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Home My WebLink AboutTHE LOFTS AT PARK CENTRAL - PDP - 28-02A - DECISION - FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & DECISION% f-2E G e FTJ fR T AO'9X K C -IV 7-X 4 L ? % 10E 0 N e- HEM 41sr/ G TA1vu,lAy m?, %, f/GN )gclw,l G,�l-rIr ,Au bee (��v"soy H,4 r-r OUw9 Ook4 �e5 zmma e� kQ n � V 1f&F� T P-el -it Fiery, �egk-TLc. C. ZE. S. -��AFP,e (2axjgue--rA jr /Jo r—rg S-T-Ae- T�Es l Gj LAn of F.L. ( nq or r-1 C rls, lynueac say I The Lofts at Park Central PDP Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision January 28, 2003 Page 4 of 4 During the hearing, a question was posed to the staff and the applicant about the compatibility of proposed building materials, architectural style, and color with the character of the adjacent Spring Creek channel area. Natural Resources and Current Planning staff committed to additional discussions with the applicant's design team to clarify these details. Based on followup information presented since the time of the hearing, the issue of building compatibility with the surrounding environment relative to Section 3.5.1 has been addressed to the satisfaction of the Hearing Officer. SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS A. The Lofts at Park Central Project Development Plan is subject to administrative review and the requirements of the Land Use Code (LUC). B. The Lofts at Park Central Project Development Plan satisfies the development standards of the NC zoning district. C. The Lofts at Park Central Project Development Plan complies with all applicable General Development Standards contained in Article 3 of the Land Use Code. DECISION The Lofts at Park Central Project Development Plan #28-02A, is hereby approved by the Hearing Officer without condition. Dated this 5th day of February 2003, per authority granted by Sections 1.4.9(E) and 2.1 of the Land Use Code. Cameron Gl9Vs Current PlarYning Director The Lofts at Park Central PDP Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision January 28, 2003 Page 3 of 4 From the Public: None Written Comments: None FACTS AND FINDINGS The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: R-L; Existing Single Family Neighborhood N: N-C; Existing Medical Office Park S: M-M-N; Existing Multi -Family E: N-C; Existing Medical Office Park W: N-C; Existing Retail Center The Park Central area is bounded by Lemay Avenue, Prospect Road, Welch Street and Spring Creek. The first area to be developed was the retail portion in 1982. In 1983, the Fort Collins Club was approved. In 1985, 7-Eleven was approved and in 1988, the Fort Collins Club Office Park was approved. The subject parcel, between the retail portion and the health club, is the last remaining vacant lot within Park Central. 1. Compliance with Article 4 and the NC Zoning District Standards: The Project Development Plan complies with all applicable requirements of Article 4 and the NC Zoning District. The Staff Report summarizes the PDP's compliance with these specific standards and no specific evidence was presented to contradict the statements and conclusion of the staff report concerning compliance with Article 4 or the NC District Standards. 2. Compliance with Article 3 of the Land Use Code — General Development Standards The Project Development Plan complies with all applicable requirements of Article 3 except for Article 3.5.2(C), which the applicant received a "stand alone" modification of standards from the Planning and Zoning Board on August 1, 2002. No evidence was presented to contradict the statements and conclusion of the staff report concerning compliance or to other refute the compliance with Article 3. The Lofts at Park Central PDP Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision January 28, 2003 Page 2 of 4 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Evidence presented to the Hearing Officer established no controversy or facts to refute that the hearing was properly posted, legal notices mailed and notice published. The Hearing Officer, presiding pursuant to the Fort Collins Land Use Code, opened the hearing at approximately 4:32 p.m. on January 28, 2003 in Conference Room A at 281 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. HEARING TESTIMONY, WRITTEN COMMENTS AND OTHER EVIDENCE: The Hearing Officer accepted during the hearing the following evidence: (1) Planning Department Staff Report; (2) application, plans, maps and other supporting documents submitted by the applicant and the applicant's representatives to the City of Fort Collins; (3) a sign up sheet of persons attending the hearing; and (4) a tape recording of the hearing. The LUC, the City's Comprehensive Plan (City Plan), and the formally promulgated policies of the City are all considered part of the evidence considered by the Hearing Officer. The following is a list of those who attended the meeting: From the City: Ted Shepard, Chief Planner Wes Lamarque, Stormwater Engineer Doug Moore, Natural Resources Planner From the Applicant: Rachel Linder Lee, VF Ripley Aubrey Carson, Vaught Frye Architects Larry Stroud, Realtec CRES Matt Delich, Traffic Enginnering Consultant Eric Nichols, REMAX Mike Oberlander, North Star Design Connie Dohn, Dohn Construction Doug Dohn, Dohn Construction Commu...ry Planning and Environmental ..:rvices Current Planning City of Fort Collins CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER TYPE I ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING DATE: January 28, 2003 PROJECT NAME: CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: OWNER: HEARING OFFICER: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Lofts at Park Central, P.D.P. #28-02A Mr. Doug Dohn c/o V-F Ripley and Associates 401 West Mountain Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 Mr. Doug Dohn 2642 Midpoint Drive, Unit A Fort Collins, CO 80525 Cameron Gloss Current Planning Director This is request for a P.D.P. for 21 attached single-family dwelling units divided among four buildings on 6.35 gross acres. Each unit would have two parking spaces per unit on the ground level and two living stories above. There would be additional surface parking as well. The four buildings are all located south of the east -west internal private drive that connects the Park Central retail center with the Fort Collins Club. The site is located on the south side of Prospect Road, east of Lemay Avenue, west of Welch Street and north of Spring Creek. SUMMARY OF HEARING OFFICER DECISION: Approval ZONING DISTRICT: NC- Neighborhood Commercial 281 North College Avenue • PO. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020