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Home My WebLink AboutALTAIR PUD PRELIMINARY AND FINAL - 60 89 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSITEM NO. 3 MEETING DATE 1/22/90 r11�. 4• PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Altair P.U.D., Preliminary and Final, #60-89 APPLICANT: Altair Resources, Ltd. c/o Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Marilyn Hartig 4716 Chippendale Drive Fort Collins, CO. 80526 OWNER: John Keulen 921 East Prospect Road Fort Collins, CO. 80525 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for Preliminary and Final P.U.D. to allow an 1,600 square foot retail/showroom in an accessory building. The principal use on the property is an existing single family home. The P.U.D. would allow the retail sales of a limited product line in a portion of a 2,300 square foot former shop. The property is located at 921 East Prospect Road. The zoning is R-P, Planned Residential. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The 2,300 square foot accessory building is a former machine shop and later a gun restoration shop as a non -conforming use. These activities have ceased and the legal, non -conforming zoning status has expired. The proposed P.U.D. would allow 1,600 square feet of the building to be used as an office and retail showroom for Altair Resources, Ltd. which specializes in sales of water filters and coolers, invisible fencing, gas fireplaces and logs, corn heating appliances, and specialty dog and cat food. All activity would be indoors. There would be no exterior remodeling or new construction. The P.U.D. scores 63% on the Business Services point chart. A neighborhood meeting was held and there were no major concerns There are no significant transportation impacts associated with the request. DEVEIAPMENT SERVICES 300 LaPorte Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins. 00 80522-0580 (303) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT fjLTffl� IeE01OUACES P.U.D. BUSINESS SERVICE USES POINT CHART E For All Critera Applicable Criteria Only Criterion Is The Criterion Applicable Yes No I II III N Circle The Correct Score Yes VW No Multiplier Points Earned 1x11 MoArnum Applicable Points a. Transit route _Xj 2 01 2 -- — b. S. College corridor X 0 4 8 8 c. Part of center X 2 0 3 0 6 d. Two acres or more X 2 0 3 O 6 e. Mixed -use X 0 3 (, 6 f, parking___ AlJ2 0 3Joint — — g, Energy conservation R2 01 4 8 - - - h. Contiguity � X 0 5 IO 10 i. Historic preservation 1 2 10 2 j. 1 2 0 k, 1 2 0 I. 1 2 0 ' VW —Very Well Done Totals `^ a V Percentage Earned of Maximum Applicable Points VIM =VII Ed. -24- I NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES PROJECT: Energy Options P.U.D. LOCATION: 921 East Prospect Road APPLICANT: Marilyn Hartig DATE: November 30, 1989 PLANNER: Ted Shepard QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS 1. Will the proposed retail business create a lot of traffic and need for parking? How much traffic will there be? RESPONSE: Based on experience, it is anticipated that there will never be more than two cars at a time. Typically, we get four cars per day. Since the site has ample parking area, there should be no parking impact on the neighborhood. 2. Please describe the proposed business, the number of employees, and how the business differs from typical retail? RESPONSE: Our business is basically a professional sales organization. We have a total of three employees, two sales people, and one secretary. We carry three primary products. First, we carry invisible fencing, a product for containing dogs. Second; we carry gas logs for gas fireplaces. Third, we carry a supplemental heating appliance called a cornburner. We also carry a variety of water and air filtration systems for the home. By far, most all our sales are generated by direct phone solicitation; advertising, yellow pages, and direct sales. At our present location, we have approximately 500 square feet for storage, 900 square feet for three offices, and 500 square feet for product showroom. We are not a stove shop like Fireplace Specialties or Friendly Fire. Most of our customers come to the showroom to observe a demonstration or pick up a product. Our business does not depend on the typical retail drive•by impulse shopper. It is important to •have a showroom for product display but it is not critical for the sales operation. Our products are highly specialized. One of the other reasons for a showroom is to demonstrate to our customers that we are not a fly by night "boiler room" operation but a real business with integrity. 