HomeMy WebLinkAboutFOSSIL CREEK NURSERY PUD - PRELIMINARY - 40-95 - CORRESPONDENCE - (3)not a "user". However the developer will be responsible for
the cost of installing 3-phase power along the entire length
of frontage on South College Avenue. This cost may be
adjusted (reduced) if street lights are not required. You
will need to coordinate the location of a transformer to serve
all buildings. You must submit a "C-1" form to the Light and
Power Utility. Please contact Janet McTague at 221-6700 with
any questions regarding these comments.
8. The Natural Resources Department stated that the developer
must preserve existing wetlands on the property. Also, there
is concern that spill containment be provided for any stored
hazardous materials. Please contact Susie Gordon at 221-6265
with any questions regarding these comments.
9. The Planning Department stated that the proposed use would be
subject to the Auto -Related and Roadside Commercial Uses point
chart of the LDGS. A neighborhood meeting will be required
prior to the submittal of this development proposal. The
Planning Department will make a geographical notification map
upon your request to proceed with the project. The developer
is responsible for obtaining the names and addresses of
property owners within the mailing.area. The developer pays
the City 50 cents per name for .the mailing. The City will set
up the meeting upon the developers request and will facilitate
the meeting. For further information,. please contact Mike
Ludwig, project planner at 221-6206.
determined that there has been an erroneous interpretation of
the Building Code. Please contact Sharon Getz at 221-6760
with any questions regarding these comments.
3. The Poudre Fire Authority stated that a fire hydrant capable
of providing 1,000 g.p.m. with 20 p.s.i. residual will be
needed at the proposed entrance or near the buildings. All
exterior walls of any structure must be less than 150' from a
fire truck accessible paved surface. This may require an all
weather gravel surface road around the various structures on
the property. A minimum 20' inside radius and 40' outside
radius is required for fire truck turning. A hazardous
materials impact analysis will be required by the Poudre Fire
Authority. Please contact Mike Pretz at 221-6570 with any
questions regarding these comments.
4. The Water and Wastewater Utility Department stated the
property. is located in the Fort Collins/Loveland Water
District and the South Fort Collins Sanitation District:
Water Conservation Standards for Landscaping and Irrigation
will apply. Please contact Roger Buffington at 221-6681 with
any questions regarding these comments.
5. The property is located in the Fossil Creek Drainage Basin
The The stormwater development fees in this basin are $�,i5 per i
acre based upon, the amount of impervious surface area and the
amount of on -site detention provided. On -site detention will
be required of this project. Please contact Dottie Nazarenus
at 221-6022 to discuss the calculation of Stormwater fees for
the "nursery stock growing area" and retail sales/parking
areas. A standard drainage report and erosion control plan
must be prepared and submitted by a Colorado licensed
professional engineer. Please contact Glen Schlueter of the
Stormwater Utility Department at 221-6589 with any questions
regarding these comments.
6. The Engineering Department will require you to submit a basic
traffic impact study. Proposed access must comply with the
State Highway Access Code. Permit applications must submitted
to Kerrie Ashbeck. A seven foot wide.detached sidewalk and
easement dedication will be required along the frontage of the
property. Three feet of the seven foot width is eligible for
reimbursement. Landscaping should be provided on between the
edge of the sidewalk and the edge of the nursery stock growing
areas. Standard Utility, Grading, and Drainage Plans must be
submitted at the time of development application. Please
contact Matt Baker at 221-6605 to discuss the appropriate
Street Oversizing Fee schedule for the proposed nursery and
Sheri Wamhoff or Mike Herzig at 221-6750 with any questions
regarding these comments.
7. The Light and Power Utility Departmentstated that per Doug
Martin, this project will be assessed Light and Power
development fees as a golf course would as the entire site is
CONCEPTUAL REVIEW STAFF COMMENTS
MEETING DATE: May 22, 1995
ITEM:
Fossil Creek Nursery.
APPLICANT: Jim Sell
Jim Sell Design
Fort Collins, CO 80524
LAND USE DATA: Request to develop 15 acres for a new Fossil
Creek Nursery facility. The. property is
located h to k mile south of Trilby Road on
the west side of South College Avenue (west of
Benson Lake). Approximately 12 acres would be
designated for nursery stock growing area and
3 acres would be designated for retail sales
and parking. An existing residence on the
property would be converted to a landscape
design office (change of use).
COMMENTS:
1. The property is located in the R-P, Planned Residential and
R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential Districts with P.U.D.
conditions attached. Any proposed use must be submitted as a
Planned Unit Development, subject to the requirements of the
Land Development Guidance System. Customer vehicles will not
be allowed on the proposed gravel path through the stock
growing area unless it.is paved. The parking lot must include
at least 6% interior landscaping. The property is located in
the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. The amount of
signage allowed will be determined by the City's Sign Code.
However, the Planning and Zoning. Board will review the
location of all proposed flushwall signs. Please contact
Peter Barnes or Gary Lopez at with any questions regarding
these comments.
2. The Building Inspections Department stated that use of
existing buildings on the property would constitute a change
of use from residential to commercial. This will require all
existing buildings to meet all current building code
requirements. Buildings greater than 5,000 square feet are
required to be fire sprinklered or. compartmentalized in
sections of less than 5,000 square feet. The proposed
greenhouse is subject to this requirement unless a variance is
granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. variances may only be
granted if the ZBA approves an alternate method or it is
COMMUNITY PLANNING &
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 NORTH COLLEGE P.O.BOX 580 FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80522-0580 (303)221-6750
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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Community Planning and Environmental Services
Current Planning
City of Fort Collins
May 31, 1995
Jim Sell
Jim Sell Design
117 E. Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Jim,
For your information, attached is a copy of the Staff's comments
concerning the request for the Fossil Creek Nursery PUD, which was
presented before the Conceptual Review Team on May 22, 1995.
The comments are offered informally by Staff to assist you in
preparing the detailed components of the project application.
Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the
time of formal review of this project.
If you should have any questions regarding these comments or the
next steps in the review process, please feel free to call me at
221-6206.
Sincerely,
Michael Ludwig
Project Planner
xc: Rhys Christensen, Realtec Commercial Real Estate Services,INC.
Stormwater Utility
Transportation Department
Project Planner
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