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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEAST VINE DRIVE STREETS FACILITY PUD PRELIMINARY - 30 91A - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSITEM NO. 6 MEETING DATE 7/22/91 STAFF - Ted Shepard City of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: City of Fort Collins East Vine Streets Facility, Preliminary P.U.D., #30-91A APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins Streets Department c/o Vaught -Frye Architects 2900 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO. 80525 OWNER: Weyerhaeuser Corporation Tacoma, Washington 98477 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request for a Preliminary P.U.D. to convert existing structures at 725 East Vine Drive into administrative offices and utility yard for the City of Fort Collins Street Department. Proposed uses include outside material storage, indoor material storage, truck and heavy equipment parking, and indoor shop. The site consists of 12.7 acres and is located south of Vine Drive, between Linden Street and Ninth Street (North Lemay Avenue). The zoning is I-P, Industrial Park. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The P.U.D. scores only 46% on the Industrial Uses Point Chart. A variance from meeting the required minimum score of 50% is recommended based on the exceptional and practical difficulties of gaining access to an arterial street which would then generate sufficient points to exceed the 50% minimum score. Three neighborhood meetings have resulted in modifications that are acceptable to the neighborhood. The neighborhood supports City ownership, the preservation of historic structures, and proposed traffic improvements. The recommendations in the Site Access StudV will mitigate the traffic impacts and the anticipated traffic impact can be accommodated on the existing street system. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 300 LaPorte Ave. P.O. Boa 580 Fort Collins. Ca 80522-0580 (303) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT In 1899, in order to stimulate business, the Colorado and Southern Railroad offered free seed to any farmer who wanted to grow sugar beets. A few years later, another railroad, the Great western Railway, developed to serve the beet industry. In 1901, the first beet processing plant in Colorado was opened in Loveland by Great Western and the Fort Collins' beets were shipped by rail to Loveland for processing. The community of Fort Collins followed by opening their own new plant in 1903. Originally, a co-operative, the plant was purchased a few years later by Great Western. It operated for half a century and contributed much to Fort Collins' economic growth, cultural development and character. The last sugar beet campaign (the growing, harvesting, and refining of the beets) was in 1954. The plant closed April 1, 1955 and most of the buildings were razed in 1964. Today Warehouse #3 remains. It was used for the storage of processed sugar and was large enough to hold 325,000 100# bags of refined beet sugar. Other Facts. Snippets. and Coniectures The sugar industry gave northern Colorado a diversified crop and "increased farm income 15%•to 35%" and caused a commensurate increase in land values ---(one of the early successes of CSU). The Fort Collins sugar plant started out as a co-operative. The citizens who were involved early on were: Peter Anderson- early farmer and rancher, owner of hardware store, vice-president of First National Bank, land. around sugar factory developed to house workers became known as Andersonville. James B. Arthur- Irish immigrant, successful farmer in Timnath, Fort Collins civic leader. R. O. Tenney- with -Gen. Grant at- Appomattox;- pioneer -_-water_____ developer, charter member of Larimer County Stockgrowers Association, in 1894 led campaingn to create national forest in upper Poudre Canyon. s. r. xsw�alm order at siilinq aospany wasted at site at Ranchway Feeds. Water developer ---involved in suits establishing early water law. He invested $25,000 in sugar factory (a lot of money then) and was president of Poudre Valley Bank for a number of years. J. S. McClelland- founder of Larimer County Express (forerunner of the Coloradoan) and one of the first fruit growers in northern Colorado. Charles Boettcher, founder of the Boettcher fortune, was disturbed that almost all of the mortar for the Loveland beet plant was imported from Germany, even though all of the ingredients for cement were found locally. The quality of local cement was inconsistent. He purchase a small cement factory north of LaPorte and started making his own portland cement. The company was named Ideal Cement. Co. and was the beginning of Boettcher's Ideal Basic Industries. The beet industry required many workers, both in the fields and factory. Most aspects of the early sugar industry were labor intensive. Many German -Russians and Hispanics came to Fort Collins to work in the sugar industry. Alta Vista, Andersonville, and Buckingham Place were all beet workers' communities at one time. ,rA.cr V,,,rrr LD,eIUE PAC-IL/7Y f0=441. A.U.O. ALL DEVELOPMENT; NUMBERED CRITERIA CHART ALL CRITERIA APPLICABLE CRITERIA ONLY CRITERION la the criterion opo=Ole? Will the criterion be sotlafled? If no, please explain �`P�.