Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOLOR PRO REMODEL - PDP - 10-05 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVES (3)Development Schedule Assuming that the administrative review for the change -of -use is completed within 45 days and the building permit review is completed within 45 days, we would be ready to start construction by June 1, 2005 and be completed by October 31, 2005. Hazardous Materials Impact Analysis There are not any potential on -site or off -site hazardous materials associated with this project. MSDS sheets for all chemicals and supplies used in the printing process for this proposed print shop shall be presented to Poudre Fire Authority for review. Special Studies and Reports There were not any special wildlife, natural habitats and features, ecological or environmental studies or reports pursuant to Section 3.3 and 3.4 of the Land Use Code as requested by the Conceptual Review comments. Proposed Street Names There are not any proposed streets associated with this project. Sincerely, Dc��4 " y Don Shields Project Manager Wickham Gustafson Architects, Inc. 3 of 3 more landscaping along the perimeter of the building as required by the LUC. The main entry has been shifted to front along Riverside and direct pedestrian access provided to the existing Riverside sidewalk. This project furthers the purpose of the Land Use Code by encouraging the renewal of an existing building that has fallen into a state of disrepair and use of an existing neighborhood resource. By relocating to an existing building on a site in close proximity to their existing place of business fosters the safe, efficient and economic use the land, the city's transportation infrastructure and utilities. This relocation will not increase the automobile trip length of existing clients. The project design keeps the existing paving or removes existing paving to increase landscaping area, thereby maintaining existing drainage patterns and decreasing the overall storm water runoff from the site. (H) The site is in the Employment (E) zoning district. The adjacent land along the southwest side of Riverside is zoned Employment District (E). To the north and east of the site is land zoned Industrial (I). Northeast of this Industrial zoning are the existing Nix and Kingfisher Point Natural Areas. (This project will not have a detrimental effect on these natural areas.) To the southwest of the site is an area zoned Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood District (L-M-N). This L-M-N district acts as a buffer zone between the project site and a Low Density Residential District (R-L) f rther to the southwest. There is an existing 6' high stockade cedar fence adjacent to the L-M-N zone to the southwest and the adjacent commercial property to the northeast. Additional foundation planting/landscaping is being added along Riverside and fronting the existing parking area to the southeast. (iii) There is not any public or private open space areas associated with this project. The project is located on a single lot which cannot be subdivided and it is anticipated that it will remain an individual lot with a single building. (iv) It is estimated that the number of employees will remain at four. (v) The Applicant would like to remain in the area of their existing business location in order to maintain the vitality and diversity of the neighborhood. They would like to remodel an existing, visually unattractive building into a structure that is complimentary to the existing context of the architecture along Riverside. This will be achieved through the use of materials (stucco, vertical metal siding and metal roofing) and window styles similar to those of adjacent commercial buildings along Riverside. (vi) The Applicant requests that the City waive the requirement of dedication of additional street right-of-way (ROW) for Riverside Avenue. The City requests additional ROW to bring Riverside to the 4-lane arterial ROW standard of 115', and a 15' easement behind the ROW. Due to the fact that the distance from the existing property line along Riverside to the existing building is 10'-0", the dedication of additional ROW and the 15' easement is not feasible. (vii) There are not any conflicts between land uses or disturbances to wetlands, natural habitats, features and/or wildlife in the immediate area. (viii) A neighborhood meeting is not a required by the LUC for this project. A neighborhood meeting was not held for this project. (ix) The name of this project is the Color Pro Remodel. The previous use for this site may be known as the Loetz Medical Building. 2 of 3 CST SON A R C H ROBERT J. GUSTAFSON DONALD G. SUMaDS T E C T S 1449 RIVERSIDE AVENUE (970) 493-2025 FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80524 FAX (970) 493-2026 February 28, 2005 Mr. Steve Olt Project Planner Current Planning 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 RE: Color Pro Printing Inc. Change of Use/ Building Remodel 1437 Riverside Ave. Fort Collins, CO Dear Mr. Olt, Per the Project Development Plan Submittal Checklist, I am submitting for your review this statement of planning objectives. Statement of Planning Obiectives This project is a request for the change -of -use of an existing building with parking in the Employment zoning district from a dentist's office to a print shop. A print shop is a permitted commercial/retail use in the Employment District, subject to administrative review. Color Pro is moving from an existing location at 1408 Riverside. The above project consists of an existing 14,206 square -foot (0.32 acres) lot with an existing 3,918 square —foot building to remain. A 12' x 12' non -enclosed covered loading area will be added over an existing paved area in the rear of the building. There will be minor changes to the existing paved areas in order to provide additional landscape areas around the building perimeter. Per the LUC, a maximum of 15 car parking spaces are allowed; 6 standard car parking spaces and one handicap parking space are provided, with 3 bicycle parking spaces near the main entry. (i) The proposed use as an approved use in the Employment District furthers the purpose of the Employment District by providing a workplace adjacent to the existing residential neighborhood to the southwest of the site. The relocation of the business to a site in close proximity to their existing place of business will minimize the impact to the local street infrastructure. In addition, the design of the remodel of the existing building, which is in a state of severe disrepair, promotes excellence in design. This is achieved by the reuse of the existing building and utilities, thereby utilizing the existing resources of the neighborhood. The exterior shall be re -sheathed with a new facade which is compatible with context of the existing buildings along Riverside. The existing sloped roof profile shall remain to compliment the sloped roofs of the residential neighborhood to the northwest. The height of the existing building is 24'-V; this is less than the four stories allowed in this zoning district. The existing paving shall be reduced to allow for 1 of 3