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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADDITION - SITE PLAN ADVISORY REVIEW - 83-93 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSz oe ® a- �, U o � � o � ® o O z � = O U� � U Z W LU o UL9 0 w a z ci z SDI 11Li 1V1: J%J INZO%JN CLCI"ICN IHKT �w North NUMBER: 83=93 Johnson Elementary - Advisory Site Plan Review, #83-93 January 24, 1994 P & Z Meeting Page 3 impose upon the adjacent residential project to the west, The Gates at Woodridge P.U.D., or northwest, Imperial Estates. The addition will have a negligible impact on the surrounding area and is, therefore, found to be compatible with the neighborhood. 5. Design: The addition will be attached to the west side of the building. The exterior materials will match the existing building and be one story in height. RECOMMENDATION: In review of the request to add four classrooms to Johnson Elementary School, Staff finds the following facts to be true: 1. Public schools are a permitted use in the R-L-P Zone District. 2. The design of the addition is compatible with the existing structure. 3. There is no impact on the surrounding neighborhood. 4. The design, location, and character of the new classrooms are appropriate and meet City plans and policies. Staff, therefore, recommends approval of Johnson Elementary School, Classroom Addition, Site Plan Advisory Review, #83-93. Johnson Elementary - Advisory Site Plan Review, #83-93 January 24, 1994 P & Z Meeting Page 2 COMMENTS: 1. Background: The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: R-L-P; Vacant (Future Westfield Neighborhood Park) S: R-L-P; Webber Junior High School E: R-L-P; Single Family (Westbrooke P.U.D.) W: R-L-P; Single Family (The Gates at Woodridge P.U.D.) The area of Johnson Elementary School was originally part of the Villages at Harmony West Overall Development Plan. Along with Webber Junior High School, the combined campus is 30 acres. Johnson Elementary School was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board in 1987 and constructed in 1988. Webber Junior High School was built in 1990. Originally conceived as a three -track school, Johnson was constructed with 51,000 square feet on 10.8 acres to accommodate a maximum enrollment of 568 students in grades K through 6. With the proposed addition of four new classrooms, Johnson will become a partial four -track school. 2. City's Right to Advisory Review: The City's right to conduct an advisory review of school facilities can be found in two sections of Colorado Revised Statutes: Section 22-32-124, and Section 31-23-209. Under these sections, the Planning and Zoning Board is authorized to 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. 3. Land Use: Public schools are a permitted use in the R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential Zone District. The addition of four classrooms is considered to be complementary and compatible with the purpose and function of a public school. 4. Neighborhood Compatibility: The four new classrooms will be constructed on the west side of the existing building. Total square footage will be 5,163 square feet. The addition will fit comfortably within the school grounds and not ITEM NO. 2 MEETING DATE 1-24-94 STAFF Ted Shepard - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD -- - STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Johnson Elementary School Addition - Site Plan Advisory Review, #83-93 APPLICANT: Poudre R-1 School District c/o Dulaney Architecture 5261 South Quebec Street, Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80111 OWNER: Poudre R-1 School District 2407 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for a Site Plan Advisory Review to add four permanent classrooms, totalling 5,163 square feet, on the west side of Johnson Elementary School. The site is located at 4104 Seneca Street, north of Webber Junior High School. The site is zoned R-L- P; Low Density Planned Residential. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The request for four new classrooms at Johnson Elementary School has been reviewed by the City in accordance with state statutes. Public schools are permitted in the R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential Zone District. There is no impact on the surrounding neighborhood and the design is compatible with the existing building. The location, character and extent of the addition are appropriate and meet City plans and policies. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (303) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT