HomeMy WebLinkAboutSILO STORAGE (EAST VINE STORAGE) - ODP - ODP120003 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEW• It would be beneficial to contact Karen McWilliams, historic. preservation
planner in the Advance Planning Department, to determine if there is
any significant historic value to the property (buildings, etc.) that will be
affected by redevelopment or new development. Karen can be reached
at 224-6078.
• The proposed new uses on this property are:
an enclosed mini -storage facility; and,
an outdoor storage facility.
A neighborhood meeting may or may not be required for this
development request, depending on whether the PDP request is to be a
Type 1 or Type 2 review,
9. This development request will be subject to the Development Review Fee
Schedule that is available in the Planning & Zoning Department office. The
fees are due at the time of submittal of the required documents for the
appropriate development review process (overall development plan, project
development plan, final compliance, etc.) by City staff and affected outside
reviewing agencies.
10. This development proposal is subject to the requirements as set forth in the
City's LUC, specifically Articles 2. Administration (Development Review
Procedures), Article 3. General Development Standards, and Division 4.28 -
Industrial Zoning District. Copies of Article 3 and Division 4.28 are available in
the Current Planning Department or on the City of Fort Collins website @
www.fcgov.com. Go to City Services A-Z, then Departments, then Planning &
Zoning.
11. The proposed land uses (self -storage and outdoor storage) will be subject to an
administrative (Type 1) review. If any uses are proposed that would be subject to
a Planning and Zoning Board (Type 2) review, as set forth in Section 4.28(8)(3)
of the LUC, then the developer/applicant may be required to hold a
neighborhood meeting prior to formal submittal of the project. This is set forth
in Section 2.2.2 of the LUC. The required notification area, depending on the
land uses, is set forth in Section 2.2.6 of the LUC. In this case (if there is more
than 25,000 square feet of new non-residential uses), the notification area would
be a minimum of 1,000' in all directions from the property boundaries. Please
contact Steve Olt, at 221-6341, to assist you in setting a date, time, and location
for the meeting if one is requested or necessary.
12. The City's Planning & Zoning Department will coordinate the development
review process. The required submittal package will be submitted to the
Development Review Center, at 281 North College Avenue, and distributed
accordingly to other City departments and outside reviewing agencies involved in
development review.
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g. A copy of the Aerial Site View (provided by the applicant) of the property,
showing the required Cooper Slough buffers, is attached to this comment
letter.
Please contact Dana, at 224-6143, if you have questions about these
comments.
7. Carle Dann of the Poudre Fire Authority offered the following comments:
a. Water supply and emergency access to this development will be
required.
b. All structures must be within 300' of a fire hydrant.
C. The drive aisles must be Fire Lanes, with emergency access easements,
at least 20' wide unobstructed.
d. The drive aisles must be able to support 40-ton trucks. At least recycled
asphalt surfaces will be needed.
e. PFA must be able to get through the electric gate; therefore, a Knox Box
is required. There is a lock system that could work but it is not as good.
Please contact Carle, at 416-2869, if you have questions about these
comments.
8. The Planning & Zoning Department has significant comments regarding this
proposed development:
• With redevelopment or new development being proposed, please be
aware of the requirements set forth in Section 3.5.1 - Building and
Project Compatibility in the LUC. Also, if any buildings are to be more
than 40' in height then the development request is subject to a Building
Height Review as set forth in Section 3.5.1(G) of the LUC.
• If other than industrial uses, any new non-residential development on this
property would be subject to the requirements and standards set forth in
Section 3.5.3 - Mixed -Use, Institutional and Commercial Buildings of
the LUC.
• The request will have to comply with all the applicable regulations and
standards set forth in Article 3 - General Development Standards and the
Permitted Uses, Land Use Standards and Development Standards in
Division 4.28 - Industrial District of the LUC.
• This property is located within the City's adopted East Mulberry Corridor
Plan study area; therefore, a development request will be subject to the
rules, regulations, requirements, standards, and guidelines set forth in
this plan.
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6. Dana Leavitt of the Natural Resources Depart ent offered the following
comments:
a. The East Mulberry Corridor Plan calls for a consistent policy for the
protection and preservation of the Cooper Slough. As such, it is
incumbent upon the applicant to propose similar protection methods for
Cooper Slough.
b. Per the corridor plan a regional trail is envisioned adjacent to the Cooper
Slough.
C. Native plants and grasses should be used in the Landscape Plan,
particularly within the buffers for the Cooper slough and associated
wetlands.
d. This development request will be subject to a PDP review. Therefore, it
will be subject to the requirements set forth in the following sections of
the LUC:
• Section 3.4.1(D)(1) - An Ecological Characterization Study must be
submitted to the City for review. Several such studies have been
completed for various sections of the Cooper Slough and will be
relevant to this application.
• Section 3.4.1(D)(2) - A Wetland Boundary Delineation must be
submitted to the City for review.
• Section 3.4.1(E) - This request will be subject to the Buffer Zone
Standards set forth in this section. There is a 300' buffer zone
standard along the Cooper Slough: In addition associated wetlands
require buffering based upon the size and value of the wetland.
• Section 3A.1(F) - This request will be subject to the sensitive or
specially valued plant and / or animal species requirements set forth
in this section.
• Section 3.4.1(1) - The Design and Aesthetics of any development on
this property must comply with the standards set forth in this section,
such as fencing, lighting and mitigation of visual impacts.
e. As the emergency access is required to be an all-weather surface
capable of carrying a 40-ton fire truck, it is recommended that porous
pavement be considered for this project.
f. Any future upstream improvements will not affect the requirements for a
buffer zone for the Cooper Slough.
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e. On -site detention is required, with a 2-year historic release rate, for water
quantity and extended detention is required for water ug ality treatment if
there is an increase in imperviousness greater than 1,000 square feet on
the property.
f. The majority of the property is in the FEMA-designated Cooper Slough
floodplain. There is both flood play and flood fringe on the site.
g. Non-residential construction and outdoor storage is allowed in the flood
fringe. Any structure must have the lowest floor and all HVAC & electrical
equipment elevated or floodproofed at least 18" above the 100-year flood
level.
h. Non-residential use is only allowed in the floodway if "no -rise" to the
water surface elevation can be shown. Both the structures and the
outdoor slorage must be included in the analysis.
Critical facilities are not allowed. Any waste facility for the RV's must be
out of the floodplain.
j. Each structure and site element in the floodplain will require a Floodplain
Use Permit and $25.00 permit fee. If any floodplain modeling is done to
show "no -rise" then the perinit fee is $325.00.
k. A FEMA Elevation Certificate or a Floodproofing Certificate is required to
be submitted and approved prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for each structure.
The floodplain administration contact is Marsha Hilmes-Robinson, at
224-6036.
Please contact Wes, at 416-2418, if you have questions about these comments.
5. Alan Rutz of the Light & Power Department offered the following comments:
a. The City has power on the south side of East Vine Drive in this location.
There is an existing electric transformer on this property, which currently
has single-phase power.
b. Please coordinate any new transformer and meter locations with Light &
Power.
C. The normal electric development charges will apply to this development
request.
d. A C-1 Commercial Form may be needed to help determine the power
needs for this development.
Please contact Alan, at 224-6153, if you have questions about these
comments.
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Redman Drive to the south, as they are developable or redevelopable
properties.
n. The drive'Nay ar ra parking area for the office for the facility must be
paved.
o. A Development Agreement (between the developer/property owner and
the City) and a Development Construction Permit will be required with
development on this'property.
P. Because of signifk:ant ;,rues associated with development on this
property, ; it is being recommended that the applicant schedule a Design
Scoping Meeting (or Extent of Design Meeting) with City staff and
affected outside I evi caving agencies to discuss this project before
submittal of the ; aql Jrcd PDP documentation package.
q. More comments will follow when an actual site !a, -out as part of a PDP
submittal is provided.
r. The City's adopted Transportation Development Review Fee will apply
to this development. Plea se contact Susan, at 221-6605, for the actual
amount of the fie that will be due. The fee is to be paid to the
Engineering Department at time of submittal of the PDP.
Please contact Susan, at 221-6605, if you have questions about these
comments.
3. Roger Buffington of tie City's Water/Wastewater Department indicated that
this property is in the East Larimer County Water District (ELCO) and the
Boxelder Sanitation District service areas. Please contact these two service
providers directly for infermntion about their requirements.
4. Wes Lamarque of the Stormwater Utility offered the following comments:
a. The design of t lis Site must conform to the drainage basin design of the
Boxelder & Cooper Slough Master Drainage Plan, as well as the City's
Design Criteria and Construction Standards.
b. The City-wide development fee is $3,070 per acre ($0.0705 per square
foot) for new impervious area over 350 square feet. No fee is charged for
existing impervious area. The fee is to be paid at the time of issuance of
building permits.
