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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEAST VINE STREETS FACILITY PUD AMENDED FINAL - 30 91D - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSITEM NO. 4 MEETING DATE 5/20/99 STAFF Ted Shepard Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: East Vine Streets Facility, 625 Ninth Street, Amended Final P.U.D., #30-91 D APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins Facilities Division 117 North Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80521 OWNER: City of Fort Collins Transportation Department Streets Division PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for an Amended Final P.U.D. to convert an existing structure presently used for sand and salt storage into an office building. The request also includes a new 11,400 square foot "dome" for sand, salt and de-icer storage. In addition, the request includes eight new buildings for small and large vehicle and miscellaneous equipment storage. A new parking lot of 67 spaces is also proposed. The site is 18.22 acres in size and located on the grounds of the existing Streets Facility at 625 Ninth Street, south of Vine Drive and west of Lemay Avenue. The parcel is zoned I, Industrial. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The original P.U.D. was approved in 1991. The proposed changes are in substantial compliance with the existing Final P.U.D. The amendment complies with the historic preservation criteria and the other applicable All Development Criteria of the L.D.G.S. The P.U.D. continues to be supported by a score of 54% on the Industrial Uses Point Chart. The P.U.D. is found to be compatible with the surrounding area. The amendment does not have a significant impact on the levels of service on the surrounding intersections. A new sidewalk connection promotes bicycle and pedestrian modes of travel. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. 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D FORT COLLINS COLORADO WEST TEELEVATION SHEET 6 of 6 VT �z W RRlIPPlLEY va�ra A.MM MAIL SITE PUN LOTS t 2 AA .. �,,S R a October 2, 1998 Planning and Zoning Board Members Fort Collins Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 RE: Planning Objectives for East Vine Streets Facility Dear Planning and Zoning Board Members: VF RIPLEY ASSOCIATES INC. Landscape Architecture Urban Design Planning I I I I Stones Hill Drive Fort Collins Colorado 80525 PHONE (970) 224-5828 FAX (970) 224-1662 The East Vine Streets Facility is located south of East Vine Drive between Lemay Avenue and Linden Street on the land that was formerly known as the old Sugar Beet Factory. In 1993, the City approved a P.U.D. for this. site and several buildings were renovated and currently house the City's Streets Department, Traffic Department, and their operations. This proposal seeks to amend the Final P.U.D. due to changes in the needs of these facilities. Access to the site will be from an existing drive off of Lemay Avenue. The existing parking lot will remain, however, a new parking lot will be added just to the north of the existing lot: Forty -Nine parking spaces will be provided for visitors and employees in the new -lot. The parking lot is designed to accommodate the parking needs of the Traffic _ Department and to handle overflow from the existing lot during meetings and other events. One of the existing buildings, north of the large Street's building will be renovated and expanded to house the Traffic Department's office space, meeting rooms and operations. The building's main entrance faces east. In addition, outdoor plazas, pedestrian walkways, seating areas, and bicycle parking are provided for use by employees and visitors. Berming and landscaping will enhance this area as well. The existing "yard area" to the west will add either outdoor parking spaces or indoor covered parking to be used for larger vehicles. A new drive thru wash building will be included. -^" Lot 4B will house a new ice slicer building, and new restroom/break building, snow plow blade storage, salt storage, ice ban storage tanks, and sander racks. The Colorado Department of Transportation, Larimer County, and the City will share this facility. Access to Lot 4B will be from an existing drive off of Linden Street. All new buildings and renovations will utilize a combination of gray — toned split face and scored ground face masonry, contrasting colored glazed block accents, and low `e' glazing in a white framing system. These muted tones allow the historic character of the existing red brick sugar factory buildings to "stand out". Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to working with you during the development review process. Sincerely, VF Ripley Associates Cam m Cathy Mathis Project Planner .. - .� . Activity A: ALL DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA ALL CRITERIA APPLICABLE CRITERIA ONLY CRITERION Is the criterion applicable? Will the criteric be satisfied? If no, please explain, 0 -2 -a < a Yes No Al. COMMUNITY -WIDE CRITERIA 1.1 Solar Orientation 1.2 Comprehensive Plan 1.3 Wildlife Habitat 1.4 Mineral Deposit I 1_5 Ecologically Sensitive Areas reserved reserved Te Lands of Agricultural Importance 1.7 Energv Conservation 1.8 Air Quality I I I 1.9 Water Qualitv 1.10 Sewage and Wastes 1.11 Water Conservation 1.12 Residential Density A 2. NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY CRITERIAI 2.1 Vehicular. Pedestrian, Bike Transoortation 1 I 2.2 Building Placement and Orientation Jl I I 2.3 Natural Features 2.4 Vehicular Circulation and Parking 2.5 Emergency Access _ I ✓I ,/ 2.e Pedestrian Circulation 2.7 Architecture _ I I J I ✓ 2.8 Building Height and Views 2.9 Shading 2,1 Q Solar Access 2.11 Historic Resources 2.12 Setbacks J 2.13 Landscape 2.14 Signs 2.15 Site Lighting 2.1e Noise and Vibration 2.17 Glare or Heat 2.18 Hazardous Materials A 3. ENGINEERING CRITERIA 3.1 Utility Capacity 3.2 Design Standards 3.3 Water Hazards 3.4 Geologic Hazards I _ Land Development Guidance System for Planned Unit Developments The City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Revised h 1994 -61- �J�US� ZAST V/NF cT7-oeEE7-S PAC/I, / Ty - 419SWOEA P 1/. D. INDUSTRIAL USES POINT CHART F For All Criteria Applicable Criteria Only Criterion is the Criterion AppMCGble Yes No I II III IV Circle the correct Score Multipser Points Earned Ixll Maximum ApolCoole Points a. "North" Fort Collins X 0 1 3. 