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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHARMONY MARKET PUD, 6TH FILING, RED ROBIN - PRELIMINARY & FINAL - 54-87T - CORRESPONDENCE - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS (2)C S ARCHITECTS PC May 4, 1994 Mr. Ted Shepard Senior Planner CITY OF FORT COLLINS COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-0580 Re: Red Robin Restaurant Harmony Market Harmony Road & Boardwalk Dear Ted: We are in receipt of Staffs comments regarding the above referenced project. We have reviewed these comments and affected changes to the plans to incorporate the comments for this resubmittal. The following are the responses to the individual line item comments found in your April 22, 1994 letter. The responses correspond to the numbering system set up in the review letter, a copy of which is attached for your reference. The responses are as follows: RESPONSE TO STAFF COMMENTS 1) See the attached response letter from the traffic engineer, John Aldrich & Associates, providing _the additional analysis requested by Mr. Tom Vosburg of the City's Transportation Department. 2) See the attached response letter from the traffic engineer, John Aldrich & Associates, addressing the proposed new curb cut to align with the front of the Sam's/Builder's Square buildings. ONE TAMARAC, 7555 EAST HAMPDEN AVENUE, SUITE 525 DENVER, CO 80231 0 (303) 743-0002 • (303) 743-0005 FAX 0 Mr. Ted Shepard Red Robin Restaurant - Fort Collins, CO Responses to Staffs Re vie w May 4, 1994 Page two 3) The electrical transformer has been indicated on the Site Plan as requested. The transformer is completely accessible for service and is screened by plant material indicated on the revised Landscape Plan. 4) The control monument will be corrected on the revised plat. Per the telephone discussion between Ms. Kerrie Ashbeck and the Civil Engineer, Engineering Service Company, the revised Civil documents are to be submitted in the near future after their review is complete. Ms. Ashbeck stated that she preferred to get all the revisions at one time. Please confirm when the complete review will be complete, so that the documents may be resubmitted to maintain the May 23, 1994, Planning and Zoning Hearing date. 5) The site will be accessible _ to persons with disabilities. An additional handicapped parking stall has been added, and the parking count corrected accordingly. 6) The building will have a complete fire sprinkler per the UBC code, and the system is to be monitored remotely on a 24 hour basis. 7) The sidewalk indicated on the original Landscape Plan is correct, and the Architectural Site Plan has been corrected. There is no connection to the building shown from the sidewalk along the north property line in order to comply with the requirements of the Liquor License Board. The Board has mandated that a continuous row of shrubs be planted to prevent such access to the building. 8) In order to maintain a cohesive design, light pole standards to be used will match those specified on the existing Sams'/Builder's Square parking lot. Pole heights may vary, however, with the maximum height indicated on the plans. 9) The reference to metal halide as a light source has been eliminated. As originally specified, all light pole to have cut-off distribution heads to prevent off -site light pollution. Mr. Ted Shepard Red Robin Restaurant - Fort Collins, CO I. Responses to Staffs Review May 4, 1994 Page three 10) Per our April 29, 1994 telephone conversation, the interior parking lot stall depth has not been changed from the original depth of 18' 0". This change has not been adopted due to a), Other municipalities throughout Colorado require 18'-0" deep stalls, b) in the other existing Red Robin Restaurants, stall depths have been 18'-0" and this depth has not been a concern for our guests, and C), we feel it will serve the Community more appropriately to provide additional landscaping area instead of additional asphalt paving surface. 11) The Landscape Plan has been revised to correct these issues. 12) The correct number of Spring Snow Crabs has been indicated on the Landscape Plan. 13) The required note has been added. 14) Please see response No. 17 for the response to this comment. 15) A 4' 0"high brick band has been added around the entire building as well as the added raised planters directly adjacent to the building. These planters have been added to visually soften the building. 16) It is anticipated that the terms used on the elevations correspond to colors mentioned in the review letter. Actual colors will be shown on the colored elevations due to be submitted by May 16, 1994. 17) References to both the neon lighting and the building illumination remain on the plans. We understand Staffs concern's, but we feel that the planned implementation of our overall lighting scheme can not only eliminate these concerns, but also will result in a more integrated design for the restaurant. The building lighting scheme is designed to illuminate the entire facade of the building, utilizing both ground and recessed building mounted light sources. No light sources will be exposed to the adjacent thoroughfares to cause any visual pollution. The building is to be illuminated, not as a means for "advertisement", but simply to create a safe, secure, pleasant - Mr. Ted Shepard Red Robin Restaurant - Fort Collins, CO Responses to Staffs Review May 4, 1994 Page four atmosphere for our guests. No one likes to approach a dark building. The accent neon lighting is just that, an accent. The application is not used for general lighting, nor is it to be installed as a bare tube against the dark evening sky. Due to the fact the entire building is to be illuminated, the neon will appear to be a pin stripe accent reinforcing the strong architectural elements found on the building. The use of neon is found on all of the existing Red Robin Restaurants across the country. The neon is to be red, not green or white which can be glare sources. Our goal is simple. We want to provide the community and our guests with a complete integrated design for the entire project which will result in a building that is inviting, pleasing to look at, heavily landscaped with mature materials to provide a sense of permanence, and a welcome addition to the City. We also appreciate the desire to have the project fit in with the existing center, but also feel that it is just as important to do so and still reflect the nature of our business. This project is not a large retail warehouse. It should reflect this, and not be forced to create a monotonous design just to fit in with the existing "fabric". 18) The materials for the patio screen wall have been indicated on the plans. These material include the new brick banding for the solid portions of the wall, and glass and painted (Kynar) glazing system for the wind breaks. 19) It is understood that the signage indicated on the elevations will be required to be approved under a separate sign permit. . 20) Bike racks have been added to the plan. 21) Thank you for realizing the extra steps we do for our guests. 22) Comments A through G have been indicated on the plans. 23) Comments A through G have been indicated on the "General Note" section on the Site Plan. 24) The sheet has been relabeled. Mr. Ted Shepard Red Robin Restaurant - Fort Collins, CO Responses to Staffs Review May 4, 1994 Page five The letter addresses the possibility of future comments from the Planning and other departments. To date, no other comments have been received. We are very excited about including Fort Collins within our family of restaurants. Construction documents are underway, based on these ! corrections, and we intend to submit them for permit as soon as we are able. As soon as the remaining civil engineering comments are received from Ms. Ashbeck, the Civil Plans will be resubmitted for your review. Please fax these comments to our office (303-743-0005) when you receive them. P.M. T.s and the colored Site Plan, Landscape Plan and Elevations will be forwarded to your office by May 16, 1994. If you need anything further, please call our office immediately so that we can respond quickly. Thank you for your help during this entire submittal. Very truly yours, P. C. Craig L C President C/C/slm cc: Mr. Mike Woods The Snyder Group Company