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Home My WebLink AboutPOUDRE VALLEY PLAZA PUD - PRELIMINARY - 30-95A - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSwalking to and from the proposed project), we are asking that you PLEASE review the traffic proposals carefully before any final decisions are made on opening Arbor to Shields. There are many alternative plans that could be incorporated. One person suggested that we have two entrances into the proposed retail center directly from Shields Street. Another person suggested that, if Arbor Avenue is opened up to Shields that it be made a "one way" at Century Drive so that motorists may enter onto Shields from Arbor, but they may not enter onto Arbor from Shields. Thank you for your time and consideration. We hope there is a solution that will be best for everyone directly affected. Sincerely, �- A� ?Jt aa, Ken and Vicky Arguello 925 Arbor Avenue Fort Collins, CO 8052G CC: Traffic Engineering Wheeler Commercial Property Services, LLC Shields Street Investors, LLC Four Seasons Homeowner's Association Board of Directors Poudre Valley Bank, Attn: Royce Clark go June 16, 1995 Fort Collins City Planning Department Development Review Center 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 To Whom It May Concern: Monday, June 19, Wheeler Commercial Property Services and Shields Street Investors will present a proposal to build a retail center on the corner of Shields and Horsetooth. This proposal could greatly affect the homeowners in the Four Seasons neighborhood. As residents and homeowners in the Four Seasons neighborhood, we are NOT THRILLED with this proposal. We would much rather see single family homes go up on that corner. The presentation that was made to the homeowners in the area envisioned a very attractive architectural plan. If the builders were required to adhere only to building according to the drawings as presented, we would be comfortable with the project, with one VERY IMPORTANT EXCEPTION TO THE PLANS: WE ABSOLUTELY DO NOT AGREE The investment company and Wheeler Realty are trying to present this retail center as "Neighborhood Friendly". They have told us that we should be able to walk or rollerblade to the plaza. However, if Arbor Avenue is opened up to Shields, it will be too busy and too dangerous to even attempt to cross as a pedestrian! We envision many motorists "cutting through" the neighborhood to "save time" when -they need to make a right turn from Shields to Horsetooth. (Motorists do it all the time on Mason Street when they don't want to,wait for the light at Horsetooth and College.) We were very disappointed to hear that the investors and developers had not even done any kind of traffic study prior to presenting this proposal. Many homeowners have stated that their initial attraction to the Four Seasons neighborhood was that there is "no beneficial factor for motorists to cut through our neighborhood, as -it only takes more time than staying on the main throughways". Four Seasons was voted the second most desirable neighborhood in Fort Collins last year. We feel it will remain one of the most desirable neighborhoods if it can remain a safe and quiet neighborhood. We realize there are a few older residents who have expressed their desire.for another way to get to Shields without having to cross Horsetooth. They have complained of long waits at the two exits from Four Seasons. We are aware of the city's plans to incorporate a stop light at one of the two entrances, but it is a while away. We do not feel that opening Arbor up to Shields is the answer to this particular dilemma. All it will do is create more chaos. Forthe safety of the residents and visitors to the neighborhood (especially since Lopez elementary students may be Steve Proctor May 30, 1995 Page 2 The City of Fort Collins welcomes your input and hopes for your continued involvement in this and other matters of community interest. Sincerely, *V)k aL Stephen Olt City Planner cc: Ann Azari, Mayor City Council Members Greg Byrne, CPES Director Bob Blanchard, Current Planning Director Comn. _city Planning and Environmentu. jervices Current Planning May 30, 1995 Steve Proctor 3614 Richmond Drive Fort Collins, CO. 80526 Dear Mr. Proctor, Thank you for your letter concerning the proposed bank, restaurant, retail, and residential complex on a 6 acre site at the southeast comer of South Shields Street and West Horsetooth Road. A neighborhood information meeting was held on April 27, 1995, for the purpose of providing the opportunity for citizen participation early in the development review process. This type of meeting is held -during the conceptual planning stage and prior to formal submittal of a development plan to the City for review. No development proposal on this property has been received by the Planning Department at this time. The next submittal date for P.U.D: requests is June 19, 1995. After this date you can call the Planing Department for information on the project, if plans were submitted. The proposed uses are not permitted "uses -by -right" in the existing zoning district and, therefore, any development proposal must go through the City's planned unit development (P.U.D.) review process, with all final decisions being made by the Planning and Zoning Board. Each phase of the P.U.D. review process will be 9 weeks in length, be evaluated against the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Guidance S, ste and result in a public hearing. You will be notified of these hearings by written notice and are encouraged to attend and express your position on the development. I would like to clarify an error in the referenced notification letter dated April 20, 1995. It stated that the developer is proposing a business/office park that may include a convenience store, small retail/commercial, office and residential uses. There is no intent to include a convenience store in this development. The proposed uses are a bank, restaurants, retail, and residential (based on the developer's presentation at the neighborhood information meeting). City staff misunderstood the developer's intent during an informal conceptual plan review meeting on April 17, 1995. 