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September 20, 2007 P & Z Meeting
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The Lemay skywalk is enclosed but the Garfield bridge is open-air. The metal
panels and railings will match the garage. A grid pattern of metal panels and
railings are designed to match the garage and office building. The three-story
height is designed to allow clear sight distance for traffic signals below.
The two buildings comply with the Character and Image standards.
9. Section 3.6.4 — Transportation Level of Service Requirements:
The Transportation Impact Study has been reviewed and evaluated by the Traffic
Operations and Transportation Planning Departments. The P.D.P. adequately
provides vehicular and bicycle facilities necessary to maintain the adopted
transportation Level of Service standards contained in Part II of the City of Fort
Collins Multi -modal Transportation Level of Service Manual for the following modes
of travel: motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian. In the short range future (2009),
and the mid -range future (2013), the key intersections will operate acceptably.
In the long range future (2030), however, given development of the expansion of
hospital campus, and in increase in background traffic, some key intersections will
experience delays that are commensurate with Level of Service F along Lemay
Avenue. The Lemay Avenue corridor is defined as a "constrained corridor."
10. Traffic on Garfield Street:
The two neighborhood meetings revealed a deep concern regarding additional
traffic and speeding on Garfield Street between the proposed parking garage and
the Stover Street. There is a concern that hospital staff will use local streets within
University Acres to gain access to Prospect Road and points west.
The City's Traffic Operations Department has agreed to perform a before -and -after
analysis on Garfield Street. Counters have placed along Garfield to establish a
baseline condition. After the opening of the garage, counters will again be set to
establish any changes in the baseline. The data will reveal the next course of
action. If warranted, the neighborhood may participate in the City's traffic calming
program.
In addition, Poudre Valley Hospital has agreed to finance the purchase of two
electronic speed indicators to be placed on Garfield at the time of garage opening.
According to Traffic Operations, these electronic read-out devices provide more
effective traffic calming than speed tables and neck -downs. This obligation will be
noted in the Development Agreement.
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We are writing to express our opposition to the Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH) proposed
parking structure on the corner of Lemay Avenue and Garfield Street. We live at 900
Garfield Street and we are concerned that the structure could lead to increased traffic on
our street. The recent traffic study that occurred on Garfield Street suggests that the
amount of traffic is already high, and the cars are traveling at average speeds that are
higher than the posted speed limit. As Lemay Avenue is already a busy street, we would
expect the location of this garage to cause further back up on Lemay Avenue as
employees enter and leave the garage, causing an overflow of traffic on Elizabeth,
Robertson and. Garfield Streets.
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While. we understand the need for•PVH to plan. for future growth and to mitigate their
current parking issues,•we,do not feel that PVH has -provided significant evidence as to
why the structure cannot be placed to the east of the hospital. At the neighborhood
meeting that occurred on July 12, 2007, the President of PVH, Kevin Unger, stated that
focus studies suggest that patients "aren't comfortable with navigating a parking
structure"; however, when pressed for the report of this study, he was unable to produce
it. The hospital needs to produce more quantitative evidence as to why the placement of
the garage to the east of the hospital is not viable. Because the proposed garage will be
only for employees, it will free up only 250 parking spaces for patients —this can hardly
accommodate the growth that PVH is expecting in the upcoming years. The hospital
needs to be more convincing that the current proposed location of the garage will meet
the needs of the patients. Furthermore, regardless of the time of day that we pass by the
current employee parking lot on the corner of Lemay and Garfield, we always notice 10-
20 open parking spaces, causing us to question the need of such a large structure.
It was apparent at the neighborhood meeting that PVH is inflexible as to their proposal.
The responsibility now lies with the City of Fort Collins to act responsibly and to
consider. every, option -fully as to how PVH, will meet its growth needs. Part of this
consideration requires complete _and ,convincing data, including full access to any focus
study reports that PVH has conducted, and any impacts on traffic the garage will have,
not only on neighborhood streets, but to traffic on Lemay Avenue as well. If the City
intends to allow this structure to be built, it then must consider blocking street access to
AUG 0 7 2007
Ted Shepard Planning and Zoning Board agenda item #1407 Page 1
From: "Carl Smith" <ftc80525@gmail.com>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/8/2007 2:27:50 PM
Subject: Planning and Zoning Board agenda item #14-07
1 support the approval of the parking structure and medical office
building at Poudre Valley Hospital.
Fort Collins already lost all of the revenue and jobs from Medical
Center of the Rockies to Loveland. If PVH is not allowed to
adequately address the parking and office building needs, Fort Collins
runs the risk of losing more jobs and revenue to other locations.
Carl Smith
Fort Collins resident
Ted Shepard PVH Lemay Parking Garage
From: "Cynthia Brown" <browci@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/10/2007 9:02:30 AM
Subject: PVH Lemay Parking Garage
Dear Mr. Shepard,
This letter is an endorsement of the proposed multi -level parking garage and medical office
building to be situated on the west side of Lemay across from Poudre Valley Hospital. The hospital has
long needed these additional parking spaces to enable patients and their families to have full access to
surface parking close to the hospital entrance on the east side of the building. The parking structure will
also serve to corral all those employee vehicles that are often parked along adjacent neighborhood
streets.
The proposed Medical Office Building would also be an asset to the hospital and therefore to the
citizens of Fort Collins and should be approved. Poudre Valley Hospital has steadily grown and improved
its level of care and specialty offerings to the community. This building will help to accommodate this
growth.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter which is so important to the hospital, Fort
Collins citizens and the region.
Sincerely,
Cynthia K Brown PA-C
Emergency Department
Poudre Valley Hospital
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Ted Shepard Lemay Parkirig Garage Page 1 i
From: "Sybil Ryan" <sybil.f5@gmail. com>
To: <TShepard@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/13/2007 1:02:21 PM
Subject: Lemay Parking Garage
Hello,
I've been with PVHS since 1995, and parking has always been an issue
Every new employee is told not to park on the public side streets because
the neighbors don't like it.
Now PVH can fix the problem by building the gargage and again the
neighborhood complains.
Please allow the project to go forward, it will keep traffic off the side
roads and increase safety for all.
Going "up" is a better use of Fort Collins land than spreading out is.
Thank you for your time,
Sincerely
Sybil Ryan, RN
Ted Shepard -Please approve the PVH parking garage _ Page 1
From: "Jill Clark" <jdc1@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/15/2007 3:51:45 PM
Subject: Please approve the PVH parking garage
Dear Mr. Shepard,
I am writing to you in support of the PVH parking garage. For nearly a decade PVH has been plagued by
parking issues and this parking garage will solve many of those issues. Due to the surrounding
neighborhoods, PVH is land locked and the only reasonable way we can solve the parking problems is by
building up. As Fort Collins and the surrounding communities continue to grow, the parking problem will
also continue to grow.
The proposed parking garage stands to eliminate parking problems at PVH and in the surrounding
neighborhoods for years to come. The creation of this employee parking garage will allow 400+ PVH
parking spots to be used by patients and their families/visitors. The PVH parking garage will also free up
on -street parking in the neighborhoods surrounding PVH which will make our neighbors much happier.
(We receive many complaints -almost daily -from our neighbors adversely affected by people parking on
the street since we're out of parking spots at PVH). Overall traffic flow into the parking garage should
move smoothly and having less street parking will likely result in safer streets around PVH. The proposed
bridge over Lemay will allow PVH employees and those housed in the Medical Office Building to walk to
and from the hospital safely and will eliminate hazardous pedestrian traffic on Lemay which should make it
a safer road.
In order to solve the parking shortage problem at PVH which causes major problems for our patients and
their families, I hope the Fort Collins Planning & Zoning Department will move forward and approve the
PVH parking garage. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Jill Clark
Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator
Poudre Valley Health System
2809 East Harmony Road, Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970)297-6386
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same logic applies.
A. Thank you for your comments. The P.V.H. facilities director recalls that
one of the reasons the access south to Pitkin was rejected was that there
never was sufficient land area to build a proper access road that would
handle the anticipated traffic.
7. If you put the parking garage on the east, you would save the cost of at
least one of the skywalks.
A. Part of our thinking is that the west side already includes a non-residential
buffer to the neighborhood. The existing medical office buildings will act
as a transition between the parking garage and the residential area. This
will help to mitigate the impacts.
8. We already have a traffic and speeding problem on Garfield. For P.V.H.
employees that use the Lemay parking lot, they have learned that Garfield
is an efficient street for ingress and egress and avoid the traffic in Lemay.
Garfield is used as a shortcut to Stover Street.
9. How about installing a cul-de-sac between the homes on Garfield and the
medical offices and parking garage? This would keep our neighborhood
nice and quiet and Garfield would not act as through street.
A. We will forward this suggestion to the City Traffic Operations Department.
Response from City: You are encouraged to discuss installation of traffic calming
devices with the Traffic Operations Department. There is a range of options that
are available to neighborhoods that experience cut -through traffic.
10. 1 live on Green Street. Traffic on Green will just get worse. I agree that
the impacts on privacy from lighting and traffic will have a negative impact
on our neighborhood.
11. Is there even a need for a parking garage with the opening up of Medical
Center of the Rockies?
A. Yes, even with M.C.R., the Lemay campus will grow. For example, P.V.H.
is adding new larger operating rooms with a building addition along Lemay
Avenue. This small addition will require the loss of some existing trees but
we will plant new ones. The new operating rooms were processed by the
City as a Minor Amendment. Keep in mind that as we continue to grow,
we are short 200 spaces now.
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July 18, 2007
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing this letter in support of the Poudre Valley Hospital proposal for a parking
garage on Lemay Ave. I work at Alpine Ear Nose and Throat. We have 30 employees
including physicians, nurses, physician's assistants, audiologists and clerical staff.
Parking is a severe problem for both employees and patients. The parking garage would
help immensely. I vote for the parking structure.
It is important to understand that one of the main reasons Medical Center of the Rockies
nA,as built is because of parking issues. That tag: revenue is now lost to the city of Ft.
Collins. It would seem to be in the city of Ft. Collins' best interest to help the hospital
with the parkins issue at hand. We do not want the facility to close, move or become
obsolete.
The hospital has over a thousand employees and over 400 doctors on staff. I am sure
they would all support the parking garage.
Let us not be shortsighted with the parking structure. If we want the hospital to remain
viable, a parking garage is sorely needed now and another one in 10 years.
I. INTRODUCTION
This full transportation impact study (TIS) addresses the
capacity, geometric, and control requirements at and near the proposed
expansion of the Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH) Lemay Campus. The PVH
Lemay Campus is located in the southeast quadrant of the Lemay/Doctors
intersection in Fort Collins, Colorado.
During the course of the analysis, numerous contacts were made
with the project planner (BHA Design), the project architect (Davis
Partnership), the project owner (Poudre Valley Health System), and the
City of Fort Collins staff. This study conforms to the format set forth
in the Fort Collins transportation impact study guidelines as contained
in the "Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards" (LCUASS). A Base
Assumptions Form and related information are provided in Appendix A.
The study involved the following steps:
- Collect physical, traffic, and development
- Perform trip generation; trip distribution,
- Determine peak hour traffic volumes;
- Conduct capacity and operational level of
intersections;
- Analyze signal warrants;
data;
and trip assignment;
service analyses on key
- Conduct level of service evaluation of pedestrian, bicycle, and
transit modes of transportation.
We are aware of the City's requirements for full cut-off fixtures to protect
the night sky. These fixtures are rated as being "Dark Sky Compliant."
Immediately to the west of the proposed garage are existing medical
offices, not houses, so hopefully the illumination will not impact the
neighborhood.
Response From City: A Lighting Plan will be required upon submittal.
2. But these existing medical office buildings on your west are only one-story
in height. We live in the first house to the west of the M.O.B. on Garfield.
We are very concerned about lights, privacy, noise and traffic.
A. We are aware of these issues and will try to mitigate the impacts as best
we can. A Transportation Impact Study will be required for a submittal to
the City.
3. Is the parking garage open to the public?
A. No, it will be available for staff only. Where the skywalk enters the
hospital will be on the third floor. This is not an entrance lobby for patients
and visitors. Patients and visitors are directed to the east surface parking
lot because that is the side of the hospital that features the public
entrance.
4. Are there staff presently parking on the surface lots on the east side?
A. Yes, the new parking garage will free up about 200 spaces on the east
side.
5. Speaking of the east side of the hospital, why not simply put the garage on
the east side and not impact the neighborhood on the west side?
A. Our concept is to devote the entire east side to patients and visitors. The
east side of the hospital has the existing main entrance, lobby, admitting,
emergency room, accounting, and visitor services. Doctors and staff do
not need these services and can enter the hospital on the third floor in an
"employee only" area. Separating these two sets of customers allows for
efficiency. For example, doctors need quick access since their offices are
not on the hospital campus and the garage would provide that.
6. Years ago, P.V.H. proposed punching an access road to the south to gain
access to Pitkin Street. This plan was vetoed because the neighborhood
objected and they objected for good reasons. Well, why should that
decision mean that we on the west side now have to bear the brunt of the
traffic, noise, lights, etc. that comes with the proposed garage? If it was
good enough to veto an access to the south, then for the same reasons, it
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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING SUMMARY
PROJECT: Poudre Valley Hospital — New Parking Garage and
Poudre Valley Hospital and Woman's Clinic New
Medical Office Building
DATE: May 8, 2007
APPLICANTS: Poudre Valley Hospital
Woman's Clinic
CONSULTANT: Mrs. Angie Milewski, BHA Design, Inc.
CITY PLANNER: Ted Shepard
The project consists of two distinct phases. First would be a new parking
structure located at the northwest corner of Lemay Avenue and Garfield Street.
Second would be a new medical office building at the southwest corner of Lemay
and Garfield.
The parking structure would be four to five stories in height and contain between
750 and about 800 parking spaces. Access would be from Lemay Avenue. Two
pedestrian bridges, at the third floor level, would span Lemay and Garfield to
provide safe access to both the hospital and the proposed office building. It
would be built on the site of the present surface parking lot which contains
approximately 200 spaces
The medical office building would contain approximately 60,000 square feet, at
four stories in height. Construction of the two projects may or may not be
coincidental.
Unless otherwise noted, all responses are from the applicant and consultant.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS
1. How will the parking garage fit into the neighborhood? I live in University
Acres and am concerned about lighting and the 24-hour and 7-days per
week operation. It looks intrusive to me.
A. We are aware of the, lighting component of the garage. We are not far
enough along in our design process to have selected the light fixtures.
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Current Parking Requirements for Hospital by S.F.
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Total need with proposed development (2008) 2,253
Existing parking count 1532
Existing parking to be removed with proposed construction (300)
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Total parking spaces needed to be added 1,021
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Total need with proposed development (2008) 1,913
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Total parking spaces needed to be added 681
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underground construction and structural design. An underground structure would
require additional fire sprinkler protection, permanent ventilation systems, and
emergency power not needed in an above -grade structure. In addition, the hospital
has concerns about the less tangible issues of perceived safety of their night -shift
employees in an underground facility versus an above -ground structure.
6. Concern: Does the hospital really need this parking?
Response: The hospital has experienced a notable shortage of parking for several
years. Hospital parking currently spills into on -street and private parking in adjacent
properties and neighborhoods causing other neighborhood concerns. The hospital
has implemented various measures to mitigate these issues such as incorporating valet
and shuttle parking, and providing incentives to employees to park in remote lots. The
parking structure will help alleviate current concerns and future planned hospital
improvements. We have developed a separate spreadsheet indicating the parking
needs for the hospital and current planned improvements (see attachment).
7. Concern: Existing businesses nearby must have access during construction. What roads
will be closed?
Response: We are not yet at the level of detail to know the extent of road closures but
no permanent road closures are proposed. We will prepare strategies along with the
City during our project review to minimize impacts on adjacent properties during
construction of the project.
8. Concern: How will shadows from these building affect me?
Response: We have submitted a shadow analysis for the City's review.
9. Concern: Existing storm sewer system in Garfield has experienced flooding in the past.
Will this project add to the problem or fix the problem?
Response: We will review capacities of the existing facilities with the City with our
project submittals to ensure that no negative impacts are being created, but the
project is not adding impervious surfaces to the drainage basin, and they will be
including water quality measures as required by the City.
(ix) Project name and previous project names.
• The project name is Poudre Valley Hospital Medical Office Building and Parking
Structure. Previous names for these parcels have been Lot 2 and Tract B of the Lemay
Subdivision.
Statement of Planning Objectives Page 5 of 5
3. Concern: Visibility of lighting and headlights to neighborhood.
Response: Headlights: The parking structure will be designed with exterior parapet
walls to conceal headlights within the structure. Pole lights: The roof of the structure
will be lighted with pole -mounted lights. This lighting has been designed with the poles
in the center of the deck structure rather than around the perimeter to reduce impacts
on the adjacent properties. The poles will be located approximately 60' from the edge
of the parking structure, and are only 15' tall. With the perimeter parapet of 3-4' in
height, lights should not be visible except from an extreme (high) angle. All lights are
full cutoff, designed to direct light downward rather than outward. The remainder of
our exterior lighting, as developed, will be sensitive to the adjacent neighbors. The
lighting design must meet City requirements for light spill onto adjacent properties.
4. Concern: Aren't their better locations for the parking structure? (several suggestions
were given including north and east of hospital, Riverside Drive).
Response: The hospital has looked at many alternative locations for the parking
structure including those suggested at the public meeting. Some reasons for the
selected location include:
- Opportunity to create a signature medical office building along Lemay Avenue
with arterial street frontage appropriate for this use, and opportunity for direct
connection via pedestrian bridges from the medical office space to the clinical
spaces within the hospital
- The south and east sides of the hospital must function as the primary
patient/visitor entrances to the hospital. Structured parking is more suitable for
daily users such as employees, staff, and some physicians. Surface parking is
more appropriate for first-time visitors, patients, families and visiting physicians
than is structured parking. The west side of the hospital has better adjacency
to clinical 'employee' areas of hospital and opportunity to provide a direct
covered connection via pedestrian bridges from employee parking to these
areas. Consolidating employee parking on the west side of the hospital also
frees up more surface parking for visitors, patients and families near the main
entrance.
The hospital is mindful of impacts to adjacent neighborhoods in its master
planning efforts. Residential neighborhoods have developed around the
hospital property on the east, west, and south sides. The PVH properties west
of Lemay are considered most appropriate for the badly needed parking
structure and MOB, since the sites are currently used as parking and medical
office, and are close to but do not immediately abut residential areas. Areas
to the north of the hospital could also be appropriate for a parking structure,
but much of this land is not owned by PVH. More distant parking lots (near
Riverside) are simply too far away to be feasible for staff and physician parking
and are not currently used well by employees.
5. Concern: Why can't parking structure be built underground?
Response: There are several barriers to proposing an underground parking structure.
Cost is a significant barrier. Costs increase by the depth proposed, and can range
from a 1.8 times increase for one-story below grade to 2.8 times the cost for multiple
levels below grade. Groundwater currently exists approximately 20' below grade, so
underground structures would also need to incorporate costly mitigation measures for
Statement of Planning Objectives Page 4 of 5
(v) Description of rationale behind assumptions and choices made by the applicant
• This project will comply with all applicable city standards in an effort to create a high -
quality addition to the city.
(vi) Variances
• We are requesting a variance to the standard design for street sidewalks. As an infill
project, applying the standard sidewalk offsets would result in the loss of several
mature trees along the perimeter of the property. We are proposing sidewalk designs
that following the general alignment of existing walks and widening these walks when
required in order to save as many existing trees as possible and to tie into the
adjacent neighborhood sidewalk pattern. We have developed a separate exhibit
illustrating this proposal (see attachment).
(vii) How Conflicts Between Land Uses and Disturbances to Wetlands and Natural Areas are
Being Avoided
• There are no wetlands or natural areas on the site.
(viii) Neighborhood meeting
• A neighborhood meeting was held on May 8, 2007. The meeting was well -attended
with several concerns raised by the nearby landowners and other attendees. The following
is a list of key issues raised and how these issues have been addressed:
1. Concern: Visual impact of four-story buildings on neighborhood.
Response: Four-story buildings are allowed by code in this zone district. Where
immediately adjacent to one-story residential (south), we have tried to mitigate this
impact by:
- Locating the medical office building in the far northeast corner of the parcel,
furthest from the residences. Parking will be located immediately behind these
houses, similar to current conditions.
- Architectural treatments to break up the apparent mass of the four-story
structure. First level is arcaded; top level is recessed on the side facing the
residential neighborhood.
For the parking structure, we've located the building immediately adjacent to Lemay
allowing an area along the west property edge for buffering from the one- and two-
story medical office buildings which immediately abut the parcel.
2. Concern: Traffic impacts on already busy Lemay, traffic impacts on residential streets
(Garfield) already being used as a cut -through, consider a cul-de-sac to close
Garfield.
Response: We have prepared a traffic study for the City's review indicating impacts on
surrounding streets. We will continue to work with the City through our review process
to analyze these impacts although the attached traffic analysis does not present any
adverse impacts to existing streets. The neighborhood was offered the opportunity to
work with the City on street calming measures in the residential areas to the west.
Statement of Planning Objectives
Page 3 of 5
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The proposed project provides a transition of lower -intensity land uses at the edge of the
employment district (ED-1 A). Both the parking structure and the medical office building are
less -intensity land uses than the hospital itself. Both buildings have been sited along the east
property lines adjoining Lemay Avenue to allow for transition and buffering for nearby
residential neighborhoods to the south and west (ED-1.8). Smaller one- and two-story office
buildings exist immediately adjacent to the west of both projects providing additional transition
to the residential neighborhoods to the west.
The project maintains the hospital's direct accessibility to the City's transit system (ED-2).
(ii) Open Space, Buffering, Landscaping, Circulation, Transition Areas, Wetlands and Natural
Areas
Open Space and Buffering:
• The existing parcels are fully developed with small office buildings and surface parking
lots. The proposed buildings have been sited along the east property lines adjoining
Lemay Avenue. A small area of open space will be created along the western edge of
the parking structure to allow for buffering of the building with landscape. Surface
parking is proposed along the south and west sides of the Medical Office Building to
provide a setback and transition in scale to the residential neighborhoods.
Landscaping will be installed around parking areas to buffer them from adjacent
properties.
Landscaping;
• Appropriate landscaping will be installed in the parking areas, around the buildings,
and at the building entrances.
Circulation:
• The entrance to the Medical Office Building parking lot will be from Garfield Street.
The entrances to the parking structure will occur in the some locations as the existing
entrances to the current surface parking lot. The primary entrance to the parking
structure will be at the signalized intersection of Doctor's Lane and Lemay Avenue. A
second entrance will be located at Robertson Street.
Wetlands and Natural Areas:
• There are no wetlands or natural areas on site.
(iii) Proposed ownership and maintenance of public and private open space areas.
• The owner will be responsible for the maintenance of the site.
(iv) Estimate of Number of Employees for Commercial and Industrial Uses
• Since the tenant mix for the medical office building has not yet been finalized, an
estimate of the number of employees is not available at this time.
Statement of Planning Objectives Page 2 of 5
Statement of Planning Objectives
Poudre Valley Hospital — Medical Office Building and Parking Structure
The proposed project includes a 4-story 60,000 s.f. Medical Office Building west of the
existing hospital. The office building will be a multi -tenant facility with the main tenant planned
as the Women's Clinic of Northern Colorado. A portion of the building will also house PVH
administration uses. A pedestrian bridge will allow direct access from the medical tenants to
the hospital over Lemay Avenue. In addition, a 4-story, 737-space parking structure is
planned for MOB and hospital employees. A pedestrian bridge will connect the parking
structure to the MOB and to the existing hospital providing direct access for employees to the
hospital. Both facilities will be constructed on developed land that currently contains surface
parking for employees and small medical office buildings.
(i) Statement of appropriate City Plan Principals and Policies achieved
The proposed project is an expansion of Poudre Valley Hospital, the city's community hospital
that has existed since 1925. As an infill project, it promotes a compact development pattern
(LU-1.1). Its design will enhance the city's 'hospital district' with a high -quality design
emphasizing the special identity of this district (LU-2.1, LU-2.2).
The project maintains the multi -modal transportation opportunities within this hospital district.
Existing transit stops and multi -modal streets are maintained with the proposed project
improvements (T-1 and T-2). The parking structure will incorporate bicycle parking within its
walls. This further encourages employees to bike to work by providing covered bike parking
and direct covered access into the hospital building (T-4).
Pedestrian connections and street crossings will be designed to be safe and effective (T-6).
Pedestrian -actuated signals will remain at Doctor's Lane and Robertson intersections with
Lemay Avenue. In addition the pedestrian bridges will allow direct access to the hospital for
employees, reducing the number of at -grade crossings at these intersections. The buildings
and streetscapes will be designed to enhance the pedestrian scale of this environment (T-7).
Employment Districts Principle ED-1: Employment Districts will be major employment centers in
the community. These districts will also include a variety of complementary uses to meet the
needs of employees, such as business services, convenience retail, lodging, child care,
recreation, housing and restaurants. By design, they will encourage non -auto travel, car and
van pooling, telecommuting and transit use. Their attractive appearance should allow them to
locate adjacent to residential neighborhoods and along primary entryways into the community.
The proposed project is a complementary use to meet the needs of the hospital. The medical
office building allows physicians and hospital service providers to have direct access from their
medical office setting to the hospital setting as needed. The parking structure helps to alleviate
a long-term need for parking that has been provided in the past by multiple, scattered surface
lots throughout the adjacent neighborhoods. The parking structure will contain covered bicycle
parking to encourage non -auto travel by its employees. The buildings will be designed to be
attractive in appearance to serve as distinctive, attractive additions to this employment district.
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by a combination of distance, landscaping and architectural quality. The relative
relationships between height to mass and length to mass of the parking structure
accomplishes a human scale and does not over -power or dominate the
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7. Section 3.5.3 - Section 3.5.3(B)(1) — Relationship of Buildings to Streets, Walkways
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Buildings:
The first standard requires that building entrances face and open directly onto a
connecting walkway with pedestrian frontage and that this connecting walkway not
be circuitous or cross a parking lot drive aisle. The second standard requires that
buildings be brought up to the build -line along public streets.
Regarding the first standard, for both buildings, entrances are located along public
streets which front onto the walkways public sidewalks.
Regarding the second standard, both buildings front onto public streets.
8. Section 3.5.3(D)(1-6) — Character and Image:
For both structures, there are no building bays that exceed 30 feet without a change
in wall plane or a three-dimensional feature to articulate the facade. All sides use
consistent materials. All facades feature windows or openings.
For the M.O.B. the entrance is highlighted by a contemporary overhang. The base
is brick with stone veneer accents. The primary building field is brick and windows
feature subtle metal overhangs. There is a combination of both horizontal and
vertical banding to provide relief for the height and mass of the building. The fourth
story is wrapped with cementious panel board with final product and color selection
to be determined at Final Plan.
As mentioned, there are three components to the parking structure; these are the
garage, the stairwells and the two skywalks. The garage is mostly brick. The two
upper horizontal bands will be a colored pre -cast concrete. At the ground level, the
wall, the openings will be protected by a mesh in a grid pattern. There are no blank
walls. The use of dark green metal panels will unify the three elements as well as
highlight the two vehicle entrances. The same metal panels will be used as an
accent on the medical office building.