3. Will there be any signage? RESPONSE: Yes, there will be a small sign to direct our customers to the shop but not to attract the impulse shopper. 4. Will you use all of the building? RESPONSE: No. The owner, Mr. John Keulen, will retain the use of about one-fourth of the building for storage of household items. 5. How long have you been in business? RESPONSE: About four and one-half years. �11 IHVISIB EE FENCIN® The Fence That Makes Sense 3021 E. AWIbeny Ft Collies. -CO 8052-4- 484-8523 *(METRO) 440-0191 TO: Neighbors to 921 E. Prospect St. FROM: Marilyn & Dick Hartig Altair Resources, Ltd. dba Invisible Fence Co. The enclosed neighborhood meeting notice concerns our request for a zoning variance at the above mentioned address. Currently, there is a 2000+ Sq. Ft. building situated to the rear of Mr. Keulen's house. We would like to utilize this building for our.business. We feel that since we are a destination_t_ype bus-iness, this location. - would meet our needs.nicely and we -would also be enhancing the neighborhood. Our primary function is outside sales (i.e. sales at. the customer's home). We maintain a staff of four people, ourselves included and do extensive direct marketing in order to reach our .customers. However,.we do need to maintain a small showroom so that we can offer customers the _.__. opportunity to see a product display as well as providing a professional location for customers to interact with us. We have been in business in Ft. Collins for over four years and have established a strong and positive position in the community. We operate a professional business and have received numerous feedback comments on the excellent position we are maintaining with our customers. Although we do provide: showroom. -facilities, our traffic... in. and out of the showroom is limited.. We -currently average-2- 3 cars a day. We are convinced that our presence would be positive in the neighborhood and Mr. Keulen is anxious to have us occupy the building on his property. The conversion from it's previous use as a machine shop.to our usage should be a noticeably. quieter occupancy. We look forward to addressing any questions you might have. You can reach us at 484-8523 or address us at the meeting on November 30. Sincerely, Dick=& Marilyn Hartig `. Date: January 2., 1990 Fr: Altair Resources, Ltd. To: City of Fort Collins, Planning Department Re: Planning Objectives Ladies and Gentlemen, A Dovetec Corn Heater is planned for installation in the building marked B on the 921 E. Prospect site plan. This corn heater will provide an alternative heat source, thereby reducing energy consumption. Sincerely, Marilyn A. Hartig MAH/sch Altair P.U.D., Preliminary & Final — #60-89 January 22, 1990 P & Z Meeting Page 2 COMMENTS Background: The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: R-L; Existing single family residential S: R-P; Vacant (horse pasture and floodplain) E: R-P; Townhomes and insurance office (Prospect Springs P.U.D.) W: R-P; Existing single family residential The property was included in a large annexation in 1967. The 2,300 square foot accessory building has been used over the years as a machine shop and to house a a custom gun stock maker and restorer of classic guns. These uses were considered to be legal, but non -conforming to the R-P zone. Because of over 12 consecutive months of discontinued use, the legal, non -conforming use status expired in May of 1989. 2. Land Use: The proposed land use involves converting an accessory building into an office and retail/showroom facility. The floor area devoted to the P.U.D. would be 1,600 square feet of a 2,300 square foot building. The remaining 7,000 square feet would be for the private use of the owner. The business, Altair Resources, Ltd., has three to four employees and is primarily involved in outside sales at the customer's home or business. Most sales are conducted by direct phone solicitation, referral, and advertising. The primary purpose of the showroom is to display products available from Altair's suppliers. Very little of the floor stock is inventory that is for sale. The P.U.D. request was evaluated against the criteria of the Business Service Uses point chart of the Land Development Guidance System. The proposal achieves a score of 63% which exceeds the required minimum of 50%. Points were awarded for being located outside the "South College Avenue corridor", containing mixed uses (retail and residential), reducing energy consumption through the use of an existing building, and for having contiguity with existing urban development (Prospect Springs P.U.D.). 