2 b. Industrial Center FK X 2 0 3 (0 6 c. On Arterial Street X 2 0 1 © 01• d. Energy Conservation X 1 2 3 0 2 Q 8 e. Historic Preservation 1 2 0 2 y y f. 1 2 0 g. 1 2 0 h. 1 2 0 i. 1 2 0 J• 1 2 0 k. 1 2 0 l 1 2 101 Totals I o a ;L v vi Percentage Earned of Maximum Applicable Points v/vl = VII EA • • East Vine Streets Facility, 625 Ninth Street, Amended P.U.D., #30-91 D May 20, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 2 COMMENTS: 1. Background: The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: I. Vacant and Carpentry/Cabinet Shop N: L-M-N; Existing Single Family — Alta Vista Neighborhood S: I; Vacant E: L-M-N; Existing Single Family — Andersonville Neighborhood W: I; Vacant, Future CDOT Maintenance Facility The site is the easterly portion of the old sugar beet factory. This site and its structures are a very important part of our City's economic and ethnic history. (A brief history is attached.) In 1991, the City of Fort Collins purchased the entire 32 acre parcel and an O.D.P. was approved for a mix of industrial uses. Also in 1991, a Preliminary and Final P.U.D. were approved on the easterly portion of the site. This project renovated the existing structures for offices and allowed new construction for shops, vehicle maintenance, crew quarters and vehicle storage for the present Streets Department facility. In 1993, the O.D.P. was amended to create two new parcels along Linden Street and to modify the sizes of two existing parcels. The western portion of the site, remains undeveloped although used in the past for outside storage by a private party. The Traffic Operations Division is currently housed in the existing office of the Streets Facility and over at 700 Wood Street. The occupation of the old sand and salt storage building represents a move of existing employees presently on the site as well as the five employees on Wood Street. The new parking lot will be shared among all employees and create more spaces for daily customers and for community events. 2. Land Use: The request is considered a major amendment to the existing Final P.U.D. As such, it is reviewed for compliance with the original P.U.D. and the Land Development Guidance System. The original Final P.U.D. consisted of five separate lots. Only lots 1, 2, and 4 are affected by the proposed amendment. Comm, -pity Planning and Environmental services Advanc_ _ lanning Department Citv of Fort Collins March 11, 1999 Jack Gianola, Project Manager Facilities City of Fort Collins RE: SUGARBEET WAREHOUSE ADAPTIVE REUSE Dear Jack: As you know, last evening the Landmark Preservation Commission heard your complimentary final review for the Streets Department's plans to rehabilitate the old Sugarbeet Storage Warehouse on Vine and Lemay. The Commission appreciated your bringing the plans to them even though the building was not designated. The Commission had positive comments about the way your plans have evolved into a sensitive way to adaptively reuse the historic warehouse. Thank you for taking -the time to include the Landmark Preservation in your project review. --Sincerely, Carol Tunner Historic Preservation Planner WV51N1PC\1Pe_m0d1.reg 'S1 North College avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6376 FAX (970) 224-_6111 • TDD (970) 2_-4-6002 • E-mail: aplanning(aaci.fort-collins.co.us LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes March 10, 1999 Council Liaison: Scott Mason (226 - 4824) Staff Liaison: Joe Frank (221-6376) Commission Chairperson: Per Hogestad (303-292-1875) SUMMARY OF MEETING: The LPC approved 144 North College Avenue for State Tax Credit Part 2, and the porch restoration of the Isaac W. Bennett House at 816 West Mountain Ave. for a 1999 Landmark Rehabilitation grant. The LPC reviewed plans for renovation of the north brick building at the old Sugar Beet factory at 725 East Vine. The LPC approved the writing of support letters for State Historical Fund grants. Projects included the restoration of the Andrews House, 324 E. Oak, and the Streetcar Barn, 330 N. Howes. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mr. Hogestad called the meeting order at 7:35 p.m., at 281 North College Avenue. Commission members Janet Ore, James Tanner, Angela Milewski, and Angie Aguilera were present. Bud Frick and Rande Pouppirt were absent. Carol Tunner represented staff. GUESTS: Carolyn Early, owner, 144 North College Avenue; Jack Gianola, City Project Manager and John Renhowe; Vaught -Frye Architects for 725 East Vine; Jim White, Architect, Carol Stansfield, Facilities Management, Colorado State University for the Andrews House. AGENDA REVIEW: None. STAFF REPORTS: Ms. Tunner handed out forms for the Colorado Preservation Inc. state honor awards. This is a program where in the last year, they nominate -a project -for the State Honor Awards. Ms. Tunner provided a handout -from - Timothy Wilder, City Planner, on the final results of the Landmark Rehabilitation Grant Program for 1999. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The November 18, 1999 LPC meeting minutes were accepted as submitted. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: Ms. Milewski reported on the March Downtown Develcoment 'Authority meeting. A new director, Jay Hardy has been chosen. There was a long discussion about the Nonhem Hotel because at the time they were trying to put together funding for the final closing. After settling these matters, Friday was the closing date. The DDA did vote for a portion of their tax increment funding for the project, up to $330,000 and they also have a contingency to go back to discuss the funding later. The City will also support the project with funds. Landmark Preservation Co. sion March 10, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 2 CONSENT DESIGN REVIEW AGENDA: 144 North College, Avenue, Barkley Block — State Tax Credit Part 2 (Carolyn Earl 816 West Mountain Avenue, Isaac W. Bennett House — Conceptual/Final Review of Porch Restoration for Local Landmark Design Review and 1999 Rehabilitation Grant (Lee Rosen) Ms. Ore moved to approve the consent design review agenda. Ms. Milewski seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (5-0) CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW: 725 E. Vine Drive, Sugar Beet Factory — Complimentary Final Review of Renovation of an Existing Brick Building Currently Used for Salt/Sand Storage (Jack Gianola. Facilities Proiect Manager) Ms. Tunner said that the applicants came to the LPC back in December 1997 for conceptual review. At that time the item that the Commission suggested they change was their plans was for the doors on the north elevation. She said that they have done that. Mr. Renhowe presented the final renovation plans. He said that this is a continuation of the street facilities project which was completed eight years ago. The north brick building is going to be remodeled in generally the same pattern. They intend to rework and replace brick. The concern that was mentioned over a year ago was on the north elevation, where there are seven existing windows. At the time they planned to replace a few of .those windows with doors. They reworked the floor plan to the satisfaction of the client and put those doors between the window openings in order to retain all the windows on the north elevation. The modifications include extending some windows down, to be used as doors on the north and south elevations. He noted - that there are no windows on the south elevation now, but some will -be -added similar to the north side.. The east elevation will be very similar to the other facility. On the west elevation they will repair some wall slots and add two more overhead doors. Ms. Ore asked if there would be new windows on the south elevation. Mr. Renhowe said that there are no windows on the south elevation. Mr. Hogestad asked if the applicant favored further redividing the windows to be enlarged on the north elevation, so that one can read the original smaller windows. Mr. Renhowe said that a window frame horizontal mullion exists, which tells them that the upper window- was there before. He said that the windows would be made from prefinished wood, painted white. Ms. Tunner asked if all of the sashes would be replaced. Mr. Renhowe said that it would take place in a similar fashion as the other building and that they were not salvageable. Ms. Ore asked about the addition on the front of the building. She said it was low and out of scale with. the traditional high industrial building. Mr. Renhowe said that it was / L'andmark Preservation Cor ion March 10, 1999 Meeting Mir._ Page 3 a taller building than the historic streets building. He said that they had struggled with that because the client wanted two story spaces within the building. They tried to come up with a solution that was as simple as possible and did not detract from the historic structure. He explained the uses of the different areas. The offices would be in the front with space for the crew in the back. He said that they used a modern approach to tie the new addition to the other building's addition. Mr. Tanner asked if the glass block was only used in the doors that were created by lowering the window. Mr. Renhowe said that there was no glass block, only glazed block used as an accent. Mr. Hogestad commented in terms of the major building materials, the split face block of a different color doesn't detract from anything, it works pretty well. Mr. Renhowe explained that they were using materials that were used in the Streets Facility new facade, but the design is a little simpler. tits. Ore said that the step parapet was a design that was used on buildings around 1910, and is even better than a segmental archway. Mr. Hogestad asked if they needed to vote, because this was not a designated structure. Ms. Tunner said no, this was a final complimentary review. Ms. Ore said that you don't see buildings like that often and she asked if both buildings were from the original Sugar Beet Factory. Mr. Hogestad asked about how wide the bays were for the garage doors. Mr. Renhowe said about twelve feet. Ms. Tunner discussed the history of why the two brick buildings were not designated by the LPC. She said that they had provided excellent interpretation inside on the Sugar Beet Factory's history. Mr. Hogestad asked if there would be any brick replacement. Mr. Renhowe said there would be a lot of brick replacement on the north side. Ms. -runner asked about the use of the buildings. Mr. Renhowe said it would be traffic control operation. Mr. Hogestad asked if there was any public comment and. there was none. Ms. Early asked if the City owned the buildings. Ms. Tunner said that they did. DISCUSSION ITEMS: LPC Support Letters for State Historical Fund Grants: Ms.-Tunner explained how the LPC needed to approve sending letters of support to the State Historical Fund for projects seeking City support. There area y number of grant applications going in and the LPC needs to know about the projects before approving them. 1. Andrews House, Restoration and Stabilization, 324 East Oak (CSU) Ms. Stansfield explained that CSU's Facilities Management leases the upper space to a history grad student, who is caring for the building. (Ms. Ore asked if she had a conflict -of -interest because she was in that department. It was decided that s e yid nct.� Mr. �rVhite said that t.,a property was owned by CSURF. They are currently preparing a grant for restoration of the property. There was some confusion as to who would benefit from use of the building. It was determined that the History Department only owns the furnishings. It came to CSUF in 1982. In 1992 the Colorado State University Foundation deeded it to CSURF. Mr. White said that the building was built in 1893 and he passed 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 i879. 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 Grand Junction in the early 1980a. 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. 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 1000 bags of refined beet sugar. Other Facts Snippets and Conjectures 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. a• V_ xsaUim mmer of aillinq ooapany ideated at site of Ranchway foods. 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. FORT COLLINS STREETS FACILITY TRANSPORTATION IMPACT STUDY FORT COLLINS, COLORADO JANUARY 1998 Prepared for: Fort Collins Facilities Division 117 North Mason Street. Fort Collins, CO 80521 Prepared by: MATTHEW J. DELICH, P.E./RUTH ROL.LINS, F.E. 2272 Glen Haven Drive Loveland; CO 80538 Phone: 970-669-2061 FAX: 970-669-5034 t TABLE OF CONTENTS Pag-e I. Introduction .......................................... 1 II. Existing Conditions ................................... 4 LandUse ............................................. 4 ................................................ 4 rRoads Existing.Motor Vehicle Traffic ....................... 5 Existing Motor Vehicle Operation ..................... 5 Pedestrian Facilities ................................ 8 Bicycle Facilities 8 Transit Facilities ................................... 8 III Future Background Traffic Projections ............. 10 Background Traffic Year 2000 ......................... 10 IV. Proposed Development .................................. 12 Trip Generation ....................................... 12 Trip Distribution .................................... 12 . Trip assignment ....................................... 14 V. Future Total Traffic Projections ..................... 16 Total Traffic Year 2000 .............................. 16 VI. Traffic Impact Analysis .... .......................... 18 Traffic Analysis Year 2000 .... I ........... I.......... 18 Pedestrian Level of Service .......................... 21 _ Bicycle Level of Service ............................. 21 Transit Level of Service ............................. 21 VII. Conclusions ..................................... 23 LIST OF TABLES Table Page 1. Current Peak Hour Operation .......................... 7 2. Trip Generation ..................... ................ 13 3. Year 2000 Peak Hour Background Traffic Operation ..... 19 4. Year 2000 Peak Hour Total Traffic Operation .......... 20 LIST of FIGURES Figure Page 1. Site Location ........................................ 2 2. Site Plan ............................................ 