HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD PUD - PRELIMINARY - 1-97 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESDescription of possible conflicts between land uses that are being avoided.
1) To the North and East, Light and shadow ,and aesthetics are the two
addressable issues. By using building setbacks and open space, any conflicts
regarding light and shadow are being avoided. Due to the 40 ft height limitation
please find an attached analysis of how the 43'-11" ridge affects the light and
shadow. During December 21 the shadow cast from the ridge comes within 30
of the north property line at 12:00 am. Indicated on the shadow analysis page
you will find the difference between the 40'-0" height limitation and our 43'-11"
ridge height. With such a small portion of the building above 40', a very small
amount of shadow affects our site, and surrounding views. Trees from the
housing community to the west block 99% of views towards the foothills. The
ridge that falls only T-11" above will hardly be noticeable. By locating the main
church building within the site where a majority of the site is contained to the
east, views for future development to the east are less affected. Braking up of
the buildings mass bath in plan and elevation, and the use of earth tone colors
all contribute to the compatibility of the building's aesthetics within the
community.
2) To the South, due to compatible uses, noise, odor, access, and safety are not an
issue. Placement of the Assisted Living Center allows similar land uses to be
adjacent to one another, hence avoiding any privacy issues. Due to the open
space between properties, and the location of buildings within the site, light and
shadow are not a concem. breaking up of the buildings mass both in plan and
elevation, and the use of earth tone colors all help the aesthetic issue. Access is
provided by continuing the public sidewalk into the proposed development.
Open space between the church and Pinecone Apartments will avoid any
possible safety issues.
3) To the West, safety, access, aesthetics, noise, light and shadow, and odor are
the possible conflicts. Due to the proposed land use, noise and odor are not an
issue. By using building backs, light and shadow are not a problem. The
complex of buildings are designed to reduce the perceived mass by breaking it
up into smaller human scaled elements, thus achieving a disirable aesthetic.
Vehicular access to the site is provided at two points. The main point of ingress
and egress can be f :und at the southem portion of the west side of the site. The
second in located at the northern portion of the west side of the site, also
providing ingress and egress. These access points are designed to ease the
flow to and from the development, as well as within the site.
G) Completed Energy Conservation Worksheet, using Energy Conservation Method
One, calculating the number of energy conservation points to be awarded.
Due to the use of points chart H, and its satisfied Base criterion, an energy conservation
analysis will not be needed.
future development along this area and our desire to partner with them in maintaining the desired
landscaping effects along the channel.
It is the intention of the First Assembly Of God as owners of this site and development
area to maintain ownership and control of all of the proposed facilities to be developed except for
the possibility that an outside source may be used in the development of the Assisted Care
Living Center. The portion of our'site designated for this Center could possibly be leased to this
source who would fund and operate said center. This source will be required in all aspects of this
center, including the design, management, etc. to fit the over-all vision of the First Assembly Of
God Church for this proposed center. We view this as a partnership which will require this
source to maintain the integrity of our development plans and long-range goals.
C) Estimate of number of employees for business, commercial and industrial uses.
We estimate the long-range employment levels of our development to be the following:
Main Church Facilities - 50
Daycare Facilities - 25
Private School - 40
Assisted Care Living Center 75
Total Estimated Employees - 190
D) Description of rational behind the assumptions and choices made by the
applicant.
a) To fill a need that will adequately serve the diversity within the community.
b) The location of this community service is closer to constituency of the
community service effort.
c) The church provides at this location a desirable transition between residential
and rural areas.
d) The proposed land use does not contribute to traffic due to off peak use.
e) The 'open space" developed by the drainage channel and recreational use areas
are a desirable extension to the local community.
E) The applicant must submit as evidence of successful completion of the applicable
criteria, the completed point chart. Any variance from the criterion that is beyond
what is required in that section.
List of following attached items:
1) completed "All Development Criteria" chart
2) statement of variance to building height
3) completed point chart for Activity H
4) documentation of successful completion of chart H (points where specific
criterion were taken from)
F) Detailed description of how conflicts between land uses are being avoided or
mitigated.
The Land Uses surrounding the proposed development are as follows:
to the north and east - farm land (adjacent vacant parcel)
to the south - moderate density residential
to the west - an arterial street and low rise residential
First Assembly Of God
Preliminary
Planned Unit Development
Statement of planning objectives
January 13, 1997
A. Statement of appropriate City Land Use Policies achieved by proposed plan.
The proposed Planned Unit Development plan has been prepared with a number of
planning objectives and concepts in mind that may achieve many more of the adopted Goals
and Objectives, Land Use Policies, C,-nd elements of the Fort Collins Area Transportation Plan.
Giving special attention to elements affecting neighborhood compatibility and service.
I. The driving force behind the location and vision of the church complex is to provide a
community service for Fort Collins.
II. The planned facilities are designed for and as a service to the community.
III. By providing the framework for a viable master planned campus, defined by a number of
different uses, it's design will enhancing the concept of a mixture of land uses.
IV. Plan for a land use mix with complementary uses within easy walking distance of each
other.
V. Large percentage of the site is contiguous to existing urban development. Helping to
alleviate urban sprawl.
VI. Located within close proximity to community or neighborhood park facilities.
VII. Architecturally the complex is designed in such a way that the massing is broken
down to reduce its perceived size, thus providing a balance in scale to Pinecone Apt. to
the south and low density residential to the west.
VIII. The majority of parking is "out of view from the public street."
IX. Development of a community service adjacent to residential communities.
X. The Foothills Drainage Channel and active recreational use areas, are designed into the
concept as open area, easing drainage and flood issues, as well as maintaining views
north from the PinecAine Ap&tments.
XI. Protecting residential neighborhoods from encroachments of commercial uses, also
creating diversity within the local community.
XII. Working in conjunction with the environmental protection goals and objectives
a) detention of storm water run off, minimizing costs of downstream flood
hazards.
b) ensuring proper watershed management.
c) maintaining "open areas"
B) Statement of proposed ownership of public and private open space areas and
applicant's intentions with regard to future ownership of all or portion of the
planned unit development.
The Foothills Drainage Channel and "Active Recreational Use" areas which border the
site on the south side are planned as "open space."
We as the owners of the property adjacent to the channel have worked extensively with
the City Of Fort Collins Stormwater and Drainage Department in the recent improvements that
were made to the channel. This included: selling a portion of our property to the city so the
channel could be straightened; givinc. the city a "right of way" along the north side of the channel
for maintenance needs. We dlso have had preliminary discussions with the city concerning our