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Home My WebLink AboutMIRAMONT TENNIS AND FITNESS CENTER PUD - PRELIMINARY - 54-87K - MINUTES/NOTES - CORRESPONDENCE-NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGNEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING PROJECT: Miramont Tennis and Fitness Center DATE: September.22, 1993 APPLICANT: Fort Collins Indoor Tennis Center c/o Mr. Tom Smith ARCHITECT: Joe Frye, Vaught -Frye Architects and Planners PLANNER: Ted Shepard QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS 1. Is the 47 foot height comparable to the "crystal cathedral" component of the office in Oak Ridge Business Park? RESPONSE: Yes, these heights are roughly comparable. By way of further comparison, Pace Warehouse is 32 feet high. 2. Does the fabric material come in any other colors beside standard white and green? RESPONSE: Yes, custom colors, such as earth tones, can be ordered but are more expensive. 3. Why is green a standard color? RESPONSE: Green is a traditional color for a tennis club. The owner desires to create a certain "club image" that separates a membership facility from a public facility. 4. Since the upper portion is transparent, will it glow in the dark like an illuminated dome? RESPONSE: No, the fabric is translucent to the degree that it allows natural light to filter in. This allows daylight to be used which saves on electricity. At night, the fabric diffuses the internal illumination so that the structure will not light up like a dome. The fabric is not transparent. 5. Will the structures be designed to match the architectural character established by Pace, Builders Square, and Steele's? RESPONSE: The final exterior materials have not been decided upon yet. Red brick accents could be used to tie into Harmony Market. There is always a question of how much compatibility is desired throughout a given area. Keep in mind that this property is not considered a part of Harmony Market shopping center and should not be held to the same compatibility standard as if it were. The owners desire a "club appearance" but it could be possible to pick up some of the colors that are used in Harmony Market. 6. Is membership open to anyone willing to pay the fee? RESPONSE: Yes, membership is considered open. 7. When do plan on opening? RESPONSE: Spring of 1995. 8. Will the indoor courts be environmentally controlled? RESPONSE: Yes, the indoor courts will be heated in the winter. There. are ventilation panels and air pumps for outside air circulation in the summer. The use of swamp coolers for summer cooling is being investigated. There will be no air conditioning for summer cooling. 9. What about traffic impacts? RESPONSE: A traffic impact analysis has been prepared to look at traffic impacts in accordance with the requirements of the City's Transportation Department. This report will be available after the submittal day on September 27th. Basically, the finding of the report is that there will be two peak times associated with a tennis and fitness center. These are at noon and 5:00 p.m. The amount of traffic generated at these times can be accommodated on the present street system. This development does not trigger a signal at Lemay and Oak Ridge Drive at this time. 1.0. Will the outdoor courts be illuminated? RESPONSE: No. 11. Will there be tournaments or other events? RESPONSE: Yes, the club offers recreational tournaments for its membership and, once per year, offers a state -sanctioned senior tournament that draws competitors from outside the membership. 12. What other programs are offered? RESPONSE: The club offers a variety of youth programs, daycare, and other instructional programs for its members. 13. Will the pool be available for neighborhood membership? RESPONSE: Yes, there will likely be limited °'pool -only" memberships available during the summer. 14. How big will the pool be? RESPONSE: The pool will be.a recreational pool that provides four lanes for swimming laps. Total surface area is about 4,000 square feet. (By way of comparison, the Fort Collins Club pool is 2,400 square feet.) There will also be a wading area. 15. It seems there should be more evergreens for screening. RESPONSE: The use of deciduous trees is for parking lot screening. We can look at placing more evergreens along the east property line for additional screening. 16. What is the status of the City Neighborhood Park? RESPONSE: The. City is still in the process of acquiring a Neighborhood Park on Parcel P of the Oak -Cottonwood Farm Overall Development Plan, located between Collinwood Hospital and Boardwalk Drive. 17. Will there be early morning activity? RESPONSE: Yes, the club will open at 6:00 a.m. 18. Will a sidewalk be constructed along Oak Ridge Drive? RESPONSE: Yes. 19. I am concerned about the strength of the green color. Perhaps more use of the translucent fabric or earth tones would be more appropriate for the surrounding property owners. RESPONSE: This is a good comment. We will be constructing a model so we can play around with colors and materials in a three dimensional scale. If there is an excessive amount of green that is overpowering, then it can be reduced. 20. As neighbors, we encourage the developer to construct a larger pool so that the neighborhood has a recreational amenity. 21. Will there be a fabric cover over the pool for winter use? RESPONSE: This is often seen in mountain communities and has been considered at this facility. It is likely, however, that there will not be a cover over the -pool due to costs. 22. What about drainage? RESPONSE: Drainage will have to conform to the design specifications for the overall area. Since Harmony Market and Miramont have been through the review process, the drainage patterns, release rates, and detention requirements have been established. Development of this property will conform to existing 0 0 plans and meet the requirements of the City's Stormwater Utility. Basically, drainage goes to the south into detention ponds that have been sized to accept upstream developed flows. Drainage than goes east under Lemay Avenue via existing culverts. 21. Why is there so much parking (250 stalls)? RESPONSE: At ultimate build -out, the club will need 250 spaces. These spaces will be phased in over time as the club expands. There are peak times when parking is needed. The club does not want members parking on the surrounding streets. The number of spaces was arrived at based on market surveys. 22. Will there be food service? RESPONSE: Yes, there will be a health food bar and a vending area but not a full service kitchen. There is no internal restaurant. serving club members. 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