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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFORT COLLINS LOVELAND WATER DISTRICT - PDP - 23-98 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVES2.) Bikes can access the project as described above or along the existing street system. Access ramps and bicycle parking are provided at convenient locations. 3.) Currently the City's Transfort bus system does not extend south past Harmony Road. However, a regional system known as the Fox Trot, does have a transit stop at Fairway Lane. Transit riders could access the project easily from this location. PRINCIPLE CAD-2: Public spaces, such as plazas, civic buildings, outdoor spaces, parks, and gateway landscapes should be designed to be functional, accessible, attractive, safe and comfortable. The proposed project provides a entry plaza featuring special paving, ramped access points, and bicycle parking. This visually attractive entry plaza provides an opportunity for visitors and/or employees to take a break in a pleasing outdoor environment. In addition, the applicant is proposing another outdoor area for employees to utilize for breaks or at lunch. This area will feature a seatwall and special paving. Both areas are enhanced with attractive planting that exemplifies xeriscape principles. Policy ENV-3.3 Water Demand Management Policy. The City should initiate and intensify activities that demonstrate a commitment to the efficient and wise use of water, The landscape plan proposed for the project utilizes the following xeriscape principles: Plant material with low to moderate water requirements Limited turf areas Effective use of soil amendments and mulches An efficient irrigation system Appropriate maintenance Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to working with you during the development review process. Sincerely, VF Ripley Associates pile Linda Ripley Principal 7 City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan include: PRINCIPLE LU-1: Growth within the city will promote a compact development pattern within a well-defined boundary. The project site is located between existing residential areas and directly behind a commercial development (Fossil Creek Design Center). The proposed project promotes a compact development pattern by utilizing a property that is located in between incompatible land uses. A public agency office building is compatible with both commercial and residential development. Effective use of an "infill" site promotes a compact development pattern for the City. PRINCIPLE T-1: The physical organization of the city will be supported by a framework of transportation alternatives that maximizes access and mobility throughout the city, while reducing dependence upon the private automobile. Policy T-1.1 Land Use Patterns. The City will implement land use patterns, parking policies, and demand management plans that support effective transit, an efficient roadway system, and alternative transportation modes. Appropriate residential densities and non-residential land uses should be within walking distance of transit stops, permitting public transit to become a viable PRINCIPLE T-2: Mass transit will be an integral part of the city's overall transportation system. PRINCIPLE T-4: Bicycling will serve as a viable alternative to automobile use for all trip purposes. PRINCIPLE T-5: The City will acknowledge pedestrian travel as a viable transportation mode and elevate it in importance to be in balance with all other modes. Direct pedestrian connections will be provided and encouraged from place of residence to transit, schools, activity centers, work and public facilities. The above transportation Principles and Policies are achieved by the proposed development in the following ways: 1.) The site is located in an area served by a well -connected pedestrian system. Pedestrians can access he proposed facility from a City sidewalk located on the west side of Snead Drive. The proposed project provides a sidewalk connection to the west side of Snead and will also provide a painted crosswalk at this location. Alternatively pedestrians can access this crosswalk through the Fossil Creek Design Center from College Avenue. April 21, 1998 Planning and Zoning Board Members Ted Shepard Fort Collins Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 RE: Planning Objectives for Fort Collins/Loveland Water District Project Development Plan Dear Planning and Zoning Board Members: VF RIPLEY ASSOCIATES INC. Landscape Architecture Urban Design Planning 1113 Stoney Hill Drive Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 PHONE (970) 224-5828 FAX (970) 224-1662 The Fort Collins/Loveland Water District is proposing to build an 8,000 square foot office building on property located south of Fairway Lane and east of Snead Drive, directly east of the Fossil Creek Design Center. The building will be owned and occupied by the Fort Collins/Loveland Water District. The facility will include office space, meeting rooms, and an outdoor storage yard for vehicle maintenance and equipment storage. The storage yard is screened with a solid fence. Primary access to the site is from Snead Drive. Twenty-four parking spaces are provided for employees, customers, and visitors. Pedestrians can access the site from an existing sidewalk along Snead Drive or from a sidewalk that is located south of the Fossil Creek Design Center. The one-story building is oriented so that the main entrance faces southwest. The predominant architectural materials are masonry block and an exterior finish insulation system (E.F.I.S.) in earth tone colors. An entry plaza featuring special paving and bicycle parking is provided for use by employees and visitors. The site is landscaped utilizing xeriscape principles and drought tolerant plant material. The District's goal is to provide an example for its customers of how to conserve water in the landscape. Plant material is used to screen parking from public streets, provide shade, spring color and winter interest, to enhance the architecture and to soften the appearance of the screen wall surrounding the storage yard.