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PROJECT: Housing Authority Facility PUD, Preliminary and
Final- #28-89A
APPLICANT: Jim Kline
Fort Collins Housing Authority
1715 West Mountain Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
OWNER: City of Fort Collins
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A request for preliminary and final PUD approval for a 2,688 sq.
ft. addition to the existing 3,883 sq. ft. Housing Authority
building located at 1715 West Mountain Avenue. The Housing
Authority is also platting the property into a one lot subdivision
at this time. The lot area is 16,766 sq. ft. and is zoned N-C-L,
Neighborhood Conservation Low Density.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes a passive solar designed 2,688 sq. ft
addition to the west side of the existing 3,883 sq. ft. building.
The Housing Authority uses the existing building as an office, for
vehicle storage, and as a shop for minor repairs. The applicants
are proposing to expand the existing office area into the existing
garage and to use the new addition for a work shop and an enclosed
vehicle storage area. Currently, the area to be expanded upon is
a fenced, gravel, outdoor storage area. One tree will be relocated
and three elm trees on the south side of the addition will be
replaced with ash trees. The proposed project earns 52% on the
Business Service Uses Point Chart E and meets the applicable All
Development Criteria of the Land Development Guidance System. The
proposed project supports the guidelines and policies of the West
Side Neighborhood Plan.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 300 LaPorte Ave. P.O. Boa 580 Fort Collins. CO 80522-0580 (303) 221-6750
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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COMMENTS:
1. Background•
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: R-M; single family homes and townhomes (Mountain Court
PUD)
S: N-C-L; City Park ball fields and golf course
E: R-M; multi -family (Housing Authority units)
W: N-C-L; City Park Nine golf course and Trolley Building
This site is part of the original City plat. Prior to construction
of the building, the Housing Authority and the City of Fort Collins
entered into a lease agreement for the 16,766 square foot tract of
land. After a building permit was issued and the Housing Authority
Facility was constructed in 1977 a new 40 year lease agreement was
approved by City Council (see attached lease agreement). In 1982
the Planning and Zoning Board approved a 1000 square foot addition
and in June of 1988 they approved a 300 square foot addition to the
existing building. Both additions were approved as expansions to
a non -conforming use. These additions were used to expand the
office area and to add indoor vehicle and equipment storage. The
existing building is a non -conforming use in the N-C-L Zoning
District as a result of the October 1, 1991 Westside rezoning (see
attached "Chronology" for further background details).
2. Land Use•
This request is for preliminary and final PUD approval for a 2,688
sq. ft. addition to the 3,883 sq. ft. existing Housing Authority
building, located at 1715 West Mountain Avenue. The addition is
for enclosed vehicle storage, storage area for supplies, and a
shop. office uses would expand into the existing garage.
The number of employees will remain the same. The use of the
building will remain the same. Changes in day to day operations,
new Federal laws requiring additional record keeping and storage,
the need for additional privacy for confidential client interviews,
and the need for additional storage area for bulk purchases have
created the need for expansion. The final building size
(excluding areas for indoor parking) would be in conformance with
the building to lot size requirements and the set back requirements
of the N-C-L zone.
Staff has reviewed the project against the policies of the West
Side Plan. The land use plan for the West Side Neighborhood
"reinforces and builds on the existing land use pattern that has
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evolved over the years and is intended to conserve and enhance the
neighborhoods valuable assets". The Housing Authority PUD
addresses general policies LU-1, LU-2, and LU-3 (see attached) by:
1. Retaining and enhancing the existing land use, proposing new
development or redevelopment in areas where physical
deterioration exists.
2. Using the Land Development Guidance System to clearly state
and enforce regulations and guidelines relating to development
of the entire property.
3. Separating overall neighborhood issues and concerns from those
of the adjacent property owners, basing decisions concerning
conflicts on the relative importance of the general versus
individual welfare.
The West Side Neighborhood Plan does not specifically address the
Housing Authority site. The area is included on the "Future Land
Use Map" as part of City Park along with the Fire Station and City
Park Shop on Bryan Street and the Trolley Barn on Mountain. On
page 4-13 (see attached), the entire City Park area including
Grandview Cemetery, the golf course, and the ball fields are
designated as a "potential national register district". The
footnote to this designation states that, "although all of City
Park is shaded, the preference would be only to designate those
portions which are relatively undeveloped and in a natural state".
The Housing Authority PUD addresses the "community facilities"
policy CF-11 in that:
1. The expansion will not diminish open space, as the area is not
currently "open". All existing vegetation will remain or be
relocated or replaced.
2. The maintenance portion of the building is an accessory use to
the office and vehicle storage uses and Staff feels that the
increase is not significant given that the area is already
used for outdoor storage of vehicles and temporary storage
sheds.
3. The use and activity at the site is not proposed to change and
therefore will not adversely impact adjacent residences.
Staff believes that the addition has been designed to blend
with the existing architecture and retain the residential
character of the building. Staff believes that the addition
will clean up the site.
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4. Staff believes that the leased area is not functionally a part
of City Park and that the potential for historic designation
of the City Park district is not precluded by this expansion.
As the use and activity at the site is not proposed to change; the
addition is residential in character; existing vegetation will
remain or be relocated; the area of the proposed addition is
currently a graveled, fenced area that is within the original lease
agreement area and not functionally a part of City Park;
development of the entire site would be subject to the regulations
and guidelines of the proposed PUD and the LDGS, and, services
provided by the Housing Authority benefit the community as a whole,
Staff believes that the project supports the guidelines and
policies of the West Side Neighborhood Plan.
The proposed project earns 52% on the Business Service Uses Point
Chart E and meets the applicable All Development Criteria of the
Land Development Guidance System. Points were earned for 1) being
located outside of the South College Avenue Corridor, 2) joint
parking, 3) contiguity to existing urban development, and 4) for
energy conservation. The applicant used method two of the Energy
Conservation Worksheet and received points for the following
measures:
1. Long axis of the building is east/west with the majority of
windows on the south wall. (0.2 points)
2. Automatic night/weekend temperature setbacks are provided
(0.4)
3. Automatic spark ignition for boilers, furnaces, heaters. . (0. 1)
4. Electric resistance heat not used. (0.2)
5. Windows are shaded from summer sun using overhangs, window
coverings, deciduous trees.. (0.2)
3. Design:
The applicant is proposing to build the solar addition on the west
side of the existing building. Currently the area is used for
outdoor storage and is fenced with a 6' wood fence. The applicant
is proposing to fit the addition within the existing fenced area
leaving the existing fence in place. From Mountain Avenue, the
sloping roof of the addition seen above the fence, would be the
only visible change. Existing hedges and shrubbery would remain.