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 380 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (303) 221-6750 FAX (303)21-6378 TDD (303) 224-6002 May 10, 1995 Stephen Olt City Planner City of Fort Collins 281 N. College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522-6002 Mr. Olt, I was unable to attend your recent meeting concerning the planned development of the space on the southeast corner of Shields and Horsetooth but wanted to express my dissatisfaction with the planned development. Your letter indicated the possible addition of a possible convenience store, retail space and residential uses (whatever that means). We already have 2 convenience stores within 1 block of this location and we certainly do not need another. I find it hard to believe that the planning office would even consider this as a reasonable use of the land. Additionally, the addition of retail space in this area is not consistent with the general area which is primarily residential. We moved into this area because of the quiet neighborhood quality it possessed. Since that time (5 years ago) , the city has done everything in its power to destroy this quality with the addition of convenience stores, day care facilities (2), travel agencies, auto lube and more recently high density housing. Now you wish to add to the demise of our once beautiful neighborhood. We also protested the previous developments with no success at all. It seems money speaks louder than the long time residents of the area (we were told that at the last convenience store addition). I really don't expect this letter or any other protest I may try to make any difference since it never has in the past. I have had dealings with the city of Fort Collins for 19 years and money has always had the final say. I find it tragic the only voice that our city employees, planners and leaders will listen to is the developers and real estate lobby. You wonder why the citizens of our country have turned a deaf ear to all governmental voices; you have the answer. Processes like this and many others have this same outcome, money and development before the quality of life that made this area attractive to people in the first place. Sincerely, Steve Proctor 3614 Richmond Dr Fort Collins, CO 80526 cc: Ann Azari ,VLease CL)eck. kexi✓ u, (i ke, 0. CC(it xt,� I iiuh Wt h W A "H.%'P� v�cwT ou L4VV - - - - - -- -- — NEIGHBORHOOD -INFORMATION MEETING— _ \ Did Yu enoNoReceive [[ication —of-this-meeting?— Correct fire s. — — Name Address Zip Yes No Yes No 1!Avt: i (ClOP'k- VAcb ��L RO t $Z V City of Fort Collins NEIGHBORHOOD INFORAIATION MEETING Meeting Attendees: Please sign this sheet. The information will be used to update the project mailing list and confirm attendance at neighborhood meetings. Contact the Planning Department (221-6750) if you wish to receive minutes of this meeting. Did You Receive Written NotificationAddress? of this meetin.a? Correct Name Address Zip Yes No Yes No % G�%�j / lt/ G I'W,fr / r Fo 7 12LL 6Lt 'v if - o-r4AbSC7-U— L4-aL , Li 4�, �o -�-z� k x �h/rle- 3� , r� •33•.3 / 1ir , �-/ do's � � /` P /, !1 G'o g0 Cio(= (-AJ 14KL' ft , 66o a ll � FT C F� E &3 P�C<J! ��e2L l`fq3 rD 8 s Y,i� SUCIQ 2391 a P C . iC X Page 3. 17. Do you think the City will use their oversizing money to improve the area near Richmond Dr., which is still in the county? This is the time for the City to take a serious look at this situation. A. The possibility is there. This is something that you might want to take up at a Planning & Zoning meeting with the City Counsel members and get this issue addressed. 18. Do you have a projection about the operating hours of businesses in this proposed project? A. The banking hours. will be from 7:30 AM until 6:00 PM and it will also be open on Saturdays. Poudre Valley Bank is the institution looking at the bank site. 19. I feel your concerns as neighbors to this proposed site should be the lighting, traffic impact, etc. We want this to work and fit nicely into your neighborhood. We are also thinking of relocating our Wheeler offices to this business center. 20. Is there a demand for residential units to be built on this site? A. We're still exploring that. We're looking at possibly three bedroom units, two -stall garages with each unit and a maximum of twenty units in total. 21. Could there be a security problem by building part of the structure underground? A. 22. I truly hope you intend, as a developer, to put a lot of thought into this proposed project. So many areas seem to be just thrown up and not much thought gone into them. Page 2. 5. Are you able to discuss at this time any further development that might be going in near this project? A. I'm not aware of any at the moment. 6. There is a new daycare center being built at Horsetooth and Shields and this will further add to the traffic impact. 7. There is a group that meets concerning traffic issues around this Four Seasons area. Anyone interested in getting involved can contact me after the meeting. 8. A full access intersection might be built off of Shields St. and Troutman Pkwy. 9. Entrances into the residential part of this project will be off of Century Drive. We have also designed one particular entrance to reach the commercial part of this development by driving under a part of the residential units. 10. The bank structure will be built with the first level slightly subterranean. Buffing and berming will be done all around the project. 11. There are lots of people who will not be able to negotiate all the. stairs and steps you are proposing .in this design. A. We will have proper ramps and elevators to access all the service areas. 12. Do you know what restaurants will be going in this project? A. Not at this time. We know they will be family oriented, sit-down types, not fast food establishments. 13. None of the structures will be more than two -stories high. 14. Is this Mediterranean type of design shown on your artist's renderings what will actually be built? A. This is what we are proposing. 