3 3. Recent Peak Hour Traffic 6 4. Background Traffic Year 2000 ......................... 11 5. Site Generated Traffic ............................... 15 6. Total Traffic Year 2000 1.7 APPENDIK A Recent Peak Iiolir Traffic B Current Peak Hour operation C Description of Level of Service D Trip Generation Surveys E Year 2000 Background Traffic Analyses F Year 2000 Total Traffic. Analyses G Left-t>>rn Lane Analysis H Pedestrian and Bicycle Level of Service 5� C1 East Vine Streets Facility, 625 Ninth Street, Amended P.U.D., #30-91 D May 20, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 3 As in 1991, the P.U.D. scores 54% on the Industrial Uses point chart of the L.D.G.S. which exceeds the required minimum score of 50%. Points were awarded as follows: a. Being located in north Fort Collins b. Being part of an existing industrial park e. Adaptively re -use of a building that will lead to its conservation and improvement in an appropriate manner while respecting the integrity of the neighborhood. A. Changes to Lot 1 The original P.U.D. designated the west portion of Lot 1 as "Material and Equipment Storage Area Asphalt Paving." The amendment proposes to add five new structures to this area. These new structures include: Medium/small vehicle storage 2,500 sq. ft. Paint/totes/beads/vehicle storage 3,920 sq. ft. Medium/small vehicle, canopy covered 3,100 sq. ft. Large vehicle, canopy covered 6,510 sq. ft. Drive-thru wash 2,250 sq. ft. The original P.U.D. designated the southern portion of Lot 1 as "Future Enclosed Parking." The amendment proposes to add three new structures to this area. These new structures include: Large vehicle enclosed 6,280 sq. ft. Large vehicle enclosed 6,200 sq. ft. Large vehicle enclosed 11250 sq. ft. B. Changes to Lot 2 The original P.U.D. showed two existing buildings on Lot 2. These two buildings were designated as "Equipment Storage" and "Salt Storage." The amendment proposes to remove the "Equipment Storage" building and convert the "Salt Storage" building into new offices for the Traffic Operations Division. This existing building is 14,429 square feet. I. INTRODUCTION This transportation impact study addresses the transportation system near the City of Fort Collins Streets Facility at 625 Ninth Street (the northern extension of Lemay Avenue) in Fort Collins, Colorado. The location of the Streets Facility is provided on Figure 1. The City is currently planning on relocating some of the transportation related services from their current location at 700 Wood Street .to the 625 Ninth Street building. A site plan of the proposed project is illustrated on Figure 2. A scoping meeting, to determine what transportation analysis was needed to assess any potential impacts, was held in December, 1997. This transportation analysis addresses potential vehicular impacts upon the roadway system, the pedestrian network surrounding the study area, the bicycle system, and the availability of transit facilities. Traffic projections will be prepared for the future Year 2000. During the course of the analysis, numerous contacts were made with City staff members and the consultant team involved with the relocation project. This study generally conforms to the format set forth in the Fort Collins Transportation Impact Study Guidelines. The study involved the following steps: - Collect physical, traffic, and development data; - Perform. trip generation, trip distribution, and trip assignment; — Determine peak_ hour traffic volumes and daily traffic volumes; - Conduct capacity and operational level of service analyses for all pertinent modes of transportation. This report is prepared for the following purposes: Evaluate the existing conditions; - Estim_ate the trip generation by the proposedjassumed--- — �— developments; - Determine the trip distribution of site generated traffic; Evaluate level of service; Determine the geometries at key intersections; - Determine the impacts of site generated traffic at key intersections. Information used in this report was obtained from the City of Fort Collins, research sources (ITE, TRB, e+c.), and field reconnaissance. The following traffic studies were reviewed and considered in preparing this study: - Traffic Impact Study for Mulberry and Lemay Crossings, September 1997; - Buffalo Run Traffic Study, May 28, 1997; - Lincoln East PUD Study, August, 1996. 1 No Text ty R' SITE PLAN aZ NO SCALE Figure 2 3 II. EXISTING CONDITIONS The location of the Streets Facility is shown on Figure 1. It is important that a thorough understanding of the existing conditions be presented. Land Use Land uses in the area include residential areas, light industrial, and undeveloped land. Directly .to the north of the Streets Building is the Burlington Northern Railroad. North of Vine Drive are residential and light industrial uses. East of the site are residential uses. The property directly south of the building is undeveloped, with light industrial and residential uses further south and southwest. West of the site plan are light industrial uses and the Catholic Charities Mission. The topography within and surrounding the site is essentially flat. The center of Fort Collins is located south of the site. Roads The primary streets which will serve the proposed project in the study area are: Lemay Avenue/Ninth Street, Linden Street, Vine �'. Drive, and Buckingham Street. Each of these roadways is described below. Lemay Avenue/Ninth Street is a north/south arterial street which serves as a major facility for the eastern areas of Fort Collins. For purposes of this traffic analysis, Lemay Avenue/Ninth Street will be referred to as Lemay Avenue. Within the study area, Lemay Avenue is a two-lane facility with bike lanes on both sides. The speed limit is posted at 30 mph south of Vine Drive and increases to 35 mph to the north of Vine Drive. The intersection of Lemay.Avenue and Vine Drive is signalized. The intersectiorf of--- _ Lemay Avenue and the site access drive/San Cristo Street is stop - controlled for the access drive/San Cristo legs. The intersection of Lemay Avenue and Buckingham Street is stop controlled for Buckingham. Linden Street is a northeast/southwest collector street which exists between Walnut Street in the Old Towne area., north to Vine Drive. This roadway serves the adjacent residential, commercial, and light industrial uses. Within the study area, it is a two-lane facility. The T-intersection of Linden Street with Vine Drive is stop -controlled for Linden Street. The intersection of Linden Street and Buckingham Street is stop -controlled for Buckingham. The T-intersection of the site access drive at Linden Street is stop -controlled for the driveway. n Vine Drive is a east/west arterial street. This roadway accommodates two travel lanes. Vine Drive has a rural type of cross section with no sidewalks on either side and a bike lane, which has been accommodated within the