HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOUDRE VALLEY PLAZA PUD - PRELIMINARY - 30-95A - CORRESPONDENCE - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS21. The pedestrian circulation as shown on the site plan meets the functional requirements of the
project. We do not wish to add the two additional east -west routes through the site. Such routes
would delete landscaping and some parking which we believe is worthy of saving. Also, the
intent of the proposed design is to encourage customer circulation along the store fronts. Direct
access from the two northerly street corners would not be reflective of the site's internal
circulation. At pad "A" there will not be building access on the street side opposite the
intersection and at the corner of Horsetooth and Century Drive a project sign is planned.
22. The proposed financial facility (bank) on Pad "A" would have normal banking hours of not later
that 6:00 pm daily. That being the case, we do not understand the reasoning behind the City's
request for screening of auto headlights. The landscape plan does show berming and some
landscape buffering that will "soften" the view of autos from off -site.
23. Per our telephone conversation today, the site plan has been revised to indicate total building
space as follows:
a. Total building envelope area (building coverage) 54,800 sq. ft.
b. Total building area (maximum) 90,400 sq. ft.
Please contact me at 484-1921 if you have any questions about these comments. Thank You.
Sincerely,
JIM SE L DESIGN INC.
Thomas W . Kehler
TWK/kms
enc.
cc Fred Croci
Dana Lockwood
Matt Delich
RBD Engineers
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2. Ten foot utility easement along Century Drive is now shown on the revised plans. This
easement overlaps the existing six foot PSCO easement which PSCO finds acceptable.
In accordance with PSCO, any new utilities in the easement shall be located a minimum
of three feet from the existing PSCO gas line.
3. A proposed nine foot utility easement along the north side of Arbor Drive is now shown
on the revised plans.
4. Owner is not agreeable to transferring land ownership at Horsetooth and Shields comer
to create property line radius similar to that of the street. The owner would like to
request that this matter remain under review pending the final layout of utilities. Don't
the easements provide the City the area needed for utilities and other construction?
c. Utility Plan (Sheet 2)
1. Regarding building overhangs, see note 12.a.3. above.
2. Right turn on Horsetooth is now shown on the revised plan.
3. All entrances to site shall have concrete to the property line.
4. Details for sidewalk culvert, drive entrances, ramps, etc. will be shown on final plans
by RBD, Inc.
13. There is one existing transit stop on Horsetooth between Shields Street and the new entrance into
the project. It is proposed that this stop be relocated to the proposed deceleration/right-turn lane
and that no additional property be provided for a bus turn out. This single bus stop would appear
to be adequate for the site until such time additional bus routes are added to service the area.
14. Transportation Department: Site plan has been revised to show the right turn lanes from
Horsetooth Road onto Century Drive and from northbound Shields Street onto Arbor Avenue.
15. Trash receptacles along south Shields Street between pads "A", "B", and "C": Owner wishes
to keep trash receptacles in current locations and accept the burden of any costs for reconstructing
these facilities due to utility repairs. The trash receptacles on the east side of pad "G" have been
relocated to outside the proposed nine foot easement.
16. Site Plan has been revised to reflect the land uses and access points on the west side of south
Shields Street.
17. See note 12.a.3. above.
18. All restaurants on the site will not be drive -through.
19. The arch spanning pads "E" and "F" is proposed as functional enclosed mechanical space.
20. RBD, Inc. has reviewed the storm water detention with Stormwater Utility and the latter has
accepted RBD's design concept. RBD will provide full details with the submittal of the final
PUD.
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d. Loading zone locations for all buildings with the exception of Pads "B" and "C" will be
through the front doors. Pads "B" and "C", which are being planned as restaurants, will
have a service area at one side of the building in addition to service through the front doors.
6. Building Inspection Department: Buildings exceeding 5,000 square feet are anticipated to be
equipped with an automatic fire suppression system. The entire site and buildings will be accessible
to handicappers in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, Section 3103 and UBC Appendix,
Section 3106. Requirements for handicapper parking and signs will be met in accordance with
Appendix Section 3107. Exterior walls and projections from exterior walls shall be constructed of
fire resistive materials and construction techniques.
7. Police Services: The landscape plan will recognize the need for a safe environment for pedestrians.
Plantings will consist mainly of lower ground covers and deciduous trees with canopies above eye
level. Site lighting will meet the requirements for achieving a feeling of a safe environment.
8. Previously answered under 6 above.
9. Water/Wastewater Department: Landscape plan has been revised to avoid conflicts and meet
requirements for utilities. See note on plan.
10. Light and Power Department: Easements are now shown on revised plans and landscaping has been
adjusted to meet distance requirements from utilities.
11. Water Conversation: Landscape Plan has been revised to include note for review and approval by
City. Final Landscape Plan will reflect the total area for each landscape category once plants are
identified.
12 . Engineering Department:
a. Site Plan
1. Handicapper ramps are now shown on the revised plan.
2. Easement widths are still being verified with the City.
3. Buildings will have roof extensions that overhang easements. Total gross building area
for each building is critical to the financial feasibility of this project. No building area
reductions can be made. The owners of the project are willing to assume any burden the
overhangs may create in the future.
b. Plat
1. Fifteen foot utility easements along Shields Street and Horsetooth are shown on the
revised plans. In accordance with the City's agreement with Chism, relative to the noted
15 foot easement along Shields Street (see attached letter to Mr. Chism dated February
24, 1988), we request that the owner of the development be treated similarly in that they
not be penalized or required to utilize additional properties in meeting the City's
landscape requirements because of limitations which may be required by City utilities.
Telephone and Water departments will be consulted as building plans become more
finalized.
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August 3, 1995
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Mr. Steve Olt, Project Planner
City of Fort Collins
Community Planning and Environmental Services
281 North College Ave, PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Mr. Olt,
Listed below is our response to the comments made by the City of Ft. Collins dated
July 18, 1995, for the First Amendment to the Four Seasons Overall Development
Plan, Portion of Parcel H-1 and the Poudre Valley Plaza PUD, Preliminary
(numerical order corresponds with the City's letter). In addition, enclosed are four
folded copies of the revised preliminary site plan and preliminary landscape plan plus
four copies of Matt Delich's addendum to his site access study dated July 31, 1995.
US West: Owner will provide terminal room space as required.
2. Streets Department: The common open space areas will be maintained under
a common area maintenance agreement. Any pad sites sold will be maintained
under the common area maintenance agreement. The overall project owner is
Poudre Valley Plaza, LLC.
3. Initial Site and Landscape Plan revised to "Site Plan".
4. Landscape Plan revised to include notes 4 and 5 from "Site Plan".
5. Zoning Department:
a. Pad "A" (proposed bank): Mr. Royce Clark, Director of Poudre Valley
Bank, anticipated tenant, says the current design with four vehicle
stacking plus one vehicle being served exceeds all their existing facilities.
Mr. Clark believes that three vehicle stacking (twelve vehicles) will
easily meet their needs.
b. There is one (1) double car garage associated with each residential unit
(7 units x 2 vehicle spaces = 14 spaces). These garages face south and
are located below the residential units that are on the upper level of Pad
„G„
c. The wall signs will comply with the residential neighborhood sign
district. Building elevations illustrating this sign concept will be
submitted with the final plans. In addition, the owner proposes six
project signs of low profile as illustrated on the site plan.
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