The addition would be one story on the north side and two stories
on the south, with clerestory story windows along the south side
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for solar gain and day lighting. The maximum height of the
addition would be 19' from the ground to the pitch of the roof.
The building is to be frame construction with 12" wood grain
textured masonite lap siding in neutral earth tones of tan with
white trim. The existing building will be repainted to match the
addition. On the west end, an architectural element of imitation
stone work will be used to break up the broad elevation. The
architectural character of the building will remain residential.
The roofing material is proposed to be a 3-tab fiberglass shingle
in a neutral earth tone color.
The existing garage doors, which face Mountain Avenue, will be
removed. Vehicles to be stored in the addition will enter from a
new concrete drive way on Mountain Avenue, at the northwest corner
of the lot, and exit from the existing driveway. There will be
two garage doors, one on the west elevation and one on the east
elevation of the addition.
Employee and client parking is provided in the Parks and Recreation
ballpark parking lot to the east of the building. The Housing
Authority and Parks and Recreation have an agreement to share this
parking. The Housing Authority is not open during peak hours of
parking demand by the ball fields. There is direct pedestrian
access from the parking lot to the entrance of the Housing
Authority which is on the south side of the building.
The existing landscaping would remain the same with the exception
of relocating an existing pine from the northwest corner to the
rear of the addition and replacing three existing elm trees with
ash trees on the south property line. The City Forester visited
the site and felt that construction would come too close to these
trees for them to survive and suggested that ash trees be planted
further to the south to replace them.
4. Neighborhood Compatibility:
A neighborhood meeting was held on March 11, 1992 for this project.
There were three property owners in attendance. Their main
concerns were that the Housing Authority was outgrowing the site
and that the expansion would not be compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood. There was concern that the entire south side of
Mountain Avenue, west of Bryan Street, would turn into an
"industrial area", with the Housing Authority and the Trolley Barn.
There was also some misunderstanding as to the extent of the shop
area. David Herrera, Executive Director of the Housing Authority,
explained that no vehicle maintenance or welding was performed in
the shop. The shop is used for minor "household" repairs, making
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keys, small carpentry projects, and other similar kinds of shop
work. Mr. Herrera gave the group a tour of the building, pointing
out the extent of the previous two expansions, and explaining the
day to day operations which have necessitated the need for
additional office space, file storage space, supply storage for
bulk purchases, and indoor vehicle parking.
The fact that the West Side Plan did not specifically address the
Housing Authority Site, but included it as "park" on the map, was
a concern expressed by residents.
Another concern was raised about future expansions and what would
happen to the building when the Housing Authority finally outgrows
the building. The neighbors were concerned that they would be left
with a "white elephant" in their neighborhood. Mr. Herrera stated
that the Housing Authority has looked at many sites around town to
relocate the office operation, shop operation, or both. There are
no suitable alternatives at this time. Mr. Herrera also stated
that the Housing Authority would not be leaving this site, they
planned to take full advantage of the $1.00 per year lease for the
full 40 years and continue on a month by month after that term
expires. According to Mr. Herrera, the existing site is ideally
located and is central to the Housing Authority's projects.
The issue of imposing a condition on future expansion was
discussed. The Housing Authority was acceptable to stipulations
that the building not be expanded beyond the proposed construction.
Staff believes that the site does not lend itself to further
expansion, given the lot size, set backs, and existing landscaping.
5. Storm Drainage:
Storm Drainage concerns have been addressed. The applicant has
requested a variance to the requirement to include a detailed basin
drainage study in the drainage report on the grounds that most of
the basin is pervious and that the only impervious area is the
parking lot shared with Parks and Recreation and the office
building. The basin drains to the parking lot and via an inlet
drains to Larimer County Canal on the east side of the parking lot.
The variance request was granted by the Stormwater Utility.
Stormwater has requested that the developer be allowed seven days
to begin construction of the building and driveway after the sod
has been removed. If construction is not underway within this time
period, erosion control measures will have to be installed per City
criteria and a financial security submitted.
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RECOMMENDATION
This request meets the criteria of the Business Service Uses Point
Chart and the applicable All Development Criteria of the Land
Development Guidance System. The project supports the guidelines
and policies set forth in the West Side Plan. Staff recommends
approval of the Housing Authority Maintenance Facility PUD,
Preliminary and Final- # 28-89A.
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Owner : FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY
1715 WEST MOUNTAIN AVENUE
FORT COLLINS CO. 80521
Phone : 221- 5484
contact person JAMES K KLINE
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ALL DEVELOPMENT: NUMBERED CRITERIA CHART
ALL CRITERIA
APPLICABLE CRITERIA ONLY
CRITERION
Is the criterion camccble?
Will the criterion
be satisfisa?
If no, please explain
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Yes No
NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATABILITY
1. Social Compatability
2. Neighborhood Character
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✓
✓
3. Land Use Conflicts
✓
4. Adverse Tratfic Impact
PLANS AND POLICIES
5. Comprehensive Plan V ✓
PUBLIC FACILITIES & SAFETY
6. Street Capacity
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✓
7. Utility Capacity
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8. Design Standards
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✓
9. Emergency Access
10. Security Lighting
✓
11. Water Hazards
RESOURCE PROTECTION
12. Soils & Slooe Hazard
13. Significant Vegetation
✓
✓
✓
14. Wildlife Habitat
✓
15. Historical Landmark
✓
16. Mineral Deposit
17. Eco-Sensitive Areas
✓
18. Agricultural Lands
ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
19. Air Quality
✓
✓
20. Water Quality
✓
✓
21. Noise
✓
22. Glare & Heat
✓
23. Vibrations
24. Exterior Lighting
✓
✓
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25. Sewages & Wastes
✓
✓
✓
SiTE DESIGN
26. Community Organization
✓
✓
27. Site Organization
28. Natural Features
✓
29. Energy Conservation
30. Shadows
✓
✓
31. Solar Access
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32. Privacy
33. Coen Space Arrangement
✓
34. Building Height
35. Vehicular Movement
36. Vehicular Design
✓
✓
37. Parking
✓
✓
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38. Active Recreational Areas
✓
39. Private Outdoor Areas
40. Peaestrian Convenience
✓
✓
41. Pedestrian Conflicts
✓
✓
42. Lonascocing/Coen Areas
✓
✓
43. LandscapingiBuildings
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44. LonascaoingrScreening
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45. Public Access
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46. Sians
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ACTIVITY: Business Service Uses
DEFINITION:
L E
Those activities which are predominantly retail, office, and service uses
which would not qualify as or be a part of a neighborhood or commu-
nity/regional shopping center. Uses include: retail shops; offices; per-
sonal service shops; financial institutions; hotels/motels; medical clin-
ics; health clubs; membership clubs; standard and fast-food restaurants;
hospitals; mortuaries; indoor theatres; retail laundry and dry cleaning
outlets; limited indoor recreation uses; small animal veterinary clinics;
printing and newspaper offices; and, other uses which are of the same gen-
eral character.