shoulder on both sides of the roadway. The speed limit is posted at 35 mph. Buckingham Street is an east/west collector roadway which provides a connection between Lemay Avenue and Linden Street. Most of the land use on the north side of Buckingham is undeveloped, while the south side is predominantly residential with some warehouse/light industrial uses. The speed limit is posted at 30 mph. Existing Motor Vehicle Traffic Peak hour traffic flow at the key intersections is shown on Figure 3. The key intersections included in, this study are: Lemay/Vine, Lemay/Access Drive, Lemay/Buckingham, Linden/ Buckingham, Linden/Access Drive, and Linden/Vine. The morning and afternoon peak hour counts were obtained in December, 1997. Raw traffic count data is provided in Appendix A. Existing Motor Vehicle Operation The operation at the key intersections during the peak hours is provided in Table 1. Calculation forms are provided in Appendix B. Level of service definitions for signalized and unsignalized intersection from the 1994 Highway Capacity Manual are provided in Appendix C. The City of Fort Collins has established Level of Service D as the minimum acceptable vehicular LOS with the exception of arterial intersections along commercial corridors and intersections within activity centers. The minimum acceptable LOS at arterial intersections within these areas is Level of Service E. As indicated in Table 1, each of the existing study intersections is currently operating at an acceptable level of service during the peak hours. Although the level of service analysis indicates that the intersection of Lemay/Vine operates at acceptable levels of service during the peak hours, it should be noted that, when a train is present on the railroad directly south of Vine Drive, the traffic operations at Lemay/Vine deteriorate and long delays are experienced by traffic. The City of Fort Collins has future plans to realign Lemay Avenue to the east, such that it would be grade separated with the railroad. One additional observation of existing traffic operations within the study area indicated that, at the intersection of Lemay/Access Drive when northbound vehicles are turning into the project site driveway from Lemay Avenue, vehicles behind the 5 z;� � N N 51/101 — 86/113 `-4 `D CO — 92/87 50/27 VINE + /—36/28 12 27/15 27/15 --� 7/ 41 . 71 /103 — n o0 70/57 N N CV cm — r/7/7177/7/71777> N Site �c) 3/0 Inn Lp/4 (j�] a —0/0 1 y % 7/7 % 2/0 CRAN IST w 1/1/1/1L11/1/1 0/1-! (� . Z 2%0 "moo N Nk O�� // g/ ! O\ v 0/0 I if7 n N 4L 2/2 BUCKINGHAM 6/6—), I Y0 3 -+� 4 4 3\ rn � N to to AM/PM RECENT PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC 0- Figure 3 Table 1 Current Peak Hour Operation Level of Service Intersection All PM Lemay/Vine (signal)' B B Lemay/Access Drive (stop sign) EB L/T/R B B WB L/T/R B C NB L B A SB L A B Overall A A Lemay/Buckingham (stop sign) EB L/T/R C B WB L/T/R C C ND L B A SB L A B Overall A A Linden/Buckingham (stop sign) EB L/T /R A A WB L; T/R A A NB L A A SB L A A Overall A A Linden/Access Drive (stop sign) WB L/R A A SB L A A Overall A A Linden/Vine (stop sign) NB L/R A A WB L A A Overall A A turning vehicle have a tendency to drive around the left -turning vehicle by utilizing the bicycle lane. Several weeks of field observation indicated that the potential conflict between these vehicles and bicyclists is minimal. However, (it should be noted that the data collection occurred during November and December when bicycle activity is minimal), an analysis of the need for a northbound left -turn lane based upon vehicular needs will be addressed later in this study. Pedestrian Facilities Currently, there are no pedestrian facilities along the access driveways from Lemay Avenue or Linden Street to the Streets Facility. The access. driveways from these two roadways were not designed with pedestrian facilities. There is an asphalt path adjacent to the west side of Lemay Avenue from the railroad tracks south to the access drive. On Lemay Avenue, there are no other pedestrian facilities from Buckingham north to Vine. There are no pedestrian facilities on Vine Drive from Linden Street east to Lemay Avenue. Adjacent to Linden Street, there are some sidewalks on the west side, and no sidewalks on the east side except for in front of the New Belgium Brewery. There are sidewalks on Buckingham adjacent to developed parcels; however, some of these, sidewalks are only 2 feet wide. There are no sidewalks on Buckingham.adjacent to undeveloped properties. Bicycle Facilities There are bicycle lanes on Lemay Avenue. This roadway is designed with bike lanes from Willox_Lane south to Horsetooth Road. Buckingham is a designated bike route near Linden, where it does not have a designated bike lane. East of Third Street, Buckingham has bicycle lanes on both sides of the street. Linden Street has bicycle lanes south of Buckingham. North of Buckingham, Linden Street is a bicycle route. Linden Street also provides-access"+o-'-" the Poudre River Trail (south of Buckingham), and Vine Drive provides access to the Redwood Bike Path (north of Vine and east of Linden). dine Drive has bike lanes on both sides of the roadway within the shoulder and is a designated bike route. Transit Facilities Transfort currently serves the study area with Route 8, which provides service from LaPorte b. Mason to The Mission, Social Services, and the Poudre Valley Mobile Home Park. Route 8 operates as far south as College Avenue at Magnolia Street. Within the study area, there are bus stops at the following locations: Linden at Buckingham on the northeast corner, Linden at The Mission, Vine at Alta Vista on the southeast corner, and Lemay at Main (to the 0 north of Vine Drive) on the northeast corner. at 30 minute headways. 9 This route operates . -A 4 J III. FUTURE BACKGROUND TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS In order to properly evaluate the potential impact of the proposed relocation of the City transportation services on the local traffic conditions, future traffic volumes were first estimated for the study area without the project. These future forecasts reflect the growth that is expected from overall development in and around the City of Fort Collins and from proposed projects within the vicinity of the project site. Background Traffic Year 2000 The growth reflected in Year 2000 Background Traffic is based on two factors: area wide growth and development, and traffic generated by specific projects located near the study intersections. Based upon historical traffic growth and information within the North Front Range Regional Transportation Flan, October 1994, it was determined that traffic within the study area has/will increase by approximately 3 percent per year. The existing peak hour traffic data was factored upward by '9 percent to reflect the annual growth over a three year time period. Based upon data available from other traffic studies prepared within the study area, the following.pr03ects are planned within the short range future: - the proposed Buffalo Run apartments, a project of 144 apartments located south of Lincoln Avenue and east of Lemay Avenue, the proposed Diamond Shamrock project, a convenience/gas store and associated commercial uses, located north of Lincoln Avenue and east of Lemay Avenue, and _ the proposed Mulberry and Lemay Crossings project, a larger ��- mixed -use project with approximately 360,000 f discount stores, specialty retail, and restaurants. This project will be located east of Lemay Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Mulberry Street. Full development of each of these projects was assumed to be completed by Year 2000. Traffic projections from the traffic impact studies for each of these projects were utilized. The resulting peak hour background traffic for Year 2000 is depicted on Figure 4. 