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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOURTYARD COMMONS (TO LANDINGS BAY) - PDP - 38-98 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSThe peak hour background traffic for Year 2000 is depicted on Figure 6. As mentioned above, this was developed by factoring existing traffic to account for overall growth within the area and also accounting for traffic from other proposed projects near the study area. BACKGROUND TRAFFIC YEAR 2018 Future projections of background traffic for Year 2018 were developed by: factoring the existing traffic to account for overall growth and adding traffic from proposed developments. At the intersection of Boardwalk Drive and Landings Drive, it was assumed that the northbound and southbound directions would be limited to right -turns only. An overall growth in traffic of approximately 1.5 to 2 percent annually was applied to the study intersections. The existing traffic volumes were adjusted upward by a total of 35 to 49 percent to reflect this area wide growth. . r f . U =.Tlr=.: Each of the development projects mentioned in the Year 2000 analysis were accounted for in the Year 2018 analysis. The peak hour background traffic for Year 2018 is depicted on Figure 7. As mentioned above, this was developed by factoring existing traffic to account for growth near the study area and adding traffic from nearby developments. 14 Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 3 COMMENTS: 1. Background: The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: E; undeveloped, unplanned land S: E; existing office use (Landings Office Park) W: C; existing retail uses (ShopKo, Toys 'R' Us) E: RL; existing single family and multi -family residential (The Landings, The Wharf Condominiums) This property was annexed into the City as part of the South College Properties Annexation in December, 1979. 2. ARTICLE 2 - ADMINISTRATION Section 2.2.2. Step 2: Neighborhood Meetings The LANDINGS BAY, PDP contains proposed land uses that are permitted both as Type I uses (offices), subject to administrative review, and Type II uses (multi -family residential), subject to Planning and Zoning Board review. This type of development review does require that a neighborhood meeting be held prior to submittal of the project, and a meeting was held on May 26, 1998 at the Harmony Presbyterian church. There were 5 neighbors present at this meeting, as well as the developer and a representative of the City's Current Planning staff. Primary concerns expressed at this neighborhood meeting centered around additional traffic that could potentially impact Landings Drive in their neighborhood. The Transportation Impact Study that was submitted for this development proposal indicates that the streets and intersections in the area would continue to operate at acceptable levels, with the exception of the southbound left -turn movement at the Landings Drive - Boardwalk Drive intersection. The City of Fort Collins is considering modifications to this intersection which would remove the northbound and southbound left-turn/through movements. These modifications would eliminate the delays to the aforementioned movements. 3 Steve Olt - an ings Bay Project Page From: "Christian Zier' <cenarch@world net. att. net> To: FC8.CPES(SOLT) Date: 4/1/99 2:01 PM Subject: Landings Bay Project Dear Mr. Olt: We own a building in the Landings Office Park adjacent to Lagunitas Companies' proposed Landings Bay project (between JFK Parkway and Landings Drive). It is our understanding that a modification is required from the Planning and Zoning Board in order for the residential portion of the project to be approved. We have reviewed the site plan of the project and feel that the proposal to incorporate office buildings with residences around a courtyard is both aesthetically pleasing and a creative use of space in an area that bridges commercial and residential. Therefore, we hope that the Planning and Zoning Board will approve all necessary measures to pave the way for this project. Thank you. Regards, Denise Fallon Zier Christian J. Zier 300 Boardwalk Building 4 Ft. Collins 80525 MAR-31-99 WED 02:19 PM CATES,KIRBY&CO. 1 970 223 0157 P.02 Gates, Kirby Company, p.c. March 30, 1999 City of Fum-l- Collins 81Ctsl,.Ai.11g rV Zoning Board l.adioC and Gerltlemeil: :100 D. liowrdwalk, oulldiny 5R F'urL COUVAX. 0010371)LdO 80525 (970) 228-1704 Ton, L. Qgtor. C.P A Lonnie i Mil,y. l^..P.h. wR nwn a building in the Landiru7s Office Ps,-k And are concerned about what may be bu11L next. tc'j 139. when wo purc:hamed Clip buildirl4, wr wcu.Aed a rpii ef: protessional neighborhoud f4uat which lu iu1A our h,isinese (Certificd Public Ac:cousi.Lixla.3 Firm) - we are not cure how the lui4d Lo the rnvhh of us io Monad, but; we have 7rev14aWUd J'cu1 Prr,,,f. y' A proposal for a businue" PdLL.k azld mulf-i f•aatily „nif-.A. ' Owl- primary Concern io LhdL Llse atr„r:r„rR he of good quality ind professional dYpearaxAra. we have no objcotion to multi family usliLs as Inn.g AS the development isa pz-op A&ly landscapeel with trees and ahrubo and LhaL Llla bi.,i lrlings f•ii- A• similar dcoign ao the builtil.saJts ils the T,An.Hings Ott±ce Park. If Ion Prouty 1.4 Llle develOper., wn heLieve that hiC designs wc�uld b"- � •r+mpat i l-I1 p with hhAt: ot the oxiating CommunlLy. . We would have liked to express our upisiions at. yn,,,- planning committee tneuLisuJa, .however, it-. is tax season and we dt•e ac•uountants . Thnnks in Advance for giving thought Lu crux- r-.nmme.nhs- It anyone from the planning board woulU like to discuoo thlo with us in more dcit:uil, please ccAJl „s. 9i mere I y, Gates Kirby Sc CcymtJasly, P.C. To L , a M PrP i r7ta,nY. Mombort: American tnotitute of Certified Public Accountants Colorado Oacict,y or Cc. imcd Public Accountants MAY-15-1999 11:22 i PVH FAMILY MEDICINE CTR 970 495 8891 P.01/01 May 15, 1998 Stephen Olt City Planner Community Planning and Environmental Services City of Ft. Collins PO Box 580 Ft. Collins, CO 80522-0580 Re: Neighborhood meeting - May 26`" - Applicant: LAGLUNITAS COMPANY Dear Mr. Olt: We received your letter yesterday and I wanted to reply now as I may not be able to attend this very important meeting. We live on Leeward CL, off Landings Drive. I'm sure you are well aware of the traffic problems our area is experiencing. By building these "townhomes"...that is going to add more traffic to an already too busy neighborhood street. I can't begin to tell you how many times we have almost been hit coming out of Leeward onto Landings..... it is a nighvnare... to put it mildly. Drivers refuse to abide by the posted speed limit signs and thus .... the problems just continue. I am NOT thrilled to hear of this new development... for many reasons: • Traffic problems already exist on Landings Drive - • Too much new construction going up as it is already - • We're becombi g another California as more and more homes are being built on top of each other - • Let's do something more constructive with this land and other land .... put a park in.. keep Colorado • beautiful... not so congested with businesses and NEW homes. • What price range will they be ..... we sure don't need or even want a low price range of homes nearby - as that will just decrease our property values and bring in `undesirables" to the area. I don't mean to sound "difficult" but I am very concerned. Do we really need another development?? I mean - really??? Thanks for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, 4n�j Susan Roach 324 Leeward Ct. Ft. Collins, CO 80525 TOTAL P.01 VIL CONCLUSIONS This study assessed the potential impacts of constructing the Courtyard Commons project north of Boardwalk Drive between JFK Parkway and Landings Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado. As a result of the analysis, the following conclusions were drawn: The potential impacts of the proposed project were evaluated at the following intersections: Boardwalk Drive and JFK Parkway, Boardwalk Drive and landings Drive, JFK Parkway and Bockman Drive, JFK Parkway and site access drive at Shopko Delivery Drive, JFK Parkway and site access drive at Shopko Parking Lot Drive, and Landings Drive at the proposed site access drive. The traffic impact analyses were performed for existing conditions, and future Years 2000 and 2018. Future background traffic conditions without the project and total traffic conditions, with completion of the proposed project, were evaluated. Under existing conditions, each of the study intersections are currently operating at an acceptable level of service with the exception of the southbound left -turn from Landings Drive to Boardwalk Drive. This movement currently experiences long delays. The City of Fort Collins is considering modifications to this intersection which would remove the northbound and southbound left- turn%through movements. For Year 2000 background and total traffic conditions, the study intersections are projected to operate at acceptable levels of service, with the exception of the northbound and southbound traffic movements from Landings Drive. The potential modifications to this intersection would eliminate the delays to these movements. As these delays become unacceptable to motorists, they will most likely shift to available alternative routes. For Year 2018 future background and total traffic conditions, the study intersections are projected to operate at acceptable levels of service. Pedestrian LOS to and from the proposed Courtyard Commons project is acceptable in some areas; however, there are several gaps within the sidewalk system in the area surrounding the project site. Most of these gaps will be eliminated with the development of vacant parcels. Bicycle facilities are present within the entire study area. The project site will be directly connected to the facilities on JFK and Landings. Currently, transit service to the study area, which is provided by Route 1 and the Southside Shuttle, is operating at an acceptable level of service. It is anticipated that this level of service will be maintained or improved in the future. 