HomeMy WebLinkAboutBEATTIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADDITION - ADVISORY SITE PLAN REVIEW - 47-94 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTS6. LANDSCAPING
The Addition occurs in an existing paved area. No
additional landscaping will be necessary.
7. BUILDING CHARACTER
The Addition to Beattie Elementary School will be consistent
with the character of the existing building. Most of the
Addition will be of contrasting masonry.
The walls at the new Addition will be approximately 2'
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 building sign or
in the present existing exterior colors.
STATEMENT OF PLANNING OBJECTIVES
BEATTIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADDITION
3000 Meadowlark Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Beattie Elementary School is an existing three -tract school.
The Addition will comprise space for Flex, Art, and storage
space to support these programs.
Currently an undersized Classroom is being used as an Art
Room. A Computer Lab will be developed in the existing art
area.
2. TRAFFIC/PARKING
Because the School population will remain the same, the
impact on traffic and parking will be unchanged. However,
two stalls will be designated for Handicapped Parking.
3. DETENTION/STORM DRAINAGE
The Building Addition replaces existing paved areas. The
total new impervious surface area is 119,472,square feet.
The additional impervious surface area caused by the
pavement around the Addition is .2% of the site. Since the
additional impervious surface is so small we propose the use
of an existing drywell/manhole for storm drainage from the
new roof areas.
4. BUILDING INFORMATION
Existing Building:
Addition:
Total Enclosed Building:
5. SITE INFORMATION
Building Size with Addition:
Asphalt and Concrete Paved Areas:
Existing Tennis Courts:
Existing Basketball Courts:
open Space/Playgrounds:
42,103 s.f.
2,667 s.f.
44,770 s.f.
44,770
s.f.
56,102
s.f.
10,000
s.f.
81600
s.f.
444,607
s.f.
564,079
s.f.
7.9%
10.0%
1.8%
1.5%
78.8%
(12.95 acres)
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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:
Beattie Elementary School currently accommodates an enrollment of
453 students. The proposed 2,667 square foot addition will provide
space for Flex (multi -purpose), Art, and storage space to support
these programs. Currently an undersized classroom is being used as
an Art Room. The current Art Room will be converted to a Computer
Laboratory.
The addition to Beattie Elementary School will be consistent with
the character of the existing building. Most of the addition will
be of contrasting masonry.
The walls of the new addition will be approximately 2' 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
2,667 square foot addition.
FINDINGS OF FACT/CONCLUSIONS:
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 Beattie 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.
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
Beattie Elementary School Addition is appropriate.
Beattie Elementary School - Advisory Site Plan Review, #47-94
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 (South Meadowlark
Heights
2nd
Filing)
S:
R-L;
Single
Family
Homes (South Meadowlark
Heights
3rd
Filing)
E:
R-L;
Single
Family
Homes (South Meadowlark
Heights
2nd
Filing)
W:
R-L;
Single
Family
Homes (South Meadowlark
Heights
2nd
Filing)
The
existing elementary
school was built in 1972.
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. 3
MEETING DATE 13 /_�..�14194
STAFF Mike ludwi8
City of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Beattie Elementary School Addition - Advisory Site
Plan Review, #47-94
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 2,667 square foot addition to the north
side of an existing 42,103 square foot elementary school,
kindergarten through sixth grades, on 12.95 acres, located at 3000
Meadowlark Avenue. The zoning is R-L, Low Density Residential.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Board should advise the School District
that the location and design of the 1994 Beattie Elementary School
Addition is appropriate.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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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