The two stair towers are enclosed for security and are accented with metal panels.
Windows provide for security and light. Overhangs provide identification and
weather protection.
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September 20, 2007 P & Z Meeting
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The applicant has provided perspective views looking north and east
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height of 56 feet is relatively mitigated by a combination of distance
and existing and proposed landscaping.
6. Land Use Transition — Section 3.5.1(H):
This standard states:
"When land uses with significantly different visual character are proposed adjacent to each
other and where gradual transitions are not possible or not in the best interest of the
community, the development plan shall, to the maximum extent feasible, achieve
compatibility through compliance with the standards set forth in this Division regarding
scale, form, materials and colors and adoption of operational standards including limits on
hours of operation, lighting, placement of noise -generating activities and similar
restrictions."
For reference, the Code defines compatibility as follows:
Compatibility shall mean the characteristics of different uses or activities or design which
allow them to be located near or adjacent to each other in harmony. Some elements affecting
compatibility include height, scale, mass and bulk of structures. Other characteristics include
pedestrian or vehicular traffic, circulation, access and parking impacts. Other important
characteristics that affect compatibility are landscaping, lighting, noise, odor and
architecture. Compatibility does not mean "the same as." Rather, compatibility refers to the
sensitivity of development proposals in maintaining the character of existing development.
As can be seen by the standard and definition, this P.D.P. is challenged to comply
with a rigorous requirement to be of as high quality as possible. Through a
combination of distance, landscaping, quality exterior materials and architectural
detail, the P.D.P. achieves a sufficient level of quality to meet the Land Use
Transition standard.
The distance between the nearest houses in University Acres to the southwest
corner of the parking structure is 200 feet. It is at this particular corner where the
landscaping is the heaviest with cluster of 10 evergreen trees. In addition, street
trees will be planted along both Garfield and Robertson Streets. Finally, the use of
brick and (other quality materials) contribute to mitigating the height, length, bulk
and scale of the structure.
Staff finds that the proposed parking structure, at four stories (ranging in height from
39 to 46.5 feet), and the M.O.B. (56 feet) achieve compatibility with University Acres
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medical office building at 1053 Robertson Street at the northwest
comer of Garfield and Robertson Streets.
Staff finds that the shadow cast onto 1053 Robertson Street will not be
substantially adverse and is acceptable for an urban condition in the
Employment zone district.
3. Privacy.
As mentioned, the M.O.B. is intentionally located as far north and east
as feasible from the single family homes to the south. In addition,
Staff finds that the M.O.B., with the landscaping along the south
property line, will not infringe on the privacy of adjacent public and
private property in the area.
4. Neighborhood Scale.
This standard states:
"Buildings or structures greater than forty (40) feet in height shall be
compatible with the scale of the neighborhoods in which they are situated in
terms of relative height, height to mass, length to mass, and building or
structure scale to human scale."
The hospital building on the east side of Lemay ranges in height from
one to six stories. At the highest point, the top of the machine room is
approximately 78 feet. There are intermediate elements below this
level that are approximately 62 feet. The bulk of the hospital,
however, is four stories approximately 53 feet in height.
The M.O.B. is 56 feet in height. While this building is on the west side
of Lemay Avenue and closer to University Acres neighborhood, its
primary orientation is to Garfield Street and Lemay Avenue. In
addition, ground -floor height and mass are sufficiently articulated to
promote a human scale for the pedestrian.
There are two perspectives by which to review height. From the west,
the four story building can be viewed as being in contrast to the one
and two-story homes in University Acres.
When view from the east, the proposed building appears to be
diminished in the context of the hospital.
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In fulfillment of the review criteria for the Medical Office Building which exceeds 40
feet in height, a shadow and visual analysis has been provided. The Board is
reminded that these proposed heights are allowed in the Employment zone district
and a Modification is not necessary. Rather, this standard calls for an analysis
based on four specific criteria.
For the Medical Office Building (M.O.B.), Staff has evaluated the criteria for a
special review of buildings in excess of 40 feet in height:
1. Views.
Taller buildings shall not substantially alter the opportunity for and
quality of desirable views from public places, streets, and parks within
the area.
The M.O.B. is located north of the existing homes which back onto the
south property line. There is no park in the vicinity and at no point do'
these buildings block a view to the west.
Staff concludes, therefore, that the two proposed buildings will not
substantially alter the opportunity for desirable views.
2. Light and Shadow.
This standard states:
"Buildings or structures greater than forty (40) feet in height shall be
designed so as not to have a substantial adverse impact on the distribution of
natural and artificial light on adjacent public and private property. Adverse
impacts include, but are not limited to, casting shadows on adjacent property
sufficient to preclude the functional use of solar energy technology, creating
glare such as reflecting sunlight or artificial lighting at night, contributing to
the accumulation of snow and ice during the winter on adjacent property, and
shading of windows or gardens for more than three (3) months of the year.
Techniques to reduce the shadow impacts of a building may include, but are
not limited to, repositioning of a structure on the lot, increasing the setbacks,
reducing building or structure mass or redesigning a building or structure's
shape."
The M.O.B. will cast shadows in the morning and afternoon on
December 21 st, the shortest day of the year. At 3:00 p.m., the shadow
will be cast onto the parking structure and adjacent public streets. At
9:00 a.m, however, shadow will be cast onto the parking lot of the
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shade trees that will achieve a mature height to provide reasonable screening and
privacy.
D. Section 3.5.1(E) — Building Materials
The primary building materials selected for both structures are similar to those used
on the hospital. Brick is being used as the building field with pre -cast concrete,
synthetic stone, pre -cast slate veneer and metal panels providing variety. These
materials are compatible with the surrounding context.
E. Section 3.5.1(F) — Building Color
The colors selected for both structures are similar to those used on the hospital.
Masonry products are reddish -brown in tone. Pre -cast concrete products are in
dark gray tones. Architectural metal panels are in light gray tones. These colors
are compatible with the surrounding context.
5. Building Height - Section 3.5.1(G) — Building Height Review:
The standard requires that all buildings in excess of 40 feet shall be subject to
special review. According to the P.D.P. exterior elevations:
• The four-story parking garage is 39 feet in height to the top of the
fourth level parapet wall.
• The parking garage is 46.5 feet to the top of stair and elevator tower.
• The four story office building is 56 feet in height to the top of the fourth
floor.
Two features of the parking structure, the stair tower at the northeast corner and a
stair tower/elevator at the southeast corner, exceed 40 feet in height. For guidance
on how to address these appurtenant structures, Section 3.8.17 — Building Height
provides for the following exemptions:
Section 3.8.17(C) — The following structures and features shall be exempt
from the height requirements of this Land Use Code:
(3) elevator bulkheads and stairway enclosures.
With the elevator bulkheads and stairway enclosures exempt from the building
height regulations, the P.V.H. parking garage is considered, in its entirety, to be less
than 40 feet in height.
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pilasters which run from grade to above the upper level parapet wall.
This alternating pattern is symmetrical and contributes to visual interest at
the pedestrian scale.
• The horizontal band that defines the second level is colored to match the
brick veneer. To create contrast, the next two upper bands that define
the third and fourth levels are colored in a darker tone.
• The vertical pilasters project from the primary wall by a sufficient depth to
create shadowlines. True shadowlines are created by the metal security
screens on the ground level and the garage openings on the second and
third levels.
• The pilasters are topped with a band of soldier course brick and a pre-
cast capstone for emphasis.
• At the ground level of the two stair towers, there are entry overhangs for
identification and weather protection. These are rounded forms, which
enhances the contrast with the bulk of the building. The entry features
are designed to be functional and yet add visual interest at the street
level.
• Along the three ground floor elevations that face public streets, there are
decorative ornamental lighting fixtures that complement the metal security
screening and the painted steel guardrails.
Staff finds that the parking garage, while larger than the surrounding buildings to the
north and west, is articulated and subdivided into massing that is roughly
proportional to the mass and scale of other structures on the same block face and
opposing block face.
C. Section 3.5.1(D) — Privacy Considerations
The parking structure is 200 feet to the nearest single family residence as measured
from property corner to property corner. The M.O.B. is 130 feet from the nearest
single family residence.
The parking structure is far enough distant from University Acres as to not infringe
upon the privacy of the residents. For the M.O.B., however, the standard calls for
preserving the privacy of the three abutting lots directly south of the building.
In order to provide a more effective landscape screen for Lots 297, 298 and 299 of
University Acres Ninth Subdivision, the landscaping along the south property line of
the M.O.B. is enhanced to include a concentration of evergreen and deciduous
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"... is to ensure that the physical and operational characteristics of proposed
buildings and uses are compatible when considered within the context of the
surrounding area. They should be read in conjunction with the more specific building
standards contained in this Division 3.5 and the zone district standards contained in
Article 4."
A. Section 3.5.1(B) —Architectural Character
The context of the area is dominated by the existing hospital surrounded by a
variety of one-story buildings that house medical offices, medical supply, support
retail, gas station with carwash, nursing home and single family and multi -family
housing.
Both proposed buildings are predominantly brick with color tones that are roughly
equivalent to the hospital. The medical office building (M.O.B.) is an attractive, four-
story structure with sufficient glass and detail to provide a high level of interest.
While the use of brick provides a visual link to the existing hospital and proposed
garage, a rounded, contemporary entrance along the west elevation creates a
distinct feature to give the building a unique character with a bit of modernistic flair.
This blending of brick in combination with a prominent entry is an effective
combination that allows the architecture to be compatible with the surrounding
context.
The parking garage is articulated with both horizontal banding and vertical pilasters.
The use of pre -cast slate veneer along the foundation wall anchors the building with
a dark tone. Then there is sufficient material change at the parapet walls on each
deck which contributes to variety. In terms of architectural compatibility, the building
uses materials and colors that borrow from the hospital and complement the
proposed M.O.B. to the extent that contextual compatibility is achieved.
B. Section 3.5.1(C) — Building Size, Height, Bulk, Mass, Scale
The M.O.B. is a well-proportioned building with a rational balance of mass and
height. The parking garage, however, due to its function, contains significantly
more mass and bulk.
In order to mitigate the mass and bulk of the garage, the massing has been
subdivided into proportional elements. This is accomplished by the aforementioned
horizontal banding, vertical pilasters and detail features all of which are described
below:
• The ground floor is anchored by a pre -cast concrete panel with slate
veneer and integral sill. These panels are separated by the brick veneer
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G. Section 3.2.2(K)(2)(4) — Parking Lots — Maximum Number of Spaces
If the medical office building was not part of a campus, it would be assigned a
maximum allowable parking at a ratio of 4.5 spaces per 1,000 gross square feet for
a total of 270 spaces. The surface parking lot includes only 129 spaces. As part of
the PVH campus, however, the physicians, hospital administrators, medical
technologist and staff of the office building would be allowed to park in the garage
thus freeing up the surface lot for patients, families and visitors.
The parking garage is designed to serve the staff of the PVH campus in accordance
with their facility master plan for a ten-year timeframe. Based on this P.D.P., and
other future expansions planned for this ten-year period, there is a projected parking
demand ranging from 1,913 to 2,253. This estimate is based on two methods one
using the amount of building square footage and one using the number of
personnel.
The PVH campus currently features 1,532 parking spaces. (300 of these spaces
will be lost due to proposed construction.) With the remaining existing parking
(1,232), the proposed garage (737) and the surface parking for the medical office
building (129), there would be a new total of 2,098 parking spaces. This new total is
approximately the midpoint in the range of projected parking demand.
Staff finds this approach to estimating parking demand to be appropriate for a
medical campus that includes a variety of uses. Since the campus includes a
medical office building, in -patient beds, emergency room, medical staff, support
staff, administration, and support functions such as laundry and food services, there
is no one ratio that can logically be assigned to a general land use category such as
"hospital." The methodology used to project parking demand appears reasonable
and based on accepted practice.
H. Section 3.2.4 — Site Lighting
For the parking structure, the top-level surface will feature poles no higher than 15
feet and located in the center approximately 60 away from the edge. These fixtures
will be full -cutoff to minimize glare. For all levels, there will be parapet walls of
sufficient height to block headlights.
For the office building, parking lot and building -mounted lighting will feature down -
directional and full cut-off fixtures. Fixtures near the south property line will feature
back -side shields. There are no foot-candles that exceed the maximum allowable.
4. Building and Project Compatibility — Section 3.5.1(B-F):
The purpose of the following standards
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Existing trees and shrubs along Lemay will be preserved to the maximum extent
feasible. New plant material will be provided to create a hedge for sufficient
screening. New landscaping along Garfield Street will supplement the existing as
well.
C. Section 3.2.1(E)(5) — Parking Lot Interior Landscaping
The interior parking lot landscaping exceeds the required minimum of 10% in the
form of islands. There is no row that exceeds 15 spaces without an intervening
landscape island.
D. Section 3.2.1(F) — Tree Protection and Replacement
Both sites feature existing mature trees that will require mitigation in accordance
with the schedule specified by the standard. This schedule allows the City Forester
to require mitigation of not less than one or more than six new trees for existing
trees based on their value. This mitigation schedule will be determined at the time
of submittal for Final Plan.
E. Section 3.2.2(B) — Access, Circulation and Parking
These are two re -development projects. Both sites are part of an existing street and
block pattern. Access for the parking garage will remain consistent with the current
access to the surface parking lot. These are one on Lemay Avenue at the Doctors
Lane intersection and another on Robertson Street.
For the medical office building, access will be from Garfield Street consistent with
the access for the existing office building and surface parking lot. These access
points provide circulation to three public streets for travel in all directions.
For the office building, there will be two sidewalk connections linking the entrance to
public sidewalks along both Lemay Avenue and Garfield Street. For the garage, the
site is bordered on three sides by public sidewalks and walkways leading into the
structure at the two access points.
F. Section 3.2.2(E) — Parking Lot Layout
For the office building, the parking lot is designed so that there is a shared access
to Garfield Street with the adjacent building to the west. Parking stall dimensions
and drive aisles meet the standards. Bicycle parking is provided at the entrance on
the west side of the building.
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2. Employment Zone District Land Use and Standards:
A. Section 4.27(D)(4)(a) — Dimensional Standards — Maximum Height
The maximum allowable height for non-residential structures is four stories. Both
the parking structure and M.O.B. are four stories in height and, therefore, do not
exceed the maximum allowable height.
B. Section 4.27(D)(4)(b) — Dimensional Standards — Size
This standard requires that any new structure greater than 50,000 square feet must
be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board. The P.D.P. complies with this
standard.
C. Section 4.27(E)(1)(b) — Development Standards — Site Design
This standard states that where an employment use abuts a residential area, there
shall be no drastic and abrupt change in the scale and height of buildings. This
standard is essentially the same as Section 3.5.1(A-F). Please see the discussion
regarding compliance with these standards in the following subsection.
3. Compliance with Applicable General Development Standards:
A. Section 3.2.1(C)(D) — Landscaping and Tree Protection
Both the garage and office building are landscaped with the proper quantity and
quality of trees and shrubs. Street trees are provided along all public streets.
Foundation shrubs surround all four sides of both structures. Of particular interest
is the quantity of evergreen trees at the southwest corner of the parking structure
densely planted in a cluster to help mitigate the height and mass of the structure as
viewed from the adjacent neighborhood to the west — University Acres.
B. Section 3.2.1(E)(4)(a) — Parking Lot Perimeter Landscaping
The only applicable parking is associated with the office building as the garage is
considered a structure. The nine foot wide landscape strip along the south
perimeter exceeds the required minimum of five feet and will be combined with the
existing six foot -high privacy fence. The area next to Lots 297, 298 and 299 of
University Acres 9 Subdivision has been enhanced with additional trees in order to
provide privacy.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A. The land uses, parking structure and medical office building, are allowed as a
primary uses in the Employment zone district, subject to review by the Planning and
Zoning Board.
B. The P.D.P. complies with the applicable standards of the Employment zone district
of Article Four.
C. The P.D.P. complies with the applicable standards of the General Development
Standards of Article Three.
D. The P.D.P. represents redevelopment and intensification in the Employment zone
district that is bordered by the Low Density Residential zone district. The parking
garage is separated from the R-L zone by 200 feet while the M.O.B. abuts the R-L
zone. The standards relating to development on the edge of the Employment zone
district and neighborhood compatibility — Site Design 4.27(E)(1)(b); Building Size,
Height, Bulk, Mass Scale 3.5.1(C); Privacy 3.5.1(D,G) and Land Use Transition
3.5.1(H) have been evaluated and the project is found to be in compliance.
E. Two neighborhood information meetings have been held. Please see the
summaries of these two meetings attached.
COMMENTS:
1. Background:
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: Employment; small retail center and medical office building
S: Low Density Residential; single family detached homes (University Acres)
E: Employment; Poudre Valley Hospital
W: Employment; medical office buildings
The original hospital, located at the north end of the complex, was constructed in 1925.
Since that time, there have been numerous building additions and site expansion.
ITEM NO. 4
MEETING DATE 9/20/07
iiA STAFF Ted Shepard
Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Poudre Valley Hospital Parking Structure and Medical Office Building,
#14-07
APPLICANT: Poudre Valley Hospital
c/o B.H.A. Design
1603 Oak Ridge Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
OWNER: Poudre Valley Hospital
1024 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a request for a new parking structure and new medical office building. The new
parking structure would be located at the northwest corner of Lemay Avenue and Garfield
Street and be reserved for staff use only. The new medical office building would be
located at the southwest corner of Lemay Avenue and Garfield Street.
The parking structure would be four stories in height and contain 737 parking spaces.
Access would be from both Lemay Avenue and Robertson Street. A pedestrian bridge, at
the third floor, would span Garfield Street to provide safe access to both the proposed
medical office building and the hospital. The medical office building would contain
approximately 60,000 square feet, at four stories in height. A second pedestrian bridge,
also at the third floor, would span Lemay Avenue to provide safe access to the hospital.
Both properties are zoned E, Employment.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970) 221-6750
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
IV. CONCLUSIONS
This study assessed the impacts of the expansion of the PVH Lemay
Campus on the short range (2009), mid range (2013), and long range
(2030) street system in the vicinity of the proposed development. As a
result of this analysis, the following is concluded:
- The expansion of the PVH Lemay Campus is feasible from a traffic
engineering standpoint. Phases 1-3 of the expansion of the PVH
Lemay Campus will generate approximately 335 daily trip ends, 23
morning peak hour trip ends, and 22 afternoon peak hour trip ends.
At full development, the expansion of the PVH Lemay Campus will
generate approximately 5700 daily trip ends, 391 morning peak hour
trip ends, and 460 afternoon peak hour trip ends.
- Current operation at the key intersections is acceptable with
existing control and geometry.
- In the short range (2009) and mid range (2013) futures, given the
respective development of Phases 1-3 and full development of the
expansion of the PVH Lemay Campus and an increase in background
traffic, the key intersections are shown to operate acceptably.
The short range (2009) and mid range (2013) geometry is shown in
Figure 15.
In the long range (2030) future, given development of the
expansion of the PVH Lemay Campus and an increase in background
traffic, some key intersections will experience delays that are
commensurate with level of service F along Lemay Avenue. The
Lemay Avenue corridor is defined as a "constrained corridor." The
long range geometry is shown in Figure 16.
Pedestrian, bicycle, and transit level of service will be
acceptable.
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other right -turn movements exceed the threshold for a right -turn lane,
in a meeting in January 2007, City staff indicated that the above right -
turn lane would be the only one that would be required. Due to right-
of-way constraints, this right -turn lane cannot meet the LCUASS design
standards. The project civil engineer (Stantec) is preparing a design
for this lane.
Figure 16 shows a schematic of the long range (2030) geometry.
While Lemay Avenue is designated as a four -lane arterial, the 2030
forecasts indicate that six through lanes would be required to achieve
acceptable operation at the key intersections. If the City desired to
have a six -lane cross section, it would likely be a City funded capital
improvement.
Pedestrian Level of Service
Appendix I shows a map of the area that is within 1320 feet of the
Expansion of the PVH Lemay Campus. There will be six pedestrian
destinations within 1320 feet of the PVH Lemay Campus. These are: 1)
the commercial area northwest of the site, 2) the commercial area north
of the site, 3) the medical office uses adjacent to the site, 4) the
residential area east of the site, 5) the residential area south of the
site, and 6) the residential area west/southwest of the site. This site
is in an area type termed "activity center." Acceptable pedestrian
level of service can be achieved for all pedestrian factors. The
Pedestrian LOS Worksheet is provided in Appendix I. The minimum level
of service for "activity center" is B for all categories.
Bicycle Level of Service
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Based upon Fort Collins bicycle LOS criteria, there is one
bicycle destination within 1320 feet of the PVH Lemay Campus. It is
the commercial area to the northwest. This site will achieve bicycle
level of service B connectivity which exceeds the base city-wide
minimum.
Transit Level of Service
The Fort Collins Transit System Map (future) shows that Lemay
Avenue will be a high frequency transit corridor with 20 minute
service. The future transit level of service will be at B.
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Long Range (2030) Total Peak Hour Operation
IntersectiontkV61
6C n'-n
Lemay/Doctors
(signal)
EB LT
D
C
EB T/RT
D
D
EB APPROACH
D
D
WB LT
D
F
WB T/RT
D
D
WB APPROACH
D
F
NS LT
A
C
NB
B
S
NB RT
A
A
NB APPROACH
A
B
SB LT
B
C
SBT
B
D
SB RT
D
C
SB APPROACH
C
D
OVERALL
B
D
Lemay/Elizabeth
(signal)
EB LT
C
F
EB T/RT
D
D
EB APPROACH
D
E
WB LT
D
C
WB T/RT
D
E
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
A
D
NB
C
C
NB RT
B
B
NB APPROACH
B
C
SB LT,
B
B
SBT
B
D
SB RT
B
B
SB APPROACH
B
D
OVERALL
B
D
Elizabeth/Patton
(stop sign)
NB LT/RT
B
B
WB LT
A
A
Elizabeth/McHugh
(all -way stop)
EB LT
A
A
EB RT
A
A
EB APPROACH
A
A
SWB LT/RT
A
A
NWB LT
A
A
NWB RT
A
A
NWB APPROACH
A
A
OVERALL
A
A
Elizabeth/McHugh-Patton
(roundabout)
EB (Elizabeth)
0.14/0.17
0.12/0.15
VVB (McHugh)
0.07/0.08
0.05/0.07
NB (Patton)
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0.12J0.15
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0.14/0.17
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Long Range (2030) Total Peak Hour Operation
tnterSectron
Level of IN-rcm.
AM
Pm
Lemay/Prospect
(signal)
EB LT
F
F
EBT
F
F
EB RT
C
C
EB APPROACH
F
F
WB LT
F
F
WB T
F
F
WB RT
D
C
WB APPROACH
F
NB LT
E
--F
F
NB
E
D
NB RT
c
C
NB APPROACH
D
E
SB LT
F
F
SB T
c
F
SB RT
C
C
SB APPROACH
D
F
OVERALL
E
F
Lemay/Robertson
(signal)
EB LT
D
D
EB TIRT
D
0
EB APPROACH
D
D
WB LT
D
D
WB T/RT
D
D
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
A
A
NB T/RT
A
A
NB APPROACH
A
A
SB LT
A
A
SB T/RT
A
A
SB APPROACH
A
A
OVERALL
A
A
Lemay/Garfield
(stop sign)
EB LT/RT
c
F
NB LT
-B
-F
Gaffield/Robertson
(stop sign)
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EB LTIT/RT
A
A
WB LTIT/RT
A
A
NB LTfr/RT
A
A
SB LT/TIRT
B
B
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Mid Range (2013) Total Peak Hour Operation
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Lemay/Doctors
(signal)
EB LT
D
D
EB T/RT
D
D
EB APPROACH
D
D
WB LT
D
D
WB T/RT
D
C
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
A
C
NB T
A
A
NB RT
A
A
NB APPROACH
A
A
SB LT
B
C
SB T
C
D
SB RT
D
D
SB APPROACH
C
D
OVERALL
B
C
Lemay/Elizabeth
(signal)
EB LT
C
C
EB T/RT
D
C
EB APPROACH
D
C
WB LT
D
C
WB T/RT
D
D
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT .
A
B
NB T/RT
B
C
NB APPROACH
B
C
SB LT
A
B
SB T/RT
B
C
SB APPROACH
B
C
OVERALL
B
C
Elizabeth/Patton
(stop sign)
NB LT/RT
B
B
WB LT
A
A
Elizabeth/McHugh
(all -way stop)
EB LT
A
A
EB RT
A
A
EB APPROACH
A
A
SWB LT/RT
A
A
NWB LT
A
A
NWB RT
A
A
NWB APPROACH
A
A
OVERALL
AA
A
Elizabeth/McHugh-Patton
(roundabout)
d p erna�nr
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0.08/0.10
0.10/0.12
WB (McHugh)
0.07/0.08
0.06/0.07
NB (Patton)
0.07/0.09
0.13/0.16
SB (Elizabeth)
0.19/0.23
0.08/0.09
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TABLE 7
Mid Range (2013) Total Peak Hour Operation
lnteriecfi6h
Rove
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Lemay/Prospect
(signal)
EB LT
D
E
EB TIRT
D
E
EB APPROACH
D
E
WB LT
D
E
.WBT
D
D
WB RT
C
C
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
-B
E
NB
C
C
NB RT
B
B
NB APPROACH
C
C
SB LT
D
D
SBT
C
D
SB RT
B
B
SB APPROACH
C
D
OVERALL
D
D
Lemay/Robertson
(signal)
EB LT
D
D
EB T/RT
D
D
EB, APPROACH
D
D
WB LT
D
D
WB T/RT
D
D
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
A
A
NB T/RT
A
A
NB APPROACH
AMA
SB LT
A
A
SB T/RT
A
A
SB APPROACH
A
A
OVERALL
A
A
Lemay/Garfield
(stop sign)
EB LT/RT
B
E
NB LT
B
D
Garfield/Robertson
(stop sign)
EB LT/TIRT
A
A
WB I Trr/RT
A
A
NB LTfT/RT
A
A
SB LT/T/RT
B
B
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32
Continued from previous page
TABLE 6
Short Range (2009) Total Peak Hour Operation
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Lemay/Doctors
(signal)
EB LT
D
D
EB T/RT
D
D
EB APPROACH
D
D
WB LT
D
D
WB T/RT
D
C
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
A
C
NB T
A
A
NB RT
A
A
NB APPROACH
A
A
SB LT
B
B
SB T
B
D
SB RT
D
D
SB APPROACH
C
C
OVERALL
B
C
Lemay/Elizabeth
(signal)
EB LT
C
C
EB T/RT
D
C
EB.APPROACH
C
C
WB LT
D
C
WB T/RT
D
D
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
A
B
NB T/RT
B
C
NB APPROACH
B
C
SB LT
A
B
SB T/RT
B
C
SB APPROACH
B
C
OVERALL
B
C
Elizabeth/Patton
(stop sign)
NS LT/RT
B
B
WB LT
A
A
Elizabeth/McHugh
(all -way stop)
EB LT
A
A
ES RT
A
A
EB APPROACH
A
A
SWB LT/RT
A
A
NWB LT
A
A
NWB RT
A
A.
NWB APPROACH
A
A
OVERALL
A
A
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TABLE 6
Short Range (2009) Total Peak Hour Operation
In, im
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mov merit'
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-AM.
