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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRAMADA LIMITED SUITES PUD -- PRELIMINARY - 16-96A - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning and Zoning Board Minutes August 26, 1997 Page 4 He stated that this development would be a very low traffic generator. With regards to the sound situation, the hotel is very well sound proofed and the hotel operators felt it would not be a problem. Member Byrne asked about Mason Street becoming more of a bike/pedestrian area in the future. Planner Ludwig replied that these commercial corridors were being looked at in City Plan, but he did not know about the specific designations or plans for this street has been determined at this time. Director Blanchard added that City Plan is anticipating that Mason will become what they are terming a transportation corridor, where there will not only be automobile traffic but the ability to use alternative modes as well. There might also be potential for light rail or a commuter train system. Chairperson Bell asked if it was typical on a project like this not to evaluate a major intersection. Mr. Jones replied that if the impacts are minimal, like in this case, then staff would only evaluate the intersections that were in close proximity to mitigate the impacts. PUBLIC INPUT None. Member Byrne moved for approval of the Ramada Limited Suites PUD, Preliminary. Member Gavaldon seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. Member Gavaldon moved to grant the variance to this project. Member Byrne seconded the motion. the motion was approved 5-0. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes August 26, 1997 Page 3 Member Byrne asked about the street standards that would apply and would the new street standards with detached sidewalks apply. Planner Ludwig replied that they would not apply, however they are providing a detached sidewalk along south Mason Street. Member Weitkunat asked about the 4 foot sidewalk on the plan. Planner Ludwig replied that was an error and it would be 5 foot. Member Colton asked for someone to speak to the traffic situation in the general area. Fred Jones, Transportation Department replied that when the traffic impact analysis was looked at for this project, the intersections of Horsetooth and Mason and Mason and Harmony were not evaluated. There was an estimated 577 vehicle trips per day generated by the Ramada Limited Suites with 46 trips coming out at PM peak. That was not a significant impact and the intersection that was at Mason and Boardwalk would operate at a level of service that would be acceptable. Mr. Jones stated there was currently a problem at Mason and Horsetooth and whether this one project would be responsible for mitigating those impacts — that decision was not made. Member Colton asked about the level of service at Mason and Horsetooth. Mr. Jones replied he had not done the evaluation at that intersection, however, there is some stacking at College and Horsetooth and also at Mason and Horsetooth at PM peak, and on Saturdays. Without an evaluation, he would not be able to speak to what the service level is currently. Member Byrne asked about the development being next to the railroad tracks and what would be the impact of the noise from the railroad. Planner Ludwig replied that we rely on the market to propose the use on the property, and if they feel that a hotel next to railroad tracks is marketable, then that would be their marketing decision. There is residential development next to railroad tracks throughout Fort Collins. Eldon Ward, Cityscape Urban Design, representing the applicant stated they could answer any further questions the Board may have. The Following items will be heard at the September 9, 1996 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing: 15. Recommendation to City Council Regarding Zoning and Siting Standards for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. 16. #21-96 Recommendation to City Council Regarding Rezoning Downtown Properties from IG, General Industrial to RC, River Corridor. 17. #20-96 Sinclair Redevelopment PUD - Preliminary and Final 18. #6-96 Harmony Towne Center PUD - Preliminary (Continued) 19. #31-95C Hearthfire PUD - Preliminary (Continued) 20. #49-95 Harmony Ridge - Overall Development Plan 21. #49-95A Harmony Ridge PUD, Phase One - Preliminary Director Blanchard asked the Board to move Item 12, Referral of Administrative Change for Harbor Walk Estates to the first discussion item tonight. That would be followed by Item 9, Provincetowne PUD. That would be followed by Park South Amended Overall Development Plan and then Timberline Storage PUD continued from the last two meetings. Member Byrne pulled the Ramada Limited Suites PUD, Item 3, for discussion. Member Colton moved for approval of Consent Items 2, 4, 5 (with variance), 6, 7 and 8. Member Weitkunat seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. RAMADA LIMITED SUITES PUD. PRELIMINARY #16-96A Member Byrne asked for a brief update on the transportation aspects of this proposed development. Particularly, transit and pedestrian elements. Planner Ludwig reviewed the transit in the area stating there were northbound and southbound bus routes on South College Avenue. There is a southbound route bus stop at the southwest corner of Boardwalk Drive and College Avenue, and a northbound bus route bus stop at the northeast corner of Boardwalk and College as well as stops along Coalboard and Creger Drives. From the site it is about 650 feet to public transit. There is no public transit running along south Mason Street. Planner Ludwig reviewed the slide of the site plan and reviewed the sidewalk and pedestrian connections in the area. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD HEARING AUGUST 26, 1996 6:30 P.M. Council Liaison: Gina Janett I Staff Liaison: Bob Blanchard Chairperson: Gwen Bell Phone: (H) 221-3415 Vice Chair: Glen Colton Phone: (H) 225-2760 (W) 679-3201 The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Chairperson Gwen Bell Roll Call: Weitkunat, Byrne, Colton, Gavaldon, Bell. Member Davidson was absent. Staff Present: Blanchard, Duvall, Ludwig, Shepard, Olt, Ashbeck, Wamhoff, Herzig, Haas, Schlueter, Deines. Agenda Review: Director of Current Planning Blanchard reviewed the consent and discussion agenda's: 1. Minutes of the April 8, April 22, 1996 Planning and Zoning Board Hearings. (Continued) 2. #5-94F Symbols Logic PUD, Phase I - Final 3. #16-96A Ramada Limited Suites PUD - Preliminary 4. #73-82S Eagle Tree Condominiums PUD - Final 5. #8-96 The Greens at Collindale PUD - Preliminary 6. Modifications of Conditions of Final Approval 7. Resolution PZ96-12 Easement Vacation 8. Resolution PZ96-11 PUD Abandonment Discussion Agenda: 9. #73-82R Provincetowne PUD - Overall Development Plan 10. #46-88F Park South PUD - Amended Overall Development Plan 11. Appeal of an Administrative Change For Timberline Storage PUD 12. #20-82C Harbor Walk Estates PUD - Referral of an Administrative Change 13. Recommendation to City Council Regarding the Parking Plan for CSU, and the Downtown and CSU Neighborhoods. 14. Recommendation to City Council Regarding the Parks & Recreation Policy Plan.