HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROSPECTOR SHOPS (111 W. PROSPECT) - PDP/FDP - 32-97 - CORRESPONDENCE - CITY COUNCILphysical conditions or other extraordinary and exceptional situations, unique to such
property.." The Zoning Board of Appeals determined that the strict application of the
above stated Land Use Code Sections "...would result in unusual and exceptional
practical difficulties, or exceptional or undue hardship upon the owner of such
property..." Finally the Zoning Board of Appeals determined that "...such relief may be
granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without substantially
impairing the intent and purposes of Articles 3 through 4, inclusive, and provided that
such difficulties or hardship are not caused by the act or omission of the applicant..."
and that no change in use is occurring.
On December 19, 1997, a Type 1 administrative hearing was held regarding the
proposed re -development of the site. On December 22, 1997, the Director of Current
Planning issued findings, conclusion and a decision to approve the proposed re-
development. Key components of the re -development plan include narrowing the drive
entrance from Prospect Road to City standards; adding parking lot islands and
landscaping; and architectural features on the new building that are consistent with the
requirements of the Land Use Code.
During the week of April 12, 1998, R.C. Heath construction began demolishing the flood
and explosion damaged building. A building permit has not yet been issued for the
construction of the new building but should be issued within the next couple of weeks.
If any of the council members would like to view the approved re -development plans
please contact me at 221-6206 or feel free to stop by the Current Planning Department
and ask for Current Planning File #32-97.
Community Planning and Environmental Services
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City of Fort Collins
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 23, 1998
To: City Council Members
Thru: John Fischbach, City Manager? -
Greg Byrne, Director of CPES i
From: , Michael Ludwig, City Planner W04
RE: 111 W. Prospect Road (Prospector Shops)
This memorandum responds to Council member Bertschy's request for information on
111 W. Prospect Road (Prospector Shops).
The original Prospector Shops building existed at 111 W. Prospect Road since 1960
and was destroyed during a flood and subsequent explosion on July 28, 1997.
At the October 20, 1997 Conceptual Review meeting, the owner proposed to re -build a
7,150 square foot retail building on the existing building foundation. Since 100% of the
square footage of the original building was to be demolished and replaced, the re-
development was subject to a Type 1 land use review according to the Land Use Code.
On December 11, 1997, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted hardship variances to the
following Land Use Code sections pursuant to Division 2.9 of the Land Use Code by a
vote of 6-0:
Section 3.2.1 [D][1 ][c] - Full Tree Stocking
Section 3.2.1 [E][5] - Parking Lot Interior Landscaping (allowing 3.5% instead of
6%)
Section 3.2.2[M][1] - Landscaping Coverage (allowing 3.5% instead of 6%)
Section 3.2.2[G][2][b] - Parking Lot Size/Scale
Section 3.3.1 [A][3][b] - Platting of the Property
Section 3.3.2[B] - Development Agreement
Section 3.5.3[D][2][a][3] - Facade Treatment
The Zoning Board of Appeals granted hardship variances from the terms of Article.3 by
determining that the flood and explosion on July 28, 1997 constituted "...exceptional
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