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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHARMONY TECHNOLOGY PARK-CELESTICA - ODP - 12-97 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning and Zoning Board Minutes August 7, 1997 Page 4 terms of visitor traffic back and forth, most of the business that transpires during is at non -peak times. Member Craig asked if the Southside Shuttle would be extended to this site. Ms. Reavis replied that they have talked to the applicant about the possibility of extending the Southside Shuttle to this site. As far as any definite plans, that has not yet been accomplished. Chairperson Bell asked if all of the projects that come in for review in this business park would come before the Board. Planner Shepard replied no, not if they are permitted in the HC Zone as a Type I, and they don't exceed certain thresholds, or if they don't need any modifications. Member Chapman moved of approval of the Harmony Technology Park Overall Development Plan, #12-97. Member Weitkunat seconded the motion. The motion was approved 4-0. Project: Recommendation to City Council for the Approval of the Transportation Master Plan as Part of City Plan. Tom Frazier, Transportation Department, gave the staff presentation to the"oard. Member Chapman commented on the regional connections issue brought up at worksession and the truck and automobile bypasses planned for Fort Collins. He stated that those two items were specifically of interest to him — to reduce the vehicle miles traveled, congestion and pollution that comes from thru traffic having to come thru town. He believes that needs to be part of.thd' Regional Transit Plan. Member Chapman stated that what fie saw in tti"roposed changes in the Master Street Plan was very favor'' Member Chapman also commented on Section 22, the Transit Development Plan. The Plan lists a number of things that certainly seem logical that they would create more riders. Member Chapman mentioned the goal of increased ridership to 2 million annual Planning and Zoning Board Minutes August 7, 1997 Page 3 Ms. Reavis stated that it could be done. Member Craig asked what staff felt they could do to make the pedestrian crossing more safe. Ms. Reavis replied that originally they had asked for a pedestrian overpass provided. However, we cannot require it of them, we can only require what is in the code. She felt that there could be things done to make it more safe, but it will not be user friendly. Member Craig asked about the allowance for a 30% reduction in trip generation. Ms. Reavis replied that they were given the reduction based on the current site operations with alternative modes and alternative work schedules. The new site will promote alternative modes of transportation. Member Weitkunat asked how many employees would be crossing Harmony Road. Mr. Hendee replied that there would be very little crossing due to the fact that one site has nothing to do with the other. There would be no large scale movement of people back and forth. There is really no relationship between the two sites. Member Weitkunat asked about Harmony Road being a State Highway and with the State Highway Access Plan, what would it do to the City or the developments role in changing the pedestrian, bicycle, or automobile access. Eric Bracke, Transportation Engineer replied that the Access Control Plan is an Intergovernmental Agreement between CDOT and the City. To change the Access Control Plan both City Council and CDOT have to agree to it. In terms of the Access Code itself, it deals with roadway access, all the way down to farm access. He was not even sure the Code deals with a pedestrian access. He stated that they have looked at adding a signalized intersection at Technology Parkway and the west access to Hewlett Packard. The City would agree to change the Access Control Plan to include a full signal at that location and just not a pedestrian signal. Mr. Hendee added that if it became necessary in the future, and a pedestrian overpass was needed, it may be more appropriate to tie that to a specific preliminary development plan when the future is more certain that at ODP stage. Mr. Bracke stated that this development would be done if phases. The developer will be required to update the traffic study and make comparisons as to how close are they to their trip generation estimates. There can be modifications made at each phase. In Planning and Zoning Board Minutes August 7, 1997 Page 2 Project: Harmony Technology Park, Overall Development Plan Case #: #12-97 ProJect Description: Request for an Overall Development Plan for an office and industrial park located in the Harmony Corridor. The site is 155.59 acres in size and located at the southeast comer of Harmony Road and County Road #9. The property is zoned H-C, Harmony Corridor. r.lW'a • 1111- -. • ' •a • - _ ! II 1 / 1 !!� • 11 11 1 !� _ 1 �lal!i�-ii_7"L►•1 Members Gavaldon and Colton declared a conflict of interest due to employment on this project and would not be participating. Ted Shepard, Senior Planner gave a staff report, recommending approval. Bruce Hendee, BHA Design, representing the applicant gave a presentation on their project. He gave a history of Hewlett Packard, future growth potential (land banking), land uses within the Harmony Corridor Zoning District and the surrounding zoning districts. Mr. Hendee also reviewed the site plan, spoke about transportation, access, phasing, location of the commercial center, and the Harmony House. There was no public input. Member Craig asked about pedestrian safety at the pedestrian crossings. Kathleen Reavis, Transportation Planning replied that the project meets the requirements of the Level of Service C for pedestrian traffic. Member Craig had concerns with the amount of traffic and level of speeds on Harmony Road and asked Ms. Reavis if she thought this was safe and user friendly. Mr. Reavis replied that there could be improvements, but that it can be made adequately safe to work for people. It was not an ideal situation. Member Craig asked if there would be adequate lighting. r PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 7, 1997 6:30 P.M. Council Liaison: Mike Byrne I Staff Liaison: Bob Blanchard Chairperson: Gwen Bell Phone: (H) 221-3415 Vice -Chair: Glen Colton Phone: (H) 225-2760 (W) 679-3201 l The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson Gwen Bell. Roil Call: Chapman, Craig, Gavaldon, Colton, Davidson,-Weitkunat, Bell. Staff Present: Shepard, Eckman, Stringer, Frazier, Reavis, Wamhoff, Ludwig, Harter and Deines. Agenda Review: Ted Shepard, Senior Planner reviewed the Consent and Discussion Agendas: 1. Minutes of the September 9, 1996 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing. 2. #32-96A Atlas Roofing P.U.D. - Final 3. #13-82BV Oakridge Business Park P.U.D., 26th Filing, Comfort Suites - Final 4. #12-97 Harmony Technology Park - Overall Development Plan Discussion Agenda: 5. Recommendation to City Council for the Approval of the Transportation Master Plan as Part of City Plan. Member Craig pulled Item 4, Harmony Technology Park Overall Development Plan. Member Gavaldon moved for approval of the Consent Agenda Items 1, 2, 3, including a variance for item 3. Member Chapman seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0.