Lemay/Prospect
(signal)
EB LT
D
D
EB TIRT
D
E
EB APPROACH
D
E
WB LT
D
E
VM T
D
D
WB RT
C
C
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
B
E
NB
C
C
NB RT
B
B
NB APPROACH
C
C
SB LT
C
D
SBT
C
C
SB RT
C
A
SB APPROACH
C
C
OVERALL
C
D
Lemay/Robertson
(signal)
EB LT
D
D
EB T/RT
D
D
EB APPROACH
D
D
WB LT
D
D
WB T/RT
D
D
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
A
A
NB T/RT
A
A
NB APPROACH
A
A
SB LT
A
A
SB T/RT
A
A
SB APPROACH
A
A
OVERALL
A
A
Lemay/Garfield
(stop sign)
EB LT/RT
B
D
NB LT
B
C
Garfield/Robertson
(stop sign)
EB LT/TIRT
A
A
WB LT/TIRT
A
A
NB LT/T/RT
A
A
SB LT/TIRT
B
B
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TABLE 5
Long Range (2030) Background Peak Hour Operation
NB APPROACH
'A
B
NB LT
D
NB APPROACH
B
C
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TABLE
Long Range (2030) Background Peak Hour Operation
nte;rs;ectJiom-,
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Lemay/Prospect
(signal)
EB LT
F
F
EB T
E
F.
EB RT
C
C
EB APPROACH
E
F
WB LT
F
F
WB T
E
F
WB RT
C
C
WB APPROACH
E
F
NB LT
E
F
NB
D
D
NB RT
C
C
NB APPROACH
D
D
SB LT
F
F
SB T
C
F
SB RT
C
C
SB APPROACH
D
F
OVERALL
E
F
Lemay/Robertson
(signal)
EB LT
D
D
EB T/RT
D
D
EB APPROACH
D
D
WB LT
D
D
WB T/RT
D
D
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
A
A
NB T/RT
A
A
NB APPROACH
A
A
SB LT
A
A
SB T/RT
A
A
SB APPROACH
A
A
OVERALL
A
A
Lemay/Garfield
(stop sign)
EB LT/RT
C
F
NB LT
B
F
Garfield/Robertson
(stop sign)
EB LT/T/RT
A
A
WB LT/T/RT
A
A
NB LTfr/RT
A
A
SB LT/T/RT
A
A
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Continued from previous page
TABLE 4
Mid Range (2013) Background Peak Hour Operation
NB APPROACH
A
A
(signal)
NB LT
A
C
NB APPROACH
C
C
27
TABLE 4
Mid Range (2013) Background Peak Hour Operation
IFIt,6.r.s,edbon.
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mce
Lemay/Prospect
(signal)
EB LT
C
D
EB T/RT
D
E
EB APPROACH
D
E
WB LT
D
E
WB T
D
D
WB RT
C
C
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
8
E
NB
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C
NB RT
B
6
NB APPROACH
C
C
Se LT
C
C
SBT
C
D
SB RT
E
A
SB APPROACH
D
C
OVERALL
D
D
Lemay/Robertson
(signal)
EB LT
D
D
EB T/RT
D
D
EB APPROACH
D
D
V%IB LT
D
D
WB T/RT
D
D
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
A
A
NB T/RT
A
A
NB APPROACH
A
A
SB LT
A
A
SB T/RT
A
A
SB APPROACH
A
A
OVERALL
A
A
Lemay/Gaffield
(stop sign)
EB LT/RT
B
D
NB LT
B
C
Gaffield/Robertson
(stop sign)
EB.LT/T/RT
A
A
WB LTITIRT
A
A
NB LT/T/RT
A
A
SB LT/T/RT
A
A
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Continued from previous page
TABLE 3
Short Range (2009) Background Peak Hour Operation
lint it6o
NB APPROACH
A
A
NB APPROACH
B
C
25
TABLE 3
Short Range (2009) Background Peak Hour Operation
Lemay/Prospect
(signal)
EB LT
C
D
EB T/RT
D
E
EB APPROACH
D
D
WB LT
C
D
WB T
D
D
WB RT
C
C
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
B
E
NB
C
C
NB RT
B
B
NB APPROACH
C
C
SB LT
D
C
SBT
C
D
SB RT
E
A
SB APPROACH
D
C
OVERALL
C
D
Lemay/Robertson
(signal)
EB LT
D
D
EB T/RT
D
D
EB APPROACH
D
D
WB LT
D
D
WB T/RT
D
D
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
A
A
NB T/RT
A
A
NB APPROACH
A
A
SB LT
A
A
SB T/RT
A
A
SB APPROACH
A
A
OVERALL
A
A
Lemay/Garfield
(stop sign)
EB LT/RT
B
D
NB LT
B
C
Garfield/Robertson
(stop sign)
EB LT/T/RT
A
A
WB LT/T/RT
A
A
NB LT/T/RT
A
A
SB LT/T/RT
A
A
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Using the traffic volumes shown in Figure 7, the key intersections
operate in the short range (2009) background traffic condition as
indicated in Table 3. Calculation forms for these analyses are provided
in Appendix C. All the key intersections will operate acceptably.
Using the traffic volumes shown in Figure 8, the key intersections
operate in the mid range (2013) background traffic condition as
indicated in Table 4. Calculation forms for these analyses are provided
in Appendix D. All the key intersections will operate acceptably.
Using the traffic volumes shown in Figure 9, the key intersections
operate in the long range (2030) background traffic condition as
indicated in Table 5. Calculation forms for these analyses are provided
in Appendix E. Some movements at a few intersections will experience
delays that are commensurate with level of service F. This is not
unexpected, since the City of Fort Collins has indicated that Lemay
Avenue is a "constrained" corridor.
Using the traffic volumes shown in• Figure 12, the key
intersections operate in the short range (2009) total traffic condition
as indicated in Table 6. Calculation forms for these analyses are
provided in Appendix F. All the key intersections will operate
acceptably.
Using the traffic volumes shown in Figure 13, the key
intersections operate in the mid range (2013) total traffic condition as
indicated in Table 7. Calculation forms for these analyses are provided
in Appendix G. All the key intersections will operate acceptably.
Using the traffic volumes shown in Figure 14, the key
intersections operate in the long range (2030) total traffic condition
as indicated in Table 8. Calculation forms for these analyses are
provided in Appendix H. As with the bong range background operation,
some movements at a few intersections will experience delays that are
commensurate with level of service F_ This is not unexpected, since the
City of Fort Collins has indicated that Lemay Avenue is a "constrained"
corridor.
Roundabout Analysis
A resolution of the Fort Collins City Council requires a
roundabout analysis at arterial/arterial and arterial/collector
intersections. The roundabout analysis at these intersections was
waived. As indicated earlier, the Elizabeth/McHugh-Patton roundabout
intersection was analyzed for the mid range (2013) and long range (2030)
total peak hour traffic forecasts.
Geometry
Figure 15 shows a schematic of the short range (2009) and mid
range (2013) geometry. A southbound right -turn lane approaching the
Lemay/Doctors intersection will be required. While the volumes at some
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Trip Distribution
Trip distribution f
estimated using knowledge
development trends, other
judgment. Figure 6 shows
traffic assignment. The
the scoping meeting.
)r the expansion of the PVH Lemay Campus was
of the existing and planned street system,
traffic study in the area, and engineering
the trip distribution used for the peak hour
trip distribution analysis was discussed in
Background Traffic Projections
Figures 7, 8, and 9, show the respective short range (2009) , mid
range (2013), and long range (2030) background traffic projections.
Historic counts and the "North Front Range Regional Transportation
Plan" were used to forecast traffic growth at the key intersections.
Trip Assignment/Total Traffic Projections
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. Figures 10 and 11
show the Phases 1-3 (2009) and Full Development site generated peak
hour traffic assignment of the expansion of the PVH Lemay Campus.
Figures 12, 13, and 14 show the respective short range (2009), mid
range (2013), and long range (2030) total (site plus background) peak
hour traffic at the key intersections with the ,development of the
expansion of the PVH Lemay Campus.
Signal Warrants
Signal warrants were not rigorously analyzed in this TIS. The
Lemay/Prospect, Lemay/Robertson, Lemay/Doctors, and Lemay/Elizabeth
intersections are signalized. The other key intersections do not meet
signal warrant or spacing requirements.
Operation Analysis
Operation analyses were performed at the key intersections. The
operations analyses were conducted for the short range, mid range, and
long range analysis reflecting a year 2009, 2013, and 2030,
respectively. It is the desire of the City of Fort Collins to combine
the Elizabeth/Patton and Elizabeth/McHugh stop sign controlled
intersections into one roundabout controlled intersection. It is
unlikely that this would occur by/before the short range (2009) future.
Therefore, a roundabout intersection was analyzed for the mid range
(2013) and long range (2030) total peak hour traffic forecasts.
13
III. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The expansion of the PVH Lemay Campus is located in various
quadrants of the Lemay/Doctors intersection in Fort Collins. Figure 5
shows a site plan of the expansion of the PVH Lemay Campus. The site
plan provided by the planning consultant shows the general layout of
the site with the anticipated phasing program. The site plan shows
access to the site at existing driveways and intersections. The short
range analysis (year 2009) includes development of phases 1, 2, and 3
of the expansion of the PVH Lemay Campus and an appropriate increase
in background traffic due to normal growth and other potential
developments in the area. The mid range analysis (2013) includes
development of all of the phases of the expansion of the PVH Lemay
Campus. The long range analysis year is 2030.
Trip Generation
Trip generation is important in considering the impact of a
development such as this upon the existing and proposed street system.
A compilation of trip generation information contained in Trip
Generation, 7`h Edition, ITE, was used to estimate trips that would be
generated by the proposed/expected uses at this site. Table 2 shows the
expected trip generation on a daily and peak hour basis. -
TABLE 2
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10.79
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Phase 2
N/A
Emergency Department Renovation
No New Trips
Phase 3
N/A
Parking Garage -
No New Trips, Reallocated Trips
Subtotal Phases 1-3
335
15
8
7
15
Phase 4
720
Mescal Office
60.0 KSF
36.13
1 2170
1.96
118
10.52
1 31
1.00
60
2.72
163
Phase 5
N/A
Central Utility Plant Relocation
No New Trips
Phase 6
610
New Patient Bed Tower 1
182.0 KSF
17.57
32 00
0.80
146
0.40
73
0.39
71
0.79
144
Subtotal Phases 4-6
5370
264
104
131
307
Total Full Development
5700
279
112
138
322
11
I
Bicycle Facilities
Bicycle lanes exist within the cross section of Lemay Avenue,
Pitkin Street, and Elizabeth Street. The Fort Collins Bike Map shows
Lemay Avenue, Pitkin Street, and Elizabeth Street as "streets with
bike lanes."
Transit Facilities
This area is served by transit route 5.
10
Continued from previous page
TABLE 1
Current Peak Hour Operation
Level ..Serve e`
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Lemay/Doctors
(signal)
EB LT
D
C
EB T/RT
D
C
EB APPROACH
D
C
WB LT
D
D
WB T/RT
D
C
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
A
A
NB
A
A
NB RT
A
A
NB APPROACH
A
A
SB LT
A
B
SB T/RT
A
C
SB APPROACH
A
C
OVERALL
A
B
Lemay/Elizabeth
(signal)
EB LT
C
C
EB T/RT
D
D
EB APPROACH
D
D
WB LT
D
C
WB T/RT
D
D
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
A
C
NB T/RT
c
C
NB APPROACH
B
C
SB LT
A
B
SB T/RT
8
C
SB APPROACH
B
C
OVERALL
B
C
Elizabeth/Patton
(stop sign)
NB LT/RT
B
B
WB LT
A
A
Garfield/Robertson
(all -way stop)
EB LT
A
A
EB RT
A
A
EB APPROACH
A
A
SWB LT/RT
A
A
NWB LT
A
A
NWB RT
A
A
NWB APPROACH
A
A
OVERALL
A
A
TABLE I
Current Peak Hour Operation
tntersechon
RAovemerrt
We vel ofServ�ce
Lemay/Prospect
(signal)
EB LT
C
D
EB T/RT
D
D
EB APPROACH
D
D
WB LT
C
D
WB T
D
D
WB- RT
c
C
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
B
D
NB
C
C
NB RT
B
B
NB APPROACH
C
C
SB LT
c
C
SBT
C
C
SB RT
B
A
SB APPROACH
C
C
OVERALL
C
C
Lemay/Robertson
(signal)
EB LT
D
D
EB T/RT
D
D
EB APPROACH
D
D
WB LT
D
D
WB T/RT
D
D
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
A
A
NB T/RT
A
A
NB APPROACH
A
A
SB LT
A
A
SB T/RT
A
A
SB APPROACH
A
A
OVERALL
A
A
Lemay/Garfield
(stop sign)
EB LT/RT
B
C
NB LT
B
C
Garfield/Robertson
(stop sign)
EB LTrr/RT
A
A
WB LTrF/RT
A
A
NB LTrr/RT
A
A
SB LT/T/RT
A
A
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Figure 3
Doctors Lane is to the north (adjacent to) of the PVH Lemay
Campus site. It is classified as a local street according to the Fort
Collins Master Street Plan. Doctors Lane lines up with an access that
will become the entrance to a parking garage with the expansion of the
PVH Lemay Campus. This access currently serves the employee parking
lot. The Lemay/Doctors intersection has signal control.
Elizabeth Street is to the north of the PVH Lemay Campus site. It
is classified as a two-lane collector street according to the Fort
Collins Master Street plan. Currently, Elizabeth Street has a two -Pane
cross section. The Lemay/Elizabeth intersection has signal control.
Existing Traffic
Recent peak hour.traffic counts at the key existing intersections
are shown in Figure 3. The traffic data for the- Lemay/Elizabeth
intersection was collected by the City in March 2006. The traffic data
for the other key intersections was collected in November 2006. Raw
traffic counts are provided in Appendix A. Since counts were performed
on different days, the traffic volumes between the intersections were
balanced and are shown in Figure 4.
Existing Operation
The counted intersections were evaluated using techniques provided
in the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual. Using the peak hour traffic shown
in Figure 4, the peak hour operation is shown in Table 1. Calculation
forms are provided in Appendix B. The key intersections operate
acceptably during both the morning and afternoon peak hours. The
Expansion of the PVH Lemay Campus site is in an area termed
"employment district." An "employment district" would fall into the
"All Other Corridors" category. In "All Other Corridors," the
acceptable operation at signalized intersections during the peak hours
is defined as level of service D or better, overall. Intersection
legs and movements can operate at level of service E. At unsignalized
intersections, the minimum level of service is E (considered to be
normal during the peak hours) at arterial/collector or arterial/local
intersections and level of service C at collector/local intersections.
A description of level of service for signalized and unsignalized
intersections from the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual and a table showing.
the Fort Collins Motor Vehicle .LOS Standards (Intersections) are also
provided in Appendix B.
Pedestrian Facilities
There are pedestrian facilities along most streets in this area.
Sidewalks will be incorporated within and adjacent to this
development.
5
SCALE: 1 "=1000'
SITE LOCATION Figure 1
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The location of the PVH Lemay Campus is shown in Figure 1. It is
important that a thorough understanding of the existing conditions be
presented.
Land Use
Land uses in the area are primarily residential, commercial
(primarily medical office), or institutional (hospital). There are
residential uses to the south, east, and west of the site. There are
commercial uses to the north. The center of Fort Collins lies to the
west of the PVH Lemay Campus. Land adjacent to the site is flat (<2%
grade) from a traffic operations perspective. The PVH Lemay Campus is
in an area termed "employment district."
Roads
The primary streets near the PVH Lemay Campus site are Lemay
Avenue, Prospect Road, Robertson Street, Garfield Street, Doctors Lane,
and Elizabeth Street. The current intersection geometry is shown in
Figure 2. The following descriptions are based upon a site visit and
the Fort Collins Master Street Plan.
Lemay Avenue is adjacent to the PVH Lemay Campus site. It is
classified as a four -lane arterial according to the Fort Collins Master
Street Plan. Currently, Lemay Avenue has a four -lane cross section.
The existing speed limit in this area of Lemay Avenue is 40 mph.
Prospect Road is to the south (approximately 0.3 miles) of the PVH
Lemay Campus site. It is classified as a four -lane arterial. according
to the Fort Collins Master Street plan. Currently, Prospect Road has a
four -lane cross section. The Lemay/Prospect intersection has signal
control. The existing speed limit in this area of Prospect Road is 35
mph.
Robertson Street is to the west of the PVH Lemay Campus site. It
is classified as a local street according to the Fort Collins Master
Street Plan. Robertson Street lines up with the emergency entrance to
the PVH Lemay Campus. The Lemay/Robertson intersection has signal
control. There is also a short segment of Robertson Street, west of the
existing employee parking lot, between Garfield Street and Elizabeth
Street.
Garfield Street is to the west of the PVH Lemay Campus site. It
is classified as a local street according to the Fort Collins Master
Street Plan. The Lemay/Garfield intersection has stop sign control on
Garfield Street.
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9
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure
Page
1.
Site Location ........................................
3
2.
Current Intersection Geometry ........................
4
3.
Recent Peak Hour Traffic .............................
6
4.
Balanced Recent Peak Hour Traffic ....................
7
5.
Site Plan ................................ `............
12
6.
Trip Distribution ....................................
14
7.
Short Range (2009) Background Peak Hour Traffic ......
15
8.
Mid Range (2013) Background Peak Hour Traffic ........
16
9.
Long Range (2030) Background Peak Hour Traffic .......
17
10.
Phases 1-3 (2009) Site Generated Peak Hour Traffic ...
18
11.
Full Development Site Generated Peak Hour Traffic ....
19
12.
Short Range (2009) Total Peak Hour Traffic ...........
20
13.
Mid Range (2013) Total Peak Hour Traffic .............
21
14.
Long Range (2030) Total Peak Hour Traffic ............
22
15.
Short Range (2009) and Mid Range (2013) Geometry .....
36
16.
Long Range (2030) Geometry ...........................
38
APPENDIX
A Base Assumptions Form/Peak Hour Traffic Counts
B Current Peak Hour Operation/Level of Service Descriptions
C Short Range Background Traffic Operation
D Mid Range Background Traffic Operation
E Long Range Background Traffic Operation
F Short Range Total Traffic Operation
G Mid Range Total Traffic Operation
H Long Range Total Traffic Operation
I Pedestrian Level of Service Worksheets
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I. Introduction ......................................... 1
II. Existing Conditions .................................. 2
LandUse ............................................. 2
Roads................................................ 2
Existing Traffic ..................................... 5
Existing Operation ................................... 5
Pedestrian Facilities ................................ 5
Bicycle Facilities ................................... 10
Transit Facilities ................................... 10
III. Proposed Development ................................. 11
Trip Generation ...................................... 11
Trip Distribution .................................... 13
Background Traffic Projections ....................... 13
Trip Assignment/Total Traffic Projections ............ 13
Signal Warrants......................................13
Operation Analysis - ................................... 13
Roundabout Analysis.............:....................23
Geometry .......................23
Pedestrian Level of Service .......................... 37
Bicycle Level of Service ............................. 37
Transit Level of Service ............................. 37
IV. Conclusions .......................................... 39
LIST OF, TABLES
Table Page
1. Current Peak Hour Operation .......................... 8
2. Trip Generation ...................................... 11
3. Short Range (2009) Background Peak Hour Operation .... 24
4. Mid Range (2013) Background Peak Hour Operation ..... 26
5. Long Range (2030) Background Peak Hour Operation .....28
6. Short Range (2009) Total Peak Hour Operation .........30
7. Mid Range (2013) Total Peak Hour Operation ...........32
8. Long Range (2030) Total Peak Hour Operation ......... 34
EXPANSION OF THE PVH LEMAY CAMPUS
TRANSPORTATION IMPACT STUDY
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
MAY 2007
Prepared for:
Poudre Valley Health System
1024 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Prepared by:
DELICH ASSOCIATES
2272 Glen Haven Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: 970-669-2061
FAX: 970-669-5034
-7l'k1,07
Christopher Erikson, MD, FACS
Sarvjit S. Gill, MD, FACS
Maria S. Chand, MD, FACS
Marvin A. Childers, MD, FACS
David H. Zacheis, MD, FACS
Board Certified Otolaryngologists
Fellowship Trained Sub -Specialists
July 12, 2007
Dear Sirs:
Matthew L. Robertson, MD
Board Eligible Otolaryngologtst
Meg Ricci, PA-C
Andrea Bienganski, PA-C
Physician Assistants
ALPI N �1
EAR, NOSE Et THROAT, P.C.
I am writing this letter in support of the Poudre Valley Hospital proposal for a parking
garage on Lemay Ave. I am the co-owner of two buildings on Elizabeth Street. At Alpine
ear rose and throat we have 30 employees including physicians, nurses, physician's
assistants, audiologists and clerical staff. Parking is a severe problem for both employees
and patients. The parking garage would help immensely. I vote for the parking structure
in my capacity as a local property owner.
It is important to understand that one of the main reasons Medical Center of the Rockies
was built is because of parking issues. That tax revenue is now lost to the city of Fort
Collins. It would seem to be in the city of Fort Collins' best interest to help the hospital
with the parking issue at hand. We do not want the facility to close, move or become
obsolete.
The hospital has over a thousand employees and over 400 doctors on staff. I am sure
they would all support the parking garage.
Let us not be shortsighted with the parking structure. If we want the hospital to remain
viable a parking garage is sorely needed now and another one in 10 years.
Sincerely yours,
C'
Christopher M. Eriksen M.D.
FORT COLLINS
1120 East Elizabeth Street #F-101
Fort Collins, CO 80524
970.221.1177
800, 921.3277
970.484.5990-fax
www.Alpineent.com
LOVELAND
3820 North Grant Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
970.593.1177
877.313.1177
970.593.0670-fax
ESTES PARK
555 Prospect Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
970.221.1177
LARAMIE, WYOMING
3116 Willett Drive
Laramie, WY 82070
800.921.3277
RECEIVED
AU G 01 2007
CURRENT. PLANNING
Dater 7/31/07
-From: Dr. Cary W- Sanders, DDS, PC
1050 Robertson. Street
Fort Cop" s, CO 805 .
To: Cameroxt Gloss
City of Fort Collins —Director of Current Planning
281 North College Ave
Fort .Collins, C0 80521
Re: Letter of consent
Mr. Gloss,
I am the. durrent lapdownet of a parcel of land that is currently under consideiation by the'.
City of Fort Collins in relation to a project being proposed by Poudre Valley Hospital. I
have been in negotiations with Poudre Valley Hospital for the pump s of my property.
and those negotiations are still in process.
This letter, serves as my consent for the project, currently proposed -by Poudire Valley
Hospital, which would include constructing a 4 story parking structure on'the site that I
currently own) do bg submitted; reviewed, and approved by the City of Fort Collins
Planning and Zoning Board, thus completing the Preliminary Development Plan process.
I have attended the neighborhood meetings related to this project, and I am familiar with
the proposed.sc4pe of the project.
This consent is with the understanding that the sale transaction between myself and
Poudre. valleyHospital will need to be completed for my property prior to the execution
and recording of final plat for the project as it is currently proposed.
Sincezely,AA/
Dr. Caik W. Sanders, DDS, PC
v
3. The proposed parking structure is not aesthetically annealing to me and more specifically will
block my view of the sun, sky and trees due to its excessive height. I have owned my office
building for thirteen years and have enjoyed the friendly and relaxed office and residential
area surrounding my building. I appreciate the parklike atmosphere of the current parking
area on Lemay. People use Robertson to walk and ride bikes, and is see kids and mother's
with babies walking down this street. I don't see this as an area to build a massive parking
structure and office building.
I have one additional issue of concern and that is with the person from the planning department
that represented the city at the July 11 `h meeting. I. don't know the gentleman's name. I found this
person at times helpful with specific information regarding city's policies and procedures on
certain issues, but at other times he behaved in a rude and antagonistic manner to citizens
appearing to be an advocate for the hospital's plans. I think a representative for the City of Fort
Collins needs to present himself a neutral and without bias at informational meetings on a private
developer's plans.
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michael Kehl
PVH071707lt
"FutIVED
JUL 18 1007
City Manager's office
MICHAEL KEHL ACSW LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Counseling Service Associates, Inc.
.1031 Robertson Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Telephone (970) 493-3.833, Ext. I I I
Fax (970) 493-4333
July 16, 2007
City of Fort Collins
Attention: Planning Department & City Counsel Members
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 8052200581
Re: Poudre Valley Hospital — Lemay Campus — New Parking Structure and New Medical Office
Building
Planning Department & City Counsel Members,.
On Wednesday, July 11, 2007 I attendeda informational meeting to discuss the proposed
development for the Poudre Valley Hospital — Lemay Campus — New Parking Structure and New
Medical Office Building. I own an office building on Robertson directly across the street from
the proposed parking structure. I want you to know that I vehemently oppose .the building of the
parking structure and the medical office building at:the proposed location for the following
reasons.
The proposed parking structure is 42 feet high (four levels) and medical office building are
not in keeping with other structures on the west side of Lemay. All other buildings are one
and two story structures. All of the current tall buildings of PVH are on the east side of
Lemay, and any development of multi story building should continue to be in that area. PVH
has a large open area to the east of the current hospital and PVH is buying up property to the
north of their current location. In addition, PVH has its Harmony Campus and Medical
Center of the Rockies for this development.
2. The proposed parking structure and medical office building will create an unwanted high
level of traffic in the area surrounding these structures. The neighborhood to the west
(Garfield Avenue) is made up of premium housing with most if not all homes owner
occupied. Robertson Street Medical Park is a small and friendly setting located on Robertson
directly west of the proposed parking structure made up of one story building which are also
owner occupied. In addition, since the development of the Wal Mart complex. further to the
north the traffic on Lemay has become extremely heavy throughout the day. The development
of a large parking structure, a medical office building and a future PVH administrative
building (something that was also presented at the meeting) will make the traffic even worse
on Lemay and in the surrounding neighborhood. Lemay was not designed to handle the level
of traffic that exists now or in the future with this PVH development.
MICHAEL KEHL, ACSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Counseling Service Associates, Inc.
1037 Robertson Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Telephone (970) 493-3833, Ext. I I I
Fax (970) 493-4333
May 15, 2007
o-1
City of Fort Collins n �C'0 t Z 0
Community Planning and Environmental Services oP•1 1
Attn: Ted Shepard, Chief Planner
281 North College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Re: Poudre Valley Hospital Lemay Campus — New Parking Structure and New Medical Office
Building
Dear Mr. Shepard,
Please accept this letter as my objection to the building of a parking structure on Lemay Avenue.
A four or five story parking structure on Lemay Avenue will be unsightly. The area surrounding
PVH has a number of small medical related buildings and medical parks. This type of structure is
not in keeping with what exists in the area. Secondly, to place this monstrous structure on Lemay
further detracts other medically related business and the heavy traffic on Lamay.
I own two buildings within Roberson Street Medical Park, and I am concerned that a parking
structure like the one planned will be uncomplimentary to my practice and the value of my
properties.
I regret that I was not aware of and did not attend the meeting on Tuesday, May 8, 2007. Had I
been at the meeting I would have openly objected to the building of this type of parking structure
on Lamay. I remain unconvinced that this location for such a parking structure is in the best
interest of the community and the local area.
