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Home My WebLink AboutLIGHTFIELD ENTERPRISES INC PDP AND FDP - FDP150012 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTStaff Report — Spoons-Lightfield Enterprises, Inc., FDP150012 Administrative Hearing 04-30-2015 Page 8 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Zoning & Site Vicinity Map 2. Applicant's Statement of Planning Objectives 3. Lightfield Enterprises, Inc. Planning Document Set (Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Elevations & Photometric Plan) 4. LEI Replat Staff Report — Spoons-Lightfield Enterprises, Inc., FDP150012 Administrative Hearing 04-30-2015 Page 7 M. Section 3.5.1(1) - Outdoor Storage Areas/Mechanical Equipment The proposed plan is consistent with the requirements of the Land Use Code in regards to the location of outdoor storage, screening of storage areas, and screening of rooftop mechanical equipment from public view. N. Section 3.6.6 — Emergency Access For the Lightfield site, an emergency access easement is proposed that runs through the private drive to the northern edge of the site with a turnaround located next to the bay doors for the shop. The emergency access easement ensures emergency vehicles can gain proper access and maneuvering to reach all portions of the proposed building. 4. Findings of Fact/Conclusion: In evaluating the request for the Lightfield Enterprises, Inc. Project Devleopment Plan/Final Plan, Staff makes the following findings of fact: A. The Project Development Plan/Final Plan complies with process located in Division 2.2 — Common Development Review Procedures for Development Applications of Article 2 — Administration. B. The Project Development Plan/Final Plan complies with relevant standards located in Article 3 — General Development Standards. C. The Project Development Plan/Final Plan complies with relevant standards located in Division 4.28 Industrial (1) of Article 4 — Districts. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Spoons-Lightfield Enterprises, Inc., FDP150012. Staff Report — Spoons-Lightfield Enterprises, Inc., FDP150012 Administrative Hearing 04-30-2015 Page 6 H. Section 3.2.2(K)(5) - Handicap Parking Parking lots with less than 25 spaces must provide at least 1 handicap parking space. The parking lot proposed is less than 25 spaces and provides 1 handicap parking space. Section 3.2.3 -Solar Access, Orientation, Shading All developments must be designed to accommodate active and/or passive solar installations and must not deny adjacent properties access to sunshine. The proposed building is designed and located to minimize the casting of shadows on adjacent properties and could accommodate future active and/or passive solar installations. J. Section 3.2.4 - Site Lighting The proposed lighting plan is consistent with the requirements of the Land Use Code in regards to the general standard, lighting levels and design standards. K. Section 3.2.5 - Trash and Recycling Enclosures Trash and recycling enclosures must be provided in locations abutting refuse collection or storage areas, shall be designed to allow walk-in access without having to open the main service gate, shall be screened from public view and shall be constructed on a concrete pad. The proposed trash and recycling enclosure abuts storage areas, allows walk- in access without having to open the main service gate, is screened from public view and will be built on a concrete pad. L. Section 3.5.1(E) - Building Materials All proposed buildings shall use similar materials to existing buildings in the neighborhood or use similar architectural characteristics if dissimilar materials are proposed. The proposed building uses similar materials and architectural details to the existing buildings in the area. The proposed materials include contrasting split and smooth face concrete masonry units, metal roofing and metal sun shades. Staff Report — Spoons-Lightfield Enterprises, Inc., FDP150012 Administrative Hearing 04-30-2015 Page 5 C. Section 3.2.2(C)(5) - Walkways Walkways must be provided to link sidewalks with building entries through parking lots. These walkways must also provide direct connections to off - site pedestrian and bicycle destinations. The Lightfield site provides a connecting walkway that runs along the perimeter of the drive aisle that satisfies this standard. D. Section 3.2.2(D)(1) - Access and Parking Lot Requirements; PedestrianNehicle Separation To the maximum extent feasible, pedestrians and vehicles shall be separated through provision of a sidewalk or walkway. Where complete separation of pedestrian and vehicles is not feasible, potential hazards shall be minimized by using landscaping, bollards, special paving, lighting and other means to clearly delineate pedestrian areas. Lightfield separates pedestrians from vehicles by providing a sidewalk separated from the driving and parking area via curb. E. Section 3.2.2(E) - Parking Lot Layout The proposed parking lot layout is consistent with requirements of the Land Use Code in regards to circulation routes, orientation, landscaped islands, and points of conflict. F. Section 3.2.2(J) - Setbacks The proposed parking lot is setback further than the 10-foot minimum from non -arterial streets and 5-foot minimum along a lot line required per the Land Use Code. G. Section 3.2.2(K)(2) — Nonresidential Parking Requirements The minimum, maximum and proposed parking are contained in the tables below. Lightfield is providing parking within the range of required parking and thus meets the requirements of the Land Use Code. Table 1: Lightfield Enterprises, Inc. Parking Use Min. Parking Max. Parking Parking Provided Office (2,218 sq. 1/1,000 sq. ft. = 3 3/1,000 sq. ft. = 7 3 spaces ft.) spaces spaces Industrial (10 .5 per employee = .75 per employee 5 spaces employees) 5 spaces = 8 spaces Total 8 spaces 15 spaces 8 s aces Staff Report — Spoons-Lightfield Enterprises, Inc.. FDP150012 Administrative Hearing 04-30-2015 Page 4 2. Compliance with Article 4 of the Land Use Code — Industrial (1) Division 4.28: The project complies with all applicable Article 4 standards as follows: A. Section 4.28(B)(2) - Permitted Uses The proposed uses, light industrial and office, are permitted in the Industrial zone district and are consistent with the district's intent to provide a wide range of commercial and industrial operations. B. Section 4.28(D)(1) - Dimensional Standards Non-residential structures are limited to four stories in height. The Project Development Plan/Final Plan proposes a two-story structure. C. Section 4.28(E)(3)(b) - Storage and Operational Areas Storage, loading and work operations must be screened from view along district boundary lines and public streets in the I District. The Project Development Plan/Final Plan proposes a 6-foot high fence surrounding the storage, loading and work area. 3. Compliance with Article 3 of the Land Use Code — General Development Standards: The project complies with all applicable General Development Standards as follows: A. Division 3.2.1 - Landscaping and Tree Protection The proposed landscaping is consistent with requirements of the Land Use Code in regards to the addition of street trees, parking lot landscaping and landscape screening from adjacent uses. B. Section 3.2.2(C)(4)(b) - Bicycle Parking Space Requirements The minimum number of bicycle parking spaces required for Industrial uses is 4. The Lightfield site will provide one bike rack that contains 4 bicycle parking spaces. Staff Report - Spoons-Lightfield Enterprises, Inc., FDP150012 Administrative Hearing 04-30-2015 Page 3 Map 1: Lightfield Enterprises, Inc. Zoning & Site Vicinit E Prospect Rd T-i m o. a L U Q d — d 6 � y o a Prospect Pond °2 North LE a RC N L •N Cibd y Common Elemen T G` /tea �Q ocG` ono a� Site f� f L'MN °3 6elfish�PonO o - a O 40AS 5 \RC dO` o'h T�yt'�R c NancYGrayPJ U'EjQ°\ \� a 3#' � o • ry \ o 0 9� qm e t .nch = 500 feet Lightfield Enterprises, Inc. - 2600 Midpoint Vicinity Map -�� Staff Report — Spoons-Lightfield Enterprises, Inc., FDP150012 Administrative Hearing 04-30-2015 Page 2 • The Project Development Plan/Final Plan complies with relevant standards located in Division 4.28 Industrial (1) of Article 4 — Districts. COMMENTS: 1. Background The property was annexed into the City of Fort Collins as part of the East Prospect Street Annexation in December 1959. The site was originally platted as Lot 17 of the Prospect Industrial Park in October 1978. The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: Direction Zone District Existing Land Uses North Industrial I Light industrial, office, school South Industrial (1) Industrial (1) Light industrial, office East Light industrial, office West Industrial (1) Light industrial, office, government A zoning and site vicinity map is presented on the following page. City of Fit Collins ITEM NO MEETING DATE STAFF 2 Apr. 30, 2015 Clay Frickey ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER PROJECT: Lightfield Enterprises Inc., FDP150012 APPLICANT: Cathy Mathis The Birdsall Group 444 Mountain Ave. Berthoud, CO 80513 OWNERS: Lightfield Properties LLC 6330 S College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80525 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for a consolidated Project Development Plan/ Final Plan for 2600 Midpoint Drive. 2600 Midpoint Drive will contain a new building for Lightfield Enterprises, formerly Vogel Concrete. The two-story building will contain 2,218 square feet of offices and a 4,900 square foot shop. Main access to the site will be from a single point off Midpoint Drive. The access driveway is sized to accommodate concrete equipment and Poudre Fire Authority requirements for a fire lane. Eight parking spaces are provided for employees. The site is also being replatted from Lot 17 of the Prospect Industrial Park to Lot 1 of the LEI Replat. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Lightfield Enterprises, Inc., FDP 150012. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Staff finds the proposed Lightfield Enterprises, Inc. Project Devleopment Plan/Final Plan complies with the applicable requirements of the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC), more specifically: • The Project Development Plan/Final Plan complies with the process located in Division 2.2 — Common Development Review Procedures for Development Applications of Article 2 — Administration. • The Project Development Plan/Final Plan complies with relevant standards of Article 3 — General Development Standards. Planning Services 281 N College Ave - PO Box 580 - Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 fcgov.com/developmentreview/ 970.221.6750