C. The site is on Stormwater Utility Inventory Map #15G. A copy of the map
can be obtained at the City's Utilities Building, 700 Wood Street.
d. The standard drainage and erosion control report and construction plans
are required for any new development on this property. The documents
must be prepared by a professional engineer registered in the State of
Colorado.
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thirty (30) pe.-cent of the building frontage. Such a building face
shall not consist of a blank wall."
d. The development will be subject to the minimum landscaped yard
standard set forth ir. Section 4.8(E)(3)(a)2 of the LUC. This section
states:
"A minimum thirty-foot deep landscaped yard shall be provided
along all arteria! streets, and along any district boundary line that
does not adjoin a (esidential land use. Is a district boundary line
abuts upon or is within a street right-of-way, then the required
landscaped yard shall commence at the street right-of-way line on
the district side of the street, rather than at the district boundary
line. This requirement shall not apply to development plans that
comply with the standards contained in Section 3.5.3."
e. The deve!opment will be subject to the screening of storage standard set
forth in Section 4.8(E)(3)(b)1 of the LUC. This section states:
"Storage, lo;adin; and work operations shall be screened from
view along all district boundary lines and all public streets."
The internal driveways & vel iicular use areas in this development are not
required to be paved, other than the parking area for the office for the
self -storage.
g. Section 3.2.2(C)(4) of the LUC sets forth the bicycle parking
requirements for development.
h. Section 3.2.2(K)(2)(a) of the LUC sets forth the maximum parking
allowance for tl ie office use iri the facility.
The required number of handicapped parking spaces for the office use
will apply to this development proposal, per Section 3.2.2(K)(5)(d) of the
LUC.
j. Section 3.5.2(B) of the LUC sets forth the requirements for areas and
design of any trash/recycle enclosures.
Please contact Jenny, at 416-2313, if you have questions about these
comments.
Susan Joy of the Engineering Department offered the following comments:
a. The standard utility plan submittal requirements will apply to this
development request.
b. Street oversizing fees will apply to this development request. The fees
are based on vehicle trip generation for the proposed land uses in the
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6aCC NY—_ _i'1F 1A REVIEW STAFF COMMENTS
City of Fort Collins
MEETING DATE: September 10, 2007
ITEM: 38011� East Vine Drive — Self -Storage arid Outdoor Storage
APPLICANT: Bob Paterson
P.O. Box 461
Windsor, CO. 80550
LAND USE DATA:
Request for Self -Storage and Outdoo Storage on a partially developed property at 3805
East Vine Drive. The proposed new CO,000 — 80,000 square feet of enclosed self -
storage would occur on the cmrently developed 5 - 6 acres, being a portion of a 36-acre
property that is located on the south side of East Vine Drive between the Cooper Slough
drainage area (to the west) and the Interstate 25, West Frontage Road (to the east).
The outdoor storage of motor homes, boats, and campers. would be on the balance of
developable ground. The two existing single-family residences on the property would
eliminated. The entire 36-acre property is in the I - Industrial Zoning District.
COMMENTS:
Jenny Nuckols of tlls Zoning Department offered the following comments:
a. This property is in the I - Industrial Zoning District in the City of Fort
Collins. The I District permits enclosed mini -storage facilities and outdoor
storage facilities, subject to an administrative (Type 1) review, which
results in a public hearing, where a decision on the development proposal
is given.
b. As a Type 1 review, the request will have to comply with all the
regulations and standards set forth in Article 3 - General Development
Standards and the Permitted Uses, Land Use Standards and
Development Standards in Division 4.28 - Industrial District of the Land
Use Code (LUC). A PDP request is also subject to the rules, regulations,
standards, anU guidelines set forth in the East Mulberry Corridor Plan
adopted by City Council.
C. The development will be subject to the building orientation standard set
forth in Section 4.28(E)(2)(b) of the LUC. This section states:
"Along arterial streets and any other streets that directly connect
to other districts, buildings shall be sited so that a building face
abuts upon the required minimum landscaped yard for at least
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September 14, 2007
Bob Paterson
P.O. Box 461
Windsor, CO. 80550
Dear Bob:
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For your information, attached is a copy or the 3taff's comments for 3805 East Vine
Drive — Self -Storage arid Outdoor Storage, which was reviewed by the Conceptual
Review Team on Monday, Sspb_ rnber 10, 2007.
This is a request Self-Stpraye aid Outdoor Storage on a partially developed property at
3805 East Vine Drive. The proposed new 60,000 — 80,000 square feet of enclosed self -
storage would occur on the currently developed 5 - 6 acres, being a portion of a 36-acre
property that is located or. the s3uth side of East Vine Drive between the Cooper Slough
drainage area (to the west) and ;hp Iritcrstate 25, West Frontage Road (to the east).
The outdoor storage of motor homes, �o3ts, and campers would be on the balance of
developable ground. The two existing tingle -family residences on the property would be
eliminated. The entire 36-acre property is in the I - Industrial Zoning District.
The comments are informally oftEred by staff to assist you in preparing the detailed
components of a project applicatiun. Modifications and additions to these comments
may be made at the time of formal review of this project.
The City's Current Planning Dep�,rtrnent coordinates the development review process. I
will be the Project Planner for ;/cur project. I will be commenting as well as assisting in
the coordination proces3. If ycu h_*e any questions regarding these comments or the
next steps in the review process, please feel free to call me at 221-6341.
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8. Item 5. Historic significance.
The Owners have discussed with Karen McWilliams about the property. She
indicated that she saw no particular need for preservation of structures on the site.
The Owners informed her that one of the houses was within the required R.O.W.
for Vine Drive and would be removed. The house further south would be
maintained as the office/caretakers unit. The outbuildings would all be removed.
8. Item 6. The proposed uses are enclosed mini -storage and out -door storage. A
Type 2 development will require a neighborhood meeting.
Only Type 1 uses are being proposed.
9. Development Review Fee is required for this PDP.
Understood.
10. Requirements of LUC Article 2, 3 and 4.28 are to be met by this submission.
These sections of the Code are addressed by this submission.
11. A neighborhood Meeting may be required if the proposal is a Type 2.
The uses proposed are all Type 1.
12. Submission of development packages will be to the Planning & Zoning
Department.
Understood.
We believed that within our submission you will find the concerns raised
sufficiently addressed for your review.
Sincerely;
Ric F nan
6.f Any future up -stream drainage improvements will not affect requirement for
buffer of the Cooper Slough.
Understood.
6.g. Cooper Slough setback boundaries provided to the Owner.
We have reviewed the minimum and maximum setback drawing that you
provided the Owner and have discussed these with you. We have delineated a
setback from the Slough and wetlands on the plan.
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
7.a. Water supply and emergency access is required.
This has been provided in the design.
7.b. All structures need to be within 300 feet of a hydrant.
Our hydrant spacing meets this requirement.
7.c. Drive isles must be minimum of 20 feet wide, be emergency easements, and
designated as fire lanes.
This has been provided.
7.d. Drive isles must support 40-ton trucks and be at minimum recycled asphalt.
So provided.
7.e. Gates require a Knox Box.
Plan shows the location of the Knox Box and notes the requirement as well.
PLANNING & ZONING
Item 1. Building compatibility as per Section 3.5.1 and building height.
We believe that the variation of materials, building massing, and colors provides
the compatibility called for in the standards. No building will be more than forty
feet high.
Item 2. Other than industrial uses will change review type.
Only the industrial consistent uses as shown at Concept Review are requested
with this submission.
8. Item 3. Plan must meet all requirements of Article 3 and 4.28 of the LUC.
We believe that we have met the criteria of these articles.
8. Item 4. East Mulberry Corridor.
We have reviewed these requirements and incorporated the standards where
warranted.
openspace. All drainage released to the Slough will be processed through an
extended detention water quality pond.
6.b. The Corridor Plan requires a regional trail be constructed.
We see the logical place for the trail is on the west side of the Slough. This will
disturb the least amount of wetlands which are found on the south and east part of
this property. The trail can be more direct and have a more logical path if located
on the west side of the Slough. Since no trail exist at this time it would be unwise
to construct a trail that just starts and stops at this property. We have identified a
trail easement on the plan and potential continuity of the trail off -site.
6.c. Native grasses and plants should be used within the landscape plan.
