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46-94 School Site Plan Review
November 01, 1994
Shepardson Elementary School - Advisory Site Plan Review, #46-94
November 14, 1994 P & Z Meeting
Page 4
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning and Zoning Board advise the
Poudre R-1 School Board that the design and location of the 1994
Shepardson Elementary School Addition is appropriate.
Shepardson Elementary School - Advisory Site Plan Review, #46-94
November 14, 1994 P & Z Meeting
Page 3
3. Land Use:
Public schools are considered to be an appropriate use in the R-L,
Low Density Residential Zoning District. The proposed elementary
school addition is compatible with the existing elementary school,
and with the existing residential land uses in the area.
4. Design:
Shepardson Elementary School currently accommodates an enrollment
of 478 students. The proposed 2,556 square foot addition will
provide space for Music, Art, and storage space to support these
programs. Currently a regular classroom is being used as an Art
Room. The current Music Room will be converted to a Computer and
Multi -Media Laboratory. When the addition is completed, an
existing two classroom modular building on the south side of the
elementary school will be removed from the site.
The addition to Shepardson Elementary School will be consistent
with the character of the existing building. Most of the addition
will be of matching masonry. The wall along the covered entry will
be of a contrasting brick to help accent the entry.
The walls of the new addition will not extend higher than the walls
of the existing classroom pods. These walls are significantly
lower than the adjacent gymnasium roof line. No change is
contemplated in the existing sign or in the present existing
exterior colors.
5. Neighborhood Compatibility:
The existing school is compatible
neighborhoods. No neighborhood
2,556 square foot addition.
Findings Of Fact/Conclusion:
with the surrounding residential
meeting was held regarding the
1) Colorado Revised Statutes provides for City review of
school projects in an advisory capacity.
2) The proposed addition to Shepardson Elementary School is
consistent with the RL, Low Density Residential Zoning
District.
3) The proposed addition is compatible with the existing
elementary school and surrounding residential land uses.
Shepardson Elementary School - Advisory Site Plan Review, #46-94
November 14, 1994 P & Z Meeting
Page 2
COMMENTS:
1.
Background:
The
surrounding zoning
and land uses are
as follows:
N:
R-L;
Single
Family
Homes
(Southmoor
Village 3rd
Filing)
S:
R-L;
Single
Family
Homes
(Collindale 4th Filing)
E:
R-L;
Single
Family
Homes
(Southmoor
Village 3rd
Filing)
W:
R-L;
Single
Family
Homes
(Southmoor
Village 3rd
Filing)
The
existing
elementary
school
was built
in 1978.
2.
Citv's
Right
of Advisory
Review:
Colorado Revised Statutes provide two specific references to the
City's right of review in the planning and location of school
sites:
A. Section 22-32-124, C.R.S., as amended, addresses the right of
the school district to construct schools within a municipality
and speaks to the extent to which the municipality may
control the location or manner of construction of such
schools. The statute specifically limits the municipalities'
participation in the process to a limited right of review and
appeal to the Board of Education.
B. Section 31-23-209, C.R.S. provides that no public building
shall be constructed or authorized in a city until the
location, character and extent thereof has been submitted for
approval by the Planning and Zoning Board. In the case of
disapproval by the Planning and Zoning Board, it shall
communicate its findings to the School District. The
disapproval of the Planning and Zoning Board may be overruled
by the School Board by a vote of not less than two-thirds of
its membership.
Under Section 31-23-209 C.R.S., the Planning and Zoning Board
should make a finding as to the location, character, and extent of
the public buildings and structures relative to the adopted Master
Plan of the City. Such findings help to ensure that the proposed
site and structures conform to the adopted plan of the community.
In addition, Section 22-32-124 C.R.S. calls for the Planning and
Zoning Board to review and comment upon the site development plan
for the proposed school site and, if it desires, "...request a
public hearing before the Board of Education relating to the
proposed site location or site development plan" prior to any
construction of structures or buildings. In addition, the Planning
and Zoning Board may review the details of the site development
plan itself.
ITEM NO. 2
MEETING DATE 11/14/94
STAFF Mika Ludw'9
City of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Shepardson Elementary School Addition - Advisory
Site Plan Review, #46-94
APPLICANT: William Brenner
Robb, Brenner and Brelig, Inc.
125 S. Howes, Suite 880
Fort Collins, CO 80521
OWNER: Poudre R-1 School District
2407 West Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a request for a 2,556 square foot addition to the north
side of an existing 45,514 square foot elementary school,
kindergarten through sixth grades, on 7.5 acres, located at 1501
Springwood Drive. The zoning is R-L, Low Density Residential.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Board
that the location and design
School Addition is appropriate.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
should advise the School District
of the 1994 Shepardson Elementary
The Planning and Zoning Board review of an elementary school
addition is advisory based on current state statutes. The location
and design of the addition is an appropriate use in the R-L, Low
Density Residential Zoning District. The addition will be
consistent with the character of the existing building.
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