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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIMBERLINE & PROSPECT (FORMERLY FORT COLLINS INTEGRATED RECYCLE CENTER) - ODP - ODP130001 - REPORTS - PLANNING OBJECTIVESland planning  landscape architecture  urban design  entitlement Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 401 W. Mountain Ave., Suite 200  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662  www.vfrdesigninc.com June 19, 2013 Ms. Lindsay Ex Community Development and Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Timberline and Prospect Overall Development Plan Planning Objectives The purpose of the Overall Development Plan (ODP) is to establish general planning and development control parameters for projects that may be developed in phases with multiple submittals while allowing sufficient flexibility to permit detailed planning in subsequent submittals. Approval of an overall development plan does not establish any vested right to develop property in accordance with the plan. The entire Timberline and Prospect Overall Development Plan (ODP) includes a 30.57 acre unplatted property owned and managed by the City of Fort Collins. The ODP parcel is in the Industrial (I) Zoning District, and is located southwest of East Prospect Road and South Timberline Road intersection. Excluding the Keating property immediately adjacent to the Prospect & Timberline intersection, the ODP parcel includes the silo and concrete building parcel north of the rail road line spur and the area extending south of East Prospect Road to the 1925 Timberline Road. The east and west ODP boundaries are bounded by Timberline Road and the west side by the Union Pacific parcel respectively. The ODP parcel is unplatted and over time has been divided into 4 sub-parcels that are controlled and managed by different city departments. Parcel A is a 3.96 acre area at the northwest corner of the ODP, and is managed be the Natural Resources Department. This parcel is currently serving as general open space and Spring Creek trail corridor. Parcel B is a 2.21 acre area at the northeast corner of the ODP with no specific sub department management. This parcel contains the existing silos and farm outbuildings, and is bounded on the north side by the Spring Creek Trail corridor. Parcel C is a 22.65 acre area that encompasses the substation and surrounding open space, and is controlled by the city Light and Power Department. This parcel is serving minor public facility, open space and parks uses. Parcel D is a 3.05 acre area at the southwest corner of the ODP, and is managed by the Parks Department. This parcel is serving open space and outdoor storage uses. Current uses and management for the parcels include general parks and open space trails, stormwater detention, outdoor storage and minor public facility uses. Anticipated uses include recycling facilities, outdoor storage and disk golf course. The Spring Creek trail runs east/west across the northern third of the ODP property. This 10 foot trail follows the south side of Spring Creek then crosses mid-way at a pedestrian bridge, heading northeast to an underpass for the Great Western RR and further east to another underpass to cross Timberline Road. This trail corridor has a healthy native plant community. This tail corridor shares portions of Parcels A, B and C. City of Fort Collins Integrated Recycling Center Planning Objectives June 30, 2013 Page 2 of 2 Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 401 W. Mountain Ave., Suite 200  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662  www.vfrdesigninc.com With exceptions of hardscape and gravel areas defined within Light and Power substation area, the silo/farm stead site and Parks Department material storage site, the ODP open space area is predominately defined by irrigated and non-irrigated native grass prairie, open groves of evergreen and deciduous trees, and dense screens of evergreen trees. The central substation parcel is heavily screened on the north, east and west sides, and with more open grove screening located on the west side. All proposed industrial uses will require 30 foot landscape buffer adjacent to Timberline Road and 80 foot landscape buffer on the west property boundary adjacent to the MMN residential zones. Site access is served from 3 locations along Timberline Road. The central and north access points are expected to remain, and the most southern access removed with the development of the Integrated Recycle Center PDP. Employee numbers are only anticipated with the Integrated Recycle Center PDP. Detail for this use is to be provided with the parcel Project Development Plan (PDP). Sincerely, Daman Holland, RLA, ASLA RIPLEY DESIGN INC. land planning  landscape architecture  urban design  entitlement Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 401 W. Mountain Ave., Suite 100  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662  www.ripleydesigninc.com June 19, 2012 Timberline and Prospect Overall Development Plan (ODP) is supported by the following Principles and Policies found in City Plan Fort Collins Adopted February 15, 2011 By encouraging shared infrastructure resources between City departments; providing valued industrial area within the City’s urban growth area; supporting innovative sustainable industrial uses; maintaining a diversity of open lands, natural features, multifunctional trail connections, stormwater detention, trail stream corridor and recreation; we believe this ODP supports the following City Plan Principles and Policies: ECONOMIC HEALTH Principle EH 1: The City will pursue development of a vibrant and resilient economy that reflects the values of our unique community in a changing world. Policy EH 1.1 – Support Job Creation Support the enhancement of the community’s economic base and job creation by focusing on retention, expansion, incubation, and recruitment efforts that bring jobs and import income or dollars to the community, particularly businesses in the adopted Target Industry Clusters. Policy EH 1.3 – Prioritize Essential Infrastructure/Capital Facilities Prioritize investment in infrastructure that supports economic health activities within the constraints of City financial resources and that satisfies the triple bottom line objectives of the community. Principle EH 2: The City will support the growth of the innovation economy to set the stage for business development, job creation, and a thriving entrepreneurial environment. Policy EH 2.1 – Support Targeted Industry Clusters Actively support job creation within the five adopted Targeted Industry Clusters, including Clean Energy, Water Innovation, Bioscience, Technology, and Uniquely Fort Collins. Periodically re-evaluate the Timberline and Prospect – Overall Development Plan City Plan – Principles and Policies Page 2 of 9 Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 401 W. Mountain Ave., Suite 100  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662  www.ripleydesigninc.com adopted Targeted Industry Clusters for relevance, success, and contribution to economic health and adjust as needed. Policy EH 2.2 – Support an Innovative Economy Support a regional innovation ecosystem that fuels business development and job creation by leveraging local assets including human capital, research institutions, industrial base, physical infrastructure, and quality of life. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Principle ENV 1: Within the developed landscape of Fort Collins, natural habitat/ecosystems (wildlife, wetlands, and riparian areas) will be protected and enhanced. Principle ENV 4: The City will pursue new opportunities to provide multifunctional open lands. Principle ENV5: To reduce net community energy use for new construction from conventional fossil fuel sources, the City will expand on current efforts and develop new strategies for increased energy efficiency and use of renewable energy. Principle ENV 15: The City will recognize that discarded materials, such as recyclable commodities, reusable products, and organics, can be economic resources for the community. Principle ENV 16: The City will collaborate with other organizations to develop infrastructure that will accommodate larger quantities of discarded materials, such as recyclable commodities, organics, and hazardous waste, for appropriate processing and that will reduce shipping distances. COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY Principle LIV 1: City development will be contained by well-defined boundaries that will be managed using various tools including utilization of a Growth Management Area, community coordination, and Intergovernmental Agreements. Principle LIV 39: Industrial Districts will provide places for a wide range of industrial and commercial uses that do not need or are not suited to high public visibility. Policy LIV 39.2 – Location Industrial Districts should be located away from or adequately buffered from residential neighborhoods. Policy LIV 39.3 – Provide Land Use Transitions Timberline and Prospect – Overall Development Plan City Plan – Principles and Policies Page 3 of 9 Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 401 W. Mountain Ave., Suite 100  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662  www.ripleydesigninc.com Locate lower intensity land uses at the edges of the District to help provide a transition between an Industrial District and adjacent districts and residential neighborhoods. Lower intensity supporting uses may also be used to achieve this transition. Policy LIV 39.5 – Incorporate Transit, Bikeways and Other Trip Reduction Strategies Serve Industrial Districts using the City’s transit system and provide accessibility via bike routes. Encourage businesses to have employees car-pool or van-pool, or work staggered hours in an attempt to reduce traffic congestion. SAFETY AND WELLNESS Principle SW 1: The City will foster a safe community. Policy SW 1.5 - Maintain Public Safety through Design Provide a sense of security and safety within buildings,parking areas, walkways, alleys, bike lanes, public spaces, and streets through environmental design considerations, such as adequate lighting, visibility, maintained landscaping, and location of facilities. (Also see the Community and Neighborhood Livability chapter’s Community Appearance and Design section). Policy SW 2.4 – Design for Active Living Promote neighborhood and community design that encourages physical activity by establishing easy access to parks and trails, providing interesting routes that feature art and other visually interesting elements, and locating neighborhoods close to activity centers and services so that physically active modes of transportation are a desirable and convenient choice. (Also see the Community and Neighborhood Livability and Transportation chapters.) Policy SW 2.6 – Consider Location of and Transportation to Health and Human Services Encourage health and human services providers to carefully consider locations of new facilities and transportation implications, provide private transportation to services, and coordinate with the public transportation system. CULTURE, PARKS, ANDRECREATION Principle CPR 4: The City will maintain and provide a variety of high quality recreational opportunities to the community through an interconnected and diverse network of parks, trails, recreation facilities, public spaces, and natural areas. Policy CPR 4.2 – Interconnect the System Support an interconnected regional and local system of parks, trails and open lands, and promote community interaction. Where environmentally appropriate, line irrigation ditches and storm drainageways with trails to connect to destinations such as schools, open lands, and Neighborhood Centers. Special attention must be paid to environmentally sensitive trail design, location and construction. (Also see the Environmental Health chapter’s Open Lands section.) Policy CPR 4.3 – Adhere to Best Management Practices Follow Environmental Best Management Practices for the maintenance of parks and recreation facilities, such as water conservation and the use of untreated water for irrigation purposes in appropriate areas, Timberline and Prospect – Overall Development Plan City Plan – Principles and Policies Page 4 of 9 Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 401 W. Mountain Ave., Suite 100  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662  www.ripleydesigninc.com managing turf and adhering to policies for weed and pest control, utilizing low emission equipment and providing renewal energy opportunities, reducing solid waste through composting and recycling, and certifying sanctuary areas through Audubon International. Policy CPR 4.4 – Forge and Maintain Partnerships Develop and maintain effective public and private partnerships to provide a comprehensive system of parks, common open lands, and outdoor spaces. Principle CPR 5: The City will adapt parks and recreation facilities to meet the range of needs of a changing community. Policy CPR 5.1 - Address Changing Needs Seek input from the public, and review recreation trends to adapt existing facilities and programs and provide new types of parks and recreation facilities and programs that meet the needs of a changing population and community (e.g., increasing recreational options for the growing senior population, providing coordinated recreational/ cultural activities for youth, providing more frequent resting places along sidewalks, etc.). Policy CPR 5.2 – Provide Multi-Purpose Lands Maintain and develop partnerships among City departments (e.g., Parks and Recreation, Open Lands, Transportation, Stormwater, etc.) and other organizations to provide multi-purpose parks and open lands to maximize and leverage available resources. Policy CPR 5.3 – Pursue Joint and Versatile Facilities Pursue partnerships among City departments (e.g., Parks and Recreation, Cultural Services, etc.) and with other organizations (e.g., Poudre Library District, youth and senior organizations, Colorado State University, etc.) to develop versatile and joint recreational facilities in the future to maximize recreational offerings and available resources. HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITY Principle HI 3: The City will provide outstanding customer service and work collaboratively with citizens to address issues and resolve problems. Policy HI 4.5 – Coordinate with Service Providers Coordinate closely with and promote coordination among service providers in needs assessment, facility siting, and other matters to ensure continuing delivery of effective and efficient urban services. Policy HI 4.6 – Work with Private Partners Work with private organizations and entities to identify issues, collaborate, and identify possible solutions that maximize mutual benefits. TRANSPORTATION Principle T 3: Land use planning decisions, management strategies, and incentives will support and be coordinated with the City's transportation vision. Policy T 3.1 – Pedestrian Mobility Timberline and Prospect – Overall Development Plan City Plan – Principles and Policies Page 5 of 9 Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 401 W. Mountain Ave., Suite 100  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662  www.ripleydesigninc.com Promote a mix of land uses and activities that will maximize the potential for pedestrian mobility throughout the community and minimize the distance traveled. Policy T 3.2 – Bicycle Facilities Encourage bicycling for transportation through an urban development pattern that places major activity centers and neighborhood destinations within a comfortable bicycling distance. Principle T 4: Transportation infrastructure will be designed to be sensitive to the surrounding land use context. Policy T 4.1 – Context-Sensitive Design Design transportation projects with consideration for the land use context or setting through careful planning, consideration of different perspectives, and tailoring designs to particular project circumstances and locations. The intent of the policy is to ensure that transportation projects not only move vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians safely and efficiently, but are also sensitive to the land use, environmental, scenic, aesthetic, and historic values of the area. Policy T 4.2 – Interface with Open Lands Transportation corridors that are adjacent to open lands and community separators will be designed in a manner