�' Yes No NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATABILITY 1. Social Compatability 2. Neighborhood Character 3. Land Use Conflicts 4. Adverse Traffic Impact PLANS AND POUCIES 5. Comprehensive Plan PUBUC FACILITIES & SAFETY 6. Street Capacity 7. Utility Capacity 8. Design Standards 9. Emergency Access 10, Security Lighting 11. Water Hazards RESOURCE PROTECTION 12. Soils & Slooe Hazard 13. Significant Vegetation 14. Wildlife Habitat 15. Historical Landmark 16. Mineral Deposit 17. Eco-Sensitive Areas / 18. Agricultural Lands ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS 19. Air Quality 20. Water Quality �/ ✓ 21. Noise ✓ ✓ 22. Glare & Heat ✓ 23. Vibrations 24. Exterior Lighting 25. Sewages & Wastes / - -SITE-DESIGN _ 26. Community Organizationpe- - ----- 27. Site Organization 28. Natural Features be ✓ 29. Energy Conservation 30. Shadows ✓ 31. Solar Access 32. Privacy 33. Open Space Arrangement 07 34. Building Height 35. Vehicular Movement ✓ l 36. Vehicular Design ✓ 37. Parking ✓ 38. Active Recreational Areas 39. Private Outdoor Areas V, I 40. Pedestrian Convenience 41. Pedestrian Conflicts ::T 42. Landscaping/Open Areas Hi 43. Landscaping/Buildings 44. Landscaping/Screening 45. Public Access 46. Signs / GOIe, .G -CO Ft BAST VINE 001 ✓E STAE-4rS . PI4cI L i T y p,eELIM . P. &. o INDUSTRIAL USES POINT CHART F For All Criteria Applicable Criteria Only Criterion b n,e Cdterbn AppAcabie Yes No I II III IV Circle the Correct Score MUTIpBer Paints Earned Ixll Maximum Applicable Points a. "North' Fort Collins X X 20 0 1 a, 2 b. Industrial Center X 2 0 3 6 c. On Arterial Street X 2 1 Q �. d. Energy Conservation X 1 2 3 0 2 Q 8 e. Historic Preservation )C 1 0 2 yl /jl f. 1 2 0 g. 1 2 0 h. 1 2 0 i. 1 2 0 J• 1 2 0 I• 1 2 0 Totals / 02 oZ oZ v A Percentage Earned of Maximum Applicable Points V/VI = VII 5 y vu 2F6S T V /t4E Die . EV EFTS ;'R C /L JT Y Af EL/M . �0 U. D. INDUSTRIAL USES POINT CHART F For All Criteria Applicable Criteria Only . Criterion me Crfterlon Applicable Yes No I II III IV Circle the Correct Score Mu tlpller Points Earned Ixfi Maximum Applicable Points a. "North" Fort Collins X 0 1 ca 2 b. Industrial Center X o2 0 3 6 6 c. On Arterial Street X 1 2 1 O cZ d. Energy Conservation © 1 2 3 0 1 2 Q 8 e. Historic Preservation X 1 00 2 �j $ f. 1 2 0 g. 1 2 0 h. 1 j 2 0 i. 1 2 0 j. 1 2 0 k. 1 2 _0 - —.---- 1 2 0 Totals la a v vl Percentage Earned of Maximum Applicable Points V/VI = VII vu THIRD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES PROJECT: East Vine Drive Streets Facility DATE: July 2, 1991 LOCATION: Bethel Temple Spanish Assembly of God, 600 9th Street PROJECT MANAGER: Jon Ruiz, Streets Supervisor REPRESENTATIVES: Frank Vaught CITY STAFF: Jack Gianola, Special Projects Manager Ted Shepard, City Planner QUESTIONSo CONCERNS, COMMENTS The project manager and project representative presented a model of the proposed facility after improvements are made to convert existing structures for use by the Streets Department. The model reflected the changes made to the plans based on neighborhood concerns. These changes included more details on landscaped areas, the treatment of the stormwater detention pond, and the inclusion of a basketball court for employees and neighborhood residents. The model also depicted the areas devoted to indoor storage of salt and outdoor storage of other materials. Truck storage, employee parking, customer parking, and public access were also indicated. Those property owners attending expressed satisfaction with the revisions and clarity provided by the model. No major concerns were raised by the attendees. The next step is the Planning and Zoning Board hearing on July 22, 1991. The affected prbperty owners wi11 again be notified -for that -- hearing. IV. Conclusions The following summarizes the significant findings as a result of this study: Traffic from the Streets Department facility and other potential uses can be accommodated on the area streets. - Current traffic operation at the area intersections is acceptable, except for the Vine/Ninth four-way stop intersection in the afternoon peak hour. A signal is warranted at the Vine/Ninth intersection at the present time. In order to improve the efficiency of the operation at this intersection after signalization occurs, it is recommended that geometric improvements be made at this intersection. These geometric improvements will allow some maneuvers to continue even though a train may be present on the Ninth Street railroad crossing. - The Streets Department facility will gain access via Linden Street (trucks) and Ninth Street (cars). The existing Linden Street access could be used at the initial phase of development with an adjustment pulling the Linden/access intersection at least 200 