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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL A-WING REPLACEMENT - PDP - PDP140019 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning & Zoning Board March 12, 2015 Page 4 traffic response system that will clear out traffic more quickly after a train passes. Matt Bowker, PVH Project Manager, stated that the demolition of the original building will occur over a two -month period. He also indicated that there will be limited hours of demolition, which should start in May or June and should end in the fall of 2016. Board Questions and Staff Response There was some discussion regarding the changes to the flight patterns of the helicopters, and Russ Wooley, with PVH, responded that, based on weather conditions and destination, pilots try to avoid flying over residential areas whenever possible. Options for signage were also discusses, including striping on the street. Board Deliberation Member Hart made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the Poudre Valley Hospital A -Wing Replacement PDP140019, based upon the findings of facts and conclusion in the staff report. Vice Chair Kirkpatrick seconded the motion. Members made comments in favor of the project, complimenting the design and considerations. Vote: 6:0. Member Hobbs rejoined the hearing at 6:46pm. Members Hansen and Heinz recused themselves at 6:50pm due to conflicts of interest. Project: Landmark Residences on Mountain Avenue Proje Description: This Project Development Plan would remove the existing con ience store/gas tion at the northeast corner of Mountain Avenue and Shields Street, d construct a new mixed use bu g with 6 townhouse units and 1 commercial unit planned for offee shop, studio, professional office, similar tenant. The residential portion of the propos uilding has2-story and 2'/z- story units. The co ercial portion is one story and has both gro floor and rooftop patio spaces. Each townhouse u ' as a single -car detached garage. 1 otal parking spaces are proposed. The parcel size is 27,058 square-leet, or .62 acres. Recommendation: Approval Staff and Applicant Presentations Planner Mapes gave a brief overv,j6v. Stephanie Van Dyken, itect with Ripley Associates, Inc., gave a full presentation, inclu g photos, history of the site, and sha concerns over recent crime rates. Based on requesisjr6m neighboring residents in 2012, Richard Ones er, the owner, agreed to alter the purpose of th roperty. She discussed the problems they encountere7tra d the goals of the new property (redu n of traffic, crime, and loitering and creating a neighborhooition).This plan will serve both mmercial and residential uses. She listed the positive impacith t ' plan: less traffic, miti ion of safety concerns, saving trees, reduction of crime, safety for pedestr s, and appropr' a transition for neighborhood. Planning & Zoning Board March 12, 2015 Page 3 Project: Poudre Valley Hospital A -Wing Replacement PDP 140019 Project Description: This is a request to demolish the A -wing of the Poudre Valley Hospital and construct a new two-story building containing 111,000 square feet. The first floor would be for a new emergency department including a separate ambulance -only access from Lemay Avenue protected by a canopy. The second floor would be for patient beds and general hospital services. The existing helicopter landing pad would be relocated to the roof of the new building. A new lab would be located in the basement. The building would be constructed to allow two additional stories to be added in the future. In addition, a larger parking lot is proposed on the north side of Doctors Lane to serve the new building. Recommendation: Approval Staff and Applicant Presentations Chief Planner Shepard gave an overview of the project. Kevin Unger, CEO of Poudre Valley Hospital, gave a brief description of the project, focusing on how it will enhance patient care overall by improving orthopedic care and neonatal intensive care. Roger Sherman, a Consultant with B.H.A. Design, gave an in-depth presentation of the proposed development. He detailed the proposed improvements to emergency access, the relocation of the helipad, the new Express labs, and the new and improved parking lot. He showed vicinity maps, aerial views, and pedestrian views of the project, including the ambulance canopy views with landscaping and signage. He also confirmed the project's compliance with the Land Use Code. Public Input Yvonne Myers, 3236 Red Mountain Drive, supports this project because she is concerned with the ability of Fort Collins to provide medical