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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHARMONY TECH. PARK, HEWLETT-PACKARD - PDP - 12-97D - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning and Zoning Board Minutes March 15, 2001 Page 24 Member Carpenter moved for approval of the Modification of Standard to Section 3.6.2 Streetscapes, Alleys and Easements with the condition that the design and construction of all driveways in the development proposal shall comply with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards. That granting the requested modification would not be detrimental to the public good and would protect the public interests and purposes of the standard for which the modification is requested equally well; as there is virtually no functional difference between a radius curb intersection of a private drive and a driveway cut intersection of a private drive, provided the design and construction is in compliance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards. Member Craig seconded the motion. The motion was approved 4-0. Member Meyer moved for approval Hewlett Packard at Harmony Technology Park, Project Development Plan, #12-97D with the following condition: 1. This Project Development Plan is approved for the normal three years of vesting property rights, or for such longer term as City Council may determine by Ordinance. Member Carpenter seconded the motion. Member Craig was concerned with the area becoming very high employment with no neighborhood services. She asked that they look at more services in the area as part of their Master Plan. The motion was approved 4-0. There was no other business. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes March 15, 2001 Page 23 driveway connection opportunity. What problems might result in the modification of the standard. There are no problems that would result from the modification. What health safety or welfare problems would be created by the modification. There are no health safety or welfare problems. Member Craig asked about openings to the buildings on all four sides. Mr. Hendee pointed out the exits on the buildings. Member Craig stated that in looking at the campus sidewalk, it does not have a sidewalk that goes into the building on the campus side. Mr. Hendee replied that the area is to be designed in detail. They fully intend on making the campus area a fully connected location for employees to be able to access directly. Mr. Hendee made that commitment on the record tonight. Member Craig asked about the traffic signal at Technology Parkway. Eric Bracke, Transportation Department replied that when they start building Technology Parkway as their main access point and when the first phase goes in, the signal construction will begin. It will probably get turned on when they first open. CITIZEN INPUT None. Member Craig asked if the building that was shown to them was a standard building that Hewlett Packard builds. Mr. Armstrong replied yes. Member Craig asked if there was some sense of how much of the building would be metal versus some of the other materials being used. Mr. Armstrong replied metal will be used in a limited use. Member Craig asked about the berming along Harmony Road. Mr. Hendee replied that they will be doing two things to make sure you can't see the parking. First the berming will be as high as it can be. Also, the evergreen backdrop would really encompass the perimeter of the site. Ultimately, there will be a complete concealment of the parking. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes March 15, 2001 Page 22 Plan, including the proposed Primary and Accessory land uses, is consistent with the approved Harmony Technology Park, Amended ODP. The proposed land uses are permitted in the HC, Harmony Corridor District. The Project Development Plan complies with all applicable district standards of Section 4.21 of the Land Use Code, HC zone district. The Project Development Plan complies with all applicable General Development Standards contained in Article 3 of the Land Use Code. He stated that staff was recommending approval with the condition: This Project Development Plan is approved for the normal three years of vesting property rights, or for such longer term as City Council may determine by Ordinance. The reason for the condition is the Hewlett Packard has requested an extended term for vesting of their property rights should this be approved. That item is being taken to City Council on March 20, 2001 for first reading. The request is specifically for this site. Will Ardwino, Public Affairs Manager for Hewlett Packard in Colorado spoke on behalf of the applicant. He gave a history of Hewlett Packard in Fort Collins. He asked for the Board's consideration of their Project Development Plan. Bruce Hendee, BHA Design, representing the applicant gave the applicant's presentation. Mr. Hendee reviewed slides of the proposal and gave an overview of the site and the Overall Master Plan. He also discussed circulation, the size of the buildings, their phasing plan, detention on the site, landscaping and access. Dennis Armstrong, Architect for Michael Barber Architecture spoke about the building architecture. Mr. Armstrong discussed mass and scale, elevations, building materials, color and architectural character. Mr. Hendee spoke on the requested modification. He stated that the modification would alter Section 3.6.2L(2)(e) of the Land Use Code. He stated that the city has a standard that is a curb cut as opposed to creating something that appears more like a radius. They are asking for a modification that would allow