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Home My WebLink AboutBANK ONE FORT COLLINS AT MIRAMONT OFFICE PARK - PDP - 54-87AR - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PROJECT NARRATIVE�:��. .�s�_,��_, • 5� J4W E.Onhard itc1. Suitc 2000 Greemvood V iPla�c, t�.t �; r,; 4�, 303/770-560G 303/?-6..�g�q •�y. c:c �i�e...,... February 20, 2002 Planning Engineering Architecture Iandscape Architeet�ar� Lar;< Surveying Mr. Ted Sheppard Chief Planner City of Fort Collins 281 N. College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 RE: Bank One at Harmony Road and Boardwalk Urive Staterr�ent of Planning Objectives Dear Mr. Sheppard: We are submitting the following Project Development Plan with subdivision Plat for the Proposed Bank One branch banking facility at the southwest corner of Harmony and Boardwalk. Since the mid-nineties, Bank One has owned two adjacent lots that make-up this infill parcel proposed to be replatted as one lot. Harmony Road borders the site on the north with a convenience store on the north side of the Bank One lot. To the west of this parcel is the Front Range Baptist Church whose second access is from a shared drive at the south end of the Bank One property. Further south beyond the shared access drive are new commercial buildings with the closest one being a real estate office building. The east side is bound by Boardwalk with a large commercial retail development and the closest building being a Red Robin restaurant. The banking use is allowed as presently zoned and is consistent with the commercial uses of the neighbors. The proposed development will have minimal impact on adjacent land uses. The site has been proposed with special emphasis on locating the building close to both Harmony Road and Boardwalk in response to the Land Use Code of Fort Collins. The building is positioned as close to these roadways as possible, given the existing utilities, while also accommodating a pedestrian plaza at the building entrance at the east. The proposed building entrance is facing east which allows it to be prominent from both Harmony and Boardwalk with pedestrian and bicycle connections as well as having a good proximity to the parking field that would not be possible if the entrance was to the north. In compliance with Fort Collins Land Use Code, the drive-through is located at the west side of the building, rather than circling the building. This layout prevents the vehicular • Mr. Ted Sheppard February 20, 20002 Page 2 • drives from detaching the building from the site as if it was an island, and ensures strong pedestrian and bicycle traffic connections to the building. The various modes of transportation are encouraged and designed to be safe and efficient. The majority of the vehicular stacking is facing southwardly and along with the addition of berms and landscaping assist in screening the drive-through from Harmony Road. Parking stalls comply with the City of Fort Collins maximum allowance of 3.5 stalls per 1000 sf. , with the two stalls closest to the front door designed as accessible parking stalls. Bicycle parking is proposed near the front door at the entry plaza. The southernmost portion of the site is primarily a detention pond that detains storm water on site and allows it to be released at a more gradual rate to the existing gutter system along Boardwalk. No underground storm system exists in Boardwalk or are otherwise provided for site runoff. In an effort to enhance the pedestrian connection and minimize safety concerns, this existing open drainage ditch will be piped along the Bank's frontage. A new sidewalk is required and shown along Harmony Road on the Bank One lot and to the west along the Church's frontage. The pedestrian connection to the building is enhanced with an enlarged entry plaza that is sized to accommodate pedestrians and bicycle traffic and parking without conflicts. The architectural style, materials and scale of the proposed Bank One facility are consistent with, and selected to complement the neighborhood buildings; especially the newer commercial buildings to the east. The proposed materials are selected as durable, low maintenance, quality materials with colors selected from a natural material color palette, which has stood the test of time. The choice of building massing and change of materials textures anci colors further define a base, mid section and top to the building. All four elevations have been designed for visual interest with no side being disregarded as a "back side". The predominant building materials are integrally colored concrete masonry unit creating a base for the building, brick walls above and exterior insulation and finish system for the drive-through canopy fascia. The curved entry wall is proposed as a cultured stone material and roof is identified as a flat, slate profile concrete roof tile. The hipped roof form, with overhangs define the top portion of the building. At this time, the color palette is determined to be selected from neutral earth tones with further definition as we progress. The roof line of the main building and corner stairway is hipped with concrete roof tile. The roof at the drive through is flat to help minimize its impact. The dynamic, curved front wall with its protected exterior alcove at the pedestrian plaza, invite the customer to enter this branch banking facility. � Mr. Ted Sheppard February 20, 20002 Page 3 � Site lighting is designed utilizing a High Pressure Sodium lamp, which is a more energy efficient type of lighting and is the same type of light as is installed by the City of Fort Collins for street lights. It generally gives a warmer tone to the material colors. Landscaping is designed to provide for a balanced level of visual interest and screenage for such utility functions as the building condensor units and transformer, while being sensitive to security issues especially near the After Hours Deposit and ATM (24 hour uses) located near the south end of the first drive-through lane along the building. We believe approval of this plan is justified by its consistency with the commercial uses in this area and with the spirit and intent of the Land Use Code of Fort Collins. On behalf of Bank One, we look forward to working with you on this project. Sincerely, CLC ASSOCIATES, INC. _ __� _ - -- �r`� � ,�-C=-" � Joyce (Donaldso Jilek, A.I.A. Associate JAJ:cst