name of the project as well as any previous name the project may have come through the conceptual review with. a. The project name is Timberline Village. The project was previously known as Harmony School Shops. A development schedule indicated the approximate date when construction of the project, or stages of the same, can be expected to being and be completed, including the proposed phasing of construction of public improvements and recreational and common space areas. a. Construction of the first phase of Timberline Village is expected to begin in the fall of 2003. Construction of buildings 3, 4 and 5 are to be considered future phases and will be built at time of market demand. i. Phase 1 — Buildings 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 ii. Future Phases — Buildings 3, 4 and 5 a. The estimated number of employees for each use are as follows: i. Supermarket — 60 to 100 (full and part time) ii. Building 2 (retail) — 6 to 8 iii. Building 3 (restaurant) — 40 to 60 iv. Building 4 (restaurant/retail) — 10 to 30 v. Building 5 (restaurant) — 40 to 60 vi. Building 6 (bank) — 20 vii. Building 7 (retail/service/restaurant)- 40 to 60 viii. Building 8 (retail/service/restaurant)- 40 to 60 ix. Building 9 (retail/service/restaurant) — 50 to 75 V) Description of rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant. a. Parking should be screened from roads with landscaping and smaller buildings. Large expanses of parking will be divided into smaller lots. b. Buildings shall be oriented to the street with entrances linked to connecting walkways. c. Pedestrian paths that connect existing residential developments. d. A safe and logical vehicular pattern with connections stubbed to future development parcels with minimal pedestrian/vehicular conflicts. e. The pedestrian plaza will be a multi -use area open for both public gatherings and outdoor dining opportunities. The plaza will be visible to public and provide a physical and visual link from the center to the surrounding area. VI) The applicant shall submit as evidence of successful completion of the applicable land use code criteria, the completed documents pursuant to these regulations for each proposed use. The Planning Director may require, or the applicant may choose to submit, evidence that is beyond what is required in that section. Any variance from the criteria shall be described. a. Article 3 Criteria: as applicable — are met to the best of the applicant's knowledge. b. Article 4 Criteria: as applicable — are met to the best of the applicant's knowledge c. Harmony Corridor Plan Standards and Guidelines: - are met to the best of the applicant's knowledge. V1T) Narrative description of how conflicts between land uses or disturbances to wetlands or natural area are being avoided or mitigated. a. Conflicts between land uses: i. Landscaping and walls will screen all loading zones, trash enclosures and service areas where necessary. Due to security and safety concerns, residents of the Sunstone neighborhood requested no wall be created along the north side of the supermarket loading zone. VM) Written narrative addressing each concern/issue raised at the neighborhood meeting. a. Traffic - i. Concerns were raised about the intersection of Milestone Drive and Timberline Road. These issues have been addressed within the Traffic Study. ii. Timberline Road traffic — The impacts of this development to all adjacent roads are addressed within the Traffic Impact Study. b. Screening of service areas - M lots along the Harmony Road frontage and provide a buffer for pedestrians and bicyclists along the proposed trail. ii. Screen walls and landscaping have been located between service areas and residential developments. Specifically, a 6' masonry screen wall and landscaping are proposed between the supermarket loading area and the Harmony Mobile Home Park. At the neighborhood meeting, a resident one of the few participant requested that no screen wall be constructed along the north side of the supermarket service area. The resident stated that he wanted this area open to view for surveillance purposes. iii. The existing detention pond along the northern boundary of the site creates a substantial separation distance between the proposed development and the existing residential neighborhood. Screen plantings are proposed adjacent to the proposed buildings and the existing houses. All trash enclosures and loading areas will be screened with masonry walls and landscaping. c: Landscaping i. Approximately 17% of the interior area of the proposed parking lot has been designated as landscape area. The landscape was designed to provide shade for the parking surface and to divide the typically large expanse of asphalt into much smaller buffered areas. The landscaping is also provided to enhance the character of the buildings without fully screening the architecture or the necessary business signage. d. Circulation i. Circulation though the site was created to minimize the number of vehicular/pedestrian conflicts as possible. Pedestrian links to existing neighborhoods are included in the design. Internal pedestrian circulation routes were created to limit vehicle trips within the site. The pedestrian plaza was located to encourage outdoor gathering and dining opportunities. A pedestrian connection to the Harmony School was created at the request of the neighbors at the neighborhood meeting. ii. An 8' pedestrian and bike trail has been created through the 80-foot Harmony setback zone to accommodate pedestrian and bicycle use through the Harmony Corridor. iii. A three quarter movement intersection exists at the entry of the site and Harmony Road. Left turns from the project onto Harmony Road are not allowed. A right -in and right -out only intersection exists between the Harmony School and the Diamond Shamrock along Timberline Road. A full movement intersection exists along the northern most entrance and Milestone Road. There is a full movement intersection at Timberline Road and Milestone Road. e. Wetlands and Natural Areas i. There are no known wetlands or natural areas on the site. Statement of proposed ownership and maintenance of public and private open space areas; applicant's intentions with regard to future ownership of all portions of the project development plan. a. The developer will own and lease several of the buildings proposed within the development — specifically Buildings 7, 8 and 9. Individual owners will occupy the remaining buildings. An owners association will be created to provide maintenance to all public areas. The detention pond will continue to be maintained by the City of Fort Collins. Estimate of number of employees for business, commercial and industrial uses. vii. Policy CAD-2.2: Public Space Desi n�: The incorporation of plazas, sitting areas and outdoor spaces are included in this proposed development. See the "outdoor activity areas" on the Site Plan. viii. Policy CAD-3.1 Modification of Standardized Commercial Architecture: The commercial buildings of this development demonstrate a distinct deviation from the standardized commercial architecture. ix. Policy CAD-3.2 Compatibility with SurroundingDevelopment: evelopment: Through the use of common building materials, common colors and incorporating the signature "tulip" pattern within the columns reflect how this development exhibits compatibility with the architecture and architectural themes of surrounding buildings. x. Policy CAD-4.1 Crime Prevention and Security and Policy CAD-4.2 Liehting and Landscaping_ The site is generally open to community surveillance. At the request of neighboring residents, the detention area will be left somewhat open for security reasons without sacrificing necessary screening of vehicle lights. xi. Policy ENV-1.5 Actions on Vehicular Emissions: At staff s request, the applicant removed a desired drive -through pharmacy, which has been linked to increased vehicular emissions. xii. Policy ENV-1.11 City's Role: The land use designations adjacent to this development being primarily residential, will lead to reduced miles traveled and a reduction in vehicle trips. xiii. PolicyNOL-3.2 Urban Public Spaces: Public plazas, sidewalk gathering spaces and seating areas, all termed "outdoor activity areas" on the site plan, were incorporated into the design of this commercial development. xiv. Policy CD-1.1 New Development' Several of the buildings within this development were placed to screen parking lots from view along Harmony Road, Milestone Road and Timberline Road. xv. Polia CD-3.3 Linkage to Neighborhoods Adjacent to Commercial Districts: Pedestrian access from adjacent neighborhoods has been created to be direct and well lighted. xvi. Policy TC-I Locating Transportation Corridors: This project is located within the Harmony Corridor. xvii. Policy TC-3.1 Pedestrian Plan: The proposed development adheres to the five principles of the City's adopted Pedestrian Plan — directness, continuity, street crossings, visual interest and amenity and security. xviii. Policy TC-5.3 Facility Design: Pedestrians and bicycle travel have been supported by this development as seen by the continuation of the trail along Harmony Road. H) Description of proposed open space, buffering, landscaping, circulation, transition areas, wetlands and natural areas on site and in the general vicinity of the project. a. Open space i. A pedestrian plaza is proposed within the development to provide a location for outdoor gathering and dining. Additional outdoor activity areas have been created around buildings to encourage pedestrian activity and better the pedestrian experience. b. Buffering i. A required 80-foot setback zone has been created adjacent to Harmony Road. Berming and landscaping have been designed to screen parking Timberline Village Statement of Planning Objectives February 27, 2003 n City Plan Principles and Policies a. Timberline Village will provide a varied selection of uses to meet some of the demands of the existing and future residential development within the southeastern quadrant of Fort Collins. Office, service, retail and restaurant uses will create the mix of development proposed on this site. Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular access have been integrated within the plan as well as connections to surrounding residential and commercial uses. b. Site Description i. Timberline Village is located on a ± 15.87-acre site at the northeast comer of Timberline and Harmony Roads in Fort Collins. ii. The property is zoned H-C Harmony Corridor. iii. The City of Fort Collins Structure Plan designates this property as Commercial Corridor District. iv. The Harmony Corridor Land Use Plan designates this corner as a Mixed Use Activity Center and identifies this corner as an area suitable for a Community Shopping Center. v. Existing development within this Community Shopping Center includes the Harmony School and a Diamond Shamrock convenience store with gas station and car wash. Harmony School Shops 3`d Filing has been approved by the City of Fort Collins. The 3`d Filing included two office buildings and a day care center on the northeast corner of Timberline Road and Milestone Road. c. City Plan — Principles and Policies List i. Policy LU-2.2 Urban Design: The proposed development is new construction within the Harmony Corridor that further emphasizes the identity of the Harmony School and intent of the standards and guidelines of the corridor plan. ii. Policy T-1.5 Targeted Areas: The proposed development is identified as an Activity Center within the Harmony Corridor Plan. Non -motorized transit opportunities have been implemented into the design of the project. iii. Policy T-4.1 Bicycle Facilities: The project accommodates and encourages bicycle transportation through neighborhood connections, the Harmony Road trail and the placement of required bike racks. iv. Policy T-5.1 Land Use: The City will promote a mix of land use and activities that will maximize the potential for pedestrian mobility throughout the community. v. Policy T-5.2 Connections: The proposed shoppingcenter provides direct pedestrian and bicycle connections to adjoining existing neighborhoods and allows for direct access from building entries to connecting sidewalks. vi. Policy T-7.1 Pedestrian Facilities: The development creates multiple outdoor activity areas that contribute to the character and human scale of the sidewalk environment. The building design and detail support the human scale of the street with windows,. recesses, awnings and patios.