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Home My WebLink AboutUNIVERSITY SQUARE REPLAT - FDP - FDP150031 - DECISION - HEARING OFFICER DECISIONCITY OF FORT COLLINS TYPE 1 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING FINDINGS AND DECISION HEARING DATE: PROJECT NAME: CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: OWNERS: HEARING OFFICER: January 13, 2016 University Square Subdivision Second Filing Plat FDP# 150031 Steve Hultin Colorado State University 1521 S. Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80523 CSU Board of Governors O1 Administration Building Fort Collins, CO 80523 Marcus A. McAskin PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to replat the University Syuare property, located west of South College Avenue, north of West Lake Street, south of West Pitkin Street, and east of the Mason Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The proposed plat (University Square Subdivision Second Filing) replats two parcels of land described with particularity on Sheet 1 of the plat and containing a total of 309,155 square feet (or 7.097 acres, more or less) (the `'Subject Property") into one lot (Lot 1, University Square Subdivision Second Filing, consisting of the entire 7.097 acres). The Subject Property is being replatted to configure the Subject Property as necessary for the CSU South College Parking Garage. The parking garage site and landscape plans were previously approved through the City's Site Plan Advisory Review (SPAR) process by the Planning and Zoning Board. Specifically, the site and landscape plans were reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 14, 2015. The site and landscape plans approved by the Planning and Zoning Board through the SPAR process describe an overall project that includes a four story parking garage with a total of approximately 662 parking spaces. As set forth in the Planning Department Staff Report, the parking garage will be managed by the University's Parking and Transportation Services, and a portion of the parking garage spaces will likely be utilized by the CSU Health and Medical Center, which is planned for construction of property located immediately south of the Subject Property. The Subject Property is located in the Community Commercial (GC) zone district. The surrounding zoning and land uses are set forth below: Direction Zone District Existing Land Uses North N/A CSU Main Campus South Community Commercial (CC) Residential and Offices, (future CSU Health and Medical Center) East Community Commercial (CC) CSU Alumni and University Square buildings West N/A CSU Main Campus SUMMARY OF DECISION: Approved. ZONE DISTRICT: (GC) Community Commercial District HEAR[NG: The Hearing Officer opened the hearing at approximately 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, in Conference Rooms A- D, 281 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado following the conclusion of the hearing on the Mulberry and Lemay Crossings Filing No. 3 Replat (FDP # 150073). EVIDENCE: Prior to or at the hearing, the Hearing Officer accepted the following documents as part of the record of this proceeding: ( l) Planning Department Staff Report for the University Square Subdivision Second Filing Plat (FDP #150031), including vicinity map; (2) proposed University Square Subdivision Second Filing Plat (2 Sheets); (3) Existing University Square Subdivision Plat; (4) Moore's First Addition (annexation plat); (5) historical site plans for the Subject Property; (6) CSU Parking Garage SPAR submittal narrative; (7) SPAR submittal plans; (8) SPAR submittal Staff Report (CSU South College Parking Garage SPAR #150003); (9) Affidavit of Publication of the Fort Collins Coloradoan dated January 4, 2016 evidencing publication of the Notice of Hearing on January 2, 2016; and (10) Notice of Public Hearing dated December 28, 2015. In addition, the City's Comprehensive Plan, Code, and the formally promulgated polices of the City are all considered part of the record considered by the Hearing Officer. A copy of the Planning Department Staff Report prepared for the Project is attached to this decision as ATTACHMENT A and is incorporated herein by reference. TESTIMONY: The following persons testified at the hearing: From the City: Jason Holland, PLA, City Planner From the Applicant/Owners: David Hansen, Landscape Architect, and Tony Flores, CSU Project Manager From the Public: None. , FINDINGS l. Evidence presented to the Hearing Officer established the fact that notice of the public hearing was properly posted, mailed and published. 2. Based on Mr. Holland's project summary provided at the public hearing and a review of the materials in the record of this case, the Hearing Officer concludes as follows: a. the Application complies with the applicable procedural and administrative requirements of Article 2 of the Code; b. the Application complies with the applicable General Development Standards contained in Article 3 of the Code; and c. there are no applicable zone district standards in the GC Community Commercial District that pertain to the subdivision or replatting of the Subject Property. 3. The Application's satisfaction of the applicable Land Use Code requirements is sufficiently detailed in the Staff Report, a copy of which is attached as ATTACHMENT A and is incorporated herein by reference. DECISION Based on the findings set forth above, the Hearing Officer hereby approves the application for the University Square Subdivision Second Filing Plat (FDP #150031) in the form submitted. DATED this 18th day of January, 2016. G%�,! � G� � Marcus A. McAskin Hearing Officer 3 ATTACHMENT A Staff Report University Square Subdivision Second Filing Plat FDP # 150031 City of Fort Collins � ITEM NO 2 MEETING DATE January 13, 2016 STAFF Holland HEARING OFFICER PROJECT: APPLICANT OWNER University Square Subdivision Second Filing Plat, #FDP150031 Steve Hultin Colorado State University 1251 S. Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80523 Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System 01 Administration Building Fort Collins, CO 80523 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to replat the University Square property, located at the southeast corner of West Pitkin Street and the Mason Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The second filing plat area is approximately 7.1 acres and is located in the Community Commercial (CC) zone district. The intent of the second filing replat is to configure the property as necessary for the CSU South College Parking Garage. While this amended plat is subject to review and approval by a hearing officer, the parking garage site and landscape plans were previousiy approved as a Site Plan Advisory Review (SPAR) by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 14, 2015. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the University Square Subdivision Second Filing, #FDP150031 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: University Square Subdivision Second Filing complies with the appiicable requirements of the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC), more specifically: • The project complies with process located in Division 2.2 — Common Development Review Procedures for Development Applications of Article 2— Administration. . The project complies with the relevant standards located in Article 3— General Development Standards. . There are no applicable zone district standards in the Community Commercial zone that pertain to the subdivision or replatting of property. Planning Services 281 N College Ave — PO Box 580 — Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 fcgov.com/developmentreview! 970.221.6750 University Square Subdivision Second Filing, #FDP150031, Administrative Hearing, January 13, 2016 Page 2 VICINITY MAP: soutn Dr, �� m Y � � � � > o '�— u�� E - � a w � ASt=o � y Colorado State Universiry � �� I �!! 111111 �' 1111111111 111111111! �� .- • .. IIIIIII : = i� .=.111 1111��1 :I�IIIII : � �� • � � �� i�� .., _ _ 'II'11'11' I"II'IIII . _... � . O N � Edison Or � U � m � r--�_ W Pitkin St Slt@ Bay Dr St Colorado 5tate University - .11� .. tl"1� i�t �� ■ , ■�� ;_� �� = � i �., . � = = � � I�1� �= ��:�� .r � �� C �:11� . ,: -. . .- -, 111 ■ == :1 • 11 . �II , -- —� ��— == = == = .! r� _ _ = . = _ � ■1` - D m 0 University Square Second Filing Plat Vicinity Map 600 300 0 600 Feet 1 inch = 600 feet N W E S University Square Subdivision Second Filing, #FDP150031, Administrative Hearing, January 13, 2016 Page 3 COMMENTS: 1. Backqround: The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: Direction Zone District Existing Land Uses North N/A CSU Main Campus South Community Commercial (CC) Residential and Offices, (future CSU Health and Medical Center) East Community Commercial (CC) CSU Alumni and University Square buildings West N/A CSU Main Campus In 1921, the project boundary was included in the LC Moore's Annexation/Addition. In 1973, the project boundary was incorporated into the University Square PUD, and an office building, motel and convention center were planned on the site with a zoning of "Planned Business". In 1983, the University Square plans were amended to show a Residence Inn, apartments and offices. The plan was not implemented. The site is currently configured as a surface parking lot for CSU with the University Alumni Center and University Square office buildings situated in the northeast corner of the property. It is not clear when the existing parking lot was constructed. In 2015, the CSU South College Parking Garage was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board as a Site Plan Advisory Review (SPAR). The parking garage approved with the SPAR is four stories with a total of approximately 662 parking spaces. The garage will replace an existing portion of the CSU surface parking lot located on the site, resulting in a net gain of approximately 450 parking spaces. The parking structure will be managed by CSU Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) and access would require a permit or meter payment. The CSU Medical Center is located south of this parking garage at the northwest corner of Prospect and College, and will likely utilize a portion of the garage parking spaces. The approved Parking Garage SPAR plans are attached with this staff report. 2. Compliance with Communitv Commercial (C-C) zone district Standards: Parking Garages and Parking Lots are listed as a permitted principal Type 2 use in the Community Commercial District (in this case subject to SPAR). Compliance with Community Commercial standards was addressed with the SPAR process. In terms of the Location criteria of the SPAR review, the proposed site meets this requirement with a proposed use that is consistent with the City's land use designation. The Parking Garage SPAR staff report is attached for reference. Compliance with Article 3 of the Land Use Code — General Development Standards Section 3.3.1— Plat Standards. The proposed plat meets all applicable General Requirements and provides all necessary Reservations and Dedications. University Square Subdivision Second Filing, #FDP150031, Administrative Hearing, January 13, 2016 Page 4 • In compliance with LUC 3.3.1(8)(1): The proposed lot pattern provides a site area and configuration that meets all applicable city zoning requirements. In compliance with LUC 3.3.1(8)(2): The general layout of lots, roads, driveways, utilities, drainage facilities and other services within the proposed development are designed in a way that accommodates and contributes to an interconnected street system within and between neighborhoods, preserves natural areas and features, and otherwise accomplishes the purposes and intent of this Land Use Code. The proposed plat is configured to achieve the intent of the SPAR site plan, the design of which is consistent with the applicable development standards set forth in Articles 3 and 4 of this Land Use Code. • In compliance with LUC 3.3.1(C)(1): The layout of roads, driveways, utilities, drainage facilities, and other services remain in compliance with the City's engineering standards. The plat demonstrates proper dedication of public rights-of-way, drainage easements and utility easements that are needed to serve the area being developed. 4. Findinqs of Fact/Conclusion In evaluating the University Square Subdivision Second Filing, #FDP150031, staff makes the following findings of fact: A. The project complies with process located in Division 2.2 — Common Development Review Procedures for Development Applications of Article 2— Administration. B. The project complies with the relevant standards located in Article 3— General Development Standards. � C. There are no applicable zone district standards in the C-C, Community Commercial zone that pertain to the subdivision or replatting of the property. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the University Square Subdivision Second Filing, #FDP150031, based on the findings of fact on page 4 of the staff report. ATTACHMENTS: 1. University Square Subdivision Second Filing plat, Page 1 2. University Square Subdivision Second Filing plat, Page 2 3. Existing University Square Plat 4. Moore's First Addition (annexation plat) 5. Old site plans for the property 6. Background — CSU Parking Garage SPAR Submittal Narrative 7. Background -- Approved SPAR Submittal CSU Parking Garage Plans 8. Background -- Staff report from the parking garage SPAR review University Square Replat (for the CSU Parkin� Gara�e) FDP150031 January 13, 2016, 5:30 pm — Conference Rooms A-D Si�n-In Sheet C NoN� � � ��► r�Nr�c�� PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY (NOTE: We will mail a copy of the hearing decision report to those that print legible names and addresses.) Name Address Phone Number E-mail Address 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Page 1 of 3