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Operations Analysis
Capacity analyses were performed on key intersections
accessing the project site. The analyses correspond with the
traffic forecasts shown in Figures 5 and 6.
Using the traffic volumes shown in Figure 5,the key
intersections operate in the 1.997 short range condition as
indicated in Table 3. Calculation forms for these analyses are
provided in Appendix D. All intersections will operate acceptably.
Using the traffic volumes shown. in Figure 6, the key
intersections operate in the 2015 long range condition with the
proposed developments as indicated in Table 4. Calculation forms
are .provided in Appendix E. All intersections operate acceptably.
IV. CONCLUSIONS
This study assessed the impacts of the Christ Fellowship
Church development on the short range (1997) and long range (2015)
street system in the vicinity of the proposed project. As a result
of this analysis, the following is concluded:
- The development of the Christ Fellowship Church is feasible
from a traffic engineering standpoint. When the project is
completed, approximately 1,040 trip ends will be generated daily.
In the short range future (1997), operation will be
acceptable at all key intersections.
- In the long range future (2015), all intersections will
operate.acceptably in the peak hours.
- With the forecasted long rang traffic volumes, CR9 should
have a four lane cross section with a center turn lane for left
turns. The 210+ feet between Charlie Lane and the site access from
CR9 will allow storage of four vehicles at one time. Based upon
the forecasted number of left -turns and the level of service A/B
operation in the peak hours, this lane is not expected to be full
at any time.
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III. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The Christ Fellowship Church is a proposed church with a
daycare and school. It is anticipated that the daycare could serve
up to 90 students and the school up to 120 students. Figure 3
shows a general site plan of the project.
Trip Generation
Trip generation is important in considering the impact of a
development such as this upon the existing and proposed street
system. A compilation of trip generation information, prepared by
the Institute of Transportation Engineers (Trip Generation, 5th
Edition) was used to forecast site generated trips. Table 2 shows
the trip generation on a daily and peak hour basis.
Trip Distribution
The trip distribution was determined based upon the location
of the project within the City of Fort Collins. The trip
distribution is shown in Figure 4.
Background Traffic
Background traffic is defined as the traffic that is and/or
will be on the area streets that is not related to the proposed
development. Future analysis years were 1997 (short range) and
2015 (long range). This is a developing area of Fort Collins and,
as such, the traffic increases are largely dependent upon land
development. Traffic on CR9 was increased to reflect the expected
development both north and south of Harmony Road. The traffic
projections from the "North Front Range Regional Transportation
Plan, October 1994, and previously completed traffic studies in
the area were used to 'obtain the long range background traffic
forecasts.
Trip Assignment
Trip assignment is how the,generated and distributed trips are
expected to be loaded on the street system.. The assigned trips are
the resultant of the trip distribution process. Figure 5
illustrates the short range peak hour site generated traffic as
described earlier, plus background traffic. The background traffic
also includes incremental development of an industrial park
facility and the Strachan/Shields PUD. Figure 6 reflects the long
range total peak hour traffic with full development of all the land
on the west side of CR9 as residential and an industrial park
(former NCR site).
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Existing Peak Hour Operation
Level of Service
Intersection AM FM
CR9/Charlie (stop sign)
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residential development will be located to the south. To the north
and east of the site are large lot residential uses. The Fort
Collins Hewlett-Packard facility is south of the Strachan/Shields
PUD.
Land in the area is essentially flat. The center. of Fort
Collins lies to the northwest of the project site.
Roads
Tlie primary streets near the proposed project are CR9 and
Charlie Lane. CR9 is on the west side of the site.. It is a north -
south street designated as an arterial north and south of Harmony
Road. Adjacent to .the site, it has a two lane rural cross section.
CR9 has recently been improved to provide bike lanes on both the
east and west sides. There is a signal at the intersection of
Harmony/CR9.
