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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
After reviewing the staff report and the record of the public hearing, the Hearing Officer
makes the following findings and conclusions:
1. The Will Subdivision PDP development proposal includes permitted uses
consistent with Section 4.18 of the Land Use Code (CN - Commercial, North
College Zoning District.
2. The Will Subdivision PDP development proposal complies with the specific
development criteria contained in Section 4.18 of the Land Use Code (CN -
Commercial, North College Zoning District), including those referenced in the
Standards and Guidelines for the North College Avenue Corridor.
3. The Will Subdivision PDP development proposal meets all applicable General
Development Standards from the Land Use Code.
4. The Will Subdivision PDP development proposal is compatible with surrounding
land uses.
DECISION
Based on the findings and conclusions, the request to subdivide property at 742 - 746
North College Avenue and remodel the existing building, file #20-98 is APPROVED.
Dated this 16th day of July, 1998, per authority granted by Sections 1.4.9(E) and 2..1 of
the Land Use Code.
Robert E. Blanchard, AICP
Current Planning Director
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BACKGROUND
This is a Project Development Plan (PDP) to subdivide property at 742 - 746 North
College Avenue, remodel the existing building and bring the property into compliance
with the provisions of the City of Fort Collins' Land Use Code. The building has been in
existence for several years operating as different restaurants - most recently as
Dimmer's Brew Pub. This proposal includes remodeling the building for retail uses.
This proposal was reviewed against the criteria of Division 4.18 of the Land Use Code
(the CN - Commercial, North College Zoning District) and the All Development Criteria
contained in Article 3 of the Code. Retail is a permitted use int he CN zoning district.
All development in the CN zoning district is also required to comply with the standards
in the Standards and Guidelines for the North College Avenue Corridor to the extent
possible. Staff review has indicated compliance with these regulations.
Three specific sections from Article 3, General Development Standards, warrant special
notice: Section 3.2.1, Landscaping and Tree Protection Standards, Section 3.2.2,
Access, Circulation and Parking Standards, and, 3.5.1, Building and Project
Compatibility Standards.
Section 3.2.1 - Landscaping and Tree Protection Standards
This project meets the requirements by providing a mix of shade and ornamental
street trees between the curb and detached sidewalk along North College
Avenue and providing interior parking lot landscaping equating to approximately
10% of the parking lot area.
Section 3.2.2 - Access. Circulation and Parking Standards
This project meets the requirements of this section by providing unobstructed
vehicular access to and from a public street (this project has improved what was
previously unrestricted access to the property to a clearly defined, shared drive
on the north boundary of the property) and providing parking (20 spaces) within
the allowed maximum (31 spaces).
3.5.1 - Building and Project Compatibility Standards
This project meets the requirements of this section by maintaining the front
building facade facing North College Avenue and retaining the height and scale
of the existing building along with facade and roofing materials.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Notice of public hearing was made on June 30, 1998
by mailing to property owners within 500 feet of the
subject property.
The public hearing was advertised in the Coloradoan
on July 14, 1998.
PUBLIC HEARING
After reviewing the Staff Report and recommendation, a public hearing was held on the
subject application at 3:30 PM on July 14, 1998. The hearing was held in the Maple
Tree Conference Room at 281 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado.
HEARING TESTIMONY, WRITTEN COMMENTS AND OTHER EVIDENCE:
The following is a list of those who spoke at the meeting:
From the City:
Steve Olt, City Planner
From the applicant:
Ted Zibell, Applicant
From the Community:
None
Written Comments:
None
City of Fort Collins
Communes Planning and Environmental S vices
Current Planning
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER
TYPE I ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION
HEARING OFFICER: Bob Blanchard
Current Planning Director
PROJECT NAME: Will Subdivision, 742-746 North College Avenue
CASE NUMBER: 20-98
APPLICANT: Ted Zibell
The Perennial Gardener
154 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for a Project Development Plan
(PDP) approval for property at 742-746 North College
Avenue. The property is located on the east side of
North College Avenue, north of East Vine Drive and
the Lake Canal Ditch and south of the Import Auto
Sales. The property has an existing 7,785 square
foot, 2 story building on site which will be remodeled
for retail use.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION AND DECISION:
Staff recommendation: Approval
Hearing Officer Decision: Approval
ZONING DISTRICT: CN - Commercial, North College Zoning District
281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 9 (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020