CRITERIAEach of the following applicable criteria must be
answered "yes" and implemented within the develop-
ment plan.
Yes No
1. Does the project gain its primary
vehicular access from a street other ❑
than South College Avenue? u
2. DOES THE PROJECT EARN AT LEAST 50%
OF THE MAXIMUM POINTS AS CALCULATED ❑
ON "POINT CHART E" FOR THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA?
a. Is the activity contiguous to an existing transit route (not appli-
cable for uses of less than 25,000 square feet GLA or with less
than 25 employees) or located in the Central Business District?
b. Is the project located outside of the "South College Avenue Corri-
dor?"
c. Is the project contiguous to and functionally a part of a neighbor-
hood or community/regional shopping center, an office or industrial
park, located in the Central Business District or in the case of a
single user, employ or will employ a total of more than 100 full-
time employees during a single 8-hour shift?
d. Is the project on at least two acres of land or located in the Cen-
tral Business District?
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e.
Does the project contain two or more significant g t uses (such as
retail, office, residential, hotel/motel, and recreation)?
f.
Is there direct vehicular and pedestrian access between on -site
parking areas and adjacent existing or future off -site parking
areas which contain more than ten (10) spaces?
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Does the activity reduce non-renewable energy usage through the
application of alternative energy systems or through energy
conservation measures beyond those normally required by the Model
Energy Code as adopted by the City? Refer to Appendix G for Energy
Conservation Methods to use for calculating energy conservation
points.
h.
Is the project located with at least 1/6th of its property boundary
contiguous to existing urban development?
i.
If the site contains a building or place in which a historic event
occurred, which has special public value because of notable archi-
tecture, or is of cultural significance, does the project fulfill
the following criteria.
i. Prevent creation of influences adverse to its preservation;
ii. Assure that new structures and uses will be in keeping
with the character of the building or place. Imitation of
period styles should be avoided; and
iii. Propose adaptive use of the building or place that will
lead to its continuance, conservation and improvement in an
appropriate manner while respecting the integrity of the
neighborhood.
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IF i'Y OF FORT C0flI
ENERGY CONSERVATION WORKSHEET
This worksheet must be completed and submitted at the time of application for
all non-residential Preliminary PUD's requesting energy conservation points
on the applicable Land Use Activity Point Chart. Please choose one of the two
methods below.
Be realistic in determining your commitment for energy conservation mea-
sures. Failure to fulfill a commitment made for energy conservation measures
may result in disqualification of a project under the applicable criteria of the
LDGS.
NAME OF PUD:
METHOD ONE:
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Date: /
I propose a percent reduction in the annual energy consumption for
the structure(s) in this proposed PUD.
This reduction receives point(s) for energy conservation.
NOTE FOR THOSE PROJECTS USING METHOD ONE: Certification by a professional engineer,
licensed in Colorado, and a summation of the engineer's calculation methods and results will be
required to document energy conservation measures at the time of building permit application.
METHOD TWO:
I propose the following energy conservation measures for the structure(s) in
this proposed PUD:
Measure Points
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS 1715 West Mountain, Ft. Collins, Colorado 80521 Telephone (303) 221-5484
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LINs HOUSING AUTHORITY P.U.D.
Energy Conservation
This addition was designed with several natural energy
conservation measures in mind. One of course is that the north
side of the building is without windows allowing for maximum
insulation and very little air infiltration. It also has the
major portion of the roofing facing it, which will allow the cold
wind to move over it with minimum resistance.
The South side of the building has very good solar
exposure. We are utilizing this fact by placing the majority of
the windows there. On this side of the building will be a shop
area with an exposed concrete floor which will allow for some
solar mass to absorb any natural heat received from the windows.
On the upper portion of the building there are also windows.
These are intended for natural light and solar gain to the indoor
parking area. The light provided from these will prevent the
majority of electrical lighting to be used during business hours,
and they will also provide additional solar heating. In summer
use they will provide a natural air circulation for cooling.
The addition will have different degrees of heating needs.
The shop area will be the only place where it will need to remain
at a room temperature. The parking and storage areas will be
kept no warmer than approximately 50 degrees. The overhead door
will be on a automated operator that will insure the door to be
kept closed when not in use. All walls will be insulated along
with the roof system. The heating system will be a gas fired
space heater with temperature set back controls which will allow
for lower temperatures during evening hours.
The existing building was remodeled about three years ago,
at that time we replaced the heating system. The system now is
of the 80% efficiency rating and is equipped with automatic
temperature set back controls. The office is lighted throughout
with fluorescent lights. The building has very good southern
exposures also. It is maximized with many large windows
utilizing the natural light and heat that is gained. The
portions of the building that were added on were insulated to
code standards and in addition we used interior vapor barriers
and exterior ones as well. New wood windows with double panes
were installed.
The existing garage will be converted into additional office
space which will receive the same treatment.
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Ron Steinbach, President
City Park Neighborhood Association
1345 West Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Dear Mr. Steinbach,
Thank you for your letter of February 24. I have conducted some
research into the history of the Housing Authority building using
files found at the City Clerk's office, the Building Department,
and the Planning Department. I have been unable to turn up
anything referencing conditions of expansion, as mentioned at the
February 24th Planning and Zoning Board Meeting. If you have any
information about these conditions, please send me a copy. I have
attached all applicable minutes, meeting notes, agreements, and a
chronology of the Housing Authority Building for your information.
