HomeMy WebLinkAboutCENTERPOINT PLAZA - PDP - 35-01 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESPRINCIPLE 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 and we look forward to working with you during the
development review process.
Sincerely,
VF Ripley Associates
Louise Herbert
There are number of existing trees on the site. The applicant has met with the City
arborist, to review the trees. Please see attached letter.
The design objectives of the proposed landscape plan are to provide an attractive
streetscape, screen parking and service areas and to enhance the pedestrian and vehicular
experience within the site. Deciduous and evergreen trees and foundation plantings will
be used to enhance the architecture and provide shade and seasonal color. The project
will be maintained by a Condominium Association.
City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan include:
PRINCIPLE LU-2: The city will maintain and enhance its character and sense of
place as defined by its neighborhoods, districts, corridors, and edges.
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 unigeness.
Policy CAD-3.1
Policy CAD-3.2
The buildings have been designed to provide an interesting fagade with entry features
over main entry doors. Building materials consist of masonry, E.F.I.S. and architectural
pre -finished metal siding complimenting the existing building characteristics of the area.
September 5, 2001
Planning and Zoning Board Members
Fort Collins Planning Department
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
RE: Planning Objectives for
Centerpoint Plaza Project Development Plan (PDP)
Dear Planning and Zoning Board Members
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 applicant proposes three mixed -use buildings, which will be a combination of office,
retail and warehouse uses on 4.5 acres. Building A is single story building consisting of
office and retail uses. Buildings B and C are single story with a mazzanine level and will
consist of office, retail and warehouse uses. Buildings B and C will have rear loading
docks areas.
Additional street right-of-way (ROW) has been dedicated to allow for a total 141 ft.
right-of-way on Timberline Drive for future road improvements. An additional 3 ft. right-
of-way has also been dedicated adjacent to Midpoint Drive to allow for a total 66 ft.
right-of-way.
Two points of access are provided off Midpoint Drive, which are to be aligned with the
vehicular accesses to the Spring Creek Center development north of Midpoint Drive. The
project has a total 144 parking spaces. Parking ratios are based on 1 space per 1,000
square feet for warehouse use and 3 spaces per 1,000 for office /retail. Sidewalks within
the site provide for safe and convenient pedestrian circulation to existing and proposed
sidewalks on both Timberline Road and Midpoint Drive.
The maximum height of the buildings are 36 feet. The buildings are scaled to the
pedestrian level, with tired roofs and the variety of complimentary colors and materials.
Building materials consist of masonry, E.F.I.S and architectural pre -finished metal siding.