15. Will Arbor Ave. be extended? A. I do not know at this time, but it could be a possibility. 16. I do not think the single lanes down further on Horsetooth Rd. and also on Shields.St. will handle all the extra traffic. They get bogged -up, now. A. The traffic study will also take this into consideration. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES PROJECT: Wheeler Project DATE: April 27, 1995 APPLICANT: Fred Croci, Wheeler Reality. CONSULTANT: Jim Sell, Jim Sell Design PLANNER: Steve Olt The potential developer is proposing to develop a business/office park that will include a bank, two sit down restaurants, small retail/commercial, office, and an element of residential uses. The property being considered for development is approximately 6 to 7 acres located at the southeast corner of South Shields Street and West Horsetooth Road. QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS 1. I'm concerned about the traffic impact on Horsetooth Road. It is very difficult at high peak hours to try and make a left-hand turn onto Horsetooth Rd. from Century Drive. A. A traffic study will be done to include the streets surrounding this proposed project. It will also determine off -site street improvements. 2. How much say do we, as homeowners, really have? A. Your input is very important and will be evaluated and considered. 3. Are there any plans for any further parks with this proposed project? A. Parks & Recreation have a program that they are working on over time, however, no park will be designed within this project. 4. I think they are putting the cart before the horse. There are presently only one -lane turn lanes (right and left lanes) on Horsetooth Rd. and Shields Street. A. I'm sure there will be more turn lanes added. P 23. Ice or low temperature water storage system utilized for off-peak air conditioning and reduced air conditioning equipment sizes 24. Electric resistance heat not used 25. Night air used for pre -cooling space with building air handling system, automatically controlled 26. Fluorescent lamps and electronic ballasts are used throughout the building 27. Motion detector lighting control is used for all lighting 29. Lighting watt density less than 2W/sq. ft. 29. Building uses active solar, geothermal, wind, or other non -depleting energy source (capable of collecting, storing, and distributing) for space heating, with a minimum savings fraction of 0.4 30. Radiant heating used in lieu of unit heaters 31. Roof automatically cooled with water spray 32. Windows are shaded from summer sun (over- hangs, window coverings, deciduous trees) 33. Computerized energy management system used with capability to cycle equipment, automatic lights on/off, optimum start, night/wcekcnd setback 34. Use of an existing structure that is in compliance or is brought into compliance with the adopted Model Energy Code (entire structure must be in compliance) 35. Other methods (to accommodate new technology). 3.0 - O - 0.2 - O - 0.1 — O - 0.2 O. 'Z 1.0 - O 1.0 ' 0O � Points will be assigned on a proportionate basis by comparing the amount of energy that can be saved by the proposed measure with the amount of energy that can be saved by utilizing other items from the Method Two listing. Land Development Guidance System for Planned Unit Developments The City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Revised Mauch 1994 - 122 - 4. Passive solar heating utilized by building healing system with a minimum of savings fraction of 0.4 (using orientation that maximizes solar gain and window coverings) 3.0 5. Natural daylighting utilized, with automatic insulated covers with minimum R-value of 2.5 0.3 6. Overall wall U-value is <0.2 1.0 /• U 7. Overall roof U-value is <0.6 0.3 ti•�J 8. Reflective glass or film used on all windows 0.2 -� 9. Vestibules, air locks, or revolving floors used on all entrances 0.2 10. Automatic night/wcckend temperature d 4 setback is provided 0.4 11. "Free Cooling" (using outside air) used for fan systems of less than 5000 CFM 0.2 O ' 12. Low leakage outside air and exhaust air 0• 3 dampers used; 1 %n leakage maximum at 5" W.C. 0.3 13. Variable air volume system used, with inlet vanes or variable speed drives 0.5 14. High efficiency motors (as labeled by 0.1 D manufacturer) used 15. Water-cooled condensers used for mechanical cooling systems 0.2 - 16. Evaporative cooling used in lieu of mechanical cooling 0.4 - 0 - 17. Boilers or furnaces used with firing efficiencies greater than 82% 0.2 6.2 18. Automatic spark ignition used for gas fired boilers, furnaces, unit heaters, etc. 0.1 - O - 19, Automatic dampers used in combustion air intakes 0.1 - 20. Outside air reset used for boiler supply water temperature control (boiler water temp reset inversely from outside temp) 0.3 21. Exhaust or condenser heat recovery utilized 0.3 _ 22. Waste water heat recovery utilized (car washes, laundries, etc.) 2.0 Land Development Guidance System for Planned Unit Developments The City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Revised March 1994 - 121 - r I& APPENDIX "E" Method One: Direct comparison to Model Energy Code. This method awards points based on the extent to which the proposed building exceeds the minimum standard as established in the Model Energy Code using the systems approach. Certification by a professional engineer licensed in Colorado will be required to demonstrate that the annual energy consumption will be a certain percentage, less than the same building just meeting the minimum standard as defined in the Model Energy Code. Percentage below the Model Energy Code Minimum Points Awardcd 15 - 25% 1.0 point 26-35% 2.0 points 36 - 45% 3.0 points 46% or more 4.0 points Method Two: Points will be given for the implementation of one or more of the energy conservation measures listed below. The use of Method Two requires that the final approved PUD plans and construction plans submitted for a Building Permit must specify all of the energy conservation measures for which points have been awarded in the approved plan. The total number