HomeMy WebLinkAboutMODIFICATION REQUEST, COLLINDALE GOLF CLUBHOUSE - MOD - 17-01 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - MODIFICATION REQUESTMAY-24-2001 10=43 VAUGHTFRYE/VF RIPLEYTS 970 224 1662 P.03/03
As justification for this request per section 2.8.2(H.1) the proposed design benefits of this
proposal include: improving internal vehicular circulation for both visitors and emergency
service providers; eliminating a "dead end" parking area on the east side; reducing
congestion by allowing traffic to exit parking areas at two locations. The probability of
vehicle and pedestrian conflict is remote. Due to the nature of the site use, most visitors
arrive by vehicle, and anticipated foot traffic from the sidewalk adjacent to Horsetooth
Road is minimal. To reduce conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles the design
forces vehicles to slow down by passing through a built structure. Furthermore, the
motorist is made aware that the pedestrian is being prioritized because the crosswalk is
raised, and special paving texture is used.
Another justification for this proposal relating to section 2.8.2(H.3) is the limited flexibility
in locating the building on the site. The use of the facility is tied to the proximity to
beginning and ending points In the play of golf. This relationship is a necessary function
of the facility and the golf operation. Other considerations include maintaining the
existing mature trees as a part of the design and utilizing existing utility services.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Donald R. Brookshire, ASLA
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MAY-24-2001 10:42 VAUGHTFRYE/VF P,IPLEYTS 970 224 1662 P.02/03
May 23, 2001
Mr. Steve Olt
Fort Collins Planning Department
281 North College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80521
RE: Modification Request
Collindale Golf Clubhouse Project Development Plan
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This request is for a modification to the buildirg connectivity and pedestrian walkway
requirements as outlined in the Fort Collins Land Use Code. The modification being
requested is from section 3.5.3 (B.1), Relationship of Buildings to Streets, Walkways and
Parking. This regulation reads that "At least one main entrance of any commercial or
mixed -use building shall face and open directly onto a connecting walkway with
pedestrian frontage. Connecting Walkway" is further defined as "any walkway that
directly connects a main entrance of a building to the street sidewalk without requiring
pedestrians to walk across parking lots or driveways, around parking lot outlines ..."
The proposed project replaces the existing Collindale Golf Course clubhouse facility with
a new building that upgrades the facility by providing additional services, and enhancing
the user experience. The primary functions of the building and its relationship to the golf
course require that the new building remain in approximately the same location.
Keeping the building in the same location also makes it possible to retain most of the
mature existing trees around the building. Since it is not practical to relocate the
building, the parking lot will also stay close to its original configuration. However,
upgrades to the parking lot such as, moving it away from Horsetooth, providing
landscape islands, and increasing parking spaces made it necessary to expand the
parking lot further to the east. Expansion to the west would have required removal of
mature existing trees.
In order to bring the new building closer to the public street and to maintain a strong
pedestrian connection to the public street sidewalk the project proposes to provide a
pone cochere at the building's main entrance oriented to Horsetooth Road. An
enhanced crosswalk connects the main entrance with the public sidewalk along
Horsetooth. In addition, a small plaza with special paving, accent plantings and a
sculpture piece is planned at this pedestrian entrance to the project. The proposed
pedestrian connection does not meet the definition of "connecting walkway' because it
crosses a drive aisle and therefore we are requesting 2 modification of the standard.