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HomeMy WebLinkAboutATRIX LABORATORIES - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2003-05-27April 21, 1998 Planning and Zoning Board Members Ted Shepard Fort Collins Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 RE: Planning Objectives for Atrix Laboratories, Incorporated Project Development Plan Centre for Advanced Technoloav, 8`I' Filing, Phase 2 Dear Planning and Zoning Board Members: ..r VF RIPLEY ASSOCIATES INC. Architecture lir6an D�_i_n Planrin_ I I i, S: .:e: Hill Drive Fort Coll:a� Cclum�o PHONE Atrix Laboratories, a company specializing in the research and development of plimnaceutical drugs, is proposing a second building to be located west of their existing facility in the Centre for Advanced Technology. The 2.6 acre site is east of Worthington Avenue and south of Centre Avenue. The proposed duce -story, 53,900 square foot building is a combination of office and laboratory space and will ultimately house 165 employees. Atrix is also planning a 12,000 square foot addition to their existing building. Tliat project will be submitted as a Minor Amendment to the Centre for Advanced Technology,, 8tli Filing. The site is relatively flat, sloping to the southeast. A common detention pond serves both the existing and proposed building Access to the site is from Worthington Avenue, aligning with a proposed drive on the west side of Worthington Avenue and also from Centre Avenue. Parking for 112 cars is provided. The parking lot is designed to accommodate parking for both the proposed building and for the expansion of the existing building. Pedestrian circulation is well defined .within the site and is connected to the public street sidewalk system at several locations. The three-story building is approximately 39 feet tall. Architectural style and building material colors are similar to the existing building, creating a colicsive campus -like setting. The exterior walls of both buildings have earth berms that extend approximately three feet above the finisli floor elevation. A large plaza with seatwalls and special paving is located at the main entrance on the south side of the building. The plain will be used for special events and will also provide opportunities for employees to enjoy the landscape setting during work breaks. A statement of appropriate City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan is attached. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to working with you during the development review process. Sincerely, VF Ripley Associates (A�f�AaeM Linda Ripley Principal % April 21, 1998 Statement of Principles and Policies Atrix Laboratories Project Development Plan Centre for Advanced Technology, 8`h Filing LU-1., LU-1.1 concerning a compact development pattern. The site is part of the Overall Development Plan for the Centre for Advanced Technology, a planned mixed -use development. The applicant's decision to expand at this location demonstrates their commitment to compact development. It is their intention to continue to expand at their present location, thereby utilizing City infrastructure efficiently. LU-2 concerning City character and sense of place. The Centre for Advanced Technology (CAT) has created a mixed -use commercial district with a unique character, within the City. The Atrix P.D.P. incorporates the CAT design guidelines that. insure that this project will fit into the established character of the overall development. T-1, T-1.1, T-5.1, T-5.2, T-5.3 concerning transportation issues. The land use pattern for the CAT supports effective transit by grouping many major employers in one central location. The Atrix P.D.P. supports alternative modes of transportation by establishing connections between public and private sidewalks, and by providing appropriate ramps and bicycle parking. CAD-1, CAD-1.3 concerning street design and appearance. As Worthington Avenue is extended with the development of the Atrix P.D.P., it intersects with Centre Avenue providing a connection to other parts of the Centre. This development provides an important link in the street system designed for the Centre. A combination of shade trees and low berms are provided along Worthington Avenue and Centre Avenue consistent with the CAT design guidelines. ECON 2-1, ECON-1.1 concerning a balanced and sustainable economic development program. The Atrix Laboratories proposed expansion would enhance the City's economic job base by creating new jobs with pay scales above the County average. ENV-3.3 concerning water conservation. The landscape and irrigation system designed for the P.D.P. utilize xeriscape principles including: Low to moderate water plants Effective use of soil amendments and mulch materials Limited turf area An efficient irrigation system Appropriate maintenance ED-1.2, ED-1.6, ED-1.7, ED-1.8 concerning development within an employment district. Research facilities, testing laboratories and offices for research and development top the list of primary uses that an Employment District should include. Atrix Laboratories fits this description. The Atrix P.D.P. complements the attractive business park setting already established in the Centre for Advanced Technology. The project contributes to a unified network of streets and sidewalks and utilizes the Centre's design vocabulary regarding low berms and street trees Both the site plan and the architectural design of the building will complement the character of the surrounding area. 2579 MIDPOINT DRIVE FORT COLLINS, CO W525-4,417 U.S.A. October 23, 1998 Mr. Mike Ludwig City of Fort Collins Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 RE: Replet of Lot 2 Center for Advanced Tech, 8' Filing PDP Dear Mr. Ludwig: PHONE: (970) 482-SOW FAX: (970) 482r9735 EMAIL: auWabOrUxorn hap://www.auixitbs.cofn Pursuant to your requirement that a "Letter of Intent" by the effected property owners for the grant of easement for detention for the above referenced project is needed prior to the project being considered, we the undersigned owners of the property located south of Lot 1 C.A.T. 81 filing, do hereby register with the City of Fort Collins our intent to grant an easement for detention on our property. This easement would be a non- exclusive easement for the purpose of storm water detention and shall include an easement for construction. I am enclosing for purposes of the letter of intent a legal description and exhibit to show the approximate location of the easement. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the applicant's representative or myself. Sincerely, '0 Michael R. Duncan Vice President Manufacturing MRD:jds Attachment ZO'd AdOlVd09V7 XI dlt/ SEVOSTVOL6 BO:VT 666T—£Z—OT October 16, 2001 V1 RIPLEY Ted Shepard v,:"O(Iarrs I.W. Current Planning Department City of Fort Collins 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CC) 80521 RE: Planning Objectives for Atrix PDP Dear Ted, The applicant, Atrix Laboratories, is proposing to expand their existing facility located at 701 Centre Avenue. The expansion will be two-story, with a second floor mezzanine, containing a total of 32,072 sq. ft. Shortly after the construction of the expansion, Atrix plans on building a new three-story, 72,000 sq. ft. headquarters facility on the lot located west of the existing building. New parking for both buildings will be constructed, incorporating the now -vacant lot to the south. We are anticipating a PDP process to include the expansion of the existing facility, the new headquarters building, the associated parking and a new detention pond. A subdivision plat will be processed concurrently with the PDP creating two new lots. Lot 1 will contain the existing building, expansion, parking and detention and Lot 2 will contain the new building and parking. The entire site area contains approximately 7.7 acres. The project is bordered by Centre Avenue on the north, Worthington Avenue to the west, Market Centre Office Park to the south and the New Mercer Ditch along the eastern boundary. The project is surrounded by existing development, including the Centre Tech Office building, Market Centre Office Park, Steele's Supermarket, Columbine Rehab Facility, New Mercer Commons, and National Technological University. This project was originally approved in 1993 and was known as Summit Biotechnology or CAT 8`1' Filing. Atrix bought the building in 1997 and in 1998; a PDP was submitted and approved for a new headquarters building to be located on Lot 2. In early 2000, a Minor Amendment was submitted for the expansion of the existing building on Lot 1. The Minor Amendment was withdrawn and the PDP was never recorded. Ultimately it was decided that it would be in Atrix's best interest to pursue an approval for the expansion, the new headquarters building, and the associated parking. For the addition to the existing building, construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2002 and completed by fall 2002. The headquarters building will start in spring 2002 and be completed by winter 2003. 1 Access to the project will be from two existing curb cuts on Centre Avenue and one existing curb cut on Worthington Avenue. The main entrance off of Centre Avenue will be modified to remove the existing island, landscape and street light. The asphalt drive access onto Worthington will be rebuilt to City standards. There is an existing detached sidewalk located along both public streets. A designated fire lane loops through the parking lot providing unobstructed emergency access. Building A (the existing building) and the expansion will be referred to as the "production building" and will be predominantly used for office, manufacturing and lab work. It is anticipated that approximately 130 employees will work in this building. The addition will be two-story and will match the existing building in architectural character, colors and materials. A new loading dock will be required for the addition and the existing loading area will remain. All trash is enclosed within the building and is picked up at these loading areas. The parking lot, sidewalks and landscaping associated with the existing building will remain. A new detention pond will be constructed southeast of the production building. In addition to 34 existing parking spaces, 72 new spaces are planned for a total of 106 spaces. Building B, which will be the new headquarters building for Atrix, will contain corporate offices and some laboratory facilities. This new building will be three-story with a basement and,,will house up to 200 employees. A generous entrance plaza located on the south side of the building includes special paving and landscaping to provide visual interest. An outdoor dining patio is provided for employees on the southeast corner of the building and a small loading/service area is located on the east side of the building. The trash collection will be similar to Building A and will be enclosed entirely within the building. The building is oriented on the site to allow a directly connecting walkway from the entrance to the ipublic street. A strong pedestrian connection through the parking lot has been provided. Scored, concrete crosswalks are planned where the pedestrian has to cross the drive aisle. A five- foot sidewalk has been provided along the south property line to allow for a connection from Worthington Avenue to the bridge over the New Mercer Ditch. The Lot 2 site plan includes parking for 239 cars and 15 bicycles. The design intent of building B is to create a building that demonstrates the