. Charlie Lane is a two lane gravel road which borders the
northern side of the site. It provides access to approximately 6
single family residences. To the north of Charlie Lane,
approximately 350 feet, is Michelle Lane. Michelle Lane currently
is a T-intersection to the east of CR9. The English Ranch
development will connect to CR9 across from Michelle Lane.
Existing Traffic
Peak hour traffic flow at the CR9/Charlie Lane intersection
is shown in Figure 2. The count volumes on CR9 are based upon
traffic counts performed in 1994 at the intersection of CR9 and. the
entrance to HP. Raw traffic count data is provided inAppendix A.
The 1994 data was used since CR9 has been under construction and
is, therefore, restricted to local traffic only in 1995. The
traffic depicted on Figure 2 for Charlie Lane was estimated and
rounded up to the nearest 5 vehicles, based upon the existing
number of residences.
Existing Operation
Table 1 shows the operation at the CR9/Charlie intersection
during the peak hours. Calculation forms are provided in Appendix
B. Appendix C describes level of service for unsignalized
intersections from the 1994 Highway_Capacity Manual. This
intersection is currently operating at are acceptable level of
service. As defined by the City of. Fort Collins, a level of
service D or better is acceptable.
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I. INTRODUCTION
This traffic impact study addresses the capacity, geometric,
and control requirements associated with the proposed. Christ
Fellowship Church, located at the CR9/Charlie Lane intersection in
Fort Collins, Colorado. This study also considers various
development proposals and land that will likely develop in the next
10-20 years.
During the course of the analysis, contacts were made with the
project architect, Fort Collins Planning Department, and the Fort
Collins Transportation Division. This study generally conforms to
the format set forth in typical traffic impact study guidelines.
The study involved the following steps:
- Collect physical, traffic, and development data;
- Perform trip generation, trip distribution, and trip
assignment;
- Determine peak hour traffic volumes and daily traffic volumes;
Conduct capacity and operational level of service analyses at
the key intersections;
This report is prepared for the following purposes:
Evaluate the existing conditions at the key intersections;
- Estimate the trip generation by the proposed/assumed
developments,
Determine the trip distribution of site generated traffic,-
- Evaluate operation at the key intersections;
- Determine the geometrics at key intersections;
- Determine the impacts of site generated traffic on key
intersections.
Information used in this report was obtained from the City of
Fort Collins, the planning and engineering consultants, the
developers, .research sources (ITE, TRB, etc.), and field
reconnaissance.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The location of the proposed Christ Fellowship Church is shown
in Figure 1. It is important that a thorough understanding of the
existing conditions be presented.
Land Use
Land uses in the area are primarily agricultural and
residential. The English Ranch residential development is directly
to the west of the site, and the proposed Stracha.n/Shields PUD
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CHRIST FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
SITE ACCESS STUDY
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
JULY 1995
Prepared for:
Christ Fellowship Church
Fort Collins, CO
Prepared by:
MATTHEW J. DELICH, P.E.
3413 Banyan Avenue
Loveland, CO 60538
Phone: 970-669-2061.
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presents a unique control challenge. Over time, the existing all -way stop
sign control will not operate acceptably. Signal or roundabout control
will be options available to the City. Subsequent analyses in this
memorandum at the Horsetooth/Ziegler intersection assume that it will be
signalized or have roundabout traffic control.
The Christ Fellowship Church is proposing an 8100 square foot
building that will be used as a day care/pre-school on weekdays, and a
worship area on weekends. Table 2 shows the trip generation for the Christ
Fellowship Church. Trip Generation, 6th Edition, ITE was used as a
reference in calculating the trip generation. The trip distribution for
this site is shown in Figure 4. Figure 5 shows the site generated weekday
peak hour traffic assignment of the Christ Fellowship Church.
Figure 6 shows the short range (2008) background peak hour traffic at
the key intersections. Background traffic volume forecasts for the short
range (2008) future were obtained by reviewing traffic studies for other
developments in this area. It includes full development of the Harmony
Technology Park, Rigden Farm, and the Lifestyle Center, as well as a normal
increase in traffic. As mentioned earlier, thetraffic was adjusted to
reflect completion of the Ziegler/Drake connection north of Horsetooth
Road. Table 3 shows the short range (2008) background peak hour operation
at the key intersections. Calculation forms are provided in Appendix C.
The key intersections will operate acceptably, except for the
Hors etooth/Ziegler intersection as a single lane roundabout. It is
expected that this roundabout will operate acceptably using the Rodel
analysis technique or as a multiple lane roundabout. The eventual control
should be determined by the City of Fort Collins.
Figure 7 shows the short range. (2008) total peak hour traffic at the
key intersections. Table 4 shows the short range (2008) total peak hour
operation at the key intersections. Calculation forms are provided in
Appendix D. The key intersections will operate acceptably during the peak
hours, except for the Horsetooth/Ziegler intersection as a single lane
roundabout. As mentioned in the background traffic operation discussion,
this roundabout will operate acceptably using the Rodel analysis technique
or as a multiple lane roundabout.
The Christ Fellowship Church site is an area within which the City
requires pedestrian and bicycle level of service evaluations. However,
this land use will not produce many pedestrian or bicycle trips. The site
plan shows that the Christ Fellowship Church will build sidewalks along
their street frontage. These sidewalks will connect to existing sidewalks
in the area. The primary pedestrian destination areas are the various
residential developments within 1320 feet of the site. While there is no
affinity between this site and Linton Elementary School, by virtue of its
proximity to the school, it falls into the "school walking area." A
pedestrian level of service worksheet is provided in Appendix E. The
pedestrian level of service will be acceptable. There are no bicycle
destinations within 1320 feet of the site. As indicated in Appendix E, the
bicycle base connectivity will be acceptable. Currently, there is no
transit service in this area. The Fort Collins Transit Plan indicates that
there will be 30 minute feeder service on Ziegler Road. When this occurs,
the transit level of service will be acceptable.
It is concluded that, with the.Christ Fellowship Church, the future
level of service at the key intersections will be acceptable. The level of
service for pedestrian, bicycle, and transit modes will be acceptable.
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development, a separate transportation analysis will be required.
The scope of this study was discussed with the Fort Collins Traffic
Engineering staff. It was requested that only a short range (2008)
analysis be conducted. The short range analysis should include the
previously proposed development of the Harmony Technology Park, the
continuing development of Rigden Farm, and a preliminary
determination of traffic that would result from the Harmony Lifestyle
Center. This land use will not generate many pedestrian or bicycle
trips. There are sidewalks along adjacent streets and bike lanes on
Ziegler Road and Horsetooth Road.
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Calculation forms are provided in Appendix B. A description of level
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development, the travel pattern may moderate. A reasonable
assumption is that 30% of factored "base condition" traffic would
make this change. The leg with the smallest volume (existing and
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future) is the eastleg of this intersection. This traffic pattern
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There is no contextual setback along Charlie Lane.
The lots were developed while in unincorporated
Larimer County. The lot shapes are irregular. There
is a T-shaped cul-de-sac at the end of Charlie Lane
called Nite Court. There appears to be no compelling
aesthetic need to be within 15 feet of Charlie Lane.
The character of Charlie Lane is semi -rural while the
build -to line seems more appropriate for urban settings.
Charlie Lane extending east from our development will
remain a gravel road.
We will be providing a direct connecting walkway
between our entrance and the public sidewalk along
Charlie Lane. Pedestrians and bicyclists will not have
to cross a parking lot to gain access to our church
from the public street.
our parcel is a rectangular shape with the long side
parallel to Charlie Lane. Our building will be constructed
in two phases and also be a rectangular shape. At
full build -out, a long wall of a church building that
is parallel and set back by only 15 feet may actually
be unattractive and out of scale and character with the
neighborhood. our design is intended to mitigate
placing this much mass along Charlie Lane by setting
the building back 55 feet. We feel this is more in
keeping with the Urban Estates character of the area.
For these reasons we are requesting a modification procedure to
allow for our plan.
Thank you for your consideration.
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July 97 2003
Mr. Ted Shepard
City of Fort Collins
218 North College Avenue .
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Ted,
Thank you for your assistance these past 7 years in making the
building for our church a possibility. It appears that we are soon going to
be breaking ground, assuming the accomplishment of the changes
requested by City staff in your report (6/27/03). our engineers and
designers are working now to complete the adjustments necessary.
An adjustment we would like to not have to make is the one referred
to on the last page of your report under "Zoning", Item #13. Section
3.5.3(B)(2)(b) of the Land Use Code requires that the church be set back
from Charlie Lane no further than 15 feet. The "build -to" line on our
project's first phase will not be 15 feet but, rather,.55 feet as measured from
the right-of-way line of Charlie Lane to the building foundation.
Therefore, we respectfully request that our P.D.P. include a Request
for Modification of Standard 3.5.3(B)(2)(b) for the following reasons:
As a church we are not the same land use as a
commercial or mixed -use building that is publicly -
oriented and designed to attract customers. Since
we do not provide the same attraction to the public,
there seems to be less of a need for the public to
have the high visibility that would be achieved with
a-15 foot setback from Charlie Lane.
We are located within the Urban Estate zone. The
surrounding land uses are large -lot, single family,
detached custom homes. These homes are all set
back from Charlie Lane by large driveways. In fact,
the U.E. zone has minimum requirements for lot
size (one half acre), lot width (ioo feet) and front yard
depth (30 feet), all of which work in direct contrast
with the build -to line standard of 15 feet from Charlie
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Christ Fellowship Church PDP
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Christ Fellowship Church, Phase One, P.D.P., #29-94C
August 21, 2003 P & Z Meeting
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"Any finding made under Section 2.8.2(H)(1) shall be supported by
specific findings showing how the plan, as submitted, meets the
requirements and criteria of said paragraph (H)(1)."
Based on this requirement, Staff finds that Request for Modification to standard
that would require the church to be set back from Charlie Lane by no more than
15 feet, and instead to be setback by 55 feet is justified based on the following.
A. As called for in the build -to line standards, the P.D.P. creates a
streetscape relationship that would be built to human scale,
promotes an attractive street front and features a direct connecting
walkway out to the public street.
B. The P.D.P. promotes the general purpose of the Urban Estate Zone
District.
C. Where there is a conflict between Article Three General
Development Standards and Article Four standards, the Article
Four Zone District Standards prevail.
D. The P.D.P. preserves and promotes the established semi -rural
character of the surrounding area better than would placing an
8,700 square foot church 15 feet back from Charlie Lane.
E. The granting of the Modification would not be detrimental to the
public good.
F. The P.D.P. will promote the general purpose of the Urban Estate
Zone District equally well or better than would a plan, which
complies with the build -to line standard.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Staff recommends approval of the Request for Modification.
B. Staff recommends approval of the Christ Fellowship Church, Phase
One, P.D.P., #29-94C.
Christ Fellowship Church, Phase One, P.D.P., #29-94C
August 21, 2003 P & Z Meeting
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Pedestrian safety is provided by the walkway that directly connects
the church entrance to the public sidewalk along Charlie Lane.
Charlie Lane is only 900 feet in length. The only vacant land is
across the street with 400 feet of frontage. The vacant land to the
east of the church and will be used for church -related recreation
activities. Therefore, the opportunity for creating an urban
environment that would benefit from the urban character called for
in the build -to line standard is minimal.
The P.D.P. features a church building that provides a 55-foot
setback from Charlie Lane. This setback area is landscaped. It will
create an attractive setting for an institutional land use. The
building and landscaped setback promote a human scale
environment along Charlie Lane.
The granting of the Modification would not be detrimental to the
public good.
