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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEVEN OAKS ACADEMY'S LITTLE ACORNS - PDP - 48-01 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESThe proposed building will have similar architectural features and materials as the surrounding development. The pitched roof and residential scale building materials will be compatible with the residential development to the north of the site. ENV-3.3 concerning water conservation. The landscape and irrigation system designed for the P.D.P. utilize xeriscape principles including: Low to moderate water plants Effective use of soil amendments and mulch materials Limited turf area An efficient irrigation system Appropriate maintenance The Seven Oaks Academy's Little Acorns PDP complements the surrounding development already established in the Horsetooth Commons area. The project contributes to a unified development. Both the site plan and the architectural design of the building will complement the character of the surrounding area. Thank you for your consideration and willingness to review this project in an expediated process. Please call if you have questions and we look forward to seeing your comments. Sincerely, VF RIPLEY ASSOCIATES CN�a� Cathy Mathis Project Manager 3 On the south side of the existing Seven Oaks building there is a play yard, which is enclosed by a 6-foot wood fence. A portion of the 6' fence will be removed and the play yard will be expanded to tie into Lot 3B. Anew 6' high wrought iron fence will enclose the entire expanded play yard area. The new play area will include an outdoor classroom, seat walls, tricycle paths, 6' sidewalks, garden area, play equipment, a wood pedestrian bridge and large boulders. The 7 existing parking spaces and trash enclosure will be removed and 6 new parking spaces and a new trash enclosure will be built along the north side of the private drive. The trash enclosure will serve both buildings. The design objectives of the landscape plan are to screen parking areas, provide an attractive streetscape, and to provide deciduous and evergreen trees and shrub plantings to soften the architecture of the building. The play yard is landscaped with a combination of oak trees, evergreen trees and Honeylocust trees to provide shade and winter interest. A new detention pond will be constructed in the southeast portion of the site. The ownership of Lot 3B is Seven Oaks Academy's Little Acorns of West Fort Collins, Inc. A private landscape maintenance company will provide maintenance of all common open space areas. Following are items, which address the Principles and Policies of the City Plan, as applicable to the Seven Oaks Academy's Little Acorns PDP Project. LU-1., LU-1.1 concerning a compact development pattern. The site is part of the Seven Oaks Planned Unit Development. The applicant's decision to build at this location demonstrates their commitment to compact development and thereby utilizing City infrastructure efficiently. T-19 T-1.19 T-5.1, T-5.2, T-5.3 concerning transportation issues. The surrounding existing land use pattern for this area supports effective transit by grouping many services in one central location, The Seven Oaks Academy's Little Acorns PDP supports alternative modes of transportation by establishing connections between public and private sidewalks, and by providing appropriate ramps and bicycle parking. The facility is also located near an existing transit stop located on Horsetooth Road. CAD-3.2 concerning compatibility with surrounding development. P December 21, 2001 Ted Shepard Current Planning Department City of Fort Collins 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 VF RIPLEY ASSOCIATES 1\C. Landscape Architecture Urban Design Planning 401 West Mountain Avenue 201 RE: PlanningObjectives for Seven Oaks Academy's Little Acorns PDP suite � y Fort Collins,l CO 80521 ?604 PHONE (970) 224-5828 FAX (970) 224-1662 Dear Ted, The applicant, Larry Neal, is proposing to build a new facility located at 3507 Richmond Drive. The building will be one-story, contains 5,929 sq. ft. and will house an infant and toddler day care center. This facility will also be affiliated with the Poudre School District's Early Head Start Program. The site area contains approximately 1.117 acres. The project is bordered by Richmond Drive on the north and private drives on the south and east. The existing Seven Oaks Academy building is to the west. The project is surrounded by existing development, including Schrader's Country Store, Associates in Family Medicine, Choice Travel and Cruise Agency and Horsetooth Commons residential. This project was originally platted in 1995 as Seven Oaks PUD, after which the existing Seven Oaks building was built on Lot 3A. This new building will be located on Lot 3B. Construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2002 and completed by fall 2002. The existing parking lot will be expanded to Lot 3B and both will share the existing curb cut off of Richmond Drive. A new curb cut on the private drive to the east of the building will provide a second point of access. Parking for 30 cars is provided in the new parking lot. There is an existing detached sidewalk located along Richmond Drive. A raised, scored concrete crosswalk is planned where the pedestrian has to cross the drive aisle to get to the public street. Parking for 6 bicycles is provided in the island northeast of the main entrance. The proposed building will contain facilities for infants and toddlers, ranging in age from newborns up to 18 months. An enclosed outdoor play yard is located on the south side of the building. The architecture is contemporary, with a combination of lap siding, brick veneer, wood trim and pre -cast concrete. Gable roof elements are located on each side of the building to break up the roof lines.