Sincerely,
Michael Kehl, ACSW, LCSW
PVHBuilding05l507lt
July 18, 2007
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing this letter in support of the Poudre Valley Hospital proposal for a parking
garage on Lemay Ave. I work at Alpine Ear Nose and Throat. We have 30 employees.
including physicians, nurses, physician's assistants, audiologists and clerical staff.
Parking is a severe problem for both employees and patients. The parking garage would
help immensely. I vote for the parking structure.
It is important to.understand that one of the main reasons Medical Center of the Rockies
was built is because of parking issues. That tax revenue is now lost to the city of Ft.
Collins. It would seem to be in the city of Ft. Collins' best interest to help the hospital
with the parking issue at hand. We do not want the facility to close, move or become
obsolete. e._.....,..,. .._ _.
The hospital has over a thousand employees and over 400 doctors on staff. I am sure
they would all support the parking garage.
Let us not be shortsighted with the parking structure. If we want the hospital to remain
viable, a parking garage is sorely needed now and another one in 10 years.
Sincerely,
RECEIVED
JUL 2 p 70LI j
City Manager's Office
July 18, 2007
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing this letter in support of the Poudre Valley Hospital proposal for a parking
garage on Lemay Ave. I work at Alpine Ear Nose and Throat. We have 30 employees
including physicians; nurses, physician's assistants, audiologists and clerical staff.
Parking is a severe problem for both employees and patients. The parking garage would
help immensely. I vote for the parking structure.
It is important to understand that one of the main reasons Medical Center of the Roches
was built is because of parking issues. That tax revenue is now lost to the city of Ft.
Collins. It would seem to be in the city of Ft. Collins' best interest to help the hospital
with the parking issue at hand. We do not want the facility to close, move or become
obsolete.
The hospital has over a thousand employees and over 400 doctors on staff. I am sure
they would all support the parking garage.
Let us not be shortsighted with the parking structure. If we want the hospital to remain
viable, a parking garage is sorely needed now and another one in 10 years.
Sincerely,
Dater 7/31/07
From: Dr. CaryVJ. Sanders, DDS, PC
1050 Robertson. Street
Fort Collins, CO 805 .
TO: Cameron Gloss
City of Fort Collins —Director of Current Planning
281 North College Ave
Fort Collins, CO' 80521.
Re: better. of Consent
Mr. Gloss,
the cry rent landowner of a. parcel of land that is currently under considetation'by the
I am '
City the
Fort Collins in relation to a project being proposed by Poudre Valley Hospital. I
Poudre Valley Hospital for the purchase of my propel',
have been in negotiations with'
and those negotiations are still in process.
This letter, serves as my consent for the project, currently proposed by Poudre Valley '
Hospital, which would include constructing a 4 story parking structure on the, site that I
currently own; to be submitted, reviewed, and approved by the City of Fort Collins
Planning and Zoning Board, thus completing the Preliminary Develop mt fakm Ipaz with
I have attended the neighborhood meetings related to this pr9j ,
the proposed, scope of the project.
This consent is with the understanding that the sale transactionbetween myself
the execution
Poudre. Valley Hospital will need to be completed for my property p
and recording of a final plat for. the project as it is currently proposed.
Sincezely,
'VV ,
Dr. Ca W. Sanders, DDS, PC
BENDESONEM ASSOCIATES
LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP
1212 East Elizabeth Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Phone (970) 482-2791 Fax 495-9843
8/2/07
Mr. Ted Shepard
City of Fort Collins Planning Department
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Co. 80522 — 0580
Dear Mr. Shepard,
L D �o°1
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��
I write on behalf of our partnership which owns the medical office building at 1212 East Elizabeth Street.
We enthusiastically support Poudre Valley Hospital's plans to build a medical office building and parking
structure on Lemay Avenue. This new structure will significantly enhance the safety of PVH employees
and patients. It will improve all-weather access to patients who are being seen in the medical office
building to be purposed.
These structures will improve the over-all function and appearance of the medical neighborhood which
surrounds Poudre Valley Hospital. It is a good plan for our community.
In our opinion, the proposed new construction will have benefits that dramatically outweigh any negatives
for our neighborhood.
Sincerely yours,
Steven J., Thorson, M.D., Managing Partner/jf
Current Planning
7/31/07
Page Two
Fort Collins, but it allows Poudre Valley Hospital to provide a higher level
of medical care than would ever otherwise be justified. With that world -
class care comes an impact on the surrounding community. We have in
the past, and will continue in the future, been very mindful of our impact
on our neighbors. Any parking structure that we build will continue to
demonstrate that commitment to those around us. Nevertheless, the
benefit of Poudre Valley Hospital in the high quality and low cost care
provided to all the residents of Fort Collins, Northern Colorado, Western
Nebraska and Southern Wyoming is so extraordinary that a well
designed, aesthetically pleasing parking structure is a comparatively
small price to pay for the availability of these services.
3) While it is important for the Poudre Valley Health System to be an active
r '-and responsible neighbor ih the community; itdis-also important -to note
that the hospital has been in this location for 82 years. Quite literally,
every neighbor who has moved into that neighborhood did so knowing
beforehand that the hospital was located in the vicinity of their home. It
seems realistic that the hospital should therefore be allowed to grow in
the future.
4) Poudre Valley Hospital, as mentioned above, has become a significant
regional player in the Intermountain Region and to the great benefit of all
of the residents in Fort Collins, Larimer County and Northern Colorado.
Without the ability to grow, including this parking structure, our ability to
continue to meet these needs will be limited and we will have no
alternative but to find other locations outside of Fort Collins to pursue our
provision of healthcare services to the residents of Northern Colorado,
Western Nebraska and Southern Wyoming. I believe that this would be
disadvantageous for the vast majority of residents in this area. I can
assure you that we will proceed with all due respect and concern for
those who live in the immediate vicinity of Poudre Valley Hospital.
I strongly encourage you to approve the parking structure as has been proposed. Thank
you very much for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Rul F. Stacey, 'Ph.D., F HE
President/Chief Executive Officer
RFS:sw
Cc: Darin Atteberry, Fort Collins City Manager
POUDRE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM
July 31, 2007
Current Planning
Fort Collins Planning/Zoning Department
281 N. College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Attention: Cameron Gloss
To Whom It May Concern:
Rulon F. Stacey, PhD, FACHE
President/Chief Executive Officer
Please accept this letter in support of the application of the Poudre Valley Health System
to build a parking garage west of Lemay Avenue at Doctor's Lane.
Over the past several years we have taken hundreds of phone calls from citizens in the
neighborhoods surrounding this proposed parking garage site. These citizens are
frustrated about hospital employees and others legally parking in the streets and the
local neighborhoods. As Poudre Valley Hospital has grown over the last 75 years, I have
come to understand their concern and believe that the Poudre Valley Health System
now has an obligation to address their concerns.
This parking garage is that attempt to address these concerns. It is simply no longer
realistic for us to expect employees and visitors to utilize the streets and neighborhoods
for overflow parking. I am mindful of the concerns raised by some of the neighbors who
are now concerned about a parking garage on this site. Many of them have suggested
that we move the parking garage to the east side of Poudre Valley Hospital, thus
transferring the concern to another set of neighbors. In making your decision on
August 16, 2007, 1 hope that you will keep in mind several issues:
1) The primary goal of Poudre Valley Hospital is to meet the needs of our
patients. A parking garage on the east side, designed for patients, is
intimidating to those patients. Our patients have told us time and again
they would much prefer close -in surface parking. Accordingly, the only
real alternative is a parking structure west of Lemay Avenue.
2) At Poudre Valley Hospital we have worked over the past 10 years to
distinguish this facility on a national basis and to that end we have been
very successful. Poudre Valley Hospital is one of only six hospitals in the
country to be named a Top 100 Hospital four consecutive years. It is the
only hospital in the state of Colorado to be designated as a patient safety
hospital and the first hospital in the western United States to be
designated as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center. All the while, the prices we charge our patients are lower than any
other similarly sized facility in the state of Colorado.
All of these benefits mean that Poudre Valley Hospital regularly draws
patients from a radius of 600 miles. Not only is this an economic boost to
2809 East Harmony Road, Suite 200 • Fort Collins, Colorado 80528 • Phone: (970) 297-6700 • Fax: (970) 297-6751 • www.pvhs.org
Garfield and surrounding streets. We hope the City will also consider requiring PVH to
escrow money as part of their development proposal to deal with traffic issues when they
arise in the future. Mr. Unger stated that the hospital is "here to meet the needs of the
community". Part of meeting the needs of the community includes acting as a good
neighbor. We hope the City of Fort Collins will require this of PVH as it does of all its
citizens.
Thank you for your consideration.
Dr. Jenny Hand and Dr. Ross Heikes
900 Garfield Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
970-490-1899
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From:
"Michael Wertheimer" <mmw8@pvhs.org>
To:
<tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date:
8/8/2007 10:46:56 PM
Subject:
parking garage
To Whom It May Concern
Poudre Valley Hospital, the community of Fort Collins, and those who seek medical attention from other
states and outlying communities would greatly benefit from the new parking garage. It would provide
easier access for patients by opening up the parking spaces closer to the hospital and prevent employees,
especially those in direct care of patients from wasting time looking for parking spaces. This hospital aims
to be world -class in care and services which my wife and I have experienced first hand as patients, and
the addition of a parking garage is a necessary step towards that continuing objective.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Michael Wertheimer, RN
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From: "Joan Antonelli" <jla4@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/8/2007 3:11:19 PM
Subject: Poudre Valley Hospital Parking Garage
I am sending the e-mail to you to inform you of my support of the proposed parking garage and medical
office building that PVHS has submitted. I think it will be of great help to all involved; the patients, their
families, the employees of PVH and also the neighbors of PVH.
This is a growing community and we need to start looking to the future. I feel this will show some vision
on the side of Fort Collins committe and not only will it be a practical improvement for all, but will show
Fort Collins showing some thought for future needs of the city.
Thank you for your concern for the city and its people.
Joan Antonelli
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From:
"Jeana Ross" <jfr@pvhs.org>
To:
<tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date:
8/8/2007 7:21:33 PM
Subject:
pvh parking garage
To the members of the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning committee:.
Have you come to PVH as a patient or visitor within the last few years, and tried to find a parking
place? If so, you would understand completely the DESPERATE need that we have for a parking garage.
It has reached a critical point, and something must be done!
Would the homeowners who live in the nearby neighborhoods rather have the cars parked along their
streets every day? Wouldn't it be preferred to have the cars parked on hospital property?
Please support the construction of a parking garage and overhead walkway across LeMay to the
hospital!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, Jeana Ross RN, PVH-OR
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August 8, 2007
To: Planning & Zoning Committee
RE: Parking Structure at Poudre Valley Hospital
To whom it may concern:
Having lived in Fort Collins for twenty nine years and having worked at Poudre Valley
Hospital for sixteen years, I would like to take this time to write in support of the planned
parking structure at Poudre Valley Hospital.
Being that I work in the main entrance of the hospital, I hear the constant comments and
complaints about patient parking. This especially becomes an issue during our winter
months. Parking at the hospital is unique in that it becomes a patient safety issue more
than a convenience issue. Our Valet service has helped to alleviate some of these issues,
but should not be the only solution.
Living in Fort Collins, we are fortunate enough to have World Class HealthCare
providers at our back door. We don't have far to travel for much sought after healthcare
in our region. People travel from neighboring states to receive our healthcare. In saying
that, we as a city and as an organization need to have foresight in planning for our future.
Poudre Valley Health System is also a major employer for our area and contributes to the
financial well being of the community.
The parking structure will benefit the community as well as our patients. PVHS has
always prided themselves to be atheistically pleasing as well as being good neighbors.
This parking structure will not be an eyesore. Also, I feel that it will help eliminate
unwanted traffic in the surrounding neighborhoods as staff won't be parking along the
street. This will also help with traffic flow on Lemay, as staff won't have to cross at
Lemay and Doctors Lane at street level. Rather they can use the pedestrian bridge to the
parking garage. This will be safer for employees as well.
Poudre Valley Hospital is a top 100 hospital, and Fort Collins has been touted as a top
city in the US in which to live. Fort Collins is a growing and we as residents need to stay
in touch with the needs of the community. PVHS employees are residents of this
community as well, and we care about our city. Please consider this parking structure for
our future.
Sincerely:
Geri R Thompson
Teamleader/Patient Access
970-495-7251
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From: "Steve Mecklenburg" <swm@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/8/2007 4:52:40 PM
Subject: support of parking and mob at PVH
I am writing in support of the Poudre Valley Health System construction projects at 1024 S. Lemay Ave
involving the Parking structure and the Medical office building.
The parking structure is needed to alleviate severe parking shortages on the Lemay campus of the PVHS
system. This parking shortage causes employees to park on neighborhood streets upsetting the residents
around the hospital. This situation will only get worse as the hospital expands to meet the need of a
growing Fort Collins. The location on the west side of the building is ideal for easy access to a proposed
medical office building and staff at PVH. This location allows maximum parking for visitors and patients on
the east side of the building, the main entrance.
The medical office building is needed to accommodate the growing number of physicians that are treating
for Fort Collins residents and require access to the hospital quickly to see patients there.
Please approve these badly needed projects.
Steve Mecklenburg
Steven Mecklenburg
TeleHealth Coordinator
Poudre Valley Health System
3702 Automation Way Ste 200
Fort Collins, CO 80525
970.495.7738voice
970.689.2483cell
970.495.7771 fax
swm@pvhs.org
www.pvhs.org
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From:
"Michelle Boydston" <mrb3@pvhs.org>
To:
<TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date:
8/8/2007 3:41:41 PM
Subject:
Positive Consideration
Dear Mr. Shepard
It is with respectable intent that I write you this letter. Poudre
Valley Health System's proposed parking garage across the street from
Poudre Valley Hospital is a project that will benefit a great majority
of the citizens of Fort Collins as well Northern Colorado and out lying
areas.
When I first started here eight years ago, the Health System
accommodated approximately 1800 employees; it now has over 4200.
Although all 4200 do not work at PVH, a large majority of them do have
to commute to the hospital for one reason or another. I say this as a
plea to you to recognize that not only do PVH employees have to park at
the hospital, but so do the employees from off -site locations. As an
employee from an off -site location, I can positively tell you that I
will be thrilled with the City of Fort Collins when the parking garage
project is approved; I will actually be able to find a place to park and
I will owe it all to the City of Fort Collins.
I love living and working in Northern Colorado; it seems that improving
the conditions of the city's largest health care facility will make
the area even more enjoyable. Appearing more accommodating and
appreciative of Fort Collin's citizens will certainly add to the many
reasons people choose to live in the area. Let's take action and show
them how much we care; let us provide them easier access to one of the
nation's top hospitals.
Please approve the proposed improvements to our facility. Your time
and positive consideration are very much appreciated.
Cordially,
Michelle Boydston
Payroll Clerk
Poudre Valley Health System
Michelle Boydston, Payroll Clerk
Poudre Valley Health System
970-297-6730
mrb3@pvhs.org
See attached vCard for additional Payroll Office contacts.
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From: "Dee Severance" <dms5@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/8/2007 3:33:52 PM
Subject: PVH Parking structure project
Mr Shepard,
As a 6+ year employee of Poudre Valley Hospital I can still recall the time when finding a parking spot was
still possible. The hospital's growth & increased staffing has made an open parking place a rarity.
PVH administration has leased off -campus, walking -distance, space for employees, but even that is
limited. There appears to be no further opportunity to lease space near the hospital.
Employees have resorted to parking on the streets in the neighborhoods surrounding the hospital. While
the hospital has encouraged employees to park elsewhere, there is no alternative.
I have encountered patients & patient families walking on the hospital grounds, looking for the main
entrance to the hospital, after parking on the adjacent streets. The hospital security measures
implemented after 9/11 have reduced the number of public entrances which, while are a necessity to keep
our patients and employees secure, can further add to the anxiety of our patients of not finding a parking
place, not knowing how to get into the building, & not knowing how to get back to the street parking.
The hospital neighbors are unhappy, the employees are unhappy, and, more importantly patients & their
families are unhappy.
A parking structure that will not be built directly adjacent a residential neighborhood seems a perfect
solution to everyone's frustration regarding parking. The patients & their families will have the space where
employees had previously parked. The neighbors will not have patients & their families or hospital
employees parking on the streets in front of their homes.
Fort Collins is fortunate to have a hospital that is recognized as a national leader for providing outstanding
patient care. PVH is committed to improvement in all aspects of patient contact. That commitment
extends to ensuring that they have place to park, a place for their families to park.
I urge the Planning & Zoning Department to approve the PVH parking structure project.
Sincerely,
Dee Severance
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August 8, 2007
Dear Mr. Shepard & the Planning & Zoning Committee,
I am writing to voice my support for the parking garage planned for Poudre
Valley Hospital. I have been a Registered Nurse at the hospital for 16 years and a Fort
Collins resident for 33 years. I have seen phenomenal growth both in our city and our
hospital. Our hospital strives to deliver world class care. Parking seems like such an
insignificant issue when we are discussing health care but without the proper
infrastructure everyone's job is made more difficult. Parking is an issue for employees
and it is an issue for our patients and visitors. I believe the parking garage will free up
much needed space for patient and visitor parking and virtually eliminate the need for
employees to drive and park in the neighborhoods surrounding Poudre Valley Hospital.
I urge you to approve the Poudre Valley Hospital parking structure.
Thank you for your attention and the work you do for our city.
Janie Arndt RN MS CNS
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From: "Jane Arndt' <jva@pvhs.org>
To: <tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/8/2007 3:28:03 PM
Subject: Poudre Valley Hospital parking structure
Janie Arndt MS RN CWOCN
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Poudre Valley Hospital
1024 S. Lemay Ave.
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
970-495-8264
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From:
"Darlene Sutton" <des2@pvhs.org>
To:
<TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date:
8/8/2007 3:26:20 PM
Subject:
Letter supporting PVH Expansion
I am attaching a letter to the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Department, for the August 16th hearing -
supporting the proposed Medical Office Building and Parking Garage. My letter is attached.
Darlene Sutton
Administrative Assistant
Perioperative Services
970-495-8104
des2@pvh.org
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From: Larry and Linda Tryon <Iftlwt@peoplepc.com>
To: <tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/8/2007 3:15:02 PM
Subject: PVH parking garage
Ted -
I am an Admitting Clerk at Poudre Valley Hospital. It just happens I am lucky enough to have an office with
a window. OK, the window opens up onto the parking lot but any window is good, right? I watch patients
go around and around and around the parking lot looking for a space to park their car. I know we have the
Valet Parking but some people hesitate to use it. When I try to point out that we have a free Valet service,
they explain their car is old and it takes a special touch or that their dog is in the car or they came from the
ranch so "nobody would want to get in their truck". Valet parking just doesn't work for everyone.
Let me give you an actual example. Several months ago, I waited on an elderly lady literally in tears
because she'd gone around a few times looking for a parking spot. A spot came open and she was
almost in it when a young person's car whisked into the spot. She wasn't upset at PVH. She'd accepted
that PVH couldn't get more parking spots. She just wanted to be on time and she was so scared that her
appointment would be missed because she was late. I do not want people to be stressed before they ever
step their foot out of their car.
If we had more parking spots available, we could have more handicap spaces. We're limited right now.
It's just not right for a hospital to have so few handicap parking spots.
PVH has made the top 100 hospitals for the last 4 years. That's huge! That's Mayo Clinic huge. That
proves we take care of our patients. The only thing we can't provide is the ability to park their car. I ask
you to please support our need for a new parking garage. It is very much needed.
Thank you for your consideration.
Linda Tryon
Poudre Valley Hospital
Work 495-7105
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From: "Susan Hall" <sth2@pvhs.org>
To: <tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/8/2007 3:02:57 PM
Subject: Proposed Parking Garage and Medical Office
** High Priority **
Dear Mr. Shepard,
I am a Poudre Valley Hospital staff member and have been for three years. I feel sure you're already
aware of our present parking situation here at the LeMay campus and how crucial our parking shortage
has become.
I know of the problem not only as a employee who parks here daily, but also as the contact person who
facilitates the paperwork for parking violations and fines for our folks who, out of desperation, park in
areas not designated for employees. The struggle to find parking continues to escalate as time goes on,
especially with new hires joining PVHS each month. Important to note is that this struggle is not limited to
employees; the shortage also impacts visitors to the hospital - creating a frustrating for them experience
right off the bat. We deeply pride ourselves on the recognition we've received on many levels, including
the honor of being one of the nation's Top 100 Hospitals; yet our parking situation remains sub -par.
I am respectfully asking that you sincerely consider, and subsequently approve, our proposed parking
garage (as well as the medical office building) to help alleviate the ongoing and growing parking problems
we're experiencing at the hospital and our nearby properties.
This message, although it comes directly from me, is one that echoes the sentiments of several hundred
people fortunate enough to be employed at PVHS as well as the visitors and patients who find themselves
in need of our care. I hope you'll hear from others at PVHS and that our sincere plea for approval will be
heard. Additionally, I hope to eventually see a parking structure that is more representative of Pourde
Valley Hospital and the World Class Service we provide here.
Thanks so much for your consideration and time.
Susan Hall
Poudre Valley Health System
Facility Services Department
Outside: (970) 495-7464
Direct Extension: 57464
General Extension: 57450
Fax: (970) 495-7622
"What happens in maintenance, stays in maintenance." Anonymous
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From: "JoAnn Morgan" <jmorgandf@gmail. com>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/8/2007 3:01:28 PM
Subject: PVH Parking Structure and MOB
Mr. Sheppard,
I am drafting this email to express concern over the debate about the
proposed parking structure and medical office building at the PVH campus
While I understand there are always individuals who fear change, I don't
understand a debate over this proposal. It is clear to me the benefits will
far outweigh any perceived drawbacks.
As a member of the community I would like to see PVH continue to provide
excellent health care and community services to our region - this means the
PVHS facilities must be able to physically accommodate the equipment,
patients, their families, and the staff needed to provide these services to
the community.
During the recent economical struggles of the region, Fort Collins has been
challenged to keep jobs local. PVH and the health care industry continued
to grow providing jobs and stability where other industries were closing
their doors.
Health care is a competitive industry - particularly in this region. If
this project is not approved, then PVH is limited in it's ability to
successfully compete with the neighboring regional health care facilities.
I am sure you know better than I what the ripple effects will be on the Fort
Collins economy.
The project will help alleviate parking problems, traffic problems, improve
safety, improve patient (and their family's) satisfaction not only with the
health care they receive but with Fort Collins as a community.
PVHS has a reputation of maintaining their properties so that they are not
only functional but visually appealing for the community.
I urge you to consider these positive impacts on the community and weigh
them heavily as you consider the long term benefits of these proposed
projects in any future debates.
Sincerely,
JoAnn Morgan
jmorgandf@gmail.com
Dear Planning and Zoning Committee:
I write today in support of the PVH parking garage and medical office building proposed to be
built on the hospital -owned property west of Lemay Ave. As an employee of PVHS, I believe this
structure is critical for those who receive medical care at Poudre Valley Hospital and the
surrounding medical offices.
As you are aware, PVH is "landlocked" by businesses and homes, and has reached it maximum
capacity. PVH has also grown into a regional hospital over the last ten years, and it is necessary
to find more space to continue adding services that allows PVH to stay on the cutting edge of
medical care. As such, the Medical Office Building has become a necessity. Without this
addition, residents of Fort Collins may soon find themselves needing to travel elsewhere for the
world -class care that is currently available in their own backyard.
For several years now, PVH has been fielding calls, receiving letters, and hearing general
comments about the lack of available parking at or near PVH. Being landlocked by surrounding
businesses and homes, it is impossible for PVH to expand surface parking any further. A parking
structure on the east side of the hospital would have a negative impact on the homes that face
PVH on that side, and PVH has heard time and again that patients prefer close -in, surface
parking.
Allowing PVH to build this structure will create the parking necessary to ease this parking issue
for years to come. The rate of growth of Poudre Valley Hospital and Poudre Valley Health
System over the last ten years has been phenomenal and shows no signs of slowing. If this
structure is not built now, the parking issue will continue to escalate and cause bigger problems
for the patients of PVH.
I realize that the neighbors of the hospital may take issue with the parking structure because of
concerns over looks, property values, and impact of their homes and businesses. As one who
parks near the hospital each day, I can tell you that the bigger concern should be the vehicles of
employees parked on the streets and in the lots near these homes and businesses. This
structure would cure all of that, and keep vehicles of employees contained in one area. The real
issue here is not ease of parking for employees, but that of visitors and patients who receive care
at the hospital. These people are likely residents of Fort Collins and the surrounding areas, and
deserve easy access to world -class care in their time of need.
Without the addition of this parking structure and Medical Office Building, the issues that face
PVH will continue to escalate as the population of the area grows. Fort Collins residents currently
have relatively easy access to a world -class hospital in their own backyard, and deserve to
continue to be able to access the world -class care they have come to expect. Please, for their
sake, allow this structure to be built. I'm sure you will find it to be the right decision.
Warm Regards,
Nate Sassano, MS
PVHS Wellness Coordinator
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P _f support
From: "Nathan Sassano" <nwsl @pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/8/2007 2:39:02 PM
Subject: PVH letter of support
Dear Mr. Shepard,
Attached, please find a letter of support to be shared with the City's planning and zoning committee in
support of the proposed additions near PVH. Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Nathan Sassano, MS
Health & Wellness Coordinator
Poudre Valley Health System
1024 S. Lemay Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Office: (970) 495-7405
Fax: (970) 495-7617
nwsl@pvhs.org
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From: "Tim Klippert" <tbk@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/8/2007 2:36:28 PM
Subject: PVH parking garage
Hello Ted, I am writing in support of the PVH parking garage being built. We truly do care about the
welfare of our patients, visitors, and staff. An important aspect of patient care is having a space to park in
It truly is a start to the way a visit to PVH or any establishment for that matter might begin. I understand
what the surrounding neighborhoods might think of such a large structure being built in their
neighborhood. But, I believe many of the current problems such as people parking on the streets will be
alleviated by adding the parking garage. I am sure we will build a first class parking garage and hope you
will support our decision to build one. A parking garage will provide much needed parking for the patients,
visitors, and staff as well as allow us to continue to grow and meet the demand of a growing Fort Collins.
Thank You For Your Support,
Sincerely,
Tim Klippert
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From: "Dick Christensen" <rlc@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/8/2007 2:26:12 PM
Subject: PVHS Parking Garage
Dear Sir,
This new parking garage is a necessary addition to continue Poudre Valley Hospital's viability and safety
to employees.
The patients and family's constantly complain about the inability to find parking when at the hospital. The
staffs safety will be improved by secure parking and an overpass to the hospital.
Please weigh the pros over the perceived cons of this venture. Thank you for your consideration on this
important matter.
Sincerely,
Dick Christensen, RN
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From: tamara hass <tamarahass@yahoo.com>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/9/2007 11:46:14 AM
Subject: Support of PVH's parking Garage
My name is Tamara Hass and I am in support of the new parking.garage for PVH. With this new
parking garage it will free up hundreds of parking spaces that can be used by the patients and visitors.
will also eliminated on -street parking. It will be a good thing for PVH but most importantly it will be a
positive change for the patients, visitors, and neighbors.
