HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIGHTFIELD ENTERPRISES INC PDP AND FDP - FDP150012 - DECISION - FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & DECISIONk. The FDP complies with Section 3.2.5, Trash and Recycling Enclosures, because
the 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.
I. The FDP complies with Section 3.5.1(E), Building Materials, because the building
includes similar materials and architectural details to the existing buildings in the area, including
contrasting split and smooth face concrete masonry units, metal roofing, and metal sunshades.
in. The FDP complies with Section 3.5.1(1), Outdoor Storage Areas/Mechanical
Equipment, because the location of the outdoor storage, the screening of storage areas, and the
screening of rooftop mechanical equipment meets the Code requirements.
n. The FDP complies with Section 3.6.6, Emergency Access, because the FDP
includes an appropriate emergency access easement.
3. The FDP complies with the applicable standards contained in Article 4 of the Code for the
Industrial zone District.
a. The FDP complies with Section 4.28(B)(2), Permitted Uses, because light
industrial and office uses are permitted in the Industrial zone district.
b. The FDP complies with Section 4.28(D)(1), Dimensional Standards, because the
structure is two stories, which is below the four story limit for non-residential structures.
C. The FDP complies with Section 4.28(E)(3)(b), Storage and Operational Areas,
because a 6' fence will surround the storage, loading and work area will screen storage, loading
and work operations from view.
DECISION
Based on the foregoing findings, the Hearing Officer hereby enters the following rulings:
I . The FDP is approved as submitted, provided that this approval is based on the plat entitled
"LEI Replat" and submitted to the Hearing Officer on May 6, 2015, rather than the earlier plat
entitled "Spoons and LEI Replat" originally submitted with the application.
DATED this 12`h day of May, 2015.
Kendra L. Carberry
Hearing Officer
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FINDINGS
I. Evidence presented to the Hearing Officer established the fact that the hearing was
properly posted, legal notices mailed and notice published.
2. The FDP complies with the applicable General Development Standards contained in
Article 3 of the Code.
a. The FDP complies with Section 3.2.1, Landscaping and Tree Protection, because
the proposed landscaping is consistent with requirements of the Code in regards to the addition of
street trees, parking lot landscaping and landscape screening from adjacent uses.
b. The FDP complies with Section 3.2.2(C)(4)(b), Bicycle Parking Space
Requirements, because the FDP includes one bicycle rack containing 4 bicycle parking spaces,
meeting the minimum requirement.
C. The FDP complies with Section 3.2.2(C)(5), Walkways, because the FDP includes
a connecting walkway along the perimeter of the drive aisle.
d. The FDP complies with Section 3.2.2(D)(1), Access and Parking Lot
Requirements; Pedestrian/Vehicle Separation, because pedestrians are separated from vehicles by
a sidewalk separated from the driving and parking area by a curb.
e. The FDP complies with Section 3.2.2(E), Parking Lot Layout, because the
circulation routes, orientation, landscaped islands, and points of conflict are consistent with the
requirements of the Code.
f. The FDP complies with Section 3.2.2(J), Setbacks, because the parking lot is set
back more than the Code's J 0' minimum from non -arterial streets and 5' minimum along a lot line.
g. The FDP complies with Section3.2.2(K)(2), Nonresidential'Parking Requirements,
because the FDP includes 8 spaces, more than the minimum and less than the maximum set firth
in the Code.
h. The FDP complies with Section 3.2.2(K)(5), Handicap Parking, because the FDP
includes 1 handicap parking space, which meets the minimum requirement for a lot with less than
25 total spaces.
i. The FDP complies with Section 3.2.3, Solar Access, Orientation, Shading, because
the building is designed and located to minimize casting of shadows on adjacent properties and
could accommodate future active or passive solar installations.
j. The FDP complies with Section 3.2.4, Site Lighting, because the plan is consistent
with the Code's requirements for lighting levels and design.
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
TYPE 1 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
FINDINGS AND DECISION
HEARING DATE: April 30, 2015
PROJECT NAME: Lightfield Enterprises, Inc.
CASE NUMBER: FDP150012
APPLICANT: Cathy Mathis
The Birdsall Group
444 Mountain Ave.
Berthoud, CO 80513
OWNER: Lightfield Properties LLC
6330 S College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
HEARING OFFICER: Kendra L. Carberry
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for a consolidated Project Development
Plan/Final Plan (FDP) for the property at 2600 Midpoint Drive. The FDP includes 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. The property is also being replatted from Lot
17 of the Prospect Industrial Park to Lot 2 of the LEI Replat.
SUMMARY OF DECISION: Approved
ZONE DISTRICT: Industrial (1)
HEARING: The Hearing Officer opened the hearing at approximately 5:40 p.m. on April 30,
2015, in Conference Room A, 281 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado.
EVIDENCE: During the hearing, the Hearing Officer accepted the following evidence:
(I) Planning Department Staff Report; and (2) application, plans, maps and other supporting
documents submitted by the applicant (the Land Use Code, the Comprehensive Plan and the
formally promulgated polices of the City are all considered part of the record considered by the
Hearing Officer). On May 6, 2015, following the hearing, and with the verbal consent of the
Applicant, the Hearing Officer accepted a document entitled "LEI Replat" and an updated
Planning Department Staff Report.
TESTIMONY: The following persons testified at the hearing:
From the City: Clay Frickey
From the Applicant: Cathy Mathis, Keith Lightfield, Shannon Doyle
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