HomeMy WebLinkAboutBLUE SKY SELF STORAGE AT RUDOLPH FARM - PDP230013 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PROJECT NARRATIVE
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Property Consultants, llc
August 25, 2023
City of Fort Collins
Community Development & Neighborhood Services
281 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80522‐0580
Re: Blue Sky Self Storage at Rudolph Farm
Preliminary Development Plan Narrative
The proposed Blue Sky Self Storage project at Rudolph Farm is a two‐phase self‐storage /
mini‐warehouse project on a 3.07‐acre lot as part of the proposed Rudolph Farm ODP, Plat,
and Infrastructure FDP, specifically Lot 11, located along the frontage of Carriage Parkway
just north of the TRIC ditch and adjacent to the western boundary of the Prospect
Middle/High School property. The proposal is for the construction of a 3‐story, 100,800‐sf
gfa building in the first phase, which will be a mix of drive‐up units and interior, climate‐
controlled units. The second phase of development will include approximately 23,850‐sf of
single‐story storage units, of which 6,650‐sf will be climate controlled and the balance
(17,200‐sf) of which will be drive‐up traditional units. Phase 2 will not be included in the
initial building permit submittals, but rather will be submitted for building permit as market
needs dictate construction of the second phase.
Rudolph Farm is a proposed mixed‐use development, of which industrial land uses are a
major component. This property is located within an Industrial (I) zoned area per the
Rudolph Farm ODP. The proposed self‐storage use is an allowed use in the I zone district.
There are no natural features affected by this proposal, as the property is vacant farm
ground that will undergo mass grading as part of the overall development of Rudolph Farm.
General site topography is from northeast to southwest. The proposed overlot grading as
part of the FDP will maintain this drainage pattern, with the exception of the eastern
property edge which will require am approximate 5:1 graded slope.
All required offsite infrastructure, including streets, utilities and drainage facilities will be
constructed by the overall Rudolph Farm developer as part of the Rudolph Farm
Infrastructure Final Development Plan prior to development of the Blue Sky Storage project.
No additional utility main, street or major drainage facility construction is anticipated with
the project.
Detention storage and water quality treatment are both accommodated in Pond 2 as
designed with the FDP package.
4032 Defoe St., Strasburg, CO 80136 Phone 303.317.3000 aaron@aperiopc.com
Blue Sky Self Storage at Rudolph Farm
Preliminary Develpoment Plan Narrative
August 25, 2023
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Two vehicular site access points are proposed, both from Carriage Parkway. Pedestrian
connectivity will also be from Carriage Parkway. Customer parking will be adjacent to the
office portion of the building.
Site design is such that the main building (Building A) will be central to the property, with
access drives adjacent to three sides of the Phase 1 structure. The building has been placed
as close to the western property line as possible to maintain community 15’ build‐to bulk
standards. Phase 2 will include access drives to serve the drive‐up door locations.
Building Architecture will be in keeping with city standards and requirements, including the
I‐25 Subarea Plan requirements. Materials will be a mix of stucco, brick, metal panel and
stone veneer with parapet caps. Building elevations, corresponding material selections, and
perspectives depicting architectural styles and colors is included with the Preliminary
Development Plan application materials.
If you should have any questions, or need any additional information, please don’t hesitate
to call me at 303‐317‐300 or email me at Aaron@aperiopc.com .
Sincerely,
Aaron Thompson
Aperio Property Consultants, LLC
Cc: Tony Ollila, Uplift Development Group, LLC
Innes Henderson, VFLA Architecture
Greg Kelly, Kelly Development Services, LLC