24 PEDESTRIAN LEVEL OF SERVICE Pedestrian circulation within the study area has several gaps in the sidewalk system. As indicated in the description of existing conditions, there are gaps in the sidewalk system on both JFK and Landings. These gaps are primarily adjacent to undeveloped parcels; however, gaps also exist on the east side of Landings adjacent to some existing residential uses. Pedestrians crossing JFK Parkway should utilize the signalized crossing at Boardwalk/JFK. Currently, there are no sidewalks present to make this connection; however, the adjacent property is currently developing and it is assumed that sidewalks will be constructed in the near future. If the pedestrian activity to and from Courtyard Commons directly to the west is found to be significant, it would be beneficial to Install a crosswalk at Bockman Drive. This location Is at an existing intersection and would allow for good sight distance. Pedestrians crossing Landings Drive should be encouraged to cross at the intersection of Boardwalk/Landings. Crossing at the proposed access drive should not be encouraged due to the curvilinear alignment of Landings Drive. The pedestrian level of service was evaluated based upon the criteria set forth in the City of Fort Collins Multimodal Transportation Level of Service Manual, March 28, 1997. The Pedestrian LOS Worksheet is provided in Appendix H. As indicated in the worksheet, the gaps in the sidewalk system result in a poor level of service with regards to continuity. As mentioned above the street crossing could be performed at signalized intersections or stop -controlled intersections. However, additional crosswalks might be necessary to accommodate pedestrians. BICYCLE LEVEL OF SERVICE There are bicycle facilities within the entire study area. The bicycle level of service to/from the proposed project to adjacent areas is acceptable. The Bicycle LOS Worksheet is provided in Appendix H. TRANSIT LEVEL OF SERVICE The current transit level of service is determined based upon the following data related to Route 1: the 12 hours of weekday service, 30 minute headways, a travel time factor of 2.0, and a peak load factor of less than 1.2. Based upon the criteria set forth by the City of Fort Collins, the project site is located within an area defined as the "remainder of service area". Currently, the level of service is LOS D, which Is acceptable for this service area.. It is anticipated that this level of service will be maintained or improved in the future with implementation of the Fort Collins Transit Development Plan. 23 TABLE 4 INTERSECTION PEAK HOUR LEVELS OF SERVICE FUTURE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS - YFAR MIR Peak Hour Level of Service Background Total AM PM AM PM Boardwalk/JFK Prkwy (signalized) B ::B B B Boardwalk/Landings (stop controlled) NB A B A B SBR A B A C EBL A B A B WBL A B A B Overall A A A A JFK Prkwy/Bockman (stop -controlled) EB UR A C A C NB A A A A Overall A A A A JFK Prkwy/Shopko Delivery (stop -controlled) EB UR A B A B WB UR - - B C NB A A A A SBL - - A A Overall A A A A JFK Prkwy/Shopko Drive (stop -controlled) EB UR A C A C WB UR B C B C NB A A A A SBL A A A A Overall A A A A Landings/Access Drive EB UR - - A A NB L - - A A Overall - - A A 22 TABLE 3 INTERSECTION PEAK HOUR LEVELS OF SERVICE FUTURE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS - YEAR 2000 Peak Hour Level of Service Background Total AM PM AM PM Boardwalk/JFK Prkwy (signalized) B B B B Boardwalk/Landings (stop controlled) NB L/T/R B F B F SBL C F C F SB T/R B D B D EBL A B A B WBL A A A A Overall A D A E JFK Prkwy/Bockman (stop -controlled) EB UR A B A B NB A A A A Overall A A A A JFK Prkwy/Shopko Delivery (stop -controlled) EB UR A B A B WB UR - - A B NBL A A A A SBL - - A A Overall A A A A JFK Prkwy/Shopko Drive (stop -controlled) EB UR A B A B WBUR A B A C NBL A A A A SBL A A A A Overall A A A A Landings/Access Drive EB UR - - A A NB - - A A Overall - - A A 21 V1. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS The previous chapter described the development of future traffic forecasts both with and without the proposed project. Intersection capacity analyses are conducted in this chapter for both scenarios to assess the potential impact of the proposed project -generated traffic on the local street system. The level of service is also determined for pedestrians, bicycles, and transit. TRAFFIC ANALYSIS - YEAR 2000 The peak hour background and total traffic volumes for Year 2000, illustrated on Figures 6 and 8, respectively, were analyzed to determine the Intersection delay and corresponding level of service. The level of service worksheets are provided in Appendix D and E for the background and total traffic conditions, respectively. Table 3 summarizes these results for Year 2000 background and total traffic conditions. As indicated in Table 3, the traffic movements at each of the study Intersections are projected to operate at an acceptable level of service under future traffic conditions for Year 2000, with the exception of the northbound and southbound left turns and throughs from Landings to Boardwalk. As mentioned earlier, within the City of Fort Collins, the minimal acceptable level of service is LOS D or better. It is projected that, under total traffic conditions for Year 2000, the northbound and southbound left -turn and through traffic from Landings will experience long delays, as they do under current conditions. This is one of the exits from the Post Office. If these delays become unacceptable, this traffic would have the option of utilizing the alternative exit located on JFK Parkway. The City is currently monitoring this location and may impose the traffic restrictions of allowing only right-in/right-outAeft-in movements at this intersection. TRAFFIC ANALYSIS - YEAR 2018 The Year 2018 peak hour traffic volumes for background and total traffic conditions (after completion of the proposed project) were analyzed to determine the intersection delay and corresponding level of service. The level of service worksheets are provided in Appendix F and G for background and total traffic conditions, respectively. Table 4 summarizes these results. The level of service analysis shown in Table 4 indicates that the study intersections will operate at acceptable levels of service. 20 o c v rc•. BOCKMAN DR. 10/40 40/75 -o E °Pko �-*, i NOM NOM I 00 u�ij N N - S/NpA4 -10/5 Site � M N D ive ko NOM/10 —� NOI4 y 5/5 - 5/15 'N0M 10/55 0 Lo N AM/PM Rounded to the nearest 5 Vehicles. o LO Jzly f 1 NOM--] 5/5-y on \v o LO LO "'5 Alp/6 6° �'S/»s 1 TOTAL TRAFFIC - YEAR 2018 A& N NO SCALE Figure 9 19 � ' �o BOCKMAN DR. 5/30 f -- 30/60 LO 5O/N OMshoe "00( 10Delivryy /5 ( N � h � Drive ko �� NOM/10 NOM y 5/5 5/15 NOM s Lo /r-10/55 / 1 NOM t I � � O 5/5 � O \M N I Z N � h � C) LO '? 5 s5 315 r 7%Ssa 44 10/30 } oo\ AM/PM Rounded to the nearest 6 Vehicles. TOTAL TRAFFIC - YEAR 2000 A& N NO SCALE Figure 8 18 V. FUTURE TOTAL TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS The future total traffic projections reflect future traffic conditions with the traffic from the proposed Courtyard Commons project. The future total traffic projections were developed for Years 2000 and 2018. TOTAL TRAFFIC YEAR 2000 The total traffic for Year 2000 was developed by adding traffic from the Courtyard Commons project to the background traffic for Year 2000. The resulting peak hour total traffic projections for Year 2000 are shown on Figure 8. TOTAL TRAFFIC YEAR 2018 The total traffic for Year 2018 was developed by adding traffic from the Courtyard Commons project to the background traffic for Year 2018. The resulting peak hour total traffic projections for Year 2018 are shown on Figure 9. 17 o� vC, BOCKMAN DR. 10/40 35/70 O � Z N D 11ery_fJ11 NoM NOM I �o h 1-3 Drive ko *40 NOM/10 -� NoM 5/5 o �o b N � N to } o� N NOM/5 NoM 5/25 �oCO v- o 39 45 � �S/g�0 �0 � SSO �� 5 15/35 , huh Q0 0 ^ d AM/PM Rounded to the nearest 5 Vehicles. BACKGROUND TRAFFIC - YEAR 2018 4 N NO SCALE Figure 7 16 0 � � o '- r� am-&ekieKJ no ivePko = NOM/l o — 4 NOM 5/5 AM/PM Rounded to the nearest 5 Vehicles. BACKGROUND TRAFFIC - YEAR 2000 A& N NO SCALE Figure 6 15 IV. FUTURE BACKGROUND TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS In order to properly evaluate the potential impact of the proposed Courtyard Commons project on the local traffic conditions, future traffic volumes were first estimated for the study area wit114t1I the project. These future forecasts reflect the growth that is expected from overall development in and around the City of Fort Collins and from proposed projects within the vicinity of the project site. BACKGROUND TRAFFIC YEAR 2000 The growth reflected in Year 2000 Background Traffic is based on two factors: area wide growth and development, and traffic generated by specific known projects located near the study intersections. It was assumed that the extension of JFK Parkway, south to College Avenue, would be completed by the Year 2000. Some traffic within the study area was shifted to JFK to reflect this improvement. Based upon historical traffic growth and information within the North Front Range Regional Transportation Plan, October 1994, it was determined that traffic within the study area has increased by approximately 1.5 to 2 percent per year. Traffic From Nearby Prolacts The following projects are planned within the short range future: - the Landings office park development located on the north side of Boardwalk would be completed, - the Harmony Towne Center, a commercial development north of Harmony Road at the extension of JFK Parkway, would be completed, - the Highpoint