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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLEMAY AVENUE CRAFT BREWERY & SELF-STORAGE FACILITY - PDP - PDP150009 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning & Zoning Board November 12, 2015 Page 4 responded that they will probably be 7am-7pm (it will not be a 24-hour facility). She also asked whether any lighting mitigation for the eastern Andersonville neighborhood had been considered, and Mr. Merritt reviewed the various types of lighting sources that are planned, focusing on public security and being sensitive to that neighborhood. Member Schneider asked whether the sidewalk crossing at Lemay and Buckingham would be a safety issue regarding vehicle blockage, and Ms. Wilkinson responded that the stop sign would be behind the crosswalk, but she offered to reconsider this setup. Board Deliberation Member Hart indicated his approval of this project and that it fits with the neighborhood and the transition with surrounding properties. Member Hobbs agreed and likes the setback and the landscaping plan. Member Heinz agreed and is glad to see sidewalks in this area. Vice Chair Kirkpatrick also agreed with these comments. Member Hobbs made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the Lemay Avenue Craft Brewery & Self -Storage Facility PDP #160009, based on the findings of facts on page 8 of the staff report. Member Schneider seconded the motion. Vote: 6:0. Project: The Slab Property PDP#160016 Project Description: This is a request for a three-story multi -family building containing 59 dwelling units and 70 bedrooms. There would be 87 parking spaces and 77 bicycle parking spaces. Primary access is gained via a driveway on Prospect Road that is limited to right-in/right-out turn movements only. An emergency access and bike and pedestrian access connects the project to Lake Street to the north. The P.D.P. is within the Transit -Oriented Development Overlay Zone. The P.D.P. represents the re -submittal of an expired project but with significant design changes. The site is located at 808 West Prospect Road and is 1.44 acres in size and zoned H-M-N, High Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. Recommendation: Approval Assistant City Attorney Yatabe disclosed that he had received a mailed notice regarding this hearing, although he does not officially live in the notice area, which should not affect his ability to offer objective legal advice regarding this project. Member Hansen also disclosed that he had considered doing some contractual work on this property, but had declined, and he does not consider that to be a conflict of interest. Staff and Applicant Presentations Chief Planner Shepard gave a brief overview of the project Secretary Cosmas stated that one email had been received in support of this project, and Chief Planner Shepard had sent a memo to the Board members indicating some adjustments to the project that were made by the applicant. Dave Lingle, a principle with ALM2S Architects, also gave a PowerPoint presentation, discussing the history of the project, which was begun prior to the recession. He stated that there is a significant amount of infrastructure already in place. He reviewed the existing conditions and neighborhood context as well. He discussed the style of architectural that would be employed, the current zoning structure, and the comparison between the previously -approved project and the current project, and he feels that the current project is less impactful than the previous design. Craig Russell, Russell+Mills Studio, Planning & Zoning Board November 12, 2015 Page 3 square feet and located directly on the corner. The seven self -storage buildings are arranged in a variety of sizes and configurations. One building would be 60,000 square feet, three -stories, temperature controlled and include both drive -up and walk-through storage units. The second building would be 15,000 square feet, one-story, temperature controlled and also include both drive -up and walk through units. A third building would be 16,000 square feet and one-story. Four buildings would be typical one-story, drive -up mini -storage units. Lot Three, .73 acre located along North Lemay Avenue, would remain undeveloped at this time. The vacant site is 6.3 acres in size and zoned I, Industrial. Recommendation: Approval Staff and Applicant Presentations Chief Planner Shepard gave a brief overview of the project. Ken Merritt, with JR Engineering, also provided a PowerPoint presentation of the project, pointing out the prominent features of the project along with the surrounding properties. He explained that it is an industrial transition property, meaning that it provides a good transition for this and neighboring breweries. He showed slides of the property with landscape buffers. He discussed the traffic concerns as a result of this development and the improvements planned for Buckingham Street. He also discussed how the self -storage will play into the anchoring of the buildings to the comer, the parking lot and on -street parking options available, and he showed some renderings of the building when complete. He showed the interworkings of the self - storage facility, illustrating that patrons would be able to access this facility independently from the brewery. There will also be a building that would house offices, and he showed some perspectives