HomeMy WebLinkAboutKUM & GO #0951 - FDP230009 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PROJECT NARRATIVE
1459 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 І 515-457-6232
www.kumandgo.com
March 3, 2023
Brandy Bethurem Harra
City of Fort Collins Planning & Development Services
281 N College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Re: Kum & Go #0951 Final Development Plan with Subdivision Plat (949 E Prospect Rd)
Ms. Bethurem Harras:
We respectfully submit the enclose d Final Development Plan Application for Kum & Go Store #0951, located near
the instersection of E Prospect Rd and S Lemay Ave. The property is currently zoned as Neighborhood Commercial
(NC). The enclosed plan outlines the development of a 0.921-acre lot for a Kum & Go convenience store and the
associated fuel canopy. The properties are currently two residential lots, a potion of the City owned residential lot
and a fuel station. The site is bordered by E Prospect Rd to the north, S Lemay Ave to the east, and residential lots
to the south and west.
The convenience store building will utilize a cast stone base & brick veneer façade in three different colors with
varying roof lines (refer to the enclosed elevations). HVAC equipment associated with the structure will be contained
on the roof and screened from view. Signage for the building is limited to the Kum & Go logo placed on three sides
of the building; with “Go Fresh Market” signage on th e South face of the building. The interior of the building is
equally finished, with burnished concrete floors, tile and millwork cabinetry throughout. This 4,066± square foot
building will incorporate Kum & Go’s newest store concept with a terrific product offering and fresh food choices,
such as made-to-order pizzas, sandwiches, wraps, and bakery items cooked on-site. There will be various seasonal
outdoor sales items and a propane tank exchange along the front façade of the building.
The four proposed fueling islands (and overhead canopy) will offer traditional passenger vehicle gasoline, diesel,
and E-85 fuels. Underground fuel storage tanks will be located directly south of the fueling canopy.
The enclosed plans proposes to face the Kum & Go store entry to the south with one access point to the site from
S Lemay Ave.
Parking for the facility will be accomplished with 16 parking stalls located immediately adjacent to the building and
across the drive aisle west of the building, of which one stall will be striped as ADA van accessible. This arrangement
will promote adequate circulation for both delivery trucks and customers. A traffic study has been completed and
demonstrates that the new convenience store is not anticipated to generate significant impact to the adjacent
thoroughfares since much of the traffic for this store will be pulled from the existing trips on the adjacent roadway
network.
Utility services for the store are anticipated to be connected to the public water and sewer systems operated by the
City of Fort Collins. The site’s stormwater runoff is anticipated to discharge to the proposed on-site storm sewer
system and will be detained in an underground detention facility.
1459 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 І 515-457-6232
www.kumandgo.com
Finally, the enclosed landscaping plan will depict substantial greenery which will meet the City’s requirements.
Screening along the roadways reduces headlight spill and softens the edge of parking areas. P roposed tree
plantings will be concentrated along the adjacent roadways which also adds to the public benefit.
Kum & Go is a private, family held business in its 64th year of operation and currently operates over 430 convenience
stores in all types of neighborhoods. Our site design, with focused lighting, substantial landscaping and appealing
architecture typically adds to the aesthetic s of our neighborhoods, and our services are second to none. We love
what we do, have a genuine compassion for our cu stomers, associates, families and communities; and expect &
deliver superior performance.
We ask that you review our submittal at your earliest convenience. We appreciate your time and thank you for your
consideration. Please let us know if you have any further questions or if you need any additional information
concerning our application.
Very truly yours,
KUM & GO, L.C.
Dan Garneau
Site Development Manager