HomeMy WebLinkAboutCENTERPOINT PLAZA BUILDING A - MAJOR AMENDMENT - 35-01B - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PROJECT NARRATIVEPRINCIPLE ENV- 3
Policy ENV-3.3 Water demand management Policy.
The proposed landscape plan for the project will utilize the following xeriscape
principles:
Plant material with low to moderate water requirements.
Limited turf areas.
Effective use of soil amendments and mulches.
An efficient irrigation system.
Appropriate maintenance.
Thank you for your consideration in recommending approval of this amendment. If you
have any questions or need any additional information please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
l
Donald Brookshire, ASLA
Inc. Building Elevation
Proposed Site Plan
Proposed Landscape Plan
Approved Site Plan
Approved Building Elevations
Revised Traffic Study
PRINCIPLE LU-2: The city will maintain and enhance its character and sense of
place as defined by its neighborhoods, districts, corridors, and edges.
The proposed building serves as an edge, and gateway to the overall development area
it is located in. The project is located on the corner of Timberline Road, and Midpoint
Drive, and the proposed building will address both streets. The building is located at a
main entry point into this business development area. The aesthetics and style of
building will be representative of the overall business and employment district which it is
a part of.
Policy LU-2.1 City -Wide Structure.
The mixed -use buildings compliment the surrounding development and promote a
compact development well -served by all modes of travel.
PRINCIPLE T-5: The City will acknowledge pedestrian travel as a viable
transportation mode and elevate it in importance to be in balance with other
modes. Direct pedestrian connections will be provided and encouraged from
place of residence to transit, schools, activity centers, work and public facilities.
Policy T-5.2 Connections.
Pedestrian connections are clearly visible and convenient. The site will also provide
sidewalk connections with the surrounding development.
PRINCIPLE CAD-3.: commercial developments create a powerful impression of the
city, both individually and taken together as a whole. While corporate franchises
and chain stores will remain vital and recognizable, commercial developments will
be designed to contribute to Fort Collins' district visual quality and uniqueness.
Policy CAD-3.1
Policy CAD-3.2
The buildings have been designed to provide an interesting facade with entry features
over main entry doors. Building materials consist of masonry, stucco and precast
concrete accents, metal roofing, and variation in facade features, complimenting the
existing building characteristics of the area.
Principle ED-1: Employment districts will be major employment centers in the
community. These districts will also include a variety of complementary uses to
meet the needs of employees , . .
Principal ED1.1 Range of Employers.
The proposed Centerpoint Plaza will provide a primary element envisioned for the
employment district. The proposed building will be primarily a professional office
building that may include medical clinics, small businesses, financial services, to name a
few.
Proposed Major Amendment
The major amendment proposed is for a change of character to the approved Final
Development Plan for Centerpoint Plaza. The approved plan was for a one story, 7,062
s.f. professional office building with a maximum height of 24'-0". We are now proposing
a three story, 21,822 gross square foot, professional office building. The first floor of the
building is a garden level, with two floors above. The building will be a maximum of
42'-0' in height above grade, including mechanical screening. The proposed building will
be primarily brick, in 2 tones, stucco and precast concrete accent features, expansive
windows and standing seam roof. The building features a protruding entry and central
bay, recessed window bays, and deep roof overhang to create visual interest. Plaza
areas are designed to be used from the garden level of the building, and walk ways and
plaza areas will be expanded with phase 2, connecting this building with the future
building and the overall plan will create a business park atmosphere. The proposed
building has a footprint of 7,274 s.f , and fits within the footprint area shown on the
approved plan. The building will have approximately 17,156 s.f. gross leaseable area.
The proposed Centerpoint Plaza PDP is located south of Midpoint Drive and east
of Timberline Road. The Burlington Northern Railroad runs adjacent to the south side
site. An existing warehouse distributing facility is located on the southeast side of the
property, which is accessed from Midpoint Drive. The site currently zoned
E — Employment Zoning District.
The project complies with all of the criteria as outlined in the Fort Collins Land Use Code
for this zoning. The land use code describes this zoning district as intended "... to
encourage the development of planned office and business parks, to promote excellence
in the design and construction of buildings, outdoor spaces, .. The zoning district allows
the following as a type 1 use, as applied to this proposal: Commercial use, offices, print
shops, and clinics, maximum of 4 stories in height, and less than 50,000 s.f. in gross
leaseable area.- We feel that the proposed building submitted here is a much more
attractive building than the original proposal, and will be a positive addition to this
business area.
City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan include:
PRINCIPLE LU-1 Growth within the city will promote a compact development
pattern within a well-defined boundary.
The proposed Centerpoint Plaza is located within a rapidly growing area of the city, that
includes a variety of developments, including Housing, Business, Commercial, and light
industrial uses. The proposed project is compatible with the existing land uses directly
adjacent. The proposed office complex will add to the variety of businesses within the
area, and promote a compact form of development.
Ceastpoint
studio
January 11, 2005
Mr. Cameron Gloss
Planning Director..
City of Ft. Collins Planning Department
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins. CO 80522-0580
Re: Centerpoint Plaza request for Major Amendment.
Dear Mr. Gloss,
A Design Collaborative
I am writing this letter on behalf of Frazier & Company Ventures, LLC concerning a
request for Major Amendment to Phase 1 of the Centerpoint Plaza. The Final
Development Plan for Phase 1 was approved and recorded on the 19 of September,
2003. The project is located on the south east corner of Timberline Road and Midpoint
Drive, and is Zoned E — Employment.
Background
The approved plan was for a one-story professional office building, parking, and
associated site improvements. The approved project included building coverage of
7,062 s.f. The original design of the building was limited to this size due to the existing
constraints of the Timberline and Prospect intersection traffic capacities. In order to
meet the A.P.F. requirements, the building was sized accordingly.
It is our understanding that plans to improve the Timberline and Prospect intersection
are in progress and it is estimated the improvements will be completed by fall of 2006. 1
have met with the City of Ft. Collins engineering and traffic departments regarding the
future improvements. The owner of Centerpoint Plaza has agreed to contribute to the
costs associated with the intersection improvements. The contribution will be based on
a dollar amount per vehicle trip generated from this project. An updated letter to the
original traffic impact report concerning this proposal is included with this submittal,
outlining the traffic impacts proposed with a larger building. The City of Ft. Collins
engineering department is in process of determining the cost per trip to be assessed to
projects that have an impact on the intersection. Based on this agreement, both the
engineering department and traffic operations have agreed to measure the traffic impact
generated by this project against the improved intersection capacity, and not the current
conditions. It is assumed that the traffic impact associated with this project will meet the
A.P.F. requirements of the future improvements.
phone (970) 224.4034
fax (970) 498.0843
e-mail eastpoint@frii.com
correspondence 141 S. College Avenue
Suite 103 ,
Fort Collins, CO 80524