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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKING SOOPERS #146, MIDTOWN GARDENS MARKETPLACE - FDP210001 - - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS (2)6162 S. Willow Drive, Suite 320 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303.770.8884 • GallowayUS.com Memorandum PZB-HearingResponses.docx Page 1 of 3 To:City of Fort Collings Planning & Zoning Staff From:Galloway & Company, Inc Date:February 2, 2021 Re:King Soopers #146 – Midtown Gardens Marketplace – PDP200012 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing - Com Responses for FDP/FP 1st Submittal Demolition & Site Prep for Loaf & Jug Be sure to add a site plan note that summarizes the interim condition of the site. (e.g., The area contained within this boundary will not be fenced and will be stabilized through seeding as described by the landscape plan. It shall be prohibited to use this space informally as a outdoor sales, market, or any use other than a vacant site. Maintenance will be the responsibility of XYZ…) Response: We have added a Note #17 under the Interim Erosion Control Note section on the Interim Plan. We need to have more conversation around the preservation of street trees along this strip. My main question is, can they be saved? I know that a right turn lane will effectively cut into the site but would there be a way to re- align the walkway behind the trees in an access easement? If not, Street Trees will need to be added as part of this project. Work with forestry staff to determine the correct placement (typically it is 3-7 feet behind the sidewalk at 30-40’ intervals). An alternative would be placing street trees in a 4x4 planting cutouts along the curb line – this would probably be a better option if the sidewalk could be widened. Response: Due to the alignment and required dimensions of the deceleration lane it is not possible to save the existing trees. We are now proposing 3 additional trees 3’ off the back of sidewalk and at 30’ spacing. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Work on going through Mark Clintovici’s comments in the attached email. I believe these were included as comments in previous rounds of review. At a minimum it may be worthwhile having callouts/notes on the site plan to describe some of the security measures taking place. Response: We have addressed his comments in our 3rd PDP response letter included with this submittal package. Signage, Wayfinding, and Traffic Calming Include a signage and wayfinding plan for the following: o Bike lane and sidewalk along westbound Drake. (e.g., ‘Bike takes full lane’, ‘ dismount zone’) o West side of building include pedestrian crossing signs. o Add a speed table to the east/west crosswalk that connects the Central Feature and Gather Space to the MAX Drake Station. Response: Applicant has worked with the Transportation Department to include applicable signage and striping for the westbound Drake Road bicycle lane and sidewalk. Pedestrian crossing signs have also been added at the southwest corner of the site to align with the new raied crosswalk between the plaza and the MAX station. Gas Station Explore expanding the kiosk to include space for storage and sale items that typically surround the kiosk. Planning & Zoning KS#146 - Midtown February 2, 2021 PZB-HearingResponses.docx Galloway & Company, Inc. Page 2 of 3 Response: We have, and this site is better suited for the proposed, we have implemented a wing wall on the north side of the kiosk for screening. Explore the use wing walls. Response: A Wing wall has been implemented on the north side of the kiosk. A wing wall on the south side of the kiosk would interfere with access to the kiosk as well as utilities. Beef up the landscaping between the gas station and the street. Response: Due to the limited space in this area additional landscape can not be provided but we feel the addition of the wing walls in conjunction with the proposed landscape, garden walls and existing trees to remain the plans meet the intent of this request. Building Architecture Add additional height to the secondary parapet. Explore the use of a parapet return. Response: Revised accordingly, please refer to FDP set. Replace combed face block ‘BL2’. Too similar to smooth face block. Response: Revised accordingly, please refer to FDP set. On the north, south and west building facades, make sure the areas highlighted in blue project further from the wall face. Use King Soopers on the southeast corner of Drake and Timberline as an example. Response: Revised accordingly, please refer to FDP set. Central Feature & Gathering Space Make sure this space is detailed with movable furniture – similar to what is used Downtown. Include furniture specifications in the plan set. Response: Movable bistro seating is proposed in this area, see Sheet L1.3. Planning & Zoning KS#146 - Midtown February 2, 2021 PZB-HearingResponses.docx Galloway & Company, Inc. Page 3 of 3 Walkway from College to Store Entry Detail walkway with trees, similar to what is used for Whole Foods. Response: 2 additional trees in grates have been provided along this path. The tree grates will be flush with the pavement to preserve accessibility. Pedestrian Promenade Make the sidewalk wider to compensate for potential bumper overhang from vehicles. There were conversations around reducing the drive-aisle width and not the landscape setback. Response: The sidewalk has been widened and the parking shifted West, reducing the depth of the drive aisle at the back of the store. Additional measures should be considered to make this a safer, low-speed truck traffic-aisle. I’ll leave this up to you. Consider the use of traffic calming techniques – maybe bigger bulb outs in the landscape beds, raised crosswalks, narrow the drive aisle. Response: Along with the drive aisle being reduced a raised crosswalk is proposed from the MAX BRT station across to the South side of the store.