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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNIX FARM NATURAL RESOURCES FACILITY - FDP - FDP130023 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESLot 1 – Nix Farm Natural Resource Facility – Major Amendment Page 1 of 4 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios | May 2013 NIX FARM NATURAL AREAS FACILITY MAJOR AMENDMENT Statement of Proposed Planning Objectives May 29, 2013 This project shall be titled Lot 1, Nix Farm Natural Areas Facility - Major Amendment. The project has previously been titled Lot 1, Nix Farm Natural Areas Facility. The project components include the following:  Proposed office building – 4,103 SF  12 proposed parking spaces/ 1 accessible space  5 total bike parking spaces, 3 covered bike parking spaces  .67 AC project site area  Property Zoned POL – Existing land-uses: General Office (Existing Office Building 3,520 SF), Industrial (5,400 SF)  Allowable Parking/Employee Data Existing Office Bldg (3,520 S.F. x 3/1000) = 10 spaces Existing Maintenance Bldg (43 FTE x 0.75 (including seasonal workers) = 32 spaces Proposed Office Bldg (4,103 S.F. x 3/1000) = 12 spaces The project areas are divided into three areas including the area surrounding the existing building, the proposed parking area to the north and a small extension of roadway required to accommodate nose-in parking along an existing 20’ road. The fragmented nature of these boundaries is due to the need to integrate with the existing conditions as much as possible. SITE PLAN This project is a major amendment to the approved Nix Farm Natural Areas Facility Plan, and as such, attempts to integrate into the existing site and ensure the scale, character, and ‘campus’ building arrangement are preserved and/or enhanced to the extent possible.  Proposed office building is setback 35.5’ from the existing Hoffman Mill Road alignment/access easement to ensure preservation of historic view corridor to historic farmhouse/office.  Parking configuration utilizes existing access road for drive aisles, to maintain consistency with current conditions.  All planting is native and xeric/low water use, to tie into existing native plant gardens.  Proposed building location northwest of the existing maintenance building provides close proximity to both the maintenance building and the existing office building. The distance and open space characteristics from the historic building and the proposed office building has been maintained by this site design and reinforce the cluster of farm buildings that already occur on the site. ARCHITECTURE The proposed 4,100 s.f. office building is 1 1/2 stories with approximately 2,650 s.f. on the main level and 1,450 on the upper level which was designed to minimize the building footprint, create an efficient building envelope and reduce the scale and visual impact of the upper level. Lot 1 – Nix Farm Natural Resource Facility – Major Amendment Page 2 of 4 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios | May 2013 The proposed building includes a mix of lower hip, shed and gable-end roof elements with a smaller, upper level cross-gabled roof that reflects the architectural characteristics of the existing historical craftsman-style office building. The exterior materials of portland-cement based stucco and painted horizontal lap siding have been selected as these materials occur in the other historic buildings on the site. Wood brackets, trim and other details have also been included with the design but have been simplified and used in a more contemporary manner than that of the detailing on the existing historic office building. 1. CITY PLAN PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES ACHIEVED BY THE PROPOSED PLAN ENV 4.3 – Improve Water Quality and Detention Storm water facilities will be designed to maximize water quality in each component of the development. Around the office building perimeter, bioswales will be used to capture runoff from roofs and plazas. LIV 4: Development will provide and pay its share of the cost of providing needed public facilities and services concurrent with development. All roads, access points, sidewalks and street trees/roadway landscaping within the project will be paid for by the developer (City). LIV 6.2 – Seek Compatibility with Neighborhoods As the existing ‘neighborhood’ – the Nix Farm Natural Area ‘Campus’ character is a farm complex w/craftsman style architecture, native planting and visually unobtrusive parking. The proposed project includes a craftsman style office building, native planting and integrates parking well with existing parking configuations. The building setting preserves the ‘cluster’ effect found within a typical farm complex. LIV 10.2 – Incorporate Street Trees Canopy Trees are provided to delineate the entry to the facility along Hoffman Mill Road. LIV 11.2 – Incorporate Public Space A 12’ x 25’ south facing patio is provided along the south side of the proposed office building. In addition, native plant gardens/strolling paths are provided along access paths. LIV 15.1 – Modify Standardized Commercial/Office Architecture The farmhouse/craftsman themed architecture of the office modifies the standard office building type. LIV 14.2 – Promote Functional Landscape All planting will be designed with native plants, emphasizing foundation planting and wildlife habitat. LIV 14.3 – Design Low Maintenance Landscapes Native and adaptive planting and native grasses, create a minimum of maintenance. Shrub beds will be maintained with minimal pruning or ‘snow-balling’ of shrubs. LIV 16.1 – Survey, Identify, and Prioritize Historic Resources All existing historic farm buildings have been surveyed in discussion with Historic Preservation. This project attempts to integrate with the historic character of the existing facility through preservation of historic view corridors and architectural compatibility. LIV 21.2 – Establish an Interconnected Street and Pedestrian Network Lot 1 – Nix Farm Natural Resource Facility – Major Amendment Page 3 of 4 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios | May 2013 The pedestrian network will allow access to all proposed open-spaces features as well as providing easy access to other structures within the campus. The street network and all intersections will remain the same. LIV 22.4 – Orient Buildings to Public Streets or Spaces The proposed office building is designed to architecturally address Hoffman Mill Road with articulated facades, street facing windows, gables w/brackets and shed dormers with brackets. LIV 23.1 – Provide Neighborhood Parks and Outdoor Spaces The patio provided at the south side of the proposed office building acts as a small gathering space for employees. LIV 23.2 – Integrate Natural Features All existing stands of healthy trees and shrubs will be maintained through design efforts throughout the project. LIV 26.3 – Promote Compatibility of Uses The proposed office building is compatible with the existing office building uses. LIV 28.2 – Mix of Uses Uses within the projects include general office and support including a maintenance and shop building. In addition, recreational uses are provided within the overall facility. LIV 30.3 – Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Additional covered and uncovered Bike Parking spaces are provided to promote bicycle use. LIV 31.4 – Design for Pedestrian Activity The pedestrian walks ensure connectivity throughout the facility. 2. DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE Planning Phase (PL) Neighborhood Meeting Completed Submit PDP Completed Receive PDP Comments Completed P&Z Type 2 Hearing Completed Submit FCP May 29, 2013 Receive FCP Comments June 26, 2013 D.A. approved/mylars signed July 15, 2013 Building Design (DD-CD) Backgrounds to S/M/E/P consultants Completed LEED Benchmark Charrette Completed Energy Model Submittal Completed LEED Charrette follow up Mtg./Conf. Call Completed Design Development Submittal Completed Cost Estimate Due Completed Design Development Comments Due Mar. 20, 2013 80% CDs Due June 10, 2013 80& CD Comments Due June 24, 2013 Final Construction Documents July 8, 2013 Lot 1 – Nix Farm Natural Resource Facility – Major Amendment Page 4 of 4 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios | May 2013 Permit and Bidding Phase (B) Submit CD drawings for permit review and start Bid July 12, 2013 Bids Due Aug. 2, 2013 Building permit approved Aug. 16, 2013 Construction Phase (CA) Begin site work & core and shell building construction Aug. 19, 2013 Complete building construction Feb. 28, 2013 3. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING ISSUES/CONCERNS There were very few concerns that were brought up during the neighborhood meeting held on December 19, 2012. The primary concerns were potential future access to Timberline (currently an emergency access) and the amount of time it takes to make a left turn off of Hoffman Mill Road onto Lemay. Both of the access points fall outside of the scope of this project. In addition, City staff responded that there are currently no plans for improvements at Lemay or to provide a connection to Timberline.