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E. As designed, the building is an island surrounded by vehicular drives. The
approved P.U.D. indicates a north -facing multi -tenant retail building but with
pedestrian amenities facing south and west to enhance the connectivity with the
anchor tenants within the center. In order to meet the pedestrian connectivity
standards, a plaza would have to be provided near the entrance. Minimum
features within the plaza are planters, seat walls, benches, light bollards and
weather protection. This plaza should face south/west .
F. The Code requires that drive -through lane serving retail can only be ten feet wide.
G. The directional arrows on the drive -through would put the driver on the opposite
side of the building.
H. The architecture of the building, materials, color and accent features must
complement the shopping center.
I. Retail cannot have more than four parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area. (It could possibly be argued that as a "shopping center," the site could
have up to five spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. If this extra parking is desired, then an
analysis of the entire shopping center would need to be provided, including the
overflow parking for the theatre. Since the proposal indicates a self-contained
pad, it may be difficult to justify the higher parking ratio.
J. A break in the parking row on the west would be provide cross access without
having get out onto the main drive.
K. As part of an existing center, the drainage must comply with the existing
parameters of the Drainage Report and Grading and Drainage Plan. New sub -
basins should not be created. For further information, please contact Glen
Schlueter, Civil Engineer, 221-6700.
L. The request would be processed as a Major Amendment. Since it is part of a
shopping center, the request would be subject to review by the Planning and
Zoning Board.
Southeast Corner of College Avenue and Drake Road:
A. A Demolition Permit would be needed for the hotel and out -building.
B. It would be doubtful that the proposed 3/-turn movement at the Drake/driveway
intersection would be approved as it is too close to the intersection with College.
C. The City would prefer that the right-in/right-out driveway on College be closed.
Both the City and CDOT discourage access points on the State highway system
that serve only a private drive. The contact person at CDOT is Ms. Tess Jones.
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CONCEPTUAL REVIEW STAFF COMMENTS
City of Fort Collins
ITEM: Three Sites for 14,000. Sq.Ft. Drug Store With Drive -Through
MEETING DATE: October 14, 2002 \
APPLICANT: Mr. Dillon Tidwell, Hunt -Douglas Company, 301 W. Georgia
Avenue, Phoenix, AZ., 85013 c/o Mr. Bruce Hendee, BHA
Design, 4803 Innovation Drive, Fort Collins, CO. 80525
LAND USE DATA: Request for a 14,000 square foot retail drug store with drive -through lane
located potentially on three sites.
COMMENTS:
1.
A. Access to the center is established. Internal access would be gained by private
drives and therefore does not impact public streets. Still, a Transportation Impact
Study is required and must address all modes. For further information, please
contact Ward Stanford, Traffic Operations Engineer, 221-6820.
B. Bicycle and pedestrian mobility must be provided both internally among various
shopping center tenants and externally to Harmony Road. A sidewalk connection
with the bank to the east has been provided and must be continued in a logical and
direct manner on the subject site. Where this connection crosses a drive aisle,
special provisions for pedestrian safety must be provided. For further
information, please contact Mark Jackson, Transportation Planner, 416-2029.
C. A repay may be due for the improvements along Harmony Road. If a significant
number of easements need to vacated and re -dedicated, then a replat may be more
expedient. Be aware that there is significant grade change between the subject
site and the lot to the east. For further information, please contact Katie Moore,
Development Review Engineer, 221-6605.
D. Poudre Fire Authority will need a minimum of 14 feet of vertical clearance at the
drive -through lane. A 14,000 square foot building must be equipped with an
automatic fire extinguishing system. For further information, please contact Ron
Gonzales, Assistant Fire Marshal, 221-6570.
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. PO. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970) 221-6750
CURRENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Commi y .Planning and Environmental vices
Current Planning
City of Fort.Collins
October 15, 2002
Mr. Bruce Hendee
BHA Design
4803 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Dear Mr. Hendee:
For your information, attached is a copy of the Staff's comments for the Three Sites for a
14,000 square foot Retail Drug Store which was presented -before -the C6nceptual-Review ----- "- - ---
Team on October 14, 2002.
The comments are offered by staff to assist you in preparing the detailed components of the
project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of
formal review of this project.
If you should have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review
process, please feel free to call me at 970-221-6750.
Sincerely,
41-14.
JK/t
Ted Shepard
Chief Planner
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