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Commu...ry Planning and Environmental S.---vices
Natural Resources Department
MEMORANDUM
Planning and Zoning Board
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Doug Moore, Natural Resources Planne�
December 12, 2002
In -Situ, Inc. Request for Modification to Section 3.4.1(E)
The purpose of this memo is to inform the Planning and Zoning Board that
Natural Resources Staff supports the two Requests for Modification of Standard
for In -Situ, Inc. at 105 East Mountain Avenue.
Since the Conceptual Review meeting of September 9, 2002, the D.N.R. Staff
has worked closely with the applicant and consulting team to design a project
that meets the Performance Standards of Section 3.4.1(E). This includes a site
inspection and consultation with other D.N.R. Staff, including the Director.
Since Conceptual Review, D.N.R. Staff participated in a design charette with the
applicant, consulting team and other City Staff including Current Planning and
Stormwater Utility. A thorough analysis of all available options as to building
size and orientation, parking lot design, and naturalistic enhancements in the
buffer zone were discussed and considered.
D.N.R. Staff finds that the proposal is the result of a successful collaboration
among the various public and private interests that promotes the general purpose
of the buffer zone performance standards. In -Situ, Inc, is an environmentally -
friendly company that will improve the riparian habitat of this long -neglected area
between the Poudre River and East Lincoln Street. Based on this effort and
resulting Preliminary Plan, D.N.R. Staff supports the Request for Modification of
Section 3.4.1(E) and we look forward to continuing to work with the applicant and
consulting team to refine the planting plan in the area between the building and
the Poudre River Trail at the time of the P.D.P.
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