Office Park would be completed. This is a future 50,000 office park project located west of Boardwalk Drive and north of Troutman, - the future project located at the northeast corner of Harmony Road and Boardwalk Drive. This was assumed to be a bank and office uses. 13 �� Lo BOCKMAN DR. RECENT PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC A& N NO SCALE Figure 5 12 BOCKMAN DR. Sh?Pko rn oriveko AM/PM 7/3 --� n raj 412 1217 — 2/10 4128 1 Site I % r 2/1 � N 6/3 ' I N '------------ A& N NO SCALE SITE GENERATED TRAFFIC Figure 4 111. PROJECT TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS Development of traffic projections for the proposed Courtyard Commons project involved the following steps: estimation of trip generation, development of trip distribution, and assignment of traffic to the street system. TRIP GENERATION Standard traffic generation characteristics compiled by the Institute of Transportation Engineers in their report entitled Trip Generation, 6th edition, 1997, were utilized to develop trip generation estimates for the proposed office park. The estimated trip generation is shown in Table 2. A vehicle trip is defined as a one-way vehicle movement from a point of origin to a point of destination. TABLE 2 TRIP GENERATION AM Peak Hour Land Use I Units I ITE I In Code Office j 30.55 1 336 1 42 TOTAL I 1 1 48 TRIP DISTRIBUTION Out Total 24 30 6 48 30 78 PM Peak Hour ' In Out Total 24 13 37 8 38 46 32 51 83 The overall directional distribution of the site -generated traffic was determined based on the location of the site within the City of Fort Collins and upon existing traffic patterns. The trip distribution used in the traffic analysis is depicted on Figure 4. TRAFFIC ASSIGNMENT Traffic assignment is how the generated and distributed trips are expected to be loaded on the street network. The site -generated trip assignments are shown on Figure 5. 10 Landings Dr. North of Boardwalk on the east side of Landings there are no sidewalks adjacent to the residential areas of the Landings. BICYCLE FACILITIES There are bicycle lanes on each of the streets within the study area. The bicycle lanes are primarily 5 to 6 foot wide, from face of curb to the edge of the lane. TRANSIT SERVICE There are currently two transit routes, Route 1 and the Southside Shuttle, which are within the 1/4 mile walking distance of the project site. Route 1 provides service from the Front Range Community College and the South Transit Center to downtown, the North Transit Center, and CSU. There are bus stops at College Avenue and Boardwalk Drive. Route 1 provides 30 minute headways and service is provided for 12 hours during the weekday. The Southside Shuttle provides service to areas of Fort Collins south of Prospect Road and serves: the Drake Crossing Shopping Center, the Square, the new Fort Collins High School, and Hewlett Packard. Within the study area, this route operates on JFK and Boardwalk. There are bus stops on JFK at Horsetooth Road and on Boardwalk near the Post Office. The service operates with three morning runs and three afternoon runs. Service is Monday through Friday. TABLE 1 INTERSECTION PEAK HOUR LEVELS OF SERVICE EXISTING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS Peak Hour Level of Service AM PM Boardwalk/JFK Prkwy (signalized) B B Boardwalk/Landings (stop controlled) NB L/T/R B D SB L C F SB T/R B C EB L A A WBL A A Overall A B JFK Prkwy/Bockman (stop -controlled) EB UR A B NB L A A Overall A A JFK Prkwy/Shopko Delivery (stop -controlled) EB UR A B NB L A A Overall A A JFK Prkwy/Shopko Drive (stop -controlled) EB UR A B NB L A A Overall A A INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE METHODOLOGY Level of service (LOS) is a qualitative measure used to describe the conditions of traffic flow, ranging from excellent conditions at LOS A to overloaded conditions at LOS F. Level of service definitions are provided in Appendix B. Typically, the standard for minimum acceptable LOS is D. The Signalized and Unsignalized Intersection Analysis techniques, as published in the Highway Capacity Manual by the Transportation Research Board in 1994, were used to analyze the study intersections for each of the traffic scenarios. The capacity worksheets for existing conditions are provided in Appendix C. These techniques allow for the determination of the intersection level of service based on congestion and delay of each traffic movement. EXISTING PEAK HOUR LEVELS OF SERVICE Table 1 summarizes the existing weekday morning and afternoon peak hour level of service at the study Intersections. Under actual existing conditions, the study intersections are operating at an acceptable level of service during the peak hours, with the exception of the Boardwalk/Landings intersection. At this intersection, the southbound left turns currently experience long delays. The City of Fort Collins Traffic Engineering staff is currently considering the elimination of left -turn and through movements at this location due to the signalization of the adjacent intersection of Boardwalk and JFK Parkway. For the short range analysis, Year 2000, it was assumed that this intersection would remain as it exists today. The long range analysis, Year 2018, will assume that this restriction has been put into effect and, in the northbound and southbound directions, only right turns would be allowed. PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES As mentioned within the description of the street system, most of the study area currently has sidewalks to accommodate pedestrian flows. The pedestrian facilities within a 1/4 mile of the project site were examined. Many of the sidewalks were approved and built under earlier City Design Standards. The existing sidewalks vary in location from being directly attached to the curb and gutter to being detached with a parkway separation between the roadway and the sidewalk. The width of the sidewalk varies from 2.5 feet to 5 feet. The sections of roadway which have gaps within the pedestrian network or very narrow sidewalks are listed below. JFK Parkway North of Boardwalk on the west side of JFK, there is one section where a temporary 2.5 to 3 foot asphalt sidewalk exists on a parcel of land which is currently vacant. North of Boardwalk on the east side of JFK, there Is no sidewalk with the exception of a northern section near Horsetooth Road and a small section of sidewalk near a bridge structure for a canal. Landings Dr. North of Boardwalk on the west side of Landings, there is a section where sidewalk currently does not exist. This section is south of The Wharf Condominiums and north of the Landings Office development. BOCKMAN DR. ✓ �' 40% TRIP DISTRIBUTION e OgAO�q<k OR o� co 0 z z A& N NO SCALE Figure 3 rol II. EXISTING CONDITIONS A comprehensive data collection effort was undertaken to develop a detailed description of the existing conditions within and near the project site. The assessment of conditions relevant to this study include land use, streets, traffic volumes, traffic operating conditions on the street system, pedestrian facilities, bicycle facilities, and transit service. EXISTING STREET SYSTEM As illustrated on Figure 1, Boardwalk Drive is a curvilinear minor arterial street. This roadway currently is built with two travel lanes, one in each direction. At most intersections, there are left -turn lanes. The speed limit is posted at 30 mph. The intersection of Boardwalk at JFK Parkway is signalized. The intersection of Boardwalk and Landings Drive is stop -controlled for Landings Drive. There are sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of Boardwalk Drive, with the exception of the north side of Boardwalk on the east side of JFK Parkway. A variety of land uses exist adjacent to Boardwalk: near College Avenue, these are commercial/office; near Landings is the Fort Collins Post Office and other office uses; the remainder of uses are primarily residential. JFK Parkway is a north/south arterial street which exists between Monroe (adjacent to the Foothills Fashion Mall) and terminates to the south of Troutman Parkway. The speed limit is posted at 30 mph. North of Boardwalk, adjacent to the project site, JFK is currently striped to provide three travel lanes, two southbound lanes and one northbound lane. North of the project site, JFK is striped for four travel lanes. South of Boardwalk, JFK Parkway accommodates four travel lanes and a center left-tum lane. There are bike lanes on both sides of JFK. The adjacent land uses include commercial, office, residential, and the Fort Collins Post Office. There are sidewalks adjacent to the areas which have been developed; however, there are several segments on both the east and west sides of JFK which currently have no sidewalks. Landings Drive is a two lane, north/south arterial street. It is recommended that Landings Drive be reclassified as a collector street. Landings Drive lines up with Stanford Road at Horsetooth Road. Stanford Road is classified as a collector street. JFK Parkway is one block west of Landings Drive. It is logical that Landings Drive be classified as a collector. The speed limit is posted at 25 mph. The adjacent land uses include residential and office. Landings terminates at the Fort Collins Post Office. There are bike lanes on both sides of the street. The sidewalk system adjacent to Landings Drive has several gaps adjacent to undeveloped parcels. Also, the Landings residential area, located north of the project site on the east side of Landings Drive, was designed, approved, and built without sidewalks. EXISTING INTERSECTION PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC VOLUMES Morning and afternoon peak hour traffic counts were conducted at each of the study intersections during June 1998. The existing peak hour traffic volumes are depicted on Figure 3. The count data is provided in Appendix A. 5 Total Traffic - Years 2000 and 2018 - This is an analysis of future traffic conditions with traffic expected to be generated by the proposed project added to the Background Traffic forecasts. The impacts of the proposed project on future traffic operating conditions can then be identified. The following intersections were identified to be analyzed for the scenarios above: 1. Boardwalk Drive and JFK Parkway 2, Boardwalk Drive and Landings Drive 3. JFK Parkway and Bockman Drive 4. JFK Parkway and access drive at Shopko Delivery 5. JFK Parkway and access drive at Shopko Parking 6. Landings Drive and the proposed access drive ORGANIZATION OF REPORT The remainder of this report is divided into six parts. Chapter II presents an analysis of the existing street system and traffic conditions for each of the study intersections, and the existing alternative modes base conditions. Forecasts of future background traffic for Years 2000 and 2018 are provided in Chapter III. Traffic projections for the proposed project are discussed In Chapter IV. Chapter V presents the total traffic projections for Years 2000 and 2018. The future intersection operating conditions and the alternative modes analyses are presented in Chapter VI. Chapter VII provides a summary of the study results. BOCKMAN SITE PLAN A& N NO SCALE Figure 2 3 N W } ' W HOR ETOOTH D. BO AN Warren w Ci urt and Lake i K Com o W co W J J O U HARMONY RD. W > 1 "=1500' SITE LOCATION Figure 1 I. INTRODUCTION This report documents the findings of a traffic study conducted to evaluate the potential traffic impacts and circulation needs of the proposed Courtyard Commons project, located north of Boardwalk Drive between JFK Parkway and Landings Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project is a combination of office and residential uses. The office area would accommodate approximately 30,550 square feet. The project will also include approximately 64 dwelling units of apartment use. The project is located north of Boardwalk Drive between JFK Parkway and Landings Drive. The site location is shown on Figure 1. Access to the proposed project would be from three access drives. The site plan is depicted on Figure 2..There are two access drives from JFK Parkway: the northern most access drive would be aligned with the delivery entrance to the existing Shopko store and would serve the residential uses only, the southern most drive would be aligned with the parking lot entrance to the Shopko store. This southern drive would provide access to the office use and would serve as a joint access with the Landings Office Park located south of the site. The third access is from the residential uses to Landings Drive. Each of the access drives are proposed to provide full -movement into and out of the site. STUDY SCOPE The scope for this study was developed in conjunction with the Fort Collins Transportation Engineering staff. The base assumptions, technical methodologies and geographic coverage of the study were all identified as part of the study approach. The study is directed at the analysis of potential project -generated traffic impacts along the existing and future street system. The following traffic scenarios are analyzed in the study: Existing Conditions - The analysis of existing traffic conditions is intended to provide a basis for the remainder of the study. The existing conditions analysis includes an assessment of traffic volumes and operating conditions at the study intersections. Background Traffic - Year 2000 - Future traffic conditions will be projected for Year 2000. The objective of this phase of the analysis is to project future traffic growth and operating conditions which could be expected to result from regional growth and from related projects in the vicinity of the project site. Background Traffic - Year 2018 - Future traffic conditions for Year 2018 will be determined. The Year 2018 traffic projections will be determined by accounting for overall future growth in the study area and for traffic generated by proposed projects within the vicinity of the project site. Project Generated Traffic - The traffic generated by the proposed project will be determined. LIST OF FIGURES Figuit= Paae 1. Site Location....................................................................... 2 2. Site Plan............................................................................. 3 3. Trip Distribution.................................................................. 6 4. Site Generated Traffic......................................................... 11 5. Recent Peak Hour Traffic ..................................................... 12 6. Background Traffic - Year 2000.......................................... 15 7. Background Traffic - Year 2018.......................................... 16 8. Total Traffic - Year 2000..................................................... 18 9. Total Traffic - Year 2018..................................................... 19 APPENDIX A Recent Peak Hour Traffic B Level of Service Description C Current Peak Hour Operation D Short Range Background Traffic Operation E Short Range Total Traffic Operation F Long Range Background Traffic Operation G Long Range Total Traffic Operation H Pedestrian/Bicycle LOS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction.................................................................................... 1 Project Description......................................................................... 1 StudyScope................................................................................... 1 Organization of Report ................................................................... 4 il. Existing Conditions......................................................................... 5 Existing Street System................................................................... 5 Existing Intersection Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ............................ 5 Intersection Level of Service Methodology ...................................... 7 Existing Peak Hour Levels of Service ............................................. 7 Pedestrian Facilities....................................................................... 7 BicycleFacilities............................................................................. 9 Transit Service............................................................................... 9 III. Project Traffic Projections.............................................................. 10 TripGeneration.............................................................................. 10 Trip Distribution.............................................................................. 10 TrafficAssignment......................................................................... 10 IV. Future Background Traffic Projections ............................................ 13 Background Traffic Year 2000........................................................ 13 Background Traffic Year 2018........................................................ 14 V. Future Total Traffic Projections....................................................... 17 Total Traffic Year 2000.................................................................... 17 Total Traffic Year 2018.................................................................... 17 VI. Traffic Impact Analysis.................................................................... 20 Traffic Analysis - Year 2000............................................................ 20 Traffic Analysis - Year 2018............................................................ 20 Pedestrian Level of Service............................................................. 23 Bicycle Level of Service................................................................... 23 Transit Level of Service................................................................... 23 VII. Conclusions..................................................................................... 24 LIST OF TABLES Table Paae 1. Intersection Peak Hour Levels of Service Existing Traffic Conditions 8 2. Trip Generation................................................................................ 10 3. Intersection Peak Hour Levels of Service Future Traffic Conditions - Year2000........................................................................................ 21 4. Intersection Peak Hour Levels of Service Future Traffic Conditions - Year2018........................................................................................ 22 COURTYARD COMMONS TRANSPORTATION IMPACT STUDY FORT COLLINS, COLORADO JUNE 1998 Prepared for: Lagunitas Company 3307 South College Avenue, Suite 200 Fort Collins, CO. 80525 Prepared by: MATTHEW J. DELICH, P.E./RUTH ROLLINS, P.E. 2272 Glen Haven Drive Loveland, CO 80538 Phone: 970-669-2061 FAX: 970-669-5034 V/ for Project: Meeting Lo Attendees: Please sign this sheet. The information will be used to update the project mailing list and confirm attendance at neighborhood meetings. Contact the Planning Department (221-6750) if you N`Rsh to receive minutes of this meeting. Did You Receive Written NotificationAddress? of this meeting? Correct Name Address Zip Yes No Yes No L kost� D h114 M 302 �O QU;d CIO Ot sa-qd Da flat, 04% 1C x 21. Question: How many bedrooms per dwelling unit will there be? Answer: These will be 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. 22. Question: What is the proposed price range of these units? Answer: They will be $100,000 to $130,000, if possible. 23. Comment: Regarding the issue of aesthetics, I am really glad that you are thinking about that. Many projects to the west, towards Taft Hill Road and Overland Trail, are very unimaginative. Response: We need to work harder to give people a sense of place and neighborhood. 