feet south of Vine Drive. At a future development phase (pad site), the truck access should be moved to the south portion of the site as shown in Figure 5. The car access should line up with San Cristo Street. - At the short range future (1995), the key intersections operate acceptably. No auxiliary lanes are required on Linden Street or Ninth Street at access driveway locations. - At the long range future (2010), the key intersections will operate acceptably. Auxiliary lanes will not be required on Linden Street or- on Ninth Street at the accesses to the Streets Department facility. When Linden Street is extended north of Vine Drive, left -turn lanes should be striped on all legs. If either Linden Stre.et_or N.i.nth_Street _are ,designated as bike routes, bike lanes should be striped on each. SOUAaE : STREETS OFPAirrmeOr FFAC/L.ITY S /7E OcCZSS %S7,UOY FdAr C4U'NS .O C61.0&A00 . Sure M91 Sy /�Ar1NEw S L DEL/CH., P.E. SECOND NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES u PROJECT: Streets Facility - East Vine Drive (Old Sugar Beet Plant) DATE: May 6, 1991 LOCATION: Bethel Temple Spanish Assembly of God, 600 9th Street PROJECT MANAGER: Jon Ruiz, Streets Supervisor REPRESENTATIVES: Frank Vaught, Joe Frye, Matt Delich CITY STAFF: Rich Shannon, Utilities Director Larry Schneider, Streets Superintendent Jack Gianola, Special Projects Manager Ted Shepard, City Planner QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS 1. What are the plans for the three acre parcel along Linden? RESPONSE: There are no definate plans yet for this parcel. The Poudre Fire Authority has looked at this piece for a possible location for a fire station, but they are looking at other sites as well. There is a possibility that the City could hold this parcel and then sell it to a private concern to generate revenue to help offset the site development costs on the larger parcel. 2. The access off Lemay/Ninth, would this align with the local street in Andersonville? RESPONSE: Yes, this would align with San Cristo Street so there would not be an offset intersection. 3. Will there be any widening or other improvements to Lemay? RESPONSE: This is unknown at this time. Potential improvements` could be a center left turn lane and right turn lane. On the other hand, if the Lemay Bypass gets funded, then there would be no improvements to Lemay since it would become a local street (Ninth)' with a cul-de-sac at the railroad tracks. The traffic impact analysis will help determine the extent of the offsite improvements. 0 4. Traffic on Lemay is bad during the peak times. The stacking at the stop sign at Vine prevents many of us from using our driveways. When trains block the intersection, the stacking is even worse. The lack of signal control is a major inconvenience for us. 5. We need the Lemay bypass now, not in the distant future. 6. The intersection of Buckingham and Ninth (Lemay) is not aligned properly. It is too narrow on the east side of Ninth. We have had many accidents at this intersection. Often, cars cannot negotiate the intersection and end up in the front lawn of the houses facing Ninth. This intersection needs improvements. 7. How many employees will there be? RESPONSE: The Streets Department has 35 full time employees. During the summer, about 20 to 25 temporaries are added to work on a full-time basis. The total is about 55 to 60 employees at the maximum. These employees work staggered shifts with starting times ranging from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. so the commuting traffic is not concentrated. 8. Why don't you locate your expanded facility over on Wood Street? Water and Sewer and Light and Power have recently expanded and there seems to be plenty of land available. Wouldn't you rather be over on Wood Street with the other utilities? RESPONSE: The primary need of the Streets Department is to take advantage of existing buildings to store material. The East Vine site has these buildings available. Otherwise, we would have to construct new buildings which adds a significant expense. 9. Blowing sand and gravel will be a problem. We'll have to keep our windows shut in the summer or have our houses filled with dust. RESPONSE: The fine particles (sand and salt) will be stored in the buildings to prevent exposure. The coarser material —(gravel') —will be stored outside but will not blow due to its density. Increased dust in the neighborhood should not be a problem. 10. As a neighborhood, we support the restoration of the property. The Sugar Beet Plant has an important history and is significant to our neighborhood. It is positive to see the City invest in this plant to keep the facility from deteriorating. 11. We think the City may make a good neighbor because there will be increased surveillance. The present warehouse/industrial users do not seem to care too much about security. 12. What is the zoning on the site and what are the uses allowed in that zone? RESPONSE: The zoning is I-P, Industrial Park. This zone is for light industrial park areas containing controlled industrial uses. The I-P district is designed for industrial uses in proximity to areas zoned for residential use and along arterial streets. 