City Planning staff will facilitate a neighborhood meeting at the
Housing Authority Building (1715 West Mountain) on Wednesday March
11, 1992 at 7pm. A letter was sent out to the affected property
owners and the City Park Neighborhood Association on February 28th.
I hope that you received notice of that meeting and that you plan
to attend.
Staff has again reviewed the project against the policies of the
West Side Plan. Because the use and activity at the site is not
proposed to change, the addition is residential in character,
existing vegetation will remain or be relocated, and the area of
the proposed expansion is currently a graveled, fenced off area
that is within the original lease area, and is not functionally a
part of City Park, Staff believes that the project does not
contradict the guidelines and policies set forth in the West Side
Plan and will make that recommendation to the Planning and Zoning
Board.
If you have other specific concerns about the Housing Authority
Planned Unit Development or if you would like to meet with Ken
Waido and me to discuss the guidelines and policies of the West
Side Plan please do not hesitate to give me a call.
Sincerely,
Kirsten Whetstone
Project Planner
cc Mr. David Herrera, Executive Director
Fort Collins Housing Authority
1715 W. Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
281 North College Avenue • P.O. Bo\ 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (303) 221-67:;,i
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Mr. Tom Peterson
Planning Director
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
As you are aware, at tonight's Planning and Zoning Board (P&Z Board)
meeting, there was extensive discussion of the history behind the
current Fort Collins Housing Authority site at 1715 W. Mountain Avenue.
It was apparent from the discussion that there was a general lack of
understanding of the historical details of development on that site.
neighbors were the only ones to recollect any prior commitments.
To aid us in our further evaluation of the proposed conversion, please
provide us with a summary of the history of development and expansions
at the site in question, from the date of the first construction. Also
please provide us the minutes of all P&Z Board and City Council
discussions related to all phases of development at this site.
I would encourage you and your staff to reevaluate the proposal in light
of the guidelines and policies set forth in the Westside Neighborhood
Plan. It is our contention that the proposal is not compatible.
Please provide us with the data requested at least 2 weeks prior to the
next hearing before the P&Z Board. We need that amount of time to
convene a board meeting and discuss the issue before presenting our
position to the P&Z Board.
Thank you for your assistance. We look forward to maintaining an open
dialog n all issues related to the neighborhood, and to continuing to
work wl h you and the Fort Collins Housing Authority.
Sincerely,
Ro"�einesident
City Park Neighborhood Association
1345 W. Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
cc:
Mr Bernie Strom
Planning and Zoning Board
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Mr. David Herrera, Executive Director
Fort Collins Housing Authority
1715 W. Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
CHRONOLOGY FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BUILDING
JUNE 4, 1974
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approved a request by the
Housing Authority to reduce the front yard set back from 30'
to 15' for the to be constructed Housing Authority Building.
The property at 1705 (now addressed 1715) West Mountain was in
the RL, Low Density Residential, zoning district. Uses for
the building, mentioned in the minutes of the ZBA Hearing
included: Human Resources and Housing Authority offices,
recreation, day care, arts and crafts classes, and a kitchen.
APRIL 16, 1975
The Housing Authority applied for a building permit for the
Housing Authority Building to be located at 1715 W. Mountain
Avenue. Uses mentioned on the permit included office and
recreation uses. These uses were determined to be permissible
in the RL zone and a permit was issued.
JANUARY 23, 1976
A certificate of occupancy (CO) was issued for the Housing
Authority Building at 1715 West Mountain Avenue. The uses
listed on the certificate were for Housing Authority offices
and recreation. Parking was provided at the Parks and
Recreation ball fields lot on the east side of the building.
The use required a maximum of 17 off-street parking spaces.
JANUARY 4, 1977
A Lease Agreement was signed (this replaced an older lease
agreement from 1974 before the building was built) between the
City of Fort Collins and the Housing Authority, leasing the
16,766 square foot piece of property, including the building,
to the Housing Authority for $1.00 per year for a 40 year
period. (The property described in the legal description
attached to the lease is the same 16,766 sq. ft. piece of
property that is shown on the plat drawn up in 1992.)
JUNE 20, 1978
City Council considered the Hearing and First Reading of
Ordinance #64-1978 rezoning certain properties along Mountain
Avenue, west of Shields and east of the Canal, from the RM,
Medium Density Residential, to the RL, Low Density
Residential, District. The rezoning, called the Wells- West
Mountain Property Rezoning, was approved. The Housing
Authority Building and leased area was not a part of this
rezoning, as it was already zoned RL.
MARCH 22, 1982
The Planning and Zoning Board approved an expansion of a non-
conforming use request to add 1000 sq. ft. to the west side of
the Housing Authority building to provide an indoor equipment
and vehicle storage area. The expansion was viewed as a non-
conforming use because, although the building was built as a
permissible use, it was determined that the use was more
accurately a legal non -conforming use. It was determined that
the area of expansion was included in the lease agreement
between the City of Fort Collins and the Housing Authority and
was therefore not official parkland.
MAY 12, 1988
The ZBA approved a variance to reduce the front set back from
20' to 15' for a proposed 110 sq. ft. addition to ,the north
side of the building. The addition was to be built in -line
with the existing building which was set back 151from the
property line. The addition was part of a request for
expansion heard by the Planning and Zoning Board on June 27.
JUNE 27, 1988
The Planning and Zoning Board
conforming use request to add
of the building (131 sq. ft.,
a total of 302 square feet.
JULY 1989
approved an expansion of a non -
three additions to various parts
115 sq. ft., and 56 sq. ft) for
The West Side Neighborhood Plan was adopted by City Council.
OCTOBER 1, 1991
City Council adopted the West -side rezoning ordinance. This
rezoned the Housing Authority site to N-C-L, Neighborhood
Conservation Low Density Residential. The existing Housing
Authority continues to be a legal, non -conforming use. Any
changes to the building would require either a Planned Unit
Development or an expansion of a non -conforming use review.
Both processes require a hearing by the Planning and Zoning
Board.