12. Comment: My concern is that this development will generate a lot more traffic, especially with the entry directly onto Landings Drive. 13. Question: Has this property always been zoned "commercial', never zoned to allow single family residential? Answer: The property is currently zoned E - Employment, which does allow different residential densities as a secondary use in conjunction with other land uses. Previously the property was zoned RP - Planned Residential, which was a zoning district for areas planned as a unit to provide a variation in land use and building placement. 14. Question: Will the City be able to change or affect the existing entrance into the Post Office, possibly to make it safer? Answer: Basically, the City has no jurisdiction over the Post Office. 15. Comment: There is concern about the nature of the future residents that will live in this development. Could it be students and many people in a unit? 16. Question: How will this residential development be a better, low impact development than the small office complex to the south? Which project will generate more traffic? Answer: We will have to contact the Traffic Engineering Department for a response to this question. 17. Question: Why does the density of the development have to be this high? Could there be fewer units for the project to work? Answer: We will probably need this number of units to make the project economically feasible. 18. Comment: Most residents in the area prefer residential uses over commercial uses on this property; however, does the density have to be so high? 19. Comment: There are concerns about the noise level from this development, as well as additional traffic. 20. Comment: There was a huge difference in noise levels (increase) from the streets and commercial development to the west when the ditch company removed trees along the ditch. 3 n 5 Cei 7 lA M Question: Will this development become part of the Landings Homeowner's Association? Answer: No, it will have its own HOA with separate covenants. It would be good to become part of an "umbrella" HOA, if that is possible. Comment: I would rather see this property development as residential and not more commercial. Comment: The increased traffic in the area because of this development will be a problem. Question: Could you please address the status of the blank triangle shown at the southwest corner of the property. Answer: Small, low impact retail or commercial could occur on that parcel of land. Question: Will all of the landscaping that is being shown here actually be in . the project? Answer: Yes, there will be based on the City's Land Use Code requirements. There will be a HOA to maintain the open space and landscaping. Comment: It would be a good idea to have a representative of this development be a part of the overall HOA. Comment: It would be a good idea to have the ditch company maintain their trees along the ditch. 10. Comment: Please address the issue of traffic on Landings Drive. We talked to the City Traffic Department about traffic calming, speed bumps, etc. It would be good to have more police presence. Response: That is an issue that we will have to contact the Traffic Department about. We don't have answers for you this evening regarding this matter. 11. Comment: The increased volume of traffic in the area is a problem. The children are crossing the street to go to activities in different areas and this is of concern. Response: Perhaps a meeting with the residents, developers, and City Traffic Department is in order in the near future. City of Fort Collins Date: Applicant: City Planner: Location: Commu y Planning and Environmental -vices Current Planning Neighborhood Information Meeting Minutes for the TOWNHOUSE COURTYARD COMMUNITY May 26, 1998 Lagunitas Company John Prouty Steve Olt,yfl Harmony Presbyterian Church The applicant is proposing to develop a 64 unit multi -family residential project on approximately 5 acres located east of JFK Parkway, west of Landings Drive, south and west of the Wharf Condominiums, and north of the Landings Office Park. The property is in the E - Employment Zoning District. The residential density of this proposed project is 16 to 21 dwelling units per acre. There were five neighbors (affected property owners) present at this meeting. Also present were the developer and a representative from the City Current Planning Department. QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS 1. Question: How tall will the buildings be and how many stories will they contain? Answer: They will be 3-stories tall, with the rooflines dropped down. We do not know yet what the building heights will be. 2. Question: How will the garages relate to the Landings? Answer: None will face the Landings. You will not see garages from Landings Drive. 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020 Proposal: Description: Overall Density General Population School Age Population: Elementary: Junior High: SCHOOL PROJECTIONS #38-98 Landings Bay - PDP - Type II (LUC) 64 Multi -family housing on 4.7 acres 13.6 /du/ac (gross) 64 (multi -family units) x 3.5# (persons/unit) = 224 64 (units) x .104 (pupils/unit) = 64 (units) x .050 (pupils/unit) = 6.656 i� Senior High: 64 (units) x .046 (pupils/unit) = 2.944 TOTAL= 12.8 # Figures are based on a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom multi -family residential units. multiprojxls ice` j .. 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LEGAL DESCRIPTION r�i rr r VK*&rY MAP ,I _ x a..arr.•vrw.aus.. a,nna _m.a •� �a s a•.r...a •eaw • suuam umwonsx ..�_- PLANNING l 20NNG CERTIFICATE we LANDINGS BAY LEGEND R w FMT COLLAR COI.ORAM scup r . sD' VF RIPLEY .wo�uts. pc. JEW m PRP SITE PLW 1-4 No Text No Text northeast portion of the property. This ditch easement is about 1.0 acre in size. There is an existing detention pond in the northwest portion of the property, adjacent to the irrigation ditch that is about 0.54 acre in size. Together these elements total about 1.50 acres of the property. The actual residential portion of the development plan, on a,net basis, would be 3.23 acres in size or 51% of the overall Landings Bay — PDP (6.32 acres). 3. There is an existing office park (Landings Office Park) on 3.2 acres adjacent to and south of this property. The proposed five office buildings in Landings Bay will be identical to these existing buildings and will be visually and functionally an extension of that office park. The design of and vehicular & pedestrian connections between the offices will accomplish this. If Landings Bay were considered to be an extension of the existing office park and the proposed uses were considered in the context of the E - Employment District, then the combination of the Landings Office Park and Landings Bay could be considered to be a development plan surrounded by streets on 3 sides and a major irrigation ditch on the 4th side. In this case, the overall area of the plan would be 9.52 acres..The net residential portion of this plan would be 3.23 acres or 34% of the development plan, which would effectively be a secondary use. 3 Staff recommends that the following supplemental information (in bold type) be included as part of Finding of Fact/Conclusion 'C' "exception" of the Landings Bay, Project Development Plan - #38-98, Staff Report and Recommendation: C. .....request for a modification of the standard, in accordance with Modification of Standards (by the Planning and Zoning Board) in the LUC, has been submitted for consideration. Staff has. .reviewed the request for a modification of the standard and they have determined that the project as submitted is neither detrimental to the public good nor impairs the intent and purposes of this chapter of the City Code; and that it will protect the public interests and purposes of the standards for which this modification is requested equally well than would a plan which complies with the standards for which the modification is requested for the following reasons: 1. The Landings Bay - PDP as submitted, based on its proposed land uses and contextual compatibility with the surrounding existing land uses and conditions in the area, will provide a benefit in the overall scheme of the E - Employment District in conjunction with the C - Commercial District directly to the west.. The existing commercial, retail, and employment opportunities in the surrounding areas to the north, south, and west still comprise the primary uses in the area. The proposed mix of office and residential uses in this development plan is supported by numerous Principals and Policies as set forth in the CITY PLAN, including LU - 1, LU - 2, T-1,T-4,T-5,HSG-1,EXN-1,ED-1,and ED-2.The development plan as proposed would provide for a well - planned mixed use project that accomplishes the City's stated goals and objectives regarding mixed -use infill development, providing housing in close proximity to the workplace (office, commercial, retail), that would create a walkable community. This will maximize the use of alternative modes of transportation, thereby minimizing traffic congestion and air quality impacts. 