13. The old buildings need to be renovated to upgrade the neighborhood. The dilapidated appearance is an eyesore. Our biggest concern is the increased traffic. 14. I would rather see the City take the property than have it develop as residential with a bunch of kids added to our neighborhood. 15. How will the project be reviewed? RESPONSE: Normally, under the I-P zone, it is required that a site plan be reviewed by the Planning Director. However, in the case of the Streets Facility, the City Council has determined that the project will be reviewed as if it were a planned unit development. This means the project must go through a rigorous public review including a formal public hearing in front of the Planning and Zoning Board. 16. I'm concerned about the heavy trucks associated with the Streets Department. With these heavy trucks rumbling through our neighborhood, our property values will go down. The trucks will be a nuisance. With lowered property values, our taxes will not go down so we will be hit twice. 17. Has the Streets Department investigated other sites? RESPONSE: Yes, other sites have been looked at but this site offers the primary advantage of having existing buildings in which to store the material. 18. The neighborhood would like the renovated facility to provide a community meeting room that would be available for the public. We havea real need in'the B.A.V.A. neighborhood for meeting -space that is conveniently located. Since there seems to be so much building available, could a meeting room be part of the plans? RESPONSE: This is an interesting comment and one that we have not considered. We certainly can investigate this and try to provide such a room. 19. Will the detention pond breed mosquitos? RESPONSE: Water will only be detained temporarily during and shortly after a major storm. Water will then be released. There will not be permanent water for mosquito breeding. 20. Is there any floodway or flood -fringe on the property? East Vine Drive Streets Facility PUD, Preliminary, #30-91A July 22, 1991 P & Z Meeting Page 2 COMMENTS 1. Background• The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: I-P; Larimer County Garage T; Vacant R-L; Single family homes (Alta Vista) B-P; Vacant S: I-P; Vacant E: R-L; Single family homes (Andersonville) W: I-G; The Mission (shelter) and vacant (Linden Tech Center) In 1903, a group of local citizens constructed a sugar beet processing facility as a cooperative venture. Shortly thereafter, the Great Western Sugar Company purchased the facility and operated it until 1955. After the bulk of the plant was razed in 1964, the remaining warehouses were rented out to a variety of tenants. The large structures, rail siding, and large outdoor storage area combined to make this facility an attractive manufacturing site. one recent tenant manufactured modular housing in the buildings and showed the finished homes along Linden Street. Presently, the facility is owned by the Weyerhaueser Corporation and rented out to a lumber company (Centennial Lumber), a plastic drainage pipe manufacturer (ADS Plastic Pipe), and a custom woodworking shop (Platte Valley Lumber). 2. Land Use: The request for a Preliminary P.U.D. for the City of Fort Collins Streets Department utility yard and offices was evaluated by the criteria of the Industrial Uses Point Chart of the Land Development Guidance System. The project scores 46% on Point Chart F. Points were awarded for being located in "North" Fort Collins, being part of an industrial park, and for historic preservation. The score of 46% does not meet or exceed the required minimum score of 50%. The Planning and Zoning Board is empowered to grant variances to the provisions of this section under the following circumstances: 11(1) The applicant demonstrates that the plan as submitted is equal to or better than such plan incorporating the provision for which a variance is requested; or (2) The strict application of any provision would result in peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties to, or exceptional and undue hardship upon, the owner of such RESPONSE: Yes, there is a small portion of flood -fringe on the west end near the Poudre River. 21. Will there be any berms built to screen the operation? RESPONSE: Yes, berms will be built along Ninth Street. 22. The west end should have more trees planted to screen the truck operations. If the east end will not have trucks, then it should be left open. Concentrate the trees in the area of the most traffic. 23. What is the purpose of the railroad spur on the property? Will material be received via rail? RESPONSE: The spur is not for material but for the possibility of receiving electrical transformers for the Light and Power Department. These transformers are often shipped by rail freight rather than by truck. 