10 East Vine Streets Facility, 625 Ninth Street, Amended P.U.D., #30-91D May 20, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 4 In addition to the renovation of the "Salt Storage" building, other improvements on Lot 2 include extensive landscaping and sidewalk connections to the existing parking and out to Lemay Avenue. C. Changes to Lot 4 The original P.U.D. designated Lot 4 as "A.D.S. Yard Storage/Sales Office and Future Asphalt Operations." The A.D.S. company no longer leases this parcel for their outside storage of plastic pipe products. The proposed amendment divides Lot 4 into two new parcels. The east portion (Lot 4B) now includes the 11,400 square foot "dome" for sand, salt and ice slicer storage. The west portion is under contract to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for their new maintenance facility and is the subject of a separate Project Development Plan. 3. Neighborhood Compatibility: Since 1991 when the entire 32 acre facility was purchased by the City of Fort Collins, there have been four neighborhood information meetings to keep the residents informed of the planned activities on the site. The most recent neighborhood City -sponsored meeting was held on December 10, 1997 to specifically discuss the subject P.U.D. amendment. In addition, City representatives attended a subsequent neighborhood association meeting. As was the case in 1991, the neighborhoods continue to support the project and the proposed changes to the P.U.D. Staff, therefore, finds that the amended P.U.D. satisfies the neighborhood compatibility criteria of the L.D.G.S. 4. Historic Preservation: Conversion of the brick Salt Storage building into offices has been reviewed by the Landmark Preservation Commission on March 10, 1999. The building is not "designated" as historically significant by the L.P.C. so the review was considered to be advisory only. The L.P.C. had positive comments about the conversion/renovation project and that the project is a sensitive way t adaptively reuse the historic warehouse. (See attached letter and minutes from L.P.C.) — 100/140 r- 55/30 145/190 -r r 30/20 -� �v N M Lo 00n L1/4 r- 7/7 AM/PM �i777=7r�r7/77� Site G � �vlrl�v�l�� BACKGROUND PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC YEAR 2000 46, to M to Lo o, �- 55/110 Lo , + �, r- 50/45 10/45 -1 ) } I 75/110 — Lo � Lo 85/75 o �o M Ln PI) M L to to N � \- 3/1 c"I f-- 0/0 1 2/1 SAN CRIST 1 /1--./ ) } I 0 0-- �7,Lo-r, 2 10-� a'o� C 0 m a w .J 0 tom C14 2/2 616 —4, (� NinN X3—� 4 <,o� � N to 00 M Figure 4 IV. PROPOSED RELOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES The relocation of several of the City of Fort Collins transportation related services is proposed. These services include Traffic Operations, Signs and Paints, and the Signal Crew. Currently, these operations are at 700 Wood Street. The proposed project would relocate these services to the existing Streets Facility at 625 Ninth Street (Lemay Avenue). Another component of the project is the moving of the City's sand and salt from its current location at the west end of the Streets Facility, approximately one block west. This sand and salt is utilized by the City, County, and State, during snow and ice storms. The relocation of the.actual sand and salt west one block will not affect the traffic characteristics of this operation on the local street system. Trip Generation Trip generation is important in considering the impact of a proposed project such as this upon the existing and future street system. Trip generation is an estimate of how may vehicular trips will enter and exit a project on a daily and peak hour basis. The proposed relocation is of existing City services and, therefore, a trip generation study of these uses was performed to determine their characteristics. Each of the departments, which are included in the relocation project, were surveyed from tlonday, December 15, 1997 through Wednesday, December 17, 1997. The survey results are provided in Appendix.D. The surveys were analyzed and the highest trip generation characteristics were utilized. Table 2 shows the estimated trip generation of the proposed relocated City services. As indicated in the table, it is anticipated that these City services would genera+.e approximately: 59 average daily trips, 11 morning peak hour trips, and 11 afternoon peak hour trips. Trip. Distribution The directional distribution of the generated trips was determined for the relocated City services. The distribution was determined based upon a gravity model process, in addition to analysis of the existing traffic patterns in the area and the type of use proposed at the site. The general trip distribution utilized for the traffic assignment was: approximately 10 percent approximately 20 percent approximately 70 percent distribution to the east 12 to/from the north, to/from the west, and to/from the south with further and west. Land Use Transportation Related Services Table 2 Trip Generation Daily A.M. Peak Trips Trips Trips in out 59 6 5 P.M. Peak_ Trips Trips in out 4 7 Note: Trip generation based upon actual surveys conducted at the transportation related services. r iTrip Assignment Trip assignment is how the generated and distributed trips are expected to be loaded on the street system. The assigned trips are the resultant of the trip distribution process. Figure 5 shows the peak.hour site generated traffic for the proposed project. 14 E3 n I AM/PM N 0 SITE GENERATED PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC t c. Figure 5 V. FUTURE TOTAL TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS The future total traffic projections reflect future traffic conditions with the traffic from the proposed relocated City services. The future total traffic projections were developed for Year 2000. Total Traffic Year 2000 The total traffic for Year 2000 was developed by .adding traffic from the proposed project to the background traffic for Year 2000. The resulting peak hour total traffic projections for Year 2000 are shown on Figure 6. 