of energy conservation points earned will be based upon the following table: 0.6 - 1.5 1.0 point 1.6 - 2.5 2.0 points 2.6 - 3.5 3.0 points 3.6 or more 4.0 points Method Two Energy Conservation Measures: 1. Long axis of building is east/west (building oriented to south, with majority of windows on south wall) 0.2 tJ, 0 2. Ratio of exterior wall area to interior floor area is less than 1.5 0.3 0.13 3. Mass of exterior building walls greater than 30 lb/sq. ft. 0.2 Q, /L Land Development Guidance System for Planned Unit Developments The City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Revised March 1994 120 - nENSITY CHART (continued Criterion H 0 m s If the site or adjacent property contains a historic building or place, a bonus may be earned for the following: 3% For preventing or mitigating outside influences adverse to its preservation (e.g. eavfrmttnental land use. aesthetic. economic and social factors); 3% For ■uming that new structures will be in keeping with the character of the building or place, while avoiding total units; 3% For proposing adaptive use of the building or place that will lead toits continuance, preservation, and improvement in an appropriate manna. — t If a portion or all of the requited parking in the multiple family project is provided underground, within the building. or in an elevated parking structure as an accessory use to the primary strucaae. a bonus may be earned as follows: 990 For din 75% in a strncv=; 6% For prop g - 74% of the parking in a structure; 3% For providing 25 - 49% of the parking in a structure. u If a commitment is being made to provide approved automatic fie extinguishing systems for the dwelling nail, enter a bonus of 10%. V If the applicant commis to providing adequate. safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle connections between the project and any of the desination points described below. calculate the bonus as follows: N US 5 0 or wnaectmg to any extsW g pu....c school, p and traacu stop within the distances as defined in this Density Chart 5% For connecting to an existing City bicycle trail which is adjacent to or traverses the project. - -- --- - TOTAL I Zvi Land Deveit ::ment Guidance System for Planned Unit Developments The City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Revised September 1994 -79a- DENSITY CHART (continued)' Criterion 4 - H Z 0 m S If the site or adjacent property contains a historic building or place. a bonus may be earned for the following: 3% For preventing or mitigating outside influences adverse to its preservation (e.g. envaonmental, land use, aesthetic. economic and social factors); 3% For assuring that new structures will be in keeping with the character of the building or place, while avoiding total units; 3% For proposing adaptive use of the building or place that will lead to its continuants, preservation, and improvement in an appropriate manner. t If a portion or all of the requited panting in the multiple family project is provided underground, within the building, or in an elevated parking structure as an accessory use to the primary structure, a bonus may be earned as follows: 9% Fordin 75% a ]tin in a structme; provr g - 74% of the parking in a srrocturr, 3% For providing 25 - 49% of the parking in a structure. U If a commitment is being trade to provide approved automatic fire extinguishing systems for the dwelling units, enter a bonus of 10%. �. V If the applicant commits to providing adequate. safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle connections between the project and any of the desination points described below, calculate the bonus as follows: distances as defined in this Density Chart; 5% For connecting to an existing City bicycle trail which is adjacent to or traverses the project. Land Deveit ::.went Guidance System for Planned Unit Developments The City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Revised September 1994 -79a- M TOTAL 112q ACTIVITY: Residential Uses PE.FINITION: All residential uses. Uses would include single family attached dwellings, townhomes, duplexes, mobile homes, and multiple family dwellings; group homes; boarding -and rooming houses; fraternity and sorority houses; nursing homes; public and private schools; public and non-protit quasi -public recreational uses as a principal use; uses providing meeting places and places for public assembly with incidental office space; and child care centers. CRITERIA: The following applicable criteria must be answered `yes"and implementec within the development plan. 1. DOES THE PROJECT EARN THE MINIMUM PERCENTAGE POINTS AS CALCULATED ON THE FOLLOWING "DENSITY CHART H" FOR THE PROPOSED DENSITY OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT? The required earned credit for a residential project shall be based on the following: 60 percentage points = 6 or fewer dwelling units per acre 60-70 percentage points = 6-7 dwelling units per acre 70-80 percentage points = 7-8 dwelling units per acre 80-90 percentage poinns = 8-9 dwelling units per ac 90-100 percentage points = 9-10 dwelling units per acre 100 or more percentage points = 10 .or more dwelling units per acre ►_ A ■ Land Development Guidance System for Planned Unit Developments The City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Revised August 1994 -78- N/A BUSINESS SERVICE USES POINT CHART E For All Criteria Applicable Criteria Only Criterion Is the Criterion Applicable Yes No I II III IV Circle the Correct Score Multiplier Points Earned Ixll Maximum Applicable Points a. Transit Route X 2 1 0 2 4 b. South College Corridor X X 2 0 4 g 8 c. Part of Center X X 2 0 3 6 d. Two Acres or More X X 2 0 3 (0 6 e. Mixed -Use X X 2 01 3 60 6 f. Joint Parking 1 2 0 3 g. Energy Conservation X 112131410 2 b 8 h. Contiguity X 1XI 2 1 0 5 1 p 10 i. Historic Preservation 1 2 0 2 1• 1 2 0 k. 1 2 0 I. 1 2 0 Totals 4Z 4-8 v vi Percentage Earned of Maximum Applicable Points V/VI = VII r Planned Unit Developments ), Revised March 1994 u v Business Service Uses (continued) h. Is the project located with at least one -sixth (1/6) of its property boundary contiguous to existing urban development? i. If the site contains a building or place in which a historic event occurred, has special public value because of notable architecture, or is of cultural significance, does the project fulfill the following criteria? 