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February 21, 2013
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Member Campana said he's intention is to make a motion approving the PDP with conditions 2-7 and
leaving that condition out. He asked Kirkpatrick if she's okay with that. He said he thinks connectivity is
extremely important but he also thinks the overall experience of meandering through what might be a
one mile stretch along the new trail system is good. He doesn't think a 1300 foot stretch on Lincoln will
provide ease of access to what you can easily get with the connection that's already there.
Member Kirkpatrick said she would disagree from a human behavior standpoint. She said she is in full
support of the PDP but on the record she thinks we should have a connection.
Member Campana made a motion to approve the Link-n-Green Project Development Plan, #
PDP130001 based on the findings and facts included on pages 24 and 25 of the staff report with
conditions number 2 — 7 listed on page 26 and 27 of the staff report. Member Carpenter
seconded the motion.
Member Carpenter said she's delighted with the work that has been done to improve the river (one of our
greatest city assets). She said it is fun to get a project this good and to be able to say yes to it.
Chair Smith said that with eight years on the board, he hasn't had a better or easier project to approve
from his homework and analysis perspective. We've asked tough questions getting us to this point. The
applicant's team has done an outstanding job of being able to achieve a truly triple bottom line solution
for our community. They could have focused totally on the economic development component but the
ecological enhancements to the river corridor are huge. The social benefits to the downtown and points
north are also huge. He said he doesn't know how long it will be before they have an opportunity to look
at something this significant. He said the redevelopment of the mall could not occur without a project
like this with the primary jobs it will generate. In this past two week period, the board has been a part of
doing some great things for Fort Collins. He's very excited about being able to vote yes on this.
Member Campana said staff deserves kudos. He's heard nothing but great things about how staff has
worked with Woodward on this project. He knows it's been a condensed schedule. It's remarkable that
a project of this scale on the Poudre River with zero opposition underscores the fact that it was a
coordinated team effort.
Member Hart said for the two months he's been on the board, he's probably done a lot to help the
community. He cares about Fort Collins and its quality of life. We cannot have a high quality of life
without high quality employment and Woodward is number one in that area. He's really happy that we're
able to move forward with this.
Member Elmore said she'd like to echo how much she's been impressed by the development team,
especially the environmental staff who've put together the river restoration project.
The motion passed 6:0.
Project: LUC — Vested Rights
Project Description: This is a request to make a recommendation regarding whether to amend the Land
Use Code Section 2.2.11(c), to allow for a Large Base Industry to request limited
vested rights not to exceed twenty-five (25) years, in accordance with an
approved Planned Development Plan (PDP) and prior to the approval of a final
plan.
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Board Questions
Member Elmore asked about the new trail (Poudre River Trail on the western side) and its relationship to
the parking lot. Milewski compared the current to the proposed trail alignment. Milewski said they are
committing to perimeter buffering of the parking lot. The PDP shows a continuous landscape buffer
(minimum 20 feet width) around the entire parking area — along Lincoln on the north, along the west
edge and between Woodward parking and the trail.
Member Elmore asked about plans for the barn. Milewski said the intent is to retain the barn and silos on
the site. They have been integrated into the campus. They are right outside the office areas. They have
discussed (but have not committed fully) to it becoming a conference space or an outdoor meeting
space. They'd like to adaptively reuse them.
Member Elmore said she noted in the staff report that the Link-n-Green PDP is consistent with the Parks
and Recreation Plan. Is this plan proposing additional bike and pedestrian connections? Milewski said
Holland had a diagram. Basically today it's a golf course fenced on the south from the trail edge and
there are no connections through the site. She said the applicant is proposing providing very deliberate
connections from their main entry on Magnolia. Milewski indicated a number of connections from the
site.
Board Discussion
Member Campana said he's pretty excited about what he's seen. He thinks it takes a company like
Woodward to turn all the challenges into opportunities.
Member Campana made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the modification
to LUC Section 4.20(D) (3) (a) (1) Height/Mass because it would not be detrimental to the public
good. The plan provides substantial enhancements to the natural area buffer adjacent to the
proposed buildings. The proposed landscape canopy adjacent to the buildings provides
transition and helps reduce the massing of the buildings. The plan as proposed for Lot 3 with
two stories provides a more varied edge along the buffer than would a plan that would result from
a strict interpretation of the standard that would provide larger one story building footprints
along the Poudre River. The second finding of fact is that it would be nominal and
inconsequential. Additionally, the motion is supported by the Findings of Facts noted on page 24
of the revised staff report. Member Kirkpatrick seconded the motion. The motion passed 6:0.
Member Hart made a motion to approve the modification of standard to LUC Section
4.20(D)(3)(a)(2) to allow the parking lots between buildings and the river because it will not be
detrimental to the public good and the modification will promote the general purpose of the
standard equally well or better than a plan that complies with the standard due to the extensive
landscape buffers that are intended to screen parking lots and vehicle use areas when viewed
from the river equally as well as would the regular standard based on a finding of fact on page 25
of the staff report. Member Carpenter seconded the motion. The motion passed 6:0.
Chair Smith said based on the applicant's rationale he does support the applicant's request to remove
the condition of approval.
Member Kirkpatrick said she feels differently about it as a bike/pedestrian production person primarily
from a connectivity standpoint and not so much from a trail connection standpoint. She said if you look
at `brewery row' and other places people would like to see. If we'd be able to get to Lemay, perhaps it is
not the most desirable option for having that connectivity mid -block on Lincoln. She said she's happy to
be a lone dissenting voice but that is why she is voting against that request.
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Michael Bello, 2309 Sunstone Drive, said he's in support of the project. He asked if not Woodward, who
else would you want to have. He thinks they are a great corporate citizen offering premium
employment. They are also offering to bring a Class "A" development to our city. Please vote to support
this project with the requested modifications so we don't lose this company's expansion to another city.
Anne Hutchinson, Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, said she lives at 402 Riddle Drive. The
Chamber is in support of the PDP. This is really a legacy opportunity for the community. This decision
will encourage new job growth and vibrancy on this property. We need to be flexible in finding solutions
to make it happen. Their solutions are elegant in their simplicity. She thinks their requests are
reasonable and allow them to prosper on this site. It's critical to our long term economic well-being and
Woodward is exactly the kind of corporate partner we want to have. She asked that the Board support
this plan.
Rich Shannon, 2906 Silverwood, said he supports this project. Like Member Hart he wonders if there's
enough demand on the trail to warrant a connection on the west side. There have been numerous
proposals on this site over the years. None have come to fruition. In hindsight, we can be awfully
grateful as a community that none of those did in fact get to the approval point. This is an incredibly
unique land use and an incredibly valuable opportunity for the community.
Shade Grant, 1455 Freedom Lane, said she's a 30 year resident of Fort Collins. She definitely supports
this project and she underscores all the positive comments that have been made. She encourages the
Board's support.
Ray Martinez, former Mayor, said he unquestionably supports this project. He also speaks on behalf of
the South Fort Collins Business Association. He said Woodward has a proven track record. Given their
site at Drake and Lemay, he doesn't think we'd have to worry about how well they'll take care of the
proposed location and the Poudre River. He thinks their requests are reasonable and will help them
make it right.
Connie Dohn, 1701 Serramonte Drive, said she's a local business owner. She urges the board to
approve the PDP as presented. Infill are some of the most expensive and difficult projects to develop.
She thinks the components of the project are well received by its neighbors. She appreciates
Woodward's commitment to open space and the river fits with the community's vision. She thinks
everyone present agrees for the economic health of the community this project should be approved.
End of Public Input
Applicant Response
Carolyn White said with regard to the condition of approval related to design of the double left turn lanes,
they have confirmed that they will withdraw their objection to that condition. She said they are only really
just talking about the 15 foot sidewalk condition right now. She said another concern they have about
that condition is an actual dedication of land has to be reasonably related to the needs, demand, and use
created by the project. It has to be roughly proportional to that need. They don't think the trail would
meet those criteria. There are also some design reasons. This is not a textbook use nor does it fit with
this use.
Angie Milewski said the use is a campus with high security needs. They've worked to design the site in a
way that's much more open. Security has been addressed where their needs are highest. She said
there are other connections in this location — they are making lots of very deliberate connections for the
public especially on the east side where it integrates well with the campus plan. They ask that this
condition needs tobe removed so they can help provide a balance between connections and the security
needs of this special use.
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— Trail access in this location will contravene this intention and encourage the public to park
in parking lots in close proximity to secure operations.
Woodward asks that the Planning Board remove this condition. They do not object to providing
connections to trail but they'd like a balance between providing connections and the security needs for
Woodward.
Board Questions
Chair Smith said there was a second condition. White said if he's speaking of the condition related to the
design and dedication of the right-of-way for the double left turn lane on Lemay; they have had
discussions with staff about the wording of that condition and conceptually they've reached agreement
about what is intended there. She said if they have a chance to confer with staff they are prepared to
withdrawn their objection to that condition.
Chair Smith asked about the trail connection at InSitu. Is that a permanent, formal, dedicated trail
connection with public parking? Holland said it is not --there is no public access easement there and it
is not set up to be a trail spur. Smith asked if InSitu could say no more would the public access via the
park on the north side be eliminated. Holland said yes.
Member Kirkpatrick asked how far the Buckingham Park connection is from the proposed easement on
the west side. Holland indicated where two public trail connections were located. Holland indicated a
number of connections points with distances of 1300, 1950, 2580, and 4600 feet.
Chair Smith asked for the basis on why it was a condition of approval. Holland said while it appears to
come from left field, staff has had to move very quickly to meet deadlines. At some point they just had to
put their pens down, write the staff report, and get everything to the board in a timely fashion. They have
been talking about that connection from day one. They have really been trying to figure out what type of
sidewalk and trail connection is appropriate for this site. It's a big and complex project and this is just one
thing that has come down to the wire. Staff does not completely agree that the project without the trail
connection meets the LUC standards.
Member Hart said he's never noticed a great deal of activity coming from east to west on Lincoln. As a
user of the trial, he's seen more going east from downtown. He wonders how much of demand there is
for trail access along Lincoln. Does staff have any idea about that? Holland said it's good to plan for the
future and this project is definitely going to be a catalyst for the area. He said this is a textbook mid -
block standard connection given the length of the Poudre River Trail there. He thinks it can be absorbed
into the site plan and into the landscape buffer required along the west property line along that parking
area. They thought it would be a pretty benign request and that it wouldn't impact Woodward's
operations.
Public Input
Heather Wolhert said she represents the actual owners of the 100 acre Link-n-Greens property. Her
family has owned most of that property since 1862. They are in support of this project. She doesn't think
they will find another buyer that will give this much time, this much energy, and this much money and
commitment to put all that together to save it from the past and project it into the future. It will make Fort
Collins profitable, beautiful, and viable. This area of town needs to be improved. This is the catalyst that
can make this part of Fort Collins amazing. It would be a shame to lose this opportunity due to a bicycle
connection on the west side because there's plenty of access. Please let this project go forward.
Ashley Stiles, 6549 Spanish Bay Drive, said she's in support of this project. Woodward is a great steward
and this project should not be held up.
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White said the applicant requested alternative compliance for:
1. Section 3.2.2(K) (2) (a) parking ratio for non-residential uses.
The applicant believes 100-acre site bounded by arterial streets north and east, and by the Cache
la Poudre River on the south and southwest leaving only the northwest portion adjacent to other
developed lots and 'front yards' and 'side yards' as the standard references not really present on
this site. Additionally, they'd like the board to consider the number of employees occupying the
building or land use (total 1700 at full build out), number of expected customers or clients
availability of nearby on -street parking (if any), availability of shared parking with abutting,
adjacent or surrounding land uses (if any), the provision of purchased or leased parking spaces in
a municipal or private parking lot meeting the requirements of the city, trip reduction programs (if
any), other factors that may be unique to the applicant's development request. Parking is not
speculative. It is the amount Woodward reasonably believes, based on its experience at its
existing campus, will be required to serve its members and customers.
2. Section 3.2.1(D) (4) tree species and minimum sizes.
The applicant said the PDP proposes a variation and reduction in the minimum tree and shrub
sizes set forth in code. She said within the river restoration area only they propose a variation
and reduction in the minimum tree and shrub sizes to accomplish a more natural condition rather
than the uniform minimum sizing required by the standard. She said sizes and species proposed
with the alternative compliance plan are similar to those used in other City restoration projects
and include a combination of trees, container trees and shrubs, flats and plugs. The minimum
sizes will be observed throughout the balance of the project.
White said the three technical variances from LCUASS have been requested. They are: length of
deceleration for auxiliary lanes (160 feet from the required 275 feet — their traffic engineer in their traffic
report explained why it is still safe to have 160 feet) and intersection spacing on Lincoln Avenue (there is
simply not enough room available to accommodate). Standards say between 460 and 660 feet. They
are proposing 435 feet (450 feet from center line to center line) to align them with the streets on the other
side.), and increasing maximum length of curb radii from 20 feet to 30 feet at intersection entrances
(Woodward needs to accommodate larger trucks than the standard). The recommendations are
supported by staff.
They agree with the staff report except for the one condition which they will be asking the board to
change. A 15 feet wide public access easement shall be provided along the western property boundary
to accommodate a future trail connection from Lincoln Avenue to the Poudre River Trail.
Request this condition be eliminated.
— One existing trail connection and two new proposed trail connections provide adequate
public access.
— Existing trail connection from the west, via the InSitu parking lot.
— Two new trail connections from the commercial area in the southeast corner of the
property.
— No perimeter fence, to encourage integration and openness; BUT still have need for
security.
— Site carefully designed to ensure maximum openness and access, while creating ability to
maintain security where needed.
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considering this site which is the most difficult yet one of the most interesting. They're proud of their
team and the hundreds of hours put into this project. They appreciate city staff's efforts for the good of
the community and which allows Woodward to meet their objectives. He believes the result is a high
quality product.
Angie Milewski, BHA Design, said she will be talking about the planning aspects of the project. She
reported on the companies who participated on their development team including many local vendors.
She described the Woodward campus including the commercial area along Lemay. The plan is
consistent with the Overall Development Plan approved by the board in September 2012.
Milewski said the river restoration goals are
• Reconnect the Cache La Poudre River to its floodway
• Enhance (restore) the natural ecological characteristics of the site consistent with the goals of the
Cache la Poudre River Natural Areas Management Plan Update
• Allow enhanced views and connections to the existing historic barn site
Milewski reviewed graphics with the site layout and its' association with the river. She described where
the Woodward buildings will be set and provided elevations of the buildings. She indicated which
buildings would be built in Phase 1 and which Lincoln and Lemay Avenue improvements would be made
with Lincoln improvements interim pending an anticipated street design. She showed how the project is
in compliance with Plan Fort Collins and the Lincoln Triangle Area.
Carolyn White reviewed the Board's approval criteria and how this project meets that criteria both overall
for the approval of the PDP, the specific modifications, alternative compliances, and variances they are
requesting.
White said the project is in compliance with the ODP, the LUC and the Poudre River. She believes the
modifications/alternative compliance is not detrimental to the public good and promotes purpose equally
well or better than the standard. She also believes the project addresses important community needs
and that the site has exceptional physical conditions. The two modifications being requested are:
1. 4.20(D) (3) (a) (1) Height/Mass: A Modification of Standard is requested for Buildings D and E.
Buildings D and E, located on Lot 3, are proposed to be two stories. These buildings are required
to step down to one story directly abutting the natural area protection buffer.
The applicant would like to request a modification of standard 4.20(D)(3)(a)(1) — Community
Commercial — Poudre River District (C-C-R) Building Height/Mass to allow two (2) stories rather
than one (1) adjacent to the river buffer area in order to allow for this more compact and varied
development pattern adjacent to the river buffer in the commercial area.
2. 4.20(D)(3)(a)(2) Parking Lots: A Modification of Standard is requested to address the
requirement that buildings shall be sited so that any new parking lots and vehicle use areas are
located in either: 1) interior block locations between buildings that face the street and buildings
that face the River, or 2) side yards.
The applicant would like to request a modification of standard 4.20(D) (3) (a) (2) — Community
Commercial — Poudre River District (C-C-R), Parking Lots, in order to allow for this campus -
based parking configuration.
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Holland said the applicant requested two modifications:
1) 4.20(D) (3) (a) (1) Height/Mass: A Modification of Standard is requested for Buildings D and E.
Buildings D and E, located on Lot 3, are proposed to be two stories. These buildings are required to
step down to one story directly abutting the natural area protection buffer.
2) 4.20(D)(3)(a)(2) Parking Lots: A Modification of Standard is requested to address the requirement
that buildings shall be sited so that any new parking lots and vehicle use areas are located in either:
1) interior block locations between buildings that face the street and buildings that face the River, or
2) side yards.
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1) A 15 feet wide public access easement shall be provided along the western property
boundary to accommodate a future trail connection from Lincoln Avenue to the Poudre
River Trail.
2) This project shall provide adequate access for emergency vehicles and for those persons
rendering fire protection and emergency services by complying with Article 9, Fire
Department Access and Water Supply, of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted and
amended pursuant to Chapter 9 of the City Code.
3) The design for the double left turn lane for southbound Lemay Avenue to eastbound
Mulberry Street shall be designed with this project (included as a part of the final approved
utility plan set) and the right-of-way needed to accommodate this design shall be
dedicated on the final plat. The double left turn lane shall be built with the 2nd Phase of
the project or whichever Phase of the project triggers it.
4) The final design of the utility infrastructure and any associated easements, other than for
Phase 1 for which final design and easements shall be included as a part of the Final
Development Plan documents, shall be provided, approved, and accepted concurrent with
and prior to the approval of the minor amendment(s) for each additional phase(s),
building(s) and/ or prior to the start of any construction work on these items.
5) As part of Phase One, this project is required to obtain FEMA approval of a Conditional
Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) in order to update
the floodplain maps.
6) A variance to allow hazardous material critical facilities in the 100-year floodplain prior to
approval of the LOMR was granted by the Water Board on January 17, 2013. This project
is required to comply with all conditions set forth in the floodplain variance.
7) In the river restoration area, wetland plugs shall be required for landscape installation at a
standard interval of 18-24" on -center, depending on the species, and never to exceed 36"
on center. Broadcast seeding can be used to supplement the installation of the plugs.
Applicant Presentation
Carolyn White, land use counsel for the applicant, said their presentation will include comments by
Rocky Scott, Woodward Director of Corporate Affairs, Angie Milewski of BHA Design, and comments by
her on legal criteria. They'll conclude with remarks about phasing and construction schedules. She said
the applicant is NewMark Merrill Mountain States, the contract purchaser of the property. Woodward is
here as the assignee or subcontract of NewMark Merrill Mountain States. Woodward will be the principle
user of the property. She said they are asking for approval of the PDP with two modifications and two
alternative compliances, and three variances from the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards
(LUCASS). They will also be requesting the removal of one condition of approval recommended by staff.
They will explain why they believe that condition is not appropriate at that time.
Rocky Scott, Woodward Director of Corporate Affairs, spoke of Woodward's 58 year history in Fort
Collins, their mission to enhance global quality of life and sustainability by optimizing energy use through
improved efficiency and lower emissions. They work to turn down the 'carbon meter'. They're
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Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence
City Planner Jason Holland said The Link-n-Greens P.D.P. is being established to accommodate a new
campus for Woodward. As a large employer, Woodward intends to develop a campus of office,
manufacturing, and testing facilities. The campus will include a collection of buildings with parking areas
served by private drives. In conjunction with the campus, a retail and commercial center is proposed to
be located in the southeast corner of the site on Lot 3. The combined building footprint is projected to be
944,400 square feet in buildings ranging from one to three stories. A river restoration area of
approximately 31 acres is also proposed. Phasing for construction of all portions of the P.D.P. could
occur over a five to thirty year time frame depending on market activities for differing uses.
The following summarizes key factors that are specific to the Woodward Link-n-Greens P.D.P.:
• The project plan is divided into Phase One and Future Phases. Phase One includes the core
components of the Woodward operations. and is shown on the plans with a higher level of
detail than the future development areas. The river restoration area shown on Lot 4 includes
approximately 29 acres and is also shown in greater detail.
• Future areas are shown with sufficient detail to establish a basic framework that demonstrates
compliance, with remaining required detail deferred to subsequent submittals.
Holland said key considerations were to accommodate the Woodward use and to mitigate impacts of
development with transition from core operations to edges and treatment of the project perimeter. He
said the main service areas are interior to the site, 400 feet from Lincoln Avenue. The area will be gated
and screened with temporary landscape screening in Phase 1 to soften views of main service areas.
The site's existing natural habitats and features are largely contained with areas immediately adjacent to
the Poudre River. River restoration is proposed with application of performance standards in LUC
Section 3.4.1(E) (1). The 300 foot buffer may be reduced or enlarged provided that a quality buffer is
achieved. Overall there will be 28.7 acres proposed instead of the 23.4 acres that would result from the
300 foot buffer. The proposed buffer will range from 210 to 600 feet. They will reconnect with original
floodplain providing different landscape heights that allow for more species diversity, reinforce the
historical oxbow flow, and relocate the Poudre River Trail away from the river corridor allowing for great
species diversity.
Holland said the Coy/Hoffman Barn and silos will remain. The milk house will be moved and that action
has received the full support of the Landmark Preservation Commission.
Holland said the standard requires direct connections for all modes of travel. It is a unique property and
use with private drives proposed. Six feet wide internal sidewalks are provided sufficiently linking
buildings, parking, streets, and the River Trail. Staff recommends 15 foot public access easement along
the west property boundary. That mitigates impact of large single user with no internal street system. It
satisfies alternative compliance standards for larger parking lots that exceed maximum quantity and
satisfies the requirement for an 8 feet wide direct connection that is safe, direct and convenient.
Member Hart asked if the internal sidewalks were accessible by the public. Holland said they are
intended for use by employees.
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Member Campana said he could certainly support a compatibility condition related to lighting and the
hours they're operated. Carpenter said that would make her a lot more comfortable. Campana said it
doesn't appear that due to religious reasons the lights on at 11 p.m. Kirkpatrick, Elmore and Smith said
they could support that. The applicant said they agreed to tower and steeple 50% at 9:30 p.m. with black
out at 10 p.m. The rest of the building will be governed by code in place.
Deputy City Attorney Paul Eckman said the application shows the lighting on the building will go out at 11
p.m. He believes that should be made clear as to when the lights go out. Chair Smith agreed.
Schreider said that condition does not change — after 11 p.m., it's strictly for security.
Member Campana made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the modification
related to Section 3.2.1(E) (5) (c) for Fort Collins LDS Temple, PDP120029 with regard to the
canopy trees and the landscape islands based on the fact that it is not detrimental to the public
good and because it promotes the purpose of the standard equally well or better than a plan
which complies with the standard. The intent of the proposed parking lot landscaping
requirement of canopy trees are met equally well by providing 4 - 5 Chanticleer Pear ornamental
trees. Member Kirkpatrick seconded the motion. The motion passed 6:0.
Member Hart made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the modification related
to Section 3.8.11(C )(2) for Fort Collins LDS Temple, PDP120029 with regard to fences and walls
based on the fact that it is not detrimental to the public good and because it promotes the
purpose of the standard equally well or better than a plan which complies with the standard The
intent of the standard is to prevent large opaque faces dominating front yards and preventing the
building from having a relationship to the public street as well as to avoid a tunnel effect. This
fence as it is set back from the street with its wrought iron character will meet the standard.
Member Campana seconded the motion. The motion passed 6:0.
Member Campana made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the Fort Collins
LDS Temple, PDP120029, based on the findings and facts included in the staff report on page 18
with the condition that the lighting on the tower and steeple will be turned off at 10 p.m. The
balance of the building will be turned off at 11 p.m. Member Carpenter seconded the motion.
Chair Smith said the applicant has done a good job of following the criteria in the LUC -- being very
sensitive to the neighborhood context, architecture, and operations. He thinks it's interesting to consider
proposals for what he would regard to be a grand civic project. He'll support it.
The motion passed 6:0.
Project: Link-n-Greens PDP, # PDP130001
Project Description: This is a request for approval of a Project Development Plan (P.D.P.) for the Link-
n-Greens property. This area consists of 101.5 acres and is generally located at
the southwest corner of East Lincoln and South Lemay Avenue. The Cache la
Poudre River is the southern boundary and the majority of the western boundary of
the P.D.P. The Poudre River Trail is located on the property within an easement.
The project is zoned C-C-R Community Commercial — Poudre River District, and
the proposed uses are permitted in this zone district at this location.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval with conditions.
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Consent Agenda:
1. Minutes from the January 17, 2013 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing
2. Mitsubishi Dealer (2712 S. College) Major Amendment, # MJA120007
3. Lot 1, Nix Natural Areas Facility Major Amendment, # MJA130001
3A. Planned Development Overlay District Pilot
Member Campana made a motion to approve the consent agenda which consists of the Minutes
of the January 17, 2013 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing, the Mitsubishi Dealer Major
Amendment (# MJA120007), Lot 1, Nix Natural Areas Facility Major Amendment (#MJA130001)
and the Planned Development Overlay District Pilot. Member Elmore seconded the motion. The
motion was approved 6:0.
Discussion Agenda:
4. Fort Collins LDS Temple Project Development Plan (PDP), # PDP120029
5. Link-n-Greens PDP, # PDP130001
7. 7-Eleven at College and Magnolia PDP and Addition of Permitted Use, # PDP120026
8. Affordable Housing Redevelopment Displacement Mitigation Strategies — staff requested the
topic be continued to another date.
9. LUC (Land Use Code) — Student Housing Action Plan Phase I
10. LUC —Vested Rights
Project: Fort Collins LDS Temple Project Development Plan, # PDP120029
Project Description: This is a request for a 30,389 square foot Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints (LDS) Temple on a 15.69 acre site at the southeast corner of South
Timberline Road and Trilby Road. With this Project Development Plan, the site
will be subdivided into two blocks and two out lots, with the subject development
only occurring on lot 1, block 1. Currently, the majority of the site is undeveloped;
however there is an existing single-family residence on the southwest portion of
the site. This structure, including the associated gravel access drive off of
Timberline Road, will be removed prior to construction.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval.
Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence
City Planner Courtney Levingston said currently, the majority of the site is undeveloped; however there is
an existing single-family residence on the southwest portion of the site. This structure, including the
associated gravel access drive off of Timberline Road, will be removed prior to construction. In addition
to the new LDS Temple, the project proposes a new 3,052 square foot single family residence
(parsonage) on Lot 1, Block 1 for the Temple President. A 1,500 square foot maintenance building is also
proposed east of the Temple parsonage.
Access to the LDS Temple and associated residence is from two points on newly constructed extension
of Majestic Drive, which will align with the existing Majestic Drive to the west. With this project,
Timberline Road will be improved in terms of widening, additional turn lanes and providing new
sidewalks. The proposed land uses, place of worship and single family residential, are permitted uses in
Chair Andy Smith called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
Roll Call: Carpenter, Campana, Elmore, Hart, Kirkpatrick, and Smith
Excused Absence: Hatfield
Staff Present: Kadrich, Eckman, Lorson, Ex, Bolin, Levingston, Stanford, Holland,
Langenberger, Olson, Hilmes-Robinson, and Sanchez -Sprague
Chair Smith said in an effort to make the process a little more citizen friendly he would provide
background on the order of business. He described the following processes:
• Citizen participation — an opportunity to present comments on issues that are not specifically
listed on the meeting agenda.
• Consent agenda items are considered items which have no known opposition. Any member of
the board, staff or audience may request for an item to be pulled from the consent agenda and
discussed in detail as a part of the discussion agenda.
• Discussion agenda items will include a staff presentation, an applicant presentation, and
questions by board members, staff comments and public comment.
• At the time of public comment, he asked that you come to the podium, state your name and
address for the record, and sign -in. He asked that the speaker clearly state their position and he
encouraged them to share comments relevant to the topic under discussion.
• Responses by applicant and staff will follow public comment.
• The board will deliberate and reach a decision once a motion has been made and a vote taken.
• The board will do their best not to use acronyms or jargon.
• He will begin each new item with a description of the development type being considered.
Agenda Review
CDNS Director Laurie Kadrich reviewed the agenda and noted that staff had requested that Affordable
Housing Redevelopment Displacement Mitigation Strategies be continued to another date.
Citizen participation:
None