that avoids negative impacts. Where avoidance is not possible, impacts will be minimized and mitigated while still maintaining the intended function of the Transportation Corridor. Principle T 7: Design standards, policies, and operational strategies will be flexible to accommodate new and innovative transportation modes. Policy T 7.1 – New Transportation Modes As new and innovative transportation modes (e.g. neighborhood electric vehicles, electric assist bicycles, and personal mobility devices) become available, design standards, policies, and operational strategies should be reevaluated. Principle T 8: Transportation that provides opportunities for residents to lead healthy and active lifestyles will be promoted. Policy T 8.1 – Support Active Transportation Support physically active transportation (e.g., bicycling, walking, wheelchairs, etc.) by continuing bike and pedestrian safety education and encouragement programs, providing law enforcement, and maintaining bike lanes, sidewalks, trails, lighting, and facilities for easy and safe use. Policy T 8.2 – Design for Active Living Promote neighborhood and community design that encourages physical activity by establishing easy access to parks and trails, providing interesting routes that feature art and other visually interesting elements, and locating neighborhoods close to activity centers and services so that physically active modes of transportation are a desirable and convenient choice. Principle T 9: Enhanced Travel Corridors will contain amenities and designs that specifically promote walking, the use of mass transit, and bicycling. Policy T 9.1 – Locating Enhanced Travel Corridors Enhanced Travel Corridors will provide high frequency/ high efficiency travel opportunities linking major activity centers and districts in the city as well as links to regional connections. Timberline and Prospect – Overall Development Plan City Plan – Principles and Policies Page 6 of 9 Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 401 W. Mountain Ave., Suite 100  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662  www.ripleydesigninc.com Policy T 9.2 – Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Transit Interface and Access Provide the highest Level of Service with respect to the interface of pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit in Enhanced Travel Corridors. A fundamental consideration in the design of an Enhanced Travel Corridor will be making the character of the corridor and access to transit safe, secure, attractive, and convenient for pedestrians and bicyclists. Policy T 9.3 – Efficient Transportation Flow Support Enhanced Travel Corridors by providing efficient multi-modal service. Enhanced Travel Corridors will have the highest level of transit service. Operational improvements such as signal priority, High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, continuous bicycle facilities, and curb extensions at transit stops may be used to enhance bus flow and pedestrian access to transit. Policy T 9.5 – Enhanced Travel Corridor Network Develop a complete network of Enhanced Travel Corridors with access and connectivity to and through corridors and efficiency and mobility – key to determining future street requirements. Principle T10: Using transit will be a safe, affordable, easy, and convenient mobility option for all ages and abilities. Policy T 10.1 – Transit Stops Integrate transit stops into existing and future business districts and Neighborhood Commercial Centers in a way that makes it easy for transit riders to shop, access local services, and travel to work. Provide transit stops within easy walking distance of most residences and destinations. Design and locate transit stops as an integral part of these origins and destinations and provide adequate lighting, security, pedestrian amenities, wheelchair accessibility, bicycle parking, and weather protection. Policy T 10.3 – Use of Existing Railroad Rights-of-Way Support efforts to explore the use of existing rail right-of way for interregional transit service including passenger rail service and for other means of transportation such as bicycling, walking, and transit. Policy T 10.5 – Connect Transit to Other Modes Connect public transit to other modes of travel through intersecting routes, shared facilities, schedule timing, and accessories such as bike racks on transit vehicles. Policy T 10.7 – Access to Health and Human Services The City will work with public and private transportation and service providers, including county, regional, state, and federal agencies, to improve transportation access to health and human service organizations. Policy T 10.10 – Regional Connections Provide connections to county, regional, state, and national transportation corridors as well as private rail and air transportation systems. Policy T 10.12 – Future Passenger Rail Incorporate future opportunities for local rail service (e.g., streetcar), commuter passenger rail, or other interregional rail transit connections between the North Front Range and Denver. Principle T11: Bicycling will be a safe, easy, and convenient mobility option for all ages and abilities. Policy T 11.1 – Bicycle Facilities Timberline and Prospect – Overall Development Plan City Plan – Principles and Policies Page 7 of 9 Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 401 W. Mountain Ave., Suite 100  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662  www.ripleydesigninc.com Ensure safe and convenient access by bicycle in neighborhoods and other pedestrian and bicyclist- oriented districts. Policy T 11.2 – System Design Provide a comprehensive, citywide system of on- and offroad bicycle transportation facilities. Policy T 11.3 – All Ages and Skill Levels Design a bicycle network that maximizes safety, convenience, and comfort for bicyclists of all ages and skill levels. Policy T 11.4 – Safety of School Children Safety of children going to and from school will be a priority for the City. Policy T 11.6 – Regional Connections Provide connections to county, regional, and state transportation corridors. Policy T 11.7 – Use of Existing Railroad Rights-of-Way Support efforts to explore the use of existing rail rights-ofway for interregional transit service including passenger rail service, and for other means of transportation such as bicycling, walking, and transit. Principle T 12: The pedestrian network will provide a safe, easy, and convenient mobility option for all ages and abilities. Policy T 12.1 – Connections Direct pedestrian connections will be provided from places of residence to transit, schools, activity centers, work, and public facilities. Policy T 12.2 – Pedestrian Network Develop a complete pedestrian network in ETCs and Activity Centers. Policy T 12.3 – Pedestrian Plan The adopted pedestrian plan will be considered in the development of all transportation projects. Policy T 12.4 – ADA Compliance Pedestrian facilities will comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Policy T 12.5 – Safe and Secure Develop safe and secure pedestrian settings by developing and maintaining a well-lit, inhabited pedestrian network and by mitigating the impacts of vehicles. Connections will be clearly visible and accessible, incorporating markings, signage, lighting, and paving materials. Policy T 12.6 – Street Crossings Design street crossings at intersections consistent with Fort Collins Traffic Code, Land Use Code, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards with regard to crosswalks, lighting, median refuges, corner sidewalk widening, ramps, signs, signals, and landscaping. Policy T 12.7 – Safety of School Children Safety of children going to/from school will be a priority for the City. Policy T 12.9 – Use of Existing Railroad Rights-of-Way Timberline and Prospect – Overall Development Plan City Plan – Principles and Policies Page 8 of 9 Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 401 W. Mountain Ave., Suite 100  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662  www.ripleydesigninc.com Support efforts to explore the use of existing rail rights-ofway for interregional transit service, including passenger rail service, and for other means of transportation such as bicycling, walking, and transit. Principle T 13: Driving will be a safe, easy, and convenient mobility option. Principle T 16: The transportation system will be managed to minimize environmental impacts. Policy T 16.1 – Roadway Design Design the transportation system to minimize stopping, starting, and idling. Principle T 17: The transportation system will be managed to provide effective automobile mobility and access. Policy T 17.5 – Access Management Protect the capacity and safety of critical corridors through access management. Principle T 18: The transportation system will be managed to provide safe travel conditions. Principle T 19: The transportation system will be adequate for the movement of goods and people. Policy T 19.6 – Freight Mobility Maintain a truck routing plan with designated truck routes to provide commercial access and minimize truck travel through residential neighborhoods. Principle T 24: Transportation infrastructure will be designed and constructed to a level of quality commensurate with community values. Policy T 24.2 – Sustainable Design Plan, build, and maintain streets, trails, intersections, and sidewalks using sustainable design principles. Policy T 24.3 – Attractive Public Spaces Plan, build, and maintain streets, trails, intersections, and sidewalks as attractive public spaces. Policy T 24.4 – Street Design Criteria Keep street design standards current with community values, new modes of travel, and new technical standards such as green streets and reshaping existing streets. Principle T 25: Transportation infrastructure will ensure the provision of high quality facilities for the movement of goods, people, and information. Policy T 25.2 – Transportation of Information The City will consider and appropriately encourage the development and sharing of both public and private infrastructure to facilitate the movement of information throughout the City. Policy T 25.3 – New and Existing Roadways New roadways will be designed and constructed to ensure an acceptable Level of Service and design Timberline and Prospect – Overall Development Plan City Plan – Principles and Policies Page 9 of 9 Thinking outside of the box for over two decades. 401 W. Mountain Ave., Suite 100  Fort Collins, CO 80521  tel. 970.224.5828  fax 970.224.1662  www.ripleydesigninc.com standards. Existing roadways will be enhanced as necessary to meet current and future needs and design standards. Policy T 25.4 – Efficient Mobility Provide efficient mobility and cost-effective transport of people and goods between the various districts of the City as well as within the region. Policy T 28.1 – Healthy Transportation Choices The City and community will partner to develop and support programs that promote healthy transportation choices.