2. The Landings Bay - PDP is on a 6.32 acre parcel of ground, approximately 400' wide and 550' long, located between JFK Parkway and Landings Drive. The property contains an existing major irrigation ditch (the Larimer County Canal No. 2) in a linear easement approximately 60' wide along the 2 Commu.._ry. Planning and Environmental ,.._rvices Current Planning City of Fort Collins MEMORANDUM Date: March 26, 1999 To: Planning and Zoning Board Members From: Stephen Olt, City Planner D RE: Landings Bay, Project Development Plan - #38-98 The Landings Bay, Project Development Plan is a proposal for a mix of small residential -scale office buildings and multi -family (townhouse -flat) residential dwelling units on 6.32 acres. Although Residential uses are permitted in the E - District, they are considered secondary uses and together shall occupy no more than 25% of the total gross area of the development plan, as set forth in Section 4.22(D)(2) of the Land Use Code (LUC). The gross acreage of the residential portion of this development plan is 4.72 acres, or 75% of the site (4.72 ac. divided by 6.32 ac.). A request for a modification of this standard, in accordance with Modification of Standards (by the Planning and Zoning Board) in the LUC, has been submitted for consideration. Pursuant to Division 2.7 - Modifications of Standards (by the Planning and Zoning Board) of the LUC, any finding made under Sections 2.7.3[A] and 2.7.3[B] shall be supported by supplemental findings showing how the plan, as submitted, meets the requirements and criteria of said Sections 2.7.3[A] and 2.7.3[B]. Finding of Fact/Conclusion 'C' of the Staff Report and Recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board for the April 1, 1999, public hearing date states: "C. The LANDINGS BAY, PDP meets all applicable standards as set forth in Division 4.22 - Employment District of the LUC, with the following exception: the standard located in Section 4.22(D)(2) - Secondary Uses of ARTICLE 4 - DISTRICTS. A request for a modification of this standard, in accordance with Modification of Standards (by the Planning and Zoning Board) in the LUC, has been submitted for consideration." 281 North College Avenue - P.O. Box 580 - Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 - (970) 221-6750 - FAX (970) 416-2020 Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 16 D. The LANDINGS BAY, PDP is compatible with the surrounding land uses. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request for modification of the standard asset forth in Section 4.22(D)(2) - Secondary Uses of the LUC. Staff recommends approval of the LANDINGS BAY, Project Development Plan - #38- 98. it Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 15 Staff finds that the project as submitted, based on the land uses and their contextual compatibility with the surrounding land uses, is neither detrimental to the public good nor impairs the intent and purposes of this chapter of the City Code; and that it will protect the public interests and purposes of the standards for which this modification is requested equally well than would a plan which complies with the standards for which the modification is requested. The site is located between an arterial street (JFK Parkway) to the west and a collector street (Landings Drive) to the east, and is adjacent to single family residential uses to the east (the Landings), multi -family residential to the north (the Wharf Condominiums), and offices to the south (the Landings Office Park). The proposed development will extend the existing office park, providing a 12 building complex containing approximately 70,000 square feet of leasable floor area for a workplace setting, while providing an additional residential complex that will serve as a viable transitional use between the existing residential neighborhoods and the community/regional shopping corridor along South College Avenue. The residential complex will also provide additional housing opportunities for potential employees in the commercial, retail, and office uses adjacent to it. Therefore, staff is recommending that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the request for a modification to the standards. 5. Findings of Fact/Conclusion: A. The LANDINGS BAY, PDP contains uses permitted in the E - Employment Zoning District, subject to review by the Planning and Zoning Board. B. The LANDINGS BAY, PDP meets all applicable standards as put forth in the LUC, including Division 3.2 - Site Planning and Design Standards, Division 3.5 - Building Standards, and Division 3.6 - Transportation and Circulation. C. The LANDINGS BAY, PDP meets all applicable standards as put forth in Division 4.22 - Employment District of the LUC, with the following exception: the standard located in Section 4.22(D)(2) - Secondary Uses of ARTICLE 4 - DISTRICTS. A request for a modification of this standard, in accordance with Modification of Standards (by the Planning and Zoning Board) in the LUC, has been submitted for consideration. 15 Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 14 residential is weighted more heavily that office. This is eminently appropriate for this situation because: a. This project is not located in the middle of a well established area of the E District -type uses nor in an area where mostly primary E-type uses will probably occur or be appropriate in the future. b. This narrow strip of E District infill property is strategically positioned between big box development on the west and residential development on the east and north. Our plan will better achieve the objective of mixed use in this situation, coupled with sensitive transition between big box retail and residential than would a plan which complies with the standard. ii. The housing use was that we propose is complementary to and supports adjacent workplace uses. iii. Plan achieves the purpose to promoting excellence in design and construction of planned office parks, buildings, outdoor spaces, and streetscapes. iv. Plan achieves the purpose of continuing the vitality and quality of life in the adjacent Landings residential neighborhoods. C. Furthermore, this plan substantially achieves important community needs including: Aesthetic and attractive in -town housing immediately approximate to work places. ii. Excellent new architectural and planning concepts. iii. Residential neighborhood with sense of community and sensitivity to quality of life. iv. Pedestrian needs are paramount in this project. 14 Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 13 good or impair the intent and purposes of the LUC. Would not be detrimental to the existing office uses (to the south). Granting of the modification will be beneficial to the existing office use by assuring the quality and character of the adjacent use, namely ..... ii. Would not be detrimental to the existing retail uses (to the west). Granting of the modification will benefit existing retail use by providing needed housing for some retail employees within walking and biking distance of their work. iii. Would not be detrimental to existing residential uses (to the north and east). Granting of the modification will benefit existing residential uses by: a. locking in Landings Drive as primarily a residential street ..... b. assuring compatible uses ..... C. assuring that no possible incompatible business uses will be constructed. iv. Would not be detrimental to public good in general, also for the reasons previously described. B. Our FDP proposal will advance the gghlig interests and the purposes of the standard equally well or better than a plan that complies with the standard. i. The standard proposes that a residential project in the E - Employment District not have more than 25% of the gross project area (of the plan) occupied by residential uses. The purpose of this standard is to assure that there is the benefit of mixed use in employment districts without skewing the character of the district to primarily residential, which would be inappropriate in most cases. Our project achieves the purpose of the standard that the use be mixed, namely business and residential; however, in our project 13 Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 12 Section 4.22(D) Land Use Standards The proposal satisfies the applicable land use standards in the E - Employment Zoning District, with the following exception: Secondary Uses. Although Residential uses are permitted in the E District, they are considered secondary uses and together shall occupy no more than 25% of the total gross area of the development plan, as set forth in Section 4.22(D)(2) of the LUC. The gross acreage of the residential portion of this "development plan" is 4.72 acres, or 75% of the site (4.72 ac. divided by 6.32 ac.). Modification requests may be granted if the Planning and Zoning Board determines that: (A) the granting of the modification would neither be detrimental to the public good nor impair the intent and purposes of this Chapter; and (B) the plan as submitted will advance or protect the public interests and purposes of the standard for which the modification is requested equally well or better than would a plan which complies with the standard for which a modification is requested; or (C) the granting of a modification from the strict application of any standard would result in a substantial benefit to the City by reason of the fact that the proposed project would substantially address an important community need specifically and expressly defined and described in the City's Comprehensive Plan, adopted policy, ordinance or resolution (such as, by way of example only, affordable housing or historic preservation) or would substantially alleviate an existing, defined and described problem of city- wide concern (such as, by way of example only, traffic congestion or urban blight), and the strict application of such a standard would render the project practically infeasible. The applicant has submitted a request for a modification of the standard as set forth in this section, citing the following reasons: A. The arantina of the modification would not be detrimental to the QqWk 12 Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 11 development on vacant parcels of land. The bicycle facilities are present within the entire study area, with the project's on -site facilities connecting directly to JFK Parkway and Landings Drive. There currently is transit service to the study area that is operating at an acceptable level of service. It is anticipated that this level of service will be maintained or improved in the future. A copy of the Transportation Impact Study is attached to this staff report/recommendation. 