We have included native grasses, plants and tree species in areas of our plan that
provide a transition between natural areas and the built environment. We see no
intrusion into the Cooper Slough, wetland areas, Cooper Slough setback, wetland
setback, and the floodway. We plan no change to the turf cover for these areas.
6.d. The property is subject to the LUC Standards for environment as specifically
found in Section 3.4.1
3.4.1(D)(1) We have provided a preliminary ecological study of the property. We
have reviewed and provided studies from adjacent properties as they provide
continuity of the Slough. We have reviewed City documents for the Cooper
Slough and included aspects into the plan that apply.
3.4.1(D)(2) A wetland Boundary Delineation as provided by Cedar Creek
Associates and reviewed by you is provided. This delineation has been shown on
the plan.
3.4.1(E) Buffer for Cooper Slough and wetland areas is required.
These buffers, as we discussed, as to sizes has been provided on this plan.
3.4.1(F) The proposal is required to provide species sensitivity for plants and
animals.
These studies will be provided at final due to the time of year that they need to be
preformed.
3.4.1(I) Design aesthetics as to fencing, lighting, visual impact apply to this
project
We believe that we have addressed the interface on native environment to built
environment in a sensitive manor. We believe that by variation in scale, materials,
color and proportions that the buildings preserve the rural character of the native
environment. We have limited the amount of lighting provided on the property in
number and size. All sources of light are shielded type restricting visual contact
with the light source. The landscaping provides a buffer that enhances the native
environment by providing plant species that would typically be found in the
transition from water dominant area to dryland areas.
6.e. Consider porous pavement for required all weather emergency access ways.
We have taken this under advisement and are examining the life cycle costing of
these paving solutions.
4.g. Non-residential uses and outdoor storage is allowed in the flood fringe with the
lowest floor level 18" above the 100 year flood level.
This is provided for all new and reused construction.
4.h. Non-residential uses are allowed in the Flood Plain if `no -rise' is proven.
Proof of no -rise to the flood plain is not provided since no development in the
floodway is shown.
4.i. Critical Facilities
No waste dump facility for RV's is provided on this property.
4.j. Each Structure and site element in the floodplain will require a Floodplain Use
Permit.
Understood.
4.k. FEMA Certificates are required to be submitted and approved prior to C.O. for
each structure.
Understood.
4.1. Floodplain administrator is Marsha Hilmes-Robinson.
Understood.
LIGHT & POWER
5.a. City power is provided on the south side of Vine. There is an existing transformer,
single phase serving this site.
Understood.
5.b. Coordinate meter and transformer locations.
This has been provided.
5.c. Normal development charges will be collected.
Understood.
5.d. C-1 maybe required.
We will coordinate this issue.
NATURAL RESOURCES
6.a. The East Mulberry Corridor Plan calls for a consistent policy to protect the
Cooper Slough.
We are preserving the Cooper Slough as it traverses the property by leaving it in
its native state. We are also providing a varied setback that will be preserved as
native grassland that setup a preservation buffer space that is a no development
area. We see this area as an area set apart for no human impact and as a dedicated
2.n. Paving.
Access drive to Vine, interior drive isles for the mini -storage, and parking for the
office/caretaker are to be asphalt paved.
2.o. Development Agreement.
We understand that a Development agreement between the Developers and the
City will be required.
2.p. Design Scoping Meeting.
2.q. No layout was provided so additional comments may follow.
Understood.
2.r. Transportation Development Fee will be required for a PDP.
Understood.
WATER / WASTE WATER
3. ELCO provides the water for this property and Boxelder provides the sanitary for
the property. Coordination directly with these agencies id required.
Understood.
STORMWATER
4.a. Design as per Boxelder & Cooper Slough Drainage Plan as well as City
Standards.
This submission provides the required detail.
4.b. Drainage Development Fee will be charged at time of Building Permit.
Understood.
4.c. Site information is found on SUIM # 15G.
Thank you.
4.d. Standard drainage, erosion control reports and construction plans are required.
These are provided with the plan submission.
4.e. On site detention and water quality treatment is required.
This is provided in the documents.
4.f. The majority of the property is within the FEMA Cooper Slough floodplain.
There is both floodway and flood fringe on the property.
Understood.
2.e. The property will be responsible for providing all utilities underground.
All above ground electric utilities will be placed underground with the
construction of the project and the cost covered by the standard Electric Utility
Charges. The communication utilities will be relocated and placed underground
with the construction of our portion of Vine Drive.
