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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTACO BELL RESTAURANT - 51-90 - CORRESPONDENCE - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEW- ` . City of Fort Collins Develo lent Services Planning Department July 23, 1990 Mr. Al Hauser Architecture One 150 E. 29th Street Loveland, CO 80538 Dear Mr. Hauser: For your information, attached is a copy of the Staff's comments concerning the Taco Bell . Expansion, which was presented before the Conceptual Review Team on July 23, 1990. The comments are offered informally by Staff to assist you in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. If you should have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, please feel free to call me at 221-6750. Sincerely, Ted Shepard Project Planner TS/gjt Attachment xc: Tom Peterson, Director of Planning Kerrie Ashbeck, Civil Engineer I Project Planner File 281 N. College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (3031 221-5750 CONCEPTUAL MEETING DATE: July 23, 1990 REVIEW STAFF COMMENTS ITEM: Taco Bell Expansion, N.E.C. College and Prospect APPLICANT: Mr. Al Hauser, Architecture One, 150 E. 29th St. Loveland, CO. 80538 LAND USE DATA: Request to remove the existing office at Taco Bell at 1538 S. College to construct floor area on 30,623 square feet of lot drive-thru lanes and alley improvements. COMMENTS: 1530 S. College and demolish the existing a new Taco Bell with 2,650 square feet of area. New restaurant would include two The full turn movements at the improved alley/Prospect Road intersection will not be allowed. This curb cut will have to be restricted to a right -in right -out only. There is insufficient distance from the intersection of College and Prospect to allow full turn movements at the alley. The area east of the alley is proposed to be the taper for a new right -turn bay for westbound Prospect Road. 2. A traffic impact analysis should generation •and the location of streets. The traffic consultant Transportation Director, and Mr. existing data and future p redevelopment of this parcel w should address traffic volumes a be prepared to address the impact of the trip the proposed curb cuts on the surrounding is encouraged to contact Mr. Rick Ensdorff, Greg Lanning, Project Manager, regarding the ans for intersection improvements. The I impact the surrounding area. The analysis d proposed geometries. 3. A new curb cut on College Avenue will require an access permit from the State Highway Department. Application is made to the City who will facilitate the permit process. 4. According to Greg Lanning, Project Manager for College/Prospect intersection improvements, the City is interested in providing a double left turn lane for southbound College to eastbound Prospect as well as the aforementioned right turn lane for westbound Prospect. This project has been designed on a preliminary basis. Mr. Lanning is willing to work with Taco Bell on coordinating so that the subject property is negatively impacted. Please contact Mr. Lanning at 221-6605 for details on this capital improvement project. 5. The Planning Department is concerned about the proposal to remove the existing structure at 1530 South College (KSQI Radio). It is the Planning Department's position that such removal would change the distinctive character of the two blocks of College Avenue between Prospect and Pitkin. This area represents a dramatic change from the commercial strip south of Prospect along the South College Avenue corridor. For this reason, the west side of College Avenue, from Prospect to Lake, has been allowed to develop as small offices under very strict P.U.D. guidelines. The two block area is defined by tall trees, large spruce trees, parking in the rear, a City Park, and residential character. This area is unique and offers a gateway to the C.S.U. campus and the downtown. 6. The structure to be removed has historical significance. The City's Historic Specialist has indicated that this building may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The house has beautiful architecture and is an asset to the surrounding area. Has any consideration been done to adapt the structure to fit Taco Bell's needs? This would preserve the structure and maintain the character of the area. 7. The project would be reviewed under the Business Service Uses point chart of the Land Development Guidance System. The proposal to add development to the north would be reviewed as a new project and does not meet the 50% minimum required score. The Planning and Zoning Board has authority to grant variances based on hardship or a plan that demonstrates a quality equal to or better than a plan that would normally meet the 50% minimum score. 8. The existing electrical source is from the alley via overhead power lines. Redevelopment would trigger this overhead line to be placed underground, if feasible. A transformer would have to be located and an easement provided from the transformer to the structure. It is recommended that easement dedication be by subdivision plat rather than separate deed. 9. There is a 12 inch water main in College Avenue, and a 6 inch sewer main in the alley. Both of these mains are available for tapping. It would be necessary to abandon any existing service line at the main. If new or larger taps are required, then credit may be given to any taps that are abandoned. For instance, the 3/4 inch water tap for KSQI could be abandoned and credit taken for a one inch tap. 10. A grease trap would have to be provided on the sanitary sewer and located outside the building. 11. The site drains to the intersection. Any redevelopment appears to add impervious surface which requires on -site stormwater detention. This detention may be accomplished in the parking lot. A Drainage Report and Drainage and Grading Plan are also required. 12. The stormwater culvert should be protected from pollution and debris usually found around the dumpster. Erosion control must be implemented during the construction phase. The site is located in the Spring Creek Drainage Basin, and fees are approximately $15,005 per acre of impervious surface. 13. The Poudre Fire Authority requires the parking lot to have 20 feet inside and 40 foot outside turning radii. 14. The parking lot should show internal parking stall length to be 19 feet and stalls that overhang at least a six foot sidewalk or landscaping may be reduced to 17 feet. 15. If a hold-up alarm system is installed, please consult with the Fort Collins Police Department, Crime Prevention Unit. 16. The site plan should indicate separate bicycle, motorcycle, and handicap parking stalls. 17. Menu boards are counted as free-standing signs if they are visible from the street or property line. Or, the signs may be allowed if they each total less than four square feet. 18. Any P.U.D. that proposes a pole sign would be recommended to the Board to be replaced with a monument sign. 19. Under normal circumstances, 6% of the parking lot is required to be landscaped. Also, the landscaping along College Avenue, especially north of the curb cut looks weak and would need improvement.