from various angles and views in order to illustrate the articulated roof -line, store -front glass, masonry, and the elevational views of the units along Lemay Avenue. Public Input None noted. Board Questions and Staff Response Member Hart asked about the amount of traffic travelling along Buckingham, and Mr. Merritt responded that traffic would be increasing by approximately 50%, which is why there will be a dedicated right-hand turn lane, along with the additional turn lanes to the north and south. Michael Delich, Delich Associates, confirmed that approximately one-third of the current traffic would be increased. Member Hobbs asked if the design that incorporates glass to the north and east will have an issue with light escaping, and Mr. Merritt responded that the interior building lights would be dimmed in the evenings, making it difficult to see into the breweries at night. Brewing activities would be occurring mostly during the daytime hours. Regarding the winding path proposed along Lemay, Mr. Merritt also confirmed that there is about 60 feet of right-of-way along that corridor, so the walkway will be "meandering", and they will be incorporating a series of storm water basins and berms that will allow water to convey from north to south to improve the water quality. Secretary Cosmas confirmed that we have had one citizen contact Ted Shepard to voice her opposition to this project, which is documented as a memo in the public record. Member Hart asked additional questions regarding the future traffic on Buckingham. Martina Wilkinson, Traffic Operations, responded that there will be approximately 15% increase in traffic. Member Hart asked about the hours of operation for the tap room in the brewery; Mr. Merritt responded that the hours generally range from noon to 7pm. Member Heinz asked about the self -storage hours, and Mr. Merritt Planning & Zoning Board November 12, 2015 Page 2 Planning Director Gloss reviewed the items on the Consent and Discussion agendas. Vice Chair Kirkpatrick also read the following statement prepared by Assistant City Attorney Yatabe: Any public hearing item approved on the Consent Agenda shall be considered to have been opened and closed. The information furnished in connection with any such item and provided to this Board shall be considered as the only evidence presented for consideration. Approval of any public hearing item as a part of the Consent Agenda constitutes adoption by this Board of the staff recommendations, findings, and conditions of approval for those items. Public Input on Items Not on the Agenda: None noted. Consent Agenda: 1. Draft Minutes from October 2, 2015, P&Z Special Meeting 2. Draft Minutes from October 8, 2015, P&Z Hearing 3. 2015 Three -Mile Plan Update 4. Lodgepole Investments, LLC, Annexation ANX#150003 Public Input on Consent Agenda: None noted. Member Hart made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the November 12, 2015, Consent agenda, including the draft minutes from the October 2, 2015, Planning and Zoning Board special meeting and from the October 8, 2015, Planning and Zoning Board hearing, the 2015 Three -Mile Plan Update, and Lodgepole Investments, LLC, Annexation ANX#150003. Member Hobbs seconded. Vote: 6:0. Discussion Agenda: 5. Lemay Avenue Craft Brewery & Self -Storage Facility PDP #150009 6. The Slab Property PDP#150016 7. Fall 2015 Biannual Revisions, Clarifications and Additions to the Land Use Code 8. Clarifications and Additions to the Municipal Code and the Land Use Code for Outdoor Vendor Mobility Options 9. Various Revisions to the Land Use Code Relating to Fugitive Dust Project: Lemay Avenue Craft Brewery & Self -Storage Facility PDP #150009 Project Description: This is a request to develop a craft brewery and self -storage facility at the southwest corner of North Lemay Avenue and Buckingham Street. The craft brewery would be 7,219 Jennifer Carpenter, Chair Kristin Kirkpatrick, Vice Chair Jeff' Hansen Gerald Hart Emily Heinz Michael Hobbs Jeffrey Schneider City Council Chambers City Hall West 300 Laporte Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado Cablecast on City Cable Channel 14 on the Comcast cable system The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (TDD 224-6001) for assistance. Regular Hearing November 12, 2015 Chair Carpenter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call: Kirkpatrick, Hansen, Hart, Heinz, Hobbs, and Schneider Absent: Carpenter Staff Present: Gloss, Yatabe, Wilkinson, Langenberger, Shepard, Mounce, Wray, Smith (Tiana), Smith (Lucinda), Burnett, Langenberger, Ragasa and Cosmas Agenda Review Vice Chair Kirkpatrick provided background on the board's role and what the audience could expect as to the order of business. She described the following processes: • While the City staff provides comprehensive information about each project under consideration, citizen input is valued and appreciated. • The Board is here to listen to citizen comments. Each citizen may address the Board once for each item. • Decisions on development projects are based on judgment of compliance or non-compliance with city Land Use Code. • Should a citizen wish to address the Board on items other than what is on the agenda, time will be allowed for that as well. • This is a legal hearing, and the Chair will moderate for the usual civility and fairness to ensure that everyone who wishes to speak can be heard.