HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOLORADO EARLY COLLEGES - SITE PLAN ADVISORY REVIEW - SPA160003 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTS (5)Staff Report — Colorado Early Colleges, SPA160003
Planning & Zoning Board Hearing 02-16-2017
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Staff recommends approval of Colorado Early Colleges, SPA160003.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Zoning & Site Vicinity Map
2. Colorado Early Colleges Planning Document Set (Site Plan and Utility Plan)
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Planning & Zoning Board Hearing 02-16-2017
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Planning & Zoning Board. The location for this project is, therefore, appropriate and
meets City zoning.
Character
The proposed school will use the existing site and building as is. The only changes
the applicant proposes is to add a patio on the north end of the building and to
ensure compliance with the parking lot interior landscaping standards in Land Use
Code section 3.2.1(E)(5). By using the existing building and ensuring appropriate
landscaping, the proposal meets this code provision.
Extent
The extent of impacts generated by the proposed building addition to drainage,
utilities, and transportation systems is expected to be minimal and can be
accommodated through existing infrastructure. The existing drainage and utilities will
be used and will not need any upgrades due to this use. Staff has also deemed the
existing transportation system to be adequate. The site has parking that exceeds the
minimum required for a school. The layout of the site will also accommodate the
incoming and outgoing vehicles throughout the day without negatively impacting
adjacent properties.
5. Neighborhood Meeting:
Due to the size and scope of this proposal, the Planning Manager waived the
neighborhood meeting requirement for this project.
6. Findings of Fact/Conclusion:
In evaluating the request for the Colorado Early Colleges, SPA160003, Staff
makes the following findings of fact:
A. The site of the proposed Colorado Early Colleges is consistent with land use
designation described in the City's Structure Plan Map, an element of the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
B. The character of the proposed Colorado Early Colleges will remain consistent by
using the existing building.
c. The proposed Colorado Early Colleges will have minimal impact on the City's
utilities, drainage, and transportation systems.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Planning & Zoning Board Hearing 02-16-2017
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2. Right of Advisory Review
Colorado Revised Statutes C.R.S. allow the City to review the planning and location
of public facilities:
Section 31-23-209, C.R.S. provides that no public ground or other public way shall
be constructed or authorized in a city until the "location, character and extent
thereof' has been submitted for approval by the Planning and Zoning Board. In the
case of disapproval, the Planning and Zoning Board shall communicate its findings
to Colorado State University. The disapproval of the Planning and Zoning Board
may be overruled by the Colorado State University Board of Governors by a vote of
not less than two-thirds of its membership.
3. Site Plan Advisory Review Procedures:
A Site Plan Advisory Review Section was adopted and added to the Land Use Code
in July, 2014, outlining specific evaluation criteria for Site Plan Advisory Review
Applications. These review criteria are presented below, followed by analysis of this
development application:
(1) The site location for the proposed use shall be consistent with the land use
designation described by the City Structure Plan Map, which is an element of the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
(2) The site development plan shall conform to architectural, landscape and other
design standards and guidelines adopted by the applicant's governing body. Absent
adopted design standards and guidelines, the design character of the site
development plan shall be consistent with the stated purpose of the respective land
use designation as set forth in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
(3) The site development plan shall identify the level of functional and visual impacts
to public rights -of -way, facilities and abutting private land caused by the
development, including, but not limited to, streets, sidewalks, utilities, lighting,
screening and noise, and shall mitigate such impacts to the extent reasonably
feasible.
4. Analysis
Location
The location of the proposed school is in the Harmony Corridor (HC) zone district.
The HC zone district allows public and private high schools, subject to review by the
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Planning & Zoning Board Hearing 02-16-2017
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Planning & Zoning Board Hearing 02-16-2017
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The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
Direction
Zone District
Existing Land Uses
North
Harmony Corridor (HC), Low Density
Residential RL
Office, Park
South
Harmony Corridor (HC)
Office, Institutional, Limited Indoor Recreation
East
HJarrmony Corridor (HC), Urban Estate
Vacant, Single-family detached
West
Harmony Corridor (HC)
School
A zoning and site vicinity map is presented on the following page.
City of
Fort Collins
MEETING DATE
STAFF
Feb, 16, 2017
Clay Frickey
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
PROJECT: Colorado Early Colleges, SPA160003
APPLICANT: Shelby Hinchliff
Neenan Archistruction
3325 S Timberline Rd.
Suite 100
Fort Collins CO, 80525
OWNERS: Colorado Early Colleges -Fort Collins
4405 N Chestnut St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a request to locate a state charter school at 4424 Innovation Drive (parcel
#8731408023). Minimal modifications to the exterior of the building are being proposed.
The school will also retain the parking lot in its existing configuration. The site is located
in the Harmony Corridor (HC) zone district. This proposal will be subject to Site Plan
Advisory Review.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Colorado Early Colleges,
SPA160003.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff finds the proposed Colorado Early Colleges Site Plan Advisory Review complies
with State Statutes and Land Use Code section 2.16, Site Plan Advisory Review.
COMMENTS:
1. Background
The property was annexed into the City of Fort Collins as part of the Harmony Annex on
August 2, 1977. The property was originally developed as part of the Golden Meadows
Business Park Replat Lots 13-16 and 18 as a manufacturing facility for Hewlett
Packard.
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