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Ted Shepard
Planning & Zoning
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
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RE: PVH proposed parking garage and medical office building
Dear Mr. Shepard:
I am writing in support of the parking garage, Lemay bridge and medical office
building proposed by Poudre Valley Hospital. This construction will enhance
the ability for PVH to meet patient care needs in the highest manner and
improve safety for staff.
Parking Garage: Many PVH staff park across Lemay. When parking is tight,
staff spreads their parking options onto neighboring streets, then racing
further on foot to get to their designated work area. Dozens of staff cross
Lemay Avenue every hour each day. It's unsafe, even with the cross lights.
The parking garage will provide convenient, safer parking for staff. The
overhead bridge will also improve safety and lessen drivers' frustration over
having to slow or stop for pedestrians.
Medical Office Building: This structure appears to meet many needs around
the PVH campus —bringing OB/GYN physicians closer to the facility, better
ability to serve laboring moms and newborns. Also, space in the MOB will be
used by PVH non -clinical staff, freeing up much -needed space within PVH for
clinical needs of the community.
Help PVH continue its vision to be a world class healthcare provider by your
approval of these structures.
Thank you,
Barb Brown
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From: "Janet Craighead" <jec@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/9/2007 10:00:34 AM
Subject: PVH Parking Garage and Medical Office Building
Ted Shepard
TSHEPARD@fcgov.com
P.O. Box 580
Planning & Zoning
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Mr. Shepard
I am writing to express my support for Poudre Valley Hospital's proposed
parking facility and medical office building that will be considered at
your August 16, 2007 Fort Collins Planning & Zoning Department meeting
The hospital has carefully elucidated to your department the reasons why
both of these structures are important to this healthcare organization
and, therefore, to our entire community. I ask you to consider these
issues, and approve both of these projects.
Sincerely,
Janet Craighead
Janet E. Craighead, MS, RN
Healthcare Researcher
Poudre Valley Hospital
1024 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
jec@pvhs.org
970-495-8224
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From: "Joanne Frazier' <jef5@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/9/2007 9:31:41 AM
Subject: Proposed PVH parking garage
This is a letter of support for the propsed PVH parking garage and medical office building on Lemay
Avenue. I am an employee of PVHS and I believe that a parking garage is really the only feasible solution
to the parking shortage on hospital property. In order to best serve the community, close in ground parking
for patients and visitors is critically important. Hospitalization is a stressful event, patients and families
must deal with fear for their loved ones, confusing insurance paperwork, a large facility and often
decisions that are difficult and overwhelming. The last thing people need is the added hassle and
inconvenience of parking far away from the entrances to the facility. As employees we can ease that
burden by parking in the garage and freeing up close in ground parking. I'm happy to deal with parking in a
garage and walking a ways into work so that I can help my patients and their families any way I can.
Thank you for your consideration of this letter.
Joanne Frazier
Clinical Instructor PVHS
970495-7324
jef5@pvhs.org
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From: "Robin Bittner" <reb3@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/9/2007 8:39:22 AM
Subject: Support of PVHS parking garage and Medical Office Building
Ted,
I am writing this letter to you in support of the PVHS parking garage and medical office buildings. These
structures are important not only for the health system, but also for the community of Fort Collins.
PVHS has emerged as a leader in health care and continues to take strives to provide world class care.
What this equates to for the community of Fort Collins and surrounding areas is the best health care
possible. PVHS is a very community oriented health system seeking to serve those in this and adjoining
areas.
That being said, Poudre Valley Hospital is surrounded by neighborhoods, thus allowing expansion to be
limited. PVHS had researched and proposed a development of medical office buildings and a parking
structure to continue to serve the community. Patients and visitors alike, not to mention employees, often
find parking lacking at PVH. A parking structure would meet those needs. Patients would have places to
park and visitors would feel more welcome in that they would also have somewhere to park since the
parking structure would be for employees, thus leaving parking spaces available for patient and visitor
use.. It can often be noted that employees, visitors and patients park in the surrounding neighborhoods,
thus negatively impacting those neighborhoods. The parking structure would alleviate the parking in the
neighborhoods, which the neighborhoods have wanted for years. PVH currently has parking off -site for
employees, providing a shuttle service, but I would suggest that there are very few businesses who have
their employees park miles away and take a shuttle.
Providing expansion through the medical office building is another example that will help serve the
community. PVHS is proposing to build a walk -way to get directly to the hospital. This is how many other
cities provide services and direct access to a hospital from a doctor's office.
I urge you to fully consider the positive impact both the parking structure and the medical office building
will have on the community. These will not be eye -sores to the city or hindrances to neighborhoods and
the community; they will both be beneficial to the community as a whole and PVHS (which serves the
community).
Sincerely,
Robin Bittner
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From: "Nicola Hopkins" <nah1@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/9/2007 8:13:54 AM
Subject: Planning and Zoning for Poudre Valley Hospital
To whom it may concern:
Please would you consider this a plea to go ahead and approve the planning and zoning for Poudre Valley
Hospital in all areas requested? With the increase in population growth and expansion of our local area
the best way PVH is going to maintain our exceptional standard of care is to grow "with" the community.
Please do not decline this proposal as this would not allow for the growth of the facility and we would
become a small community hospital in an ever expanding community!
Every year we see more and more students and family moving to this prime area of the country, and PVH
would love and anticipates continuing to be a top 100 hospital in the nation!
Thank you for your attention and waiting for a favorable response.
Regards,
Nicola Hopkins, RN
Trauma Nurse Coordinator
Poudre Valley Hospital
1024 S. Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Office (970) 495-8021
Fax (970) 495-7692
nahl@pvhs.org
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August 9, 2007
Ted Shepard
Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Commission
281 N College
Ft Collins, Co 80524
To whom it may concern,
I have been an employee of Poudre Valley Hospital and now PVHS, for 19
years. I have witnessed incredible growth at the PVH site in that time, and while it is
incredible to see the hospital grown and expand its services, the parking situation is no
longer tolerable. I currently work at Medical Center of the Rockies, but in my time at
PVH, I would go to work 45 minutes early just to be able to park a reasonable distance
and have my car close enough that I could leave at a moments notice if my children had
an emergency.
PVHS has come up with a solution to the parking crises in a parking garage, with
a ramp over Lemay. I cannot tell you how many times I saw cars speed thru the red lights
while I was trying to cross Lemay. This solution will be much safer for employees, while
freeing up valuable parking for patients and visitors.
The citizens of Ft Collins did a lot of complaining when PVHS opted to build
MCR closer to Loveland, yet now they complain when improvements are planned for
PVH. It is time for the City of Ft Collins to step up and support PVH by approving the
zoning change and allowing the parking garage to be built. The area health needs are not
going to slow down, and the services at PVH need to expand to continue to provide
excellent health care.
Sincerely,
Susan Webster RN
Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator
Poudre Valley Health Systems
2500 Rocky Mountain Avenue
Loveland, Co 80538
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From: "Cindy Kimber" <cjk2@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/9/2007 6:33:21 AM
Subject: PVH Parking
Ted
I just want to say that being an employee at PVHS for 28 years, and seeing first hand how the hospital has
grown, the time has come to increase the parking areas to meet the demand of PVHS world class
services.
Over the years, I have parked on the west side lot and feel lucky to still have all my toes as there has been
more times then I care to count of coming close to getting hit while in the cross walk, even by a city bus!
By having this structure, it would help create a much safer area on this very busy street and insure all toes
will not be run over.
With the beautiful Medical Center of the Rockies completed, the residents of Ft. Collins can trust that any
building done at Poudre Valley will have the same style and beauty!
Thanks for you time
Cindy Kimber
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From: 'Robin Ramsey" <rdr@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/9/2007 6:20:05 AM
Subject: PVH Garage and MOB Project
Dear Mr. Shepard,.
Attached is a letter in strong support for these projects. I am supporting the plans, not just as a Poudre
Valley employee, but as a resident of Fort Collins for 26 years.
Thank you,
Robin Ramsey
Director Perioperative Services
Poudre Valley Hospital
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From: "Paul Higgins" <poh@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/9/2007 4:45:07 PM
Subject: PVH Parking Structure Proposal
Dear Mr. Shepard and members of the Planning and Zoning Board,
I am writing to offer my support for my employers proposed medical office building and parking structures
to be built on Lemay avenue.
Let me first say that I understand the fears and concerns of the citizens that will be impacted by these
projects. If possible I wish that we were able to find a different location. However, I feel the proposed
sites offer the best location and least impact. The area already has mixed use with both medical offices
and both single and multi family dwellings and the plan proposed by the hospital I think will offer all parties
the best solution to an already growing problem in the area, employee and visitor parking.
Having worked in and visited many hospitals back east, often neighborhoods are rampant with cars
parked by hospital staff with no regard to homeowners in the surrounding community. PVH has always
tried to enforce its parking policy of no on street parking in the community surrounding the hospital , but it
has become increasingly difficult to do so.
As Fort Collins continues it's growth the hospital must also be able to grow and make itself accessible
to the public through better parking facilities.
To the neighbors impacted by these proposed projects, I ask for understanding and the belief that
Poudre Valley Hospital will remain the good neighbor that we have been in your community for many
years.
Sincerely,
Paul Higgins, RN
Perioperative Services
Poudre Valley Hospital
1024 S. Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO
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From: "Connee Collins" <csc2@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/9/2007 8:42:35 PM
Subject: PVH Construction
Dear Mr. Shephard,
I am writing to support the construction of the PVH Parking Garage and Medical Office Building. I do not
work for the hospital, but I am second in command of security at the hospital. I work for HSS, the
contracted security company that strives to keep the hospital campus safe.
I have worked here ten years, and I can attest that many of the security issues arise from the frustration
and stress of drivers, who are sick themselves, or are transporting the ill patients, and who cannot find a
place to park. Building an employee parking garage will free up parking for our patients and visitors. I
have been ill myself, and have had to park so far away, that I thought I wouldn't make it inside of the
hospital.
The Medical Office Building will make it possible for patients to go direct from their doctors to services
within the hospital via the Skybridge. The 2 Skybridges will eliminate jaywalkers trying to dash across
Lemay, and hopefully save some lives.
I realize that the dentist office will probably not relish being next to a large structure, but that is the only
building that will be so impacted. If the garage were on the east side of PVH, the houses that are
neighbors of PVH would be seriously affected by the proximity of the garage and MOB.
As I near retirement, I have realized the importance of the hospital and it's doctors to me. I deliberately
purchased a house last year that was near the hospital and had no railroad tracks between me and the
hospital. I realize that I and other older people need to have quick and convenient access to the hospital
and doctors.
Please pass this permit and allow the building to start
Thank you,
Connee Collins
493-1194
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From: "Marie Schmidt" <mjs@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/10/2007 10:29:45 AM
Subject: PVH parking garage
Dear Mr. Shepard,
I am an employee at PVH and would like to support the proposed parking garage and walk. PVH
employees have outgrown the available parking at the PVH site and have been in need of more parking
for a number of years. PVH has worked to manage this problem but there really are no other available
parking areas than those in use.
I am aware that some of the neighbors are concerned about the parking garage. Those neighbors have
also been opposed to employees parking on the streets of Pitkin and Robertson. This ends up being a
catch 22 for employees. While I can understand the concerns, in this instance I feel that public interest
should hold sway.
PVH is an important part of the community. In order for it to continue to function on the current site, it
appears to me that some accomodations to the growth of the city and PVH will need to be made. The
proposed parking garage appears to me to be one way to assure that PVH continues to thrive in it's
current location. I worry that if these accomodations are not made, the hospital will need to relocate to
remain viable. Medical Center of the Rockies has already moved south and I really want to continue
working at the current PVH site.
Thank you for your consideration
Marie J. Schmidt MSW, LCSW
Community Case Manager
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From: "Johnie Bowden" <jmb17@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/10/2007 10:20:48 AM
Subject: Dear Mr. Shepard,
Dear Mr. Shepard,
This letter is written to express my support of the parking garage and medical office building for Poudre
Valley Hospital. I am a native Californian who moved to Fort Collins 2 years ago. I had no idea what a
phenomenal facility PVH was until I actually became employed here as a Discharge Planner/Case
Manager. We not only service the Northern Colorado region but many of our patients travel from
Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas to obtain the excellent services of physicians, nursing, and ancillary
staff. Please encourage the support of the Planning and Zoning Department in approving this vital project
which will help both the employees and our patients.
Respectfully yours,
Johnie Bowden, RN
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From: "Bea Bryant" <bcb@pvhs.org>
To: <tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/10/2007 10:19:13 AM
Subject: Letter in Support of PVH
This letter is in support of the 4-story, 700 stall parking garage and Medical Office Building at Poudre
Valley Hospital on Lemay Avenue.
Bea (Bee) Bryant
Administrative Assistant
Environmental Health & Safety
Infection Control
Poudre Valley Hospital
(970) 495-7135
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8/10/07
To: Fort Collins Planning & Zoning Dept. members
From: Jim Heymann, PVH Lead Groundskeeper
Subject: PVH parking garage proposal to build on Lemay Ave.
Thank you for the opportunity to voice my opinion concerning the proposal by PVH
to build a parking garage and medical office building on Lemay Ave. I have been a PVH
employee for the past 20 yrs. In that time I have seen many changes take place at our
local hospital. Multiple major construction efforts by the hospital to keep up with the
demand for its' medical services to the community of Fort Collins and the region as well
as the creation of (4) surface parking lots to accommodate the rapid growth of
employees/patients/visitors at our facility are to name but a few. Our continued growth
has come with a price: The 41 complaint of patients and visitors is a lack of parking! The
26 acres of hospital property has reached maximum capacity and we are virtually
landlocked. Because I have been a member of the Parking and Transportation Committee
for over a decade I have had the chance to see, firsthand, the negative impact that a lack
of parking has had both to the hospital and its' neighbors. Some hospital neighbors have
complained to the committee almost on a daily basis concerning employees' et al habits
of parking in front of their homes due to a lack of parking availability onsite. The
committee has struggled to find a solution to this problem. Various quick fix ideas have
been implemented over the years yet we always come back to the necessity of adding
more parking spaces to this campus. I believe the proposed 4-story, 700 space parking
garage for employees only would eliminate our parking problems for the foreseeable
future. The complaints I have heard regarding this proposed facility I believe are
unfounded. The benefit to the neighborhood by eliminating street parking goes without
saying. Having one area contained for employees to park would keep them from driving
through nearby neighborhoods in the first place. Our patients/visitors have voiced their
preferences for close -in onsite surface parking. Therefore, please consider supporting the
proposal as it stands and vote to allow the parking garage to be built on Lemay Avenue.
Thank you for your consideration of this proposal.
-Jim Heymann -
Lead Groundskeeper, PVHS
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From: "Jeff Thiemann" <JT@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/10/2007 7:28:35 AM
Subject: PARKING GARAGE
Hi Ted,
Just want to encourage the consideration of a paring garage for PVH. Having worked here for 18 years,
I won't miss the challenge of crossing Lemay either at the stoplight or other intersections, and I'm grateful
that there haven't been injuries to date. I was almost hit about 2 years ago by some who decided to
continue through the intersection in the left hand turn lane. Since the city is unwilling to allow construction
of a garage on the east side of the hospital and is unable to do anything more for crosswalk timing etc.,
this seems like the best alternative. As PVH continues to grow in serving the community, I hope the city
will give it fair options for expansion. I consider it a privilege to serve the patient population as I do.
In Christ, jt
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From: Brenda Gutsche <bgutsche@yahoo.com>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/10/2007 6:25:56 PM
Subject: PVH Parking Situation
Mr Shepard,
Just a little bit of information about who I am. My family and I chose to move to Fort Collins, August 1981
from the Bay Area of Calif. We were looking to leave the Big City life behind us and enjoy a nice peaceful
small town. I thought we had moved to the country.
April of 1982 with 13 yrs of hospital experience, I was hired by Poudre Valley Hospital as a Radiologic
Technologist. I have been a part of the growth, & watched PVH blossom into a Modern - Up to date -
World Class facility that has worked hard to maintain a Family of Employees. I am proud of how far
Sleepy little PVH has come. Fort Collins should be very proud to have such a facility as its Health Care
Provider. (I have worked in hospitals that I have not been proud to say I was an employee.)
My family & I have been an consumer of the services provided by PVH as well as an employee. Parking
has been critically short for a very long time. Patients, Visitors, and Employees need changes to be made
soon.
I do not understand why the confusion about supporting a safe, well thought out parking plan. Years ago,
the hospital had tried to implement a parking garage to the East of the Hospital, (at that time the neighbors
to the East complained),or change how the employees would access the parking (at that time people to
the south complained) etc, etc etc. I understand the Neighbors of the hospital would like to keep it like it
was in 1981, but the hospital along with Fort Collins has changed.
I have tried to cross Lemay Ave, when the road was covered in ice, and the traffic heading towards me
was not able to keep from sliding - I have thought "at least I am close to the emergency room, or will I be
the next Fort Collins, fatality?"
I would hate to see the words "FOR RENT' On the sidewalk in front of Poudre
Valley, and have PVH move its very important services to Wellington, or Windsor.
Please consider everyone while making this important decision. It benefits no one not to make a change.
We are a World Class Medical Care facility. I am pleased with our choice to move to Fort Collins all
those years ago.
Sincerely,
Brenda L Gutsche ASRT (R) (CT) (M)
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From: <kabuIlemtp@comcast.net>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/10/2007 7:41:38 PM
Subject: PVH Parking Garage
Mr. Shepard:
I am writing in support of a parking structure as proposed for Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH). The structure
will greatly reduce the parking problems that have long existed in the area around PVH.
The idea that it will increase traffic to the niegborhoods is unfounded. The traffic on Lemay, East Elizabeth
and Pitkin exist due to people getting to and from the hospital, nursing homes and surrounding offices. For
years, residents and business owners near the hospital have complained about people parking in front of
their homes and offices. A centralized parking structure will only reduce traffic due to people looking for
parking in neighborhoods surrounding PVH.
The addition of the walkway solves an additional problem regarding both traffic and safety. The walkway
will reduce pedestrian traffic across Lemay at both Doctors Lane and at the entrance to the emergency
room. This will allow for different timing of the traffic lights, which are especially bad at Doctors Lane. This
intersection provokes PVH employees and visitors to bypass through the nieghborhoods to the east and
offices to the north. I would hope that safety would not be a question.
Additionally, the hospital has a finite amount of room to grow to meet the needs of our community.
Building a parking structure to the east of the current building will limit that potential growth.
The community outcry about the regional trauma center, Medical Center of the Rockies, was
predominently based on the fact that patients would be sent to Loveland for treatment. Without provisions
for growth at PVH, the community can only expect to travel farther for medical care as the population
grows in the Ft. Collins area.
The proposed parking structure will help solve many problems and should be approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Clay Young
Ft. Collins resident since 1981
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From: "Amy Hartley" <ajh@pvhs.org>
To: <tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/11 /2007 6:00:00 AM
Subject: parking garage
Mr. Shepard,
I am writing this letter in support of the parking garage that Poudre Valley Hospital is proposing to build.
Due to the growing population of Fort Collins parking for patients, employees and visitors has become a
big problem. As an employee, parking places are hard to come by and parking on the streets is not
welcomed by residents on neighboring streets. A parking garage would decrease traffic on these streets
and would eliminate the need for employees to park in front of residential homes. Another benefit of
having the parking garage is that people would feel safer crossing a bridge to the hospital rather than
having to walk across Lemay. Please approve this necessary addition and help PVH remain a Top 100
Hospital.
Sincerely,
Amy J. Hartley, RN
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From: "Cody Van" <ckv@pvhs.org>
To: <tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/11/2007 6:15:16 PM
Subject: PVH Parking garage
Cody Van
1919 Avery Court
Fort Collins CO 80525
To whom it may concern,
I am writing this letter in support of the proposed parking structure located just West of Poudre Valley
Hospital on Lemay Ave. There has been a well known parking shortage in and around the PVH campus
for over a decade. The parking lots located on the property have been maximized for efficiency and yet a
major parking shortage still exists. Employees are often forced to park on the street adjacent to the
hospital and also have been using the Vineyard church parking lot for the last 2yrs. The building of a
formal parking structure will alleviate any current or future parking shortages for years to come. This
structure will also alleviate the congestion of employee parking in the residential areas around PVH. The
other benefit of this structure will simply be to consolidate employee parking and will also allow for more
patient/visitor parking near the hospital entrance. I honestly believe that the construction of said parking
garage will be a valued addition to this area and most certainly will create a positive relationship between
PVH and its neighbors.
cv
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From: "Sue Stage" <scs11@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/12/2007 11:25:45 AM
Subject: PVH parking Garage
August 11, 2007
Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Department
Please help us continue to make PVH the best place to receive care and the best place to work in
healthcare in Northern Colorado. By approving this building project, Fort Collins and PVH will be
enhancing our customers experience at PVH and the work environment for our employees.
I am an advocate for making the experience for our customers the best it can possibly be. Many of our
customers are not able to walk a couple of blocks due to health concerns. This parking situation starts
their experience in a negative way if they are unable to find a parking place close in.
The proposed 4-story parking garage will eliminate parking problems for our customers, as our employees
will be using the parking garage, which will free up the close in parking for our customers.
The parking on the street and around our neighborhood streets as well as the traffic in and out of our
neighborhoods will be significantly reduced with the parking garage.
Because PVH is landlocked, the best alternative to building would be the land on west side as no
residential dwellings exist in that space.
Again, help PVH be the best place to receive care as well as the best place to work in healthcare in
northern Colorado.
Thank you,
Sue Stage
PVH Employee
Sue Stage, RN, BAN, CPHQ
Quality Resource Specialist
Poudre Valley Hospital
970-495-7358
scs11 @pvhs.org
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From: "Priscilla Nuwash" <priscilla.nuwash@gmail.com>
To: <TShepard@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/12/2007 10:53:35 AM
Subject: PVH Parking Structure and MOB
Dear Mr. Shepard,.
This email is to express my support for the building of a parking structure
and medical office building by Poudre Valley Hospital on Lemay Avenue. My
family has lived in the Greeley, Fort Collins and Windsor area for the last
18 years. We have watched the population grow as others, like my family,
chose to move to this beautiful area. However, that choice was not made
lightly, quality school systems for our children and availability of health
care services impacted our relocation.
We have always been impressed by Poudre Valley Hospital's reputation, and
how they keep pace with the needs of the growing community. Over the years,
we have utilized PVH's services countless times and parking seems to always
be a challenge. Even in 1993, when I was in a serious car accident, and air
lifted to PVH, my family discussed the lack of parking availability and that
was 14 years ago!
Parking is a continuing issue that impacts patients, families, employees and
the surrounding community. It only makes sense that PVH would finally
address this issue and build in a location on Lemay where no residential
dwellings exist.
I strongly urge you to approve this proposal
Thank you,
Priscilla Nuwash
Ted Shepard HSPark_G ge
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From:
"Paul Neiman" <pjn3@pvhs.org>
To:
<tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date:
8/13/2007 7:56:06 AM
Subject:
PVHS Parking Garage
Dear Mr. Shepard
I support the building of a parking garage for the PVHS employees. I am currently an employee and see
the current and future need of this type of structure. Without it, there will continue to be parking
congestion that will only continue to grow. This will also help with the pedestrian traffic that crosses
Lemay in the middle of the street. Please consider the overall benefit to the hospital and community.
Thanks.
Paul Neiman
IS System Administrator
Poudre Valley Health System
1024 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins CO 80524
970.495.7539
pjn3@pvhs.org
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From:
"Jody DeStigter" <jsd@pvhs.org>
To:
<TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date:
8/13/2007 11:23:29 AM
Subject:
PVH Parking Structure
Dear Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Department,
I am writing in support of the parking structure at Poudre Valley Hospital. The current parking situation
is that we need more spaces desperately, not only for patients but also for staff. Having worked at PVH for
over ten years, I have noticed that more parking has been needed for years. Clearly patients want a one
level area to park and park close to that hospital entrance. I do not mind navigating a parking structure as
it is easier for me who uses it regularly than a patient.
Please approve of the parking structure at Poudre Valley Hospital.
Sincerely,
Jody DeStigter, RN, BAN
PCS Resource Pool
Clinical Educator
Poudre Valley Health System
(970) 495-7000 x51515
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My husband and I have no argument with the hospital's expressed need for additional
parking, however, we firmly believe that the hospital needs to exercise other options for
locating their parking garage and for expanding their campus with a medical office
building on the west side of Lemay. Is it truly in the best interest of the City, the
residential neighborhood, and the adjacentsmall businesses to allow Poudre Valley
Hospital to expand their Lemay campus to the extent that they have planned? Is it not
reasonable to ask the hospital to go back to the drawing board and contain their
construction to the east side of Lemay and/or to the Harmony and McKee campuses
which certainly can accommodate expansion without negatively impacting residential
neighborhoods?
We hope that the board will consider all issues related to the proposal —not just whether
the structures meet an array of building codes. There are perhaps more important, less
tangible issues involved here —those dealing with the aesthetics, comfort, safety, and
over-all quality of life in a beloved neighborhood. Please protect our considerable
investment and quality of life.
Sincerely,
Amy Black and Dale Daggers
Amy Black and Dale Daggers
913 Garfield Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
August 13, 2007
Planning and Zoning Board
c/o City of Fort Collins Planning Department
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Board:
My husband and I are writing this letter to express our extreme dismay with the two
large, 4-story structures that Poudre Valley Hospital is planning for the west corners of
Garfield and Lemay. One structure is a parking garage and the other will house The
Women's Clinic and hospital administrative services. We have attended the two
"informational" meetings organized by the City regarding the projects and have left each
time with a sinking feeling that the City is not listening nor responding to the concerns of
the homeowners in University Acres. Indeed, we read in a local paper this weekend that
Mr. Ted Shepard, City Planner and facilitator for the "informational meetings", will
recommend that the board approves the projects. Other news articles have not adequately
conveyed what will surely be an extremely negative impact on the quality of our
neighborhood life.
Briefly stated, our concerns include:
The structures will anchor the end of Garfield, a beautiful, tree -lined street of
well -maintained homes. This will result in increased non-residential traffic flow,
not only on Garfield, but throughout University Acres. Many families with young
children recently have purchased homes in the neighborhood, several houses were
on the Garden Tour in June, and walkers of all ages enjoy strolling along the
attractive streets of what is a prized neighborhood. The noise, congestion, and
dangers inherent in speeding, commercial traffic pose real threats to the quality of
neighborhood life.
2. Property values will dip with the construction of these imposing structures. The
neighborhood will become overtly commercial and less residential. We also
believe that this project represents Poudre Valley Hospital's initial foray into
expanding their campus to the west side of Lemay. (As a side note, a hospital
spokesperson informed those in attendance at the July "informational" meeting,
that the proposed parking structure will be inadequate in less than five years.)
Once they gain a foothold in University Acres, it will be difficult to stem further
encroachment into the residential neighborhood. The value of our homes will
decline with the quality of neighborhood life.
August 10, 2007
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Current Planning . �- X3
Fort Collins Planning/Zoning Department
281 N. College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Attention: Cameron Gloss
Dear Planning and Zoning Committee Members;
On August 161h you will be meeting to discuss the plans for the Poudre Valley Hospital
(PVH) parking garage facility to be located on the west side of Lemay Avenue across
from the Hospital. I encourage you to give favorable consideration to this critical project.