4. ARTICLE 4 - DISTRICTS A. Division 4.22 - Employment District Offices and multi -family dwellings are permitted in the E - Employment Zoning District, subject to Planning and Zoning Board (Type II) review due to the inclusion of multi- family residential in the proposed development. The purpose of the E District is: To provide locations for a variety of workplaces including light industrial uses, research and development activities, offices and institutions. This District also is intended to accommodate secondary uses that complement or support the primary workplace uses, such as hotels, restaurants, convenience shopping, child care and housing. Additionally, the Employment District is intended to encourage the development of planned office and business parks; to promote excellence in the design and construction of buildings, outdoor spaces, transportation facilities and streetscapes; to direct the development of workplaces consistent with the availability of public facilities and services; and to continue the. vitality and quality of life in adjacent residential neighborhoods. This proposal complies with the purpose of the E District as it provides a mix of office and multi -family residential (at 13.6 gross dwelling units/acre) uses in multiple buildings located in a transition area between existing commercial/retail along South College Avenue and existing single family and multi -family residential along Landings Drive. 11 Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 10 Build -to Line. Section 3.5.3(B)(2)(c) states that: Buildings shall be located at least 10' and no more than 25' behind the street right-of-way of an adjoining street that is larger than a minor arterial that does not have on -street parking. The west facades of the two proposed buildings adjacent to JFK Parkway are set back 16' to 21' from the right-of-way line of the street, which complies with the requirement of the LUC. C. Division 3.6 - Transportation and Circulation The proposal satisfies the Transportation and Circulation standards, more specifically: Section 3.6.4. Transportation Level of Service Requirements and Section 3.6.5. Transit Facilities Standards The Transportation Impact Study that was submitted for the Landings Bay, Project Development Plan indicates that under existing conditions, each of the intersections and streets in the study area are operating at acceptable levels of service, with the exception of the southbound left -turn from Landings Drive onto Boardwalk Drive. The City of Fort Collins is considering modifications to this intersection which would remove the northbound and southbound left- turn/through movements. For Year 2000 background and total traffic conditions, the study intersections are projected to operate at acceptable levels of service, with the exception of the northbound and southbound traffic movements to and from Landings Drive. The aforementioned potential modifications to this intersection would eliminate the delays to these movements. For Year 2018 future background and total traffic conditions, the study intersections are projected to operate at acceptable levels of service. Pedestrian level of service to and from the Landings Bay project is acceptable in most areas; however, there are several gaps within the sidewalk system in the surrounding area and most of these gaps will be eliminated with future 10 Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 9 The materials on the residential buildings will be similar to and compatible with those used on existing residential buildings in the area. The materials on the office buildings will be identical to those used on the existing buildings in the Landings Office Park adjacent to the south. Section 3.5.2. Residential Building Standards The proposal satisfies the Residential Building Setbacks standards, more specifically: Setback from Arterial Streets. Section 3.5.2(D)(1) sets forth the requirement that any residential building be set back 30' from an arterial street right-of-way. The closest residential building to JFK Parkway will be set back 30' from the ultimate right-of-way, thereby complying with the requirement of the LUC. Setback from Non -arterial Streets. Section 3.5.2(D)(2) sets forth the requirement that any residential building be set back 15' from a non -arterial street right-of-way. The closest residential building to Landings Drive will be set back 40' from the right-of-way, thereby complying with the requirement of the LUC. Section 3.5.3. Mixed -Use, Institutional and Commercial Buildings The proposal satisfies the Relationship of Buildings to Streets, Walkways and Parking standards, more specifically: Orientation to Build -to Lines for Street -front Buildings. Section 3.5.3(B)(2) states that: Build -to lines based on a consistent relationship of buildings to the street sidewalk shall be established by development projects, in order to form visually continuous, pedestrian -oriented street -fronts with no vehicle use area between building faces and the street. The front building facades in this office use project have direct pedestrian connections to the proposed public sidewalk along JFK Parkway. The two buildings on the west side of the office portion of the development plan, fronting JFK Parkway, have direct sidewalk connections between the entryways to the buildings and the sidewalk along the street without any vehicular use between the building faces and the street. 9 Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 8 floor area. Section 3.2.2(K)(2)(a) sets forth maximum parking requirements for non-residential land uses. They range from 3 spaces per 1,000 square feet for general office uses to 4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet for medical office uses. Staff finds that the parking to be provided in both the residential and office uses portions of this development is in compliance with the requirements of the LUC. B. Division 3.5 - Building Standards Section 3.5.1. Building and Project Compatibility The LANDINGS BAY, PDP satisfies all applicable Building and Project Compatibility standards, more specifically: Building materials. The proposed structures will consist of the following building materials: Residential Townhouse -Flats and Garages * The building facade will consist of a horizontal wood lap siding with a synthetic stone accent material. * The roofs will be constructed of high profile asphalt shingles. Office Buildings * The building facade will consist of a horizontal wood lap siding with a brick foundation 3' high (from grade) and a brick face in the gabled entryways. * The roofs will be constructed of high profile asphalt shingles. These materials comply with the standard in Section 3.5.1(F)(1), which states: Building materials shall either be similar to the materials already being used in the neighborhood, or, dissimilar materials are being proposed, other characteristics such as scale and proportions, form, architectural detailing, color and texture, shall be utilized to ensure that enough similarity exists for the building to be compatible, despite the differences in materials. 8 Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 7 the development there will be four bicycle racks, each to accommodate 10 bicycles, located near the entryways of 4 of the 5 buildings. This represents 53% of the total of 75 automobile parking spaces on the office use site. Directness and Continuity of Walkways. The development proposal satisfies the requirement in the LUC (Section 3.2.2(C)(5)(a)] that walkways within the site be located and aligned to directly and continuously connect areas or points of pedestrian origin and destination. The walkway system in this development, for both the residential and office use portions, provides direct connections between and to building entries and to the public sidewalk system in the area. Street Crossings. This development plan provides for accentuated drive aisle and internal roadway crossings for pedestrians, in the form of scored, tinted concrete crosswalks in these locations, thereby satisfying the requirement as set forth in Section 3.2.2(C)(5)(b) of the LUC. Setbacks. Section 3.2.2(J) sets forth the requirement that the parking area as proposed along JFK Parkway be set back from the arterial street right-of-way a minimum of 15', with landscaping included in this setback. The parking area is set back 15' from the right-of-way. Also, there is a parking area along the south property line that must be set back a minimum of 5' from the property line. This tier of parking is set back 10' from the property line and landscaping meeting the requirements of the LUC is included in this setback. Required number of parking spaces. The development proposal satisfies the parking requirements set forth in Section 3.2.2(K)(1)(a) and Section 3.2.2(K)(2)(a) of the LUC for the residential and office uses in this project. There are 113 proposed parking spaces (64 spaces in the attached and detached garages and 49 spaces outside) on the residential portion of this development plan, or 1.76 spaces per dwelling unit. All 64 units are to contain 2 bedrooms. The minimum parking space requirement for 2- bedroom units is 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit (Section 3.2.2(K)(1)(a)] or, in this case, 64 x 1.75 = 112 parking spaces. " There are 75 proposed parking spaces in the office portion of this development plan. The plan limits the total commercial (office) building square footage to 32,000 square feet in the 5 buildings. The amount of proposed parking equals 2.34 spaces per 1,000 square feet of leasable 7 Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 6 Six (6) percent of the interior space of all parking lots with less than 100 spaces, and ten (10) percent of the interior space of all parking lots with 100 spaces or more shall be landscape areas. This development proposal meets the