3. Neighborhood Comnatibility: A neighborhood meeting was held at Lesher Junior High School on November 30, 1989. Only two affected property owners attended. The issues raised by these residents focused on traffic and parking. A. Traffic It is anticipated that there may be two or three cars per day. The business does not depend on high visibility or impulsive drive -by visibility. There should be very little traffic impact on the neighborhood. 0 • Altair P.U.D., Preliminary & Final — #60-89 January 22, 1990 P & Z Meeting Page 3 B. Parking There are seven parking spaces available on the site. The parking available is anticipated to be more than adequate for employees, customers, and the owner of the residence. The accessory building is low in height, wood -sided, and residential in character. The relatively narrow width is facing Prospect Street which minimizes the building's profile to the street. The private backyard area of the owner separates the building from the Prospect Springs Townhomes on the east. Based on these factors and minor nature of the neighborhood concerns, Staff finds the proposal to be compatible with the surrounding area. 4. Design: There would be no exterior remodeling or construction of the accessory building. Since the property is well landscaped, there would be no additional plant material. The parking area on the south borders a vacant parcel of land that is presently a pasture and has limited development potential due to the Spring Creek floodplain. The Prospect Springs Townhomes and the American Family Insurance office to the east are screened by a solid wood fence. The adjacent residence to the west is screened by a mature, deciduous hedge. There would be one sign, located on Prospect, measuring 2.5 feet by 4.16 feet for a total of 10.4 feet per face. The sign would be double faced for a total sign area of 20.8 feet. Based on the minimal impact of the business, the driveway will remain unpaved. However, in order to promote pedestrian safety, a sidewalk will be required along the Prospect frontage. 5. Transportation: There are no significant transportation impacts associated with this P.U.D. There is ample space in the driveway for turning around so cars will not be backing out onto Prospect. RECOMMENDATION Staff finds that the request for Preliminary and Final P.U.D. for Altair Resources, Ltd. is in conformance with the Business Service point chart of the L.D.G.S. and satisfies all other applicable criteria. Staff, therefore, recommends approval. Devel ent Services Planning Department City of Fort Collins MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Zoning Board FROM: Ted Shepard _f� DATE: January 19, 1990 RE: Conditions of Approval: 1. Paperback Heaven P.U.D. 2. Altair Resources P.U.D. At the January 19, 1990 Planning and Zoning Board Worksession, the Board indicated that conditions be applied to the above referenced projects. Based on the Board's discussion, these conditions are stated as follows: 1. Paperback Heaven P.U.D. The purpose of this condition is to add a restriction to the operating hours to prevent potential abuse of a commercial intrusion in a residential zone. "Because of the residential character of the surrounding property, the operating hours of the bookstore shall not exceed 9:00 P.M. on any given day. Should the applicant desire to remain open for business past 9:00 P.M., then the P.U.D. must be amended by formal action of the Planning and Zoning Board as an amendment to the P.U.D." 2. Altair Resources P.U.D. The purpose of this condition is to provide for a "sunset" of the P.U.D. as if it were a non -conforming use, and protect the residential character of the area. "Because of the existing residential character of the neighborhood, and because of the potential for future residential development in the area, the Altair Resources P.U.D. shall expire should the business discontinue for a period of 12 consecutive months. If, after a discontinuation period of 12 consecutive months, any retail use, or any use not allowed by the R-P zone, must be re -reviewed and subject to the P.U.D. process." 300 LaPorte Avenue • P.O. 