For more than 80 years PVH has provided for the health needs of our region in its present
location. With the continuing growth of our Fort Collins community and corresponding
growth of the services PVH provides to our citizens, the expansion of existing parking
facilities is obviously necessary. The design of the facility is very aesthetically pleasing
and will blend into the community quite well.
Over the past several years PHV has received hundreds of phone calls from neighbors to
the west of the hospital complaining that PVH employees and patients were continually
parking m their' neighborhoods and in front of their homes. The parking garage will
relieve some of,the',frustration;'as it'will concentrate vehicle traffic to a smaller area.
Certainly PVH wants to be a good neighbor to the surrounding area. Although other
location options for parking have been considered, this proposed location is the only one
that best fits the needs of our surrounding residents, our community, and the hospital.
As you are aware, PVH is a huge economic driver for the City of Fort Collins. Services
such as complex orthopedics, robotic surgery, and high intensity. neonatal intensive care,
just to name a few, attract people from our entire region. Limiting the growth of PVH
will curtail these services as well as all types of medical care offered to people from
Northern Colorado, Southern Wyoming, and Western Nebraska. If the growth and
available services provided by PVH are curtailed, many services presently provided at
PVH will very likely have to be transferred to the Medical Center of the Rockies in
Loveland. The negative economic impact of this possibility is obvious. PVH certainly
wants to continue meeting the needs of our growing community and in order to do so
adequate parking for employees, patients, visitors, and others is quite necessary.
Again, I urge you to give favorable consideration to this project.
Sincerely,
f
Stuart Van1VIeve n
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Nudre.Valley Health System Board Member.
2038 Caribou Dr. #F01, Fort.Collins, CO 80525 '
August 8, 2007 ��r,P�.5 °
Ted Shepard
P.O. Box 580
Planning & Zoning
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Mr. Shepard and the Planning and Zoning Department:
I am an employee at Poudre Valley Hospital and have been for five and a half years.
Even in just the relatively short time I have been here, Poudre Valley Hospital has
grown at a phenomenal rate and added many services to keep pace with the rapid
population increase of Fort Collins and the region. I think it is reasonable to expect that
this healthy system will continue to expand in numbers of patients and employees and
continue to grow as the Fort Collins and regional populations continue to increase.
PVH has experienced a severe shortage of parking for almost a decade that impacts
patients, visitors and employees. I've seen it grow worse in the last five years, and seen
the many different solutions that have been tried to deal with the problem. I have heard
about the neighborhoods and businesses around PVH that have been adversely
impacted by the shortage of on -site parking at Poudre Valley Hospital because patients,
visitors and employees often park along neighborhood streets, being unable to find on -
site parking.
Because the PVH campus is landlocked, the only area currently available as an option
for development is the hospital's property on the west side of Lemay Avenue, where the
plan is to build the parking garage and a medical office building (MOB). The plan
includes building a bridge over the ever -increasingly -busy street of Lemay that goes
from the MOB and into the hospital's third floor. This will eliminate pedestrian and
vehicular and pedestrian hazards that occur daily along Lemay in front of the hospital.
I hope that you will consider allowing Poudre Valley Hospital to build the parking garage
as it seems a salient solution to an unavoidable and growing problem.
Sincerely,
Bonnie J. Barlow
1100 E. Elizabeth St.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
9 August 2007
Dear Mr. Shepherd,
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I am writing this letter in regard to the proposed parking garage on the west side of PVH.
I am sure that you have been well informed of the growth in the number of patients and
visitors that have one reason or another to use the facilities at PVH. I am sure that you
have been made aware of the impact that all of the parking problems have caused for
everyone who lives, works, or visits in the area experiences. I would certainly hope that
you have been made aware of the fact that being a regional hospital has enabled PVHS to
improve and upgrade its services, staff and equipment to allow it to offer World Class
Service to not only Fort Collins residents, but all who access PVHS's services for any
reason. I have used the services and I know that I have appreciated the level of service
and I have experienced some of the parking frustrations at the campus on Lemay.
I know you must be aware of the many ways in which PVHS strives to contribute to the
community. Not only with the financial influx of taxes paid and jobs offered at multiple
levels of skill and professions, but in jobs created in supporting business. They also
encourage and abet their employees to become involved in community activities and be
good neighbors by becoming. involved in food drives, community support programs, and
the United, Way among others;';
As a resident:of the city of Greeley, I have had opportunity to observe the impact and
upgrade the NCMCs parking garage has'had on their facility and the surrounding
neighborhood. I can vouch for the fact that it has eased the parking problems that also
plagued NCMC for years. This structure is attractive and fits into the surrounding area
very well. The enclosed walkover eliminated many of the problems that occur when
pedestrians in large numbers need to cross a busy street. The traffic flow in front of
NCMC has improved significantly and is also lessened on surrounding streets, as fewer
cars circle looking for premium parking spots. I have also used the parking garages at
United Medical in Cheyenne and at the VA. in Denver and know that they are positive
assets in those areas.
I believe the west side site is the best site because it would optimize use of the site, to the
best advantage. Not only would it provide much needed parking for PVH and the
proposed Medical Office Building, it would address the pedestrian problem that occurs
on Lemay on a daily basis. The walkover can only add to pedestrian safety and aid in the
better flow of traffic on Lemay.
While the proposed parking garage, would certainly not alleviate all the parking/traffic
problems in that area, I see it as a positive step toward 'achievmg a better working'
solution for. alLof the parties involved. I hope the Planning and Zoning Department will
give this plan every. consideration.
Sincer
Lynne L. Miller
August 8, 2007
To Whom It May Concern:
We are submitting this letter in favor of Poudre Valley Hospital's plans for a parking
garage and medical office building on Lemay Avenue in Fort Collins, CO.
We are employees of Poudre Valley Health System and have seen firsthand the great
customer service and patient care that PVH offers its patients and visitors. The citizens
of Fort Collins benefit from having a locally owned and located hospital. The PVH
campus has reached its maximum build -out capacity and Fort Collins residents would
greatly benefit from more accessible and convenient parking for patients and having
physician offices in close proximity of the hospital at the planned medical office building.
These features will only enhance the world class care already offered at Poudre Valley
Hospital.
For us personally we believe that a local hospital is a must. In order to accommodate the
needs of residents such as bus services, bicycle lanes, etc., PVH will need the capability
to expand in its current location. If they are not able to move ahead with the expansion,
then building outside of the city would make it much more difficult for the local residents
to access transportation and other public services.
The parking garage will help alleviate the severe shortage of parking for patients and
visitors by allowing employees to use the parking garage facility. The pedestrian bridge
will eliminate'pedestrian hazards along Lemay Avenue.
Plans for the Medical Office Building will allow PVH to expand clinical services and
stay at the forefront of medicine and technology.
Thank you for considering Poudre Valley Health System's expansion plans and its
commitment to world class health care for the Northern Colorado region.
Sincerely,
F� S i.2q3
Dear Planning and Zoning Department,
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I am an employee at Poudre Valley Hospital and I want to encourage you
to ratify our plans to build a medical office building and parking garage.
I have been at PVH for four years and have heard many complaints from
visitors and families that the parking is horrendous. I personally search for a
spot many mornings when arriving to work.
The plan that our hospital has put together is a great opportunity to keep
our medical presence in our community strong. A medical building to offer
clinics to our customers at a convenient location has many in our town
thankful that all services are not "moving south" to Harmony or MCR. We
need to keep improving what we can offer to our residents that live close to
US.
The parking solution is long overdue, and I am proud that our leadership
has chosen this time to address this great need for the employees and the
guests. I believe that the Lemay Ave location is ideal for many reasons. It
will provide much needed space for patients and visitors on the east side of
the hospital where they are already accustomed to parking. It will provide
safer traffic patterns for the visitors using those eastern spaces. It will
incorporate walkovers to reduce pedestrian traffic across an already busy
Lemay Avenue.
I think the designs chosen were well thought out to keep height and
aesthetics in mind to improve the visual beauty of our city. The care of our
grounds have always made me proud to be living in Fort Collins where no
one would even think of erecting concrete and glass monstrosities. The
vision of our hospital board members is to be applauded for trying to
improve on an already world class health facility.
Once again, I am encouraging you to give us the "green light "on this
project.
Thank You,
Ron Dea RN
PVHS Operating Room
From: "Gabrielle Pearl" <gvp@pvhs.org>
To: <Tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/13/2007 2:47:13 PM
Subject: Parking structure at PVH
Good Afternoon.
I am writing to voice my support for the proposed parking structure to be built at PVH. I have been an
employee for PVHS for the last 8 years and have watched to parking problem get out of control. It is
impossible for employees to find a place to park if you arrive for work later than 0800. Often times we are
forced to park off -site which is difficult when getting off of work at 2300. In all of our customer service
surveys, parking is always mentioned as a problem. If we provide extra parking for the employees, it will
free up hundreds of spaces for our patients and visitors. PVHS has worked hard over the last decade to
make us a world class health care organization for the region and city of Ft Collins. Our residents should
be proud to have such an exceptional hospital in our small city.
The neighbors of the hospital are complaining about the proposed parking garage. They have been
complaining for years about employees and patients parking on their neighborhood streets. These are
city streets and we have every right to park there. Yet, the administration at PVH has insisted that we
don't park on neighboring city streets. Over the last 5 years they have looked for other solutions. The only
solution is a parking garage. 1 would have thought our neighbors would be happy about PVHS trying to
solve the problem. It will not increase traffic, it would minimize it.
I urge you to SUPPORT the building of a parking garage at PVH.
Thank you,
Gabrielle Pearl
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Planning & Zoning
City of Fort Collins
Sir:
This is in support for a parking garage to be built for PVH on Lemay Ave. It is a shame
that the community cannot see the improvement to patient care and accessibility that this
will afford.
The expansion of services to the community has at least tripled, and PVH is now not only
a "local community" hospital, it has become a "regional community" health provider.
The local community was not pleased when MCR was built, complaining that the city
should have kept the institution for itself. With land at a premium, they cannot have it
both ways. The garage will be esthetically pleasing, it will provide employees the space
needed to park without causing patients delays or anxieties coming to the hospital. There
are numerous complaints about employees parking on city streets. Not all the employees
live here in Fort Collins. Windsor, Loveland, Fort Morgan, even Northglenn supplies a
great number of the workforce. Without a regional RTA, these people have nowhere else
to park either. This would take the parking out of the neighborhoods and keep it all in one
place.
This is reminiscent of the public outcry at the parking/high-rise that was proposed for the
old Steele's market on Howes. That storefront, as you know is still empty, and stands as
,•an eyesore for the neighborhood, whereas a fully functional, tax generating structure
::could have been built. It will be up to the city planners to decide if the City of Fort
°:Collins is to move forward with civic service or bow to small minded neighborhood
=concerns.
'Thanks you for your time
Carol Hopkins.
PVH employee, Fort Collins Citizen
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From: "Kirk Larsen" <kirkl@phase2co.com>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/13/2007 4:25:10 PM
Subject: Poudre Valley Hospital August 16th hearing
Dear Mr. Shepard,
I am writing to express my support for the expansion of Poudre Valley
Hospital and the need of the parking garage and medical office building.
Fort Collins has been blessed to have a top-quality medical facility in our
city for many years. PVH has expanded and kept pace with the increase
population of Fort Collins and it is extremely important to allow them to
continue to grow.
A parking garage would allow for the ever-increasing parking problem that is
evident around the PVH main campus. If this was further delayed in
construction, surrounding neighborhoods will suffer with people attempting
to park in residential neighborhoods. We desperately need this parking
garage.
The other consideration PVH is requesting is a medical office building. Our
company has just completed a state-of-the-art hospital facility (Platte
.r,Valley Medical Center) for the City of Brighten. And the one item that
makes the new hospital a strong assistance to the medical community is the
MOB building that is attached to the facility. Great doctors need great &
local office facilities to perform their service to the public.
I appreciate the consideration of both the Fort Collins City & Zoning
Department and yourself in this matter. Please provide the support to make
Fort Collins the Choice City for now and in the future.
Thank you, Kirk Larsen
Kirk D. Larsen
Estimator/Project Manager
be made to direct staff traffic through Riverside which is underutilized and which then accesses
through commercial (not residential) property.
The Medial Office Building needs to be located north of the hospital across Doctors Lane. I
understand this area is a checkerboard of hospital and private property, but the hospital may be
able to acquire these properties or negotiate a swap.
Please reference the enlarged neighborhood map that your department so generously provided.
They were helpful and accommodating and I appreciate their support.
I understand that the Prospect Estates neighborhood was successful in fending off PVH efforts to
open emergency access through their neighborhood. I only pray that University Acres will be
given the same consideration and protection from the good offices of our city. Your invitation
welcomes comments and asks for input which is deemed important. I do hope this is a sincere
gesture and not just lip service.
Sincerely
Jean L Yule
1109 Williams
Fort Collins. CO 80524
482-5486
August 13, 2007
Attn: Planning and Zoning Board
City Planning Staff
Because a previous commitment prevents me from attending the August 16, 2007, Planning and
Zoning Board meeting, I wish to submit these written comments vehemently opposing PVH
Project #14-07. 1 was able to attend one of the neighborhood meetings and can see that PVH is
wedded to this project and presents it pretty much as a done deal. I hope the City Planning Staff
and the Planning and Zoning Board are able to look at this project with fresh eyes and
sympathetic ears, because the magnitude of these projects can only negatively impact one of old
town's most stable and venerable neighborhoods — University Acres.
1. The proposed 737 space parking garage should be seen as three times that number (2211) to
accommodate shift changes, and this applies 365 days per year. The obvious and immediate
impact will be felt on residential streets. 1 have a hospital employee friend (who shall remain
nameless) who said, "You can be sure I will drive your neighborhood streets. I will do anything
to avoid Lemay." It should be noted that the Medical Office structure will be generating its own
vastly increased traffic as medical appointments associated with the Women's Clinic will be
coming and going all day.: Hardest hit will be Garfield, but feeder streets will feel some impact
as well. All of this will be have a destabilizing effect, predisposing a shift toward rental
properties and loss of property values in addition to the noise, hassle and quality of life
deterioration. Are we really willing to serve up this neighborhood to this institution? Please
think long term on this issue!
Furthermore, moving administrative offices across Lemay to the new Medical Office Building
will free up the northwest corner of PVH for yet another tower (125 beds) which, of course, will
necessitate more parking and more traffic on an already overwhelmed Lemay Avenue (more
patients, more staff, more visitors).
2. Listening to Mr. Unger's rationalization and justification for this imposition is more than hard
to stomach. According to him, lack of close -in, ground level parking consistently receives the
lowest marks on customer (patient) satisfaction surveys. The plan, therefore, to relocate staff
parking across Lemay to accommodate this transient population and to please and pamper their
visitors is at the expense of the University Acres residential neighborhood. We are told that the
PVH patient load is 39 to 43% Wyoming and Nebraska citizens. There seems to be a greater
need to accommodate Wyoming and Nebraska than to preserve University Acres, Fort Collins,
Colorado. Is there no containing this monster? At what point is enough, enough? This is a
heavy imposition that will change, forever, the character of this neighborhood. This is the very
sort of thing that causes urban blight.
3. There are numerous established small businesses that will feel huge pressure and threat to their
very existence. I am sure that they will be making their case, also.
By way of a revised plan I suggest the elevated parking garage be built behind the hospital over
existing parking. The ground level can be dedicated to patients and visitors. Every effort should
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From: leecris <leecris@lamar.colostate.edu>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/14/2007 4:35:05 PM
Subject: Hospital Parking Garage - AGAINST
Dear Mr. Shepard:
I am writing to oppose the parking garage for Poudre Valley Hospital. The
hospital currently believes it has a critical shortage of parking. However,
the many available spaces on the neighborhood streets west of the hospital are
not currently being used because the hospital has erroneously bowed to
objections by residents of the area.
These residents are not permitted by city code to object to people parking on
the public streets in front of their houses, but when some objected, the
hospital made strenuous efforts to keep employees and volunteers from parking
there. The resulting shortage is artifical and unnecessary.
Looking at the long term, since Poudre Valley Health Systems has just opened
the new Medical Center of the Rockies, it is likely that Poudre Valley
Hospital itself will become LESS busy in the future. A large parking garage
on the west side of Lemay could be unnecessary within five years after it has
been built.
Poudre Valley Hospital currently owns several of the medical office buildings
located north of the hospital along Lemay, having bought them to facilitate
moving doctors' offices to the Harmony Campus. These buildings could have
been demolished to provide space for the medical office building, which would
then not require a passageway across Lemay Street, or to provide more spaces
for surface parking.
Providing more parking also encourages local residents who could easily walk,
bicycle, or take TransFort to work instead to drive their own vehicles, adding
to traffic congestion and air pollution.
Please withdraw any approval made for this parking garage pending a new
evaluation of the parking needs, with the city streets in the area being
utilized for parking, and a look at long-term plans for the "built -out" Lemay
campus of Poudre Valley Health Systems.
I've attached a copy of the information PVH is supplying to employees,
encouraging them to write letters supporting the parking garage and medical
office building.
Sincerely,
Lela Criswell
Lela Louise Kennedy Criswell
Graduate Student, Dept. of Health & Exercise Science
Home:
1536 Freedom Ln.
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970)484-9566 home
(970)420-0688 cell
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From: "Kathy Kosec" <kkk@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/14/2007 5:30:34 PM
Subject: Parking garage
To the Planning and Zoning commission,
As a member of the community and an employees of Poudre Valley Hospital, I would like to add my
opinion to the upcoming meeting. I am also a member of the Parking and Transportation Committee.
To be able to respond to the city of Ft Collins needs, growth at our community hospital is crucial. We
hope to continue to grow as a community and that will be impossible if we don't let our community hospital
grow as well. The parking garage allows us to accomodate more community member's needs for
healthcare.
As a Top-100, Magnet hospital that provides superlative healthcare to the people of Ft Collins creating a
parking structure that gives employees (and visitors, too if they wish) a place to park so that we don't need
to explore options that are even more distasteful to our neighbors.
Loveland has been more than accomdating to our Medical Center of the Rockies and is willing to bend
over backwards to do so. Does PVHS need to shunt more healthcare to Loveland? Having the potential
for businesses to develop in the ground floor area adds more tax base to Ft Collins poorly filled revenue
coffers and better resources to community members who need to come to the hospital.
The Not -in -my -backyard attitude rears its ugly head every time development occurs. I hope you recall all
the very vocal protests about the trolley down Mountain Avenue. The neighbors hated the idea at the time
and now consider it a large part of the appeal of living on Mountain or near the trolley.
Let's not be short-sighted. The hospital needs more parking and after our horrible snows of last Winter
and the heat of our current summer, the ability of our patients or employees to have protected, covered
parking would be wonderful. Please consider the impact on our entire community if we have to extend the
time we wait for a parking solution. Thank you for your time and consideration, Kathy Kosec, RN
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From: "Cheryl Pieper" <clp7@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/14/2007 5:52:52 PM
Subject: PVH Parking Garage
Dear Mr. Shepard,
This message is in support to construct the new parking garage and medical office building proposed for
Poudre Valley Hospital. As I am sure you have received numerous letters both for and against the project
I would like to explain my view on the subject.
I have just started a new job at PVH, two days to be exact, and am already seeing the negative impact of
space constraints to accommodate the growing staff here at the hospital. Although planning ahead and
arriving to work early to find a spot does end in success most times, it is frustrating knowing that it will take
you 10 minutes to find one nonetheless. My question is, how are we supposed to reach our goal of
providing world class health care when each and every day is begun with frustration? This does not lend
to starting the day off on the right foot.
On the other end of the spectrum I can completely understand why the residents in the surrounding area
are protesting the construction. I am personally affected my the new shopping center going up at Harmony
and Ziegler and attended the town meetings to assure my needs were met, such as traffic control and
building exterior, and a compromise was reached that the majority of homeowners are happy with. I think
it is important that a compromise be reached about the proposed new PVHS construction project.
The new parking structure will provide staff a guaranteed place to park, resulting in happier employees.
There are many, many employees here that have worked for PVH for 10, 20, even 30 years, continuously
providing care to the Fort Collins community, and in no doubt at some time to the residents in the
immediate vicinity of PVH. So, is it not justification to give back to these people who have been serving
our community for decades? Is some parking too much to ask for?
I believe that a compromise between community members and PVH can and should be met, and that the
-purpose of the construction and the benefits it will provide, obvious and not so obvious, should be clearly
communicated. The new building should not be seen as an eyesore, rather it should be viewed as
improving the capability of care that PVH provides the community of Fort Collins and the surrounding
service areas. We want to be a world class health care facility and need the community's support to do
so. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Cheryl L. Pieper
Environmental Health & Safety
Poudre Valley Hospital
Environmental Health & Safety
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Call Center Representative
Poudre Valley Health Systems
970-495-7000
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From: "Cherie Young" <cry@pvhs.org>
To: <tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/14/2007 9:33:11 PM
Subject: PVHS Parking Garage opinion letter
Cherie Young
600 Riverbend Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
970-493-6187
cry@pvhs.org
Ted Shepard
Planning & Zoning
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
TSHEPARD@fcgov.com
Mr Shepard:
I have lived in Fort Collins since August 1987 - not as long as some,
but long enough to tell you that I've seen changes take place in Fort
Collins for 20 years. Some businesses improve the quality of our lives
in Fort Collins and improve the community. Poudre Valley Health Systems
.is one of the those businesses that I look up to; that always seem to
have their names on the list of sponsors that make a difference, and
,Poudre Valley Hospital has also had a major impact in my personal life.
I have visited the E.R. many times as a youth and just as many during
my adult life, including three of the most wonderful times in my life
when delivering my children at their facility. During each visit, and
,while visiting loved ones, I have only one major downfall that comes to
mind; lack of parking.
I believe that building a parking structure would benefit the community
MORE than the hospital employees because the number of visitors and
patients in the facility has grown to very large numbers. Fort Collins
residents are not the only people who benefit from using PVH. I know
many people in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming area who regularly
come to PVH. My friends come from Eaton, Ault, Greeley, Windsor and
Cheyenne to see their doctors at PVH. To be able to provide additional
parking spaces for visitors close to the main entrance would be
fantastic!
I would also like to add that I am also an employee for Poudre Valley
Health System. I work at the Lemay campus. It would also be wonderful,
from an employee's standpoint, to not have the parking and traffic
problems that we currently encounter. The number of staff required to
support a hospital of this size has outgrown the limited number of
parking spaces available to us.
Without unnecessarily carrying on and on, I can honestly tell you I
have not encountered one person who didn't think a parking garage
would be an asset to our community!
Sincerely,
Ted Shepard -Parking garage
From: "Kay Carpenter" <krc5@pvhs.org>
To: <tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/15/2007 10:26:10 AM
Subject: Parking garage
August 15, 2007
Dear Mr. Shephard,
I have worked for Poudre Valley Hospital since 1990. 1 have watched the growth of Fort Collins and the
problems and concerns from a growing community. I have lived in 6 states and also worked in hospitals
and medical complexes that are very large (over 500 beds) and very small (35 beds). I know that it is
always difficult to know the full impact of planning and zoning of a growing city. I feel to best serve the
community, the community has to be able to park easily and closely to the hospital. Most of our patients
are 60-90 years old and are not able to walk long distances. Due to the large number of employees, we
are overflowing into the community in order to leave room for our patients and visitors. Please consider it
a priority for our community to have a parking structure to contain the overflow into the community and
streets around Poudre Valley hospital and to allow easier access for our patients.
Thank you,
Kay R. Carpenter RN BSN
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I know that the design and proposed location of the parking structure has been carefully
planned to minimize the impact on the surrounding businesses and residents in our
neighborhood. I believe that it will greatly reduce the number of people who park on
neighborhood streets in front of homes and businesses. There are far more benefits
than drawbacks to the parking garage. Still, it is not reasonable to expect there to be no
negative impact. I understand why there may be concerns, but I strongly believe that the
issues that are being raised are relatively minor when compared to the overall impact and
benefit of PVH and this parking structure. I urge the City Council to approve this
project immediately. The need is extreme right now, and with an 18-month construction
timetable required, we are already behind.
Together with the medical office building and pedestrian bridge over Lemay Avenue,
this construction project will provide critically needed benefits and facilities that will
enable PVH to remain strong in our market for years to come. The overall impact is
huge and unquestioningly positive. Please do the right thing and approve this project.
Best Regards,
Robert B. (Rob) Carpenter
Laboratory Director
Poudre Valley Hospital
Ted Shepard
P.O. Box 580
Planning & Zoning
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO 80522
TSHEPARDnfcg,ov.com
Dear Mr. Shepard:
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August 15, 2007
I am writing this letter in support of Poudre Valley Hospital's effort to obtain approval
to move forward with its parking garage plan. I moved to Fort Collins with my family in
late 1990 to take a job as the Laboratory Director at PVH, and have served in that
position ever since. During that 16 year span, I have witnessed great change and
tremendous growth both within PVHS and certainly within our community and region
in northern Colorado. I have been proud that PVH has been such an important part of
that growth, and am especially proud of the high levels of overall quality and patient and
employee satisfaction that we have attained over that time. As silly as it sounds, lack of
convenient parking can be a significant dissatisfier for both patients and employees.
One area of responsibility of mine is the blood donor center. That was located within
the main laboratory space at PVH for many years, but we were finally forced to relocate
that service to a space several blocks north of the hospital, on Pennock Place. The
primary impetus for that change was the lack of convenient parking at PVH. Blood
donors were unable to find parking spaces, and it became a big source of dissatisfaction
for them. Some even discontinued their donations until we were able to fix the problem
by moving our service. Thankfully, we were able to do that and remain within the Fort
Collins community.
My point here is that lack of parking can be a big enough issue to change the behavior of
otherwise highly dedicated and motivated volunteer blood donors. It can certainly also
be enough to discourage patients from using PVH services and employees from
continuing to work here. Overall patient satisfaction surveys at PVH are generally very
positive, among the best in our industry. However, parking issues and concerns are one
of our lowest areas on the survey. This new parking garage will remove the extreme
parking pressure currently felt by employees for at least 10 years, and truly assist us in
keeping adequate nearby patient parking available.
The presence of PVH in Fort Collins is a huge benefit for the community. In my
laboratory department alone, we employ more than 170 people, with an annual budget of
more than $8 million. We perform more than one million procedures per year, with an
annual growth rate that has averaged 10%. Our ability to maintain that rate of growth
and service is affected by our ability to attract and retain great employees in a job market
that is highly competitive. We need every recruitment advantage we can get, and ample
nearby free parking for all employees is a big deal in the eyes of many.
August 13, 2007 ; G 0 o`f
Dear Ted Shepard,
I am certain that a parking structure will arise at Garfield, Robertson and Lemay. It is
therefore important that Garfield Street remain user friendly to children on bikes,
mom/dads pushing strollers couples walking, people walking dogs and folk pushing a
family member from the nursing home who is wheelchair bound. We walk in Garfield
Street not beside Lemay nor Elizabeth.
University Acres has:
1. Sidewalks that are slanted, especially so where driveways intersect sidewalk.
We walk in Garfield Street.
