HomeMy WebLinkAboutRIDGEVIEW CLASSICAL SCHOOL - SPAR - 16-01 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTRidgeview Classical Charter School, Site Plan Advisory Review, #16-01A
June 21, 2001 P & Z Meeting
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Under Section 31-23-209, C.R.S., the Planning and Zoning Board should make a
finding as to the location, character, and extent of the public building relative to the
adopted Master Plan (City Plan) of the City. Such findings help ensure that the
proposed project conforms to the adopted plan of the City of Fort Collins.
3. Location/Land Use:
Schools are allowed in the RL Zone District subject to Planning and Zoning Board
review. Upon first glance, the location and land use appear to be appropriate; however,
staff reserves the opportunity to differ, based upon the final site design and the
Transportation Impact Study.
4. Character/Site Design:
Staff cannot comment on this until,a complete and accurate development plan is
submitted for review.
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5. Transportation:
The site has right -in right -out vehicular access from Lemay Street. Full movement
vehicular access to the site is provided on Stuart Street. It is not known if any
transportation improvements are needed due to the lack of a Transportation Impact
Study.
On -site pedestrian and bike circulation as it exists today is not consistent with City
Standards. The site needs pedestrian connections between the street and the building;
and connections between the parking lot and the street. Bike parking is not provided.
6. Findings of Fact/Conclusion:
The request is a Site Plan Advisory Review for recommendation to the Poudre School
District Board of Education. At this writing, staff cannot make findings of fact due to the
lack of accurate information.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has no recommendation at this time. If the applicant can provide complete and
accurate information in a timely manner, a recommendation may be provided at the
public hearing. If the applicant does not provide such information, staff will recommend
that the Board request a hearing in front of the School Board.
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Ridgeview Classical Charter School, Site Plan Advisory Review, #16-01A
June 21, 2001 P & Z Meeting
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COMMENTS:
1. Background:
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
Existing Land Use
Existing Zoning
North
Office/Professional Park
MMN
South
Child Care Facility
RL
East
Single Family Attached
Dwellings (Townhomes)
RL
West
Single Family Detached
Dwellings
RL
2. Right to Advisory Review:
Colorado Revised Statutes provide two specific references that allow the City to review
the planning and location of school sites.
A. Section 22-32-124, C.R.S. — Prior to contracting for a facility, a charter school
shall advise in writing the Planning and Zoning Board. The Planning and Zoning
Board may request the charter school to submit a site development plan for the
proposed facility. The charter school, acting on behalf of its sponsoring school
board, shall submit such a site development plan. The Planning and Zoning
Board may review and comment on such plan to the governing body of the
charter school, but must do so within thirty days after receiving such plan. The
Planning and Zoning Board, if not satisfied with the response to such comments,
may request a hearing before the Board of Education regarding such plan. Such
hearing shall be held within thirty days after the request of the Planning and
Zoning Board. The charter school then may proceed with its site development
plan unless prohibited from doing so by School Board resolution.
B. Section 31-23-209, C.R.S. provides that no public building shall be constructed
or authorized in a city until the "location, character and extent thereof' has been
submitted for approval by the Planning and Zoning Board. In the case of
disapproval, the Planning and Zoning Board shall communicate its findings to the
School District. The Planning and Zoning Board may be overruled by the School
Board by a vote of not less than two-thirds of its membership.
ITEM NO. 8
MEETING DATE 6/21/01
STAFF Brian Grubb
Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Ridgeview Classical School Site Plan Advisory Review, #16-01
APPLICANT: Poudre School District
2407 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
OWNER: Dunamis III Limited Partnership
8354 South Holland Street, Suite 303
Littleton, Colorado
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a plan to convert an existing church building, located
at the southeast corner of Lemay Avenue and Stuart Street, into a charter school. The
development plan includes a remodel of the interior of the building, and an addition of
12,133 square feet along the Lemay Avenue frontage. During the remodel and
retrofitting process, temporary classrooms will be utilized. The existing church
congregation will continue to use the facility until their new church is completed in
summer 2002. After the transition, the temporary facilities are to be removed.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not have enough information to formulate a
recommendation at the time of this writing. A recommendation may be ready at the
worksession or at the public hearing depending upon the timely receipt of plans and
information. If the applicant is not able to adequately address all outstanding issues
prior to, or during the public hearing, staff will encourage the Commission to request a
hearing in front of the Poudre Valley School District Board of Education.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City's right to advise the Board of Education on matters
relating to the Ridgeview Classical Charter school is found in Colorado Revised
Statutes. These statutes allow the City to comment on issues relating to compliance
with the comprehensive plan (City Plan) and the location, character and extent of the
project. State law requires the Planning and Zoning Board to review and comment
upon the submitted plan within 30 days. An incomplete and inaccurate site plan was
submitted on May 22, 2001. Per State law, the Board is compelled to approve the plan
or request a hearing in front of the School Board by June 21, 2001. Schools are a
permitted use in the RL (Low -Density Residential) zone district.
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