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A4TAR CES P &.0 LL DEVELOPMENT: NUMBERED CRITERIA CHART ALL CRITERIA ED APPLICABLE CWPIA ONLY - TERION Is ttie cntenon acommble? Will the Cnterlon be satlitlia? If no, please explain �°F.�'0 ` Yes No OCOMPATABILITY -- 1. Social Compatabillty 2. Neighborhood. Character 3. Land. Use Conflicts 4. Adverse Traffic impact PLANS AND POUCIES 5. Comprehensive Plan PUBLIC FACILITIES & SAFETY 6. Street Capacity ,/ ,/ -7. Utility Capacity 8. Design Standards 9. Emergency Access - 10. Security Lighting - - - 11. Water Hazards RESOURCE PROTECTION 12. Soils -& .Slope Hazard 13. Significant Vegetation 14. Wildlife Habitat 15. Historical Landmark 16. Mineral Deposit 17. Eco'Serisitive Areas 18. Agricultural Lands ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS 19. Air Quality. 20. Water Quality 21. Noise _ 22. Glare & Heat. 23. Vibrations 24-.-Eztenor Lighting 25. Sewages & Wastes SITE DESIGN 26. Community Organization_ 27. Site Organization 28. Natural Features I- 29. Energy Conservation 30.Shadows 31. Solar Access_ - 32. Privacy 31-0pen Space Arrangement 34. Building Height 35. Vehicular Movement _ 36. Vehicular Design 37. Parking 38. Active Recreational Areas I 39 Privdte Outdoor Areas 30. Pedestrian Convenience 41. Pedestrian Conflicts _ 42. Landscaping/open Areas 43. Landscaping/Buildings 44. Landscaping/Screening 45. Public Access 46 Signs 1 ^I f}LTAIR 16Sou,eC-Es P 0-D• ACTMTY Business Service Uses " E DERNFION: Those activities which are predominantly retail, office, and service uses which would not qualify as or be a part of a neighborhood or commu- nity/regional shopping center. Uses include: retail shops; offices.; per- sonal service shops; financial institutions; hotels/motels; medical clin- ics; health clubs; membership clubs; standard and fast-food restaurants; hospitals; mortuaries; indoor theatres; retail laundry and dry cleaning outlets; limited indoor recreation uses; small animal veterinary clinics; printing and newspaper offices; and, other uses which are of the same gen- eral character. CRITERIA Each of the following applicable criteria must be answered "yes" and implemented within the develop- ment plan. Yes No 1. Does the project gain its primary vehicular access from a street other ❑ than South College Avenue? 2. DOES THE PROJECT EARN AT LEAST 504 OF THE MAXIMUM POINTS AS CALCULATED r�{1 ❑ ON "POINT CHART E" FOR THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA? a. Is the activity contiguous to an existing transit route (not appli- cable for uses of less than 25,000 square feet GLA or with less than 25 employees) or located in the Central Business District? b. Is the project located outside of the "South College Avenue Corri- dor?" c. Is the project contiguous to and functionally a part of a neighbor- hood or community/regional shopping center, an office or industrial park, located in the Central Business District or in the case of a single user, employ or will employ a total of more than 100 full- time employees during a single 8-hour shift? d. Is the project on at least two acres of land or located in the Cen- tral Business District? - continued -22- Continued e. Does the project contain two or more significant uses (such as retail, office, residential, hotel/motel, and recreation)? f. Is there direct vehicular and pedestrian access between on=site parking areas and adjacent existing or future off -site parking areas which contain more than ten (10) spaces? g. Does the activity reduce non-renewable energy usage, through the application of alternative energy systems, use of existing build- ings, and through committed energy conservation measures beyond that normally required by City Code? h. Is the project located with at least 1/6th of its property boundary contiguous to existing urban development? i. If the site contains a building or place in which a historic event occurred, which has special public value because of notable archi- tecture, or is of cultural significance, does the project fulfill the following criteria. i. Prevent creation of influences adverse to its preservation; ii. Assure that new structures and uses will be in keeping with the character of the building or place. Imitation of period styles should be avoided; and iii. Propose adaptive use of the building or place that will lead to its continuance, conservation and improvement in an appropriate manner while respecting the integrity of the neighborhood. -23-