16 N IM'N ,,; �- 55/110 -100/140 `14 r'- r- —100/95 / -- 55/30 VINE 50/45 145/190 - r 31/21� 10/45 75/110 — tn I 85/75 - -'Zoo 4!� N o O O /T/Tl7l/TiTI7Ti>j ' JA Lo ,� SiteLo A. 1 CD jamIN Imo_ �_ 3/1 i �. 9 ] 1 1 % 2/o IIN GRIST in w 0 0 y �, Ln � Z �m 4 13 -� �o J Uco ^� 0 r•7 ti 1 \� 17 L / Ln Of N + 4— 2/2 a/t BUCKINGHAM 6/8� I I 1 3 5 35 n� co co n AM/PM TOTAL PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC YEAR 2000 Figure 6 17 VI. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS The previous chapters described the development of future traffic forecasts both with and without the proposed project. Intersection capacity analyses are conducted in this chapter for both scenarios to assess the potential impact of the proposed project -generated traffic on the local street system. Traffic Analysis- Year 2000 The peak hour background and total traffic volumes for Year 2000, illustrated on Figures 4 and 6, respectively, were analyzed to determine the intersection delay and corresponding level of service. Tables 3 and 4 summarize the results for the respective Year 2000 background and total traffic conditions. The level of service worksheets for Year 2000 background and total traffic conditions are provided in Appendix E and F, respectively. As indicated in Tables 3 and 4, the traffic movements at each of the study intersections are expected to operate at an acceptable level of service under future traffic conditions for Year 2000, with the following exceptions: Lemay/Vine, and the westbound movements at i Lemay/Buckingham . As indicated in Tables 3 and 4, it is anticipated that, at the intersection of Lemay/Vine, long delays will occur in the afternoon peak hour. This is primarily due to the high projected northbound through traffic movements during the afternoon peak hour. Due to constraints with the close proximity of adjacent residential land uses, it is not anticipated that improvements such as widening could be implemented at this location. It should be noted that there are future plans for the realignment of Lemay Avenue to the east, such that it is grade separated with Vine Drive and the railroad. This realig:ment project would result in very low, local traffic volumes on the remaining alignment of Ninth Street. Although long delays are projected during the afternoon peak hour for the Lemay/Vine intersection, the proposed relocation—o.f---the City, transportation services will not have an impact upon this intersection. The level of service analysis also indicated that the westbound traffic at Lemay/Buckingham will experience long delays in the future under both Year 2000 background and total traffic. conditions. With the future growth of through traffic on Lemay Avenue, it will become difficult for cross street traffic to enter or cross the traffic flows on Lemay. However, this is a typical condition in urban areas where low volume streets cross arterials. The projected traffic volumes would not warrant signalization of this location. The proposed project will not have a significant impact upon this location. 18 Table 3 Year 2000 Peak Hour Background Traffic Operation Intersection Lemay/Vine (signal) Lemay/Access Drive (stop sign) EB L/T/R WB L/T/R ITB L SB L Overall Lemay/Buckingham (stop sign) EB L/T/R WB L/T/R NB L SB L overall Linden/Buckingham (stop sign) EB L/T/R WB L/T/R . NB L SB L Overall Linden/Access Drive (stop sign) WB L/R SB L Overall Linden/Vine (stop sign) NB L/R WB L Overall 19 Level of Service AM PM C F C C C D B A A B A A C C D E B A A B A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A B _ - -- --- - A A A A Table 4 Year 2000 Peak Hour Total Traffic Operation Intersection Lemay/Vine (signal) Lemay/Access Drive (stop sign) EB L/T/R WB L/T/R NB L SB L Overall Lemay/Buckingham (stop sign) EB L/T/R WB L/T/R NB L SB L Overall Linden/Buckingham (sto.p sign) EB L/T/R WB L/T/R NB L SB L Overall Linden/Access Drive (stop sign) WB L/R SB L Overall Linden/Vine (stop sign) NB L/R WB L Overall 20 Level of Service AM PM C F C C B A A C D B A A A A A A A A A A A A A C D A B A C E A B A A A A A A A A A A A • East Vine Streets Facility, 625 Ninth Street, Amended P.U.D., #30-91 D May 20, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 5 5. Design: A. Building Architecture The project is divided into three different functional areas, each with its own unique design characteristics. The converted warehouse will feature a small, 1,877 square foot addition on the east elevation which will match the existing east elevation of the larger building to the south. This addition acts as an entry feature and will direct customers to the proper entrance. The balance of the building will retain the brick exterior. In the middle of the site, behind the two office buildings, the new vehicle storage, paint storage and wash buildings will be constructed. This internal area is secured. New perimeter fencing will vinyl -clad chain link to match the CDOT facility. New buildings will be split -face concrete block to match the existing vehicle storage building. The west side of the site will feature the new dome for material storage. This building will be oval -shaped. It will be 159 feet long, 80 feet wide and 38 feet in height. Two 18 foot -high doors will be on the south and west elevations. A large sloping roof will begin after a ten foot high vertical wall section. The roof shape dome -like in appearance with a flat section on top. The roof will be covered with grey/brown asphalt fiberglass shingles. B. Landscaping and Fencing New landscaping will be added in front of the renovated storage building to create a distinct entry for better visibility for customers. New landscaping will be provided along the north and south property lines. All new fencing will be six foot -high vinyl -clad chain link which will match the CDOT facility. 6. Transportation: A Transportation Impact Study was conducted in 1998 (see attached). For bicycles and pedestrians, a new five foot -wide sidewalk will be constructed from the existing sidewalk in front of the existing office building on Lot 1 out to Lemay Avenue. An analysis of the northbound left -turn from Lemay Avenue to the site access drive was performed to determine if a separate left -turn lane was needed. The results of this analysis are provided in Appendix G. Based upon the projected total vehicular traffic demand for Year 2000, it was determined that a separate left -turn lane would not be necessary. The observed behavior of traffic behind the left -turn vehicles to "go around" the turning vehicle will most likely continue. Pedestrian Levey of Service The pedestrian activity associated with the proposed project would be related to (but not limited to) the following: individuals who work for the relocated services and live within the adjacent neighborhoods, individuals visiting the Streets Facility who arrived by public transit, individuals wanting to utilize the nearby recreational Pou.dre Trail and the Redwood Bike Path, and individuals who desire to walk to downtown (note that downtown is located at a distance greater than 1/4 mile). The Pedestrian LOS Worksheet is provided in Appendix H. The minimum level of service for "transit corridors" is B for all measured categories, with the exception of visual interest & amenities, which is C. The minimum level of service for "other" areas is C. As indicated on the pedestrian LOS worksheet, the minimum acceptable level of service will not be achieved for nearly all of the categories. This is due to the lack of on -site pedestrian facilities and the lack of pedestrian facilities on the adjacent roadway network. Bicycle Level of Service. There are bicycle facilities within the study area. The bicycle level of service to/from the Streets Facility to adjacent areas is acceptable. However, the connection to the adjacent Poudre Trail and Redwood Bike Path does not meet the--d-irectness----------- criteria of having a connection along a bike lane. From the Streets Facility, the connection to these recreational areas would be along bike routes. The Bicycle LOS Worksheet is provided in, Appendix H. Transit Level of Service The current transit level of service is determined based upon the. following: 12 hours of weekday service, 30 minute headways, a travel time factor of 2.5, and the peak load factor. Based upon the criteria set forth by the City of Fort Collins, the project site is located within an area defined as the "remainder of service area". Currently, the level of service is LOS E, which is not 21 acceptable for this service area. It is anticipated that this. level of service will be improved in the future with implementation of the City's Transit Development Plan. Future transit level of service will be acceptable. i 22 VII. CONCLUSIONS This study assessed the potential impacts of relocating several'of the City of Fort Collins transportation related services from their current location at 700 Wood Street to the Streets Building at 625 Ninth Street (northern extension of Lemay Avenue), in Fort Collins, Colorado. As a result of. the analysis, the following conclusions were drawn: - The potential impacts of the proposed project were evaluated at the following intersections: Lemay/Vine, Lemay/Access Drive, Lemay/Buckingham, Linden/Buckingham, Linden/Access Drive, and;Linden/Vine. The traffic impact analyses were performed for existing �. conditions and future Year 2000. Future background traffic conditions without the project and total traffic conditions with completion of the proposed project were evaluated.. - Under existing conditions, each of the study intersections are currently operating at an acceptable level of service. - For Year 2000 background and total traffic conditions, the study intersections are projected to operate at acceptable levels ` of service with the exception of Lemay/Vine and Lemay/Buckingham. - The intersection of Lemay/Vine is projected to operate with long delays under future background and total traffic conditions during the afternoon peak hour. This is due to the high traffic growth projected for the northbound through traffic volumes on Lemay Avenue. Improvements to this intersection, such as widening, would be difficult due to the proximity of the adjacent residential uses. The City of Fort Collins has future plans to -realign Lemay Avenue to the east and grade .separate Lemay Avenue with Vine Drive and the railroad. The project would allow for better long range traffic operations of the new realigned Lemay Avenue and at the intersection of Ninth/Vine. , The westbound traffic at Lemay/Buckingham is projected to operate with long delays under future background and total traffic conditions during the afternoon peak hour. This is a typical condition where minor cross streets intersect arterial streets. - The proposed project will have no significant impact on the traffic operations of the study intersections. - Pedestrian access to and from the Streets Facility are below the City's minimum acceptable standards due to both on -site design and the lack of pedestrian facilities in the area. Bicycle facilities are present within the study area. The project site will be directly connected to these facilities. It is anticipated that the transit level of service will be improved in the future. 23 • East Vine Streets Facility, 625 Ninth Street, Amended P.U.D., #30-91D May 20, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 6 For vehicles, there will be no new public improvements associated with the amended P.U.D. For the year 2000 background and total traffic conditions, the study intersections are projected to operate at acceptable levels of service with the exception of the LemayNine and Lemay/Buckingham intersections. These two intersections are impacted by future background and total traffic conditions during the afternoon peak hour. For LemayNine, the northbound "through -movement" traffic volumes during the p.m. peak are projected to operate with long delays. For Lemay/Buckingham, the westbound traffic is projected to operate with long delays during the p.m. peak under future background and total traffic conditions. This is considered a typical urban condition where minor cross streets intersect arterial streets. The amended P.U.D. will have no significant impact on traffic operations at the study intersections. In the short term, incremental lane widening at LemayNine may be difficult due to the proximity of the abutting driveways in Andersonville. The long range solution is the shifting of the Lemay alignment east of Adersonville with a grade -separated bypass over the railroad tracks and East Vine Drive. 7. Findings of Fact: In evaluating the request for an Amended P.U.D. at the East Vine Streets Facility, Staff makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed land uses are compatible with the character and function of the existing operations of the facility and are in substantial compliance with the existing Final P.U.D. B. The Amended P.U.D. continues to score 54% on the Industrial Uses point chart. C. The proposed changes are compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods. D. The renovation of the existing storage building complies with the historic preservation criterion of the L.D.G.S. and the other applicable All Development Criteria. • • East Vine Streets Facility, 625 Ninth Street, Amended P.U.D., #30-91D May 20, 1999 P & Z Meeting Page 7 E. The new buildings are designed to match the existing structures and landscaping and fencing is provided to mitigate the impacts of the new structures. F. The Amended P.U.D. is feasible from a traffic operations standpoint and the new sidewalk promotes bicycle and pedestrian modes of travel. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of East Vine Streets Facility, 625 Ninth Street, Amended Final P.U.D., #30-91D. WIWI I