HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEARS ODP - 32-00 - CORRESPONDENCE - (3)Please explain how the CDP does/does not indicate the location and size of all natural areas and features
within its boundaries and estimating of the limits of development and natural area buffer zones per Section
3.4.1 of the Land Use Code.
G. Section 2.3.2 (H)(7) — Drainage Master Plan —
What drainage basin does this overall development plan lie within and were all criteria and constraints of
the Drainage Basin Master Plan were utilized in the preparation of the overall drainage report and is this
ODP consistent with the Drainage Basin Master Plan.
H. Section 2.3.2 (H)(8) —Application of Housing Density and Mix of Uses Calculations —
This criteria requires that any standards in the Code relating to housing density and mix of uses will be
applied over the entire CDP, not on each individual Project Development Plan (PDP) review, please
elaborate.
12) All redlined documents with plan revisions shall be returned to the Current Planning Department.
Additional comments and the required number of revised plans may be forthcoming as the various departments including
the Current Planning Department and reviewing agencies continue to review this request. Please provide a written
response to each of the above comments with the submittal of plan revisions. In addition, a revised site development
plan drawn to scale which is clearly dated and labeled shall be submitted to address the above.
Section 2.2.11 of the Land Use Code requires that an applicant submit revisions based on this letter within 90 days or
the project application becomes null and void. Your response to the City's concerns is due by February 26, 2001. A 30-
day extension to this deadline is available. Request for an extension should be directed to the Current Planning Director.
If remaining issues are those that do not require plan revisions, a status report verifying continuing efforts toward
resolving the issues is required within the same timeline.
To facilitate the complete re -submittal of the application with supplemental materials, please have your project manager
contact Ginger Dodge and/or Voneen Macklin of the Current Planning Department at 970.221.6750. Please contact me
at 970.221.6750 and/or e-mail: rfuchs(cDci.fort-collins.co.us if you should have any questions or concerns related to these
comments.
Sincerely,
Ronald G. Fuchs
City Planner
cc: Mark McCallum
Current Planning File #32-00
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3) The plan needs to include reference to an Index of Drawings on the first plan sheet page.
4) The plan shall include an area beyond the property lines of the proposal showing the area and uses within one
hundred fifty feet (five hundred (500') feet if natural areas are in the vicinity) of the proposal, exclusive of public
right-of-way, at the same scale of the underlying proposal as required by the City of Fort Collins Development
Manual. The plan shall show the following:
a. Land uses, location of principal structures and major existing landscape features.
b. Densities of residential uses.
c. Natural features of the landscape.
d. General topographical mapping at same scale as the overall development plan, please include contour
lines on the overall development plan.
5) As required by the City of Fort Collins Development Manual, the vicinity map needs to include an area at least
one (1) mile of the site showing the following:
a. Major public facilities?
6) Please provide a formatted breakdown of densities (gross and net) per the Development Manual with the final
option scenario.
7) Please provide a scale for all plan sets.
8) Please include percentages of total land area included in the residential, business and commercial areas.
9) The approximate location and size in acres of any public use needs to be shown as required by the City of Fort
Collins Development Manual.
10) A portion of the ODP lies within the Transition Zone. Proposed uses need to be permitted use(s) within a
designated zone (see Zoning and Advance Planning Comments).
11) Please provide written information complementing the submitted Statement of Planning Objectives for each of
the standards of LUC Section 2.3.2(H) justifying compliance with applicable land use standards:
a. Section 2.3.2 (H) of the Land Use Code identifies eight possible criteria for reviewing Overall Development
Plans. An ODP must comply with all applicable criteria or request a modification.
A. Section 2.3.2 (H)(1) — Permitted Uses and District Standards —
Please explain how the ODP does/does not meet the permitted uses and applicable zone district standards
of zone districts contained within the boundaries of the ODP and is consistent with any applicable general
development standards.
B. Section 2.3.2 (H)(2) — Residential Densities —
Please explain how the ODP does/does not meet the residential density ranges of the LMN districts.
C. Section 2.3.2 (H)(3) — Contiguity Requirements of the Compact Urban Growth Standards —
Please explain how the ODP does/does not meet the contiguity requirements that at least 1/6 of the
proposed development's boundaries are contiguous to existing urban development within either the City or
unincorporated Larimer County within the Urban Growth Area.
D. Section 2.3.2 (H)(4) — Master Street Plan and Street Pattern and Connectivity Standards —
Please explain how the ODP does/does not conform to the Master Street Plan requirements and the street
pattern/connectivity standards both within and adjacent to the boundaries of the plan. Please note and
identify adjacent and internal streets shown on the Master Street Plan and designation. There are four
specific requirements that must be met to meet the ODP criteria:
1) Section 3.6.3 (C) Spacing of Full Movement Collector and Local Street Intersections With Arterial
Streets.
2) Section 3.6.3 (D) Spacing of Limited Movement Collector or Local Street Intersections With Arterial
Streets.
3) Section 3.6.3 (E) Distribution of Local Traffic to Multiple Arterial Streets.
4) Section 3.6.3 (F) Utilization and Provision of Sub -Arterial Street Connections to and from Adjacent
Developments and Developable Parcels.
E. Section 2.3.2 (H)(5) — Transportation Connections to Adjoining Properties —
Please explain how the ODP does/does not provide for the location of transportation connections to
adjoining properties to ensure connectivity into and through the overall development plan site from
neighboring properties for vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle movement.
F. Section 2.3.2 (H)(6) — Natural Features —
Commuri4v Planning and Environmental Sorvices
Current Pi--,ning
City of Fort Collins
November 27, 2000
Mr. Mika] S. Torgerson
211 Jefferson
Fort Collins, CO 80524
RE: Overall Development Plan — Sears Trostle — First Filing Comments
Dear Mr. Torgerson:
This letter is in response to plans for Sears Trostle Overall Development Plan (Current Planning File #32.00) routed
on October 5, 2000. Please note that staff reviewed your plans and the Current Planning Department mailed request for
comments to several public agencies and departments. This development proposal is subject to and shall comply with
all requirements set forth in the City's Land Use Code (LUC), specifically: Articles 2. Administration (Development
Review Procedures); Article 3. General Development Standards; Article 4. [Zoning] Districts; and, the City of Fort Collins
Development Manual.
The City of Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC) requires that throughout all land use proceedings, the burden to comply
with all applicable standards rest with the applicant. Staff, after reviewing materials submitted by the applicant, finds that
revisions/re-design to the submitted plans dated 09/12/00 are warranted to meet the Land Use Code and the City of Fort
Collins Development Manual.
The following lists the agencies and departments that responded:
A. Forestry .
B. Natural Resources
C. Poudre Fire Authority
D. Public Service
E. Advance Planning
F. Post Office
G. Transfort
H. Engineering Pavement
I. Water&Wastewater
J. Engineering
K. Transportation Planning
L. Stormwater
M. Building Inspection
N. Zoning
0. Streets
P. AT&T Digital
Q. Park Planning
R. Light and Power
S. Current Planning Department — provides the following
1) Prior to formal re -submittal, it is pertinent that City staff meets with you and your team to discuss potential
issues as they relate to the Land Use Code.
2) Please elaborate on which scenario you are proceeding with, either Option A and/or Option B.
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