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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWILL SUBDIVISION, 742 - 746 N. COLLEGE - PDP/FDP - 20-98 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESClosing Statement: To the best of my knowledge the submitted design for the redevelopment of 742-746 North College Avenue is consistent with the current standards for the City's North College Avenue Corridor and the LUC. The time and budgetary constraints for this project make it imperative that we ask for the City's help in streamlining the approval process. This request is consistent with the Economic Development Policy Statements presented in the North College Avenue Corridor Plan. The Statements are: E-1 Small business and basic industry should be encouraged to utilize the City's existing economic incentives, such as the Rebate Incentive Program and the Street Oversizing Fee Waiver Program when expanding or developing in the Corridor. E-2 Additional incentives should be evaluated to encourage and maintain a strong business and industrial economic base for the Corridor through the phasing of infrastructure improvements, time payment -repayment plans or other assistance programs that may be developed. E-3 Development standards should be evaluated with the objectives of simplifying or streamlining the regulatory process and increasing the cumulative value of individual investments. 3 Building Renovation: The specific planning objectives for the building start with correcting deferred maintenance problems. The flat roof is in poor condition and, will be replaced. The pitched roof, which runs along the front of the building, is also in poor condition and will be replaced. The new 4J12 pitched metal standing -seam roof will run the entire length of the west side and half the length of the south side of the building. By carrying this roofing around to the south side of the building we will help balance the building's design with the parking and landscaped areas. The exterior facade on the west side of the building will have the arched window and the closed in arched openings replaced with new rectangular aluminum framed windows. The west half of the south side of the building will'also have one window section installed which will be similar in appearance to the new windows on the west side. The existing stucco siding on the west side will be replaced with a new stucco finish. The west half of the south side will also have a new stucco finish. These changes, along with the new pitched roof, will update the building while correcting some of its architectural flaws. The South and East side of the building will have a total of four second story windows installed. These four new windows will bring much needed natural light into four upstairs rooms which currently have no windows. There are no changes planned to the North side of the building. With regard to the building's heating and cooling systems, we will replace all existing units with new, higher efficiency HVAC units. We will also add attic insulation to further improve the buildings energy use efficiency. The main changes to the interior includes the installation of a fire wall, which is being done to compartmentalize the building into areas of less than 5000 square feet. A second exit from the sales area will be installed in order to meet fire code. New florescent light fixtures will be installed in the sales area to correct that areas current low lighting system. A variety of cosmetic interior changes will be performed to clean it up and to make it more efficient with regard to its intended use. Exterior Landscaping: The landscaping and parking area design is consistent with the principals outlined in the Standard and Guidelines of the North College Avenue Corridor and the LUC. Plant selection and placement were based on the City's Landscaping Standards for Water Conservation. Only moderate or low water use plants have been used in the design. The irrigation system design is consistent with the City's Irrigation Systems Standards for Water Conservation. Every effort was made to incorporate the City's standards while working with the areas natural features. As recommended by the City, the current surface drainage flow patterns have been documented and maintained as part of the proposed landscaping plans. The parking area design efficiently utilizes the available space while emphasizing the main entrance at the building's South- West corner. Sidewalk locations help minimize the contact between pedestrians and automobiles. 2 2 .4 March 31, 1998 PDP Review Document Current Planning Department City of Fort Collins 281 N. College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 RE: 742-746 North College Avenue Project Development Plan Statement of Planning Objectives Presented in this document are the planning objectives for the renovation of the old Dimmer's Brew Pub location at 742-746 North College Avenue. Requested is a change of use from a restaurant/brew pub to a retail establishment. Background: The proposed renovation is intended to allow Ted Will, owner of Mister Money USA, to move his downtown pawn shop at 160-164 North College Avenue to the Dimmer's location. This move will allow Ted and Ellen Zibell. owners of The Perennial Gardener at 154 North College Avenue, to expand their downtown operation into 160-164 North College. The renovated Dimmer's location will provide Mister Money USA with an improved location for his business and much needed on -site parking. The Dimmers building has roughly the same interior space as the current downtown location, so there is no anticipated change in the number of employees. The subsequent expansion of The Perennial Gardener will create new jobs for the community and develop additional first quality retail space in the downtown area. The City will benefit from the additional tax revenue from the expansion of both businesses, as well as the much needed redevelopment along North College Avenue and the historic renovation of two store fronts along the main street in downtown Fort Collins. Applicable City Plans: The Dimmer's property is located in the CN - North College Commercial Zoning District. The property is governed by the City's North College Avenue Corridor Plan, Standard and Guidelines of the North College Avenue Corridor, and the Land Use Code (LUC). The planning objectives for this project are consistent with the City's North College Avenue Corridor Plan. Four of the first five goals for the corridor presented in the Plan directly relate to this property. The City's stated goals are: • Revitalize the area to improve the "neglected commercial strip" image. • Increase the opportunity for development and expansion of business and industry. • Preserve existing "small local business" charter. • Continue to be an "incubator" area for business. This project revitalizes a neglected building while allowing for expansion of established small local businesses.