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HomeMy WebLinkAboutATLAS ROOFING PUD - PRELIMINARY - 32-96 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESThe Existing Building will be converted to office uses and will be up -graded to provide better energy uses. A small show room will be incorporated. Low water Landscaping elements have been used to mitigate water consumption. Landscape irrigation systems will be designed to meet Fort Collins Standards. Set backs from Taft Hill Road are ample and enhance the street scape. The new Prefabricated Garage will be unheated to conserve energy but will provide shelter to two vehicles and limited supplies. Unused existing paving will be demolished and removed in favor of permeable, landscaped surfaces. CONFLICTING LAND USE MITIGATION Accomplished with setbacks and landscaping. Existing solid wood fencing between residential on south and west will remain in place. ENERGY CONSERVATION WORK SHEET A variance to Point Chart E - Business Service Uses, has been applied for which addresses energy uses on the site. Consequently the energy conservation work sheets have not been prepared. The new garage will be unheated and the existing office is only 360 square feet.. Exterior walls of the office building will be upgraded with the rehabilitation of the building to meet minimum model energy code requirements. ATLAS ROOFING - PUD Planning Objectives November 25, 1996 CITY LAND USE POLICIES, GOALS & OBJECTIVES Policy 14: This development meets the requirement for development within the Urban Growth area for streets, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, and underground utilities. Utilities to the existing building will be placed underground as part of the improvements to the existing building. Utilities to the new garage structure will also be provided underground. Policy 20: The project, through enhancements of landscaping, helps to more favorably blend this office use into the surrounding residential and business neighborhood. Policy 22: The project is contiguous to existing development within the City. Policy 26: This development will utilize existing services and will not require the unnecessary extension of services to make the project viable. Policy 27: The development will not require additional levels of police or fire protection or parks to accommodate it since it is a reuse of an existing facility. Policy 43: This development is consistent with and has no adverse impact on air quality or any environmentally sensitive lands. Policy 51: Landscaping shall be designed to minimize the use of water on the site. Policy 74: The improvements proposed for the property will soften the transition of this existing commercial use to the surrounding residential neighborhood. ADDITIONALLY; the project: • Is an infill development, • Is not located along the South College Corridor, • Reclaims a deteriorating Property, • Located on and arterial near a major intersection, • Provides Employment near housing development, and • Improves traffic conflicts on Taft Hill Road with the deletion of one existing curb cut. OWNERSHIP The property will be under one Ownership during all phase of development. EMPLOYEES The new and remodeled spaces will employee between 12 and 20 people depending on season and work load. Approximately 2 full-time employees will be on site during the work day. Most employees are roofers who work out of their vehicles at various work sites. RATIONAL & ASSUMPTIONS Buildings are set back amply from property lines to protect neighbors views and provide easy emergency access.