standard for Parking Lot Interior Landscaping, providing 11% interior landscaping in the 75 space parking area in the office use portion of the development. There is 11.5% interior landscaping in the combined areas in the residential portion of the development containing 49 outside parking spaces. Screening. The proposal complies with the standard relating to the screening (Section 3.2.1(E)(6)] of areas of low visual interest or visually intrusive site elements (such as trash collection, open storage, service areas, loading docks, and blank walls) from off -site view. The trash enclosures in the residential portion of the development will be located internal to the site and placed between buildings. They will be constructed of materials to match the buildings and screened with plant materials. The trash enclosures in the office use portion of the development will be located in the landscaped islands in the parking area, internal to the site. They will be constructed of materials to match the buildings and screened with plant materials. Section 3.2.2. Access, Circulation and Parking The proposal satisfies the applicable Access, Circulation and Parking standards, including the following: Bicycle parking. Bicycle parking is provided on site that meets or exceeds the required number of bicycle parking spaces, as well as the location, as defined in the following standard (Section 3.2.2(C)(4)(a)l A minimum number of bicycle parking spaces shall be provided, equal in number to at least five (5) percent of the total number of automobile parking spaces provided by the development, but not less than one. Each of the 64 townhouse -flat dwelling units in the residential portion of the development will have an enclosed garage, either attached or detached, that will provide secure, inside bicycle parking for each unit. In the office use portion of 6 Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 5 Trees shall be provided at a ratio of 1 tree per 25 lineal feet along a public street and 1 tree per 40 lineal feet along a side lot line parking setback area. Trees may be spaced irregularly in informal groupings or be uniformly spaced, as consistent with larger overall planting patterns and organization. Perimeter landscaping along a street may be located in and should be integrated with the streetscape in the street right-of-way. There is one small parking area, approximately 60' in length containing 6 parking spaces, in the office use portion of the development that is adjacent to JFK Parkway. This area is set back 20' from the street right-of-way (exceeding the minimum requirement of 15') and contains a combination of trees spaced irregularly at a ratio of 1 tree per 15 lineal feet of street frontage. Also, there is a tier of parking in the office use portion of the development along the south property line adjacent to the existing Landings Office Park. This area is approximately 90' in length containing 10 parking spaces and is set back 10' from the property line (exceeding the minimum requirement of 5'). It contains a mix of shade, ornamental, and evergreen trees that are spaced 15' to 25' apart, exceeding the requirement of 1 tree per 40'. The second standard referenced [Section 3.2.1(E)(4)(b)j states that: Parking lots with 6 or more spaces shall be screened from adjacent uses and from the street. Screening from the street and all non-residential uses shall consist of a wall, fence, planter, earthen berm, plant material or a combination of such elements, each of which shall have a minimum height of 30". Such screening shall extend a minimum of 70% of the length of the street frontage of the parking lot and also 70% of the length of any boundary of the parking lot that abuts any non-residential use. Plant material used for the required screening shall achieve required opacity in its winter seasonal condition within 3 years of construction of the vehicular use area to be screened. The screening for the west and south property lines, adjacent to the parking areas, consists of a mix of evergreen trees and deciduous and evergreen shrubs that will provide screening at a height and massing to exceed the minimum 70% opacity requirement. The third standard referenced (Section 3.2.1(E)(5)) states that: 5 Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 4 Also, it was expressed that, ideally, the property would remain undeveloped, but if development is unavoidable then a good residential project would be more acceptable to the surrounding neighborhoods than commercial/retail/office uses on this site. A copy of the minutes from the neighborhood meeting is attached to this staff report/recommendation. 3. ARTICLE 3 - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS This LANDINGS BAY, PDP proposal meets all of the applicable standards in ARTICLE 3 - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS of the LUC. Of specific note are Division 3.2 - Site Planning and Design Standards, Division 3.5 - Building Standards, and Division 3.6 - Transportation and Circulation. Further discussions of these particular standards follow. A. Division 3.2 - Site Planning and Design Standards Section 3.2.1. Landscaping and Tree Protection The proposal satisfies the applicable Landscaping and Tree Protection standards, including the following: Street Trees. Planting of street trees shall occur in the adjoining street right-of- way in connection with the development. Wherever the sidewalk is separated from the street by a parkway, canopy shade trees shall be planted at 35' to 40' spacing in the center of all such parkway areas (Section 3.2.1(D)(2)(a)]. There will be shade trees spaced at 40' on -center in the 16' wide parkway between curb and 6' wide detached sidewalk along JFK Parkway, and 40' on -center in the 13' wide parkway between curb and 6' wide detached sidewalk along Landings Drive, in accordance with the standard. Parking lot landscaping - perimeter and interior. Parking lot landscaping for this project is in accordance with the standards, including those related to Parking Lot Perimeter Landscaping [Sections 3.2.1(E)(4)(a) and (b)] and Parking Lot Interior Landscaping (Section 3.2.1(E)(5)]. The first standard referenced (Section 3.2. 1 (E)(4)(a)] states that: 4 Landings Bay - Project Development Plan, #38-98 April 1, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 2 and the applicable district standards located in ARTICLE 4 - DISTRICT STANDARDS of the LUC (Division 4.22 E - Employment Zoning District). The PDP does not comply with the following requirement of the LUC: standard located in Section 4.22(D)(2) - Secondary Uses of ARTICLE 4 - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. A request for a modification of this standard, in accordance with Modification of Standards (by the Planning and Zoning Board) in the LUC, has been submitted for consideration. Offices and multi -family dwellings are permitted in the E - Employment Zoning District, subject to Planning and Zoning Board (Type II) review due to the inclusion of multi- family residential in the proposed development. The purpose of the E District is: To provide locations for a variety of workplaces including light industrial uses, research and development activities, offices and institutions. This District also is intended to accommodate secondary uses that complement or support the primary workplace uses, such as hotels, restaurants, convenience shopping, child care and housing. Additionally, the Employment District is intended to encourage the development of planned office and business parks; to promote excellence in the design and construction of buildings, outdoor spaces, transportation facilities and streetscapes; to direct the development of workplaces consistent with the availability of public facilities and services; and to continue the vitality and quality of life in adjacent residential neighborhoods. This proposal complies with the purpose of the E District as it provides a mix of office and multi -family residential (at 13.6 gross dwelling units/acre) uses in multiple buildings located in a transition area between existing commercial/retail along South College Avenue and existing single family and multi -family residential along Landings Drive. 2 ITEM NO. 4 MEETING DATE 4/1/99 STAFF Steve Olt Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: LANDINGS BAY, Project Development Plan - #38-98 (Type II, Planning and Zoning Board Review in the Land Use Code) APPLICANT: Lagunitas Courtyard Commons, Inc. c/o Jon Prouty 3307 South College Avenue, #200 Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 OWNERS: The Higley Foundation, Inc. Wayne K. Schrader, Trustee c/o March & Liley 110 East Oak Street, Suite 200 Fort Collins, CO. 80524 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for a Project Development Plan (PDP) for a mixed -use development containing office and multi -family residential uses. The property is located between JFK Parkway and Landings Drive, north of Boardwalk Drive, and south of East Horsetooth Road. The applicant proposes to develop 64 townhouse -flat residential dwelling units (in 8 buildings) and a total of 32,000 square feet of leasable floor area for office uses (in 5 buildings) on a site that is 6.32 acres in size. The property is in the E - Employment Zoning District. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This Project Development Plan complies with the applicable requirements of the Land Use Code L( UC), more specifically: the process located in Division 2.2 - Common Development Review Procedures for Development Applications of ARTICLE 2 - ADMINISTRATION; standards located in Division 3.2 - Site Planning and Design Standards, Division 3.5 - Building Standards, and Division 3.6 - Transportation and Circulation of ARTICLE 3 - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970)221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT