HomeMy WebLinkAboutHARMONY COMMONS HOTEL - PDP - PDP160027 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTS (19)Brinkman Partners, LLC • 3528 Precision Drive, Suite 100 • Fort Collins, CO 80528 • 970.267.0954 • Fax 970.206.1011
Statement of Planning Objectives
Harmony Commons Hotel
PDP Submittal
(i) Statement of appropriate City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan.
The proposed 4 story hotel will be architecturally integrated in the surrounding development by using
exterior materials and forms to relate to the existing buildings. None of the building sides will be viewed as a
“backside”. The building will function according to the City codes and will provide emergency access to and
from the building. The building height will be in the design limits of code, regulations and development
requirements. The use of the proposed hotel also falls within the development plan.
The proposed hotel meets the following standards:
Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS)
City of Fort Collins Storm Drainage Design Criteria Manual (FCSDCM)
City of Fort Collins Water/Wastewater Utility Construction Specifications and requirements
South Fort Collins Sanitation District Construction Specifications and requirements
(ii) Description of proposed open space, wetlands, natural habitats and features, landscaping, circulation,
transition areas, and associated buffering on site and in the general vicinity of the project.
The landscape design for this project is intended to meet several objectives. First, it is to provide an attractive
and comfortable setting for the hotel guests to enjoy during their stay. Second, it is to be compliant with the
guidelines of the development and the City of Fort Collins code. And finally, the landscape is intended to
provide a sustainable water efficient setting by incorporating xeriscape principles to reduce irrigation demand
while maintaining a high quality appearance.
(iii) Statement of proposed ownership and maintenance of public and private open space areas; applicant’s
intentions with regard to future ownership of all or portions of the project development plan.
The proposed project site is currently owned by Harmony Commons, LLC and is in the process of transferring
ownership to Spirit Hospitality, LLC. Once ownership has transferred to the new LLC, they will assume
maintenance of the site.
(iv) Estimate of number of employees for business, commercial, and industrial uses.
Estimated range of employees is 8 to 13.
(v) Description of rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant.
The building orientation is toward the North, facing the prominent portion of the site and relates to the
internal layout of the site. Complementing the adjacent buildings. Having the main entry face the north also
provides a demanding presence on the Harmony corridor. Close attention was paid to all sides of the building.
This creates an inviting and cohesive façade to the user with views and approaches from the 3 roads
surrounding the building. Pedestrian connectivity is maintained through this site by tying in to the existing
sidewalks and extending them around the building perimeter. Pedestrian access from parking serving this
building will also be visible and safe.
(vi) The applicant shall submit as evidence of successful completion of the applicable criteria, the completed
documents pursuant to these regulations for each proposed use. The Planning Director may require, or
the applicant may choose to submit, evidence that is beyond what is required in that section. Any
variance from the criteria shall be described.
We are currently not requesting any variances or modifications.
Brinkman Partners, LLC • 3003 East Harmony Road, Suite 300 • Fort Collins, CO 80528 • 970.267.0954 • Fax 970.206.1011
(vii) Narrative description of how conflicts between land uses or disturbances to wetlands, natural habitats
and features and or wildlife are being avoided to the maximum extent feasible or are mitigated.
Not Applicable
(viii) Written narrative addressing each concern/issue raised at the neighborhood meeting(s), if a meeting has
been held.
A Neighborhood Meeting is not required for this project.
(ix) Name of the project as well as any previous name the project may have had during Conceptual Review.
The current project name is Harmony Commons Hotel.