HomeMy WebLinkAboutVALUE PLASTICS PUD, TIMBERLINE PLAZA (LOTS 3 - 5) - PRELIMINARY / FINAL - 26-94 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESApril 4, 1994
Planning and Zoning Board
c/o Ms. Kirsten Whetstone
Project Planner
281 North College
Fort Collins, CO 80524
RE: Project Overview and Planning Objectives
VALUE PLASTICS Preliminary/Final P.U.D. Submittal
Dear Planning and Zoning Board Members:
Value Plastics is a manufacturing facility specializing in extruded plastic products used
mainly in the medical field. The existing facility located north of Danfield Court and east
of Eastbrook Drive, was built approximately nine years ago. Since that time, the
company has become an industry leader in the manufacture of extruded plastic parts and
is now planning a major expansion. This proposal is for a new facility that would be
located adjacent to the existing Value Plastics building.
The owners are applying the same formula for success to the design and construction of
their new building as they have to their manufacturing business. Research, innovation
and attention to detail are key. During the design process, the owners, working with The
Neenan Company, are exploring innovative ways to save energy, reduce operating costs,
and create a pleasant work environment for their employees. The owners, The Neenan
Company, City Light and Power and the Western Area Power Administration are
collaborating on this project to create a new Value Plastics facility that is significantly
more energy efficient than current practice dictates. The City's Light and Power
Division plans to document the design process and outcomes as a case study to be used
in discussion with other customers. The intent is to demonstrate how buildings can be
more energy efficient and cost effective. The same desire for quality and efficiency has
also shaped the proposed landscape plan which conserves water through appropriate plant
material selection and other xeriscape practices.
Approximately fifty people will be employed at the new facility, expected to be
completed by the spring of 1995. Since the project is situated within an existing
business/industrial park area, the project team is not aware of any land use conflicts. The
building and grounds are attractively designed to project a positive image for Value
Plastics and also to be an attractive addition to the neighborhood.
City Land Use Policies achieved by this proposed development include the following:
a. The proposed development is located where existing utility infrastructure can
service the proposed land uses.
b. The City's existing transportation network can service this site without
expansion.
RIPLEY ASSOCIATES
LanJscape Architecture
Urban Design
Planning
117 East Mountain Avenue
Suite 200A
Fort Qdlins, G.loradu 80524
PHONE (303) 224-5828
FAX (303) 484.2443
Ripley Associates
Planning Objectives - Value Plastics PUD
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c. The proposed development would provide employment opportunities within
walking distance of existing residential development.
The proposed Value Plastics facility promises to be not only an attractive addition to the
community, but an innovative example of energy conservation as well. Thank you for
your consideration and we look forward to working with you throughout the development
review process.
Sincerely,
RIPLEY ASSOCIATES
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Linda Ripley
Principal