OCTOBER 28, 1991
The Housing Authority applied to the City Planning Department
for a non -conforming use review request for a 2,688 sq. ft.
addition to the west side of the building. The addition is
for an enclosed vehicle and equipment storage area. Part of
the existing garage would be converted to office uses and for
storage of files and office equipment. The number of
employees would remain the same and the number of vehicles
would remain the same.
The Zoning Department indicated that the expanded building
would have to meet the building area to lot size requirements
of the N-C-L zone. (Minimum lot size is at least 3 times the
floor area of the building, excluding any indoor vehicle
storage areas or garages.) Prior to seeing the plat or floor
plans, it was thought that the expanded building might not
meet the area requirements and the Housing Authority was
advised to submit the request as a PUD. Later, after the plat
was received, it was determined that the expanded building
minus the indoor garage area would require a minimum of a
13,700 sq. ft. lot. The lot that is described in the Lease
Agreement and plat is 16,766 sq. ft. and therefore the
expanded building would conform to the N-C-L zone and the
request could be processed as a non -conforming use expansion.
The Housing Authority decided to pursue the Planned Unit
Development because they had completed most of the required
PUD submittal requirements (storm drainage report, landscape
plan, architectural elevations, etc.).
NOVEMBER 20, 1991
A "Planning Review" notice sign was posted on the property
facing Mountain Avenue. The sign was checked three times and
has not been taken down by City Staff.
JANUARY 16, 1992
A legal notice was placed in the Triangle Review, listing
items on the January 27th Planning and Zoning Board meeting
agenda. One of the items on the January 27th agenda was the
Housing Authority PUD. The project was pulled off of the
agenda prior to the meeting because stormwater plans were
incomplete.
FEBRUARY 13, 1992
A legal notice was placed in the Triangle Review listing items
on the February 24th Planning and Zoning Board meeting agenda.
One of the items on the February 24th meeting was the Housing
Authority PUD.
FEBRUARY 12, 1992
A letter was sent to property owners within 500 feet of the
Housing Authority PUD providing notice of the Planning and
Zoning Board meeting for February 24, 1992.
FEBRUARY 24, 1992
The Planning and Zoning Board tabled the Housing Authority PUD
request to the March 23, 1992.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Special Meeting
June 4, 1974 - 9:15 A.M.
Present: Henry Hauser
Myron Braden
James Beatty
William Osborn
William Chilton
Staff members present: Clyde and Turner.
Absent: Arthur March, Jr., City Attorney.
Chairman Henry Hauser being absent at beginning of meeting, motion was made
by Board member Beatty, seconded by William Chilton, to approve the Chairman-
ship of Myron Braden. The motion was unanimous.
Appeal No. 530. Section 118-41 (D), reduce front yard set back from 30' to
15' in an RL zone, by John D. McGraw, for the City of Fort
Collins Housing Authority, 1705 West Mountain
No letters returned, no objections filed.
Mr. John McGraw, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, explained the
building and its uses, stating he hopes to use it for Human Resources and
the Housing Authority offices; that the location is immediately adjacent to
the ball diamond and when the parking is vacant, H. R. Phillips, Director of
Parks and Recreation, had told they they were welcome to use it for parking.
He stated the building would be an Administrative Center for the Housing
Authority Management; one portion to be designed for recreation, day care or
arts and crafts, kitchen and office complex.
Chief Building Inspector, Gordon Clyde, stated there was a problem as to the
required off-street parking. The RL zone requirements for off-street parking
are weak; they were written for churches and schools and failed to comtemplate
uses as are being currently considered. Mr. Clyde asked that the petition be
amended to clarify the requirements of this building for off-street parking.
Board member Myron Braden stated they had not requested a waiver for parking
area requirements; he also asked what they were going to do when it came time
to expand?
Mr. McGraw responded that the building can be expanded.
It was stated by the Board that according to the ordinance, one parking space
was required for every 5 seats in places of assembly.
Mr. Clyde stated that the 1250 square feet of assembly area would be 83
occupants needing 17 off-street parking spaces; that the Board should deter-
mine that there is plenty of off-street parking in the immediate City Park
area, and assure that it will continue to be available for use by the Housing
Authority.
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Board member Henry Hauser stated there should be a waiver of off-street parking.
Board member Beatty made a motion to grant the variance reducing the front 11
yard set back from 30' to 15;, and that the Board waive requirements for off-
street parking, contingent upon an agreement with the City Parks and Recreation';
Department for use of off-street parking in that area and that adequate parking.
is to be maintained accessible for use by the Housing Authority as long as the
building is used for office and meeting purposes, seconded by Myron Braden.
The Chairman put the motion rich was unanimously adopted.
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Mr. Loren Smith, 1217 West Mountain, an adjacent property owner, voiced an
objection to this variance after the meeting, by telephone.
The Board adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting date of June 11,
1974.
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1ATF : January 4, 1977
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Robert L. Brunton, City'Manager
RE: Consider Certain Agreements with the Fort Collins Housing Authority
(Tabled 12/21/76)
This item was on the December 21, 1976, Council meeting agenda. Unfortunately,
two of the agreements were omitted from the agenda and were received by Council
members too late for any substantive review; therefore, this entire matter
was tabled until this meeting. The enclosed package includes three separate
agreements: (1) the updated Management Contract for the Low -Rent Housing
Project; (2) the Management Contract for the Section VIII Housing Program,
and (3) a new 'lease agreement for the use of land where the present Housing
Authority Administration and Recreation Building is located. Also enclosed
are memos from John McGraw on the need for continuing management and adminis-
trative services and a memo from Lucia Liley, Assistant City Attorney, summarizing
the major points in the three aforementioned contracts.
Council should recall that the City is reimbursed for all expenses in connection
with this project. Although the staff of the Housing Authority is listed on
our City payroll for fringe benefit purposes, costs are reimbursed by the
Housing Authority.
Recommendation: The Administration recommends that the City Council approve
the three aforementioned agreements and authorize the City Manager and City
Clerk to sign the agreements on behalf of the City.