24. How often will there be rail delivery? RESPONSE: Not very often, perhaps once or twice per year. 25. Will the City be purchasing the railroad strip along Vine? RESPONSE: No, this strip.will be retained by the railroad. 26. How long will it be between phases? RESPONSE: This will depend on the budget available. At minimum, the east end will be cleaned up and revegetated with a seed mix. 27. For trucks heading to south and east Fort Collins, how will you keep them off Ninth Street? RESPONSE: Most of our trucks will be exiting out to Linden, then west -on -Vine to College Avenue. For trucks needing to - go -south -and -east, they will exit out to Linden, then southwest to Riverside Drive for points south and east. The Ninth Street exit will be for employees only, not trucks or equipment. A major exception to this will be during snowstorms when it is very important to get our equipment to certain destinations very quickly. Only under these storm conditions will the Ninth Street exit be used. 28. Will land be required for a left turn bay on Ninth Street into the site? If so, will our front yards be condemned? RESPONSE: It is undetermined whether a left turn bay is need on Ninth Street. If so, then the extra land required will probably come off the west side, not the front yards on the east side. 29. Question to the Neighborhood Group: The City is seeking an easement to exit the property due south, so trucks can use Buckingham to access Ninth Street. Is this a preferred alternative? RESPONSE: Yes, this would put the truck traffic on Ninth Street but far enough south so it would not interfere with our access into our driveways. The City should pursue this option. 30. Will there be any access off Vine Drive? RESPONSE: No, the railroad tracks prevent this access. 31. Question to the Neighborhood Group: How would the neighborhood like to see the large open space area on the east end developed? What kind on improvements would you like to see,in this area? RESPONSE: We like the kind of park next to City Hall (Washington Park).' We like an area that would have picnic tables, basketball hoops, trees, and a quiet, passive setting. We do not want large active recreation like soccer or softball. These kinds of fields attract rowdy behavior. A passive area, well landscaped, would also benefit the City employees for lunch breaks. It is important that the area be available for families, and not drinking parties. 32. What about Milligan Lumber (Vine and Wood)? Can't the City put the material in that building to protect it from weather? RESPONSE: This possibility has not been fully explored but it seems that Milligan Lumber may not be large enough for our storage needs. 33. How much is the City paying for the site? RESPONSE: For the 32 acres and the buildings, between $950,000 and -$11000100p. ---- - - - — — 34. What about the building at 906 West Vine? Wouldn't this building be able to handle the storage? RESPONSE: 906 West Vine is already taken by Water and Sewer and Light and Power. Also, the building does not have the storage capacity. 35. We talked last time about employment possibilities for neighborhood residents. Any progress or commitments on this? RESPONSE: Given the state and federal laws about fair hiring practices, it is not possible to guarantee employment in a City department based on residency in a certain neighborhood. There is a scholarship available that you should know about. The City 'Light and Power Department will provide a scholarship to attend high voltage lineman training. The training is 10 months and in Grand Junction. The graduate gets a certificate and is guaranteed six months of full time employment with the City. All graduates have either become full time City employees or have become employed by other utilities. Please spread the word. SUMMARY The major points of concern of the neighborhood are summarized as follows: 1. Traffic on Ninth must be mitigated. Andersonville is unique with homes and driveways fronting on a busy street. 2. The Lemay Bypass is needed now. The intersection of Vine and Lemay, along with the tracks, combine to cause stacking problems in front of our homes. 3. The intersection of Buckingham and Ninth is substandard. s must be made. meeting room within the renovated building should and made available to residents of B.A.V.A. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES PROJECT: Streets Facility - East Vine Drive (Old Sugar Beet Plant) DATE: March 4, 1991 LOCATION: Bethel Temple Spanish Assembly of God, 600 9th Street PROJECT MANAGER: John Ruiz, Streets Supervisor CITY STAFF: Rich Shannon, Utilities Director Larry Schneider, Streets Superintendent Diane Jones, Deputy City Manager Jack Gianola, Special Projects Manager Ted Shepard, City Planner QUESTIONS, CONCERN# COMMENTS 1. The primary concern of the residents is to keep control of the neighborhoods (Buckingham, Alta Vista, Andersonville). We want to have a say in how the neighborhoods develop and how new development may impact our area. We want to make the neighborhoods desirable places to live and attract new residents who will invest in their property. 