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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSATURN OF FORT COLLINS PUD REFERRAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE - 34 90A - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MINUTES CONTINUATION OF THE JANUARY 23, 1995 HEARING FEBRUARY 6, 1995 STAFF LIAISON: BOB BLANCHARD COUNCIL LIAISON: GINA JANETT The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Rene Clements. Roll Call: Carnes, Bell, Fontane, Clements, Cottier, Strom, Walker. Staff Present: Blanchard, Olt, Shepard, Eckman, Ashbeck, Wamhoff, Mapes, and Deines. Agenda Review: Chief Planner Blanchard reviewed the discussion agenda for the items continued from the January 23, 1995 meeting: 11. #2-95 Recommendation to City Council Regarding the North College Avenue Corridor Plan. 12. #11-61M Huntington Hills PUD, Filing 5 - Preliminary. 13. #28-89D Fort Collins Housing Authority Expansion PUD - Final. 14. #34-90A Saturn PUD - Referral of an Administrative Change. 15. #43-94A Horsetooth East Business Park PUD, Filing Two - Preliminary. 16. #18-94B Woodland Station PUD - Preliminary. Discussion Agenda: North College Avenue Corridor Plan: Staff Presentation: Clark Mapes gave Staff s presentation. Slides were shown of the area being studied. The plan has been in the making for approximately 2 1/2 years. There would be no decision on this item tonight, this hearing is for public comment only. The plan was done primarily in three phases: Phase 1, a thorough analysis of existing conditions; identification of issues and problems such as transportation; drainage; and the means of area development from past to present. Phase 2, further analysis of existing conditions; development of a vision for the area; workshop held for citizens and the committee; and a draft report issued in February of 1994. Phase 3, recommendations. The Dry Creek Drainage way has posed the most significant problem for the corridor plan. This deals with the flood plain of Dry Creek and how to reroute the creek for storm flooding. The preferred alternative is to divert Dry Creek to the Poudre River thereby eliminating the flooding possibility. Storm water utility has been studying the issue. The plan recommends that Storm Water Punning and Zoning Boud Minutes February 6, 1995 Page 12 Chairman Clements expressed her opinion that trust should be placed in Staff and believes the final PUD is in compliance with the preliminary PUD which was approved by the Board and upheld by City Council. Motion denied four to three, with Members Carnes, Fontana, Clements, and Strom voting in the negative. Moved by Member Fontana, seconded by Member Strom: To approve the Fort Collins Housing Authority Expansion PUD, Final, with the condition for the standard development agreement. Motion approved four to three, with Members Bell, Cottier, and Walker voting in the negative. Saturn PUD, Referral of an Administrative change_: Chairman Clements had a conflict of interest on this item and excused herself. Staff Presentation: Steve Olt presented a brief overview of the request for an addition to the existing Saturn building as well as a change in character to the site. Staff approved of the request for an addition but denied the change in exterior appearance. The applicant has therefore asked that the administrative change for the exterior appearance be referred to the Board for decision. Applicant's Presentation: Frank Vaught, from Vaught Frye Architects, explained that the current addition being requested will be on the east side of the existing building. He explained that the brick used on the original building is no longer manufactured. Therefore, it was felt that the new expansion would be a good time to perhaps give the building a fresh new look which can most reasonably be accomplished by building the new addition out of a different material. A synthetic stucco has been chosen for this purpose. In addition, the stucco material would be wrapped around the top of the existing building and the brick portion of the building would be painted. Mr. Vaught presented slides on the proposed new look. He stated that he feels the new image being requested is tasteful and well designed and, therefore, should not be compared with the existing building but should be judged on its own merits as if it were a new structure. Mr. Doug Markley and Mr. Gene Markley, owners of the Saturn dealership, also spoke to the Board and made their pleadings for approval. Mr. Doug Markley named several buildings within the area who have used stucco including: Foley's, Blockbuster Video, Boston Chicken, Lee's Cyclery, and Palmer House Florist. He relayed his Planning and Zoning Board Minutes Pebnnry 6, 1995 Page 13 frustration with approval of these business appearances and denial of Saturn's request for a partial stucco exterior. The Markleys stated that they have been in the community for over 58 years and have always built or remodeled in good taste. Public Comment: No public comment was heard. Board Discussion and vote: In response to questioning the following points were brought out: In review of the existing buildings in proximity to Saturn, Staff feels the existing brown brick of this facility was more in keeping with the surrounding character. The parapet height is being increased, but the overall height of the building is not being increased. Member walker stated that he can appreciate the fact that an established character in the area exists, and he feels the Board must try to maintain the existing character. He has no objection to the stucco treatment but objects to painting the brick on the is existing building. Member Cottier stated that she was bothered most by the height increase of the parapet for a building so close to College Avenue. Member Fontane said that she did not see harm in changing the appearance of a building if it was all in good taste. She questioned if there was a way to keep the brown brick and perhaps have the building be two-tone in color. Member Carnes and Member Bell reiterated their fellow board member's comments. Moved by Member Walker, seconded by Member Bell: To deny the Saturn PUD Referral of an Administrative Change, citing All Development Criteria A2.7. The Motion approved 5-1, with Member Fontane voting in the negative. Horsetooth Business Park PUD, Filing Two: Staff Prgsent tion: Steve Olt presented a brief summary of the filing stating that this is a preliminary request for a 7-lot subdivision that is part of the approved Horsetooth East Business Park. This request is for seven buildings that would contain possibly retail, standard restaurant, fast-food restaurant, warehouse, industrial, office, financial, and convenience store