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January 4, 1977
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Citizen Participation
Certificates of Appreciation
Mayor Wilkinson read the following names of recipients for
certificates of appreciation for retiring members of Boards
and Commissions:
1. Cinny Aragon, Coordinating Commission for Senior Citizens
2. Ann Manvel, Library Board
3. Edward Ted Johnson, Parks and Recreation Board.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Rezoning
Foothills Apartments on Shields Street
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"At its December 21, 1976, meeting the Fort Collins City Council
tabled Ordinance No. 99. This tabling was at the request of the
petitioner. The Foothills Apartments -Shields Street rezoning
consists of 2.3 acres located on the west side of South Shields
Street between Stuart Street and Spring Creek. The requested
rezoning is from R-M, Medium Density Residential District, to
B-P, Planned Business District. At its December 6, 1976 meeting
the Planning and Zoning Board recommended for approval of this
rezoning."
Petitioner, Gene Fischer, spoke to the petition for rezoning. The
Director of Planning spoke to the Staff and the Planning and
Zoning Board's recommendation for approval.
Councilman Suinn expressed concern regarding this petition, and
the similarity to a previously denied request for rezoning for
similar uses.
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling
to adopt Ordinance No. 99, 1976 on first reading. Yeas: Council -
members Bloom, Bowling, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: Council -
members Gray, Reeves and Suinn.
Consider Certain Agreements with the Fort
Collins Housing Authority
Following is the City Manager's memorandum and recommendation
on this item:
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"This item was on the December 21, 1.976, Council meeting agenda.
Unfortunately, two of the agreements were omitted from the
agenda and were received by Council members too late for any
substantive review; therefore, this entire matter was tabled
until this meeting. The enclosed package includes three
separate. agreements: (1) the updated Management Contract for
the Low -Rent Housing Project; (2) the,M-anagement Contract for
the Section VIII Housing Program, and (3) a new lease agree-
ment for the use of land where the present Housing Authority
Administration and Recreation Building -is located. Also
enclosed are memos from John McCraw on the need for continuing
management and administrative services and a memo from
Lucia Liley, Assistant City Attorney, summarizing the major
points in the three aforementioned contracts.
Council should recall that the City is reimbursed for all
expenses in connection with this project. Although the staff
of the Housing Authority is listed on our City payroll for
fringe benefit purposes, costs are reimbursed by the Housing
Authority.
Recommendation: The Administration recommends that the City
Council approve the three aforementioned agreements and authorize
the City Manager and City Clerk to sign the agreements on
behalf of the City."
Also included and made a part hereof is the summary of the
contracts set forth by Assistant City Attorney Lucia Liley:
"I have reviewed the proposed management contracts and the
lease agreement between the Housing Authority and the City and
have made some revisions to these. In their final forms, the
major provisions of each can be summarized as follows:
1. Management Contract - Low -rent Housing Project
The Housing Authority has constructed and owns fifty
dwelling units for rent to eligible persons and a
facility for the management and recreational aspects
of the project. This contract would be effective
January, 1977, and provides that:
a) City manage the project under the auspices of the
Director of Human Resources;
b) All management shall be according to policies of
the Housing Authority and the Authority shall have
access to all records of the City dealing with the
project;
c) City must annually submit a budget and operational
plan for Authority approval;
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d) City may use any office or other non -dwelling
facilities for municipal purposes with Authority
approval;
e) City would collect all rents and other income
and supervise the maintenance required by the project;
f) City must initiate, sponsor and coordinate speci-
fied social service activities needed by the tenants;
g) City shall be responsible for it's employees,
shall observe principles of non-discrimination and
affirmative action and shall pay specified minimum wage;
h) Authority shall pay the City the sum of $1368.31
per month for its management services in addition to
any other payments specified in the contract;
i) The term of the contract is one year with automatic
annual renewal and with the ability to terminate the
contract on 60 days notice or upon sale of the project
by the Authority or upon non-performance by the City.
2. Lease Agreement
The lease agreement between the Authority and the City
has these major provisions:
a) The City will lease to the Authority the piece
of property upon which the management and recreational
facility of the Housing Authority is located.
b) Rent is $1.00 Per year.
c) Term is forty years with a ninety day cancellation
provision.
d) Housing Authority will Provide hazard insurance, pav
any taxes on property and be responsible for maintenance
and repair.
e) If the Housing Authority desires to charge the
public for the use of its facilities, it must get Council
approval to do so. .
f) On expiration of lease, all Housing Authority facili-
ties will become sole property of the.City.
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3. Management Contract - Section 8 Housin
This contract is very similar to the first management
contract for the low -rent hc}using project. The major
differences are as follows:
a) The City must enter i
of the Section 8 housing an
will then be paid to select
these contracts.
to contracts with the owners
housing assistance payments
3 eligible tenants as per
b) The City will receive from the Housing Authority
the sum of $1,536.22 per month for administrative services
rendered in accordance with this contract."
Councilmembers inquired into spe ific areas of the contracts
and expressed the following conc rns:
1. Complaints regarding the poor maintenance of the 50 units
owned by the Housing Authority.
2. The automatic renewal clause in the contract.
3. The need to keep administrative costs down as low as possible.
4. The need to provide for eval*ation of the outcome of the
program, specifically the admini trative counseling.
5. The need to meet with the Hosing Authority to discuss the
issues raised this evening.
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn
to adopt the recommendation of the Administration. Yeas:
Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Other Business
City Attorney March requested Council go back to the agreement
with United Bank regarding Stagecoach Subdivision. He inquired
if Council would consider accept nce of the agreement and the
signing of it if the figure is clanged from $5,000 to $10,000.
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling
to approve the agreement with the United Bank and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the
City contingent upon the changing of the $5,000 figure to
$10,000. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves,
Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. N ys: None.
The Mayor then declared the Cou
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10. #27-82 Schrock Group Home Special Review
Request to convert a single-family r idence located at 2425
Merion Court in the Brown Farm Subdivision, to a group home.
The property is presently zoned R- Low Density Residential,
and group home use requires speci review by the Planning and
Zoning Board.
Applicant: William SChrock, o Linda Kinyon, Hansen Realty,
Inc., First National Tower Bu- ding, Fort Collins, CO.
Waido: Gave a staff report reco7/1�
nding approval.
Ross: Questioned if there wer a desire to change the type of group
home to perhaps chiln, or even increasing the number what
would happen.
Waido: Stated that the r� quest for three elderly persons was the only
use this propert�i could be used for. Any change in status for
another type of/ group home would have to come back through the
Board for publ% hearing.
Irene Neary: Area resid�hIt. Stated that she did not object to having adults
live in a group home. Questioned if this home was vacated
could it/ -be used for juvenile delinquents or drug addicts?
Ross: State/that any change in status of the home would have to come
to public hearing again and that people within 500' would be
notJ'fied.
Georg: ved to approve the Schrock Group Home Special Review subject
o the condition that additional residents be limited to three
adults.
Gilfillan: Second.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
12.�#11-82"� 1715 W. Mountain Avenue Expansion of a Non -Conforming Use
Request for approval of an expansion of a non -conforming use
for a 1,000 sf addition for equipment and vehicle storage and
shop area, located at the Housing Authority Office, 1715 W.
Mountain Avenue, zoned R-L, Low Density Residential.
Applicant: Fort Collins Housing Authorlity, 1715 W. Mountain
Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Albertson -Clark: Gave a staff report recommending approval.
Note: Applicant not present.
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John Messineo: Area resident. Submitted a petition of people in the area
opposed to the project. (Exibit A) Expressed concern about
taking more parkland to build a facility for storage. Felt
that another site for the facility should be sought. Also
expressed concern about future expansion on the present site
and the added traffic to the area.
Bill Clothier:
Area resident. Stated that some residents did not receive
notice. Expressed his objection to more parkland being used
for development and expressed concerns about higher traffic,
increased parking problems, and vandalism. Encouraged develop-
ing a storage facility at the Wood Street location.
Georg:
Pointed out that the area for the proposed expansion was al-
ready leased to the Housing Authority so it would be exclued in
some forms legally from use as parkland.
Dow:
Questioned what would happen to the storage facility if the
Housing Authority moved or ceased to exist.
Waido:
Responded that the property was zoned R-L and any use would
have to be in conformance with R-L, or would have to come in
under the Guidance System.
Note:
General discussion ensued between Board members and staff
concerning the use, possible expansion, traffic and related
problems.
Georg:
Questioned why the City was in the business of leasing
parkland, however, stated that the issue was land use and
whether or not this non -conforming use should be expanded. Felt
that this 3500 sf useage of this land was not high intensity
and that the Board does have control over future expansion of
non -conforming
uses.
Crews:
Moved to approve the 1715 W. Mountain Avenue Expansion of a
Non -Conforming Use.
Second.
Stoner: Felt that the storage facility would be an asset rather than
negative to the whole area.
Vote: Motion carried 6-1. (Dow voting no)
Dow: Stated the reason for the no vote was that he didn't believe
that we should be expanding non -conforming uses in t-is area.
Felt that if the facility required more space, they should find
a better spot to locate it.
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Appeal #1865. Section 29-133 (3), by Fort Collins Housing Authority,
1715 W. Mountain Avenue - Aooroved.
---The variance would reduce the required front yard setback from 20
feet to 15feet for an addition to the Fort Collins Housing
Authority building in the RL zone. The addition will line up with
the existing wall.
---Petitioner's statement of hardship: The Housing Authority has
leased the building as their office since 1977. Since that time
staffing levels have increased to the point where additional space
is needed. The addition in question is about 110 square feet and
will line up with the existing north wall of the building, which
already received a variance in 1974. Therefore, the addition will
have the same setback as the existing building has.
---Staff comments: If the ZBA approves this variance request, the
applicant will then have to proceed to the P&Z Board for review of
an enlargement to a building containing a nonconforming use."
No notices were returned; no letters were received.
Zoning Administrator, Peter Barnes spoke briefly regarding the
variance. This building is located directly north of the City Park
baseball fields and is currently used as administration offices for
the Fort Collins Housing Authority. This building was built as a
community recreation building in association with the park and
considered an accessory use, it then became the office for the Housing
Authority. It is zoned as low density residential which doesn't allow
business offices; therefore, it is a nonconforming use. If this
variance to reduce the required front yard setback is approved by the
ZBA it will then proceed to the P&Z Board for further review. This
building was granted a variance in 1974 to reduce the required 30'
setback to 15' when the building was originally built. This variance
request proposes to add -on to the front and the back of this building
and to do some interior remodeling.
David Herrera, director of the Housing Authority, appeared to speak in
favor of the variance. The proposed addition is needed because of the
expansion in staff and because of record keeping requirements and
storage. It is proposed to enclose the area under the existing roof
line in the front of the building for additional office space. The
architecture will match that of which currently exists. The entry is
currently on the south side of the building; it was changed to the
south side last year for handicap accessibility, so the existing entry
sidewalk on the north side of the building will be removed.
Boardmember Lancaster questioned the hardship. He questions if
out -growing space is a hardship, and wonders if the Board is setting a
precedence if the variance is approved. Zoning Administrator, Peter
Barnes addressed the Board to clarify the hardship. This addition
will have the same setback as the existing building has. This
situation comes up in the old part of town usually in residential
areas where the houses were built before the 1965 code was adopted.
Prior to 1965 different setbacks where required, so if someone wants
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to add -on to their home and have the addition line up with the
existing building, and since the new construction can't comply with
the current code requirements because of the existing building
setback, it is considered a hardship.
All of the Boardmembers agree that enlarging the building will not
have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood and a motion
was made by Boardmember Lancaster to approve the variance for the
hardship that this existing building is a nonconforming building.
Yeas: Lancaster, Lawton, Thede and Nelson. Nays: !Pone.
Appeal #1866.
Section 29-493,
Collins Housing
with conditions.
29-494 (2), 29-293 (2) (f), by The Fort
Authority, 114 S. Bryan - Approved
---The variance would reduce the required parking lot landscape
setback al g Mountain Avenue from 10 feet to 7 feet behind the
walk, redu the required number of parking spaces from 41 to 28,
and reduce t amount of required interior parking lot landscaping
from 436 sq. ft. to 210 sq. ft. for a multi -family development
containing 27, e-bedroom, elderly apartments in the RL zone.
---Petitioner's state nt of hardship: The property has been a
trailer park for m years. The petitioner wants to upgrade.the
site with 27 elderly artments. The 10 foot landscape strip
along Mountain could b obtained by moving the sidewalk north, but
there are large existin trees which prevent this without their
removal. There will be arge landscape strip on the street side
of the walk, so the intent f this ordinance is met. Since the
units are one -bedroom, a intended for elderly residents, an
allowance of only one car pe nit will be allowed, therefore 41
spaces are not necessary."