2. How much area is the City buying? RESPONSE: The City is considering buying the entire facility that used to be the Sugar Beet Plant. This area is generally bounded by Linden, East Vine, and Lemay. 3. There is a perception that the City will come in, get what they want, and then turn their back on the neighborhoods.. We -----don-'-t-want-this- to happen. We want the City to consider our -- needs. We look forward to working with the City because City ownership is preferable to absentee landlords who are not responsive. 4. There are some hard feelings that are still felt towards the City because of past treatment. For instance, When Ninth Street was changed to Lemay Avenue, nobody was informed or consulted. We had problems with mail delivery and changing our addresses and records. It was a major inconvenience. We hope this is not how the City will treat us now. RESPONSE: The City intends to work with the neighborhood very closely on this project. It is regretable that there are past 1 examples where the City has not been responsive to neighborhood concerns. 5. What is the schedule for the starting up the facility? RESPONSE: The first step will be to work with City Council to obtain funding to buy the property. The second step will be to hire a design team to analyze the site and propose site improvements. The third. step will be to process the request through the planning process and the Planning and Zoning Board. Finally, after funding and approvals, construction would begin in 1993. 6. Are there plans to work with the neighborhoods throughout this process? RESPONSE: Yes. It is anticipated that the design team will come up with several concepts that will be modified and refined based on input from the neighborhoods. 7. Why has the City selected this particular site? Aren't there other sites in the City that are suitable? RESPONSE: This site offers several advantages: * The facility needs a minimum of 20 acres, this site has 30 acres. * The City wants to preserve the historical significance. * Proximity to State and County facilities will be convenient for joint projects. * There is good space available for indoor storage. * City ownership would clean up the site. City --trucks can use County fuel facilites-avoiding duplication of fuel storage. 8. If this site has historical significance, would there be an attempt to tie into the Old Town project? RESPONSE: This has not been considered at this time but it sounds like a good idea. 9. The neighborhoods are concerned that the City has the money to buy this facility but does not seem to have the money to construct public improvements such as sidewalks, curbs, E gutters, handicap ramps, etc. that would benefit the general area. The area streets have potholes, there are drainage problems, and loose sand never gets swept up. RESPONSE: The Streets Department will be required to construct public improvements that are identified as being necessary to offset the impact of the new facility. If there are other areas that need improvements, then the City must address these areas independent of the specific project. It is suggested that these concerns be the subject of a separate meeting where all affected City departments can attend. Such a meeting would be beneficial for both residents and the City so problems can be identified and solutions can be considered. 10. Our neighborhoods suffer from heavy truck traffic with the State and County yards also being on East Vine. Also, semi trucks are bypassing Jefferson and College and cutting up Lemay to Conifer. .This provides better parking on Conifer for the Ever Open Cafe. With all this truck traffic, new sidewalks are very important for safety and convenience. 11. Sidewalks should not be repaired or constructed with participation from the homeowners. The cost should be borne by the City. In the past, many homeowners thought they were getting their sidewalks repaired by the City but ended up getting a bill for part of the work. This caught many residents by surprise and caused financial hardship. 12. We pay taxes just like everybody else. Why can't we get our roads, sidewalks, and drainage fixed like anywhere else in the City? RESPONSE: Streets, sidewalks, and drainage are all very important concerns. Unfortunately, this particular project will only be able to address specific areas associated with the new facility. Since there are these other concerns, we should address them at a general level with all the City departments in a separate meeting. It would-be very -difficult to address these area -wide concerns through this project. 13. What will be on the site? RESPONSE: The Streets facility is proposing the following: * new construction for an administration building * preservation of brick structures * demolition of old yellow buildings and lean-to's * storage of trucks, plows, backhoes, equipment 3 * inside storage of sand and salt * outside storage of recycled (crushed) asphalt and gravel 14. Will outside storage be wind blown and unattractive? RESPONSE: Outside storage of recycled asphalt and gravel will be too heavy to be wind blown. These materials will be stored in a shallow pit, protected by berms and concrete. Fine particles like sand and salt will be stored indoors. 