innovation of Atrix Laboratories Inc. by creating a clean and progressive aesthetic while responding to the local context and conditions of the site. The predominant exterior architectural materials for building B will be a tinted glass and aluminum wall system along with metal cladding and stone masonry. The geometry of building B responds to the local context and the conditions of the site. In terms of the context, the building has been scaled down by creating one building from the geometry of its smaller elements. This building responds to its site by addressing each elevation separately. The north and west elevations are broken into distinct elements to create visual diversity along the street and at the intersection of Centre & Worthington streets. The south and east elevations are designed to address the main entry to the building from the parking to the south, as well as screen the service entry on the east. The design objectives of the landscape plan are to screen service and parking areas, provide an attractive streetscape, and to provide deciduous and evergreen trees and shrub plantings to soften the architecture of the buildings. The detention pond will be seeded with a dryland seed mix. The ownership of both Lots 1 and 2 will be Atrix Laboratories, Inc. A private landscape maintenance company will provide maintenance of all common open space areas. Following are items, which address the Principles and Policies of the City Plan, as applicable to the Atrix PDP Project. LU-1., LU-1.1 concerning a compact development pattern. The site is part of the Overall Development Plan for the Centre for Advanced Technology, a planned mixed -use development. The applicant's decision to expand at this location demonstrates their commitment to compact development. It is their intention to continue to expand at their present location, thereby utilizing City infrastructure efficiently. LU-2 concerning City character and sense of place. The Centre for Advanced Technology (CAT) has created a mixed -use commercial district with a unique character, within the City. The Atrix P.D.P. incorporates the CAT design guidelines that insure that this project will fit into the established character of the overall development. T-1, T-1.1, T-5.1, T-5.2, T-5.3 concerning transportation issues. The land use pattern for the CAT supports effective transit by grouping many major employers in one central location. The Atrix P.D.P. supports alternative modes of transportation by establishing connections between public and private sidewalks, and by providing appropriate ramps and bicycle parking. CAD-1, CAD-1.3 concerning street design and appearance. As Worthington Avenue continues along the development of the Atrix P.D.P., it intersects with Centre Avenue providing a connection to other parts of the Centre. This development provides an important link in the street system designed for the Centre. Shade trees are provided along Worthington Avenue and Centre Avenue consistent with the CAT design guidelines. 3 ECON 2-1, ECON-1.1 concerning a balanced and sustainable economic development program. The Atrix Laboratories proposed expansion and new headquarters would enhance the City's economic job base by creating new jobs with pay scales above the County average. ENV-3.3 concerning water conservation. The landscape and irrigation system designed for the P.D.P. utilize xeriscape principles including: Low to moderate water plants Effective use of soil amendments and mulch materials ]Limited turf area An efficient irrigation system Appropriate maintenance ED-1.2, ED-1.6, ED-1.7, ED-1.8 concerning development within an employment district. Research facilities, testing laboratories and offices for research and development top the list of primary uses that an Employment District should include. Atrix Laboratories fits this description. The Atrix P.D.P. complements the attractive business park setting already established in the Centre for Advanced Technology. The project contributes to a unified network of streets and sidewalks and utilizes the Centre's design vocabulary regarding low berms and street trees. Both the site plan and the architectural design of the building will complement the character of the surrounding area. Thank you for your consideration and willingness to review this project in an expediated process. Please call if you have questions and we look forward to seeing your comments. Sincerely, VF RIPLEY ASSOCIATES Ca�1 ftutw Cathy Mathis Project Manager C! FEB-25-2002 MON 12:44 PM EVERITT COMPANIES FAX NO. 19702234156 P. 02 EVES 1 T comrnerclol Porinors8 February 21, 2002 Mr. Steve Olt Dort Collins Planning Departrilent 281 North Collc:de Avc Fort Collins, CO 80521 Rel'el-ence: CAT 8th iriling Replat, Atrix Project Development Plan Dear Mr. Olt: This letter is liar tho purpose of retaining, lire rieht to create an easement across property owned by the Fveritt Companies. The eascinent is for the construction of a five-foot wide sidcwath that will provide a cowicction to the existing pedestrian bridge in the Market Center Of(ico Part:. As yoll arc aware, these plans arc currently in the review process with the City of i'ort Collins. This letter assur0S the City of fort Collins that the. Everitt Companies intends to Brant an eascrnclit for the iniprovelncots and corlslruction of tlic above -mentioned sidewalk outside the boundary of'thc Atrix PPP. formal easclncllt documents (lesal descriptions and exhibits) will be provided at Final Coli}pliance. If you have any questions re- this Letter of Intent please call me at your couvenscltice. Sincerely, �1 orll Livingston Partner?Vice President TLAII 3030 Sottth CAIL-Sc A-111 FoeC Collin., Colorado 80525 (970) 226,1500 (970) 2?3-4156 F:.x (303) 623-6018 Metro www.1;Wri tcc0mp.L n i es.Com