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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBRICE PUD - 19 92 - CORRESPONDENCE - STAFF'S PROJECT COMMENTS�.,- Developn. i Services Planning Department Citv of Fort Collins April 17, 1992 Dr. and Mrs. W.L. Brice 142-8 Pikes Peak Avenue Fort Collins, CO. 80524 Dear Dr. and Mrs. Brice Staff has reviewed your submittal for Brice P.U.D., Preliminary and Final, and offers the following comments: 1. The terminology for the existing uses in the building that are shown on the Site Plan should be changed to reflect that both of these uses are existing/ongoing. Neither use is "proposed". Also, the parking as shown is existing. 2. This plan should be titled a "Site & Landscape Plan" with labels reflecting what plant materials are existing and what are proposed. 3. There is an existing raised brick planter with a sign in the front yard that must be shown on the plan. Is any other signage proposed with this request? 4. The split rail fencing and gravel bed at the front entry should be shown on the plan. 5. The curb cut from the on -site parking onto McHugh Street must be outlined on the plan. 6. The existing off -site uses (in addition to the zoning and subdivisions designations) in all four directions must be identified, such as "Existing Residential Duplexes" to the east, "Existing Medical Offices" to the west, etc. 7. What existing utilities are present in the area; for example, what utilities are to the north along the drive and parking area in the existing gravel bed? 281 North Colle e AvenUC • P.O. Boy �;80 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0380 • (303) 221-077;0 os 8. The Planning objectives and Site Plan are not clear as to what is proposed. The statement of planning objectives should be expanded to describe in more detail what the current operation consists of. How many dental chairs are there in this office now and what is proposed for the future; are all four employees, plus the dentist, in the office at the same time, etc. It is difficult to understand what is actually happening now and what is intended when/if Dr. Brice sells the business. This information will have to be included on the Site & Landscape Plan for future reference since this '-will be the document of record by which the P.U.D. will be enforced. 9. The parking status is unclear on the current plan. There are six designated parking spaces on -site. Is this number adequate if all four employees plus the dentist are -in the -office at the same time. Is the available parking in the garage, assuming there is some, considered to be part of the required on -site parking? 10. Any changes in the building use, additions, or remodels must conform to the building code. 11. The setbacks of the building and parking lot from the property lines should be indicated. 12. This request does not fit the definition of Joint Parking on the Business Service Uses point chart. It does not appear that there is direct vehicular and pedestrian access between on - site -parking areas and adjacent existing or future off -site parking areas. Also, the Residential Density Chart, for the existing dwelling unit in the other half, must be submitted as part of this request. 13. The site and existing dental office does not -fit the intended use for this area. Upgrades, in the form -of additional landscaping, should be included to assure that future owners/operators of this property will remain in conformance with an approved business use in a predominantly residential neighborhood. It is possible to include more shrubs in the gravel beds along the parking lot and the sidewalk along McHugh Street. Narrowing down the curb cut and providing a planting bed at the west end of the parking bays is another option. ornamental trees and shrubs in the gravel bed north of the parking lot would significantly improve the overall appearance of that area. 14. Copies of the submittal requirements for Site Plans (this is an existing use so not all the requirements apply) and the Residential Density Point Chart are attached. 15. Any additional impervious area(s) in excess of 350 square feet on -site will require the need for a drainage study at that time. I. This concludes staff comments at this time. Additional comments may be received and will be forwarded to you as they become available. Please note the following deadlines that are important for you to stay on schedule for the May 18, 1992 Planning and Zoning Board hearing: Plan revisions are due on April 29, 1992 by 12:00 noon. Please contact me for the number of plan revisions to submit. PMT's, renderings, revisions are due May 11, 1992. Final documents, including all signed mylars, utility plans and development agreement if necessary are due May 15, 1992 by 12:00 noon. - - - Please contact me at 221-6750 to schedule a meeting to discuss these comments as soon as possible. It is very important to -have the necessary revisions submitted on schedule to allow for adequate review time. Z' ccrely, v t Project Planner xc: Kerrie Ashbeck Rich Dvorak