1. Prevent creation of influences adverse to its preservation; 2. Assure that new structures and uses will be in keeping with the character of the building or place. Imitation of period styles should be avoided; and 3. Propose adaptive use of the building or place that will lead to its continuance, conservation, and improvement in an appropriate manner while respecting the integrity of the neighborhood. Land Development Guidance System for Planned Unit Developments The City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Revised March 1994 -72- r'q ACTIVITY: rq Business Service Uses E • - DEFINITION: Those activities which are predominantly retail, office, and services uses which would not qualify as a neighborhood service, neighborhood convenience, or community/regional shopping center. Uses include retail shops; offices; personal service shops; financial institutions; hotels/motels; medical clinics; health clubs; membership clubs; standard and fast-food restaurants; hospitals; mortuaries; indoor theaters; recreation uses; small animal veterinary clinics; printing and newspaper offices; and, other uses which are of the same general character. CRITERIA: Each of the following applicable criteria must be answered "yes" and implemented within the development plan. Yes No N/A 1. Does the project gain its primary vehicular access from a street other than ❑ South College Avenue? 2. DOES THE PROJECT EARN AT LEAST FIFTY (50%) PERCENT OF ❑ THE MAXIMUM POINTS AS CALCULATED ON POINT CHART "B" FOR THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA? a. Is the activity contiguous to an existing transit route (not applicable for uses of less than twenty-five thousand [25,0001 square feet GLA or with less than twenty-five [251 employees, or located in the Central Business District)? b. Is the project located outside of the "South College Avenue Corridor"? c. Is the project contiguous to and functionally a part of a neighborhood or community/regional shopping center, an office or industrial park, located in the Central Business District, or in the case of a single user, employ or will employ a total of more than one hundred (100) full-time employees during a single eight (8) hour shift? d. Is the project on at least two (2) acres of land, or located in the Central Business District? e. Does the project contain two (2) or more significant uses (for instance retail, office, residential, hotel/motel, or recreation)? f. Is there direct vehicular and pedestrian access between on -site parking areas and adjacent existing or future off -site parking areas which contain more than ten (10) spaces? g. Does the activity reduce non-renewable energy usage through the application of alternative energy systems or through energy conservation measures beyond those normally .required by the Model Energy Code as adopted by the City? Refer to Appendix "E" for energy conservation methods to use for calculating energy conservation points. Land Development Guidance System for Planned Unit Developments The City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Revised March 1994 -71- Aet�.r�I, \Aule� Vla4sA 4".-q,— IfPdiro-i,KaA-U. Activity A: ALL DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA ALL CRITERIA APPLICABLE CRITERIA ONLY CRITERION Is the criterion applicable? Will the criterion be satisfied? If no, please explain E > g a a Yes No Al. COMMUNITY -WIDE CRITERIA 1.1 Solar Orientation 1.2 Comprehensive Plan 1.3 Wildlife Habitat I I 1.4 Mineral Depcsit I I 1-5 Ecologically Sensitive Areas reserved reserved I I I l .e Lands of Agricultural Importance I ` 1.7_nerov Conservation I I I 1.8 Air Qualitv I ✓ I 1.9 Water Quality I V I I I I ' .10 Sewage and Wastes Ivi I I V, I I 1.11 Water Conservation✓ 1.12 Residential Density I✓ I I I I A 2. NEIGHBORHOOD COMPA T IBILI IY CRITERIAI 2. Venicu!ar. Pedestrian, Bike Transoortation ✓I I I ✓ I I 2=uildinc P!acement and Orientation ✓I I I✓ I I 2 3 Natural Features I✓ I I I✓ I I 2.4 Venicular Circulation and Parking IV/1 1 I✓ I I 2.C; Emergency Access _ I✓I I I✓ I I_ 2.lz� =edestrian Circuiation ✓I I I ✓ I I 2.7 Architecture 2.6 Building Heignt and Views I I I I I 2. e Shading IV/1 I I✓ I I 2.10 Solar Access iV1 I I✓ I I` 2.11 Historic Resources I I V1 I 2.12 Setbacks IV/1 I I ✓ I I 2.13 Landscape i 2.14 Signs I I I 2.15- Site Lighting ✓I i 2.16 Noise and Vibration ✓I I I I 2.17 Glare or Heat t/ 2.18 Hazardous Materials A 3. ENGINEERING CRITERIA 3.1 Utility Capacity ✓ 3.2 Desion Standards �/ II I V/ 3.3 Water Hazards 3.4 - Geolooic Hazards Land Development Guidance System for Planned Unit Developments The Ciry of Fort Collins, Colorado, Revised ch 1994 � U�fi -61- i LAND USE The site for Poudre Valley Plaza is part of Four Seasons PUD currently zoned H-1 clustered/multiple family apartment -condominium. Adjacent zoning north of the site is planned residential -Rose Tree Village PUD at Cunningham Corners and a 7-Eleven convenience store opposite the northeast corner of the site, zoning to the east is RLP (Low Density Planned Residential)-Arborgate at Four Seasons and Four Seasons First Filing, zoning to the south is (Low Density Planned Residential) vacant land, and zoning to the west is RE (Estate Residential) -Skyline Subdivision and Mountain Range Church. LAND USE POLICIES Land use policies achieved by the proposed development include: Policy 3 Maximum utilization of land within the city with proximity to existing employment, recreation, and shopping Policy 12 Urban density greater than three (3) DU/acre Policy 14 Project meets urban development standards Policy 22 Proposed development contiguous to existing development within the city. Policy 26 Availability of existing services Policy 49 Development minimizes use of private automobiles thereby mitigating air quality impacts Policy 80 Higher density residential