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Centerpoint Plaza PDP, Ph 2 or Lot 1
Administrative Hearing
Findings; Conclusions, and Decision
September 6, 2007
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The applicant has provided an alternative landscape design to address a no build
easement along the south property line owned by Platte River Power Authority
(PRPA) and adjacent to the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. The proposed
shrub bed along the parking area perimeter, including larger deciduous and
evergreen plant materials, will screen developable property on the south side of
the adjacent railroad tracks as well as would a landscape treatment meeting the
design standard.
SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS
A. The Centerpoint Plaza Project Development Plan, Phase 2 of Lot 1, is subject to
administrative review and the requirements of the Land Use Code (LUC).
B. The Centerpoint Plaza Project Development Plan, Phase 2 of Lot 1satisfies the
development standards of the E zoning district.
C. The Centerpoint Plaza Project Development Plan, Phase 2 of Lot 1complies with
all applicable General Development Standards contained in Article 3 of the Land
Use Code except where alternative compliance has been granted to Section
3.2.1 (E)(4)(b).
D. The Alternative landscape treatment along the south property line of Lot 1 will
screen the parking area from the developable property on the south side of the
railroad tracks as well as a plan which complies with the landscape standards of
Section 3.2.1 (E)(4)(b).
DECISION
The Centerpoint Plaza Project Development Plan #35-01 C, is hereby approved by the
Hearing Officer without condition.
Dated this 7th day of September 2007, per authority granted by Sections
1.4.9(E) and 2.1 of the Land Use Code. n
Cameron Glo:
Current Plann
Centerpoint Plaza PDP, Ph 2 of Lot 1
Administrative Hearing
Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
September 6, 2007
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FACTS AND FINDINGS
1. Site Context/Background Information
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: E; approved planned commercial center (Spring Creek Center
PUD)
S: I, T; existing single family residential property and planned
mixed -use (Johnson Property ODP)
E: E; existing employment / industrial park (Prospect Park East,
Prospect Industrial Park)
W: E, I; existing undefined storage and City facility (large storage
tanks, Light & Power station)
The property was annexed in September, 1973 as part of the East Prospect
Street First Annexation.
Lot 1 of the Centerpoint Plaza Subdivision was previously been replatted in
September, 2003.
2. Compliance with Article 4 and the E-Employment Zoning District
Standards:
General office, medical office, warehouse, print shop, bars and taverns, and
workshops and custom small industry uses are permitted in the E — Employment
Zoning District, subject to administrative review. However, print shops, bars and
taverns, and custom small industry uses are Secondary Uses in the E District
and together shall occupy no more than 25% of the total gross area of the
development plan (or in this case, the total gross leasable floor area of the
proposed buildings).
The proposed land uses are permitted in the Employment zone subject to
Administrative Review.
3. Compliance with Article 3 of the Land Use Code — General Development
Standards
The project development plan complies with all applicable sections of Article 3 of
the Land Use Code except the parking area perimeter landscaping requirement
where an alternative design has been submitted. No evidence was presented to
contradict the statements and conclusions of the staff report concerning
compliance or to otherwise refute the compliance with the Article 3 Standards.
Centerpoint Plaza PDP, Ph 2 of Lot 1
Administrative Hearing
Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
September 6, 2007
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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.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Hearing Officer, presiding pursuant to the Fort Collins Land Use Code, opened the
hearing at approximately 5:00 p.m. on September 6, 2007 in the Community Room at
215 Mason Street, 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;
and (3) 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:
Steve Olt, City Planner
From the Applicant:
Don Tiller, Vignette Studios
From the Public:
None
Written Comments:
None
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
September 6, 2007
Centerpoint Plaza, Phase 2 of Lot 1,
Project Development Plan
#35-01 C
Vignette Studios
c/o Don Tiller
144 N. Mason Street, Suite 2
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Co -Flex Investments, LLC
1708 East Lincoln Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Cameron Gloss
Current Planning Director
This is a request for 48,000 square feet of leasable floor area in one 2.5 story building,
with parking, on the southerly portion of Lot 1 of the previously approved Centerpoint
Plaza PDP and subdivision plat. The building will be up to 40 feet in height. The
property is located at the southeast corner of Timberline Road and Midpoint Drive. The
proposed land uses are permitted within the E district subject to Administrative (Type 1)
Review, with the exception of residential uses.
SUMMARY OF HEARING OFFICER DECISION: Approval
ZONING DISTRICT: E — Employment
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
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