21 A Subdivision Plat is required.
This is provided with the submission.
2.g. Provide arterial R.O.W. with 15-foot utility easement at Vine Drive.
R.O.W. for Vine Drive will be provided with this project.
2.h. LCUASS apply to any public improvements.
All streets are designed to LCUASS.
21 Design of Vine needs to be designed 1,000 feet east and west of the property.
This has been already designed by adjacent properties so this information needs to
be tied to the plans.
Understood.
2 J. Provide standard street transitions at each end of the construction.
Understood.
2.k. Culverts for Cooper Slough We understand that we will need to construct the
must be widened with this project.
We have included this culvert design within the plans submitted.
2.1. Spacing of site access.
The site access point meets the required separation distance from existing curb
cuts on both sides of Vine Drive. The access is outside of the floodway.
2.m. Access to adjacent properties.
The access to Vine Drive on our property is a private access. Environmental
considerations limit the need to provide access to the west and to the south. The
Mulberry Corridor Plan places a premium on preserving the Cooper Slough at the
expense of connectivity. The parcels that surround the property are all large
parcels and due to the size are not prohibited accesses due to spacing criteria. No
access to Redman Drive is provided because of the potential conflict with wetland
setbacks. On further discussions with you and engineering the properties to the
east have multiply opportunities for access. Redman Drive will not be extended to
the west due to conflicts with the Cooper Slough, so access to Redman would
only serve this property. Our single use and limited development of the site best
suits the sensitive areas that dominate the property.
l.c. Building orientation standard.
The building elevations that face Vine Drive provide a variety of materials,
features that create a module that breaks the scale of the building length, a cornice
feature at the roof line and a variation of the roof line. It is not a blank wall. The
building abuts the landscape setback, exceeding the required minimum.
Id. Site minimum landscape buffer.
A landscape buffer yard of 30 feet is provided along Vine Drive.
Le Storage screening
The storage features of this project are screened from public view or district
boundaries.
IS. Only parking area for the office is required to be paved.
We have paved the project entry, all drives within the mini -storage area, and the
office parking areas.
l.g. Bicycle parking
We have provided the appropriate bike parking adjacent to the office.
l.h. Vehicle parking.
We have provided what we believe to be appropriate parking for this land use
adjacent to the office.
Li. Handicapped parking.
One accessible space is provided as per the code.
1.j. Trash/recycling.
The trash for the residential / office use is located conveniently to the existing
building.
ENGINEERING
2.a. Standard utility plans are required to be submitted.
Plans are included with this submission.
2.b. Street Oversizing Fee will be collected at building permit.
Understood.
2.c. T.I.S. required.
This report is provided with the submission.
2.d. Latimer County impact Fee applies to this application at building permit.
Understood.
May 1, 2009 HATTMAN ASSOCIATES
Architecture & Planning
145 W. Swallow Road * Ft. Collins, CO 80525
970.223.7335 * * * Fax 970.223.0511
Steve Olt
281 N. College Ave.
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
RE: 3805 E. VINE DRIVE
CONCEPT REVIEW COMMENTS
Dear Steve;
I have reviewed the comments from the City Concept Review Letter and have the
following notes as a reply as to how we have addressed each of the concerns listed.
These comments are not sent to examine the possible hurdles that the City may put out
there that will need to be overcome in the design process. These comments follow the
Concept Review notes that you provided.
ZONING
La. Land use shown falls within the Type 1 review process.
We have kept the land uses as originally presented so the review should remain a
Type 1.
1.b. Project need to conform to Articles 3 and 4.28 of the LUC. The East Mulberry
Corridor Plan also applies.
We have reviewed the LUC standards for general application of the code as well
as the specific standards for I — Industrial land uses and applied them to the
information provided for the project. East Mulberry Corridor Plan calls for
storage yards to be visually enhanced. We have provided this by the design
elements of the project, the orientation of the buildings, and fencing that screens
the land uses. The Plan notes that one of its goals is to `Protect Wildlife Habitat'
and to `Keep development away from Cooper Slough.' These are two
requirements are met by the setback that we have provided from the slough as
well as from wetlands. We have kept the native vegetation in these setback areas
leaving approximately half of the property in its native habitat. We have no
building placed within the flood plain and have no storage areas located in the
floodway. The Owners would be interested in discussing a conservation easement
for the property that is to be provided as natural areas and the associated setback
areas related to them.