---Staff comments: If the ZBA app ves this appeal; the petitioner
will then proceed to the P&Z Board r consideration of changing
the previous nonconforming trailer ark use to this multi -family
project, another nonconforming use in a RL zone. The P&Z Board
will make a finding as to whether or no the change in use is more
compatible with the uses of surrounding perty than the previous
nonconforming use. They will consider th following criteria: 1)
the nature and purpose of the existing nonc orming use; 2) the
difference in quality and character of the roposed use; 3) the
difference in the degree of use of the pro ed use; 4) the
reasons for the proposed change; and 5) the ove 11 impact of the
proposed use on the surrounding property.
There was one notice returned. No letters were recei
Zoning Administrator, Peter Barnes spoke regarding th variance
stating that this variance deals with a nonconforming use s uation.
This is the site of the former Sunset Mobile Home Park. The\1of
is for the 4-plex that exists on the site to remain and be c
into a 3-plex and to convert the remaining dwelling unit
recreation room, and then build four 6-plexes. The site has mature trees in the interior and all but one of them will be
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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MINUTES
June 27, 1988
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at
6:32 p.m. in Council Chambers of New City Hall, 300 LaPorte Avenue, Fort
Collins, Colorado.
Board members who had attended the workscssion on June 24, 1988, included
Dave Edwards, Sandy Kern, Laurie O'Dell, Don Crews, Jim Klataske, and
Alternate Bernie Strom.
Board members present at the meeting included Dave Edwards, Sandy Kern,
Don Crews, Jim Klataskc and Alternate Bernie Strom.
Staff members present included Joe Frank, Ken Waido, Sherry Albertson -Clark,
Mike Herzig, Rick Ensdorff, Gail Ault, and Paul Eckman.
Acting Chairman Dave Edwards noted that The Westside Neighborhood Plan
would be heard on July 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Member Crews gave
a farewell speech.
He indicated
that many good projects
had been approved
in .his seven years
on ' the Board.
He also noted the many
changes that have come
to Fort Collins
during the 35
years he has lived here,
amenities which were due to change -
growth. He added that an individual
has responsibility to
do something for
the community
and asked people to get
involved because it
was satisfying. (See
Attachment 1).
Chairman Edwards asked for a legal determination of a quorum. Paul Eckman
responded that four members present at the meeting constituted a quorum, and
the number voting determined the item's disposition; i.e., there were five
members present constituting a quorum. If 2 members abstained from an item
it would take only 2 of the 3 remaining members to approve or deny the item.
Assistant Planning Director Joe Frank reviewed the Consent and Discussion
Agenda. The Consent Agenda included: Item 1, April 25, 1988 and slay 23,
1988, minutes; Item 2, 20-82D HARBOR WALK ESTATES, PHASE III. PUD
-Preliminary and Final; Item 3, 53-85R CENTRE FOR ADVANCED TECHNOL-
OGY PUD, 9th FILING (Centre Village, Phase One) - Final; Item 4, 78-81F,
CIMARRON PLAZA PUD (Ne�v Giant Video) - Preliminary and Final; Item 5,
13-82AF, OAK RIDGE PUD - Amended_ Master Plan; Item 6, 13-82AG, OAK
RIDGE VILLAGE, 6th Filing, PUD - Preliminary R Final; Item 7, 96-81L,
RESIDENCES AT HORSETOOTH COiNINIONS PUD - Final; Item 8, 19-85C,
CACHE LA POUDRE INDUSTRIAL PARK PUD - Preliminary S Final; Item?
9, 11-82A, HOUSING AUTHORITY Non -Conforming Use Expansion; Item 10,
Planning and Zoning .ioard Meeting - June 27, 1988
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50-88, RIGDEN FARM ANNEXATION. The Discussion Agenda included ITEM
11, 69-84F, FORT RAM VILLAGE PUD, 2nd Filing - Final; ITEM 14, 20-87A,
1990 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL; Item 45, 58-86B, RICHARD'S LAKE PUD, PAR-
CEL A - Preliminary & Final; and Item 16, 4( 88, STERLING SPECIAL
REVIEW - County Referral. Item 56-88, WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
-Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan was to be continued to a special July
11, 1988, meeting. Item 12, 46-88, PARK SOUTH PUD - Master Plan, and Item
13, 46-88A, PARK SOUTH PUD, Parcel A -Preliminary, as well as Item 17,
7-88A, MIDLAND GREENS PUD - Master Plan Country Referral, were conti-
nued to the July 25, 1988, meeting.
The Board removed Items 1, 2, 3, 10 and Ken Parker asked that Item 6 be
heard.
Members Kern and Crews stated they would abstain from item 10, Chairman
Edwards from item 2, because of perceived conflicts of interest. Member Kern
moved to approve Items 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 of the Consent Agenda, Member Crews
seconded and motion carried 5-0. Member Crews moved to approve .Item 2,
Member Strom seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Member Strom moved to approve
item 10, Member Klataske seconded, motion carried 3-0. Member Klataske
indicated the May 23, 1988, meeting minutes contained an error on Page _ 1,
three lines from the bottom and should be changed to read the easterly 10
feet, not 100 feet. Member Crews moved to approve Item 1, Member Strom
seconded, motion carried 5-0.
Ken Parker, 5213 Honeylocust, asked what the word "unit" in the description
referred to. Sherry Albertson -Clark, City Planner, responded that a lot or unit
referred to one single .family dwelling. She explained the site layout, stating
the lots varied in size from approximately 9000 square feet and larger and
McMurray was the eastern boundary. Member Kern interjected the lots ranged
in size from 7,800 to 15,600 square feet. Member Strom moved to approve
Item 6, Member Crews seconded, motion carried 4-0.
CENTRE FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, 9th Filing - 53-85R
Member Crews stated he would be abstaining from the vote on this item as
would Member Kern because of a perceived conflicts.
Sherry Albertson -Clark gave staff description recommending approval with the
condition the sidewalk north of the site be constructed as part of this
development.
Frank Vaught, representing Colorado State Research Foundation, the applicant,
indicated he was informed this afternoon of the sidewalk problem. He was
surprised that the extension was a requirement of this proposal since it was a
part of the Sundering Townhomes project. He didn't feel the applicant should
be responsible to build this four foot sidewalk. ,.
S4erry Albertson -Clark stated the sidewalk was on the submitted site plan but
a site check revealed it had not been installed. y
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