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Home My WebLink AboutPARK SOUTH PUD - MASTER PLAN - 46-88 - MINUTES/NOTES - CORRESPONDENCE-NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGNEIGHBORHOOD MEETING SUMMARY On Wednesday, August 10, 1988 at 7:00 P.M. in the Forum Room of the Square Shopping -Center, a neighborhood meeting was held on the Park South PUD Master Plan and Preliminary Phase Plan. In attendance at this meeting were Frank Vaught and Tony Hughes of Vaught -Frye Architects (representing the developer), Sherry Albertson -Clark, Project Planner for the City Planning Department and approximately 40 residents. The meeting began with an introduction by Sherry Albertson -Clark to the pur- pose of the meeting. Frank Vaught then provided an overview of the proposed Park South PUD Master Plan, after which, questions on the proposed project were addressed. The following summarizes the questions asked and responses given by Mr. Vaught at the neighborhood meeting: Question : What type of roofs are anticipated in the office and commercial areas? Response: Roofs would be of materials common to residential uses. uestion: Where would trash be handled? Response: Trash receptacles would be located in parking areas. uestion: How close would the existing fence be to the proposed buildings? Response: Distance varies (20' - approx. 40'). uestion: What commitment can be made for the installation of berms and landscaping along the west property line? Response: This could be tied -into the Master Plan a number of ways y (an example could be when a specific number of building permits are issued). uesti n: What is the traffic impact on Horsetooth and Manhattan from this project? What happens with Manhattan extended south to Trout- man? Response: Mr. Vaught explained the proposed improvements on Horsetooth and Manhattan (left turn across median in Horsetooth, deccl lane on Horsetooth and widening of Manhattan). uestion: What is Master Plan process? Does the Master Plan have to b:. fulfilled or can changes be made? Response: Staff provided an overview of the PUD process, explaining the differences -between a Master Plan and Phase Plan. uestion: If Manhattan is widened, where does the land come from to widen it? Response: The additional width would come from this site. uestion: How is storm drainage handled along the south part of the site? What happens to the green belt on the original approved plan? Would the duplexes be rental? Response: The storm drainage would be handled in an underground pipe. The location of the green belt would be the backs of the proposed single family lots. It is unknown i� the units would be rentals. uestion: What is the status of the storm drainage agreement? Response: Unknown. Staff will verify status. Question : How many cars are on Horsetooth now? Response: Approximately 4500, depending on direction and time of travel, according to traffic study. uestion: How would left -turn across median occur? Would this project increase the number of left turns over present situation? Response: Median would be cut. Turns would increase, since there is no median cut presently. Question : What is the level of detail required on the Master Plan? Would specifics be committed to then? Response: Mr. Vaught discussed a more:detailed plan representing a potential layout for the site, stating that this detail was not typically on a Master Plan. Question : Why this proposal and not residential? Response: Market situation. Question viability of residential uses along Horsetooth and Manhattan. uestion: Can developer guarantee the hours of operation for the uses? Response: If reasonable requests are made. -2- - uestion: Is developer aware of the drainage problem along the Villages due to grade difference? Basements arc flooding? Response: Unaware of this. uestion: 'Is this a neighborhood center? Response: No. There is no food store (supermarket) and square footage is different. Question : What is the maximum number of businesses that could fit on the site? Response: Don't know at this stage. Question Can you restrict the hours of operation for the users? What is the drawing point for this center? Response: Can be addressed. The anchor would be a home furnishings store and related uses. Question : Why is a used car lot on the list of uses? Clarify which plan is the Master Plan. Response: Use car lot could be temporary use. City is reviewing only original Master Plan. Question : Could you flip this site with the HB-zoned site and 'put these uses there? Response: Staff discussed the HB zone and uses, as well as the Land Use Policies Plan and policies for residential and commercial uses. Question : Shopping centers in Fort Collins are at two arterials. Do you know where there are any like this situation?, Response: One at Drake Crossing is at two arterials and a collector. Question : What can we do if there is trash and debris on the site? Response: Staff discussed city weed and dust control measures and added that developer or property manager could be contacted. uestion: What about left -turn on Horsetooth? Response: Must be reviewed and approved by City. uestion: Has there been any request for Icft-turns across Horsetooth before? Response: Not aware of any. -3- C c LJ 0 uestion: Concern for empty office spaces, retail space. How does developer determine need for space? Response: Marketing study. This project plans small buildings that could be sold to individuals. uestion: What is maximum height on Master Plan? Is developer committing to lower buildings south of the Villages? Response: Forty feet is height over City. Have put height restrictions for areas along the Villages. Height becomes a function of architecture. uestion: Why isn't there more detail on the plan? Don't 90 degree turns on Dennison cause problems? Response: Master Plan and phase plan detail is different. Alternatives for Dennison are curvelinear vs this design, which helps cut speed. ucstion: What is process for preliminary and final plans? Response: Staff reviewed process. Question: Neal Jaspers, of 636 Wabash. Didn't want to sign petition against project. Map being circulated shows there was no contact made. Response: Staff noted. ucstion: Concern for low water pressure in area. Will this plan create more problems? Response: Staff followed -up on this matter after last meeting. Gave overview of Water and Sewer information, that with completion of new water main (60"), pressure would stabilize to about 50 psi (or average pressure that each home has during winter time). This project would not have affect on pressure situa- tion with this new lime, to be completed by September 1, 1988. nest; n: Are there any documents available to address land use and location? 4 Response: Staff gave overview of Land Use Policies Plan and LDGS. Question : Is the area for duplexes or single family? How many duplexes? Response: Fourteen duplex or single-family attached units. Question : Does the detailed Master Plan shown become part of the record for the Planning and Zoning Board? Response: Staff replied that it would not. uestion: What role does this detailed plan play then? -4- Response: Won't play a role in staff or P & Z review. uestion: Where are copies of the plan available? Can specifics of the detailed plan be incorporated into the Master Plan? through narra- tive? Response: Plan is available at Planning Department. Some of details are incorporated into the Master Plan (ic. height, setbacks, etc.). Question: Why is detailed plan not being reviewed by City? Response: The detailed plan was done to illustrate potential development of the site. At the close of the question and answer period, staff clarified the next step of the process, that the plan was scheduled for the August 22, 1988 Planning and Zoning Board hearing. 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