2 Sidewalks too narrow to walk two by two.
We walk in Garfield Street.
3. Sidewalks that tilt causing a fight with the stroller as it tends to roll toward the street.
We push strollers in Garfield Street.
4. A wagon load of wee ones from the Methodist church's day care use Garfield.
They are pushed and pulled in Garfield Street.
I request that we keep automobile traffic to a minimum and improve the present flow
by allowing a stone wall, water feature, flowers and trees across Garfield to prevent
automobiles from accessing Garfield westward from the parking structure. Our
neighborhood was established in the 60's and is aging, therefore it would be lovely
indeed to take special care of what is here. We are on the verge of something. May the
verge tilt toward a reasonably quite place to live and walk as young families replace
the aging.
Respectfully
Doug and Karen Carlson
1305 Luke St.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
August 14, 2007
City of Fort Collins
ATTN: Ted Shepard, Planing and Zoning
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Ted:
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We appreciate the efforts of PVHS and the city for conducting two community meetings to inform
residents who live near PVH about plans for the proposed parking garage and medical office building.
These meetings offered neighbors an opportunity to ask questions about this project.
PVH has grown rapidly in the last ten years, coinciding with the population increase in Fort Collins.
During this time, there has been an increase in on -street parking by employees in nearby neighborhoods,
which we would like to see resolved.
We agree that the best location for the proposed parking garage is in the footprint of the existing parking lot
at LeMay and Garfield since there will be a buffer between the structure and the residential neighborhood.
This would not be the case if a parking garage were built on the east side of the hospital.
After seeing the architectural drawings of these two structures, we feel that PVHS has proposed a design
that is very attractive and minimizes the impact of lighting and traffic on the surrounding neighborhoods.
We think it is unlikely that traffic patterns will change since employees will be exiting the proposed
parking garage at the same locations where they exit the existing parking lots. The pedestrian bridge that
will connect the parking garage and medical office building to the hospital will reduce jaywalking, which
now contributes to both pedestrian and vehicular hazards along LeMay.
If the proposed project is approved, PVH will be able to better utilize space within the hospital in order to
expand clinical services necessary to offer citizens in our growing community the quality of care they
expect and deserve.
Sincerely,
Doug Carlson and Karen Carlson
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From: 'Rhonda lacuzzo" <rci@pvhs.org>
To: <tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/15/2007 10:46:18 AM
Subject: Planning and Zoning Department
Dear Mr. Shepard,
Poudre Valley Hospital is hoping to add services to our city and the Planning and Zoning Department
meeting is tomorrow. I am a nurse working at PVH and I pray that you will allow a parking garage and
over street walkway to be constructed. The medical office building is important too but not as critical as is
parking and crossing Lemay Avenue safely. I have been told that our neighbors are concerned that the
sun will be blocked and there will be more ice build-up on the street. I know we would be happy to build
underground if that is the case. I have worked as a nurse for 31 years and have seen many pedestrian
accidents involving vehicles. My concern is getting to work safely so that we can continue to serve our
community with world class health care for years to come.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Rhonda C.lacuzzo
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From: "Deborah Cape" <dcc@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/15/2007 2:30:40 PM
Subject: RE: PVH Parking Structure Plans
Mr. Shepard,
As a long-time employee at Poudre Valley Hospital(PVH) since 1981, 1 have experienced the good, the
bad, and the ugly years of limited parking around the hospital. That's why I joined the Parking Committee
this year to help sort out and deal with parking issues for patients, visitors, and employees. Because of
steady growth in the population of Fort Collins and the surrounding area over the past 30 years since I
moved here, we have been in nearly constant reconstruction/expansion mode at the hospital, while
confined/landlocked within the surrounding neighborhood.
While the parking struggles have been ongoing for at least a decade, the administration finally has a
definitive proposal to meet the growing parking needs of its employees which, in turn, will support the
needs of patients and their families/visitors while hospitalized here. I work with surgery patients, for
instance, who have had very limited access to close -in parking. The recently implemented shuttle
program for employees has eased this dilemma somewhat for the time being, but we are anxious for the
construction of the parking garage as a long-term solution. The location on the West side of Lemay
seems less intrusive, since it is among other businesses and not immediately adjacent to a residential
neighborhood.
The proposed medical office building will be especially convenient for patients/families who may need to
access the hospital from their physician's office via the proposed overhead walkway. The walkway will
also alleviate the precarious navigation across traffic on Lemay that employees and other pedestrians deal
with currently.
While other PVHS projects have tried to spread out services throughout the community and the region,
the main hospital campus remains in the heart of Fort Collins where it belongs, and we need to
accommodate our growing population by providing convenient access to quality health care in the most
efficient manner possible.
Please share this letter with the Planning and Zoning Dept. at the upcoming hearing, as timely progression
on this project would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Deborah Cape, RN, BSN
Poudre Valley Hospital
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Ted Shepherd
Planning & Zoning
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Co 80522
To whom it may concern,
I am working at PVHS as ER PSR and would like to express how important it is to have
the parking structure built and a medical office building for our community. It would
assist patients with availability to Park in patient parking that would be designated for
them and easy access to main entrance of PVHS facility .Thus, creating new space for
employee parking without disturbing the neighborhoods and creating spaces on the east
side of the hospital that also gives the patient assistance getting to the front door of
PVHS.
I feel like this is urgent that we continue to go to the future with our growing community
to have enough parking available for employees and visitors. To service our needs of the
community as in office facilities in specialty care such as cancer, orthopedics and family
care.
Sincerely
Margie Schlee
ER PSR/PVHS
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Fr: Laurie Steele, PVHS Board of Directors
Da: August 13, 2007
Re: PVH Parking structure
Dear City Council and P&Z Committee:
with the upcoming P&z discussion about the PVH parking garage, I
encourage you to support the project for the following reasons:
1) Poudre Valley Hospital is a .long-standing community asset, and
provides invaluable healthcare services to our citizens and our growing
community. Parking has been the number -one reason for patient and
family dissatisfaction for many many years. We have looked at multiple
solutions, and unfortunately, there aren't many options to expand
outward, so the parking structure seems to be the most practical
solution- we will take care to design it to blend aesthetically into
the community.
2) Some say the garage will create more traffic ... yet the parking
structure is not a "draw" for more traffic, but a solution to keep
employees, patients and their families from parking in the streets and
surrounding neighborhoods out of necessity. And, the location of the
parking structure will not be adjacent to any residential neighbors.
3) PvH is a huge economic driver. our data shows that for every
healthcare job, the local economy generates about 1.5 additional jobs.
There are more than 2000 people who work at this campus, which means an
additional 3,000 jobs in the vicinity because of PVH- Limiting the
growth at PVH will literally impact thousands of residents in Fort
Collins. we need to keep the economy vibrant in Fort Collins, and the
impact of losing this parking structure during this critical time could
result in driving more healthcare dollars and tax dollars outside the
city limits.
I urge you to give favorable consideration to this well -thought-out
parking structure plan, and help keep Fort Collins healthy and
strong ... both in terms of our citizens and our economy.
Respectfully yours,
Laurie Steele
Member, PVHS Board of Directors
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I am writing to you about the new parking garage that is being proposed by Poudre Valley Hospital.
As an employee of Poudre Valley Hospital for nineteen years, I have seen not only the growth of
the hospital to meet our community's needs, but also the growth of our community itself, and with
it, increasing demands for services that our health system provides.
I am charged with the oversight of our Aspen Club, which is our senior membership club that
currently serves 16,000 members in our region. We have an office located at our Lemay Campus
and thousands of members each year stop by to pick up information, come to our facility for
screenings, education programs, and activities. The parking problem for our seniors becomes
worse each year.
When seniors with limited mobility have to park at the far end of our general parking area, we
create an atmosphere that is not friendly to some of our most valued customers. A parking garage
dedicated for employee use would alleviate the situation tremendously. Removing all of the
employee cars from the space that is located the closest to PVH itself will allow our most
vulnerable population the closest access to our facility.
In the time that I have been an employee of Poudre Valley Health System, we have tried many
solutions to alleviate the parking issues including offering incentives for those employees that ride
their bicycles, shuttle buses from several miles down the road, paying businesses and churches
that have property near the hospital to allow employees to park there, and it has not been
enough.
We need this parking garage to help us meet the health needs of our community members
and expand our services for the new members that come into our community.
Thank you for your attention to this letter.
Sincerely,
Ruth Lytle-Barnaby
Executive Director
Community and Foundation Development
8-15-07
To: Ted Shepard
Planning & Zoning
City of Fort Collins
I have been a pvh employee since 1981, & have had the wonderful opportunity to
work very closely w/patients & their families since 1991, as they arrive for a
variety of scheduled procedures, surgeries, various appointments, clinical &
otherwise, at pvh.
For many years, up until just a few months ago, verbal parking complaints from
patients & their families was a daily occurrence in our offices. This year, after
MCR's opening, pvh was able to do the right thing by allocating additional
employee parking for visitor parking, in order to provide the best service for our
customers.
Many employees now park in off -site lots & walk; or ride the shuttles from
locations further away from pvh. We're doing this because it is the right thing to
do for our patients & their families. It will become more of a hardship, especially
during winter months, if the short-term off -site parking becomes a long-term
solution; if we cannot resolve what to do about what is now considered
inadequate employee parking spaces close to pvh.
The proposed parking garage on the W.side of Lemay is a very big part of
helping us continue to do the right thing for our customers. The elevated walk-
way across Lemay will be the safety addition we've all wanted for so many years.
Many of our close -by neighbors, business & residential, surely are familiar
w/what's occurred in the past in their neighborhoods when we've run out of
parking for all: patients, visitors, and employees. None of us want that to ever
happen again.
The parking structure is the right thing to do for the community, the
neighborhood, our patients & visitors, so we, the employees can give the best
back to our customers.
Please help us work through a solution to make it a win -win for all parties, & not
give in to a few outside vocal opponents who may not like the idea of a parking
garage.
Building it w/an overhead Lemay walk -way will help keep pvh strong in this
community.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.
Susan Martin RN/PVH
Ms. Rynell Mather
Poudre Valley Hospital
1024 S. Lemay
Fort Collins, CO 80524
970-495-8313
August 16, 2007
Mr. Ted Shepard
Planning & Zoning
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Mr. Shepard:
I am writing in support of building a parking garage and medical office building/walkway on the
west side of Lemay, across from the hospital.
I have worked for PVH for over 10 years and served on the parking committee for several years.
I have witnessed the growth pains that affect and contribute to our parking space shortage. The
greatest impact of the parking shortage is the affect it has on our customers — both patients and
their visiting family members and friends. Our patient satisfaction survey results have echoed
grave dissatisfaction with parking for many years. During my time on the parking committee I
observed the strategic planning and painstaking efforts of Kevin Unger in considering all aspects
in this problem -solving dilemma. With the hospital being "land locked", building this parking
garage is the best solution to our parking problem.
The construction of a parking garage would benefit both employees and customers of the
hospital alike. It would also eliminate the problem neighbors have with employees and/or
visitors parking in front of their homes in nearby neighborhoods. I have seen the plans proposed
for the parking structure and truly believe that traffic is not going to be a problem since access in
and out of the garage will be similar to that of the current lot in that location. This has been
given thoughtful consideration and is well planned out. Also, the advantage of having the
structure in the location of an existing parking lot is there will be no adverse affect on any
residential area as that location is surrounded by businesses.
As an employee of PVH I applaud our leadership in taking the necessary steps to improve
customer satisfaction (as well as employee satisfaction) by providing this plan and appreciate the
city's consideration and approval of this plan.
Sincerely,
Rynell Mather, MEd
PVH Surgical Services
August 16, 2007
Ted Shepard
P.O. Box 580
Planning & Zoning
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Mr. Shephard:
I am writing in support of the proposed parking garage and medical office building.
Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH) exists to serve the patient care needs of Fort Collins, CO
and the surrounding communities. Based on patient surveys and numerous awards for
clinical quality, I believe that PVH provides high quality healthcare to the citizens of Fort
Collins. PVH has grown as the community it serves has grown. As a result of the
demand for its healthcare services, PVH has experienced a severe chronic shortage of
parking, which has impacted patients, visitors and employees. Space to provide
additional parking in the immediate area is limited, which drives the need for the parking
garage.
The medical office building is needed to support health care services for women and
families based on community need and will provide for key physicians to be within
walking distance of the hospital.
I implore you to approve the parking garage and medical office building.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Doughty
Poudre Valley Health System
Chief Financial Officer
Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Department
281 N. College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO. 80524
Attn: Cameron Gloss
I understand that your committee will be reviewing the need for the Poudre Valley Hospital
parking garage on the west side of the hospital. As a community member interested in the
economic sustainability of Fort Collins and Poudre Valley Hospital I encourage you to support
this request.
Over the last couple of years many community members were afraid that Poudre Valley Health
System (PVHS) was deserting Fort Collins in favor of the Medical Center of the Rockies.
Although the fears were not well founded, this parking garage is needed to support the demand
for more parking at Poudre Valley Hospital. There have been complaints for years about
employees parking in neighborhoods near the hospital as well as the lack of adequate parking at
the hospital ;for community members visiting friends and loved ones. The garage is needed to
house employee parking;agd,support the availability,ofcommunity,and visitor. space on the east.
The hospital;:has:been at capacity many times this year, this translates into the need for more
parking. Unfortunately, Poudre Valley Hospital is running out of space and we need this garage
to support the services we want at the hospital.
PVHS has done a thorough and thoughtful study of the needs and building design to ensure
neighbors that the garage will fit into the area. Focus groups were held to get input and
overwhelmingly, the support was positive. PVHS has demonstrated that they want to be a good
neighbor and that they bring in huge revenue to the community as well as provide valuable .
services to our community. The community benefit of this entity totals millions of dollars per
year. In addition, the economic return to the community from jobs created by the hospital is
huge.
I encourage the board and city council will support this request. The system has demonstrated
that Poudre Valley Hospital is a vibrant part of our community; we would not want to see - .
services transferred because of lack of space/parking.. Our city council needs to continue to work
with organizations to ensure that we maintain high quality services/economic viability wherever
possible.
Sincerely,
Na cy, tley<Rh-.D.
Mem er;; .VHS.Board,of Directors and Dean Emeritus .-Colorado State Uniyersity ;c: e:_!
97.0-22674168 _.
a. PVH is a huge economic driver. Our data shows that for every healthcare
job, the local economy generates about 1.5 additional jobs. There are more
than 2000 people who work at this campus, which means an additional 3,000
jobs in the vicinity because of PVH. Limiting the growth at PVH will literally
impact thousands and thousands of residents in Fort Collins, all because a
few residents, who moved in after the hospital was built and knew it was
there, and who are almost completely un-impacted by the parking garage
(because it is not in their neighborhood) are risking the benefit of the entire
120,000 population of Fort Collins.
b. Drawing patients from around the region is also important medically. By
drawing from such a large area, PVH is able to offer services that Fort Collins,
by itself, could not offer. Services such as complex orthopedics, robotic
surgery, high intensity neonatal intensive care, would not be able to be
offered in Fort Collins if we could not attract patients from the huge radius we
do. Limiting the growth of PVH will limit these services, and the medical care
offered to residents in Fort Collins will drop.
In the end, I would suggest that PVH and the City Council have taken a lot of
heat over the past few years about moving services to Loveland. There was a
feeling that we took this action based on the City Council forcing us out. That
was not the case. However, if they now will not let us grow, then we will have
no choice but to begin moving services to MCR and restricting access to
patients in Fort Collins.
Again, with the above in mind I urge you to give favorable consideration to
this critical and necessary project.
Poudre Valley Health Systems Board Member
255 WCR 46
Berthoud, CO 80513
Stroh Co.
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August 13, 2007
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Phone: (970) 667-2837
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Current Planning
Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Department
281 N. College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO. 80524
ATTN: Mr. Cameron Gloss
Dear Planning and Zoning Committee Members:
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On August 16th you will be meeting to discuss the plans for the Poudre Valley
Hospital (PVH) parking facility to be located on the West side of Lemay Avenue,
west of the hospital. I encourage your support for this important project.
A few items to consider are as follows:
1. The parking garage will be designed to be very aesthetically pleasing. It
will not be a simple concrete structure. But, it will be brick and blend into
the community well.
2. There are NO (literally) residential neighbors. There are houses in the
neighborhoods to the west, but they are several hundred feet away at the
closest. Plus, it should be noted that 100 percent of the residential
neighbors moved in AFTER the hospital was built. The hospital has been
here ai d growing for eighty years.
3. Over the past several years, we have received hundreds of phone calls
From the neighbors to the west complaining to us that our employees and
patients were parking (legally) in front of their homes. The parking
garage is, to a large degree, a direct response to the concerns by these
neighbors.
4. Approximately 35 percent of the patients seen at PVH come from outside
Larimer County. That means several things to the residents of Fort
Collins:
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From: "Ralph Waldo" <RWALDO@thegroupinc.com>
To: <tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/16/2007 3:13:46 PM
Subject: PVH Project
Greetings Ted,
I was shocked to hear there is so much opposition to PVH's parking garage and Medical Office Building,
especially by the neighborhood!!! The parking garage will rid the neighborhood of all he unwanted cars
that are currently getting parked in the neighborhood because there is no closer place to park them. The
traffic flow in and out of this structure will be no different than what it is today on Lemay and Robertson so
there is no negative impact here. I would also think the two buildings would provide a sound barrier to the
neighborhood from the the Emergency Vehicles coming and going from the hospital 24 hours a day.
Further, since the garage is for PVH employees, it should free up 400-450 close in parking spaces for
patients and visitors to the hospital keeping these folks out of the neighborhood.
In the past several years PVH has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country in a variety
of areas for the services it provides to the citizens of Ft. Collins and neighboring communities which also
makes it a huge ecomomic driver for city.To remain competitive and on the cutting edge by providing the
clinical services required by our citizens in the near future, the Medical Office Building needs to be built at
this time. Due to the landlocked nature of the hospital site there is no better option for the MOB.
City Plan has put a hard edge on our Urban Growth Area and encourages building vertically. This project
is well designed and meets the intent of City Plan. I hope the Planning and Zoning Board agrees.
Respectfully submitted,
Ralph Waldo
1115 Parkwood Dr.
FTC
Ted Shepard
P.O. Box 580
Planning & Zoning
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Stephen Stabler
Poudre Valley Health System
PVH Facility Services
Life Safety Lead
(970) 495-7479
email: sls(o)pvhs.org
Dear Mr. Shepard,
1"6 t. Pt6'O/1
By now I am sure you have heard all of the proponents and opponents reasoning for and against
the PVH parking garage.
I would like to add my voice to those in favor of the development. I have been employed at PVH for
21 years and I have been both an employee and a patient. Parking has been an issue for most of
those years. The situation will not improve without this parking garage.
I have seen the explosive growth of Fort Collins in these last 21 years. As the City grows, so does
the need for health care. What makes the Hospital different from any other commercial venture in
the City is that people do not normally choose to be here. We are not the Foothills Mall, we are not
the movie theater, and we are generally the last place most people want to be. Since we are not
the first destination of choice, and the people who come here do so of grave necessity, we should
do anything and everything we can do to make patients and visitors time here easier and more
pleasant. I believe this parking structure project will make it easier for them to access our services.
believe that Poudre Valley Health System is a highly respected asset to this community. The
Administration of this organization would not undertake such a project unless the need was great.
also believe that the project is long overdue.
Sincerely
Stephen Stabler
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Dear Planning and Zoning Committee,
I would like to express support for the Poudre Valley Health System proposed
parking garage and construction. PVH has shown itself to be a caring, community based
hospital and we all share the desire to hear everyone's concerns to come up with a plan
that is reasonable.
Increased traffic is one concern that is present and will continue. The hospital
location is not changing and the traffic to that location will grow. Where to
accommodate the growing parking and expansion needs is the question. The residences
surrounding the hospital have understandably expressed that they do not want hospital
parking overflowing into their neighborhoods. In an effort to lessen impact on the
residential area, the plan to build on the west side of Lemay where no residential
dwellings exist seems to be the only solution. Will property values decrease? I would
want to know that if I was a homeowner in that area. Having access to leading edge
medicine in a community is a big attraction. This increases our property values. PVH
has brought national recognition to this community. PVH has enriched and maintained a
high level of commitment and integrity to our city. The service area that entire system
now attracts includes the area neighbors, our entire city and other surrounding city and
state neighbors. Through PVH, we have become a focal point for superior health care,
which in turn foundationally supports all other area businesses.
Fort Collins will continue to grow as will the health system. This growth will
benefit us all. The current location is in need of a parking solution. Not constructing the
garage will not make the problem go away, it will get worse. PVH is attempting to
address the overwhelming current concerns surrounding parking now. In all likelihood,
having no parking has been a growing issue of contention with the neighbors of PVH, for
a long time.
Please consider the advantages of supporting our greater community while also
addressing concerns and fears. The services the hospital system provides and will
continue to provide and improve upon should be supported.
Thank you,
Kimberly Martinez
1006 Wagonwheel Dr
Fort Collins CO 80526
970-388-3330
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From:
"Mary Jane Bartley" <mjb5@pvhs.org>
To:
<tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date:
8/18/2007 12:40:13 PM
Subject:
LeMay Parking Garage
Dear Mr. Shepard,
I am an employee at Poudre Valley Hospital & very proud of the community service that we provide.
The parking issue has been a problem not only for employees but also for our clients, patients and their
families.) understand the concerns of the neighborhood but this issue needs to be settled soon. A parking
garage seems like a feasible solution and the least intrusive solution. Traffic will probably be contained to
LeMay thus cutting down on traffic in the neighborhoods trying to find a parking spot. Population growth in
Fort Collins continues to grow so our parking problems will also. I am in favor of constructing a parking
facility that will be able to handle the future growth of the Fort Collins Medical Community and the patients
that we serve.
Sincerely, Mary Jane Bartley
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possibly buy another nearby building for conference, meeting, and/or office
space. We have many empty buildings around Fort Collins that have not
been used for months or years. Buy one of those. It would certainly save
them money. Is their old building going to be abandoned and empty when
they build a new one?
Since I moved here, Fort Collins has gone from a nice small city that
felt like a town, agricultural and homey, with frequent visits from wildlife, to
sprawling and over -built, with tons of traffic, air pollution and long lines.
The city prides itself on its livability and its designated Open Spaces. Why
should I jump for joy about a few preserved areas? When I moved here most
of the whole place was an open space! ! I talk to people all the time about the
over -development of Fort Collins, and everyone agrees with me that Fort
Collins is being ruined. I have lived my whole life in large cities prior to
moving here. Fort Collins is becoming just like them, and at an alarming
pace. People don't seem to know what they have until they have lost it. I
don't know if my suggestions are feasible at all, but my point is that we
should not let anyone jump into building without thoroughly looking at all
the options, and using our resources wisely before they are gone forever.
Thank you.
that PVH does not want to go underground with the garage because it is
more expensive to dig. PVH wanting to save money is not a good enough
reason for them to build an eyesore!
My solution is to build the garage on the east side of the building as
low -impact and easy to use as possible. They could build 1 level
underground, have ground level parking, and only 1 level up, so that it is 3
levels in all, but not that high to impact the neighbors in the back. The top
level could have lots of potted plants and trees on it, which could be seen by
the adjacent neighbors.
This would be easy to use if built well and with good signage. People
who prefer ground -level parking could still park on the ground level. Just
how intimidating is a garage anyhow? This garage could be built in a large
area in the back, accommodating visitors, patients, and staff who prefer the
back. It,could wrap around the side and go under the ER to provide more
parking there. An elevator could provide quick access into the ER. Our
customers, the visitors and patients, should receive the benefits from a
sheltered place to park, out of the elements. They deserve and should have a
new structure to park in, not the healthy and fully ambulatory staff.
PVH says the employees need a catwalk to cross Lemay Avenue,
because there was an employee hit several years ago, and "we frequently
have near misses". It is not PVH's responsibility if employees are breaking
the law and crossing dangerously. Put cameras along the street to catch
jaywalkers if you want. Why can't the light be faster, to allow us to cross
more quickly? I know this has been looked into supposedly, but why can't it
be done? If employees know the light will change for them within a
reasonable amount of time, we would wait for it. The employees are really
afraid of being late to work. Maybe PVH could relax its policy on tardiness.
"Tardy is defined as arriving to the work station ... more than seven
minutes late for their shift." But we are afraid of being late past the hour at
all, because employees "may receive a warning for either absenteeism or
tardiness based on the `4 in 4 months' guideline". This is not an
unreasonable policy but we are under a lot of pressure to get up to work on
time, ready to work.
Building the 4-story medical office building is a bad idea also. It will
also impact the horizon, change the neighborhood, cast a large shadow on
the neighbors, and is not necessary. I closely work with the doctors wanting
to build the building, and am a client of theirs. I believe they currently have
a relatively new, large building that should accommodate most of their
needs. I have not spoken to them about why they think they need a whole
new building, but I wonder if they could make do with what they have and
August 13, 2007
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Ted Shepard o
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Planning and Zoning
City of Fort Collins
Dear Mr. Shepard,
I am writing you in reference to the 4-story parking garage proposed
by Poudre Valley Hospital. I am a nurse, currently employed by the hospital.
I have convenience, and possibly my safety, to gain from the parking garage,
but am definitely opposed to it being built for several reasons.
I have empathy for the adjacent homeowners and businesses who will
be negatively impacted by a huge ugly garage next to them. I know what it is
like to have businesses built near your house, depreciating it's value, and
making you no longer wanting to live there. A four-story building is very tall
when it's right next to your house or business.
On the unit where I work our 2 "best" patient rooms are only
considered our best rooms by virtue of a great view out the windows of the
foothills. Put large buildings there, as proposed, and the patients looking out
the windows on that side of the building will no longer have benefit of the
calming and relaxing view.
Having a catwalk from the garage to the office building, and then to
the hospital sounds nice for our convenience, but is unnecessary. Even in the
worst of the blizzard conditions this past winter, walking through the snow
and mud was unpleasant, but certainly not a big deal. Just getting to and
from work was the hard part! '
I do agree that PVH needs more parking spaces for visitors and staff.
Staff do park on residential streets irritating the residents, and people have
complained to me there is not enough Emergency Department parking.
Building the garage will not help the ER parking needs since the ER is on
the south side of the hospital, separate from the main back lot.
If administrators plan to make all staff use the new garage exclusively
eventually, they will be forcing a lot of staff who park in the back now to
park where they do not want to park.
PVH officials contend that a parking garage in the back (the east side
of the building) would be intimidating to patients and visitors. I believe that
is an excuse for not building it correctly. I have been told by shuttle drivers
Ted Shepard PVH Parking garage Page 1
From: "Sherri Schroeder' <sas9@pvhs.org>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/20/2007 4:07:22 AM
Subject: PVH Parking garage
Dear Mr. Shepard,
I am an employee of Poudre Valley Health System, and want to express my complete support of the
parking garage that PVHS is proposing. I know that the Board and administrators of PVHS have looked at
every possible option to improve parking for patients, families and staff.
I can tell you that when I was offered at job at NCMC, one of the reasons I did not accept the position was
because of the poor parking available.
As an RN, it is imperative for me to find a safe parking space. The proposed garage would not only offer
safety, but make a huge difference in time spent looking for parking. Not only that, but patients, families
and employees would not opt to park in neighborhoods, thus cutting down the traffic in the residential
areas.