15. Won't there be an offensive odor from the asphalt? RESPONSE: No, this will not be an asphalt plant. No odors will be created, just the storage of materials. Recycled asphalt does not have an odor. 16. Will there be fuel stored on the site? RESPONSE: No, the City will use the existing facilities at the County yard. The City and County have a joint agreement to share fuel that is purchased through a shared bid arrangement. 17. We have dust problems on our unpaved streets. Will the truck traffic and the material storage make it worse? RESPONSE: We can look at putting down a layer of recycled asphalt that works well to keep down dust. 18. What about the Lemay bypass? This bypass has been master planned for a long time but has never been built. It seems like the bypass would be in the City's interest so your equipment would not have to get stuck at the present Lemay/Vine intersection. This intersection is terrible with the railroad tracks and people from the north speeding to make the signal at Lincoln. ____RESPONSE:-- Thisisa good comment. One of the things —we'll —be required to submit for the approval process is a traffic impact analysis. This study may determine whether or not the bypass needs to be built with our project. 19. Where will the access points be and how many will there be? RESPONSE: Again, this information is has not been determined yet. It is hoped that the traffic impact analysis will provide answers to these questions. 20. We want our neighborhoods upgraded. Don't let our area deteriorate like Commerce City. U 21. Generally speaking, we have a lot of truck traffic already in this area. Ranchway Feeds and Miller Brothers Trucking impact our streets. our streets have poor shoulders, loose sand, potholes, bumpy railroad crossings, and poor drainage. The whole area needs upgrading. We recognize that your project can only address site specific issues but we want to go on record that the City needs to take a comprehensive look at the three neighborhoods and seriously consider repairing and upgrading the streets, and not stick the homeowener with the bill. 21. Will the Streets Department hire from the neighborhood? RESPONSE: This will be difficult for us to commit to at this time but we can look into this and getback to you with more specifics. 22. We want the City to be a good neighbor. We think the City could do a good job in cleaning up the site and maintaining the facility. At this time, it is too early to comment specifically on the proposal because there are no detailed plans. We suggest that another meeting take place with your design team so we can look at the concepts on a more specific basis. RESPONSE: This is a good idea. An architectural firm will be selected in the very near future. This firm will work on site planning, landscaping, and architectural elevations. Also, we will begin the process of the traffic impact analysis. When these plans evolve to the point where they are presentable, we will bring them back to the group for your comments. We expect there to be a lot of plan modifications during the entire process and look forward to having your input. 5 East Vine Drive Streets Facility PUD, Preliminary, #30-91A July 22, 1991 P & Z Meeting Page 3 property, provided that the variance may be granted without substantially impairing the purpose of this section." Under the second test, Staff finds that meeting the strict criteria of the Industrial Uses Point Chart would, in fact, result in peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties to the applicant. For example, criterion c of point chart F asks: "Is the activity located adjacent to an arterial street (not applicable for uses with fewer than 25 employees or less than 50,000 square feet of gross leasable area)?" This criterion is applicable. However, the project is not adjacent to Vine due to the railroad tracks. Linden Street is classified as a collector street. Ninth Street (North Lemay Avenue), according to the Site Access Study, is not classified and is considered to be a local street. on former Fort Collins Master Street Plan maps, Ninth Street was designated as an arterial. Newer maps show Lemay Avenue as an arterial skirting to the east of Andersonville, and becoming elevated to cross the railroad tracks and Vine Drive. Because of this re-routing of Lemay Avenue, Ninth Street is downgraded to a local street. This leaves Vine Drive as the only available arterial by which to gain access and satisfy the criteria. Staff finds that it would create a peculiar and undue hardship to require that access be gained across an existing rail line to Vine Drive to satisfy the arterial criterion (point chart F (c). Staff supports the granting of a variance to allow the proposed P.U.D. with a score of 46% on the Industrial Uses Point Chart. 3. Neighborhood Compatibility: Three neighborhood meetings have been held with residents of the surrounding area. In general, the neighbors are in favor of the City Streets Department becoming owners of the property. City ownership is perceived as providing long term stability and offers advantages of local control versus out-of-town landlords with a variety of tenants. Also, the neighborhood appreciates the preservation of the historic structures. The primary neighborhood issue is traffic. Northbound traffic on Ninth Street does not easily move through the stop sign at Vine Drive due to the railroad embankment. As a result, northbound cars stack past the driveways of the homes fronting on Ninth Street in Andersonville. East Vine Drive Streets Facility PUD, Preliminary, #30-91A July 22, 1991 P & Z Meeting Page 4 The Site Access Study (Delich 1991) recommends that a signal be installed at the Ninth/Vine intersection. In addition, geometric improvements at this intersection will allow some maneuvers to continue even though a train may be present on the Ninth Street railroad crossing. These improvements will be required as mitigation measures at the time of Final P.U.D. The Streets Department will be restricted from allowing trucks and heavy equipment to gain access to Ninth Street. Only during emergencies or snowstorms will the Ninth Street access be used. At all other times, the trucks and heavy equipment will use the Linden Street access. With the traffic improvements recommended in the Site Access Study, the impacts of the facility are successfully mitigated and resolve the concerns of the neighborhood. 4. Transportation: As mentioned, a signal is warranted at the Vine/Ninth intersection, and trucks and heavy equipment will not be allowed to access Ninth Street, except during snowstorms and emergencies. Other improvements will be to shift the Linden access approximately 200 feet south of the Vine intersection, and to align the Vine access with San Cristo Street. In conclusion, the traffic generated by the Streets Department facility can be accommodated on the surrounding street system. RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds that the variance request to allow the East Vine Drive Streets Facility as a Preliminary P.U.D. that does not meet or exceed the 50% required minimum score on the Industrial Uses Point Chart is justified. This justification is based on the fact that the inability to cross existing railroad tracks to gain access to the arterial street is an exceptional practical difficulty that creates an undue hardship upon the property owner. Staff further finds that the request satisfies the All Development Criteria of the Land Development Guidance System, and therefore, recommends approval of the City of Fort Collins East Vine Drive Streets Facility Preliminary P.U.D. 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FORT COLLINS COLORADO 0 PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLAN EAST ELEVATION p,ar mew owV. eft It [III All III SOUTH ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION EAST VINE STREETS EVATIONS FACILITY P.U.D. FORT COLLINS COLORADO THE GREAT WESTERN SUGAR FACTORY Fort Collins, Colorado A Brief History Prepared for Dick Beardmore by Jim Reidhead May 1, 1991 Background From 1867, when President Andrew Johnson ordered the Camp Collins army outpost closed, until the late 1870s, the future of the town of Fort Collins was in question. A small ranching and farming community, the town struggled to survive. Three events helped ensure the town's future: In 1868 the Larimer County Seat was moved from LaPorte to Fort Collins. In 1872 the Colorado State Legislature voted to make Fort Collins the home of the new state land grant college under the federal Morrill Act of 1862. However, no money was appropriated to start the college. Local citizens, prompted by the fact that other Colorado communities wanted the college, joined forces: John C. Mathews and others donated 240 acres of land south of town and.William F. Watrous and John J. Ryan borrowed $3,000 in Denver, using their own collateral, to start the college. Five students enrolled in 1879. In 1877 the railroad came to town. Two early areas of research for the new' Colorado State Agricultural College_were crop irrigation and sugar beet culture. Charles Boettcher, having made money in mining in Leadville (he had a small hardware business on Jefferson Street in .Fort Collins in 1874, but left because he had doubts about whether the railroad would come to Fort Collins) started a sugar beet processing plant in Or" Junction in the early Issas$ it failed, but he and his colleagues (he was in business with a Mr. Campion ---the little town south of Loveland is named after him) learned from their experiences and, still believing in the future of sugar beets, started an enterprise which later became the Great Western Sugar Co.. Sugar beets were being grown in northern Colorado at this time, but were being shipped by rail to Grand Island, Nebraska for processing.