uses should locate: (b.) Within close proximity to community or neighborhood park facilities. (c.) Where water and sewer facilities can be adequately provided. (d.) Within easy access to major employment center. (e.) With access to public transportation. (f.) In areas with provisions for alternative modes of transportation. Policy 82 Higher density residential uses should locate in PUD... Thank you for your considerations, and we look forward to your comments. Sincerely JIM SELL DESIGN INC. James L. Sell Principal JLS/kms Page 3 at 3 C:\NPOOCB\PROJECCB\1695\BOBMI7rA June 19, 1995 DESIGN THEME The upscale architectural style depicted in the sketches submitted will be integrated with all buildings. Signage will also be carefully controlled to maintain a pedestrian orientation from store front arcades rather than the street. The developers will also be major tenants in the center and are very committed to maintaining a high level of quality throughout. A central theme of the plaza will be to display sculpture pieces depicting the rich historical background of this region. These pieces will be strategically located along walkways and focal points. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES The center is estimated to have: 29,200 square feet of retail floor area; 39,600 square feet of office; 12,000 square feet of restaurant. The retail uses would employ approximately 100 employees; retail: 30; restaurant: 25. Total employee population is estimated at 155. ACCESS AND CIRCULATION Vehicles and pedestrians penetrate the site from both a north -south and easterly directions. These corridors are generally protected from adjacent parking and lined with trees to emphasize their presence. The entrance off Century Drive will be under an architectural bridge created by a second story space between the Wheeler Building (Pad E) and the adjoining building (Pad F) to the south. This entrance will then open up to a tree lined drive directing the eye to a focal point located between buildings "B" and "C". This drive intersects another drive oriented on the north south axis. Parking lots are conveniently situated off both sides of this access. Primary pedestrian circulation from the east is also taken through the "bridge". However, the pedestrian is directed laterally along the shops through the colonnade buildings "E", "F", and "G". The pedestrian will be directed to the west via textured concrete walks where street and parking lot crossings are required. The north -south pedestrian access is adjacent to the west edge of the vehicular access. In keeping with the "neighborhood friendly" concept, numerous sidewalks connect in all directions and buildings E, F, and G have been designed to be partially sunken with small shops lining a wide walkway along the colonnade. The parking will be screened from the walkway with heavily planted slopes between the lower walk and the parking lot. _ I C:\WPDOCS\PROJECTS\1695\S[ MiTTA Tune 19, 1995 June 19, 1995 Planning and Zoning Board Members City of Fort Collins, Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 Re: Poudre Valley Plaza PUD planning objectives Dear Board Members, Poudre Valley Plaza PUD is a six (6) acre planned business services/residential development proposed for the southeast corner of the intersection of Horsetooth Road and South Shields Street. Seven (7) commercial buildings or pads are planned comprising an estimated building ground coverage of 54,600 square feet with total building space in excess of 80,000 square feet. The intent of the design is to provide neighborhood services, goods, and dining. Possible uses include banking/real estate/insurance services, medical/clinical offices, profes- sional offices, personal services, restaurants, beauty or barber shop, print shop, florist and decorating center. In addition, seven (7) residential units above the retail in pad G provides a density of twenty (20) units per acre. A bank is planned at the corner of Shields and Horsetooth. It will provide full banking services and will offer a drive up service. The Wheeler Building (Pad E)is proposed as a two story structure at the intersection of Century Drive and Horsetooth. Wheeler's office will occupy all of the second level. The lower level will be occupied by small retail and service shops. The general concept for the overall design of the center is to be "neighborhood friendly". This is accomplished by locating the buildings and landscaping along the perimeter of the site, with the parking primarily within the core. It was necessary to locate a small parking lot near the intersection of Century and Horsetooth in order to accommodate surface drainage to the northeast. DeSt n�,K. Sell PlannirGrrncs 1 �. 117� Go Ave � FortC d " (30 `� lq&lG At ?% Izn wha* (*eel BUil��2 uw-?�r ter. Parr 1/al/� PlQ2v� lNfiCG/�Y �cG P �l�n )v � �/Gv�f f/G� DAWJVLOAUNd _ NnOYa W,pl� �aLAYG 'ARFYf•9p�vcgl MTlN +nf �'6 _ LE mM)MbWl�vm +/ 1!) TMJ ?®YJ^2 i6i. R'/CLWbf uP11M yM�,j aA'+9AfD. _ a aww sh+•e[ +rt�a�.Mr a.�...�o.-.N ..W, � — +^N+�+CJ nm ^yp rw'ec+iR. 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I Pg7hCi aKl1 1 FOUR SEASONS ZONED RLP VACANT LAND I I I I I I I PAD T' MAO OF, ON I , T-ELEVEN CONVENIENCE STORE ZONED RP taN 11 T I I : t�.0 I W , 1 cc I I W I A%Mk-)WsATE - w AT FOLN 5EA50NO R I i 1 I 1 eewl ZONED RLF , I I V I , I i I I I I 1 I 1 ! 11 '-�-pPBpR pN�i �T FOUR SEASONS \ FIRST FIL I,y!° ZONED RP PLANT KEY oeclulolR T� %,e r•+�r+.er•.I ,OF. ® b ewlam °halo meR PLANT NOTES 1. ALL RAM MATERIALS WALL SE IN ACOO okNCR e(iH ANi SPEGEIOATIOL! FOR NAHBER ONE GRADE. 2 ALL TIRE AREda SHALL BE IRRKJTm WITN All AUTCriAT10 f -UP iWiKSATION OYOT E. ALL TREES TO BE BALLED , BISiA D. I. ALL S BEDS EXCEPT THOSE NOTED ON THE PLAN To BE MY D UN POLE FTELFI V AVEI•AGE DEPTH. S. EDGwG BETWEEN GRASS M EHRR BEDS S BE 1KL1 x A' STEEL SET LEVEL WRN TOP OF SOD. 6. PARKw LOT ISLM G WILL BE GRADED LNYEL. 