PVHS is committed to providing the community with exceptional care, and I am sure that the appearance
of the garage would be in very good taste.
Fort Collins residents should be very appreciative of the incredible medical care PVHS takes in meeting
the increasing medical needs of the community.
Sincerely,
Sherri A. Schroeder RN
8461 Pebble Court
Wellington, CO 80549
970-568-7024
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Mr. Steve Ellsworth I0
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Poudre Valley Health Systems ll"
2809 East Harmony Rd.
Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80528
August 18, 2007
Dear Sir:
We .object to the 4 story proposed parking garage Poudre Valley
Ho"ital is requesting a permit to build.on the Garfield Elizabeth
property.
Cars turning off Pitkin onto Morgan to reach the present parking
lot are traveling as fast as 50 miles an hour. This has been
clocked by the city. The speed liffimt is 25 miles per hour.
People turn off on Morgan rather than on to LeMay and north to the
parking lot because of less traffic.
We have about a dozen small children within a block.
We are also a wonderful quiet neighbourhood. Our property Vklues
will plu if you build the structure on Elizabeth and Garfield.
B-amld the structure east of the hospital on present hospital
property. Lots of room exists there. This is a request.
Thank You.
Sincerely,
Keith W. Holcomb
Erma E. Holcomb
1117 Williams St.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
C. City of Fort Collins
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From:
"Staci Hall" <sah8@pvhs.org>
To:
<tshepard@fcgov.com>
Date:
8/25/2007 10:16:32 PM
Subject:
letter RE: Support of garage
August 25, 2007
Attn: Mr. Cameron Gloss
Current Planning
Fort Collins Planning and Zoning t
281 N. College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Mr Gloss;
I am glad to have the opportunity to share my interest in the future "Parking garage and Medical office"
for Poudre Valley Hospital. As an employee of over 5 years I have utilized the parking on the West side of
the hospital on Lemay, and have been frustrated with the difficulty finding parking prior to my shift. Many
employees drive around the facility for at least 10 to 15 minutes in search of a vacancy. Some of us resort
to parking on the side streets in front of homes that I am quite sure displeases the residences. Employees
walking out late at night are concerned with safety issues. I was nearly hit by a car last year while crossing
in the crosswalk with a green light in my favor. Although I was exhausted from a long shift, pregnant as
well, I am glad that I was awake enough to realize the vehicle sailed through a red-light nearly striking me.
A nurse on my floor slipped on the ice while in the west side parking lot breaking her leg. She crawled to
her car since no one was out there to assist her at midnight.
The priority is safety first, but there definitely is a true need for the congestion we are experiencing and
it will only worsen in years to come. The residents that feel uncomfortable with the Parking garage and
Medical office, should realize that the advantages will out -weight the disadvantages. Poudre Valley
Hospital takes great pride in every aspect of care towards the patients, the medical staffing, physicians,
along with the residents that dwell around the facility. The appearance of the addition will not only
compliment the hospital, but will improve the quality of the neighborhood.
It makes good sense to build a parking facility on the West side of Lemay for the employees, as the
front entrance of the hospital should be left available for patient and patient family use only. With such
limited space in an established community, building a raised garage with levels allows great space
utilization, and this issue needs to be addressed now before the situation becomes a real problem.
Thank you for your time and interest in my concerns. If you should have any further questions or need my
presence at a future meeting, do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Staci Hall
Pediatrics Plus
Poudre Valley Hospital
(970)686-5446
(970) 443-3244 cell
(970) 495-8250 Work
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AUG 29 Z007
MICHAEL KEHL, ACSW, LCSW City Manager's Office
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Counseling Service Associates, Inc.
1037 Robertson Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Telephone (970) 493-3833, Ext. I I I
Fax (970) 493-4333
August 27, 2007 ��3e"0e?
City of Fort Collins
Attention: Planning Department & City Counsel Members
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 8052200581
Re: Poudre Valley Hospital — Lemay Campus — New Parking Structure and New Medical Office
Building
Planning Department & City Counsel Members,
As I drive past Poudre Valley Hospital each day I've notice a lot of construction taking place on
the west side of the hospital, which is apparently in preparation for walkways and the New
Parking Structure and New Medical Office Building. I find it concerning that the City of Fort
Collins Planning Department and the City Counsel have given approved or a permit for this
amount of construction when there is a significant portion of the citizenry that live in the
proximity and object to the proposed parking structure and office building. What seems to be
going on right now gives the appearance that the Planning Department and the City Counsel are
giving special considerations to Poudre Valley Hospital proposed expansion plans. Actually, the
construction gives the appearance that the Planning Department and the City Counsel "are in bed
with" Poudre Valley Hospital and their plans. Further, that it gives the appearance that it matters
little what the concerns of the citizenry are.
My comments here are presented in the most respectful manner. However; I do want the Planning
Department and the City Counsel to know my opinion and objection. I personally think the
construction on the west side of Poudre Valley Hospital should be discontinued until all final
decisions are made on this matter.
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Michael Kehl
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From: "Mike Pawlowski" <Mike@fcwc.com>
To: <TSHEPARD@fcgov.com>
Date: 9/4/2007 9:39:08 AM
Subject: PVHS parking structure and MOB on Lemay
Ted Shepard
Chief Planner
City of Fort Collins
For at least two centuries, our society has wrestled with development
for the public good versus the impact of this development on
individuals. Public good can be subjective and this can be a problem.
I have been a resident of Fort Collins and a part of Fort Collins'
health care community for over 10 years. With regards to PVHS's
proposed parking structure and medical office building on Lemay, I am
not an unbiased observer. However, it appears obvious to me that in
this case the public good far outweighs the impact on the individual
residents of the adjacent neighborhood. Besides the fact this project
appears to be in compliance with planning and zoning, this is our
community hospital. This is one of those instances when the public good
far outweighs the harm done to these few individuals
The completeness of the medical staff at PVH and the resources available
there are one of the things that makes Fort Collins an above average
community. If the city does not allow it to grow as necessary, I worry
it will be forced to move resources outside the city and that the
medical staff will be forced to follow.
My wife has a very ugly chronic disease, scleroderma. Over the past 6
years she has made in excess of 100 ambulatory trips to PVH, has been
hospitalized twice, and accessed the ER 4 times, once by ambulance. I
have recently had a little fight with cancer. We have depended on PVH.
We do not want to go to Loveland for our health care.
That our city would fight PVH's efforts to be the best it can be makes
no sense to me. This is a valuable community asset that needs to be
nurtured by our city not hampered.
Thank you,
Michael Pawlowski, CMPE, MBA, MHA
Executive Director
The Women's Clinic of Northern Colorado
mike@fcwc.com
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Fort Collins, CO 80524-3826
September 6, 2007
Planning and Zoning Board
c/o City of Fort Collins Planning Department
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Dear Members of the Planning and Zoning Board
I have been a Fort Collins resident since 1979. 1 have lived in the University Acres Subdivision and
surrounding area since 1984. 1 have owned property on Circle Drive and then on Robertson Street. I
purchased the property at 1100 Ellis Street in 2002 with the intention of it being the principal residence for
my family for at least the next 25 years. I have a vested interest in University Acres.
I am writing to express my concern regarding the Project Development Plan Poudre Valley Hospital
Parking Structure and Medical Office Building, #14-07.
The Fort Collins Land Use Code, Division 4.27 Employment District, Section (A) Purpose states that
"...the Employment District is intended.... to continue the vitality and quality of life in adjacent residential
neighborhoods." I believe that the proposed project will violate this Land Use Code and it's obvious to
see how this will happen. If you approve the parking garage and medical office building project,
University Acres will suffer from increased neighborhood traffic, increased wear on the streets, and
increased noise and pollution. Physical safety, beauty, ambiance, vitality and quality of life in University
Acres will decline. Financial security is eroded as property values decrease. There goes my high quality
of life, my retirement plans, and my future that I have worked so hard for.
The Fort Collins Land Use Code, Division 4.27 Employment District, Section (E) Development Standards
states "...Where an employment or industrial use abuts a residential area, there shall be no drastic and
abrupt changes in scale and height of buildings." I believe that the proposed project will violate this Land
Use Code; it's clear to see how this will happen. The proposed parking structure is planned at 42 feet in
height and the medical office building is planned at 56 feet in height. As you should know, several homes
on Robertson Street and the surrounding area are ranch style homes. Imagine a 56-foot high medical
building literally in your back yard next to your ranch style homelll While the terms "drastic" and "abrupt"
have not been defined, a reasonable person would conclude that a 56-foot high building next to a single
story ranch home is certainly a drastic and abrupt change.
Finally, the proposed project specifies a pedestrian bridge across Garfield Street and also across Lemay
Avenue. How does the Land Use Code address a private bridge over a public road(s)? It makes the
most sense to keep all parking east of Lemay. Additionally, pedestrian bridges would violate the natural
beauty of the views of Garfield Street and of Lemay Avenue. I hope everyone has carefully considered
the visual impact of these pedestrian bridges.
I urge you to examine the neighborhood impact of Project Development Plan #14-07 very carefully. My
University Acres neighborhood is absolutely beautiful. My streets are peaceful, safe, and well
maintained. My property value is healthy. I've worked very hard in Fort Collins to afford my current
property. I'm very happy here. I'm counting on you to do two things. First, ask yourself, would you vote
to put this in your own backyard? And second, I urge you to vote in a manner that maintains the present
integrity of University Acres.
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45. 1 would like to go back to the speaker who suggested that PVH look
more closely at expansion to the north and improved access to
Riverside. Loading up Lemay with additional traffic while capacity is
available on Riverside does not make sense.
46. 1 echo that. Riverside remains a better option for long term access
than Lemay.
A. There are multiple parcels between the PVH campus and Riverside. It
is difficult to assemble these parcels and prioritize Riverside as the
primary access to the hospital.
47. 1 want to mention that stormwater is a problem on Garfield. The storm
sewer inlets are insufficient and I get water up to my front steps. This
is a problem now and it will only get worse with the parking garage.
48. How much has PVH already invested in this project? Is any public tax
money going into this project?
A. We don't know the exact figures. We estimate the total project cost to
be approximately $14 million dollars. This includes design,
architecture, engineering and construction. Zero tax dollars are going
into the project as PVH is now separate from the Health District.
49. Why won't the skywalk across Lemay be public?
A. We are concerned about security at the third floor of the hospital which
is not set up to be a public lobby. The existing surface traffic signals
and crosswalks will remain.
50. 1 am concerned about a conversion of the structure from staff -only to
public over the long term. The Final Plans should stipulate that the
garage is to remain for staff only and not the general public.
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38. What about all the existing trees?
A. We will transplant those that can be moved. Some will be removed.
We are working with the City on being more flexible on sidewalk
standards so that we do not have pour new walks that would
necessitate removing existing trees. For healthy trees that are lost, the
City requires mitigation.
39. Parking on the east side could be enhanced by improving access to
Riverside. Increased traffic on Riverside would not impact our
neighborhood.
40. What about widening Lemay to accommodate more traffic?
A. We will be adding a southbound right turn lane on Lemay for traffic
entering the parking garage from the north. Other than this auxiliary
lane, there is no plan to widen Lemay at this time due to in ability to
gain additional right-of-way. Due to these limitations, the City
considers Lemay to be a "constrained arterial."
41. Based on PVH's long term expansion, Lemay will just get more
congested.
42. Does PVH plan on any additional development on the west side of
Lemay?
A. No. We are proposing expanding only on property that we already
own.
43. What happens after five years?
A. There will be fewer opportunities. For example, a number of folks have
suggested that PVH expand to the north. We have looked into this option
but there are numerous parcels that may be difficult to assemble We are
buying property as we speak for future consideration.
44. What about future growth?
A. As mentioned, we are contemplating a new patient tower on the site of
the original hospital. We refer to this as Building A. We are planning
on future growth and the regional population increases in both number
and age. As you know, an aging population usually requires more
medical procedures. For example, at Medical Center of the Rockies,
we presently have 136 beds but we are planning for 400.
31. Let's not forget that additional traffic on Garfield will impact Stover
Street and the traffic associated with Lesher Junior High. There is a lot
of student bike traffic and parent vehicle traffic on Stover during the
school year. I'm concerned about safety in this area.
32. 1 would like to go back to the issue of PVH serving out-of-state patients
and trying to maintain its competitive position in the region. What I am
hearing is that one of the primary motivations for placing the parking
structure on the west side Lemay is to free up surface parking for
customer convenience. I can only conclude that PVH is sacrificing our
neighborhood for out-of-state patients and visitors.
33. As mentioned by previous speakers, I suggest that the parking
structure be placed on the east side of the hospital.
A. We understand your concern. Keep in mind that a parking structure on
the east side will be next to a neighborhood as well.
34. Why not put close -in physician parking on the north side of the
campus?
A. In our long term plan, this is where we would like to build a new patient
tower.
35. Why not move the M.O.B. somewhere else and then spread out and
lower the staff parking structure?
A. The M.O.B. will be largely occupied by The Woman's Clinic. These
physicians have a strong preference to be close to their patients in the
hospital.
36. 1 live south of the M.O.B. I am concerned about the disruption and
inconvenience associated with construction. What about noise, dust,
etc.?
A. Response from City: Construction activity is governed by the City
regulations. If you experience a problem, please call the Engineering
Department and ask for the Inspection Division at 221-6605. An
Inspector will be sent to the site to check for compliance.
37. 1 continue to struggle with the assertion that your patients and visitors
are demanding surface -only parking and only on the east side of the
campus. I simply cannot believe that this is the primary motivation for
locating this facility.
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23. You mentioned that your parking surveys indicate that parking is a big
problem. Well, in my opinion, if you ask anyone about parking, the
result will always be negative.
24. 1 question your reference to a customer survey where respondents
indicated that they do not prefer a parking structure. Tell us more
about this survey.
A. We have conducted focus groups and have informal contact and face-
to-face interaction with patients and visitors.
25. 1 dispute the notion that rural customers cannot navigate a multi -level
parking structure. Further, I dispute the assumption that your
customers from outside the region, in a competitive health care
environment, choose their hospital based on parking convenience.
26. 1 do not perceive from PVH a spirit of compromise with the
neighborhood.
27. Are there any plans by PVH to expand to the northern part of region
such as Wellington?
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28. What is the percentage of out-of-state patients?
A. Approximately 35% to 40% of our patients are from out-of-state. We
consider PVH to be the top choice and regional hub in northern
Colorado.
29. But what about Medical Center of the Rockies?
A. At M.C.R., we are trying to specialize in cardiac medicine and trauma
care.
30. What about traffic calming for University Acres that was discussed at
the last meeting?
A. The City's Transportation Department is willing to work with the
neighborhood regarding implementing any number of traffic calming
devices. Counters have been placed on Garfield to establish a
baseline condition prior to the parking structure opening. It is best to
wait until problems manifest themselves and then react accordingly
than to anticipate solutions.
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15. Could you review the access points to the parking structure?
A. Access points will be the same as they are currently for the surface
parking lot. There will be an access point on Lemay at the Doctors Lane
intersection and one at the northwest corner on Robertson.
16. Let's not lose sight of the fact that a 60,000 square foot M.O.B. will
also add traffic to our neighborhood. Why can't this building be located
elsewhere?
A. Physicians prefer being close to their patients that have been admitted
to the hospital. They also prefer the visibility that comes with being
located along an arterial street.
17. How many spaces are provided for the M.O.B.?
A. The M.O.B. will feature 130 spaces. Keep in mind that not all are net
new as the property is an existing surface parking lot.
18. And there is only one access point to the M.O.B.?
A. Correct, there would be only one access point off Garfield.
19. Will there be a new traffic signal installed at Lemay and Garfield?
A. No.
20. If, as you claim, patients and visitors dislike structured parking, why not
simply build a new parking garage on the east side but reserve the
ground floor level for these customers. The upper levels could then be
reserved for staff.
21. Will the parking structure be designed and engineered for future
levels?
A. No.
22. The additional traffic associated with the parking structure and M.O.B.
will cause big problems for the commercial properties to the north. The
retail building at the southwest corner of Lemay and Elizabeth will lose
its access due to congestion. For example, due to the volume of traffic
in the southbound lanes, northbound vehicles will not be able to turn
left into the parking lot.
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6. How many houses does PVH own along the south property line on the
north side of Pitkin Street?
A. We own six houses, plus the gap between two houses.
7. 1 am concerned about your long term plans. Where will you expand?
A. As mentioned, we plan on re -developing the original building and future
expansion would generally be on the grounds of the existing campus.
While PVH owns some land north of the campus, these parcels are small
and disconnected and not suitable for hospital expansion.
8. Why won't you build a double deck garage on the east side of the
hospital?
A. Our goal is to separate patient and visitor parking from staff parking.
Since the hospital entrance is on the east, we believe this is where the
public parking should be. Our experience is that customers want
surface parking, not structured parking.
9. But there seems to be a lot of green space on the east side.
A. Some of the green space is an existing stormwater detention pond and
helipad. By separating customer and staff parking, this will be a more
efficient arrangement for patients and visitors.
10. 1 would like to point out that your patients are transient. We are
permanent.
11. 1 think PVH should build structured parking on the east side. As
drivers, we are all getting accustomed to parking in structures. It is not
a difficult task. Why impact an established neighborhood? I believe
your patients and visitors can deal with structured parking.
12. 1 do not want a parking structure on Lemay.
13. It appears to me that PVH wants to pamper patients and visitors at the
expense of our neighborhood.
14. PVH claims to be a regional hospital. I think that hospital patients
should be steered to other facilities closer to their homes such as
hospitals in Cheyenne, Nebraska, Loveland and Greeley.
A. We strive to position PVH as the -hospital of choice within the region.
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QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS
I am concerned about safety in University Acres due to increased
traffic and speeding. There will simply be more cars on Garfield and
Lemay causing congestion and hazards for pedestrians. Have you
considered moving the hospital to the Harmony Campus?
A. We are not planning on moving the hospital to the Harmony Campus.
2. Over the long term, the PVH expansion plans will encroach into the
neighborhoods and devalue our residential properties.
A. It is not our intent to devalue your properties. We are intentionally using
quality exterior materials to make both buildings attractive.
3. 1 own the southwest corner of Lemay and Elizabeth. The increase in
traffic due to the parking garage will congest this intersection. Vehicles
stacked at the traffic signal will block my driveways. Ingress and
egress will become increasingly difficult.
A. The Transportation Impact Study has been submitted to the City for
review. Please note that the beginning of the southbound auxiliary right -
turn lane is south of the abutting property.
4. The parking structure would be more neighborhood -friendly if it were
reduced in height to three instead of four stories.
A. As we discussed at the first meeting, it is our preference not go below
grade due to concerns with lighting, safety, water table and other various
construction issues associated with below -grade construction.
5. Since we are a growing community, at some point, Fort Collins will
need a second hospital. Now would be the time to make this
realization and build a new hospital in a location that does not impact
the neighborhood.
A. PVH is not planning on building a second hospital in Fort Collins. Our
long range plan is to build a new patient tower on the site of the original
building that would provide for approximately 120 beds in a new four-story
building. Our estimate is that this will be sufficient for the next 15 to 20
years.
SECOND NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING SUMMARY
PROJECT: Poudre Valley Hospital — New Parking Garage and
Poudre Valley Hospital and Woman's Clinic New
Medical Office Building
DATE: July 11, 2007
APPLICANTS: Poudre Valley Hospital
Woman's Clinic
CONSULTANT: Mrs. Angie Milewski, BHA Design, Inc.
CITY PLANNER: Ted Shepard
This second neighborhood information meeting follows the first of May 8, 2007.
The height and number of parking spaces within the proposed garage is now
more definitive with the structure achieving a height of 42 feet at the stair towers
and 737 spaces.
This project has now been submitted to the City of Fort Collins Planning and
Zoning Department. The Planning and Zoning Board hearing is scheduled for
Thursday, August 16, 2007.
Consistent with the first meeting, the project continues to feature two distinct
phases. First would be a new parking structure located at the northwest corner
of Lemay Avenue and Garfield Street. Second would be a new medical office
building (M.O.B.) at the southwest corner of Lemay and Garfield.
For the garage, access would be from both Lemay and Robertson. For the
M.O.B., access would be solely from Garfield. Two pedestrian bridges, at the
third floor, would span Lemay and Garfield to provide safe access from the
parking garage and office building to the hospital.
The medical office building would contain approximately 60,000 square feet, at
four stories in height. Architectural design and selection of exterior materials is
further along than the plans presented at the May meeting. Construction of the
two projects may or may not be coincidental.
Unless otherwise noted, all responses are from the applicant and consultant.
A. The helicopter pad on the Lemay campus is still needed. We anticipate
fewer flights, but the capability is still needed.
32. It appears that P.V.H. is going to great lengths to keep the doctors happy
with close -in, convenient and protected parking. This is fine for the
doctors but has an impact on us.
A. We consider doctors to be customers of the hospital as well. We see
ourselves as a growing hospital in a growing community and we want to
build in as much quality as we can in order to maintain our level of service
and retain and attract high quality staff.
33. What will happen to the little dental clinic at the northeast corner of
Garfield and Robertson?
A. This building will be demolished.
34. We live close to this proposed garage. It looks imposing. Folks tonight
have mentioned privacy. We get the feeling that users of the garage will
be looking right down on top of us. It feels like a loss of privacy.
A. We understand your concern. While it may take a few years to grow and
mature, there is ample area for generous landscaping at the southwest
corner of our site.
35. Will Bus Route Number Five be impacted?
A. No, the Number Five will still serve the hospital and Lemay Avenue.
36. What about building over the existing stormwater detention ponds on the
east side?
A. This may be very difficult to engineer. And, we would still have to find a
way to accommodate the runoff associated with the new structure.
37. 1 would like to revisit the idea of placing one or more parking levels below
grade. This seems like an obvious solution. I encourage you to make a
very rigorous evaluation at the actual depth of the water table, cost
comparison with above -ground levels and employee attitudes toward
underground parking. Have you at least considered one garden -level
which still allows natural light? Perhaps there are practical solutions to
these constraints. For example an underground de -watering and sub -
drain system could be installed. Or, security cameras and lighting could
be installed. The trade-off is that you would be mitigating the negative
aspects of the four story structure and improve neighborhood relations.
Response from City: The opportunity to oppose the project is at the public
hearing with the Planning and Zoning Board and, upon appeal, with the City
Council.
25. 1 own the retail building north of the proposed garage. It looks like the four
story garage will put my building in shadow during the winter months.
26. 1 echo the previous speaker. We live just to the west and I'm concerned
that the garage will block the eastern sun from shining into my house.
A. We will perform a shadow analysis as part of the submittal to the City.
27. What about noise? There is an audiologist in the nearby medical office
building that will be impacted during construction.
28. Will there be any ground -floor retail or coffee shop?
A. No.
29. What is your timeframe? Will both buildings be constructed
simultaneously?
A. We plan on starting construction of the garage in the fourth quarter of this
year. We expect approximately one year for construction. The medical
office building may or may not be constructed at the same time. That
decision has not been made yet.
30. I'm concerned about the additional impervious surface and increased
stormwater runoff. I am aware of a six inch diameter storm drain in the
area which is too small to carry the existing runoff much less the new
water. I have seen stormwater back up to top of our first step. There are
existing problems in the area and new development will just make it
worse.
A. We are required to submit a Drainage Report with our project to the City.
An analysis of existing conditions is part of that study. The City has
adopted new stormwater regulations since the 1997 flood, including the
heavy two-hour rainfall criteria which is more indicative of our weather
than light rain storms of long duration. We must comply with the
regulations or build conveyance channels and detention ponds to handle
our projected runoff.
31. Why not build this garage on the existing helicopter landing pad on the
east side? Now that P.V.H. has a helicopter landing pad on the top of
Medical Center of the Rockies, why is one needed here?
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18. P.V.H. demonstrated good faith in not punching south onto Pitkin. P.V.H.
now needs to demonstrate an equal amount of good faith and find an
alternative location for the parking garage so as to not impact University
Acres.
19. Traffic from the garage will impact Garfield. We will definitely need traffic
calming devices to be installed. Speed bumps are a good start but they
need to be effective and not just token attempts at slowing down speeding
traffic.
20. Will the skywalks be accessible to the public? If I don't park in the garage
but simply live in the neighborhood, how do I cross Lemay?
A. The parking garage and skywalks are not intended, at this time, to be
public. These spaces will be designed with security features for doctors
and staff. Keep in mind that the skywalks will enter the hospital on the
third floor which is not set up for public access. If you want to cross
Lemay, you may do so at the traffic signals at Doctors Lane or Robertson.
21. I'm concerned about the visual intrusion of a 4-story parking garage next
to one-story medical buildings and single family homes. This is a dramatic
contrast. What about reducing the height by placing one or two levels
underground? This would lower the overall profile of the structure.
A. P.V.H. has heard from its employees that underground parking is not
perceived as being as safe as above -ground. There also may be a
problem with the water table.
22. 1 notice from the drawings that the four-story garage is actually lower in
height than the four-story medical office building. Is this accurate?
A. Yes, there is not as much area needed between stories in the garage
versus the mechanical equipment required between floors in a medical
office building.
23. We live on Garfield. It's obvious to me that our property values will
decline. My belief is that P.V.H. is bullying the neighborhood which is a
shame. Garfield is a beautiful street with well -maintained homes. Our
neighborhood has character and we have enjoyed living here for many
years. We echo the concerns expressed about traffic, lighting and
privacy.
24. What is the process to oppose this project?
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12. You mentioned that the parking garage and new medical office building
are part of a $38 million expansion program. What other items are there?
A. Other items include a renovation of the cafeteria, the aforementioned new
operating rooms and more private rooms for patients.
13. Have you done a patient census? What are your projections?
A. Yes, we have done a patient census. We have between 160 and 170
patients per day at this time. We predict that this number will grow 2% to
4% annually. This reflects a growing community.
14. Traffic on Lemay will just get worse. Already we have gridlock. On
Fridays, late afternoon, southbound traffic backs up from Prospect all the
way to Robertson and Garfield. I would like to see the Transportation
Impact Study. With all the traffic signals between Riverside and Prospect,
Lemay will become choked with traffic.
A. Yes, as the hospital grows, there will be more patient, visitor and staff
traffic using Lemay. We hope to divert some Lemay traffic by splitting the
parking between patients and visitors on the east and doctors and staff on
the west. The T.I.S. will help us analyze and find ways to mitigate this
traffic. For example, the southbound right -turn into the garage will likely
feature a separate right turn lane.
15. I'm concerned about access to local businesses on Robertson and
Garfield during construction. Will there be road closures due to
construction, especially to build the skywalks?
A. Since we are very early in the process, the traffic control plan during
construction has not been worked out. Generally, the City works with
construction crews to maintain reasonable access during construction.
16. We want what Highlander Heights got — no access and no traffic impacts.
17. As an alternative location, what about the old Coloradoan building on
Riverside or the soon -to -close nursing home on Doctors Lane? Or, was
Lemay and Garfield your first and only choice?
A. We considered other sites. For example, there is the property on Pennock
Place as well as the property in the vicinity of The Other Club. The
available sites on Riverside are not big enough. The subject site appears
to us to be the most strategic with the opportunity for the skywalk over
Lemay.