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Planning Department
November 3, 1989
Mrs. Marilyn Hartig
Mr. John Keulen
921 E. Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Dear Marilyn and John:
For your information, attached is a copy of the Staff's comments concerning
Energy Options, which was presented before the Conceptual Review Team on
October 30, 1989.
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
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Mike Herzig, Development Coordinator
Rick Richter, Civil Engineer I
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CONCEPTUAL REVIEW STAFF COMMENTS
MEETING DATE: October 30, 1989
ITEM:
Request to allow a retail/showroom, "Energy Options", in the R-P zone at 921
East Prospect Road.
APPLICANT:
Representing "Energy Options", Mrs. Marilyn Hartig, representing the landowner,
Mr. John Keulen, 921 E. Prospect Road, Ft. Collins, CO. 80525.
LAND USE DATA:
Request to allow a retail/showroom in an abandoned machine shop building
located behind a single family residence in the R-P zone. The machine shop
was a legal, non -conforming use. It has been discontinued for a period of 11
consecutive months. This abandonment period renders the use illegal. Thus,
the retail/showroom must apply for a P.U.D.
COMMENTS:
Since there will be no anticipated changes to the existing electrical load, the
City's Light and Power Department will not be involved. After the use is
approved by the Planning and Zoning Board, the customer should contact
Light and Power to have the electrical rate converted from the machine shop
rate to a retail rate. This will rate conversion will be very cost effective for
the applicant.
2. The retail user will be allowed to to use the same water and sewer taps that
serve the existing residence. To do this, the applicant/homeowner must enter
into an agreement with the Water and Sewer Department. This agreement will
state that the shop will not be converted to a residential use and that the
shop will not be divided off from the residence and conveyed to another
owner. The agreement will be recorded with the Larimer County Clerk and
Recorder so it be available to the public and show up on a title search.
Please contact Mr. Brian Hahn, Water and Sewer Department, 221-6681.
3. As long as the shop building is not expanded, the Poudre Fire Authority has
no specific comments. Please check with the Building Inspection Division
regarding the number of parking spaces including handicap spaces.
4. The Stormwater Utility must be informed as to whether or not the driveway
will be required to be paved. If the driveway is to remain in gravel, then a
letter from a registered engineer must be provided stating that the change in
land use will not affect the stormwater runoff. If the driveway is to be
paved, then the increase in impervious surface area must be offset by onsite
detention of storm flows. Please contact Mr. Glen Schlueter, Stormwater
Utility, 221-6589.
5. The Engineering Department must inspect the property and evaluate the antici-
pated amount of traffic that will be generated by the proposed use. Informa-
tion should be provided describing the amount of customers during the peak
time (Saturday mornings?) and the average number of customers per hour.
The site inspection and the traffic data will assist the Engineering Department
in making the following decisions:
A. Construction of a sidewalk in front of the property.
B. Consolidation of the curb cut on Prospect Road.
C. Construction of a driveway concrete apron from the curb to property line.
D. Dedication of public right-of-way to full arterial standards.
These decisions will be based upon the anticipated impact on the public
improvements due to the change in land use.
6. The Planning Department will require a neighborhood meeting. This meeting
will be facilitated by project Planner. The concerns and input of the
surrounding property owners must be factored into the P.U.D. proposal. The
minutes of the meeting will become part of the public record and be made
available to the Planning and Zoning Board.