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Home My WebLink AboutKING SOOPERS #146, MIDTOWN GARDENS MARKETPLACE (FORMERLY KMART REDEVELOPMENT ) - PDP - PDP160043 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - LUC REQUIREMENTS (2)KING SOOPERS #146: COMPARISON OF MIDTOWN PLAN POLICIES and PROPOSED DESIGN FOR MIDTOWN GARDENS MARKETPLACE June 2, 2016 Comment Response letter addressed 28 planning service request changes to overall site plan and development, 18 engineering development requests, 7 environmental planning comments, 7 light & power comments, 7 fire authority comments, 8 stormwater comments, 10 traffic/transportation comments, 5 wastewater comments, and 10 zoning comments PROVING an intense effort in compliance and satisfaction of not only the cities requirements but also of the general requests and preferences for the Planned Development area. November 2, 2016 a public neighborhood meeting was held to gain public feedback and to comply with planning department requirements for PDP Submittal. Changes were made to the proposed site plan to satisfy concerns voiced by public at this meeting, including but not limited to the removal of a retail pad site for additional parking. Category Midtown Plan Policies (Midtown Plan, 2013) How addressed by The Design Team(Galloway + CR Architecture and Design (based on Comment Response Letter, and proposed site development plan) Major Overview Points  In Garden thematic segment (to be expressed in streetscape elements) and reflecting of inherent features. Utilize “floral” or “natural”(less manicured) theme to reinforce connection to the university’s agrarian roots  Coordination of redevelopment on abutting sites (urban in nature with active street edges and generous amount of transparency at ground level)  Integration and coordination with existing retail structures (efficient flow of parking lot and walkways continuously from MAX station to access points)  Redevelopment plan fully developed within the existing curb- to-curb dimensions of the property  Areas dedicated to encouraging sitting/eating/drinking shaded by large deciduous shade trees for comfort and enjoyment  Landscape plan uses natural theme and design and creates an inviting approach Design Elements  Active street frontages  Pedestrian oriented entries  Street facing windows  Small public spaces attached to sidewalk  Public art (complementary to primary structure)  Entrance oriented towards College Ave, with Plaza and seating on the  Consider use of garage-like doors along southeast and south elevations to activate plaza (no blank walls facing streets)  Encouraged use of locally-source stone  Follow LCUASS for design of public improvements building  Plaza on the South side of the building includes seating and access that will incorporate natural design theme  Window glazing along store front Building Specifics  Utilize materials that are durable and well detailed. Masonry is encouraged to convey permanence  Buildings to align at sidewalk edge, entrances to face a primary street or sidewalk and clearly identifiable  All sides of a building to have architectural details  Drive-thru pharmacy and online pick up locations moved to north side of building in order to not inhibit pedestrian connectivity between MAX and store entrance + reduction in number of drive- thru lanes  Building oriented to utilize existing access points + provide access to MAX station + provide sufficient parking for new building  Primary entrance faces College Avenue Landscapes  High quality plant and material to create identity. Utilize some cohesive elements but also distinct elements specific to the district  Generous tree row adjacent to curb and sidewalks next to buildings  Landscape buffers to have more dense planting of drip-irrigated shrub beds  If right-of-way permits, utilize stormwater filtration beds  Landscape islands in parking lot every 15 spaces  Explore mitigation techniques to break down large expanse of asphalt and break up monotonous parking surfaces  Fluid walkways that encourage pedestrian circulation to/from MAX station – walkways continuous from College Ave through to MAX station  Landscaping in plaza designed to connectivity for pedestrians and bicycle users  Sidewalk added along main internal roadway to proposed building to satisfy detached + parkway sidewalk request  Bicycle parking to be provided at main entrance of building and in plaza area  LCUASS standards incorporated  Detached and widened sidewalk along College and Drake per the Master Plan Parking  Incorporate transit-oriented parking solutions  Locate parking area to interior of site if feasible, or near rear of site, beside the building or wherever less visible  Maintain maximum parking ratios for commercial development  Use buffering to create a visual filter that softens view of parked cars (low wall or planted buffer may be used)  Transition away from large surface parking areas  Landscape islands every 15 spaces + continuous screen of plant material or solid, decorative screen wall  Shared commuter lot for MAX station (60 spaces)  Inclusion of bicycle parking  Landscape islands within parking lot included + two pedestrian corridors to bring pedestrians safely onsite  Landscape islands included within site plan + perimeter landscaping to be designed and installed along Drake Street and College Ave Street (in TOD overlay district)  Street sections to provide street-like drives for properties with large parking areas (cross-property connection improvement)  Able to still utilize current parking supply at site with redevelopment  Inviting streetscapes in theme with Upper Midtown area delegation  Inviting to bicyclists/pedestrians as well as vehicular activity  Inviting streetscapes  Developer will repair curb, gutter, sidewalks and streets where applicable  Where applicable, developer will replace public driveways and ramps to meet ADA standards  Provide street section along feature Bus Stop (existing stop on the north side of Drake)  Should be elevated to meet quality of bus stop on MAX corridor, should fit with recommended streetscape  Bus pull in lane for safety and ease of traffic  Detached sidewalk with more narrow tree lawn to reduce the impact to the existing parking lot Minor Open Spaces (developer driven, privately managed)  Courtyards, plazas, dining areas  Accessible to general public and connect to pedestrian/bike areas and include seating  Utilize shade structures based on sun exposure and combine landscaping/hardscaping with direct access to indoor function  Should be less than ½ acre (21,780 sq. ft.)  Comfortable scale and utilize solar access  Incorporation of patios on existing retail and on anchor building  Utilization of sitting area tables for public and customer use  Plaza on south side of building has been expanded into a larger area that connects MAX station & pedestrian walkway to College Ave.  Access from plaza to Grand Promenade on west side of property  Accessible parking spaces added at requested locations (Larkburger building) Drive-thru  Minimize conflict with pedestrians, locate to interior of property  Space between sidewalk and driveway/waiting lane to be landscaped  Drive–thru relocated to north side of building and reduced in number per staff recommendation, away from view from Drake Road (avoids inhibiting pedestrian activity) College and Drake where applicable to comply with Master Plan Service Areas  Minimize visual impact, and orient toward service lane or alley (away from major streets)  Screen from view with a solid wall, opaque fence, or landscaping *if on street screen with architectural  Dock walls and screening of mechanical equipment added to the back of building  Service area oriented away from the main traffic to the South and East reflect the Gardens natural theme  Tree grates at pedestrian walkways will be included and shown on Landscape plan adjacent to Plaza  Met with City Forestry and plan designed to include many existing trees into the new development  Building façade has been softened with upright evergreens, perennial and grass beds Access and Circulation  Support multi-modal circulation to promote use of the Max and make pedestrians and bicyclists feel comfortable  Pedestrian connections through lot north to south and east to west connecting the public streets to building and to the MAX BRT Station  Promenade at West Side of Building allows for future South side of the building  Architectural elements incorporated into plaza as site design progresses  Promenade along West side of the