their main entry drives to look more like a radius, because they would like visitors to be able to discern between a main visitor entry to the project versus an employee entrance to the project. It is a change that under the new Street Standards that have just recently been adopted for Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins, would be required. Mr. Hendee stated that in requesting the modification, there were four different things that they need to discuss tonight. First is how would it differ from the standard. They would use it as a primary entry point. Next, why can't the standard be met. It can be met, there is no reason it can't be met. They are simply asking for an alternative Planning and Zoning Board Minutes March 15, 2001 Page 21 Member Craig seconded the motion. Chairperson Gavaldon commented that he agreed that the conditions in the neighborhood have not changed to justify the request. Member Colton commented that he would like to discuss going back and re -address the detail on the Structure Plan on this if it does not match and make a change to the map. Director Gloss replied that it would be something for the Board to consider. If there were a denial, it would be a stronger case, if the plan were changed to reflect the UE zoning that has been assigned to the property. The Board could direct staff to look at that issue. Deputy City Attorney Beckman added that it was not only the Structure Plan Map that is troublesome in this case, but also some of the maps that are in the Harmony Corridor Plan. He felt that both maps should be looked at. The motion for denial was approved 4-1 with Member Meyer voting in the negative. Project Harmony Technology Park, Hewlett Packard, Project Development Plan, #12-97D Project Description: Request for 750,000 square feet of office and research & development uses in six buildings on 61.3 acres. The property is located on the south side of East Harmony Road, east of County Road 9, north of County Road 36, and west of Cambridge Avenue. The existing Celestica facility is adjacent to the west. The property is zoned HC, Harmony Corridor. Recommendation: Approval with Condition Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence Chairperson Gavaldon and Member Colton excused themselves because of a conflict of interest on this project. Member Bernth returned as Chairperson. Steve Olt, City Planner gave the staff presentation. He stated that the Board has been given tonight a request for Modification of Standard dealing with the design of the curb cuts in the driveway approaches within the site. He stated that the Project Development Planning and Zoning Board Minutes March 15, 2001 Page 2 17. #43-98E Coyote Ridge 6th Annexation and Zoning 18. #3-01 2021 Timberline Lane Rezoning 19. #12-97D Harmony Technology Park, Hewlett Packard — Project Development Plan Member Colton and Chairperson Gavaldon declared a conflict of interest on Item 19, Hewlett Packard. Member Bernth declared a conflict of interest on Item 18, 2021 Timberline Rezoning. Lynn DiMirando, citizen asked for Item 3, Lincoln Jr. High School Addition be pulled for discussion. Betty Aragon, citizen, asked for Item 7, Poudre Development Rezoning be pulled for discussion. Member Craig asked for Item 4, Settlers Green at Rigden Farm, PDP, Modification of Standards be pulled for discussion. Member Carpenter moved for approval of the Consent Agenda items 1, minus the May 18th minutes, 2, 5, 6, and 8. Member Bernth seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. Project: Lincoln Junior High School Addition, Site Plan Advisory Review, #13-98B Project Description: Request to expand Lincoln Junior High School by constructing a new building containing 19,497 s.f. The building would feature classrooms, computer lab, gymnasium, recreational facilities and kitchen. The predominant after school user would be the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County. The site is approximately one acre and zoned UE, Urban Estate. Council Liaison: Scoff Mason Chairperson: Jerry Gavaldon Vice Chair: Mikal Toroerson Staff Liaison: Cameron Gloss Phone: (H) 484-2034 Phone: (W) 416-7431 Chairperson Gavaldon called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Roll Call: Colton, Bernth, Craig, Gavaldon, Carpenter and Meyer(late). Member Torgerson was absent. Staff Present: Gloss, Eckman, Jones, Moore, Shepard, Olt, Grubb, K. Moore, Reiff, Schlueter, Wamhoff, Virata, Wilder, Bracke, Daggett. Agenda Review: Director of Current Planning Cameron Gloss reviewed the Consent and Discussion Agendas: Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes of the May 18 (Continued), October 19, 2000 and January 18, 2001 Planning and Zoning Board Hearings. 2. # 6-01 Harris Bilingual Elementary School Expansion — Site Plan Advisory Review 3. #40-00 Lincoln Junior High School Addition — Site Plan Advisory Review 4. #56-98J Settler's Green at Rigden Farm, PDP — Modification of Standards 5. Modifications of Conditions of Final Approval 6. #7-01 Staley Annexation and Zoning 7. #1-01 Poudre Development Rezoning 8. #2-01 Speights PUD, Lots 6 & 7 and the West Half of Tract A Rezoning Discussion Agenda: 9. Recommendation to City Council for Adoption of the Transfort Strategic Operating Plan 10. #40-98 Cathy Fromme Natural Area Annexation and Zoning 11. #40-98A Cathy Fromme 2"d Natural Area Annexation and Zoning 12. #43-98 Coyote Ridge 15t Annexation and Zoning 13. #43-98A Coyote Ridge 2"d Annexation and Zoning 14. #43-98B Coyote Ridge 3`d Annexation and Zoning 15. #43-98C Coyote Ridge Ott' Annexation and Zoning 16. #43-98D Coyote Ridge 5th Annexation and Zoning