HomeMy WebLinkAboutBMC WEST PUD - FINAL - 1-96A - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning and Zoning Board Minutes
June 10, 1996
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Sheri Wamhoff, Engineering Department added that it was the Engineering Department's request
that the sidewalk not be placed at this time not knowing the results of Timberline and whether it
will be extended and what the design will be. If Timberline does not go through, some sort of
improvements will have to be done and the road will be cul-de-sacked.
Chairperson Bell also commended the applicant on the improvements from Preliminary.
The motion was approved 5-0.
There was no other business.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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overall mass and bulk is reduced from what it was -- the height has come down two feet from
where it was at preliminary. Regarding the setback change, there is 40 feet of green from back of
curb to the curb of the parking lot and the building is setback substantially beyond that. She felt
it was an adequate setback for an arterial street. Having that extra width also allowed them to do
a taller berm, and they have planted as many trees as is reasonable along the north side so that as
Timberline extends in the future the view of that building will be buffered.
Ms. Ripley reviewed some slides of perspectives so the Board could view the building in
perspective instead of elevations. Ms. Ripley addressed the letter submitted by Sally Craig
tonight. Ms. Ripley stated it was there intent to put the slats in the fence along the east side of
both projects as she has suggested. She also addressed the concern of screening and they would
also be screening on both sides, alternating plant materials.
Member Byrne asked how we go about assuring that trees become established -- do they have to
provide irrigation as well.
Planner Ludwig replied they do.
PUBLIC INPUT
There was none.
Member Mickelsen commented that she was very pleased to see the immense amount of effort
put into this project to take a warehouse and turn it into the equivalent of an office park building
as far as exterior appearances. As far as the requests from the Board at preliminary she is very
pleased with the response the applicant has given them.
Member Mickelsen moved for approval of the BMC West P.U.D. final with the standard
condition of final approval.
Member Gaveldon seconded the motion.
Member Gaveldon concurred with Member Mickelsen's comments that this is an excellent effort
and the changes made are quite impressive.
Member Byrne asked if there was anything that would impact bicycle or pedestrian traffic with
this project.
Ms. Ripley responded that staff has requested with this project that Timberline Road not be
extended beyond this point. When it does get extended in front of this property, this property
will contribute it's local street portion of that and with that will be the sidewalk improvements
along Timberline.
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project less viable. He stated that they don't find the setbacks of the project to be objectionable.
Why lower the density to make the plan a little worse just because it is closer to an obsolete
zoning standard. It can be done, but they would rather not.
Member Byrne complemented Mr. Ward on his efforts in being unconventional and that this
project could be an example of what we would like to see repeated throughout the City of Fort
Collins.
Member Strom moved for approval of the variance to All Development Criteria A-1.1 on
the grounds that the variance would be neither detrimental to the public good nor impair
the intent and purposes of this section (the LDGS) and that undue hardship would be
caused by the strict application of any provision of the LDGS.
Member Gaveldon seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 5-0.
Member Gaveldon moved to follow the recommendation of staff and go with the
preliminary and work out the details and bring it back for final. He felt there were still
some opportunities there.
Chairperson Bell stated that this would only grant LAND use at this time, not layout and density.
Member Bell seconded the motion.
The motion failed 4-1, with Member Gaveldon voting for the motion.
Member Strom moved for approval of Sunstone Townhomes P.U.D., Preliminary and Final
with the standard final condition.
Member Mickelsen seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 5-0.
BMC WEST P.U.D. - FINAL, 91-96A.
Mike Ludwig gave the staff report on the project recommending approval with the standard final
condition of approval.
Linda Ripley, Ripley Associates representing BMC West the applicant commented that in
addition to changing building materials, they also scaled the building down so the buildings