care for an aging community. Mike Sanders, 1800 Westview, supports the project and feels that PVH has been a good neighbor in the community. Brian Hahn, 1019 Garfield Street, is opposed to this project, because he is concerned that not enough has been done to mitigate the demolition/construction noise. Joyce Hahn, 1019 Garfield Street, is also opposed because of the helicopter pad (and associated noise) being so close to their home. She also mentioned the traffic issues due to both trains and autos. Ian Wood, 2233 Forecastle, supports the project, because he feels there has been considerable thought put into the noise concerns. He stated that the growing Fort Collins population needs this expansion to provide future care. He feels that the many benefits overshadow any negatives. Staff/Applicant Response to Citizen Concerns Mr. Sherman responded to the citizen's concerns over traffic, saying there will be ambulance signals and new signage installed to address traffic flow. Martina Wilkinson, Traffic Operations, also responded that the City has no jurisdiction over train schedules but that the hospital will still try to avoid potential train - related congestion. There is a study underway to address that, and they will also be implementing a Planning & Zoning Board March 12, 2015 Page 2 Director Kadrich reviewed the items on the Consent and Discussion agendas, and she explained the process for each. Public Input on Items Not on the Agenda: None. Consent Agenda: 1. Draft Minutes from February 12, 2015, P&Z Hearing 2. Laporte Solar Array, FDP 150005 3. East Ridge, Final Plan Extension of Vested Rights #33-98 Eric Sutherland requested that the Laporte Solar Array be pulled from the Consent agenda. Public Input on Consent Agenda: Eric Sutherland, 3520 Golden Current, raised some questions about the inclusion of the Site Plan Advisory Review process within the Land Use Code. He stated that he could not identify any other cities that do this, although the language in the code is similar to what counties use. He also commented on the concept of using Hearing Officers for Type I reviews, which he does not feel represents the legislative intent of the land use code. Member Hart made a motion to postpone the 201 E. Elizabeth Street Minor Amendment 140133 to the next Planning and Zoning Board hearing on April 9, 2015. Member Heinz seconded. Vote: 7:0. Member Heinz made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the March 12, 2015, Consent agenda, including the minutes from the February 12, 2015, Planning and Zoning Board hearing and East Ridge, Final Plan Extension of Vested Right #33-98. Member Hobbs seconded. Vote: 7:0. Discussion Agenda: 4. 201 E. Elizabeth Street MA140133 (postponed to the April Yh hearing) 5. Poudre Valley Hospital A -Wing Replacement PDP 140019 6. Landmark Residences on Mountain Avenue 7. Nature in the City Strategic Plan — Adoption Recommendation 8. West Central Area Plan — Adoption Recommendation Member Hobbs recused himself at 6:11 pm due to a conflict of interest. Jennifer Carpenter, Chair Kristin Kirkpatrick, Vice Chair Jeff Hansen Gerald Hart Emily Heinz Michael Hobbs Jeffrey Schneider City Council Chambers City Hall West 300 Laporte Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado Cablecast on City Cable Channel 14 on the Comcast cable system The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services. programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (TDD 224-6001) for assistance. Regular Hearing March 12, 2015 Chair Carpenter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call: Carpenter, Kirkpatrick, Hansen, Hart, Heinz, Hobbs and Schneider Absent: None Staff Present: Kadrich, Eckman, Gloss, Beals, Ex, Sharton, Everette, Wray, Mounce, Shepard, Mapes, Virata, Wilkinson, Sizemore, and Cosmas Agenda Review Chair Carpenter provided background on the board's role and what the audience could expect as to the order of business. She described the following processes: • While the City staff provides comprehensive information about each project under consideration, citizen input is valued and appreciated. • The Board is here to listen to citizen comments. Each citizen may address the Board once for each item. • Decisions on development projects are based on judgment of compliance or non-compliance with city Land Use Code. • Should a citizen wish to address the Board on items other than what is on the agenda, time will be allowed for that as well. • This is a legal hearing, and the Chair will moderate for the usual civility and fairness to ensure that everyone who wishes to speak can be heard.