The P.D.P. will promote the general purpose of the Urban Estate
Zone District equally well or better than would a plan, which
complies with the 15-foot build -to line along Charlie Lane. Article
Four standards are considered more specific than Article Three
standards. When standards conflict, therefore, Article Four
standards prevail.
5. Findings of Fact/Conclusion:
A. A place of worship, with the child care component as an accessory
use, is a permitted use within the Urban Estate Zone District.
B. The P.D.P. complies with the applicable General Development
Standards with one exception.
C. A Modification of Standard to the build -to line requirement of
Section 3.5.3(B)(2)(b) has been reviewed and found acceptable.
6. Specific Findings on the Request for Modification of Section 3.5.3(13)(2)(b):
Section 2.8.2(H)(3) requires Staff to make specific findings on the Request for
Modification in case of an appeal. This Section states:
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5. The parcel is a rectangular shape with the long side parallel to
Charlie Lane. The building will also be rectangular with the long
side in parallel to Charlie Lane. At full build -out with Phase Two, a
long wall of a church that is parallel and set back from Charlie Lane
by only 15 feet may actually be unattractive and out of scale and
character for the neighborhood. The 55-foot setback may be more
in keeping with the Urban Estate character of the area.
C. Staff Analysis
Staff has evaluated the Request for Modification of Standard and makes the
following findings.
The purpose of the standard states:
"These standards are intended to promote the design of an urban
environment that is built to human scale to encourage attractive
street fronts and other connecting walkways that accommodate
pedestrians as the first priority, while also accommodating vehicular
movements. "
The key aspect of the standard is to "promote the design of an urban
environment' and yet the project is located within the Urban Estate Zone
District. Accordingly, it is helpful to revisit the purpose statement for the
U-E zone:
(A) Purpose. The Urban Estate District is intended to be a setting for a
predominance of low -density and large -lot housing. The main purposes of
this District are to acknowledge the presence of the many existing
subdivisions which have developed in these uses that function as parts of
the community and to provide additional locations for similar development,
typically in transitional locations between more intense urban development
and rural or open lands.
Staff finds that the predominant character of the surrounding context is
decidedly not urban. Rather, this area was originally platted while in
unincorporated Larimer County and features large lot single family
detached homes that are all set back from the street by driveways. This
semi -rural residential neighborhood does not qualify as an "urban
environment." Therefore, to apply the build -to line standard would be
incongruous with the established character of the area.
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Section 3.8.4 — Child Care Center Regulations
An outdoor play area is provided on the south side of the building. This area is
properly enclosed and contains 3,125 square feet. This would allow for a
maximum of 46 children, which exceeds the expected enrollment.
4. Modification of Standard — Build -To -Line.-
A. Description of the Modification
Section 3.5.3(B)(2)(b) requires that the church be placed no more than 15 feet
back from Charlie Lane. The building would be placed 55 feet back as measured
from the property line to the building's foundation wall. The applicant's request
for Modification of Standard is attached and briefly summarized below:
B. Applicant's Justification
1. The functional aspect of a church is different from other commercial
businesses typically associated with a business district. A church is
not as publicly oriented and not designed to attract retail or service
customers. There is less of a need for the public to have the high
visibility that would be achieved with a 15-foot setback from Charlie
Lane.
2. The surrounding context is the Urban Estate zone. The
surrounding homes are all set back from Charlie Lane by large
driveways. The U. E. zone has minimum requirements for lot size
(one-half acre) lot width (100 feet), front yard depth (30 feet) all of
which work in direct contrast with the build -to line standard of 15
feet from Charlie Lane.
3. There is no established setback along Charlie Lane. The build -to
line would look out of place along Charlie Lane.
4. The P.D.P. provides for a direct connecting walkway between the
entrance and the public sidewalk along Charlie Lane. Pedestrians
and bicyclists will not have to cross a parking lot to gain access to
our church from the public street.
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B. Section 3.2. 1 (E) (4) (a) — Parking Lot Perimeter Landscaping
The parking lot does not abut any bordering property. The small portion of the lot
that fronts onto Charlie Lane is landscaped.
C. Section 3.2.1(E)(5) — Parking Lot Interior Landscaping
Landscape islands are provided at the proper intervals.
D. Section 3.2.2(B) —Access Circulation and Parking
There is a connecting walkway between the front door of the church and the
public sidewalk along Charlie Lane. The parking lot will safely accommodate the
movement of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.
E. Section 3.2.2(K)(1)(g) — Minimum Parking
Places of worship are required to provide one parking space per four seats in the
assembly area. The church will feature a seating capacity of 200 with 64 parking
spaces. This equals one space per 3.1 seats. Therefore, the minimum parking
requirement is satisfied.
F. Section 3.2.4 — Site Lighting
Security lighting will be down directional and feature sharp cut-off luminaires.
G. Section 3.5.3(C)(D) — Variation in Massing and Character and Image
The building exterior will feature a distinct base, middle and top. The base is
cultured stone, the middle is synthetic stucco in a light brown, and the roof is
standing seam metal and dark brown in color.
H. Section 3.6.4 — Transportation Level of Service Requirements
The Transportation Impact Study was provided in conjunction with the
Subdivision. City's Traffic Engineer waived an updated memo.
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COMMENTS:
1. Background:
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows
N: U-E; Existing large lot single family detached home
S. R-L: Existing single family detached homes (Woodland Park Estates P.U.D.)
E: U-E; Vacant (Lot Two Christ Fellowship Church Subdivision)
W: R-L; English Ranch Sixth Filing
W: L-M-N; English Ranch South
The property was originally platted in the County as the Nussbaumer Minor
Residential Division in 1987. It was then annexed into the City in 1994 as the
Wild West Annexation and zoned R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential
without the P.U.D. condition. The Christ Fellowship Church Subdivision divided
the 7.99 acre parcel into two lots of approximate equal size and was approved by
the Planning and Zoning Board in 1995. The property was re -zoned to Urban
Estate as part of the City Plan implementation process in 1997. Through a series
of project extensions allowed under the Land Use Code transition ordinances,
the subdivision remained valid and the Development Agreement and Plat were
recorded in 2001.
2. Compliance with Article Four Urban Estates Zone District Standards:
The only applicable standard in the U-E zone pertains to land use. Places of
worship or assembly are permitted, subject to Planning and Zoning Board review,
in the Urban Estate Zone. Therefore, the proposed land use, place of worship,
complies with the permitted use list.
3. Compliance with Applicable General Development Standards:
A. Section 3.2.1(C)(D) — Landscaping and Tree Protection
Street trees are provided along both public street frontages. There is a large
water line on the east side of Ziegler Road requiring the street trees to be
ornamental versus shade trees. The species selection and placement has been
reviewed and approved by the Forestry and Utility Departments. The site
features a balanced mix between deciduous and coniferous varieties.
ITEM NO. 2
MEETING DATE 8/21/03
STAFF Ted Shepard
Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Christ Fellowship Church, Phase One, P.D.P., #29-94C
APPLICANT: Pastor Ed Davis
C/o Stewart and Associates
103 South Meldrum Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
OWNER: Pastor Ed Davis
Christ Fellowship Church
3800 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a request for an 8,700 square foot church on 3.58 acres located on Lot
One of the Christ Fellowship Church Subdivision. A childcare component would
be part of the facility as an accessory use. The site is located at the southeast
corner of Ziegler Road and Charlie Lane. The site is zoned U-E, Urban Estate.
The P.D.P. includes a Request for Modification of Standard to the build -to line
requirement along Charlie Lane.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Request for Modification
Approval of the P.D.P.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The land use is permitted in the Urban Estate zone. The P.D.P. complies with
the applicable General Development Standards with one exception. A Request
for Modification to the build -to line standard along Charlie Lane has been
submitted to allow the setback to be 55 feet instead of 15 feet. The Modification
has been reviewed and recommended for approval.
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