7. SW AREAS TO SE PLAITED WITH A MS BLEIO. R. A R TREE PERMIT MIST DE OBTANEO F OH THE CITY NCRESTER Bt90RE dNY TREES OR 6HRbD Aa NOTED O THIS PLAN AIE PLNrtED, PIaIFD OR RE1ovED ON T4 P IC RKn1T-OP-LLMY. Y. MPCR CHNAiEa w aFKEa AND PLANt LOCATIONS HAY BE MACE ImmumS C TRICTION AS BT SITE CONDITIONS. OVERALL dLY(TrtY AND 01NLRY ro BE CONSISTENT WITH APPgOvED RID PLNJa. 10.ALL LAlOSGAPSKI TUAT BE MSTALLm M SCOAtBD WITH All Si2EVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT. PERFORVYKE BOND. OR ESOMW dClaUR 1YJ1t I OF THE VALUATION OF THE MATWFUA PRIOt To ISSUNILE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCU'�VICY. n L ATE ALL S GAL WIRES A MSL OF A' SACK 6 WALKS A O CUIES, 1P..ALL LAW 1%5 IN STREET R13NT-OF-WAY W" BE MAWAw BY THE ft 1& OPEN SPACE AREAS WILL BE nAINTAINED BY N.LMD6 F G OF COM"10li Of4]'1 SPACE AREAL SHALL BE N:LI WTH TUIe PaifSE 16.IRYGATION SYSTEM 0156 I WILL BE REVELED BY TWO WATER DEPARR'ENT AT TE TIME M WILDR PER'IIT REVIEW. VICINITY MAP Poudre Valley Plaza Ft. Collins, Colorado to WOW PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLAN ante 6-1='96 w. 1645 �AYA 1E DES AS B:vL� S.S_16 B-N-SD North V C C cn 0 a En E cm rn CV Lo v Ell CV cn v+ a C C7 Z H CL d 0 11 CD IV 0 PLANNING & ZONING APPROVAL PROJECT NOTES � RO"BTREE VILLAGE PLD. THE MART AT I AT CUPIRGHAH O4RffR9. CPNVE-ELSNIENCE "TORE S AMtJYID PT M ft N MO lO,PO POAID P r1E clrt P iaNr «uw l A1D KWITY et.vs KR ALL HORBETOOTH Comm" '. f.. ZONED RP ZONED C0.A4W. d TNM—P4i P . W AE. !M@Rr14 {tll MY. ORMIOY AIO LlONN P ZONED W iT�R MD .1 1.M11IXJL ln@fl lHt cR � CT' P rONf � _ -. _ P11L1'IiD4NM iTNO.YOL ' � iPO�}A!Y P M M1.Ylii1 Y0 lAltl 6^.W 1 P,fGT lOf I(iZIO TO r IRf1 LOFLL On/!n OIY. APPROVAL - - DITCH COMPANY f.WpG'JPwPCPFnIEWiM4S MiY MUL1 - .. . - AP w P7 na P{PAPrl, vaun , LAa f-wu Pmo-+m raa rcuw. raLLw,uwdT,.i—v",P .Ir AP. .. wew rwl. cord, uml OTY P PEler uxlw rw �! r. 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Collins, Colorado PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN q, 164" ocn vl as yam® $S No SCHOOL PROJECTIONS PROPOSAL: Poudre Valley Plaza PUD DESCRIPTION: 7 single family units above pad C retail DENSITY: General Population 4.3 du/acre 7 (units) x 3.2 (persons/unit) = 22.4 School Age Population Elementary - 7 (units) x Junior High - 7 (units) x Senior High - 7 (units) x .450 (pupils/unit) = 3.15 .210 (pupils/unit) = 1.47 .185 (pupils/unit) = 1.295 RP DRIVE p 0 GGo n`e gram 0 Z CC ° 3 z x C FM EUT VOW'e$ sio SITE Z�G C RE RLP I VICINITY MAP 06/27/95 30-95 POUDRE VALLEY PLAZA PUD Preliminary loll]il:iALTIAIIwmuWITI M1l10 Poudre Valley Plaza PUD - Preliminary, 430-95A August 21, 1995 P & Z Meeting Page 5 * It meets the applicable All Development Criteria in the L.D.G.S. * All aspects of proposed signage for this restaurant/office park will be regulated by Section 29-593.1 "Residential Neighborhood Sign District" of the Fort Collins Sign Code that is administered by the Zoning Department. * Traffic concerns relating to movement from this site onto West Horsetooth Road are addressed with a restriction to right-in/right-out movements controlled by a center median. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of the Poudre Valley Plaza P.U.D., Preliminary - #30-95A. Poudre Valley Plaza PUD - Preliminary, 430-95A August 21, 1995 P & Z Meeting Page 4 Signage: The proposed Poudre Valley Plaza P.U.D. is located on a site that is included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District; therefore, all signage will be regulated by Section 29-593.1 of the Fort Collins Sign Code that is administered by the Zoning Department. 4. Neighborhood Compatibility: A neighborhood information meeting was held at Lopez Elementary School on April 20, 1995, with approximately 30 people in attendance (including interested and affected property owners, representatives for the proposed development, and one City planner). The primary issue discussed at the meeting was the impact of additional traffic in the area generated by the various commercial uses, especially movements onto West Horsetooth Road from Century and Tradition Drives. A copy of the minutes from this meeting is attached to the staff report. 5. Transportation: The site will gain vehicular access from one right-in/right-out only point on West Horsetooth Road (controlled by an existing center median), one full movement point on Century Drive, and one full movement point on the proposed extension of Arbor Avenue (between Century Drive and South Shields Street). There is good pedestrian movement opportunities being provided throughout the site, north to south and east to west. FINDINGS OF FACT/CONCLUSIONS: In evaluating the request for the Poudre Valley Plaza P.U.D., Preliminary staff makes the following findings of fact: * It is in conformance with the First Amendment to the Four Seasons O.D.P. (to change the proposed land uses on the northerly 7.6 acres of Parcel H-1 from clustered/multiple family apartments -condominiums to approximately 90,000 of commercial uses with a residential component) that is being considered simultaneously with the preliminary P.U.D. * It scores 87% on the Business Service Uses Point Chart (exceeding the minimum 50% required) of the L.D.G.S. * It scores 129% on the Residential Uses Density Chart (exceeding the minimum 100% required to support the proposed density) of the L.D.G.S. Poudre Valley Plaza PUD - Preliminary, #30-95A August 21, 1995 P & Z Meeting Page 3 * It scores 87% on the Business Service chart (exceeding the minimum 50% required), earning points for: a) being contiguous to an existing transit route; b) being located outside of the "South College Avenue Corridor"; c) containing more than two acres; d) providing mixed use (two or more significant uses); e) reduction of non-renewable energy usage through energy conservation measures; and f) contiguity to existing urban development. * It scores 129% on the Density Chart (exceeding the minimum 100% required to support the proposed density), earning points for: a) being within 650 feet of an existing transit stop (southeast corner of Shields/Horsetooth); b) being within 3,500' of an existing neighborhood park (Troutman); c) being within 2,500' of an existing school (Lopez Elementary); d) being within 3,000' of a major employment center (Johnson Elementary and Webber Junior High Schools complex); d) being within 1,000' of a child care center (Mountain Range Church); e) contiguity to existing urban development; f) required parking within the building; g) commitment to provide approved automatic fire extinguishing systems; and h) providing pedestrian/bicycle connections to the nearest sidewalk and bicycle path/lane. There will be seven residential dwelling units on the upper level of Pad `G', above proposed office/retail. The pad site, with associated parking and drives, is approximately 0.60 acre in size. The residential density is, therefore, about 12 dwelling units per acre. 3. Design: Architecture: The buildings are to be two-story structures a maximum of 40' in height to the top of planned towers and lowered courtyards to 3' below grade on some of the buildings. Building facades will be a combination of synthetic stucco and masonry systems. The roofs will be sloped standing seam or battened metal systems. Colors will be determined at the time of final P.U.D. review. Landscaping: The site landscaping will consist of deciduous shade trees along streets and in planting islands in the parking areas throughout the site. There will be ornamental and shade trees for accent and effect. A combination of deciduous and evergreen shrubs along with groundcovers and annual/perennial flowers will be used extensively as understory and foundation plantings. Parking: There are a total of 291 parking spaces proposed for this development, with 14 of the spaces being in garages for the seven residential dwelling units on Pad `G'. The remaining 277 parking spaces will be standard open, surface parking that includes 9 handicapped spaces. The total number of spaces on -site is considered to be adequate for the mix and square footage of land uses proposed. Poudre Valley Plaza PUD - Preliminary, #30-95A August 21, 1995 P & Z Meeting Page 2 COMMENTS: 1. Background: The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: RP; existing multi -family residential (Cunningham Corners P.U.D.) S: RLP; planned multi -family residential (Four Seasons O.D.P.) E: RLP; existing single family residential (Irongate Patio Homes) W: RE; existing single family residential and church (Skyline Subdivision, Mountain Range Church) The property was annexed in to the City with the West Horsetooth Annexation on October 3, 1978. The Four Seasons (Chism) O.D.P. was approved by City Council on June 17, 1980 for 935 residential dwelling units on 155.96 acres. The O.D.P. includes a 4 acre commercial, landscaped open space parcel. The subject property is part of Parcel H-1 of the approved O.D.P. The Planning and Zoning Board is considering, simultaneous with this preliminary P.U.D. request, the First Amendment to the Four Seasons O.D.P. to change the proposed land uses on the northerly 7.6 acres of Parcel H-1 from clustered/multiple family apartments -condominiums to approximately 90,000 of commercial uses with a residential component. The amendment to the O.D.P. changes the overall residential density from 6.15 dwelling units per acre on the approved to 6.49 dwelling units per acre on the amended O.D.P. 2. Land Use: This is a request for preliminary P.U.D. approval for a maximum of 90,400 square feet of financial/office/retail/restaurant and residential land uses on 7.617 acres. There will be seven pad sites (`A' through `G'), with the possible pad uses and each pad size as follows: Pad 'A'... Bank ....................................................... 9,000 square feet Pad `B' ... Offices/Retail.......................................... 4,000 square feet Pad `C' ... Restaurant .............................................. 6,000 square feet Pad `D' ... Restaurant .............................................. 6,000 square feet Pad `E' ... Real Estate Office/Retail ......................... 9,800 square feet Pad `F' ... Offices/Retail/Restaurant ......................... 9,200 square feet Pad `G' ... Offices/Retail/Upper Level Residential ... 10,800 square feet The request was evaluated against the Business Service Uses Point Chart, the Residential Uses Density Chart, and the All Development Criteria of the L.D.G.S. ITEM NO. 3 a MEETING DATE 8/21/95 STAFF Steve Olt City of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Poudre Valley Plaza P.U.D., Preliminary - #30-95A APPLICANT: Jim Sell Design, Inc. 117 East Mountain Avenue Fort Collins, CO. 80524 OWNER: Shields Street Investors, LLC 1125 West Drake Road Fort Collins, CO. 80526 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for preliminary planned unit development (P.U.D.) approval for a maximum of 90,400 square feet of financial/office/retail/restaurant and residential land uses on 7.617 acres located at the southeast corner or South Shields Street and West Horsetooth Road. The proposed uses will be contained in seven pad sites. The property is zoned RLP - Low Density Planned Residential. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This request for preliminary P.U.D. approval: * is in conformance with the proposed amendment to the Four Seasons Overall Development Plan (O.D.P.) to change the proposed land uses on the northerly 7.6 acres of Parcel H-1 from clustered/multiple family apartments -condominiums to approximately 90,000 of commercial uses with a residential component; * scores 87% on the Business Service Uses Point Chart (exceeding the minimum 50% required) of the Land Development Guidance System (L.D.G.S.); * scores 129% on the Residential Uses Density Chart (exceeding the minimum 100% required to support the proposed density of about 12 dwelling units /acre) of the Lam; * meets the applicable all Development Criteria of the L.D. .; * is located on a site that is included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District; therefore, all signage will be regulated by Section 29-593.1 of the Fort Collins Sign Code that is administered by the Zoning Department. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (303) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT